Cuisine, Activities & Events
Friday, May 9
Special Jazz Fest Reception
Last Chance Gallery
Open Late until 8:00pm!
Stop in to shop this working art studio to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and treats. Buy one art item with a $15.00 value and receive free Misha Martin Chocolates or an Anna Hess card. *Twin Cities Jazz Society Members receive a special 10% discount. Located off of West Highway 61 at 17 Railroad Drive in Lutsen. Next to Arrowhead Electric, across from Lockport.
Live Jazz
Sivertson Gallery
Sivertones playing “Blues Before Jazz”
Downtown Grand Marais
5:00-7:00pm
Shopping at Joynes
Open Late! Forget something? Joynes has it. A local favorite, an essential store. You'll find everything you need at Joynes.
Downtown Grand Marais
Shopping at The Superior Trading Post
Open Late! Stop in for your free bag of taffy and gear up for the summer!
Downtown Grand Marais
Neptune's Cyber Cafe inside Superior Coastal Sports
Get Jazzed at Neptune's after your roadtrip to the North Shore with a specialty Jazz Fest Coffee. *Free Wi-Fi!
*Special Discount with membership card for Twin Cities Jazz Society Members. Downtown Grand Marais on the East Bay.
Jazz Art Underground Sneak Preview
Downstairs Stage at Betsy Bowen Studio
Live Jazz Featuring Jazz Pianist Chris Gillis
Treats by Lola's Sweet Life
Grand Marais
5:00 - 7:00pm
Five Course Jazz Dinner at the Crooked Spoon
Jazz Vocalist Diane Brostrom accompanied by Arranger / Pianist Bruce Nerase
*Reservations recommended. Telephone 218-387-2779.
5:00-8:00pm
Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club
Gunflint Tavern in Grand Marais
7:00-10:00pm
Rhonda Laurie Sings Gypsy Swing at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
7:00-11:00pm
Jazz vocalist Rhonda Laurie has teamed up with Reynold Philipsek on guitar, Gary Schulte on violin and Jeff Brueske to form the “Sidewalk Café.” Come experience an evening of live music that captures the “joie de vivre” of gypsy swing.
Jazz Flutist Gina Todd & Guitarist Briand Morrison
East Bay Suites in Grand Marais
Stone's Throw Room
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunset Jazz on the Patio at Gunflint Lodge with the Willie August Project
Gunflint Lodge on the Gunflint Trail
6:00-8:00pm
Born of the remarkable creative partnership of guitarist-composer Ben Siems and percussionist Jeremy Hauer, The Willie August Project jazz trio has garnered accolades and honors from across the U. S. and beyond, including charting as the #1 New Addition on XM Satellite Radio Real Jazz in January 2006. Artful blending of accessible, even folkish, melodies with dynamic yet subtle rhythmic interplay characterizes this group's unique sound, described by Jazz Improv magazine as "music that comes from a deep and well thought-out place."
Saturday, May 10
Wake up with coffee at the Java Moose in Grand Marais. Enjoy a harborside coffee while you plan your festival weekend. It's always service-with-a-smile and a warm local scene at The Moose. *Special Discount with membership card for Twin Cities Jazz Society Members.
Warm up with coffee and freshly baked goods at the Coho Cafe in Tofte. Enjoy freshly baked goods or a sit down breakfast daily.* Special discount with membership card for Twin Cities Jazz Society Members.
Art Underground at the Old Playhouse
Betsy Bowen Studio
Treats by Lola's Sweet Life
Grand Marais
9:00am - 5:00pm
Three Course Chefs Tasting Menu Luncheon at Chez Jude
*Prior to 3:30pm Erin Bode Group performance at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Contemporary bistro cuisine, featuring the freshest offerings of the season, served harborside in Grand Marais.
Grand Marais
12:00-3:00pm
Three Course Chefs Tasting Menu Dinner at Chez Jude
Prior to 7:00pm Avishai Cohen's Triveni performance at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Contemporary bistro cuisine, featuring the freshest offerings of the season, served harborside in Grand Marais.
Grand Marais
5:00pm
Afternoon Jazz with Jazz Singer Chastity Brown
Gun Flint Tavern in Grand Marais
"A Minneapolis-by-way-of-Knoxville roots-soul singer of the first order, Chastity Brown possesses the sort of rare chilled-out star quality that goes beyond time and place." -Jim Walsh, Star Tribune
5:30pm
Jazz Violinist Max Bichel plays live at The Pie Place
6:00-8:00pm
2017 Highway 61 directly across from the Ranger Station
Grand Marais
Jazz Flutist Gina Todd & Guitarist Briand Morrison
East Bay Suites Stone's Throw Room
7:30 - 9:30pm
Saturday Night Jam with the Willie August Project
Gunflint Tavern in Grand Marais
9:00pm
Sunday, May 11
Art Underground at the Old Playhouse
Before you catch brunch and head home, drop into the Betsy Bowen Studio for hot coffee, treats by Lola's Sweet Life and art created by local artists.
Grand Marias
9:00am - 1:00pm
Mother’s Day Jazz Buffet at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
Buffet 11:00-9:00pm / Live music 11:00-2:00pm and 5:00-8:00pm
Chris Gillis brings us the sounds of New Orleans Jazz, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, and a colorful repertoire of standards beyond the usual. Add Carah Thomas' smooth vocals and strings by Max Bichel and enjoy the ride.