New Ayurveda 30-day Challenge
What do you know about Ayurveda? No matter your experience level, this 30-day challenge will deepen your knowledge in a practical way that you can incorporate into your life.
Starts this Sunday, Jan. 30. Meets once a week from 6-7:15pm until Feb. 27.
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Laura MacArthur Elementary School A/V Cadets, 1979 to 1984
Do the kids pose with Blu-ray players these days?
For those of you without a roster: Sean Bigler (1979); Tony Brown, Tom Bunkers and Steve Elsmore (1980); Scott Rous, Dominic Jakubek, Jim Gannucci and Patric Doherty (1981); Richie Hennes (1982); Patti Puglisi and Amber Netzel (1983); Chris Vaydich, Matt Pfister and Jason Mahle (1984).
Should we be proud?
This was on Northland’s NewsCenter a few days ago:
Duluth is now listed as one of the five safest cities in the nation for homeless pets.
A friend of mine says that her neighbor always has dozens of cats that she feeds on her porch. I had a neighbor growing up that was the same way.
Ventura vs. DHS & TSA
Jesse Ventura is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration for violating his rights.
The former governor was patted down by a TSA agent in November and he says his “basic rights to privacy and dignity, and his right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures” were violated.
Carolyn Olson Exhibit @ Lizzard’s
Opening Reception
Thursday, Jan. 27, 6-8 pm
Lizzard’s Gallery, 11 W. Superior St., Duluth
Exhibit runs through Feb. 28.
Minnesota Cold: Shooting a Super Soaker
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0tBFYmMCTM
Nathan Ziegler, principal at Hope Academy in Minneapolis, shares his fun cold experiments.
Randy Lee Big Time Jazz Orchestra at Clyde Iron
This is powerful Latin music from Chick Corea, the Stan Kenton Band, and others, displaying influences from samba, bossa nova, Afro-Cuban and more. Hear Kenton’s “Malaguena” (ala bullfighters), throw in a funk tune and a few mellow songs and you’ve got a great program. This full concert will raise money for Community Action Duluth’s Circles of Support to build connections and relationships across race and class lines in Duluth.
Thursday, Feb. 3. 7:30 pm at Clyde Iron, 2920 W Michigan St.
Tickets are available at the door, $5 for students and seniors and $8 for everyone else. See you there.
NorShor Needs & Assessment
The Playhouse and Westlake Reed Leskosky architects are holding needs and assessment surveys on the NorShor Theatre this week. Here’s your chance to chime in.
“If you are interested in having a voice, which we highly encourage you to do, please take some time to fill out this survey. Time is of the essence on this front as Westlake Reed Leskosky will be returning next week to conduct meetings with interested groups. The survey is available here: NorShor Programming Questionnaire.
To schedule a meeting time with the architechts to discuss and voice your opinions please send an email to norshorinfo@duluthplayhouse.org with your availability. We will be scheduling times between 8am and 6pm on January 25th and 26th.”
Let’s Discuss Social Security
Someone recently wondered why there had not been a PDD post regarding Social Security being “bankrupt.” Here goes:
Social Security currently has a 2.5 trillion dollar surplus. This is partly due to Ronald Reagan raising SS taxes on working people. Then he started to raid the fund to make it look like he could cut taxes on the rich and corporations, bloat the military, and still “balance” the budget. Well, he still wound up turning a surplus into a massive deficit, but I digress.
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UMD professor in Antartica
UMD Geological Sciences Professor John Goodge traveled to Antarctica to collect and analyze rocks to build a better picture of the continent hidden beneath the polar ice cap.
Check out the New York Times slide show Rocks, Ice and Science in Antarctica and the Scientist at Work blog to get your geek on.
Charred Layer of Mystery Sediment
Last summer I was digging post holes in my yard near 47th Avenue East and Superior Street and was finding, about a foot down, a two-inch band of mysterious ashen charcoal material everywhere I dug.
I doubt many geologists are trolling on PDD, but I wondered if this could’ve been from the great fire of 1918, or if anyone else has discovered a similar oddity? It must take longer than 90 years to accrue over twelve inches of clay.
There was a documentary on the fire recently which mentioned the local neighborhoods affected, mostly to the west. Prehistoric shoreline fire? Site of ancient burning ritual? I guess it would be interesting to know if anyone has evidence of the fire near their dwelling anyway.
Rank Duluth
After a great showing in the still ongoing Google fiber campaign Duluth has another chance to “Cheer” for ourselves in the “We Hear You America” contest from Reader’s Digest.
I guess the contest has been running for a few months, but I’m not much of a Reader’s Digest Reader so I just found out about it yesterday. I “cheered” and I encourage other PDDers to play along. Yeah, I’d love for us to get the $5 million bucks or whatever it is, but I also like the idea of people mobilizing to be positive about our town. It has been fun to do with Google Fiber and this should be no different. (more…)
Valentine’s Day Party and Silent Auction
Twin Ports Action Coalition is hosting a Valentines Party and Silent Auction on Feb. 11. It will be held from 7pm to 12am. This event will be held at the Venue at Mohaupt Block – 2024 W. Superior St. There will be a DJ, a cash bar, and door prizes. Tickets are $7 for singles and $12 for couples. Twin Ports Action Coalition works on issues of homelessness and poverty. We are working with the 10 year plan, the Affordable Housing Coalition and many other committees. For more info call Scott at 218-260-5390.
Rubber Chicken Theater Presents “Smudge” by Rachel Axler
Come see “Smudge” at the Duluth Playground at 7:30pm, January 27-29
Sunday is Teacher Appreciation Day at Great Lakes Aquarium
Jan. 23, 10-6
Did you know that teachers always visit for free? This weekend Great Lakes Aquarium is extending that benefit to the whole family.
Visit the welcome table to learn about new programs, bus funding and teacher workshops. Watch the divers feed the fish, meet a reptile up close and enter to win a free outreach for your classroom.
Bring your school ID, your guests and join in the fun!
11:00 Isle Royale Dive Show
12:30 Creature Feature (Animal Encounter)
2:00 River Otter Snacktime
4:00 Stingray Feeding
Visit glaquarium.org for more information.
Great weekend killer
I’ve been doing this in St. Cloud for a looong time and finally it will be simulcasted in Duluth. If you have a group of friends with an array of arcane interests and an arsenal of reference books and computers, you have to sign up and play from here. Oh, and you have to stay awake for 51 hours. Or just get a taste simply by listening in Feb. 11-13.
New Low
Duluth’s Low will be dropping a new album April 12 with a U.S. tour to follow.
SkatRadioh at Ochre Ghost Gallery
Ochre Ghost Gallery · Saturday, January 22nd · 6-10PM
Local artist, David Moreira (SkatRadioh), is having a gallery showing of hand screen printed poster art.
It consists of the past two years of artwork promoting local and national bands + more. Graduating soon from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, this show marks an achievement as a student and a view of what’s to come in the future. Posters and artwork will be for sale at the opening. Plus music (unknown, but probably some kind of Mike Wilson something). David will also be demonstrating the screen print process during the opening.
If you haven’t been to Ochre Ghost, this should be a great show. It’s just up from Hippie Dick’s place. Ochre Ghost plans on hosting openings every two weeks. Every two weeks!
Ochre Ghost Gallery, 22 2nd Ave. E. (715-498-2599)
Kessler leaving Northland’s NewsCenter — third notable Duluth TV departure of 2011
The Duluth News Tribune is reporting that Northland’s NewsCenter meteorologist George Kessler is leaving Duluth for the state of Virginia.
This follows the previously announced career change of Eyewitness News‘ Sandy Drag and retirement of Dennis Anderson.
The icons fly from us.
Amazing Grace Valentine’s Day Special
Carrying on in the tradition of Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe founder Chip Stewart:
Get married for free on Valentine’s day, plus a free sandwich for the bride and groom.
(No charge for ministerial services, provided by Reverend Kim Luedtke. Be sure to bring your marriage license, so it’s legal.)
Review of Duluth Playhouse’s Production of Picnic
The Duluth Playhouse kicked off 2011 with William Inge’s Picnic, a drama that reflects on beauty and its uses, restrictive gender roles, and identity. Though Inge’s play grapples with such profound philosophical themes, it does so with plenty of sultriness and a surprising amount of fun. Through its strong performances and an absorbing plot, Picnic transports the audience to the lazy, fleeting days of summer. (more…)