The Art Colony supports artists and creative seekers at every step of their creative journey from novice to professional artist through a variety of educational opportunities. With over 200 classes, artist talks, family-friendly activities, artist services (including residencies and studio access), and artist-driven community events – there is something for everyone.
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North House Folk School brings instructors from around the world to teach traditional northern crafts on the shore of Lake Superior. Our mission is to enrich lives and build community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a student-centered learning environment that inspires the hands, the heart and the mind.
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2017-2018 Season

Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov 23-26
Sat & Sun: Dec 2 & 3
Fri-Sun: Dec 8-10

Open Daily: Dec 15, 2017-Apr 8, 2018

Extended Weekend: April 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29

*Holiday Dates: Dec 26, 17-Jan 1, Jan 13-15, and Feb 17-19

A quirky small-town Christmas parade featuring our Scandinavian heritage. This is Ole as in Sven & Ole’s, a parade throwdown challenge to all those of nordic descent to have the most Christmas spirit and win the traveling Gnome trophy and bragging rights for a year. Who will prevail – Norwegians, Swedes, Finns or another hearty folk?

Parade followed by Tree Lighting and Carols in Grand Marais, whatever the weather. Win some cold cash for parade entry! Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Wisconsin St. – we do two loops and then finish at Harbor Park for the tree lighting at 5:50pm, carol singing and fireworks at 6pm!

** Saturday, November 25, it’s Shop Local, Small Business Saturday throughout our county! **

We are planning our annual holiday market, tree lighting and caroling.  But this is different.

Friday, we host Caribou Highlands and any other shoppers who want to partake of our sip & shop from 2-5 on Friday, November 24.

On Saturday, we will part of Light Up Lutsen – a new downtown event that includes Santa, Winter spirit taste testing at the Liquor Store, another tree lighting at Clearview plus holiday specials around town.  Here is the schedule:

• 10-7 on Saturday November 25.  with special holiday offerings and Murray the Moose sightings through-out the day
• Photos with Santa at Lockport Store 1-3
• Pour at 4 at Last Chance Gallery and Studio
• Carolers and tree lighting at Last Chance Studio and Gallery at 5
• Procession to “downtown Lutsen” with carolers leading the way
• North Shore winery Winter Spirit special tasting at Lutsen Liquor 5:30-7:30
• Tree lighting at Clearview at 6
• Holiday specials and discounts at many of the stores.

Plus check out the downtown Lutsen holiday lighting — we are coordinating and town should look pretty sweet!

Fireplace Plaza behind the Visitor Center

Explore multiple ways of starting fires without matches or lighters. This drop-in program should give everyone a chance to make sparks, smoke, and flame.

Thursday Night – DJ Trivia, 7p

Friday Night Live Music, 8-11p

Celebrating its 11th anniversary season in 2017, The New Standards Holiday Shows rings in the yule with a unique twist on traditional holiday concerts – one part variety show, one part homage to the season, one part irreverent, free-wheelin’ spectacle. The trio is joined by a supporting cast replete with vocalists and instrumentalists – and as always – a dazzling lineup of special surprise guests. You won’t soon forget this show, which is now considered a beloved annual tradition in the Twin Cities and beyond.

All Ages | $20 Advance | $26 Door