Cabin living connects characters in Stonich’s ‘Vacationland’
It all started with a guest registry. Author Sarah Stonich said she thought of vacationers flipping through a book, checking out guests’ hometowns. They would jump back and forth, not bothering with the chronology.Duluth News Tribune, 05/09/2013
One-man show thrills 'Lord of the Rings' fans
THEATER REVIEW: For any kid who has ever turned a playground into Middle Earth, acted out Gandalf the Grey’s return as Gandalf the White and used mouth-made effects to create the soundtrack to an epic tale, there is someone you should meet.Duluth News Tribune, 05/08/2013
For Homegrown performers, music runs in the family
Brad Fernholz’s cure-all for fussy babies: A little time behind a drum kit. It worked with his son, Gavin, now 11 years old, and well enough with his daughter, Anika, age 8.Duluth News Tribune, 05/05/2013
Homegrown rocks out, sedately
Headbanging hopefuls were part of an early crowd of fans to hit shows Friday evening at the height of Homegrown Music Festival.Duluth News Tribune, 05/04/2013
Theater review: Cast conquers 'Coward'
The production of “Oh, Coward!,” a program that incorporates the works of writer-actor-director-composer-etc. Noel Coward, opened Thursday at The Underground starring three of the biggest locals in the biz: Cal Metts, Jeff Madison and Vicki Fingalson.Duluth News Tribune, 05/03/2013
Bratwurst give meaty performance at Homegrown
If you’ve seen Bratwurst perform, you can understand why the longtime band is allowed certain options not open to most bands during Homegrown Music Festival.Duluth News Tribune, 05/03/2013
Todd Eckart comes home to Duluth
Todd Eckart’s music career has taken him to Frank Sinatra’s living room in Palm Springs, to Croatia, and back again to where it all started: West Duluth.Duluth News Tribune, 05/02/2013
Duluth musicians share why they do what they do
Every so often a Duluth-based band finds itself in a position to stop punching a time clock and start collecting passport stamps.Duluth News Tribune, 05/02/2013
Homegrown program showcases young musicians
A 14-year-old with a goal of creating the ultimate feel-good album will perform original instrumental tunes.Duluth News Tribune, 05/01/2013
As Baer branches out, let's hope her lyrics aren't always so prescient
HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL: It takes a meteorologist to measure the power of Aurora Baer’s songwriting.Duluth News Tribune, 04/30/2013
