Dirty Horse + Old Knifey + Cancer Romancer at Thirsty Pagan
Duluth’s newest (and rowdiest) rock outfit, Dirty Horse, will take Superior by storm this Friday night. They will be joined by friendly Old Knifey and his trusty Cutthroats as well as the Cancer Romancer himself. I highly recommend the Burntwood Black Stout!
Friday, June 18, at 10 p.m. :: Thirsty Pagan Brewery
*Also, a little birdy told me that Dirty Horse will be playing a rooftop show somewhere along London Road during the marathon on Saturday … so look out for that!
A Night in the Box, Two Beat Band, Sneaky Pete Bauer at Pizza Luce
If you haven’t seen A Night in the Box or Sneaky Pete yet, well, you should. My mom and grandparents all like my band too, so there’s that.
This Thursday, June 17, at 10 p.m. | $5
‘Communist Daughter’ in-store!
Minneapolis band ‘Communist Daughter’ will be playing live at the Electric Fetus this Friday at 7pm before their show at Beaner’s! Come check out some great music for free!
While you’re here, flip through our ever changing used vinyl and CD selections, as well as our new stock of summer clothing! See you Friday!
Duluth Does Derby!
Did you know? Duluth/Superior has two women’s flat track roller derby teams!
HCRD – Harbor City Roller Dames
DSRD – Duluth Superior Divas
Last Saturday, skaters from MNRG, NSRG, FMDG, the TC Terrors and Milwaukee Schlitzkrieg all got together for an exhibition bout at Wessman Arena. Pirates vs. Ninjas was a success!
Congrats to DSRD on their first event!
IF you are interested in participating, you can find information on each of the teams’ respective web sites. Potential skaters, refs and volunteers are encouraged to come. All skill levels are welcome – they can teach you!
The sport is growing fast! With this kind of action, a full bar and great local music during halftime, it’s no wonder!
The places you can move to once you have lived in Duluth
It was always a joke that the only places you could move after living in Duluth were: Back to the Twin Cites; Bozeman Mont.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Seattle, Wash. or Portland, Ore. Add Los Angeles, Calif.; Las Vegas, Nev. and Tempe, Ariz. and that was 2008.
I-35 Constructiageddon at Night
A few (unedited) night shots of the I-35 construction in West Duluth. Or is it Mars? Yeah, it might be Mars.
I really wanted to shoot these on a foggy night, but the one night I had time, it was relatively clear. I’ll have to go back again soon. The way I understand it, the construction will go on for a *wee* bit longer, as will the damp weather. (more…)
The Fontanelles + Communist Daughter + A Winter Downpour
A Winter Downpour is very excited to be hosting some excellent bands from Minneapolis on Friday over at Beaner’s Central. Dave Mehling and The Fontanelles will be sharing the stage with us and the Duluth debut of Minneapolis favorites Communist Daughter. Hope to see you there.
Friday June 18th
Beaner’s Central
08pm | All Ages | $5
+ A Winter Downpour
+ Communist Daughter
+ The Fontanelles
Bloomsday!
In celebration of Bloomsday, June 16
Various Citizens and Others
will read their favorite pissages from James Joyce’s Ulysses
out loud to their Friends and Others
within the licensed primroses
of the beloved Carmody Irish Pub
Upon the holy day of June 16, that being the day of all events occurring between the covers of aforesaid book by our Jim
(and the event that happened outside the covers between our Jim and Nora his Barnacle)
Commencin around 8 pm and ending up a couple hours later or when we run out of the good stuff
All comers will have their chance to face off with that famous character James Joyce and read at will of their favorite bits.
Carmody is at 308 E Superior St. in Duluth, (218) 740-4747
Duluth’s Lingering Shame: Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Lynching
Below is the complete text of a story from the June 7, 2000 issue of Duluth’s Ripsaw newspaper.
Duluth’s Lingering Shame
Eighty years ago Duluthians carried out one of the most horrific acts this region has ever seen. How did it happen? Have we changed?
By Heidi Bakk-Hansen
They’re selling postcards of the hanging
They’re painting the passports brown
The beauty parlor is filled with sailors
The circus is in town
Here comes the blind commissioner
They’ve got him in a trance
One hand is tied to the tight-rope walker
The other is in his pants
And the riot squad they’re restless
They need somewhere to go
As Lady and I look out tonight
— From Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row”
On June 15, 1920, a mob of 10,000 lynched Isaac McGhie, Elias Clayton and Elmer Jackson at the corner of First Street and Second Avenue East in Duluth. (more…)
New Paintings by Ed Newman at Beaner’s
Original paintings by Ed Newman will be on display at Beaner’s Central in West Duluth during the month of July. The public is invited to an art opening July 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The title of the event will be “The Many Faces of Ennyman.”
The opening will include live music by Perfectini, a jazz duet comprised of Robert Linnemann on sax with Darin Bergsven, electric guitar, their soothing sounds offering hints of Miles and Wes Montgomery or Billy Bernard.
An original film showing the Act of Creation will also be shown during the opening with portions of the soundtrack being original contributions from John Heino of Centerville All Stars fame.
To see examples of Ed’s work, The Many Faces of Ennyman blog can be found at ed-newman.blogspot.com where a new picture is posted each morning.
For more information: ennyman @ northlc.com
Ed Newman
Duluth, MN 55810
Noozelady’s New Shoes
Noozelady's new shoes
I have been hearing about Vibram fivefingers (R) shoes for about five months from Tim, one of my co-workers. He has worn his in the middle of winter, outside on news shoots and all around the station. Today I decided to go to Duluth Running and find a pair of my own.
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Congratulations, Shelly M. — You’re the NASCAR Fan of the Week at the Pit Stop Bar in beautiful Proctor, Minnesota
Don’t forget to bring a designated driver. And say hi to Dozzer on behalf of PDD.
Speaking of the old Viking
Isn’t it about time for some kind of consensus on the proper rendering of the name?
Leif Ericson
Leif Erickson
Leif Ericsson
Leifr Eiraksson
Leif Erikson
Leifur Eiricksson
Lsif Erickson
What is your favorite Anglicisation? I think we can settle on “Leif” for the first name. The patronym seems to most often be either “Erickson,” “Ericson,” or “Erikson.” Duluth needs a referendum on this.
Leif Erikson’s Latest Kill
For those of you who didn’t drive past Leif Erikson about two weeks ago. Erikson appears to have put his viking hunting skills to use.
Three Bridges International Music Festival
What: Chamber music festival
Where: UMD’s Weber Hall
When: Friday, June 11; Saturday, June 12; Tuesday, June 15; Thursday, June 17 – 7pm.
Adults – $20, seniors – $18, Child/Student – $10
Memoir by former DNT editor/reporter Laurie Hertzel due out in September
Laurie Hertzel’s memoir, News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist, is scheduled for release in September by University of Minnesota Press. Hertzel is books editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and a former Duluth News Tribune editor and reporter.
Check out Ann Klefstad’s informal review and talk with Hertzel on mnartists.org.
Can someone fix this synth?
I’ve got a Novation K-Station with a bad key. It’s pressure sensitive and only works when you slam down on it, and even then it’s a bit quiet. Is there any place/one in town that can fix it?
Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the Daily Show talking about his undersized schtick
This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.
G.B. Schneider & Co. open in West Duluth
G.B. Schneider Co. opened on Tuesday in the Denfeld Retail Center. It’s in the space formerly occupied by Grandma’s Grand Ave. Cafe. The focus is on comfort foods: ravioli, pot roast, meatloaf, etc. (more…)
BP Gas Station Protest
Northlanders for Corporate Accountability is a new group for folks committed to applying pressure to reckless/unethical companies like BP Oil and Goldman Sachs. To quote Noam Chomsky, many corporations engage in “massive rip-offs of the public.” And “under one guise or another, the public pays the costs and takes the risks, while profit is privatized.” The NCA is committed to changing the status quo in the only way possible – on the local level.
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Friday night honky tonkin’
Bill Flannagan, playing “Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues” solo acoustic guitar.
Happy Hour 5:30 – 7:30
Chester Creek Cafe Wine Bar
Call for Artists
We are looking for a few more artists interested in participating in Glensheen’s 16th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft on August 15 and 16. An abundance of jewelers have already applied for the show, so non-jewelers are especially appreciated. Details and an application are available on Glensheen’s website — glensheen.org — or feel free to call 726-8921.
A Different Kind of Duluth Pack
I read with interest the post about the Duluth Pack on eBay. Here is a photo of an unidentified pack. Maybe someone has some information on this one.
Lanyards and pouches in Duluth
Does anyone know if there is a place in town one could purchase laminating pouches and lanyards?
Thank you.
duluthdesigned @ gmail.com
Russell V. Gran Exhibits New Paintings at Washington Gallery; show opens June 11
Russell V. Gran is the oldest (age 74) artist residing at Washington Studios Artists’ Co-op, but is certainly not the least eccentric. The door to his apartment at Washington is adorned with various quotations and newspaper clippings, with most of them involving some sort of commentary on the aging process.
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