Month: October 2009
Treatment Bound
Is there a person frequenting PDD who actually saw the Replacements play Duluth ? I saw the Suburbs play here twice (1986 and 1987, I believe) But I, a very big ‘Mats fan from my Duluth high-school influences, never saw the band live. I’ve seen Paul in Minneapolis, but he has yet to play Duluth.
Why do I bring this up? Because Wilco, which has covered the Replacements “Color Me Impressed” numerous times since 1997, and cites the Replacements as an influence, are a Chicago band coming to Duluth for the third time.
So why the hell can we not book Paul Westerberg? And did the Replacements ever play Duluth?
We all can talk about supporting local talent and wanting great acts to play Duluth, but why the hell do we not get the Minneapolis acts that have gone national and are influences to the acts we do attract?
Photo from today’s climate action
photo: Dan Branovan
Coyote + The Floorbirds
Tonight at Carmody Irish Pub
10pm
Coyote artwork by Sarah Heimer
Supreme Rockers Reggae Show
Reggae heads, come to the Twin’s bar on Sat. 24th. It’s the return of the supreme rockers! Current and vintage tunes, cheap booze, no cover, LOUD BASS! come enjoy the vibes!
Oct 24 Int’l Day of Climate Action
Last year, NASA’s James Hansen issued a devastating report on climate change, concluding that any amount of CO2 in the atmosphere above 350 parts per million (ppm) is not compatible “with a planet upon which civilization developed, or to which life on Earth has adapted.” Problem is, we’re already at 389ppm and rising. (more…)
Bohemia Arts Show
Boâ‹…heâ‹…miâ‹…an
/boʊˈhimiən/
Pronunciation [boh-hee-mee-uhn]
-noun
*a person, as an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices.
Duluth, this is a thank you to all of the volunteers that have helped Bohemia Arts start on the long and winding road to co-op land. (more…)
Minnesota Supreme Court: Bong water is a controlled substance
In a split decision today, the Minnesota Supreme Court said possession of 25 grams or more of bong water that tests positive for a controlled substance can be prosecuted as a first-degree drug crime. (more…)
“Things That Go Splash in the Night” — Fred Stonehouse appearance
Lake Superior Magazine hosts author/ghost chaser Fred Stonehouse at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the magazine’s office at 310 E. Superior St. (directly across from the Sheraton). Fred will share spooky tales from the chilly waters of Lake Superior, perfect for Halloween.
This event is free and open to the public. Families are welcome. Please pre-register as space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 218-722-5002, 888-BIG-LAKE (888-244-5253) or email reader @ lakesuperior.com.
Relax, kick back, and get a DWI
Okay, this one’s bound to go viral.
“According to the criminal complaint, Anderson drove his motorized chair into a vehicle parked near a Proctor bar. Anderson told police he was traveling from the Keyboard Lounge after consuming approximately eight or nine beers. His blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.29 percent, more than three times the legal limit to drive.”
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“Anderson had to forfeit his motorized chair to Proctor police, who plan to auction it with other forfeited items, Foucault said.”
Duluth News Tribune : La-Z-Boy crash leads to DWI in Proctor
Denfeld vs. Central: Bookends to a Rivalry
Duluth Denfeld played Duluth Central tonight in high school football for what will very likely be the last time. Denfeld won 20-6 in front of a crowd of maybe 500 at Public Schools Stadium. (more…)
Candidate Forums
Do you know how you’re voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3? There’s no substitute to hearing the candidates speak in person. You may surprise yourself and change your mind after attending the following candidate forums.
Please join us:
School Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, Oct. 22
Lowell Elementary Music Magnet School
2000 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55811
6:30 – 7:00 PM Tour Lowell’s renovation
7:00 – 9:00 PM Forum with Questions from Co-Sponsors, Students, & the Audience
Co-Sponsored by League of Women Voters Duluth and the Duluth PTSA Council – Parent Teacher Student Association
At-Large, District 2, and District 4 City Council Candidate Forum
Thursday, Oct. 29
Holy Family Church
2430 W. Third Street, Duluth
6:00 – 8:30 PM Forum
Co-Sponsored by League of Women Voters Duluth, Community Safety Initiative (Duluth Local Initiatives Support Corporation), Neighborhood Housing Services, and Churches United in Ministry.
Vote on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
If you have any questions about where to vote or exactly what school district you live in check out www.lwvmn.org. The Minnesota League of Women Voters website can help you answer any of your questions about election day.
You could win $100! Just feed the PDD marketing weasel by taking a privacy-invading survey.
Seriously. Perfect Duluth Day is going to give away $100 to one randomly drawn survey participant. Isn’t that awesome enough to make you want to answer a bunch of personal questions without feeling any reservations or contempt?
Good. Then click this link:
SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.
Why have PDD’s powers-that-be ignored their natural Minnesota Lutheran shame and commenced prodding you to disclose information that is none of their business? Because that’s how the vicious gears of capitalism work, you silly goose.
We all got bills to pay, yo.
This survey will gather information that PDD’s marketing weasel can use to show other marketing weasels how this Web site is an ideal place to advertise certain products and services.
Rest assured, the intentions of this survey are entirely money-grabbing in nature, just as the rationale of participating in it should be. There are no plans to streamline content on PDD, based on survey results, in order to produce a highly targeted product that is perfectly tailored to your distinct demographic. PDD wouldn’t stoop that low. This is just about selling more of those little squares on the right of the page.
Your info won’t be shared with anyone, and you won’t be put on any spam list or further bothered in any way. It is Perfect Duluth Day’s policy to be as upfront and forthright as possible while taking advantage of you.
Thanks, and good luck.
PDD Contest: Guess how many razor blades are hidden in this apple
Be the first to guess the exact number of razor blades hidden in the apple pictured above to win two spots on the guest list for Evil Dead: The Musical. One guess per person, please. Make your guess in the comments to this post.
Gauntlet-proof.
PDD? Really?
Discuss.
Mark Mallman returning to Duluth
He’ll be playing Pizza Luce on Nov. 13. (Show canceled.) Here’s his new video, “White Leather Days.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXWWG0gCxhk
Lake Superior Writers Pre-Holiday Book Fair & Reading
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Lake Superior Writers will sponsor a Pre-Holiday Book Fair and Reading from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist community space, 835 W. College St., Duluth. This free community event will showcase area authors and give shoppers a chance to start their holiday gift-buying early. Books do make the best presents!
Writers such as Shelley Getten, Dianna Hunter, Yvonne Rutford, Ellie Schoenfeld, Kirsten Jacobson Stasney, and Marlene Wisuri will read and sign copies of their works. Participating publishers include Cloquet River Press, Clover Valley Press, Dovetailed Press, Holy Cow! Press, X-Communication, and others.
For more information, contact [email protected] or call 218-525-4552.
Duluth in song and video
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuk64FFG1v8
The pictures and the lyrics seem to be sending mixed messages. I wonder, if a blind person and a deaf person experienced this music video, what would their discussion about their perceptions of our fair city be like?
Eeeeeck! Crazy moose loose in the hoose!
This must be the spot where mice are inviting themselves into my home. What I don’t understand is: Why rip the siding apart? That’s got to be hard work for mice, and it’s totally unnecessary. I mean, hell, six mice at a time could enter side by side now. If they make the entry much bigger a cat will be able to go in there after them.
Anyway, finding a little black mouse doing laps in the basement sink is a fun way to start the day, isn’t it?
Make me feel better by commenting about infestations you’ve experienced and your innovative and hopefully humane ideas for termanting the lives of the little bastards.
(I’m not including any photos of the mouse or details about how it was executed, because I want you to like me.)
Y2K is so nine years ago
I am looking forward to the movie “2012” coming out next month. I’m glad they didn’t wait until 2012 to release the movie, cause, you know.
Someone has compiled a list of 22 possible ways for the earth to end in a couple years. My favorites are “Rise of the Machines” and “Time Travel Error.”
While watching the trailer for the movie, I noticed they’re not forgetting to save the giraffes, not something I would have put on my short list to save.
I invite you to consider:
1. What do you think is the most likely way for earth to meet its end in two years?
2. What stupid thing would you try to save if you got a seat on a secret government ship?
It Is 2009?
Wow. Truly wow. It’s like living in an alternate universe. I’m not sure if I should be more stunned or less.
With an explanation, even.
“Evil Dead” is campy Halloween fun for adults
Evil Dead: The Musical is definitely worth checking out.