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President Donald Trump Rally
The President of the United States of America visits Duluth for a rally at the Amsoil Arena. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; the event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but online registration is required to reserve a seat.
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Open Mic Comedy
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Nationally touring comedians and local comics take the stage to perfect their act as High Bridge Comedy hosts the weekly open mic at V.I.P. in Superior. Show up a half hour early to sign up for a stage slot.
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Historic Arts & Theater District Walking Tour
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Duluth's Historic Arts & Theater District is a nexus for performing, visual and culinary arts. Participants in this three-hour guided walking tour sip locally brewed coffee and learn the philosophy driving Duluth Coffee Company, delve into the stories behind Duluth’s dynamic art community while sampling cuisine at Zeitgeist Arts Café, sneak a peek at the newly restored NorShor Theatre, and explore the excitement buzzing around the local craft beer scene at Blacklist Artisan Ales. The tour starts at Endion Station in…
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Much Ado About Nothing
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UMD's Stage 2 Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's comedy of manners Much Ado About Nothing. The play is directed by Simon VanVactor-Lee and will be performed in three locations on the Glensheen grounds as the action progresses. The performance is free and unticketed. Admission will be first come, first serve at the gate. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and 50 people will be admitted into each performance, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early to claim a spot. Bug spray…
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
One event on Jun 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
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Wise Fool Theater presents a play based on the book by Kate DiCamillo, adapted for the stage by Dwayne Hartford. Plot: Edward is a china rabbit that lives in a beautiful house on Egypt Street. He has a gold pocket watch and finely tailored outfits that he is exceedingly proud of, and he is adored by a little girl named Abilene. All in all, Edward is a vain creature, living an exceptional life. But can he learn the value of…
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Lyric Opera of the North presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, a melodramatic comic opera set in the “Golden Age” of 1930's Hollywood, based on the legends of Don Juan, a fictional seducer. In this Mozart-meets-the-movies production, the leading man uses his power to play with the lives of everyone on set. But every action has a consequence, and although he’s well-rehearsed, nothing could prepare him as the line between fantasy and reality blur at the movie studio. Christina Baldwin directs, Dirk…
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Pinocchio
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The Duluth Playhouse's Theatre for Young Audiences program presents the story of a wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. This new rendition of the old story is an interactive musical experience for children and families. The play runs two weekends: June 23 & 24 and July 14 & 15. Saturday performance are at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. All performances are one hour long.
Find out more »The Twin Ports Annual Board Meeting of the F-ARTS
Rubber Chicken Theater debuts another unconventional comedy and music show, presented as an important board meeting of the F-ARTS (Friends of the ARTS) as the group determines who will receive funding for a wide variety of unique -- and strange -- Twin Ports arts projects. The F-ARTS board is comprised of artists from a wide variety of mediums: visual art, theater, film, performance art -- even dad-rock musicians are represented. Each artist will be delivering an individual proposal to the…
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A multimedia outdoor performance that integrates original music, experimental text, movement and light manipulation to tell a fantastical version of Alice Mabel Gray’s story, colloquially known as "Diana of the Dunes." With local musical guest Jacob Mahon. Tickets will be available for sliding scale donations of $10 to $20 (although no one will be turned away) and can be purchased at the door with cash, card, check or Brown Paper ticket.
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Guys and Dolls Jr.
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The Children’s Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, Jr., where Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson scramble for the funds to set up the biggest craps game in New York City, encountering gangsters and the prim missionary, Sarah Brown, in an oddball romantic comedy. The hits include “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” The performance is presented by actors ages 8-13 as part of the Summer Junior Intensive series.
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The Music Man
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There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Con-man Harold Hill has made small-town River City, Iowa his next mark. The community (full of big personalities) buys into his scheme of a boys’ band including instruments, uniforms and lessons, none of which the Music Man intends to deliver. But librarian Marian Paroo is onto him. Performances run July 12-29.
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Take it with You
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Set in a watering hole on the shores of Lake Superior, this live radio play and podcast follows Blake Thomas and a colorful group of his multi-talented pals, patrons and employees as they stumble through each new 60-minute adventure, filled with original music, laughs, sound effects, conversation and beer swilling. Advice from local leaders, authors, experts and business owners plus performances from regional guest artists round out every live show.
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Lizzie
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One of the most infamous stories in American mythology gets a punked-up, glitter-glam makeover in this new rock musical presented by Renegade Theater Company. Featuring four women fronting a six-piece all-female band, this bloody Minnesota premiere examines the famous tale of Lizzie Borden by setting it to a blistering rock score that owes more to Bikini Kill than it does Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Peter Pan Jr.
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The Depot Stage transforms into Neverland, where Peter brings Wendy, Michael and John to meet the Lost Boys and their magical friends (or foes like Captain Hook). The musical is based on the Disney adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy. The play is performed by actors ages 8-13 as part of the Summer Junior Intensive series.
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The Toxic Avenger
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Armed with phenomenal strength, a mutant superhero is out to save New Jersey, end global warming and woo the prettiest, blindest librarian in town. Based on the 1984 cult classic film, this side-splitting monster of a musical comedy boasts music by David Bryan, keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi.
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The Duluth Playhouse's Children’s Theatre Teen Intensive troupe is staging Romeo & Juliet and West Side Story as part of a regular Playhouse summer program in which teens produce two plays in repertoire fashion, with one cast teching and supporting the other cast. Romeo and Juliet runs Aug. 9, 11, 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. West Side Story productions run Aug. 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. and August 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Star-crossed lovers are separated…
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County Seat Theater Company in Grand Marais presents this one-act play by Tim Kelly, designed for a teenage audience. Directed by Joel & Jenn Soukkala, the show is a pantomime tale of life in a dark cave, when early man was threatened both by marauding beasts and by his fear of the unknown.
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West Side Story
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The Duluth Playhouse's Children’s Theatre Teen Intensive troupe is staging West Side Story and Romeo & Juliet as part of a regular Playhouse summer program in which teens produce two plays in repertoire fashion, with one cast teching and supporting the other cast. West Side Story productions run Aug. 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. and August 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Romeo and Juliet runs Aug. 9, 11, 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. Star-crossed lovers are separated…
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Dear Finder 2018
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One event on Oct 14, 2018 at 2:00pm
Written and directed by Tom Isbell, Dear Finder 2018 is a new imagining of his original 1998 play, Dear Finder. Dear Finder 2018 examines how society continues to struggle with the lessons and legacies of the Holocaust. The play runs October 11-13 and October 17-20 at 7:30 p.m. and October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and UMD staff, $10 for non-UMD students and $8 for UMD students. Seating is reserved.
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Significant Other
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Written by Joshua Harmon, Significant Other centers around four friends looking for love in 21st century New York City. The play focuses on Jordan looking for love as well as trying to maintain his current relationships. Directed by Ann Bergeron, the play runs from Nov. 8-10 and 13-17 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and UMD staff, $10 for non-UMD students and $8 for UMD students.…
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