David Beard Posts

Walking Dead at Zinema2

Dragon Port Games and Comics will host the premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead on Oct. 31, Halloween night, at the Zinema2 movie theater in Downtown Duluth.

Robert Kirman’s award-winning comic series focuses on the human condition in a post-apocalyptic world, making for a fantastic adventure into the popular genre of zombies and drama. Follow Rick Grimes in his adventures as he awakens, alone and confused, trying to make his way home to his wife, Lori and son, Carl — all the while meeting new folks along the way and trying to survive.

The pilot introduces us to several main characters directed by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile) that will come across as both dramatic and emotional.

Tickets are available at Dragon Port Games and Comics with the purchase of any Walking Dead-related item.

3 S. Fourth Ave. W., Duluth
Open 11am-9pm M-Sat 12am-7pm Sun.
Call 218-260-2646 | sirjeff @ dragonportgames.com

In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to begin living.

Duluth artist reports from abroad

Kalk Bay, South Africa

Duluth artist Kenneth Marunowski reports from his painting trip abroad.

Where do I buy celestial binoculars in Duluth?

Please don’t say Wal-Mart.

Lotta sirens on London Road

All day, maybe once an hour, sirens racing down London Road behind our apartment. Tourists with heat stroke or something else I should know about?

Panna Cotta

Where can I buy it in Duluth?  Bought some awesome frozen ones at Trader Joe’s in Mpls.

Free Comic Book Day 2010

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for its participation and rules.

Dragon Port Games & Comics
3 South Fourth Ave. W., Duluth | (218) 260-2646

Collector’s Connection
Village Mall; 2322 Mountain Shadow Drive, Duluth

Fun and Games in the Greater Ashland Area
212 West Main, Ashland

I hope that the stores involved will post descriptions of the activities for the day — special sales, special games, special events.

–David Beard

Recent Landscapes – Kenneth Marunowski

oil on paper (16" x 20"), 2009

Kenneth Marunowski
Recent Landscapes

Chester Creek Books & Antiques
(14th Ave E. & Superior St. in back of church across from Alakef)
Opening: 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2010
Contact Ken at: kmarunow @ kent.edu
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=231462

Annual Food Queries: Throwback; Paczki

I’m looking for two seasonal foods:

1. Any stores with Mountain Dew Throwback still in stock … a gas station, a grocer — anything. This is number 1 priority.

2. Pepsi Throwback. Same deal. The no-HFCs is attractive to me.

Shopping Advice…

I have developed a slight Mountain Dew Throwback problem — a love for a soda that I grew up on, with NO HFCs.  I avoid HFCs where possible.

But where can I find this tasty soda in Duluth?  Do you know of a gas station or corner shop that still has some?