“Strike a Pose; There’s Nothing to it.”
Vintage Vogue: A Century of Chic
Saturday, April 9, 5 p.m.
Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate
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A benefit for Glensheen and the Douglas County Historical Society
Fasten your fashionable seat belt; this runway will transport you from the 1900s to the 1970s, one fabulous outfit at a time. A station tour of Glensheen, refreshments, and a silent auction (checks and cash only, please) add to the fun. And it’s a fundraiser of historic proportions: money raised will be used for the Douglas County Historical Society and Glensheen.
West Duluth Porcupine Hotel
On Wednesday I saw this porcupine high at the top of a tree on Raleigh Street, feasting away on bark. Then on Thursday there were two of them (one up high, one down low). (more…)
To Iraq and Back: Three UMD students’ journeys with the U.S. Army
This is part one of a three part series profiling three UMD students who all went to Iraq together in 2005 and all came to UMD together right after. Two of them are being redeployed in May and the third is staying behind, due to PTSD. This is Sergeant Benjamin Hatton’s story of his last eight years in the United States Army. Read Hatton’s story on LakeVoice News.
LakeVoice News is a weekly online publication produced by UMD journalism students. The stories are reported on and written by students, but the content is for the community.
Downtown Duluth Office Space
Help!
I am looking to relocate my small office to another spot downtown. Somewhere in the area of Lake Avenue a few blocks east or west would be great. Any good ideas? I’m not super picky, but want some good light and clean, etc. Currently spending about $200 a month so I am also hoping to stay in that range.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
“Take Me Out To The Ball Game” was written by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer in 1908. These images were shot the same year to help sell the song to the public.
The singer in the video is Edward Meeker, one of Thomas Edison’s technicians. This is how they sold music (sheet music, specifically) back in the day — kind of an early form of music video. These were called illustrated songs. An “illustrator” would stand on stage and sing the song while glass slide images portraying the song’s storyline were projected on a screen. Anywhere from 12 to 16 slides were produced for a song. The last slide was usually the chorus text so audience members could sing along. In this version, I’ve enhanced the chorus with slides from other baseball songs. Illustrated songs were often part of vaudeville and early movie theater programs. Notice the giant wad of Cracker Jacks Katie Casey is enjoying. That’s how it was sold back then.
It’s opening day!
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Watch out, Playhouse!
If “all the world’s a stage,” The Hillsider is going to one up you by acting out the plot of an Arthur Miller work, in real time and space. From this morning’s constant contact update:
*In the spirit of April Fool’s, and with all respect to the Hillsider and Mr. Lohman, who provide an invaluable service to the city by helping to glue us all together as a community.
B2B Advertising Sales
Real Estate Delivered Twin Ports LLC is looking for quality salespeople.
This is a local sales position with a local company; the selling area is Duluth/Superior and surrounding area. We are looking to fill this position ASAP
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Sad, but precious
This illustration probably won’t help much in finding the dog, but it pulls at the heart strings more than the ones with photographs do.
Pay it Forward in Duluth
Duluth student, Tara Mortenson, received one hundred dollars from a fellow peer for project “Pay it Forward.” She is now on a “Pay it Forward” journey along with local radio station 97.3 who developed the “Drive Through Difference” project.
You can read more about this effort and Tara’s experience at LakeVoice News. LakeVoice News is a weekly online publication produced by UMD journalism students. The stories are reported on and written by students, but the content is for the community.
You can also follow Tara Mortenson on Twitter @Tbird99 for an update of her journey. If you have been involved in the “Pay It Forward” effort we would like to hear about it. You can email your stories and/or pictures to [email protected]
Daytrotter in Wrenshall?
Why isn’t anyone talking about this? I ran across it by accident and I think it’s awesome. (Though I’ll sadly be out of town.)
Barnstormer 4 | Tuesday, April 26
Featuring Sondre Lerche, Guards, and the Romany Rye
Free Range Film Festival Barn in Wrenshall
“Heaven Nowadays”: Review of the Duluth Playhouse Production of Chicago
The gin may not be cold (or available), but the dancing is certainly hot in the Duluth Playhouse’s production of Chicago. Set in a Prohibition-era Windy City, Chicago is inhabited by irredeemable (yet likable) hucksters and hustlers, all dancing for their lives. The bondage-lite costumes and the spare, gritty set only rarely hint at the Jazz Age, but that’s just as well: the story at the heart of Chicago, about crime, corruption, sensational journalism, the cult of celebrity and all that jazz, feels contemporary and relatable. (more…)
Science Night
Next Friday is Science Night at UWS. Bring your kids, it is always a good time. Mine (age 5 and 8 ) have been asking when the next science night is since about this time last year.
Friday April 8, 2011 from 6-9pm
Wessman Arena on UWS’s campus (this is a new location since our science building is under renovation). Hosted by the UWS Students of Science Club.
Admission is FREE! Come see demonstrations, look at displays, enjoy yourself and learn a little!
Fundraiser for Rachel Sandell
For more information, including a list of silent auction items and donors, head to the Facebook page for the event.
Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues!
Bill Flannagan will be playing a show on Fri. April 1st at Sir Benedicts Tavern. Show starts at 9PM. It is free. Lots of great beer on tap and plenty of good tunes.
Lake Superior Watercolor Society Show “Close Up”
April 1-30
Opening Reception Thursday, April 7, 4-7PM
Just for the Season Gallery
207 W. Superior St. in the Holiday Center
Film for Thought: A Look into Sustainable Agriculture in MN
Join MPIRG for an informative, interactive night on sustainable farming in Minnesota. We will be showing the MN-based film ‘Farming Forward,’ hearing from UMD farms, and planting seed-starters. All are welcome, and it is free to attend!
Tuesday, April 12, 6:30pm, UMD’s Kirby Lounge
Please contact MPIRG with questions: [email protected]
Hope to see you there!
Google and Android and BarCamp oh my!
You heard that Duluth didn’t exactly lose the Google Fiber project, right? Seriously. Sergey Brin said it.
A public community information meeting has just been scheduled for tomorrow at the DECC (on the city side.)
Google Twin Ports team members will be available to answer questions and explain what the latest announcements mean for Duluth-Superior.
Thursday, March 31
Google Twin Ports Community Q&A Discussion @ 4:30
Android BarCamp: 10am through 4:30
If you can come for any part of the day, register at AndroidBarCamp.com. (Check out our awesome speaker line-up, too!)
Thank you Verizon Wireless, our Presenting Sponsor; the College of St. Scholastica, ProFounder, and 3Five Designs! Without the financial and in-kind support from our event sponsors this event would not be possible.
Native Tree & Shrub Sale ends April 15
The annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale ends on April 15, so place your order now. Learn about each species and print a Tree Order Form — all available online at southstlouisswcd.org, or call the Soil & Water Conservation District office, 723-4867.
Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20
You’re invited to the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20. Join us on Tuesday, April 19, as award-winning journalist and former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby talks about the failure of American journalism to tell the most important story since journalism began – global climate change. Don’s talk will take place at 6:30PM in Chemistry Building 200. On Wednesday, April 20, join us for tabling, talks, and tips on sustainability issues. Sustainability panels and special guests will be in Kirby Student Center from 10am to 2pm.
For more details on the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20, visit the UMD Sustainability web page at www.d.umn.edu/sustain.