Events Posts

Antiwar Protest

Below is the agenda for today’s anti-war protest in Duluth.

University Ave. photographer and bandoneón player on the PlayList this week

The PlayList’s second season continues Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1).

Wing Young Huie’s photography takes his audience through the rapid-fire labyrinth of socioeconomic and cultural realities along University Avenue’s six-mile thoroughfare in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

The Half Hearts CD Release

Half Hearts flier

This coming Friday, October 15th, there is going to be a party like no other. The Half Hearts, originally from the Duluth area, will be throwing a huge CD release show at the REX. Along side the Half Hearts will be Ariane Norrgard et al, Loup-Garou, and The People Say Fox. This is going to be a full night of music, so bring your dancing shoes, party hats, and appropriate judgment (whether it be poor or not is up to you).

There is going to be a party starting at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. $3 cover. 21+ (confirmed as 21+, sorry youngin’s)

Come out and enjoy the fresh sounds of Duluth while enjoying your favorite tapped beverage!

Global Work Day … a kid-friendly option

A friend is organizing a global work party.

Sunday, 10.10.10 (10am-noon)

Bring your children so we can teach them to care for the Earth! Please bring own garbage bags. We’ll meet at the Tot Lot, disseminate (perhaps farther down the beach), and then meet back for a photo. Hope to see you there!

J Lydia Salon celebrates opening with food, music and art

By Sam Elmquist

Duluth native, Jessica Myshack, has opened the J. Lydia Salon at 1131 B East 4th Street. The Salon will celebrate its official grand opening on Friday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. It will feature a variety of things including live music, some of it to be performed by Myshack herself, and free food, generously donated by the Lake Avenue Café, Amazing Grace, and the New London Café. There will also be art by Jessica Turtle on display and for sale, prices ranging from 55-125$.
See story here.

Any Scandinavians out there?

“Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian: Saga II” — A film about Scandinavian American humor

A fundraiser for Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry
Date: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Location: First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth
Cost: $15 per person, $5 for youth (ages 12-17), children under 12 are free
2:45pm Doors Open
3pm Presentation of “Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian: Saga II”
5pm Meet the filmmakers and sample traditional Scandinavian food

Exile On Fourth Street

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 7pm
Sacred Heart Music Center
$10 in advance/$15 at the door
Tickets at sacredheartmusic.org or the Electric Fetus

Get your ya-yas out with over 20 Duluth musical groups performing their takes on classic Stones tunes. Groups scheduled to appear include the Tisdales, Dave Mehling, Matt Ray, James and Younger, Lookdown Moon, Cory “Hotrod” Ahlm, Coyote, Clique Clique Boom, the Bitter Spills and lots more.

Sponsored By Pizza Luce, Carmody Irish Pub, the Transistor, Paper Hog and Keyport Liquor.

Free Classical Guitar Concert Sunday

James Flegel

Featuring Guitar Music of Spain and South America
James Flegel
Classical Guitar
Sunday, Oct. 10, 3pm
Weber Music Hall

Reefer Madness

reefer poster

Reefer Madness
Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney / Lyrics by Kevin Murphy

Directed by Evan Kelly

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head!

October 14-16, 21-23 & 28-30
All shows at 8 pm
renegadetheatercompany.org

Woodland Fusion Opening Oct. 11

The latest addition to the Woodland community, Woodland Fusion opens its doors Oct. 11 – 7am to 3pm. The location is in the same parking lot as Woodland Market Place (formerly Piggly Wiggly)

League of Women Voters of Duluth hosting 350.org Global Work Day of Action

Join the League of Women Voters Duluth for a great adventure on Sunday, Oct. 10 (1-4pm), and be a part of a global event that’s “Making A Difference.”

WFC Owner Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Join Whole Foods Co-op as we celebrate our inaugural Owner Art Exhibit this Thursday October 7th from 6-8 pm. Find your way to the seating area of the store for refreshments and art by some of our fabulous owners, including the work of: Tom Rauschenfels, Shane Upthegrove, Brian Barber, Terry McCarthy, Juanita Kammerman, Liz Minette, Steve Coll, Sarah Garramone, Dorothea Diver, Dale Burton, & Boni Bieniek. The show will run from Wednesday October 6th through Tuesday November 9th, so be sure to stop by and enjoy!

Afghanistan Memorial Candlelit Vigil

Afghanistan Memorial Vigil – Remembering those silenced

A candlelit vigil and march to mark the ninth year of the continuing war and conflict in Afghanistan sponsored by the Northland Anti-War Coalition and CSS Center For Justice Living.

Beginning in the Duluth Rose Garden near Leif Erikson Park, the night will start with words from local religious leaders. Following this we will march down the Lakewalk to place a memorial, in remembrance of the Afghan civilians and Coalition soldiers who have died, between the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials.  Here we will be led in song by Sara Thomsen and have a moment of silence.

This is a time for everyone to join together to remember those that have died in the ongoing war outside of any partisan conflict or ideological struggle.

NOTE: Please bring photos, flowers, or other items to place at the memorial if you would like.

DETAILS:
What: Afghanistan Memorial Vigil and Candlelit March
Where: Duluth Rose Garden; Along Lake Walk
When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:30

Really Really Free Market

This Sunday in Lincoln Park there is to be the first (that i know of) Really Really Free Market in Duluth.  What is a Really Really Free Market you may ask? Well, from what I’ve gathered off the all mighty intra-nert, it’s a time and a place where people can get together to share things without being encumbered by money in all its forms.  Things such as material objects, musical jams sessions, puppet theatre, skill-sharing and playshops (like hair cuts, massage therapy, dance lessons, automotive knowledge, cooking classes), pot-luck lunches and food shelves, all are freely distributed to anyone who wants it. Anything you can think of that someone else may need.  All for FREE!!

The Current Roadtrip: Duluth

Join 89.3 the Current as we travel across the state to bring the best and brightest of the cities musical acts to Duluth, Mankato, Rochester and Austin.