August 2011 Posts

The Crunchy Bunch – a DJ collective

Aug 16, 2011 2 Comments

Hello Duluthians of P.D.D. My name is Alexis and I am a member of The Crunchy Bunch. We are a DJ collective that is all about spinning funky and bangin’ tunes while having a good time. We have spun at a ton of different events; from small art shows to having a spot at the Rex during Homegrown. We are all down to spin where ever for whatever, whenever. We just love hearing loud music on big speakers. A couple of us also produce and remix on our own time. If you throw a party, event, or a get together of any sort that needs dance music, let us know! We are looking for any kind of business we can get. We really want to get our foot in the door of the Duluth music scene and possibly bring our part of the world of DJing to a new community. You can contact us via Facebook or Soundcloud.


Music

Lake Monster

Aug 16, 2011 1 Comment

[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]


Outdoors, Videos

Arts Wisconsin’s Rural Arts Management Institute

Aug 16, 2011 No Comments

From: Sam Black of ARAC Duluth and Anne Katz of Arts Wisconsin

The 5th season of Arts Wisconsin’s Rural Arts Management Institute 2011-2012 begins in October 2011. The resources, networking, and contacts gained from this experience are outstanding and invaluable, according to past participants. There are very few programs like this available for rural arts leaders — comprehensive learning communities that provide a foundation of knowledge and an enduring network of peers, friends and colleagues.

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Art

Hillside Public Orchard Events

Aug 16, 2011 2 Comments

Hillside Public Orchard Fall Community Events

Everyone welcome. Save the dates!

All “Weed and Feeds” this late summer/fall will be on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring a snack to share, eating utensils and plates, and a chair or blanket to sit on.  Dates are set but activities may vary due to orchard needs.

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Events, Outdoors

Duluth Billboard Art Project: August 20-21

Aug 16, 2011 2 Comments

The Billboard Art Project is a nonprofit organization that acquires digital billboards normally used for advertising and repurposes them as roadside galleries. Projects are held in cities all over the country and are open to all individuals and groups who are interested in participating.

The Duluth show will feature 48 hours of continuous art beginning Saturday, Aug. 20 at 12 a.m. and running through Sunday, Aug. 21 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, a variety of pictures having nothing to do with advertising will be displayed for the general public’s viewing pleasure. The billboard is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of E. Central Entrance and S. Blackman Ave.

Please visit billboardartproject.com for details.


Events , ,

Lower Chester Picnic Potluck and Play Day

Aug 16, 2011 2 Comments

The Lower Chester Picnic Potluck and Play Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m., at Lower Chester, 15th Ave. E. & Fifth St.

Neighbors of Lower Chester Park is a new nonprofit with a goal to raise funds through rummage, plant and vegetable sales, as well as a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Oct. 8 at Chester Park United Methodist Church, 818 N. 18th Av.E.

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Events, Music

Cookie Temptations

Aug 15, 2011 12 Comments

Today, after exiting the lunch buffet at Sala Thai, I stopped in Cookie Temptations.

Think bakery + florist. CT creates sugar cookies that are designed in chocolate, baked in Duluth.

Besides custom cookie orders (that’s the “florist” part as I see it), they sell individually wrapped cookies. One cookie a month is a “benefit” cookie, proceeds to a charity or needy cause.

The young lady behind the counter was awesome, informative, and helpful; the cookie we bought rocked.


Recommendations

Clyde Iron Rant

Aug 15, 2011 48 Comments

I don’t necessarily think this is the forum to rip into a local business, but I have to ask fellow PDDers about their experience with the quality of food and service at Clyde Iron Works. I’ve seen a couple great shows there — TBT earlier this summer, and Brandi Carlile last night. The venue itself is truly great, as is the building, but we have yet to have anything to eat there that didn’t leave us with a bad taste in our mouth, figuratively speaking.

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Restaurants

Moving Planet Day, 9/24 – Ideas

Aug 15, 2011 3 Comments

Duluth could afford to have its own version of this worldwide event being sponsored by 350.org. It’s a day to get people out of their cars and onto their legs, or else out of fossil-fuel dependence and onto other kinds of wheels — even electric-powered. Looking for folks willing to turn out in a bike/skate/walking parade or sit at a table.

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Events

Dead Man Winter in the Current studio

Aug 15, 2011 1 Comment

[This post originally contained an embedded video that no longer exists at the source.]

Trampled by Turtles side project Dead Man Winter performs “Wasteland,” “A Long Cold Night in Minneapolis” and “Nicotine.”


Music

Big Wave Dave and the Ripples

Aug 14, 2011 2 Comments

Music, Videos

Loaves & Fishes and Jefferson Street Neighbors Block Party!

Aug 13, 2011 No Comments

Loaves & Fishes and Jefferson Street neighbors are throwing a block party and you’re invited!

Sunday, Aug. 14 · 4 to 7 p.m.
1700 block of Jefferson Street (in Duluth)

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Events, Music, Outdoors

Where in Duluth?

Aug 12, 2011 17 Comments


Random

Why is the library essential?

Aug 12, 2011 41 Comments

I thought about commenting on the post below, but this question deserves a post of its own. It looks like our library’s status is an issue that is going to stick around awhile. Libraries are closing everywhere, even in large metro areas like Chicago, Philadelphia and Charlotte (the first few that come up on a search).

It’s also a question that came up at the Duluth Chamber’s most recent “Forvm” event with city council candidates, and it led to some odd answers. One candidate said something like, “Absolutely we need to support our library.” I take that as meaning he thinks it’s essential. But then he went on, “I haven’t been there since college. It seems everything I need now is on the internet, but I was there all the time in college.”

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News and Current Affairs, Recommendations

The People Say Fox need some assistance!

Aug 12, 2011 2 Comments

The People Say Fox are recording a new album this September! It’s our second album, and we are over-the-top ultra excited to share it with any who are willing to listen. We estimate the cost of releasing this album to be $5,000+, so to help raise some of the funds we started our very own Kickstarter. It has been up and running for a couple of months now, and with only a week left, we are over half-way to our $1,000 goal! We are offering some nifty prizes in return for your generosity, so any and all contributions are greatly appreciated and hopefully worthwhile to you!

We have all the confidence in the world in what we’re doing, and if you can assist us in pursuing our dreams, we will be forever grateful. You lovely folks have given us so much support over the past few years, and we hate having to ask for more, but if you find yourself thinking “maybe I can help,” head on over to our Kickstarter and read more about our project!

We’ll see ya soon with some new jams,
Mike, Nate, and Nate

P.S. For those who are interested, our first album is streaming at thepeoplesayfox.com.


Music