Well, Saturday's Buy Local Day turned out to be a wipeout
due to weather, but on the positive side of the ledger
we've all had plenty of time to dig out.
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| The purpose of this blog post is to help you piece your December schedule together. (Puzzle-piece crayons by Susie) |
Fortunately, there are numerous arts and crafts events coming up the next couple weekends where you can finish off your Christmas shopping and satisfy your conscience regarding your commitment to support the local artisans and retailers.
Thanks again to Esther Piszczek for assembling all the information in her Twin Ports Art blog. Esther's blog is a gift for the entire community. Bookmark it.
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| Honeybee Oneseies come in several styles a couple sizes. Solves the problem of what to get a grandchild, niece or newborn nephew. |
December 7
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these=""> Get It Local
ultra-local art & gift fair, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Over 30 Twin Ports artist vendors and local organization
@Peace Church, 1111 No. 11th Avenue East, Duluth
Ya just gotta love that address.
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Neighbor-Made
@Concordia Lutheran Church
2501 Woodland Avenue
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Thursdays, December 5 & 19, 4 p.m.
Winter Farmer's Market, Duluth Folk School, 1917 Superior Street
"Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success program is partnering with the Duluth Folk School to host the Lincoln Park Winter Farmer’s Market. Come down on the first and third Thursday of the month, from November through March!"
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| Write On with Susie's Goose Quill Feather Pens |
Write On!, Duluth Public Library, Gold Room, 520 W. Superior Street
"Calling all young writers! Poems! Songs! Graphic novels! Short stories! WHATEVER your genre, “Write On” is the place for you to launch your next writing piece.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">“Write On’ is a series of 4 workshops expressly designed for young writers, ages 10-18. Each workshop is a pop-up, stand-alone event. You can attend one, or all four! Your choice! You do not need to bring any completed writing to attend, but the option to share and receive feedback will be provided. There will also be brain food (pizza!) while supplies last. “Write On” is free-of-charge, but registration is required.
Event Type(s): Author/Literary Event; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
Thursday, December 5, 6-8:30 p.m.
Yoga and Writing Workshop, It Takes A Village Healing Collective, 114 W. Superior Street, 2nd Floor (Above Duluth Sign and Stewart Taylor Printing)
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"This donation-based yoga practice and guided free-form writing workshop is generally held on the first Thursday of every month. It is intended to be an opportunity to slow down in order to reflect and reconnect through the use of yoga and prompted journal writing. Each month will have a different theme, with the goal of building self-awareness and appreciation.
"Materials will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a journal (if they have one) and anything else desired for their comfort. This workshop is taught by Alyssa Johnson, RYT500. E-mail alyssa@blindspotcreatives.com with questions."
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<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Thursday, December 5, 7:30ff
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| Tuck & Patti |
Tuck & Patti are an American jazz duo comprised of guitarist William Charles "Tuck" Andress and singer Patricia "Patti" Cathcart Andress. Four decades together and still going strong, tonight they bring their show to the West, a good excuse to see the remodeled theater if you've not yet been.
You can read the Reader Interview here: The Mystery of Turning Keys.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">(EdNote: I normally don't write about music, but make this exception because the West is a work of art.)
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Thursday-Saturday, December 5-7, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. DanceWorks 2019, UMD, Marshall Performing Arts Center, 1215 Ordean Court "Rebecca Katz Harwood, Artistic Director, presents DanceWorks 2019, where variety once again takes center stage. Kick up your heels and into the holiday season by joining us for new original dances by students and faculty choreographers."
Friday, December 6, 4:30-8 p.m. Julefest 2019, Knife River Recreation Council, 199 Alger Smith Road, Knife River
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| Art on the Planet has lots to see like these stocking stuffers. Ask to see their Lucky Charms. (Tower Avenue, Superior) |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Outdoor Market with foods and unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans
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<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Julefest Food Experience catered by New Scenic Cafe: Serving starts at 5 p.m. in the Gnome Dome: Swedish Meatballs & gravy, potatoes, peas, rye bread, lingonberries, warm ginger bread, hot apple cider and juice boxes. * Cash bar * Featuring Castle Danger Brewery Julebiers * Music * by THUGS - Two Harbors Ukulele Group * Silent Auction of juried artisan wares will support the recreational programs of the Knife River Recreation Council.
Cost: $15 per adult (13 and up), Cover charge of $5.00 if not having dinner; FREE for 12 and under. No advance tickets this year. Purchase tickets at the door."
Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.
Art at Dovetail & Duluth Folk School: Snow and Ice, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Through painting, photographs, and other media, we will be exploring the world of snow and ice. Art by Jordan Sundberg, Michael Anderson, Alison Aune, Bryan French, LeAnn Oman, and Tara Austin."
Saturday, December 7, all day!
Small Business Saturday in Lincoln Park 2.0, Lincoln Park Craft District, 21st Avenue W. & Superior Street Area
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Make the Lincoln Park Craft District part of your holiday happenings. Buy local and discover something new and unique to give or experience. Check back for details on what our neighborhood merchants have up their sleeves for Small Business Saturday 2.0. A bonus shopping day after the big snow! Here are a few of the artsy things happening! Check HERE for the full list of events and discounts!
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Two Loons, Art, Gift, & Design, 2025 W. Superior Street Local artisans in-store, 40% off sale table & samples of Headwaters Roastings coffee
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Duluth Pottery, 1924 W. Superior Street Big Pot throwing demos from 1 - 4 pm!
12-6 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Duluth MakerSpace, 3001 W. Superior Street Open House with tours, small demos and displays on upcoming projects
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Holiday Fair and Sale, Duluth Depot, 506 Michigan Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"The Duluth Fiber Handcrafters' Guild hosts its annual holiday fair and sale in the Great Hall of the Depot. There will be demonstrations and activities for children and adults."
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| Susie's Darling Crayons @ Get it Local |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Get It Local Art & Gift Fair, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E. "Duluth and Superior artisans and organizations. A really local fair with cool items - and a variety of things for sale."
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Nice Girls of the North Special Holiday Market, 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." Guest Artists: December 7: Stephanie Kopp, paint pour art; Anita Campbell, jewelry; Lanora Organics, natural body care products
December 8: Barb (Grannie B) Staffon, knitted items; Patti Carlson, upcycled silverware jewelry
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Julebyen 2019, 199 Alger Smith Road, Knife River "Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. This December, Knife River (a fishing village of the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Duluth) is home to an authentic, and unique Julebyen fest.
* An Outdoor Market with foods and unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">* An Indoor Market full of hand-crafted decorations for your home.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">* Troll Village, across the street, with a book corner meet regional authors and illustrators and a variety of recreational exhibits and vendors.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">* The Gnome Dome Visit the performance, activities and food tent for the Scandinavian Bakeri, live performers and workshops.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">* Children's Activities including craft workshops, fun races and learning activities, outdoor recreation, animals, and more.
Full Schedule. Service animals only please. Free Admission. You can drive or take the train! Secure parking lots available ($5 suggested donation).
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Biiboon (Winter) Bimaadizimin Holiday Market 2019, AICHO, Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 202 W. Second Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"The American Indian Community Housing Organization’s seventh annual holiday sale supports native and local artists and entrepreneurs.This year’s event celebrates the grand opening of the Indigenous First Art and Gift Shop expansion and holiday market.
"Indigenous vendors will be selling handmade holiday gifts, beadwork, Indigenous foods, textile goods, art prints, books, original artwork, pottery and more. There will also be family activities such has screen printing and art and craft designs. Inside the gift shop there will be new original pieces of art, black ash baskets, beads and authors signing books."
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| This and other Ryan Tischer photographs 75% off at 5 West Superior Street. |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Duluth Winter Village, Glensheen Mansion & Museum, 3300 London Road
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Duluth Loves Local presents the fourth annual Duluth Winter Village, a two-day outdoor winter market on the historic Glensheen grounds. There will be local vendors selling holiday gifts out of more than 40 wooden cabins, plus food, beer, carol singers, live animals, children’s activities, campfires by the lake, s’mores and more. All parking is off site. See Parking Information Here."
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Sunday, December 8, 12-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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| Christkindlmarket 2014 |
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Warrior Printress & Friends - Ho, HO, Holiday Pop-Up, Zeitgeist Arts, 222 E. Superior Street "Join Warrior Printress (letterpress) and these Local Artisans for a festive Holiday POPUP Sale:
Chris Monroe (books + posters); Ann Klefstead (drawings)
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Kirsten Aune (fabric); Blackbird Revolt (branding / media design)
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Liz James (ceramics); Kym Young (cookies)
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Naomi Christenson (paintings + fabric); Danelle Petersen (design)
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Halee Schlangen (jewelry); Carly Jandl (earrings + paintings)
Abby Schafer (Wrapped rock jewlery); Angie Frank (Ron for your life)
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Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Zentangle (R) Art for Kids, Duluth Public Library, Gold Room, 520 W. Superior Street "The Duluth Public Library hosts an art event to draw intricate line patterns “one stroke at a time” using the Zentangle® method of pattern drawing. Certified Zentangle teacher Esther Piszczek teaches kids as they create beautiful art on 3.5” x 3.5” paper tiles using pen and ink. No previous drawing experience is necessary. For kids in K-5th grade. This event is free, however, registration is required."
Saturdays and Sundays, December 7-December 15, 1-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City Events, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Hosted by the Nordic Center, the Sons of Norway Norton Lodge, and the UMD art education students. This community event is open to everyone! View the village, make crafts, and participate in a Nordic-Minnesota annual winter celebration. Suggested donation of $5.00." [Note: My husband and I both decorated ginger bread houses this year. Can you find them?]
Saturday, December 7, 2-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Wabi Creations Trunk Show, 240 Misquah Road, Duluth
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Sue McClernon is hosting the 3rd Annual Trunk Show with SON Loons, Artists including Wabi Creations, Julie Zenner Pottery, Esther Piszczek Designs, and Pampered Chef. Stop by to pick up gifts, help Star of the North Maternity Home and Together for Life Northland. Enjoy friends and good food/drinks."
Saturday, December 7, 3-4 p.m.
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<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">ATTN WRITERS: Michael Fedo will be at Zenith Bookstore from 3:00-5:00 p.m. this coming Saturday as well
Sunday, December 8, 1-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">SunFUNday! Art for Children of All Ages: Pepperkakebyen Prints ~ Gingerbread Greeting Cards & Wrapping Paper, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue "Join art professor Alison Aune, her UMD art education students, and special guests. Pre-Registration is encouraged! Admission: $5 suggested donation; Contact: Alison Aune, aaune@d.umn.edu, with questions and pre-registration information.
Sunday, December 8, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">DYI Holiday Gift Make and Take, Mocha Moose, 523 Scenic Drive, Two Harbors "Nothing shows you care like taking the time to make your holiday gifts and it’s a great way to save money. Come join Lydia Walker-Thoennes and Ashley Belanger and learn how to make essentia oil bath balls, drift wood mobiles and Christmas Trees, necklaces and bracelets that can also be oil diffusers if one chooses. There will also be holiday card making. Each activity will cost between $5-$10. Do them as many times as you want and as many as you want."
Monday, December 9, 6-8 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Christmas PhotoMeet at Glensheen, Glensheen Mansion & Museum, 3300 London Road
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Explore 25+ Christmas trees, hundreds of feet of garland and maybe snap a picture of a hidden elf or two. The mansion will be open for you to explore and capture our 25+ Christmas Trees, hundreds of feet of garland. This is the same night as the Spirit of the Lights Sneak Peek event.
"This event is for local photographers, Glensheen members, VIPs, and volunteers of past Spirit of the Lights events. A prize for the Best Photo will be awarded! The best photo will win a Glensheen Candlelight Tour for two and a one night stay at a local hotel. To obtain an estimated number of people attending this event, we are asking that guests coming for the PhotoMeet portion RSVP by sending Marketing Manager, Jane Pederson, an email at janeped@d.umn.edu."
Mondays, December 9 & 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Zentangle (R) Pattern Drawing Meets Origami: Tangled and Folded with Esther Piszczek, certified z e n t a n g l e teacher, Lincoln Park Community School, 3215 West Third Street In the first class, 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 ornaments. Class Limit: 10; Class Cost: $40; Supply cost: $5; Register online HERE or contact Erin Bates, Coordinator, at 218-336-8760 x 5 or email: erin.bates@isd709.org
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| Esther's handiwork is in a number of locations in the Twin Ports |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Tangling Mondays, Mount Royal Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">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!
Tuesdays, December 10, 17, 24, 31, 12:30-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Open Studio at the Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">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).
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| Ryan Tischer has a 75% Off sale this month for select photos. |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Celtic Song Circle, Wussow's Concert Cafe, 324 N. Central Avenue
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Musicians of all ages are invited to bring their instruments and voices to perform in a song circle, playing Celtic tunes and other classics."
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Zentangle (R) & Wine with Esther Piszczek, CZT, Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">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. You can read about one student's experience here: Local Art Seen: First Lesson in Zentangle with Esther Piszczek, by Ed Newman, Ennyman's Territory, August 18, 2019.
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<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Social Knitting Group, Mount Royal Library, Blue Room, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"This group is open to all who love to knit or crochet. All skill levels are welcome."
Thursday, December 12, 2 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Community Felt Rug Unveiling, Duluth Public Library, West, 5830 Grand Avenue
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Come join felt artist Mary Reichert for the unveiling of a 6'x7' felted rug created by many hands and feet over several Duluth Art Institute class sessions, as well as a weekend of stomping on the rug to felt it at Duluth Folk School. There will be cookies, hot cocoa or cider, and story telling, too!
Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Holiday Art Show & Wine Tasting, Cedar Coffee Company, 1130 11th Street, Two Harbors
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"We are featuring four local artists this holiday season: Helen Hartley, Shelley Getten, Brad Nelson and Eric Klepinger. Each artist is creating unique items for this one-month show for the holidays (beginning Saturday November 30). Celebrate local art and the holidays with us at this special event that will also offer wine samples of the new wines we are featuring for the season from Rootstock Winery."
Friday, December 13, 5-8 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Downtown Duluth Arts Walk, Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks!) My framed work on paper, glass, mirrors, and clay decorates the walls of Duluth Fine Pianos. Come out to see the art, or just say hi! Duluth Fine Pianos is participating in the Downtown Duluth Arts Collective's night of art and entertainment, featuring Downtown Duluth art galleries, eateries, bars and performance venues. Email manager@josephneasegallery.com or call 218-461-8380 for more information. Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Google Map [Note: JAZZ@DFP (& ART, too, returns Friday, January 17!]
Friday, December 13, 5-8 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Art Opening: count. map. pulse. breathe.,
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"A solo exhibition of new work by Kathy McTavish. “A frayed thread”: Whether the split wires of a computer circuit board; a single line of code from a spooling cacophony of code-driven conversation; a thread of cello or wind in a digital fugue; one out of hundreds of layers of digital shapes - scrolling on monitors and through projections (grey, then black, then blue, red, yellow); a circle stitched into fabric and batting and pooled chording; the tied ends of a loom-woven shawl/covering/scroll – this is the metaphor that unites and runs through the body of Kathy McTavish’s multi-layered trans/media installations."
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Artist Talk: Saturday, January 25, 2020, 2 p.m.; On View: through February 29, 2020
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| See Soviet Art at the Tweed . Tschaikovsky @ Symphony Hall. |
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Sunday, December 15, 3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Minnesota Ballet's The Nutcracker, DECC, Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Drive "The Minnesota Ballet’s annual production of the holiday favorite, featuring battling soldiers, mouse warriors, whirling snowflakes, the captivating Sugar Plum Fairy, dramatic dancers from exotic lands, waltzing flowers and more. Created by Allen Fields, the production is accompanied live by the Minnesota Ballet Orchestra, with vocal accompaniment by the Lake Superior Youth Chorus. Tickets: 218-529-3742."
Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">RSI Holiday Marketplace, Residential Services, Inc., 2900 Piedmont Avenue "Hand-crafted goods including those made by people receiving services at RSI will be sold. Goods include hats, socks, coffee cups, travel mugs and artwork. Flea market items will also be sold."
Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Neighbor-Made Art & Gift Fair, Concordia Lutheran Church, 2501 Woodland Avenue
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Local-made items make the best gifts. Jewelry, sewn items, books, soap, pottery, and more."
Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">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." Guest Artists: Jenny Koczur of Jen of All Trades, everything upcycled; Jill Hoffman, Wood bowls and turned items
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">Craft District Holiday Market, Lincoln Park, 21st Avenue W. & Superior Street
<-- everyone="" loves="" p="" these="">"Businesses in the Lincoln Park Craft District host over 100 artists and vendors in a holiday pop-up mar
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