NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel discusses the current NWMAC Spring Art Exhibition at Norman County West High School in Halstad, MN. She also shares details on upcoming workshops and a vacant position with the NWMAC.
On this edition of Rasslin Memories, Glen Braget welcomes back to the program Dan Murphy from Pro Wrestling Illustrated to discuss his recent book, co-authored with Pat Laprade, titled “Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women’s Pro Wrestling”, out now from ECW Press.
Dan and Glen discuss the history of women’s pro wrestling, From the late 1800’s to the stars of today. This conversation covers the interesting characters, both and out of the ring, that played a role in a history that was full of many obstacles and outmoded ways of thinking. From Mildred Burke to Charlotte Flair, Women’s Wrestling has come a long way baby!!!
This show is a hodgepodge of songs by Minnesota tunesmiths, including Dennis Warner, Bob Muscovitz, Rachael Kilgour and Nigel Egg. And we tell you about the July 29 Duluth Beer Fest. Skol!
The guest is Deputy Director Matthew Wallace.
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“Weekly Arts Calendar”
Thursday, April 20th through Sunday, April 23rd
• Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd – The 3rd Annual “Big Forkin’ Festival” will be held at the Town Square in downtown Grand Forks, featuring local music from all genres, with most bands originating from Grand Forks, Fargo or Winnipeg. More information at 701-746-0444.
• Saturday, April 22nd – The 11th season of the summer “Art & Wine Walk” kicks off in downtown East Grand Forks and Grand Forks. The adult only event runs from 1:00 until 5:00 pm.
• Saturday, April 22nd – The Grand Forks Master Chorale presents “Britten & Bernstein.” The 5th Annual masterwork concert begins at 7:30 pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.
• Sunday, April 23rd – Popple Ridge Pickers will be performing at 4pm at the Covenant Church in Lancaster, MN. Free Will Offering to support 4-H Drill Team, with a Pie & Bake Sale following the concert.
• Thursday, April 27th – Lunch at the Library with Joe McDonnell at 12:00 noon. Joe has traveled to Ireland numerous times and will share his knowledge and experiences. The event is free at the Roseau, MN City Center.
• Saturday, April 29th – The Argyle Parks & Recreation Department presents: Crazy Keys (Dueling Pianos) Entertainment. Showtime is 8:00 pm at the American Legion in Argyle, MN.
• Thursday, April 27th through Saturday, April 29th – The Empire Theater Company presents “Blackbird” at the Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks. Curtain time each evening is 7:30 pm.