Events Posts

Transplant endangered Duluth plants!

Jun 18, 2011 17 Comments

Can anyone help this Eagle Scout? He is attempting to move plants out of a gorgeous old growth forest that is to be bulldozed for a building on the corner of Rice Lake Road and Pecan this Sunday. He writes a good description below.

Hello Everyone,

I am in desperate need of volunteers for my Eagle Scout project this Sunday. My project involves taking native plants and trees out Webb Woods, and moving them to new locations so they will be saved from the bulldozer.

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Events, Outdoors

Grandma’s Finish Line

Jun 17, 2011 7 Comments

Grandma’s Marathon will have a live video feed from the finish line this year.
Here is the link

Right now it’s pointed at the beer tents.


Events, Sports, Videos

Two Many Banjos at Chester Creek Cafe

Jun 17, 2011 1 Comment

Gartband

Happy Hour
June 17, 6-8 p.m.


Events

Buskers Wanted for Sidewalk Days

Jun 16, 2011 4 Comments

Downtown Duluth’s annual Sidewalk Days Festival will be held July 6-8 on Superior Street between Lake Avenue and Fourth Avenue West.

The Greater Downtown Council is encouraging all buskers to open a case wherever it’s convenient — except, of course, where merchants and vendors have assigned spaces. (The GDC holds the permit for the street closure and with that can invite anyone to busk, so you don’t need a fancy busking permit.)

Contact Darlene if you have any questions — 218-428-2258 or dmarshall @ downtownduluth.com.


Events

Things to do in Duluth

Jun 16, 2011 14 Comments

I always look at the Transistor for things to do on any given week, but sometimes it can be inconvenient to have to wait for the new issue.  I have family visiting next week, and it would be nice to see what’s going on in town.  Is there anything that is anywhere near as comprehensive and as focused on the arts as the Transistor that covers a longer period of time?


Events

Into the Woods: Grimms Fairytale Musical

Jun 15, 2011 No Comments

Into the Woods (Summer Musical)
July 14-31, 2011
Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Events

Stand in Line Tonight; Sale Opens Tomorrow

Jun 13, 2011 No Comments

The DPL Friends sale starts in just 24 hours; stand in line now if you want to be first. Or, maybe, just get their early tomorrow.

Video of 2009 Friends Sale

From the Friends: The 2011 Book Sale will be held June 14-17

The Friends of the Duluth Public Library annual used book sale is held this year in June. The first day of the sale is for Friends members only; anyone may join the Friends on that day by paying the membership dues ($10 annually for an individual) at the table in the Michigan Street Lobby.

Build your own home library and contribute to a good cause at the same time. The 2010 sale raised more than $30,000! These funds are given back to the Library to purchase special materials and to support specific programs.

The Book Sale is the Friends’ major fundraising activity. All proceeds from the sale are returned to the Library and are used to purchase new materials and to support programs and special activities.


Events, Random

Arto Jarvela and Kaivama at Sacred Heart

Jun 12, 2011 2 Comments

Sacred Heart Music Center
Monday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
$15 at the door

Info at sacredheartmusic.org

Come hear Finland’s greatest fiddle player at the beautiful Sacred Heart!


Events, Music

Gyro Saturday Sale!

Jun 12, 2011 5 Comments

Gyro Saturday Sale

Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is having a Gyro Saturday Sale on Saturday, June 18, 11:30 a.m – 5 p.m.

Address: 632 E. Second St., Duluth MN 55805
Questions: 218-722-5957

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Events, Recommendations

The Chronicle Premiere

Jun 12, 2011 No Comments

Image from: Pioneer Productions

I was at the same opening that Ennyman (from whose blog I took these images last night) attended, for Chronicle, a multi-media show based on a comic book being produced by Eric Horn, Ben Fisher-Merritt and others.

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Art, Events

Rummage Sale Fund Raiser!

Jun 09, 2011 1 Comment

I’m helping out with a with a little rummage sale this weekend and all of the profits are being donated to the CHUM Emergency Shelter.  The big sale takes place June 10 & 11 from 9am-4pm at 2306 Apple Ridge Dr. off of Arrowhead Rd.  There is something for everyone: t, clothes, furniture, etc.  We will also be selling hotdogs and bottled water, & KQDS will be there too tomorrow for a bit!


Events

“Street Talkin'”opens at Washington Gallery on Friday, June 10

Jun 09, 2011 1 Comment

Artist Jacob Rosandich is exhibiting new artwork in Street Talkin’, opening at Washington Gallery on Friday, June 10, from 6-9pm. Colorful and bold, his paintings could be called genre pieces with a concentration on line and color.

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Art, Events

The Life of Riley 7:15 Screening Sold Out

Jun 08, 2011 No Comments

Due to a great response, the 7:15pm’s RSVP list is now filled! Thank you! If you are still interested in coming to see the film, there are spots available at 9:15. Email me at carrie(at)4trackfilms(dot)com or send me a message on FB.

If you have already RSVP’d for the 7:15 show, PLEASE arrive by 6:45 to check in. Then feel free to wander about, grab a 1/2 price pint from the cafe or some grub, or step out to the Lakewalk for a few minutes. After 6:45 we will be releasing seats to those who are waiting.

If you have any questions, please email me at the above.

Also – I’ll be doing an interview this evening on The Local on KUMD – talking about & playing some of the awesome local music in the film!


Art, Events

Duluth FourthFest 2011 at Bayfront Park

Jun 08, 2011 5 Comments

Monday, July 4, 2011 | Bayfront Festival Park

Is it still free?
Yes, just like our country.

What bands are playing?
Shaunna Heckman, Sarah Krueger, Dirty Horse, 4onthefloor and Charlie Parr. Plus, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, with its full company of 60 musicians, will perform an Independence Day program in the tradition of the Boston Pops and John Philip Sousa.

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Events

A few unsolicited viewing recommendations for this week’s SUID Film Fest

Jun 07, 2011 2 Comments

If you didn’t have the pleasure of attending a screening at last year’s inaugural SUID Film Fest, I encourage you for your own sake to not let this opportunity escape you the second time round. This year the programmers have once again assembled a remarkable slate of films, many of which will be accompanied by Q&As with the directors and producers. As a film fan, it is close to utopia to have a festival of this quality here in our hometown. This year I (legally) got my hands on screener copies of some festival selections and have a few recommendations for films to check out this weekend.

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