Thief River Falls, MN residents Jim and Jan Strandlie have been named 2015 “Arts Advocates of the Year” by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC). For many years, the Strandlie family has been actively involved in the promotion of the arts within the region. They discuss their involvement and the prestigious NWMAC recognition.
Roseau, MN resident Karen Engevik is the 2015 “Star Artist of the Year.” The award is one of many recently announced by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) at its recent Spring Art Exhibition in Thief River Falls, MN. Karen shares her thoughts on art, an artist gift shop in Roseau and her winning a $5,000 prize for being named Star Artist of the Year.
George Schire and Glen Braget are joined by former AWA commentator Ken Resnick to pay tribute the Legendary Verne Gagne, who recently passed away April 27, 2015 at the age of 89.
MHB 04/30/2015 Setlist
Just for Us – Alison Scott
Turning 25 – Actual Wolf
Paper Clips – Holly Henry
Whoa My – Flora Cash
Underwater Love Song – Adam Hammer
Duluth – Brian Just Band
Boat Butt – Dale Menten
Back of My Mind – JoAnna James
Whistling Past the Graveyard – Paul Metsa
Lie for You – Ericksons
My Truck Feels Like Driving – Hugh Bob & the Hustle
Feeling Sound – Eric Addington
Bell – Southwire
If This Ship Sinks – Jonathan Young
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“Weekly Arts Calendar”
Thursday, April 30th through Sunday, May 3rd
Listed Events
• Sunday, May 3rd a fund-raiser benefit auction called “Repair the Fair” will begin at 12 Noon at the Marshall County Fairgrounds in Warren, MN.
• The University of Minnesota – Crookston (UMC) Music and Theater Program will present a dinner theater production on Friday, May 1st, featuring the comedy “The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged” in Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center at UMC. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the performance at 7 p.m. Information at 218-281-8266.
• The Empire Arts Center of Grand Forks will host a Dinner & Dance, on Saturday, May 2, at the Alerus Center. This event will feature the James Gerard Orchestra, an 11-member big dance band from Philadelphia, PA, known for their performance at the Home States Inaugural Ball in 2009 and the 2014 Empire Dinner & Dance. Social hour at 6 and Dinner at 7:00 pm. Information at 701-746-5500.
• The Riverside Christian School of East Grand Forks will host their 5th Annual “Dinner Theater” on Saturday, May 2nd at the school. Tickets are 25-dollars and include a prime rib meal. Information at 773-1770.
• The “Fancy Nancy Tea Party” will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at the Campbell Public Library of East Grand Forks. The free event is for children ages 4 through 8, and will be held twice on Saturday – at 10:00 am and again at 1:00 pm. Reservation space is required. Information at 773-9121.
• The Badger, MN High School Spring Concert is Wednesday, May 6th, beginning at 7:00pm.
• Volbeat and Anthrax will be onstage at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Thursday, May 7th. Performance time is 7:00 pm.
• Country music “Entertainer of the Year” Luke Bryan will perform on stage at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on Friday, May 8th, with one performance at 8:00 pm.