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FinnFest 2024
One event on Jul 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 26, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 27, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 28, 2024 at 8:00 am
The 41st annual FinnFest USA is an event with academic and cultural components that inform as well as celebrate Finnish and Finnish American culture. The five-day festival at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center runs July 24-28, with some events at other locations. For a full rundown of the schedule for each day, visit 2024.finnfest.us. This year’s festival begins with tours, evening dances, films and seminars on Wednesday and Thursday, and continues on with typical FinnFest programming throughout the week. Festival…
Find out more »Black Ash Berry Basket Class
Make a berry basket from black ash in this three-hour class. The finished basket will be four inches by four inches and perfect for holding freshly-picked berries. Techniques will be mostly beginner-level and most materials will be pre-cut. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Yoga on The Patio
Runa Yoga leads this yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Attendees should bring their own mat. Class will be held on the patio, or inside the taproom if there’s rain. Cider will be available for purchase to enjoy during and after the class. Doors open at 10 a.m. No registration is required: first come, first serve!
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Congdon Mansion District Walking Tour
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Stroll through the historic Congdon neighborhood of Duluth and learn about the rich history and architecture of the area. The tour begins on the grounds of the Salyards Mansion, 2617 E. Third St. From there the tour weaves through the neighborhood exploring homes, hearing stories about the people who once lived in those homes and were instrumental in building Duluth. Get an inside look into three of the homes and enjoy a snack, coffee and tea provided at each location.…
Find out more »Public Update Meeting for Twin Ports Interchange
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. Visit the MnDOT website or by calling 1-855-282-6330 and entering access code 2481 861 1029. Project staff from MnDOT will be on hand to answer questions and discuss upcoming construction, traffic impacts and projected timelines. MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents…
Find out more »Itasca County Community Listening Session: Navigating Mental and Behavioral Health Care
Wilderness Health hosts this community listening session at Bass Brook Community Center (105 5th St. NE, Cohasset, Minnesota). Working in collaboration with Northspan Group, Inc., Wilderness invites community members to share their stories and help shape the future of mental-health care. Following these events Wilderness Health plans to reach back out to communities with information on what they have learned from their listening sessions and extend an invitation to participate on next steps in grant programming. A light meal will…
Find out more »Freshwater Discovery Day
The scientists of LLO are hosting a day-long event for the community to experience the world of freshwater research. From quantifying microplastics to spearheading the field of winter limnology, the science being conducted at LLO underpins a new era of water stewardship. The event will kick off with a morning interpretive cruise followed by an afternoon of demonstrations, presentations and films. Lunch and dinner are provided with purchase of a ticket. Grab your tickets at tickets.umn.edu.
Find out more »NOVA: The Secrets in Your Data
PBS North announces a screening event of segments of the NOVA program “NOVA: The Secrets in Your Data” along with a short program created locally by PBS North. These programs provide a deeper understanding of how individual online activity shapes a digital footprint. Dr. Brandon Olson, College of St. Scholastica Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Science in Project Management, will provide a presentation on the use of your data and…
Find out more »Create Custom Cream Makeup
Mix Cosmetiques hosts a make and take workshop for creating custom cream makeup. Participants will learn about and make a 3 color palette of versatile cream makeup. Multiple one-hour classes are available to attend from July 31 to Aug. 4 by walk-in any time or registering online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Foraging Foray on the Munger Trail
This two-hour beginner-level class focuses on teaching the basics and the how-to's of plant identification. This specific session will focus on wild edibles, but foraging can also include searching for fibers, weaving materials and other craft supplies. This class takes place on the Munger Trail which is a paved trail. Bikes and mobility devices are welcome. The walk will be .5 – 1 mile out and back. You will have the option to stay on the paved trail while the…
Find out more »Aug 2024
Spy Pilot
Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that his father was part of. One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960.
Find out more »Black Ash un-Trappers Basket
Learn to harvent splint and weave it into a trappers basket during this five week class. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
Friday Night Glassblowing
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
All summer long, glassblowers demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and products and make themselves available for questions.
Find out more »Electronic Conductive Art Instruments
Mix conductive materials into paint and sculpture mediums and select other conductive materials to assemble into an art piece. Then, attach cables to the art and play them as instruments. All ages are welcome. Registration fee covers one adult and one child.
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