The Western Ridge, Zoo Animal at Beaner’s Central Friday 9/2
Two great bands from the Twin Cities and one from Duluth will be playing at Beaner’s Central on Friday, Sept. 2. Show begins at 8 p.m.; tickets are $5. I’m excited to travel up to see them and hope some Duluth peeps will come out as well. You won’t be disappointed!
Duluth Does the Bumpers? Thrift Store Adventures
Last week I saw this album at a thrift store in Hinckley for 50 cents and I didn’t want to have to explain to Mrs. Goose why I bought it so I ended up walking away, despite the bargain. But given Duluth’s various brushes with rubber ball fame (or infamy) I figured maybe someone else might want to stop by and grab it.
I would also like to put this one in the hat for the next Duluth Does album. I would just love to hear Sarah Softich, the Boomchucks and even that Danecdote kid take a swing at some of these tracks. Here’s the title cut:
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Grants
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications totaling $43,440 to be awarded in ARAC Art Project Grants. (more…)
Tribute Fest 2011
My wife and I had an opportunity to attend the Tribute Fest this year. It is a concert to raise money for homeless Minnesota Veterans. The organization it helps is called the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. It is the first year it was held at Bayfront Park. We had a lot of fun attending, got very sunburnt and gained a few pounds eating vendor food. This is the end result. A handful of 360 images, 20 or so still photos and a 7-minute video clip of the artists. Please consider attending this event next year as all the proceeds go to a great cause. It’s because of the veterans we live in the great country we have.
Al Sparhawk and Mary Bue at Lake Ave Cafe
Al Sparhawk and Mary Bue will both be playing at Lake Ave Cafe this Friday, Sept. 2, at 10 p.m. $5. Mary will open around 10 or 10:30 and Al playing around 11:30 come on down for great drinks and food being served late…deck will be open weather permitting! Come on down and make this a perfect Duluth night (last chance for summer romance).
Lester Park XC Ski Trails
While walking my dog I noticed pink marker tags on trees marking a route through the woods between the various trails in the Lester XC Ski area. They have been there since May. Does anyone know what they are for? SHT spur? A new ski trail? A snowshoe trail?
Cloud Cult – Unexplainable Stories
Animation by Jon Thompson of Minneapolis-based Bolster Creative
Duluth Minnesnowta Rapper
D-Town! My name’s Alex Knight — aka Good Knight — and I’m a local hip-hop artist originally from West Duluth. Check out my music at goodknightmusic.com.
I’m just trying to promote my songs more. You can buy both of my CDs at Electric Fetus, Disc-Go-Round and online. For booking info, contact: NorthernExposureMGMT @ gmail.com.
I’m doing a show at Grandma’s Sports Garden this Friday (Sept. 2) so be sure to check it out!
Exploratory 5k – 9/10/11
Come check out the Exploratory 5k down in Canal Park! We have not only the 5k but also a 1-mile walk and a free kids run as well.
Portions of the proceeds go toward the Duluth Children’s Museum and there will lots of fun free activities for all the youngins! This event will be a zero waste event, meaning all trash will be compostable, biodegradable, or recyclable. This event is also working together with Harvest Fest, Kiwanis Kite Fly, and the Lakewalk Festival to make it one super cool day to be a kid in the Twin Ports area. Lots of free stuff all day for the kids. Check out our website for more details on the Exploratory 5k and all the other great events. momentumracingevents.com
The Park Point Fox
Photos by Hattie Peterson. (Click any image to see it full size or to go through them all slide-show style.)
Dog and House Sitting
I have been taking care of critters and their homes for about 7-8 years here in Duluth while their owners are on vacation and such and was recently thinking of making up fliers and business cards. Would I have to “register” or something as a business owner? Is there a certain amount of money you need to make to have to pay taxes? I just don’t want to do something illegal by accident. Any help appreciated.
What’s with all the Skeeters?!
Has anybody else being driven crazy by all the mosquitoes in Duluth the past week?! Seriously, it’s like Alaska out there. I can’t work in the yard without getting drained. I can’t ever remember it being this bad. Theories? (Sustained west winds? Moth spraying killed all the dragonflies? Hurricane Irene sucking them all down from northern Canada?)
APB – Another Stolen Motorcycle
Stolen 1971 BMW
My cousin had his bike stolen from the Hillside (9th & 10th Avenue East area) Friday night/Saturday morning. Easily identifiable, 1971 BMW, desert tan paint. Ammo cans were off at time of theft. Please call the DPD if you see this bike, it is one of a kind and hard to miss. Or if you are not the type of person to call the cops, post here or call me at 218-591-five seven ate five.
Moving Planet Day Duluth, Sept. 24
Notice to anyone who likes the northland climate and finds himself/herself a little speechless at the thought of hotter weather, forest fires, lake dry-up, etc. I’m inviting people to make signs and posters for display on Saturday, 9/24; these can show facts, likelihoods and sarcasm too. Let out your creativity. Please reply if seriously interested in making, carrying or posting a sign with a message meant to address the denial about climate change.
Hillfest Seeks Buskers
Hillfest is seeking musicians/performers who would like to arrange to busk, stationed farther down the street from the stage area.
If you don’t already know, this is the second year of Hillfest and will happen on Saturday, Sept. 17. Buskers will be able to perform between 3 and 7 p.m. Content of performance is open but performers should be aware that families will be present and Hillfest reserves the right to pull the plug if warranted.
If you happen to be an interested party, please contact Briana at 218.340.6333.
Register Now for Alpha at New Life
New Life Lutheran church is taking registrations now for the fall Alpha course. An introductory banquet dinner will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, at the New Life facility at 4424 Venture Avenue in the Duluth Airpark. Anyone interested in exploring the Christian faith is invited to participate. There is no charge for the course.
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Reception at the Tweed Museum of Art
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2 -4 p.m. Opening reception for new exhibition, “Our Treasures: Highlights from the Minnesota Museum of American Art.”
Free and open to the public. Tweed Museum of Art is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth, 1201 Ordean Court.
Organized by the Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul. Features 30 of the top artworks in the MMAA collection including works by artists such as Paul Manship, Robert Henri, Grant Wood, Louise Nevelson, George Morrison, Christo and Wing Young Huie.
Heat with wood?
We have approximately a dozen six-foot logs, primarily ash (hardwood). Needs to be cut into logs and moved by anyone who wants them. The logs are one year old and in my back yard, which is down a hill from the house.
Contact me at sarafenix @ gmail.com and let me know if any of you want them and I will send phone # to make arrangements. It’s going to be first come get’s em.
Need a Nice Piece of Glass?
I have a 4′ x 8′ sheet of picture window glass, double glazed and (I assume) gas filled.
It’s yours for $50 if you pick it up yourself. Bring some friends: it’s one heavy piece of glass.
Cravaack Town Hall
I didn’t wanted to go off topic on the thread regarding signs and free speech at the Cravaack town hall meeting, so I thought I’d start another one to discuss the content of the meeting.
