Sunday, July 18
A benefit dinner for Melissa Fahlin-Vichorek, who is struggling with cancer, will be held at 6 p.m. at Grandma's Sports Garden. Cost is $10; dinner includes pizzas, bonottas, pastas, salads and breadsticks. There will also be live entertainment, a raffle and a silent auction. Call 727-2250.
A picnic for anyone who attended Arnold School will be held at noon at Rice Lake Town Park on Stockholm Road. Bring a chair, beverages and a dish to share. Rain location: Family of God Lutheran Church. Call (715) 398-7717.
In celebration of Lake Superior Day, an artisan and info fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church ("The Coppertop"). See www.wendyupnorth.com/duluthfairs .
A cleanup of Barker's Island in Superior will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Related festivities include a free hot dog lunch, a drum circle and free kites for the first 100 involved youth.
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The Autism Association of Northern Minnesota will have a family potluck picnic at 1 p.m. at Lafayette Square on Park Point. Bring a dish to share; beverages and plates provided.
The Duluth Kennel Club/Twin Ports Dog Training Club annual dog show runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DECC. Cost is $3 for kids 17 and younger and seniors 63 and older, and $5 for all other humans. See www.duluthkennelclub.org .
A free screening of "FLOW (For the Love of Water)" will be held at 5 p.m. at Zinema 2. This documentary on water privatization reveals an emerging water crisis based on the world's dwindling supply of fresh water -- with an eye on politics, pollution and human rights.
Regular screenings at Zinema 2 this week: "Please Give," "The Secret in Their Eyes," George A. Romero's "Survival of the Dead" and "Mid-August Lunch" (Sunday through Thursday) and "Please Give" and "Best Worst Movie" (Friday and Saturday). Details at www.zinema2.com .
Ray of Hope's annual meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at Billings Park in Superior. Jacob Roeber, a 16-year-old magician, will perform. Call 390-4005.
Through Labor Day, Duluth's Omnimax Theatre will offer $5 Imax movies every hour on the hour from noon to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The films are "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" (noon), "Dinosaurs Alive" (1 p.m.), "Stormchasers" (2 p.m.), "Alaska" (3 p.m.), "Magic of Flight" (4 p.m.), "Amazon" (5 p.m.), "Dolphins" (6 p.m.) and "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" (7 p.m.). Questions? Call 727-0022 or visit www.decc.org .
Monday, July 19
The free gardening program "Landscaping and Lakescaping" will be presented at 5 p.m. at the Duluth Public Library downtown (in the Green Room). It will be presented by Julie Wiesenhorn, director of the University of Minnesota master gardener program, and Eleanor Burkett, University of Minnesota Extension's Shoreland Team, and will consist of two parts: "Top 10 Tips for Sustainable Landscaping" and "Residential Shoreline Buffers and Rain Gardens."
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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, July 20
Get your daily dose of history with a special event featuring Kerck Kelsey, author of "Prairie Lightning: The Rise and Fall of William Drew Washburn," at 7 p.m. at the Depot. Details TBA.
A free, self-guided garden tour will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. in Barnum Township and Carlton County. Pick up tour maps at the Barnum Little Store, Cloquet's McDonald Rental and the Carlton County Extension Office the week before the event. Call 384-3511.
The Duluth Transit Authority will hold a public hearing on proposed fare increases and service changes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at its 214 W. Superior St. transit center. Walk in and voice your opinion.
Duluth Area Retired Educators will meet at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave. RSVP by calling 724-5190.
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Singles Activities Group, for those 45 and older, will meet for coffee and conversation at 11 a.m. at the London Road Perkins (walk on Lakewalk to follow). Call 722-6828.
Hermantown Women of Today will present "Learn About Volunteering in Your Community" at 6:30 p.m. at Larry's Coney & Café, 4899 Miller Trunk Highway. RSVP by calling 626-3041.
The Chester Creek Concert Series at Chester Bowl, 1801 E. Skyline Parkway, continues at 7 p.m. with a free performance by folk duo Bill & Kate Isles. Check for weather-related cancellations by calling 730-4326 after 6 p.m.
Kaleidoscope, the Duluth Public Library's series of free entertainment programs for kids, continues with outdoor-plaza performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. by Tuey the juggler.
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.
Bayshore Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at Bayshore Health Center, 1601 St. Louis Ave. Call 740-4026.
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Wednesday, July 21
Green Up Duluth will meet for lunch at noon at Whole Foods Co-op. Cost is $7. Paige Mellinger of Christie Printing will be the guest speaker. RSVP by e-mailing greenupduluth@gmail.com .
Today is the last day to review the Twin Ports' long-range transportation plan at www.dsmic.org .
Meet the Hermantown Women of Today members at 6:30 p.m. at McKenzie's Bar & Grill, 5094 Miller Trunk Highway. RSVP by calling 626-3041.
The annual Duluth Woman's Club Tour of Homes will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be five featured homes and three featured gardens. Cost is $25; price includes lunch. Call 724-3168 for reservations.
Living Well, an event from the creators of the Duluth Senior Expo, will be held at Miller Hill Mall (near Younkers' front entrance). Highlights include a fashion show at 10:15 a.m., an ice cream social from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a performance by Just Friends at 1 p.m.
Two Many Banjos will put on a free show at 10 p.m. at Pizza Luce.
Bring up to two of your most curious possessions to the Depot for a free antique appraisal from noon to 3 p.m. with Northland Estate Services' Dan Sershon.
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Madison alternative rock group the Nod will perform at Beaner's Central. Details TBA.
La Leche League, a mother-to-mother support group for nursing mothers, will meet at 10 a.m. at Coppertop Church. This month's topic is "Nursing on the Go." Babies and children welcome. Lending library available. Call 393-2403.
Rachael Kilgour will perform during the SFA Farmers' Market at UMD, which is held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday near the Kirby Plaza bus hub.
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, July 22
Park Point Beach's annual sand modeling contest will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring along some buckets, some shovels and your imagination. (See Page XXXXXX for more.)
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Downtown Duluth's free concert series Rock the Block continues at 4:30 p.m. with the Black-eyed Snakes and the Boomchucks at the Fitger's parking ramp. Call 727-8549 or visit www.downtownduluth.com .
The Sieur du Luth Jazz Concert, featuring Greg Garrison, Ryan Frane, Tom Pfotenhauer and Dave Schmalenberger, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at UMD's Weber Music Hall. Cost is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $8 for students and $6 for UMD students, faculty and staff. Call 726-8561.
Mel Brooks' "The Producers" will be staged through Aug. 1 at the Playhouse. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Cost is $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $15 for youth and students and $19 for those in a group of 15 or more. Call 733-7555.
Stewart Acuff and Dr. Richard Levins will sign "Getting America Back to Work" at 6 p.m. at Duluth Labor Temple.
Every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., pianist and singer Shana David performs classic pop tunes, jazz standards and original compositions at Zeitgeist Arts, 222 E. Superior St.
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, July 23
The Sieur du Luth Song Recital, as performed by members of the festival's opera training program, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at UMD's Weber Music Hall. Cost is $10 for all seats. Call 726-8561.
Two Harbors' free Fridays in the Park concert series (held at 7 p.m. in Thomas Owens Park) kicks off with Superior-based singer/songwriter James Moors.
Mary Bue will perform at 8 p.m. at Beaner's Central. Cost is $5.
Greg Tiburzi will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, at the Inn on Lake Superior.
The free Movies in the Park series at Leif Erikson Park returns with an 8:50 p.m. screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians William Alexander and Gabe Kea, will be held at 9 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($18 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 6:30 p.m. at the Duluth Grill for dinner. Call 940-2248 to register.
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.
Opening at area theaters: "Salt" and "Ramona and Beezus."
Saturday, July 24
The second annual Lincoln Park Mountain Bike Challenge & Festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at Lincoln Park Pavilion. Two Many Banjos will perform at 9 p.m. Details at www.lpbg.org .
The art fair Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Somers Lounge on the College of St. Scholastica campus. See www.wendyupnorth.com/duluthfairs .
Coinciding with the Tall Ships Festival, International Explorations' Treasure Adventure will be presented at Railroad Street and Eighth Avenue West during the following times: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 24-27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 28-Aug. 2 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 3-8. Treasure Adventure is a 9,050-square-foot indoor venue featuring treasure artifacts. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Details at www.duluthtreasureadventure.com .
Angela Brennan, Stephanie Dykema, Mages and the Boomchucks will perform at 8 p.m. at Beaner's Central. Cost is $5.
As part of its "Reel Movies for Real Needs" film series -- for families of special-needs children with autism or other challenges -- Marcus Theatres' Duluth location will screen "Ramona and Beezus" at 10:30 a.m. The "Reel Movies for Real Needs" program creates a welcoming and comfortable environment for special needs children by offering family films with a lower sound volume and brighter lighting for families who may not feel comfortable attending regularly scheduled shows.
Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians William Alexander and Gabe Kea, will be held at 9 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($18 with pre-show dinner). Reservations recommended; call 727-1559.
The Carlton County Farmers' Market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to sellout across Highway 45 from the Holiday gas station in Scanlon. Items available include produce, honey, baked goods, preserves, meat products and crafts. (Interested in becoming a vendor? Call Mike at 879-9015.)
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
Brenda Paro's "Subtle Cargoes," photo collages paired with poetry, will be on display from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 25 at Washington Gallery, 315 N. Lake Ave. See www.brendaparo.com .
"The Many Faces of Ennyman," new paintings by Ed Newman, will be on display in Beaner's Central during July.
"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.
"You and Yours," a curatorial project on the theme of family by Patricia Briggs, will be on display through Oct. 17 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.
"Entertaining the Gods," yarn paintings of the Mexican Huichol will be on display through Dec. 20 at UMD's Tweed Museum of Art. Opens June 22.
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 .
