Itineraries Minnesota - Summer 2008 - (Page 26)

Viking Woods, Lakes & Arrowhead Shores northern minnesota northern mn cities alexandria, bemidji, brainerd, chisholm, detroit lakes, duluth, ely, eveleth, east grand forks/ grand forks, fargo/moorhead, fergus falls, grand marais, grand portage, grand rapids, hinckley, little falls, long prairie, new york mills, park rapids, perham, st. cloud, two harbors, virginia calendar of events (Contact area CVBs for complete calendars) Aug 1,2 Aug 3 9-10 16-17 22-23 29-31 22-23 6 6-7 5-7 19-21 19-21 20-21 1-6 11 august Stephen Sondheim’s: Into the Woods, (also Jul 25, 26, 31) Northern Light Opera Co., Park Rapids 866-766-7372 Tangled Up in Ore: Bob Dylan and the Iron Range, Ironworld 800-372-6437 This Old Farm Pioneer Village Festival, Brainerd, 800-450-2838 Art Fair at the Winery, Forestedge Winery, LaPorte, 800-247-0054 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, Duluth 866-336-1107 Bayou Boogie, Grand Portage 800-543-1384 Potato Days Festival, Barnesville 218-354-2888 september Hinckley Smokin’ Rib Fest, Hinckley 320-384-7837 Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair, Little Falls 320-632-5155 Ely’s 15th Annual Fall Harvest Moon Festival, Ely 218-365-6123 Goods From the Woods, Grand Rapids 888-649-8705 Triple Espresso, Paramount Theatre, St. Cloud 320-259-5463 Northwest Company Fur Post - Fall Gathering, Pine City 320-629-6356 Potato Bowl, East Grand Forks 218-773-3633 Voices Of The Past Cemetery Walk, Bemidji 218-444-3376 Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - Two Inlets, MN Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes – Two Inlets In 1959, construction of the Grotto began by Father Joseph Moylan after a trip to the Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes in France. Local parishioners of St. Mary’s Catholic Church offered their talents and financial assistance to see the project through. The beautiful life-size statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and Bernadette, at the Grotto, made of blanco carrara marble, are the work of a renowned Italian sculptor. The Stations of the Cross are also part of the Grotto. In 1981 he expanded the grotto to include a Rosary Shrine, thus the large Rosary designed for Living Rosary devotions. Located next to the Grotto is St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where Father Joseph Moylan was the pastor. A turn of events sent him to other work at his congregation’s Provincial House in New Mexico before the Grotto was completed, and he subsequently passed away in 1985 without ever seeing his hearts work completed. other inspiring spires & grottos in northern minnesota Calvary Lutheran Church – Bemidji Originally known as the Nymore Norwegian Lutheran Church, formally organized in 1907. It was not until 1964 the congregation moved into a new structure and the name was changed to Calvary Lutheran Church. Minnesota Pioneer Park – Annandale 23 structures house artifacts from the 1850’s through 1920, including an 1886 Finnish Lutheran Church. It has a unique interior of embossed tin sheets in 6 different patterns. The pews are handmade from white pine, with many other interesting features. october 17-19 Moose Madness, Grand Marais 888-922-5000 17-19 Studio Cruise 08, Bemidji 800-458-2223 25 Mystery at the Fur Post, Pine City 320-629-6356 16-20,23-26 Geritol Frolics, Brainerd 218-825-3777 31-Nov 2 Church Basement Ladies at the Paramount Theatre, St Cloud 320-259-5463 november 20-23 Winterer’s Gathering & Arctic Film Festival, Grand Marais 218-387-9762 21-23 Nutcraker Ballet, St. Cloud 320-259-8955 28 Night We Light Celebration, Bemidji 218-444-3541 28-Dec 7 Christmas at the Mansions, Little Falls 320-616-5580 Church of St. Mary (Steeple on Cover) – Melrose Built in 1898/99 - it’s one of the largest churches in the diocese. Originally built as the Church of St. Boniface, for German immigrants, later merged with the Church of St. Patrick in 1958. The 1st words of its pastor were “The Blessed Virgin Mary will keep the peace between the Germans and the Irish”. Heritage-Hjemkomst Interpretive Center – Moorhead Hosts a variety of different traveling exhibits. In addition, there is a newly constructed replica of a Norwegian Stave Church dating back to the 1100’s. Sacred Heart Music Center – Duluth The former Sacred Heart Cathedral is now a performing arts and event venue and features the Felgemaker Organ, the largest old organ indigenous to the state. They sometimes do an organ demonstration for groups! St. Mary’s Cathedral – St. Cloud A significant symbol in this church is the “cathedra” or bishop’s chair. It is made of granite. Also see one of the most significant instruments in the State of Minnesota, the “K.C. Marrin Pipe Organ” A tracker-action pipe organ built by Kevin C. Marrin. Zion Lutheran Church – Thief River Falls When you enter this church you will be surrounded by an array of “silent sermons” witnessing the faith they profess in stained glass windows. On one-side witness characters of the Old Testament, the opposite side you can trace the story of Jesus, and if you lift your head up you will identify the words of the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles Creed. Plus so much more! Isanti County Historical Society – Cambridge Isanti Counties’ famous little church on the prairie is St. John’s German Lutheran Church. Built in 1882, is significant in history for its German association. No electricity; just kerosene lamps, a shelter for the visiting pastor’s horse and services said in their native German language. Explore the cemetery next door, with stones dating back to the 1800’s. escortnotes.com http://escortnotes.com

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