Twin Ports Art Events for the First Two Weeks Of June

Pineapple Arts

Let's start with a shout out to Esther Piszczek for gathering all these events in one place at our Twin Ports Art. By "our" I mean the arts community, as we are all beneficiaries of her investment of time to pull this info together. Thanks!

The images accompanying this blog post are from Studio 101 and Pineapple Arts during last Friday's Art Crawl.

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Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30 p.m.
Tangling Mondays, Mount Royal Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
This group meets in the the old Yarn Harbor space, which was taken over by the library awhile back (on the left when you walk in). It is open to anyone, but primarily focused on pattern drawing. Bring your supplies and something you want to finish or start. No instruction, no fee, no organization. It's wonderful to tangle together, if schedules align, and lovely to tangle alone. If you find yourself alone, no worries, another Monday is right around the corner. Enjoy!

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Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:30-3 p.m.
Open Studio at the Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
The Duluth Art Institute offers a regular Tuesday open art-studio session at the Depot. People of all abilities practicing all artistic mediums are invited to bring their own supplies and join the weekly group. Cost: $5 plus a DAI membership (first session is free).

Tuesday, June 4, 5-8 p.m.
Three Opening Art Receptions, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street

Allen Killian-Moore: I Am What's Wrong With The World, George Morrison Gallery
"Allen Killian-Moore is a moving image film and video artist, writer, and interdisciplinary performer. His work explores coexistence in many forms—individual and collective, social and political, life and death. The film and video pieces in this exhibition wrestle with the effects of power in our world while poetically exploring civilization, homelessness, ecology, urban blight, our human impulse to create, and the search for self-understanding in contemporary society." On View: May 23-August 11

Popular Opinions: A Cultural Discussion, Corridor Gallery
"As a culmination of their internships, Rachel Feigal, Megan Finegan, Chieze Kaip, and Sierra Lundmark developed this exhibition from start to finish. Join us to celebrate the DAI interns' first curated exhibition. This exhibition will feature artists whose work intrigue thought and comment on the world around them. Interpretations of popular culture, the political climate, and everyday environments will be central themes. Concepts will range from icons and figures to consumerism and capitalism." On View: May 30-July 31

Dale Lucas, Studio 101

Strata, John Steffl Gallery
"Artists Susanna Gaunt, Russell Prather, Natalie Salminen Rude, and Juliane Shibata return to the DAI John Steffl Gallery, challenged to create new sculptural work inspired by one word: strata. Individually, they record the succession of time, nature, and experiences. Collectively, they offer stratified sculptures for the viewer to explore, revealing layers within the work as well as ourselves." On View: May 8-August 11

Thursday, June 6, 5-7 p.m.
Color, Duluth Pottery, 1924 W. Superior Street
"The exhibit Color features works by artists of the Lake Superior Watercolor Society. Duluth Pottery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment: 218-606-1120." On View: June 6-July 27

Stdio 101

Friday, June 7, 6-8 p.m.

Opening Reception: Vintage Bikes and Bike Art, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street "From the classic banana seat to steel road racers; from custom cruisers to tandem bikes, and even bikes from the turn of the last century. Visit Duluth Folk School for vintage bikes, bicycle art, and more! Music and hors d'oeuvres." On View: June-July

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nice Girls of the North 2nd Saturday Marketplace, Lakeside Lester Park Community Center (the former Lakeside Library), 106 N. 54th Ave. East
"Free coffee, cookies, and a friendly atmosphere await while you browse a collection of handcrafted clothing and bags, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, personal care products, baby items and much more. One central checkout, most major credit cards accepted."

Sunday, June 9, 7-9 p.m.
Gag Me With A Spoon - A Community Storyshare, Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior Street
"Adeline Wright hosts this evening of storytelling and open mic journal sharing in the style of the Moth and Mortified podcasts. There will be featured storytellers and a musical guest. Member of the audience are also welcome to sign-up on the night for an 8 minute open mic journal-sharing segment. Cost: $5 at the door." Listen to previous Gag Me With A Spoon podcasts.

Peter W. Stevenson, mixed media. Pineapple Arts.

Mondays, June 10 & 17, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tangled and Folded: Zentangle (R) Pattern Drawing Meets Origami, Esther Piszczek, CZT, Ordean East Middle School, 2900 E. 4th Street
In the first class of this two class series, we will draw patterns on a 3.5" square paper tile using pen, ink, and pencil shading. I will then use basic graphic design to turn your tile into a seamless repeat and print it creating your very own custom origami paper. In the second class, we will fold the paper into pretty origami flowers or stars and create lovely, unique origami adornments. No previous experience necessary.
Class Limit: 10; Class Cost: $35; Supply cost: $5; Registration: online HERE; or call Julie Gandt at 336-8760 x 1 or email her at julie.gandt@isd709.org NOTE: if you have any trouble registering for this class, please let me know. Thank you!

Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & Wine with Esther Piszczek, CZT, Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road Come experience the fun and relaxation of drawing simple, repetitive line patterns with pen and ink and pencil shading. No previous drawing experience necessary. Class Cost: $35; Supplies: $10 (or use supplies provided without additional cost). RSVP to episzczek@gmail.com. Seats are limited.

Wednesday, June 12, 7-9 p.m.
Artist Reception:Sue Rauschenfels, Pizza Luce, 11 E. Superior Street
"Join local artist and painter Sue Rauschenfels as she presents new work on the walls of Pizza Luce." On View: June 3-July 1

Studio 101

Thursday, June 13, 4-7 p.m.
Lincoln Park Farmer's Market Summer Celebration, Harrison Community Center, 3002 W. 3rd Street. The Lincoln Park Farmers Market runs June 13-October 3. See the Farmer's Market page on this blog for a list of other area markets.

Friday, June 14, Noon till 1:00 p.m.
Day of Remembrance
Honoring the Victims of the 1920 Duluth Lynching. This gathering will take place at the Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial on First Street at 2nd Avenue East.

Friday, June 14, 5-8 p.m.
Opening Reception: Hus Design, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"An intimate exhibition brought together by a small group of artists and woodworkers making art and functional ware for the home. We share a love for Scandinavian design, good craftsmanship, our connection to Lake Superior and its ever changing landscapes. Textiles by Kirsten Aune, encaustic paintings by Scott Scheirbeck, furniture by Gordon Manary and Sue French. This event is supported by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. This exhibit is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1 to 4 p.m., and by special appointment." Closing Reception: Friday, June 28, 5-8 p.m.; On View: June 14-June 29

Peter W. Stevenson, Mixed Media

Friday, June 14, 5-8 p.m.
Amber Darling Artist Reception, Blue Cross Blue Shield Duluth Retail Center, 425 W. Superior Street Join painter and local artist Amber Darling for her opening reception. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 16, 3:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of the North presents L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), a comic opera in two acts by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, Marshall Performing Arts Center, 1215 Ordean Court
"Synopsis: Nemorino is hopelessly in love with wealthy and beautiful Adina. Adina won’t give Nemorino the time of day, however, and allows the preposterously charming army sergeant Belcore to woo her. When Nemorino is about to lose his loved one, Dr. Dulcamara, a traveling snake oil salesman, provides him with a “love potion” which, although it is nothing more than cheap wine, helps save the day.

Starring: Gennard Lombardozzi, Sarah Lawrence, Lee Gregory, Rod Nelman and Jennifer LeDoux. Conducted by Dirk Meyer, with stage direction by Bradley Greenwald.

The show is sung in Italian with English super titles. Tickets are $37, $47 and $57. Student tickets $12 with current I.D. All seats reserved. Tickets and information are available at loonopera.org or by calling 218-464-0922."

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There's plenty more to see and do this June, including all the Grandma's Marathon activities later this month. IF YOU NEED TO PUT THINGS ON YOUR CALENDAR so you don't double book like I often do, VISIT TWIN PORTS ART and make a plan.

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Get into it.