Events
Three University of Minnesota Press book-signing events in Duluth
Thursday, Oct. 14, 7pm, Clyde Iron Works
Michael Nordskog and Aaron W. Hautala
The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7pm, Clyde Iron Works
Peter Smith
A Porch Sofa Almanac
Thursday, Oct. 28, 5-8pm
Jay Weiner
This Is Not Florida: How Al Franken Won the Minnesota Senate Recount
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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.
League of Women Voters 7th District Candidate Forum Oct. 19
Meet the candidates and learn about issues that affect you and your community! We will have powerful questions for the candidates of the Senate, District 7a and District 7b races. We will be offering free refreshments too!
Tuesday, Oct. 19 · 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Harbor City International School
332 W. Michigan St., Duluth
Free parking is available at the ramp between 4th and 5th avenues directly west of the school. We’ve got childcare available for those who need it (please make a reservation for your child by calling Anita at 218-428-7232). If you need a ride, we can also help with that! We’re offering free transportation (please call Allan at 218-428-0290 and arrange for your transportation needs).
Birth & Baby Fair Thursday
It’s free and fun! Prizes, lots of good info, and a good way to meet other families.
Thursday 10/14, 6-8:30pm
Peace Church (11th St. & 11th Ave. E.)
Get your do-si-so on
Musicians and callers up from Minneapolis this Saturday. Also, we’re excited about a new venue – the Avalon Ed Institute – c’mon out!
Third Annual Chester Bowl Wine, Beer & Pizza Tasting
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 6-9 pm, Midi @ Fitger’s
Help keep the youth programs going at Chester Bowl while sampling top-notch pizza, wine and beer. Tickets at Fitger’s Wine Cellars. Info @ 733-0792.
Antiwar Protest
Below is the agenda for today’s anti-war protest in Duluth.
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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…)
The Half Hearts CD Release
This coming Friday, October 15th, there is going to be a party like no other. The Half Hearts, originally from the Duluth area, will be throwing a huge CD release show at the REX. Along side the Half Hearts will be Ariane Norrgard et al, Loup-Garou, and The People Say Fox. This is going to be a full night of music, so bring your dancing shoes, party hats, and appropriate judgment (whether it be poor or not is up to you).
There is going to be a party starting at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. $3 cover. 21+ (confirmed as 21+, sorry youngin’s)
Come out and enjoy the fresh sounds of Duluth while enjoying your favorite tapped beverage!
Global Work Day … a kid-friendly option
A friend is organizing a global work party.
Sunday, 10.10.10 (10am-noon)
Bring your children so we can teach them to care for the Earth! Please bring own garbage bags. We’ll meet at the Tot Lot, disseminate (perhaps farther down the beach), and then meet back for a photo. Hope to see you there!
J Lydia Salon celebrates opening with food, music and art
By Sam Elmquist
Any Scandinavians out there?
“Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian: Saga II” — A film about Scandinavian American humor
A fundraiser for Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry
Date: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Location: First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth
Cost: $15 per person, $5 for youth (ages 12-17), children under 12 are free
2:45pm Doors Open
3pm Presentation of “Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian: Saga II”
5pm Meet the filmmakers and sample traditional Scandinavian food
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Exile On Fourth Street
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 7pm
Sacred Heart Music Center
$10 in advance/$15 at the door
Tickets at sacredheartmusic.org or the Electric Fetus
Get your ya-yas out with over 20 Duluth musical groups performing their takes on classic Stones tunes. Groups scheduled to appear include the Tisdales, Dave Mehling, Matt Ray, James and Younger, Lookdown Moon, Cory “Hotrod” Ahlm, Coyote, Clique Clique Boom, the Bitter Spills and lots more.
Sponsored By Pizza Luce, Carmody Irish Pub, the Transistor, Paper Hog and Keyport Liquor.
Free Classical Guitar Concert Sunday
Featuring Guitar Music of Spain and South America
James Flegel
Classical Guitar
Sunday, Oct. 10, 3pm
Weber Music Hall
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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
Woodland Fusion Opening Oct. 11
The latest addition to the Woodland community, Woodland Fusion opens its doors Oct. 11 – 7am to 3pm. The location is in the same parking lot as Woodland Market Place (formerly Piggly Wiggly)
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League of Women Voters of Duluth hosting 350.org Global Work Day of Action
Join the League of Women Voters Duluth for a great adventure on Sunday, Oct. 10 (1-4pm), and be a part of a global event that’s “Making A Difference.”
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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!
Afghanistan Memorial Candlelit Vigil
Afghanistan Memorial Vigil – Remembering those silenced
A candlelit vigil and march to mark the ninth year of the continuing war and conflict in Afghanistan sponsored by the Northland Anti-War Coalition and CSS Center For Justice Living.
Beginning in the Duluth Rose Garden near Leif Erikson Park, the night will start with words from local religious leaders. Following this we will march down the Lakewalk to place a memorial, in remembrance of the Afghan civilians and Coalition soldiers who have died, between the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials. Here we will be led in song by Sara Thomsen and have a moment of silence.
This is a time for everyone to join together to remember those that have died in the ongoing war outside of any partisan conflict or ideological struggle.
NOTE: Please bring photos, flowers, or other items to place at the memorial if you would like.
DETAILS:
What: Afghanistan Memorial Vigil and Candlelit March
Where: Duluth Rose Garden; Along Lake Walk
When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:30
Really Really Free Market
This Sunday in Lincoln Park there is to be the first (that i know of) Really Really Free Market in Duluth. What is a Really Really Free Market you may ask? Well, from what I’ve gathered off the all mighty intra-nert, it’s a time and a place where people can get together to share things without being encumbered by money in all its forms. Things such as material objects, musical jams sessions, puppet theatre, skill-sharing and playshops (like hair cuts, massage therapy, dance lessons, automotive knowledge, cooking classes), pot-luck lunches and food shelves, all are freely distributed to anyone who wants it. Anything you can think of that someone else may need. All for FREE!!
The Current Roadtrip: Duluth
Join 89.3 the Current as we travel across the state to bring the best and brightest of the cities musical acts to Duluth, Mankato, Rochester and Austin. (more…)
Roast Beef Dinner at Chester Park Church
Chester Park United Methodist Church Men’s Club is serving
its famous family-style roast beef dinner.
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 4:30 to 7 p.m
$12 for adults and $6 for children under 12
Drive-through and carry out will be available. There will also be homemade apple pie and a cookie walk.
Chester Park Church is at 819 N. 18th Ave. E. in Duluth, near Chester Creek Café.
Duluth City Cycling Scavenger Hunt
YMCA news release:
The Duluth Area Family YMCA is kicking off a new year of Youth in Government programming with a bicycle scavenger hunt fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 17. This citywide event welcomes community members of all ages and abilities. Teams of 3-5 will compete in one of two tracks, one beginner and one challenging.
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Global Work Party 10/10/10
Come join us for film, chat and brownies! We will watch “Homegrown Revolution” and brainstorm ideas for change in our lives and communities.The fun starts at 3 p.m. at the Rice Lake Town Hall on Howard Gnesen on 10/10/10. We’ll see you there!