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Selective Focus: Maelo Cruz’s Comics and Paintings
Photo by Jess Morgan
A few years after moving to Minnesota, Maelo Cruz self-published a 64-page comic called “Part Timer,” about a character who “dreams of being a full time artist while working a regular job that sucks the life right out of them.” His artwork is primarily autobiographical and self-reflective, giving viewers a glimpse of his experience living and growing up in Puerto Rico and fatherhood. View and learn more about his comics, below. (more…)
Selective Focus: Kathryne Ford’s Paintings, Prints and Visual Art
Photo by Nia Sayler.
Duluthians who love the local music scene may have stumbled across Kathryne Ford dancing with her acrylics while live painting. Ford performs most Tuesdays at the Rathskeller with jazz group the Hot Club of Duluth. A collection of Ford’s work called “See the Bloom” is on display at Wussow’s Concert Cafe through the end of October. Below is a recent interview and some snapshots of her artwork. (more…)
Selective Focus: Brittany Plachecki
Applying their studies in art history, excitement for horror and queer theory, Brittany Plachecki creates colorful character designs. One of their most recent projects was co-founding Pride Walks Superior, a collaborative initiative to get LGBTQIA2S+ youth involved in an affirming, creative, and kid-friendly-setting. Pride Walks also helped introduce young artists to the process of doing gallery shows, documenting their work, and selling it. Brittany’s pieces are perfect for getting into the spirit of fall and spooky season. View photos of their art and a recent interview about their work below: (more…)
Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2023
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97 likes, 5 comments - just_a_north_shore_girl on September 26, 2023: "“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” – Vincent Van Gogh
#lutsen #lutsenmountains #vangogh #exploremn #destinationduluth #minnesota #minnesota_captures #justanorthshoregirl".
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Chlorophyll, schmlorophyll; turn up the carotenoids and anthocyanin. The annual biochemical process is underway. Progression of fall and peak leaf colors can be tracked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Color Finder.
Featured here is Perfect Duluth Day’s annual collection of select images from Instagram showcasing nature’s palette. (more…)
Selective Focus: More Summer PDDs
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54 likes, 0 comments - richhoeg on August 2, 2023: "Today marks the sixth month I have watched my local owls since they decided to nest near the end of my driveway in early March. I believe this is one of the parent Great Horned Owls enjoying our unusual 85F heat near Lake Superior this afternoon. I have now followed this family of owls for five consecutive years.
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#greathornedowl #perfectduluthday #destinationduluth #owl #duluthlakeside".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-July to mid-August 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Full-on PDDs
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73 likes, 5 comments - thermes_dlh on June 28, 2023: "We’re so fortunate to live in a city where you can see wildlife right out your door
#duluthmn #befromduluth #perfectduluthday #destinationduluth #visitduluth #thisismymn #thelakeandcompany #upnorth #lakesuperior #lakesuperiormagazine #minnesota #mphotographer #exploremn #minnesotaexposure #minnesota #lakesuperiorphotography #midwest_captures #midwestphotographs #midwestexposure #photography #minnesotaexposure #onlyinmn #captureminnesota #keepthenorthcold #loveitlikewedo #freeairlife".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-June to mid-July 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Pre-summer PDDs
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69 likes, 3 comments - douglas.kilen on June 17, 2023: "Loon time. #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_northamerica #fujifilm #fujixpassion #captureduluth #fujixlovers #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmimages #midwestphotographs #meinminnesota #landscapephotography #captivatemn #bestofminnesota1 #onlyinmn #moodyinminnesota #minnesotaexposure #capturemn #thisismyminnesota #mnphotographs #perfectduluthday #visitduluth #AuthenticDuluth #yesduluth #destinationduluth #befromduluth #lakesuperiormagazine #minnesota365 #GoOverboard #sotastories #hey_ihadtosnapthat".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-May to mid-June 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Photos on Film
Photography exhibit in the windows of 313 West Superior St.
There’s a temporary photo show hanging in the windows of the old Bagley Building downtown, 313 West Superior St. The photos are all shot on film – a variety of formats from an equal variety of cameras.
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Selective Focus: Surfy, Smelty, Swirly PDDs
Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-April to mid-May 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Recovery Beer Lunch
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18 likes, 0 comments - matthewmosesphotography on May 7, 2023: "Ann Kathryn & Band playing the final slot to close out the 2023 edition of the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival!
#hgmf23 #livemusic #annkathryn #canalpark #duluthmn #visitduluth #keyboard #mnphotographer".
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Select Instagram images from the closing event of the Homegrown Music Festival — the Recovery Beer Lunch at Canal Park Brewing Company with the final three bands. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023: Rawk Night
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132 likes, 4 comments - perfectduluthday on May 5, 2023: "Homegrown communion. #hgmf23".
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Select Instagram images from day six of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Soup Town Night
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108 likes, 4 comments - joyinfused22 on May 4, 2023: "Yup...partyin' @duluthcoffee".
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Select Instagram images from day five of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Canal Park Night
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18 likes, 3 comments - ambersimpressionsphotography on May 2, 2023: "The Gemstones Honoring AfroGeode tonight at the Decc for Day 3 of the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival. To support Di Jay’s family and charity, visit honordiona.com. #dhgmf #dhgmf23 #afrogeodeandthegemstones &theGemstones #livemusic #decc".
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Select Instagram images from day three of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Opening Ceremonies
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129 likes, 0 comments - dhgmf on April 30, 2023: "UPDATE: everything is free today!
**^DAY ONE***
Happy Homegrown! It’s day one and here’s what you need to know:
- The dress up theme today is “wear your old Homegrown shirts or a band merch shirt.”
- The children’s showcase is ON for 11:15-3pm at @dovetailcafeandmarketplace featuring a ventriloquist, one man band, monkey man, a high school pep band and more. Bring the whole family down!
- Every year there are scheduling changes. Always check the website for the most up to date schedule.
- It’s time to get your wristband! Our hard working volunteers are ready to take your money and give you the best piece of “jewelry” you’ll wear all week. We take cash and Venmo. If you don’t have Venmo, please hit up an ATM on the way over to a venue.
- If you see someone in a red Homegrown jacket, feel free to stop them and ask any questions. The Steering Committee members are ready to help you.
#hgmf23".
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Select Instagram images from opening day of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Selective Focus: Snowy and Sloppy Spring PDDs
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19 likes, 0 comments - john_heino_photography on April 13, 2023: "Rush Hour
Buy online with a credit card and a few clicks at https://johnheino.smugmug.com/The-Waterfalls/i-mZcMn2g/buy
#destinationduluth
#befromduluth
#coldisthenewcool
#destination_duluth
#perfectduluthday
#visitduluth
#waterfall
#waterfalls
#waterfallsofinstagram
#gooseberryfallsstatepark
#minnesota
#minnesota_captures
#captureminnesota
#exploreminnesota
#onlyinminnesota
@lakesuperiormagazine
#canonsubjectchallenge
#canonphotography
#fineartphotography".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-March to mid-April 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: The Green Monster of March
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329 likes, 16 comments - charleshowardsmith_photography on March 24, 2023: "Northern Icon
The Northern Lights danced in the sky over Duluth's iconic Aerial Lift Bridge during a very strong solar storm in the early hours of March 24th, 2023. This is a single image with minimal post processing.
#befromduluth #destinationduluth #exploremn #thisismymn #onlyinmn #visit_duluth #mymn #northernminnesota #northernlights #auroraborealis #aerialliftbridge #experiencethebiglake #nikonlove".
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Instagram is once again aglow with photos of the northern lights in and around Duluth. (more…)
Selective Focus: Wintery PDDs
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66 likes, 2 comments - omightycrisis on March 19, 2023: "If I'm going to do anything on a Sunday morning, it should be this
#coldwaterdip #coldwaterdipping #ice #plunge #lakesuperior #perfectduluthday".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-February to mid-March 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Having an icy PDD
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34 likes, 2 comments - karndt3 on February 4, 2023: "Photo cred: @angmus7
Dusk.
@destination_duluth @visit_duluth @moodygrams @riyets @captureduluth
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#authenticduluth #visitduluth #coldisthenewcool #befromduluth #destinationduluth #captureduluth #duluthmn #discoverduluth #MN #myMN #Minnesota #perfectduluthday #myminnesota #callofgreatness #mnexplore #exploremn #MoodyGrams #MG5K #MoodyPorts #moodytones #capture_the_universe #VisualAmbassadors #duskmac #moody #moody_tones #moodyinminnesota #nikon #riyets #heartofthecontinent".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-January to mid-February 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)
Selective Focus: Having a PDD at the start of 2023
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125 likes, 7 comments - muddman4809 on January 15, 2023: "Snowy Sunday - #duluthloveslocal #visitduluth #experiencethebiglake #lakesuperior #lakesuperiormagazine #minnesotaexposure #puremidwest #perfectduluthday #justgoshoot #artofvisuals #stribduluth #stribminnesota #thisismyminnesota #captivatemn #moodyinminnesota #minnesotanice #10kminnesotaviews #captureminnesota #lakesuperiorbnw #startribune #northshore #canalpark #destination_duluth #southpierinn #visitduluth #parkpoint #perfectduluthday #liftbridge #midwestlivingmag #owls".
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Select photos from Instagram spanning the first days of 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. (more…)
Selective Focus: Clare Cooley
Clare Cooley is a multi-disciplinary artist and teacher whose career has spanned decades and coasts. Cooley emphasizes the healing nature of artistic and creative endeavors, whether that be teaching expressive dance classes, transforming a home into a sanctuary piece by piece, or sharing stories through written or visual art. (more…)
Selective Focus: Heidi Feroe
Photo by Terry McCarthy
Heidi Feroe is a multimedia artist and member of the band Babie Eyes. In both her visual art and music, Feroe uses art as a vehicle to explore her identity and connect with community. (more…)
Selective Focus: Boubville 2022
Ollie Morris (left) helped curate the tree (behind) that’s spoofing the one found at Bentleyville. (Photo by Jess Morgan)
Described as a “punk version of Bentleyville,” Boubville is a winter celebration centered around connection and play between artists as they imitate the light displays found the Bentlyville “Tour of Lights.” The event is also functioning as a fundraiser for the Embassy art collective. Despite the recent blizzard, Duluthians looking to connect and dance still made it over to the first night of Boubville. (more…)