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9:00 am
Introduction to Spoon Carving
A three-hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Learn safety, knife grips and traditional techniques. Students will go home with a hand-carved spoon. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Contemporary Swedish Folk Painting Class: Magical Kurbits and Stories
Artist Alison Aune will lead participants in creating unique paintings inspired by traditional kurbit (floral) and bonader (figurative) paintings from central and southern Sweden. Gain an understanding of the history and significance of Swedish folk painting in Minnesota today and new skills in reinterpreting traditional designs into a contemporary context. This is a two session […]
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Annual Plant Foray
Learn how to collect and press plants to contribute to an understanding of biodiversity in our region. We’ll meet at Lester Park and explore the surrounding Amity and Lester Creeks and trails. No experience necessary. This is a fun way to socialize with other plant enthusiasts and take part in a centuries long tradition of […]
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Family Oktoberfest
Ursa Minor Brewing will have a family Oktoberfest Day. Staff and animals from the Lake Superior Zoo will be there.The schedule is: 11-3 p.m. Tie Dye Station ($15 per shirt) 12 -2 p.m. Lauralloons Balloon Artist 1-3 p.m. Live Music: Polkarobics
Find out more »12:00 pm
Sweet Green Plants Houseplant Pop up Sale
Blacklist Brewing Co. will celebrate Oktoberfest with a Pop-Up Houseplant Sale from Sweet Green Plantscapes. Plant enthusiasts can choose from a variety of houseplants for all levels: easy-care beginners to rare selections.
Find out more »3:00 pm
Plein Air Painting Class
Northern Exposure Art is hosting a guided plein air painting class in Lester Park. Learn to paint basic landscape imagery with a combination of acrylic techniques. Follow along with various color-mixing, brush techniques and texture demonstrations. No experience required but certainly recommended Reserve your spot at northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Oktoberfest with The Dreadnoughts and Winzige Hosen
The Dreadnoughts and Winzige Hosen share the bill for a hard-hitting night of polka, punk rock, a few nautical tunes and everything in between. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Winzige Hosen opens the show at 7. Tickets are available at tixtree.com.
Find out more »7:43 pm
Autumnal Equinox 2024
Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of equinox this year is 7:43 p.m.
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