Archives: Vibemap Events
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In the Heart of the Beast: Make-and-Take Puppet Lab
Join In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater for hands-on puppet making at the festival. Using simple materials like water, flour, newspaper, paint, and plenty of imagination, their artists will guide you through quick make-and-take projects that turn recycled materials into lively characters. Drop in for 5–20 minutes to craft a puppet,…
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Juniper Lou Vintage + Makers Market
The Great Northern has teamed up with Juniper Lou to present a fashionable circular economy on our festival grounds. The Juniper Lou Market will feature artisans, craftspeople, vintage housewares, jewelers, illustrators, nonprofit organizations, and other creatives. Juniper Lou is open to most trades and love welcoming new artists and makers to the community! They offer…
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The Textile Center’s Visible Mending Workshop
Rips, snags, and stains don’t have to ruin our favorite clothing items. Don’t ditch it — stitch it! The Textile Center of Minnesota will lead a drop-in visible mending workshop on Saturday, January 31. Open to all passholders. Create a reference library of three simple visible mending techniques to use on your wardrobe to extend…
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Chef Demo and Presentation with Owamni Restaurant
Join us for an engaging chef demonstration and presentation with Owamni Restaurant. From campside-inspired techniques to creative takes on BBQ and comfort food, these demos invite audiences to savor the warmth, flavor, and camaraderie of cooking together in the cold.
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Outdoor Fitness Class with Hothouse
Hothouse leads an energizing, drop-in, all-levels fitness class on our festival grounds at the Warming Grounds. This Minneapolis studio is known for dance, arts and fitness sessions that celebrate the joy of movement and welcome every body.
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The Nature of Northern Adventure
What drives us into the cold, and who gets to belong there? This conversation explores how adventure in northern regions shapes identity, community, and care for the places we love. From frozen lakes and ski trails to vast forests and shifting climates, panelists reflect on what it means to find freedom—and responsibility—in landscapes defined by…
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Future Council
Join us for a special screening of Future Council at The Main Cinema during The Great Northern’s Family Day! Millions of children around the world are frustrated by the dire lack of action to protect the planet and their future. Until now, their only avenue to express these concerns has been protesting on the streets.…
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STEM Heart of The Beast Puppet Shows
Join In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater for a puppet show at the festival following their In the Heart of the Beast: Make-and-Take Puppet Lab workshop! Trees Are Cool: Trees are Cool introduces its young audience to a Grandmother Squirrel who teaches us to plant trees for the benefit of future…
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Rooted: Stories from Minnesota’s Farming Future
Don’t miss the world premiere of The Great Northern’s first original documentary, Rooted: Stories from Minnesota’s Farming Future. In this short documentary, three Minnesota farmers share the true effort, passion, and resilience behind their work that drives small-scale agriculture in the Upper Midwest. Rooted is a love letter to land stewardship and climate resilience, reminding…
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Rock and Roll Playhouse
Bring the whole family and bundle up for a rockin’ good time for an outdoor concert at The Warming Grounds, featuring The Rock and Roll Playhouse — the nationally beloved family concert experience where kids get to move, play, and sing along to the greatest hits in rock and roll history! Hosted at our outdoor…