8th Annual Hotdish Bake-Off
Breaking Bike Swap news!
The United Way Bike Swap team has recently secured extra storage space for donated bikes before the sale. If you have bicycles in reasonable condition that you would like to donate to the United Way, you can bring them to Continental Ski & Bike (1305 E. First St. in Duluth) any weekday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. or weekends until 5 p.m. 100% of the profits from the sale of donated bikes goes to United Way of Greater Duluth, and when you donate you will get a form for tax purposes, a coupon from Continental, a warm thank you from United Way, and the satisfaction from having done a good deed.
(If you want to sell a bike, check-in is at Continental on Friday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m and Saturday April 16 from 8 to 9:45 a.m. If your bike sells you get 75% of the selling price and the remaining 25% goes to United Way.)
Join the Bike Swap Facebook page if you want more news and updates. Thanks!
Lake Superior Nuclear Power Plant
Did you know that Lake Superior was considered for a nuclear power plant site, near Knife River, in the 1960s? It’s scary to think what might have been … but it happened. Check out Jim Heffernan’s blog to learn more.
These boobs are real!
“Completely Hollywood (abridged)”, March 25-26, April 1-2, 8-9.
Rubber Chicken Theater takes on Tinseltown in this seriously silly show at The Shack. (Try saying that fast five times.) 186 classic movies, crammed into one show. Plus, yummy food and YOU could help recreate a zombie scene, live onstage!
Call (715) 392-DINE to reserve your spot.
Found: 1-year-old male brindle mixed-breed dog
Found – 1 year (?) mixed-breed dog, brindle coat, fixed male on Grand Ave & 80th Ave. W. Please call 218-349-5808 if this guy is yours.
Save the Bees!
Pesticide corporations are destroying bee colonies. A pollination-free world is a place you don’t want to go. Sign the petition and tell the EPA you disapprove of living without fruits and vegetables, and support banning pesticides which kill bees. Start your apiary this summer!
No green beer, but plenty of dancing
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Ceili Dance and Dinner
Thursday, March 17
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and dancing starts at 7 p.m.
St. Paul’s Church
1710 E. Superior Street — use the back entrance
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How many Minnesota artists are there?
The Minnesota State Arts Board is conducting a census to find out just how many Minnesotans are “engaged in creative expression.”
Starting last week, the state agency has been encouraging people to fill out an online survey indicating whether they are an artist, work in the arts, or help facilitate or promote creative expression. The state legislature directed the State Arts Board and the state’s eleven regional arts councils to conduct the census to help measure the influence of arts in the state.
Brian Strub, communications & government relations director with the MN State Arts Board, explains the parameters this way:
We are asking participation from anyone state wide who, professionally or personally, sings, acts, dances, writes, draws, paints, sculpts, illustrates, photographs, films, knits, weaves, directs, plays an instrument, composes, shares stories, designs, or any other form of creative expression; and any agency, business, facility, or organization that produces, presents, or promotes creative expression. I’ve been telling people, “If you’re creative, be proud. Be counted.”
Strub says the MN Arts Count will continue through the end of April. You can participate in the survey here.
Colder in Moscow, Atlas Mts. and Andy Ulseth @ Beaner’s
Minneapolis bands Colder in Moscow and Andy Ulseth play at Beaner’s Central this Friday, March 18. Also on the bill, local up and comers Atlas Mts.
Show starts at 8pm. $5 cover.
Welcome to Duluth, Denny Hecker!
Word has it the former auto mogul arrived at the federal prison camp in Duluth on Tuesday, where he’ll be spending the next roughly 10 years after pleading guilty to bankruptcy and wire fraud.
Teague Alexy Trio at the Brewhouse
Saturday, March 19
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8th Annual H.O.T.D.I.S.H. Bake-off!
Saturday, March 19 · 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Peace United Church of Christ
1111 N 11th Ave. E., Duluth
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Furniture Music
Hello all! I am pleased to invite you to a wonderful, spectacular art opening on Friday, March 25. The exhibit will be open from 7-10 pm at the Old European Bakery on West First street. This event is free and open to the public!
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Interested in solar system?
I am planning to order a solar heater system from Lakota Solar Enterprises. The total with installation is $2,000; system without installation is $1,400. There is a discount for multiple orders. Anyone interested?
Hobo Nephews and PWPP at the Rex!
Hobo Nephews have just been added to the Pistol Whippin Party Penguins show at the Rex in Duluth this Friday, March 18! The Hobos will open the show and then sit in with PWPP. Big fun!! Only $5.
Photography Workshop to Sax-Zim Bog!
Photos by Erik Bruhnke
This Saturday the DPI is hosting a field workshop to Sax-Zim bog that teams up with local birding guide Erik Bruhnke as well as Ryan Marshik of iRentPhoto.com who will have big lenses for those to try out! To sign up and for more information, please go to duluthphotographyinstitute.com!
Weather Fight!
Toughest Weather City Tournament – Midwest Bracket
Duluth vs. Des Moines in round 1. How about we go kick some Des Moinian ass eh?
Duluth
- Brutal cold and snow
- 79.6″ snow
- 45 days of subzero cold
- 2 days of 90+ heat
Des Moines
- Snow/ice, river flood, severe t-storms
- 36″ snow
- 15 days of subzero cold
- 24 days of 90+ heat
Sacred Heart needs your voice!
The following is from an email by Eric Swanson, Program Coordinator at Sacred Heart Music Center (emphasis added)
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Music Center,
I am writing you today because of your past support of the Sacred Heart Music Center as either a patron, a donor, a performer or a volunteer. It is through your efforts and contributions that Sacred Heart has been able to continue to provide Duluth with a unique venue for music and the arts and we want you to know how much that support is appreciated.
Now we would like to ask you to lend your voice to our cause and here is how you can help.
On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 the Community Development Committee of the City of Duluth will consider a request from Sacred Heart for a Community Development Block Grant. We are applying for this grant to help pay for major repairs needed to the steeple and roof of the SHMC.
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Cudgel thy brains no more about it
Wise Fool Shakespeare‘s production of Hamlet closes this weekend. Would you like free tickets? Be the first rogue and/or peasant slave to comment on this post and you shall claim this outrageous fortune.
Duluth Figure Skating Club Ice Show
The Duluth Figure Skating Club presents its annual Ice Show on Saturday, April 9, at Mars Arena. Two shows will be held with the first at 2pm and the second at 7pm. Tickets on sale at Mars arena the day of the shows. 5$ with any food shelf donation or 7$ without.
The Black-eyed Snakes — Bo Diddley
Shot by Rich Narum on March 11 at R.T. Quinlan’s Saloon in Duluth.
Help create a Community Energy Classroom in Lincoln Park
The Duluth Energy Efficiency Program has entered the Green Awards, a program that recognizes individuals making a giant difference in communities across the country with $25,000 to further the work of their organizations. 25 percent of the award selection is based upon public online voting occurring from March 12-27. If awarded to DEEP, the proceeds would be utilized for development of a community energy classroom in Lincoln Park.
In the meantime… DEEP is offering rebates of up to $3,150 for Duluth households for energy home improvements. More info is available at duluthenergy.org.
Goin’ Mad at the Rad
DAI FUNDRAISER APRIL 2
Kayaking the snowy banks of Minnesota’s Blue Earth River
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vogk-yth1Z4
Might as well go ahead and try this at home.
Aerial Lift Bridge Picture
A picture I took about a month back of a boat going under the bridge, shot with a Canon Mark 5D II.