Art Institute hosts free, far-out events

From the Duluth Art Institute
All events take place at the Art Institute, Depot location.

Tuesday, July 14
12 noon Brown Bag Lunch
TOUR & TALK with the Marshall Alworth Planetarium
FREE
Slip away from work and learn a thing or two about the universe. Join staff from the Alworth Planetarium as they guide you through an exploration of your planetary neighborhood.

Monday, July 20
6:30 GALLERY TOUR
7:30 FILM In the Shadow of the Moon
FREE
Enjoy a free tour of the Duluth Art Institute galleries before watching In the Shadow of the Moon. Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Stephen Armstrong share their personal experiences in this 2007 documentary that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the wonder of our universe.

Tuesday, July 28
5:30 pm
TOUR & TALK with the Marshall Alworth Planetarium
FREE
What else is out there? Are we the only ones? Explore some of these big questions with staff from the Alworth Planetarium as they guide you through an exploration of our solar system’s planets and moons.

Postage stamps used to teach history

  After teaching 32 years in public high school and now working part time mentoring social studies teachers, I have developed lessons using stamps, postmarks and special artwork found on First Day Covers. Each CD, Warm Up/Review Lessons Using First Day Covers, contains thirty United States history lessons either pre or post 1877. By analyzing the First Day Cover images found in each lesson, students are "hooked" on the subject and by using their critical thinking skills can draw conclusions or delve further into the history and impact of the person, document or event. For the teacher, the lessons include questions, teacher notes and concluding activities.
Please check out my website www.fdclessons.com and download the free lessons. I believe these primary source materials will help bring history alive to your students in the Northland CORE homeschooling association.

Best Regards,
Kristine McIntosh
FDC Lessons

Free concerts at Glensheen

Information from www.d.umn.edu/glen/index.html
Concerts by the Lake
Wednesday nights in July, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Details: Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune.
Price: Free

Call: (218) 726-8910, (888) 454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org for more information.

Wednesday Night at the Races

Information from grandmasmarathon.com

Wednesday Night at the Races has become a summer tradition for hundreds of families throughout the Northland. This youth race series is held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings in July and August, and draws an average of over 500 children per night.

2009 Dates/Locations:
July 22: Public Schools Stadium (Denfeld High School)- Features a Wheelchair Race.
July 29: Bayfront Festival Park (Downtown Duluth Waterfront)
August 5: Duluth Central High School Track (800 E. Central Entrance)- Features a Wheelchair Race.
August 12: Central Park - Superior (Belknap St., right on E. 7th St. - down 4 blocks)
August 19: Hermantown High School Track (4335 Hawk Cir. Dr. - Features a Wheelchair Race.
August 26: Park Point - Followed by a Year-End Picnic Celebration

Registration: Registration is from 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. each evening of the series. These races are free.

Start Time: The youth races will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. beginning with the Courage Duluth wheelchair division (when offered) followed by the youngest age group and ending with the oldest children.

Age Groups and Distance: Children will be split up into groups according to their age. Age groups and distances are as follows:
Courage Duluth wheelchair division - 1/8 mile
4 & Under –1/8 mile
5 & 6 years old – 1/8 mile
7 & 8 years old – 1/4 mile
9 & 10 years old – 1/4 mile
11 & 12 years old – 1/2 mile
13 & 14 years old – 1/2 mile

Prizes: Everyone’s a champion at this event! Each week every child will receive a ribbon upon completing their race, and trophies will be awarded to the top boy and girl in each age group.

Music Listening Contest

The following information is for a non-CORE event.

  Music Listening Contest – Registration Open (Statewide)
  The Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest is an annual competition that enriches students' experiences with classical, ethnic, and popular music in a fun and competitive environment. Teachers or coaches recruit three students to form a team. In the fall, students receive a 100-page Study Guide and three repertoire compact discs that contain all the musical selections they will need to compete effectively.
  All teams participate in regional competitions (based on geographical location) in January and first- and second-place teams advance to the state competition in February. Registration fee for each team is $90 ($30/student), which includes a Study Guide and 3 CDs per student and coach.
  The contest is open to all Minnesota high school students, 9-12th grade, from public schools, private schools, home schools, or music studios. If you are looking for a way to get your students involved in a meaningful, fun and competitive music history and listening activity, this is it.
  For more information, visit: www.musiclisteningcontest.com or contact program director Gary Zwack at 320-255-9836.