Get your do-si-so on
Musicians and callers up from Minneapolis this Saturday. Also, we’re excited about a new venue – the Avalon Ed Institute – c’mon out!
Musicians and callers up from Minneapolis this Saturday. Also, we’re excited about a new venue – the Avalon Ed Institute – c’mon out!
They weren’t that great (I had to clean them as a kid!). I used to think the smelts were planted in Lake Superior as a food for the fishery, not so.
A few weeks ago I was in Chambers Grove Park in far western Duluth when I saw a sign in the corner of the park for the St. Louis River Trail. A few days ago my wife and I returned to investigate it. After hiking a portion of the “trail” it seems that it is not maintained and I can’t find any information about it on the internet.
Anyone out there know about it? Is it even an official trail or did some guy just put the sign up? Is it merely in the planning stages? Whose property does the trail lie on? Minnesota Power’s? All I can say is that the walking was pleasant. Most of the “trail” followed an old rail line and there were many utility poles that had been cut down along the corridor. There is also the remains of an old railroad trestle at the point where we turned around.
If anyone has any more information about the St. Louis River Trail, it would be appreciated by this hiking enthusiast. I put a more detailed trip report up here:
The Continuing Adventures of Eric and Noelle
The St. Louis River Trail
Here are a couple recent live music sessions featuring Minnesota artists recorded in the Duluth area — Russian Bride and Jeremy Messersmith:
For those who are fans of epic instrumental rock, Nomia is one of the best.
Here’s a clip from a performance on Radio K:
According to this blurb from the Oct. 18, 2000 issue of the Ripsaw, Cory Ahlm changed his name to Hot Rod 10 years ago this week.
Of course, Hot Rod would later expand his name to Hot Rod Heartthrob, and Bone Appetit would switch from being Duluth’s self-proclaimed “worst band” to its “sexiest band.”
Woah, that’s rock and roll.
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 6-9 pm, Midi @ Fitger’s
Help keep the youth programs going at Chester Bowl while sampling top-notch pizza, wine and beer. Tickets at Fitger’s Wine Cellars. Info @ 733-0792.
Below is the agenda for today’s anti-war protest in Duluth.
Jefferson Lines changed its bus schedule without warning — just as its website promised it would do. Now I’m seeking to share a ride with someone heading to Duluth (or nearby) from the Twin Cities on Tuesday nights post 9 p.m.
I know it’s unlikely, but I’m trying to minimize the carbon footprint of my graduate degree.
The PlayList’s second season continues Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1).
Wing Young Huie’s photography takes his audience through the rapid-fire labyrinth of socioeconomic and cultural realities along University Avenue’s six-mile thoroughfare in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This coming Friday, October 15th, there is going to be a party like no other. The Half Hearts, originally from the Duluth area, will be throwing a huge CD release show at the REX. Along side the Half Hearts will be Ariane Norrgard et al, Loup-Garou, and The People Say Fox. This is going to be a full night of music, so bring your dancing shoes, party hats, and appropriate judgment (whether it be poor or not is up to you).
There is going to be a party starting at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. $3 cover. 21+ (confirmed as 21+, sorry youngin’s)
Come out and enjoy the fresh sounds of Duluth while enjoying your favorite tapped beverage!
The Market is still open through Oct. 31 from 7am – noon. Lots of pumpkins, squash, garlic, etc, and fresh herring from Lake Superior Fish Co. The wild rice is also in great supply and the chocolate truffles are too! 14th Ave. E. and Third St.
Someone — I think her name was Gloria — posted this picture of the Seaway Market on Facebook a few months back and asked if anyone remembered the place. I saved the image, but can’t find the Facebook post anymore.
Here’s the deal with the Seaway Market:
A friend is organizing a global work party.
Sunday, 10.10.10 (10am-noon)
Bring your children so we can teach them to care for the Earth! Please bring own garbage bags. We’ll meet at the Tot Lot, disseminate (perhaps farther down the beach), and then meet back for a photo. Hope to see you there!
