Events
Holiday 2019
Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY 11/20 LIVE MUSIC Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
THURSDAY 11/21 LIVE MUSIC Date Night at the Winery: Eric Frost
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6 – 8 pm
Jon Kallberg
Lutsen Resort , 6 – 8 pm
Gordon Thorne
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 10 pm
EVENTS Free Lecture by Chef Scott Graden: “Honest” North House Folk School Grand Marais, 7 – 8 pm
FRIDAY 11/22 – SATURDAY 11/23 Winter Kickoff Block Party!
Downtown Grand Marais visitcookcounty.com/events
FRIDAY 11/22 – SUNDAY 11/24 Winterer’s Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
North House Folk School Grand Marais, northhouse.org
FRIDAY 11/22 LIVE MUSIC Portage Band
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6 – 8 pm
Saints of Circumstance
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 – 11:30 PM
SATURDAY 11/23 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Lutsen Resort , 7 – 10 pm
Cook County’s Most Wanted
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 8 – 11 pm
Saints of Circumstance
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8:30 – 11:30 pm
EVENTS Yoga at Voyageur Brewing Company Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 10 – 10:45 am
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
SUNDAY 11/24 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm
Open Stage With Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
MONDAY 11/25 LIVE MUSIC Timmy Haus
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 – 8 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
TUESDAY 11/26 LIVE MUSIC JohnRuss
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 11/27 LIVE MUSIC Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
EVENTS Comedy Brewery Tour
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 8 – 9:30 pm Calendar continues inside…
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Thanksgiving Dining Thursday, November 28th COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER | Grand Marais, 1 pm, Free First Congregational Church, 3rd Ave. W. & 2nd St. There is no charge for this traditional meal, served family style in the downstairs Social Hall. If there are special considerations that prevent you from joining us around the table or if you need a ride to the dinner please call the church office at (218) 387-2113. BLUEFIN GRILLE AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT
Tofte, Reserve at 218-258-3346 Thanksgiving Buffet 1 pm, Bar menu 6 - 11 pm
CASCADE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB | Lutsen, 218-387-1112, 8 am - 2 pm COHO CAFÉ | Tofte, 218-663-8032, 8 am-3 pm GRANDMA RAY’S | Grand Marais, 218-387-2974, Turkey Dinner 4 - 9 pm JUSTINE’S AT GUNFLINT LODGE | Gunflint Trail, 218-388-2296
8 am – 9 pm, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm – Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet
ISLAND VIEW DINING ROOM
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, 218-475-2401 7 - 11 am – Breakfast Menu Served 12 - 8 pm – Full Menu with Featured Plated Thanksgiving Dinner Special
JAVA MOOSE | Grand Marais, 218-387-9400, 7 am-2 pm LOCKPORT MARKETPLACE & CAFÉ | Lutsen, 218-663-7548, 8 am -5 pm MOGULS GRILLE & TAPROOM AT CARIBOU HIGHLANDS
Lutsen, 218-663-7241 8 am - 11 am – Breakfast Menu Served 11 am - 3 pm – Limited Bar Menu Served 3 - 8 pm – Thanksgiving Buffet Served, Reservations Recommended
NANIBOUJOU LODGE | Grand Marais, Reserve at 218-387-2688 4 pm – Thanksgiving Dinner Seating PAPA CHARLIE’S AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS | 218-406-1320, 3 pm - 9 pm POPLAR RIVER PUB AT LUTSEN RESORT | (218) 663-7212 4 - 9 pm – Abbreviated Pub Menu Served
THE STRAND WATERFRONT DINING ROOM AT LUTSEN RESORT Reserve at (218) 663-7212 7:30 am – 11 am – Breakfast Menu Served Thanksgiving Buffet Seatings at Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm
WUNDERBAR | Grand Marais, 218-877-7655
Family Style Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 am - 8 pm
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining Monday, December 24th
Tuesday, December 25th
BLUEWATER CAFÉ | Grand Marais, 218-387-1597, 7 am - 2 pm
BLUEFIN GRILLE AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT | Tofte | (218) 663-6200
COHO CAFÉ | Tofte, 218-663-8032, 8 am - 3 pm
8 am - 9 pm – Regular Menu and Christmas Specials 9 - 11 pm – Bar Menu
COOK COUNTY WHOLE FOODS CO-OP
JAVA MOOSE | Grand Marais | (218) 387-9400, 7 am - 2 pm
GRANDMA RAY’S | Grand Marais, 218-387-2974, 3 pm - 1 am
8 am - 9 pm
Grand Marais, 218-387-2503, 9 am - 4 pm
GUN FLINT TAVERN | Grand Marais | (218) 387-1563
11 am - 4:30 pm – Full Dining Room Open 3 - 9 pm – Raven Bar Open with Limited Food Menu
JUSTINE’S AT GUNFLINT LODGE | Gunflint Trail, 218-388-2296
8 am-9 pm
ISLAND VIEW DINING ROOM
JUSTINE’S AT GUNFLINT LODGE | Gunflint Trail | (218) 388-2296 LOCKPORT MARKETPLACE & CAFE | Lutsen | (218) 663-7548
9 am - 2 pm
MOGULS GRILLE & TAP ROOM AT CARIBOU HIGHLANDS
Lutsen | (218) 663-7241, 10 am - 3 pm – Brunch Buffet Served
THE STRAND WATERFRONT DINING ROOM AT LUTSEN RESORT
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, 218-475-2401, 7 am - 6 pm
Reserve at (218) 663-7212, 7:30 – 11 am – Breakfast Menu Available, Christmas Buffet Seatings at 4 pm, 6 pm & 8 pm
LOCKPORT MARKETPLACE & CAFÉ
PAPA CHARLIE’S AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS | (218) 406-1320, 3 pm - 9 pm
Lutsen, 218-663-7548, 7 am - 2 pm
MOGUL’S GRILLE & TAPROOM AT CARIBOU HIGHLANDS Lutsen, 218-663-7241, 8 am - 8 pm
PAPA CHARLIE’S AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS | 218-406-1320, 3 pm - 9 pm POPLAR RIVER PUB AT LUTSEN RESORT | (218) 663-7212 11:30 am – 9 pm
THE STRAND WATERFRONT DINING ROOM AT LUTSEN RESORT
(218) 663-7212; 7:30 - 11 am – Breakfast Menu, 11:30 - 2 pm – Lunch Menu, 5:30 - 9 pm – Dinner Menu
SVEN & OLES | Grand Marais | (218) 387-1713
11 am - 2 pm
WUNDERBAR | Grand Marais, 218-877-7655 11 am - 5 pm
WUNDERBAR | Grand Marais | (218) 877-7655, 4 - 11 pm Holiday schedules are subject to change. For the most updated information, please call the restaurant or lodge directly at the phone numbers provided.
Calendar of Events continued… THURSDAY 11/28 LIVE MUSIC Thanksgiving Dining Hours Available on page 2
Thanksgiving Buffet
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen, 3 – 8 pm
FRIDAY 11/29 – FRIDAY 12/27 Holiday Art Underground Show
Betsy Bowen Gallery, Grand Marais woodcut.com
FRIDAY 11/29 LIVE MUSIC Gene LaFond & Amy Grillo
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
The New Standards Holiday Show
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm, $26, All Ages More info on page 5
EVENTS Saint Nicholas Day
TUESDAY 12/10
Return to Send’er | Film Premiere
SATURDAY 12/7
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
SUNDAY 12/1
Summet Chalet at Lutsen Mountains 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, All Ages *Lift ticket or gondola admission required
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains, 7:30 - 9:00 pm; $5 donation benefits Lutsen Jr Alpine Team; All Ages More info on back cover
LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
MONDAY 12/2 LIVE MUSIC Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks Kickoff at 7:15 pm Find places to watch the game at visitcookcounty.com/mnvikings
Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, 8 – 9 pm
LIVE MUSIC SnowBall Music & Ski Festival featuring Pat Forsyth & the Diggy Trio, The Limns
Smokin’ Joe
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains, 4 – 5:30 pm All Ages
Jim McGowan
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Southpaws
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 pm – 12 am
SnowBall Music & Ski Festival featuring Wookiefoot, Frogleg
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 9:00 pm, $22, 21+
EVENTS Northwoods Fiber Guild
TUESDAY 12/3
Open House & Holiday Sale Grand Marais Art Colony, 9 am – 2 pm
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 9 pm – 12 am
LIVE MUSIC Pete Kavanaugh
Grand Marais Art Colony, 1 – 3:30 pm
EVENTS European Style Christmas Market At the Winery
EVENTS Trivia Night
Super Duty
Community Ink Day
LIVE MUSIC Jim and Michele Miller EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 12/11 LIVE MUSIC Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
EVENTS Artists & Live Holiday Music
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
THURSDAY 12/12 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Lutsen Resort. 6 – 8 pm
Date Night at the Winery: Gordon Thorne
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS It’s A Wunderbar Life
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 4 – 8 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
Free Lecture by Chef Scott Graden: “Aware”
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
North House Folk School Grand Marais, 7 – 8 pm
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
A Night Out in the Pottery Studio
FRIDAY 12/13 – SATURDAY 12/14
Downtown Lutsen, 2 – 5 pm
WEDNESDAY 12/4
Oh Ole Night Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks!
LIVE MUSIC Jam Session
SUNDAY 12/8
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 12 – 7 pm
Light Up Lutsen
Downtown Harbor Park Grand Marais, 5:30 – 7 pm More info on cover
SATURDAY 11/30 LIVE MUSIC Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Grand Marais, 7 – 10 pm Reservations at 612-789-2255
Pushing Chain
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Plucked Up String Band
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
Super Duty
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 9 pm – 12 am
EVENTS Annual Cook County Community Center Holiday Craft Sale Cook County Community Center Grand Marais, 10 am – 3 pm
Hovland Art Festival Holiday Show
Hovland Town Hall, 10 am – 4 pm
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
Reading and Music with Chan Poling and Lucy Michell Drury Lane Books Grand Marais, 7 – 8 pm
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
EVENTS Artists & Live Holiday Music
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
THURSDAY 12/5
Grand Marais Art Colony, 6:30 – 9 pm
LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm
Artists & Live Holiday Music
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Writer’s Salon with Staci Drouillard
Borealis Chorale & Orchestra Holiday Concert
EVENTS Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
Drury Lane Books Grand Marais, 5 – 6 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church More info on page 4
FRIDAY 12/6 – SATURDAY 12/7
MONDAY 12/9
LIVE MUSIC SnowBall Music & Ski Festival featuring Wookiefoot, Heatbox Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 9:00 pm, $22, 21+ More info on page 5
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Artist Talk: Crafting an Artist’s Life
Kickoff at 12 pm Find places to watch the game at visitcookcounty.com/mnvikings
FRIDAY 12/6
LIVE MUSIC Portage Band
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Date Night at the Winery: Gordon Thorne
Downtown Grand Marais visitcookcounty.com/events More info on back cover
FRIDAY 12/13
Fred Anderson
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
In the Spirit of Giving
More info on page 4
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 12 – 4 pm
LIVE MUSIC Jon Kallberg
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
Dark Sky Festival
LIVE MUSIC Luke LeBlanc
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 5 – 8 pm
EVENT Borealis Chorale & Orchestra Holiday Concert
Bethlehem Lutheran Church More info on page 4
Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Grand Marais Art Colony, 5 – 7 pm
SATURDAY 12/14 LIVE MUSIC Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Plucked Up String Band
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
DJ Beavstar
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains, 9:30 pm, 21+
EVENTS Colab Cookout
Terrain Park Jam Lutsen Mountains, 11 am – 4:00 pm * Lift ticket required
Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
Snowmobile Club Kickoff Party Featuring Brothers in Arms Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
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2nd Annual
Dark Sky Festival Borealis Chorale & Orchestra Annual Community Christmas Concerts DECEMBER 13-14 | GRAND MARAIS, MN Head north to enjoy one of the darkest skies in the nation at the 2nd Annual Dark Sky Festival. Two days of presentations, guided telescope sessions, UMD’s traveling planetarium and more. Find the full schedule and more online.
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Sunday, December 8th & Monday, December 9th | 7 pm Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 701 West 3rd Avenue West Suggested Donation $10 - $20
The long-standing tradition continues! More than 75 talented Cook County vocalists and instrumentalists in the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra perform seasonal works by celebrated composters, led by composer and conductor William Beckstrand.
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Discover the perfect winter getaway. Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, less than one hour south of Thunder Bay and 35 minutes from Grand Marais. 1-218-475-2945 | 1-218-475-2401 | grandportage.com
Calendar of Events continued… SUNDAY 12/15
SATURDAY 12/21
LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
LIVE MUSIC Après Ski Acoustic
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Gordon Thorne
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
Plucked Up String Band
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
EVENTS Paint your Pet’s Portrait
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 12 – 3 pm
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
Kickoff at 7:20 pm Find places to watch the game at visitcookcounty.com/mnvikings
MONDAY 12/16 LIVE MUSIC Duluth-Superior Symphony String Quartet Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
TUESDAY 12/17 LIVE MUSIC Joe Paulik
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
WEDNESDAY 12/18 LIVE MUSIC Jam Session
Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
EVENTS Community Conversation: 100DayProject and Solstice to Equinox
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Wunderdogs
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
DJ Beavstar
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 9:30 pm, 21+
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
SUNDAY 12/22 LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
MONDAY 12/23 EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
THE DIGGY TRIO
Christmas Eve Dining Hours Available on page 2
LIVE MUSIC Gordon Thorne
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
EVENTS Trivia Night
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
Christmas Day Dining Hours Available on page 2
THURSDAY 12/19
LIVE MUSIC Jim and Michele Miller
Downtown Grand Marais visitcookcounty.com/events
PAT FORSYTH &
TUESDAY 12/24
Voyageur Brewing Co. Grand Marais, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Alexa Can’t Save You Now!
SMOKIN’ JOE THE LIMNS
FROGLEG
Kickoff at 7:15 pm Find places to watch the game at visitcookcounty.com/mnvikings
Artists & Live Holiday Music
FRIDAY 12/20 – SATURDAY 12/21
HEATBOX
2 NIGHTS!
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
WEDNESDAY 12/25
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
November 29 • Lutsen,mn
EVENTS Texas Hold ‘Em
Grand Marais Art Colony, 12 – 2 pm
LIVE MUSIC Jim McGowan
DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND OF CONCERT VENUES
THURSDAY 12/26
SKI & SNOWBOARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
SNOWBALL 12.06 & 12.07 • LUTSEN, MN • 2019
Lutsen Resort, 6 – 8 pm
FRIDAY 12/27 LIVE MUSIC Après Ski Acoustic
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm
See Musician Profiles in this issue for more info on the artists. PLEASE NOTE: Schedules are subject to change. For the most current listings go to VisitCookCounty.com
YAM HAUS Saturday, January 4 LUTSEN.COM/CONCERTS
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Musician Profiles BOREALIS CHORALE & ORCHESTRA | December 8, 9
Over 75 Cook County singers and musicians under the directorship of composer/conductor William Beckstrand perform songs of the season.
BRIAND MORRISON | November 23, 24,
December 1, 8, 12, 15, 22, 29, 31 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.
BROTHERS IN ARMS | December 14
Join this dynamic duo for fun songs from the ‘50s-’90s.
JIM MCGOWAN | December 7, 19
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!
JIM & MICHELE MILLER | December 10, 26 Engaging audiences with their tight harmonies and approachable style, this duo performs American roots music with passion and warmth, and tradtional folk and bluegrass with a light-hearted ease. JOE PAULIK | November 24, December 1, 8, 14, 15, 17, 22, 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.
COOK COUNTY’S MOST WANTED | November 23 Alternative country, country rock and classic rock — tunes to keep you out on the dancefloor. The vocals and their eclectic choice of material are highlights: everything from Old Crow Medicine Show to Joe Walsh to Abra Moore to Roy Orbison.
JOHNRUSS | November 26
DJ BEAVSTAR | December 14, 21, 31 DJ Beavstar likes to party and being a local legend in his own mind, knows how to rock the scene right.
JON KALLBERG | November 21, December 5
ERIC FROST | November 21, December 27
Eric brings an appreciation for rock’n’roll’s roots, covering music from the old time, bluegrass and folk traditions to popular tunes of the past and present.
FRED ANDERSON | December 13
Fred Anderson is a guitarist who has been perfecting his craft for over 50 years.
FROGLEG | December 7
JohnRuss does not play easy-listening music, but it is easy to listen to because it is quiet and thoughtful. Their music is full of space and dynamics. Russ writes beautiful, melodic guitar pieces and John plays simple, solid bass. When John switches to guitar and sings the music is bluesy, groovy and soulful. 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.
LUKE LEBLANC | December 9
Luke LeBlanc is a Minneapolis based Americana/ Folk singer-songwriter who delivers dynamic and unapologetically original performances of songs filled with heart, soul and grit.
MICHAEL MONROE | November 30, December 28, 31 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.
Known for their songwriting and improvisational live performances, Frogleg would be best described as a soul band, as their influences are not drawn from one specific genre.
MYSTERIOUS WAYS | December 28 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.
GENE LAFOND & AMY GRILLO | November 29 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.
PETE KAVANAUGH | December 3 Guitarist, singer and songwriter Pete Kavanaugh’s solo acoustic show features his arrangement of Blues, Folk and Rock standards as well as his own compositions.
GORDON THORNE | November 21, December 5, 12, 21, 24
In Gordon’s words he describes himself as playing: “Early American music from a time when giant Bluesmen roamed the earth.”
HEATBOX | December 6 Heatbox, aka The One Man Entertainment System, is a Minneapolis-based funky beatboxing loop artist, video game show host, voice over actor, and computer programmer.
PLUCKED UP STRING BAND | November 30, December 14, 15 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. PORTAGE BAND | November 22, December 13, 27
The Portage Band invites you to join them for boot-scootin’, toe-tapping classic country and rockabilly tunes of decades gone by.
PUSHING CHAIN | November 30, December 28
This duo, which has been performing together in various manifestations since 1997, plays roots and Americana music featuring Boyd Blomberg on guitar and vocals and Adam Moe on the fiddle and vocals.
SAINTS OF CIRCUMSTANCE | November 22, 23
A Chequamegon Area band that plays modern Americana music.
SMOKIN’ JOE | December 7
Smokin’ Joe is a Minneapolis based alt-folk-pop supergroup fronted by Joe Scarpellino (of Dead Larry).
SOUTHPAWS | December 7 This dynamic 4-piece dance band features the awesomely talented Al Oikari, Steve Johnson, Pat Flack, and Todd Smith.
Calendar of Events continued… FRIDAY 12/27 continued Portage Band
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 6 – 8 pm
Après Ski Acoustic
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Super Duty is a trio of musicians featuring Steve Fine (drums) Jim Hinkley (bass) and Jason Fladager (guitar).
Timmy Haus blends his own style of acoustic eclectic, “He sounds more like a band than a one man show!”
THE LIMNS | December 7
Energetic reggae/rock with a focus on keeping the audience engaged, smiling, and dancing.
THE NEW STANDARDS | November 29
The New Standards is a minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2005 and composed of Chan Poling (of The Suburbs), John Munson (of The Twilight Hours, Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare and The Flops) and Steve Roehm (of Electropolis, Rhombus and Billy Goat).
WOOKIEFOOT | December 6, 7
WookieFoot is a high energy magical phenomenon sustained by a beautiful family of players and believers. They are ordinary people supporting each other to do extraordinary things.
MONDAY 12/30 LIVE MUSIC Après Ski Acoustic
SATURDAY 12/28
Après Ski Acoustic
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
LIVE MUSIC Après Ski Acoustic
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm
Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Grand Marais, 7 – 10 pm Reservations at 612-789-2255 Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Après Ski Acoustic
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Mysterious Ways
TIMMY HAUS | November 25
Kickoff at 12 pm Find places to watch the game at visitcookcounty.com/mnvikings
Eric Frost
Pushing Chain
SUPER DUTY | November 29, 30
EVENTS Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 8 – 11 pm
EVENTS Texas Hold ‘Em
Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, 6:15 pm
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 7:30 – 10:00 pm
EVENTS Beer Bingo
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
TUESDAY 12/31 LIVE MUSIC Après Ski Acoustic
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm
Briand Morrison
Lutsen Resort, 7 – 10 pm
Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe Log CabinGrand Marais, 7 – 10 pm Reservations at 612-789-2255
Après Ski Acoustic
SUNDAY 12/29
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 7:30 – 10:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC Briand Morrison
New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Beavstar
Après Ski Acoustic
EVENTS New Year’s Eve Celebration
Moguls Grille & Tap Room Lutsen, 10 am – 12 pm Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 3:15 – 5:45 pm
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 10:00 pm, 21+, $6
Gunflint Lodge Gunflint Trail, 5:30 – 11 pm
Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack
Trivia Night
Wunderbar, Grand Marais, 6 – 9 pm
Grandma Ray’s Grand Marais, 7 – 9 pm
Après Ski Acoustic
Fireworks on the Mountain
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 8:00 – 8:15 pm
WUNDERDOGS | December 21
The WunderDogs are Thomas Stamps (Drums), John Mianowski (Bass), and Pete Kavanaugh (guitar).
PLEASE NOTE: Schedules are subject to change. For the most current listings go to VisitCookCounty.com
NEW YEARS EVE
FIREWORKS 12/31 • 8PM • PAPA CHARLIE’S VisitCookCounty.com
Experiences!
Looking for more information on area events and things to do? Stop by or call one of our Visitor Information Centers. TOFTE 7136 West Highway 61 | 218-663-7804 GRAND MARAIS 116 West Highway 61 | 218-387-2524
Holiday Season Highlights
In the Spirit of Giving DECEMBER 6 -7 | SHOP, DINE, DONATE
November 22 - 23 WINTER KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY
As a part of the holiday season, Grand Marais businesses acknowledge that the Spirit of Giving is about more than toys under the Christmas tree. With 12% of Cook County residents struggling with food insecurity, raising funds to support the Cook County Food Shelf is critical.
November 22 - 24 WINTERER’S GATHERING & ARCTIC FILM FESTIVAL
While you’re shopping in Grand Marais and dining in area restaurants, please help support this need with a donation. To thank you for your generosity, your name will be written on a locally handcrafted gold star and will be displayed in windows throughout the community. Look for posters and signs to guide you toward participating locations.
Spend time in downtown Grand Marais shopping, crafting and more!
A festival at North House Folk School not to be missed! Contra dancing, winter gear swap, and a huge chili feed!
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November 29 LIGHT UP LUTSEN
Come to see Santa and enjoy many different activities and crafting opportunities before a tree lighting ceremony in downtown Lutsen!
MOVIE PREMIERE
November 29 OH OLE NIGHT
Annual holiday Christmas Parade, tree lighting ceremony and fireworks in downtown Grand Marais.
November 30 SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY
After the bustle of Black Friday, spend time shopping locally! Sales and surprises in every shop.
December 6 - 7 IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Honor the spirit of the holiday season by donating to the Cook County Food Shelf. Downtown businesses will write the names of givers on stars to be displayed throughout the downtown area over the holiday season.
December 20 - 21 ALEXA CAN’T SAVE YOU NOW!
There’s no chance for the UPS driver to save you at this point of your holiday shopping adventures, so instead shop locally! Find treasures right here for anyone on your list.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 DOORS 6:30 PM :: FILM: 7:30-9:30 PM :: ALL AGES $5 DONATION TO LUTSEN JUNIOR ALPINE TEAM
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