Arts & Events Calendar

Artaria Strings

Nov. 10

The Artaria Strings Quartet is a teaching and performing string quartet who has been recognized for many achievements by the National Endowment for the Arts over their 32 years.

Weber Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $6-16. Tickets.umn.edu (218) 726-8877

‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Nov. 11

The Norshor Theatre hosts its Classic Film Series with this musical classic. This series gives audiences to watch a classic film and then talk about it with event hosts. 7 p.m. $12. NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Call (218) 733-7555 or visit norshortheatre.com.

Matinee Musical presents The Harlem Quartet

Nov. 13

The group advances diversity with a varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. Mitchell Auditorium, 1200 Kenwood Ave. 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming: Charles Yang, violin and Peter Dugan, piano on March 5 at Weber Music Hall, UMD; and Goldstein-Peled-Fiterstein Trio and Erin Aldridge, violin on April 16 at Mitchell Auditorium. matineemusicale.org

Christmas City of the North Parade

Nov. 16

The parade in downtown Duluth features bands, dancers, floats and Santa Claus, kicking off the holiday season for many families. The parade also is broadcast live on KBJR-TV. Free parking is available many downtown ramps after 5 p.m.; meters are free after 5:30 p.m. Call (218) 727-8549 or visit downtownduluth.com for more information.

Bentleyville

Nov. 17

The annual holiday light display opens at Bayfront Festival Park. Free cookies and hot chocolate. Walk through the lighted pathways, listening to holiday classics along the bayfront. Hours are 5–10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (plus Thanksgiving, Dec. 24–25) and 5–9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Closes Dec. 26.

Peppa Pig Live!

Nov. 29

Peppa Pig Live! is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! It’s an all singing, alldancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises. 6 p.m. DECC auditorium. Visit decc. org for more information. Call (800)-745-3000 for tickets.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Nov. 29–Dec. 16

Characters from the Disney movie come to life. Belle and her father face a small-minded town, including villainous town hunk Gaston. Then her life takes a turn when she’s held captive in an enchanted castle owned by a fearsome beast. NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Call (218) 733-7555 or visit norshortheatre.com.

Sounds of the Season Orchestra Concert

Nov. 30

A UMD Music presents performance. Weber Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $4-11. Tickets. umn.edu. (218) 726-8877

Sounds of the Season Band & Choir Concert

Dec. 1 & 2

A UMD Music presents performance. Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. Tickets $4-11. Tickets.umn.edu. (218) 726-8877

The Nutcracker

Dec. 7-9

The lively holiday party where young Clara receives a nutcracker dressed as a soldier. The soldier grown life size leading his troop against the Mouse King and his warriors. An annual family favorite from the Minnesota Ballet. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. DECC auditorium. Visit decc.org for more information. Call (800)-745-3000 for tickets.

Ongoing

Glensheen Historic Estate, 3300 London Road, Duluth, offers a 39-room mansion and 7 acres of formal gardens and working vegetable gardens. Grounds hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with tours offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit glensheen.org or call (218) 726-8910.

Duluth Children’s Museum, 115 S. 29th Ave. W., Duluth, offers programs and exhibits for children and families. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Visit playduluth.org or call (218) 733-7543.

Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., includes Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth Art Institute, St. Louis County Historical Society and Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit duluthdepot.org or call (218) 727-8025.

Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave., Superior, offers exhibits, events and history theater. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Call (715) 392-8449 or go to douglashistory.org.

Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, models a number of habitats from the Great Lakes and around the world. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visit glaquarium.org or call (218) 740-3474.

Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont St., Duluth, is the only zoo in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. It features a wide variety of animals and educational displays. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit lszooduluth.org or call (218) 730-4500.

North Shore Scenic Railroad, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth. Go to northshorescenicrailroad.org or call (218) 7221273 for details.

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad, The River Train, offers tourist excursion rides along the St Louis River. The 1946 Switch Engine and 100+ yr old coaches provide a leisurely trip over part of the 1870s tracks into Duluth. Offered 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 19. Call (218) 624-7549 or go to lsmrr.org.

By Alison Stucke