Empire Arts Center Annual Garage Sale this Saturday

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Saturday June 18 9:00am-2:00pm @ The Empire.

Stop in and find a hidden treasure!

Also, the Empire is hosting the Art and Wine walk Saturday too!

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Get some Satisfaction from the Empire this Friday!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones experience, is rolling into town on Friday, May 20th.  Get your tickets now and get ready to rock with one of the greatest & longest standing tribute bands around.  This world-traveling act has been to hundreds of cities and has entertained thousands of Rolling Stones fans.  Your opportunity to see them in Grand Forks is here!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the show.

Show Time: 7:30pm, doors and bar service open at 6:30pm

Tickets: $25 at the door, or in advance by calling 777-4090

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This week at the Empire

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Tuesday April 19
Hockey Mom Hockey Dad
7:30 PM

Love in the bleachers. Blood on the ice. The usual small town stuff.

Comedy and drama collide in the wildly popular Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad!  This box office smash is a romantic comedy about two lonely single parents who meet and fall in love while watching their kids play hockey. Set in the bleachers, love and violence collide in this tender yet uproarious story. Tickets: $20 / $18 for Members. Call 701-777-4090.

Thursday April 21
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
7:00 PM

Wild and Scenic Film Fest shows environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Through these films, Wild & Scenic both informs people about the state of the world and inspires them to take action in their own communities.

$8 in advance, $10 at the door. For more info, find us on Facebook or go to www.drcinfo.com

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Hockey at the Empire on Tuesday

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Hockey season is not quite over in Grand Forks! You can still get your hockey fix at the Empire on Tuesday Night.

If you are hockey parents, players, or fans you won’t want to miss this show. A comedy, a romance, and a sporting event all on one stage.

Hockey Mom Hockey Dad
Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 pm
Empire Arts Center

Two lonely, single hockey parents meet and fall in love while watching their kids play hockey. Set in the bleachers, love and violence collide in this tender yet comedic stage performance.

“We need more shows like Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad! One of the 10 best plays of the year!” — Toronto Star

Tickets available in advance by calling 701-777-4090 or at the door before the show.
$20 non-members
$18 members

Thank you Harold & Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation for sponsoring Hockey Mom Hockey Dad.

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This week at the Empire

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Tuesday April 12:
UND Jazz Ensembles featuring guest artist Chris Mickel
8:00 pm

Thursday April 13
JLG’s Think Outside the Desk Video Competition viewing
7:00 pm
Free admission, free popcorn, & free soda

Friday & Saturday April 15-16
A Classic Country Music Show with a Tribute to Johnny Cash
Featured artist Sherwin Linton
7:00 pm
Tickets: $20 / $18 for Members. Call 701-777-4090

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Renowned acoustic guitarist at the Empire on Wednesday

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Adrian Legg, said to be “one of the world’s best guitarists” performs at the Empire Arts Center Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $18, $15 for members.

Legg performs music from his album, Inheritance, a mix of ballads, percussive jams, rock-edged electricity with hints of folk, Irish jig and traditional
church music influences.

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Free music at the Empire on Thursday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

The Grand Forks City Band will perform at the Empire Arts Center this Thursday at 7:30 pm. This concert it free and open to the entire community!

Come out and enjoy some great live music from talented local musicians.

Also mark your calendars for next week when Valley Middle School performs the popular musical Bye Bye Birdie on Thursday and Friday at the Empire at 7:30 pm.

Middle school production of the popular musical.

Tickets are just $5 and are available at Valley Middle School Office during business hours or at the door the night of the performance.

Check out all the upcoming Empire Events at www.empireartscenter.com

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Get your tickets asap for Williams & Ree tomorrow at the Empire

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet for Williams & Ree, you better get them quick!

Tickets are currently sold out for the 7pm show tomorrow, March 15th, but there are still tickets available for the 9pm show.

To get your tickets, stop by the Empire’s ticket outlet at the Chester Fritz Auditorium Box Office today! Tickets are $25 for non-members, $23 for Empire members.

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Tickets on sale now for Williams & Ree

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

Tickets are on sale now for Williams & Ree at the Empire Arts Center on Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm & 9pm.

Here’s three ways to get yours:

  • Online at ticketmaster.com
  • By phone 777-4090
  • In person at Chester Fritz Box Office

Tickets are going to go fast so get yours asap!

Empire Art Center Members, remember to mention your membership upon purchasing your tickets to get your member discount!

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Williams & Ree ARE coming to Grand Forks!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Empire Arts Center

After news got out that Williams & Ree, aka the Indian and the White Guy, were not coming to Grand Forks, many community members and even Williams and Ree themselves, were disappointed.

“We saw just how much the community wanted to see the show, so we jumped at the opportunity to bring them to the Empire,” said Cathy Foy, Empire Arts Center Executive Director.

The Empire Arts Center will host William & Ree on March 15th, 2011 for two shows at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at 9:00 am for $25. Call 777-4090 to reserve your seats.

The Empire Arts Center has no plans to put any restrictions on Williams and Ree’s show.

“The Empire is always open to hosting a wide variety of shows and events for all types of audiences,” said Foy. “We see Williams & Ree as a great opportunity to bring a fun and well-known act to our community and look forward to it being a great event.”

For more information on Williams and Ree at the Empire Arts Center contact:

Cathy Foy
Empire Arts Center Executive Director
cathy@empireartscenter.com
701-746-5500

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