Minnesota Northern Lights
I was fortunate enough to be up the North Shore Monday night near Grand Marais and caught an awesome Aurora Borealis Storm that was, dare I say, a Perfect Grand Marais Night. This art showing by Mother Nature was one that I would have thought I’d have to travel to northern Norway to witness. I have seen the Northern lights many times in the past, but this was pretty amazing, there were many moments over the course of 3 hours I had to duck as I thought they were gonna hit me. I probably should have been wearing a tin foil hat.
Favorite Duluth sinkholes
The sinkhole above, on the Raleigh Street spur to the DWP Trail, is huuuuge. Can anyone beat it? Will we need to get out the tape measures?
I concede, of course, that though it is much larger than the sinkhole Nate Lindstrom posted about in 2010 (shown below), it doesn’t exceed that one in terms of comedy. Maybe I need a model.
Millinery classes begin
I’ll be teaching a beginning millinery class on Mondays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., May 7 to June 11 (no class on Memorial day).
We’ll begin with the easiest material to work with: millinery-grade felt. This is not the same process as “felting” a hat. Picture the material used to make a fedora. That’s the stuff. You will learn to make a hat from the very beginning: blocking the felt, to the end: lining the hat. In the middle there are a whole bunch of steps that generally involve a needle and thread and some ribbon. Some proficiency with said needle and thread is helpful but not necessary.
Classes will take place at Otlak Felt Studio in the DeWitt-Seitz building and will cost $150 plus $56 in supplies. You can email me at emily @ moesewco.com for questions and to register. Space is limited, so jump right in there.
Kickstarter for Breanne Marie: “Music saved my life”
Duluth’s Breanne Marie seems like a very nice lady and I think she makes a nice addition to the local music scene. (more…)
Duluth Superior Film Festival seeking short film submissions
The Duluth Superior Film Festival is seeking submissions from local filmmakers and artists working in video or digital media. The festival is a local celebration of regional and independent film, as well as local music and arts.
Please send inquiries to Jacob Swanson at jswans85 @ gmail.com. Receiving submissions in Quicktime format would be preferred, but DVDs would also be acceptable. Feel free to send links to YouTube or Vimeo of work. Join us on Facebook.
Recycling Computers and Other Electronics
I am curious if anyone has ideas and/or suggestions for getting rid of old techno-dinosaurs. I am spring cleaning and simply want to make sure I get rid of things in an eco-friendly and rather cost-effective way (like free or darn close). I’ll be getting rid of a central processing unit, printer, cables and whatever else surfaces.
If I recall correctly there is an annual drive in Duluth, but I can’t figure out the particulars, hosted by someone with interest in the same things. Ideas, fellow PDDers? And thank you in advance.
Bill Morgan Exhibit at Zeitgeist
This is a first rate exhibit that you shouldn’t miss if you follow the local arts scene. UWS professor Bill Morgan has influenced many art students and broadened their experience. There’s plenty to see.
Where in Duluth to engagement-ring shop?
I’m new(er) to the area and beginning my search for an engagement ring. Any suggestions for where to start in Duluth? I can Google all of the jewelers in the area, but does anyone have a particularly good experience or an opinion on the best place to start?
Allen R. Defends Gonzo Science HQ
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQtd-vUHtMA
More brother-on-brother nerf violence as Allen defends against attack inside Gonzo Science headquarters. Both men use a full-auto Stampede ECS. In addition Jim deploys an impenetrable “Captain America” shield.
Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on Late Show with David Letterman
Tuesday, April 24, 10:35 p.m., KDLH-TV 3.1
Late Show with David Letterman guests:
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)
Wendy Williams (The Wendy Williams Show)
Trampled by Turtles (CD, Stars and Satellites)
Three Song Sunday releasing CD May 1
Three years in the making, the long awaited album by Duluth band Three Song Sunday is finally coming out during Homegrown week on May 1.
House for sale by owner
Two-bedroom, two-bath bungalow on dead-end street in upper Woodland with one-car garage and nice shed. 1,170 square-foot home on 50×152 lot with a nice sized deck and fenced yard. Lower level family room, custom kitchen cabinets, refinished hardwood floors, new furnace, water heater, and electrical. Newer roof, vinyl siding, walk up attic, plenty of closet space, and other storage. Many pictures available. Contact me ASAP if interested because I will be signing with a realtor soon if I cannot sell on my own.
Ami (218) 731-1485
amilee.s @ gmail.com
Dragon Port Co-operative Gaming Society
The name isn’t set in stone. It’s my vision for saving the game space currently occupied by Dragon Port Games & Comics.
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Homegrown banners on PDD
I’m a little late this year, but here is the annual call. We’re looking for your Homegrown photos! The guidelines are the same as always. We’ll rotate Homegrown images in that extremely horizontal and hard-to-fit-a-photo-into space at the top of the page during next week’s festivities.
This week: nerd-in-chief rambles, women are people, country music, networked computers and an inconceivable movie
Here’s a smattering of things listed on the Perfect Duluth Day Calendar this week.
If you didn’t catch our mayor, Don Ness, at the Harbor City Roller Dames bout on Saturday you can hear him talk about “The Walking Subcaucus” at Nerd Nite 16 on Wednesday or have lunch with him at Tycoons on Thursday as he chats with the Chamber of Commerce about his “90 by 20” initiative.
Take Back the Night March is on Thursday because, apparently, this country requires a remedial lesson on women’s rights.
The Teatro Zuccone is being transformed into the Grand Ole Teatro on Thursday featuring some great local musicians playing originals and country covers. Yee to the haw!
If you are in the mood to virtually blow up things there’s a free LAN party at Lake Superior College starting Friday afternoon.
The Princess Bride is at the Zinema 2 Saturday morning so please put your favorite quote from the movie in the comments below.
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!
“Art for our Wild Woods”
Kate and I attended the benefit for Wildwoods Rehabilitation: “Art for our Wild Woods,” organized by Caroline Sneve Routley, April 22, 2012. Kate volunteers for Wildwoods, and I get suckered in once and a while. (more…)
Roller Dames First Loss of the Season
Last night, the Harber City Roller Dames earned their first loss of the season against Fargo. (more…)
What do the Cult, Bruce Springsteen, Garbage, Katy Perry, Coldplay and Run DMC have in common?
They were all available in special, limited edition releases for Record Store Day at Vinyl Cave. (more…)
World Book Night is coming up
World Book Night USA will be celebrated on Monday, April 23, which is also William Shakespeare’s birthday. On World Book Night, thousands of people all across the USA will give away free copies of one of 30 titles. That’s right, free books. It’s all part of an international effort to promote print books and literacy and reading. (more…)
Lake Avenue Café named “Best Restaurant Worth the Drive” by City Pages
City Pages‘ “Best of the Twin Cities” issue came out on Wednesday. Lake Avenue Café in Duluth took honors for “Best Restaurant Worth the Drive.”
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