January 2012 Posts

The Don and a film maker with time to kill?

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments

The January Days are dwindling and the need to gorge on as much Duluth as possible is rising. I spent an hour with Mayor Ness today — he’s a wonderful guy. Also, I had an odd idea I might try to execute this weekend if anybody is interested.

Is anybody out there a film person? I have a very short film I’d like to make — named “100 Seconds of Solitude” — that’s reasonably simple in concept/shooting but might be a little tricky to edit. If anybody wants to spend some time this weekend on a fun project, I’ll bring the beer!


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Engraving in Duluth

Jan 26, 2012 6 Comments

I have a small plate for my guitar that I want to have engraved with my initials. After a quick search I’ve found a few places that would be able to do this for me, but I was hoping some of the fine folks here have any experience or recommendations with any of these companies.

Ideally, it would be laser engraving about 1×2 inches.


Recommendations

Murder of Crows — “The Score”

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments

Music, Videos

Organize my iTunes

Jan 26, 2012 7 Comments

I’m looking for somebody to get our iTunes library consolidated and organized – or maybe some advice on how to do it. Right now it’s spread out over three lap tops and an external hard drive. Perhaps iCloud is the solution? All I know is that right now it’s a GF and I feel a bit overwhelmed thinking about it. Thoughts or advice?

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Random

Ian Thomas Alexy — “You Better Pray”

Jan 26, 2012 3 Comments

Music, Videos

Need Your Help

Jan 26, 2012 2 Comments

Someone took this picture of the Evil Queen with Snow White’s heart from the bathroom at Chester Creek Cafe. It was a gift from my brother 25 years ago and had sentimental value. Ok – yes it was dopey of me to have it in there but it was screwed to the wall and I had misplaced faith in humankind. I want it back – a reward is offered. No questions asked. Please help me if you can.

Eveil Queen

Here's Her Heart


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Duluth Underground Bass at UMD

Jan 26, 2012 3 Comments

Duluth Underground Bass is a new student organization at the University of Minnesota Duluth. For the most part, we really like bass music. Anything and everything with lots of bass and funky rhythms. Some of us like it so much that we put on parties and shows and such and try to share our love for the bass with other people.

We have done pretty well, but there is a lot of room for improvement. So far we’re hosting a monthly gig at Stargate Nightclub called BassGate. It’s on first Thursdays of every month and it’s 18+. My favorite thing about BassGate is that it’s for the bass heads. The regular crew doesn’t come out and we completely take over the club, have our own DJs play the music they want to play and we all dance how we want to dance. Everyone has a good time.

If anyone is interested in seeing what we’re about, come on out to February’s BassGate next Thursday. “Dress Your Best” is the theme and we’ll be blessed with selections from Andrew Koch, Matt Harris, Cam Dickison, Jimmie Townsend, and Jordan Berndt.


Art, Events, Music

Ten Minutes with Simon Gray

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments

If a man is worth knowing at all, he is worth knowing well. Simon Gray has been doing fascinating creative work for quite some time. Many here have appreciated his whimsical paintings and cartoons. He was willing to be interviewed for Ennyman’s Territory this past week. It’s a good read. With pictures.

Drop in and check it out.


Art ,

Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, anthropic

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments

Brian Klawiter taught an energetic class on the geology of our region at Denfeld High School last night. We learned about two dozen new terms for “rock” but more importantly, we came to understand the geologic processes that created the rocks around here…

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Events

Japanese on the North Coast

Jan 25, 2012 6 Comments

Last night, Kate and I attended our second cooking class with Miaki Habuka through Duluth Community Education.

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Events

Duluth Albums from the 1900s

Jan 25, 2012 36 Comments

Perfect Duluth Day’s attempt to chronical the works of local musicians begins with this list of 20th century recordings.

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History, Music

Amazing Aurora!

Jan 24, 2012 No Comments

It’s visible in Finland — as in northern Europe, not Finland, Minn.

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News and Current Affairs, Outdoors

“Carless in Duluth” Teaser

Jan 24, 2012 2 Comments

Carless in Duluth is a short documentary showcasing people in Duluth who walk, bike, or take the bus instead of driving. Notice how easy it is to forget that pedestrians and bicyclists exist when the environment is designed only for cars.

Premiering this March at a local downtown independent cinema near you.


News and Current Affairs, Videos

Trampled by Turtles — Making of Stars and Satellites Part 1 – “Alone”

Jan 24, 2012 No Comments

Music, Videos

Hometown Heroes – Today’s DNT

Jan 24, 2012 No Comments

Ann Lockwood, who stands outside her home at 627 E. Eighth St., expresses her gratitude Monday for the help she received from Project Save Our Homes in preventing the foreclosure of her house. She’s flanked by Duluth city Councilor Sharla Gardner (left) and County Commissioner Steve O’Neil.

Duluth News Tribune: “Fighting foreclosures, one home at a time: New group helps Duluth woman keep her home.”


News and Current Affairs