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Pieta Brown at Duluth Cider Oct. 23.

The Shark is Broken
Oct. 16-Nov. 2
Norshor Theatre
Comedy about the making of the film Jaws, co-written by Robert Shaw’s son, who played the role of his father in the original British production. The film’s three lead actors are stranded together on the boat Orca while Bruce, the mechanical shark, is being repaired.

Shawn Phillips
Friday, Oct. 17, 7:30 pm
The West Theatre
Folk rock, jazz fusion and funk musician from Texas who has worked with Donovan, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bernie Taupin, Tim Hardin and many others. The late Bill Graham described him as “the best kept secret in the music business.”

Ghosts in the Gallery
Saturdays, Oct. 18 & 25, 10 am to 3 pm
Bong Historical Center
Families are invited to step inside and discover the secrets of the museum’s mannequins: do they really come to life or is it just your imagination? This sensory-friendly event offers a welcoming experience for all.

Teague Alexy & The Common Thread
Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 pm
Bent Paddle
Musician-author-storyteller Alexy releases a new version of his early classic “Sidestepping Man” with his band The Common Thread, giving it a resonant, multi-textured sound.

​​Bill & Kate Isles
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 pm
Encore Performing Arts, Cloquet
Bill Isles was into music back in his youth but took a 25-year hiatus. A near-death experience, in which his heart stopped for two minutes, spurred him back to music. Along with his wife, Kate, they sing of their lives and their Northern Minnesota homeland.

Caleigh: They Brought Their Songs
Monday, Oct. 20, 1 pm
Duluth Public Library Main Branch
Monday, Oct. 20, 6 pm
Duluth Public Library Mt. Royal Branch
The 90-minute show weaves together stories and history of Minnesota with musical genres that highlight the diverse ethnic make-up of the state.

Pieta Brown & Liz Draper
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 pm
Duluth Cider
Touring show with singer-songwriter Brown, described by the BBC as a “poetess, folk goddess and country waif,” accompanied by masterful bassist Liz Draper, known for her work with Low, Iris Dement and many others.