July is festival month in Cook County. First up is the “Fun in Functional Art” at the Last Chance Gallery in Lutsen July 2-3. The opening reception is Friday from 5-7 p.m. The event continues on Saturday with art demonstrations and displays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artists include Beth Blank, fiber art; Tom Christiansen, bronze sculptures; Joan Farnam, ceramics; Anna Hess, painting and Judie Johnson, basketry.