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Awesome Movie: The DECC's Unconventional Chef

An engaging 8-minute movie entitled "The UnConventional Chef" featuring Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Executive Chef Jerry Carpenter.

Cider North returns to DECC

When the season of lights darkens, it's good to know there's more fun on the horizon. The DECC is bringing back the sold-out success of Cider North with its warm, cider-infused patio vibe. Attendees sip ciders from across the state while enjoying the laid-back atmosphere with

The Nutcracker is this weekend at Symphony Hall

The Minnesota Ballet will present The Nutcracker on Friday through Sunday at Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Also at the DECC this weekend: Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show at

Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks to perform at Amsoil

The legendary Dwight Yoakam is bringing his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour with The Mavericks to Amsoil Arena on Saturday, March 22. Tickets start at $45 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and

Amy Grant to perform at DECC

Contemporary Christian Music superstar Amy Grant is scheduled to perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Sunday, April 6. Conventional wisdom is that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts,

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A note from DECC Board President Peter Singler: "October has come around on the calendar again. As the board president of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, I am pleased to say that things are trending better for the DECC. You may recall in October 2023, the institution asked to

Duluth Haunted Ship opens tonight

That hint of cool breeze you're feeling isn't just a change in the weather. The spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship are gathering just beyond the shoreline to mutiny the SS William A. Irvin. This dark season marks the 29th year of this unhallowed event through

At the DECC

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s Symphony Hall will play host to The Price is Right Live™ interactive stage show on February 26, 2025.    Tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10AM. This show was very popular last time it come to the DECC!    THE PRICE IS

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DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman posted this on the center's Facebook page Tuesday: "Things are hot at the DECC – not all of them in a good way. Over the last three years, the DECC has continued a dance of three steps forward as we invest in improvements,

At the DECC

Classic rock icons REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are joining forces for a tour, with a newly announced show at Amsoil Arena on November 19. Tickets will be available starting Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m. REO Speedwagon was established in 1967, signed a record deal in 1971, and has

DECC to host Barbie exhibition

“If you have been a Barbie fan at any point in your life, this exhibit is for you. Plus, I bet you will walk away with a new appreciation for the positive impacts Barbie has had on pop culture.” -- Dan Hartman, DECC Executive Director

William A. Irvin to host intimate band series 'Music on The Ship'

It started with a phone call. After 14 years living in Minneapolis, Charity Benedict returned to where she grew up and later met her husband. “With remote work after Covid, we jumped on the path to move back to Duluth.”      The Central High grad saw all the new musical opportunities

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Folds coming to DECC

Ben Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, will perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Oct. 5. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music, including pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. For the

Republish It! DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman's Facebook post

Said Hartman: "You may have heard that the DECC has a bonding request at the State Legislature. My hope is to explain why we are making the request, but also to explain the bonding process as well (it always confuses people, because it is confusing). Governmental explanation part: Every

Reprint It! DECC Facebook post

"Spring has been a blur! In just the past four weeks, the DECC has hosted: . Country show with Sam Hunt . Ballet performance of Snow White . Classic rock with John Mellencamp . Hard rock with Breaking Benjamin . Christian rock with Mercy Me . Children's event with the Shrine Circus . Comedian

Three popular attractions launch Duluth Passport

A Duluth Passport won’t get a person in or out of any foreign country but it will get a passport holder into three popular Duluth attractions at a dramatic discount. The William A. Irvin, Great Lakes Aquarium and North Shore Scenic Railroad are cooperating by offering a reduced admission

Homegrown Music Festival at the DECC lineup

Tuesday, April 30 7 p.m. – The Brothers Burn Mountain 8 p.m. – Woodblind 9 p.m. – A Band Called Truman 10 p.m. – Big Wave Dave and the Ripples

Duluth Junk Hunt begins Thursday

What started with a half-dozen antique vendors inside the Encounter building in 2012, the Duluth Junk Hunt has grown to 150-plus booths at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. “We look forward to this event every spring and fall,” said Emily Broman, founder of the Duluth Junk Hunt. “We love watching shoppers

Quote Me, Howie: Chamber's Daniel Fanning; Vikings, prep sports in the news

My acutely-humble buddy Daniel Fanning, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy and Strategy and Executive Director of the Duluth Chamber Foundation, on his strong lobbying efforts in St. Paul: "In the first week of the 2024 State Legislative Session, I spent all day Monday and part

DECC Events Guide

Dec. 31 – Glamour & Gold: A Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve, 6 p.m. Harbor Side Convention Center When Amber Brostrom was a little girl, she’d watch local live TV on New Year’s Eve. She tuned in to the fancy New Year’s Eve party sponsored by

DECC board of directors' previous statement regarding budget challenges; board meets Thursday afternoon

Source: DECC.org, October 9, 2023. Note: The DECC Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. at the DECC Senator Sam Solon Board Room. The appointed volunteer DECC board of directors has understood and been thoughtfully apprised that the DECC’s revenues and increasing expenses were not

Today at the DECC

Noon-8 p.m. – Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. Continues Saturday, from 10 a.m.- 8p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buy tickets. 7 p.m. – The Nutcracker, presented by the Minnesota Ballet. Shows also Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3

Festival of Trees fundraiser at the DECC

“We had over 6,000 visitors at last year’s Festival of Trees. Many of our attendees come back year after year to see what’s new and to get a head start on their holiday shopping.” -- JLD President Angela Engblom.

Amsoil Arena going cashless starting today

Amsoil Arena, part of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, will be moving exclusively to digital payments for all entertainment and the upcoming UMD hockey season (women's and men's games) starting Friday. The DECC is following the industry's lead to only accept credit, debit and

Mayor, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announce partnership regarding DECC Arena ice plant

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman announced today a partnership granting up to $200,000 to the DECC for a temporary ice chiller to maintain the ice sheet at the DECC Arena. A resolution will go before the Duluth City Council to enter into an agreement

2023 Haunted Ship advanced tickets on sale

By Lucie Amundsen While guests have been touring the beautiful William A. Irvin floating maritime museum this summer, down in the ship’s hold the 2023 Haunted Ship has been morphing into fresh horror. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Haunted Ship crew members traveled to St. Louis in February to

Reprint It! Ice painted at Amsoil Arena

A Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Facebook post: "The ice is painted!! You know what that means... BULLDOG HOCKEY SEASON IS NEAR. Are you curious about how it works to paint the ice? Here's a quick behind-the-scenes recap: 24 hours after the Whiskey Myers concert, ice was put

DECC Events Calendar

There's never a dull moment at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Here are the public events happening for the rest of August: 11-13 | Bayfront Blues Festival 13 | Bored Teachers: WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! COMEDY TOUR 15 | Beer & Bands by the Blue Bridge 17 | Duluth

Irvin Floating Museum hosts Family Day to celebrate new ‘Seek & Scavenge’ Book

By Lucie Amundsen The William A. Irvin has always been an entertaining place for kids, and not just because children ten and under are free with a paying adult. The go-at-your-own-pace vintage freighter tour has always been a wonderful setting for littles to let their imaginations set sail. Now, the

Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "We're extremely excited for the start of the indoor football games, which will have a strong regional economic impact during the summer. Selfishly, I&

FinnFest returns to Duluth

The happiest country in the world will be showcased in Duluth as FinnFest returns for its annual five-day festival on July 26-30, 2023 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). Family-friendly FinnFest is North America’s premier event featuring the fabulous Nordic life and ingredients of happiness from music

DECC to host Cider vs Seltzer event

By Lucie Amundsen After the popularity of Cider North in January, the DECC is following up with a new DECC Presents offering: Cider vs Seltzer. The event promises sampling of ciders and seltzers from around the region and beyond on Harbor Drive, across from the William A. Irvin floating museum,

First cruise vessel to 'turn around' passengers at DECC

Early on Saturday, the Viking cruise vessel Polaris will arrive in Duluth under the lift bridge and use its dynamic positioning system to float in the harbor behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for Duluth’s first cruise ship “turnaround.” A turnaround, as defined by the cruise industry, is

Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17, as Duluth prepares to host the highly anticipated Duluth Senior GO Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. As the largest annual gathering of seniors in the region, this event brings together nearly 100 experts, offering a wealth of information, products, and services

Dunham to perform at DECC

After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.

DECC invites the public to 'Take a Bite Out of MEA Weekend'

Embracing the spooky season, the DECC offers a special pairing of its beloved Duluth Haunted Ship with two performances of Vampire Circus, a cirque show.

2023 Bayfront Festival Park Schedule

June 03 | Walk For Animals 16 | Whipper Snapper Races 16 | William A. Irvin 5K 16-17 | Grandma’s Marathon | Rock The Bayfront 23 | Twin Ports Entertainment presents Jon Pardi 24 | First Avenue Productions presents Hippo Campus 30 | Twin Ports Entertainment Present – Flo Rida with Twista July 03 | DECC presents Hairball 04

DECC to host Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary in Concert

The film will be accompanied by the 72 members of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. The DSSO has led musical performances in Northern Minnesota for 91 years.

City of Duluth Fourth Fest lineup announced

The DECC and the City of Duluth will host Fourth Fest on Tuesday, July 4 at Bayfront Festival Park in Downtown Duluth. Event highlights include the largest fireworks show in the Upper Midwest with Americana-inspired Midwest music. 2023 Fourth Fest Line Up Derek Jones & The 50 South Wild Horses

DECC presents Petlandia: The Pet Event of the North

Planners are inviting vendors of pet-related goods and services, including veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, rescue and adoption groups, pet merchandise vendors and even pet psychics to apply to be included in the event.

Lucie Amundsen: Avoid trouble with DECC, Bayfront tickets

It seems that every week I get a sad email to hello@decc.org. It’s someone bemoaning an expensive error when purchasing show tickets, be that something at the DECC’s Symphony Hall or a blow-out concert at AMSOIL arena or Bayfront Festival Park. What mistake are they making?

What's Happening at the DECC?

This listing covers public events at all DECC venues. For listings of many corporate events, conferences, and other private events, please consult the DECC's comprehensive calendar. Get the DECC's What’s Happening email sent right to you: CLICK HERE May 02 | Homegrown Music Festival – DECC Arena