Community Calendar - Sept. 12-18, 2010

Sunday, Sept. 12

A benefit for Lori Lynn Rasmussen, who has been undergoing chemotherapy to battle non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Billings Park Civic Center in Superior, 3903 N. 18th St. A spaghetti dinner will be followed by a Rubber Chicken Theater performance. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12 and free for those 3 and younger. Call 343-3933.

Lake Superior Zoo will celebrate Grandparents’ Day and the lions’ third birthday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free train rides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kick Off for Kids, which includes a number of healthy activities for area youth (K-12 primarily), will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bayfront Festival Park. Free and open to the public. See www.dyacduluth.org for details.

Men as Peacemakers’ fifth annual Bob Brenning Bike Ride for Peace will start at 1 p.m. in front of Fitger’s. (Registration is at noon.) Cost is $15 for students, $35 for individuals and $40 for a family of any size. Save $5 by registering at www.menaspeacemakers.org/bikeride.

Dances of Universal Peace will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. above the Electric Fetus at 10 E. Superior St. There will be a free-will donation. Call 391-0260.

Yoga North, 4628 Pitt St., will have an open house from 2 to 5 p.m.

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

Monday, Sept. 13

A public input session on parking in downtown Duluth will be held at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in the Great Lakes Ballroom. Initial findings will be presented at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Radisson. (Cost for breakfast will be $15; RSVP by calling 727-8549.)

There will be a free open skate session for adults (21 and older) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W. Bring your own skates.

A circle of poets and appreciators of poetry will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Two Harbors Public Library. An after-party will be held at Black Woods.

Mountain Iron’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites will host the sixth annual Iron Range Housekeeping Olympics at 11 a.m. Call 741-7411 for details.

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).

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Mark Olson, a founding member of the Jayhawks and the Creekdippers, will perform at 10 p.m. at Pizza Lucé. Cory Chisel is also on the bill. Cost is $14.

The folk duo of Bill and Kate Isles puts on a free variety show at Clyde Iron Works, 2902 W. Michigan St., at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Dec. 28.

“Election Day” will be screened at 3 p.m. in Room 273B of the Kirby Student Center at UMD.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

The League of Women Voters and the Citizens Federation will sponsor a District 6 House and Senate candidate forum at Lakewood Town Hall, 3110 Strand Road. Scheduled to appear: Sen. Tom Bakk, Jennifer Havlick, Rep. Mary Murphy and Keith MacDonald.

The DECC will induct Jim Denney, Roy Griak, Larry Ross and Jerry Ujdur into its Athletic Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. at the Harbor Side Convention Center. Cost is $25. Call 727-0947.

The Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank special event “Full Tanks to Full Tummies” will be held at noon at 4503 Airpark Blvd. Details TBA.

Boston College theologian Lisa Sowle Cahill will speak on “Catholic Social Teaching, Bioethics and Justice” at 7 p.m. at Mitchell Auditorium on the St. Scholastica campus. Free and open to the public.

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council will hold a free grant writing workshop for arts organizations and individual artists from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Marshall Professional Building, 1301 Rice Lake Road. See www.aracouncil.org for details.

Bring up to two of your most curious possessions to the Depot for a free antique appraisal from noon to 3 p.m. with Northland Estate Services’ Dan Sershon.

La Leche League, a mother-to-mother support group for nursing mothers, will meet at 10 a.m. at Coppertop Church. This month’s topic is “The ABCs of Breastfeeding.” Babies and children welcome. Lending library available. Call 393-2403.

Two Many Banjos will perform at 10 p.m. at Pizza Lucé. Free.

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

A free open mic night will be held at Beaner’s Central from 7 to 11 p.m. The Tico 3 hosts.

Tim Kaiser 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.

Thursday, Sept. 16

The United Way’s annual chili cook-off/campaign kickoff will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the DECC. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children or $16 for a family.

Learn about the Greater Downtown Council’s holiday lighting scheme at 7:30 a.m. at 5 W. First St. Its window display contest will be back this year, and the Christmas City of the North Parade is coming up on Nov. 19.

Crew Jones, Lion or Gazelle and Cakes of Light will perform at 9 p.m. at the NorShor. Cost is $5. Must be 21.

Horton’s Gym will host “Battle of the Golden Gloves Champs” at 7 p.m. at Grandma’s Sports Garden. Cost is $15 at the door.

Laurie Hertzel will read from and sign “News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist” at 7 p.m. at Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theater.

To celebrate the release of William Kent Krueger’s “Vermilion Drift,” eat dessert with the author at 7 p.m. in the Depot’s Great Hall. Free with a purchase of the book, $5 without. Call 722-5267 to RSVP.

Lutheran Social Service will host an adoption information meeting at 6 p.m. at 424 W. Superior. St. Call (888) 205-3769 to register.

The Duluth Playhouse will stage “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” through Oct. 3. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Call 733-7555 for ticket information.

The Rex Liquor Emporium (in the Fitger’s complex) hosts karaoke at 10 p.m. every Thursday.

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.

The Solway Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. at Solway Town Hall.

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

Friday, Sept. 17

Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve will host its annual Hawk Weekend Sept. 17-19. Information on public programs can be found by visiting www.hawkridge.org or by calling 428-6209.

The Minnesota Ballet will open its season with Dances at the Board of Trade at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18, at 301 W. First St. Cost is $12. Call 529-3742.

An office warming party for Twin Ports Action Coalition will be held at 4:30 p.m. at The Venue at Mohaupt Block.

Derek Luttrell and Hotel San Sebastian will perform at 8 p.m. at Beaner’s Central. Cost is $5.

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.

Harbor Squares Square Dance Club will hold a mainstream-level dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Hermantown Middle School, 4289 Ugstad Road. Cost is $7. Call 728-2270.

Chester Bay will perform at 10 p.m. at the Rex Liquor Emporium. Details TBA.

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 the Two Beat Band, which is composed of folk rockers Jordan Taylor, Kyle Keegan and Nate Case.

Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians Mark Poolos and Katrina Brown, 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.

Lake Superior Singles Fellowship, a non-denominational singles group supported by the United Presbyterian Church, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Dry Dock for dinner. Call 940-2248 to register and get complete details.

Opening at area theaters: “Easy A,” “The Town” and “Devil.”

Saturday, Sept. 18

Chris Monroe will sign copies of “Sneaky Sheep” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bookstore at Fitger’s.

The second annual My Own Biz, a home-based business show, will be held at Miller Hill Mall. Call 727-1177 for details.

Angela Brannan will perform at 8 p.m. at the Red Mug in Superior.

Abedo Effect, So Close and Life in November will perform at 8 p.m. at Beaner’s Central. Cost is $5.

Lake Superior Writers will host a workshop dealing with fiction, non-fiction, poetry and publishing from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at UWS’s Yellowjacket Student Union. Sample lectures include Marie Zhuikov’s “How to Write a News Release (That Could Get Into the Washington Post/New York Times/Hindu News)” and Jeannie Eddy’s “The Slush Pile, or: How Not to Shoot Yourself in the Foot Before You Even Get It in the Door.” Cost is $20 at the door, less if you register in advance by calling (715) 394-8387.

Poet Sharon Chmielarz will read from “Calling” and “The Sky is Great, The Sky is Blue” at 7 p.m. at Quaker Meeting House. Cost TBA. See www.sharonchmielarz.com for more information.

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.

Dubh Linn Comedy Live!, featuring comedians Mark Poolos and Katrina Brown, 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.

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

“Connecting with the Ancients,” earthenware by Martye Allen and photography by Embree Hale Jr., will be on display through Sunday, 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 Sunday, 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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