March 2011 Posts

Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20

Mar 30, 2011 1 Comment

You’re invited to the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20. Join us on Tuesday, April 19, as award-winning journalist and former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby talks about the failure of American journalism to tell the most important story since journalism began – global climate change. Don’s talk will take place at 6:30PM in Chemistry Building 200. On Wednesday, April 20, join us for tabling, talks, and tips on sustainability issues. Sustainability panels and special guests will be in Kirby Student Center from 10am to 2pm.

For more details on the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20, visit the UMD Sustainability web page at www.d.umn.edu/sustain.


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Google announces Kansas City, Kan., will get first high-speed broadband network

Mar 30, 2011 44 Comments

Associated Press | March 30, 2011 – 11:49 AM

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Search engine Google says it’s planning to bring its high-speed broadband network to Kansas City, Kan.

The company announced Wednesday on its official blog that the city is the first to get the new program. Google says its ultrafast network would be capable of making Internet access more than 100 times faster than the broadband connection in most U.S. homes.

More than 1,100 cities throughout the country made bids to become a test site for the network, which would provide Internet connections of 1 gigabit per second to up to 500,000 people.

Milo Medin, Google’s vice president of access services, said in choosing a city the goal was to find someplace it could build efficiently, make an impact on the community and develop relationships with local government and community organizations.


News and Current Affairs

Any good local web designers?

Mar 30, 2011 8 Comments

Geckobyte in Duluth is about to put a bunch of Craigslist ads out in some of the bigger cities looking for gun-for-hire work, but we’d much rather pay the local talent if possible. We need someone (or some firm) to make some very professional looking website templates for us. This person must have a portfolio we could look at. We are experiencing a surplus of business at the moment and would like to pull in some cavalry for a bit to help ease the workload. We will pay well for quality work. Hope to find you if you’re out there.

email paul @ thegeck.com if you have questions or want more info. Thanks!


Random

Duluth’s Music Scene

Mar 30, 2011 2 Comments

Have you ever wondered why there are so many bands and musicians in Duluth? What is it that makes bands like Trampled by Turtles, Low, and Charlie Parr call Duluth home? Visit LakeVoice News and See it, Hear it, and Read it first.

We just added a new “Music” tab that we will keep adding to every week to talk more about the Duluth music scene and it all leads up to the grand event of the Homegrown Music Festival. Over the course of the next few weeks we will continue to post more stories, pictures, and videos about local bands and musicians.

If you are a local musician or would like to see a band/musician get covered in our weekly news website please email us at lakevoicenews @ gmail.com.


Music

It’s two…two…two boats in one!

Mar 30, 2011 2 Comments

Remember the old Certs commercial? “It’s two!…two!…two mints in one!” We have our own version of that, except it’s 100o feet long. The Presque Isle, which left Duluth this morning, is two boats fixed together. Read up about more Presque Isle factoids and trivia.


Random

Where in Duluth?

Mar 30, 2011 12 Comments

Where in duluth?

This should be quite easy considering its location. I still find it interesting though.


Photos

Photos Wanted!

Mar 30, 2011 No Comments

LakeVoice News is looking for recent photos from around the Duluth area that we can showcase in our weekly news publication. They can be of anyone or anything, but all we ask is that it is from the area. We also ask that you write a short caption for the photo that explains where the picture was taken, who is in the picture, what is going on in the picture and who took the photo.

To submit your photos you can email them to lakevoicenews @ gmail.com and an editor will get back to you as soon as possible if we decide to publish it.

See it. Hear it. Read it.


Photos

Alan Sparhawk Unplugged

Mar 30, 2011 4 Comments

Music, Videos

Power of the Purse – May 5 – Fundraiser for Imagination Library

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

Power of the Purse – an evening of stylish purses, drinks and savory appetizers with special guest (memoirist/journalist, Laurie Hertzel) – all in support of early literacy.

Featuring a silent auction of unique and extraordinary purses, proceeds benefit Imagination Library, an early literacy program that delivers free books every month to children in our community.

The Evening:
5-7 p.m. Purse Auction & Wine Tasting
6-8 p.m. Savory Appetizers & Dessert
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Speaker Laurie Hertzel

Limited seating. Advance tickets recommended.

Order tickets at unitedwayduluth.org or call 218.726.4770.


Events

Bunco game night – April 1 – Fundraiser for Circle of Hope

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

Bunco Game Night
Friday, April 1, 6:30-8 p.m.

Lakeside Lester Park Community Club
54th Ave. E. & Tioga Street (1 block up from Superior St.)

This is a historic dice game that is a blast and a great community mixer. No experience is necessary. We have surprises as well. The rules will be explained, and then there will be game time.

Pre-registration is recommended by calling 525-5098 or e-mailing Wendy at wendyupnorth @ yahoo.com. Players ages 12 and above are welcome. This event will support Circle of Hope for breast cancer block grants. A $10 donation is suggested.


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Fire Dancers and Live Electronic/Dubstep

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

On Friday, April 1, 8:15 p.m., at Clyde Iron Works. Spin Collective performs with live original Dubstep and electronic music by Shaunna Heckman, Paul Broman and Kevin Craig.


Music

Story of the Sea, Jenny Dalton, Atlas Mts. @ Pizza Luce

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

www.myspace.com/storyofthesea
www.myspace.com/jennydalton
www.myspace.com/atlasmts


Music

BOLD-choice Theatre presents The Peach

Mar 28, 2011 1 Comment

Battling Obstacles Living with Disabilities provides a unique style of theatre performance that exposes community and student audiences to the talents of individuals with disabilities, opening new channels for dialogue and providing a venue to “talk” across barriers. BOLD-choice Theatre Company is created by Choice, Unlimited.

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Charlie Parr and $75 Pipe Raffle at Legacy Glassworks

Mar 28, 2011 2 Comments

Free concert. Music starts at 6 PM with Kyle Ollah, Sarah Starkey, Sitter and Charlie Parr. Free raffle ticket with entrance: $75 pipe raffled during Parr’s set break. 30 W. First St., Duluth. 218-720-0747.


Music

Geek Prom 2011 – These are the droids you’re looking for

Mar 28, 2011 8 Comments

Geek Prom Poster

Get your Geek Prom tickets early and/or RSVP on the Facebook event page.


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