Event CalendarNorth House Folk School Campus Tour Everyone is invited to the Saturday Open House to visit classrooms teaching traditional northern crafts in an environment that inspires the hands, heart, and mind. Offered every Saturday at 2:00 PM. Call 1-218-387-9762 to reserve your free tour. Johnson Heritage Post Art Shows Ongoing art shows at the Johnson Heritage Post; Gallery hours are: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 1:00-4:00. Friday and Saturday: 11:00-4:00.
Cross River Heritage Center The Schroeder Area Historical Society opens the Cross River Heritage Center on May 23 for the summer season with an arts & crafts show, historical exhibits, and vintage needlework exhibit. Open all summer: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Sundays 12:00-4:30 PM. Autumn Migration & Superior Ecology Series Field courses, workshops, and ecology-focused public programs to enhance understanding Lake Superior's North Shore. Fall migrations along the North Shore offer some of the most dynamic birding opportunities available. Dates to be announced. For registration & more information, visit the web site: www.northhousefolkschool.com "A Taste Of The Gunflint Trail" The Gunflint Trail Historical Society and the Gunflint Trail Association are hosting a fundraiser for Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center on September 13, 1:00 - 5:00 PM. The Gunflint Trail Historical Society members are preparing wonderful taste treats from the Gunflint Trail Cookbook, and the film, "A Taste of the Gunflint Trail" premieres. Visitors are encouraged to drive from one participating lodge to the next; historians will be present at Clearwater, Nor'Wester, & Chik-Wauk lodges. The event is free, but donations will be accepted & membership information will be available. This is an opportunity to preview Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. For more information, visit the web site: www.gunflint-trail.com/taste.html Community Rummage Sale Annual rummage and crafts sale at the Cook County Community Center, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. For more information, call 1-218-387-3015. Superior Hiking Trail Association Guided Hike All SHTA hike begin at 10:00 AM rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge & open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association & includes an orientation & briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages & insect repellant.
"Pat Donohue" Grammy winning and 1983 National Finger Picking Guitar Champion guitarist Pat Donohue has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies. Don't miss this performance at 7:00 PM at the Arrowhead Center For The Arts. For ticket information call 218-387-1284 or visit the web site: www.boreal.org/music/ Crossing Borders Studio Tour 12th Annual Tour of art studios along the North Shore Highway 61 corridor from Two Harbors to Thunder Bay. Visit the artists in their studios, learn the artistic process using various media including pottery, glass, jewelery, fabrics, and more......and purchase one of a kind art pieces to take home. Visit the web site: www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com Unplugged VII - The Northern Harvest more... this event's goal is to "Celebrate the mission, Sustain the Dream" by raising funds for the North House Folk School endowment fund. A weekend of celebration & fall colors is on the horizon! Visit the web site: www.northhousefolkschool.com "Fishing Traditions" Art Show Original art work will be on exhibit by students and emerging artists depicting how the history of commercial fishing continues to inspire today. The Art Show and Award Ceremony will be held on October 4, 1:00-4:00 PM. The winner will spend a day on Lake Superior with a local commercial fisherman. For more information call: 1-218-663-7050, or visit the web site: www.commercialfishingmuseum.org Superior Hiking Trail Association Guided Hike All SHTA hike begin at 10:00 AM rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge & open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association & includes an orientation & briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages & insect repellant.
Health Care Golf Tournament Annual fund-raising event sponsored by the North Shore Health Care Foundation. Prizes, refreshments, and fun challenges on fairways & greens....all on the beautifully scenic Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen. All proceeds go to purchasing needed equipment for Cook County medical services. For more information and registration, call 1-218-663-7195 or 1-888-564-6543. Visit the web site: www.superiornational.com Lake Superior: The Weather Maker Carol Christenson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, will present a program about how Lake Superior affects North Shore weather and temperatures, producing fog, lake effect snow, weather predictions. 10:00 AM; free admission. Visit the web site: www.sugarloafica.org North Shore Music Association Fund Raiser Silent auction featuring "Feelin' Groovy....the music of Simon & Garfunkel". More details to come. Visit the web site: www.boreal.org/music Moose Madness Festival A much needed last hurrah before winter sets in! Always a fun time with contests, music, activities for everyone and of course, Murray the Moose comes to town! Schroeder Quilt Drawing Annual raffle of a beautiful quilt made by the Schroeder Area Historical Society. Always a fabulous design & excellent craftsmanship, you won't want to miss the chance to win this keepsake quilt! This is the final event of the season at the Heritage Center. Visit the web site: www.crossriverheritage.org Snow Rules Jim Zandlo, Minnesota state climatologist, will present a program about snowfall on the North Shore, and how you can become a volunteer snow observer for the state. 10:00 AM; Free admission. Visit the web site: www.sugarloafica.org Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend Fabulous weekend of bluegrass music concerts, jams, and workshops presented by the North Shore Music Association and hosted by Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. For more information & schedules visit the web sites: www.boreal.org/music and www.lutsenresort.com Split Rock Lighthouse Memorial Beacon Lighting Every year on Nov. 10, the navigational beacon is lit in memory of the 29 men lost aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald and all the other vessels lost on the Great Lakes. This is the only time visitors have the opportunity to see the inside of the light tower when the beacon is lit. Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival Seventh annual Winterer's Gathering at the North House Folk School to welcome the season of white! Coursework, workshops, winter tent camp, community dancing, evening films, featured speakers and more! Visit the web site: www.northhousefolkschool.com Lutsen Mountains Ski Hills Opener The alpine ski season starts off on the weekend before Thanksgiving! Visit the web site for information on ski passes, snow conditions, ski packages: www.lutsen.com Christmas Parade The annual Christmas Parade kicks off the Holiday Season in Cook County. Times to be announced. Holiday Market Enjoy Christmas shopping at the Last Chance Art Gallery. Come for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, caroling, and lots of holiday cheer! Visit the web site: www.lastchancefab.com Community Christmas Concert Annual concert of Christmas music, choral and instrumental, including presented at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. |