February 2010
Feb 1st: Faculty Artist Recital: Lorie Scott, flute
Time: 7:30 pm
Lorie Scott, flute. Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 1st- Feb 28th: A Flow of Ideas: Selections from the Permanent Collection
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 annually exhibits a broad selection of artworks from its collection of 6500 objects. This year features 70 artworks that demonstrate how related works of art, when viewed together, may best reveal common themes. Free admission. Held at the Alice Tweed Tuohy Gallery at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Feb 1st- Feb 28th: Art for Hire: Prints from Minnesota WPA
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
Art for Hire: Prints from the Minnesota WPA presents lithographs by Minnesota artists employed by the Works Progress Administration, 1933-43. Artists from all over the state participated, and received weekly paychecks to produce paintings, prints, murals, sculpture, and to teach classes and workshops.Free admission. Held at the Lecture Gallery at Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Feb 1st- Feb 28th: Detectives Exhibit
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm/Thursday - Saturday
The Magic of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Watson
Dorothy Sayers
Origin and History of Detective Fiction
Ian Fleming and many more. Free admission. Held at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 902 E First Street, Duluth, MN.
Call (218) 728-0630
http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/dulfrm.html
Feb 2nd: Classical MPR and Duluth Concert Series Presents The Parker Quartet
Time: 7:30 pm
Join Classical Minnesota Public Radio’s host Steve Staruch for a grand evening with the Parker Quartet, whom The New York Times call “something extraordinary." The Boston Globe hails their “fiercely committed performances," and The Washington Post says they are “a quartet that deserves close attention."
Staruch will talk about the pieces to be played; after the performance he’ll moderate a question and answer session.Tickets are $17, $2 off for MPR members, $5 students. Held at the Mitchell Auditorium.
Call (218) 723-7000
http://www.css.edu
Feb 2nd: Groundhog Day at YOUR Zoo!
Time: 10 am
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 marks another potentially prickly Groundhog Day at the Lake Superior Zoo! Who do you think will wander out to look for their shadow? On Tuesday at 10:00am we will be watching for our prairie dogs as well as our porcupine, Spike to emerge into the frost morning air. As our prairie dogs and porcupines are neighbors, they may decide to emerge together to forecast the coming weather as a team!If any of the animals see their shadow there will still be six long weeks of winter to endure; however, if they don’t see their shadows we will be enjoying an early spring! You just never know what Spike and his prairie dog neighbors will discover about our coming weather!
Regular admission rates are: $9 for Adults (13 and up), $4 for children (3 -12 years), and children under 3 years are free! Held at Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218)730-4500
http://www.LSZoo.org
Feb 2nd: Moose Lake Area Historical Society Antique Appraisals
Time: 1:00 pm
Local auctioneer appraises items brought in by community members. We have had a wide variety of very interesting items. A donation of $2.00 and no more than two items is requested. There is no charge for members of the MLAHS. Please come and join us with your items of interest. Held at the Moose Lake Community Center.
Call (218) 485-4159
Feb 3rd: RIFF Rockin' It for Fun
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm
FREE group guitar lessons for children ages 10-18.Learn popular classic rock songs.Guitars available for use during lessons, and practicing at home.
Local artists have donated time, talent, and supplies to put artwork on the guitars.Sponsored by Duluth and Beyond, and Anchor Point community church. Held at the Anchor Point Church building, 5202 Colorado St., Duluth,MN 55804. Parents welcome to stay and have coffee during lessons.
Call
http://www.anchorpointchurch.org/RIFF.html
Feb 3rd: Wire Wrapped Jewelry Class
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Join Tami LaPole Edmunds, from ART in the Alley and create a wire wrapped pendant, necklace and earring set, using an assortment of colorful glass beads. Fee is $ 30 and includes all supplies. Register by calling ART in the Alley at (218) 348-5009. Refreshments will be served. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 3rd- Feb 7th: MOMA Pool
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 4th: 2010 Winter Series Garden Talks: "Gone to Pot"
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Carrie Larson, a representative for Proven Winners brand of annuals and perennials, will talk about the art and science of successful container gardening. Learn how to select plants which have similar soil, light and care needs AND look great together. She will also talk about new annual and perennial introductions for 2010.Cost is $15 per class or any three for $40 in advance.Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 4th: Chester Bowl Youth Ski Lessons
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 4th: Ovation Guest Artist Series: Guests from Petrozavodsk Conservatory, Russia
Time: 7:30 pm
Nikolai Kuznetsov, violin and Viktor Portnoy, piano. Nikolai Kuznetsov has taught at Petrozavodsk State University since 1980. Viktor Portnoy is a Distinguished Artist of Russia and Karelia, professor, head of the Piano Department and prorector at Glazunov
Petrozavodsk State Conservatory. Both have performed together for over 10 years enjoying a large repertoire that delights audiences in cities throughout Russia. Adult $19/ senior $17/ student $5. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 4th: Rock For All Ages Featuring Minnesota's Finest Bands
Time: 6 pm
Featuring Cities Never Sleep, Jamestown Story, Take Cover, First Class Failure, Lost In The City, Skies Alive, and Emily Haapoja. Tickets on sale now $8. Held at Grandma's Sports Garden Bar & Grill.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.grandmasrestaurants.com
Feb 4th- Feb 6th: "The Government Inspector"
Time: 7:30 pm
A stranger arrives in a small provincial village in tsarist Russia, setting off a comedy of errors, mistaken identity and self deception among the town's leaders. The village is thrown into a Marx Brothers-like world of panic and greed when its bumbling officials learn that a government inspector is paying a visit. A wildly witty, smart and satirical madcap theatre classic. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 4th- Feb 6th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com
Feb 5th: Inventor's Fair
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101
Feb 5th- Feb 6th: LCHS has Free Depot Museum Days
Time: 4 pm - 8 pm Fri/10 am - 5 pm Sat
The Lake County Historical Society will open the Depot Museum free to the public as part of the Winter Frolic Celebration.
Call (218) 834-4898
http://www.lakecountyhistoricalsociety.org
Feb 5th- Feb 7th: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Last Dance of Dr. Disco"
Time: Fri & Sat 7 pm/ Sun 1 pm
Audience Participation Murder Mystery. Join the disco crowd at Studio 182, where Dr. Disco has hatched an evil plot to take over the world. Mingle with the cast, using the assumed name that you will receive when you arrive. Laugh and sleuth your way through dinner as you try to guess “whodunit!” It’s James Bond meets Saturday Night Fever, with a little Austin Powers thrown in! Dig out your disco duds! Friday & Saturday $41 includes tax, tip, dessert/ Sunday $31 includes tax, tip, dessert. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm
Feb 6th: "Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour" Presents Brian Green & Tommy Thompson
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Headliner: Brian Green. Whether he takes the stage as a headliner or part of an improv ensemble, Brian Green's 21 years of comedy experience guarantee his audience a night they'll never forget!
Green's fine-tuned stand-up act is audience friendly, likeable, and self-effacing, with unexpected twists and an edge that lets you know that the man with the microphone is in complete control of the room.
Also performing Tommy Thompson.He has a brand of
comedy that is as unique as he is.
His emphatic delivery and high
energy makes him fun to see time
and again. He dishes out the
comedy laughs with a distinct style
that will make you leave his show
feeling exhausted from laugh
Advanced reservation recommended! Comedy only $10.
$15.00 Dinner For Dinner and Comedy Show.Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Feb 6th: Basic Spinning with David Kortier
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Have an old spinning wheel in your house, just waiting to be used? For beginners or those in need of a refresher course, learn the satisfaction of spinning your own fibers the old fashioned way. You'll come away with unique, beautiful yarns to use in special projects, or at least the skills to continue spinning at home. Don't have the proper tools to learn but want to give it a try? A limited number of wheels are available for use in the fiber studio. Cost is
$30 ($35 non-members) + $5 supply fee paid to the instructor. Held at Duluth Art Institiute.
Call 218-733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Feb 6th: Cambiata Series: Monteverdi, the Medicis, and Late Renaissance "Jazz"
Time: 7:30 pm
A concert of music written around 1600, composed in the new popular style by Claudio Monteverdi and his contemporaries. William Bastian, tenor; Tyler Kaiser and Ed Martin, lutes and guitars. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for students age 18 and younger (or with current college ID).Held at Mitchell Auditorium.
Call (218) 723-6071
http://www.css.edu
Feb 6th: Chester Bowl Adult Ski Lessons
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 6th- Feb 7th: The Island & Boulder Lake Snow Kite Exhibition
Time: 12 pm - 5 pm
Open to the public! No cost for observing and asking questions. Learn about snow kiting equipment, sign up for a one hour introduction session ($10), observe kiters in action and get answers to your questions. Kiters with their own equipment will be free riding and can sign up for the Five Station Poker Run Challenge($5). Minnesota kiting equipment dealers, service representatives and PASA Certified Instructors will be on site to provide you with up to date information! Held at the Island Lake Bridge area off County Road 4 on Saturday & Boulder Lake ELC on Sunday.
Call
http://www.umdrsop.org
Feb 7th: Learn To Ski And Board Free Day
Time: 10 am & 3 pm
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 9th: 12th Annual Death by Chocolate
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Guests of Death by Chocolate will sample delicious chocolate delights handcrafted by the best chefs in the Northland. In addition to the chocolates at the event, boxed gourmet chocolates are available for $12. Boxes make a great Valentine’s gift and are filled with unique chocolates made by the Death by Chocolate chefs.
Purchase advance tickets for $12 by calling 726.4725. Tickets are $15 at the door the day of the event. All proceeds from the event benefit Arc Northland and the ACF Arrowhead Professional Chef’s Association, both local non-profit agencies. Held at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 726-4725
Feb 9th: Associated General Contractors of MN/Construction Safety Day
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 10th- Feb 12th: MN Association for Alternative Programs
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 11th: Chester Bowl Youth Ski Lessons
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 11th: Fourth Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge
Time: 7:30 p.m./Cash Bar Cocktail Hour 6–7:15 p.m.
It’s the talk of the Twin Ports: who will win the for-fun competition pairing area celebrities with Minnesota Ballet professional dancers in ballroom dance from sultry tango to sassy salsa. While audience ballots for the favorite couple are counted, the Ballet stages a lively mini performance. Tickets: Adult $20, Child $12. Held at Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Rd.
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org
Feb 11th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Chocolate Bliss
Time: 6:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of chocolate decadence as Christian Murphy introduces you to ganache prepared using three different techniques and the applications appropiate for each. Then dive into a lesson on how to create a luscious Peanut Chocolate Bomb with Chocolate Glaze, following by Espresso Chocolate Sponge Cake with Bailey's White Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting. Cost for class is $25.00. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Feb 11th- Feb 13th: "The Government Inspector"
Time: 7:30 pm
A stranger arrives in a small provincial village in tsarist Russia, setting off a comedy of errors, mistaken identity and self deception among the town's leaders. The village is thrown into a Marx Brothers-like world of panic and greed when its bumbling officials learn that a government inspector is paying a visit. A wildly witty, smart and satirical madcap theatre classic. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 11th- Feb 13th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com
Feb 11th- Feb 14th: Annual Dance Concert: "Action/Reaction"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Dance theatre is the theme of Action/ReAction, this season’s mainstage dance concert. Join us for an exciting, engaging evening that blends vibrant movement with a theatrical sensibility, blurring the traditional boundaries between forms and creating expressive worlds that will delight and move you. Action/ReAction will showcase the creative work of UMD faculty and students as well as amazing guest artists Edisa Weeks and Chloé Arnold. $17 – adult/ $13 – senior/student/ $8 – child/ $6 – UMD student Held at Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre
Feb 12th: An Elegant Valentine Dinner Dance
Time: Social Hour 6 pm/Dinner 7 pm
Choice of Entrees: North Atlantic Salmon or Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Must make choice of dinner selection at time of reservation. Dance 8-11 pm to the Dean's List Big Band. Cost $40 per person (advance tickets only purchased by Feb 2nd). Held at The Historic Greysolon Plaza Ballroom.
Call (218) 728-3866
Feb 12th: Beaner's Central presents Wyatt Famous
Time: 8 pm
Wyatt Famous with The Good Colonels and Turbo Rathvon. Cost is $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
Feb 12th- Feb 13th: Heart to Heart A Celebration of Love
Time: Begins 5:30 Fri
Your celebration begins with a session of couples yoga, then join us for our Hors d’ourves and a presentation by Glenn Tobey, LIC SW and Katrina Tobey, LP, LMFT on the topic of “Heart Focused Intimacy.” Enjoy the rest of your evening on your own followed by a stay at the Radisson Duluth.
Wake the next morning for a session of singles yoga followed by a sensual breakfast prepared by Chef Kenny accompanied by acoustic music by Ron Occhino. Cost: Early registration: $200 per couple before January 31 (includes entire program and hotel stay.) Late registration: $225
Call (218) 724-4348
http://hearttoheartacelebrationoflove.blogspot.com/
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Last Dance of Dr. Disco"
Time: Fri & Sat 7 pm/ Sun 1 pm
Audience Participation Murder Mystery. Join the disco crowd at Studio 182, where Dr. Disco has hatched an evil plot to take over the world. Mingle with the cast, using the assumed name that you will receive when you arrive. Laugh and sleuth your way through dinner as you try to guess “whodunit!” It’s James Bond meets Saturday Night Fever, with a little Austin Powers thrown in! Dig out your disco duds! Friday & Saturday $41 includes tax, tip, dessert/ Sunday $31 includes tax, tip, dessert. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: Carlton Winterfest
Time: All day events
Held the 2nd weekend in February each year. During Winterfest, you might want to try playing golf on ice during the Hook & Slice Golf Ice Tournament held on Chub Lake, or try catching "the big one" at the world class fishing festival, or maybe a chili cook-off would spice you up! Winterfest provides many activities for the winter enthusiast young & old alike. Held in Carlton, MN.
Call (218) 384-3322
http://www.cityofcarlton.com
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: Celebrate Valentine's Day & Valentini's Day
Time:
Celebrating Valentine’s Day & Valentini’s Day (our 2nd Anniversary). Wonderful “special” dinner features ( Seafood Crostata, Broiled Salmon with Pesto Farfalle, Grilled Pork Ribeye with Eggplant & Olive Butter, Spicy Sausage Amatrice, and Chicken Marsala with Pappardelle). Music presented by Rick Saylor on Feb 12th & 13th. Saturday, the 13th from 10:00 pm – midnight, we will be hosting a late night tribute to Frank Sinatra (following the symphony, “Sinatra, Live”). Valentini’s will offer the “I Did It My Way” Appetizer & Dessert Bar, plus many cocktail specials. Sunday, February 14th, we are open from 4 pm - 8 pm for dinner. Join us.
Held at Valentini's Viicino Lago.
Call (218) 728-5900
http://www.valentinisduluth.com
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: Valentine's Day Weekend at Pizza Lucé - Lovers, Sinners and Cynics!
Time:
We realize that some love Valentine's day, while others despise it. That said, we're offering something special to everyone regardless if you are a Lover, a Sinner or a Cynic!
Lover's Special: Get any specialty 12" pizza, 2 of any of our small salads and 2 pieces of cheesecake for $25.
Sinner's Special: 3 slices of our pizza by the slice, 3 small salads and 3 pieces of cheesecake for $35.
Cynic's Special: 1 slice of our pizza by the slice, 1 small salad and 1 piece of cheesecake for $10.
We're offering this for both Dine-in AND Delivery and this offer will be available from February 12th until February 14th. Visit us on the web to find out locations, hours and delivery areas. Held at Pizza Luce.
Call (218) 727-7400
http://www.pizzaluce.com
Feb 12th- Feb 28th: Official Home of the Winter Olympics
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 13th: "Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour"
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Feb 13th: 11th Annual "Warmer by the Lake"
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
Bayfront Festival Park will be the hottest place to be in Duluth at the 11th Annual "Warmer By the Lake". Pack up the kids, grab your skates and head on down to Bayfront for a fun-filled day of winter activities brought to you by Duluth Parks and Recreation. There will be an ice skating pond, snow shoeing, marshmallow roasting, and hayrides. Folks can come in out of the cold and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies as well as enjoy music in the large warming tent or warm up by the bonfire.
Call (218) 730-4300
Feb 13th: Book Signing: Bud McClure/Divine Daisy
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Transpersonal psychology is concerned with the study of peak spiritual experiences. Those moments in our lives when we feel connected to something greater than ourselves. Divine Daisy takes us into that flow and reinvigorates our sense of wonder at the mysteries of our life.
Held at Northern Lights Books & Gifts.
Call (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com/
Feb 13th: Chester Bowl Adult Ski Lessons
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 13th: Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend
Time: 6:30 pm
A murder mystery dinner. Guests are invited to bring their own beer or bottle of wine. Cost $40 by advance reservation only. Held at the Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 13th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Sinatra. Live.
Time: 8 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Chairman of the Board as the DSSO joins vocal sensation Steve Lippia for Simply Sinatra! Fly to the moon as all of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ hits are performed by the full orchestra. From You Make me Feel So Young to Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits will take you back to the days of the Rat Pack and the Sands Hotel. Held at the DECC Auditorium. www.stevelippia.com
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
Feb 13th: Hook n' Slice on Ice Golf Classic
Time: Tee times at 10 am & 1 pm
Regional sponsors setting up one-of-a-kind 18 hole golf course on Chub Lake. Participants play through this challenging course with their choice of golf equipment for a unique game of ice golf. Held at Chub Lake Park in Carlton, MN.
Call (218) 879-4663
http://www.hookandslice.org
Feb 13th: Paw de Deux
Time: 5:00 pm
An exquisite evening to benefit the revitalization of the Lake Superior Zoo! An wonderful evening is planned - live and silent auctions, a gourmet dinner and dancing to the Pot Bellied Stallions.Hundreds of exotic and unusual items will be up for auction, including original artwork by Pam Dull, Don Marco and Barbara Savage. These artists have created original works of animals at the Lake Superior Zoo including: the two new silver foxes (Gitchi and Gummee), Trouble (the Grizzly bear) and Leo (the male African lion). Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on elegant dinner parties, entertainment packages, jewelry and more. Auction items may be viewed on the Lake Superior Zoo website: www.LSZoo.org.
Tickets $100 per person. Held at Northland Country Club.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.LSZoo.org
Feb 13th: Special Valentine's Day Dinner
Time: 5 pm or 8 pm seating's
Live Jazz on Saturday and music by Bill Bernard on Sunday. Our four course dinner has specially selected Italian wines accompanying each course and for the entre course, you may choose between Filet Mignon or Wild Alaskan Salmon. The price for the dinner is $65.00 per person and space is limited, so reserve your table soon. Held at Va Bene Berarducci's Caffe.
Call (218) 722-1518
http://www.vabenecaffe.com
Feb 13th: Winter Fun Ski/Snowshoe Getaway Package
Time: All day
Includes Superior Gateway Lodge rental, Jacuzzi Suite, restaurant coupons, guide, 4-6 hr. ski/snowshoe rental, transportation, etc. with The Canoeist.
Package per person, per day for as low as $61 with 8 guests.
Package per person, per day for as low as $82 with 6 guests.
Package per person, per day for as low as $123 with 4 guests.
Call Superior Gateway Lodge for reservations for your group/family or couple. Ask about B&B rates if desired and other package dates.
Call (218) 834-6974
http://www.superiorgatewaylodge.com
Feb 13th- Feb 14th: Snowlympics
Time:
Here's some information on upcoming Snowlympics Events at Chester Bowl and the surrounding area. We hope you and your family can attend these fun, family friendly events!
This Saturday, Feb 13th there will be an Opening Ceremony for the Duluth Snowlympics at Bayfront Festival Park. Chester Bowl has been asked to be in the parade starting at 3pm. There will also be a torch lighting ceremony and an ice skating performance.
On Sunday, February 14th you can learn the basics of ski jumping on a Chester Ski Jump! Registration for this event will be in the ski garage at 11:30 am. The event will be from 12:30-2:30pm - bring your own alpine skis & HELMET REQUIRED (sponsored by Cloquet and Duluth Ski Clubs).
Call (218) 724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 13th- Feb 14th: Valentine Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm
Some romantic evening’ is on tap at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. The event begins with an abbreviated tour and is followed by a candlelit meal in the charming Winter Garden.Price: $62 per person, $57 per Friend of Glensheen. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estate.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org
Feb 13th- Feb 15th: Presidents Weekend
Time: 9 am - 9 pm
Enjoy your weekend even more while you stay on the slopes longer this weekend. We will be open from 9 am - 9 pm this weekend. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 13th- Apr 17th: Improv Classes now at Renegade!
Time: 2 pm
Renegade is offering a 10 week class in Improv Basic Skills taught by none other than Jody Kujawa! The class meets Saturdays at the Teatro Zuccone. The cost is $115.
Call (218)722-6775
http://www.renegadetheatercompany.org
Feb 14th: Beaner's Central presents Caleb Hawley
Time: 7 pm
Cost is $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
Feb 14th: Duluth's Big Jig Ice Fishing Contest & Festival
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Nearly $50,000 in prizes! Prizes awarded for top 100 fish. Contest limited to first 3,000 entries. $35 in advance/$40 on the ice. Held at Pike Lake.
Call (218) 788-2544
http://umdbulldogs.com/athletics-page.php?page=131
Feb 14th: Lake Superior Ragtime Society, Inc. presents "Frigid Frolics" Concert
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of this happy toe-tapping music from the turn of the century. Let our local musicians and those outside of the Twin Ports entertain you. This concert is free and open to the public. Donations are much appreciated in order to continue these live performances. Held at the First Covenant Church.
Call (715) 394-4319
Feb 14th: UMD Chamber Orchestra Fundraiser
Time: 3 pm
Valentine's Day with Guitarist Michael Johnson. UMD Chamber Orchestra directed by Jean R Perrault. All seats $25 (reserved seating). All proceeds benefit the UMD String Scholarship Program. Held at Weber Music Hall.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 16th: History in a Pint with Joe Gomer
Time: 6 pm
Featured Speaker – Joe Gomer – WWII Veteran – Tuskegee Airmen – Gold Medal recipient.
The Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African American pilots who flew with distinction during World War II as the 332nd Fighter Group of the US Army Air Corps. Admission is free. Held at Carmody's Irish Pub & Brewing, 308 E Superior St.
Call (218) 733-7500
http://www.vets-hall.org
Feb 16th- Feb 17th: Snowlympics
Time:
Here's some information on upcoming Snowlympics Events at Chester Bowl. We hope you and your family can attend these fun, family friendly events!
Tuesday, February 16th, an Alpine Ski Race Clinic featuring members of the UMD Alpine Ski Team will happen from 12 - 3pm on the Ski Hill. The Clinic is free, Bring your own skis and helmet. (sponsored by UMD Alpine Ski Team and True North Americorps).
On Wednesday, February 17th from 12-3pm, Chester Bowl will host a Rail Jam (snowboards only) with big and small features - not for beginners. There will be prize packs for winners - bring your own snowboard (sponsored by CBIC, Freestyle of Duluth, Lake Effect Boardshop & True North Americorps).
Held at Chester Bowl.
Call (218) 724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 17th- Feb 21st: 44th Annual Duluth Boat, Sports, and Travel Show
Time: Wed & Thurs 5 pm-10 pm, Fri 12-10 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm
Virtually every make of boat, pontoon and personal water craft. All in one place. A great selection of tackle and related accessories. many resorts and outfitters both domestic and Canadian. Informative seminars and top rated stage entertainment. All this, plus the best food and beverages available at any event. $8 adults/$4 students 6-17/5 & under free. Held at the DECC.
Call (952) 431-9630
http://www.shamrockprod.com
Feb 18th: Garden Talk
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
A series of illustrated presentations by regional experts on garden-related topics of interest to those who garden in the Northland. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 18th: Golden Gloves Boxing at the Garden - Team USA vs Canada
Time: Gates open at 5 pm/ Fights at 7 pm
All bouts sanctioned by Golden Gloves Boxing. General seating $12 in advance/$15 at the gate and children under 5 free. Tickets available at Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.thesportsgarden.com
Feb 18th: STORIES IN ART
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Sessions include:
Museum Games
Art Activities
Stories
Refreshments
Geared for children 5-10 and their families. Everyone is welcome!
Free and open to the public.
Held at the Tweed Museum of Art that is located in Ordean Court on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html
Feb 18th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Some Like It Hot
Time: 6:30 pm
Learn how to add spice, smoke, and heat to your cooking as Kay Turk presents recipes employing variuos methods and ingredients to turn up the heat without compromising flavor. Soups,salads, and grains are on the menu, and remember, Kay never sends you home hungry, so bring your appetite! Cost of class is $35.00. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Feb 18th- Feb 20th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com
Feb 18th- Feb 21st: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Secret Garden"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden will enchant audiences with its cherished story told anew in a dazzling musical all about the power of love and the miracle of rebirth.
The year is 1911 and young, orphaned Mary Lennox is being sent to live with her brooding uncle in his gloomy English manor house. Mary discovers a secret, mysterious, walled-up garden on the grounds and releases the hidden magic locked inside.
This Tony Award winning musical is a treasure for both children and adults where all can get swept up in the Yorkshire mists where lost loves are found, abandoned lives are saved, and glorious spring comes again! $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Feb 19th: ANIMALS IN ART
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Sessions include:
Museum Games
Art Activities
Stories
Refreshments
Geared for children 5-10 and their families. Everyone is welcome!
Free and open to the public.
Held at the Tweed Museum of Art that is located in Ordean Court on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html
Feb 19th: Beaner's Central presents Yeltzi
Time: 8 pm
Yeltzi and Midwest Dilemna playing at Beaner's central Concert Coffeehouse. Cost is $5.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
Feb 19th: Caliphone opening for Wilco
Time: 8 pm
Ticket price is $30.00. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.decc.org
Feb 19th- Feb 20th: American Institute Of Architects-MN Convention
Time: All day
Held at Fitger's.
Call
Feb 20th: "Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour"
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Feb 20th: "James R. Murphy Celebration" Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
The Twin Ports Wind Orchestra is a local adult wind band that has many members who participated in Jim Murphy's bands. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD
Call (218) 726-8208
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 20th: 11th Annual Polar Plunge
Time: Registration is Noon-3 pm/3 pm is the plunge
People raise money through pledges, then plunge into Lake Superior. This is a fundraiser for Special Olympics MN. Held at Lake Superior/Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 390-7780 or (218) 340-0797
http://www.somn.org
Feb 20th: 5th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival
Time: 7 pm
Independent film makers nationwide are invited to submit their short, short films to our annual film festival! Cash prizes for the top three winners. Held at The Play Ground.
Call (218) 733-7559
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 20th: Chester Bowl Adult Ski Lessons
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 20th: River View Loppet XC Ski Race
Time: Registration begins at 7:30am
12 & 24k Freestyle, 12k Classic & 4k Youth. Participant fees vary, spectators & youth race FREE. Held at Afterhours Ski Trail Brule, WI.
Call (218) 591-1153
Feb 20th: Trees, Insects and Disease
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn how trees grow and the top ten insect and disease problems of the Southern Boreal Forest. Cost is $20, pre-registration is required. Call 218-721-3731 or email boulder@d.umn.edu for pre registration or with questions. Held at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center.
Call (218) 721-3731
http://www.nrri.umn.edu/boulder
Feb 20th: Winter Tree & Shrub Identification
Time: 9 am - noon
In order to care for your woodland the best way possible, plant identification skills are essentials. Learn the tools to help you identify Minnesota’s trees and shrubs in the winter. Cost is $20, pre-registration is required. Call 218-721-3731 or email boulder@d.umn.edu for pre registration or with questions. Held at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center.
Call (218) 721-3731
http://www.nrri.umn.edu/boulder
Feb 21st: "James R. Murphy Celebration" Concert
Time: 3 pm
Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.Concert Band - Daniel W. Eaton, director; Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Mark Whitlock, director. Adult $8/ senior $7/ student $5/ UMD student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 21st: Fashion & Flair
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Join us for a fashion show at 1:00pm, featuring exciting styles from Always & Forever, Younkers and Take 2 Consignments. Attend the vendor fair after the show. Enjoy the latest in skin care, makeup, personal style, salon & spa services, photography, decorating, clothing and accessories. Sample cake, beverages and Hors d’oeuvres. This is a free event...bring a friend! No reservations required. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394- 5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 21st: Johnny Hickman & David Lowry
Time: 7:30 pm
Johnny Hickman and David Lowry of the band Cracker at Grandma's Sports Garden. The opening band is to be announced. Tickets are $15. Held at Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (877) 388-7333
http://www.secretserviceconcerts.com
Feb 21st: Popular Mah Jongg Classes
Time: 2 pm - 6 pm
You'll see antique Mah Jongg sets, learn the compelling history, meet great new people, and learn how to play the classic Chinese style of "Mahj". Cost is $15 for the series of two classes(Feb 21 & 28). Pre-registration is required. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 22nd: Faculty Artist Recital: Jacob Jonker, guitar
Time: 7:30 pm
Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 22nd- Feb 24th: MN Power Energy Design Conference
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 24th- Feb 28th: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Secret Garden"
Time: Wed-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden will enchant audiences with its cherished story told anew in a dazzling musical all about the power of love and the miracle of rebirth. The year is 1911 and young, orphaned Mary Lennox is being sent to live with her brooding uncle in his gloomy English manor house. Mary discovers a secret, mysterious, walled-up garden on the grounds and releases the hidden magic locked inside. This Tony Award winning musical is a treasure for both children and adults where all can get swept up in the Yorkshire mists where lost loves are found, abandoned lives are saved, and glorious spring comes again! $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Feb 25th: Chester Bowl Youth Ski Lessons
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 25th: Family Shows:"Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing"
Time: 10 am
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher’s life would be sweet if it weren’t for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. Fudge seems to get away with everything and it’s enough to make Peter feel like a fourth grade nothing! Two Beans Productions captures all the humor, sibling rivalry and elementary school angst of Judy Blume’s book in their play Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! When Peter’s beloved pet turtle disappears, he just knows that Fudge is behind it. It’s the last straw – how can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change? Admission $8. Held at Mitchell Auditorium.
Call (218) 723-6071
http://www.css.edu
Feb 25th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Mollusk Extravaganza
Time: 11 am & 6:30 pm
Oysters, mussels, clams, and snails, oh my! Northlanders love their salmon and walleye, but if you'd like to expand your seafood horizons or simply enjoy a veritable feast of shellfish, you won't want to miss this class. Join Scott Graden as he prepares Cider Curried Mussels; Oysters on the Half Shell with Russian Osetra Caviar;Seared Sea & Bay Scallops; Traditional Linguini with Clams; and Snail Scampi. Cost of class is $35. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Feb 25th- Feb 27th: Love In The Time Of Swine Flu
Time: 7:30 pm
Love in the time of Swine Flu is a musical cabaret about the four lead characters relationships, how they begin and how they end. Show contains adult content. Tickets are$10 available at the door beginning at 6:00pm or purchase advance tickets online starting February 1st, 2010. Held at The Play Ground.
Call (218) 733-7559
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 25th- Feb 27th: Verismo: The Truth About Opera
Time: 7:30 pm
Regina Zona, director; Jean R. Perrault, conductor. Two of Verismo’s most beloved operas, Suor Angelica by Puccini and Pagliacci by Leonvacallo represent the beauty and the tragedy that make opera so moving. In Puccini’s tragic story, Angelica is a woman who is banished to the
convent by her family when she has a child out of wedlock. When she finds out that her child has died, she realizes she has no more reason to live. Pagliacci is the story of revenge. When a man discovers that his wife is having an affair, he takes the matter into his own hands. This double bill is not to be missed! Adult $17/senior $13/student $8/UMD student $6. Held at the Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 26th: Beaner's Central presents Bill & Kate Isles
Time: 8 pm
Cost is $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Comedy House.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
Feb 26th: Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Enjoy candlelit snowshoeing or skiing and later gather for hot beverages and snacks around the fire. Please bring your own gear. Call, 218-721-3731 or email, boulder@d.umn.edu for pre registration or with questions. Held at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center.
Call 218-721-3731
http://www.nrri.umn.edu/boulder
Feb 27th: "Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour"
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Feb 27th: Book Signing: Kristin Swenson/Bible Babel
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Based on the most recent scholarship, /Bible Babel/ is a lively and very readable introduction to the Bible—what it is, where it comes from, and what's in it. Kristin Swenson is a professor of religious studies at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of World Studies and is a former Duluth resident. Held at Northern Lights Books & Gifts.
Call (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com/
Feb 27th: Cambiata Series: Wit and Warmth: Music by Haydn and Brahms
Time: 7:30 pm
LeAnn House, piano; Penny Schwarze and Laurie Bastian, violins; Ron Kari, viola; Josh Aerie, cello
Repertoire: Haydn's Piano Sonata in Ab major and Variations in F minor, Brahms's Piano Quintet. $12 for adults and $6 for students age 18 and younger (or with current college ID). Held at Mitchell Auditorium
Call (218)723-6071
http://www.css.edu
Feb 27th: Chester Bowl Adult Ski Lessons
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Feb 27th: Mother/Daughter Special at The Secret Garden
Time: 2 pm
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden will enchant audiences with its cherished story told anew in a dazzling musical all about the power of love and the miracle of rebirth.
Tickets for one adult and one child $30. This offer is only available through the Box Office. Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Feb 27th: Mush for Kids!
Time: 12 pm-4 pm
Share the excitement of winter at our 8th Annual Mush for Kids! Activities for kids and families include dogsled rides for children ages 3-12, horse drawn sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, skijoring, snowshoeing, winter camping demonstrations, cookies and coca. Held at Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Road.
Call (218) 391-0147/(218) 428-5990
http://www.outdooredventures.org
Feb 27th- Feb 28th: Lake Superior Family Fun fest
Time:
When the winter blah’s are setting in this will be a great opportunity for families to experience a taste of summer. Attendees will enjoy the carnival with its rides and midway games for kids from two to the early teens but the Family Fun-Fest will also include an expo with exhibitors featuring products and services that appeal to young families as well as entertainment and interactive demonstrations. "This event will feature some of the great amenities of the Fun Fair that was held at the DECC for 14 years but will also present a variety of goods and services available for kids and their families including but not limited health, athletics and the arts” said Tracy Lundeen of Lundeen Productions, event promoters. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-1177
http://www.lundeenproductions.com/funfest/index.htm
Feb 28th: Faculty Artist Recital: Tom Wegren, piano
Time: 3 pm
Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 28th: Popular Mah Jongg Classes
Time: 2 pm - 6 pm
You'll see antique Mah Jongg sets, learn the compelling history, meet great new people, and learn how to play the classic Chinese style of "Mahj". Cost is $15 for the series of two classes (Feb 21 & 28). Pre-registration is required. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
|
*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! |
