Free

Duluth Winter Village

Join us at the 2017 Duluth Winter Village! It will be back again at Glensheen: Saturday & Sunday, December 1-2, 2018

Tour the Mansion and peruse your favorite local shops surrounded by the warmth of the holidays. The Duluth Winter Village takes place on the grounds of Glensheen, an estate built by one of Duluth’s most well-known entrepreneurs. There’s no better time and place to celebrate the holidays with the people who make Duluth so great.
Duluth Winter Village is a free event. Purchase tours of Glensheen Mansion at glensheen.org.
For parking and more information about Duluth Winter Village please visit, duluthwintervillage.com

Concerts on the Pier – The Black-Eyed Snakes

Glensheen is proud to present Concerts on the Pier for all to enjoy an evening of Minnesota music on the shores of Lake Superior!

On July 4th, Glensheen kicks off its free Concerts on the Pier series with the The Black-Eyed Snakes.

“Look to a place where Low, The Fall and Willie Dixon all have something to say to one another. Then dance fool.” That’s how Spin Magazine’s Andrew Beaujon rolled up the Black-eyed Snakes, a genre-bending electric blues band from Duluth, Minnesota fronted by Low’s Alan Sparhawk. Cascading, entrancing beats push thick, raunchy, sometimes-psychedelic guitars into the soul like a lost love or a knife in the back. “The jagged-toothed edge of the guitar alone could saw through every fiber of your emotional restraint,” wrote Melissa Maerz in City Pages. Sparhawk formed the Black-eyed Snakes in 2000 with Bob Olson on guitar and Brad Nelson on drums.

Concert FAQs

  • Local culinary creations and craft drinks will be provided by local favorites!
  • Cash only. Outside beverages are prohibited at this event.
  • Concertgoers are encouraged to bike, boat, walk or kayak to the concerts due to limited parking. The parking lot and street parking fills quickly. Please refer to the City of Duluth’s alternate side parking calendar when parking on neighborhood streets by CLICKING HERE.
  • Gates open at 6:00pm so be sure to arrive early to ensure a good spot. Music starts at 7:00pm and concludes at 8:00pm.
  • Bring your own chair or blanket to watch from the shoreline.
  • Only service animals are allowed on the estate.

Pair the event with a tour of Glensheen!

Glensheen offers tours from 9am – 9pm every night in July. Taking a tour prior to the concert is a great way to snag a good parking spot and the best seat on the shore.

Concerts on the Pier – Black River Revue

Glensheen is proud to present Concerts on the Pier for all to enjoy an evening of Minnesota music on the shores of Lake Superior!

On July 4th, Glensheen kicks off its free Concerts on the Pier series with the Black River Revue.

Freshwater bluegrass & Americana from the twin ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. Using a bluegrass instrumentation Black River Review has crafted their own sound made up of mostly original music. Five years of touring, personnel change, and personal growth has inspired a third record “Just Can’t Win,” released in September 2017. Just Can’t Win has had radio play worldwide and has charted on independent and college radio states across the United States.

Concert FAQs

  • Local culinary creations and craft drinks will be provided by local favorites!
  • Cash only. Outside beverages are prohibited at this event.
  • Concertgoers are encouraged to bike, boat, walk or kayak to the concerts due to limited parking. The parking lot and street parking fills quickly. Please refer to the City of Duluth’s alternate side parking calendar when parking on neighborhood streets by CLICKING HERE.
  • Gates open at 6:00pm so be sure to arrive early to ensure a good spot. Music starts at 7:00pm and concludes at 8:00pm.
  • Bring your own chair or blanket to watch from the shoreline.
  • Only service animals are allowed on the estate.

Pair the event with a tour of Glensheen!

Glensheen offers tours from 9am – 9pm every night in July. Taking a tour prior to the concert is a great way to snag a good parking spot and the best seat on the shore.

Concerts on the Pier – The Latelys

Glensheen is proud to present Concerts on the Pier for all to enjoy an evening of Minnesota music on the shores of Lake Superior!

On July 4th, Glensheen kicks off its free Concerts on the Pier series with the The Latelys.

The Latelys are a lively trio from Duluth that have been playing regularly in the Twin Ports since starting the band in December 2016. Their vocal and lyric driven songs challenge the status quo of rock, and press into the sounds of soul and funk, with a vibrant backing instrumentation of piano, bass, and drums.

Concert FAQs

  • Local culinary creations and craft drinks will be provided by local favorites!
  • Cash only. Outside beverages are prohibited at this event.
  • Concertgoers are encouraged to bike, boat, walk or kayak to the concerts due to limited parking. The parking lot and street parking fills quickly. Please refer to the City of Duluth’s alternate side parking calendar when parking on neighborhood streets by CLICKING HERE.
  • Gates open at 6:00pm so be sure to arrive early to ensure a good spot. Music starts at 7:00pm and concludes at 8:00pm.
  • Bring your own chair or blanket to watch from the shoreline.
  • Only service animals are allowed on the estate.

Pair the event with a tour of Glensheen!

Glensheen offers tours from 9am – 9pm every night in July. Taking a tour prior to the concert is a great way to snag a good parking spot and the best seat on the shore.

Concerts on the Pier – Big Wave Dave and the Ripples

Glensheen is proud to present Concerts on the Pier for all to enjoy an evening of Minnesota music on the shores of Lake Superior!

On July 4th, Glensheen kicks off its free Concerts on the Pier series with the Big Wave Dave and the Ripples.

Formed in February 2011, the band has since evolved and adapted into its current state. Though some of the players may have shifted, the goal and message of the band remains constant: Play the music they love and get people on the dance floor. The band performs live throughout the Twin Ports area and branches into the Cites. The originals and homages to the current and past greats provide the vibrations to get people smiling and moving their feet as the eight-piece horn band plays soul/funk/rock/blues for the masses.

Concert FAQs

  • Local culinary creations and craft drinks will be provided by local favorites!
  • Cash only. Outside beverages are prohibited at this event.
  • Concertgoers are encouraged to bike, boat, walk or kayak to the concerts due to limited parking. The parking lot and street parking fills quickly. Please refer to the City of Duluth’s alternate side parking calendar when parking on neighborhood streets by CLICKING HERE.
  • Gates open at 6:00pm so be sure to arrive early to ensure a good spot. Music starts at 7:00pm and concludes at 8:00pm.
  • Bring your own chair or blanket to watch from the shoreline.
  • Only service animals are allowed on the estate.

Pair the event with a tour of Glensheen!

Glensheen offers tours from 9am – 9pm every night in July. Taking a tour prior to the concert is a great way to snag a good parking spot and the best seat on the shore.

Sunday Funday – Chinese Lanterns

Join us for Glensheen’s new kid-based programming series offering parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For this June 24th event, kids will be creating Chinese lanterns and learning about the history and influence of the craft.

For the duration of June, the event series will explore the influences Japanese and Chinese cultures had on the Congdons.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required. Registering will be available soon. Please check back.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.   The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Screens

Join us for Glensheen’s new kid-based programming series offering parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For this June 17th event, kids will work together to create/decorate an old-style Asian privacy screen.

For the duration of June, the event series will explore the influences Japanese and Chinese cultures had on the Congdons.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required. Registering will be available soon. Please check back.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.   The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Paper Fans

Join us for Glensheen’s new kid-based programming series offering parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For this June 10th event, kids will be creating traditional paper fans.

For the duration of June, the event series will explore the influences Japanese and Chinese cultures had on the Congdons.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required. Registering will be available soon. Please check back.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.   The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Origami

Join us for Glensheen’s new kid-based programming series offering parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For this June 3rd event, kids will be creating origami and learning about the history and influence of the craft.

For the duration of June, the event series will explore the influences Japanese and Chinese cultures had on the Congdons.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot now.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.   The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Stage 2 Presents: Much Ado About Nothing (at Glensheen!)

Directed by Simon VanVactor-Lee
Tuesdays and Thursdays June 12-28, 2018 at 7:00pm
Glensheen – 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN, 55804
General admission seating | FREE (donations appreciated!)

Three bros come to Messina looking to party, and maybe to find love; but one estranged brother is ready to orchestrate some sinister sabotage.

William Shakespeare’s classic tale of romance and deception comes to life in a 90-minute roaming performance, set at three locations around the grounds of Duluth’s beautiful Glensheen Historic Estate.

Please note: This is a free, unticketed event. Admission will be first come, first serve at the gate. You may want to arrive early to claim a spot. We will be admitting 50 people for each performance. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Please contact stage2duluth@gmail.com with any questions.

FAQs

Q: What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
You may park in Glensheen’s parking lot. There are also bike racks present, and the nearest DTA bus route has a stop a short walk away.

Q: What can/should I bring into the event?
Bring something to take pictures, because we’re going to have a photo contest going on (more info coming soon!).

  • Chairs will be provided.
  • We recommend you come with bug spray on.
  • We ask that you do NOT bring your own food or beverage, other than water.

Q: Can I smoke or vape before or during the show?
For the comfort of our actors and audience, smoking and vaping will not be permitted on the grounds.

Q: Can my dog come?
As much as we love our furry friends, it is against Glensheen’s policy to allow animals on the grounds.

Q: How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email us at stage2duluth@gmail.com.

Q: Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. This is an unticketed event, but please remember that space is limited, so show up early!

Q: How long is the show?
The show will run 90 minutes with no intermission.

Q: What does “roaming performance” mean?
In order to capitalize on the gorgeous grounds of Glensheen, we’ve set up three different locations for audience seating around Glensheen’s grounds. The audience will be asked to get up and move to the next location twice during the course of the play.

Q: Will my kid/grandma/uncultured friend like it?
Our adaptation is aimed at being accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages and experience levels with Shakespeare. That said, the story of Much Ado About Nothing includes alcohol consumption and mild sexual innuendos. Use your personal discretion.

Q: This is outdoors. What about weather?
Each day of performance, we will determine whether a cancellation is necessary due to weather by 4pm. In the event of a cancellation, the announcement will be posted in this event, as well as on Stage 2’s Facebook page.

Q: Will there be food and/or beverages for sale on the grounds?
More info coming soon on this.

Q: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
We are looking into this and will update this with more information as we get it.

Q: Will there be ASL interpreters available for select performances?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide ASL interpreter service for this event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Q: I have other questions about accessibility that were not addressed in this FAQ.
We are attempting to make this event as inclusive as possible. Please contact us directly at stage2duluth@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Q: Will there be any other events going on on-site?
No, the grounds are open at these hours exclusively for Much Ado About Nothing.

Q: Could I come early and enjoy the grounds?
Gates will open at 6:30. If guests would like to explore the grounds ahead of time, they can purchase a Grounds Pass in Glensheen’s ticket house.

Q: Is a tour of the house included?
No, this is just an outdoor theatrical event. If you are interested in touring Glensheen otherwise, we highly recommend that you check out their website at glensheen.org!