On August 3rd, Glensheen concludes its 2016 free Concerts on the Pier series with Charlie Parr opening for Red Mountain.

An easily confused and very shy individual, Charlie Parr has been traveling around singing his songs ever since leaving Austin Minnesota in the 1980’s in search of Spider John Koerner, whom he found about 100 miles north at the Viking Bar one Sunday night. The experience changed his life, made him more or less unemployable, and brings us to now: 13 recordings, 250 shows a year or more, 200,000 miles on a well broke in Kia, and a nasty fear of heights. Resonator fueled folk songs from Duluth Minnesota.

Red Mountain is the brainchild of Anton Jimenez-Kloeckl. Since 2007 Red Mountain has been over-writing and under-performing honest music inspired by love, fear, birds, angst, and others.

Free concerts have been happening at Glensheen every Wednesday night in July for many years. However, last year marked the first time all of the bands played on the 100-foot pier extending into Lake Superior. Each of the bands have Duluthian ties making the series a showcase for our region and Minnesota’s talent.

Concertgoers line Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline while kayakers and boaters enjoyed the free music from the water. Concerts on the Pier is a celebration of the Lake, local bands, one of Duluth’s historic locations and Minnesota.

History & Decor is back!
Part 3 of 3

This time we have brought in interior design historian Susan Ray-Degges to talk about the history of Interior Design.

After the talk guests will be invited to walk around the home with tour guides to items Susan was describing in her talk.

What will she talk about?

What do grasscloth, wainscot, batten paneling, and printed wall coverings have in common?

Most of these wall finishes have been under constant reinvention since their original inception. Come to see how these finishes were used to enrich the interiors of the Glensheen Mansion. As suggested by William Morris, British Arts & Crafts designer, ‘Whatever you have in your rooms think first of the walls for they are that which makes your house and home, and if you do not make some sacrifices in their favour you will find your chambers have a kind of makeshift, lodging-house look about them…

Who is Susan Ray-Degges?

Susan Ray-Degges, Ph.D., CID-MN, ASID
Associate Professor/Interior Design Program Coordinator

Susan has been an interior design faculty member at North Dakota State University for over 24 years. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Susan successfully passed the NCIDQ in 1991, and became a Certified Interior Designer in 1994. She previously served on the ASID Minnesota Board of
Directors and most recently served on the National Interior Design Educators Council Board of Directors. Susan developed a deep appreciation for historical interiors when she was given the opportunity to complete an extensive study of a historical house as an undergraduate.

She continued to support this love for historical interiors by serving as a docent at the Comstock House in Moorhead, Minnesota, from 1995-2003. Fortunately, Susan shares her passion for the progression of architecture, decorative arts, and furniture styles by teaching historical interiors at NDSU – she has done so for the last 24 years.

The program will begin at 7:00 PM and should conclude by 9:00 PM. This event is free to the public and will be held in the Glensheen Amusement Room, which is located in the lower level of the home.

This event is made possible by a grant from the UMD School of Fine Arts John and Mary Gonska Cultural Fund.

The Charlie Parr Concert on the Pier has been canceled due to poor weather conditions. Please join us next week, on 8/3/16, as Charlie Parr opens for Red Mountain. This conclusion to Glensheen’s Concerts on the Pier series will highlight both artists in an extended concert.

On July 27^th, Glensheen’s continues its free Concerts on the Pier series with Charlie Parr.

An easily confused and very shy individual, Charlie Parr has been traveling around singing his songs ever since leaving Austin Minnesota in the 1980’s in search of Spider John Koerner, whom he found about 100 miles north at the Viking Bar one Sunday night. The experience changed his life, made him more or less unemployable, and brings us to now: 13 recordings, 250 shows a year or more, 200,000 miles on a well broke in Kia, and a nasty fear of heights. Resonator fueled folk songs from Duluth Minnesota.

Free concerts have been happening at Glensheen every Wednesday night in July for many years. However, last year marked the first time all of the bands played on the 100-foot pier extending into Lake Superior. Each of the bands have Duluthian ties making the series a showcase for our region and Minnesota’s talent.

Concertgoers line Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline while kayakers and boaters enjoyed the free music from the water. Concerts on the Pier is a celebration of the Lake, local bands, one of Duluth’s historic locations and Minnesota.

On July 20^th, Glensheen continues its free Concerts on the Pier series with Haley Bonar.

Haley Bonar has been releasing music under her own name for over a decade now, and she seems to get stronger with every iteration. The alt folk country singer songwriter spent a brief time in Duluth before being discovered by Alan Sparhawk, front man of internationally acclaimed Duluth band Low, and the rest is history. Her next release is Impossible Dream, the follow-up to 2014’s critically acclaimed, Last War, due out in August 2016.

Free concerts have been happening at Glensheen every Wednesday night in July for many years. However, last year marked the first time all of the bands played on the 100-foot pier extending into Lake Superior. Each of the bands have Duluthian ties making the series a showcase for our region and Minnesota’s talent.

Concertgoers line Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline while kayakers and boaters enjoyed the free music from the water. Concerts on the Pier is a celebration of the Lake, local bands, one of Duluth’s historic locations and Minnesota.

Due to weather concerns and high winds, the Red Mountain Concert on the Pier has been postponed until further notice. Please join us next week when Haley Bonar performs at Glensheen.

On July 13^th, Glensheen continues its free Concerts on the Pier series with Red Mountain.

Red Mountain is the brainchild of Anton Jimenez-Kloeckl. Since 2007 Red Mountain has been over-writing and under-performing honest music inspired by love, fear, birds, angst, and others.

Free concerts have been happening at Glensheen every Wednesday night in July for many years. However, last year marked the first time all of the bands played on the 100-foot pier extending into Lake Superior. Each of the bands have Duluthian ties making the series a showcase for our region and Minnesota’s talent.

Concertgoers line Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline while kayakers and boaters enjoyed the free music from the water. Concerts on the Pier is a celebration of the Lake, local bands, one of Duluth’s historic locations and Minnesota.

On July 6^th, Glensheen will kick off Concerts on the Pier, a free summer concert series, with the band Glitteratti featuring members of Trampled by Turtles.

Glitteratti is an acoustic/electric rock outfit formed in Duluth, MN in 2013. The band consists of Marc Gartman (Fever Dream, Two Many Banjos), Dave Carroll (Trampled By Turtles, Two Many Banjos), Tim Saxhaug (Trampled By Turtles, Dead Man Winter) and Kyle Keegan (Ben Howard, Hiss Golden Messenger). Their sets are a mix of Gartman originals and classic covers that range from The Everly Brothers to Pink Floyd.

Free concerts have been happening at Glensheen every Wednesday night in July for many years. However, last year marked the first time all of the bands played on the 100-foot pier extending into Lake Superior. Each of the bands have Duluthian ties making the series a showcase for our region and Minnesota’s talent.

Concertgoers line Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline while kayakers and boaters enjoyed the free music from the water. Concerts on the Pier is a celebration of the Lake, local bands, one of Duluth’s historic locations and Minnesota.

Next Topic: Sustainability

Glensheen Mansion, along with the Duluth News Tribune, hosts another stimulating Chester Chat evening. Set in one of the most beautiful homes in the Northland, the series is a lively Ted Talk-styled event meant to be fast-paced and foster critical thinking.

The next Chester Chat, held Thursday, May 29 will explore the topic of Sustainability.

Speakers are:

 Bob Olen 

St. Louis County Extension Educator and host of  WDSE’s Great Gardening, Bob Olen is also the recipient of the American Horticultural Society’s (AHS) National Teaching Award and beloved Glensheen volunteer.

Dr. Randel Hanson

Randel Hanson holds a faculty appointment in environment and sustainability at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he teaches courses in food systems, organic agriculture, urban ecology and ecological history. He also runs “The Farm” at UMD.

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Speaking to the Congdon’s sustainable estate:

Interim Director Daniel Hartman

Doors open to historic Glensheen’s Winter Garden at 7:00 p.m. for a happy half-hour with the guest speakers.

Beer and wine are available for purchase, while the forum is free and open to the public.

Speakers start promptly at 7:30 p.m., each talking for approximately 10 minutes.

KUMD will be rebroadcasting the talk as a regular monthly feature.

Glensheen is a unit of the School of Fine Arts within the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Topic: Duluth’s Early Murders

Speakers at this Zenith City on Tap will be Tony Dierkins and Heidi Bakk Hansen. Two great local historians who will discuss the history of Duluth’s early murders. You are almost guaranteed to hear some fun and interesting history.

Plus… there will be great local beer such as Bent Paddle and Lake Superior Brewing.

Should be another fun night.

Location: Glensheen’s Recreation Room

Glensheen continues its new civic engagement series with a lively Chester Chat in a gorgeous setting!

Next Topic: Elections

Glensheen Mansion, along with the Duluth News Tribune, hosts another stimulating Chester Chat evening. Set in one of the most beautiful homes in the Northland, the series is a lively Ted Talk-styled event meant to be fast-paced and foster critical thinking.

September 25, 2014
7:00 p.m. half-happy hour
7:30 speakers begin

Glensheen is proud to announce a new series focusing on the history and decor of a truly historic estate!

Did you know, that one of the companies who contributed decor to Glensheen would eventually be the forerunner to the University of Minnesota’s Art Education department? Did you know that the company was managed, founded and primarily staffed by women, making it important to the women’s movement not only in Minnesota, but in the country. This company is the Minneapolis Handicraft Guild.

Susan Leaf, a celebrated historian from the Twin Cities, will be coming to Glensheen to give a presentation on the celebrated history of the Minneapolis Handicraft Guild. After the presentation, Glensheen tour guides will lead tours throughout the home showcasing the different work that the Handicraft has throughout out the home.

This event is made possible by a grant from the UMD School of Fine Arts John and Mary Gonska Cultural Fund.