Things to Do & See:

Wine Club is every Tuesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm in ‘l Bistro.  Each Wine Club Member receives a sample of a red and a white wine, and a full glass of whichever wine you prefer.  There are different wines each week, always both a red and a white.

  1-Year membership (from the day they join) is $30.00

  1-time membership (good for one night only) is $5.00

February 17 — April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981-Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit’s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism. CARLOS RUNCIE-TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter-ethnic unity. He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach that goes beyond obvious or direct references to the traditions of his mixed ancestry. • • • • • 9 - 5 weekdays, 1 - 5 weekends 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks ND, 58202 www.ndmoa.com (701) 777-4195

The East Grand Forks Campbell Library is hosting a Story Time, in Spanish, for preschool through primary grade children and their caregivers.  This bi-lingual event will introduce Spanish through books and other cultural activities.

Amatuer students from Grand Forks Central will compete in the Annual Knight Idol Competition at the Grand Forks Central Auditorium, March 9, 2010. This event will feature talented soloists, groups and trios singing the best songs of the past and present. Admission is a nominal fee. Winners will go on to compete in the Grand Cities Idol contest which features the best of three local high schools: Grand Forks Central, Grand Forks Red River and East Grand Forks Senior High.

Grand Forks Central is located at 115 N. 4th St. Grand Forks ND

Runcie Tanaka’s exhibition is brought to Grand Forks through the generosity of James Harithas, Founding Director of the Station Museum in Houston, Texas. An admirer of NDMOA programming, Harithas made the experience possible by covering the international shipping to and from Peru, and giving the show to North Dakota for the cost of trucking it from Houston and back—a rare gift in that the booking fee along for such an exhibition would normally cost at least $25,000. The regional art community has followed the work of another ceramic sculptor from Peru, our local Guillermo Guardia Yamamoto, or Memo. His work is also underpinned by Peru’s splendid Incan past, admired all over the world for its figurative traditions. On Tuesday, March 9 at 7 pm Memo Guardia will lead a discussion in the galleries about Runcie Tanaka’s work. Guardia, who came to UND for his MFA in ceramics, has joined the staff of the North Dakota Museum of Art an Artist-In-Residence. He gives clay workshops throughout North Dakota as part of the Museum’s Rural Arts Initiative.

The North Dakota Museum of Art is offering classes for both adults and children starting February 2010. These classes, taught by artists, will be held every Tuesday and Saturday of each month. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided by Museum. BOOK ARTS ~Zines – Stephanie Clark $40 members/$48 non-member/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 participants Ages 6-13 ~Artists Books Sculpture – Stephanie Clark $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – May 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30-1:30 Limit 12 Ages 10 and older PAINTING ~Wild Watercolor Landscapes – Jessica Mongeon $85 member/ $100 non mem/4 sessions Tuesdays -February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Colorful Collages – Jessica Mongeon $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - April 10, 17, 24, May 1 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 Ages 6-13 ~Animals in Acrylics – Jessica Mongeon $85 members/$100 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants SCULPTURE ~ 3-D Delights – Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – April 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 12 and older Limit 12 participants ~ Clay, Snow and 3-D Fun – Guillermo Guardia $40 members /$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00 am-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants ~Retablos– Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - May 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-11:00 Ages 6-13 Limit 20 DRAWING ~Drawing Inside and Outside the Box - Sue Fink $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Pastel Power – Sue Fink $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – April 10, 17, 24, May 1 9:00-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants

Every Tuesday night at the Hub Bar. Features local talent.

Preschool storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library (lasts approx. 1/2 hour).

Watch some of the most talented young althletes in North Dakota compete for the chance to advance to the state tournament.

Preschool/primary grade children and their caregivers are invited to come and enjoy a story and crafts together.

Caregivers are invited to bring their preschool through primary grade children to this fun and educational event.