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 the Gunflint Tavern:

Wednesdays Open Mic Night :: 6:30pm

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

Tuesday & Thursday night music is 6 – 8 pm
Saturdays Live Music is 7-10 pm

Wine & Trivia Wednesdays
The wine bar will open at 6pm with Trivia kicking off at 6:30pm. The Poplar River Pub will be serving food and drink for anyone looking for a non-wine beverage. Folks of all ages are welcome & encouraged to participate. Pro Tip! Get a leg-up on the competition by visiting our Facebook page between 12pm-5pm the day of the event for the answer to a sommelier-level wine question that will be asked that night.

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December
5 :: Jon Kallberg
7 :: Jim McGowan
10:: Jim & Michele Miller
12 :: Briand Morrison
13 :: Fred Anderson
14 :: Joe Paulik
17 :: Joe Paulik
19 :: Jim McGowan
21 :: Gordon Thorne
24 :: Gordon Thorne
26 :: Jim & Michele Miller
27 :: Eric Frost
28 :: Pushing Chain
31 :: Briand Morrison

2020
January
2 :: Jon Kalberg
3 :: Rob & Jill
4 :: Plucked-Up String Band
7 :: Gordon Thorne
9 :: Jim & MIchele Miller
11 :: Briand Morrison
14 :: Eric Frost
17 :: Pushing Chain
18 :: Gordon Thorne
21 :: Pete Kavanaugh
23 :: Briand Morrison
25 :: Jim & Michele Miller
28 :: Joe Paulik
30 :: Joshua Schmidt
31 :: Plucked-Up String Band

Fridays & Saturdays :: Live Music
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Live Music 7 pm unless noted

December
6 :: John Cron
7 :: Pushing Chain :: 2pm
13 :: Hannah Rey
14 :: Adam Herman :: 1pm
20 :: Northeast Timberland Band
21 :: Hannah Rey
27 :: Teague Alexy
28 :: Marc Gartman

January 2020
11 :: Hannah Rey

Live Music at Bluefin in Tofte:

August
16 :: The Millers :: 9-11pm
19 :: Pete Kavanaugh :: 9-11pm
20 :: Joe Paulik :: 7-9pm
21 :: Briand Morrison :: 9-11pm
23 :: Pushing Chain :: 9-11pm
26 :: Joe Paulik :: 9-11pm
27 :: Joe Paulik :: 7-9pm
28 :: Briand Morrison :: 9-11pm
30 :: Eric Frost :: 9-11pm