Bentleyville Shines Brighter.

Bentleyville shines brighter this year as attendees bring a non perishable food item and/or unwrapped toys for others. Also, the sponsors go "all out" in bringing this event to everyone "free of charge"!

I don’t know about you but as a kid, everything seemed bigger, and the lights seemed “brighter” at Christmas. This is a spectacular sight for young and old and I especially enjoy reliving the joy of the holiday through the eyes of my grandkids as they walk (or are held) and look in amazement at all the festive lights!

For more details, visit: http://www.bentleyvilleusa.org/.

Have a great festive holiday this year.

And don’t forget, there still is time to get your own handwritten letter and hand addressed envelope from Santa at: www.terscott.com/santa. It’s a great keepsake that will be appreciated for many years!

Make it a great day!

Ter

Terrific. Energizing. Results!

We thank all of the sponsors: http://twinportsbizbuzz.blogspot.com/.

 

Highlighting TWIN PORTS LIFE DOT COM Advertiser: Poplar Auto

I'm pleased to see that Poplar Auto is advertising in Twin Ports Life DOT Com. 

I've known the owners for a very long time as they've continually ordered imprinted promotional products from me throughout the years such as advertising calendars, pens etc. I remember years ago when I had to handwrite all the orders and my capital “L” looked like a capital “C” so when they got their pens, instead of the imprint being: POPLAR AUTO, it was “POPCAR AUTO”. Because they had given so many away before noticing the error, and having many people saving the pens because they thought that it would be a “keepsake” someday they didn’t make me redo the order. I’m thinking that they are just great people.

That’s probably why they’ve been in business now for over 25 years! Wow, that is a milestone. I know they do great work too. Poplar is not far from the Twin Ports and I know many people who live in Poplar and work in Superior or Duluth so when you need collision repair enjoy a short drive and get the work done there. 

Here’s a link to their website. Tell ‘em Ter Scott sent you! 

You can see their ad at www.twinportslife.com/autos and also on the Announcement/Events page.

Front Page of June 2012 Twin Ports Life

Welcome to June in the Twin Ports.There’s plenty of summertime fun; even before the official 
summer solstice get to the Twin Ports on June 20th. 

Everyone is running either to Duluth or in Duluth this month. 
There is a cougar chase (let me clarify; it is the Congdon 
School Mascot run now in its fourth year which also includes 
the Kitty “K”; a short run just for kids). There is the Annual Garry 
Bjorklund Half Marathon, and the big one… the one that brings 
people from all over the world: 36th Annual Grandma’s 
Marathon with all of its festivities that go with it. 

If you like the Antique Road Show type of thing and don’t mind 
driving a bit south of the Twin Ports, Moose Lake Historical 
Area Society is offering an opportunity to have your antique 
appraised.  Later in the month, the St. Louis County Historical 
Society is having Antique Appraisal at the Depot.

Like to laugh or make people laugh? Sir Benedict's Tavern on 
the Lake, and Beaners Central Concert Coffeehouse have 
Open Mic nights.

Strolling around Canal Park is always fun, but now you can 
enjoy great art too. Check out Blue Lake Gallery, Sivertson's 
Gallery and Waters of Superior; all featuring special artists. .
June is Dad’s month so many places offer “Dad’s Day 
Specials”. Enjoy “Wild About Dad” at the zoo, and later at 
Zinema 2 enjoy a Father’s Day Brunch and the Duke on the big 
screen. 

I know a bit about art, and I know what I like; and what I like is 
the Annual Park Point Art Fair. And I like Rhubarb when it’s 
converted from a pesky plant to a delicious pie at CHUM's 8th 
Annual Rhubarb Festival.  

As we say “farewell” to June, we can also wave to the Rhinestone Cowboy at his farewell tour at Big Top 
Chautauqua. 

With that, I say “farewell” until next month. There is a more 
complete listing on the blog. Also use links to the right of 
places where you can get more information about anything 
Twin Ports. 

Twin Ports June 2012 Events

June promises to be filled with much fun around the Twin Ports.

Return to this blog to get "my take" on some of the events that I attend.

Here's a partial listing from Twin Ports Life DOT Com:

Jun 1st: Summer Gallery Stroll. Galleries include Blue Lake Gallery, Sivertson's Gallery and Waters of Superior. Call (218) 725-0034

Jun 1st- Jun 3rd: The Duluth Playhouse presents "The Royal Family"
at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555

Jun 1st- Jun 3rd: The Duluth Superior Film Festival
Time: varies with each event at various venues around the city including Zinema 2, Sons Of Norway Hall, Duluth Tycoons, PROVE Gallery , and Clyde Iron Works. Call (612) 227-8015

Jun 1st- Jun 17th: Duluth Art Institute presents: "Brian Barber Exhibition" at Duluth Art Institute
Call (218) 733-7560

Jun 1st- Jun 30th: Wayne Miller On Sight: A Photographic Retrospective
Call (218) 726-8222

                                          

Jun 2nd: 4th Annual Congdon Cougar Chase 5K run/walk & 10K run
Call (218) 726-8691

Jun 2nd: Moose Lake Area Historical Society-Perennial Plant, Garden Art & Bake Sale
Call (218) 485-8088

Jun 3rd: 4th Annual Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival
Call (218) 206-5623

Jun 3rd: Douglas County Historical Society "Savor the Sweet Stories of Guenard's Candy Store" Call (715) 392-8449

Jun 4th- Jun 5th: Duluth Huskies vs. Mankato Moondogs
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 5th: 4th Annual Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival
Call (218) 206-5623

Jun 5th: Chester Creek Concerts - 30th Anniversary
Music by "McInnis' Kitchen." Call (218) 730-4326

Jun 5th: Moose Lake Historical Area Society Antique Appraisals
Held at the Moose Lake Depot Annex. Call (218) 485-4159

Jun 6th: Sailboat Races: enjoy a beverage or dinner while watching the colorful sails as they race on Lake Superior. Held in Fitger’s Courtyard.
Call (218) 722-8826

Jun 6th- Jun 8th: Duluth Huskies vs. Rochester Honkers
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 6th- Jun 8th: Economic Development Assn of MN
Held at the DECC.

Jun 7th- Jun 9th: Renegade Theater Company presents "Summer & Smoke"
Held at Teatro Zuccone. Call (218) 336-1414 (box office)

Jun 7th- Jun 10th: The Duluth Playhouse presents "The Royal Family"
Held at The Duluth Playhouse. Call (218) 733-7555

Jun 8th- Jun 9th: 31st Annual Park Point Rummage Sale
Held on Park Point. Call (218) 722-6828

Jun 9th: 4th Annual Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival
Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD. Call (218) 206-5623

Jun 9th: Animal Allies Walk for Animals
Held at Bayfront Festival Park. Call (218) 722-9084

Jun 9th: Split Rock Lighthouse Open House
Call (218) 226-6372

Jun 9th- Jun 10th: United Northern Sportsmen Annual Summer Fishing Contest

Held on Island Lake. Call (218) 721-2711 or (218) 390-2391

Jun 11th- Jun 13th: Duluth Huskies vs. Willmar Stingers
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 12th: Chester Creek Concerts - 30th Anniversary
Music by "Mynx." Call (218) 730-4326

Jun 13th: Sailboat Races
Enjoy a beverage or dinner while watching the colorful sails as they race on Lake Superior. Held in Fitger’s Courtyard.
Call (218) 722-8826

Jun 13th: Zinema 2 presents: "Josh Whedon Double Feature Sing-along"
Call (218) 336-1416

Jun 13th- Jun 14th: 4th Annual Three Bridges International Chamber Music Festival
Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD. Call (218) 206-5623

Jun 14th: Golden Gloves Boxing at the Garden
Call (218) 722-4724

Jun 14th- Jun 15th: Essentia Health Fitness and Health Expo
Held at the DECC. Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 14th- Jun 16th: Renegade Theater Company presents "The Eccentricities of a Nightingale" Held at Teatro Zuccone.
Call (218) 336-1414

Jun 15th: 19th Annual William A. Irvin 5K
Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 15th: Big Top Chautauqua Preseason Event: "Trampled by Turtles"
Held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 15th: Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial - Day of Remembrance
Held at Second Avenue East and First Street.
Call (218) 336-2990

Jun 15th: Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
Held at Bayfront Festival Park. Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 15th- Jun 16th: Judy Garland Festival
Held in Grand Rapids. Call (800) 664-5839

Jun 16th: 12th Annual Lincoln Park Walleye Open
Call (218) 727-6573

Jun 16th: 22nd Annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 16th: 36th Annual Grandma’s Marathon
Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 16th: USA Men’s and Women’s Half Marathon Championship

Call (218) 727-0947

Jun 17th: Zeitgeist Arts and Zinema 2 presents: Father's Day Brunch and a Movie
Held at Zinema 2 and Zeitgeist Arts Café at 222 East Superior Street.
Call (218) 336-1416

Jun 17th- Jun 18th: Duluth Huskies vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 18th- Jun 22nd: Duluth Art Institute presents "Teen Art Camp Session 1: Mixed Media Madness. Call (218) 733-7562

Jun 19th: Chester Creek Concerts - 30th Anniversary
Music by the "Fish Heads”.  Call (218) 730-4326

Jun 20th: Sailboat Races
Enjoy a beverage or dinner while watching the colorful sails as they race on Lake Superior. Held in Fitger’s Courtyard. Call (218) 722-8826

Jun 22nd: Big Top Chautauqua New First Night 27th Season Opener!
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 22nd- Jun 23rd: Duluth Huskies vs. St Cloud River Bats
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 22nd- Jun 24th: Renegade Theater Company presents "Summer & Smoke"
Time: Fri-Sat 8 pm/Sun 2 pm
Call (218) 336-1414 (box office)

Jun 23rd: Big Top Chautauqua - American Stories
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 23rd: CHUM's 8th Annual Rhubarb Festival
Held at 11th Avenue East and London Road.
Call (218) 720-6521

Jun 23rd: Split Rock Lighthouse Children's Day
Call (218) 226-6372

Jun 23rd- Jun 24th: 42nd Annual Park Point Art Fair
Held at the Park Point Recreation Area.

Jun 24th: Big Top Chautauqua present's "Ruthie Foster"
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 25th- Jun 29th: Duluth Art Institute's Summer Kids Art Camp
Call (218) 733-7560

Jun 26th: Chester Creek Concerts - 30th Anniversary
Call (218) 730-4326

Jun 27th: Big Top Chautauqua present's "Emmylou Harris"
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 27th: Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Call (218) 525-4076

Jun 27th: Sailboat Races
Enjoy a beverage or dinner while watching the colorful sails as they race on Lake Superior. Held in Fitger’s Courtyard.
Call (218) 722-8826

Jun 28th: Big Top Chautauqua present's "Moon Songs and Moon Shadows"
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 28th: Townsquare Media presents Summer Heat 2012
Held outdoors at Clyde Iron Works.
Call (218) 727-4500

Jun 28th: Veterans Memorial Hall presents "History in a Pint"
Held at American Legion Post 71.
Call (218) 310-5356

Jun 28th- Jun 29th: Duluth Huskies vs. Willmar Stingers
Held at Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909

Jun 29th: Big Top Chautauqua present's "Ladies of the Canyon"
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 29th- Jun 30th: Buffalo Valley Music Festival 2012
Call (218) 590-8774

Jun 29th- Jul 1st: Renegade Theater Company presents "The Eccentricities of a Nightingale" Held at Teatro Zuccone.
Call (218) 336-1414

Jun 30th: Big Top Chautauqua present's "Glen Campbell – The Farewell Tour"
Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368

Jun 30th: Duluth Huskies vs. Waterloo Bucks
Held at Historic Wade Stadium. Call (218) 786-9909

Enjoy!

Ter Scott

May in the Twin Ports

Welcome to May in the Twin Ports. You’ll see that there is always much to do in Duluth/Superior and the surrounding areas at this time of the year.

This month is dedicated to moms and everyone’s celebrating! The zoo has a special event, and area restaurants are offering special things. For instance, the Radisson is putting on a wonderful brunch and the Glensheen is featuring a Mother’s Day buffet!

If motorcycling is your thing, check out the expo at the Black Bear Casino in Carlton.

To tickle your funny bone, Red Green will be in town with his special brand of wit and humor.

Will Bob Dylan be in town this month? Probably not, but we’re celebrating anyway with our Dylan Fest at several drinking establishments. Enjoy a brew and sing: “All I Really Want to Do”.

If all you really want to do is something for a worthwhile cause, why not join in on the Duluth Kidney Walk?

Wow, here’s a way to get some deals on everything gardening. The Duluth Garden Flower Society's Plant Sale is held in the Rose Garden parking lot this month. The Fairlawn is having a garden market where Area garden and landscape centers and local artisans will offer their wares to make your home and garden the envy of your northland neighbors!

There are several Memorial Day Parades most complete with marching bands, colorful floats, and more.

There’s so much more that I can’t place everything here. Click on the links at www.twinportslife.com  for more information.

Make it a great day!

Ter Scott!

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A great life demands a great dinner

Life in the Twin Ports is great; especially when we have so many great places to eat. Last night I treated my girl to a wonderful dinner at Blackwoods in Proctor.

After ordering a white zin wine for her, and a Black Forest Ale (or something like that- it was close to an Amber Bock) we ordered the Bulldog bites which are sautéed beef tips on a blanket of crispy onions and more. These were absolutely delicious and served in a quantity that makes it a meal in itself. Deborah ordered the beef tips which were smothered in a great tasting creamy mushroom sauce and I ordered the full rack of ribs. The ribs were good but I’m so biased because I find that it is so hard to beat Eddies in Superior Wisconsin; but I am always looking for a contender. 

I recommend Blackwoods for any dining occasion. The food and service is always great and the prices as reasonable as anywhere. .

Ter Scott

PS. The people at Blackwoods certainly know how to market as they offer a “loyalty” card that earns points, and they never forget you birthday!

Two places I promote to eat at, in Duluth Minnesota

Recently I ate at a few places in Duluth and I must say that I'm impressed. About a week ago I was with a client at Perkins on London Road and had the lunch special: tomato basil soup and a (I think it was a) patty melt roast beef sandwich; wow, lots of meat and filled with flavor.

Then on Sunday, January 8th after presenting my live "voiceover" version presentation of my Winter Boy screenplay at the VFW137 in West Duluth, I treated to voiceover cast to a treat at the Duluth Grill. I must say that Tom and the family have really made that place into something. Much of the food is organic and they even grow some themselves. I'm always impressed about the care they take in not only the quality and taste of their delicious offerings, but also in the very nice presentation of everything they bring to the table.

That's it for now. If you are hungry for lunch, try out the Perkins soup and sandwich. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Duluth Grill is always a winner.

Ter Scott