The Lion: A talk with world’s leading lion expert Craig Packer

Lions loom large in the collective imagination as a subject of fascination and fear. Expert on African lions Craig Packer has spent more than four decades studying the large cats. In The Lion: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation of an Iconic Species, he offers a vivid snapshot of the lives of these remarkable animals, touching on scientific questions about lion behavior, human-lion interaction, and conservation challenges. Dr.

Iron Range Cheer Booster Bonspiel

Iron Range Cheer Booster Bonspiel
Curl Mesabi RRCC

December 1, 2023 - December 2, 2023 | All Day
  • Neon Theme with Prizes for the Best Dressed
  • Three Game Guarantee
  • Dinner Saturday Night
  • Raffles and Entertainment
  • All proceeds benefit the Iron Range Cheer Booster Club

Eclipse at the Bell Museum

Join us at the Bell to celebrate Minnesota’s partial view of the annular eclipse on Saturday, October 14th. The eclipse will be at its peak at about 11:45, and we’ll see about 45% of totality here in Minnesota. Throughout the day, we’ll have solar-focused activities; a live stream of the eclipse from New Mexico, where they’ll see the ring of fire; and our expert astronomy staff will be here to answer all of your burning questions about the Sun!

Anything Goes: Youth Edition

This delightful toe-tapping classic is a wacky shipboard farce with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Join the Playhouse Youth Theatre on the S.S. American for a voyage of madcap characters, witty banter, brilliant dancing, and an iconic score. Including popular tunes "It’s De-Lovely," "You're the Top," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "Anything Goes,” this one-hour adaptation of the Broadway favorite is guaranteed to blow the roof off the NorShor Theatre.

2023 Ski & Snowboard Swap

This is the largest and oldest swap in the Northland. Update your ski or snowboard equipment, outfit your kids or sell your unused skis, poles, snowboards, boots, helmets and clothing at the annual Ski and Snowboard Swap. This is also an excellent time to buy your season pass to Spirit. Get a great deal on new or used equipment. The Swap is run by volunteers as a fundraiser for Team Duluth, with all proceeds used to make our programs more affordable to area youth.

Jen Kober Comedy

Jen Kober is originally from Lake Charles, LA, and has energetically bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny as Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh. She is the winner of NPR’s Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year for her Girl Scout Cookie story which went viral upon its release.