Art
It’s a Wonderful Life!
On Saturday, December 5th Washington Studios Artist Co-op will host their annual holiday show, featuring an entire days worth of local entertainment and a member’s exhibit in the Washington Gallery. Handmade art and crafts varying from stained glass and jewelry to crocheted hats will be for sale from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
The entertainment schedule includes many of the performing artists who live at WSAC, featuring The Procrastinators, Russ Sackett and the 412 Band, and belly dancer Anna Ferguson. The show will also include co-op children’s artwork and an art raffle.
This event is a longstanding tradition for the community and fourteen-year-old artist co-op that resides in the renovated Washington School. More than 40 artists and their families live, work, and play at WSAC. Washington Studios Artist Co-op is located at 315 N. Lake Ave. in Duluth.
2nd Annual Open Studio
Duluth nature photographer Ryan Tischer is hosting his 2nd Annual Open Studio on Dec. 4,5,6 (Fri, Sat, Sun) from 10 am – 5 pm at Washington Studios Artist Co-op. 315 N. Lake Ave. – Studio # 403
Free drinks and appetizers are available for those who attend. He is featuring a scratch and ding sale, which means great deals on almost perfect art (up to 80% off). All other artwork is at least 15% off…this deal is only available if you attend the Open Studio.
Visit www.ryantischerphoto.com for more info.
Art Reception at Mohaupt Venue for Adam Swanson | Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
Go west to Mohaupt Block at 2024 W. Superior St. for paintings by Adam Swanson. Beer, live bluegrass music and paintings of bikes, robots and various animals living the dreams of our forefathers. Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY
Cooking on the Car at Beaner’s
Jason Wussow and Dan Dresser’s adventures in cooking on the exhaust manifold of a 1989 Toyota Camry continue tonight. They’re making a special meal for the mayor and his wife. A screening of the short “Cooking on the Car” movie will be part of the event.
Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. | Beaner’s Central
Speaking of coffee shops, the Red Mug in Superior is celebrating its 5th anniversary with prizes and specials all day today.
Off the Wall Artist Market
Come to seventh annual holiday celebration of art, food and music at the Historic Trade and Commerce Marketplace at Hammond and Broadway in Superior. Off the Wall, Artist Market is in the Red Mug and North End Arts Gallery. Saturday dec. 5 is a building-wide open house, gallery reception in the evening, and live music after in the Red Mug. Off the Wall runs through December. The Red Mug, Duluth Pottery, Art in the Alley and North End Arts Gallery are open daily for the season. (more…)
Missing Person
Dear Chad,
Please come back to the Artist’s Way group. We miss you!
Everybody else, keep an eye out for the next Artist’s Way session, starting in December!
Interview with World-Class A-hole
Check out the latest interview with White Man’s World writer/director Jason Page.
Storytelling events tonight
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
9th Annual Tellabration Family Storytelling event at Grant School, located at 1027 N 8th Ave. E., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Harold Kallio, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee and Sparky. Refreshments! Free! Non-perishable food item appreciated. ?s: 733-7016
Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m.
“Wit, Wisdom and Whatever..” a Tellabration Adult Storytelling event at Dubh Linn’s Pub, The Murphy Room, 109 W Superior St., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee, Tom Martinson and Harold Kallio.$5. ?s: 724-3484
Violet Days in Nov. Funny Times
Not only is Violet Days in the November issue of Funny Times, but Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel is shown skiing in Duluth!
Short Notice – Movies at Beaner’s
Beaner's film night - NOV 10 at 6:30pm
Sorry for the short notice, but Erin Hudson‘s work will be screening at Beaner’s on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Erin is a documentary filmmaker who is concerned, committed, and passionate about storytelling. Her films give voice to the people we sometimes miss in the frenzied blur of 21st century society – the life of a female trucker, the vision of a rural photographer, or the quiet dignity of getting old.
Zeitgeist Arts grand opening Thursday
Thursday, Nov. 12
4 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and a champagne toast. Reception follows with music by Tangier 57 until 7 p.m.
7 p.m. | Low
9 p.m. | Low, again
How Low can they go? There will be two performances by Low. Both are free, but limited space requires that patrons pick up a ticket at one of the Zeitgeist Arts venues prior to the celebration. (UPDATE: Tickets to both Low shows are sold out).
222 E. Superior St., Duluth
Home of Teatro Zuccone, Zinema 2 and Zeitgeist Arts Cafe
PAVSA’s 29th Annual Art Auction
PAVSA’s 29th Annual Art Auction will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Duluth. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the silent auction set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Following will be the live auction, featuring pieces donated by local artists. An additional highlight will be the dessert auction, with fine cheesecakes, chocolate delights, and other delectable desserts up for bid. Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Tickets for the Art Auction are $50 each.
At the 2009 Art Auction, PAVSA will be honoring individuals through three awards. Receiving the 2009 Community Ally awards will be Coral McDonnell and Officer Robert Carter. Coral McDonnell has been actively involved as an advocate in the sexual assault and domestic violence movements since for more than three decades. She worked with the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program for many years and has served on the PAVSA Board of Directors since 2006.
Also receiving the Community Ally Award is Investigator Robert (Bob) Carter, a long-time patrol officer and former member of the Duluth Police Sex Crimes, Abuse and Neglect Unit. Officer Carter, who passed away in August, was committed to ending sexual violence and was a leader in addressing the issue of trafficking of adolescent girls in our community. Bob was also an avid photographer and donated his work to the PAVSA Art Auction.
PAVSA’s Artist of the Year Award will honor artists Michael Tonder and Jody Freij-Tonder, co-owners of Blue Skies Glassworks. Michael and Jody have been longtime donors to the PAVSA Art Auction, and we are pleased to recognize them for their environmentally conscious sculptures, stained glass, and fused glass pieces.
To buy tickets or for more information about PAVSA’s 29th Annual Art Auction, please call PAVSA at (218) 726-1442.
Artists and Crafters Wanted
On Sat. Dec. 5 Washington Studios Artist’s Co-op is hosting “It’s a Wonderful Life” a three-tiered event with a members’ show in the Washington Gallery, All-day entertainment schedule, and handmade arts and crafts in the halls outside the gallery. We still have spots available for artists of all sorts, our main stipulation is that your art/craft must be handmade. It’s going to be “A Wonderful Time!”
The application is available on our site www.wsacduluth.info
From the collected works of Dr. Thunder
Act 3: Scene 5
(on the homestead)
Paw: Son, go gets me one of them there keepin’ fixtures from out yonder.
Son: Out yonder? I done thought ya telled me to puts the keepin’ fixtures ’round back, Paw! (more…)
Storytelling Events in November
Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Story Hour concert at UMD’s Weber Hall with the UMD Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jean R. Perrault. Elizabeth Nordell, Storyteller, and Evelyne Aiello, guest conductor from the Conservatoire de Paris, will join the orchestra in the theme of Rebirth. Music includes “Danse Macabre” by Saint-Saens, “Tombeau de Couperin” by Ravel and “Symphony #9 in e minor (from the “New World”) by Dvorak. Adult $8/Senior $7/Student $5/ UMD Student $3/Children 12 & under free. ?s: 726-8877.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
9th Annual Tellabration Family Storytelling event at Grant School, located at 1027 N 8th Ave. E., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Harold Kallio, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee and Sparky. Refreshments! Free! Non-perishable food item appreciated. ?s: 733-7016
Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m.
“Wit, Wisdom and Whatever..” a Tellabration Adult Storytelling event at Dubh Linn’s Pub, The Murphy Room, 109 W Superior St., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee, Tom Martinson and Harold Kallio.$5. ?s: 724-3484
California Camry Cuisine
Jason Wussow and Dan Dresser, the guys who made the movie Cooking on the Car, are taking their mobile kitchen on the road again soon. They’re hoping to challenge Jay Leno to a cook off – putting their Toyota Camry up against one of Leno’s fancy schmancy cars. Or maybe Conan is still driving his Taurus.
Cooking on the Car will also be showing this Saturday at that Zinema.
NaNoWriMo Write-ins
What is this NaNoWriMo you speak of?
National Novel Writing Month, of course!! For the month of November, join the masses of delusional word hungry authors-to-be in writing a complete novel–50,000 words! Winners, and participants, get to savor the victory of embarking on a crazy journey that will leave others slack jawed and amazed. (more…)
Duluth Halloween 2009 Party Guide
Howie Mandell (from St. Elsewhere), as seen at RT Quinlan’s on Halloween of 2008
Once again, Superior Street is coming out in full-force this Halloween night, and will undoubtedly be lined with zombies, sluts, slutty zombies, and probably even a Balloon Boy or two. Every bar in town has a “Halloween bash” and costume contest, of course. But here are a few events I’m aware of that sound like they’ll rise considerably above the average Halloween party, which is something when you consider that even the average Halloween party is pretty choice.
Feel free to leave any events I’ve missed in the comments, and I’ll add them to the list. They don’t have to be in Downtown Duluth or even in Duluth at all for that matter.
Most of all, have fun, be safe, and let’s all hope the lights don’t go out again this year.
Morgan Thorson and Low – “Heaven”
I had to take a second look while reading the Arts section of the New York Times yesterday. “Gosh, that guy with the muttonchops sure looks like …” Can you guess who it is?
New York Times: “From bowling to whirling, with ecstasy in between“
Two Duluth Filmmakers Added to Indie Film Night Lineup!
Duluth filmmakers Carrie Boberg and Maxwell Becker have been added to the lineup of fabulous northland media stars appearing at this year’s Indie Film Night Cinema Lounge, or, as we’re calling it this year because of its venue, ZINEMA LOUNGE. Surely you already have this on your calendar, but just in case, here’s the schedule of events for Saturday, November 7:
4:00 – How to Apply for the McKnight Screenwriting and Filmmaking Fellowships – FREE
5:00 – CINEMA LOUNGE Short Films ‘n’ meet the filmmakers – FREE
7:30 – INTO TEMPTATION ‘n’ Q&A with director Patrick Coyle – $10.00
10:00 – RECEPTION at the Zinema2!
https://www.ifpmn.org/Duluth09.html
Call for Artist
Q gallery
Franklin Art Center
Brainerd, Mn.
Call for artist for: 2×2 Artwork 2009
Award : Solo show
Exhibit information: janitorproductions.blogspot.com
60 spots
For Mn artist only
Sign-up by: 11/16/09
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!
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…)
