Duluth Does Cash & Young

ericswan Mar 29, 2009 5 Comments

Following in the footsteps of the Duluth Does Dylan and the Duluth Does White tribute, Sacred Heart Music Center is putting together a concert to showcase local talent featuring songs by Johnny Cash and Neil Young.

Performers of all genres are encouraged to sign up; klezmer groups, barbershop quartets, jug bands, tuba trios, pan flute players or whatever as well as the the usual guitar strumming suspects. This is to be a (mostly) acoustic show so no Marshall stacks allowed, sorry.

Concert will Thursday May 28 and registration is open until April 17th. Sign up at Duluth Does

Artists chosen to participate will receive a copy of the show recorded by Sacred Heart Studio, free pizza and beer and a stipend.


Music, News and Current Affairs

Diets Suck: There’s a Better Way to Reach Your Perfect Weight

joyfulant Mar 29, 2009 11 Comments

diets-suck-jpeg2There’s a better way to reach your ideal weight.

The key to weight loss isn’t found in a starvation diet or torturing yourself on a treadmill. Believe it or not, you already have it – it’s in your mind. You just need to learn how to use it.

Join us for a six-week course to learn how to balance mind and body to achieve weight loss.

MIND – Kim Luedtke, PhD, will teach you how to upgrade your brain’s food/weight blueprint to break free from the patterns that prevent you from losing weight.

BODY – Katrina Hendrickson, Yoga Instructor, will help you to stretch out and relax. This is gentle stretching for any body. Dress in comfortable clothing.

Thursdays, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., April 9 – May 14

101 W. 2nd St, #301 – Duluth (Carnegie Building)

Tuition for 6 week class – $240 (credit cards accepted)

To register: 218-279-5026 or [email protected]

IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY, I’D LIKE TO INVITE ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING TO JOIN US AT THE FIRST SESSION (APRIL 9) FOR FREE.

PLEASE RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE.


News and Current Affairs

UMD vs. Miami (Ohio) | NCAA W. Regional final

Cory Fechner Mar 28, 2009 4 Comments

NCAA West Regional final: UMD vs. Miami (Ohio) ‘

Update: UMD loses its bid for the NCAA Frozen Four in a close game against Miami 2 -1. They almost followed up the Friday night “Miracle at Mariucci” with another come back, but they couldn’t get the equalizer they needed to tie the game.  It was a great playoff run by the Dogs and look forward to great season next year. Now we need to hope the BSU Beavers, yes the Bemidji State Beavers, pull off another upset tomorrow night against Cornell to get into the Frozen Four. BSU upset #1 seed Notre Dame 5 -1 tonight in a great game. It was the first NCAA Division I Tournament win in Bemidji State men’s hockey history. Learn more here


Recommendations, Sports

Duluth Arrowhead Volleyball Tourney

Cory Fechner Mar 28, 2009 No Comments

Duluth Arrowhead Volleyball Tourney

This year was the 52nd annual Duluth Arrowhead Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Grandma’s on March 21st. This years pool of 92 teams was one of the largest in the long history of the tourney and was played at UMD, CSS, Esko HS and Marshall HS. Special thanks to the Minnesota Volleyball Association for putting together this great tourney! Learn more about the MVA here: www.mnvba.com

2009 Duluth Arrowhead Results

Men’s AA
1st – Omega Force
2nd – Silverbacks

Men’s A
1st- Shots
2nd – KC Headkickers

Men’s BB
1st – AEI
2nd – Odder & Wiser
Consolation – Terps

Men’s B
1st – Falcons
2nd – Nimrods

 Women’s AA
1st – Cool
2nd – Recovering Boozers

Women’s HA
1st – Block Party 1
2nd – Block Party 2

Women’ s LA
1st – Yahtzee
2nd – Ligers
Consolation – That One Team

Women’s BB
1st – Outsiders
2nd – Just One More
Consolation – Thunderbirds

Congratulations to all these teams!


History, News and Current Affairs, Sports

UMD Bulldog Hockey Bootleg Video

Paul Lundgren Mar 28, 2009 2 Comments

This is the only Internet video I can find of the amazing UMD Bulldog hockey victory over Princeton. It includes the final minute of regulation, featuring the tying goal with 0.8 seconds left. (It does not include the game-winning overtime goal.)


Videos

Lutsen Mountains: King of the Midwest Hills

Paul Lundgren Mar 28, 2009 16 Comments

Airbourne - New York Times

New York Times story here.


Outdoors, Recommendations

NCAA Playoffs – UMD Bulldogs live stream.

Cory Fechner Mar 27, 2009 3 Comments

umdDogs play Princeton at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

UPDATE: Bulldogs win 5-4 in OT!

Live GameTracker Online

http://uscho.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mhockey.html?event=774805&school=uscho&sport=mhockey&camefrom=&startschool=&


News and Current Affairs, Sports

Live Improv Comedy

Renegade Mar 27, 2009 No Comments

Tonight at PeasantWorks Porch above Hell’s Kitchen in Canal Park. 8pm. $5.

A full evening of improv comedy for less than the cost of a movie. And we promise we’re WAY better than that Paul Blart: Mall Cop thing. How soon into that movie do you think someone rhymes his name with “fart” – 10 minutes?

We get to those type of jokes in like two minutes flat.


Random

The ol’ Switcheroo

Paul Lundgren Mar 27, 2009 9 Comments

Perfect Duluth Day moved to a different server today. Let us know if you notice any glitches.

Sorry about all the down time this week. Let’s hope that’s all behind us.


Uncategorized

Ian Gillan Band – “Clear Air Turbulence”

Paul Lundgren Mar 27, 2009 2 Comments

“Get in to Duluth!”

Thanks to Dan for the hot tip, related to the “Songs with Duluth in the lyrics or title” post.


History, Music

Joey, I’ve never felt this way about a man before…

Carl Sack Mar 26, 2009 2 Comments

Okay, so it may be inappropriate and immature, but does anyone else think this picture published in today’s DNT makes it look like the Prez and the Veep are about to do some Brokeback Mountain-style smoochin’?


Random

Tisdales at Carmody

GalynnW Mar 26, 2009 1 Comment

tisdales-section-of-the-poster

In conjunction with Concert for a Home: Music Opens Doors, Heading Home St. Louis County is also pleased to be working with The Tisdales! They are the head-liner band for the LATE-NITE PARTY at Carmody! Donations will be accepted at the door.

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Music, Politics

Need a Half-Marathon Entry?

secjewl Mar 26, 2009 No Comments

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Entry Being Auctioned off by Security Jewelers

If you or somebody you know were not selected in the lottery for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, there is one more chance to obtain an entry! Security Jewelers, a dedicated Grandma’s Marathon sponsor, has graciously chosen to auction off the half marathon entry that they receive in return for sponsoring Grandma’s Marathon weekend. The auction is being held on eBay, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Junior League of Duluth to assist in their efforts to restore Playfront Park, an extremely popular park located on Duluth’s waterfront and used by citizens and tourists alike.
Follow this link to the auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310130227099


Random

KUWS + KUMD: fm

adam Mar 26, 2009 1 Comment

waltdizzo-soviet_red

Keep up the great work, Walt and Starfire.


Music

Have we no modesty?

Paul Lundgren Mar 25, 2009 6 Comments

greatseal48957

The Garrison Keiller in me thinks it should be “The Above Average Seal of the State of Minnesota.”


History