Twin Ports Art

Happy November everyone! This month brings opportunities to make gingerbread houses, learn to hand crochet, and shop at holiday fairs. And ... before that happens, there are some fun, family-friendly and creative events happening this weekend to celebrate All Hallows Eve . Scroll down for details and links! Important Dates and Deadlines! Pepperkakebyen Ginger Bread House Making Kit Order Deadline :  Sunday, November 1 "The sky’s the limit! You can create your own gingerbread house from scratch OR you can purchase $20 pre-made kits from our resident King of Gingerbread House making, Patrick the Gingerbread Man. Kits can be picked up at The Nordic Center." Order Deadline :  Sunday, November 1 Pick up Date : Tuesday, November 3, 1-3 p.m., T he Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue Calling All Volunteers! Warm Up the City 2020 , Yarn Harbor, 4629 E. Superior Street "We are now accepting donations of hats, mittens, scarves and other cold weather gear, (handmade or store-bought) f

October is here and the Twin Ports has found creative ways to share art amidst the ongoing pandemic. This month brings art-based scavenger hunts, a drive through book signing, and virtual opera and poetry performances. Apparently the pandemic is just another opportunity to be creative about sharing creativity. Scroll down for details and links! Need a Face Mask? Mask Force , by Zeitgeist Arts Buy a Mask / Donate a Mask : "The Zeitgeist Community Mask Force Program allows people who are financially able to purchase masks, while providing mask donations to local organizations using a “buy one, give one” model. The makers are using the mask pattern recommended by Essentia Health, employing a variety of fabrics to keep up with demand. All masks are reusable and machine-washable. A children’s size is also available.  "Donations are headed to local organizations such as the Damiano Center and the American Indian Community Housing Organization.  Cost : $10 to buy a mask and donate a