Pumpkin Patch near Duluth
We have a little one that we would like to take to a pumpkin patch this year. Since we just recently moved to Duluth, we have no idea where to go. Anyone know of any good pumpkin patches nearby? We’d prefer a pick-your-own-out-in-the-patch sort of place, but hey, beggers can’t be choosers.
Historic Lift Bridge featured on Shorpy
Here is a really neat photo looking back into the history of Duluth. The first version of our beloved Lift Bridge didn’t really lift at all. It initially was built in 1905 as a very rare transporter bridge. It wasn’t until 1930 that it was converted into the form we know today.
The PlayList season 2 kicks off Oct. 7
Experience trumpets and trombones, an insider’s look at a hilarious local musical, beautiful hand weaving by Two Harbors’ Deb Cooter, and more! Join us for a front row seat as The PlayList launches a second season of exceptional, local arts programming Thursday, Oct. 7 at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1)!
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Schedule for Free Ice Skating at Duluth Heritage Sports Center
Adult skating is on Thursday mornings, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Family skating is on Wednesday nights, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Duluth Parks and Recreation sponsors the free skating sessions. The Heritage Sports Center is located at 120 S. 30th Avenue W. in Duluth’s friendly West End. Bring your own skates.
Does anyone know when the Lakeview Castle is re-opening?
I have seen several job openings posted for the Clearwater Grille (formerly Lakeview Castle) so they must be getting close. Anyone have more info on a grand opening date?
Frank Jewell Fundraiser Oct. 7
Join us in a “Party for Change” to support Frank Jewell’s campaign for St. Louis County Commissioner. On Thursday, Oct. 7, there will be a silent auction at Zeitgeist from 7-9pm with music from Sarah Thompson and Paula Pedersen. At 9pm we’ll shift over to Luce for a concert featuring DJ Kevin Craig, Shaunna Heckman and Retribution Gospel Choir. (more…)
Come party with Chester Creek Café
Monday, Oct. 4 @ 7PM
At Sara’s Table/Chester Creek Café will be celebrating its appearance on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. T-Shirt design contest with prize for the best. Free Apps. Happy Hour. Marc Gartband. Samples. I am telling you – this will be super fab.
Thome at the Plate
I guess this one is right up there with “Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?” and “Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio.”
Youth Program Quality Assessment Workshop at Great Lakes Aquarium
Facilitator: Stephanie Love
When: Friday, Oct. 29 from 8:30am – 1pm
Where: Great Lakes Aquarium Board Room
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Barn movie night
Friday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 pm
The Free Range Film Barn will host the Manhattan Shorts Film Fest this Friday. It has been warm all week so the barn will be nice and cozy. Come on out before we close it up for winter!
Inside Denfeld’s Renovation
This is the view looking up from inside the new main entrance to Denfeld High School. The main floor of the new addition connects to the old building through the auditorium lobby. The main floor of the addition will include a new cafeteria and common area, administrative offices and media center.
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Looking for a headliner for the PeaceLoveHaiti benefit!!!
On Friday, Oct. 22, Friday, there will be a benefit for PeaceLoveHaiti at R.T. Quinlan’s starting around 9 with all $5 of the cover going to the charity.
Little Black Books will be playing, as well as Tony Bennett as the lone acoustic guy, but we need a headliner!!! Are you in a band that will donate one night of rock (hip hop, reggae, funk, folk, socca, whatev) to help us help Haiti?
PeaceLoveHaiti is a nonprofit group made up of 2 RNs. We go to Port au Prince and try to help as many people as possible by running mobile clinics in the tent cities there. We have a blog — peacelovehaiti.blogspot.com.
We need to make some drug money so we can bring plenty of vitamins, antibiotics, etc. with us. If you are seriously interested please email us at peacelovehaiti @ yahoo.com
COGGS Movie Night: Bicycle Dreams
The third COGGS Movie Night at the Zinema is Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7:15. (more…)
Oct. 11 Anti-War Protest
Protest the ongoing wars! Bring the troops and war dollars home now! Money for jobs and education – not war and occupation!
Monday, Oct. 11, 5-7pm
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem in Concert
The Teatro Zuccone is pleased to present Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem in concert for two shows on Saturday, October 2, 2010. A 2PM Family Show (tickets only $6 each) and an 8PM Evening performance ($20/$15). Please join us and welcome them to Duluth!
Night Without a Home Sleepout and Fundraiser at Wade Stadium
Saturday, Oct. 9
Hundreds of area residents will be sleeping outside Saturday, Oct. 9, at Wade Stadium in an effort to raise donations to aid the homeless in our community.
Night Without a Home Sleep Out and Fundraiser will include a homelessness demo along with music and many great speakers. Funds and items collected by participants will benefit the more than 500 homeless in our community at the Project Homeless Connect event to be held at the Washington Center on Oct. 28.
A Night Without a Home asks participants not just to learn about homelessness but to be part of the solution to raise awareness of homelessness in our own community by sleeping outside for a night. The event is also intended to raise donations that will help those in our community who don’t yet have the option of a warm bed. Participants will be joined by a group of speakers featuring residents who have experienced homelessness, faith leaders, and community leaders.
For more information you can call Scott at 218-590-0943 or send an e-mail to twinportsaction @ charter.net.
Kids Carnival starts at 10 am
Softball Challenge at 11 am
Registration for Night Out starts at 4 pm
Music, homelessness demo, food, art
Loup-Garou and Lotus Eater @ Beaner’s Central
This Friday night Duluth’s own Loup-Garou will be taking the stage at Beaner’s Central along side St. Paul’s Lotus Eater for a night of rowdy and hearty indie-folk music.
Come enjoy some tunes whilst sipping a coffee drink, tea, beer, or eating a sandwich (might I suggest the Naughty Bird?), scone, or parfait.
Show starts at 8pm \ $5 cover charge \ only 2 bands \ all the smiles you can handle.
Lotus Eater: https://www.myspace.com/lotuseaterband
Loup-Garou: https://www.myspace.com/loupgarouduluth
Equal Xchange and Retribution Gospel Choir @ Pizza Luce
Retribution Gospel Choir tops off a 10 day tour at Pizza Luce Duluth with headliners Equal Xchange. Saturday October 2nd. 10pm. 21+. $5.
Free Events @ The Encounter
This fall, the Encounter Youth Center in downtown Duluth is celebrating over 100,000 total visits from young people since opening in November of 2002. To celebrate this momentous occasion, a full mini-golf course will be set-up throughout the 38,000-square-foot, multi-level facility. Games will be offered free for all ages. The hours for the course will be:
Thursday, Oct. 7, from 12pm – 9pm (course will open after ribbon cutting at noon)
Friday, Oct. 8, from 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10am – 5pm
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Dark Emperor at Sivertson Gallery
Dark Emperor book cover
“Come feel the cool and shadowed breeze,
come smell your way among the trees,
come touch rough bark and leathered leaves:
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The Rentola
Here are two historic photos of the Rentola, a Finnish boarding house at 4 N. 59th Ave. W., in West Duluth. The top photo is from Karl Hagglund, whose grandmother was a maid at the Rentola. The next photo is from 1961, courtesy of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Center. So the story goes, there was an old steam house nearby where Rentola residents took saunas. (more…)
All Souls Night at Duluth Depot Great Hall
The third annual Duluth All Souls Night will be held in the Great Hall of the downtown Depot on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m.
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Minnesota Grouse Hunting
Has anyone been out early-season grouse hunting? I’m curious how people have been doing. I have seen decent numbers around Duluth and up the shore.
Grouse Hunting
New Items for the Fall
New ceramic work, functional and sculptural for the Northland at: