This show is full of action and emotion. It features rag dolls, bikes, coffee cups and even a muffin with a cherry on top!

Join us Friday May 3rd to meet Lauri E Olson-Hohman and see her new series of original paintings “From Rags to Riches”. 5-7 pm.

Beer and Wine $1 off and full food menu available. Art and cards on display and for sale through June 30.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NSMA and North Shore Health present:

“The Improvised Life: Exploring Intersections of Mental Health & Creativity through Jazz,” with Sam Miltich

Highlighting cultural contributions of famous artists with mental illness and sharing his own story, original compositions and teaching, Sam Miltich inspires hope for increased mental health awareness and destigmatization. Events include:

MUSIC-PROCESS WORKSHOP at Grand Marais Public Library (104 2nd Ave. W) – May 11 at 2:30 pm – Sam discusses and demonstrates guitar techniques, talks about his daily practice and how music has played a large role in his mental health recovery, and engages in Q&A. Open to the public and free of charge.

EVENING CONCERT at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (417 1st Ave. W, Grand Marais) – May 11 at 7 pm – Sam and performs with his quartet, with an accompanying narrative that highlights the creative and important contributions to society and culture that can be made by individuals with mental illness. Tickets are $15 general admission, for sale at event only.

TALK at the North Shore Health Multipurpose Room (515 5th Ave. W, Grand Marais, just off the lobby in the new hospital entrance) – May 12 at 2 pm – Sam’s talk, focused on hope and recovery, highlights his experience with schizophrenia, as well as the experiences of other accomplished musicians who achieved great personal and professional success while living with mental illness. Open to the public and free of charge.

This project is made possible through a grant from Wilderness Health, a Northeast MN and Northwest WI collaborative, leading the transformation for rural health care systems.

Join the JHP Art Gallery for an exhibition of artworks created by Greg Lecker, Naturalist Plein Air painter.

The exhibit runs through June 2.
Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 1 – 4 pm.

Upcoming Live Music at Lutsen Resort:

May 16 :: Jon Kalberg :: 6-8pm
May 18 :: Gordon Thorne :: 7-10pm
May 21 :: Eric Frost :: 6-8pm
May 23 :: Briand Morrison :: 6-8pm
May 24 :: Joe Paulik :: 7-10pm
May 25 :: Pushing Chain :: 7-10pm
May 28 :: Jim Miller :: 6-8pm

Upcoming Live Music at the Gunflint Tavern:

May 16 :: Gordon Thorne :: 6:00pm
May 18 :: Pushing Chain :: 8:30pm
May 19 :: Jim McGowan :: 6:00pm
May 23 :: Joe Paulik :: 6:00pm
May 24 :: Northstars :: 8:00pm
May 25 :: Rich Mattson & the Northstars :: 8:00pm
May 26 :: Kenna & Eric :: 7:00pm

Wednesdays Open Mic Night :: 6:30pm

Sundays :: Texas Hold Em’ :: 6:15pm
Tuesdays :: Trivia Night :: 7:00pm

May 18 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted :: 8:00pm
May 24 :: Portage Band :: 6:00pm