An Alaskan Wood Frog. The frogs can survive the winter because of the anti-freeze-like chemicals in their bodies. When the temperatures warm up, so will this little guy. Photographer unknown.
Greetings from the North Shore, where we’re thankful that the blizzard that shut down North Dakota missed us. High winds whipped up the Big Lake, though, and we got more snow.
Lake Superior is a little worked up today by Donald Jay Olson.
Wave-watchers had a great day of it.
Meanwhile, we carry on.
First up on Thursday is the Grand Marais Art Colony’s Instagram Takeover. This week artist Pattie Chalmers, a printmaker and ceramicist, will feature her work.
Printmaker and ceramicist Pattie Chalmers will be the Grand Marais Art Colony‘s Instagram Takeover Artist on Thursday.
Chalmers will teach a class, “Printing on Clay” at the Art Colony in June.
To see Chalmers’ presentations on Thursday, click here.
On Friday and Saturday, North House Folk School will hold its annual Volunteer Weekend, as volunteers spruce up the campus for the summer months.
Volunteer Weekend is this weekend and North House Folk School. To find out more, click here.
The event will kick off on Friday at 9 a.m. and will continue through Saturday. The volunteers will meet each morning at 9 a.m.and divide into project teams; there will be projects for all skill levels and abilities. The handwork will wrap up at 4 p.m. each day. All lunches will be provided. To cap off the event, a wood-fired pizza bake will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. There are other perks, too. To find out more and sign up, click here.
Also on Saturday, the 2nd annual Celebration of the Tenacious Woman Earth Day Art Gala will open at Joy and Company.
The 2nd annual Celebrate the Tenacious Woman Earth Day Art Gala opens at Joy and Company on Saturday, with an artist reception set for April 22.
Artists are invited to submit and exhibit their art inspired by the grandeur, beauty and fragility of Mother Earth. A gala reception for the artists will be held on Friday, April 22 from 4-6 p.m.
And, on Easter Sunday, Lutsen Mountains will host a Giant Easter Egg Hunt.
Lutsen Mountains will hold a Giant Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for more than 300 eggs hidden along the slopes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lift tickets are required.
On Monday, the George Morrison “Connections” exhibit opens at the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center.
“Connections,” an exhibit of collected works by George Morrison, opens at the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center on Monday, April 18 and continues through Sept. 30.
The exhibit features a collection of works by George Morrison as part of the celebration of the release of four of his images on USPS stamps later in the week. The Commemorative Forever Stamps Dedication Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 22 from 1-3 p.m. in Grand Portage.
Also, as part of the celebration, another exhibition of Morrison’s work will take place at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. Artworks in the collection of the Cook County Historical Society will be on temporary display in the Anna Johnson Room, opening the week of April 18.
Other art events are planned as well next weekend. Stay tuned.
The public is invited to all events. Registration for the dedication ceremony in Grand Portage on April 22 is requested. The event is free. To register, click here.
Exhibits:
Before the Light, the 3rd annual members show of the North Shore Artists League is currently open at the Johnson Heritage Post featuring a wide variety of work by 34 member artists.
Here are a few examples of works on exhibit.
Ermine in the Wood Pile. Photograph by Meadow Adams.
Wave Chrystals by Deborah Birkeland.
The exhibit continues through April 25. The Heritage Post is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Open to all. Free.
There are a number of new exhibits at the Duluth Art Institute at The Depot in Duluth, including an exhibit of work by abstract multi-media artist Marjorie Fedyszyn.
One of the pieces in Marjorie Fedyszyn’s exhibit, “Irreproachable” currently on view at the Duluth Art Institute.
Upcoming:
The Earth Day Fair, a family friendly event, will be held at the Cook County Community Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
The Earth Day Fair will be held at the Cook County Community Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
This should be quite the event, featuring lots of live music, tasty local food, a Speakers Series featuring everything from beekeeping to energy efficiency in Cook County as well as a wide variety of interactive stations, artists booths and much more. To learn about it, click here, and stay tuned for details next week.
Opportunities:
Call for Artists
Growing Toward the Light, a community art exhibit, opens at the Johnson Heritage Post April 26 and artists are invited to submit work April 26-27 at the Heritage Post.
“Growing Towards the Light,” an exhibition sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church will be on display at the Johnson Heritage Post from April 29 – May 22. North Shore artists, crafters, and makers are invited to drop off one or two submissions ready to hang or display in the exhibit. Drop off submissions on Tuesday, April 26 from 9 am to 1 pm, or Wednesday, April 27 from 1 to 5 pm at Johnson Heritage Posts. More information by email, spirit@boreal.org, or Johnson Heritage Post at 218-387-2314.
There is still space in Paula Gustafson‘s “Beginning Oil Painting” class, which will be held at the Grand Marais Art Colony May 23-May 25.
Paula Gustafson will teach a beginning painting class at the Art Colony in May.
Beacon Cliff by Paula Gustafson.
The class is intended to be a fun-jumping-off point and students will complete at least one painting. Weather permitting, they may go outside to explore and paint the beautiful town of Grand Marais. Discussions will include color basics, brush and surface choices, foundational design, and a look at some historical masters. For more information and to register, click here.
Artists at Work:
The wind pulls tiny messages from the trees. Photograph by Mary Beams.
Day 5 of Quick Paint Challenge by Kathy Fox Weinberg.
So Cruel. Cake Behind Glass by Layne Kennedy.
Hayes Scriven has the cover photograph in the latest Minnesota Monthly’s Travel Guide.
Online Music:
Live Music:
Thursday, April 14:
- Gordon Thorne, Date Night at the Winery, 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 16:
- Jim McGowan, Lutsen Resort Lobby, 6:30 p.m.
Photographs:
We were lucky again this week and found some great photographs. Here’s a selection:
Wildlife:
Bears are out. Photo by Michael Furtman.
Meanwhile, in Florida.
Meanwhile, in Florida– Brown Pelican by Paul Sundberg. Just above his head a tiny minnow that escaped.
A manatee’s nose by Paul Sundberg.
Back to the NorthWoods
Hung out with a ruffed grouse today by Kim Nelson.
Landscapes, Skyscapes & Lakescapes
Monster waves on Lake Superior today by John Keepover.
Hollow Rock sunrise by Matt Omann.
Night Lights by Matt Omann.
It snowed… by Travis Novitsky.
A driftwood beach by Ann Rosenquist.
There’s still a lot of snow by Bryan Hansel.
This morning’s front blowing out by Therese Misgen.
Abstract fire through a tumbler by Brett Freeman.
When I walk the dirt road by Kristofer Bowman.
A perfect sunrise by Alexander Elliot.
Gunflint aurora by Alexander Elliott.
Red again by Christian Dalbec.
Adding to my collection of picnic-table photos by Mark Tessier.
Inside Split Rock Lighthouse at sunrise.
Spring! Pussy willow moon by Denny Fitzpatrick.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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