Community Calendar
Things to do around here
Fish fries, fun runs, craft sales and polka nights, from Duluth to Grand Forks, Fargo, Brainerd and St. Cloud. Pick a day and make some plans.
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Beyond the Brief w/ Matt Dawson
October 20 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm CDT
Most creative work starts with a brief. But sometimes you make something just because you can, because you want to, or because you can’t stop thinking about it.
Beyond the Brief is about making those things. The things nobody asked for. The things that reconnect you with why you started creating in the first place. And the things that, every now and then, lead to surprising benefits and unexpected opportunities.
About Matt
Matt Dawson is an Austin-based Creative Director and designer known for bold, polished work across branding, illustration, and typography. He’s collaborated with clients like Jeep, Major League Baseball, Pearl Jam, Phish, Toyota, and Disney, bringing a sharp eye and strong visual voice to every project. Over the past 20 years, he’s worked with global brands, scrappy startups, and yes, maybe even one of your favorite bands. The quality and respect of his work has led to features in books, magazines, and blogs, as well as invitations to speak on stages across the country.
He’s also the founder of Crop, a grassroots creative conference in Austin with a punk rock spirit and a focus on building genuine creative community. The event features keynote talks, hands-on workshops, vendors, live music, parties, creative activations, and more. Since launching in 2016, Crop has brought together over 3,000 creatives from 35 states and 6 countries. It’s become known for its “come as you are” vibe where first-timers and longtime attendees alike immediately feel part of the community.
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Walleye fish fry. Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 123 Main St., Cass Lake. $15 adults, $8 kids 12 and under. Call Pat at 218-555-0100.
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