Art
New Downtown Duluth Art Gallery
I went to a new gallery opening last night. The Ochre Ghost is on Second Avenue East and is a cool space supported by two emerging artists. Go and make the scene!
International Passive House Day – UMD Bagley Classroom Building Tour
Imagine only needing a hair dryer or a few candles to heat a building in Minnesota! This is the Passive House approach which uses simple, low-tech solutions like super-insulation, rigorous air sealing, and high-performance windows to reduce a building’s total source energy consumption by 90%. Over 20,000 Passive House buildings have been built worldwide and the Bagley Classroom at UMD follows this standard.
Several Passive House buildings in Minnesota will be open for the International Passive House Day tours. See the link below for a database of projects. The UMD Bagley Classroom at 703 Oakland Circle in Duluth will be open for free tours every hour between 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 13.
Tinsel Fairies, Circadian Nations, Electric Graveyard Afterlife, Indulge, and Poetry Motel (featuring Patrick McKinnon, Howlin’ Andy Hound, Matthew Livingston)
What: Tinsel Fairies, Circadian Nations, Electric Graveyard Afterlife, Indulge, and Poetry Motel.
When: Friday, Nov. 12 at 10pm
Where: Norm’s Beer and Brats: 1901 Broadway St., Superior, WI
$5 cover. Proceeds go to support the “Oil and Congress Don’t Mix Campaign” and the “Citizens for Corporate Accountability” 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Cloud Cult w/ special guests Fort Wilson Riot at St. Scholastica!
The Twin Cities based band Cloud Cult and special guests Fort Wilson Riot will be playing an all ages show November 20th at The College of Saint Scholastica. Doors open at 7:30pm and the music starts at 8:00pm.
These eco-friendly artists are sure to deliver a high energy show that won’t disappoint! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at St. Scholastica, The Electric Fetus or online at https://www.css.edu/Administration/Student-Activities.html.
IFP Cinema Lounge in Duluth
IFP Media Arts‘ hit screening series, Cinema Lounge, will showcase short films by Duluth-area filmmakers at 7PM on Friday, Nov. 5 at Duluth’s Zinema2 Theater. The filmmakers will be in attendance for a Q&A, hosted by award-winning director Stephen Gurewitz. The Zeitgeist Arts Café will host the post-screening party. (more…)
Mad Monster Party
Just in time for the Elections Halloween, I stumbled across Mad Monster Party. I’ve seen a lot of Rankin/Bass stuff, but have never even heard of this one. This is a making of, split into two parts. (more…)
Sister Nations: A Celebration of Native American Women Writers
Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Native American women writers at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Featured writers include Heid E. Erdrich, Linda LeGarde Grover, Dr. Pauline Danforth, and Marcie Rendon.
Monday, Nov. 1 at 7pm
Fond du Lac Amphitheater
2101 14th St., Cloquet
This event is free and open to the public. Q & A and reception to follow.
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Halloween 2010 at R.T. Quinlan’s
Friday, Oct. 29, 10pm – $5 – 21+
Black-eyed Snakes
The Acceleratti
American Rebels
Bratwurst
Saturday, Oct. 30, 10pm – $5 – 21+
Rock Brigade
The Surfactants
w/ Special Guests
This week on the Playlist
A unique blend of gypsy-bluegrass; cross-country experiences with Roadtrip Nation; landscapes by Sue Pavlatos and a sneak peek at the College of Saint Scholastica’s production of Twelfth Night are in the spotlight on The PlayList, Thursday, Oct. 28 at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1). (The PlayList is repeated Fridays at midnight.)
Vote for Local Theater in Oeuvre Awards
Oeuvre Magazine Theater Awards Official Ballot
While we’re doing all this voting, vote in this too!
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony Nov. 14 at Northland Country Club. The voting system will hopefully not allow you to vote more than once. Voting closes on Sunday, Nov. 7, at midnight. Good luck to all the nominees!
Halloween banners
If you’ve got fabulous Halloween photos, it’s Halloween banner time. But hurry, ‘cuz I shoulda had this call out a couple weeks ago. We’ll start putting the Halloween banners up as soon as we get enough to rotate.
Halloween banners must follow the same guidelines as the other banners. Basically, the photos have to be cropped to 960 pixels wide by 167 pixels high. The Perfect Duluth Day logo will be added by PDD’s art department.
Send to banners@perfectduluthday.com
Spirit Lake Poetry Series reading coming up
On November 13, Jude Nutter and Thomas R. Smith will read at Somers Lounge, CSS, for free. 7:30 pm.
Jude won last year’s MN Book Award in poetry with a terrific book called I Wish I Had a Heart Like Yours, Walt Whitman. She was raised on the grounds of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany, and the poems in this book concern some of that experience.
Also reading is Thomas R. Smith, who has a brand new book from Red Dragonfly Press called The Foot of the Rainbow. Don’t miss this reading — it’ll be great. Oh, and Spirit Lake now has a website: spiritlakepoetry.wordpress.com.
“Tradition”: Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. at the Duluth Playhouse
I had the opportunity to attend a performance of this charming production on opening night. A talented group of young actors and a kid-friendly run time (just over an hour) truly make this an event for the entire family (not to mention a great way to introduce a younger generation to a well-loved musical!).
Hail of bullets:
- What: Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.
- Where: The Duluth Playhouse
- When: October 22-31 (Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m).
Vladimir Lobanov Demonstration
The Duluth Sister Cities program is hosting a delegation from Petrozavodsk, Russia this month, including a watercolor artist named Vladimir Lobanov. The Lake Superior Watercolor Society is sponsoring a free demo by Vladimir on Oct. 28 at the DAI Lincoln Building – social time from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by the demo. The event is free and open to the public.
The Infamous Dr. Thunder paints a mural on the back door of Who’s Bar in Superior
Erik Pearson put down the gray base today for a mural over Who’s Bar’s back door. You wouldn’t believe how frequently used that door is, and how ignored the sign on the inside instructing people to knock before exiting went. Fortunately, Pearson’s quick hands managed to prevent any disasters.
Last week he painted the mural below, which is the back door of an unoccupied space between Who’s Bar and the Palace Bar. Go Dr. Thunder! Go!
Glensheen Living Literature Presents: The Fall of the House of Usher
A classic tale staged in the living room of a historic, national treasure; Glensheen’s presentation of Edgar Allan Poe’s masterpiece The Fall of the House of Usher promises to electrify audiences in a setting unlike any other.
The Fall of the House of Usher takes center stage Thursday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The event includes a flashlight tour of the mansion, refreshments, and guided discussion after the show.
More information and tickets available at glensheen.org or by calling 726-8910.
North Shore Sessions: Russian Bride, Jeremy Messersmith
Here are a couple recent live music sessions featuring Minnesota artists recorded in the Duluth area — Russian Bride and Jeremy Messersmith:
University Ave. photographer and bandoneón player on the PlayList this week
The PlayList’s second season continues Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1).
Wing Young Huie’s photography takes his audience through the rapid-fire labyrinth of socioeconomic and cultural realities along University Avenue’s six-mile thoroughfare in St. Paul, Minnesota. (more…)
J Lydia Salon celebrates opening with food, music and art
By Sam Elmquist
Reefer Madness
Reefer Madness
Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney / Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Evan Kelly
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head!
October 14-16, 21-23 & 28-30
All shows at 8 pm
renegadetheatercompany.org
WFC Owner Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Join Whole Foods Co-op as we celebrate our inaugural Owner Art Exhibit this Thursday October 7th from 6-8 pm. Find your way to the seating area of the store for refreshments and art by some of our fabulous owners, including the work of: Tom Rauschenfels, Shane Upthegrove, Brian Barber, Terry McCarthy, Juanita Kammerman, Liz Minette, Steve Coll, Sarah Garramone, Dorothea Diver, Dale Burton, & Boni Bieniek. The show will run from Wednesday October 6th through Tuesday November 9th, so be sure to stop by and enjoy!