Derailed train cars fall from bridge by Duluth’s ore docks
A Canadian National train carrying 17 empty cars derailed while approaching a limestone storage area on a trestle bridge near the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Ore Docks this morning.
Two cars fell; one landed upside down, the other landed against a support for the ore docks and sat standing on its end. No one was hurt.
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
UMD Theatre presents Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
February 17-19 & 23-26 @ 7:30 pm
February 20 @ 2 pm
Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center
Directed by Kate Ufema
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Minnesota Ballet Celebrity Dance Challenge
Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School
1215 Rice Lake Road, Duluth
Northland celebs pair with Minnesota Ballet company dancers in this for-fun competition that has the whole Twin Ports speculating and the audience voting for the winning couple. Celebs rehearse for weeks their dance style from kicky swing to Broadway jazz to tap. And while the votes are counted, the Minnesota Ballet presents a lively mini performance.
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Free photo exhibit submissions wanted
Submissions for 4x: A Print Exhibition at the Duluth Photography Institute will be taken until Friday, Feb 4. We have a lot of entries, but we could use even more! Anyone can enter images into the exhibit and there is no charge for submitting! The DPI will be open Thursday evening from 3-7pm and Friday from 3-6pm. Drop off your entries during these times or contact the DPI for more information. For the official “rules,” see duluthphotographyinstitute.com.
UMD Hockey Kiss Kam Videos
Check out the UMD Hockey Kiss Kam videos on YouTube. The channel is updated after every home series for both men’s and women’s hockey games.
Town Hall in Duluth
Duluth area legislators: Sen. Roger Reinert, Rep. Mary Murphy, Rep. Tom Huntley, and Rep. Kerry Gauthier are holding the first of three Town Halls, on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church at 6822 Grand Ave.
The Town Hall will focus on the state budget deficit. All are welcome to attend.
Duluth Electricians
My kitchen is dark, and I don’t like it. I need an electrician. It’s a small job (hopefully). Any recommendations?
Thanks. My underdone chicken thanks you, too.
Gramma’s Boyfriend/Batteries/DJ Kevin Craig — Lake Ave Cafe 2/4/11
Lake Avenue Café is proud to present Minneapolis group Gramma’s Boyfriend, along with Batteries and DJ Kevin Craig, on Friday, Feb. 4. This is the third in the “First Fridays” series of monthly live music events taking place at the cafe.
Gramma’s Boyfriend is a new group from Minneapolis comprised of members from Haley Bonar, Andrew Bird, Happy Apple, and Alpha Consumer, among others. If you don’t know about Batteries or Kevin Craig, well, you better ask somebody. The show starts at 10pm, the cost is $6, and the show is open to ages 21+. Have some fun.
What America Needs: Minneapolis Film Maker at UMD
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
UMD’s Bohannon Hall 90
Free admission
Minneapolis videographer Mark Wojahn will be presenting his film, What America Needs, and discussing his work following the film.
From the film web-site:
Travelling by train from N.Y.C to L.A, a documentary videographer asks more than 500 people from dozens of different communities:
“What do you think America needs?”
Collectively, their answers relate an unexpected story of hope.
What America Needs invites you to share your thoughts and feelings on our country by participating in our dialogue.
East Hillside Patch seeking director
East Hillside Patch, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a program director.
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Low show
To celebrate the release of C’mon, LOW are hitting the road. Beginning with an intimate show at St David’s Sanctuary at SXSW. Other highlights from the band’s upcoming 28-date run include LOW‘s first headlining show at Barbican in London and a performance at Radio City Music Hall with Explosions in the Sky.
LOW – DULUTH SHOW
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Harbor City School Theatre
Duluth National Bank
Duluth National Bank, now the West End branch of U.S. Bank, was the subject of a “Where in Duluth?” post a month ago, focusing on its burglar alarm. Note that today’s burglar alarm is apparently not the original. It’s rounded at the top, while the one above is flat at the top.
The photo above appears to be circa 1922, which is when the building was built. The bank was founded in 1910, but was located across the avenue from this location.
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Nuts & Bolts; Silver & Gold: In-depth tour of Glensheen offered
Not your standard house tour: get ready to explore the complexities of Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. From the innovative to the luxurious, this is a rare opportunity to take a closer look at this national treasure on the shores of Lake Superior. (more…)
How Pandora gets from the Choir Practice to Low
I’m always interested in how my Pandora gets to where I want it to go by just a seed. It’s like magic.
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Meet Featured Photographers Nate Lindstrom and Shawn Thompson
They will both be at the Duluth Photography Institute, 405 E. Superior St., on Monday, Feb. 7, from 6-7:30 to talk about their photography exhibit. Stop on by to talk photography and see the fantastic work of these two artitsts. Free and open to the public!
Darin Bergsven at Valentini’s
Tonight! I’ll be playing all your favorite jazz standards (such as these) while you enjoy pasta specials and half price bottles of wine. What could be better?
Wednesday 2/2 (tonight), 6-8, no cover
Blue Laws are Stupid, Post #3
The Duluth News Tribune is reporting that State Senator Roger Reinert has introduced legislation that would allow Minnesota liquor stores to open on Sundays.
Story link: “Liquor on Sunday?”
And we haven’t even bitched about blue laws on PDD since September. Too busy drinking to fight for our rights, I guess.
New Food Regionalism Lecture Series at University of Minnesota Duluth this Spring
Unless otherwise noted, speaker sessions begin promptly at 3:45 p.m., UMD Library Rotunda (4th Floor).
Thursday, Feb. 3: “The American Good Food Movement: Communities, Health & Social Change,” Maggie Adamek, Terra Soma Consulting
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Soon, we will never leave the house
Google plans to do for art galleries what it did for maps and street view.
I can’t wait till I can Google my groceries.
Vietnamese New Year in Duluth
Am I right in thinking that there’s a Vietnamese New Year celebration in Duluth last week, this week or next week?
Shorty Memorial
Memorial Service for Scott “Shorty” William Nace
(1953-2010)
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2010 · 7:30pm
R.T. Quinlan’s
Speakers, food, music, silent auction
Fishing Superior Bay
Anybody got any good tips for ice fishing on Superior Bay off Park Point? I’ve tried it a couple times this year but haven’t had any luck. I talked to a couple people out there, but most everyone is tucked inside their fishing shelters and I hate to intrude. I’m wondering: what bait are they using? How are they rigging it? How deep are they fishing? Actively jigging or just setting tip-ups? Best time of day? I’ve heard of big walleye and even sturgeon, but haven’t seen anybody pull them up. What are they catching?
Egg coffee
Does anyone know how to make egg coffee and is it really that much better than “regular” coffee? Of course we have great coffee purveyors today, but I was just wondering about the mystique behind this Norwegian brew.
