Weather: Expect a mix of weather this week with cooler temps; highs in the low 60s and lows in the 50s. Sunny on Monday turning to clouds Tuesday and scattered thunderstorms Wednesday. Sunny again Thursday leading to showers on Friday. Mostly sunny Saturday with isolated thunderstorms possible on Sunday.
Event this Weekend: Grand Marais Art Festival
Over 70 vendors from around the area will have tents set up in Grand Marais to sell artwork, give demonstrations, and offer hands-on opportunities. More information and a list of participating artists can be found here: https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/arts-festival/
Event this Weekend: Hopped Up Caribou Beer Festival in Lutsen
This three-day craft beer celebration features a four course dinner with beer pairings, pig roast, and live music. July 12-14
http://www.hoppeduocaribou.com
Other fun things to do…
USDA Naturalist Programs: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Enjoy learning about the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area at a variety of naturalist programs throughout the week. Click Here for a full printable schedule.
Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Programs: Located at the beautiful Sugarloaf Cove in Schroeder
Friday June 21 7:00 AM: Bird Banding Demos
Saturday June 22 10:00 AM: Warblers!
Sunday June 23 10:00 AM: North Shore Geology Walks
More information: https://sugarloafnorthshore.org/
Crafternoons at the Library: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the Grand Marais Library
Let your creative spirit out to play with different activities each week!
Outdoor Pickleball at the CCTA Tennis Facility in Grand Marais
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/outdoor-pickleball-comes-to-grand-marais/2019-06-18/
Wet Your Paddle – an introduction to canoeing in the BWCAW
Enjoy an hour of free canoeing and instruction at different outfitters throughout the week!
Mondays:
Bearskin Lodge &
Outfitters | 10 – 11 am | (218) 388-2292
Nor’Wester Lodge
& Canoe Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218)
388-2252
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters | 1 – 2 pm | (218)
388-2224
Tuesdays:
Trout Lake Resort |
10 – 11 am | (218) 387-1330
Wednesdays:
Rockwood Lodge &
Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388 – 2242
Thursdays:
Hungry Jack Outfitters |
1 – 2 pm | (218) 388-2275
Fridays & Saturdays:
Gunflint
Lodge & Northwoods Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388-
2296
Schedule for this Week
Monday 7/8:
Plastic Free July: Community Sewing Bee sponsored by Northwoods Fiber Guild at the North House Folk School Blue Building 2:00 – 7:00 PM
No experience necessary – help sew cloth bags for the library. Ongoing activities include making bags from T-shirts and sewing your own sandwich bag.
Beer Bingo June 24th at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Live music: Drew Peterson at Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:55 PM
Tuesday 7/9:
Family Story Time at the Library June
18th 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Stories, songs, and a craft or
game every Tuesday.
Kids’ Day at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children can visit the museum and enjoy fun activities for free every Tuesday this summer. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Donations appreciated to cover materials and supplies.
Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Trivia Night at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM every Tuesday
Live music: Teague Alexy at Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:55 PM
Live music: Joe Paulik at Bluefin Bay 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7/10:
West End Market at Mountain Inn 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Local produce, other food, soaps/lotions, artwork and more! Every Wednesday this summer.
Lake Superior Science Story Scouts Meeting on the Library Lawn 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Free, drop-in, pop-up science, writing and illustration lab for kids entering grades k-12 held on Wednesdays, July 1-August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m on the Library lawn.
Live Music: Patio Series with Timmy Haus at Moguls Grille & Taproom 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Jam Session at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fun and informal musical jam session Wednesdays this summer.
Thursday 7/11:
Paddle Making Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Try It: Wood Fired Baking at North House Folk School 1:00 – 3:00 PM and 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Learn the history and science of bread baking while you bake your own in a wood fired oven. $20/person or $30 for an adult/child pair. Stop by or call to register: 218-387-9762
Local Food Market at the Cook County Community Center 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Plastic Free July: Make Your Own Yogurt Demonstration at the Cook County Community Center 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Live Music: Rhoda Anderson Habedank at Cascade Lodge and Restaurant 6:00 – 8:00
Live Music: Eric Frost at Lutsen Resort Beach 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Live Music: Date Night at North Shore Winery with Gordon Thorne and Friends 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Plucked Up String Band at the Gunflint Tavern 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday 7/12:
Try It: Timber Framing at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students will learn about timber framing by raising and then taking apart a timber frame as a group. Free! Stop in or call to register: 218-387-9762
Paddle Making Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday “Try-Days” at Joy and Co. 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Get creative and try out some art supplies!
Annual Planked Trout Dinner at the RV Park Recreation Hall in Grand Marais 5:30 – 7:00 PM $16/person
Hosted by the Grand Marais Historical Society, the meal includes planked trout, baked potato, salad, roll and beverage. For more info, call 218-387-2883
Live music: Portage Band at Grandma Ray’s 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Live music: Rox ‘n Soul at Wunderbar 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Live music: Rich Lewis Band at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Saturday 7/13:
Living With Fire at the Cook County Community Center 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free informational event to promote understanding of fire ecology, history, and actions we can take. Afternoon tours and lunch. Register for free prizes! https://tinyurl.com/livingwfire19
12 Annual Rummage and Bake Sale at the Lutsen Lutheran Church 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cook County Market 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Senior Center parking lot
A variety of wares from local vendors every Saturday!
Yoga on the Roof Top at Voyageur Brewing Company 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Arts Festival Mini-Class: Pop Ups and Kirigami at the Art Colony Tent in Downtown Grand Marais 10:00 – 11:30 AM $15
Artist Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk will show you the basics of kirigami – the art of folding paper to create magical pop up cards you can make and take home!
Paddle Making Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM plus mini class on handle making ($5).
Read with Aspen the Therapy Dog 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Grand Marais Library
Reserve a 20 minute slot by calling the library at (218)387-1140 or stop in first come, first served Saturdays this summer.
Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Drury Lane Books
Kevin the Muffin Man entertains the kids with fun picture books.
Arts Festival Mini-Class: AquaResin with Andy Ness at the Art Colony Tent in Downtown Grand Marais 1:00 – 3:00 PM $20
Students will create a small sculpture they can take home.
Blackjack Tournament at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 5:30 – 9:30 PM $25
Win up to $1000! Register at the designated window at the Players Club from 3 pm – 5 pm.
Live music: Jim McGowan at Cascade Lodge 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Texas Hold ‘Em at Grandma Ray’s 6:15 – 8:00 PM
Free to play; winners receive gift cards.
Live Music: Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe 7:00 – 10:00 PM
www.michaelmonroemusic.com
Plastic Free July: The Path from Practical Plastic to Plastic Pandemic – What we know and why we care about plastics in the greatest of the Great Lakes 7:30 PM
Presentation by Cindy Hagley in the Red Building at North House Folk School
Live Music: Kelley Hunt at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:30 PM
http://www.northshoremusicassociation.com/
Live Music: Brothers in Arms at Grandma Ray’s 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Rich Lewis Band at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Sunday 7/14:
A Change of Art 10:00 – 1:00 at Joy and Co.
Play with art supplies in the back yard!
Paddle Making Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arts Festival Mini-class: Golden Acrylics and Mixed Media at the Art Colony Tent in Downtown Grand Marais $10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Artist Bonnie Cutts will teach you how to work with Golden Acrylics and other mixed media to create an art piece you can take home.
Live Music: Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Live Music: Rich Lewis Band at Gunflint Tavern 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Live Music: Bluegrass Sundays at the Winery – Wayne-Suchy 3:00 – 6:00 PM at North Shore Winery https://www.northshorewinery.us/
Live Music: Music by the Lake at Skyport Lodge – Jacob Mahon & The Salty Dogs 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Live Music and More: Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack at Wunderbar 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The stage is yours – bring your talents! Sign-up starts at 5:30. Every Sunday this summer.
Live Music: Jim McGowan at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 10:00 PM
