Twin Ports Music and Arts Collective

The Twin Ports Music and Arts Collective commonly referred to as "The MAC", was an

Trampled By Turtles, The Black Eyed Snakes, and The Dames, as well as from generous donations from supportive community members including then Mayor Herb Bergson

.

In its short lifespan, The MAC played host to over 250 bands and performers, both local and national, including

Magnolia Electric Co. It was also an all-ages venue in the sixth annual Homegrown Music Festival

in 2004. In addition, The MAC gallery showed the works of 10 local artists on its spacious walls throughout the year it was open.

The venue was forced to close its doors in January 2005, due to a growing decline in admission and participation by its founding members.

References

"Above and Below, The Rise and Fall of the Duluth Underground," The Rake, July 2004
"Alternative Kids Record & MAC Benefit," Ripsaw News, The Buzz, December 2005
"A New Low," City Pages, February 9, 2005
"The Chicken Lives! Homegrown in Duluth," MN Artists.org, April 15, 2006