Community to gather to celebrate life of author, women's advocate Joan Drury

Joan Drury is a legendary figure here on the North Shore. The community lost this author, business owner, advocate for the arts and housing, and so much more in November 2020.

On Saturday, July 24, starting at 3 p.m., there will be a Celebration of Life for Joan. It will of course be held at her beloved bookstore at the end of Wisconsin Street in Grand Marais, Drury Lane Books.

There will be poetry, song, and remembrances.

Before the event, WTIP thought it might be nice to speak with one of the people who knew Joan best. WTIP’s Rhonda Silence sat down with Joan’s daughter, Kelly Kager, to talk about writing, books, and Joan’s legacy of helping other women follow their dreams.