I used to always hear stories about a mysterious fairy village on Madeline Island. Supposedly someone built an entire little village out in the woods somewhere. Every time I’m on the island, I bike down a fire lane or back road I’ve never been on before hoping to take a peek, but I’ve never found it.
Has anyone actually seen it and can attest to its existence?
Phil Fitzpatrick will read from and sign copies of his new book, A Beautiful Friendship: The Joy of Chasing Bogey Golf on Sunday, April 26 from 3-4:30 pm at the Northern Prints Gallery, 318 N. 14th Avenue E across from Burrito Union.
Shana David at the Blue Crab, Tuesday April 28
Homegrown’s Experimental Night
9:00 – 9:20 Original Tunez, piano, vocals and cuteness
9:20 – 9:25 Quick break
9:25 – 9:45 Michael Jackson Mini-Set
Cheeeeeck it out! Click on the creepy pic and then scroll down for more info on Shana D.
Say.. does anyone have one of those grass seed/lawn aerator/spreader thingambobs I could borrow for a week sometime in the next month or so? We are slowly trying to convert our lawn to almost exclusively clover and one of those would totally rock.
Please and thanks.
My old mac cord (non-magnetic) gave it up. Does anyone have an old one they’d be willing to sell cheap? I’m in a pickle – once the battery goes on this, I’m done.
[email protected]
My Sisters Place - Slaw Dog
It appears I need to pay $2.95 if I want to read more about the Grand Marais Slaw Dog. WHY?
I understand the rough time print publications are going through these days but $2.95 for one article on Slaw Dogs. Dang – the Slaw Dog probably does not even cost that much.
$2.95 per article
FREE PASS to Homegrown if you complete the following:
1. Come to Beaners this Friday at 6pm (if you can’t make it you can have a proxy draw for you)
2. Draw two songs from the past two Homegrown CDs and choose ONE with which to make a music video. You can use footage you already have, and there is NO obligation to include images of the band playing (in fact, it might be kind of fun to be creative). The only rule is to keep the song intact.
3. Turn in your completed music video on Sunday at 9pm at Pizza Luce.
Thats it! Once you turn in your movie you’ll receive your pass as well as the past two Homegrown CDs as a thank you gift.
Finished videos will be shown on MONDAY at 7pm at Harbor City International School.
Questions? Call or email Annie at [email protected] or 218-310-4703
THE FIGHT AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY & THE CASE OF MUMIA ABU-JAMAL
Saturday, April 25 at 6pm in the basement meeting room
of the Chester Creek Cafe at 1902 E. 8th St.,Duluth, MN
You are invited to a public forum on the struggle to end the death penalty, and to free political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. The tragic continued use of the death penalty has inspired millions to fight against it, and the case of Mumia has come to symbolize what is wrong with the death penalty, and our criminal ‘justice’ system in general. Speaking at this event will be a panel of local activists from Amnesty International and Northwoods for Mumia. After the presentations there will be an open discussion. There will also be a birthday card for Mumia for people who would like to sign it [April 24 is Mumia’s birthday]. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Sponsored by Northwoods for Mumia
P.O. Box 16853, Duluth MN 55816
[email protected] – (715) 394-6660
Here is our fresh new Dylan Days press release, cross posted at my blog, going out today:
Dylan Days boasts full new schedule for 2009
Lineup features music, art and literature in music icon’s hometownHIBBING, Minn. (April 20, 2009) – As Bob Dylan prepares to release another new album, his hometown of Hibbing, Minn., is preparing to honor him with its annual celebration of music, literature, visual art and Dylan history. Dylan Days 2009 takes place May 21-24.
What’s the most interesting story you can tell about eating “something local”?
I might be the only person you’ve ever heard of who actually hunted a grouse with a house. About seven years ago I lived on Morris Thomas Road. One day my daughter (then 7) and I were sitting and reading a book together when we heard a tremendous bang against the large plate glass window on the front of the house. When we looked outside we found a grouse dead on the lawn. My daughter, ever responsible and serious at the time, said we shouldn’t let the animal go to waste.
I’ve never been a hunter, so I called the DNR and asked the very nice man who answered the phone if there was any reason (legal or health-related) that I couldn’t eat that bird, and he proceeded not only to reassure me it was alright, but also to carefully explain how to skin the bird and prepare it. We ate it for dinner and my daughter and wife both declared it was the best winged creature they’d ever eaten.
What’s the oddest local food story (either acquiring, preparing or any other) you have?
Check It Out!
Ms. Laurie Hertzel, the book editor of the Mlps Star Tribune, and I will talk about books and the state of the publishing industry Tuesday evening, April 21, at the spanking-new Mlps. Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Our panel discussion will be moderated by Cathy Wurzer of MPR, and taped for later broadcast (I don’t know when). Event begins at 7 pm. I’m sure there’ll be a fabulous refreshments afterwards, there certainly were last time I went to a talk at the Mlps. Central Library.
Laurie Hertzel is a Duluth expat, who began her journalism career right here in D-Town, at the Duluth News Tribune. She’s also the author of several books, including Boomtown Landmarks. I write for Publishers Weekly magazine, but, unlike Laurie, have never written a book.
Thought I would try out the gray area in the promotion portion of the PDD policy. Figured I could post this for the following reasons:
1. The shirts are local.
2. They have a positive impact through their message and the organizations that benefit from the proceeds. More positive can only dilute the negative.
3. They all have at least something to do with art or humanity. And I know there are a lot of artists and humans in the PDD community.
4. At least two of them can be related to music, which I’m guessing will win the approval of Culture Czar Baci (kidding Baci, but I do like that title).
Hopefully, that’s enough to qualify. If not, feel free to remove. And yes, I have permission from Fatboy Slim’s management to use his music.
Thanks!
All hail the new King and Queen of Geek Prom, James Ellingson and Rachael Gilman.
