December 2011 Posts

New Comment Policy

Dec 26, 2011 104 Comments

This morning at a meeting among Perfect Duluth Day’s owners, it was decided to change PDD’s commenting policy. Effective immediately, only PDD members may comment on posts. New commenters must join PDD and log in to make comments. This is not in response to any particular situation, but rather a change we have been contemplating for quite some time. We believe it will improve the website in the long run.

It sounds harsher and more dramatic than it actually is. For those who are currently without a PDD membership, registering is a simple, easy process. All current members will simply be prompted to log in before commenting.

Feel free to ask questions, whine like a baby, or celebrate the new policy in the comments below. After registering and/or logging in of course.


Random

Where in Duluth?

Dec 26, 2011 7 Comments

Discovered on a late afternoon walk.


Uncategorized

Hattie Peterson – “Fossil Fears”

Dec 26, 2011 1 Comment

Free download at spinoutrecords.com.


Music, Videos

This week: New Year’s Eve, Marc Gartman covers Ween, a special Walt Dizzo broadcast

Dec 26, 2011 No Comments

Saturday is New Year’s Eve and there are tons of events going on around Duluth to ring in the New Year. Some of the highlights: The Peking Acrobats are joined by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Dubh Linn hosts a New Year’s Ball with magicians, djs, fire dancers, prizes and more. Twenty five original acts take the stage at Beaner’s New Year’s Eve All Day Bash starting at 7 a.m. Dirty Horse, The Black Eyed Snakes, and The Acceleratii play at R.T.’s. Looking to end the year laughing? The Teatro is holding a New Year’s Night of Comedy with a special show, improv and more.

Monday, Dec. 26
It’s the Last Night of the Bentleyville Tour so pack the kids up and head down for the last time. There will also be a fireworks display at 6:30.

Thursday, Dec. 29
Presently Skyward and Sleep Until Morning encourage audience members to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters at their show at Amazing Grace. Walt Dizzo hosts a 5-hour Year End Special on 91.3 FM KUWS featuring the best songs from 2011.

Friday, Dec. 30
The long-awaited and highly controversial Marc Gartman Ween show plays at Pizza Luce.

Keep checking the PDD Calendar for all your nightly and New Year’s Eve needs.


Events

Merry Christmas from the Formal Age

Dec 24, 2011 1 Comment

Music, Videos ,

Missing the hills and snow of the Zenith City

Dec 23, 2011 1 Comment

This will be the first Christmas I won’t be spending in Duluth since I moved there with my family in December 1991, and I’m missing it so. I’ll never forget how much snow there was that year! Growing up in Duluth shaped me in so many ways, from the way I treat my fellow man, to the water I drink (nothing compares to dear Superior), to the music I listen to and write.

This is an original Christmas song I wrote that makes me think of and miss our fair Zenith City. I figured if I couldn’t be there, I’d share it with the city that made me. I hope this finds you all with lots of snow and love. Listen, download, share, and please enjoy.


Music

Is Kenny Wong’s in Superior closed?

Dec 23, 2011 1 Comment

I drove down Tower Avenue in Superior today and saw the sign for Kenny Wong’s Oriental Express was gone! Instead, it says there is some sort of hibachi place coming soon.

Did Kenny Wong’s go out of business, or is it changing to a new format? They had some great food there, and as a former employee, I’d like to know what’s going on!


R.I.P., Restaurants

Duluth’s Ellis Harbor

Dec 22, 2011 3 Comments

Here’s an interesting read from the Sept. 25, 1921 Duluth News Tribune.

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History ,

Winter Video Project

Dec 22, 2011 5 Comments

Twin-Cities based Seven & Sixty Productions is working on a video featuring contributed footage that captures “what is truly unique about winter in Minnesota.” If you like shooting snowflakes and pond hockey and whatnot and want to contribute, read the guidelines.


Videos

The HDC Presents: Christmas at the Clubhouse

Dec 22, 2011 7 Comments

Merry Christmas From The Hog Damage Collective and The Clubhouse recording studio!

The Hog Damage Collective Presents: Christmas at The Clubhouse


Music

Carlson School of Management Flash Mob

Dec 22, 2011 4 Comments

The Duluth News Tribune reports that Duluth East graduate and former WDIO photojournalist Bryan Koop directed photography on this little project.

Hit YouTube video of Twin Cities flash mob was directed by Duluth East grad


Music, Videos

Thank you, solstice revelers!

Dec 22, 2011 2 Comments

Thanks to all the pagan drummers and bonfire tenders, the sun came back up this morning. From Park Point, it was rising right over the mouth of the Amnicon River. Where was your solstice sunrise?

Here are a few musings on the topic.

Happy winter!


News and Current Affairs, Outdoors

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Bob Dylan

Dec 22, 2011 2 Comments

Last night I stumbled on a fun article at BobDylan.com and wrote a bit a-bout-it at Ennyman’s Territory.

For what it’s worth, if you still don’t have Dylan’s Christmas in the Heart, 100% goes to charitable causes. Here’s my review of this CD from when it was introduced in 2010.

Meantime, may everyone in Duluth have a bit of Christmas in their hearts this year … and Let It Snow.


Music ,

Merry Christmas, Lake Superior

Dec 21, 2011 3 Comments

MPR: $300M initiative to clean up Great Lakes

Congress has approved $300 million to continue a multiyear program aimed at fixing some of the Great Lakes’ most severe environmental problems. Some of the money is expected to benefit Lake Superior and Duluth.


News and Current Affairs

Ian Thomas Alexy – “Blow You Away”

Dec 21, 2011 No Comments

Check out my new video, and come see Hobo Nephews this Friday at the Rex with Two Many Banjos.


Music, Videos