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November 2008

Nov 1st: "Haunted Ship" Tour
Time: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Tickets: $8.00 adults, $6.00 for children 12 & under. $.50 off admission with donation of canned food item for Project Share. No child under the age of 12 will be admitted without a parent. Parental Guidance is suggested. Not Handicapped Accessible. Tickets are available aboard the SS William A. Irvin.
Call (218) 727-0022
http://www.decc.org/attractions/irvin/hauntedship.htm

Nov 1st: A "Day of the Dead" inspired Community Celebration at the DAI (Duluth Art Institute)
Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
An evening of art exhibits, music, costumed procession and bonfire. This event is a free, multicultural and creative approach to fall and festivals that honor our ancestors and acknowledge death as a natural part of the life cycle. It will feature masks and puppets from the "Effigies of Peace and Protest" art exhibit in the John Steffl gallery. This event is free and is held in the Great Hall at the Depot.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 1st: Renegade Comedy Theatre presents "The Pillowman" by Martin McDonagh
Time: 8 pm
From Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh comes a pitch-black dark comedy that the New York Times hailed as "Unsettling and exhilarating...gripping." A writer is interrogated about the gruesome content of his unpublished stories, and their similarities to a series of recent murders. The result is a powerful work of theatrical fireworks that is both darkly funny and utterly terrifying, culminating in a shocking twist ending that reaffirms the very nature and purpose of art. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students. All tickets are also subject to a $1 facility fee. Held at Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior Street.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 1st: Superior Holiday Art Fair
Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Nearly 30 artists will show and sell their works in clay, jewelry, fiber, photography, paintings/prints, wood, and glass. All the work is handmade by the participating artist, and a broad range of styles and prices will be available. There will also be a raffle of artworks donated by the participating artists, with proceeds from the raffle to benefit the Superior Middle School. This exciting community event presented by the SMS and the PTSA will offer something for everyone! There is free admission, and plenty of free parking. This new event takes place in the cafeteria of the Superior Middle School at 3626 Hammond Ave., Superior, WI.
Call (715) 398-5970

Nov 1st- Nov 2nd: Change of Pace Productions presents "Hot Flashes"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner seating/ 8 pm show
“Hot Flashes” is a rock’n’roll musical revue, similar to “Menopause the Musical,” about female aging and female pride, featuring original music (“M-E-N-O-P-A-U-Z”) and parodies such as “I am Woman, Hear me Snore!” Women, especially those who are hormonally challenged, will laugh till they cry. The men in their lives will be equally delighted with the great lyrics, comedy, and choreography. “A Gut Busting, Side Splitting Show.” Friday & Saturday: $40 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Show only tickets are $15. Please call the number listed to make your reservations. Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880 or (888) 872-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Nov 1st- Nov 4th: Effigies of Peace & Protest: The Art of Activism Exhibit
Time: Sun-Sat 9:30 am-6 pm
Puppets and masks are the most ancient of multimedia art—incorporating sculpture, painting, movement, music, storytelling, performance and political commentary. Our guest curator is artist, Mary Plaster, who holds a MA in Studio Arts and has worked locally as well as with two major artistic directors: Peter Schumann of the Vermont based Bread and Puppet Theater (founded 1963) and Sandy Spieler of the Minneapolis In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (founded 1973). Held at the John Steffl Gallery/Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 1st- Dec 29th: Florence Nightingale Exhibit
Time: 12 pm-4 pm Tues-Sun
Florence Nightingale is best known for having founded modern nursing and helped improve the care provided by hospitals. She was named after her birthplace, Florence, Italy. Raised in England during the Victorian Age, her father provided her a good education through tutors, especially in classics and mathematics. She went on to seek a career in nursing, despite her family's disapproval. Up to that time nurses had mostly been religious, monastic women or untrained helpers of low repute. Nonetheless, she perceived a calling, and chose to rebel against the traditional woman's role as a wife and mother. Exhibit documents can be viewed at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
Call (218) 728-0630
http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/dul.html

Nov 1st- Mar 22nd: Drawings by Frank Big Bear
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
The Tweed Museum of Art is pleased to announce a major new exhibition featuring the drawings of artist Frank Big Bear. A resident of Minneapolis since 1968, Big Bear was born and raised on Minnesota's White Earth Reservation. He studied briefly with the legendary Ojibwe painter George Morrison at the University of Minnesota, but is considered to be a self-taught artist, relying on his dreams, intuitions, and on influences from his own study of art history and literature. Big Bear's art has a powerful energy all its own, but evident in it are the space- and time-fracturing effects of Cubism and Surrealism. Fritz Scholder's socio-political stances, and George Morrison's abstracted landscape designs, also influence his drawings. Frank Big Bear's art has achieved cult status among a younger generation of artists, paying homage to traditional Ojibwe culture, a contemporary search for spiritual meaning, and urban culture as well. Exhibit is held at the Tweed Museum of Art/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma

Nov 2nd- Nov 23rd: Junior League od Duluth's Online Auction
Time:
This auction is to help rebuild Playfront Park. Great gifts for the whole family, JLD toffee, bricks to pave the walkway at the new playground and more! Please visit the Web site for more information.
Call
http://www.juniorleagueduluth.org

Nov 6th: In Store Book Group with Author
Time: 7 pm
Will discuss "Twelve Below Zero" with author Anthony Bukoski. Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 6th- Nov 8th: Renegade Comedy Theatre presents "The Pillowman" by Martin McDonagh
Time: 8 pm
From Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh comes a pitch-black dark comedy that the New York Times hailed as "Unsettling and exhilarating...gripping." A writer is interrogated about the gruesome content of his unpublished stories, and their similarities to a series of recent murders. The result is a powerful work of theatrical fireworks that is both darkly funny and utterly terrifying, culminating in a shocking twist ending that reaffirms the very nature and purpose of art. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students. All tickets are also subject to a $1 facility fee. Held at Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior Street.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 6th- Nov 8th: The Playground presents "Betrayal"
Time: 7:30 pm
The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Emma's marriage to Robert, Jerry's best friend, is now breaking up, and she needs someone to talk to. Their reminiscences reveal that Robert knew of their affair all along and, to Jerry's dismay, regarded it with total nonchalance. Thereafter, in a series of contiguous scenes, the play moves backward in time, from the end of the Emma-Jerry affair to its beginning, throwing into relief the little lies and oblique remarks that, in this time-reverse, reveal more than direct statements, or overt actions, ever could. Tickets are $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre.
Call
http://www.duluthplayground.org/calendar.html

Nov 7th: The Lake Superior Ragtime Society, Inc. presents "Evening in Ragtime" Concert
Time: 6 pm-9 pm
Come enjoy the performances of this early American music called Ragtime. Hear the compositions of Joplin, Scott, Lamb, Confrey and others besides the contempory compositions. Held at Tower Music Hall Room 3625/CSS.
Call (218) 724-7696 or (715) 394-4319

Nov 7th- Nov 9th: Change of Pace Productions presents "Hot Flashes"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner seating/ 8 pm show/ Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/ 2 pm show
“Hot Flashes” is a rock’n’roll musical revue, similar to “Menopause the Musical,” about female aging and female pride, featuring original music (“M-E-N-O-P-A-U-Z”) and parodies such as “I am Woman, Hear me Snore!” Women, especially those who are hormonally challenged, will laugh till they cry. The men in their lives will be equally delighted with the great lyrics, comedy, and choreography. “A Gut Busting, Side Splitting Show.” Friday & Saturday: $40 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Sunday: $30 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Show only tickets are $15. Please call the number listed to make your reservations. Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880 or (888) 872-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Nov 8th: Annual Gales of November
Time: 8 am- 6 pm
Gales of November, open to the public, was started 21 years ago by diver Elmer Engman to give local divers a chance to share recent diving adventures. It has evolved into an event that brings together the entire Lake Superior community to learn about underwater exploration, lighthouses, history, diving technology, shipwrecks and more. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-2497
http://www.lsmma.com/gales

Nov 8th: Book Signing with Carolyn Peterson
Time: 10 am-11 am
Author of "View from the Wolf’s Eye." Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 8th: Book Signing with Tony Dierkins
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
Author of "Crossing the Canal: An Illustrated History of Duluth’s Aerial Bridge." Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 8th: Glensheen Craft Retreat
Time: 6 pm-10 pm
A special event for the “dears” left behind during deer opener. Gather at Glensheen for an evening of scrap booking and camaraderie. Refreshments and special tours offered. Creativity and conversation amongst friends—and an opportunity to complete those long overdue projects!Held at the Glensheen Historic Estate.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org

Nov 8th: Second Saturday Ceramics Sale
Time: 10 am-4 pm
The potters of the Duluth Art Institute's Lincoln building at 2229 West 2nd Street invite you to their Second Saturday Ceramics Sale. It is a wonderful opportunity to choose locally-made functional art for the upcoming gift-giving season, in the beautiful great room of our Carnegie Library building.
Call (218) 723-1310
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 8th: Symphony Orchestra Concert: 9th Annual Story Hour – Fairy Tales
Time: 7:30 pm
Featuring music from Grieg’s Peer Gynt and Ravel’s Mother Goose with guest artists Lise Lunge-Larsen and Elizabeth Nordell. Jean R. Perrault, director. Tickets are $8/$7/$5/$3 (children 12 & under free) and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 8th: Women Rock IV, Northland's Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Time: 10 am-4 pm
Women Rock is a special fundraiser for Breast Cancer where you can sample good eats & drinks, relax, pamper yourself with a massage, relaxing body treatments, shopping (jewelry, beauty products, purses, items for your home, skiing, etc.)!, watch a fashion show, enjoy the Madill Dancers, live music, learn from vendors about their products, educate yourself about early warning signs of breast cancer. And, as always, our great Silent Auction! $3.00 admission and a small $1.00 suggested donation at booths for services. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (218) 348-7265
http://www.charterwomenrock.com

Nov 8th- Jan 10th: Cecilia Lieder - Annual Solo Exhibit
Time: gallery hours
Lieder’s new works from 2008 will be featured along with her well know woodcuts & lithographs. Lieder is one of the region’s premier printmakers & her annual solo show is an opportunity to view the full range of her prints. Her celebration of the landscape of the Northland in richly colored woodcuts is a special feature of this artist’s work. “Oggi” means “today” in Italian, though, so look for some surprises as well. Lieder is the director of the Northern Prints Gallery - which represents 40 regional printmakers and offers the widest selection of artist made prints in the region. She is a past recipient of the George Morrison Artist Award (2007), the Depot Foundation Artist Award (2006), a Mcknight ARAC Artist Fellowship and other honors. She is a small press publisher and her books will also be available, notably three new Calyx Press releases for 2008. Check the completely renovated Web site for more information! Held at Northern Prints Gallery. Opening Holiday Tea from Noon to 5:00 on November 8.
Call (218) 724-5212
http://www.northernprintsgallery.com

Nov 12th: Movie/Book Presentation
Time: 7 pm
"The Peace Bell" by Margi Preus. "Resonance: The Odyssey of the Bells" directed by Paul Creager. Held at Harbor City International School 332 W. Michigan Street.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 13th- Nov 15th: The Playground presents "Betrayal"
Time: 7:30 pm
The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Emma's marriage to Robert, Jerry's best friend, is now breaking up, and she needs someone to talk to. Their reminiscences reveal that Robert knew of their affair all along and, to Jerry's dismay, regarded it with total nonchalance. Thereafter, in a series of contiguous scenes, the play moves backward in time, from the end of the Emma-Jerry affair to its beginning, throwing into relief the little lies and oblique remarks that, in this time-reverse, reveal more than direct statements, or overt actions, ever could. Tickets are $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre.
Call
http://www.duluthplayground.org/calendar.html

Nov 13th- Feb 1st: Arrowhead Biennial Exhibition 2008
Time: Sun-Sat 9:30 am-6 pm
This juried exhibition has existed in some form or another for 100 years with a mission to present the best artwork the region’s visual artists have to offer. Artists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, and Ontario have been invited to submit their work. Held at the John Steffl Gallery/Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 14th: "Alaska Far Away" showing at Family Day at The Depot
Time: 11 am & 2 pm
As part of Family Day, there will be two viewings of the documentary Alaska Far Away at the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (The Depot). The show times are at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Zelda Theater (on the 1st floor next to the Railroad Museum). Seating is limited. The movie is included in the $2 per person Family Day admission.
Call (218) 733-7568
http://www.duluthdepot.org

Nov 14th- Nov 15th: Bare Bones Dance Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
$5.00 general admission – sold only at the door. Held at the Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre

Nov 14th- Nov 15th: UMD Men's Hockey vs. Wisconsin
Time: 7:07 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 14th- Nov 16th: Change of Pace Productions presents "Hot Flashes"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner seating/ 8 pm show/ Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/ 2 pm show
“Hot Flashes” is a rock’n’roll musical revue, similar to “Menopause the Musical,” about female aging and female pride, featuring original music (“M-E-N-O-P-A-U-Z”) and parodies such as “I am Woman, Hear me Snore!” Women, especially those who are hormonally challenged, will laugh till they cry. The men in their lives will be equally delighted with the great lyrics, comedy, and choreography. “A Gut Busting, Side Splitting Show.” Friday & Saturday: $40 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Sunday: $30 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Show only tickets are $15. Please call the number listed to make your reservations. Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880 or (888) 872-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Nov 15th: Dr. Nancy English Memorial 5k Run/Walk
Time: 10:00 am
Flat fun run or walk on Park Point with all proceeds going to a scholarship for women going back to school in medicine. Please visit the Web site or call for more information.
Call (218) 390-3185
http://www.nancyenglishmemorial5k.com

Nov 15th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Classical 3
Time: 8 pm
WAGNER Overture to The Flying Dutchman; NIELSEN Flute Concerto (Claudia White, flute); VAUGHAN WILLIAMS A Sea Symphony (Rachel Inselman, soprano, Kenneth Overton baritone, and the DSSO Chorus). As the inventor of the whaleback vessel, Alexander McDougall saw his share of skepticism. He also saw 43 of them built—the first steel ships to carry iron ore and grain from the head of the lakes. The pieces you’ll hear tonight take their inspiration, like McDougall, from the power of the sea. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 733-7575
http://www.dsso.com

Nov 15th: Sample Saturday
Time: Daytime
Perfect for the person who needs a sample of the many styles of relaxation and health maintenance that Comfort Zone has to offer. There are many modalities to choose from. $70 for minute sessions/$120 for 30 minute sessions. Held at Comfort Zone Therapeutic Massage.
Call (218) 720-4444
http://www.comfortzoneduluth.com

Nov 16th: Band Extravaganza Concert
Time: 3 pm
Dr. Mark Whitlock, director – Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Daniel W. Eaton, director – Concert Band and UMD Bulldog Athletic Bands. Tickets are $8/$7/$5/$3 and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 16th: DSSO Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Time: 3 pm
Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 733-7575
http://www.dsso.com

Nov 16th: Kirkin' O' The Tartans
Time: 5 pm
Evensong service followed by a High Tea and entertainment. Held at 1st Presbyterian Church. Limited seating for the High Tea. Reservations required.
Call (218) 724-1678

Nov 16th: Night at the Opera with Bill Bastian
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
6 course dinner. Performance of 24 songs by highly acclaimed tenor Bill Bastian. Accompanied by violinist (Laurie Bastian) and pianist. $65 per ticket. RSVP for reservations preferably by email. Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours. Email: info@valentinisduluth.com. Held at Valentini's Vicino Lago, 1400 London Road.
Call (218) 728-5900
http://www.valentinisduluth.com

Nov 16th- Dec 31st: Fairlawn Mansion & Museum Holiday Tours
Time: Guided tours are Mon- Sat 9 am to 5 pm/ Sun 11 am to 5 pm
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum will be all decked out in Victorian style for the holiday season. The first floor of this 1890 Queen Ann mansion has been authentically restored to its original elegance as the home of Martin and Grace Pattison. The second floor includes the master suite, nursery, and family bedrooms much as they would have been furnished during the Pattison’s time. On the third floor, a permanent exhibit tells the story of the mansion’s 42 years as the Superior Children’s Home and Refuge. An exhibit depicting the restoration project is also featured. Admission is $8 adult, $6.50 seniors and students, children under 6 are free. Held at Fairlawn Mansion & Museum. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org

Nov 18th: All Jazz
Time: 7:30 pm
UMD Jazz Combos I-IV play jazz standards and original compositions through the evening. Ryan Frane, director – Combo I. Billy Barnard, director – Combo II. Scott Belck, director – Combo III. Eugene Koshinski, director – Combo IV. Tickets are $8/$7/$5/$3 and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 19th: Free Antique Appraisal at The Depot
Time: Noon-3 pm
Bring one or more items for an informal verbal identification and evaluation. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Held at The Depot Rotunda.
Call (218) 733-7568

Nov 20th: Allied Charities
Time: All day
Convention is held at the DECC.
Call

Nov 20th: Ovation Guest Artist Series Concert: A Far Cry
Time: 7:30 pm
In 2007 a tightly-knit group of young professional musicians living in Boston with roots in the New England Conservatory of Music realized they shared a common vision. A Far Cry made its debut in May 2007 and emphasized energy and enthusiasm as much as refinement and precision. These musicians, all of whom are in their 20s, inspire audiences with their superb musicianship. Tickets are $32/$27/$17/$15 and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 20th- Nov 23rd: Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
Time: Varies with each event
2008 Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival, offered through the North House Folk School, is a multi-day educational event that celebrates the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life ways in the north. Winter travel enthusiasts and northern culture admirers merge on the North House campus for four days of winter travel seminars, courses and workshops complemented by inspiring thought-provoking international films about arctic life.
Call (888) 387-9762
http://www.northhouse.org

Nov 21st: Christmas City of the North Parade
Time: 6:30 pm
A Northern Minnesota tradition. The parade signals the beginning of the holiday season. Canal Park through Downtown Duluth. The entire parade is televised by the Northland's NewsCenter.
Call (218) 720-9600

Nov 21st- Nov 22nd: UMD Men's Hockey vs. North Dakota
Time: Fri 7:37 pm/Sat 7:07 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 21st- Nov 23rd: Change of Pace Productions presents "Hot Flashes"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner seating/ 8 pm show/ Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/ 2 pm show
“Hot Flashes” is a rock’n’roll musical revue, similar to “Menopause the Musical,” about female aging and female pride, featuring original music (“M-E-N-O-P-A-U-Z”) and parodies such as “I am Woman, Hear me Snore!” Women, especially those who are hormonally challenged, will laugh till they cry. The men in their lives will be equally delighted with the great lyrics, comedy, and choreography. “A Gut Busting, Side Splitting Show.” Friday & Saturday: $40 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Sunday: $30 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Show only tickets are $15. Please call the number listed to make your reservations. Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880 or (888) 872-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Nov 22nd: Berlin's Birthday Bash
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Come to the Lake Superior Zoo and help celebrate Berlin the polar bear's Birthday! Cake, coffee, hot chocolate and party favors will be available for her guests!
Call (218) 723-3748
http://www.lszoo.org

Nov 22nd: Book Signing with Jon A. Severson
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
Author of "Delivered with Pride." Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 22nd: Duluth Festival Opera presents: Cabaret 5
Time: 6:30 pm
The DFO presents its fifth annual fundraiser at the Kitchi Gammi Club. This year’s special event features great food and wine, live auction, silent auction and a wonderful floorshow called, “Dreams of Berlin”. Cost: $50 per person. Premiun Tables: 6 for $450 or 8 for $600 (includes donation).
Call (218) 728-8949
http://www.dfopera.org

Nov 22nd: Santa's Arrival
Time: Mall Hours
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 727-8301

Nov 22nd: Spirit Lake Poetry Series
Time: 7:30 pm
Beth Ann Fennelly. Held at Somers Lounge/CSS.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 22nd- Nov 23rd: An Evening of Extraordinary Opera Scenes
Time: Sat 7:30 pm/ Sun 3 pm
Dr. Regina Zona, director. Tickets are $8/$7/$5/$3 and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 22nd- Nov 23rd: Spirit Mountain Opens EARLY!
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Spirit Mountain will open this weekend and have one run open, "Bindle Stiff." 2-3 runs will be open Thanksgiving weekend!
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com

Nov 22nd- Nov 23rd: The Festival of Trees
Time: Sat 8 am to 4 pm/ Sun 10 am - 3 pm
The Junior League of Duluth (JLD) will hold its annual Festival of Trees at Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth. This event includes over 140 of the area's top crafters and vendors showing their wares. Coat and Package Check will be available during Festival of Trees for a small fee through Friends of Little Treasures Center. Cost of admission to Festival of Trees is $4.00, except for Saturday from 8 - 11 a.m. This is considered preferred shopping and the admission cost is $5.50. Bring a food shelf item for 50 cents off admission at any time throughout the weekend. Admission for children 12 years and younger is free.
Call (218) 727-0341
http://www.juniorleagueduluth.org

Nov 22nd- Nov 23rd: UMD Women's Hockey vs. University of North Dakota
Time: 3:07 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 24th- Jan 1st: Timeless Beauty - Photography by John Gregor
Time: Wed – Sat: 9:30am – 5:30pm, Sun: 10am – 3pm
The photographs on exhibit are by John Gregor as part of the Northern Treasure, 50/100 anniversary (celebrating 50 years of gardens at their current location and 100 years of horticultural research) book project. Northern Treasure is about the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. The photographs, completed over a three year period, capture the beauty of the extensive gardens throughout the 1100 acre Arboretum. Held at the Waterfront Gallery.
Call (218) 834-0756
http://www.waterfront-gallery.com

Nov 25th: Percussion Ensemble Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Euguene Koshinski, director. Tickets are $8/$7/$5/$3 and is held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 27th: 3rd Annual Gobble Gallop Race
Time: 9 am
Celebrate this Thanksgiving running, galloping, or strolling your way along the brick-lain streets of downtown Duluth. Choose from any one of 4 races. Please visit the Web site for a complete list of races and for more information.
Call (218) 728-1148
http://www.gobblegallop.com

Nov 28th: Lorie Line - Holiday Extravaganza 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Join Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra for this year's all new Holiday Extravaganza, "Christmas Around the World." This year's show will be filled with Christmas traditions, costumes, special guests and beautiful music as celebrated in far away lands. Lorie will take you on a trip around the world, in celebration of the birth of our King. There will be a special stop in your travels to visit Santa at the North Pole and kids (ages 4 and up) will be invited to join Lorie on the stage. Come and celebrate the beautiful sounds of the season with Lorie Line. Tickets are $42.00 - $49.00. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.decc.org

Nov 28th- Nov 29th: UMD Women's Hockey vs. Dartmouth College
Time: Fri 7:07 pm/Sat 3:37 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 28th- Nov 30th: 17th Annual AMSOIL Duluth National Snocross
Time: Fri 10 am- 7 pm/ Sat 9:30 am-6 pm/ Sun 10 am-3 pm
Witness the highflying styles of the world’s best snowmobile drivers as they push the limits at the planet’s largest ski mountain race! Fireworks on Friday at 6 pm. 3-day adult pass is $46, 3-day youth/senior pass is $40, daily adult pass is $25 and daily youth/senior pass is $20. With some 1,000 entries and 35,000 fans for the weekend, there is no on-site spectator parking. Parking and shuttle service at the Proctor Fairgrounds is $8. Parking and shuttle from Mr.D's Bar and the Powerhouse Bar is $5.
Call (800) 438-5884
http://www.visitduluth.com/snocross/

Nov 28th- Nov 30th: Change of Pace Productions presents "Hot Flashes"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner seating/ 8 pm show/ Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/ 2 pm show
“Hot Flashes” is a rock’n’roll musical revue, similar to “Menopause the Musical,” about female aging and female pride, featuring original music (“M-E-N-O-P-A-U-Z”) and parodies such as “I am Woman, Hear me Snore!” Women, especially those who are hormonally challenged, will laugh till they cry. The men in their lives will be equally delighted with the great lyrics, comedy, and choreography. “A Gut Busting, Side Splitting Show.” Friday & Saturday: $40 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Sunday: $30 + $1 facility fee (includes tax, tip, dessert). Show only tickets are $15. Please call the number listed to make your reservations. Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880 or (888) 872-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Nov 28th- Nov 30th: Santa and His Live Reindeer Arrive
Time: Fri at Noon/ Sat 11 am-4 pm/ Sun Noon-3 pm
At the Fitger's Courtyard.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Nov 28th- Nov 30th: The Polar Express- Train Ride
Time: Fri & Sat 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm/ Sun 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:45 pm and 6:30 pm
Roundtrip narrated excursion from the Fitger's Brewery Complex (down stairs, and out in the courtyard) to the Duluth Depot. Passengers detrain to view Lionel Display, listen to a reading of the "Polar Express" (Chris Van Allsburg), visit with Santa and return to Fitger's to enjoy the bon fire, hot coco and cookies. $15 per ticket.
Call (800) 423-1273 for tickets
http://www.northshorescenicrailroad.org

Nov 29th: Book Signing with Christine Berg & April Berg
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
Authors of "Finnigin and the Star Jar." Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 29th: Book Signing with Jim Heffernan
Time: 12 pm-1 pm
Author of "Cooler Near the Lake." Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Nov 29th: Old Fashion Christmas
Time: Evening time
"Home for the Holidays" celebration in downtown Cloquet is an excellent opportunity for area families to spend a few precious moments doing an evening out together before the pace of the holiday season.
Call (218) 878-4702

Nov 29th: UMD Men's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State
Time: 7:37 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

*DECC is the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Ticket office, (218) 727-4344 and business office, (218) 722-5573.

*UMD is the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Their general information number is (218) 726-8000

*CSS is the College of St. Scholastica. Their general information number is (218) 723-6000

*Spirit Mountain's phone number is 1-800-642-6377 or 218-628-2891

**All rates, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit Duluth is not responsible for any changes or errors. Please call ahead if possible. Also, check our site for any updates. Our business office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays but you can call the Thompson Hill State Information Center at (218) 723-4938. They are open 7 days a week, except for major holidays. Have a great time in Duluth!