Posted by brautigan at 08:58 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Barrett
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“Air Spectacular over Duluth”
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds
May 14th, 5:30 pm to 6:05 pm

Enbridge Energy in conjunction with the Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center proudly present “Air Spectacular” featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The event will take place over Lake Superior in Duluth along the City’s famed Lakewalk. This FREE 35 minute performance will mark the first time the Snowbirds have performed in Duluth in more than 15 years.

The best viewing areas are on Duluth's hillside, Leif Erikson Park, Canal Park area, and Duluth's Lakewalk.

Tune into 94.1 FM in Duluth for live narration of the event by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

Posted by samh at 11:53 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by samh
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I'm pretty sure this will be a knockout good time, from beginning to end;
assuming the neighbors don't revolt... but even then...
The fact that we are able to use the park for this show is a moral victory for grassroots
civic/arts groups who just want to enjoy Duluth's many fine green spaces!!

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Posted by brautigan at 09:59 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by kokes
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Once again, in an effort to reduce acute alcohol poisonings by encouraging physical activity away from bars, I’m hosting the Fourth-Annual Homegrown Social Run.

Everyone is welcome to attend and jog, run, speed-walk and/or stand their truck drinking PBR tall-boys and heckling people for wearing short-shorts.*

+ Meet at the first parking lot at Chester Bowl (by the playground equipment)
+ We’ll leave promptly at 4:45pm on Friday, May 2.
+ Expect to spend about 45-60 minutes in the woods – I think we’ll do the route the NMTC uses for their Chester Creek race
+ The pace should be relaxed, as Al Sparhawk will be out of town

In the past, we’ve had four to 10 people come along (including such luminaries as: Dusty Olson, Tim and Brad Nelson, Matt Livingston, Rich Narum, Al Sparhawk, Chris Godsey, Chad Salmela, Marc Gartman, Jamie Ness and, of course, myself). Will this be the year Starfire graces us with his presence? What about Blah blah blah-ler? Might a certain mayor of Duluth attend? Will Burly Burlesque bust harrier skills like British aircraft? Join us Friday evening to find out!!!

Continue reading "Homegrown Run -- Friday" »

Posted by cork1 at 07:54 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by cork1
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....and some hot apron models as Tangier 57 and Apron Elecance team up 7pm until 10pm, Saturday May 3rd at the RedStar Martini Bar for the 10th annual Homegrown Music Festival. Racheal Hart and friends will show three sets of her coquettish creations while the swank sounds of the region's premier psychedelic elevator music band-not-a-band-but-a-vibe gets to play along. Not bad for 125 years worth of middle aged educators...wouldn't you say? Oh but there's MORE! T57 will also be releasing the 2 companion CDs which complete the magnum opus triptych we've been working on for the last year. Tangier 57: Last Night Never Happened was the first release and is now available on itunes. Tangier 57: Moves the Masses - featuring Ken Buehler and Tangier 57: Space is the Place are the next two available for the first time on this very night....oh...so much going on, how do us old fuddy duddys keep up? So please, we humbly ask you come to visit us 7pm until 10pm, Saturday May 3rd at the RedStar for the 10th annual Homegrown Music Festival.

Cheers!

vallet parking for your invacare chair by Paul Lundgren

Posted by baci at 09:45 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by rnarum
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So most of the pictures are visible on the Flickr site (as linked to on the right-hand margin ... yeah, keep scrolling down). However, there are a couple which aren't -- what gives?

Specifically, I want to know the background story to the black-and-white one that features some girls dancing and an old guy sort of standing there eyeballing them.

Continue reading "Banner photos ..." »

Posted by cork1 at 11:58 AM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Nick
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Down at the Depot until 6:30.
Get some soup.
Get a bowl.
Support the Food Bank.
Everyone wins.

Posted by ironic1 at 11:49 AM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by BIF
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Couldn't get a ticket for the Duluth Public Library's event?

If you would like to hear Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea speak while in Duluth, this may be your only chance!

Alworth Institute for International Studies Special Event
THREE CUPS OF TEA
Presented by Author Greg Mortenson
Montague 80 Lecture Hall
University of Minnesota Duluth
Wednesday, March 19 2008 - 2-4 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Reception following lecture

*Please email alworth@d.umd.edu if you have a group of 10 or more attending this event.*

Continue reading "Greg Mortenson to speak at UMD" »

Posted by Purple at 06:49 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by purple
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I received an email from someone relatively new to Duluth today wondering about the best Tattoo parlor in town. I honestly have no idea so PDD I ask you, who is the best? There seems to be a new shop opening every month.

Posted by Starfire at 08:56 AM | Permalink | 32 comments, last by Shaun
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Come hear Duluthian Hans Johnson, founder of the Maasai Cultural Foundation (and drummer of Dance Band) speak about his recent work helping the Maasai build a school where over 100 adults are learning to read and write. Music will be a part of the lecture, but it will be that of the Maasai people - not Dance Band.

"Exchanging Spears for Books: The Maasai School Project"
Presented by Hans Johnson,
Founder of the Maasai Cultural Foundation
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 7 p.m.
University of Minnesota Duluth
Fourth Floor Library Rotund
Free and open to the public - Reception following lecture

Continue reading ""Exchanging Spears for Books: The Maasai School Project"" »

Posted by Purple at 02:26 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by huitz
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New contest. Design a shirt in one color with the words "Park Point is for Lovers" somewhere on the shirt. Art can be hand drawn or made on one of those fancy computer boxes. Winner will get an assortment of T-shirts with their art and the love of all Duluthians. Deadline is Friday so don't delay.

Any questions drop me a line.

Posted by Starfire at 12:01 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by clip
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The Eco Home built by Women in Construction is hosting another open house this Sunday, March 8th from 12-4 pm. The home was designed to promote sustainable living and energy efficiency through the use of environmentally-friendly materials and products. There is also a lot of other literature about sustainable living and what you can do to reduce energy consumption. Take Superior St. to 52nd Ave East, go up till you get to the dead end, take a right onto Broadwing Drive, take a right onto Snowy Owl Circle, follow to 2809. There will also be an open house for the Coho Cottage built by Women in Construction. The address is 2830 Snowy Owl Circle.To learn more and see pictures visit http://www.womenworking.org

Posted by ecohome at 11:17 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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"March" into Mentoring Kickoff Soup Lunch
Monday, March 3rd, 11:30-1:30, YMCA lobby (302 W 1st St)
Cost: Donations accepted

We are looking for 31 mentors in 31 days. Is it possible? Nearly 200 youth waiting for mentors certainly hope so. Invite a friend to the lunch and find out more about mentoring! For more information, call 722-4745 x 120.

This March, make a difference in a child's life. Become a mentor.

Posted by Megan at 03:44 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Buttonhead
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Walter Allen Bennett.

02.22.08 @ 2258

Posted by in.dog.neato at 01:58 PM | Permalink | 21 comments, last by Bashibaby
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Cask of Lake Superior OLD MAN WINTER WARMER to be tapped a 4pm Tuesday the 19th at Hell's Kitchen Duluth.
$3 pints until it's gone

Posted by dbrewing at 12:33 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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wiith the keepaways and others @ Luce' that night, think of this as your pre-HG warm up.

Posted by baci at 09:53 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by The Major
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I was inspired by this post to make this T-shirt design. Want one?

Posted by Starfire at 04:26 PM | Permalink | 37 comments, last by stormskater
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So, I'm going out on a limb here to try to establish a Hash Kennel here in Duluth. Hash House Harriers can only be described as a "drinking club with a running problem."

I used to hash when I was in the Navy many many moons ago, and now that I'm sort of interested in picking up the activity again (running), I find myself unable to commit to the more structured "hoity toity" type running groups.

Hashing is a ton of fun, and the more the merrier. It plays out like a follow the leader run with "hares" marking the course with a 10 minute (or so) head start, and the rest of the pack (hashers) in pursuit. There is most always beer and other libations at the completion of the run, and members of the kennel (hash group) get to have nicknames (which, by the by, is the origin of my post handle...in.dog.neato.)

Continue reading "Harriers Wanted:" »

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:04 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by pcm
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Across from the Bedrock, in the Friendly West End.
Music and snacky-treats at the opening!

Posted by -Berv at 11:11 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by greg cougar conley
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Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008

“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
Thursday, January 31, 2008
1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall, UMD
Overflow seating in the Singer Room
Free and open to the public!
Free reception following lecture

Chancellor Kathryn A. Martin and the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies proudly present a lecture by former U.S. Vice President and U.S. Senator Walter F. Mondale on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the UMD Weber Music Hall. Mondale's speech, titled "Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates", is the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008.

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More information about Walter Mondale can be found at the UMD News webpage, http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2008/January/08-A.html.

There is also an article about the lecture in today's DNT.

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Posted by Barrett at 02:00 AM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by tamara
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Come dancing Saturday.

Music by the Red Pine Resonators
7pm Families 8pm Adults
YWCA 202 W 2nd St

www.tamarackdance.org

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Former Vice President Walter Mondale is presenting the 2008 Annual Memorial Lecture for the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall. Details:

Annual Memorial Lecture 2008
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Thursday, January 31, 2008  1:30 p.m.
Weber Music Hall, UMD
Free and open to the public
Reception following the lecture

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More info about Mondale and the lecture can be found here

FYI: The Weber seats around 375. We will have an overflow seating room as well as TVs on both lobby floors broadcasting the lecture. I suggest you come early if you'd like a good seat. If you need additional information, contact me.

Posted by Purple at 03:03 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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I'm putting on an art show TONIGHT (1/11) for a couple of brilliant artists I had the privilege of working with over the past couple years. If you like art, or- ya know- art openings (free vittles), come on by. Haus Meeting & Red Mountain are going to tear the roof off around 8. BYOB (though I happened to hear that there are plans to make a super-charged party punch with energy drinks)!!
6-9pm
Washington Studios Gallery, 315 N Lake Ave.

Posted by brautigan at 12:25 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Announcing the first ever PDD sponsored athletic event. The PDD Resolution Run/Walk will start and end at Starfire Screen Printing Co.-1131 E 4th St at 9:15AM this Saturday January 5th. Show up at 9 for some coffee and conversation. The run starts at 9:15 and will be self timed.

The run/walk is free but the commemorative T-shirt will be $10 and printed right before your very eyes! Put it on warm for extra enjoyment. No need to sign up but an RSVP in the comments will help with food planning.

I will post route info soon.

Posted by Starfire at 04:33 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by zra.
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Need a lift, or are you unsure of where the crap Mont du Lac is? Then catch the bus. A bus will run to pick up people from the following locations and take them to Mont du Lac:

5:20pm - The Reef
5:30pm - Continental Ski & Bike
5:35pm - Sir Ben's
5:40pm - Pickwick
5:45pm - Carmody's
5:55pm - Beaners

See the attached flier or call (218) 728-4466 for more info. See yah there.

Posted by fonixmunkee at 08:16 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by adam
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Posted by dizzo at 02:12 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Matthew R. Perrine
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Now is the time that the sale starts. Buy any 2 PDD Holiday T's and get 1 for FREE!

If you can't make my regular hours just give me a call, I live real close.

Posted by Starfire at 11:54 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by edgeways
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Thanks to everybody who stopped by the Luce Art Show Thursday. If you're still lookin' for last minute gifts, we're signing books this weekend. Both "My Favorite Places and "My Favorite Sounds
At Northern Lights Books & Gifts on Saturday, December 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
or The Bookstore at Fitger’s on Sunday, December 16, from noon to 2 p.m.

Posted by clumsy at 07:35 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Posted by Barrett at 03:07 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by c-freak
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Posted by Starfire at 12:10 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by nbayuk
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Paintings, drawings, screenprints and anything else I can finish up before Thursday.
Opening Thursday, December 13th 7-9 pm, Pizza Luce.
The extravaganza runs through January 8th.

More info?

Posted by clumsy at 07:53 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Brian
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DANNY DOES DULUTH HAS ARRIVED...sort of. We will be posting the first episode tomorrow, but put up a preview/warning today. Check it out:

http://dannydoesduluth.com

Posted by DannyDoesDuluth at 10:54 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by zra...
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SimpleGifts with Special Guest Keri Noble - Holiday
Sunday, December 9, 2007
7:00 pm
$15/advance
$20/day of show
limited tickets for children 12 and under are available at the door for $10/each

A special evening of holiday music. SimpleGifts plays original arrangements of timeless holiday melodies using acoustic instruments and voice. Lush celtic low whistle, piano, melodica and percussion blend with the signature sound of internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Billy McLaughlin. The Twin Cities-based group formed in 2002 and has played throughout the Upper Midwest in concert halls, churches and cathedrals. The quartet includes Carin Vagle, Jeni-Lyn Starr and Billy Oehrlein. Singer/pianist Keri Noble will also take the stage - she'll be accompanied by Jeff Arundel on the guitar.

Posted by MarkM at 06:56 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Just a reminder about the Buy Local event at Peace Church tomorrow. The PDD holiday shirts are done and will be there! Oh and there are 25 other local artists so bring some moola.

Posted by Starfire at 02:45 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by starfire
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Fog w/Alan Sparhawk
UMD Rafters
Tonight (Wednesday)
9pm

Free for UMD students
$5 for the general public

Posted by Barrett at 02:43 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Brother Ali
College of St. Scholastica's Mitchell Auditorium
Thursday, November 29

Speech and Q&A: Noon - 1:40pm
Concert: 8pm

Cost: $5

More information here.

Posted by Barrett at 02:29 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Where you gonna watch the Packerz game Thursday nite at 7? (Its only on the NFL Network). I'm thinking Norm's in Superior, even though it tends to be more of a Vikings bar.

Posted by -Berv at 04:52 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by GuyStunning
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Come and learn how yoga, massage, and bodywork keep you comfy during pregnancy, prepare your body and mind for labor, and encourage baby to find the optimal position for birth.

Discuss, ask questions and enjoy demonstrations with practioners of:
Reiki
Structural Integration
Cranio-sacral therapy
Prenatal yoga
Acupuncture
Chiropractic care

Thursday 11/29 at 7:30 p.m., Stone Ridge Christian School, 115 E Orange, Duluth
Yeah, it's free!

Posted by doubledutch at 09:07 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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awesome flight deals from northwest right now.

Continue reading "get out of the city!" »

Posted by enealio at 09:24 AM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Mary
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Thank you all for participating in the first ever PDD Holiday T-shirt design contest. It was a very close race, so close that I have decided to print the top three designs. So without further ado the winners are (in no particular order.)

The Abominable Snowman goes shopping.

Snowflake

Smoking Reindeer

The shirts will be available next week at my shop and I will have them for sale at the Buy Local gift fare at the Peace Church on December 1rst.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Posted by Starfire at 09:49 AM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by tm
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A very special short sneak preview of the podcast that will soon be changing the way Duluth thinks. Enjoy this clip from the much-anticipated first episode of (codename: DDD) featuring the northland's premier radio talk-show host, Lew Latto!

Find it HERE:
http://danny.libsyn.com

Posted by DannyDoesDuluth at 10:41 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by DDD
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