Arts & Events Calendar

Free Range Film Festival

August 20-21

The lineup for the Free Range Film Festival is heavily weighted towards animal and pet movies. In addition, local restaurant Magnolia Café will be onsite with their food truck and the neighboring Food Farm will offer farm tours from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 21. Films will be shown from 7-9:30 p.m. both days at the Free Range Film Barn in Wrenshall. For details, visit www. freerangefilm.com.

Art in Bayfront Park Art Fair

August 21-22

Don’t miss this free art festival on Duluth’s beautiful lakefront. Over 100 artists fill Bayfront Festival Park with juried works of art including jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metalworks, glass and more. For more information, visit www. artinbayfrontpark.com.

Lake Superior Harvest Festival

September 11

Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association’s 26th annual event features one of the largest farmers markets in the region, live music, hot food court, artisan wares, family activities, renewable energy fair, Kiwanis kite fly and informational exhibits. The festival will continue rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Bayfront Festival Park.

Tribute Fest

August 26-28

This three-day festival, organized by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, will be held at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. The top tribute bands come together to raise funds for awareness and homeless veterans in our area. For more information, visit www.thetributefest.com.

Light Duluth Teal Gala

September 11

This Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Association event, set for 6-10 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, features an inspirational program hosted by WDIO-TV Anchor Renee Passal, entertaining live and silent auctions, dinner and more.

Duluth Oktoberfestival

September 17-19

Duluth Superior Pride Festival

September 2-5

Events are being developed for this annual event, with a mayor’s reception at 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Duluth Depot, the festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at Bayfront Festival Park, and a parade at noon Sept. 5 in Superior.

AAD Shrine Circus

September 3-5

The AAD Shrine Circus is returning to the DECC Arena! Tickets will go on sale at the AAD Shrine (in Hermantown) or at the DECC Box Office (in person). You can also purchase tickets at the DECC on the day of the event as all seating is General Admission.

Enjoy cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities, and much more at this second annual event at Bayfront Park. Visit www. duluthoktoberfestival.com for more information.

Duluth Fall Wedding Show

September 19

This event, set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lake Superior Ballroom of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, gives couples an opportunity to meet with local wedding professionals, including catering, limousine, accommodations, music, floral, apparel, and other businesses. Visit lundeenproductions.com for more information.

ONGOING

Duluth Children’s Museum

115 S. 29th Ave. W., Duluth 218-733-7543 duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Duluth Depot

506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-727-8025 duluthdepot.org

Douglas County Historical Society 1101 John Ave., Superior 715-392-8449 douglashistory.org

Glensheen Historic Estate

3300 London Road, Duluth 218-726-8910 glensheen.org

Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Dr., Duluth 218-740-3474 glaquarium.org

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth 218-730-4500 lszooduluth.org

North Shore Scenic Railroad 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-722-1273 duluthtrains.com

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad 6930 Fremont St., Duluth 218-624-7549 lsmrr.org

This may be the first best time you’ve had all year.

Into The Open And At The Garden

Miller-Dwan Foundation’s signature fundraising gala, now in its 23rd year, will take place on Friday, September 17th at The Garden, anewly renovated indoor/outdoor location in Canal Park. This is your chance to dine, mingle and get out into the open.

Over the years, the Miller-Dwan Foundation has received remarkable support from individuals and businesses throughout our community –support that has allowed us to fill important health care gaps. This year will be no different. With the leadership of ARTcetera Chair Mary Kay Berarducci, we’ll join hands to support the mental health needs of people of all ages. Throughout our nation, COVID has exacerbated life’s stresses. More than ever, people everywhere need the skills to help them cope. Together we can make that happen. With your support, ARTcetera 2021 proceeds will be used to hire afull-time, community-based Coping Skills Specialist certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. These are the same skills taught at Amberwing and the same skills that can help transform the lives of children, parents, families and anyone interested in feeling better. Already, these skills have been taught in area schools, agencies and organizations. But there’s so much more to do. Evidence-based and used all over the world, DBT saves lives. to their son, Ralph. In the ensuing years, afounder and aprolific public speaker things in life with wit, humor and heart.

So, believe in hope, believe in the light and come into the open. Join us for aone-of-a kind, intimate and exclusive evening where you can support the mental health of those in our region.

Her unforgettable talks inspire audiences to face and conquer any obstacle—with aredefined, more accessible version of resilience and the strength that comes from knowing that we are not alone.

RESERVE YOUR ARTCETERA SEATS TODAY!

SPACE

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17TH, 2021

Brand New Venue: The Garden 425 Lake Ave, Duluth, MN

5–10PM Social Hour, Auction, Gourmet Dining Experience, Special Guest Nora McInerny

To get additional information, preview auction items and purchase your tickets today, call the MillerDwan Foundation at (218) 786-5829 or visit www. mdfoundation.org/artcetera-2021

Tickets are $150 per person.

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