PBS’ History Detectives crew shooting at two Duluth locations on Dec. 9
A crew from the PBS series History Detectives will be shooting in Duluth this week, attempting to solve the mystery behind a small watercolor painting that may have become a Tiffany window.
On Thursday, Dec. 9, host Gwendolyn Wright and the crew will be shooting at First Presbyterian Church and Duluth’s Historic Union Depot.
The story will air with History Detectives ninth season during the summer of 2011.
Challenged Ballots in the Minnesota Governor’s Race — Duluth Edition
Now that the challenged ballots from St. Louis County are available online, here’s a look at the nine from Duluth.
The first one is from precinct 3 (Lakeside) and the next two are from precinct 7 (Hunters Park).
In the next set, the first is from precinct 11 (Kenwood) and the next two are from precinct 19 (Downtown).
In the last set, the first is from precinct 24 (Duluth Heights), the second is from precinct 27 (Piedmont Heights) and the third is from precinct 34 (West Duluth).
Someone explain why this is so fun.
2011 Lake Superior Photo Calendar by Shawn Thompson
I wanted to share my 2011 Lake Superior Photo calendar with you as I think many of you will enjoy looking at the images found within. This Calendar features images captured by me and showcases the North Shore of Lake Superior and surrounding areas.
The calendar is $19.99 but can be had for $15 until 12-31-10 if you use this code: GREATGIFT355
Readings by author Robert Michael Pyle at Hartley Nature Center
Hartley Nature Center and Wild Ones invite you to join us as we welcome author Robert Michael Pyle who will share stories and selected passages from his recently released book Mariposa Road. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 at Hartley Nature Center.
Part road-trip tale, part travelogue of lost and found landscapes, all good-natured natural history, Mariposa Road (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9/27/10) tracks Bob Pyle’s journey across the United States as he races against the calendar in his search for as many of the 800 American butterflies as he can find. (more…)
Duluth jeweler Sally Cavallaro at Sivertson Gallery in Canal Park
Join us for a jewelry trunk show with Duluthian Sally Cavallaro. She’ll have earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets galore! All made of recycled sterling silver with gems and wool. Saturday, December 11, 10am-4pm.
Cloud Cult & Caroline Smith
Two new music videos shot in Duluth by North Shore Sessions:
Cloud Cult – Bobby’s Spacesuit (acoustic)
Caroline Smith Duo – Eagle’s Nest / Callio
Whirligigs Preschool Program at Great Lakes Aquarium — New Winter Session!
Back by popular demand, the Whirligigs Preschool Program will have a new winter session! Enroll your child in the exciting Whirligigs Preschool Program at Great Lakes Aquarium. Sponsored in part by the MinnAqua DNR Program, this is a 1.5 hour drop-off program for children ages 3-5.
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Season’s Greetings with The PlayList
On Thursday, Dec. 9, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with ballads, opera, and choral music along with Hibbing’s watercolor master on WDSE-TV’s The Playlist.
The ballads of Arna Rennan and Brian Dack explore a rich musical landscape; the cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors previews this holiday classic; award-wining watercolorist Terry Maciej shares his techniques; and members of the Arrowhead Chorale prep for a spectacular holiday concert.
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Upcoming holiday event at Washington Studios Artists’ Co-op
This Saturday, Dec. 11, the Washington Studios Artists’ Co-op (315 N. Lake Ave.) will be having its 14th Annual All Co-op Members’ Show and winter event. From 11 am to 5 pm, come by for:
–An all co-op gallery exhibit with works by Ryan Tischer and other Washington artists
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Guitar Painter in Duluth?
Over the past two months I’ve been collecting parts for a Telecaster I’m building. I finally had acquired everything and made sure all the parts were compatible with each other. Now I’m ready to paint my body and realized it is a bit chilly to be painting (and I don’t have a heated garage or patio). So my question … does anyone know of someone who could paint my blank guitar body locally? I’m incredibly anxious to play this guitar and don’t want to wait until March when the weather would be much more cooperating.
Park Point cabin abducted!
I went for a run on the Park Point trail today. Just after the water station I noticed something different about the trail. It was wider and torn up a bit. (My dog, Essa, was also a witness.)
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Nettleton School Fundraiser — Dec. 5
Nettleton 5th-grade Deep Portage Fundraiser
Soup and Silent Auction
Sunday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m.
UCC Peace Church
1111 E. 11th Avenue
The Nettleton 5th grade is heading to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center and you can help. Soup and a Silent Auction will be held at Peace Church on Sunday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7. Enjoy delicious soups and breads, listen to local musicians, marvel at the Nettleton World Beat Drummers, and bid on silent auction items. You time and donations make our trip possible! Questions contact shelly.pierson @ duluth.k12.mn.us.
Duluth Christmas Tree Sellers
I was wondering where in the heck a person buys a Christmas tree in Duluth these days? It’s not exactly something you can look up online as far as I know … PDD’s help is greatly appreciated!
Oberstar/Cravaack, Chapter 17
I still have one nagging question that came up during the campaign: “Can you get good Malaysian food anywhere near Duluth?”
Anyone have an answer?
A snowy drive on Seven Bridges Road
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hIqBhId29Y
Shot by Greg Connor on Thanksgiving Day.
Hmong New Year in Duluth
The Duluth/Twin Ports Hmong New Year is free and open to the public. It features celebrations with programs showcasing Hmong traditions. On Saturday, Dec. 4, at the First United Methodist Church (“The Coppertop Church”), 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, doors open at 9 a.m., a program starts at 11 a.m., and will be followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m.
You got your zombies in my movie theater
The season finale of The Walking Dead is Sunday. Standing room only has been a problem for some of the weeks. Get there early (it’s free!), buy a beer and bring a little extra scratch to Dragonport Games, where you can buy more than 1000 pages of Walking Dead comics, books and more.
Canadian Tar Sands: MN’s Dirty Oil Secret
Do you know where your oil comes from?
MPIRG UMD, the American Indian Learning Resource Center, and the American Indian Science & Engineering Society welcome you to a film showing and presentation about Minnesota’s use of oil from the Alberta Tar Sands. Please join us for a viewing of the groundbreaking documentary Downstream, along with welcoming Marty Cobenais of the Indigenous Environmental Network who will speak about the catastrophic environmental and human rights consequences of tar sands oil extraction. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 7pm, UMD Kirby Student Center Rafters
Questions and RSVP: mpirg @ d.umn.edu
Phyllis Root and Besty Bowen at Northern Lights Books and Gifts on Dec. 4
Children’s author Phyllis Root and illustrator and Grand Marais native Betsy Bowen will be signing copies of their new children’s book Big Belching Bog at Northern Lights Books & Gifts on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1-2 pm.
Opera in Duluth! Amahl and the Night Visitors, Dec. 17-19
News release:
Lyric Opera of the North cordially invites you to a new production of Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti.
December 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m., and December 19 at 2 pm
Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, 4 W. Second St., Duluth.
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Merry and Bright: A Review of the Duluth Playhouse’s Production of White Christmas
In the interest of full disclosure, I admit that I suffer from almost pathological nostalgia, a condition that only becomes more acute during the holiday season. Out come boxes of familiar, musty Christmas ornaments that probably should be replaced and mountains of Scandinavian desserts from a tradition now many generations removed from my own. And the annual viewing (okay, multiple viewings) of favorite holiday films: Holiday Inn, It’s a Wonderful Life, Christmas in Connecticut, and, of course, White Christmas.
Given the inviolability of established holiday traditions, it was with a bit of trepidation that I attended a preview show of White Christmas at the Duluth Playhouse. Happily, the production did not disappoint, sailing along with plenty of glitz and good cheer. The set, framed like a vintage Christmas card, the familiar Irving Berlin tunes, vibrant mid-century costumes all invoked an amber-tinted yesteryear.
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JJ Astor Liked by MNMO blogger & goodie Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Go Ryan!
Minnesota Monthly review of Duluth’s JJ Astor restaurant:
Room with a View