Regarding the Rocket Bar renovation:
Well, folks, far-be-it from me to talk the talk and not walk the walk, but when a few hundred thousand greenbacks comprise the difference between the “talk” and the “walk,” well, shucks … it was a good run. …
The Rise and Fall of the Red Herring (the old Rocket Bar)Read more
Music Resource Center student Curren Effinger wrote, recorded, filmed, and edited this video for his song “Little Drum” this spring with help from students at the UMD Participatory Media Lab. It was a huge job, but tons of fun and we’re excited to share it with you.
If you think this is a program worth supporting I encourage you to attend one of our upcoming events and to donate online. We are currently raising funds to purchase instruments and video/recording equipment so that we can more easily make awesome videos like this in the future. We thank you for your support.
The Music Resource Center-Duluth is a program of the Armory Arts and Music Center.
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
There are only two seasons in Duluth, winter and road construction. Apparently winter is over. Many new projects begin today.
Nerd Nite is back on Wednesday with presentations on Max Headroom, biking and The Shining in their new venue, the Underground.
The Steampunk Spectacular exhibition of fashion, music, craft and anachronistic fun runs Thursday and Friday at the Depot.
Miss Homegrown? Western Thaw promises 18 bands in 2 venues over 3 nights – Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Duluth Dolls are back with a new neo-burlesque show, Calendar Girls, playing Friday and Saturday at the Teatro Zuccone.
And if you’re looking for big names, Sheryl Crow is playing Black Bear Casino on Friday and Willie Nelson is playing Grand Casino Mille Lacs on Saturday.
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know.
