April 2011 Posts

The heartthrob, his bride

Apr 28, 2011 4 Comments

The pomp of musicians, and why we care
Jill Lawful
Associated Press

DULUTH–Poor Kristen Jacobs. She’s not just marrying a local singer. She’s marrying us all.

Once upon a time, Duluth citizens gazed upon their rock musicians from afar. Not any more.

Members of the band Sexhawk are now Hollywood-style mega-celebrities — their cellulite, receding hairlines and boozy nights out subject to the same relentless scrutiny as other A-listers.

(Story continued on page 4A with details about what kind of cake will be served at Hot Rod’s wedding. Look below the fold for a chart with important details like what time it will be in Abu Dhabi or Hong Kong when Hot Rod’s parents arrive at Sacred Heart.)


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Transworld Snowboarding video contest – Vote for your local shop!

Apr 28, 2011 No Comments

Damage Boardshop over on 1904 W. Superior St. submitted a quick shop edit to Transworld Snowboarding‘s website for its Neff: East vs. West shop video contest.  For all of you metal fans they used a song by Class of ’86 and edited without all the foreplay, getting straight to the point and making it last a little over 2 minutes (which is totally normal for most of those guys.)

Everyone can vote one time (tracked by I.P.) so if you really like it and you’re at work go make your rounds on all the desktops!  If you don’t like it STFU and make your own last-minute edit.

Place your vote at snowboarding.transworld.net.

I also heard a rumor if you vote and run into the owner at any local establishment that serves alcohol (e.g. Carmody, Lucé, Black Woods) he’ll buy you a shot of Patron.


Videos

Rollerdames Next Weekend

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments
Harbor City Roller Dames

Harbor City Roller Dames

Sat. May 7
Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls
S. Pioneer Hall, DECC – Duluth


Events, Random, Sports

Tongues Tied: UMD Linguistics Retirement

Apr 27, 2011 4 Comments

Michael D. Linn, UMD Linguistics professor and friend, celebrated his retirement this week. Linn is most famous, perhaps, for work in the Linguistic Atlas of our region. Mike is the reason that we know that the unique mix of ethnic communities in the Range produced more than 30 identifiable dialects. Maybe equally importantly, he explained (to me, at least) the ways that labor in the mines was fragmented and weakened when work groups were mixed together of people who did not speak the same language. No common language, no ability to organize unions. [Today, it seems, we are separated by a common language that keeps us from organizing. That’s my opinion, not Mike’s.]

Mike taught intro linguistics, topics in linguistics, and applied linguistics for teachers. I’m sure many teachers in Duluth learned their trade from Mike. He also taught writing. If you have any memories of Mike you’d like to share, comment below.

More info about Mike, including some indication of how he will spend retirement, can be found here


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Annual Asian Cultural Show: ImaginAsian

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments

Annual Asian Cultural Show: ImaginAsian Hosted by UMD’s Asian Pacific American Student Association. Join us in a night of Asian arts, cultural performance, and delicious Asian cuisine. Admission: $10 (admission includes dinner and a show). For more information, please contact Hli Vang at 218-726-6335 or at [email protected]

UMD Kirby Ballroom
Saturday, April 30th
6:00 p.m.


Events, Random, Restaurants

Superior Public Library book sale

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments

The Superior Public Library book sale runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

More info


Random

Submit your Duluth Photos

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…or in some cases, in the eye behind the camera lens.

We have had some amazing pictures submitted to us that capture Duluth’s beauty in even the most unexpected places.

Check out our most recent slideshow: Boats, Bikes and Bulldog Pride

Do you have photos you would like to be published in our Duluth’s Week in photos? Submit them to [email protected]. Show Duluth residents the beauty you find in Duluth.

– LakeVoice News is a weekly online publication produced by UMD journalism students. The stories are reported on and written by students, but the content is for the community. If you have a story idea or would like to submit photos you can email us at [email protected].


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Roast of Carolyn Reisberg

Apr 27, 2011 6 Comments

Wanna feed the hungry, eat spaghetti and listen to a bunch of “comics” rip apart an ‘ol lesbo, then reel in horror as we give Carolyn an open mic to retort?

Wednesday, April 27, Pizza Luce, 7:30 p.m., $15, (+21)


Events ,

Homegrown the Theme

Apr 27, 2011 5 Comments

Homegrown Allstar Returnz

Homegrown the Theme


Music

Homegrown Banners

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments

It’s that time of year again, the time when we magically change the secret folder that makes random silly pictures appear at the top of the PDD page. We’re looking for your Homegrown photos! So follow the same guidelines for submitting photos, but send us Homegrown-related images. You know, people drinking beer, playing rawknroll, hanging out, scans of your long-form birth certificate, and so on. We’ll rotate homegrown images during next week’s festivities.


Art, Events, Music, News and Current Affairs, Photos

Duluth’s Homegrown Chicken Craze!

Apr 27, 2011 13 Comments

The first paragraph of the story above, from the April 27, 1902, Duluth News Tribune, might as well be about the Homegrown Music Festival, which represents itself with the chicken logo at left.

It is said that when the chicken raising microbe once enters the human system there is no known remedy — the victim must succumb to the inevitable. With some it is a fad and with others it is both business and pleasure but those belonging to the latter class are by far the more numerous.

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History, Music

Is Duluth progressive?

Apr 27, 2011 12 Comments

I really like the orchard thing. I’ve always said the food folks were ahead of the game in Duluth They understand a basic truth. I don’t like typing here. I want the box back.


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Temple Israel debuting remodeled Overman Room with Boyd’s Revival show

Apr 26, 2011 3 Comments

The Overman Room at the Temple Israel Synagogue, 1602 E. Second St. in Duluth, has been remodeled. The new carpeting, solid hickory dance floor and other features will be showcased during a dance party on Saturday, May 7, from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring live music by Boyd’s Revival. Admission is a donation of $20 and an optional item for the food shelf. Tickets will be available at the door.

Boyd’s Revival is a rock and blues group organized by Gary Boyd. He recruited ex-cop Mike Adelson, Duluth jewelers Jack Seiler and Dave Blustin, accountant Greg Goldman, and food rep Jeremy Rogenovich to form the band.


Events, Music

Free Family Day — Tweed Museum of Art

Apr 26, 2011 No Comments

Saturday, April 30, 2-4 p.m.
All ages welcome!
Free and open to the public.

What do you see?

Artists interpret the world in many ways. Explore the museum with a family activity guide to discover a variety of works of art, participate in a large group drawing activity, and create your own art work to take home.

More info…. contact Susan Hudec, Museum Education, 218-726-8527, [email protected]

Tweed Museum of Art
University of Minnesota Duluth
1201 Ordean Court
Duluth, MN 55812


Art, Events

Duluth Photographers Guild Photography Exhibit Closing Reception

Apr 26, 2011 No Comments

 
(photo by Emily Rose)

Come on down for a last look at the DPG’s wide variety of photographic styles at the Duluth Photography Institute, 405 E. Superior St. on Saturday, April 30, from 5-8pm. Feel free to use the parking lots behind the building off of Fourth Avenue East. Call Brian at 218.393.2468 if you have any questions. Feel free to get more information at duluthphotographyinstitute.com or flickr.com/groups/duluthphotographersguild.


Art, Events, Photos