Sketches in Ink, Drawings by Lee Zimmerman
March 11 and 12, 5pm – 9pm
The PlayGround (in the Technology Village)
On exhibit will be pen and ink drawings, preliminary performance sketches, and large line drawings. Purchase signed artwork for next to nothing, enjoy the reception (both evenings), and get a glimpse into the inner workings of an artist’s mind. More info.
Seed Math digital reissue
Over a year in 2003-2004, I put out four limited-edition Seed Math albums, one every three months, each corresponding to a season. The music was mostly a hodgepodge of four-track fuckery, kinda like Ween or something. I’m rereleasing all four of these in digital format as a run-up to the release of the new Seed Math album (coming sometime before summer). These rereleases will all be free for the taking. The first of four is out now. Please, won’t you expose your taste buds to this Whitman’s Sampler of lo-fi Casio-rock jams? And, if you like any of it, tell a pal?
RIYL: Ween, NIN, Beatles, Melvins, Zappa, Beck, Flaming Lips, shit like that.
See you later.
Tony
Hands Across the Bridge Putting “People First”
Today (3/3/11) there is another vigil with activists holding hands from Duluth and Superior across the Bong Bridge (the pathway). The theme would be “people first.”
Wisconsin’s Governor Walker announced his budget and President Obama’s budget just came out, too, so Thursday would be a good day to react to both budgets. We’re keeping the focus on budget cuts and how they affect people across the region. No lectures or anything else. The idea is to have something for media and also to keep citizens engaged.
We’ll be meeting at 5 P.M. and starting to walk toward the center of the bridge to meet fellow activists from the Duluth side.
Bring family and friends and tell everyone you know.
§ Parking is available at Best Western Bay Walk Inn and the Shack at the foot of the Bong Bridge in Superior (not sure about parking on the Duluth side).
Before the Pavement art reception @ Beaner’s Central
The presents of trees in all sizes and many mediums will be on display for the entire month of March! There will be prints available, at a very reasonable price, during the opening, 6p-11p. Musical guests, the North Shore Trio will entertain us with jazz fusion renditions and more.
Happy hour is from 6p-7p!
If you can’t make it to the opening, stop by during March to take a gander and pick up a business card if you’re interested in purchasing a print. If you would like to view my art please visit my website at beforethepavement.blogspot.com, but much more to see at Beaner’s!
-Lesley
Hattie Peterson and Total Freedom Rock @ Lake Ave Cafe on Friday
Lake Avenue Cafe is pleased as punch to present Hattie Peterson and Total Freedom Rock on Friday, March 4, as part of its ‘First Fridays’ live music series. Doors for this exciting performance are at 10pm, the cost is $5, and the show is open to ages 21 and over. Lake Avenue is also offering to sell you tap beers and rail drinks for $3, as well as $5 pizzas. If you are into having a good time, you may want to be a part of this.
UMD Outdoor Gear Swap on Saturday
Join the UMD Outdoor Educators Club at this annual fundraiser, which is a fun rummage sale of outdoor gear! Bring your outdoor gear to sell during the drop off times, and/or come to the sale and take advantage of some great deals! Gear to help people enjoy the outdoors will be sold by students, community members, and local businesses. 15 percent of the sale price is taken to promote outdoor education.
Gear drop-off times:
Friday, March 4, 3-7pm
Saturday, March 5 8-9am
Sale (Open to everyone):
Saturday, March 5, 9:30am-Noon
Meet: Sports & Health Center Room 135
Warner Reading Series
The College of St. Scholastica presents the seventh annual Warner Reading Series, featuring poet Linda Gregerson.
Friday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Somers Lounge @ CSS
Free
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Sara Bareilles concert in Duluth!
The College of St. Scholastica is proud to present Stockfest 7: Sara Bareilles with Trevor Hall, Elizabeth and the Catapult, and Ximena Sarinana! Show is on April 9, doors open at 6 and music starts at 7; tickets are $15 and can be purchased at this link.
We hope to see you there!
How to avoid faceplants
Happy Meteorological Spring! It’s time to break out your no-wax skis. Some thoughts and advice from my blog after a recent ski outing to Hartley Park.
The Acceleratii CD release party!!!
Happening Friday night, March 4, at Roscoe’s Pioneer Bar, 323 W. Superior St., Duluth. 9ish. No cover.
On Dogs Saving Lives
After reading the Iditarod racer profiles today and watching four-time champion Lance Mackey moved to tears about a dog who once saved his life, I asked a friend if any cat ever saved anyone?
Credit was given for ridding mice and disease, lowering blood pressure, etc. Then she told me an odd family history story. (more…)
Aquatic Invasives presentation
Join the McCabe (Duluth) Chapter of the Izaak Walton League for its monthly meeting and presentation at Hartley Nature Center on Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. for “Aquatic Invasive Species” with Jeff Forester.
Hey! Where’d you get that rock necklace?
My talented friend, Gail Blum, makes beach stone necklaces and now has a website where you can get one, too. Free domestic shipping!
Cirrus to be acquired by Chinese Company
Cirrus Industries, parent company of Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth, announced today it will be acquired by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co. of Zhuhai, China. The transaction is expected to close by midyear.
Cirrus will apparently continue to assemble airplanes in Duluth. Mayor Don Ness issued this statement:
“We anticipate that this merger will give Cirrus the additional financial resources and stability to ensure their recovery and grow operations and employment as the economy rebounds. I appreciate the assurances that Cirrus management has given us that operations will remain in Duluth; obviously that is our primary concern. We look forward to continuing the partnership with Cirrus not only to retain local operations, but also to grow jobs and support the company’s future success.”
Travis Melin Photography Exhibit
A 16×20 print will be given away during this exhibit! Come register at the opening reception on Saturday, March 5 from 5-8pm at the DPI, 405 E. Superior St. Snacks and refreshments served! For more of Travis’ work go to travismelinimages.com.
For more information on the DPI, visit duluthphotographyinstitute.com.
Two Many Banjos, Old City Hall
Two songs shot in Duluth’s old City Hall, including the first Skywalk built in Duluth. Other new videos up at northshoresessions.com.
Sex Trafficking of Women and Children in Our Community: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m., UMD 4th Floor Library Rotunda
Free and open to the public
A panel discussion on Sex Trafficking in Minnesota and Duluth with Shunu Shrestha, PAVSA Trafficking Task Force Coordinator; Sergeant Ann Clancy, Police Department, Scan Division; Bree Bussey, MSW, Shelter Coordinator American Indian Community Housing Organization; Dr. Jane Ellen Maddy, Duluth Branch of AAUW, and Dr. Sean Walsh, Director of the UMD Center for Ethics and Public Policy.
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Who is Bob Dylan to you?
Bob Dylan (aka Robert Zimmerman of Hibbing, MN) is turning 70 in May. In anticipation of the big day, we want to gather memories, stories and thoughts about Bob Dylan and his music. Thanks to his shape-shifting, the man and his music mean something different to nearly everyone.
Save the deer, shoot a dog
This ranks pretty high on my list of stunning news releases.
Minnesota DNR: Dogs chasing deer an annual problem
In summary: Between Jan. 1 and July 14, it’s legal to shoot and kill a dog that is pursuing a deer.
Holy crap.