The Summer Sparkler 2024
LOON’s Summer Sparkler is the perfect way to say farewell to the past season of opera, and to look ahead to the next one! This concert-fundraiser-picnic has become a favorite date on the LOON calendar. The event takes place at the Historic Scott House in Carlton, MN, with bus service available to and from Duluth. Grounds open at 5:30pm, concert starts at 6:30pm. Walk-ups are welcome, but food must be ordered ahead of time and bus seats should be reserved ahead as seating is limited. In the event of rain, the Sparkler will be moved to the following day, August 7.
Lyric Opera of the North is delighted to welcome back Jennifer LeDoux and Wesley Frye for a concert of favorites from musical theater, opera, and pop. Jenny and Wes will be joined by last year’s Sparkler scene-stealer, Bill Munson.
Picnic Supper Boxes are available for pre-order – $22 each
Food order deadline is 4:00pm on Friday, August 2.
Add your menu choices to your ticket order online, or complete your order over the phone by calling 218-464-0922. If you have dietary restrictions, MidCoast is happy to accommodate! Simply note your restrictions when prompted during the checkout process.
Menu:
- Turkey, Bacon, & Swiss Sandwich – served on cranberry wild rice bread with cranberry mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
- Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad – served with chicken, mixed greens, dried cranberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Hummus wrap with zucchini, squash, roasted red peppers, spinach, & hummus (V)
- Roast Beef & Cheddar Sandwich – served on marble rye with a roasted garlic mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
All menu choices include a side of chips, fresh fruit, and a dessert.
Beverages
Several drink options will be available with suggested donation pricing.
Ride The Bus! Reserve your seat for $12
Why wait until you arrive at the event to start the fun? Take advantage of this budget-friendly and eco-friendly mode of transportation, where you can relax and enjoy refreshments and good company on the way!
- 4:45 depart Blue Stone Apartments. Pickup is on Elizabeth Street. Parking permitted in the St. Luke’s Clinic lot.
- 5:00 depart Sheraton Downtown. Pickup is on Superior Street. 301 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
- 5:15 depart Perkins West. 4005 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55807
- 5:50 arrive at The Historic Scott House
After the concert (approximately 8pm), the bus will head back to Duluth!
Seating
We’ll have lots of chairs set up for the concert, but if you have a favorite lawn chair or blanket to bring, please do!
Directions to The Historic Scott House
Address: 1321 County Road 4, Carlton, MN, 55718
I-35 exit #239 (Scanlon Carlton Cloquet).
After exiting, turn left under 35 and head south into Carlton. You are on Hwy 45.
Continue south through Carlton (you will cross RR tracks) for about 1 mile, and then turn right at the Spur Gas Station onto County Road 3.
Follow County Road 3 for about 4.5 miles, and turn right on County Road 4.
Scott House is the first driveway on the right.