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The Winter Dance Party at the Armory Sunday night will also pay tribute to musician Todd Eckart, who tragically lost his life last year when a wrong-way driver ran into his vehicle.

Iromapalooza
Friday, Jan. 23, 6:30 pm
Maco Theater, Virginia
The Iron Range Original Music Association (IROMA) hosts this event with two stages and seven acts: Midnight Kiss Fight, Wyldchild, Thor Leseman & The Radial Pulse, Owler, Rich Mattson & The Northstars, Josh Palmi & Trapper and Dave Rave & The Governors.

Amahl & The Night Visitors
Jan. 23-25
Depot
Lyric Opera of the North’s family-friendly favorite returns by popular demand. Originally created for television in 1951, this opera features beautiful melodies, engaging characters and a message that resonates with the themes of generosity and hope.

Woodland Winter Freeze Festival
Saturday, Jan. 2, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Woodland Community Center
Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Woodland Ice Rinks for a Minnesota Hockey Day celebration. There will be free hot chocolate, cookies, skating, snowman building, a Northern Stars girls hockey team scrimmage and a silent auction to benefit local nonprofits.

ELOUR
Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 pm
Fitger’s Barrel Room
Led by powerhouse vocalist Elizabeth Ghandour, ELOUR delivers “femme rock,” music that’s loud, stylish and full of attitude. Expect big hooks, driving rhythms and a band that knows how to turn a room into a party.

Winter Dance Party & Todd Eckart Memorial
Sunday, Jan. 25, 5-8 pm
Clyde Iron Works
A memorial for both Buddy Holly and Eckart, who portrayed Holly in this annual fundraiser. The evening includes a silent auction of Todd’s suit coats, ties and other memorabilia organized by family, a musical tribute to Todd by his band and a dance contest.

The Mysterious Fate of the Lost James Knight Expedition
Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30 pm
Duluth Public Library Mt. Royal Branch
Randolph Beebe presents the remarkable Arctic mystery. In 1719, the Hudson’s Bay Company launched an expedition into the Arctic with two ships and 40 men and they were never heard from again. Since then clues have surfaced but their ultimate fate remains unsolved.

WPR Wisconsin Music Trivia
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6 pm
Bong Veterans Historical Center
Think you know Wisconsin music? Test your skills with Wisconsin Public Radio for a night filled with questions about the state’s music history and earn prizes. Sign up by yourself or with a team of up to six to reserve seats.