March 2011 Posts

Birth and Baby Fair

Women Circling Women, Magic Box Photography and the
Northland Birth Network present the biannual Birth & Baby Fair.

March 10, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Emily Haavik – “Please Don’t Go”

Mark Lindquist turned me on to this song by UMD student Emily Haavik. When I went to her MySpace to listen, I saw “1 plays” on the song counter. So Mark must have been #1. I’m #2. Check it out. I dig it.

(Note: The original MySpace embed no longer exists; the SoundCloud embed replaced it in an edit to this post.)

Auditions for The Wild Party

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Renegade Theater Company is holding auditions for The Wild Party

WHEN: Friday, March 11 ~ 6 pm – 9 pm
WHERE: Teatro Zuccone (222 E. Superior St.), rehearsal room, located on the second floor.

Ride the Divide film Wednesday, March 12

Ride the Divide, the award-winning mountain bike documentary (see ridethedividemovie.com) will be playing at the Zinema 2 on Wednesday, March 9, with shows at 6 and 8 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser for the COGGS mountain bike club. If you are planning to attend, note that both shows are expected to sell out and tickets should be purchased in advance for $10 each at imathlete.com/events/ridethedividemovie … and all remaining tickets will go on sale the day of the event for $15 each starting at 5 p.m. at Zinema 2. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 5 p.m. so that should the 8 p.m. show sell out, patrons will have the ability to still purchase tickets for the 6 p.m. show.

Bring awareness to sexual assault — donation-based class raising PAVSA funds

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Sexual Assault Awareness!

Free ‘Danthropology’ CDs!

Pizza Luce — The Electric Fetus — Chester Creek Cafe
(5 per establishment)

Coming soon.

Spring is just around the corner. Maybe two corners.

Wine Beginnings wine-making classes

Wine Beginnings, 1705 Tower Ave. in Superior, has free wine-making classes on March 11 and 16 at 5:30 p.m. and March 26 at 1 p.m. There are also samples served before, during and after the classes. Go to at winebegininnings.com for more information.

Annual Requests: Mountain Dew Throwback and Paczki in Duluth

Fat Tuesday is coming … and yesterday, at Mt. Royal, I found my annual fave, Mountain Dew Throwback.

So, where have you seen the made-with-sugar, not-corn-syrup delight called “Mountain Dew Throwback?” And what other sugar-soda delights are available in Duluth? Last year, I discovered the Mexican Coke at Cub via this thread. I’m open to other, maybe even local? sodas.

And: last year, I discovered that not all Super Ones are the same. The Paczki delights vary from location to location. Last year, the Lakeside Super One was awesomest — best in taste and appearance. But where will I find them this year?

Previous Posts on the Subject:
Annual Food Queries: Throwback; Paczki
Shopping Advice…

Rep. Milroy tackled at the Capitol

Rep. Nick Milroy of Superior was tackled to the ground as he entered the Capitol building in Madison to retrieve some clothing from his office. Apparently he showed his ID to an officer, but the officer didn’t give him clearance to get in.

(This post originally contained an embedded video that was later removed from YouTube.)

ISO Used Telemark Gear

Anyone out there with some decent telemark gear they’d like to sell me? I’m just getting into it, but am already anticipating infatuation with it. Ideally skis would be 170s or shorter, boots a ladies 8.5 or 9 (European 26?), though I do have a wider foot, too. Any leads would be much appreciated!

Big hootenanny tonight!

Folks, there be a hootenanny going on tonight at the Rex. If you wanna come shake a little ass to some old-time music and bluegrass, this will be the place to be! The Boys n’ the Barrel, hot off of a recent CD release and performance at First Avenue, will take the stage. Opening up will be local foot-stompers Matt Ray & Those Damn Horses!! Shake it!

Do you rock?

Who are good and talented musicians in the area who have the ability to rehearse 1-2 nights a week for a 5-piece rock band, perform 4-6 shows in June and July, and subject themselves to several recording sessions prior to performance? Respond to this post with instrument of choice, influences, and contact info for coffee…

–Rob Larson | Facebook | Blogspot

This week in LakeVoice…

Students at UMD have launched their second week of stories on LakeVoice, along with this slick audio spot. Week2 LakeVoice

Third Annual Minnesota Fathers Forever

This Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the 3rd Annual MN Fathers Forever at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, it is a collaboration of many people who have worked hard to put together a quality program that can reach fathers wherever they are at in their parenting journey.