Community Calendar

Step into the 1920s for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and history at Glensheen! Begin your evening by entering through the Juliet Balcony, where you’ll be greeted with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres before heading downstairs to explore Glensheen’s basement. Discover 1920s-inspired activities and artifacts on display, enjoy music from the era, snap a photo in the billiards room, and take in a few surprises along the way. Enjoy a selection of fun, 1920s-inspired cocktails available for purchase at the cash bar before settling in for an engaging history talk by local historian Tony Dierckins. Tony will present “Drying Out Duluth: From Temperance to Prohibition,” exploring Duluth’s complicated relationship with alcohol—from the city’s early liquor ordinances and temperance movement to Prohibition and the creative ways Duluthians continued to enjoy a drink. Following the talk, enjoy dessert and a special 1920s-themed experience to round out the evening. Dress to impress and embrace the spirit of the 1920s for this one-of-a-kind night at Glensheen.

This event is for guests ages 21 and older.

Doors open 5:30 p.m. | Talk begins 6:30 p.m. | Event ends 9 p.m.

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Cook County Historical Society is excited to announce a brand new event, “Museum by Candlelight.” The 1st annual “Museum by Candlelight” will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cook County History Museum. A second event will take place on a weeknight in December. Stay tuned for a specific date.

We invite you to join us at the former lighthouse keeper’s residence, built in 1896, to celebrate the season of winter holidays. Walk through the History Museum, lit by candlelight and festive decor, as we gather to celebrate the warmth of the season.

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, we are looking for volunteers to help us decorate ahead of the event. Anyone can stop by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help.

Additionally, we are looking for decoration donations! Please visit our website to learn more about what we are looking for: cookcountyhistory.org/museum-by-candlelight

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath."

This gallery exhibition centers around winter in the north, which is a time of survival: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This exhibit explores how artists navigate the season, whether hibernating, ice fishing, or moving south, and looks at how we not only survive, but thrive, during the northern winter. Drawing on the ancient practice of Sabbath, participating artists showcase how they rest, recover, and restore through physical stillness and spiritual reconnection.

The resulting works highlight these personal reflections across all mediums.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through November 29, 2026.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery