We are so excited to host Minnesota native Kelly Barnhill, author of the Newbery Medal–winning novel,”The Girl Who Drank the Moon.” She will read from her new collection of short stories for adults, discuss writing, and take questions from the audience.

About “Dreadful Young Ladies”
When Mrs. Sorensen’s husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in “Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch.” In “Open the Door and the Light Pours Through,” a young man wrestles with grief and his sexuality in an exchange of letters with his faraway beloved. “Dreadful Young Ladies” demonstrates the strength and power—known and unknown—of the imagination. In “Notes on the Untimely Death of Ronia Drake,” a witch is haunted by the deadly repercussions of a spell. “The Insect and the Astronomer” upends expectations about good and bad, knowledge and ignorance, love and longing. The World Fantasy Award–winning novella “The Unlicensed Magician” introduces the secret magical life of an invisible girl once left for dead.

With bold, reality-bending invention underscored by richly illuminated universal themes of love, death, jealousy, and hope, the stories in Dreadful Young Ladies show why its author has been hailed as “a fantasist on the order of Neil Gaiman” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). This collection cements Barnhill’s place as one of the wittiest, most vital and compelling voices in contemporary literature.

Wednesday night is open mic night.

July
July 14 :: Josh Cleveland & the Cedar Street Band, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
July 16 :: Eric Frost Band, 7:00pm – 10:25pm
July 17 :: Bug Dope :: 7:30pm-11:30pm
July 19 :: Gordon Thorne, 8pm – 11pm
July 20 :: Saints of Circumstance, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
July 21 :: Saints of Circumstance, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
July 22 :: Joshua Schmidt Duo :: 7:00pm
July 23 :: Joshua Schmidt Duo :: 7:00pm
July 24 :: Joe Paulik Band, 7:30pm – 11:25pm
July 26 :: Ian Alexy :: 6:00pm
July 27 :: Crazy Chester, 8:30pm – 11:55pm
July 28 :: Crazy Chester, 8:30pm – 11:25pm
July 29 :: Mysterious Ways, 8:00pm – 11:25pm
July 30 :: Coral Creek, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
July 31 :: Coral Creek, 8:00pm – 11:55pm

August
August 3 :: Floydian Slip, 8:00pm – 11:25pm
August 4 :: Floydian Slip, 8:00pm – 11:25pm
August 5 :: Bug House, 6:00pm – 11:55pm
August 9 :: Plucked Up String Band, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
August 10 :: Thunderheads, 8:30pm – 11:25pm
August 11 :: Thunderheads, 8:30pm – 11:25pm
August 17 :: Space Monkey Mafia, 9:00pm – 11:55pm
August 18 :: Space Monkey Mafia, 9:00pm – 11:55pm
August 24 :: The Lark and the Loon, 8:30pm – 11:55pm
August 25 :: Easy Rider, 8:30pm – 11:55pm
August 26 :: Easy Rider, 8:30pm – 11:55pm
August 28 :: Joe Paulik Band, 7:30pm – 11:25pm

Everyone is invited, you don’t need to be staying at a particular location to join the program.
These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County.

Multiple events Tuesdays through Saturdays, click for details.

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

• 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!

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

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

Gooseberry: River of Life

2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. :: 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.

Signs of Bigfoot

8 p.m. to 9 p.m. :: Animals leave behind clues that can tell us a great deal about the animal. Come and explore the park in a unique and interactive way that allows you to gather information about the hidden creatures of Gooseberry Falls. Try your luck in an inquiry based hunt for the elusive Bigfoot and see what you can learn about this legendary creature. Meet at Lady Slipper Lodge Amphitheater.

Live Music 3-7pm

July 21 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted
Aug 4 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted
Aug 25 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted
Sep 1 :: Cook County’s Most Wanted

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

LIVE MUSIC, 4-7pm

JULY
Jul 20 :: Emily Haavik & the 35s
Jul 27 :: Matt and Laurel

AUGUST
Aug 3 :: International Beer Day; Live Music & Party
Aug 9 :: Author Cary Griffith signs his book Gunflint Burning,” 6-8pm
Aug 10 :: Timmy Haus
Aug 17 :: Jerry VanDiver & Lacie Carpenter
Aug 24 :: Easy Riders
Aug 31 :: Maria Nickolay

SEPTEMBER
7 :: Tim Fast
Sep 26-30 :: Oktoberfest Celebration

Live music 6-8pm

JULY
Jul 14 :: Cherry Dirt
Jul 19 :: Pete Kavanaugh
Jul 21 :: Maria Nickolay
Jul 26 :: Common Ground
Jul 28 :: North Country Fair

AUGUST
Aug 2 :: Maria Nickolay
Aug 4 :: Joe Paulik
Aug 9 :: Jim & Michele Miller
Aug 11 :: Eric Frost
Aug 16 :: Pete Kavanaugh
Aug 18 :: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo
Aug 23 :: Frozen Britches
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

JULY
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:

July 14 :: Brothers in Arms :: 8:00pm
July 20 :: Swing Band & Cruisers :: 6:00pm
July 21 :: SplinterTones :: 8:00pm
July 27 :: Portage Band :: 6:00pm
July 27-28 :: Star of the North After Party :: 9:00pm

August 3 :: 4 Shore, 9:00pm – 1:00am

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