Born on the Day of the Dead: A short film about Ian Thomas Alexy
Minneapolis/Duluth-based artist Ian Thomas Alexy releases a short film documenting the creation of his new record Born on the Day of the Dead. Co-starring Eric “Actual Wolf” Pollard, Carrie Deans and Josie Horbach.
Duck Duck Punch — “RGB”
Duck Duck Punch has a new video, a new album and a gig coming up in Duluth — where the band was formed.
Concept idea
Ever since I read a blog post on 3rd Ward I have had the idea of starting this type of center in the area I live in now. The Duluth News Tribune had an article the other day about the trials of selling the shutdown schools and I thought the shuttered Morgan Park school would be an awesome location. I thought that a music studio could be added to the music wing of the schools also. If all the wood-working equipment and the kiln were still there it would be an added bonus.
I think it would be a cool add to the Duluth community. Probably a pipe dream though!
DNT; Jo Cooley: Gen Con Now ‘Video-gaming Convention”
From the DNT – “Local view: Video-gaming convention not a good idea for Duluth”:
“Bringing a scaled-down version of Indiana’s Gen Con convention to Duluth would only increase the amount of violence to which Duluth is exposed. Is increased violence something we really want to willingly welcome into Duluth?”
- Don’t mix my 7 Wonders or Talisman or Pathfinder in with your Skyrim, or whatever.
- Go watch Mazes and Monsters.
Your opinion piece is maddeningly uninformed and you should feel bad.
Miller Hill Mall Nostalgia
I know we should all strive to shop as locally as possible for all of our holiday gifts but sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. I was at the Miller Hill Mall yesterday and realized how much that place has changed in my lifetime. My biggest memory of the mall was the old movie theater and the McDonald’s right across the way. Not to mention going to Mr. Bulky’s to get candy to sneak in. What are your biggest Miller Hill Mall memories of stores that are no longer there?
Meditation anyone?
I am looking for a meditation group in the Duluth area … anyone know of anything?
Nicholas David’s performances on The Voice
Eagan native Nicholas David (whose real name is David Mrozinski) has played Duluth a few times with Teague Alexy, and his aunt and uncle own the Duluth Grill.
Above he performs a medley of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” during the Dec. 17 broadcast.
The winner of The Voice will be announced tonight during a two-hour broadcast on KBJR-TV channel 6.1. The prize is a recording contract with Universal Music Group. (more…)
I’m as lefty as most …
… but am I correct that the City Council agreed to forgive $305,000 in overpayments to retirees, then agreed to a 2.82 percent tax levy increase?
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Anthony Bennett — Hello Cruel World
Visit anthonybennett.bandcamp.com starting right now to download Hello Cruel World, a 15-track album of bits and bobs and odds and ends that I’ve been accumulating for some time. It’s acoustic-type pop/rock/indie music, and it’s my first solo album. For the benefit of your wallet, it’s also free. There’s a bonus Christmas song on the site, too. Happy holidays.
Snow Sculpture
A snow sculpture at the corner of 21st Avenue East and Fourth Street depicts an angel with her arms around weeping children. (more…)
The Theater Formerly Known As Omnimax
I’m looking for more info on the old Omnimax and the D-Box experience. How does one get a D-Box ticket? What’s it like? How much does it cost? Is it worth it?
This week: bonfires, taxes and nerdery
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
We’ve got lots of Christmas related events on the calendar right now conveniently located under one tag for your viewing pleasure.
Nerd Nite hits the stage at the Teatro Zuccone this Wednesday with presentations on the “Star Wars Holiday Special,” Hyman Minsky, and vampires that sparkle.
You can learn and discuss how your commercial property taxes are determined at the Play Ground on Thursday in a forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
With the Winter Solstice happening Friday at 5:12 a.m. CST there are several solstice related events this week, including:
- Awakening to Unity at Sacred Heart on Friday
- Solstice Ski & Bonfire at Lester Park on Thursday (Update: This event has been cancelled.)
- Sounds Like Love: A Solstice Event at the Carnegie Building on Friday
- Winter Solstice Celebration at the Planetarium on Friday
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!
Gander Mountain ad is troubling
This morning’s Gander Mountain promotion, “Great Holiday Deals” displays the Bushmaster .223 paired with a 2000-round case of ammo. Both are on sale this week.
Isn’t this the type of weapon used in the Sandy Hook massacre?
Hell is Other People?
Last night, I had the pleasure of preparing a TalkBack session on the Stage II production of Jean Paul Sartre’s “No Exit.” (more…)
Bands wanted for Midwest Music Fest Winona, April 18-20
Duluth musicians have until Dec. 31 to apply for entry in the Midwest Music Festival in Winona, April 18-20. This is the festival’s fourth year and is a great time for musicians and fans alike in this city-wide party much like Homegrown Music Festival in Duluth. (more…)
Duluth Album Releases in 2012
Compiled here is an incomplete list of Duluth-related music releases from 2012. (more…)
Bike Share
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a bike share like the Cities?
Or like Nashville?
And/or car share like Chicago?
It seems like programs that a community association would be great at administering.
Duluth Meatballs
Have we mentioned yet that there is a Duluth pennant in the 1979 film Meatballs? It’s on the wall inside Tripper’s cabin.
Free Sign!
I will produce and ship this sign to anyone who would like to stand next to Mr. Jankowski in Bentleyville and exercise their First Amendment rights. The sign is approximately 2′ x 3′, printed on corrugated plastic, two sided, with arrows pointing in both directions for your convenience.
24-hour eats?
My sister just notified me that the Perkins on London Road is no longer open 24 hours! The choices for all-night study sessions someplace other than a dorm room seem to be dwindling. Does anyone have suggestions for someplace that is open all night? Do we even have any 24-hour restaurants left in Duluth?!?
Duluthophilia
This popped up in my Facebook feed.
I mean, Master Card’s little contest might pale in comparison to the intense fervor, Duluthophilia, I call it, that some of us have for this town. Heck, this blog is basically all about how great we think we are (except for the bitching posts, which are still pretty much about how great we think we are.) (more…)
Duluth Beer Snob Blog
I was looking for some beta on the New Canal Park Brewery when I ran across this Duluth Beer Snob Blog. So it made me wonder, have we reached the point of Beer stardom where we now have the pinnacle of beer snobbery in town? Seems to know his stuff and he sure gets around the beer joints.
Show your support for Bentleyville
This is probably bad form to cross-post from facebook back to PDD… sorry about that. But it’s for a good cause.
I’ve created a post that’s serving as somewhat of an informal petition in support of Bentleyville in Duluth – in less than a day, over 1400 people have “liked” the statement and 250 people have written supportive statements.
Essentially, it’s just a simple thank you to Nathan and all of the volunteers who make this event possible. There are times when the little annoyances can be frustrating and feel larger than they are. Hopefully this will help keep the focus where it should be, the hundreds of thousands of people who enjoy this event and would like to see it continue.
Here’s the link to add your support – Support Bentleyville