Arts & Entertainment

Interior of a cabin-like recording studio, with a white man and white woman sitting on chairs against the wall while two white men position cameras and lights to capture the conversation.

Charlie Parr talks music, mental health in new video

The Duluth singer-songwriter stars in the first episode of the "Dissonance Sessions" series of videos featuring conversations and performances.

Arts and Entertainment

Duluth summer weekends 2022: A guide to start your planning

Every weekend this summer, there's a festival or big show happening in the Twin Ports area.

May 23, 2022 08:00 AM

Amber Buckanaga works on her clothing designs.

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Minnesota Indigenous fashion designer hits Duluth, NYC runways with collective

Buckanaga Social Club is hosting a fashion show at Duluth Coffee Co.'s Roastery on July 21, and was accepted for their second showing at Rise New York Fashion Week in September.

May 21, 2022 11:01 AM

A white man wearing a Gully Boys t-shirt and a brown corduroy blazer salutes in a newsroom with the words Duluth News Tribune and an American flag visible behind him.

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Front Row Seat: What I've learned in my first 3 months at a newspaper

After 15 years of writing for blogs, a weekly, and a music station, our columnist joined the News Tribune in February.

May 19, 2022 08:00 AM

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A white man wearing black shirt, black pants, and colorful sneakers stands in front of a blue curtain speaking into a microphone.

Arts and Entertainment

Comedian Nate Bargatze coming to Duluth

The Tennessee standup, whose routine is described as "clean and relatable," will be at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center on Oct. 20.

May 17, 2022 10:00 AM

By Jay Gabler

Arts and Entertainment

Best Bets: Bent Paddle Festiversary returns

Find something to do in the Northland this weekend.

May 16, 2022 10:00 AM

By Jay Gabler

Arts and Entertainment

Duluth Dylan Fest 2022: Where 'Dylangate' is a good thing

The annual celebration of the Duluth-born Nobel laureate is taking place May 21-29.

May 16, 2022 08:00 AM

By Jay Gabler

Artist Ashley Hise talks about her process while she works on a wheel

Arts and Entertainment

Wisconsin-born ceramics artist finds inspiration on big lake

“It’s so ancient as an art form. Digging up clay and putting it into fire. ... It’s a very grounding medium.”

May 15, 2022 06:17 PM

By Melinda Lavine

Minnesota

Minnesota play draws on experiences of people involved in prison system

Show producers cast pro actors alongside former inmates and prison employees to add authenticity

May 14, 2022 01:07 PM

By Nina Moini / MPR News

Arts and Entertainment

Duluth begins to reopen natural surface trails

Some trails will be ready for use on Saturday.

May 13, 2022 03:46 PM

By Staff reports

t110217 --- Clint Austin --- 110917.F.DNT.BLUSH.C09 --- Amy Hazel of Duluth serves drinks at Blush, a cooperatively-run micro-venue and bar in downtown Duluth, that offers diverse and inclusive art and music to the community.--- Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com

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Blush venue to close at end of month

The music venue and bar announced on social media that its lease will not be renewed.

May 13, 2022 12:25 PM

By Staff reports

A hand holds a hardcover copy of "The Turning Pointe" novel, featuring illustration of smiling young girl dancer on the cover.

Arts and Entertainment

Front Row Seat: Poignant young-adult novel draws on author's history with Prince

Vanessa L. Torres, whose debut novel was inspired by her own youthful experiences in Minneapolis, is working on a new book set in Duluth.

May 12, 2022 07:30 AM

By Jay Gabler

Arts and Entertainment

Tulsa's new Bob Dylan Center wows Northland fans

Members of Duluth's Armory Arts and Music Center board traveled to Oklahoma for this week's official opening.

May 11, 2022 12:27 PM

By Jay Gabler