North to the Pole 40 Years Later
State Theater
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 6:30 PM
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of what National Geographic deemed an "historic landmark in polar exploration." Join Will Steger, Ann Bancroft, Paul Schurke & other members of the 1986 Steger International Polar Expedition:
--ELY, Ely Historic State Theater, 6:30-10pm Friday, October 9, first ever showing on the big screen of National Geographic's "North to the Pole!" documentary followed by stories and Q&A with the team PLUS concert and dance party with the northland's best bluegrass band: Stony River. Tickets available soon at www.elystatetheater.org All proceeds benefit the theater -- for its 90th anniversary year! (The team will also host a community luncheon talk 12-1:15 Oct 9 at Grand Ely Lodge)
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