After a successful annual book sale during the 2017 Fisherman’s Picnic, Library Friends of Cook County is in need of a new storage and sorting facility. They are grateful to the city for providing storage over the years in the former jail cell, but now it’s time to plan a “release” from jail. The city needs the building for other... READ MORE >
Walking down a Sawtooth Mountain Elementary hall, you may find a group of students huddled around a brightly lit tall contraption, excitedly talking. “Wow! Did you see how much they’ve grown!” What’s all the excitement about? It’s a grow tower, purchased to demonstrate the power of gardening with aeroponics. Aeroponics yield 30 percent more produce at a rate three times... READ MORE >
The show Macbeth has finished its run and along with the show, there were seven seniors bidding adieu to their Grand Marais Playhouse mentor Sue Hennessy. Who are these seniors and what are their plans for their futures? Is theater going to play a starring role? First interviewed was Will Brandenburg who just finished his toughest challenge as an actor,... READ MORE >
Rehearsals are in full swing for the Grand Marais Playhouse’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a Doug Scholz- Carlson adaptation. I dropped in the other night to see how rehearsals were going. It was a beehive of activity with cast members discussing what they’re wearing and Director Sue Hennessy tweaking decisions on costumes. I was able to squeeze in visits with... READ MORE >
Theatergoers have a wonderful opportunity coming up April 28 when Shakespeare’s Macbeth opens at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. High school students and community members have been in rehearsal since mid-January for this huge undertaking. When choosing the annual school/ community play, Director Sue Hennessy puts the question to her seniors, many of whom she has directed since sixth... READ MORE >
