What's Up Ely
Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors.
Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.
There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!
New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike.
What's Up Ely
Facilitator, Community Builder, & Comedian Abby Dare
Abby Dare is the owner of The Meadows Gallery & Studios on Sheridan Street. She also serves on the Parks and Recreation Board for the City of Ely. Through all of her endeavors she is committed to fostering meaningful relationships, making the world a better place, and having fun along the way.
Join Abby and Lacey in conversation as they discuss how Abby came to be an Elyite, Abby’s journey to becoming an artist and opening an art gallery and studios, and Abby’s journey to performing comedy on the big stage. They also dig into the value of defining a personal mission statement, and make a case for attending City Council meetings (the imperviousness of gravel being more exciting than it might seem at first glance!). All this and more…
And, of course, Brett and Lacey do an event round up, because, as you know, there’s always something to do in Ely!
Show Notes
Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.
If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event via email to tourism@ely.org with the subject line “Event for What’s Up Ely Podcast Promotion.”
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- The Meadows
- Abby Dare website
- Meet an Elyite: Abby Dare
- City of Ely Commissions, Committees, and Boards
- Brooke Pasmick in Concert (NLAA Concert Series)
- Ely Folk School Thanksgiving Potlucks
- Grand Ely Lodge Thanksgiving Buffet: Call 218-365-6875 to make a reservation
- Sheridan Street Delicatessen holiday desserts: Call 218-504-4036 or email sheridanstreetdeli@gmail.com to place an order
- Ely Public Library Calendar of Events
- Well Being Development Recovery Residence
- Give MN
- NLAA Old Hollywood Soirée
- Apply for a 2025 Tofte Lake Center artist residency
- Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025)
- Ely Dark Sky Festival (January 10-11, 2025)
- Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
- Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
- Ely for Ely Playlist
