Month: January 2010
Welcome to St. Cloud, yo
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we6R3GGkTW8
Minnesota State of Mind
This Jay-Z parody was created by three 17-year-olds from St. Cloud: Matt Aalbers, Jordan Neu and Jack Ashcroft. They’re making a cameo at First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2009 night on Jan. 15.
Julie Moravchik
I’m surprised there isn’t a conversation going on here about the firing of Fox 21 News Director Julie Moravchik. Is this just inside baseball media stuff? It seems there are a lot of people who have strong opinions about this. How much does TV journalism or journalists matter?
Young @ Art
Celebrate the arts at UMD’s School of Fine Arts “Young @ ART” benefit celebration Jan. 29, 2010 at the Historic Greysolon Plaza Ballroom. 5:30 p.m.
Featuring silent auctions and a live auction, in addition to several performances and demonstrations by the units of the UMD School of Fine Arts: Art & Design, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts Academy, Tweed Museum of Art, Glensheen Historic Estate.
Auction proceeds will benefit SFA general scholarship fund and specific programs.
Tickets are $50 and are available at www.d.umn.edu/sfa or by calling 726-8561.
Perfect Temps: A Seasonal Perspective.
Spring-55 degrees
Summer-77 degrees
Fall-68 degrees
Winter-18 degrees
Cooking on the Car — On the Road segment
Duluth’s Jason Wussow and Dan Dresser are featured in this “On the Road” segment from KSTP-TV.
Video no longer available
Hillside Market re-opens
It will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. This is going to remain a family-owned business, as it has been since I can remember. But like every small business, they have almost overwhelming competition from [insert-name-of-big-box-chain-retailer here] so, they need all the support they can to make it, or better yet, to prosper.
This is a good opportunity for people who are boosters of small, family-owned businesses to engage their mouths along with their wallets. So, if you count yourself in that group, please stop in make a purchase as soon as you can, and thank them for making a commitment to our city’s economy. Then … keep coming back, whenever you can.
Wookiefoot | Lutsen Snowball 2010 | 3 days of Bliss

Wookiefoot – Trampled by Turtles
Heatbox – God Johnson – The Histronic
Pert Near Sandstone – The Limns – Jon Wayne
I have went up to the Snowball Fest for the past 3 years. It is a great time. Snowboard during the day and jam at night!
More info: Snowball 2010 | Wookiefoot | Lutsen Snowball info
Actual Job in the Arts
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is Hiring an Assistant Director
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is looking for an individual knowledgeable about the regional arts community, self motivated, computer literate and eager to be part of an organization serving artists and arts organizations in the Arrowhead. ARAC has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Director to assist the Executive Director, the Board of Directors and to oversee selected grant programs which will receive funding from the new Arts and Cultural Heritage Amendment passed in November, 2008.
Interested individuals need to submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their skills and abilities along with a resume by January 15, 2010. The ARAC will fill this position by January 31, 2010. Application may be made by email or mail.
Duluth’s New Restaurants in 2009
What is going on with all the new food joints in Duluth? (more…)
Duluth Quarterback Club?
Does anyone have info on or remember a place called the Quarterback Club? It was up by where the mall is now during the 1960s, I think.
Publishing, in the future
Here’s a really cool video showing one R&D company’s view of the future of e-readers. Having been in the publication design biz for years, I loved seeing somebody take the idea of an electronic magazine beyond the blog or web site format. Some of the stuff they do in here is really cool, and features the photography and art beautifully.
Somewhat related, I saw a few posts today speculating about the fabled Apple Tablet, what it will actually be, and whether it will be a disappointment or not. I was saving up for an iPod touch, but I think I’ll wait to see what shakes out from Steve Job’s announcement in a few weeks.
Heart to Heart: A Celebration of Love
February 12-13, 2010
Your celebration begins Friday, Feb. 12, at 5:30pm with a session of couples yoga, then join us for our hors d’ourves and a presentation by Glenn Tobey, LIC SW and Katrina Tobey, LP, LMFT on the topic of “Heart Focused Intimacy.” Enjoy the rest of your evening on your own followed by a stay at the Radisson Duluth.
Wake the next morning for a session of singles yoga followed by a sensual breakfast prepared by Chef Kenny accompanied by acoustic music by Ron Occhino.
Cost:
Early registration: $200 per couple before January 31 (includes entire program and hotel stay.)
Late registration: $225
For more information or reservations contact Katrina at Heart to Heart at 218-724-4348




