Who was looking for cold-weather gear?
Here’s a fun new clothing line:
The South Butt
Someone has a good sense of humor!
McKenzie’s good, alive yet?
I was wondering if anyone could comment on McKenzie’s north of Miller Hill Mall. Good, bad, even open yet? Obviously, I don’t hit the hill that much.
Women Stand Up and Shoot: A Comedic Film Competition
“Women Stand Up! A Comedy Cabaret” & IFP Minnesota are pleased to announce…Women Stand Up and Shoot: A Comedic Film Competition!
The purpose of Women Stand Up and Shoot is to promote and encourage women writers, actors and directors in film comedies. Send in your best woman-made, woman-starry short comedy films!
Films will be judged by our amazing panel of nationally-known funny Minnesota-bred women: Lizz Winstead, Jackie Kashian, and Mary Jo Pehl!
The submission deadline is April 21, 2010. Films will be screened at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater in May 2010. Prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place. (more…)
Hearing voices in the parking ramp
I’ve had the occasion to park in the Tech Village ramp a few times in the past week, and while I was able to exit promptly each time (unlike others’ experiences), I did notice something odd about the machine that takes validated tickets as you drive out.
Northland’s NewsCenter 3: Haiti & other Good Stuff
More ice fishing jokes
The promo was filmed here for Jerry Seinfeld’s new show, The Marriage Ref.
Rubber Chicken Radio Hour has a permanent home at The Shack
The Rubber Chicken Radio Hour has a new permanent home at the Shack in Superior. (more…)
Fish fry in Duluth/Superior
Where does one go with his visiting Mum and Dad for the greatest fish fry in the Twin Ports?
Minnesota video producer’s contest-winning commercial won’t air during the Super Bowl
Despite being re-cut CBS ruled the spot, featuring a couple cubical clowns breaking wind, broke the barrier of good taste.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvRQ_9J_GDg&feature=player_embedded
So, when do we bring back the Winter Frolic?
I found this on the now-defunct Duluth Public Library Reference Blog. You think skijoring is fun? Try motorcycle skijoring on the lake ice.
Forum on “The Struggle for Abortion Rights”
THE STRUGGLE FOR ABORTION RIGHTS: a panel discussion
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Sunday, January 24 at 7pm
Duluth Building for Women at 32 E. 1st St. (basement meeting room)
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To mark the anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, you’re invited to a panel discussion on abortion rights. Speaking will be Heather Bradford, Chere Suzette Bergeron and Linda Gokee-Rindal. After the presentations there’ll be an open discussion period.
This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Socialist Action and the UMD Reproductive Justice Collective. Bring a friend!
Old Francis is sticking to his guns
“I didn’t like it then — he’s a Green Bay Packer — and I don’t like it now.”
Skijoring the Munger Trail
Last winter I must have went jogging on the Munger Trail 70 times and never once saw anyone skijoring.
Today I went jogging on the Munger Trail for the first time this winter and saw two different people skijoring.
Was it a coincidence that I saw two today and none before, or does it mean something — like the activity is growing in popularity or maybe there’s an event people are preparing for?
Turbo Rathvon with the Swing Dogs!
Turbo Rathvon with special guests the Swing Dogs
Friday, Jan. 22, 10 p.m. | $3 cover
Bev’s Jook Joint in Superior
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNhhawROCE
Benefit shows for Haiti earthquake relief January 26 and 27 at the Looch
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, Pizza Luce will host a two-night benefit show to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Music starts at 10 p.m.; cover is $5.
Tuesday’s bluegrass lineup
Two Many Banjos
Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank
Rich Mattson
Wednesday’s hip-hop/reggae lineup
Crew Jones
2 one 8
Prince Paul
Miss Mae
DJ Horse Fist
Both Tuesday and Wednesday nights will begin with a silent art auction, featuring local paintings, photographs and jewelry. There will also be a raffle each night for gift certificates to over twenty local businesses, such as Electric Fetus, Jitter’s, New Scenic Cafe and more. Raffle tickets are $5 each.
All money raised will go to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti organization, a grassroots organization providing relief aid to Haiti. UPDATE: Due to the recent allegations against Wyclef Jean’s organization, referenced in the comments to this post, the organizers of this event have decided to instead donate 75% of proceeds to Oxfam and 25% to the Kako Foundation.
Wilco-Ashes of American Flags
The Wilco folks contacted us about screening their newish documentary by Brendan Canty (Fugazi) and Christopher Green. This film will screen one time only at 7:15 on Thursday Jan 28th. We will also be giving away two free tickets to their upcoming show at the DECC. Cost is 6.50.
Also want to remind folks about the upcoming screening of Buster Keaton’s The General with a new score written and performed by Marc Gartband. This Friday & Saturday at 7:30p.m. For tickets head to Zinema 2
DNT Attic is Back!
I noticed last week that the DNT Attic has returned to the Duluth News Tribune site. After Andrew K. was let go the site was never quite as good, but I appreciated that they were at least updating it with new posts from time to time. They just started updating it again after four months of silence. However the posting from January 18th looks strangely familiar to something I’d read before. Coincidence?
Northland’s News Center? (the MLK version)
Came here to post on this but I see dlhmn beat me to it with a comment on my earlier post Northland’s “News” Center?
Barbarous Hospitality
Ellen Sandbeck’s new book “Green Barbarians” is having its book launch at the Spiritual Deli at 3 W. Superior St. It’s fine, bold foray that turns away from ecological no-saying into ecological yes-saying. It’s also illustrated with Sandbeck’s elegant black and white papercut images, and with her great little “barbarian” glyph–just made for a tattoo.
It’s a costume party: come as a Green Barbarian (or for you Avatar fans, a bluegreen barbarian) and Win Fabulous Prizes. It’s Fri., January 22 at 6 pm.
Eat, drink, and be merry in good barbarian style (you might even find out about “bread napkins”). Northern Lights Books will be there with copies of the book to buy.