• Ongoing – The Campbell Public Library of East Grand Forks presents “Northern Exposure”, a display of photography produced by area and regional photographers.

• April 1st – Opening this weekend at the Fire Hall Theater in downtown Grand Forks, “The Norwegians, described as a bitter comedy. Show times Friday and Saturday evening the 1st and the 2nd are 7:30pm with a 2:00 pm matinee this Sunday, April 3rd. The Fire Hall Theater is next to the Grand Forks City Hall.

• April 2nd – The North Dakota Museum of Art, based on the UND campus in Grand Forks, presents “Family Day” this Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Two hours of fun and creativity for children in producing art. Children of all ages and their care-givers are welcome to attend this free event.

• April 3rd – On Sunday, April 3rd, the Thief River Falls Concert Association presents “Jive Aces” a band from England. Performance time is 7:30pm at the Lincoln High School Auditorium in Thief River Falls.

• April 3rd – The Mieczkowski Family String Instrument Concert will be held at 12:30pm in the Family Fundamental Church of Warroad, Minnesota. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• April 3rd – Also at the North Dakota Museum of Art, the opening of an exhibition called “Stalking the Snow Leopard.” The event is free and begins at 4:00 pm.

Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Two new acts of this show: Rick Bzdok and Dyad Riot, and we feature outstater, Jaspar Lepak. Plus, your host sings “Canada Dry.” Throw in some awesome news from Grain Belt, and you have one heck of a show!

Minnesota HomeBrew 03/24/2016

Bird Feeder Rag – Trevor Marty
Music Dude – Jeff Goodson
Boats – Rick Bzdok (NEW)
Find Some Gold – John Kimball
House of Matches – Anna Marie Mitchell
Who’s It For – Bob Muscovitz
Song for the Doorman – Jasper Lepak (OUTSTATE)
Kiss on Paper – Shyanne
Leave This Town – Root River Jam
Canada Dry – Carl Unbehaun
Mad Respect – Dyad Riot
I’ll Be Around – Harbor & Home
More Than Miles – The Wrong Omar

East Grand Forks, MN author Jayne Flaagen has completed her sixth book in a children’s series called “Ella the Doggy.” The series is based on her pet Husky and all of the adventures that she can encounter.
Jayne discusses her writing style, why she writes books for children, her process of self-publishing and the roll that the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council plays in assisting regional authors.

• Ongoing – The Campbell Public Library of East Grand Forks presents “Northern Exposure”, a display of photography produced by area and regional photographers.

• March 25th and 26th – The stage production “The Flick” will be performed at the Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks. Curtain time is 7:30 pm. More information at 746-5500.

• March 29th – Healthy Living through Art for Veterans starts Tuesday, March 29th at 6:00 pm. The eight week course is designed to assist military veterans in exploring their health and wellness through weekly art projects. Location is the Grand Forks/Altru YMCA in downtown Grand Forks. Information at 775-2854.

• March 31st – Coming to the Fire Hall Theater in downtown Grand Forks, a stage production called “The Norwegians.” Described as a strong, bitter comedy, “The Norwegians” opens Thursday, March 31st and runs through April 10th. Show times each Thursday, Friday and Saturday are 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. More information at 746-0847.

• March 31st – The East Grand Forks Campbell Library and “Laughing Girls” present a Poetry Reading at Campbell Library, on Wednesday, March 30th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Poetry Reading will feature poets an “open microphone time” and is free.

• April 3rd – On Sunday, April 3rd, the Thief River Falls Concert Association presents “Jive Aces” a band from England. Performance time is 7:30pm at the Lincoln High School Auditorium in Thief River Falls.

Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC), highlights the recent “Arts Advocacy Day” at the Minnesota Legislature in St. Paul and the upcoming NWMAC Spring Art Exhibit in Roseau, MN.