Graduates are fresh from the receiving line, parents are proud and make a little relieved, and both are ready to party. But what a parent envisions for a grad party may be something totally opposite of what a graduate wants. Setting expectations and striking a balance is key to making […]
Dining Out in a Big Group There are a lot of reasons you show up at a restaurant with a larger than average size group. Perhaps your family is visiting and rather than spending time working on a meal while missing out on the fun, you decide it’ll be better […]
A guide for reluctant party planners Not everyone is a born party planner. Some people would much rather get an invite than make one. But that doesn’t mean you can’t throw a shindig your friends will talk about for years. When it comes to a casual affair sometimes the best […]
Planning any kind of summer outdoor event in the Lake Superior Region has its share of challenges somewhat different than other areas of the country. One switch of the wind can play ridiculous games with the weather for everyone within a reasonable distance of Lake Superior. Even seasoned local meteorologists […]
It’s hard to accommodate everyone’s beverage tastes at an event. Rather than spending big bucks on numerous bottles of booze that you may never use, come up with a beverage bar that fits your event’s theme. For a summer event there are lots of fun options – a Sangria bar, […]
The first thing you need for a stellar surprise part is an unassuming guest of honor. Most people throw surprise parties for milestone birthdays, but other special occasions can fit the bill too – a surprise engagement party for a couple, a surprise show for an expectant mom, etcetera. Once […]
Choose Your Cruise on the Vista Fleet for Your Special Events by Sheryl Jensen The Vista Fleet has been one of the jewels of the tourist industry in Duluth for many years. Many locals, however, forget that a cruise on the Vista Star or the Vista Queen is not just […]
By Shana Vesel My favorite time of year is when summer comes to a close. Days are getting colder and leaves are turning colors. With Halloween right around the corner, the best way to enjoy a fall day is to have a party! Most people don’t have much going on. […]
When the summer sun heats you up – these red, white, and blue beverages will cool you down! FOR THE KIDS: RED, WHITE, & COOLER Cran-cherry Juice Kid friendly pina colada drink Blue raspberry drink *You can pick any three red, white and blue drinks as long as all the […]
Summer. A season that we all look so forward to. Time to get out on the lakes, and enjoy picnics and barbecues. And for those of you who can’t live without a fi nger-licking delicious barbecue, Famous Dave’s comes to mind. The Duluth restaurant opened in 2002, and continues to […]
