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paul hannu & grandaughter. homegrown 2009. teatro zuccone

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New Chester Creek Books

Just got back from the new book store in the old Seventh Day Adventist Church on 14th East and Superior St. They have nice books and lots of ’em and they’re still expanding into the basement.

Friday Rawk Night

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View select performances from Coal Car Caboose and the Keep Aways here. Also available is a special performance from the Bitter Spills. Additional videos will be posted soon.

Photos and Videos Courtesy of the Daily Strife.

Forum on “The Struggle for Same-Sex Marriage”

“The Struggle for Same Sex Marriage”

Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ 7:00pm
UMD Kirby Student Center Room 333
College Street, Duluth, MN

The issues of whether or not same-sex marriage should be legal has become one of the defining issues of our age. Politicians and conservatives have done all they can to make divisive political hay out of what at its heart is really a question of basic human rights. You are invited to a presentation on why same-sex marriage should be legal, and what we can do to help make it happen.

SPEAKER: Mike Rogge
SPONSOR: Socialist Action

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Spring Migration Celebration in St. Louis County

Exciting birding activities, engaging presentations, and friendly Birdathon competitions geared for all levels of birders will be held throughout the week.

May 12-17, 2009 | Duluth, MN

Homegrown Lost and Found

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I dropped my camera at the Main Club last night and didn’t realize the  memory card popped out until today. Anybody find it?

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Someone lost a Nikon lens cover at the Main Club last night. It’s available at the bar.

Alpha Centauri

The Alpha Centauri will be up from Minneapolis tonight. Check them out at The Blue Crab after 9pm. They just released a new album with great success and will have copies at the show.
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Jamie Ness and Brad Nelson

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Enjoy a select performance of Jamie Ness and Brad Nelson performing live at Fitger’s Brewhouse on Souptown Night during the 11th Annual Homegrown Music Festival. View video of this performance and more here.

Photo and Videos courtesy of the Daily Strife.

Congratulations to Sven and Louis

svensundgaard348957louisjenkins348957Former Duluth meteorologist  Sven Sundgaard was named Best TV Weather-person in City Pages’ Best of the Twin Cities issue.

Current Duluthian Louis Jenkins was named Best Poet.

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I am feeling bad for repeating the rumor that Two Harbors High School students cut down the “honking tree” as a senior prank.

Free Comic Book Day 2009

fcbd_cymk_date1Saturday, May 2, is Free Comic Book Day!

Stop by these Duluth locations for free comics!

COLLECTOR’S CONNECTION
MILLER HILL MALL
1600 MILLER TRUNK HWY
DULUTH, MN
(218) 726-1360

DRAGON PORT GAMES AND COMICS
3 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE WEST
DULUTH, MN
(218) 720-4669

Buy Indie Day

There’s a ton going on this weekend – the full force of Homegrown; One Book, One Community reading at LSC 7:30 Michael Perry, Duluth Poet Laureate reading at the Green Room Saturday at 3:30pm; the final weekend of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. It seems then especially fitting that it’s also Buy Indie Day.

Started by the American Booksellers Association, it naturally focuses on Independent Bookstores, but embodies local spirit. Wherever you find yourselves today, think of how you’re supporting the unique community! Listen to local musicians, watch local theatre, buy from local food vendors, artists, craftsmen, and booksellers! Just stop by to let them know that you’re glad they’re here and contributing to the maintenance of Duluth’s unique character.

Happy Indie Day, Duluth!

2009 Homegrown Schedule for Friday Night

A relatively easy to read, West to East layout for Friday in Excel format:

Friday Homegrown Me!!