February 2011 Posts

Hey brewers of the Midwest, we like what you are doing. Keep up the good work.

Feb 03, 2011 44 Comments

Surly Abrasive Ale
Double Oat IPA
8.8 percent alcohol by volume
On tap at Beaner’s Central and maybe other places

Bell’s Hopslam Ale
American Double/Imperial I.P.A.
10 percent alcohol by volume
Available in bottles at Beaner’s Central,  Zeitgeist Arts Cafe and maybe other places

And congratulations to the amazing Dave Hoops and the folks at Fitger’s Brewhouse. Their Bourbon Barrel Edmund Imperial Stout took first place in the Strong Porter/Stout category at the eighth annual Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago in November.

What are you drinkin’?


Recommendations

Frost/Nixon opens at the Play Ground

Feb 03, 2011 2 Comments

Frost/Nixon, starring Jason Page and John Schmidt, runs Feb. 3-5, 10-12 at 7:30pm at the Play Ground in the Tech Village.  Tickets at the door are $10.


Art, Events, Recommendations

Loup-Garou and the Medical Underground at Sir Ben’s

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

show flier

Think you’re going to have another uneventful Monday night…nope! Come down to Sir Ben’s and watch some free tunes and enjoy a brew, sandwich, soup, nachos, hummus, or just the atmosphere.

9pm // Free // 21+ after 10pm


Music

Derailed train cars fall from bridge by Duluth’s ore docks

Feb 03, 2011 5 Comments

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A Canadian National train carrying 17 empty cars derailed while approaching a limestone storage area on a trestle bridge near the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Ore Docks this morning.

Two cars fell; one landed upside down, the other landed against a support for the ore docks and sat standing on its end. No one was hurt.

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News and Current Affairs ,

Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

UMD Theatre presents Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
February 17-19 & 23-26 @ 7:30 pm
February 20 @ 2 pm
Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center

Directed by Kate Ufema

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Art, Events

Minnesota Ballet Celebrity Dance Challenge

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School
1215 Rice Lake Road, Duluth

Northland celebs pair with Minnesota Ballet company dancers in this for-fun competition that has the whole Twin Ports speculating and the audience voting for the winning couple. Celebs rehearse for weeks their dance style from kicky swing to Broadway jazz to tap. And while the votes are counted, the Minnesota Ballet presents a lively mini performance.

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Events

Free photo exhibit submissions wanted

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Submissions for 4x: A Print Exhibition at the Duluth Photography Institute will be taken until Friday, Feb 4. We have a lot of entries, but we could use even more! Anyone can enter images into the exhibit and there is no charge for submitting! The DPI will be open Thursday evening from 3-7pm and Friday from 3-6pm. Drop off your entries during these times or contact the DPI for more information. For the official “rules,” see duluthphotographyinstitute.com.


Art, Events, Photos

UMD Hockey Kiss Kam Videos

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Check out the UMD Hockey Kiss Kam videos on YouTube. The channel is updated after every home series for both men’s and women’s hockey games.


Sports, Videos ,

Town Hall in Duluth

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Duluth area legislators: Sen. Roger Reinert, Rep. Mary Murphy, Rep. Tom Huntley, and Rep. Kerry Gauthier are holding the first of three Town Halls, on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church at 6822 Grand Ave.

The Town Hall will focus on the state budget deficit.  All are welcome to attend.


Politics

Duluth Electricians

Feb 03, 2011 3 Comments

My kitchen is dark, and I don’t like it. I need an electrician. It’s a small job (hopefully). Any recommendations?

Thanks. My underdone chicken thanks you, too.


Recommendations

Gramma’s Boyfriend/Batteries/DJ Kevin Craig — Lake Ave Cafe 2/4/11

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Lake Avenue Café is proud to present Minneapolis group Gramma’s Boyfriend, along with Batteries and DJ Kevin Craig, on Friday, Feb. 4. This is the third in the “First Fridays” series of monthly live music events taking place at the cafe. 

Gramma’s Boyfriend is a new group from Minneapolis comprised of members from Haley Bonar, Andrew Bird, Happy Apple, and Alpha Consumer, among others. If you don’t know about Batteries or Kevin Craig, well, you better ask somebody. The show starts at 10pm, the cost is $6, and the show is open to ages 21+. Have some fun.


Events, Music

What America Needs: Minneapolis Film Maker at UMD

Feb 03, 2011 No Comments

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.

UMD’s Bohannon Hall 90

Free admission

Minneapolis videographer Mark Wojahn will be presenting his film, What America Needs, and discussing his work following the film.
From the film web-site:

Travelling by train from N.Y.C to L.A, a documentary videographer asks more than 500 people from dozens of different communities:

“What do you think America needs?”

Collectively, their answers relate an unexpected story of hope.

What America Needs invites you to share your thoughts and feelings on our country by participating in our dialogue.


Events, Recommendations, Videos

East Hillside Patch seeking director

Feb 02, 2011 No Comments

East Hillside Patch Program Duluth

East Hillside Patch, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a program director.

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Low show

Feb 02, 2011 22 Comments

To celebrate the release of C’mon, LOW are hitting the road. Beginning with an intimate show at St David’s Sanctuary at SXSW. Other highlights from the band’s upcoming 28-date run include LOW‘s first headlining show at Barbican in London and a performance at Radio City Music Hall with Explosions in the Sky.

LOW – DULUTH SHOW
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Harbor City School Theatre


Music

Duluth National Bank

Feb 02, 2011 2 Comments

DuluthNationalBank

Duluth National Bank, now the West End branch of U.S. Bank, was the subject of a “Where in Duluth?” post a month ago, focusing on its burglar alarm. Note that today’s burglar alarm is apparently not the original. It’s rounded at the top, while the one above is flat at the top.

The photo above appears to be circa 1922, which is when the building was built. The bank was founded in 1910, but was located across the avenue from this location.

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History, Photos