Events
SEPTEMBER 2019
WTIP North Shore Community Radio Presents the 12th Annual:
RADIO WAVES
Outdoor Pickleball
MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 6 - 8
At Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area on Lake Superior
26 Acts from blues to
Funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association, the Gunflint Trail Association and Visit Cook County.
Calendar of Events Cook County Tennis Courts Mondays - Fridays, 1 - 3 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 - 10 am Grand Marais www.playtenniscookcounty.org
SATURDAY 8/3 - SUNDAY 9/8 Lake Superior Circle Tour Art Exhibit By Douglass Ross JHP Art Gallery, Grand Marais Hours vary, closed Tuesdays
THURSDAY 8/29 - SUNDAY 9/1 Textile Demonstrations
polka • Onsite camping Kid’s tent •Food Vendors • Ages 12 and under free •
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 10 - 4 pm
The complete lineup and online tickets available at:
Cascade Lodge, Lutsen, 6 - 8 pm
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SATURDAY 8/31 LIVE MUSIC North Country Fair
Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Grand Marais, 7 - 10 pm Reservations at 612.789.2255
Common Ground
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 7 - 10 pm
Monroe Crossing in Concert
Arrowhead Center for the Arts Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm arrowheadcenter.tix.com More info on page 7
Gene Lafond & Amy Grillo
Outdoor Pickleball MONDAY - FRIDAY | COOK COUNTY YMCA Drop in Outdoor Pickleball will be available all season Monday through Friday from 1 - 3 pm and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 - 10 am at the Cook County YMCA. Hosted by the Cook County Tennis Association.
Get more information at PlayTennisCookCounty.org or contact the CCTA Pickleball Coordinator Bob Pranis at Bpranis@gmail.com
Lutsen Resort, 7 - 10 pm
The Cruisers
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 pm - 12 am
The Federales
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 9 pm - 12 am
Dance Party with DJ Beavstar
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountains, 9:30 pm - 12 am, 21+
EVENTS Cook County Market
Yoga on the Roof Top
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 - 10:45 am
Story Hour with the Muffin Man! Drury Lane Books Grand Marais, 11 am - 12 pm
Harbor History Tour
Cook County Historical Museum Grand Marais, 1 - 2 pm Weather permitting
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 - 8 pm
SUNDAY 9/1 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am - 12 pm
Music by The Lake
Skyport Lodge Grand Marais, 4 - 7 pm
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
The Federales
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 9 pm - 12 am
EVENTS Old Fashion Pie Social & Bake Sale
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Gunflint Trail, all day More info on page 7
A Change of Art
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 10 am - 1 pm
MONDAY 9/2 LIVE MUSIC Matt & Laurel
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
Senior Center Parking Lot on Broadway in Grand Marais 9 am - 1 pm, Rain or shine!
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TUESDAY 9/3 EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 9/4 LIVE MUSIC Patio Series with Timmy Haus Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 4 - 6 pm
Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
EVENTS Olympian Cindy Nelson: Cook County Higher Education Fundraiser
A Change of Art
Friday “Try-Days”
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Plein Air Grand Marais: Opening Reception
EVENTS Plein Air Grand Marais: Painting Competition
MONDAY 9/9
SATURDAY 9/14 - SUNDAY 10/6
LIVE MUSIC Jim McGowan
Plein Air Grand Marais Art Exhibit
Try it: Timber Framing
Carpenter Ants
Friday “Try-Days”
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Rich Mattson & The Northstars
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
JHP Art Gallery Grand Marais, 8 am - 5 pm North House Folk School Grand Marais, 10 am - 12 pm Joy & Co., Grand Marais, 4 - 7 pm
SATURDAY 9/7 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Lutsen Resort, 7 - 10 pm
Featuring presentation, appetizers, and gondola ride Summit Chalet, Lutsen Mountains, 4:30 - 6:30 pm $50 - 60, northshorecampus.org
Caitlin Thomas With Al Oikari and Friends
Living & Coping with Hearing Loss
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Cook County Higher Education Grand Marais, 5:30 - 7 pm
THURSDAY 9/5 LIVE MUSIC Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort , 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Rich Mattson & The Northstars
Dance Party with DJ Beavstar
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountains, 9:30 pm - 12 am, 21+
EVENTS Cook County Market
Date Night at the Winery: Gordon Thorne & Friends
Senior Center Parking Lot on Broadway in Grand Marais 9 am - 1 pm, Rain or shine!
EVENTS Spinning & Dyeing Fiber Demonstration
Fall Color Trail Ride
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 7 - 9 pm
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 10 am - 4 pm
Try it: Wood-Fired Baking
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 1 - 3 pm
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Yoga on the Roof Top
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 - 10:45 am
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Wundrous Readers Society
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
Try it: Wood-Fired Baking
Harbor History Tour
Grand Marais Public Library, 4 - 5 pm North House Folk School Grand Marais, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
FRIDAY 9/6 - SATURDAY 9/7 Superior Fall Trail Races
Superior Hiking Trail, Lutsen More info on back page
FRIDAY 9/6 - SUNDAY 9/8 Radio Waves Music Festival
Sweetheart’s Bluff, Grand Marais More info on cover
FRIDAY 9/6 - FRIDAY 9/13 Plein Air Grand Marais
JHP Art Gallery, Grand Marais More info on page 5
FRIDAY 9/6 LIVE MUSIC Caitlin Thomas with Al Oikari and Friends
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Cook County Historical Museum Grand Marais, 1 - 2 pm Weather permitting
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 - 8 pm
SUNDAY 9/8 LIVE MUSIC Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
Bug Dope
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am - 12 pm
PLEASE NOTE: Schedules are subject to change. For the most current listings go to VisitCookCounty.com
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 10 am - 1 pm Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
TUESDAY 9/10 EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 9/11 LIVE MUSIC Patio Series with Timmy Haus
Joy & Co., Grand Marais, 4 - 7 pm
JHP Art Gallery Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
JHP Art Gallery, Grand Marais Hours vary, closed Tuesdays
SATURDAY 9/14 LIVE MUSIC Jon Kalberg
Lutsen Resort, 7 - 10 pm
Brothers in Arms
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
Rootz Within
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Dance Party with DJ Beavstar
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountains, 9:30 pm - 12 am, 21+
EVENTS Cook County Market
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 4 - 6 pm
Senior Center Parking Lot on Broadway in Grand Marais 9 am - 1 pm, Rain or shine!
Jam Session
Fall Color Trail Ride
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
THURSDAY 9/12
Yoga on the Roof Top
LIVE MUSIC Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort , 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date Night at the Winery:
Gordon Thorne & Friends North Shore Winery Lutsen, 7 - 9 pm
Plucked Up String Band
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
EVENTS Plein Air Grand Marais: Quick Paint
Artist Point, Grand Marais, 3 - 5 pm
Wundrous Readers Society
Grand Marais Public Library, 4 - 5 pm
Artist’s Panel Discussion: The Water Cycle
Cook County Higher Education Grand Marais, 7 - 8:30 pm
FRIDAY 9/13 - SATURDAY 9/14 Unplugged & Birch Bark Bash North House Folk School Grand Marais, More info on page 6
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 - 10:45 am
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
The Secret Lives of Animals
Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center Schroeder, 10 am - 12 pm
Harbor History Tour
Cook County Historical Museum Grand Marais, 1 - 2 pm Weather permitting
Bats: A Presentation by the US Forest Service
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Gunflint Trail, 2 - 3 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 - 8 pm
SUNDAY 9/15 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am - 12 pm
FRIDAY 9/13
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
LIVE MUSIC Portage Band
Timmy Haus
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6 - 8 pm
Rootz Within
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Wunderbar. Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
A Change of Art
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 10 am - 1 pm
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Space Monkey Mafia
Polkarioty
Dance Party with DJ Beavstar
MONDAY 9/16
Timmy Haus
Jam Session
EVENTS Cook County Market
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
LIVE MUSIC Timmy Haus
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountains, 9:30 pm - 12 am, 21+
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Senior Center Parking Lot on Broadway in Grand Marais 9 am - 1 pm, Rain or shine!
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
TUESDAY 9/17 EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 9/18 LIVE MUSIC Patio Series with Timmy Haus Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 4 - 6 pm
Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
THURSDAY 9/19 LIVE MUSIC Gordon Thorne
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date Night at the Winery: Kilborn Quartet North Shore Winery Lutsen, 7 - 9 pm
EVENTS Try it: Wood-Fired Baking
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 1 - 3 pm
Wundrous Readers Society
Grand Marais Public Library 4 - 5 pm
Try it: Wood-Fired Baking
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
FRIDAY 9/20 LIVE MUSIC Space Monkey Mafia
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Try it: Timber Framing
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 10 am - 12 pm
Friday “Try-Days”
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 4 - 7 pm
SATURDAY 9/21 LIVE MUSIC Gordon Thorne
Lutsen Resort, 7 - 10 pm
Mysterious Ways
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
EVENTS Cook County Market
Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Yoga on the Roof Top
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 - 10:45 am
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
THURSDAY 9/26 LIVE MUSIC Polkarioty
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
EVENTS Wundrous Readers Society
Grand Marais Public Library 4 - 5 pm
FRIDAY 9/27 - SUNDAY 10/6 Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 - 8 pm
Around Cook County VisitCookCounty.com/FallStudioTour More info on back page
SUNDAY 9/22
FRIDAY 9/27
Texas Hold ‘Em
LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
LIVE MUSIC Polkarioty
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Portage Band
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am - 12 pm
Wunderbar Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6 - 8 pm
Timmy Haus
Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Colleen Myhre
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
A Change of Art
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 10 am - 1 pm
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
MONDAY 9/23 LIVE MUSIC Billy Johnson
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
TUESDAY 9/24 EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Grand Marais, 7 - 10 pm Reservations at 612.789.2255 Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Friday “Try-Days”
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 4 - 7 pm
SATURDAY 9/28 LIVE MUSIC The Singing Slovenes
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 2 - 4 pm
Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Grand Marais, 7 - 10 pm Reservations at 612.789.2255
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Yoga on the Roof Top
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 - 10:45 am
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 - 8 pm
SUNDAY 9/29 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am - 12 pm
The Singing Slovenes
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 1 - 4 pm
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar Grand Marais, 6 - 9 pm
Bug Dope
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
EVENTS Fall Color Trail Ride
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 9:30 am - 3 pm
A Change of Art
Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 10 am - 1 pm
Fall Colors Canopy Tour
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 10 am - 4 pm
MONDAY 9/30 LIVE MUSIC Matthew Griswold
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 - 8 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
The Singing Slovenes
Oktoberfest
Christopher David Hanson Band
LIVE MUSIC Patio Series with Timmy Haus
Fall Color Trail Ride
Lutsen Resort, 7 - 10 pm Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 7 - 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 9/25
Senior Center Parking Lot on Broadway in Grand Marais 9 am - 1 pm, Rain or shine!
Tim Fast
WEDNESDAY 9/25 - SUNDAY 9/29 Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 11:30 am - 9:30 pm More info on page 5
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountains 9:30 pm - 12 am, 21+
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 pm - 12 am
Colleen Myhre
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 - 11 pm
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 4 - 6 pm
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Unplugged XVIII SEPTEMBER 13 - 14
Celebrate community, music, craft, and storytelling along the lakeshore at this classic Fall Fundraiser. visitcookcounty.com/event/unplugged-birch-bark-bash/
YOUR GREAT NORTH SHORE GETAWAY!
Experience fun and excitement on slots, video poker and blackjack in our beautiful new casino! Stay and relax in our renovated lodge and enjoy our breathtaking shoreline vistas. Explore diverse hiking trails, wildlife, waterfalls, historic sites and more!
1-800-543-1384 grandportage.com
Oktoberfest SEPTEMBER 25 - 29
VOYAGEUR TAPROOM | GRAND MARAIS
SEPTEMBER 6 -13, 2019
PRESENTED BY VOYAGEUR BREWING COMPANY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND We are excited for our fourth annual Oktoberfest at Voyageur Brewing Company. We’ll have music, games, food and a special Oktoberfest beer. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Cook County Community fund, which supports local non-profits. Stay tuned for more information and the schedule of events.
An annual tradition that has brought outdoor painters to Lake Superior’s North Shore and the community of Grand Marais for fifteen years. Workshops, demonstrations and activities to engage painters, visitors, and community members of Grand Marais.
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Details at www.voyageurbrewing.com
WHERE TO Stay — WHERE TO Play
— WHAT TO See
We’re here to help — by phone, email or just stop by! (888) 922-5000 | info@visitcookcounty.com | 116 W. Highway 61 in Grand Marais or 7136 W. Highway 61 in Tofte
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Musician Profiles BILLY JOHNSON | September 23 While moonlighting with George Scott McKelvey in the B-Team, former Hillcats singer Billy Johnson confirms a spot on the A-list as one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his solo album, “It’s a Good Life.” BRIAND MORRISON | September 1, 7, 15, 22, 29
Briand’s jazz guitar playing will remind you of the great Wes Montgomery -smooth, warm, innovative appealing to both jazz aficionados and anyone who loves good guitar.
THE FEDERALES | August 31, September 1 The Federales area country rock band from Minnneapolis, proudly playing a truly American style of music in the North. GENE LAFOND & AMY GRILLO | August 31 Gene and Amy have been writing and performing together since 2012. Their emphasis is on acoustic style duet performances of their original songs as well as unique renditions of some of their favorite artists from Dylan to dirt old country.
BROTHERS IN ARMS | September 14
Join this dynamic duo for fun songs from the ‘50s-’90s.
GORDON THORNE | September 5, 12, 19, 21 In Gordon’s words he describes himself as playing: “Early American music from a time when giant Bluesmen roamed the earth.”
BUG DOPE | September 8, 29
JIM MCGOWAN | September 9
Al Oikari, keyboardist for The Big Wu, and Rod Dockan, acoustic guitarist from local legends Cook County’s Most Wanted, are a dynamic duo.
CAITLIN THOMAS | September 6, 7
Caitlin Nicol-Thomas is an original singer/songwriter/violinist with a fresh writing style rooted in the values of the Midwest and blended with the progressive ideals of the Northeast.
CARPENTER ANTS | September 9 We call it “chicken-fried gospel soul.” lots of feelgood harmonies and a solid groove.together for nearly 25 years, the band has played throughout the south atlantic region, twice toured moscow, and joined the rev. jesse jackson for a 10-city tour. COMMON GROUND | August 31
Common Ground defines their style as eclecticana — a wide variety of covers and original tunes. Drew Heinonen (guitar/vocals), Jonathan Steckelberg (bass) and Bob LaMettry (percussion).
COLLEEN MYHRE | September 27, 28
With complete control of her voice, Colleen takes listeners on an emotional ride from smooth country heartbreak to foot stomping Americana blues and beyond.
CHRISTOPHER DAVID HANSON BAND | September 28
Strong rhythms, great hooks, and catchy tunes pretty much sum up this Northern Minnesota Group, known for shows that bring out the dancers, fellow musicians, and story song lovers.
THE CRUISERS | August 31
The Cruisers play a variety of music including some country, 1950s-1980s rock’n’roll, and Southern rock.
DJ BEAVSTAR | August 31, September 7, 14, 28
DJ Beavstar likes to party and being a local legend in his own mind, knows how to rock the scene right.
Performing an engaging mix of acoustic folk, rock, roots and blues. Jim’s musical influences include John Prine, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Doc Watson, and others. Prepare for a good time!
JOE PAULIK | September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Joe’s songwriting style and impressive vocal range has been compared to Gordon Lighfoot’s and his lyrics to Neil Young, with a repertoire that encompasses The Beatles to Bob Dylan, including an ever-growing collection of original work. JON KALLBERG | September 14
Jon plays original instrumental tunes using his family of guitars including the harp guitar. He uses alternate tunings with high energy percussive and tapping styles.
KILBORN QUARTET | September 19 The Kilborn Quartet plays a variety of soulful jazz music mixed with a little blues.
MATT & LAUREL | September 2 An acoustic duo from St. Paul, Matt Trost and Laurel Clark perform anything from your favorite top 40 hits to the good ol’ oldies. MATTHEW GRISWOLD | September 30
Matthew Griswold has crafted an arrangement style of his own (“Hypno-tonic Grooves”), which he employs to reinvent classics, adapt traditional standards, and plug original work that stand in tribute to their deep lineage.
MICHAEL MONROE | August 31, September 27, 28 Log Cabin Concerts are an intimate reception and concert featuring Michael Monroe and guests. Monroe is in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together. Reserve at 612-789-2255. MONROE CROSSING | August 31 An electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the US and Canada.
PLEASE NOTE: Schedules are subject to change. For the most current listings go to VisitCookCounty.com
MYSTERIOUS WAYS | September 21 They play music from the ‘50s to 70s, to classic ‘80s rock , to some Metallica and Ozzy — plus a few original songs with some local flavor. NORTH COUNTRY FAIR | August 31 Americana, roots, bluegrass and blues. Brenda Benson (pedal steel guitar), Maria Nickolay (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Georgene Daubanton (vocals, percussion), Michele Miller (vocals,guitar, mandolin, fiddle). PLUCKED UP STRING BAND | September 12 Plucked-Up plays original music with the energy of alternative rock and punk bands as a fully acoustic string band ensemble with an unusual line-up of instruments. POLKARIOTY | September 25, 26, 27
Be it a polka, waltz, country, rock, latin, or just about any other style of music, we play it with enthusiasm, energy and stage presence to bring a mix of music and show.
Monroe Crossing AUGUST 31 | 7 PM ARROWHEAD CENTER FOR THE ARTS | TICKETS $25 - $3
PORTAGE BAND | September 13, 27
Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada.
RICH MATTSON & THE NORTHSTARS | September 6, 7
“Great vocals and harmonies, thoughtful arrangements and wonderful musicianship. This is great, live traditional bluegrass!” — Kevin Kerfoot, Bluegrass Music Profiles
The Portage Band brings you boot-scootin’, toe-tapping classic country and rockabily tunes of decades gone by.
Northern Minnesota cosmic Americana songwriters Rich Mattson (Ol’ Yeller, Bitter Spills, Sparta Sound, Tisdales) and Germaine Gemberling, a duo that now augments their sounds with the addition of drums, bass, and violin.
ROOTZ WITHIN | September 13, 14
Rootz Within is a jam reggae band based in Minnesota and Hawaii. Their uplifting songs spread a positive message of consciousness and unity while inspiring audiences to make an impact in today’s world.
“This band understands and respects the musical principles laid down by Bill Monroe.” — Louisville Music News Tickets are available at the door (box office opens one hour before showtime) or in advance at grandmaraisplayhouse.com
THE SINGING SLOVENESS | September 28, 29
The Singing Slovenes are an ethnic non-profit singing group from Duluth, Minnesota that promote the Slovenian heritage through native costume, language, and music.
SPACE MONKEY MAFIA | September 20, 21 Space Monkey Mafia is a 6-piece ensemble out of the Twin Cities. Known for their high energy live performances, Space Monkey Mafia takes cues from classic ska/punk bands of the 1990s and 2000s while adding a healthy dose of rock, pop, blues and jazz. TIMMY HAUS | September 4, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 25
Timmy Haus blends his own style of acoustic eclectic, “He sounds more like a band than a one man show!”
TIM FAST | September 28
Tim Fast could be a character in one of the gemsof-a-song he writes and sings. He’s a dust-covered man who has traveled the roads in search of whatever song is over the next rise.
Old Fashioned Pie Social &Bake Sale SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 | 10 AM - 5 PM CHIK-WAUK MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER | GUNFLINT TRAIL The Gunflint Trail Historical Society invites you to their final event of the summer season. As always, there will be many locally homemade pies to choose from. There is a suggested donation of $5 per slice of pie, ice cream and beverage. Shop the annual Chik-Wauk “sidewalk” sale for steep discounts on many gift shop items. All proceeds help with the daily operational costs of the Museum and Nature Center.
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Experiences!
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Superior Fall Trail Races
September 27 - October 6, 2019
SEPTEMBER 6 & 7
along the Lake Fall Studio Tour
Experience the vibrant art scene nestled by the blue waters of Lake Superior. Visit galleries, meet artists, and engage your creative spirit.
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SAVE THE DATES! OCTOBER 18 - 20 HEADQUARTERED AT GRANDMA RAY’S IN GRAND MARAIS Throughout Moose Madness weekend, there are fun events planned for everyone — especially kids! Activities range from the athletic to the artistic, and include a Medallion Hunt (starts Friday at 9 AM). The Bazillions — a family favorite — will be playing at Grandma Ray’s from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Saturday. Keep an eye on the web address below for all the details...and save the dates!
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Find the full weekend schedule at www.visitcookcounty.com/arts Image by Dan & Lee Ross
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