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FOOD AT TARGET FIELD
I spent last weekend in the Twin Cities and had some great stuff to
eat, so expect this post and a few others to follow detailing what I
found. I wont go overboard, though, and well be back to local
cuisine soon.
Not being a huge baseball fan, the prospect of sitting for 3 hours
or more on stiff plastic seats doesnt sound that fun. But at Target
Field in Minneapolis, there are so many things to eat, you would
never need to actually watch a pitch. You could just eat your way
around the concourse and stumble out of the gates at the end,
clutching your stomach in over-stuffed agony.
But after grabbing the ubiquitous hot dog and finding my seat, I
actually really enjoyed watching the Twins try their best against
the Texas Rangers. And the stadium is beautiful. But lets get to
the food already.

Target Field Hot Dog

That aforementioned hot dog, a ball park staple across the country,
was my first stop. And there are quite a few places to get a dog.
Schweigert meats has a few different varieties like the Original
Twins Dog, the Tenderbite which is a version made from the origi-
nal recipe served at games in the 60s, the Twins Big Dog (a mon-
strous quarter-pound dog), the Twins Dugout Dog which has
coarse ground pork and beef, and the extra long Dinger Dog.
I got the original and loaded it up with relish, ketchup and deli
mustard. The condiments came out of their dispensers quicker
than I though they would, resulting in the messy photo. As for the
actual dog, it was tasty but nothing really Earth-shattering. I didnt
really care for the bun, which was too big for the hot dog and
seemed to be dusted with flour on the outside.
If youre looking for other meats in tube form, check out Kramar-
czuks which offers Polish and Hungarian sausages made fresh
daily. You can also get dogs and sausages at Hennepin Grille,
Halseys Sausage Haus and Taste of Twins Territory.
Also give the Bloody Mary at Hrbeks a try. Theyre a meal in a
cocktail with garnishes like a pickle, pepper, olive, beef stick and
two types of cheese.

Hrbek's Bloody Mary

Oh, and theyre $12 a pop. Bring plenty of dough to Target Field
or any other stadium, for that matter.
Hrbeks and The Town Ball Tavern are the two full-service restau-
rants in the stadium if youre not looking to nosh on the many
concessions.
At about the sixth inning, our stomachs were rumbling again, so
we set out to find the Tony Os Cuban sandwich cart. Named for
former Twins player Tony Oliva, the Cuban sandwiches are quite
large and feature ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles on a
roll thats flattened and crisped up on a panini press.

Tony O's Cuban Sandwich

I heard about the sandwich from a friend who gave it a glowing
review and said it was a must-try. But I have to be honest: I was
slightly disappointed. Yes, the bread is toasted perfectly and the
cheese is warm and gooey, but the ham and pork dont bring much
to the ensemble. The pork tasted only a tiny tiny bit like smoke,
but not like pork. The ham wasnt much better than the store
bought variety. And it needed a spicy, tangy kick that only yellow
mustard could provide. It comes on a classic Cuban but was
nowhere to be found on this version. There are a few places to
pump some mustard on the sandwich around the concourse.
I could only put away so much, but when Im back Ill be trying
some of these delicious offerings:
The Vincent Burger - Find it at the Hennepin Grille stands. Its
an Angus beef burger stuffed with braised short rib and smoked
gouda cheese. Oh. my.
Bacon Sloppy Joe - A sesame bun is topped with ground beef,
bacon, shredded pepper jack cheese and fried onions.
Seor Smokes - Empanadas, nachos, burritos and tacos.
There is definitely something for everyone to munch on at Target
Field.
SPEEDWAY RESTAURANT
A few friends and I hit up Speedway one Friday night at about 7
and it was packed. We grabbed a table near the bar and perused
the menu, which is pretty extensive. I was surprised by the amount
of fried offerings, but thats not a bad thing.
It was my first time at Speedway actually. But it most certainly
wont be the last.
The outside of the building is nondescript, with brick siding and
tiny windows. On the inside, its typical sports bar-type decor in a
raceway theme.
We had an order of the Cheesy
Cheesers, or balls of macaroni and
cheese breaded and deep-fried. All of
us agreed they were pretty tasty, with
the breading adding a nice texture
difference to the gooey mac and
cheese. On that point, though, there
could have been a bit more cheese
flavor. It was hard for the cheese to
make it past the fried flavor. They were served with some sort of
sauce, possibly Thousand Island dressing, which seemed like a
weird pairing.
The ribs fell off the bone as soon as
you grabbed onto one of them. While
some barbecue purists would say you
want the meat to nearly fall off the
bone, I thought it was better this way
because you could eat it with a fork
and not have a huge mess. I can eas-
ily say they are the best ribs Ive had
in Grand Forks so far.
The meat was incredibly tender and the sauce perfect, not over-
powering, with a bit of sweetness. I was told by a dinner mate that
there is another version of the sauce that has a bit of kick. Id like
to try it next time. The only bad thing I could say about the ribs
was that they were pretty fatty, but when theyre so tender and
tasty, that can be overlooked.
The vegetables were run-of-the-mill. Overcooked for my taste, but
I was expecting them to be worse. The french baked potato was
described by the waiter as basically a giant French fry, and from
what I can deduce, was a skinned potato that was put in the deep
fryer until the potato was cooked through. It made for a crunchy
outer skin while the inside was perfectly cooked and piping hot.
Service was OK. After the food was delivered to the table, the
server didnt come back for quite a while, probably 30 minutes.
But it was pretty busy.
Ill definitely be back for Thursdays all-you-can-eat ribs for, I
think, $10.99 or so. That is one of the best deals Ive seen in the
area. Ive also gotta try the prime rib.
FOOD BY GRAND FORKS GOURMET
SALLY AND THE HARP
BY MIKE PETERSON, PUBLISHER
A new sound has been heard around Grand Forks of late - the ethereal strains of the Celtic harp!
Sally Morris has been playing dinner music and for events around town and we thought it would be
fun to learn more about Sally and her harp. We spoke with her this week:
A5: Where are you from originally?
SM:Im originally from North Dakota, although I spent all my summers in Tennessee.
A5: What made you get into the harp and what's your music background?
SM: Like a lot of people, I studied piano first, when I was in grade school. At first I didnt like to
practice, but later I began to look forward to and enjoy it. Then a couple of really good teachers in-
spired me and I considered working toward a career in that. Fate had other ideas, though, and I com-
pletely left music. Then I married a musician and although I had stopped playing, I fell in love with it
all over again. My husband always tried to get me back to it and one thing he did was buy me a
lovely guitar. I really enjoyed the guitar and had a fantastic teacher Lynn Quamme. Very skilled,
and extremely talented.
I first heard the Celtic harp played at festivals. I found the sound captivating and wished I could to
that. Again, my husband encouraged me and bought me a small harp and I learned to play on my
own. Then I found a wonderful teacher in Fargo, Jane Williams. I studied with her, but could only go
so far without a larger harp. My husband passed away and I didnt play for some time. Then one day
I started looking at harps on the internet. Eventually I found one I really liked. My sister Amy in-
sisted on buying it. I said no, Ill wait, but she sent my daughter the money and that is how I came to
have the harp I play now. Ill never know how to repay her! But I named my harp Amy.
A5: How long have you been playing?
SM: In the neighborhood of 12 years, but off and on.
A5:Playing the Harp is indeed a unique act for Grand Forks. What do you enjoy most about
it?
SM:Theres a lot to enjoy about it! For myself, I like the sound of my instrument. It has a really
pleasing sound, kind of deep and mellow. Then playing the harp has exposed me to music I
might not have even heard or learned about otherwise. But one of the nicest things about it is that
many others who have not been around harps have found that they love the sound too. It has a
very relaxing effect.
A5: Tell us about the instrument, specifically, where you got it, etc.
SM: My harp is a Lyon and Healy Folk Harp. It was made in Chicago, probably in the early Eight-
ies. It is designed to resemble the ancient Irish harps and has some interesting Book of Kells designs
on the soundboard. Its a mature harp. When a harp matures the soundboard raises up a bit, making
the soundbox sort of convex. This really adds to the quality of the sound. My harp has a mellow,
warm sound.
The harps you see in an orchestra are pedal harps the pedals allow the player to change the pitch of
the string. Mine is a lever harp. I sharp the strings by flipping the levers. This type of harp is an an-
cient instrument. Its interesting that contemporary music sounds so nice on it!
A5:Where do you usually play the harp at?
SM:Currently I am playing every Friday and Saturday at Mamma Marias Italian Restaurant in East
Grand Forks from 5:30 to 7:30 and through July at l Bistro at the CanadInn in Grand Forks for lunch
on Sunday, from 12:00 to 2:00. Ill be at the Ember coffeehouse on June 28 at 8:30. Ive played for
the Art and Wine Walk and for receptions at the Campbell Library I really had fun dressing up and
playing for the little girls tea party! Once a friend had me play for a Harry Potter book release
party. Fun! And Ive played for Robert Burns Night and St. Patricks Day and a Grand Opening at
Ferguson Books & Media.
A5: Does your family have a musical background?
SM:My family is into almost every form of art. My sister Lucia played violin with the Grand Forks
Symphony and flute with the city band she was amazing. Another sister, Melissa, began as a pho-
tographer and ended up a television producer in Florida, winning two international awards. When she
could no longer work she began painting and left us some very beautiful works. Our brother Brad is
a writer hes working on his second novel; he was very musical and picked up several instruments
on his own and learned them. Our other brother, Tim, is both a writer and an artist. And a cartoonist!
My sister Amy is a novelist and a wonderful portrait artist. She works in pastels and her work is in-
credible. Shes just finished writing a book and Tim has illustrated it. My mother has always done
beautiful needlework and is a china painter. Shes also a writer. My dad was always working, but
when he could find time he would either be reading history or inventing something. His aunt Mabel
played piano for silent movies. My aunt Susan was a dancer and I used to practically live at her
dance studio. My daughters, Marjorie and Jenny both sing. Marjorie sings and writes country and
pop music, and loves interior design. Shes studying bass guitar and acting, and is also a talented
writer in many fields and has completed a novel. Jenny sings jazz standards (and plays her ukulele)
and is an award-winning portrait artist, dancer, choreographer and actress. She is also a paper doll
artist (she just had one of her dolls published in Paper Doll Studio), and also writes. My grandfather
was a cornet player. My great-grandmother was a harpist and her brother a violinist. My cousin Rob
Haynes is a fantastic keyboard guy. Hes toured in Europe with James Burton; the late Bebe Cun-
ningham often played in his band. Hes had the top band in Memphis. Now hes into recording. So
my family is very involved in the world of art and music. And of course I married into a musical
family. My husband was a timpanist, pianist and poet. My stepson, Stanley, is a fine guitarist and his
sister plays the flute.
A5:Do you have any extremely interesting or hilarious experiences throughout your time with
the harp?
SM:Well, I have had some FUN experiences! It was just delightful to see the little girls at the tea
party in their hats and gloves. And I was asked by my friend Lee Barnum to play for the kids at Holy
Family school and tell them about my instrument. That was really a joy. I wore a Renaissance dress.
One little boy was fascinated by the idea that one COULD have played a harp on the Titanic! An-
other, more practical perhaps, asked how I got that harp in the car. That was a wonderful experience.
A5: What should people come to expect from you and the harp?
SM:People often think of the harp as a huge, intimidating instrument for marble halls and the con-
cert stage, but when I play they can expect to hear Renaissance tunes, Celtic music, light classics, oc-
casionally pop songs, Broadway tunes, love songs from movies, just about anything. I never know
exactly what Ill play at the restaurant. Sometimes the mood of the room or the mood of the harp dic-
tates what I play. The sound is warm and soft. Its great background for conversation and dining.
Thats what I like to do background music, ambiance. So expect to hear something relaxing and re-
flective.
A5:Anything else you'd like to add?
SM: Lets see. I have a weakness for pipe bands. And the music of Fritz Kreisler and Irving Berlin.
But thats maybe not relevant. Also, dont ever think youre too old to learn new things.
Another area of interest for me is music therapy. There is some wonderful research being done in that
area. Music is an important part of our being. So there is a lot to learn there.
I also want to thank all the wonderful people who make my playing possible and support live music
in general. And my family and friends for being supportive. And someday Id like to travel again and
hear other players and learn more from them. And I think it would be fun to play on a riverboat!
If people want to book you in the future, how can they contact you? and what is your website?
My website is http://themagicalharp.webs.com. I can be reached by phone at 218-773-2154.
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ND MUSEUM OF ART CONCERTS IN
THE GARDEN TO FEATURE ELLIOT
BROOD
BY SUZANNE IRWIN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The North Dakota Museum of Art features eclectic bands across the country during their
summer concert series. This July, Canadian band, Elliott Brood is scheduled to liven up the
outdoor stage with unique, toe tapping tunes.
Surprisingly heavy
Its a little bit country, a little bit dark, mixed with a little rock. Band members, Casey
Laforet (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass pedals, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap
steel,vocals) Mark Sasso (banjo, guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Stephen Pitkin (percussion,
drums, piano, vocals) make up the foot tapping crew of Elliott Brood. Mark Sasso explains
the sound behind the genre of Black Country Rock. Its heavier than what you would
think comes from a banjo, acoustic guitar and drums, he says. You know being a three
piece, youre limited in what you can do. Casey plays bass pedals with his feet while he
plays guitar while he sings. Steve plays drums and piano at the same time. Then I play
harmonica and multiple instruments and I sing. We have some limitations since were a
three piece but we kind of play with that and use it to our advantage. Everyone is multi-
faceted and thats a good thing, he adds. I think that a lot of people are kind of amazed
at the sound that can come out of a three people when they see it its a lot more than they
expect.
The beginning
The band got its start in Toronto through combining talents. I had been playing solo for
quite a while under the name of Elliott Brood, explains Sasso. After jamming with fellow
musician, Casey Laforet, Sasso wanted to take their songs to the stage. We started play-
ing and a I said, ok Im going to book us a gig, and Casey said, no he kind of had
stage fright until the very first show. Later they added Steven Pitkin after meeting him at
one of their performances.
Debuting for a decade
The three-piece has engaged audiences for more than 10 years and has toured across sev-
eral countries including Canada, the United States and Europe. They bring experience to
the stage and say they want their shows to be more than just a concert. We see it as a re-
vival meeting we get really into it. Its kind of like inviting someone over for a party.
We kind of talk a lot while we are on stage. We are artists, but we also see ourselves as en-
tertainers. Hopefully they leave having a great time.
Everyday inspiration
Sasso says ideas for writing music happen in a variety of ways. Everything factors into
what you writewhat inspires me changes, it could be your children, your family and the
inspiration and what it actually becomes can be a totally different thing. It can start as one
thing and grow into something totally different than you ever envisioned which is pretty
beautiful, which is what I love doing, he adds. That inspiration through life experience
has helped this group have a steady supply of tunes. I never really had writers block, you
cant force it but I guess Casey and I have been fortunate enough to keep writing. We have
tons of songs that are waiting to be recorded, explains Sasso. And this group plans to con-
tinue to perform as well as write new music. We want to continue to tour and grow and
play for more peopleyou want your music to be experienced by people, thats the ulti-
mate goal really. Other than that Id still be playing music in my bedroom, adds Sasso
with a laugh.
On the road again and again
Many musicians need to tour to continue to see success. Elliott Brood is well seasoned
when it comes to hitting the pavement. I always say that being a traveling musician is the
worst and best job Ive ever had the traveling is the ultimate worst just because youre
away from home. It just can weigh on youand were not young kids. But the road has
rewards. Its so fulfilling to go and bring your own music and do what you love and have
people enjoy it. There arent many jobs in the world that people pat you on the back on a
nightly basis andmaybe effect them and change their life somehow, Sasso says.
The banjo playing, guitar strumming, harmonica touting trio, comes to the North Dakota
Museum of Art on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Josh Driscoll will be opening for the group.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, free admission for children twelve and younger.
Photo by Vanessa Heins - VanessaHeins.com
FEATURE
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks is beginning its 7th year serving the Greater
Grand Forks community and excited to be a part of this growing region. The hotel entertain-
ment complex boasts Splashers of the South Seas, North Dakotas largest indoor water park,
as well as five food and beverage outlets: Tavern United, AALTOS Garden Caf, Play-
makers All-American Lounge, Garbonzos Pizza & Arcade, and l Bistro Mediterranean
Eatery.
Trisha Kinney, Tavern United and Playmakers Manager, explained some upcoming specials
that will be offered in her venues:
Tavern United 7pm-Close Playmakers All-American Lounge 7pm-Close
Sunday $2.00 Select U-Call Its $2.00 Select U-Call Its
Monday $1.50 Captain Morgans $3.00 Domestic Schooners
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday $2.00 Select U-Call Its $5.00 Teas
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday $3.00 Domestic Schooners $7.00 Domestic Pitchers
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday $3.00 Domestic Schooners $2.00 Select U-Call Its
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday $2.50 Domestic Bottles $2.50 Domestic Bottles
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday No Drink Specials $2.50 Captain Morgans
Try your luck on Wednesdays and Thursdays for our wing challenge! Eat as many wings as
you can in 30 minutes to top the leader board have your photo put on the score board and
enter to win prizes. Also, Thursday nights are the night! Showcase your vocals with karaoke
starting at 9pm. On Friday, come check out the best legs in town chicken wings, that is!
Stop in for all-you-can-eat traditional wings on Fridays from 4-close.
Playmakers All-American Lounge features blackjack and pig wheel gambling as well as pull
tabs. Press your luck on one of the tables or take in the two-story tribute to University of
North Dakota All-American athletes.
Ride the Bus to and from Tavern United to Thief River Falls, MN, to go tubing on the
Red River! Only $20 gets you on the bus and when youre back, stop in for $5 nachos
and $2 pints and rails.
Tavern United is definitely the place to be this summer! Trisha said, Nothing is better on
a hot summer day than sitting on the Tavern patios! Check out the selections of beers in the
bottle or on tap in both venues. Both Tavern United and Playmakers take reservations so
bring your group or after-work gang in for a great time!
For more information or for reservations, contact Trisha Kinney at 701-787-2511 or
tkinney@canadinns.com.
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks reserves the right to modify or change specials
with little or no advance warning. Visit www.canadinns.com for updated information.
This Months Feature at Canad Inns
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SPA PRESENTS THE
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,
ONCE UPON A MATRESS
BY BRITT LAZUR, SPECIAL TO AFTER5
Beauty and the Beast
In this dramatization of the 1991 Disney movie of the same name,
we meet a young beautiful dreamer named Belle. Stuck in her
small 18th century French town, Belle fights off the romantic ad-
vances of the overly-masculine Gaston and struggles with the sim-
ple-minded nature of her hometown, believing that there must be
more than this provincial life. Adventure finds our heroine when
her father, Maurice, an eccentric inventor, loses his way in the
woods after being chased by wolves. Maurice finds temporary
sanctuary in the enchanted castle of a hostile beast, who imprisons
the old man. Belle selflessly offers to take his place as the Beasts
prisoner but instead finds friendship there in the form of servants-
turned-animated objects, and eventually Belle finds a kindred
spirit in her captor. Featuring memorable songs such as Be Our
Guest, Gaston, and Beauty and the Beast as well as new ad-
ditions to the familiar score, this is truly a tale as old as time.
Summer Performing Arts production of Beauty and the Beast fea-
tures Karly Ritland as Belle, Alec Selnes as the Beast, Ben Brei-
denbach as Gaston, Max McCann as Maurice, Tyler Gerszewski as
Lumiere, Jack Jeno as Coggsworth, and Therese Kulas as Mrs.
Potts.
The show runs July 19, 20, 22, and 23 at 7:00pm and July 21 at a
special 2:00pm matinee time. All performances will take place in
the new Red River Performance Hall. Prices are $18 adults, $12
seniors, and $6 children. Tickets can be reserved at
www.spacompany.org or by calling (701) 746-2411. They
are also available the night of the shows, but tickets are
selling fast, so reserve yours today!
Disneys Beauty and the Beast
Is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Once Upon a Mattress
Prince Dauntless the Drab, prince of a fictional medieval king-
dom, seeks a princess to marry. Unfortunately, his overbearing and
dominating mother, Queen Aggravain, has high expectations. A
dozen girls have already been tested, and the kingdom needs to
find a princess fast. No one is more eager to find a princess for
Dauntless than Prince Harry and Lady Larken, who discover that
they have a child on the way. Harry sets out to find a true princess,
returning three weeks later with the Princess Winnifred. As it turns
out, Winnifred, being from the swamp land and unaccustomed to
court, is a bit rough around the edges. Queen Aggravain and the
court wizard set out to test Winnifreds sensitivity, her ability to
feel a pea at the bottom of twenty mattresses.
This production of students entering 9th and 10th grade features
Tiffany Sorenson as Winnifred, Alex Barta as Prince Dauntless,
Carolyn Smith as Queen Aggravain, Landon Swallow as King
Sextimus, Brady Ritland as Sir Harry, Calli Medley as Lady
Larkin, and Jared Hollingworth as the Wizard.
Summer Performing Arts production of Once Upon a Mattress
runs July 12, 13, and 15 at 7:00pm and July 14 at 2:00pm. All per-
formances will take place in the Red River Theatre. Ticket prices
are $12 adults and $6 students/seniors. Reservations can be
made at www.spacompany.org or by calling (701) 746-
2411. Tickets can also be purchased the night of the
shows, but they are selling fast, so reserve yours today!
Once Upon a Mattress
Is presented through special arrangement with
Rodgers and Hammerstein.
229 W. 28th St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Phone 212-541-6600
www.rnh.com
SPA EXPERIENCES
BY BRITT LAZUR, SPECIAL TO AFTER5
Various participants in Summer Performing Arts were interviewed
to share their awesome experiences. Take a look at some of the
fantastic individuals that are delivering Grand Forks a first-rate
live theater expereince.
Lauren Craig
9th Grade
Lauren has been in SPA since
kindergarten, but this is her
first year of high school SPA.
Coming into the summer, Lau-
ren says she felt scared that
the seniors would pressure [the
freshmen], but after attending
some of the SPA mentoring ac-
tivities, which are held every
Friday evening and occasion-
ally between rehearsals, her
fears ceased. Youre in teams with seniors and juniors, Lauren
says. You really have to work as a team and get to know your
teammates. She said that the upperclassmen were all super
nice. Now, after being chosen for the 9th grade I Sing the Body
Electric soloist, Lauren feels like people are looking up to her
and people notice her even though she doesnt have a lead part in
the show.
Max Schumacher
11th Grade
Max is in his second year of
SPA, where he works on the
technical team, a group of stu-
dents who build sets, light
shows, and provide sound for
all types of events. Max joined
SPA two years ago after prod-
ding from two of his friends.
Hed worked on smaller tech
teams before but never in for
the SPA program. Tech team
leader Josh Anderson has been
the person he has looked up to the most, as Max says that hes
been the main person teaching and supporting me. Max plans to
go into some sort of engineering field after high school and says
that his experience in the tech team will be helpful later in life.
Max also enjoys attending the mentoring activities held on Friday
evenings and after some of the shows. His favorite is the billiards
night, usually held after one of the parent preview nights of the
shows.
Kirsten Aafedt
12th Grade
Kirsten has been in the SPA
program for 11 years. She
loves SPA because of the
friends she has made. You
build relationships that are
very, very special, Kirsten
says. You become a family,
and every year the family be-
comes closer. Kirsten is ex-
cited to be a senior this year
and mentor some of the
younger students, reporting
that the seniors get to step up and be the leaders. You remember
looking up to other people, and now you get to do that for others.
Kirsten has already taken her fellow I Sing the Body Electric
soloist under her wing, making sure to congratulate and reach out
to her the day that their names were announced. She remembers
looking up to the older kids when she was youngerCody
Gerzewski, Haley Larson, and Will Beaton were a few in particu-
larand has already set herself a part as being a proper role model
for the younger students. Kirsten will be going to UND in fall of
2014 and is interested in education, medicine, or possibly music.
No matter what she decides to pursue, she says, Kirsten has the
self-confidence that SPA has given her to help in her future. From
leadership skills to getting along with others and learning how to
talk to people, SPA has helped me become more confident.
Jace Beehler
Alumnus
Jace Beehler was in the SPA
program for 4 years. One may
or may not remember him
from his roles as Marcellus in
the 2006 production of The
Music Man or as Jean Valjean
in the 2007 school edition of
Les Miserables. Jace looks
back fondly on his memories
of SPA, recalling in particular
a mentor activity where students had a chance to dunk Dr. Mike
Weber in a dunk tank. Now, Jace has worked for the Summer Per-
forming Arts for six years, serving on tech teams, as an elementary
SPA instructor, and as a mentor for the high school program. I
wanted to work for SPA because I recognized the impact it made
on my life during high school, says Jace. I wanted to make that
kind of positive impact on the students currently in the SPA pro-
gram. Additionally, Jace is in his last semester at North Dakota
State University where hes pursuing a degree in music education.
Jace points to SPA in aiding his future goals: My time in SPA was
one of the factors that helped me decide what to do in college. I
knew how much I admired my music and theater instructors and
hope to one day inspire my students as well.
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July 5
A coming of age story of 14-
year-old Duncans summer va-
cation with his mother, her
overbearing boyfriend, and his
daughter. Having a rough time
fitting in, the introverted Duncan
finds an unexpected friend in
gregarious Owen, manager of a
water park. Through his funny,
clandestine friendship with
Owen, Duncan slowly opens up
to and begins to finally find his
place in the world - all during a
summer he will never forget.
The Way
Way Back
Rated PG-13
Starring: Steve Carell,
Sam Rockwell
July 3
Universal Pictures pres-
ents this sequel to the wildly
successful 2010 animated
picture following Gru
(voiced by Steve Carell), the
ex-scheming evildoer-
turned-parental figure, from
animation company Illumi-
nation Entertainment.
Rated PG
Starring: Steve Carell,
Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig
July 3
Native American warrior
Tonto (Johnny Depp) and
man of the law John Reid
(Armie Hammer) are oppo-
sites brought together by
fate and must join forces to
battle greed and corruption.
The Lone
Ranger
Ratign Unknown
Starring: Johnny Depp,
Armie Hammer
July 12
When legions of monstrous
creatures started rising from the
sea, a war began that would
take millions of lives and con-
sume humanitys resources for
years on end. On the verge of
defeat, the forces defending
mankind have no choice but to
turn to two unlikely heroes-a
washed up former pilot and an
untested trainee - who are
teamed to drive a legendary but
seemingly obsolete robot from
the past. Together, they stand
as mankinds last hope against
the mounting apocalypse.
Pacific Rim
Rated PG-13
Starring: Charlie Hunman,
Idris Elba, Rob Kazinsky
July 12
After moving his family
back to his hometown to be
with his friends and their
kids, Lenny (Adam San-
dler), finds out that between
old bullies, new bullies,
schizo bus drivers, drunk
cops on skis, and 400 cos-
tumed party crashers some-
times crazy follows you.
Grown Ups 2
Rated PG-13
Starring: Taylor Lautner,
Oliver Cooper, Adam San-
dler, Kevin James, Chris
Rock, David Spade, Rob
Schneider
July 17
Follows an underdog snail
who kicks into overdrive
when he miraculously attains
the power of super-speed.
But after making fast friends
with a crew of streetwise,
tricked-out es-car-goes,
Turbo learns that no one suc-
ceeds on their own. So he
puts his heart and shell on
the line to help his pals
achieve their dreams, before
Turbo-charging his own im-
possible dream: winning the
Indy 500.
Turbo
Rated PG
Starring: RyanReynolds,
Paul Giamatti
July 19
Before there was Amityville,
there was Harrisville. Based on
a true story, The Conjuring tells
the horrifying tale of how world
renowned paranormal investi-
gators Ed and Lorraine Warren
were called upon to help a fam-
ily terrorized by a dark pres-
ence in a secluded farmhouse.
Forced to confront a powerful
demonic entity, the Warrens
find themselves caught in the
most terrifying case of their
lives.
The Conjuring
Rated R
Starring: Vera Farmiga,
Patrick Wilson
July 19
Jeff Bridges and Ryan
Reynolds headline R.I.P.D.
as two cops dispatched by
the otherworldly Rest In
Peace Department to pro-
tect and serve the living
from an increasingly de-
structive array of souls who
refuse to move peacefully to
the other side.
R.I.P.D.
Rated PG-13
Starring: Ryan Reynolds,
Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon
July 19
Retired black-ops CIA
agent Frank Moses reunites
his unlikely team of elite op-
eratives for a global quest to
track down a missing
portable nuclear device.
Red 2
Rated PG-13
Starring: Bruce Willis,
Morgan Freeman, John
Malkovich, Helen Mirren,
Cetherine Zeta-Jones
July 26
Based on the celebrated
comic book arc, this epic ac-
tion-adventure takes Wolverine,
the most iconic character of the
X-Men universe, to modern-day
Japan. Out of his depth in an
unknown world, he will face a
host of unexpected and deadly
opponents in a life-or-death bat-
tle that will leave him forever
changed. Vulnerable for the first
time and pushed to his physical
and emotional limits, he con-
fronts not only lethal samurai
steel but also his inner struggle
against his own immortality.
The Wolverine
Rated PG-13
Starring: Hugh Jackman,
Jessica Biel
July 26
Aubrey Plaza plays
Brandy Klark, a Type-A,
overachiever who comes up
with a "to-do list" featuring
all the risqu extra-curricu-
lar activities she missed out
on in high school and wants
to complete before college.
The To Do List
Rated R
Starring: Andy Samberg,
Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader
July 31
The Smurfs team up with
their human friends to res-
cue Smurfette, who has
been kidnapped by
Gargamel since she knows
a secret spell that can turn
the evil sorcerer's newest
creation - creatures called
the Naughties - into real
Smurfs.
The Smurfs 2
Rated PG
Starring: Christina Ricci,
Neil Patrick Harris
Despicable Me
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KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM
The Hub, Grand Forks.
READERS THEATRE- 4:30
PM, EGF Campbell Library.
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STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
STUDENT ID NIGHT- 4 - 9 PM,
$6 with student ID, Splashers of
the South Seas, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
GrandForks
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SERTOMA FUN 4TH & FIRE-
WORKS- Downtown Grand
Forks.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,
Grand Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7
PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT- 8
PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
THE EMBER- 8:30 PM, Free
Music (Sally Morris/Harp)& Free
Java, Freedom Church, GF.
FRIDAY NIGHT RACES- Hot
Laps 6:30 PM, Race start 7:30
PM, River Cities Speedway,
Grand Forks.
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LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias EGF.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
FARMERS MARKET- 9 AM TO
2 PM, Town Square, Downtown
Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9 to 3, CanadInn Desti-
nation Center, GF.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,
Long Haul Saloon, Grand
Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
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KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,
Long Haul Saloon, Grand
Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM ,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
l BISTRO TUESDAY WINE
CLUB- 5:30-7:30 PM,
CanadInns Destination enter,
Grand Forks.
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KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
STUDENT ID NIGHT- 4 - 9 PM,
$6 with student ID, Splashers of
the South Seas, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
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STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS- 7
PM, Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
FRIDAY NIGHT RACES- Hot
Laps 6:30 PM, Race start 7:30
PM, River Cities Speedway,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
MISSION CLASSIC GOLF
SCRAMBLE- Kings Walk Golf
Course, Grand Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7
PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT- 8
PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
EXTREME ND WATER-
SPORTS ENDURANCE TEST-
East Grand Forks.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS- 7
PM, Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9 to 3, CanadInn Desti-
nation Center, GF.
FARMERS MARKET- 9 AM TO
2 PM, Town Square, Downtown
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 12 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
l Bistro GF.
LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias, EGF.
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LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks..
FARMERS MARKET- 9 AM TO
2 PM, Town Square, Downtown
Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9 to 3, CanadInn Destina-
tion Center, GF.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST- 7 PM,
Red River High School, Grand
Forks.
ART & WINE WALK- 1 to 5 PM,
Downtown Grand Forks & East
Grand Forks.
GRAND FORKS HORTICUL-
TURE SOCIETY GARDEN
TOUR- 10 AM TO 4 PM, Grand
Forks.
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2013 SUMMER CONCERTS IN
THE GARDEN SERIES: EL-
LIOTT BROOD- 6 PM, ND Mu-
seum of Art, Grand Forks.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST- 7 PM,
Red River High School, Grand
Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM ,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
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STUDENT ID NIGHT- 4 - 9 PM,
$6 with student ID, Splashers of
the South Seas, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS- 2
PM, Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
THE ULTIMATE DIVA EXPO
FOR SUMMER- 5 TO 9 PM,
CanadInn, Grand Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7
PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST- 7 PM,
Red River High School, Grand
Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
FRIDAY NIGHT RACES- Hot
Laps 6:30 PM, Race start 7:30
PM, River Cities Speedway,
Grand Forks.
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COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
STUDENT ID NIGHT- 4 - 9 PM,
$6 with student ID, Splashers of
the South Seas, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
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DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,
Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7
PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT- 8
PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
CONNECT THE PARKS- 5:30
PM TO 8 PM, Pillsbury Park,
Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,
Long Haul Saloon, Grand
Forks.
MOVIES IN THE PARK:
HARRY POTTER- Lincoln Park
, Grand Forks.
2013 SUMMER CONCERTS IN
THE GARDEN SERIES:
WHITEHORSE- 6 PM, NDMu-
seum of Art, Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
l BISTRO TUESDAY WINE
CLUB- 5:30-7:30 PM,
CanadInns Destination enter,
Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM ,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
GRAND FORKS HORTICUL-
TURE SOCIETY GARDEN
TOUR- NOON TO 4 PM, Grand
Forks.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST- 2 PM,
Red River High School, Grand
Forks.
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CATS INCREDIBLE CATFISH
DAYS- East Grand Forks, MN
GF HOG CHAPTER BENEFIT
RIDE- Andys Harley Davidson
at 12 pm, Grand Forks.
BLUES ON THE RED SUM-
MER MUSIC SERIES- 6 TO 10
PM, Town Square, Downtown
Grand Forks.
Antique Automobile Club of
America Central Division Na-
tional Fall Meet- 10-3, Alerus
Center, Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks..
COLDSHOT- The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
FARMERS MARKET- 9 AM TO
2 PM, Town Square, Downtown
Grand Forks.
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CATS INCREDIBLE CATFISH
DAYS- East Grand Forks, MN
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS- 7
PM, Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST- 7 PM,
Red River High School, Grand
Forks.
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT- 5 TO 8
PM, University Park, Grand
Forks.
MOVIES IN THE PARK:
COULDY WITH A CHANCE OF
MEATBALLS- Lincoln Park,
Grand Fork
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM ,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,
Long Haul Saloon, Grand Forks.
l BISTRO TUESDAY WINE
CLUB- 5:30-7:30 PM,
CanadInns Destination Center,
Grand Forks
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,
Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT- 8
PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
FRIDAY NIGHT RACES- Hot
Laps 6:30 PM, Race start 7:30
PM, River Cities Speedway,
Grand Forks.
Antique Automobile Club of
America Central Division Na-
tional Fall Meet- 10-3, Alerus
Center, Grand Forks.
COLDSHOT- The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
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STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,
Long Haul Saloon, Grand Forks.
l BISTRO TUESDAY WINE
CLUB- 5:30-7:30 PM,
CanadInns Destination Center,
Grand Forks
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EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 12 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
l Bistro GF.
LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias, EGF.
LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias, EGF.
LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias, EGF.
LIVE MUSIC- 5:30 PM,
Sally Morris with Harp,
Mamma Marias, EGF.
BOARD GAMES
BY TAYLOR BROST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
At the end of every month now for the past few months, the
owner and publisher (Mike Peterson) of this little outfit called
After5 asks me if Id like to contribute an article. And after a few
rants and raves about random happenings, Mike asked me to
narrow my focus to things relating to media. I had to think long
and hard before coming up with a good story for the month of
July, but when I finally did, I was overjoyed.
If you want to know what good movies are out, youll spend five
seconds going online and finding critic reviews of current box of-
fice hits, instead of reading about some nobodys (that would be
me) opinion. If its good TV you are looking for, word of mouth
can bring you that information, or even a simple channel click
until you see something which triggers your fancy. So now youre
asking yourself, what can I offer you? I bring you, the return of
board games!
I know it doesnt sound exciting, but get excited. Some of us
remember the days; family game night. What felt like forced fam-
ily bonding at the time turned out to be the best nights of our
lives.right? Right?! Maybe not the best nights of our lives, but I
know deep down somewhere, in all of us, there is a little kid who
does somersaults at the mere thought of another game night. I
truly believe that board games are slowly, but surely, making their
return to the main stage of our lives. And I, for one, could not be
more enthused. So let me commence, in revealing a few games
you absolutely need to play this summer.
The Game of Things
Recommended Players: 4+
(the more the merrier)
Recommended Setting: Fri-
day or Saturday Night
Recommended Libation: A
glass of fine wine (or a bottle
of cheap stuff)
This game puts an interesting
spin on a classic idea. Like
Apples to Apples, a topic is
revealed at the beginning of
each round and an answer is submitted by each player. But unlike
the previously mentioned game, The Game of Things lets each
player write their own answer. And while there is still a judge,
per se, in The Game of Things, his role is a little different. The
goal in this game is actually to guess who wrote each answer. I
have a hard time holding back from trying to write answers which
I find hilarious, but a strategic player could try to mimic re-
sponses of other players in the game, creating confusion amongst
participants.
The goal of this game is not so much to gain points and declare
victory, but more bring friends together over laughs and drinks.
Call up those non-competitive friends you havent seen in a few
weeks and invite them to leave their baggage at home, and bring
only their wit, for a few rounds of fun in The Game of Things.
Cranium
Recommended Players: 4-8
(couples to spice things up)
Recommended Setting:
Weekend at the Cabin
Recommended Libation: A
Dark Beer
Weve alllll heard of this one.
But Cranium is a classic.
Maybe weve forgotten just
how good this game is. Com-
bining multiple facets such as
acting, sculpting, drawing,
spelling, and knowledge of random things, this game has it all.
With four different categories and a handful of subcategories, no-
body gets bored during play. I recommend holding off that bottle
of wine and being at the top of your game for this adventure, or
spelling a 15 letter word backwards might not go so well.
The fun thing about Cranium is that everybody has their strengths
and weaknesses. Its near impossible for someone to be bad at
every single category in the game. Take some time feeling com-
petitors out and choosing even teams, or what Ive found to be
the most entertaining is just having teams of couples. While Im
not saying its real therapeutic for relationship building, it will
provide laughs and (hopefully) friendly competition amongst just
about any group. And for that, it makes my list.
The Settlers of Catan
Recommended Players: 3-4 (Up
to 6 with expansion packs)
Recommended Setting: Sunday
afternoon with Pandora Station
Lute playing.
Recommended Libation: Water
(dont mess around with this one)
The board game of our time,
and no I didnt make that up
thank you very much. Credit goes to The Washington Post. This
game is for my strategists. My thinkers. My competitive friends
who want to start with little and rise to the top declaring yourself
the victor of Cataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!
You may have heard of this game before and you may have heard
it is for the nerds. If that is the case, then Im proud to be a nerd,
sporting my Catan bumper sticker on my 98 Toyota Camry. The
point of the game is to be the first settler with 10 victory points,
accumulating these by building settlements, armies, roads, or
even acquiring them through the purchase of development cards.
This game has been compared to Monopoly. And I guess in a
rudimentary kind of way it is like Monopoly, including such
things as trading and buying. But unlike Monopoly, this game
very infrequently ends with one person who everybody else hates,
dominating the entire game board. The Settlers of Catan can be
fast paced and cutthroat, or slow-going and (somewhat) friendly.
Momentum can shift in one turn, and often times multiple settlers
are close to declaring victory in the end. This is one for serious
board gamers. It requires alertness and strategy, but dont worry,
having fun is a given.
Take a weekend away from all of the media. Relax with a good
group of people, and pull out some of the old, or new, board
games. Of course, youre going to miss out on that juicy celebrity
gossip, or you might miss the premier of the biggest blockbuster
hit of the summer. But I guarantee youll have a great time. If you
dont, something is wrong with you, honestly. Go get that
checked
MEDIA
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MUD RUN By Lacey Erickson
It seems as though there are 5k runs every weekend! Its a great
summer activity to do, and now the runs are starting to add in ele-
ments to make them even more exciting, and challenging.
Run or Dye has gained popularity in the area and will be going on
June 29th in West Fargo! Runners go through dye zones and get
doused with dye and color! Its super fun and messy!
We also have a very exciting event happening right here in Grand
Forks! Uff-Da MudRun is an 'extremely' fun and challenging 5K
course that will encompass 20 obstacles along the Greenway. Its a
lot like tough mudder, but Extreme ND Racing is saying, Mudman
Schmudman. Tough Mudder? Oh Brother. Warrior Dash? Too
much flash. Go UFF-DA! Catchy and fun! I know there are a lot
of people working hard to make this an amazing event! Its great to
see there are people here in the Greater Grand Forks area doing
things to make our community inviting and innovative!
If you would like more information on the Uff-Da MudRun, Run or
Dye!, or other exciting runs go to www.endracing.com/uff-da
www.RunOrDye.com OR redriverrunnersgf.blogspot.com/
CONECT THE PARKS By Jill Baird
Summer is finally here!
With summer comes the chance for everyone in the community to
get out and enjoy all the wonderful parks Grand Forks has to offer.
The Young Professionals have a way for everyone to enjoy one of the
smaller parks in the downtown area.
Connect the Parks is an event the GGFYP hosts during the summer
on the last Thursday of June, July, and August from 6 to 9 pm in
Pillsbury Park (next to the Urban Stampede).
Each Connect the Parks event will feature live music by local talent.
There is plenty of space to lay out a blanket or set up a few chairs to
sit and listen. There will be food and non-alcoholic beverages avail-
able on site and for carry-out from neighboring restaurants. There
will also be a beer garden set up along the edge of the park.
Families young and young at heart are invited to come enjoy this fun
evening. There is no cost to come and enjoy the evening, just an invi-
tation to enjoy a park you may have only passed, great music, and
fabulous company.
Bike, walk, or drive downtown to Pillsbury Park this Thursday from
6 to 9 pm to enjoy this unique experience Grand Forks has to offer.
See you there!
COMMUNITY BY
GREATER GRAND FORKS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
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The State Fair returns with several solid performers as well as awe-
some rides. Aside from Journey, Toby Kieth, Tim McGraw, Cree-
dence clearwater Revisited and more are set to play. Don't miss it!
MINOT, JULY 19TH-27TH
AVETT BROTHERS
Join the incredible chart-topping folk band as they make their way
to Fargo at The Venue@The Hub on Thursday, July 11th. All ages,
doors at 6, show at 7.
THE VENUE @THE HUB,
THURSDAY JULY 11TH
JOURNEY
Join the Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau, North
Valley Arts Council, and local businesses and regional artists for an
afternoon of art and wine tasting in Downtown Grand Forks and East
Grand Forks.
All Art & Wine Walks begin at the GuestHouse Town House in Grand
Forks and Blue Moose Bar & Grill in East Grand Forks. The Walk
ends with a champagne reception at Empire Arts Center, sponsored by
the Convention.
SATURDAY JULY20TH, 1-5PM
DARKNESS DIVIDED
Four-piece metal band from San Antonio takes over the Ember
downtown on July 15 with local acts With a Voice and Tracings.
THE EMBER, MONDAY JULY 15TH, 7PM
ART & WINE WALK
One of the greatest American bands of all time, Journey, decends on
Minot at the State Fair on July 20th. Arnel Pineda is at the helm, but
has legendary Steve Perry's voice in every way.
MINOT, SATURDAY JUNE 20TH
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THE HO SPORTS BAR AND CASINO
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MON-THRS11AM-2AM \ FRI-SAT 10AM-2AM \ SUN 12PM-2AM
JULY 26TH, 27TH
COLD SHOT
YOUR AREAS BEST VARIETY BAND
JULY 27TH
C.O.F. HUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT RIDE
9:30AM-11:45AM REGISTRATION @ ANDYS H-D
KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
DRINK SPECIALS 7PM TO CLOSE
MONDAY
$2.50 U-Call-It Vodka
$3.50 24oz Domestics
$4.50 24oz Micros
TUESDAY
$3.25 Pounders
$2.50 U-Call-It Rum Drinks
WEDNESDAY
$2.50 U-Call-It Whiskey
Drinks
$2.50 Domestic Bottles
THURSDAY
$2.75 U-Call-It 1 Shot Drinks
$1.00 Mystery Beer
$2.50 Bomb Shots
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Live Music Every Weekend
$3.50 Pounders
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Happy Hour All Day & Night
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