Things to Do & See:
Arts
For more information about the arts in Greater Grand Forks, visit the North Valley Arts Council's web site at http://www.novac.org. For the Where to Go and What to Do in Greater Grand Forks Arts and Culture, check out http://www.culturepulse.org.
Chester Fritz Auditorium
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Badman Design
Badman Design is synonymous with quality metals, jewelry, home decor, liturgical art and more. Stop by and enjoy the showroom and design studio.
Burtness TheatreProductions by UND students throughout the academic year. Call the Box Office for information. Colonel Eugene E. Myers GalleryThis gallery features regional and national artwork, as well as local shows by graduate art students and master students. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Address:Hughes Fine Arts CenterUND Campus Grand Forks Phone: (701) 777-2257 Crimson Creek Collegiate PlayersExperienced performers recreate the most popular musicals of our time. For performance dates, see the calender of events. Fire Hall TheatreA season of plays in a small, intimate setting showcasing everything from musicals and dramas to classics and comedies. Call for more information. Grand Forks City BandThis band, which was formed in 1886, performs year round at various locations and during the summer at the Myra Museum Gazebo in Grand Forks. Call for more information.
Phone: (701) 746-1888 Muddy Waters Clay Center
Muddy Waters is a non-profit organization formed to promote the creation, education and enjoyment of ceramic arts by providing a studio, classroom, firing space, gallery and more.
North Dakota Museum of ArtThe North Dakota Museum of Art is "a cultural jewel on the prairie" receiving accolades nationally for quality visual arts, innovative programming, and strong leadership. In addition to the permanent collection, the Museum hosts frequent world-class traveling exhibits, serves as a venue for classical music concerts, sponsors lectures and workshops, offers art education to school children, and provides cultural space for community social functions. The museum's exhibition program brings art and artists from the region, across the United States, and around the world to North Dakota. The museum is located on the campus of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, on Centennial Drive. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 1 to 5 PM on weekends. Address:Centennial Drive - UND CampusPhone: (701) 777-4195 Visit The Website Email: ndmoa@ndmoa.com Sundog Glass Design
Artist A. Jason Lindell uses stained, fused and slumped glass to produce beautiful gifts, jewelry and home decor items. Call for information or to schedule a tour.
Address:202 West 5th StreetPark River, ND Phone: (701) 284-6621 Third Street Gallery
Third Street Gallery is a non-profit art gallery created by artists to provide exhibits and opportunities for regional and local artists and to revitalize charity through the arts. Hours: Monday (closed); Tuesday through Friday (12 to 4 p.m.) or by appointment.
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Browning ArtsThis fine arts gallery features works in every medium by more than 50 area artists, including ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, computer art, sculpture, jewelry and fiber arts. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. Call for more information. Address:23 South 4th StreetGrand Forks Phone: (701) 746-5090 Campbell Library
Campbell Library is home to multiple revolving art exhibits throughout each year. The exhibits feature local and regional artists, along with artists from the Twin Cities. Hours: Monday through Thursday (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.); Friday and Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (closed).
Address:422 4th Street NorthwestEast Grand Forks, MN Phone: (218) 773-9121 COMPACThe Community Performing Arts Center is used for many school shows and performances as well as a variety of other entertainment. Phone: (218) 773-2405 ext. 273 Address:1420 4th Ave. NWEast Grand Forks, MN Empire Arts CenterBuilt in 1919, this recently restored theatre hosts performances, movies and other events and houses a visual arts gallery with exhibits open during performances. Call for more information. GGF Symphony & Youth SymphonyThe Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, Grand Forks' 92-year-old symphony orchestra, performs classical concerts, pops and special events. Guest artists from the U.S. and Canada join the symphony for outstanding performances including world premieres of new music. The Symphony Association offers youth programs including a youth symphony, junior symphony, master classes, workshops and coaching in chamber music. Grand Forks Master Chorale
The Grand Forks Master Chorale was formed in 1983 and currently has 42 singers form the Greater Grand Forks area. This musical group performs a variety of concerts throughout the year. Call for more information.
Phone: (701) 777-3376 North Dakota Ballet CompanyPerformances include classical ballet works mixed with jazz, modern, comedy and theatrical dance pieces. Audience members often say that it is precisely this mixture of dance styles that makes a NDBC performance a unique and entertaining event that is fun for the whole family. Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA)The Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA) is a theatre and music program for students currently enrolled in grades K-11. Each summer, the high school program produces three musicals, with performances throughout July. For more information, please call the SPA ofice at 701-746-2407 (ext. 820) or visit us online at www.spacompany.org. The ARTSplaceOpen since 1990, The ARTSplace is a unique fine arts gallery and studio. Local, regional and national artworks are displayed ranging from original prints, paintings and photographs to computer images and digital photos. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Call for information. Address:1110 2nd Avenue NorthGrand Forks Phone: (701) 746-6479 UND Music DepartmentGroup performances throughout the year. Call for details. |
