April 2011 - Page 6 of 191 - Perfect Duluth Day

Make a Homegrown Music Video

Apr 18, 2011 3 Comments

Make a music video and win a free pass to homegrown!

We’re looking for filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers, and anyone who has ever wanted to put pictures to music.

Kick off is April 19 at 7pm at the Homegrown Chicken Shack: 202 E. Superior St. – the same night as the Homegrown volunteer training. Filmmakers, etc, will draw songs at random and have until May 1 to create a video from the song (we can draw for you if you can’t make it tomorrow). We’ll play the finished work at Zinema 2 the Monday of Homegrown week. Everyone who turns in a video gets a free pass.

Let me know if you are interested or want me to draw a song for you.
annie at freerangefilm.com

Random

Y’all think I was jokin?”

Apr 18, 2011 1 Comment

Bam!

Music

Duluth Sub Sandwich Shops

Apr 17, 2011 31 Comments

Charley’s Subs is opened in the Mall. I always appreciate a new business, even if it’s a franchise. Where is the best sub sandwich in town?

Restaurants

Duluth concert tickets — Buy Local?

Apr 16, 2011 27 Comments

I propose that the city of Duluth only issue event licenses under the condition that tickets must be purchasable locally. For example, do I really have to pay Ticketmaster $11.37 in handling fees for a $35 concert ticket at Bayfront Festival Park this summer? A 32 percent markup paid to a California company? I would much rather pay any ticket markup to a local record store or nonprofit. Or, directly to the city for that matter. Anything to keep the money in our community, not exporting it to a corporation in California. Maybe I am missing something?

Events, Music Bitching

Motorcycle recommendations

Apr 16, 2011 13 Comments

I’m looking into buying a motorcycle after several years of not riding. I think that a bike between 650 and 1000cc would be big enough. I have been looking at cruisers such as Yamaha V Stars, Kawasaki Vulcan and Honda Shadows and other similar bikes. I have a budget of about 3000. Any recommendations on a reliable comfortable use bike? There are so many more styles and makes since I rode last, it’s overwhelming. Thanks

Recommendations

The Moon is Down – “This Machine” EP

Apr 16, 2011 5 Comments

The Automaton Records Media Conglomerate and the Moon is Down are both very proud to announce the release of a new EP. This Machine contains 7 songs and was recorded, mixed, mastered, and manufactured all over the past month in Lakeside. Bam! Duluth proud, y’all!

Lutsen Mountain Meltdown

Apr 15, 2011 19 Comments

Where are all the avid Lutsen shredders at? Upon moving to the Duluth area a few years ago I had my first Lutsen Mountain experience in 2009. I was so disappointed that I had NEVER been there. We are so fortunate to have snowboarding/skiing of that quality only a short drive away, especially because you get to look at the beautiful Lake Superior while doing so, which is also possible in Duluth, but up there you don’t have the industrial eye-sore.

Is this you? Then we want you on film!

Apr 15, 2011 3 Comments

I am making a mini-documentary about people who live in the Twin Ports but do not drive a car. The goal of this project is to tell the people’s story about the other side of transportation. If you rely on walking, bicycling, or taking the bus, I’d love to interview you! I’m particularly interested in interviewing seniors, parents with kids, students, and ethnic minorities who get by without an automobile. I would also like to do one interview with a professional in economics or geology to discuss the future of energy.

I’m free almost every afternoon, and my schedule is pretty flexible. Just email me when and where you’d like to be interviewed, and let your voice be heard! My email is: [email protected]

News and Current Affairs

Let’s make AltaVista a verb

Apr 15, 2011 7 Comments

What if, in an effort to show the world that we are sore losers, everyone in Duluth stops using Google and instead starts using the search engine AltaVista? I was able to find AltaVista quickly by doing a Google search and was pleased to find it still exists. I remember using it after my modem finished dialing up.

I tested it out by typing in “perfect duluth day” and found this site was the first result… below something called Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

In your face, Google! The mayor can change the name of his kid to AltaVista, though his friends will just call him “Alt.” And, yes, I did steal this idea from a crappy weeknight sit-com.

Random

Are you thirsty?

Apr 15, 2011 No Comments

“Are you thirsty” for a performance by In the Heart of the Beast (HOTB)?

Great Lakes Aquarium will present puppet show performances of “Are you thirsty?” by Minneapolis-based HOTB’s puppet and mask theatre. Celebrate Earth Day on April 22-23 with this performance, which explores issues involving a glass of water.

Record Store Day, yo!

Apr 15, 2011 1 Comment

Oh man, it’s almost here! Saturday, April 16, is Record Store Day, ya’ll! There will be some super sweet limited edition vinyl for sale, as well as snacks from Pizza Luce & live music from local rockers Dirty Horse at 1pm. Giveaways & drawings will also be happening throughout the day with all kinds of sweet prizes. Stop by & celebrate with your favorite local record store!

Events, Music

Bike Swap this weekend

Apr 14, 2011 No Comments

One final reminder that the 5th Annual United Way Bike Swap is this weekend, rain or shine or snow. If you are selling a bike, bring it to Continental Ski & Bike (1305 E 1st St) tomorrow, April 15, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m, or Saturday morning between 8 and 9:45 a.m.. The sale runs Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Greater Duluth. More details can be found on our Facebook page. We hope to see you there!

Events

Fukushima’s Potential Fallout for North America

Apr 14, 2011 28 Comments

This is from the Norwegian Institute for Air Research for April 14 through 18. You can adjust the model to run for radioactive Iodine, Cessium, etc. Here. There is no “safe” dose of radiation, according to Dr. Helen Caldicott

News and Current Affairs

April 20 at Legacy Glassworks

Apr 14, 2011 35 Comments

Live music all day, free, all ages.

11 AM: The Crunchy Bunch
12 PM: DJ AfterDeath
1 PM: Remote Viewfinder
2 PM: J. Peach
3 PM: Kenesis
4 PM: The Tico Three
5 PM: DJ EpistÃªmÃª
6 PM: The Good Colonels
7 PM: Pennies for a Dime
8 PM: House of Doughnuts