Tis The Season of Giving
A wedding photographer I know is giving away a 2010 wedding photo package this Christmas season. If you or anyone you know is getting married in 2010 please forward this on to them.
Art Reception at Mohaupt Venue for Adam Swanson | Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
Go west to Mohaupt Block at 2024 W. Superior St. for paintings by Adam Swanson. Beer, live bluegrass music and paintings of bikes, robots and various animals living the dreams of our forefathers. Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
A little history
In 1998, Dick Cheney made this statement. “I cannot think of a time when we have had a region emerge as suddenly to become as significant as the Caspian. But the gas and oil there is worthless until it is moved. The only route which makes both political and economic sense is through Afghanistan”
Feb. 28, 1998. Unocal states that the Taliban government should be removed and replaced by a government acceptable to his company. He argued that the creation of a 42-inch pipeline across Afghanistan would yield a Western profit increase of 500% by 2015.
There is much more history but it certainly appears our newly elected Republican president has bought into this, otherwise we certainly would be doing a green energy revolution, the change that I voted for.
Zayre Shoppers’ City Discount Department Store in West Duluth
The West Duluth Memories page on Facebook has a bunch of old West Duluth photos, including some of Shoppers’ City, posted by Roger Nesje.
The Littlest Holidays Sale
Sale to benefit the Duluth Public Library. Mark your calendars! We are trying our highly successful Holiday Sale again this year. We will be at the Main Library on the Superior Street level on Monday, Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (or until we run out of things to sell). We will be offering Book Lover’s calendars, Holiday related books on cooking, crafts, and decorating, children’s stories and novels. There will be Holiday music and films, and a select variety of better books that will make great gifts.
Washington Times Ad: Obama’s Lack of Eligibility
Full page ad in Washington Times by Protect Our Liberty. Wow!
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…
We are looking to get our first Christmas Tree, but need some advice on where to go for a good deal. Any suggestions?
Northern Lights Express could cost $1 billion
From the Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Recommend a Slide/Negative Scanner
Can anyone recommend a Mac compatible slide and 35mm negative scanner/converter? I’m not a professional, I just want to download all my old pre-digital camera photos. I’ve read customer reviews for products listed on Amazon, and now turn to a more trusted source of opinion … the readers of PDD. You don’t have to list any specs, but I would like to know what you like, and why. Thanks.
Duluth Arena Pro Wrestling Photos from the 1980s — Killer Khan and so on
Killer Khan wrestled at the Duluth Arena on Aug. 8, 1987. The infamous Mr. Fuji is in the background of the top photo.
Nick Bockwinkel was special guest referee on a different card.
Bentleyville Tour of Lights – Bayfront Park Duluth – Christmas City of the North
The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is open every day, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., until Jan. 2. There are buses and trains to take you there and cookies and hot chocolate waiting for you. It’s free.
I’m just about to move to Duluth …
… and I’m gonna have about two weeks of free time to just waste away. What are some things I need to go and check out?
Cooking on the Car at Beaner’s
Jason Wussow and Dan Dresser’s adventures in cooking on the exhaust manifold of a 1989 Toyota Camry continue tonight. They’re making a special meal for the mayor and his wife. A screening of the short “Cooking on the Car” movie will be part of the event.
Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. | Beaner’s Central
Speaking of coffee shops, the Red Mug in Superior is celebrating its 5th anniversary with prizes and specials all day today.
The Great Thanksgiving Blizzard of 1983
Just wondering if anyone else remembers the big snowstorm of ’83? It actually hit the night before Thanksgiving. I was working at what was called the Duluth Arena then and we got snowed in. I got to pull my car inside and sleep in the auditorium mezzanine. It was pretty sweet. We took an Arena ice truck and tried to get to Superior for some beer, but had to turn back. We did manage to walk down in the middle of the blizzard and eat at Godfather’s on London Road, right before they closed up shop. I remember we even managed to throw a snowball or two at Jack McKenna’s weather window on Michigan Street.
Good times.
The coolest thing about this monster blizzard was the thunder and lighting. That was the first time I had ever seen that, and I don’t think it’s happened since.
Whole Foods Co-op Classes–Great Gift Ideas!
Do you have a family member, partner, or friend who might enjoy taking a class through the co-op? We have some great classes coming up, and they make a fantastic gift idea at $20 for co-op members, and $25 for non-members. Coming up:
Uber-knowledgeable Celia Linneman returns to teach, “Herbal Crafts for Kids” on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. The class is for kids ages 7-12 and will have them creating some holiday gifts on their own, from salt and sugar scrubs to lip balms.
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, is “Cooking in a Winter Wonderland” featuring WFC’s own Shannon Szymkowiak with super dishes and deep thoughts about eating locally for the wintertime.
Then on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6-8 p.m raw food guru Emily White returns to teach a “Raw Christmas Goodies” class about indulging in holiday goodies without all the guilt.
Here’s to your health and well-being this holiday season! For more information, go to www.wholefoods.coop. Thank you.
Yelp!
I was looking through the Duluth reviews on yelp.com and things are looking sparse and outdated. There are precious few reviews from Duluthians, it’s mostly just weekend tourists. I know you all have strong opinions on the M&H, your dentist, the parking situation in Canal… so go post some reviews, add businesses you don’t see, and let’s make Duluth sound good! Or bad, whichever you prefer.
Ye Olde Traditional Thankfulness Post
Allow me to once again lead the PDD Thanksgiving prayer. I’ll go ahead and take friends, family and food for granted as usual.
This year I’m most thankful for dentists, particularly the one who is finally going to fix my cavity next week.
I’m also thankful for Minnesota Care and Delta Dental, which aren’t necessarily the best friends of dentists, but are a big help to me.
I’m also thankful for people who won’t turn the comments to this post into a bitter debate about health care, even though I kind of provoked them.
There. Now what are you thankful for?
(Here’s what we were thankful for in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003.)
Off the Wall Artist Market
Come to seventh annual holiday celebration of art, food and music at the Historic Trade and Commerce Marketplace at Hammond and Broadway in Superior. Off the Wall, Artist Market is in the Red Mug and North End Arts Gallery. Saturday dec. 5 is a building-wide open house, gallery reception in the evening, and live music after in the Red Mug. Off the Wall runs through December. The Red Mug, Duluth Pottery, Art in the Alley and North End Arts Gallery are open daily for the season. (more…)
Missing Person
Dear Chad,
Please come back to the Artist’s Way group. We miss you!
Everybody else, keep an eye out for the next Artist’s Way session, starting in December!
“Have Yourself an H1N1 Christmas, or, Snufflin’ in a Swine Flu Wonderland”
Rubber Chicken Theater presents its second annual Holiday Comedy Revue, entitled “Have Yourself an H1N1 Christmas, or, Snufflin’ in a Swine Flu Wonderland.” (more…)
Looking for a few decent hockey players …
… aged 35 and up to play in a league on Sunday nights. There are 6 teams, it’s supposed to be a 40 and over league but they’re pretty loose on the rules. I’m on the “6th team” — they put together an emergency team so everyone could play every week, but we need a few warm bodies. I would say the level is intermediate to advanced…. So yeah, call Mars Lakeview at 722-4455 if you need any info. Times are between 6 and 8pm, which is pretty nice.
Interview with World-Class A-hole
Check out the latest interview with White Man’s World writer/director Jason Page.
PDD Gift Guide 2009
The time to spend money we don’t really have is upon us. So why not give that money from the future to our friends and neighbors? With that sentiment in mind, the folks at Perfect Duluth Day have compiled a selection of locally produced goods and services to add to your shopping list.
The fabulous showcase below is by no means comprehensive, of course. We at PDD would like you to contribute to it through the comments. If you know of a local something special for that special someone, let it be known. (more…)