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Buzzing with Bees
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April Arts!
This month brings showers and lots of music and art to enjoy in Cook County and beyond.

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Maple Syrup Season in Cook County
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Home and Property

Spring Yard Work
The extra-early arrival of spring has a downside. We all have more time for yard work and, with the beautiful weather, few excuses not to do it. Here are a few tips and ideas for projects you can add to your to-do list.

Low Rates Mean Lending Opportunities
Is now a good time to consider refinancing your mortgage?

Health and Wellness

Doulas Offer a Little 'Extra'
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Alternative Medicine “Complements” Cook County
With two chiropractors, two acupuncturists, and a variety of body work, energy work, herbal and lifestyle therapists, Cook County is a veritable hotbed for alternative, or complementary, medicine practitioners. These professionals work to provide county residents and visitors with both acute and preventative health care that complements Western medicine.

Area Arts

Rhythms of Darkness and Light
The Spring Theme Exhibit opens March 23, the third annual art collaboration between the Grand Marais Art Colony and Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. This year’s show is “Rhythms of Darkness and Light.” Artists were invited to consider how the dark nights of winter nourished their souls, what creative den they retreat into, and what light and life awakens in them as spring begins to beckon.

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Highway 61 Happenings

Grease

April 13

“Grease” opens at the William Kelly High School Auditorium April 13. The musical runs for two weekends with performances at 7 p.m. April 13 & 14 and April 20 & 21. There is also a show at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. The pit ensemble, Hav & the Hubcaps, is led by David Haaversen, band director at the high school. Ann Gumpers, Duluth set designer, created the set for this show.

Local Musicians Showcase

April 14

Enjoy some of the North Shore’s best local music at the annual North Shore Music Association’s community celebration. This year’s lineup contains a variety of musical styles with performers such as Erika Haglund, skyBLUE, Flute Reed River Band, Briand Morrison, Svoh, Bill Beckstrand, and Myron Bursheim. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Show is at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be bought in advance at www.tix.com or at the door the night of the show at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.

Is it Spring Yet?

April 14

Is the clock ahead or behind this year? Take a look at what’s happening this year and explore how this year stands in the annals of years past. Bring your observations and recollections about spring to Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center west of Schroeder on Highway 61. Be prepared to walk the trail. This free program begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. For information visit www.sugarloafnorthshore.org.

Mom’s Winter Retreat

April 14 and 28

Take time off with a 2-day class held by Suzabelle Janicek that explores the arts as a therapeutic process, inspired by healing meditations and creative visualization. Janicek holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy as well as painting/printmaking. Bring stories, questions, ideas, anxieties and a sketchbook or journal with no lines. Also, bring either pencils, colored pencils or a fine-point marker. The class will take place at the J. Mianowski Conference Room from 9-10:30 a.m. and will cost $59.

Little Women

April 19-22, 26-29

Little Women, adapted by Kristin Laurence based on the book by Louisa May Alcott, is the spring offering from the Grand Marais Playhouse. Performances at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts are 7 p.m. April 19-21 and 26-28. Matinee perfomances will be held at 2 p.m April 22 and 29. For tickets, go to www.tix.com.

Vikings and Voyageurs: Presentation by Jack Salmela

April 27

The Grand Marais Library presents Jack Salmela with an adult-oriented costumed presentation on Vikings and Voyageurs. The costumed interpreter will play Vincent, a voyageur who brings in his furs and authentic trade goods while speaking French for the guests. This presentation will include an authentic map from 1730, hand-sketched by Chief Ochagach, and the 1755 Mitchell Map. The presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.

Swing Dance Lesson and skyBLUE Quartet
Take a lesson in East Coast Swing dancing with Superior Swing Dance hosts Bob and Veronica. Then enjoy music for dancing by skyBLUE with members Mike DeBevec, Mike Roth, Karina Roth, Erik Hahn and Brett Jones. The swing dance lesson will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the band will play from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the 4-H log cabin.