Perfect Duluth Day

Beat the Blues, Go Bradfest!

j-i-l-l-o Aug 10, 2010 3 Comments

Bradfest is the event to attend this weekend if you’re looking to escape the crowds and redundant drone of Bluesfest in Duluth. Head just south of Two Harbors for a weekend of music, whimsy, food, and fun featuring bands such as Arcwelder, Al Sparhawk, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, High Volt Rustler, the Accelleratti, and more. All proceeds benefit education and resources to support Minnesota musicians. Friday 6 pm – 1 am, Saturday 1 pm- 1am Earthwood Inn, Two Harbors. Go to bradfest.org for more deets. See you there!

Events, Music

A special primary election day message from the guy in Cotton who reminds us we’re all a bunch of toys

Paul Lundgren Aug 10, 2010 8 Comments

Yeah, this sign is from the 2008 election — and has been posted on PDD before — but it’s still up, and the “I told you so” has been added since then.

Whether you’re a toy or not, you still have the right to vote and bitch. You even have the right to not vote and still bitch. So take that for what it’s worth.

Sample ballot posted here.

I don’t get this Arcade Fire stuff

The Opponent Aug 10, 2010 41 Comments

I can not stand this band. Everyone says they like them. I don’t believe it, they only say they do because for some bizarre rationale, they think it makes them look smart or some crap. This pap is for 13-year-old girls. It’s great for that. It is not 1986 and you are not tortured. This needs to stop.

Music Bitching

Chili’s a-comin’

agille Aug 09, 2010 No Comments

Can’t remember the last time your tongue was numb? Maybe you need to taste the big 4 Ohh! That would be 40 of the best chili recipes the Northland has to offer — all in one place, all in just two hours, all at United Way Chili Cook-Off.

Want to enter a chili? Bragging rights could be yours. Check out all the details at unitedwayduluth.org/events_chili.htm

The Chili Cook-Off kicks off United Way’s Annual Fundraising Campaign and helps to celebrate the many accomplishments of our community. Every year over 2,000 chili lovers join in the fun.

United Way Chili Cook-Off
Thursday, Sept. 16
4:30 – 6:30 pm
DECC Arena

Open to the Public
$6 general admission
$3 children 10 and under
$16 family

Events chili, cook-off, enter a chili, United Way

Does at-home dog sitting exist in Duluth?

heysme Aug 09, 2010 10 Comments

I’m wondering if anyone has a recommendation for at-home dog sitting? It would be for one spoiled, cunning, food shark of a beagle kind. Preferred dog sitter to come to his home occasionally for sort of respite at the owner’s discretion. I am the “preferred” dog sitter but my sis would like options for when I am not available.

Job description includes walking, feeding, cleaning up after (in community) and lots of love. Cooper has been kenneled in the past but that leads to anxiety for him and owner. Anyone know of a reputable person that would go to Cooper’s house and stay for short days of time?

Random

Tire shops in Duluth

girlfromnorthcountry Aug 09, 2010 15 Comments

I’m looking for recommendations on where to buy a set of new tires in Duluth. I’ve been putting it off because, frankly, I don’t want to get ripped off. Where to go? How much to spend? My ride is a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Just a roller skate, really, but I love her, and she needs new shoes. Help!

Recommendations

Duluth Does …?

ericswan Aug 08, 2010 112 Comments

Sacred Heart Music Center is gearing up to do another Duluth Does event in October and we are trying to decide on a theme. We have already done the Beatles, Woodstock, Johnny Cash and Neil Young and the Grand Ole Opry. We have some ideas but want to hear suggestions from the PDD community.

Iron Ore Bar in Tower, Minnesota

Paul Lundgren Aug 08, 2010 9 Comments

I heard it referred to by one of the locals as “Beirut.” It’s actually quite the normal-looking bar on the inside.

Photos, Recommendations Bars / Drinking Establishments, Iron Range

New DECC Arena

balmora Aug 08, 2010 24 Comments

I think that the new DECC Arena is uglier than the original. What architectural style is it in? Looks like ‘Early American Trailer’ to me. Too bad something so big and so expensive is so ugly.

Uncategorized Bitching

Want a drink?

Hillsider_Editor Aug 08, 2010 22 Comments

So, what do you think? Is this ad for not drinking to prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome effective, or does it backfire?

Uncategorized Lost and Found

Clock repair

jesusita95 Aug 08, 2010 10 Comments

We just inherited a wonderful chiming clock that we’re trying to get back in working condition. Does anyone know of any good clock repair places or people? I’m hoping for recommendations of reputable repair people, since we obviously don’t want anything to happen to our clock.

Recommendations

Seven reasons why gay marriage should be banned!

almost duluth Aug 08, 2010 12 Comments

Videos

Keep Aways + Manheat

mindy Aug 07, 2010 1 Comment

The Keep Aways and Manheat are kicking off a week-long tour to Austin, Texas for the North vs. South Festival August 7 at Pizza Luce.

Also joining them is a recently divorced middle-aged New Jersey transplant you might remember from early Manheat shows. You don’t want to miss this, seriously.

Music Manheat, The Keep Aways

Loup-garou playing Beaner’s Saturday

Zacaroo Aug 07, 2010 1 Comment

Loup-Garou is playing tonight (August 7) at Beaner’s Central with Eau Claire gals, Feathe, and Duluth singer/songwriter Niila.

Come out and enjoy a coffee drink, beer, soda, sandwich, and some fun music.

Show at 8pm, $5 cover, free smiles. I’d love to see as many of you out there as possible.