31st Annual Women's Art Festival

The 31st Annual Women's
Art Festival will be held Saturday, December 9th, from 9:30 am - 4 pm, at the
St Mary's University Center, 2540 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Over 70 local women's
artists will sell their locally crafted art in a variety genres from
fiber arts, to photography, to pottery and jewelry. Admission is free and all
are welcome. Free parking is available on Park, Portland or in designated lot
on Oakland Ave.

 

Zealous Hellions: Ellie Krug in conversation with Hal Sansone

Mixed Blood welcomes writer, lawyer, and human Ellie Krug in a convo with Hal Sansone of the Trans Voices Cabaret. From the courtroom to the classroom, Ms. Krug fights for a more just, more inclusive society for all. After a year serving the East Carver County School Board as one of only a few transgender school board members nationwide, Ms. Krug will reflect on the work being done to protect trans kids in schools and on her work changing hearts and policies from within systems of all kinds.

Winter Birding Field Trip

Warbler Wednesdays are a fixture for summer birding, but we don’t have a counterpart to winter birding… until now!

Join us this winter for a couple of winter birding field trips. The intention of these field trips is to give you an introduction on how to approach birding in the Sax-Zim Bog in the winter months. We will not be targeting owls, but will take a look at any we come across.

This is a good field trip to attend, especially if you hope to learn more about how to approach winter birding in the vast Sax-Zim Bog.

Symphony Series Concert

Mark Russell Smith conducts GTCYS' Symphony in their first featured concert of the season, presenting multiple thrilling works, including Aaron Copland’s lively Billy the Kid: Suite, Johannes Brahms’ thunderous Tragic Overture, and Gustav Mahler’s elegant Blumine. You also won’t want to miss bassoon soloists Sam Geisler and Otto Dregni perform Antonio Vivaldi’s gripping Concerto for 2 Cellos in G minor. Come experience an evening of wonderful music with Symphony! Learn more: gtcys.org.

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and music promises to capture the hearts of audiences of all ages, making it the must-see holiday event of the season.

Sax-Zim Bog Brrrrdathon

A birdathon in northern Minnesota in January? You’ve got to be kidding! The BRRRRdathon may be the world’s coldest birdathon but it can also be the most exhilarating with the possibility of many boreal specialties in the North Woods.

Imagine tallying the likes of Great Gray Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Black-backed Woodpecker, Pine Grosbeak, Bohemian Waxwing, Hoary Redpoll, Gyrfalcon and Northern Hawk Owl in a two-day birding spree! And raising money for Friends of Sax-Zim Bog in the process. Win-win-win!

Santa at the Lighthouse

Have you ever wanted an epic backdrop for your family photos with Santa Claus? Do you like donating to a worthy cause? On December 9 and 16, you can do both. With an item donation, you can get your photo taken with Santa against the backdrop of a wintry Split Rock Lighthouse. On both days, children ages 5-17 will be free. Adults can get in free if they bring an item to donate. All items donated are going to CareFee Assisted Living in Silver Bay or the Silver Bay Veterans Home.

Ramsey's Holidazzle Craft & Gift Expo

HUGE two-day gift expo in Ramsey. Shop over 120 crafters, vendors, and artisans for all of your holiday and seasonal shopping. Booths will include one-of-a-kind and handmade items from apparel, decor, housewares, beauty products, candles, woodwork, charcuterie boards, food seasonings, and SO much more!! New vendors each day. Hours: Saturday, Nov. 18th - from 10am to 3pm Sunday, Nov. 19th - from 12pm tp 4pm

Nights of Light at the Farm

Nights of Lights is a FREE Holiday light show in Roseau MN. Guests can stroll through the holiday lighted village, join carolers and sip cocoa by the fire. Horse drawn carriage ride take guests over the fields of snow. Santa and Mrs. Clause join us nightly to visit with those both naughty and nice. Fresh baked cookies are passed out by local community members as they wish joy to the world. It is often described as a set from a Hallmark Movie with guests staring in the show.