Homeschooling Information Night
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
7-9 p.m., Barnes & Noble at Miller Hill Mall
Northland CORE hosts “Homeschooling Information Night” and will lead a discussion with experienced homeschooling parents. Topics will include Minnesota laws, registering students with local school districts, methods of homeschooling, testing, support groups or whatever else comes up! www.northlandcore.org
After the Bomb Baby suggests you check out the Funhouse
It’s hard to watch a house come down
This house at 738 N. Central Ave. in West Duluth was ripped down yesterday to make way for the new Laura MacArthur Elementary School. I think the new school will be great, and I have no particular reason to be sentimental about this house or any of the others on the block, but there’s something that punches me in the gut when I watch a house get smashed to bits. (more…)
Library Used Book Sale Aug 18-21
Friends of the Duluth Public Library
Annual Grand Used Book Sale
Aug 18-21, 2009
Come get bargain books, DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl and more at the annual book sale held at the Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug 19 and 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the bag sale on Friday, Aug 21. The sale is open to Friends members only on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a special handicap-accessible shopping time from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wed, Aug. 19. Book categories include children’s books, fiction, biographies, cookbooks, nature, and much more. People can join Friends at the book fair or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
A silent auction will be held on the library upper level during the book fair and will have rare and unique books.
On Saturday, Aug 22, there will be a Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble at the Miller Hill Mall. Purchases made on that day will help to raise funds for the Friends of Library. The support voucher can be picked up at the book sale, at the library, or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
Farmers Market at UMD: Wednesday
Farmers Market at UMD
Every Wednesday 2-4:30
UMD Kirby Plaza Bus Hub
Local Produce, Music and Artisans! (more…)
Historic Day at Denfeld
Ten new members were inducted into Denfeld High School’s Hunter Hall of Fame on Saturday. At the end of the ceremony, descendants of Robert E. Denfeld and Walter Hunting were brought to the stage. Although the phrase “Denfeld Hunters” has been around since the 1930s, the Denfeld and Hunting families had never met before. (Photo by Butch Williams)
Veg Week Planning Meeting
Veg Week starts Sept. 29 and we need as many volunteers to help plan the events as possible. Are you involved with a local band? Have an in at veggie friendly establishments? Want to host a veggie potluck? Interested in passing out information at local colleges or distributing posters?
We are meeting at Beaner’s at 10:30 this coming Saturday (August 8). You need not be vegan/veggie to join us – all are welcome!
Sgt. Hamil’s behind-the-back strikeout pitch
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3suTQo_kM
August 3, 2009 | Wheeler Fields, Duluth MN
“Most luckiest” indeed, as Sarge has thrown at least one behind-the-back pitch every game this season without success, knowing eventually he’d land one. The batter seems frozen in disbelief, not even considering taking a swing.
Free Amazing Console Stereo!!!
I’m cleaning out my parent’s garage. This is free. Complete schematics and owners manual included. It’s in Esko, please e-mail me at sugarfreek at hotmail if you want to check it out. I could deliver it for gas money.
Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy
When: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Where: Superior High School
2600 Catlin Ave.
Superior, WI
Time: Doors open at 7:00
Tickets: $5 donation at the door
Brought to you by CHOICE, unlimited.
Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy is an outreach production by the BOLD-choice Theatre Company (Battling Obstacles Living with Disabilities). The production reveals the abilities and talents of persons living with disabilities to audiences, opening new channels for dialogue and providing a venue to “talk” across barriers.
For more information visit www.choiceunlimited.org or call the Arts Program Coordinator, Annie Roseen, at 218-724-5869
Ted Marti at Hell’s Kitchens
Ted Marti, President of Schell’s Brewing and August Schell’s great-great-grandson will be at Hell’s Kitchen Thursday (Aug 6th) night from 7:30-9:30. We will be featuring Roggenbier, the latest in the Schell’s 150th Anniversary Series. We will also have their Firebrick and light beers on tap. Ted is a living link to Minnesota
history and has devoted his life to carrying forward one of this state’s oldest institutions. He is also a really nice guy.
Hell’s Kitchen 310 Lake Ave S. Duluth, MN 218 727 1620
Glensheen Festival of Fine Art and Craft
Glensheen’s 15th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft takes place on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More than 80 artists, free admission, free parking, and a free shuttle bus from UMD
Extreme Makeover Twin Ports edition
The house they’re fixin’ up is on Swamp Road.
I feel sorry for the family already and I don’t even know their story.
End of Stagecoaches in Duluth
On August 1, 1870, the St. Paul and Lake Superior Stagecoaches ceremoniously quit service with the opening of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. On this day, the first train arrived in Duluth from St. Paul, a roughly 150-mile trip that took 16 hours.
–Susan Marks, Historic Photos of Minnesota
Turner Publishing Company, 2009
What about the Current in Duluth??!!
The MPR website recently announced a new expansion of the Current station to St. Peter. Not that I don’t love some of the stations we have around here, but it really makes me feel even further from the cultural scene to not have access to all three MPR stations. As a yearly supporter of MPR it doesn’t seem fair. If there’s anyone out there who agrees, please join me in writing to MPR to let them know how we feel.
Fundraiser for Patrick McKinnon
Please join us for a fundraising and book release event for Patrick
McKinnon on Sunday, August 16, 7:00 pm at Teatro Zuccone, 222 E.
Superior St. in Duluth. Patrick, cofounder of Poetry Harbor and Poetry Motel, recently had a large non-cancerous brain tumor removed and needs help with expenses.
Readings by Jim Northrup, Al Hunter, Denise Sweet, Kyle Elden, Devin McKinnon, Bob Monahan, Ellie Schoenfeld, Deb Cooper, Cal Benson, Liz Minette, and Sheila Packa. Music by The Cherry Ferris Wheels, Andy & Vincent, Kathy McTavish, and Jim Hall.
$10 – $ 10,000 suggested donation. If cash is short and good wishes are what you’ve got, that’ll get you in the door, too. Also, Pat has a new book which will be released the night of this fundraiser – The Save My Butt Book: Poetry by Patrick McKinnon.
Looking for Randy Lee – or equivalent
www.clean4life.org
I’m looking for somebody to provide about 60 minutes of “background” music for an event being held at St. Scholastica on September 17th [I’ll post more on that later]. Need to find a group who can set the vibe. T-57 is busy. Randy Lee was suggested – anybody know how I can get a hold of him or similar alternative? You can email me directly: recovery at css.edu
Tommy, can you hear me?
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of The Who’s iconic rock opera Tommy, a group of UW-Superior faculty will be performing the LP. The performance will be the evening of September 3rd on the UW-Superior campus. Singers are still needed. This is your opportunity for fame and fortune on the other side of the Bridge! If you are interested in helping out by singing a few songs, contact Joel Sipress at [email protected]. Do not let this opportunity to give us your best Roger Daltrey impression pass you by. You may not have another opportunity to sing “Pinball Wizard” in public for another decade.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Thursday through Saturday, August 6 through 22, 2009 – 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 available at the door beginning at 6:00pm
Or purchase advance tickets online starting July 23, 2009
Sweeney’s waiting. I want you bleeders.
Who’s that woman with Al Franken?
He stole some of her thunder, but Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is willing to share the spotlight with Sen. Al Franken Sunday night as they keynote and kick off the Commonweal Institute’s 2009 Progressive Roundtable at 7 p.m. in the Moorish Room at Greysolon Plaza, 321 E. Superior St. It’s free and open to the public, but seating is limited and registration is strongly encouraged. Call (218) 726-5430.
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Earthwood Stock
On August 29th, there will be a free, one-day music festival at the Earthwood Inn on Hwy 61, 1 mile S of Two Harbors. The festival starts at noon, goes until 1 am and includes an open jam from noon-3 pm and six bands starting at 3 pm. The lineup is as follows:
MacInnes Kitchen – Irish Music 3 pm
Black Bear Combo – Balkan Mountain Music 4:30pm
Triple J – Blues Trio 6pm
Uprising – Reggae 7:45pm
Blues Alligations – Blues/Rock 9:30pm
Stubborn Country – Country 11:15
Food (Burgers, Brats and Jerk Chicken) and Beverages (Alcoholic and Non) will be served at this outdoor festival, under the big tent at the Earthwood Inn. This is also the official Slivovitz Festival for 2009. For information, call 218-834-3847. Paul Belsito, proprietor.
What happens when you let rhubarb have its way
This plant made itself a home on the brick patio when I was a kid, and on a clay/sand bed, no less. It sits next to canisters of oil and fuel. We’ve done everything to oust it, but it always comes back. Not that I really want to get rid of it since I like the stuff, but talk about a hardy plant. The vertical woody stems are around 8.5 feet. Suggestions? Other than digging out the whole yard?
Makes me think of Rick Moranis for some reason.