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!
Duluth Does the Bumpers? Thrift Store Adventures
Last week I saw this album at a thrift store in Hinckley for 50 cents and I didn’t want to have to explain to Mrs. Goose why I bought it so I ended up walking away, despite the bargain. But given Duluth’s various brushes with rubber ball fame (or infamy) I figured maybe someone else might want to stop by and grab it.
I would also like to put this one in the hat for the next Duluth Does album. I would just love to hear Sarah Softich, the Boomchucks and even that Danecdote kid take a swing at some of these tracks. Here’s the title cut:
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Grants
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications totaling $43,440 to be awarded in ARAC Art Project Grants. (more…)
Tribute Fest 2011
My wife and I had an opportunity to attend the Tribute Fest this year. It is a concert to raise money for homeless Minnesota Veterans. The organization it helps is called the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. It is the first year it was held at Bayfront Park. We had a lot of fun attending, got very sunburnt and gained a few pounds eating vendor food. This is the end result. A handful of 360 images, 20 or so still photos and a 7-minute video clip of the artists. Please consider attending this event next year as all the proceeds go to a great cause. It’s because of the veterans we live in the great country we have.
Al Sparhawk and Mary Bue at Lake Ave Cafe
Al Sparhawk and Mary Bue will both be playing at Lake Ave Cafe this Friday, Sept. 2, at 10 p.m. $5. Mary will open around 10 or 10:30 and Al playing around 11:30 come on down for great drinks and food being served late…deck will be open weather permitting! Come on down and make this a perfect Duluth night (last chance for summer romance).