October 6 – Turtles! Parr! Ness. Clyde!
I’m hosting a concert to raise money in support of music programs in the Public Schools. We’ve got a few old friends who’ve agreed to play for a good cause. Tickets for this show go on sale on Friday and will sell out quickly – you won’t want to miss this show. Details here
I love the concert poster. Thanks to Vega Productions for pulling this together.
Get your square dance on
Thank you for all your input in the previous article. We will be hosting 4 fourth Monday square dances at the All American Club. The first one will be…
Monday, Aug 22: 7 pm cocktails and sound check, 7:30-9:30 dancing
All dances will be taught. It’s helpful to listen to instructions, but no previous experience is necessary. And if you get stuff wrong, it’s still a lot of fun.
Live music provided by the All-American String Band (Tom, Brandy, Sarah, Clancy and Adam K-not shown)
Calling provided by Tom and Sarah.
‘Shelter’ modern dance performance
Kim Nofsinger’s Shelter Repertory Dance Theatre will be showing its current Minnesota Fringe Fest concert in Duluth this Saturday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m., at the Board of Trade Bldg, 301 W. First Street.
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Shenanigans Bar & Grill in Superior
J.T.’s Bar in Superior is now called Shenanigans. Anyone have any info on this? Is it still a GLBT bar? Do they still have fish fry Fridays? Dance music?
(1506 N. Third St., Superior WI, 54880)
In-wall insulation
Does anyone have a recommendation for a Duluth contractor to add insulation inside walls? I had an energy audit and the auditor recommended adding insulation inside my exterior walls, since there’s no insulation in there right now.
This is the first large project I’ve undertaken in my house and I’m intimidated by the process of picking a contractor. Before anyone suggests it, I did go to an informational class through the Duluth Energy Efficiency Program and submitted my information, but my house is already too efficient for me to have access to those resources.
I’m hoping someone here may have done this recently and has a recommendation for me.
Sample Ballot for Duluth Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
Duluthians who live in the Fourth Council District, which includes parts of the West End, Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods, will also vote on that council seat. The candidates are Jacqueline Halberg, Garry Krause, Ryan Miles, Wallace Newquist and Travis Silvers.
There will be more races in the General Election in November, but only one or two candidates filed for those offices, so they are not on the primary ballot. To see a complete list of candidates visit the “Duluth 2011 Election Candidate Filings” post.
Seeking Environmental Education Interns
Spreading the word through the hip and well connected PDD community:
Hartley Nature Center is looking to fill three fall environmental education internships in Duluth. Interns in these full-time, stipend positions spend time teaching EE to local school groups, interacting with park users, and continuing the mission of Hartley Nature Center. Visit the HNC website for more information and to submit your resume! hartleynature.org
Invasive Species Alert
I dunno if this was intentional or an outrageous prank on someone who is blissfully out of town. If you thought Duluth has a seagull problem, then we might be in some serious trouble with these invasive species.
Can you guess where?
Death-Defying Archeologists of Lake Superior
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf79PPLoPZE
Recommendations for non-profit help
Hi, Wildwoods Rehabilitation is interested in a booth at the Harvest Festival. We have a few questions and wonder whether the PDD community might have some answers.
1. Would an agency who has already exhibited at Harvest Fest be willing to share rough numbers (how many t-shirts, brochures, etc. to bring, how many volunteers to staff the booth)?
2. We’re looking for good rates to produce t-shirts locally. Any recommendations?
3. We’re looking for good rates to produce buttons, magnets, and bumper stickers locally. Suggestions?
We’re also looking for other suggestions of ways to get our organization out into the community. Thanks as always, PDD& community, for giving us a forum to get the word out.
Lost glasses on Congdon Park Trail / Tischer Creek Trail
I lost my glasses today after getting stuck in the rain on a hike and putting them in my pocket. I took them off while on the trail but we were pretty close to the trail head by Vermilion Road / St. Marie St., by that wonky curve. We then walked across the bridge, turned right onto Lakeview Drive, and walked all the way to Waverly Place and turned left. If anyone has seen them, I would love to have them back, since I don’t have insurance or any money to buy new ones. They have black frames that are white on the inside and edges.
In other news, the thimble berries on the trail are starting to ripen, and there are lots of stands of them all the way up and down the trail!
“Why yes, that’s an Eagle in our back seat”
Today, we delivered three blue jays, a woodpecker, a raven, and a juvenile bald eagle from Wildwoods Rehabilitation to the Twin Cities.
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Lake Superior’s chocolate color
I’m guessing it’s all the mud from the Wisconsin rivers that is causing our lake to turn a deep shade of brown. I’ve watched it slowly ooze its way across the lake all day. All that sediment can’t be good for anything. I wonder how common an occurrence this is to have this much water coming down rivers this time of year.
Willie Nelson Afterparty @ Pizza Luce
The Half Hearts CD Release for their album Uptown Sound is doubling as the Willie Nelson/Trampled by Turtles/4onthefloor afterparty at Pizza Luce on Superior St.
Stolen Trek Path Bicycle (East End)
My bicycle was stolen off of my back porch the other night. It is a great bike so I am looking for anyone who can help regarding this matter. I would be thrilled to compensate you for your trouble with whatever means you desire (money, a Brewhouse growler).
Here are some specks:
TREK S.U. 1.0
Completely Silver frame with light white font
Black bag attachment on the back
22.5″ frame
Pad Brakes … very streamline looking almost like a road bike
I leave it to you! The great city of Duluth! Give me a call: 701-330-6860
August 13 – We Love Two Harbors
The love for Minnesota is going to be overflowing this August 13 when Two Harbors plays host to the widely popular Twin Cities band Two Harbors for an exciting night of music and movies.
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FYI.
My wife found this info at four news sources:
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PARSONS, Tenn. (WVLT) — U.S. Marshals arrested a convicted sex offender in Minnesota wanted for questioning in connection with the Holly Bobo’s disappearance. Marshals found 43-year-old [name excluded just to be safe — innocent until proven guilty, etc.] in Duluth, Minnesota Thursday at his girlfriend’s house.
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We can’t find any reference at DNT or local TV websites? FYI, in any case.
Favorite campsite?
Anyone have a favorite campsite at George H. Crosby/ Manitou state park? I always used to go to #5, but want input on other fabulous spots, on the river. Your thoughts?
Duluth in 360
Ever been inside the Old Central Clock tower? How about the I-35 graffiti tunnels? Tall Ships, Bentleyville and the Blues Fest are all available for an online virtual tour on virtualnorthland.com. There are over 150 different locations to view containing over 400 individual scenes. Experience the Lakewalk, Skyline Parkway, museums, restaurants, hotels and numerous other scenic areas.
(Update: The link to virtualnorthland.com was removed from this post in 2017 because the site is no longer operational.)
Duluth Edison School Fundraiser
WHAT: Fundraiser to support the Raleigh Academy Expansion Project
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10am – 2pm
WHERE: Raleigh Academy (Downstairs)
5905 Raleigh St., Duluth
Bring your friends and family. Check out local vendors. Enjoy food; enter raffle to win great prizes.
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Duluth Disc Golf
I heard about a disc golf course in Lincoln Park. Where is it located?
Also, are there other courses around that I am not aware of? I know of Mont du Lac, and the three located by the colleges (LSC, Scholastica, UMD). I am missing any others?
Not impressed.
Spock is not impressed with the Cascade Park mural. Apparently neither are some of the Hillside residents.
Renegade’s The Wild Party Trailer!
Renegade Theater Company’s production of The Wild Party, runs August 4 to 20. Tickets on sale now at 218-336-1414.