Sheila Smith, Executive Director of the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, discusses a new report that highlights the positive and large economic impact of arts and culture in Minnesota, through non-profits.
Listen to the Northland Music Department and the Northland Community Bands as they present America: Music from the Civil War Era directed by Northland Music Director Linda Samuelson.
The following was recorded April 16, 2015 at the Northland Theatre on the campus of Northland College-Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
Glen Braget and George Schire welcome noted pro wrestling historian Mark James back to the program to discuss a variety of projects he’s been recently involved with. Those projects include the just released Florida Record Book 1977-85, A record book that lists all the cards-results for the entire Florida territory 1977-85. Aside from the new Florida book, James also talks about Detroit Record Book 1964-80, the AWA Record Book 1970-74, co-authored with RM host George Schire as well as the latest efforts to restore the famed Memphis Mid-South Coliseum.
Ron West’s latest chat with Matt Wallace of the North Dakota Museum of Art/NDMOA.
• “Art See” is Friday, April 17th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Empire Arts Center – downtown Grand Forks.
• On Saturday, April 18th, the public is welcome to attend the Artist’s Unlimited “Paint Day” at the Greenbush Community Center in Greenbush, MN. Paint Day Begins at 9am.
• A program called “On the Home front During World War II” is scheduled for Monday, April 20th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Roseau City Center in Roseau, MN. The evening begins with a supper at 6:00, followed by a guest speaker and entertainment 7:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the Roseau County Historical Society.
• The Agassiz Swedish Heritage Society Annual Meeting is Thursday, April 23rd at the Warren, MN Community Center. Supper will be served at 5:30pm, with a presentation to follow.
• Northland’s Chamber Choir and Northern Jazz “Hoedown Concerts” on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th at the NCTC Theater/Thief River Falls. The performance follows a meal, on Saturday the 18th at 6:30 pm, with Sunday’s concert beginning at 2:00 pm.
• The Summer Performing Arts Company of Grand Forks will hold auditions for “Die Fledermaus” on Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 pm at Red River High School in Grand Forks. Rehearsals start July 13th.
• The Greater Grand Forks Community Theater presents “The Boys Next Door”, at the Fire Hall Theater in downtown Grand Forks. Performances are Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, the 19th at 2:00 pm.
• Also at the Fire Hall Theater, auditions for an upcoming production, called “Dixie Swim Club” will be held on Sunday, April 19th and Monday April 20th at 7:00 pm.
• The exhibition called “Red, White and Blue: Norwegian Constitution, American Inspiration, a celebration of the bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution, continues at the Chester Fritz Library at UND, on the second and third floors of the library. The exhibition runs through Thursday, April 23rd.