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May 2021
This summer Sugarloaf is partnering with the Grand Marais Art Colony to host Minneapolis artist Sean Connaughty. Working on site from May 24 – June 7, Sean will complete a site-specific installation at Sugarloaf Cove. The installation will be exhibited through September 30. Please join us for a walk-through and an opportunity to hear from the artist on June 5. Sean’s socially engaged art projects address anthropogenic impacts on the global ecology and humanity’s place within that system.
Find out more »The Art of Reciprocity: Site Specific Art Installation at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center
- All Day Monday May 24 - Friday October 1
- Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, 9096 Hwy 61 Schroeder, MN 55613 United States
July 2021
Canceled The Gunflint Trail's Biggest Blueberry Contest UPDATE: After conversations with Cook County’s public safety officer, Sheriff Pat Eliasen, Visit Cook County has canceled The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest due to the state’s ongoing drought. The drought has led to a shortage of berries and overall food source for Minnesota black bears preparing for hibernation in addition to creating a very high fire danger. Participating resorts, outfitters and other weigh stations may continue to weigh blueberries, however, winners will…
Find out more »The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest – Canceled 2021
- All Day Friday July 16 - Monday August 9
- The Gunflint Trail, County Road 12 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Travel to the easternmost end of the Boundary Waters Wilderness to help clean up the portage from Pine Lake into Stump Lake. This will be a multi-day trip that will require camping for 3 nights in the Boundary Waters. This project requires a registration fee of $50 to commit. A stipend of $30/day is offered to cover food costs while on the project.
Find out more »Boundary Waters Volunteer Event–Pine Lake to Stump Lake Portage Clearing
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday July 24 - Tuesday July 27
- Gunflint Ranger Station, 2020 West Hwy 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
The Birthday Club is a comedy where five women get together for their birthdays, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the problems of the world. Performances will be July 22-25 at 7 PM at the Arrowhead Center For The Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets are $15 for under 18, $25 for adults and $50 for groups up to 5. BUY IN…
Find out more »The Birthday Club
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday July 24
- Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 51 W. 5th Street Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
All are welcome to join us for our annual birthday celebration at Clearwater Historic Lodge for a night of music and dancing. The North Shore Community Swing Band will be playing music and refreshments and snacks will be available. We would love to see you there! Halfway up the Gunflint Trail and four miles down Clearwater Road - 774 Clearwater Road.
Find out more »Clearwater Historic Lodge Annual Birthday Dance
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday July 24
- Clearwater Historic Lodge, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN, MN United States
USFS Summer Naturalist Program Hosted annually for over two decades, the US Forest Service hosts a summer series of Naturalist Programs at different resorts, campgrounds, and nature sites around Cook County! All programs are free and open to the public. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated! Schedule: Tuesdays 10am - noon, ongoing | Nature of Oberg Mountain | Oberg Mountain Trailhead 7:30pm - 9pm | Minnesota Bears | Lutsen Resort Wednesdays 2pm-3pm | Becoming a Boundary Waters Family | Chik-Wauk Museum &…
Find out more »USFS Summer Naturalist Program
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday July 24
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Head on over to the Birch Terrace lounge in Grand Marais for Karaoke, every Friday & Saturday night from 9 pm to close.
Find out more »Karaoke at Birch Terrace Lounge every Friday & Saturday Night!
- 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday July 24
- Birch Terrace Supper Club, 601 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Make Sundays your Fundays from 3-5 p.m. Each week we'll feature awesome music where you can enjoy fabulous views of Lake Superior while sipping a wine or cider! Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy our new outdoor stage and lawn area while enjoying today's music! This week, we are excited to host Harrison Olk (Cascade Crescendo, Tin Can Gin, Kind Country) and Jon Miller (Feed The Dog, Ginstrings, Kind Country). Rooted in the genres of bluegrass and jam music,…
Find out more »Weekend Wine Down
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday July 25
- North Shore Winery, 202 Ski Hill Rd Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Music by the Lake IS BACK! Summer Sundays wouldn't be complete without live outdoor music at Skyport Lodge on the shore of beautiful Devil's Track Lake (located 8 miles from downtown Grand Marais), featuring outdoor seating, bar, and food. When: Sundays from 4 pm - 7 pm Lineup: July 4: New Salty Dog July 11: TBD July 18: BugDope July 25: Fleetwood Maki August 1: Southpaws August 8: No Music (Fisherman's Picnic weekend) August 15: TBD August 22: WunderDogs
Find out more »Music by the Lake @ Skyport Lodge
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday July 25
- Skyport Lodge, 205 Fireweed Lane Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
The Birthday Club is a comedy where five women get together for their birthdays, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the problems of the world. Performances will be July 22-25 at 7 PM at the Arrowhead Center For The Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets are $15 for under 18, $25 for adults and $50 for groups up to 5. BUY IN…
Find out more »The Birthday Club
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday July 25
- Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 51 W. 5th Street Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
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