Arts & Culture
On the farm in Cook County
-Agriculture is hardly the first thing folks think of when they picture Cook County. In fact, many people think the cold climate and difficult soil make it almost impossible to grow food here, but all that doesn’t stop Nick Wharton and his family from trying. WTIP’s Barbara Jean Johnson has this report from our ongoing series on homesteading in Cook County.
Large archaeological find unearthed offshore in Grand Portage
-Last week in Grand Portage an unexpected archaeological find occurred in Lake Superior just offshore from the historic national monument.
Local arts organizations receive ARAC grants
-totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,
Behind the Work: Randy Schnobrich
-Three poets featured in Grand Marais reading Friday
-Musical comedy with a blood lust opens in Silver Bay
-Making maple syrup is a sticky business
-Syrup season is in full swing on the North Shore. This year, sap in the Arrowhead ran before the rest of the state, forcing syrup produces to kick operations into high gear much earlier than usual.
March 27 Weekend Art News
-The Stations of the Cross exhibit at the Grand Marais Art Colony continues through Easter Sunday with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Art News for March 20 weekend
-"Stations of the Cross" opens at the Art Colony at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Betsy Bowen submitted the painting at left for the exhibit.
“Stations of the Cross" opens Sunday at Art Colony
-During the up-coming Easter season, a special exhibit is being hosted at the Grand Marais Art Colony.