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The Grrrl Band @ Clyde Iron

Mar 30, 2011 1 Comment

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Google and Android and BarCamp oh my!

Mar 30, 2011 No Comments

You heard that Duluth didn’t exactly lose the Google Fiber project, right? Seriously. Sergey Brin said it.

A public community information meeting has just been scheduled for tomorrow at the DECC (on the city side.)

Google Twin Ports team members will be available to answer questions and explain what the latest announcements mean for Duluth-Superior.

Thursday, March 31
Google Twin Ports Community Q&A Discussion @ 4:30
Android BarCamp: 10am through 4:30

If you can come for any part of the day, register at AndroidBarCamp.com. (Check out our awesome speaker line-up, too!)

Thank you Verizon Wireless, our Presenting Sponsor;  the College of St. Scholastica, ProFounder, and 3Five Designs! Without the  financial and in-kind support from our event sponsors this event would not be possible.


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Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20

Mar 30, 2011 1 Comment

You’re invited to the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20. Join us on Tuesday, April 19, as award-winning journalist and former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby talks about the failure of American journalism to tell the most important story since journalism began – global climate change. Don’s talk will take place at 6:30PM in Chemistry Building 200. On Wednesday, April 20, join us for tabling, talks, and tips on sustainability issues. Sustainability panels and special guests will be in Kirby Student Center from 10am to 2pm.

For more details on the Spring 2011 Sustainability Fair at UMD on April 19 and 20, visit the UMD Sustainability web page at www.d.umn.edu/sustain.


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Power of the Purse – May 5 – Fundraiser for Imagination Library

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

Power of the Purse – an evening of stylish purses, drinks and savory appetizers with special guest (memoirist/journalist, Laurie Hertzel) – all in support of early literacy.

Featuring a silent auction of unique and extraordinary purses, proceeds benefit Imagination Library, an early literacy program that delivers free books every month to children in our community.

The Evening:
5-7 p.m. Purse Auction & Wine Tasting
6-8 p.m. Savory Appetizers & Dessert
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Speaker Laurie Hertzel

Limited seating. Advance tickets recommended.

Order tickets at unitedwayduluth.org or call 218.726.4770.


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Bunco game night – April 1 – Fundraiser for Circle of Hope

Mar 29, 2011 No Comments

Bunco Game Night
Friday, April 1, 6:30-8 p.m.

Lakeside Lester Park Community Club
54th Ave. E. & Tioga Street (1 block up from Superior St.)

This is a historic dice game that is a blast and a great community mixer. No experience is necessary. We have surprises as well. The rules will be explained, and then there will be game time.

Pre-registration is recommended by calling 525-5098 or e-mailing Wendy at wendyupnorth @ yahoo.com. Players ages 12 and above are welcome. This event will support Circle of Hope for breast cancer block grants. A $10 donation is suggested.


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Geek Prom 2011 – These are the droids you’re looking for

Mar 28, 2011 8 Comments

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Get your Geek Prom tickets early and/or RSVP on the Facebook event page.


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Integrity, Character and Psychology @ UMD Ethics

Mar 27, 2011 No Comments

Two upcoming discussions sponsored by the UMD Center for Ethics and Public Policy. Free and open to the public March 29 and April 4.

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Poems about Pizza and Farm Equipment

Mar 25, 2011 1 Comment

Poems about Pizza and Farm Equipment is a Spirit Lake Poetry Series event featuring two writers:

Michelle Matthees has three collections, “Served” “Outside” and “Junket.” She was a 2009 Jerome/SASE Emerging Writer and her work has been in “The Bloomsbury Review,” “Hayden’s Ferry Review,” “PANK,” “The Bellingham Review” and other journals.

Joyce Sutphen grew up on a farm near St. Joseph, Minn., and that is the impetus for her collection “First Words.” She also wrote “Naming the Stars,” which won a Minnesota Book Award and “Straight out of View,” which won the Barnard New Women Poets Prize in 1994. She has been a guest on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”

Go see it.

What: Poems about Pizza and Farm Equipment, featuring poets Michelle Matthees and Joyce Sutphen

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26

Where: Teatro Zuccone, 222 E. Superior St.

Tickets: Free and open to the public


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Low at Harbor City Theater

Mar 25, 2011 1 Comment

Low will be performing Thursday, April 14, 8pm at the Harbor City School Theater located at 332 W. Michigan Street. Tickets are on sale at the school and at the Electric Fetus. $12 general admission.


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Friday! (3/25) ‘Farmers Take the Stage’ at Amazing Grace Cafe

Mar 25, 2011 No Comments

Please join us for a fun-filled night of musical and variety talent presented by members and supporters of the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association!

All proceeds go directly toward the work of the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association.

lssfa.org | amazinggraceduluth.com

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HCRD is Back in Black, on the Track!

Mar 25, 2011 1 Comment

Women’s flat track roller derby is once again going to rock the DECC as the Harbor City Roller Dames are “Back in Black, on the Track!” Saturday April 2.  HCRD will return to the DECC’s Pioneer Hall to take on the Mississippi Valley Mayhem (La Crosse, WI).

A portion of the bout’s proceeds will benefit the YWCA’s Spirit Valley Young Mothers Program.  There will also be a pre-bout performance by the Twin Ports Elite Cheer Squad.

Doors open at 7pm, roller derby action starts at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $10 plus any applicable fees and are available at the DECC Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or Ticketmaster outlets. Children 10 and under are free with paid admission.

Harbor City Roller Dames is the Northland’s original women’s flat track roller derby league and currently in the middle of their second season.  For more information about HCRD please visit harborcityrollerdames.com or find them on Facebook.


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Friends of DPL Mystery Night

Mar 25, 2011 No Comments

Friends of the Duluth Public Library Mystery Night
Friends members only
$18 per person, prepaid reservation required
Guest speaker: Brian Freeman
Duluth Public Library Green Room
April 1, 6-9 p.m.


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Rocking Out Autism at Clyde Iron Works

Mar 25, 2011 1 Comment

The Autism Association of Northern Minnesota is hosting its annual “Rocking Out Autism” benefit concert at Clyde Iron Works on April 10. Doors open at 7 pm. This all-ages show will feature Retribution Gospel Choir, Uprising, Eeriearq and the What Four. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Music-Go-Round, Goin’ Postal or online at autismassociationofnorthernmn.org. All proceeds will benefit the Autism Association of Northern Minnesota and its mission to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and provide support for people on the autism spectrum and their friends and families here in the Northland.


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An Evening at the Encounter

Mar 24, 2011 No Comments

Visit encounterduluth.com for more info or to request tickets.


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An Evening of Art: Furniture Music

Mar 24, 2011 No Comments

I posted about a week ago about the exhibition titled Furniture Music which will be held at the Old European Bakery in Duluth, and I just wanted to write an update.
 
The event will be held on Friday, March 25, from 7 to 10pm, during which there will be free food, beer and best of all … art! 

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