Does anyone know where to find information about the Park Point Beach House – it’s history, original uses, etc. Web searches don’t turn up very much information. I know there was an amusement park out there in the early 20th Century…

Thanks in advance.

I may be wrong (since I was busy inhaling my delicious popcorn), but I think there was an Olympic-team curler on Jay Leno who said he was a part-time bartender at the Duluth Curling Club.

This is a fascinating bit of locally-relevant information that needs to be followed up by confirmatory videos. And I’m not sure if “confirmatory” is an actual word, but it sounds good.

Via Secrets of the City.

Something truly wonderful and astounding has happened to the city of Duluth, people. Last night I and three companions went to Hanabi, the new Japanese restaurant at 1st and 1st W. And the verdict is: Oishii! Kanji! (Delicious! Gorgeous!) And truly great service!

Seriously, our party are sushi and service snobs, and we were all blown away by what we ate and the level of friendly service. One particular menu item had us all gasping for breath, sinking in our seats in waves of flowing pleasure: The North Shore roll. Whoever invented this Thing From Heaven and designed it’s presentation deserves a Nobel Prize for Supreme Deliciousness.

Also, the price range is very reasonable, the environs are modern and inviting, the staff is easy on the eyes, there is a great and cheap Happy Hour menu, the chairs are comfortable, and the plateware is fantastic.

To whomever is responsible for bringing Hanabi to Duluth (and 2 blocks from my house!): Thank you, thank you, thank you.

And what the heck is it?

We had dinner at Zeitgeist Arts Café (which I propose we collectively begin referring to as Zeitgeist. We enjoyed:

- An affordable plate of large, fresh coconut curry mussels
- An alarmingly large and perfectly juicy ribeye with sweet turnip puree and real baby carrots
- A correctly-undercooked salmon fillet with brown basmati rice and sauted brussel sprouts (very healthy!)
- The best banana cream pie ever created in the history of pies
- Attentive, dignified, and happy service

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Tonight over Duluth.

Upon further reflection, I decided that I didn’t like kicking a man when he’s down. And, if it was me, I wouldn’t want people talking about me like that here -- or anywhere else.

So, I’m removing the post about that one guy who was accused of doing that one thing, and deleting all of the comments…except Adam’s.

People of Duluth,

The better half and I are considering having a wedding reception/party next summer at the Park Point Beach House. (posted about here)

Northwoods Children’s Services (Home) has an exclusive contract with the city to cater events there. Has anyone ever had anything catered by Northwoods? What were your impressions? Yummy?

Thank you very much.

Has anyone (or do you know someone who has) ever rented out the Park Point Beach House for a private event?

I am looking into renting it next summer for a wedding/reception. I’m interested in hearing about your experiences…good stuff, bad stuff, etc. How did you manage the logistics? Did you have music? How did you handle food and drinks? Information, opinions, and heresy appreciated!

Also, does anyone know of any other unique local waterfront (not necessarily Gitchigumi) venues for a wedding/reception?

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Skylights, cool railings, and old brick at Paddington Station

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I filmed these guys at the London Saatchi Gallery last week.

After seven years, it’s time. Imperialist mice had built cities in the foam pad bedding. The door hung open, exposing the interior to bears and bigfoot. The shredded tarps from the walls and roof have been properly recycled, and the wood stove is in storage. The frame will become firewood to cook delicious bacon.

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You need a cool place to live. You want a huge/unique space. You are into the idea of “community”. You might be an “artist” or you might just think like an artist.

You want to live at Washington Artists Co-op, at 4th Street and Lake Avenue.  You will visit the website for more information. You will call David at 218-393-4169 for a tour. Yes, you will.

Does anyone know if the Transistor still offers a postering service?  They do not return calls or emails (at least not from the advertised phone number and email address).

It’s a little strange, this whole Michael Jackson death meme. All I know is, the man could dance.

The link below is a clip from the “Motown 25″ show in 1982. This was at the very beginning of his super-ultra-stardom, the first time he did the moonwalk onstage.

Enjoy “Billie Jean” (look for the insane spin-move at 2:20):

watch?v=8VASYhabHkM

And a very obscure clip of the Jackson 5 in 1972. The kid could sing:

watch?v=JQyvQWrGE1g

Just a simple question. Discuss.

Rob!

I would just like to announce that it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Minneapolis right now. And on Park Point in glorious Duluth? 37.

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable motorbike for summer transportation. Preferably a mid-1970s to mid-1980’s Japanese model. It doesn’t have to be pretty; it just has to go vroom. $1000 or less. Thanks.

I’ve switched my commercial flight training from this…

…to this…

It’s like going from a 1984 Ford Escort to a 2010 Ferrari. Plus, the Cirrus is a locally produced product, so…that’s kind of cool.

“6.30.2003
oh my my. i just had 2 lime vodka and flat 7-UP cocktails while I made the PDD postcard size posters. We are off and running. I love you all.

posted by starfire at 10:28 PM”

The above is the oldest post in the PDD archives. I am so happy that the PDD Gods decided to keep and make available the archives. It’s interesting to see the evolution of the design, content, etc. There have been ups and downs, lulls, peaks, hilarity, posts with more than 100 comments, “classic” posts, etc.

Plus, since they were lost on an old dead laptop, I was afraid my Bigfoot Tracks photos were gone forever (I found them in the archives and wisely pulled them onto my desktop).

So, I raise a glass of adult beverage to the new PDD. Cheers!