Community Calendar - Sept. 5-11, 2010

Sunday, Sept. 5

Duluth-Superior Pride 2010 wraps up today. Some highlights: A worship service and breakfast will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St.; a parade will be held at noon on Tower Avenue in Superior; the Fruit Float, a booze cruise, will be held aboard the Vista Star at 3:30 p.m.; the train experience Foo Foo Choo Choo departs from the Depot at 3:30 p.m.; lesbian films will be screened at Chester Creek Café; an art exhibit will be held at Zeitgeist; and the annual drag show will be held at the Main Club in Superior. Details at www.dspride.com.

The Great Northern Classic Rodeo will be held at the fairgrounds in Superior. Visit www.greatnorthernclassicrodeo.com for details.

The North Shore Scenic Railroad will have a six-hour steam train excursion to Two Harbors departing from the Depot at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $45. Call (800) 423-1273.

Regular screenings at Zinema 2 this week: “Winter’s Bone,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “The Kids are All Right” and “The Girl Who Played with Fire” (Sunday through Thursday) and “Winter’s Bone” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (Friday and Saturday). Details at www.zinema2.com.

Through Monday, Duluth’s Omnimax Theatre will offer $5 Imax movies every hour on the hour from noon to 7 p.m. The films are “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” (noon), “Dinosaurs Alive” (1 p.m.), “Stormchasers” (2 p.m.), “Alaska” (3 p.m.), “Magic of Flight” (4 p.m.), “Amazon” (5 p.m.), “Dolphins” (6 p.m.) and “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” (7 p.m.). Questions? Call 727-0022 or visit www.decc.org.

Monday, Sept. 6

The Duluth Central Labor Body’s 122nd annual Labor Day picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Bayfront Festival Park. Per usual, there will be free food, beverages, parking and family entertainment for union members and their families.

The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank’s Teague Alexy plays around 9 p.m. every Monday night at Sir Ben’s through the end of September. Outside (weather permitting). The Brothers Burn Mountain will also perform tonight.

Kathy McTavish plays cello music every Monday at 9 p.m. at Carmody Irish Pub.

Learn how to do the salsa with Megan Abel every Monday at 7 p.m. at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park. There is no cost for the lesson, and open dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. is free as well. All ages.

Northern Lights ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave. Call 348-4087 or visit www.adultchildren.org for more information.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Lakewalk. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Vietnam Memorial to help mulch flowers and shrub beds, weed flower gardens, pick up trash and paint benches. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

City crews will be closing the section of West First Street between Mesaba Avenue and Sixth Avenue West to install a new gas main. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks. Detours will be posted.

The Duluth Y is hosting fall program registration Sept. 7-12. During this time, you can join the Y without paying a joiner fee. Call 722-4745 with questions.

The Brothers Burn Mountain will perform at 8 p.m. at Amazing Grace Bakery & Café in Canal Park. Details TBA.

Throw the Fight will perform at 6 p.m. at UMD’s Kirby Rafters. Details TBA.

Local singer/songwriter Angela Brannan will perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Brewhouse.

La Leche League, a mother-to-mother support group for nursing mothers, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Coppertop Church. This month’s topic is “The ABCs of Breastfeeding.” Babies and children welcome. Lending library available. Call 393-2403.

The Autism Association of Northern Minnesota will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Kenwood Edison Charter School, 1750 Kenwood Ave. This is a business/parent meeting for parents and caregivers of children with autism.

Learn how to do the salsa with Juliana Bertelsen every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hell Burgers in Canal Park. Cost is $5 for the lesson; open dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. is free.

The Maxi Childs Trio performs at 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Black Water Lounge, 231 E. Superior St.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on the Rose Garden. Meet at 10 a.m. at its gazebo to help deadhead roses, weed flower beds, water annuals, mulch and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

The Park Point Camping Task Force, whose purpose is to study the feasibility of primitive camping on Park Point, will meet for the last time at 7 a.m. at Duluth Grill.

The first of four “Building a Business … Here’s How” courses will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 202 W. Superior St. Cost is $149. Call (800) 422-0374 for details.

Auto Care Collision Center, 4757 W. Arrowhead Road in Hermantown, will host a grand reopening open house from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Duluth Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon every Wednesday and Saturday at 14th Avenue East and Third Street.

Bryan Olds will perform during the SFA Farmers’ Market at UMD, which is held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday near the Kirby Plaza bus hub.

Weekly sailboat races begin at 6 p.m. in the harbor. One of the best vantage points to watch them is at the historic Fitger’s brewing complex. Call 722-0410 or visit www.fitgers.com.

Jody Kujawa hosts ladies’ night karaoke every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at R.T. Quinlan’s, 220 W. Superior St. Must be 21.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on trail projects. Call 730-4490 for specific project locations to help resurface trails, repair bridges, realign trails, tend to signs and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Thursday, Sept. 9

Budgeteer nature columnist Larry Weber will present “Those Fascinating Fungi” at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, 835 W. College St. Free and open to the public.

Rubber Chicken Theater will present “Shout! The Mod Musical” through Sept. 26 at The Shack in Superior. (No show Saturday, Sept. 11.) Thursday dates are show only (no dinner); performances start at 7:30 p.m. and cost $15. Friday and Saturday dates include a meal; seating is at 6:30 p.m. and the shows cost $35. Sunday dates also include a meal; seating is at noon and the shows cost $30. Call (715) 392-3463 for reservations.

Hamlin Music will celebrate 20 years of business with an open house celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5615 Grand Ave. There will be live music, refreshments and chance to win instruments and lessons. Call 624-2619.

The Brothers Burn Mountain will perform at 7 p.m. at Hell Burgers in Canal Park. Details TBA.

A publication party for Margi Preus’ “Heart of a Samurai” will be held at 7 p.m. at Zeitgeist Café. Call 722-5267 to RSVP.

The Duluth Woman’s Club, 2400 E. Superior St., will host an open house for prospective members from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn about DWC activities and enjoy refreshments. No cost. Call 724-3168.

The Bookstore at Fitger’s hosts “Storytime for Toddlers” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. each Thursday.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Enger Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at its parking lot to help deadhead and weed flower beds, water annuals, mulch and pick up trash. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Friday, Sept. 10

Duluth Lakewalk Festival will be held Sept. 10-11 along the iconic boardwalk. Most of the activities are scheduled between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday; visit www.downtownduluth.com for a complete schedule.

Engwalls Corn Maze, a 50,000-square-foot labyrinth, will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17 at 4749 Hermantown Road. Cost is $6 per person; $1 of each ticket benefits Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank.

The free Movies in the Park series at Leif Erikson Park wraps up with a screening of “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m.

Greg Tiburzi will perform at 8 p.m. at Amazing Grace Bakery & Café in Canal Park.

Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians Gerry Grossman and Jamie Stone, will be held at 9 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($18 with pre-show dinner). Reservations recommended; call 727-1559.

The Junior League of Duluth will hold a fall social for potential new members at 6 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works. This event is open to women 21 or older.

The Circle of Light, an annual recognition celebration for the St. Luke’s Foundation, will be held at the DECC’s Harborside Ballroom. The theme will be “Hollywood stars.” Cost TBA. Reserve a spot by calling 249-5249.

Big Strong Men and Words to a Film Score will perform at 11 p.m. at Pizza Luce. Cost is $5. Must be 21.

Two Harbors’ free Fridays in the Park concert series (held at 7 p.m. in Thomas Owens Park — rain site is United Church) continues with a performance by acoustic rocker Lisa Kane, who will be accompanied by Rachel Nelson on fiddle, mandolin and banjo. See www.lisakane.com.

“Wheel of Fortune” producers will interview potential contestants at 5 p.m. at Grand Casino Hinckley. Details at www.grandcasinomn.com.

Lake Superior Singles Fellowship, a non-denominational singles group supported by the United Presbyterian Church, will meet at 6 p.m. at Red Lobster for dinner. Call 940-2248 to register and get complete details.

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on Park Point Beach. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Beach House (lake side) to help sweep the beach for trash and debris that has washed ashore. City workers will be on hand to supervise; call 730-4312 with any questions.

Saturday, Sept. 11

The NorthShore Inline Marathon will be held between Two Harbors and Duluth (primarily following the Grandma’s Marathon route). An after-party will be held at Grandma’s Sports Garden.

University for Seniors at UMD will celebrate its 21st year with an opening convocation at 9 a.m. at Bohannon Hall 90. Cost for the subsequent lunch is $11; make a reservation by calling 726-7637.

The ninth North Shore Iron Pour will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E. An accompanying scratch block workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carve shaped blocks to create your own iron tiles; prices range from $15 to $25 (for ones in the shape of our state). Call 310-8411 for details.

Allison Moore’s new romantic comedy “The Love Knot” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. at UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center. Cost is $28. Call 726-8561. Details at www.theloveknotcomedy.com.

Musky Hunter Magazine’s Fall Meltdown, a professional musky tournament, will be taking place out of Barker’s Island from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11-12. Details at www.promusky.com.

The fourth annual Burrito Union Triathlon (five- and 10-hour competitions) will be held at Pattison State Park outside Superior. See www.burritounion10hourtri.com for details.

The Lake Superior Harvest Festival & Energy Fair will be held at Bayfront Festival Park. A no-entrance-fee farmers’ market kicks things off from 8 to 10 a.m. From then on there will be a $4 entrance fee for adults. Highlights include presentations by John E. Ikerd and Nate Hagens (at 2 and 4 p.m., respectively) and performances by Stephanie Nilles and Yeltzi at 5:30 p.m.

Lakewalk Imaging Center, 1502 London Road, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the Lakewalk Festival.

The Sampo Beach Association will hold its annual Mojakka Day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Little Grand Lake, 7095 Saginaw Road in Saginaw. Lunch costs $6 for adults and $3 for children. There will also be a quilt raffle, a bake table, door prizes, a flea market and a performance by Mae and Marie.

Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians Gerry Grossman and Jamie Stone, will be held at 9 p.m. at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Cost is $10 ($18 with pre-show dinner). Reservations recommended; call 727-1559.

Tapes ’n Tapes will perform at 10 p.m. at Pizza Luce. The DTs are also on the bill. Cost is $10. Must be 21.

Dennis Herschbach will sign “Brown Sugar Syrup and Jack Pine Sand” from noon to 1 p.m. at Northern Lights Books & Gifts in Canal Park; Marilyn Jax will follow, signing “Road to Omalos” from 1 to 2 p.m.

Every Saturday, DAYSNC (Duluth Area Youth Special Needs Community) is sponsoring recreational bowling for youth with special needs at the Incline Station from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost is

$2.50 a game and shoes are free. For more information visit www.wix.com/DAYSNC/duluth or call 348-5322.

A farmers’ market and craft event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 2 at Lakeside/Lester Park Community Club, 106 N. 54th Ave. E. Rain or shine. Call 525-0845.

The Carlton County Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to sellout across Highway 45 from the Holiday gas station in Scanlon. Items available include produce, honey, baked goods, preserves, meat products and crafts. (Interested in becoming a vendor? Call Mike at 879-9015.)

Today’s city of Duluth “Pick a Day” volunteer opportunity concentrates on special projects for large groups. Call 730-4490 to find out how you can help out.

Exhibits

A new collection of original Nancy Stone paintings in oil will be on display through Tuesday at Pizza Luce.

“Blu Dot” will be the featured collection at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art through Sunday, Sept. 5.

Original oil paintings and jewelry pieces from Nancy Stone will be on display through Monday at Moxie Hollow, 202 E. Superior St.

The Duluth Art Institute’s Emerging Photographers Exhibition 2010 will be on display through Monday at the Depot’s Corridor Gallery.

“Connecting with the Ancients,” earthenware by Martye Allen and photography by Embree Hale Jr., will be on display through Sept. 12 at Lizzard’s downtown. See www.lizzards.com.

Selections from the Potlatch collection of Royal Canadian Mounted Police illustrations will be on display through Sept. 12 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

The new Northern Printmakers Alliance Group exhibit, “Northern Summer,” will be on display through Oct. 16 at Northern Prints Gallery, 318 N. 14th Ave. E. Call 724-5212.

“You and Yours,” a curatorial project on the theme of family by Patricia Briggs, will be on display through Oct. 17 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

A retrospective of Wing Young Huie’s photographs will be on display through Sept. 26 at the George Morrison Gallery in the Depot.

Adu Gindy’s “Bits and Pieces: A Visual Journey” will be on display through Oct. 24 at the John Steffl Gallery in the Depot.

“Form & Surface: Selections from the Glenn C. Nelson Collection” will be on display through Nov. 7 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

“Entertaining the Gods,” yarn paintings of the Mexican Huichol will be on display through Dec. 20 at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art.

The free Veterans’ Memorial Hall exhibit “Generations of Service,” which spans roughly 150 years of military service and includes locally donated artifacts, is now open at the Depot. See www.vets-hall.org.

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