Events
S.Carey with Sarah Krueger @ UMD
Sean Carey of Bon Iver is coming to UMD with his band in support of his album, “All We Grow” on Tuesday, January 25th. Local favorite, Sarah Krueger, will be opening the night with a full band set.
9pm in the Kirby Ballroom
Free to UMD Students / $5 Others
Atmosphere coming to Duluth!
Minnesota’s favorite rap duo is embarking on a Welcome To Minnesota Tour this February with stops in Mankato (22), Bemidji (23), St. Cloud (24), Rochester (25) and Duluth (26).
The Duluth show will take place in UMD’s Romano Gymnasium. Besides Atmosphere, the tour also includes Prof, Los Nativos, and DJ Abilities.
Second Annual Duluth Renters Summit
More info on the Home Line website.
Haiti Earthquake Victims Remembrance at First Lutheran
First Lutheran Church Duluth invites all to a day of prayer and remembrance of Ben Larson, his family and all the victims of the Haiti earthquake on the one year anniversary of this disaster. Organized Prayer times in the church sanctuary will be 8:00-9:00 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m., 3:45-4:45 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Bells will be rung at 3:53 pm the time of the earthquake in support of “Bells for Haiti.” Free will offerings will be accepted for ELCA World Relief efforts in Haiti. The Sanctuary will be open all day for people to come and pray as their schedule allows. (more…)
Dirty Horse: Tartan EP Release Party
Dirty Horse will be hosting a party in celebration of its first studio endeavor: Tartan E.P. The party will open at 9:30 with an acoustic set by Jason Schooler, followed by a groovy set by Big Wave Dave and the Ripples around 10, and last will be an extra rowdy rock set by Dirty Horse.
Bring a wig for head-banging (if you don’t already have long hair), comfortable shoes for jumping, and an appetite for second-hand merchandise! Rowdy!
Nerd Nite #7
The nerds are at it again. Come on out for accidental learning and intentional awkwardness.
Shawn Thompson Photography Exhibit
Featured photographer Shawn Thompson’s natural landscape photography will be exhibited at the Duluth Photography Institute, 405 E. Superior St. in Duluth through mid-February. There is a free public reception at the DPI facility on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5-8pm.
Shawn will be available to discuss his work and refreshments will be served. RSVPs are encouraged, but not necessary — e-mail dpi @ duluthphotographyinstitute.com, go to the DPI website at duluthphotographyinstitute.com, or look for the DPI on Facebook. For more information on Shawn and his work, go to shawnthompsonphotography.com.
Trampled by Turtles to play Brewfest
Trampled by Turtles are playing a concert at the Great Twin Ports Taste-Together Brewfest and Wine Tasting at Black Bear Casino’s Otter Creek Event Center on Saturday, Feb.19. The Brewfest runs from 4-8pm and features live music by the Fractals before the Turtles take the stage at 8:30pm. You must have a ticket for the Brewfest to see the Turtles.
Find out more at TwinPortsBrewfest.com
MinnAqua/Great Lakes Aquarium
Ice Fishing Camp
Date: Monday, Jan. 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 12
Cost: $15/non-members, $10/members
Join the DNR MinnAqua program and Great Lakes Aquarium for one of the Northland’s most popular winter adventures! Participants will build their own jiggle sticks, discover life beneath the ice, and go ice fishing on a local lake. All transportation, program materials and equipment are provided!
Please contact Lindsay Brandt for more information: 218-740-2027 or lbrandt @ glaquarium.org. Pre-registration is required! Registration deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 12
NASA Astronaut Jeffrey Williams at the Lake Superior Ballroom
The Duluth Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is honored to have NASA Astronaut Jeffrey Williams as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Awards Banquet. Colonel Williams will provide an inspirational talk and photo presentation of his nearly one full-year of living in space. The public is encouraged to attend.
The event will be held the evening of Thursday, Jan. 27, in the Lake Superior Ballroom of the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. Tickets are $29 ($35 after Jan. 10) and include dinner.
For more information (and to purchase tickets) visit the squadron’s website at duluth.mncap.org/2011banquet.
The Bombay Sweets – First Fridays at Lake Avenue Café
This Friday, Lake Avenue Café plays host to Minneapolis band the Bombay Sweets as part of its First Fridays series. (more…)
Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues @ Sir Ben’s
On Friday, Jan 7 at 9 p.m. Bill Flannagan will be playing some Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues at Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake. It is free.
Sir Ben’s is the only place around that has Surly Smoke on tap — very tasty. Well worth the trip and hopefully you will enjoy the music also.
From Tragedy to Hope: Haiti Benefit
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 5-8 p.m. at Beaner’s Central
More info at: juliepearcemedicalreliefteam.com.
Live music will feature Jessica Myshack: jessicamyshack.com
Full PDF news release here.
Hope to see you all there!!!
New Year’s Eve Nerdliness
Dragon Port Games will have an overnighter to ring in the New Year. Games of all types are available to play for free, and experts will gladly show you how to play something new. They might even let you win.
Kids are welcome with their parents, too; soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Swing by. (more…)
Best Shows of 2010???
What were some of the best live shows you saw this past year in the Twin Ports area?
YeeHaw! It’s 2011 at Chester Creek Cafe!
Come join us on Saturday, Jan. 1, from 6-8pm as we ring in the 2011 New Year at the Chester Creek Cafe Wine Bar. Listen to the sweet sounds of Sonja Steen and Old Western with happy hour 4-7pm and appetizer specials!
New Year’s Eve Fun and Funny Pool Table
The Lamplighter in Souptown is under new ownership and is re-opening this week! Remember the L-shaped pool table? It could be yours to win! Just come in and register for the free raffle before midnight! The lucky winner will have five days to haul it to it’s new home! Oh, the stories that it could tell.
2011 Community Potluck & Open House
Yoga North invites the public to a Community Potluck & Open House on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2-5pm. This is our annual kick-off to our Winter session of classes.
Ann Maxwell RYT 500
Enjoy free half-hour demo yoga classes, discounts on everything (including class registration, workshops, props, mats, posture and philosophy books, clothing, etc.), as well as community time with instructors and fellow students.
Bring a dish to share along with a plate and utensils for yourself. Yoga North is located in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth in St. Michael’s Elementary School at 4628 Pitt St. in Duluth. Enter at the far east Pitt Street door.
This is a great time to start yoga. Our Winter session of classes begins Monday, Jan. 3, including over 20 weekly classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Yin and Restorative yoga. New classes include “Your Body” yoga, “Yamas & Niyamas on the Mat,” “Boundless Yoga,” and additional Hatha yoga classes added to the schedule, helping to make yoga available to everyone despite their schedules.
Come to the open house to learn more! New and returning students welcome.
Zumba at Stargate Nightclub
Her name is Melinda, and Zumba is her passion. She’s hosting a “Girls Night Out Zumba Workout Party” on Monday, Dec. 27 at Stargate Nightclub in Superior from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Details on the Zumba with Melinda website.
Free, all-ages holiday skating in Duluth
Bring your own skates.
DECC Skating Party 2010
Sunday, Dec. 26, 3-5pm
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena
Music provided by Shelly’s Mobile Music Machine
Free door prizes and cookies for kids.
Bayfront Park Outdoor Skating
Through Dec. 26, 5-9pm | Dec. 27-31, 1-8pm | Closed Jan. 1
After Jan. 2, Mon-Fri, 4-8pm, Saturday 1-8pm, Sunday 1-5pm
Adjacent to Bentleyville Tour of Lights at Bayfront Park
Heritage Sports Center Indoor Pleasure Skating
Friday, Dec. 31, 1:30-3pm.
120 S. 30th Ave. W.
Skate or die!!!
Annual chakra tune up & house concert
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 5-8pm
Rooted Folks Community Wellness (above Electric Fetus).
Join us on the Solstice, which also happens to be a full moon and a lunar eclipse, to realign your being. Singer, songwriter, world traveler, life enthusiast Nate Stevens — from the cities — is going to lead us on a journey using young living essential oils and music therapy.
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Happy Duluth Winter Solstice!
A handful of yogis from Yoga North made it down to the shore this morning to welcome the sun on this special day, despite the clouds and the snow.
Thank you to all who came to share in the joy of this new day, new year, new season. Winter started with a bang. May the long time sun shine upon you!
Scattered To The Wind: A Benefit for the People Displaced by the Kozy Fire
This evening of musical entertainment is a benefit for the people displaced by the Kozy Bar & Apartments fire. Although the tragedy is nearly a month old, there is a continual need for support to see these people through this transition. (more…)
New Year’s Eve party for a good cause: CASDA’s Dance to End Abuse
Highlights: live music by Ol’ Yeller! Hors d’oeuvres served throughout the night, cash bar, silent auction, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets are available for purchase at National Bank of Commerce (1127 Tower Ave.) in Superior, Barker’s Island Inn (ask about the special room rates for that evening), or by calling CASDA at (715) 392-3136.
All proceeds from this event go toward helping CASDA provide supportive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.