Portrait of a Spruce Grouse by Thomas Spence. Happy New Year!
`Greetings from the North Shore, where we welcome in the New Year with hope. May 2025 be a good one for you, your friends, and family.
Here on the North Shore, we’re looking forward to lots more snow in the next few months, great live music opportunities, stellar art shows, dog mushing, and plenty of creative time.
This week is pretty quiet as we gather ourselves for the coming year, but here’s what we know so far.
On Friday, North House Folk School launches Game Night, part of its First Friday Series that will continue through May.
First Friday Game Night at North House Folk School is from 5:30-8 pm.
The community get-together is from 5:30-8 pm. The popcorn machine will be popping and the fires will be lit on the commons. Come at 5:30 and bring some food to cook over an open fire for dinner on a stick. Participants are welcome to bring a favorite game or choose one from the North House collection including playing cards and classic board games, as well as some new games that feature Ojibwe language and culture from Nashke Native Games. Open to all. Free.
On Saturday the Winter Market opens at The Hub. It will be held on the first Friday of the month through April.
The Winter Market at the Hub starts this month with a market on Jan. 4 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The market features work by local artists and artisans and is held from 10 am to 4 pm. Look for paintings, cards, knitwear, glass, pottery, candles, soaps and more. Open to all.
Next week, Lusten Mountains begins its live music series at the Lofty Gondola with events on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday nights.
On Mondays, Gordon Thorne plays dinner music at the Lofty Gondola from 5:30-8 pm through March 31.
Gordon Thorne plays dinner music at the Lofty Gondola on Monday nights this month.
Starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, Barbara Jean will play dinner music at the same venue through Feb. 25.
Barbara Jean will play at the Lofty Gondola on Tuesdays starting Jan. 14.
Next week, the Wednesday Songwriter Series begins at the Lofty Gondola featuring a great selection of talented regional musicians performing from 8-9:30 pm.
Erik Koskinen plays at the Lofty Gondola on Jan. 8.
Erik Koskinen launches the series, which continues through Feb. 26.
In other upcoming music news, the North Shore Music Association will present a concert with Gary Rue and Randy Sabien, on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.
Gary Rue and Randy Sabien will perform at the ACA on Jan. 11.
The concert starts at 7 pm. Stay tuned.
Exhibits:
Kim Dayton’s exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post has been continued through Jan. 5.
Kim Dayton’s exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post has been extended to Jan. 5.
The exhibit, entitled “Celestial Navigation,” features a selection of paintings and multi-media work. The Heritage Post is free and is open from 10 am to 4 pm Mondays and Thursdays through Saturdays and from 1-4 pm on Sundays.
Upcoming:
The Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race at Trail Center Lodge.has been postponed due to snow conditions. Stay tuned.
The Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race was set for Jan. 11. It has been postponed due to snow conditions. It will be rescheduled. Stay tuned.
Opportunities:
North Shore Health has put out a call for art submissions.
For more information about the type of art required, deadlines, etc., email Todd Ford here.
Artists at Work:
Magnetic Pond, oil, by Paula Gustafson, is on view at North Shore Health.
The Homestead by Seren Bell.
Felices Fiestas – Paz y Amor Todos! Happy Holidays – Peace and Love to All, acrylic, by Martin DeWitt.
Christmas Eve by Mary Beams.
December 24 by Gail Murton.
Tennis anyone? Minneapolis, Dec. 29, 2024, by Layne Kennedy.
Tear Bottle. In ancient Greece and Rome, a small glass or earthen vessel was filled with the tears of those who weep and left in the graves as a present for the dead. Photo by Julia Isabellas.
Watchful Guardian by Sam Zimmerman.
Doodles at Joy and Company 1.
Doodles at Joy and Company 2.
Doodles at Joy and Company 3
Online Findings:
An official clip from the film about Bob Dylan, “A Complete Unknown. “
Wynton Marsalis on his ignorance of Beethoven
Online Music:
For old time’s sake:
Live Music:
Thursday, January 2:
- Gordon Thorne, North Shore Winery, 6-8 pm
Friday, January 3:
- Bump Blomberg, Bluefin Grille, 7-9 pm
- Joe Paulik, Gunflint Tavern Raven’s Nest, 8-10 pm
- Mark Joseph, Lofty Gondola Bar at Lutsen Mountains, 8:30-11 pm
Saturday, January 4:
- Sugar on the Roof, Up Yonder, 8-9:30 pm
- Bump Blomberg, Gunflint Tavern Raven’s Nest, 8-10 pm
- Mark Joseph, Lofty Gondola Bar at Lutsen Mountains, 8:30-11 pm
Sunday, January 5:
- Boyd ‘Bump’ Blomberg, North Shore Winery, 3-5 pm
Monday, January 6:
- Gordon Thorne, Lofty Gondola Bar at Lutsen Mountains, 5:30-8 pm
Tuesday, January 7:
- Eric Frost, North Shore Winery, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Open Stage hosted by Pete K, Up Yonder, 6-8 pm
- Community Sing, North House Folk School, 6:30-8 pm
Wednesday, January 8:
- Erik Koskinen, Lofty Gondola Bar at Lutsen Mountains, 8-9:30 pm
Thursday, January 9:
- Gordon Thorne, North Shore Winery, 6-8 pm
Friday, January 10:
- Joe Paulik, Gunflint Tavern Raven’s Nest, 8-10 pm
Saturday, January 11:
- Gary Rue and Randy Sabien, Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 7 pm
- Bump Blomberg, Gunflint Tavern Raven’s Nest, 8-10 pm
Sunday, January 12:
- Boyd ‘Bump’ Blomberg, North Shore Winery, 3-5 pm
Photographs:
Here is a selection from the photographs we found this week:
Wildlife:
A rattle cup calls in a neighborhood buck for a snack by Tom Peissig.
Doubles by Bob Roth.
2024 Favorite Wildlife Photograph by Hayes Scriven.
Displaying Ruffed Grouse by Paul Sundberg.
Christmas Eve visitor just outside the back door. We are down one red squirrel, Photo by Sue Weber.
Great Gray Owl by Michael Furtman.
Cedar Waxwing with orange-tipped tail by Bill Marchel.
Wolves on the cam by Gary Arands.
From my archives. He was quite the boy by Sandra Updyke.
Bedded down in snow by Michael Furtman.
Hmmm. Which one? by Mike Carlson.
Young Golden Eagle visits Duluth on its migration south by Michael Furtman.
Potpourri:
Woody was sound asheep but one BAAA-AAA from Sean the Sheep got his attention, by Cindy Hansen.
In Sicily, the Torkildson’s neighbor, Cheecho, presses wine grapes.
When the snow melts by Staci Lola Drouillard.
Human footprints discovered on frozen Lake Harriet date back to between 3.5 to 4.0 hours ago. Climate change noted for melting ice conditions by Layne Kennedy.
A winter memory from our year in the BWCAW by Amy Freeman.
Landscapes, Skyscapes, Boatscapes & Waterscapes
An auspicious sign for the coming year by Cameron Norman. Photo taken in Virginia.
In case you didn’t get out today by Ilena Hansel.
The beauty of winter by David Johnson.
An oldie but golden photo made in the real world by Bryan Hansel.
The harbor on a warm winter day by Kristofer Bowman.
Portage Brook Overlook, Arrowhead Trail, Cook County, by Gary Arands.
Untitled by Kristopher Bowman.
Last Saltie of the season by Bjornberg Photography.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays by Hayes Scriven.
Ice-Covered Shoreline of Lake Superior by Ken Harmon.
Horseshoe Bay by Gary Arands.
Edwin H. Gott works through ice in the Superior Front Channel on its way to load ore at BNSF after fueling in Duluth by Schauer Photography.
In the morning by Roxanne Distad.
Timeless in December by Christian Dalbec.
Little cabin the woods by Tom Fiero.
- Beach on Wisconsin Point by Maria Isley.
Sunset Rapids in an Icy River Gorge During a December Meltdown, Jay Cooke State Park by Ken Harmon.
The Guardians of the Galaxy, my favorite image for 2024 by Nicholas Narog.
Here’s a Treat! It’s a fun 20-minute listen if you like the Beatles. It’s Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartney. Thanks to Yvonne Mills for finding this one. Enjoy!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
BTW: Start off the New Year by contributing to NorthShore ArtScene. We are always so grateful for your support. It makes a big difference. To contribute, click on the icon below, and Thank you!
A special thank you goes out to Jeremy Lopez (Live Music schedule, tech advice, music suggestions), Yvonne Mills (proofreading), and Kari Carter (caption corrections.) And a big thank you to Visit Cook County for its awesome Events Calendar.
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