May 2013 Posts

Who won Homegrown 2013?

May 05, 2013 7 Comments

Who won Homegrown 2013?

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This poll is now closed. The results were:

Wolf Blood – 11.2 percent
The Blasphemists – 8.4 percent
Bratwurst – 7.4 percent
Big Wave Dave & the Ripples – 3.7 percent
The Boomchucks – 3.7 percent
Various other bands – 65.6 percent

Note: Only people who were logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account were allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.


Music, Polls

Lost Cat in West Duluth Area

May 05, 2013 2 Comments

Missing long-haired white cat with orange markings on his face, ears and tail (also has some very light orange on his back), has blue eyes. Missing since April 28 from the West Duluth area, specifically Raleigh St & S. 61st Ave. W., and has not been seen since.

His name is Raja, he’s 3 years old, neutered, has his claws and is not microchipped. He is very missed by his family and also needs his medication.

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North Shore Sighting of Canada Lynx

May 05, 2013 7 Comments

Here is a rare video of Canada lynx in Minnesota calling at each other near Sawbill Lake north of Tofte.

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Outdoors, Videos

Homegrown 2013 Photo Retrospective

May 05, 2013 5 Comments

View the full set of 123 images from Homegrown 2013 on Flickr.

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Music

Lost Dog: Dakota

May 05, 2013 1 Comment

Dakota is a well-known dog around town — a Husky/Shepherd mix. He pulled out of his collar on May 3 in the Lincoln Park Area and took off running. He is very friendly and sometimes has a lot to say. Please call Ian if you have seen him, or have any information of his whereabouts. 218-409-2416 or 218-341-1331. Thanks!


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Bond, Comics, Kayaks and Bags of Books

May 05, 2013 No Comments

Saturday was a full day for pop culture nerds.

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Homegrown Kickball Classic 2013: ‘I can’t see the base because it is covered in mud, like my eyes.’

May 04, 2013 8 Comments

kickballFriday pitcher Chad Lyons arrived at the field 45 minutes early, presumably to claim the field for his team in some sort of ceremonial ritual that involved his old high-school soccer cleats and a cigarette.

It worked. Friday took the 2013 Homegrown Kickball Classic, 7-5.

Rainy conditions throughout the week forced the game to be played away from its usual location, Chester Bowl. After a 20-minute search for car-floormat-bases, the action was underway at Observation Park.

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Last Minute Homegrown Schedule Changes

May 04, 2013 No Comments

Changes for tonight!

9:15: Exiles @ Sacred Heart

9:30: Fever Dream @ Pizza Lucé

9:30: The Surfactants @ R.T. Quinlan’s


Music

Ryan Van Slooten Kickstarter

May 03, 2013 No Comments

I am so excited to record my new album, but I need your support. If you could take a second and check out my Kickstarter page, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!

Ryan Van Slooten’s Kickstarter Page


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Long-term renting in Duluth

May 03, 2013 5 Comments

Where do professional types rent long-term in Duluth? Are there any rental complexes beyond that Boulder Ridge development that would be appropriate for an incoming UMD prof? Biking to campus would be a bonus. A sabbatical house-sitting-type gig would be okay if there was some room to store stuff. Where does one look for rentals of houses these days? Realtors (or friends of realtors) let me know if you have any ideas on rentals/rental agents. Trying to help an incoming UMD prof find a place to live at the end of the summer.


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UMD student tells stories of poverty, homelessness through photography

May 03, 2013 2 Comments

During the past few months, LakeVoice reporter and UMD student Daniel Badhwa set out to learn more about the issue of homelessness within the Duluth community. With a camera in hand, Badhwa explored the city, talking with people he encountered. Several of the people Badhwa photographed and interviewed shared stories of their current struggles with homelessness, but not all identified themselves as homeless.

His project, featured on the student-run community news magazine, LakeVoice, includes a video, produced by Badhwa, that describes how he went about this project and what he learned both about himself and society. The article he wrote shares some of the intimate portraits Badhwa captured as well as stories from Duluth people living on the margins.


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The Lark of Duluth

May 03, 2013 1 Comment

Former Perfect Duluth Day intern Jamie Merideth shot and edited this video about the replica of the Lark of Duluth, “The World’s First Airliner,” being built at Sky Harbor.

There will be a Centennial event at Sky Harbor this summer from July 12-14.


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Weather postpones annual native tree sale

May 02, 2013 No Comments

It’s not just warm-blooded creatures who are cold this spring. Plants are shivering down to their roots! So, the annual South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District tree and shrub sale pickup dates have been postponed by one week. Same place, same time, but all one week later. New sale pickup dates are May 16 to 18. See southstlouisswcd.org for details.

P.S. Save the seedlings! Tree and shrub orders are still being accepted — call Lisa at 723-4867.


Outdoors

Music Resource Center students produce music videos

May 02, 2013 1 Comment

MRC students produced two videos this spring with help from the UMD Participatory Media Lab. Hannah McDaniel, a senior at Harbor City International School, recorded, filmed and produced this video for her song “Welcome Guest.”

The MRC kicked off a month-long fundraiser last night at our HGMF MRC Showcase. The goal is lofty: $10, 000 for new instruments and recording equipment. Please consider donating to this incredible program here.

The Music Resource Center, Duluth is a program of the Armory Arts and Music Center.


Music, Videos

Hanging Posters

May 01, 2013 8 Comments

I’m looking to hang a poster to promote music gigs, and I’m working on a list of places to hit. Where do you notice posters hanging in town? In short, where are you standing when you notice posters?


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