An invitational art show featuring new woodcuts by Betsy and work by over 30 regional artists.

Sneak Preview, Friday, May 25th from 5 – 8pm.

With art classes for both young and old, the Grand Marais Art Colony offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Click above for full course listing and details.

From Artisan Cheesemaking, to Two-Thumbed Arctic Fisherman’s Mittens and Sailing Trips, North House offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Check out the Northern Landscapes Festival and The Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival. Click above for full course listing and details.

An Exhibition of Northwoods Fiber Guild Artisans

Opening Reception :: Friday June 22,  5-7 pm

Exhibit will be open

Gallery Hours:
Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Monday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Closed Tuesdays
Wed–Sat 10:00am – 4:00pm

Rows of hand-made and unique watercraft, a boat parade, craft demonstrations, an evening square dance, boat and tool auction, chili and brats…there’s a bit of everything during our Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival. Try your hand at a workshop or course; be inspired by the stories of boat builders, sailors and travelers; plan your next adventure. Join us as we welcome the summer season in the best way possible: talking boats, celebrating community and hanging out on the shores of Lake Superior.

FEATURED SPEAKER:
Martha Green Phillips, author of Border Country, the Northwoods Canoe Journals of Howard Greene, 1906 – 1916.

Festival Highlights

Harbor Side Wooden Boat Display | Boats-to-Tools Auction
Speaker Series | Craft Demonstrators
Lake Superior Chowder Experience | Steam Bent Brunch
Solstice Pageant on Saturday at 8 pm | Members Annual Meeting
Mini-Courses | Sailing on the schooner, Hjordis

The Lutsen 99er is an Ultra Mountain Bike Race through 99 miles of the most rugged terrain Minnesota has to offer.

The race starts and finishes at Lutsen Mountains and winds from the coast of Lake Superior through the peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains with 19 mile, 39 mile, new this year: a 69 mile and the ultimate 99 mile course options. Registration, map & info here.

We strive to offer our community quality hand made crafts and local food, including :

Fifth Falls View Hike, 2.2 miles
Make sure to pack a camera for great views along the Gooseberry River. This hike will be led by a Gooseberry Falls State Park naturalist and the route may fluctuate a bit.  Meet inside the Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center.
Directions to Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center: At Hwy. 61 milepost 38.9, turn right and go 0.2 miles to Visitor Center parking lot.

• SHTA weekend hikes begin at 10:00 AM rain, snow, or shine. Weekday hikes begin at 9:00 AM.
• Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association! Hike leaders may cancel or change the hike in the event of severe weather. The meeting location will always remain the same.
• Hikes are free of charge. No need to register.
• Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.
• Due to past problems, dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
• Hikes are rugged and often very challenging. Please assess your own abilities before deciding to participate. It is better to start small than to be overly ambitious about what you can handle. We offer a variety of hike lengths for this purpose.

• Locally grown produce, baked goods, vendors and crafts from your local and talented community members. Saturday mornings from 9am-noon at a new location this year, Cedar Coffee Company/Spokengear!

A day of tours geared for children and free admission for ages 17 and under. Families can learn about the children who lived at the light station and join in special games, crafts, and activities.

Split Rock Ridge Loop, 4.4 miles
Hike this other Split Rock Loop with fantastic views of Lake Superior and the Split Rock Lighthouse. Meet at Split Rock River Wayside.
Directions to Split Rock River Wayside: On Hwy. 61 milepost 43.5 with parking lot on left.

• SHTA weekend hikes begin at 10:00 AM rain, snow, or shine.
• Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association! Hike leaders may cancel or change the hike in the event of severe weather. The meeting location will always remain the same.
• Hikes are free of charge. No need to register.
• Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.
• Due to past problems, dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
• Hikes are rugged and often very challenging. Please assess your own abilities before deciding to participate. It is better to start small than to be overly ambitious about what you can handle. We offer a variety of hike lengths for this purpose.

falls view hike

11 am – noon :: Enjoy great views and discover falls history as you explore the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. Don’t forget your camera. Majority of the hike will involve descending stairs on this 3/4 mile walk. Meet at the Visitor Center Art Column.

Gooseberry: River of Life

2:30 – 4 pm :: They’re creepy! They’re crawling! They’re very important. Come join the naturalist as we get our hands and feet wet exploring the marvelous life in the Gooseberry River. Identify some common critters that call the river home. Discover the reason why having these creepy crawlies is a good thing and why the river is very important. Meet at the lower falls area.

Oh, how wonderful to be read aloud to; joins us summer Saturdays for this story hour with the Muffin Man.

A presentation by the International Wolf Center from Ely, MN

“Wolves at our Door” is a PowerPoint program based on photos and video clips from the center.
There will be plenty of unique artifacts brought over for viewing.

All presentations are family friendly and free to the public, they will be held inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center.

Donations are appreciated.

Meet Jackie Fallon of the Midwest Peregrine Society and two live falcons and learn more about these amazing birds. Fallon has worked on peregrine research in Minnesota for nearly 30 years and has many stories to share and information about protecting these animals.

Included with $6-10 site admission/MNHS members free

Learn a little about this place where so many folks learn a lot!

Brewery Tours are Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm; click here to make a reservation

LIVE MUSIC

MAY
May 18 :: Timmy Haus, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 25 :: Two Bit Revival, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 26 :: Charlie Parr, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, special event

JUNE
Jun 1 :: Joe Paulik, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun 8 :: Billy Johnson, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun 15 :: Briand Morrison, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun 21 :: Summer Solstice Party at Voyageur Brewing featuring Kyle Ollah, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 22 :: Timmy Haus, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun 29 :: Josh Cleveland, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

JULY
Jul 7 :: Dave Cofell, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Jul 20 :: Emily Haavik & the 35s, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

JUNE
Jun 7 :: Eric Frost, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 9 :: Common Ground, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 14 :: Frozen Britches, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 16 :: Andrew Huber, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 21 :: JohnRuss, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 23 :: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 28 :: Frozen Britches, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jun 30 :: Jim McGowan, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

JULY
Jul 7 :: Joe Paulik, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jul 12 :: Frozen Britches, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Jul 14 :: Cherry Dirt, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jul 19 :: Pete Kavanaugh, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jul 21 :: Maria Nickolay, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jul 26 :: Common Ground, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jul 28 :: North Country Fair, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

AUGUST
Aug 2 :: Maria Nickolay, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 4 :: Joe Paulik, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 9 :: Jim & Michele, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 11 :: Eric Frost, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 16 :: Pete Kavanaugh, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 18 :: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 23 :: Frozen Britches, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Aug 25 :: North Country Fair, 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Tuesdays Live Music – 6:00pm – Poplar River Pub
Thursdays Live Music – 6:00pm – Poplar River Pub
Saturdays Live Music – 7:00pm – Lutsen Resort

MAY
May 15 :: Jim & Michele Miller, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
May 17 :: Briand Morrison, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
May 19 :: Gordon Thorne, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
May 22 :: Eric Frost, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

JUNE
June 2 :: Jon Kallberg 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
June 7 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 9 :: Pete Kavanaugh, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
June 14 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 16 :: Gordon Thorne, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
June 21 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 23 :: Jim and Michele Miller, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
June 28 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 30 :: Gene Lafond and Amy Grillo, 7:00pm – 10:00pm

JULY
July 5 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 7 :: Pushing Chain, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
July 12 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 14 :: Briand Morrison, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
July 19 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 21 :: Gordon Thorne, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
July 26 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 28 :: JohnRuss, 7:00pm – 10:00pm

AUGUST
August 2 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
August 4 :: Maria Nikolai, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
August 9 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
August 11 :: Plucked Up String Band, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
August 16 :: Eric Frost, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
August 18 :: Gordon Thorne, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
August 23 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
August 25 :: Common Ground, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
August 30 :: Joe Paulik, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Mondays :: Open Mic – The stage opens at 6:00pm and stays open as long as there are willing players. No talent required! PA is provided! Bring your instrument(s), your voice, or your whole band!

Tuesdays :: Trivia 7-9

Live Music Schedule:
May 18 :: Billy Johnson, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
May 19 :: Brothers in Arms, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
May 25 :: Portage Band, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
May 25 :: Boats and Bridges, 9:00pm – Midnight
May 26 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted, 8:00pm – Midnight

June 9 :: SplinterTones, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
June 29 :: 4 Shore, 9:00pm – 1:00am

July 21 :: SplinterTones, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

August 3 :: 4 Shore, 9:00pm – 1:00am

October 20 :: SplinterTones, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

LIVE MUSIC

Sundays :: Open Stage with host Joe Paulik,  6:00pm – 9:00pm

MAY
May 17 :: Robert Hunter, 7:00pm
May 18 :: Brothers in Arms, 8:00pm
May 19 :: Maria Nickolay, Noon
May 25 :: The Cruisers, 8:00pm
May 26 :: Rich Mattson & the Northstars, 8:00pm

JUNE
Jun 9 :: The Big Dixie Swingers, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Jun 30 :: Woodblind, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Join Michael Monroe for an enchanting evening of north shore harmonies…a performance and reception in his beautiful log home on the North Shore of Lake Superior, located 7 miles outside of Grand Marais.

2018 DATES
May 26
June 23
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
August 4 & 18
September 1, 22 & 29
October 6 & 20
November 24
December 29 & 31

Details and reservations.