Events
Toss some lutefisk with Miss North Shore
While the Duluth media are all abuzz about the Bridge Festival and the return of Dances on the Lakewalk, the most authentic local culture this weekend is up in Two Harbors, at Heritage Days. Toss some lutefisk, ice-scream-socialize at the bandshell with the community band, and follow the machinations of the Miss North Shore contest. More information and links are on my blog.
Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque Show Tickets and/or Contest Thingy!
Were you planning on going to Friday night’s Le Cirque Rouge show but don’t have your tickets yet? You’re in luck! I’m a dumbass and accidently bought 4 tickets when I meant to buy 2! Take advantage of my error in resubmitting browser form data by winning or buying 2 tickets to Friday night’s show!
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Jewish Immigration History in the Twin Ports
Thursday, July 7, noon
Duluth Art Institute, Depot Building
The Duluth Art Institute welcomes Dr Robert Goldish as he explores some highlights from Jewish immigration history in the twin ports. Learn about some of our community’s founders and leaders and their personal stories and lives. The event and accompanying air conditioning are free; guests are welcome to bring their own lunch.
Yoga Tent at Bridge Fest this weekend
I am confident that you already have your ticket for this weekend’s outdoor music festival — Twin Ports Bridge Festival — but wanted y’all to know that there will be yoga happening most of the day (offered by Yoga North and Deep Peace Wellness) — included in the cost of the ticket.
Below is the yoga schedule for the day:
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Recollections – Paintings by Emma Rustan
Recollections – New artwork by Emma Rustan
Art Reception Friday, July 8, from 6pm – 9pm
Washington Studios Artist Cooperative, 315 N. Lake Ave.
Live music with violinist Wendy Dane
Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque Show comes to Duluth
Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque Show was founded in 2003 by Duluth native Amy Buchanan and is responsible for bringing Burlesque back to Minnesota for the first time in 50 years!
Featuring a full band, triple-threat dancers, and world-class singers, Minneapolis-based Le Cirque Rouge has been called one of the best cabaret and burlesque shows in the world, with over 500 performances under their belt.
Performances are Friday and Saturday July 8, & 9 at 7:30PM at the Teatro Zuccone in Downtown Duluth. Tickets are $15. Advanced ticket sales are available at teatrozuccone.com. Teatro Zuccone box office: 218-336-1414.
Busy week …
I enjoyed Fourth Fest a lot — the carnival was a treat, and the local food vendors make the fireworks a filling, as well as visually appealing, spectacle.
Ahead, for me, this week:
Downtown Duluth hosts a street festival.
Teatro Zuccone hosts a burlesque.
And there is Taste of Greece.
Two Harbors also hosts a festival, I think.
What would you do? Have I missed the real gem?
Fourth of July Rally for Marriage Equality
Join hundreds of marriage equality supporters at Leif Erikson Park Monday, July 4, from 1-3 p.m. The event is organized by Duluth United for All Families and kicks off a 17-month campaign to defeat the amendment banning recognition of marriage for LGBT couples in Minnesota. A walk along the Lakewalk to Bayfront Park begins at 3 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine; all are welcome!
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Every weekend is a 3-Day Weekend
Every week there are 6 performances at the Teatro Zuccone – guaranteed. Two shows on Thursday night, two on Friday night and two on Saturday night. One prime-time show for the general public (rated PG – for everybody), and one late-night show for those who like their entertainment served with a PBR tall boy (rated R – for big kids).
Theater, music, film, dance, comedy, poetry – you name it, you’ll see it at the Teatro Zuccone. We’ll be here 6 times a week – every week. We promise. The only thing you have to do is visit 3dayweekendmn.com and see just what we’re offering this week to appease the entertainment-starved masses.
Duluth Music and Maritime Festival 2011
US Brig Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II and Lynx
Additional entertainers announced in recent weeks for the Duluth Music and Maritime Festival include Mason Jennings, Chmielewski Funtime Band, Heiruspecs, Haley Bonar and Cantus.
That’s in addition to the Suburbs, Gear Daddies, Cracker, Retribution Gospel Choir, Tom Kastle, Ninety to the Dozen, AM Rubin, Bounding Main and family programming by the Duluth Playhouse.
It all happens July 15-18 on the waterfront behind Grandma’s Sports Garden, Bellisio’s and the Paulucci Building.
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First Lutheran Church Worship in Leif Erikson Park
Starting Sunday July 3, First Lutheran Church in Duluth celebrates 10 a.m. Sunday Worship in Leif Erikson Park. All are welcome! Park worship will be held during the months of July and August. (more…)
Charity Huot CD Release Party
Charity Huot CD Release P
arty, Community Celebration, and Ness Campaign Kick-Off
Pizza Luce
Today, June 30th @ 9:30 PM
$5 / 21+
-Join Charity Huot as she releases her 2nd Album “A New Beginning.” She will be joined by the musicians on the Album: Summit Hill Band- Denise Guelker, Ryan Kimm, and Justin Korhonen.
-Toast to the success of Mayor Don Ness, his support for the arts, and help him kick off his campaign!
June Pipe Raffle Concert
A night of hip hop with Tez, Shatto, Texxas, Loc Da Realist, Rhymes Anonymous and DJ Risky Fingers — Thursday, June 30 at Legacy Glassworks.
Happy eighth birthday to us
Perfect Duluth Day is eight years old today – Wednesday, June 29. We’ll be celebrating tonight at Burrito Union around 8:30ish. Stop on by. There will be a weird cake and an array of door prizes. (We’ll probably be out on the deck — space and weather permitting — so look there first. Find the people with cake on their lips.)
Also, yours truly (Paul Lundgren) will be a guest today on “The Local” with Christine Dean the Radio Queen, celebrating PDD’s birthday by playing songs with “Duluth” in the lyrics or title. That’s at 5 p.m. on 103.3 FM KUMD.
Thanks to Barrett and Starfire for starting this thing and to all you bloggers, cloggers and corn doggers who keep it going. We’re on a pace to hit 10,000 posts before the end of the year. That’s kind of something.
Chester Park Summer Concert Series 2011
Finally a Tuesday evening nice enough, and I can hear the band over in the bowl warming up from my deck.
City of Duluth Parks and Recreation, KQDS Radio and the Chester Bowl Improvement Club present the 29th annual Chester Creek Concert Series, Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Chester Bowl Park. Admission is free. (more…)
Ness Campaign Kickoff Events
Help kick off the campaign to re-elect Mayor Don Ness!
Wednesday, June 29
Noon Kickoff Speech and Reception
11:30am – 1 pm @ The Great Lakes Ballroom at the Holiday Inn
Mayor Ness will speak at 12:15pm
After Work Reception
4:30pm – 6pm @ The Zeitgeist Arts Café – 222 E. Superior St.
Meet and Greet with Mayor Ness and friends!
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Bound: A Photography Exhibit
Justin Sinks’ latest project was 2 years in the making. Bound is a study of shadow and contrast. He chose bondage because of the beauty and the juxtaposition of tough, fibrous ropes tight against smooth, fragile skin. He used black and white to enhance lines and patterns of rope created against the human body and to eliminate distractions present in color images. Please note this exhibit does contain material some might find objectionable and may not be suited for a younger audience.
The Duluth Photography Institute will be having a free public reception of these images at the DPI facility, 405 E. Superior St., Duluth on Friday, July 1 from 5-8 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
For more information on Sinks, go to his Facebook page. For more information about the DPI project and to become a member, please visit duluthphotographyinstitute.com or call Brian at 218-393-2468.
Scottish Fest – June 25
Saturday, June 25 · 9:30am – 1:30pm
Fitger’s Courtyard
600 E. Superior St., Duluth
Saturday is the annual Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Highland Dance Competition. Pre-Premier Competition begins at 9:30 a.m. Duluth Scottish Heritage Assn. Pipes & Drums Band will perform in Fitger’s at Noon. Premier Competition Begins at 1:30 PM with awards ceremony to follow. The public is invited to attend; all events are free to the public.
Beer Festival – Lutsen – July 9
As a reminder to all those beer lovers out there, Hopped Up Caribou Beer Festival is happening in Lutsen on Saturday, July 9. Tickets are $25 and the breweries and brews listed below will be there. There will also be live music by Joe Paulik as well as Eric Frost & Friends.
Details at hoppedupcaribou.com. It’s going to be a good time!
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Far West Fest June 25 & 26
Saturday, June 25 from 8am – 1am
Sunday, June 26 from 9am – 5pm
1300 block of Commonwealth Ave – Gary
7th Annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival
Is this going to be fun?
7th Annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival
June 25, 9 AM to 4:30 PM
11th Ave East and London Road, Duluth
Admission is free!
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A Summer Night of Sondheim
Join Renegade’s friends Adam Sippola & Carolyn LePine with Evan Kelly, Susanne Wilfahrt and Patrick Colvin on June 24 and/or June 25 for an evening of music from composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
Tickets are $10, and all ages are welcome. Reserve your seat online at teatrozuccone.com, or get them the day of the event at Teatro Zuccone. The box office opens at 6pm. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show starts at 8 pm.
Join Renegade Improv afterward both nights for 10:30 Main Event Shows. For more information and weekly schedules, check out 3dayweekendmn.com.
Cold Water Surfest with Crew Jones
Saturday, June 25, at 10 p.m., Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar presents Cold Water Surfest with Crew Jones for free!