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…)
Lost Camera
My family has lost its camera, a Canon SD870IS. It should have pictures of us at the Bubble Fest last weekend. That may be where we lost it, but we can’t remember. Please comment or email me, seagroves at gmail dot com, if you think you may have it — we would really really appreciate it!
Y’s “Woodland Dog Walking Group”
The Duluth Area Family YMCA is pleased to announce the start of its “Woodland Dog Walking Group.”
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Junior League of Duluth Membership Class
The Junior League of Duluth is an organization of great women who have been positively impacting the Twin Ports community for over 90 years. (more…)
Sept. 11 Northland Community Observance
Join the community on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at the DECC auditorium to remember the victims, honor our brave, and promote peace and understanding.
* Free parking provided courtesy of the DECC.
* Sign language interpretation provided by Amy Norris.
Musicians Wanted
Tribal Alchemie (a Duluth tribal fusion belly dance troupe) is seeking live musicians to collaborate with in an improvisational dance/music fashion. Music/instrumentation can be very diverse … gypsy/balkan, middle-eastern, funk, electronic/trance, lounge, what-have-you. Serious inquiries only. Must be available to rehearse a couple times a month. Email ziolatribal @ gmail.com. This is gonna be fun!!!
Friday: Games. Saturday: Poet, Blogger, and Comic book author.
Friday: Come play games at Collector’s Connection, milling about starts at 5:30, action starts by 6pm. The game this week is “Nuts,” led by William Belcher. Will is a good teacher for the first time gamer.
Saturday, come meet Alex Ness 2-4
Poet, Blogger, and Comic book author.
Come chat with the man himself and get some cool stuff signed at DragonPort Games and Comics.
Baby cottontail rabbits at Wildwoods
Baby Bunnies at Wildwoods
We got seven baby cottontails from two different places in Proctor today. (more…)
Duluth, Kansas
Most people who live in Duluth, Minnesota know about Duluth, Georgia. Just today, however, I discovered that there is a third Duluth — Duluth, Kansas. I had no idea. (more…)
First Witness Annual Fall Splash
First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center is gearing up for its annual Splash fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 23. This year’s event will be at the Greysolon Ballroom with stationed dining by Black Woods.
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The Western Ridge, Zoo Animal at Beaner’s Central Friday 9/2
Two great bands from the Twin Cities and one from Duluth will be playing at Beaner’s Central on Friday, Sept. 2. Show begins at 8 p.m.; tickets are $5. I’m excited to travel up to see them and hope some Duluth peeps will come out as well. You won’t be disappointed!