An invitational art show featuring new woodcuts by Betsy and work by over 30 regional artists.

Sneak Preview, Friday, May 25th from 5 – 8pm.

Join the JHP Art Gallery for an amazing pottery show titled: Northerly Pots | The Long Pleasurable Carry – by Fritz Lehmberg of Early Snows Pottery.

The exhibit will feature many beautiful pottery pieces with the focus being on having handles.

The previous exhibit will still also be on display. The show runs from May 25 – June 17 with the Opening Reception on the 25 from 5-8 pm. There will also be extended hours through Memorial Weekend with the Gallery staying open until 5 pm.

The Gallery’s regular hours are: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 1 – 4 pm CLOSED Tuesdays.

For more information please call or email us at : 218-387-2314 or jhp@boreal.org

With art classes for both young and old, the Grand Marais Art Colony offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Click above for full course listing and details.

From Artisan Cheesemaking, to Two-Thumbed Arctic Fisherman’s Mittens and Sailing Trips, North House offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Check out the Northern Landscapes Festival and The Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival. Click above for full course listing and details.

Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the focus of this festival. Participation in the festival is open to anyone interested in hands-on learning and curious about the dynamics of the northern landscape. Field-focused courses form the backbone of the event, with evening presentations rounding out the full weekend schedule. This year, renowned ecologist Bernd Heinrich returns to campus as the Featured Guest to teach and speak. Bernd will offer a two day course exploring his book Bumblebee Economics.

Welcoming you with beautiful art-adorned walls, homemade lefse, laughter, and events throughout the day. After over a year of preparation, we are so excited to present you The Big Lake!

National Trails Day
Jay Cooke Grand Portage Trailhead to Jay Cooke State Park Visitor Center, 6.6 miles
Celebrate National Trails Day and the reopening of the Grand Portage Trailhead! Hike on remote and diverse Jay Cooke State Park trails, including the Gill Creek Trail. State park daypasses will be provided for those who don’t have one. Meet at Jay Cooke State Park Visitor Center parking lot and look for hike leader with SHT flag.
Directions to Jay Cooke State Park Visitor Center Trailhead: From I-35, take the Carlton Exit #235 and go right (east) on Hwy. 210 for 5.5 miles to Jay Cooke State Park Visitor Center.

• SHTA weekend hikes begin at 10:00 AM rain, snow, or shine.
• Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association! Hike leaders may cancel or change the hike in the event of severe weather. The meeting location will always remain the same.
• Hikes are free of charge. No need to register.
• Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.
• Due to past problems, dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
• Hikes are rugged and often very challenging. Please assess your own abilities before deciding to participate. It is better to start small than to be overly ambitious about what you can handle. We offer a variety of hike lengths for this purpose.

falls view hike

11 am – noon :: Enjoy great views and discover falls history as you explore the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. Don’t forget your camera. Majority of the hike will involve descending stairs on this 3/4 mile walk. Meet at the Visitor Center Art Column.

tweet, soar, fly

1:30 – 3 pm :: Discover the many of the birds that call Gooseberry home. Stop by to spin the bird quiz wheel, play spy-a-bird and learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. Meet the naturalists under the tent at the Visitor Center Trail Junction.

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

Also check out these other readings at Drury lane:

Aug 25 :: Brenda Child & Jonathan Thunder: Bowwow Powwow :: 7:00pm
Aug 26 :: Full Moon Reading featuring Children’s Books :: 7:30pm

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

Hanging Folded Bark Baskets: From Tree to Container

The folded bark basket is just as it sounds: a basket made out of a single piece of tree bark, scored along the bottom, folded, and laced up the sides. These baskets are sturdy, versatile, and aesthetic. They can be made from many different types of bark, in many different shapes and sizes. The only tools used are a sturdy knife and an awl (provided), and the project is enjoyable for people of all skill levels. (Under 12 accompanied by an adult.)

In this class, we will begin at the beginning, with the harvesting of materials. We will use bark and roots from the white spruce or balsam fir tree for the basket bases and lashings, and split hazel saplings for the rims. Examples of basket shapes and sizes will be provided for customizing your piece of bark to best fit your basket vision. We will then process the materials into their usable form, including shaping the bark, boiling and peeling the roots, and splitting and carving down the saplings. The class will finish with basket construction, and everyone will leave with a completed basket. Students are encouraged to bring a cord or strap of their liking; some cord will be available as well.

To register for this unique workshop, please email your contact info to kurt.mead@state.mn.us.

Saturdays – Brewery Tours, 11am-12pm; click here to make a reservation

Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 Local Artisan Spotlight and Sale, through Christmas

LIVE MUSIC, 4-7pm

FEBRUARY
Feb 22 – Matt & Laurel

Tuesday & Thursday night music is 6 – 8 pm
Saturdays Live Music is 7-10 pm

Wine & Trivia Wednesdays
The wine bar will open at 6pm with Trivia kicking off at 6:30pm. The Poplar River Pub will be serving food and drink for anyone looking for a non-wine beverage. Folks of all ages are welcome & encouraged to participate. Pro Tip! Get a leg-up on the competition by visiting our Facebook page between 12pm-5pm the day of the event for the answer to a sommelier-level wine question that will be asked that night.

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December
12 :: Briand Morrison
13 :: Fred Anderson
14 :: Joe Paulik
17 :: Joe Paulik
19 :: Jim McGowan
21 :: Gordon Thorne
24 :: Gordon Thorne
26 :: Jim & Michele Miller
27 :: Eric Frost
28 :: Pushing Chain
31 :: Briand Morrison

2020
January
2 :: Jon Kalberg
3 :: Rob & Jill
4 :: Plucked-Up String Band
7 :: Gordon Thorne
9 :: Jim & MIchele Miller
11 :: Briand Morrison
14 :: Eric Frost
17 :: Pushing Chain
18 :: Gordon Thorne
21 :: Pete Kavanaugh
23 :: Briand Morrison
25 :: Jim & Michele Miller
28 :: Joe Paulik
30 :: Joshua Schmidt
31 :: Plucked-Up String Band