News and Current Affairs
Renegade Duluth makes “the Network”
I had given up on much Duluth art being discussed ever on MPR, after forever of hearing the Pioneer Press’ Dominic Papatola’s eye-rolling, painfully self-conscious weekly host chats, (yes, “host chat” a la Regis and Kelly, only if you added a condescending air to their blather). But then they added this interesting feature “Art Hounds” which is a great step in the right direction, only they’re very Twin Cities centric, as is standard for “the Network.” THEN, today I heard a familiar voice: Lucie Amundson, who is (if I’m not mistaken) a PDD and/or Park Point regular. Haven’t heard her on the “network” since election day. They should use her more. Good work, Lucie. Would love to hear you do stories in person sometime!
https://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/08/13/art-hounds/?refid=0
She talks about the new renegade theater show, hopefully there is a link there ^ and you can click and listen …
Opens This Thursday!
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Directed by Andy Bennett (more…)
Billy Mays shocks and dismays.
Read and discuss. 🙂
Trouble in Thunder Bay
People may complain about crime in Duluth, but it appears our sister city to the north is having a really, really bad year.
According to Thunder Bay’s daily newspaper, the Chronicle Journal, the city just recorded its sixth homicide of the year. And we’re only in August. That may give Thunder Bay the highest per-capita murder rate in Canada.
I love visiting up there, but… yikes.
Historic Day at Denfeld
Ten new members were inducted into Denfeld High School’s Hunter Hall of Fame on Saturday. At the end of the ceremony, descendants of Robert E. Denfeld and Walter Hunting were brought to the stage. Although the phrase “Denfeld Hunters” has been around since the 1930s, the Denfeld and Hunting families had never met before. (Photo by Butch Williams)
Looking for Randy Lee – or equivalent
www.clean4life.org
I’m looking for somebody to provide about 60 minutes of “background” music for an event being held at St. Scholastica on September 17th [I’ll post more on that later]. Need to find a group who can set the vibe. T-57 is busy. Randy Lee was suggested – anybody know how I can get a hold of him or similar alternative? You can email me directly: recovery at css.edu
National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) is this coming Tuesday, August 4th. (more…)
Ball Slasher on Controverse
It’s around timecode 3:25.
River Walk West
Spirit Valley Land Co., developer of BayHill on the River townhomes, is planning another development in West Duluth. Read John Ramos’ report on the Cheerleader Blog.
Hibbing High School reunion makes international news
Last weekend was the 50th reunion of the Hibbing High School Class of 1959.
Why is that notable? In that class was Bobby Zimmerman, later to become Bob Dylan.
It appears Dylan did not show – but a British journalist did, and he wrote a pretty long story about it that’s posted on the Daily Telegraph Web site this morning. (more…)
Free Range Film Festival this weekend
Free Range Film Festival
July 24th and 25th
Wrenshall, MN
Motion Pictures in a Barn
www.freerangefilm.com
Miss West Duluth Pageant 2009
An annual tradition that goes along with the Miss West Duluth Pageant is my attempts to stir up controversy about it.
My initial objection came in 1987, when the first Miss West Duluth was a young lady from Morgan Park. It seemed to me that if the title was going to be “Miss West Duluth,” the contestants should all be from West Duluth.
I was told back then the criteria was that girls must live within the attendance boundary for Denfeld High School to be eligible. Although I thought “Miss Western Duluth” might be a more appropriate name, I was satisfied with this Denfeld rule, so I shut up about it for a few years.
Then, in 1996, a graduate of Hermantown High School was a contestant. I assumed she lived in the Denfeld area but chose to attend Hermantown, which would get around the rules enough to allow her to compete. In subsequent years I’ve noticed Proctor High School students in the list of contestants.
Give a contest an inch and it takes a mile. One of this year’s contestants is a senior at East High School, according to the Spirit Valleys Days insert in the Budgeteer News. (UPDATE: She lives in Morgan Park, according to comments to this post.)
Now, I don’t mean to fan the east/west flames here, so I’m just going to suggest we call this thing the Miss North America Pageant already and get it over with.
21st Annual Bayfront Blues Festival
Duluth Bayfront Blues Fest 2009 | August 7, 8, 9.
Who are you looking forward to seeing this year?
Anybody have any suggestions on must see artists this year?
Duluth Bayfront Blues Fest 2009
To view 2009 performance lineup on both stages click continue reading below.
Website: www.bayfrontblues.com/
Bayfront Blues Festival Lodging Availability
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Duluth Domestic Partnership Registry
I am trying to organize a group of follks to go down to City Hall on Friday and take advantage of the Domestic Partnership Registry. Both same sex and opposite sex couples are encouraged to join us. If this is of any interest to you please let me know.
Lake Superior Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Open House
Lake Superior Port Cities Inc., publishers of Lake Superior Magazine, will host an Open House on July 16 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Refreshments will be served during the Open House from 3 to 7 p.m. in the magazine offices at 310 E. Superior St.
There will be drawings for door prizes and those who attend can enter the “Subscription-a-Day” drawings that will continue through August 30. There will also be a Grand Prize drawing, valued at more than $300, awarded on August 31.
The Commemorative Issue of Lake Superior Magazine, which includes a special fold-out poster of a photo by Jay Steinke, will be available at the event and on newsstands shortly afterward.
Those who can’t attend the Open House, but would like to enter the drawings, may drop in any time before the end of August.
Ninety percent of all magazine startups do not survive their first decade, so Lake Superior Magazine plans more than a month’s worth of celebrating . . . that makes it a good time to drop by the office and share the excitement.
For more information, call 888-BIG-LAKE (888-244-5253) or log on to www.lakesuperior.com.
Free talk to make you smarter
Tuesday, July 14
12 noon
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture with representatives from the Marshall Alworth Planetarium
FREE
Slip away from work and learn a thing or two about the universe. Join staff from the Alworth Planetarium as they guide you through an exploration of your planetary neighborhood.
YWCA Open House and unveiling of the Herstory Wall
You are invited to an Open House and unveiling of the YWCA Herstory Wall highlighting 116 years of perseverance by area women.
The permanent museum quality display is on exhibit at the new administration offices of the YWCA at the Building for Women, 32 E First St.
Please join our Board and Staff for tours of our new offices as well. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served.
Thursday, July 16, 3:30-6PM
Admission is free.
Renegade’s Latest Production, Opening 7/9
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYJ0A7UGbKU&feature=player_embedded
Call 218-336-1414 for tickets or visit www.renegadecomedytheatre.com
Palin 2012
No shit – I just saw a “Palin for President – 2012” on the digital billboard set up by the Enterprise Rental Shop. That went up fast.
Plan B meets Duluth School Board
Let Duluth Vote’s “Plan B” presentation to the Duluth School Board from Greenfield Communications on Vimeo.
It should be noted that this video is not a piece of independent journalism, but rather an informational video paid for by the Duluth School District. That being said, so you may take into account it was created with intent to persuade, I don’t believe it contains any misinformation. If I’m wrong, I’m sure we’ll all find out in the comments.
Got a motorcycle?
come out and ride it. 20 riders last month..come down and add a few more!
Free coffee from the co-op.
Peace out, Duluth!
Maybe you’ve read this post from my Facebook note, but in case you haven’t succumbed to that monster …
As some of you already know, I will be moving out of town soon to be with the love of my life, the wonderful and lovely Rebecca Zaban, in St. Paul. (more…)
