Michael Kac is Back
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBDuBDEzvwc
After an absence of more than a year, I’ll be back at Amazing Grace, one of my favorite places to play, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
Audio samples from my CD Square One.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URI4DAO-ovw&feature=related
Found: Bike in Duluth’s East Hillside
Found a Marin bike by my house. Pretty sure it was stolen and ditched. Has a couple of distinguishing characteristics. See Craigslist ad.
Found: Eyeglasses on Wisconsin Point
I found a pair of eyeglasses on Wisconsin Point on Sunday, Sept. 11, along the shore near parking lot 1. I hung them on the sign at the parking lot, so if you’re looking for them they’re probably still there.
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John Berquist performing at the 2011 Wirtanen Fall Festival
John Berquist singing a northern MN folk song about our iron ore industry at the 2011 Wirtanen Farm Fall Festival this past weekend in Markham, MN.
Coming Up: Polka, Chili, Inline Skating
The PDD Calendar is officially launched! It’s a good week for it too, with many noteworthy events going on around town. Here are a few highlights:
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Lindsay Mac and the Boom Booms perform at Sacred Heart Music Center.
Thursday, Sept. 15
The United Way hosts its 20th annual Chili Cook-off at the DECC with 40 different chilies competing. Later in the night, Dead Man Winter performs at Pizza Luce.
Friday, Sept. 16
The second annual Oktoberfest kicks off at Bayfront Park, running through Saturday with beer, food, and lots of polka. Also, Duluth Underground Bass debuts its dubstep style with four local DJs in the Kirby Ballroom at UMD.
Saturday, Sept. 17
The NorthShore Inline Marathon brings a variety of family fun to Canal Park, in addition to the 26.2-mile inline skating race. Meanwhile, the Chester Bowl Fall Fest features 100 vendors in the scenic park.
There’s a lot more listed in our new calendar so get out there and enjoy your town!
Perfect Duluth Day
I love all weather … but today was a perfect Duluth day and I am glad to be alive!
Dinosaur Bones – New Dance Piece
Choreography by Anna Galikowska-Gajewska PhD, Music Academy Gdansk, Poland. The music is Dinosaur Bones from my 2007 Innova release Analog.
Local Arts
Ennyman’s Blog is hot this week with arts reviews and news.
There is the Red Interactive Project.
Red Interactive is inviting the public to an art opening the evening of Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1410 Tower Avenue in Superior (the New York Building). The project is an experimental art initiative conceived by Ed Newman and John Heino as part of Phantom Galleries Superior.
Utilizing social media, Red Interactive has received virtual and physical submissions from six continents, a dozen countries and a dozen states over the past few months since its inception in May. This opening is the first tangible event presenting a sample of what has been happening in virtual space. Admission is free. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear red.
And there is the Ochre Ghost
Jessica L has done a fabulous job of putting Ochre Ghost on the map with original works by risk-taking artists. Last night I attended the opening of Risk of Dying is Greater in the Northland: new work by Avery Cassar plus the CD release of Danecdote’s new album: Mise en Place. The small space at 22 Second Ave. E. was fairly alive with energy from the music and the enthusiasm of the artist.
Check them out!
Underwater Lake Superior, Warm as Bathwater in Duluth, MN 9-10-11
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57cp6zAIVqs
If you’re allergic to pretty underwater light on rocks, self-indulgent swim videos featuring the bottom of Lake Superior, or lots of footage of my neck, then do NOT watch this.
Harvest Fest Success
A tally of cards distributed and brochures, as well as a deep ache in our bones, tells us that Wildwoods Rehabilitation talked to nearly 300 people today between 11 and 5pm.
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Found: Golden Retriever
1-to-2-year-old Golden Retriever with blue handkerchief found at 16th Avenue East and Jefferson Street in Duluth this morning with no tags, looking scared and hungry. Ate three bowls of dog food. Anyone know the owner?
Not-Your-Mama’s Crafter?
Does anyone out there have the aesthetic eye to craft that I describe as “roller derby chicks who knit and weld?” Wanna learn? Let’s make a scene! The revolution will be crafted!
Ecolibrium3 looking to fill a full-time Americorps position
Ecolibrium3 is seeking to fill a full-time (1700 hours) Americorps position, to start Oct. 1. Submissions are due by Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Please view position description below.
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PDD Calendar Launch on Monday, Sept. 12
Here’s the short version of things you need to know about the big changes at Perfect Duluth Day:
1) The PDD Calendar, which has been available in test mode for two months, will be launching full scale on Monday.
2) The editor of the calendar is Abigail Schoenecker, who can be reached at calendar @ perfectduluthday.com.
3) Effective immediately, PDD’s Blog Policies are changing a bit to discourage posting about events on the blog.
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Democracy Help
I believe in being an active participant in our republic, but I’m also lazy. My usual decision making process is to read the statements candidates submit to the League of Women voters, but it doesn’t look like the Duluth chapter is active (at least not this year, and at least not on its website). Does anyone know where I can find cheat sheets on the city council and school board candidates? I can find endorsements from labor and political parties, but I’m trying to make up my own mind … in the quickest and laziest way possible.
Kayaking Cook Out at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, encompassing land on the Wisconsin side of the St. Louis River designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote research, stewardship and outreach of our freshwater resources, would like to announce its first community event!
Saturday, Sept. 24, is dedicated as National Estuaries Day and the Lake Superior NERR is celebrating by hosting a Kayaking Cook Out on Barkers Island in Superior.
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Olympic Swim Champs Coming to the Y
Mutual of Omaha Breakout Olympic Swim Clinic with National and Olympic champs: Josh Davis & Dagny Knutson
On Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 5 p.m., your swimmer has the opportunity to learn champion performance and techniques from two world-class athletes.
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Local Perspective on 9/11
Tomorrow (9/9) at 10am KUMD 103.3 FM will air a panel discussion called “Reflections of 9/11.” Hosted by Northland Morning’s Lisa Johnson, the program includes Paula Pedersen from the UMD Psychology Department, Dan Martin from the UMD Sociology Department and Nik Hassan from the Twin Ports Muslim Center.
The show will re-air on Sunday morning at 7.
KUMD will also be airing songs inspired by 9/11 throughout the day tomorrow.
First Lutheran Ministry Fair & Sunday School Open House
All are welcome at First Lutheran Church’s Rally Sunday Worship, School Open House & Ministry Fair on Sunday, Sept 11. (more…)
Hartley Fall Open House
Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friends and neighbors of Hartley Park are invited to an open house event to learn more about Hartley Nature Center’s Environmental Stewardship mission in the park including past projects, current efforts, and future goals. This is also an opportunity for community members to interact with HNC supporters and share their ideas and comments on environmental stewardship of Hartley Park. Come to learn more and be heard!
Annual record sale!
5,000+ old LPs and 45 rpm records from the 1950s to 1980s. Rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz, country. 25 cents each and up! Friday and Saturday 9-5. 417 N. 11th Ave. W. in alley.
Tour the US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw
A year or so ago I was allowed access to the new Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw while it was on dry dock at Fraser Shipyards. At the time it was recieving an upgrade to the propellar system. They were happy to give me access and this tour gets alot of hits from all over the country. As crew members get notified they will be transfered to this vessel a lot of them check out the tour to see thier new home for the next few years. Take a tour yourself!
DPI presents new images by Ryan Tischer
"Breaking Dawn" captured in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Duluth landscape photographer Ryan Tischer will be exhibiting new images at the Duluth Photography Institute, including photographs from Death Valley, Olympic National Park, and the Lake Superior region. (more…)