Duluth MN Art News and Information from Perfect Duluth Day

Storytelling events tonight

Nov 19, 2009 1 Comment

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
9th Annual Tellabration Family Storytelling event at Grant School, located at 1027 N 8th Ave. E., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Harold Kallio, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee and Sparky. Refreshments! Free! Non-perishable food item appreciated. ?s: 733-7016

Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m.
“Wit, Wisdom and Whatever..” a Tellabration Adult Storytelling event at Dubh Linn’s Pub, The Murphy Room, 109 W Superior St., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee, Tom Martinson and Harold Kallio.$5. ?s: 724-3484

Art, Events, Recommendations

Violet Days in Nov. Funny Times

Nov 13, 2009 7 Comments

Not only is Violet Days in the November issue of Funny Times, but Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel is shown skiing in Duluth!

Art Chris Monroe

Short Notice – Movies at Beaner’s

Nov 10, 2009 1 Comment

Beaner's film night - NOV 10 at 6:30pm

Sorry for the short notice, but Erin Hudson‘s work will be screening at Beaner’s on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Erin is a documentary filmmaker who is concerned, committed, and passionate about storytelling. Her films give voice to the people we sometimes miss in the frenzied blur of 21st century society – the life of a female trucker, the vision of a rural photographer, or the quiet dignity of getting old.

Art

Zeitgeist Arts grand opening Thursday

Nov 09, 2009 24 Comments

ZeitgeistStairway

Thursday, Nov. 12

4 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and a champagne toast. Reception follows with music by Tangier 57 until 7 p.m.

7 p.m. | Low

9 p.m. | Low, again

How Low can they go? There will be two performances by Low. Both are free, but limited space requires that patrons pick up a ticket at one of the Zeitgeist Arts venues prior to the celebration. (UPDATE: Tickets to both Low shows are sold out).

222 E. Superior St., Duluth
Home of Teatro Zuccone, Zinema 2 and Zeitgeist Arts Cafe

Art, Events

PAVSA’s 29th Annual Art Auction

Nov 09, 2009 1 Comment

PAVSA’s 29^th Annual Art Auction will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Duluth. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the silent auction set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Following will be the live auction, featuring pieces donated by local artists. An additional highlight will be the dessert auction, with fine cheesecakes, chocolate delights, and other delectable desserts up for bid. Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Tickets for the Art Auction are $50 each.

At the 2009 Art Auction, PAVSA will be honoring individuals through three awards. Receiving the 2009 Community Ally awards will be Coral McDonnell and Officer Robert Carter. Coral McDonnell has been actively involved as an advocate in the sexual assault and domestic violence movements since for more than three decades. She worked with the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program for many years and has served on the PAVSA Board of Directors since 2006.

Also receiving the Community Ally Award is Investigator Robert (Bob) Carter, a long-time patrol officer and former member of the Duluth Police Sex Crimes, Abuse and Neglect Unit. Officer Carter, who passed away in August, was committed to ending sexual violence and was a leader in addressing the issue of trafficking of adolescent girls in our community. Bob was also an avid photographer and donated his work to the PAVSA Art Auction.

PAVSA’s Artist of the Year Award will honor artists Michael Tonder and Jody Freij-Tonder, co-owners of Blue Skies Glassworks. Michael and Jody have been longtime donors to the PAVSA Art Auction, and we are pleased to recognize them for their environmentally conscious sculptures, stained glass, and fused glass pieces.

To buy tickets or for more information about PAVSA’s 29^th Annual Art Auction, please call PAVSA at (218) 726-1442.

Art Fundraisers

Artists and Crafters Wanted

Nov 09, 2009 No Comments

On Sat. Dec. 5 Washington Studios Artist’s Co-op is hosting “It’s a Wonderful Life” a three-tiered event with a members’ show in the Washington Gallery, All-day entertainment schedule, and handmade arts and crafts in the halls outside the gallery. We still have spots available for artists of all sorts, our main stipulation is that your art/craft must be handmade. It’s going to be “A Wonderful Time!”

The application is available on our site www.wsacduluth.info

Art, Events, Music

From the collected works of Dr. Thunder

Nov 05, 2009 1 Comment

Paw

Act 3: Scene 5
(on the homestead)

Paw: Son, go gets me one of them there keepin’ fixtures from out yonder.

Son: Out yonder? I done thought ya telled me to puts the keepin’ fixtures ’round back, Paw!

Storytelling Events in November

Nov 05, 2009 4 Comments

Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Story Hour concert at UMD’s Weber Hall with the UMD Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jean R. Perrault. Elizabeth Nordell, Storyteller, and Evelyne Aiello, guest conductor from the Conservatoire de Paris, will join the orchestra in the theme of Rebirth. Music includes “Danse Macabre” by Saint-Saens, “Tombeau de Couperin” by Ravel and “Symphony #9 in e minor (from the “New World”) by Dvorak. Adult $8/Senior $7/Student $5/ UMD Student $3/Children 12 & under free. ?s: 726-8877.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
9th Annual Tellabration Family Storytelling event at Grant School, located at 1027 N 8th Ave. E., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Harold Kallio, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee and Sparky. Refreshments! Free! Non-perishable food item appreciated. ?s: 733-7016

Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m.
“Wit, Wisdom and Whatever..” a Tellabration Adult Storytelling event at Dubh Linn’s Pub, The Murphy Room, 109 W Superior St., Duluth, MN. Tellers will include: Rachel Nelson, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Elizabeth Nordell and Carol Lee, Tom Martinson and Harold Kallio.$5. ?s: 724-3484

Art

California Camry Cuisine

Nov 03, 2009 No Comments

Jason Wussow and Dan Dresser, the guys who made the movie Cooking on the Car, are taking their mobile kitchen on the road again soon. They’re hoping to challenge Jay Leno to a cook off – putting their Toyota Camry up against one of Leno’s fancy schmancy cars. Or maybe Conan is still driving his Taurus.

Follow them:
Twitter
YouTube

Cooking on the Car will also be showing this Saturday at that Zinema.

Art, Restaurants, Videos Media

NaNoWriMo Write-ins

Nov 02, 2009 No Comments

What is this NaNoWriMo you speak of?

National Novel Writing Month, of course!! For the month of November, join the masses of delusional word hungry authors-to-be in writing a complete novel–50,000 words! Winners, and participants, get to savor the victory of embarking on a crazy journey that will leave others slack jawed and amazed.

Duluth Halloween 2009 Party Guide

Oct 29, 2009 19 Comments

Howie Mandell (from St. Elsewhere), as seen at RT Quinlan’s on Halloween of 2008

Once again, Superior Street is coming out in full-force this Halloween night, and will undoubtedly be lined with zombies, sluts, slutty zombies, and probably even a Balloon Boy or two. Every bar in town has a “Halloween bash” and costume contest, of course. But here are a few events I’m aware of that sound like they’ll rise considerably above the average Halloween party, which is something when you consider that even the average Halloween party is pretty choice.

Feel free to leave any events I’ve missed in the comments, and I’ll add them to the list. They don’t have to be in Downtown Duluth or even in Duluth at all for that matter.

Most of all, have fun, be safe, and let’s all hope the lights don’t go out again this year.

Morgan Thorson and Low – “Heaven”

Oct 28, 2009 14 Comments

I had to take a second look while reading the Arts section of the New York Times yesterday. “Gosh, that guy with the muttonchops sure looks like …” Can you guess who it is?

New York Times: “From bowling to whirling, with ecstasy in between“

Art Low, New York Times

Two Duluth Filmmakers Added to Indie Film Night Lineup!

Oct 27, 2009 No Comments

Duluth filmmakers Carrie Boberg and Maxwell Becker have been added to the lineup of fabulous northland media stars appearing at this year’s Indie Film Night Cinema Lounge, or, as we’re calling it this year because of its venue, ZINEMA LOUNGE. Surely you already have this on your calendar, but just in case, here’s the schedule of events for Saturday, November 7:
4:00 – How to Apply for the McKnight Screenwriting and Filmmaking Fellowships – FREE
5:00 – CINEMA LOUNGE Short Films ‘n’ meet the filmmakers – FREE
7:30 – INTO TEMPTATION ‘n’ Q&A with director Patrick Coyle – $10.00
10:00 – RECEPTION at the Zinema2!
http://www.ifpmn.org/Duluth09.html

Art, Events

Call for Artist

Oct 27, 2009 No Comments

Q gallery

Franklin Art Center
Brainerd, Mn.

Call for artist for: 2×2 Artwork 2009
Award : Solo show
Exhibit information: janitorproductions.blogspot.com
60 spots

For Mn artist only
Sign-up by: 11/16/09

Art

Supreme Rockers Reggae Show

Oct 24, 2009 2 Comments

Reggae heads, come to the Twin’s bar on Sat. 24th. It’s the return of the supreme rockers! Current and vintage tunes, cheap booze, no cover, LOUD BASS! come enjoy the vibes!