April 2010 Posts

Trinity of Spring: 2010 Edition

Apr 10, 2010 8 Comments

PortLand Malt Shoppe has been open about two weeks.
Gordy’s Hi-Hat has been open about three weeks.
A & Dubs is still boarded up.

As you all know, it is not officially spring until the full trinity of seasonal favorites is open. Anyone with an inside track on when A & Dubs will open, please report. The number listed in the phone book “has been disconnected or is no longer in service.” Don’t worry, I think it is normal for A & Dubs’ phone to be disconnected out of season. It usually opens in mid-May.

Of related interest:
* Hacienda del Sol will open its outdoor courtyard on April 14.
* West Duluth Diary Queen is open.


Restaurants

Duluth needs a Trampe

Apr 10, 2010 31 Comments

Trondheim, Norway, is a steep, cold city but is also considered one of the most bike-friendly cities. They have a trampe, like a ski lift for bikes, in their town. Maybe if we all name our first born Trampe we can get one.


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Giving back a little love to PDD

Apr 10, 2010 3 Comments

OK, PDDers, I’m the professor who suggested that Perfect Duluth Day was one good resource to tap into ideas in the community. Well, I thought I’d share a couple stories the students have done so we can try to make this relationship a little more reciprocal.

First, my favorite about the Joy Laugh Club, which I know many of you are aware of, but was new to me. And, of course the video. I’ve just got to believe some of these people are PDD members.

The students also did a series of articles based on randomly calling people in the phone book. Here is one of my favorites about a woman’s experience with the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, and another about a local sled dog racer. And, for a bit of nostalgia, a nicely written (I think) article about Seven Bridges Road.

Actually, there are bunch more. There is some good stuff on that site. You should check it out.

So, they are doing more than just posting requests on Perfect Duluth Day, but your suggestions and this site in general are, in fact, a great resource for this community.

…by the way, do any of you have suggestions on what I should teach next week? I could use some ideas. Oh, that’s right, I’ve got a guest speaker from Perfect Duluth Day (seriously) coming to class. Thank goodness.


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Proctor’s famous DWI chair up for bid again

Apr 09, 2010 2 Comments

It’s on do-bid.com.


Random

What? Really? You still make people get a key from you to use the toilet? Really?

Apr 09, 2010 14 Comments

I don’t use convenience store toilets very often, so I’m no expert, but I do use them from time to time and I must say it’s been quite a few years since I’ve had to get a key from the cashier. I thought that practice died long ago.

Well, today the Plaza SuperAmerica reacquainted me with ol’ procedure. And the key wasn’t attached to a small piece of wood or a plastic tag; it was attached to a friggen Frisbee.

So, what am I supposed to do when I get inside, since I can’t put the key in my pocket? Am I supposed to wrestle my dork out with one hand? Because there’s no surface wide enough to set this key down except in the middle of the sink, on the floor or balanced on the door handle. I could maybe wedge it into the condom machine, but if it falls out it’ll land in the toilet.

Am I too much of a germaphobe or are restroom keys disgusting?


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Memory of Trees Book Signing

Apr 09, 2010 No Comments

Author Gayla Marty will be signing copies of her book Memory of Trees: A Daughter’s Story of a Family Farm at Northern Lights Books & Gifts from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. Movingly written, Memory of Trees will resonate for many with attachments to small towns or farms, whether they continue to work the land or, like so many, have left for a different life.

For questions call 218-722-5267 or visit http://norlights.com/


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Potholes

Apr 09, 2010 38 Comments

We are working on a project for our journalism class about the potholes in Duluth. We need your help! If anyone has filed a complaint to the city regarding potholes please respond! We would really appreciate it! If anyone has any strong opinions on the issue as well, please feel free to contact us. You would be of great help!

The project is due next Thursday.

Thank you!


Random

Jitterbug for Jitterbug TONIGHT

Apr 09, 2010 No Comments

Julie "Jitterbug" Pearce Put Life on Hold to do Earthquake Relief in Haiti
Jitterbug for Jitterbug
TONIGHT!
April 9th, 2010
6 – 11 pm
Peace Church – 1111 N 11th Ave E – Duluth

People of all ages, shapes and sizes will have a chance to learn some basic, advanced and even “trick” swing dance steps taught by a team of professional dancers (rumor has it that the area’s premier mix tape master will also make a guest DJ appearance sometime during the night slinging his favorite swing tunes).

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News and Current Affairs, Recommendations

Pineapple Art Center & Supplies Spring Class lineup

Apr 08, 2010 3 Comments

Mondays 7-9pm | April 12-26 | Letterpress Print Class
Wednesdays 7-9pm | April 14-28 | Bookbinding
Thursdays 6:30-8:30 | April 22-May 27 | Acrylic Painting
Saturdays 10am-12pm | ongoing | Figure Drawing
Sundays 2-3:30pm | April 18-May 23 | Kid’s Art Projects

Call to sign up: 218-722-2919
Pineapple Art Center & Supplies
124 W. First St., Duluth


Art

April 17 Waves & Whiskers Event at GLA

Apr 08, 2010 No Comments

Join us next Saturday, April 17, for a great fund-raising event at the Duluth Great Lakes Aquarium!

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone and the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth partner together for a wine and beer tasting gala to benefit the Wildcat Sanctuary. “Waves and Whiskers” is scheduled for April 17 from 8-11pm. The event will showcase local and statewide breweries and wineries within a “safari” theme setting.

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Events

Happy Homegrown!

Apr 08, 2010 10 Comments

The Homegrown Field Guide is in town and will be distributed over the next few days to all of your favorite hotspots and local businesses. Cover art by the lovely Bridget Riversmith. They are currently in stock at the Fetus, Pizza Lucé, Teatro Zuccone and Carmody.


Events, Music, Recommendations

Calling all bikers:

Apr 08, 2010 10 Comments

Like the feeling of wind in your hair? We want to hear from you!

Lake Voice News, a UMD student news organization, is looking to talk to all of you Duluth biking fanatics out there.

Do you feel that Duluth is not the most bike-friendly place in the world? Or do you disagree? We want to hear about your horror stories, your best stories, your favorite trails, pictures, or even if you just want to share your love of biking with the world — tell us more!

Please share your stories with us. E-mail jawa0007 @ d.umn.edu. All help is appreciated!


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Brian Freeman Release & Fundraiser

Apr 08, 2010 No Comments

Brian Freeman, author of Immoral, Stripped, Stalked, and In the Dark, will be releasing his new book, The Burying Place, at the Bookstore at Fitger’s on Tuesday, April 13. He will be signing books from 4-8pm. There will be a reading and Q&A session at 7pm.

The bookstore will donate 10% of your purchase to Friends of the Duluth Public Library. Everyone is welcome! For questions please call 218-727-9077 or e-mail bookstore @ fitgers.com.


Events

Cars & Trucks on Channel 8

Apr 08, 2010 No Comments

Watch Cars & Trucks as they perform live in the WDSE-WRPT studios.  Get a fresh take on the local arts scene with The PlayList Thursday, April 8 at 9pm on PBS Channels 8/31.


Art, Music

Your Old Socks Deserve Reincarnation!

Apr 08, 2010 5 Comments

Duluthians are all about being green, but did you know that now you can even recycle your old wool socks?!

Don’t throw away your holey or mismatched winter socks, they can have a new life as darn!socks cat toys. Actually any heavyweight winter sock will do, they don’t have to be all wool. Just save the grungy white cotton athletic socks for the dog. And of course make sure they are clean!

You can drop off your holey or lonely single wooly socks at the Green Mercantile, 209 East Superior Street. Or call Melissa (728-0419) for other drop off or pickup options.

Both darn!socks and three blind mice cat toys are made in Duluth by Marvelous Melissa with help from feline assistants Aven and Itty Bitty.  Find them locally at the Green Mercantile, the Art Dock and Moxie Hollow.  And if you happen to be in Singapore at CatDao.com


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