Tour the US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw
A year or so ago I was allowed access to the new Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw while it was on dry dock at Fraser Shipyards. At the time it was recieving an upgrade to the propellar system. They were happy to give me access and this tour gets alot of hits from all over the country. As crew members get notified they will be transfered to this vessel a lot of them check out the tour to see thier new home for the next few years. Take a tour yourself!
DPI presents new images by Ryan Tischer
"Breaking Dawn" captured in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Duluth landscape photographer Ryan Tischer will be exhibiting new images at the Duluth Photography Institute, including photographs from Death Valley, Olympic National Park, and the Lake Superior region. (more…)
Liquid History Pub Crawl: Downtown Superior
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4 to 10 p.m.
Liquid History is a walking tour — ‘Pub Crawl’. Your $20 ticket includes guided tour, free T-shirt (for all advance tickets purchased by 9/16) and a sample at each location.
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Philip Blackburn – “Duluth Harbor Serenade”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTBhM5bnIKU
Here’s the musically enhanced soundscape of the harbor area created for Duluth Superior Pride last Saturday.
Enventis utility covers in Jefferson neighborhood
Yeah, I’m excited for the extra special cable beneath this seemingly innocuous cover.
Local boy made good, Bridger Zadina, live!
On Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:15 p.m., Zinema 2 presents the new coming-of-age picture directed by Aza Jacobs, Terri. The film stars John C. Reilly as a school principal who shepherds the wayward.
Terri (Jacob Wysocki) is having a hard time. His Uncle is more or less comatose and he suffers a ton of ridicule from his classmates due to his weight problem. Chad, played by Duluth’s own Bridger Zadina plays Terri’s miscreant sidekick, who has a nasty habit of scratching his scalp. (more…)
Winter Outdoor Settings
What are PDDers’ favorite winter outdoor settings? I am looking for a nature spot, that is fairly accessible in the the winter (1,000-foot walk at most), one that doesn’t necessarily have a dramatic view (it would be a plus though) but the setting should be fairly dramatic with rocks, trees, or waterfalls. The setting can be in either city but preferably up to 20 miles outside of the Twin Ports. I am getting married in the winter and I am looking for a spot to hold a very small and very short outdoor wedding.
Recommendations for Duluth Brake Mechanic?
Does anyone have any recommendations for local brake mechanics, ones that are honest/non-skeevy, but also can solve a braking-system mystery that four other mechanics have been unable to fix?
First off, I hate my car and wish it were a phoenix that would burn, and from the ashes would produce a new car. I don’t believe this is a standard feature on a Kia, so I’ll have to keep this piece of crap limping for at least another year or two (you may recall my prior bitching regarding this car).
Second, I’m afraid that if this mystery doesn’t get solved, you’ll find me and my Kia at the bottom of the lake sometime this winter.
Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks!!! I really appreciate your advice (randomly stabbing at the yellow pages isn’t getting me anywhere).
Annual Fall Yoga Open House
Join us this Sunday for our Annual Open House!
Sunday, September 11th from 2-5pm at Yoga North (4628 Pitt Street, in St Michael’s Lakeside School).
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Underwater Lake Superior, Washburn WI
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hSWJtWXE7g
No jokes, toys, or mad scientists in this one; just non-fiction underwater footage taken near scenic Washburn WI.
Cheryl Wheeler at Amazing Grace
Folk singing legend Cheryl Wheeler is coming back to Amazing Grace! Tickets are $20, available for pre-sale at the cafe.
Sunday, Sept. 18, 7 pm
Amazing Grace Bakery and Cafe
394 Lake Ave S., Duluth
218-723-0075
From her website:
“You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Chery’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. If they think she is great, then you owe it to yourself to learn more if you aren’t familiar with her.”
Arts council awards $27,834
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council approved on May 19, 2011, grant applications totaling $27,834 to be awarded in Arts and Cultural Heritage Community Arts Learning Grants. (more…)
Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Friday, Sept. 23 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Venue at Mohaupt Block
2024 W. Superior St.
The night before the Sleep Out and Fundraiser At Wade Stadium. Twin Ports Action Coalition will be hosting a party. We will have a silent auction, art pieces for sale, amazing Hors d’oeuvres and beverages and much more. All three DFL candidates for the 8th Congressional District (Jeff Anderson, Tarryl Clark and Rick Nolan) along with Congressman Chip Cravaack have been invited. All the money raised will go to Project Homeless Connect and Twin Ports Action Coalition. We are looking for wine and art donations.
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Million Minute Family Challenge
Join the Duluth Area Family Y in celebrating the 11th Annual, Nationwide: Million Minute Family Challenge! Board games and card games offer true face-to-face interaction that is disappearing in daily in the lives of our families across the nation. Playing a game creates a relaxed environment to converse, laugh and really get to know one another.
Register online at millionminute.com to receive a free organizer kit and game ideas.
Gather your friends and family for a Sunday Afternoon of free play at the Y! The game center will be open from 3:30 to 4:30 on Sundays starting Sept. 11 through Dec. 18. Any and all ages are welcome to participate!
Christine Hoberg at SXSW with Spin Magazine
Christine Hoberg, a singer-songwriter with ties to Duluth-Superior, is looking for people to download a song from Spin/PopChips.com and nominate her to perform at the annual South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX. Christine is entering the contest from New York City, her current hometown. If she is the winner of her city then she will go on to compete against the winning artists from Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle (I know, I know, weird how they left the musical hotbed of Duluth off of that list).
The easiest way to do this is to click this link to Facebook and follow the directions, and yes you do (apparently) need to do this via facebook although you can listen to Christine’s music a number of places online her website, https://www.christinehoberg.com/ is a good jumping off place.
As of this writing, Christine is currently in the lead for her New York City. Being her “real” hometown, let’s push her over the top and keep her there.
My Weekend Soundtrack
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWyxzmNdJc&feature=youtu.be
Duluth Audubon Society meeting
Via Wildwoods:
Duluth Audubon Society meeting 9/8/11, Unitarian Church 7pm. Free.
“Learn How To Take Great Bird Photographs Without Leaving A Footprint” by Erik Bruhnke
Erik will cover bird photography basics, as well as photography etiquette. He wants to help everyone get the most out of the camera equipment they currently own. Erik will also discuss the importance of not leaving a footprint when photographing birds, animals and habitat.
Time to settle this once and for all
The bird in this photo is …
This poll is now closed. The results were:
A skyrat, one of the Devil’s flying rodents, which should be fed rocks from a slingshot. — 70.4 percent
A seagull, one of God’s lovely creatures, which should be fed popcorn gently tossed in its vicinity. — 29.6 percent
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DeVante’s Children at Bayfront Park
At the festival at Bayfront, Kate and I met SM Johnson, who was sharing a booth with a local alt-weekly. (I asked whether this was a “split” booth and they replied that it was a “shared” booth, which tells you a lot about the awesome community at the festival. Anyway.)
I see that Dr. Bernabo has read one of Johnson’s novels (DeVante’s Children, Torquere Press 2008). She maintains a blog, too. Anybody else read one?
Not your typical Duluth Visit
Where can I take hipster guests that is off the beaten path. Fun trails? Goofy shops? A-typical eating? Quirky destinations?
For instance, I’ve heard of Graffiti Graveyard, but I have no idea where it is – would this be a neat place to show someone interested in “real” Duluth and has already ohhh’d and ahhhh’d over the bridge?
What other neato gems are there out there?
The Perilous Inlet
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqlQXrBMkcM
Finished version composed largely of scenes already posted here, with new material for interested parties.
Posting this here strips the titles and credits off, so please click the Youtube icon to view on Youtube with titles and credits intact. Thank you~
Empire Builder at the Comic Shop
Friday, Sept. 9: Come play games at Collector’s Connection, milling about starts at 5:30, action starts by 6pm. The game this week is “Empire Builder,” led by William Belcher. (more…)
