Art Posts

Father’s Day

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Some father’s day notes …

I read this great book (above) to my daughter at the dentist’s office yesterday. Working with fathers for my “real” job, I notice these things like how medical offices are decorated and set up, many are very friendly to mothers (great), but some are a little daunting for dads (too bad). It’s wonderful that in addition to providing great quality and accessible health care, the Lake Superior Community Health Center also makes an extra little effort like this to make dads feel comfortable and welcome at their kids’ appointments.

I read a lot of books for kids and adults about dads, this book was really great I had never seen it before. I think it would make a good father’s day gift for a dad of school age kids, or one who appreciates crafty art like Steve Jenkins’ paper cut images in the book ….

Duluth Art Institute presents Smithsonian Institution’s Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes

Opening Reception:
Thursday, June 18th from 5-7pm
Free and open to the public
Grab a friend and come to the Depot (506 W Michigan St. Duluth) for a rarely seen and mesmerizing portrait of our solar system’s diverse worlds and their moons.

Author? Author?

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As you may all know David Sedaris was in town last night promoting the soft-cover release of his latest book When You Are Engulfed in Flames. I had the honor of playing tunes for the waiting crowd which finally wound down at 1 a.m.. I don’t imagine there are any authors that stick around until every last book is signed but he sure did. I could have left early but I was hoping to have him record a promo for my radio show, which he did! I also recorded the show on my phone for those of you who didn’t make it out. It is in 5 parts and may be downloaded below.

Thanks again Mr. Sedaris and I apologize for the photo I snapped of you. It was taken before I found out they were not allowed.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

The Local Promo [unedited]

Video Equipment Scouting

Hello,

My name is Rob Larson, and I posted a couple of weeks ago about compiling a name list for future video production work in the Twin Ports. I currently live and work in the Milwaukee area, and I am moving with my wife to Duluth in a couple of weeks.

My business partner and I are taking inventory of our equipment and deciding what I will be bringing with me to Duluth. We currently use all sorts of fun stuff: Green screens, dolly tracks, the FigRig, the Sony HVR-V1U, updated NLE studios and editing bays, etc…

I would like to get a sense of the equipment available in the area, as well as who’s who in Twin Ports video production. I plan to hold a meeting in July to become better acquainted with individuals who would like to have steady commercial and narrative production work.  

Anyway, I would like to leave most of our equipment in the Milwaukee studio, but I can’t service any of our increasing number of Twin Ports clients without good equipment. So this post is to ask, “who has what?” 

[email protected]

Friday

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Monkey with a Tool Belt Day

cv_0822576317According to today’s Duluth Tribune, today is the second annual Monkey with a Tool Belt day (there was a first?).

Local author/artist/target of much local adoration Chris Monroe will be at Marshall Hardware today signing copies of her book. Apparently there will be hot dogs, root beer, and prizes. It’s unknown if any monkeys will be there.

Rubber Chicken’s Humpty Dumpty: The Musical Free Preview

Come see this great show… One weekend left!

May 29-31
Friday and Saturday shows at 7pm
Saturday and Sundays matinees at 3pm

Very Illustrated People Tattoo Studio

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V.I.P. “Very Illustrated People” Tattoo Studio is business in Duluth, Minnesota. Owner Brian “B.C.” Carlson, a Duluth native, has been tattooing since the age of 13. Starting out as a hobby tattooing friends, it has blossomed into a great new business. After obtaining and successfully completing a professional tattoo apprenticeship with Dave Zappia, Brian has decided to continue professional tattooing in the Northland. Whether it’s tribal, old school, new skool, oriental, realism, black and grey, or custom, the clients ideas get manifested on the skin. Getting a tattoo at V.I.P. is easy and safe. The personable attitude of the crew, commitment of professionalism, and up-to-date safety precautions makes V.I.P. a great place to get inked.

Call for details. 218-728-8995. 5 North 19th Ave E, right around the corner from Amazing Alonzo Paperback Exchange. http://www.viptattoostudio.com/

Click more to see a cool starwars tattoo!

Go Sit on a Wall photo contest winner

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Congratulations to Beverly Godfrey, who submitted this winning photo of her children in PDD’s “Go Sit on a Wall” contest. Thanks to all who participated.

Rubber Chicken Theater‘s production of “Humpty Dumpty” opens tonight.

Winners in Play Competition at the Play Ground

Lake Superior Writers Announce Winners in Play Competition

“The Voice of the Turtle” by Teresa Boyle Falsani

“The Voice of the Turtle” explores life’s losses, the unpredicted impact of important decisions, and the challenges of commitment over the long term.

“This Too Shall Pass” by Matt Wall

will also play

See these award winning plays on

Sunday, May 24

2pm at the Play Ground
Both plays will be performed in reader’s theater format
Free to the Public.

www.duluthplayground.org

David Sedaris coming to Duluth

Sedaris to stop in Duluth for reading, book-signing | Duluth News Tribune

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Filmmaker/editor now hiring/for hire…

Hello,

My name is Rob and I am moving to Duluth with my wife in July. I will be teaching Comm. and Media related courses at the College of St. Scholastica.

I am co-owner of a small independent production company based in Milwaukee. I have been the director and/or editor of an ongoing queue of productions over the past seven years. We have all of our own shooting and editing equipment, lights, sound, track, green screen, etc. I will be available in June and beyond for commercial and creative media projects on a freelance basis.

If you are a writer or filmmaker and need help editing, shooting, or encoding your work for DVD/Blu-Ray or the Internet, I can help you. I have low, very negotiable rates…I’m interested in meeting new artists in the Twin Ports. I used to live in the area, and know quite a few actors and artists.

Also, I am planning to shoot two feature length independent films this fall and next spring, and this will require a lot of local talent. I am working on a website dedicated to these future endeavors, and I will post the link to that site very soon. In the meantime, I am compiling a list of e-mails and phone numbers into a local call list.  

For more information about these upcoming productions, please reply to this post, or write to: [email protected]

  Thanks!

-Rob

Go Sit on a Wall – PDD Photo Contest

It’s contest time again at PDD. This one’s best suited to those of you with children in need of entertainment. The prize is four tickets to Rubber Chicken Theater‘s production of Humpty Dumpty, which runs May 22-24 and 29-31 at the Historic Scottish Rite Auditorium.

Here’s how to play:

Shoot a photo of yourself and/or friends or family members sitting on a wall. (Depictions of a great fall are optional.) E-mail the photo to contest @ perfectduluthday.com and include your telephone number. Whoever sends the best photo wins. Deadline is noon Friday, May 22.

Any questions? Direct them to the e-mail address above or use the comments section of this post. Good luck. We’ll have all the kings horses and men on standby, but keep in mind that their abilities are limited.

Rubber Chicken Theater presents “Humpty Dumpty: The Musical”

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Funny jokes, men in dresses, silly puppets, The Egg Man himself….there’s something for everyone!

May 22-24 and 29-31 at the beautiful Scottish Rite Auditorium.
Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 3 & 7pm, Sundays at 3pm

Written and Directed by Chani Ninneman
Original Music by Patrick Colvin

Tix & Info: (218) 213-2780, www.RubberChickenTheater.com

Sponsored in part by the Lake Superior Zoo, Perfect Duluth Day, and also made possible in part by a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (www.ARACouncil.org) through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature.

At the Electric Fetus …

MinnEconomy Event Today!

11am-4pm : Mary of GitchiGami Beach Glass will be giving an in-store demonstration making jewelry from Lake Superior beach glass.

4pm : Free in-store concert by The Bitter Spills.

Get the new Bitter Spills cd at 10% off!