Get your creative, crafty juices going for Diorama-rama
The annual Diorama-rama is coming up, but there still is plenty of time to grab an old New Balance box, flip it on its side, and turn it into a scene -- just like you did in elementary school.
Organizer Sarah Heimer said past dioramas have included mythological or cowboy scenes, Candyland and a princess bedroom.
"I'm always totally amazed at what people come up with," Heimer said.
The Diorama-rama starts at 7 p.m. March 6 at Sacred Heart Music Center, and whether you've made a scene or not, you're invited to drop in and check out other
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people's visions until 1 a.m. This is the fourth year of the event that drew more than 100 entries last year.
There are no real rules, Heimer said. And the box can be any size.
For more information, contact Heimer at caradiabolica@hotmail.com , or look for the event on Facebook.
Homegrown taking registrations for May 2-9 event
The Homegrown steering committee is now accepting registrations from bands for the 2010 Homegrown Music Festival.
This year's 12th annual event is May 2-9. Last year there were about 140 bands that played at 22 venues in Duluth and Superior. Registration closes Feb. 28.
For more info, go to www.duluthhomegrown.com .
Laurel and Hardy appreciation society holds annual banquet
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The Laurel and Hardy appreciation society -- the Busy Bodies, a local chapter of the Sons of the Desert -- celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala banquet on Saturday at Moose Lodge 606 in Superior.
The club has monthly screenings of classic Laurel and Hardy films.
The dinner is reservation only. Call Dave Kirwan at (218) 724-1646.
Motion City Soundtrack at Grandma's Sports Garden
Motion City Soundtrack will play a show at Grandma's Sports Garden on April 6, Jade Presents announced Tuesday.
The Minneapolis-based band will be joined by Rocket to the Moon and Sing it Loud. Motion City Soundtrack has been around since the late 1990s, and recently released the album "My Dinosaur Life."
Tickets are $20 in advance at Electric Fetus, Grandma's Sports Garden or by phone at (800) 514-3849 or online at www.jadepresents.com or www.tickets300.com .
