Ladies of Soul, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige

Ladies of Soul, Vol. 3 honors the artistry, songwriting, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, and Mary J. Blige. Here, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, and raw emotional storytelling.

The evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally, hear beloved classics, deep cuts, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Let's do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You've heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meat the wonderful and wacky O'Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can't seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O'Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the "birds and the bees". But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O'Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Full Moon River Walk

Bundle up and join the St. Louis River Alliance for a guided Winter Walk along the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary, but encouraged.We will meet at the Morgan Park Community Center parking lot (1242 88th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808) at 4:00 pm before we head out as a group at 4:15 pm to explore the quiet beauty of the estuary, under the rising full moon. The pace will be relaxed, with time to take in the scenery, wildlife, and the sounds of winter.

Dobet Gnahoré

Dobet Gnahoré is a renowned African singer, dancer, songwriter, and percussionist. She is known for her dynamic performances and ability to blend various musical styles from across the African continent. Furthermore, her work emphasizes cultural preservation and advocacy for women’s rights and empowerment.

Dessa

Spanning genres and disciplines, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness, ferocity, candor, and wit. As a musician, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love, has notched more than 5 million views.

Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet

Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Here, in a rich career spanning sixty years, he has won seven Grammy and seven Latin Grammy Awards. Moreover, Chucho pushes boundaries in pursuit of new expressions in Afro-Cuban music. Additionally, his influence in the genre is immeasurable, establishing the standard by which younger generations create their own.

Antonio Rey

Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity, impeccable tone, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example, Spain’s National Guitar Award, shared by the likes of Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo.

No Wake

With determination (and a bullhorn), retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a gennerational divide, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart.

Northern Grounds

A Downtown Ely, Minnesota Staple
A favorite rest stop of BWCA travelers and gathering spot of locals, Northern Grounds has been serving up the best coffee, food and wine on Sheridan Street since ?2016.

MiigWitches Brew

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