Month: August 2012
Wedding and reception at Park Point Beach House?
I recently got engaged and I want to have the ceremony and reception at the Park Point Beach House next August. I cannot find on the internet any way to do this. Please help!
Jimi Cooper’s Private Guitar Lesson Studio
Opening in September. Check out the new website.
Looking for a few good Trojans
The Duluth Central Trojans All-Team Basketball Reunion is set for Oct 26 and 27. We’re still trying to locate former players (boys and girls), cheerleaders and fans. The reunion committee is also looking for Duluth Central basketball memorabilia: photos, programs, etc.
We already have an old-timers game set and we will meet with legendary Central coaches after the game hosted by former Trojan and current mayor Don Ness.
For all the details go to: duluthcentraltrojansbbreunion.blogspot.com.
Duluth Album Releases in 2008
Number One Common
Secrets Lies and Alibis
(Jan. 1)
Available on Bandcamp
Tangier 57
Last Night Never Happened EP
(March 7)
Available on Bandcamp
The Keep Aways
Decay
(March 7)
Available on Bandcamp
Two Many Banjos
Trouble in Paradise
(April 23)
Available on CD Baby
Roadside Eggs
Does anyone by chance know of a decent, reliable source of farm-raised eggs in the area, outside of the the Whole Foods Co-op? I grew up in an area where the roadsides were dotted by eggs-for-sale signs. I recently moved back to Duluth, and am on the hunt for eggs again.
PDD Poll: How Much Heat?
The stereotype maintains that it’s hard to get spicy restaurant food around here because so many people prefer their food on the mild side. Where do you stand?
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I shot episode 6 of my ninja web series at Lester River
[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]
This is pretty boring, but I love seeing the river in black and white.
Adam Swanson paintings at the Zeitgeist
Thirty-five of Adam Swanson’s paintings are on display at the Zeitgeist Arts Café here in Duluth for the next several weeks. Last night I caught the opening and found his work as vibrant as ever. I encourage friends of the arts to check it out. Here’s a short introduction to the artist for those who don’t know him.
Duluth and the North Shore in Aug/Sept issue of National Geographic Traveler
“Road trips up the Minnesota shore of Lake Superior begin in Duluth, an industrial harbor town at the southern end of a wooded triangle called the Arrowhead and two-lane Highway 61. Also called North Shore Scenic Drive, the paved boundary between woods and waters delivers views of the ancient volcanic basalt cliffs that plunge into Lake Superior, so vast it merges with the sky on the horizon. At the turn of the 20th century, outbound ships loaded with northern Minnesota’s prized iron ore ranked Duluth among the U.S.’s busiest ports.”
Road Trip: Northern Minnesota
Hartley Trail Signage
I rode the mountain-bike trails at Hartley yesterday and could not help but notice the lack of directional signage. Is there a reason why? Is it to keep the area as natural as possible? Lack of funds? Or the locals know where to go and piss on the newbees?
Great time to start piano lessons
The start of the school year is coming up pretty quickly. It’s a great time to start taking piano lessons. I’ve been a piano teacher for 18 years, and moved here from Chicago, where I taught full time, about a year ago. I’m looking for students for my growing studio.
I’ve also recently moved to a house within the city of Duluth. I’m now in a great, easily accessible spot which I would love to disclose to anyone in a private email. I’m posting a link to my hastily thrown together website that has a bit more information about me and my methods. You can find personal contact information there. I’d love to talk to you personally to discuss details of lessons, so give me a call or shoot me an email — both of which you can find on my website!
emilymoepianostudio.wordpress.com
This week: penguins, snowmobiles and pride
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
Do you like paintings of penguins? Do you like paintings of bicycles? Do you like paintings of penguins on bicycles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, hie thee to Adam Swanson’s opening at the Zeitgeist Arts Café today.
Wild Bill’s Run relates the story of Bill Cooper of Willow River, who planned a trip on snowmobiles from Minnesota to Moscow in the early ’70s. It’s the next offering on the Explorers Club at the Zinema 2 on Tuesday.
Get a head start on winter with free Open Ice Skating at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center on Wednesday.
And, of course, get your Pride on Saturday!
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`
I am Manitou and so are you
Manitou, referring to spirit beings in Algonquian groups of Native Americans, is also the name of a river along Minnesota’s north shore. The Manitou River runs through George Crosby Manitou State Park where I decided to camp alone Saturday night.
Who cares?
This Duluth campaign sign from 2001 is my all-time favorite. I think what Dan Williams might have intended to suggest was that he was the answer to the question — he cares. But no one took it that way.
Williams was running for the Fourth District City Council seat. He was knocked out in the primary by Roger Reinert and Neill Atkins. Atkins eventually won, topping Reinert by 18 votes.
Duluth Fitness Centers
Does anyone have recommendations for a fitness center in Duluth? What do you like / not like about a facility and why?
Anytime Fitness (Duluth/Superior/Hermantown)
Arrowhead Tennis & Athletic Center
Curves (Duluth/Superior/Hermantown)
Duluth Area Family YMCA
Duluth Snap Fitness
Essentia Health Fitness & Therapy Services
Jungle Boy Boxing Gym
Kinetic Fitness (Superior)
Lorenzi’s Boxing
Marcovich Wellness Center (Superior)
North Star Health & Fitness (Superior)
PhyEd Health Club (Superior)
Superior Kettlebell Gym
Why is there great food on Park Point?
Because of all the sand which is there!
Or the noodle bowl or the fried pretzels…
Every Wednesday night, the Chow Haul food truck sets up at the corner of Lake Avenue and 11th Street, to catch the sailors coming in from the races before they get their land legs back.
You can read more about the food truck and its other regular stops on my blog. Or go right to the source, the Chow Haul website.
The 3 Best Friends — “Hey Big Girl”
Watch this video from local Duluth rappers and love to hate it!
Crescent Moon Campground
By David Cowardin
Duluth Outdoors Editor
If you haven’t been to the mouth of the Lester River since the flood hit in June, it’s worth checking out: Rocks and debris have formed an island resembling a crescent moon about 50 feet from shore.
When I first saw it, many thoughts came to mind:
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Hey, so how are those allergies treating you?
Graphic via pollen.com.
Dining Vegan in the Duluth Area
Being vegan, not vegetarian, has its challenges when dining out. I’m looking for suggestions of the best vegan eats in Duluth/Superior and the North Shore.
Edward Moody back in Minnesota
Former Northland’s NewsCenter reporter Edward Moody will make his debut with WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities on Friday. He has been hired as a weekend anchor/ reporter. He had been working at the Fox affiliate in Indianapolis, but Duluthians will remember him from his KBJR stint from 2002 to 2007.