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“Weekly Arts Calendar”
Thursday, November 30th through Sunday, December 3rd
• The University of Minnesota Crookston Band will perform in concert on Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium at UMC. The U of M Crookston Jazz Band will offer its annual Jingle Jazz Concert on Saturday, December 9th, at 7:30 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium at UMC, performing holiday jazz music that also features solos from UMC students and faculty. These concerts are free and open to the public.
• Crookston High will present their Holiday Concert and Dinner on Sunday, December 3rd. It begins at 5:30 pm.
• The East Grand Forks Senior High Band will perform on Monday evening, December 4th.
• Santa Claus will be visiting the Campbell Public Library in East Grand Forks on Thursday, December 7th from 5 to 7 pm.
• The North Dakota Museum of Art presents “Lectures at the Museum” with the first installment on Tuesday, December 5th, featuring Margaret Wall-Romana. A reception at 5:30 pm will be followed by her presentation at 6:00 pm. Joan Linder will be the presenter on Tuesday, December 12th. More information at NDMOA.com.
• An “Old Fashioned Christmas” will be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Roseau Pioneer Farm in Roseau, MN. Horse drawn sleigh rides, Santa pictures, hot beverages and Christmas carols will be featured.
NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel discusses upcoming grant deadlines, the mission and role of the NWMAC in the region and a current exhibit of artwork at the NWMAC Gallery in downtown East Grand Forks, MN.
Musician and artist Jeanne O’Neil of East Grand Forks, MN currently has an exhibit of her artwork at the River Walk Artist Gallery in East Grand Forks. The gallery is supported by the NWMAC. She discussed her art images and how the NWMAC has helped her to learn that craft through a NWMAC grant. Jeanne also talked about an upcoming performance of her band, the “North Country Fiddle and Dance” on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in East Grand Forks. The event is also a learning experience, where individuals and families have an opportunity to learn different dances including reels, squares, circle mixers and contras. Grant money from the NWMAC has also helped in providing the music and the lessons in dance.
Glen Braget welcomes former AWA announcer, “The Voice of Minnesota Pro Wrestling”, Mick Karch back to the program to reminisce about working for the AWA in 1987 and preview the upcoming Steel Domain Wrestling show happening November 18 in Richfield. Mick shares stories of working for Verne Gagne, the ESPN Las Vegas Showboat tapings, and some of the stars who were still a part of a promotion that was dealing with the nationwide expansion of the World Wrestling Federation. Hear from the man who allegedly cost Verne Gagne “Millions”
PIONEER 90.1 FM
“Weekly Arts Calendar”
Thursday, November 16th through Sunday, November 19th
November 18th The North Dakota Museum of Art will hold their monthly “Family Day” at the NDMOA in Grand Forks – on the University of North Dakota campus. The free event runs from 10 until 12 noon for children and their care-givers.
November 17th – November 19th The Sacred Heart High School Drama Department presents “30 Reasons not to be in a Play.” Curtain time is 7:00 pm on the 17th and 18th, with a 2:00 pm matinee on the 19th at Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks.
November 17th – November 19th Back again, the 2017 “Holiday Art Crawl” will be held where local artists open their homes and studios to the public. Each stop has award winning arts including painting, collage, pottery, carvings, jewelry, music and more! The event is free and offers treats, food and beverages. More information at 218-779-1174.
November 18th The Northern Valley Youth Orchestra will be in concert, performing “Inspired by Nature.” The concert begins at 3:00 pm at Grand Forks Central High School.
November 19th The Grand Cities Children’s Choir will perform at 3:00 pm at the Chester Fritz Auditorium at UND. The performance is free.
November 24th 25th & 26th Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will be performed at the Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks.
