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AICHO’s next event of the Indigenous Writer Series features authors Tashia Hart and Staci L. Drouillard, who both write about Indigenous women’s experiences while exploring themes of love, relationships and traditional foods and medicines. In their session, Hart and Drouillard will each talk about their books, read an excerpt, participate in a Q&A segment and sign books.
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Cary J. Griffith will be speaking about his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction,…
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Cary J. Griffith will be speaking about his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in...
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Cary J. Griffith will be signing his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he…
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Cary J. Griffith will be signing his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the...
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Zenith Bookstore is thrilled to host Duluth's own Maria Bamford for a meet-and-greet and book signing of her best-selling memoir Sure, I'll Join Your Cult. Singular and inimitable, Bamford’s memoir explores what it means to keep going, and to be a member of society despite not being very good at it. In turn, she hopes to transform isolating experiences into comedy that will make you feel less alone.
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Zenith Bookstore is thrilled to host Duluth's own Maria Bamford for a meet-and-greet and...
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Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
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Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters,...
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Tuesday, February 20: Ojibwe Storytelling Night with Michael Migizi Sullivan, Ph.D., an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) linguist from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in northern Wisconsin. Thursday, February 22: UW-Superior students from FNS 333 – History of Indigenous People will be reading Indigenous Australian stories by Kath Walker.
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Tuesday, February 20: Ojibwe Storytelling Night with Michael Migizi Sullivan, Ph.D., an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)...
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Lake Superior Writers has opened submissions for its 2024 writing contest. The theme is “legends,” which can be interpreted as broadly as a writer sees fit. Think about what legend has influenced your life, historically, currently or in the future ... and write about it! There are four categories this year, including poetry (up to three), short fiction (500 to 2,500 words), short-short fiction (up to 500 words) and creative nonfiction (up to 2,500 words). Winning and runner-up prizes include…
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Lake Superior Writers has opened submissions for its 2024 writing contest. The theme is...
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Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
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Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters,...
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The 2024 Olga Walker Awards and Author Event features a conversation with David Heska Wanbli Weiden, award-Winning author of the novel Winter Counts. Facilitated by Christina Woods, executive director of the Duluth Art Institute and member of the Bois Forte Tribal Nation. Gourmet brunch is included. David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, was named by the New York Times as one of “the most critically acclaimed young novelists working now.” His debut novel, Winter…
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The 2024 Olga Walker Awards and Author Event features a conversation with David Heska...
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Duluth author, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Anton Dobbs launches his new memoir, From Turmoil to Triumph.
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Duluth author, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Anton Dobbs launches his new memoir, From...
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Ken Waldman, a freelance writer, musician, performer and touring artist, shares stories about Alaska.
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Ken Waldman, a freelance writer, musician, performer and touring artist, shares stories about Alaska.
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The Duluth Flame runs a monthly open mic event that may include music, poetry, comedy or drag. The night is hosted by poet Jess Morgan as well as drag performer, Dixie Diamond. Audio files can be emailed in advance to Jess at morgan.jessicamarie @ gmail.com if performers have a backtrack for vocals or drag shows. Performers can sign-up right before or throughout the night of the open mic.
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The Duluth Flame runs a monthly open mic event that may include music, poetry,...
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Sensible Shoes is a queer-hosted dance party occurring about every 1-2 months with rotating featured performers. DJ and poet Jesscribe the Vibe hosts an ambient poetry open mic from 8-9 p.m. And then the dance party kicks off with Embalming Eva. The duo perform on and off during the duration of the dance party. Attendees can come ready to request their favorite bops (and of course, some sensible shoes). Adeline Wright and the "Lesbian Money Collective" help host the event,…
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Sensible Shoes is a queer-hosted dance party occurring about every 1-2 months with rotating...
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Ken Waldman, a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, hosts. Open to writers of all levels and experience. Writers will begin four new pieces and learn strategies to begin more. Grand Rapids Library Program Room. Pre-registration is encouraged.
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Ken Waldman, a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from the...
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