Community Calendar - June 6-12, 2010

Sunday, June 6

The Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival kicks off at 2 p.m. at UMD’s Weber Music Hall. Cost is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students and children. See www.threebridges.org for full event details and information on money-saving ticket packages.

Monday, June 7

Auditions for the Duluth Playhouse’s production of “Chicago” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 7-8, at the Playhouse’s Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 230 W. Superior St. Call 733-7555 for complete details.

Learn how to do the salsa with Megan Abel every Monday at 7 p.m. at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park. There is no cost for the lesson, and open dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. is free as well. All ages.

Northern Lights ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave. Call 348-4087 or visit www.adultchildren.org for more information.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Lakewalk. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Vietnam Memorial to help mulch flowers and shrub beds, weed flower gardens, pick up trash and paint benches. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Tuesday, June 8

The Chester Creek Concert Series at Chester Bowl, 1801 E. Skyline Parkway, continues at 7 p.m. with a free performance by the variety band the Pot Bellied Stallions. Check for weather-related cancellations by calling 730-4326 after 6 p.m.

A free family concert of classical music — a preview of UMD’s Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival — will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Music Center.

A two-part workshop on the emerald ash borer will be held at Lake Superior College. From 9 a.m. to noon, community members can learn how to educate others about EAB. From 1 to 4 p.m., community leaders who are responsible for preparing their communities for EAB can learn preparedness tactics. Both sessions are free, but you must RSVP by calling (888) 545-6684.

There will be a Restaurant 301 Cooking Class on simple cakes at 6:30 p.m. in the Split Rock Room at the Sheraton. Chef Dale Beaubien will be the teacher. Classes are $25 per person. To make reservations, call 336-2732.

Mark Rubin, candidate for county attorney, will hold a campaign fundraiser at 5 p.m. at Mr. D’s.

Singles Activities Group, for singles, widows and divorcees 45 and older, will meet for coffee and conversation at 11 a.m. at the London Road Perkins. Call 525-4031.

Learn how to do the salsa with Juliana Bertelsen every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hell Burgers in Canal Park. Cost is $5 for the lesson; open dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. is free.

The Maxi Childs Trio performs at 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Black Water Lounge, 231 E. Superior St.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on the Rose Garden. Meet at 10 a.m. at its gazebo to help deadhead roses, weed flower beds, water annuals, mulch and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Wednesday, June 9

The Radisson’s remodeled Top of the Harbor restaurant (now known as the J.J. Astor Restaurant, Lounge and View) reopens today. Call 727-8981.

Police Chief Gordon Ramsay will be the featured speaker at the Downtown Perk meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson. Cost is $20 ($15 for members).

Weekly sailboat races begin at 6 p.m. in the harbor. One of the best vantage points to watch them is at the historic Fitger’s brewing complex. Call 722-0410 or visit www.fitgers.com.

Jody Kujawa hosts ladies’ night karaoke every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at R.T. Quinlan’s, 220 W. Superior St. Must be 21.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on trail projects. Call 730-4490 for specific project locations to help resurface trails, repair bridges, realign trails, tend to signs and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Thursday, June 10

Sarah Kreuger and Isaac Schwehr will perform acoustic sets during the Playhouse’s “Unplugged” series at NorShor Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages. Cost is $5 (or $3 with a student ID).

The free Lunch with the History People series at the Depot will feature “Remembering: Life Story Triggers and Memory Essays” author Hella Buchheim. She will present “Create an Heirloom Cookbook with More than Recipes” at noon in the Ruth Maney Room (first floor). Feel free to bring a bag lunch.

A free session on identity theft will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Superior Public Library. It will be provided by Michael Jaszczak, Superior Police Department’s financial crimes investigator.

The Duluth Republican Women will meet for coffee and conservative conversation at 7:30 p.m. at the London Road Perkins. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet three GOP-endorsed judicial candidates: Tim Tingelstad (Minnesota Supreme Court candidate), Dan Griffith (appellate court candidate) and Greg Wersal (Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice candidate). Call 343-0908.

On June 10-12 and 17-19, Renegade Theater Company will stage the Who’s “Tommy” at 8 p.m. at Teatro Zuccone, 222 E. Superior St. The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The original Broadway production was nominated for 10 Tony awards. Now, Northland audiences will experience the original rock opera like never before. Local performers join forces with area rock group Cars & Trucks to present one of the greatest albums of all time on stage in a new, thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime production. Follow Tommy as he changes from a deaf, dumb and blind boy, to a pinball champion, to a modern messiah. Packed with dazzling spectacle, show-stopping choreography and high-energy rock and roll, this is a production that will astound every last one of your senses. You’ve never seen or heard “Tommy” like this before. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call 336-1414 for reservations. See www.renegadecomedytheatre.com for details.

Rubber Chicken Theater will stage David Mamet’s “American Buffalo” at 7 p.m. June 10-12 and 17-19 at The Venue at Mohaupt Block, 2024 W. Superior St. The play, which does feature some adult language, is being directed by Minden Anderson. Featured players include Tony Barrett, Brian Matuszak and Tate Pagel. Cost is $15. Call 213-2780.

Visit Duluth will host a brochure exchange from 2 to 4 p.m. at its Superior Street offices.

Through June 13, the Duluth Playhouse will stage Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town” at the Depot. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $21 for adults, $19 for seniors, $15 for youth and students and $17 for those in groups of 15 or more. This lyrical play is a love letter to the everyday details of commonplace life. The luminous microcosm of Grover’s Corners stands for simple truths and eternal connections. In mild bottles and baseballs, choir practice and algebra homework, Wilder depicts the transcendent world as an achingly beautiful place where mere mortals cannot appreciate the all-too-brief shining moments in time. “Our Town” never fails to weave its understated magic and draw audiences into all the myriad joys and tragedies of everyday live, and “the way we were in our growing up and in our marrying and in our living and in our dying.” Call 733-7577 or visit www.duluthplayhouse.org for details.

The Bookstore at Fitger’s hosts “Storytime for Toddlers” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. each Thursday.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Enger Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at its parking lot to help deadhead and weed flower beds, water annuals, mulch and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Friday, June 11

From June 11-12, the 29th annual Park Point Rummage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience four miles and approximately 100 yards of great sales and bargains. Food and beverages are available from street vendors. Call 722-6828.

Rachael Kilgour, Russ Sackett and Paul Newberg will perform acoustic sets during the Playhouse’s “Unplugged” series at NorShor Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages. Cost is $5 (or $3 with a student ID).

The Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival continues at 6:30 p.m. at UMD’s Weber Music Hall. Cost is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students and children. See www.threebridges.org for full event details and information on money-saving ticket packages.

A two-day, 150-mile bike ride for multiple sclerosis will start in Proctor. Participation limited to 4,000 cyclists. Visit www.bikemsminnesota.org for complete details.

Food & Funny, featuring comedians Chris Barnes and Dave Stone, will be held at 8 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($18 with pre-show dinner). Reservations recommended; call 727-1559.

Opening at area theaters: “The A-Team” and “The Karate Kid.”

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Park Point Beach. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Beach House (lake side) to help sweep the beach for trash and debris that has washed ashore. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Saturday, June 12

Emily Jayne, Kyle Sitter and Angela Brannan will perform acoustic sets during the Playhouse’s “Unplugged” series at NorShor Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages. Cost is $5 (or $3 with a student ID).

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Get Outdoors Day,” in which all 72 state parks and recreation areas will offer free admission. See www.mnstateparks.info.

The Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival continues at 6:30 p.m. at UMD’s Weber Music Hall. Cost is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students and children. See www.threebridges.org for full event details and information on money-saving ticket packages.

Charlie Parr, the Boomchucks and the Breeze will perform at 8 p.m. at DingWop Freedom Fest IV, which will be held at the Mont du Lac ski area. Cost is $5. Must be 21.

There will be a staged reading of Barton Sutter’s “Pine Creek: A Verse Play with Music” at 7:30 p.m. at Quaker Meeting House, 1802 E. First St. Free.

Deborah Gordon Cooper will sign “Under the Influence of Lilacs” and Ellie Schoenfeld will sign “The Dark Honey: New & Used Poems” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bookstore at Fitger’s.

Brandon Scott Sellner will perform at 10 p.m. at the Rex Liquor Emporium (in Fitger’s). Free.

Wendy Webb will sign “The Tale of Halcyon Crane” from noon to 1 p.m. at Northern Lights Books & Gifts in Canal Park. After her appearance, Dennis O’Hara will sign “Picture Duluth” until 3 p.m.

Comedy & Dinner, featuring Chris Barnes and Dave Stone, will be held at 6:30 and 9 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($25 with pre-show dinner). Reservations recommended; call 727-1559.

Lake Superior Singles Fellowship, a non-denominational singles group supported by the United Presbyterian Church, will meet at 4 p.m. at Brighton Beach for a picnic. Bring a dish to share and $2 to help cover expenses. Call 940-2248 to register.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on special projects for large groups. Call 730-4490 to find out how you can help out.

Exhibits

Catherine Koemptgen’s “Untied: Ties Transformed” will be on display through June 9 at Lizzard’s downtown.

“Imprint,” this year’s Earth Day show at Northern Prints Gallery (318 N. 14th Ave. E.), runs through June 19.

“Blu Dot” will be the featured collection at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art through Sept. 5.

Original oil paintings and jewelry pieces from Nancy Stone will be on display through Sept. 6 at Moxie Hollow, 202 E. Superior St.

The Duluth Art Institute’s Emerging Photographers Exhibition 2010 will be on display through Sept. 6 at the Depot’s Corridor Gallery.

Selections from the Potlatch collection of Royal Canadian Mounted Police illustrations will be on display through Sept. 12 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

“Form & Surface: Selections from the Glenn C. Nelson Collection” will be on display through Nov. 7 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

The Veterans’ Memorial Hall exhibit “Behind the Wire,” about local Korean War POW Anthony Jurek, is now open at the Depot.

The free Veterans’ Memorial Hall exhibit “Generations of Service,” which spans roughly 150 years of military service and includes locally donated artifacts, is now open at the Depot. See www.vets-hall.org.

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