Music Resource Center in Duluth?

Paul Lundgren Sep 28, 2009 11 Comments

RecordingSession448957Duluth’s Crystal Pelkey traveled to Charlottesville, Va., in June to research the operations of the Music Resource Center there. She’s been exploring the possibility of creating an MRC branch in Duluth.

Crystal will present her Music Resource Center research on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5:30 p.m., at the Teatro Zuccone theater, 222 E. Superior St.

Founded by John Hornsby in 1993, with initial financial support by the Dave Matthews Band, the Music Resource Center is a state-of-the-art facility where teens learn the latest technology in the music industry and participate in every phase of music production and performance.

If you are interested in this project, here’s your chance to find out more and become involved in the next steps of the process.

Music Resource Center website: www.musicresourcecenter.org
Crystal’s e-mail: crystalpelkey [at] hotmail.com


Music

Dr. Samskar has died

Paul Lundgren Sep 28, 2009 1 Comment

WayneSamskar342Former Denfeld principal Wayne Samskar died on Friday in Appleton, Wis. He was 81.

Dr. Samskar taught and was principal at several Duluth-area schools before becoming principal at Denfeld in 1970. He’s credited with helping to establish the Greater Denfeld Foundation, which awards scholarships to outstanding students.

He retired in 1984, but helped architects design Denfeld’s gymnasium addition in 1987. He was inducted into the school’s hall of fame in 1996.


R.I.P.

Tascam Tutor Needed

riversong Sep 28, 2009 No Comments

Looking for someone savvy with Tascam digital recording unit #DP-01FX/CD to tutor me.  I’m looking to do some home recording with the unit.  Please email me  at [email protected].  thanks


Random

Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors Report 2009

Cory Fechner Sep 27, 2009 No Comments

This year’s fall colors are a bit behind due to warmer than normal weather, but should start to peak in the next few weeks. Typically the peak happens sooner if you go inland from the shore. The colors right on or near the shores of Lake Superior tend to peak a little bit later.

See Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder for more info.


News and Current Affairs, Outdoors, Random

Reminder

d_mauling Sep 27, 2009 No Comments

Free the Hikers: 59th Day Fundraiser
Sept. 27
Spiritual Deli
3 West Superior Street
4pm Hiking Meditation. Meet at Enger Tower. By donation
6-10 PM Music and Silent Auction at the Spiritual Deli. $10 at the door.
Music by James Moors, Dave Mehling, Dan Dresser and The Rez! The Spin Collective will also be performing outside. Meet family members of Shane Bauer. Free food, beverages. Enjoy a good time for a good cause!


Events

Extreme Home Makover Party at Ace’s on 29th

jxndyk Sep 27, 2009 1 Comment

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Ace’s on 29th is hosting a free party celebrating Extreme Makeover Home Edition tonight. We will be offering FREE FOOD and $1 taps of Michelob Golden Draft Light in the  back room from 5pm – 8:30pm.

Ace’s on 29th is a non-smoking bar/restaurant and is a family friendly place to watch the 2 hour debut featuring our own Huber Family.


Random

Alon Goldstein plays Duluth

annklefstad Sep 27, 2009 4 Comments

What: Alon Goldstein, pianist, playing Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata, Brahms’ “Intermezzi,” and Ginastera’s “Argentinian Dances” (and more)
When: October 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Ave.
Tickets and Box Office info: $18 adults / $6 students, call 724-8115; also available at the door at 7 p.m. For shuttle bus to Mitchell, call 525-9413.

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Music

Where in Duluth?

Dave Sorensen Sep 27, 2009 18 Comments

They could have at least added a couple coils of razor wire for ambiance.


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New Duluth DECC arena making progress

Cory Fechner Sep 26, 2009 6 Comments
  • Scheduled to open Dec. 30, 2010. Grand opening celebration Dec. 31, 2010, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will perform.
  • Will seat 6,600 for men’s and women’s hockey and more than 8,500 for concerts.
  • Cost: $80 million
    50% Minnesota state funding; 1% city food and beverage tax increase will fund 27%; 12% UMD and 11% DECC.
  • Learn more here: http://arena.decc.org/
Duluth DECC

Duluth DECC

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News and Current Affairs

Where in Duluth?

Paul Lundgren Sep 26, 2009 23 Comments

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Another installment of the exciting game in which, for nothing but bragging rights, PDD readers battle to be the first to identify the spot in Duluth where a select photo was shot.


Photos

Extreme Makeover Northland Style 6p.m. Free @ Zinema

timm Sep 26, 2009 9 Comments

cable has just been installed at the theater for TV @ THE ZINEMA. we plan on airing PROJECT RUNWAY weekly and other pop/culture phenomena occasionally and i thought we should try it out with a free screening of tomorrow’s episode of Extreme Makeover focusing on a family in the Superior. anyway, if you haven’t had a chance to check out the new theater this may be the time to dooo it.

Extreme Makeover Northland Style
Zinema 2
222 E Superior St
Sunday 9-27 6p.m Free


Random

Rock Show At Luce Saturday Night!

ryvanslo Sep 25, 2009 1 Comment

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Rock Brigade will be performing with Lords of the Trident from Madison, WI in what will be hailed as the biggest rock show of this or any other year. It pleases Rock Brigade to inform you of their special guest for the evening…domo origato Mr. Roboto. You won’t want to miss this one.


Events, Music

Drunken Spelling Bee @ Dubh Linn

pmbell Sep 25, 2009 1 Comment

Dubh Linn's Drunken Spelling Bee

Get a FREE drink for every word you spell correctly! $1,500 in prizes!

$8 to play | FREE TO WATCH!


Events, Random

Beaner’s One Week Live, Day Five

Paul Lundgren Sep 25, 2009 4 Comments

Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Beaner’s Central | $6
Yeltzi
The People Say Fox
The Alrights
The Fontanelles

PDD is yet again giving away a spot (x2) on the Beaner’s guest list. It’s Friday, so we’ll make it real easy this time. Be the first person to comment on this post and tongiht’s show is free for you and a guest.


Events, Music

Candidate Forums

Jennifer Julsrud Sep 25, 2009 No Comments

Duluth School Board & City Council Candidate Forum
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
6:00-7:15 PM School Board Forum
7:30-8:45 PM City Council Forum
Lakeside/Lester Park Community Club
106 N. 54th Ave. E.

Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters & the Lakeside Lester Park Community Club

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At-Large Candidate Forum
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
6:00-7:30 PM
Damiano Center
206 W. Fourth Street

Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Community Action Duluth, Twin Ports Action Coalition, and the A.H. Zeppa Foundation

The League of Women Voters and all above sponsors are nonpartisan organizations that neither support nor oppose political parties and candidates. The purpose of these forums is to provide voters with objective information on the views held by candidates running for office so that they can make informed choices on election day.


Politics