Attracted To Duluth

What temporary event in 1893 attracted more than 27 million visitors?

On this installment of Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline are talking all about the Chicago World's Fair! Chicago wanted to show the world that they were a major city of the world, and Duluth was eager to prove the same. Tune in to learn all about the local angles we could track down about this event that still manages to capture our imaginations. 

For this episode of Attracted to Duluth we're joined by two representatives from Minnesota Ballet, a husband and wife team, Karl von Rabenau and Jennifer Miller. We talk about their journeys to becoming professional ballerinas, their work with Minnesota Ballet, and how they first met through dance. Don't miss this installment, because you'll fall in love with the world of ballet! 

Attracted to Duluth is back for another episode and this time Caroline and Hailey met up with Shawn Roos, the owner of The Main Club. This LGBT+ bar and club has been a beloved space in the Twin Ports community since 1983. It's survived a change in location, a change in ownership, and even the changing of the felt on the pool tables. Tune in to hear about Shawn's journey as a business owner, the history of The Main, and how to order fancy shots without making your bartender grumpy. Cheers! 

This time on Attracted to Duluth, let your hair down as Caroline and Hailey meet up with Bee Golding, the owner of Deep Cuts. Tune in to hear about how Bee first discovered Duluth, how she opening up her punk-rock barbershop, and what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community in The Twin Ports. We also talk about her musical duo, Campfire Tranarchists, which was lovingly described as "encapsulating the soundscapes of a strung-out possum," amongst other things. 

On the latest installment of Attracted to Duluth, we're joined by Alice O'Callaghan of Zenith City Horror. For more than 15 years Zenith City Horror has been The Twin Ports' premier queer production company, and we sat down with Alice to hear all about the history of the group and some exciting things coming soon. Of course, we still had time to talk about the other projects she has in the works and touch base on the latest season of Bridgerton. You won't want to miss (Cupcake) this!

On this episode of Attracted to Duluth, we're talking all things Duluth Superior Pride Festival with Public Relations chair, Josh Miller. This summer will be the festival's 38th year in the Twin Ports, and Josh takes us through his history with the festival, a major personal highlight, and a unique event hosted by The North Shore Scenic Rail that's unlike any other! Of course, since Josh is a fellow Depot dweller, we talk about some of the other unique train events you don't want to miss!

On this episode of Attracted to Duluth, Caroline and Hailey sit down with Michele Halti to learn about the annual and upcoming car show events in the Twin Ports. Tune in as we talk about some of Michele's beloved antique cars, the great stuff to do at these shows, and how you can get involved. 

What historic home located on the shores of Lake Superior offers surprises all year long? In this installment of Attracted to Duluth, we chat with Glensheen director Dustin Heckman about all things history. With topics like local cemeteries, museum conferences, and mysterious discoveries on the grounds of Glensheen, this episode is basically chicken soup for the history lover's soul.