Gravity on display in Duluth
Yesterday I was driving down some side streets near Chester Creek Cafe with my family when we watched a soccer ball cross the street in front of us. At first, it just seemed to be out on a walk, or a roll, I guess, as it headed down the street and on its journey toward the lake. A few seconds later a young man appeared from behind a fence and ran — looking for cars and being careful — after his ball. It was a close contest but the ball was finally intercepted a couple of blocks down the hill.
It got me thinking about the other hill-related events I’ve witnessed over the years and thinking serious work should be done in documenting such events. (Plus, I’m procrastinating on a big project I should be doing.) (more…)
Songs about Duluth Places/Neighborhoods
Expanding on the post that lists “songs with ‘Duluth’ in the lyrics or title,” it seems appropriate to also list songs that might not mention Duluth directly, but reference Duluth neighborhoods, businesses, historical occurances or icons.
Here’s a running list from songs mentioned in the comments:
The Black-eyed Snakes – “Hillside Stomp”
The Boomchucks – “Hillside”
The Branditos – “Broken Hearts & Oxygen”
Crew Jones – “Memory of Me”
Bob Dylan – “Desolation Row”
Equal Xchange – “Superior Crimes”
The Fractals – “Woodland Boys”
Giljunko – “Gangsta Spur”
Giljunko – “Misbent Life”
Giljunko – “R.T. Quinlan’s Nine”
Giljunko – “Raised in the Ruins”
Giljunko – “St. Paul Caves”
Ingeborg von Agassiz – “William A. Irvin”
The Keep Aways – “Hillside”
The Little Black Books – “East Hillside Freeze Out”
Charlie Parr – “Jefferson Street Express”
Charlie Parr – “Adrift in Lake Superior at Sunrise”
Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses – “Locust Street”
Leon Rohrbaugh – “Michigan Street”
Al Sparkhawk – “How the Weather Comes Over the Central Hillside”
Swimming with Nancy – “Fourth Street”
Tangier 57 – “Moorish Room”
The Tisdales – “On a Swim”
Ryan Van Slooten – “Lakeside”
Yester – “Hunters Park”
Global Goes Local
After 32 years, the founders of Global Village (from Minneapolis) have passed the torch to a long time employee and hometown girl. Friday, we celebrate this new chapter for the old downtown icon and present the Lotus Center, our new community yoga and dance (and more!) studio on the second floor. (more…)
Archeology of Lake Superior
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Poll: Should the PDD Calendar display or hide event descriptions?
Two weeks ago we launched the new PDD Calendar (in test mode) and asked you for feedback. Although we received good feedback in general, there was one specific area we asked about as an afterthought in the comments and didn’t get much response on, so we’ll ask again in a more obvious and simple-to-respond-to way (though it still requires some degree of explanation):
How would you like the entries on any given day to look? (more…)
Peace vigil for Norway at Enger Park
Come to Enger Park tonight, Wednesday, at 7 pm for a peace vigil to honor and remember the victims in Oslo, Norway. Speakers and Norwegian music are planned. The group will gather at the parking lot and walk up to Enger Tower together.
Nerd Nite #10
Nerd Nite 10 will showcase some of the favorite nerdy presentations from the past year and half. Come enjoy some midweek entertainment, learn something you didn’t know you didn’t know.
It’s like the Discovery Channel with beer.
Rummage for Solvay
New and old linens, books, Santas, kitchen, dishes, dolls, glassware, art, sewing machine, lamps, and lots of misc. 75% of profits go to Solvay Hospice House in memory of Nancy G. Snow. Friday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1204 South Lake Ave. Absoloooootely no early birds! Thank you!
A Brief Survey of the Bottom of Lake Superior
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYamuV4MTIg
He’s Back…
Tony ‘I Wish I Had My Life Back’ Hayward of BP oil ‘spill’ fame has landed his feet squarely in our backyard – as the Environmental Officer for GlenCore, the PI for the planned sulfide mining project near Hoyt Lakes.
Any dirty hippies/concerned citizens/people who simply love the Northland out there want to protest this thing?
Old can collection
During attic clean out I came across the remnants of an old beer and soda can collection put together during the 1970s. It is about 500 cans, mostly pull tab but also a few flat tops. Cool old Schmidt scenery cans, and the like. Anyone know any can collectors in the Duluth area that might be interested in looking through them for gems?
Summer Arts Festival, book sale by Friends of the Library
Meet us at the Summer Arts Festival! On Saturday, July 30, the Depot celebrates with a Summer Arts Festival, and you will find your Friends out helping. Michigan Street will be turned into a temporary pedestrian mall and you’ll find food vendors, live entertainment, fine arts and crafts, and the Friends selling books, media, and T-shirts reminding people that “Our Libraries are Essential.”
Port Huron to Home: Bryan Hansel’s 800-mile kayak adventure photography exhibit and presentation
During the spring and early summer of 2011, Bryan Hansel kayaked from Port Huron, Michigan to Grand Marais, Minnesota. His journey took 45 days, and he covered 800 miles. On the trip, he traversed the two largest Great Lakes, averaged 22 miles a day, paddled in waves taller than a refrigerator, visited Isle Royale and even ordered pizza delivered to his tent. Bryan will exhibit print and digital images from his experience and talk about his adventures. You don’t want to miss this! Hansel’s prints from the trek will also be on exhibit starting in early August! (more…)
Local Sustainability Film Premiere
Join Sustainable Twin Ports this Thursday, July 28, for the premiere screening of The Early Adopter Project, a documentary by Chani Becker.
5pm: A premiere party hosted by Sustainable Twin Ports will kick off the evening at the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, followed by 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm screenings of the film at Zinema 2 theaters.
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An evening to celebrate the arts
Thursday, July 28, 6-8pm
222 E. Superior St.
Choice, Unlimited is hosting an evening to highlight the artists involved in its Arts Program. The event will include a collection of dynamic visual art pieces, theater and dance performances.
$5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go to support Choice, Unlimited’s Arts Program.
Individual artists will be selling their artwork as well.
Missing playing on NorShor main stage
Summer is going. Should get new roof on. I got 20 dollars. Tis only theater left from the old days. Talking about the NorShor. Hey I’d volunteer. It’s a great roof up there. Always thought about winning the lottery and buying the Shor and putting a Penthouse on the top with roof gardens and have Neil Young play downstairs and party upstairs later. Best stage in town. But you can’t change it. Is what it is. Leave it alone. Oh now I’m wondering. Just put it back as it is. It’s the only one left. Shoud get a roof on. I got 20 dollars.
Missing Person: Walter Clock
The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 69-year-old male. Walter Clock was last seen on Saturday at noon, leaving his residence in the 2200 block of West Second Street.
UPDATE: He has been found.
Amusement seekers are well cared for by theatrical houses of the Zenith City
That was the headline above this photo collage from the Sept. 30, 1914 edition of the Duluth News Tribune. Of course, the Lyceum, Rex, Grand, Zelda and Empress are all gone now. Only the Orpheum remains — remodeled and renamed the NorShor Theatre in 1941.
The Duluth Economic Development Authority is working with Westlake Reed Leskosky and SJA Architects on restoration plans for the NorShor. Have patience; it’ll take some time.
This week at Hartley Nature Center
Volunteer Evening in the Butterfly Garden- Tuesday, July 26, 6-8 pm. All ages invited- kids adult-accompanied. Free event-no experience necessary.
Wildflower Walk in Hartley Park-Thursday, July 28, 6-8 pm, a guided evening wildflower walk through Hartley Park. All ages invited- kids adult-accompanied. $4 members, $6 non-members, kids-free!
Both events meet @ Hartley Nature Center, 3001 Woodland Ave. Duluth
Cinematic Inquiry
I am working on a film project that uses a variety of sources — DV Tape, CGI, Photoshop, etc. I want to try to put the DV images which are 720×540 on part of the screen and something else on the other part because I want the film to end up as 16:9 and all the DV is 4:3.
I have been all through all kinds of Lynda.com etc. and can’t find the answer to this. I am including a picture to show where I am trying to go. (more…)
Pedaling to Madison, Wisconsin
I am looking at trying to plan a bike ride from Duluth to Madison, and maybe back. I was wondering if anyone out there:
– Had done this trip
– Knew of good resources for planning such a trip
– Had suggestions on a good route (more…)
Canoeing the Duluth area
Entirely not enough PDD attention has been devoted to canoeing small rivers in the area. Yesterday, we canoed the Brule, a formidable opponent when the water is low, any other favorites? Has anyone put in at Jay Cooke and gone all the way to the mouth in an aluminum canoe?
Antique Sale at the Ely Ice Arena
Huge Antique Sale Friday & Saturday, July 29 & 30,
9 am to 6 pm, at the Ely Ice Arena.
Visit the Ely Minnesota Pickers at their booth. Logging, Mining, primatives, tools, books, knives, lures, glass, fishing decoys, furniture, lamps, spears, pottery, rods, coins, copper, more. Featuring a Late 1800s Walking Spinning Wheel in excellent condition used just last year. Early 1900s friendship basket quilt in excellent condition. All wood Flax breaker from the 1800s (a great quilt display!).
There will be over 60 other craft vendors including Rebecca Stouffer’s new soaps, lotions and oils: Wild Green Onion! Behind the School 4th & Harvey.
Stolen bike in Lakeside
My son’s bike was stolen in Lakeside. If anybody sees a blue Haro BMX laying around in a ditch, give me a call. 507-271-2453