Month: May 2009
Hillside Tree Hits the Medium Time
Big Tree in the Hillside, Duluth, MN
My tree snapshot was selected for the MN DNR Arbor Day photo gallery, they are looking for nominations of Minnesotans favorite trees and mine made the list. Or “a” list, anyway, not sure if it’s “the” list. Submissions are open for at least the rest of the month.
Try the DNR Photo Gallery here, my pic is about half way through MN DNR Arbormonth Photo Gallery
Mark your calendars
I’ve decided that this weekend will be the weekend to switch from manhattans to gin and tonics.
Share the Love Super1
Why is it that only the West Duluth Super1 bakery has the recipe for Peanut Butter Kisses? I recently moved to the East side and neither the Kenwood or Superior St. Super1’s have these delicious calorie grenades. I had to make the drive last night to satisfy the cravings of my significant other…
At the Electric Fetus …
MinnEconomy Event Today!
11am-4pm : Mary of GitchiGami Beach Glass will be giving an in-store demonstration making jewelry from Lake Superior beach glass.
4pm : Free in-store concert by The Bitter Spills.
Get the new Bitter Spills cd at 10% off!
Free Tours of Glensheen
Glensheen will be offering free tours on Friday, May 22, 2009 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of opening to the public. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m.
Enjoy entertainment and refreshments while you’re on the grounds, 3300 London Road.
DNT & Mexico Lindo
Headline on DNT.com today:
Twins owner Pohlad dead at 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died today, a baseball official said. He was 93.
Sweet…I missed this the first time he died back in January while I was on vacation.
In other news, has anyone been to Mexico Lindo and noticed that they got rid of the burrito filled with french fries and veggies, and covered in oaxaca cheese? I believe this was one of the main reasons people went there (although their other food is good, too). What gives? Would McDonalds ax the Big Mac and think people wouldn’t care?
Public Restrooms
I used the women’s bathroom at ShopKo yesterday and it was the most disgusting experience I have had in a long time. Of all the stalls, there was only one that was both “clean” and lockable. There was neither soap nor towels at the sinks. Nasty. Which public restrooms do you avoid?
Duluth Papermaking
My fiance and I are looking to be married in August and are currently searching for recycled (hopefully seeded) paper for our invites. I have hunted around on the net, and got a few numbers, but I felt it would be good if we went with someone local. Does anyone around the area make paper or know someone who does? We have less than two weeks to come up with something before we’d like to have them printed, so the sooner the better. I actually tried making some paper last night, it worked out well, but I just don’t have enough time to get them all done. Let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested!
UMD Farmers Market Starts Next Week!
UMD Farmers Market Starts May 20!
May 20~September 30
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2:00-4:30
UMD Kirby Plaza Bus Hub
LOCAL Produce, Music and Artisans!
Contact:
Leah Nelson
218.940.2138
Ride the Bus or Park for FREE!
Campus Map: https://www.d.umn.edu/parking/lots.html
What you might find at the Market:
· Fruits and Berries
· Vegetables
· Flowers
· Maple syrup
· Baked goods
· Transplants
· Herbs and Spices
· Much more!
· ALL LOCAL!
From Homegrown to worldwide
The Homegrown video for the Black-Eyed Snakes got picked up by the Channel Frederator Cartoon Podcast. It’s a weekly collection of animation from around the world. You can watch it on their site, or subscribe through the iTunes store.
coming in august- Moon & Paper Hearts
i won’t get into the habit of posting these often but wanted to give folks an idea of what pictures we will be opening. i will continue to put together more trailers fer up & comin’ films at the temporary site, zinema2.wordpress.com, until the official page is launched at zinema2.com
they have poured the concrete for the stadium seating and i think there is a wall going up!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYlMdWT_5Wo
Uses for the Honking Tree
Mayor Bolen of Two Harbors will be convening a public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Two Harbor Community Center to discuss ideas for using the remains of the Honking Tree.
Suggestions?
For Paul
I’ve got a 2-year-old with tweezers. He would be happy to pull any and all ticks from you, as soon as he finishes with his puppy.
PDD Sponsorship?
So, the word is that Movies in the Park is a little low on sponsors this year and I had the idea that maybe PerfectDuluthDay could take up a collection to help underwrite the series or, if we get $1000, even sponsor one of the movies. I, personally, would be willing to contribute as I think it’s a great thing for the community. So, my questions are:
1) Would other people be willing to cough up some dough?
2) Does someone have a good idea of how to collect said money in a safe way? Preferably on line with paypal or some such thing.
3) Would the PDD powers-that-be be willing to bless such a sponsorship?
4) If we do break the $1000 mark and can sponsor a night, which movie would we like to sponsor? We get a free week of on air publicity and can do some sort of hosting event that night before the movie.
Discuss.
Please, take my hostas…
I have three dug-up clumps of hostas (still clumped in the dirt) and four not-dug-up-yet clumps. Whoever wants them can take them. I will make you homemade Brownies if you dig up the not-dug-up-yet clumps. I hate them, but I don’t want to kill them so really, you’d be doing me and the plants a favor.
Upon Reflection
The best thing I witnessed today was a child in a big, green, probably homemade helmet shouting at his friends, “Hey! Somebody punch me!”
Beat that.
MNTV Short Film Competition – Win Cash!
MNTV 2009 OPEN CALL FOR SHORT FILMS
DEADLINE: June 11, 2009.
You made a short and WE WANT TO SEE IT!
MNTV is a festival of short films shown on Twin Cities Public Television, TPT. We are seeking films/videos that are 40 minutes or less, made by Minnesota residents. If your film is accepted, you win $500 – $1000! And there’s no entry fee.
For Guidelines and Application Form, go to https://www.ifpmn.org/mntv.html. Questions? Call Lu Lippold at 651-644-1912 x 106, [email protected].
Outdoor Movie Schedule Announced
From Twin Ports Nightlife:
2009 Movies In The Park Schedule
June 19th – Leatherheads (2008) – Rated PG-13
June 26th – Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989) – Rated PG-13
July 3rd – Superman (1978) – Rated PG
July 10th – Kung Fu Panda (2008) – Rated PG
July 17th – Men In Black (1997) – Rated PG-13
July 24th – Journey To The Center Of The Earth-3D (2008) – Rated PG
July 31st – Iron Man (2008) – Rated PG-13
August 7th – Sixteen Candles (1984) – Rated R (original) PG (on appeal)
August 14th – Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – Rated PG
August 21st – Lord Of The Rings: Return of the King (2003) – Rated PG-13
August 28th – Madagascar (2005) – Rated PG
Dink Tank is holding Auditions
Local sketch comedy team DINK TANK will be holding auditions this Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm at the Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior St downtown.
They are looking to expand their team of writers and performers for their September and December shows. You won’t need to prepare anything, as they’ll be asking people to do cold readings from existing sketches.
Tooth Terror
Anyone have a suggestion for an oral surgeon for a squeamish, terrified patient with a screwed up wisdom tooth? I’m talking about a doc who is a pro with pain management, read: will knock my butt out and send me home with adequate pillage.
A & Dubs
I am new to Duluth and live over here in West End…My son and I are concerned about A&Dubs. Does anyone know when it usually opens? Will it survive the new jr high school renovations? I tried to call the number and it is disconnected. I though maybe it opens like Memorial Day or something and folks who are more in the loop would just already know that.
How others see us
A travel article / narrative about Duluth was posted today on the Chicago Tribune website; it looks like it might be slated to run in Sunday’s paper.
The writer includes lots of local businesses and sights. There are some factual errors, but those aside it’s fun to see how others see us. Unfortunately, it appears there are no photos with the article (the picture with this post was taken by me from Enger Tower in late summer 2006).
‘Honking Tree’ on CBC Radio
The sad story of the “Honking Tree” got national media play in Canada last night on CBC Radio’s “As It Happens.” I’m not sure if the segment was included in the edited-down version of the show that airs on MPR.
The tree segment is a few minutes in; you have to wait through a couple of other segments.