December 2010 Posts

Duluth librarian writes book

Dec 19, 2010 6 Comments

From a Duluth Public Library Facebook posting:

Librarian writes book! Not quite as unusual as man bites dog, but it’s big news around here. Forgotten Duluthians, a book that profiles 39 people from Duluth and their accomplishments, was written by David Ouse, the library’s manager of reference services.

Included are actors and actresses, dancers, philosophers, writers, space scientists, diplomats, artists, Garfield the Cat (voice of), and Joe DiMaggio’s first wife. Forgotten Duluthians is available for purchase now at the Main Library Circulation Desk and … at both branch libraries.

The cost is $14.95 plus tax. The book can also be purchased on the library website (look at the Gift Shop page. All proceeds from sales go to the library. (And, of course, you can use your library card to check it out as well.)


Recommendations

Had some fun with the guitar the other day…

Dec 19, 2010 No Comments

Here.


Random

UMD defeats Delta State, wins second NCAA Division 2 football championship!

Dec 18, 2010 4 Comments

Delta State of Mississippi ……………………. 7-7-0-3–7
University of Minnesota Duluth …….. 10-0-0-10–20

What a game!!!

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Sports

Scattered To The Wind: A Benefit for the People Displaced by the Kozy Fire

Dec 18, 2010 3 Comments

show flier

This evening of musical entertainment is a benefit for the people displaced by the Kozy Bar & Apartments fire. Although the tragedy is nearly a month old, there is a continual need for support to see these people through this transition.

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Events, Music

New Year’s Eve party for a good cause: CASDA’s Dance to End Abuse

Dec 18, 2010 No Comments

Highlights: live music by Ol’ Yeller! Hors d’oeuvres served throughout the night, cash bar, silent auction, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets are available for purchase at National Bank of Commerce (1127 Tower Ave.) in Superior, Barker’s Island Inn (ask about the special room rates for that evening), or by calling CASDA at (715) 392-3136.

All proceeds from this event go toward helping CASDA provide supportive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.


Events

Survival of the Funnest

Dec 17, 2010 4 Comments

Here’s another t-shirt gift idea for the person that has everything from former Duluthian Emily Kuznia. Emily lives in Florida now but she is a product of Duluth’s Central Hillside (began her artistic career at Nettleton, in fact). I was just thrilled to see that this t-shirt design of hers was a “derby” winner on shirt.woot.com

"Survival of the Funnest"

Ah crap … I guess you can’t buy it anymore, it’s a competitive t-shirt design site, and man are they ever competitive. Much to my own chagrin, it looks like her shirt was only available for a couple weeks, not nearly long enough for a procrastinator like me to get them into the various stockings that I host. But as long as I’ve gotten this far I might as well leave the post up, Hey, maybe it will generate enough demand to get more available. Or you could also contact Emily via her blog and tell her how cool the shirt is.


Art

UMD Alumni Hockey at Amsoil Arena

Dec 17, 2010 No Comments

So, about 10 seconds into the UMD Alumni Game at the new Amsoil Arena, a little kid behind me says, “Even I could beat these guys in a race.”

Yeah, the old timers weren’t nearly as quick as they were in their prime, but the sexy assist from Bill Watson on a Norm MacIver goal was awfully impressive and the new Bulldog digs are mighty sweet.


Sports

Stuffed at the Toga

Dec 17, 2010 15 Comments

OK, seeing you guys know everything … what’s the story behind the stuffed “animals” (ground hogs? gophers?) at the Club Saratoga. I’ve “only” lived in Duluth 25 winters and every time I’m in there (did I just out myself as a Toga regular?!) I wonder about their origin. Anyone have the knowledge?


Uncategorized

Winter Camps at Hartley Nature Center

Dec 17, 2010 No Comments

Looking for a fun school winter break option? Check out Hartley’s Winter Break Camps, Feb. 22-25. Just a few openings left for ages 5-7, 8-9, & 10-13. Come and have some fun in the snow. Check this link for registration information- www.hartleynature.org/learn/daycamp.html


Outdoors

Osaka Sushi Hibachi Steakhouse Reviews

Dec 17, 2010 13 Comments

Osaka Sushi Hibachi Steakhouse opened in Duluth’s Burning Tree Plaza shopping mall on Dec. 15. (More info in a previous post “Duluth Osaka Sushi Hibachi Steakhouse,” including the menu.)

Has anybody been up there yet? I’m just trying to get a comparison between this new place and Hanabi. I’d love to hear a review.


Restaurants

For what it’s worth

Dec 17, 2010 12 Comments

1. The Magnetic Fields – Realism
2. Beach House – Team Dream
3. Charanjit Singh – Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat (reissue)
4. Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas (reissue)
5. Bonnie Prince Billy – Wonder Show Of the World
6. Sun Kil Moon – Admiral Fell Promises
7. Black Prairie – Feast Of The Hunter’s Moon
8. James Blackshaw – All is Falling
9. Band Of Horses – Infinite Arms
10. Sun Araw – On Patrol

you?


Music

Christmas Eve Eve Blowout At Quinlan’s!

Dec 16, 2010 1 Comment


Music

Trampling the Mountain Stage

Dec 16, 2010 No Comments

Another band with Duluth roots is appearing on a National Public Radio-distributed show. Trampled by Turtles will be featured in the first hour of The Mountain Stage this Saturday, Dec. 18. The program airs from 8-10am on 103.3FM KUMD.


Music

New work by Sean Elmquist at the Duluth Art Institute

Dec 16, 2010 No Comments

"Fill the Slot with Reverence" by Sean Elmquist

New work by Sean Elmquist is on view now at the Duluth Art Institute located on the 4th floor of the Depot. It will probably blow your mind.

Admittance is free if you are coming just for the art.

Depot hours:
Monday – Saturday, 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, 1PM – 5PM


Art, Events

Lake Steam

Dec 16, 2010 5 Comments
Sunrise and steam on Lake Superior

Topeka made a lot of news renaming itself (honorarily) to Google, and even got a nod back on April 1. Duluth promised to name its first-born children after Google. They are big on advertising so it’s a tough call which is worth more. (Though if you consider the cost of switching a city’s name, compared to the free and ever growing number of offspring…)

Honors and proposals aside, I hope Google compares its own search results for each city, especially the images. Granted there’s a lot more to consider than merely which of us is prettier, but we got soul power, and that should count for something.

Plus, free hugs. Just sayin.


Outdoors, Photos