Where to hike in Duluth when it’s muddy
Where are your favorite places to walk during the sloppy season? (Other than the obvious: Lakewalk, Munger Trail, Skyline Parkway and Western Waterfront Trail.)
The Batshit-Crazy Comes to Duluth
I see that Michelle Bachmann is speaking at Mr. D’s tomorrow. Sigh …
You Don’t Count: Civic Engagement at UMD
The Office of Civic Engagement & MPIRG invite you to this free panel discussion! Topics to be discussed include the 2010 census and the implications it has for our university, community and state as well as current trends in engagement at UMD. Mark Ritchie, Minnesota Secretary of State will be giving an opening statement. Director of the Office of Civic Engagement Michelle Hargrave will be moderating the panel. (more…)
Friday at Luce
Three Local bands will play original rock & folk music and then cover the Beatles ‘Let it Be’ at the end of the night.
Hear:
– Two Beat Band singing “Don’t Let Me Down”
– Old Knifey & the Cuthroats singing “The Long & Winding Road”
– The Fontanelles playing the original and uncut version of “Dig It”
– Terrible banter from socially awkward singers.
See:
– Lots of flannel.
– Lots of PBRs
– Fontanelles’ confusing material with songs from “Let it Be”
(Replacements) and “Let it Bleed
– the BRAND NEW “Old Knifey” dance.
We promise there will be no ruffies at this show. But we can’t promise there will be cake.
Why Google Should Choose Duluth
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KsvScO_gTM
Satan’s Nightmare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asrjkvRIEvQ
Video ad created to promote Duluth as a Google Fiber candidate.
Actor: Kevin Craig
Idea, filming: Ben Marsen
Editing: Ben Marsen, Paul Broman
A Warm Yellow Light
Benefit concert in memory of Luke Hylden
Saturday, March 27
Pizza Luce
Beginning at 9 pm
$5 for students
$10 for adults
(Tickets available at the door)
All proceeds benefit Miller Dwan’s Turning Point campaign to build a “home-like” outpatient mental health facility for children and teens.
Pizza, prizes, and live music by Luke’s friends:
Elly Power, Rex,Viv, The People Say Fox and Tepetricy.
Stuff I like
The railroad bridge over the Lester River, and this maniac doing a flip from it. The railroad bridge was one of my favorite hang-outs as a kid. 
Marshall School Rummage Sale
HUGE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT!
Saturday March 27th
9:00-2:00
1215 Rice Lake Road
….a little something for everyone
If you can’t join’em…
Then humor me for a second.
All music written and performed by Daniel Nelson
Except for Bass, Drums and Washboard which were sampled and/or sequenced.
Nerd Nite 1.2 – The Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown – The Winner!
Thanks for everyone who voted on the brackets and came out last night to stump for your favorite Doctor. Here are the results:
The Final Four were Jon Pertwee vs. Tom Baker and David Tennant vs. Peter Davison.
The Champion match was Tom Baker vs. David Tennant and Tom Baker prevailed!
Stuff I like!
Good idea Starfire!!
Stuff I like. Kayaking the dog in the sun, ice climbing with trusting friends, snowboarding fresh powder, catching big trout on my fly rod, hanging out with waterfalls and portaging nowhere.
Attention Photograpers of all levels!
Yes, this means you, who gets paid $600/hour for your shots of mostly naked anorexics with bowling balls and, yes, you too, who just got your first digital camera and took 1/2 hour of head scratching to get it to turn on…. THIS IS FOR YOU!
There will be a public promotional event for the Duluth Photography Institute at Valentini’s Restaurant on Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m. FREE with appetizers, a cash bar, and entertainment by singer/guitarist Emma Rustan. Please RSVP to the Facebook event, calling the DPI 218.393.2468, or by emailing dpi@duluthphotographyinstitute.com. Go to www.duluthphotographyinstitute.com for more info on the DPI.
Hope to see you all there!
Permaculture event @ UMD (March 27)
Permaculture classes are coming to Duluth this Saturday! Get inspired! Only $15 for three sessions of classes.
Minneapolis Trio comes to UW-Superior and Red Mug March 26
Minneapolis Trio will be performing in Superior Friday, March 26 at UW-Superior’s Yellowjacket Union from 12-1pm and at the Red Mug Coffeehouse from 8-10pm. All three musicians perform with the New Congress, and the drummer is shared with Johnny Lang. Russ King on piano/rhodes (UWS/UMD alumni), Barry Alexander on drums (Johnny Lang), Justin Blair on bass (TNC). The group plays originals and covers of all different styles. Jazz, soul, funk, R&B, and more. $5 at the door, hope to see you there! Please check out: redmugcoffee.com.
Billy McLaughlin at Sacred Heart
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30pm
Sacred Heart Music Center
$15/advance – $20/at door
Tickets at sacredheartmusic.org or the Electric Fetus.
Stuff I like
I like Duluth spring.
Sure, we’re wearing sweaters and jackets and scarves, but the ice is breaking up on the creeks, bugs are flying, birds are singing, trees are sticky with sap, mud is muddy, little blades of grass are poking up through the moss, imaginary fish are biting, and the “fuzzy willows” as my boys call them, are, well, fuzzy.
Early Notice: Duluth Library media sale May 7 & 8 (and 2 more library fundraisers)
1. Media Sale
Duluth Public Library Green Room, during Library open hours: Friday, May 7 | 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 | 11 to 5 p.m.
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Treasures of the Earth Green Goods, Craft and Art Fair
Head to the Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St, this Saturday (3/27) between 10 and 3 p.m. to visit a unique marketplace of items made locally made of recycled materials or natural (mostly local) material. Over 25 local and regional artists will have all kinds of neat things – jewelry, felted items, baskets (pine needle and birch), painted rocks, rag rugs, jewelry, glass items, and much more. Honey and tea will also be available. The Peace Puppets will greet people and share enviro tips between 11 and 1 p.m. The church will also have a Used Book and Movie Sale during this fair.
For more Duluth local art and gift fairs (with no distributors, no non-local or artists from beyond about 60 miles of Duluth) go to Wendyupnorth.com. Thanks for supporting the abundant local creative energy we have right here.
SPArty {spa party} Fund Raising Event
SPArty {spa party} n. A ladies only evening of wine, comedy, shopping, eating, limo riding, massages, and manicures! A fund raising event for the Four Rivers Foundation.
Professional comedy act by Comedy on the Rox. Fashions by Moxie Shoppe. Chocolate by 185Chocolat. Wine by Barefoot Wines. Rich Event Center Main Street, Floodwood. Friday, March 26, 2010 6:00 PM.
Purchase tickets at www.richcatering.com
Thank You President Obama (UPDATED x 3)
Thank you for the health care bill; I would have preferred a public option but I’m sure we’ll get there. But I really appreciate the fact that this bill protects the little guy from getting screwed by insurance companies – nice to know I can sick now without getting dropped. Hopefully my costs will go down too. I also appreciate that this bill cuts the deficit. I’m glad Oberstar quit playing chicken and voted for it.
I gotta say that it’s pretty hilarious that the right-wing fringe thinks this bill will end the world. If my grandma gets sent to any death panels I’ll let you know. Eek, socialism!
I also want to say thank you for the “Cash for Caulkers” tax rebate for the new windows and insulation I bought. That reduces my oil consumption and saves me money. It’s about time the government did something for the people that also helps the country as a whole. A refreshing approach, after all, despite what the glibertarians say, government is good.
Next up: financial reform, and immigration! If you thought the crazies were going crazy over health care, it’s time to put on some popcorn. And brace yourselves for another wave of right-wing violence and racist rhetoric. Hell of a party they’re running.
Voting Democratic in 2010,
Jim Richardson
UPDATE: A couple of pertinent fun links to share. Here is “An open letter to conservatives” which I take as a studiously hyperlinked treatise on why, even if you have no love for Democrats, the game has become one of keepaway from the crazy. And then here is some more on escalating threats of rightwing violence.
UPDATE x2: Some perspective on deficit hawk hysteria here. Right wing violence/vandalism tracker here. Republican Eric Cantor’s claim of his office getting shot at debunked here.
UPDATE x3: A full to bursting catalog of the recent right wing rhetoric of violence, and here is some additional commentary. Provocative stuff. Y’all ready for the immigration debate?
Obama’s going to need our help, and that includes voting in more, and better, Democrats. If we can keep Republican gains to a minimum in 2010, we are well-positioned to send them entirely packing in 2012.
We got your back sir!
In Search of a Legend
I’m working on a documentary that will explain, once and for all, how awesome Duluth is. (In case our friends at Google didn’t already know.) But I need one last thing.
I’ve heard from many reliable sources that an anonymous jokester posted a billboard on the edge of town that read: “Will the last person to leave Duluth please turn out the lights?” But I’ve never seen a photo that documents this.
If anyone has a photo of this important piece of Duluth history, please let me know. The future of our entire city depends on it. (Not really. But it would be nice to have.)