well what can i say

this blog started and I quickly realized that I don't have as much time as I thought. I will continue with it though.

It just might change a bit. Not sure I really liked the endless list of events anyhow.

So... for now it is my test blog!!! enjoy!

a short break

taking a short break because of the birth of my son. Noah Thomas was born (in Duluth mind you) on February 7.

Hope to post more Duluth info soon!

Friday Planner for February 4, 2005

Well, it has been a little over a week since this blog got up and running. So far, we have a lot of event lists on this thing. I will let you follow your own link below to find the Duluth New Tribune's Friday planner with the list of events.

Duluth News Tribune | 02/04/2005 | Friday Planner for February 4, 2005


This week turned out to be a mild one as far as the weather goes. We had temperatures up well into the 40's the last couple of days. Of course, I had to come down with a cold, so I couldn't enjoy more of the spring-like weather, but I think it gave everyone a great excuse to get out and exercise. I saw many people out walking and running yesterday.

If you are looking for a great place to get out and exercise, here is a link with some information on probably the most popular location for exercise in Duluth!

Thursday Planner for February 3, 2005

Here are some events in the area today!

Rosemaling Painting Class, 9 a.m. to noon or 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, today through March 10, Proctor Area Community Center, 100 Pionk Drive, Proctor. Cost: $40. Call 628-6293.

A Celebration of Asian Cultures, 4:30-7:30 p.m. today, Lowell Magnet School, 2000 Rice Lake Road. Free. Call 733-2164.

Duluth Playhouse hosts grand opening of Play Ground, their new satellite theater space, 4:45 p.m. today, Technology Village, 11 E. Superior St. Call 733-7551.

"Women of Faith," dinner theater, 6 p.m., today through Saturday, Bethel Lutheran Church, 5821 John Ave., Superior. Tickets: $15. Call 392-2033.

University of Minnesota Duluth Outdoor Program offers these events. To register, call 726-6533.

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday: Snowshoe the North Shore. Cost: $25. Register by 2 p.m today.

• 6-9 p.m. Wednesday: Ice Climbing Evening Intro. Cost: $20. Register by noon, Tuesday.

For more local events look here:
Duluth News Tribune | 02/03/2005 | Thursday Planner for February 3, 2005

Tuesday Planner for February 1

Here we are with our list for today. Find a way to have fun!

Barnes & Noble Storytime Events, 11 a.m., Miller Hill Mall. Call 786-0710 for information.

• Groundhog Day, today.

• Africa, Saturday.

Arrowhead Poets meeting, 11 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Miller Hill Mall. Call 722-3396.

Morgan Park Senior Center dinner and dance, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Morgan Park Community Center. Cost: $6. Reservations required. Call 626-1579 or 626-4522.

University of Minnesota Duluth hosts "A Remembrance of Martin" film, noon today, Kirby Student Center, Room 273. Call 726-8444 or 726-6395.

University of Wisconsin-Superior disaster relief benefit dinner, 4-7 p.m. today, Rothwell Student Center. Tickets: $8. Call (715) 394-8438 or contact disasterrelief@uwsuper.edu.

"Empty Bowl" pot-throwing class, 6-8 p.m. today, Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park, 2229 W. Second St. Cost: $20. Call 733-3059.

Northern Lights Books discusses "The Kite Runner," 7 p.m. today, 307 Canal Park Drive. Call 722-5267.

Bookworm Garden Club, 7 p.m. today, Duluth Public Library, Gold Room, 520 W. Superior St. Call 728-1757.

For some more events, check out the link below:

Duluth News Tribune | 02/01/2005 | Tuesday Planner for February 1, 2005

Monday Planner for January 31

Hey!

Hope you had a great weekend. Here are some events for Monday!

Adult skating to old-time music, 1-2 p.m. today, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena. Cost: $2. Call 279-5048 or 724-2285.

Personality Discussion
Come an join our group discussion on various personalities and how we can work together. This 5 week group will meet Monday nights, 7:00pm, starting January 24th. We meet at Living Stones Fellowship church at 115 W. Myrtle street in Duluth. Child care and refreshments provided. Call 218-728-1754 for more information.

For some more activities around the area, try this link:
Duluth News Tribune | 01/31/2005 | Monday Planner for January 31, 2005

Events for the weekend of Jan. 28-30

I know... I know... I am quickly starting to bog you down (or should I say blog you down) with events listings. What can I say, there is a lot going on in Duluth! I will try to limit the list to a few each day, and include links for more ideas. That way you can visit other sites about Duluth as well.

Here are some great ideas for the weekend. Get out and enjoy one of these!

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Fitger's Wine Cellars, Fitger's Brewery Complex, 600 E. Superior St., offers wine tastings Fridays and Saturdays. Call 733-0792 or go to www.fitgerswinecellars.com.

• 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Van Duzer Pinot Noir & Dry Rose.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, "The Wines of Spain" class: Learn about the wines and sherry from the major growing regions of Spain. Cost: $35. Call for reservations.

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Stargazing Sessions, 8 p.m. today (Friday, January 28), if the sky is at least 75 percent clear, Schrieber Observatory, Barstow Hall,University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1800 Grand Ave. Free. Call 394-832 or visit http://www2.uwsuper.edu/physics/observatory.html.

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St. Mark A.M.E. Church Blanket Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 530 N. Fifth Ave. E. Please donate new or gently used blankets. Blankets will be given out 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5. Call 727-0476 or 722-5349.

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A Celebration of Asian Cultures, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Lowell Magnet School, 2000 Rice Lake Road. Features cultural exhibits, origami, calligraphy, tai chi and sampling of Asian food. Free. Call 733-2164.

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Bowling night and silent auction, sponsored by Denfeld DECA and Northland Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Association, 4 p.m. Saturday, Stadium Lanes, 132 N. 34th Ave. W. Registration forms available at Denfeld High School, Room 126 or Stadium Lanes. Proceeds go to Northland MDA. Cost: $8 for three games. Call 628-4863, ext. 297.

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Snowshoe Hike - Animal Survival

Date: 01/29/2005

Time: 1 PM

Location: Jay Cooke State Park

Description:

We may avoid the cold by staying inside, but animals have to deal with winter. Just how do fox, rabbits and deer survive and what do they do to beat the cold? Explore animal survival during this active family program. If snow conditions permit, we?ll snowshoe through the forest in search of signs of winter animals. Child and adult snowshoes will be available to rent. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.

Directions:

From the town of Carlton go 3 miles east on State Highway 210.

More Information: Call (218) 384-4610.

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More events for the weekend are listed in this post!

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For some more ideas, try this website:

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/10756203.htm