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By Aly Gruchaly, Contributing Writer
THE END OF A DRY SPELL MUSIC
Grand Forks has been in a dry spell and Im not talking about the lack of precipitation. With such an odd spring, the weather has been a little bipolar,
sporting seventy-degree sunshiny days one week and drizzling rain and unexpected snowfall the next. But discussion of the mundane facets of North
Dakota weather can wait. Ill leave that to the trained professionals: the weathermen.
What I am referring to is a music dry spell, specifically hardcore rock. These booming concerts have been dwindling in Grand Forks during the past
few months, due to the fact Ojata Records and Comics Store (a previous popular venue for local concerts) has been instructed to refrain from holding
any shows, thanks to noise complaints from a local (and rather noisy) drinking establishment.
Thankfully, the dry spell was broken! On Saturday, March 24th, The Ember (formerly FreedomChurch) at 8 North 3rd Street, graciously opened their
doors to hundreds of people, ranging from avid scene kids, rocking mile-high spiky hair and painted-on dark-wash skinny jeans, to first-time show
goers, looking a little nervous and a lot excited, to proud parents of some of the band members.
The opening act of the concert was the two-piece band Busted Knuckle. Hailing from East Grand Forks, Busted Knuckles approach to music is unique,
to say the least. Without a lead vocalist/screamer or a bassist, this band consists of only a guitarist and a drummer. In the realm of the Grand Forks
music scene, it is easy to tell they are not afraid to take risks and experiment with their music, a laudable undertaking. Even the guitar itself screams,
Notice me! with the shocking electric lime green guitar strings vibrating from every single pick/strum. Even their homemade t-shirts demand atten-
tion. And they received it. Busted Knuckle woke up the crowd and helped prepare them for the upcoming bands.
It has been a while since Roll the Credits has played a show. A whole year, in fact. But this fact didnt matter at all. Roll the Credits kept the energy in
the crowded room flowing, playing high-energy, vocally-driven songs, pumping-up the crowd even more. There were quite a few knowledgeable fans
in the audience. They sang along to the pop-rock infused melodies, obviously familiarized with these songs, loyal fans with grins plastered on their
faces as they rushed up to the stage, pumping fists in the air and screaming the lyrics into the singers out-held microphone.
The next band to perform was the crowd favorite The Consumption. Even though the merchandise booth sold mouthwateringly sweet cupcakes in-
ventively decorated with the green and blue initials TC, their performance was bittersweet, their last show as The Consumption. The room was ab-
solutely packed. Even the hardcore dancers were cramped, swinging arms haphazardly and gladly running in circles when the infamous circle pit
opened up, unleashing the energy of the fans. The crowd couldnt stop moving, singing along to the music, and jumping up and down in time with
the guitar rhythms and the clash of the cymbals. The crowds favorite song, entitled (and inspired by) Reeses Puffs, pulled out all the stops. An en-
thusiastic fan donned an inventive costume, an orange cardboard box, a giant replica of a Reeses Puffs cereal box, complete with the intricate details
of the nutritional facts. All in all, it was a fantastic final performance. And if anyone wishes to purchase any Consumption memorabilia, now would be
the time to do so, because they are vanishing at an alarming rate.
The two final bands, both hailing from Fargo, North Dakota, delivered enthusiastic performances. These Hearts is signed to the record label Victory
Records, and they have a full-length CD entitled Forever Ended Yesterday available for purchase along with T-shirts. The headlining band The Suit was
the winner of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands in December of 2010. They also have an EP available for sale, called The Way That We Fall, as well as
other merchandise. However, when they played, none of those facts really mattered. What mattered was the music. The kids in the back of the room
were dancing, swinging their arms and stomping back and forth across the floor. The kids in the front of the room were bobbing their heads in time
to the breakdowns and jumping along with the band members. Everyone was dancing, shaking the floor of the old Freedom Church. Its about the
hardcore music, the chugging guitar rhythms, the piercing guitar riffs, the booming bass drops, the cry of the keyboard, the chatter of the cymbals,
and the raw emotionally powerful screams of the singer with the crowd.
Noise complaints? What noise complaints? All I hear is music.
Recipes
CREAMY AU GRATIN
POTATOES
Ingredients
4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4
inch slices
1 onion, sliced into rings
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
(200 degrees C). Butter a 1
quart casserole dish.
Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into
bottom of the prepared casse-
role dish. Top with the onion
slices, and add the remaining
potatoes. Season with salt and
pepper to taste.
In a medium-size saucepan,
melt butter over medium heat.
Mix in the flour and salt, and stir
constantly with a whisk for one
minute. Stir in milk. Cook until
mixture has thickened. Stir in
cheese all at once, and continue
stirring until melted, about 30 to
60 seconds. Pour cheese over
the potatoes, and cover the dish
with aluminum foil.
Bake 1 1/2 hours in the pre-
heated oven.
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By Brandi Jewett, Contributing Writer
WOLFING DOWN AMAZING PIZZA AT RHOMBUS GUYS DINING
After starting out as a smoothie shack in the town of Thief River Falls, Minn., Rhombus Guys has since ex-
panded to a successful restaurant chain and is serving their pizza to more people than ever before.
The restaurant opened a third establishment in Fargo in August, bringing its Grand Forks-famous entres
with it.
Myself and a dinner guest opted for the pizza joint recently. We snagged a small table near the front of the
restaurant. We immediately ordered a round of the cheesy bread ($7.49). The bread is highlighted as staff fa-
vorite on the menu and with good reason.
I was introduced to this cheesy bread a few years ago by a friend and have been made it a point to order it
whenever I visit Rhombus Guys. After securing our appetizer, it was on to the main course.
The restaurant has expanded its menu since I first started school here four years ago. The menu now features
items such as a variety of saladsincluding a Classico Italia, tropical and seafoodpannis and wraps.
Of course, the staple of Rhombus Guys is the pizza. The community has selected the restaurants T-Rex pizza
as its favorite for the fifth year in a row. Packed with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, beef and bacon,
the T-Rex is a formidable opponent for any pizza connoisseur.
Our selection for the evening was the Canadian bacon and pineapple-topped Busey (small - $14.99, medium
- $17.99 and large - $20.99).
If youre feeling more adventurous, theres always the Pacific Northwest, topped with garlic infused olive oil,
tomato, smoked salmon, feta, green olive, black olive and capers.
Or perhaps you want to celebrate Mardi Gras on a Thursday in April. You can try the Louisiana Saturday
Night featuring Cajun marinara sauce, shrimp, sausage, red pepper, pepperoncini and caramelized onions.
While waiting for the pizza to arrive, I drew a portrait of my pet parakeet with the crayons and paper pro-
vided at the tables. This is another aspect of the restaurant that I enjoy. I usually get so caught up in drawing
on the paper table cloth that it makes the wait for food seem shorter, which is always a plus.
Our pizza arrived piping hot and there was plenty of it. The pizza was simple and simply tasted good. One
could probably argue its hard to mess up a two-topping pizza, but Ive seen it done.
Though it was too cold this past weekend to enjoy my pizza and cheesy bread on the restaurants roof, the
experience was enjoyable nonetheless.
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My son Michael, editor and publisher of this magazine, asked if I would consider writing an
occasional monthly article about something I was passionate about and that others might be interested in. A very tall order because
my interests cover a very narrow spectrum; motorcycles and riding the forgotten roads of rural America.
My apologies for boring you with my motorcycle history but I suppose its necessary to add some credentials under my name so you at
least give the article a chance.
Around 1967 I somehow convinced my parents that I had turned into a mature and wise 15year-old and that purchasing a 1960 some-
thing BSA single-cylinder motorcycle was in their best interest. (As a twice over parent I still cannot grasp why they gave me the
thumbs up but it likely had something to do with a recent increase in a life insurance policy and my intolerable rebellious attitude.) The
BSA I groveled for had some dirt track racing history and I wish someone had given me a clue how to ride what I thought was just a
Schwinn with a motor on it. It wasnt until many years later that I found out that a compression release wasnt intended to be a brak-
ing assist but was there to help ease the starting process. Man, Ive still got a knee that aches when a cold front is in the area and a
limp that earns some respect around old bikers.
Anyway, because my kid has restricted my first magazine offering Ive got to come to some conclusion and let you move on to other pages that might include pictures and coupons and
some other doo-da. My current ride is a 1998 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic that I bought new. Although shes morphed numerous times she still retains her classic lines and
the paint and chrome still shine. After touching all of the lower 48-states at least once (and most multiple times) Ive logged more than 200,000 miles on the Heritage. I also claim brag-
ging rights for being a member of the Iron Butt Association, a Ride Captain for the ND Patriot Guard, and a Lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. My riding partner, who I hap-
pened to be married to (Karen), will rollover a 100,000 miles on her 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King later this summer. She also is a Life member of HOG and is very active in the ND
Patriot Guard.
Ill toss in the occasional motorcycle article in the next few issues but before I close I encourage you to attend the Red River Valley Motorcyclists bike show on April 14th and 15th. Its a
fantastic event and the proceeds go to some very worthwhile and deserving organizations that serve our region. Come visit us at the ND Patriot Guard booth; we look forward to meet-
ing you. If you spot a Sinister Blue Harley with a license plate that says B4UDIE say hi and offer him money. Next month.
A few weeks ago, I was informed of a new cell phone policy that was being implemented in high schools throughout the nation. These schools would allow smartphone use in class as
long as the phones were used for school activities and nothing else. My first reaction to this was a flood of memories concerning my own cellphone use during my junior and senior
years of high school (many of which involved standing half-inside my locker so that I could text my boyfriend without having my phone confiscated). My second reaction to the new pol-
icy was confusion that quickly turned to annoyance. I couldnt, and still cant, remember one instance in high school where the use of a cellphone was necessary. Everything we were
being taught could be found in our textbooks. If we needed to look up information for a particular class, we would simply go to the computer lab. We werent allowed to have phones in
school, and even though we may have disliked it, we didnt miss out on anything because of it.
The students at these schools, of course, love this new policy. And why wouldnt they? Even if the policy stipulates that the phones can only be used for school-related activities, it would
be difficult for the school to enforce or even monitor the students cell phone use. If a student has his phone in front of him with the screen dimmed, how is the teacher ever going to
know if hes doing research or on Facebook? If cell phones are allowed to take the place of calculators in math classes, whats to stop students from simply texting the answers to one
another during tests? And since its so easy to simply type a question into Google and receive an immediate answer, what will happen to the practice of looking up answers in textbooks
and figuring things out for yourself?
Unfortunately, I am part of a generation that considers actually looking something up in a library a form of cruel and unusual punishment, that couldnt tell you the product of 6 times 7
without using a calculator (its 42, by the way), and that is often incapable of reading at grade level because Ill just wait until the movie
comes out or Ill just look it up on Sparknotes. I am part of a generation that wants fast answers and is often unwilling to work for them.
The schools putting this policy into action say that they are simply advancing with the times. While that may be true to some extent, allowing cellphone use in class under the circum-
stance that it can only be used for school-related activities seems to be asking a lot of students who live on Facebook and consider texting a main form of social interaction. Lets face it:
students who want to use their phones in class are not thinking about how that usage is going to enrich their learning.
The thing that really disturbs me about this new cellphone policy, though, is that it is only one of the many examples Ive seen of schools catering to students who are indifferent to
learning.
While I was in high school, I worked for three years as a student aid in an elementary after-school program. One day, while subbing in a fourth grade class, I was asked to read with a
student. Though he was a smart kid and I was told that he had no learning disabilities, this 9-year-old read at a first-grade level. He simply had no interest in learning to read. I found
myself wondering how long this kid was going to be simply ushered through school before the work became impossible for him to do.
And whats going to happen to the rest of my generation if all the answers are at our fingertips with the press of a button? We may all groan when our parents bring up the stories about
how they didnt have all of this information at their fingertips when they were our age, but maybe theyre onto more than they realize. After all, they survived and flourished, and honestly,
so can we. I, for one, dont feel that forcing students to look up answers in textbooks, solve basic math problems without calculators, and wait until after class to communicate with
friends is asking too much. After all, theres no better way to learn than to work for an answer, and isnt that really what school is all about?
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Coming Soon to River
April 6
Jim, Michelle and friends re-
unite for their high school re-
union.
American
Reunion
Rated R
Starring: Jason Biggs, Seann
William Scott, Eugene Levy,
Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara
Reid, Chris Klein
April 4
A boy and a girl from differing
social backgrounds meet during
the ill-fated maiden voyage of
the 'unsinkable' RMS Titanic.
Titanic
Rated PG-13
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate
Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill
Paxton, Frances Fisher
April 13
"The Cabin in the Woods"
storyline provides a new twist on
a classic scenario -- in this case
the young-people-stranded-in-
the-woods horror trope. Richard
Jenkins and Bradley Whitford
will play white-collar co-workers
with a mysterious connection to
the cabin.
The Cabin in
the Woods
Rated R
Starring: Bradley Whitford,
Richard Jenkins, Chris
Hemsworth, Fran Kranz
April 20
Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault
returns from a tour of duty in Iraq,
with the one thing he credits with
keeping him alivea photograph he
found of a woman he doesnt even
know. Learning her name is Beth
and where she lives, he shows up
at her door, and ends up taking a
job at her family-run local kennel. A
romance develops between them.
The Lucky
One
Rated PG-13
Starring: Zac Effron, Taylor
Schilling
April 20
This DisneyNature docu-
mentary spans 15 years as it fol-
lows a chimpanzee named
Senengal and her journey from
childhood to motherhood. Re-
flecting chimps' genetic close-
ness to humans, these animal
subjects inject plenty of humor
and drama into this remarkable
film.
Chimpanzee
Rated G
April 13
Left on a nuns doorstep, Larry,
Curly and Moe grow up finger-pok-
ing and woo-woo-wooing their way
to uncharted levels of knuckle-
headed misadventure. Out to save
their childhood home, only The
Three Stooges could become em-
broiled in an oddball murder plot
while also stumbling into starring in
a phenomenally successful TV real-
ity show.
The Three
Stooges
Rated PG
Starring: Will Sasso, Sean Hayes,
Chris Diamantopoulos
April 20
Sheds light on everything
from why men are in the fixing
business and not the talking
business to why independent
women should reconnect with
their girlish side to make their
men feel necessary.
Think Like
a Man
Rated PG-13
Starring: Kevin hart, Taji Hen-
son, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall,
Romany Malco
April 27
During their five-year en-
gagement, a man and his fi-
ancee face all the ups and
downs of a relationship.
The Five-Year
Engagement
Rated R
Starring: Jason Segel, Emily
Blunt, Alison Brie, Chris Pratt,
Rhys Ifans, David Pamymer
April 27
With a rag-tag crew at his side, and
seemingly blind to the impossible odds
stacked against him, the Captain Capt-
ian has one dream: to beat his bitter ri-
vals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz to
the much coveted Pirate Of The Year
Award. Along the way they battle a dia-
bolical queen and team up with a hap-
lessly smitten young scientist, but never
lose sight of what a pirate loves best: ad-
venture!
The Pirates!
Band of Misfits
Rated PG
Starring: Hugh Grant, Jeremy
Piven, Salma Hayak
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April 27
Thriller set in the last days of
Edgar Allan Poe's life, when he
gets wrapped up in a serial killer
investigation that takes his sto-
ries to a whole new level.
The Raven
Rated R
Starring: John Cusack, Luke
Evans, Alice Eve
May 4
The Avengers will bring to-
gether the super hero team of
Marvel Comics characters for
the first time ever, including Iron
Man, Captain America, Thor,
The Hulk and more, as they are
forced to band together to battle
the biggest foe theyve ever
faced.
The Avengers
Rated PG-13
Starring: Robert Downey Jr.,
Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L.
Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Chris
Evans, Chris Hemsworth
May 3
A severely down-on-his-luck
cage fighter (the Russian Mafia
killed his family) decides his new
reason for living is saving a little
girl who is being hunted by cor-
rupt cops, a Chinese Triad gang
and the Russian mob because
she has a photographic mem-
ory.
Safe
Rated R
Starring: Jason Statham, Danni
Lang, James Colby, Barry Brad-
ford
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Events Calendar.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS- CanadInn Lobby,
Grand Forks.
THE EMBER- 8:30 PM, Free Music & Free
Java, Freedom Church, Grand Forks.
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7
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9
10
Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN- CanadInn Lobby,
Grand Forks.
DEPLOYED- 7 PM, Fire Hall Theatre, GF.
$5
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
BEETHOVENS LAST NIGHT- 7 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, GF.
RRV MOTORCYCLISTS ANNUAL MOTOR-
CYCLE SHOW-9 AM to 7 PM, Alerus Cen-
ter, GF.
2012 PRIME STEEL CAR SHOW- 9 AM TO
9 PM,
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS- 7 PM, Alerus
Center, GF.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT- 8 PM, Rhom-
bus Guys, Downtown Grand
Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF Campbell Library,
EGF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO WITH JAZZ ON
TAP- 7 PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn, Grand
Forks.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE NIGHT- Down
UNDer Pub, Grand Forks.
EGF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO WITH DOWN-
TOWN HORNS- 7 PM, L BISTRO,
CanadInn, Grand Forks.
Forks.
RAISE YOUR PAWS FOR PETS- 6 PM so-
cial & 7 PM dinner, Alerus Center, GF.
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12
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EXTREME POKER-El Roco, GrandForks
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF Campbell Li-
brary, EGF.
COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM, Dreamers Lounge
in the Ramada, Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus Guys, Down-
town Grand Forks.
STUDENT ID NIGHT- 4 - 9 PM, $6 with stu-
dent ID, Splashers of the South Seas,
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
9th ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT- 10 AM,
Alerus Center, GF. Free.
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2012 ARTWISE ELEMENTARY ART
SHOW-Alerus Center, GF.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM , The Hub,
Grand Forks.
READERS THEATRE- 4:30 PM, EGF
Campbell Library.
brary, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM, Long Haul Sa-
loon, Grand Forks.
2012 PRIME STEEL CAR SHOW- 9 AM TO
5 PM,
RRV MOTORCYCLISTS ANNUAL MO-
TORCYCLE SHOW-9 AM to 4 PM, Alerus
Center, GF.
CHARLOTTES WEB- 2 PM, Chester Fritz
Auditorium, GF.
Grand Forks.
DEPLOYED- 7 PM, Fire Hall Theatre, GF.
$5
loon, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
brary, EGF.
l BISTRO TUESDAY WINE CLUB- 5:30-
7:30 PM, CanadInns Destination Center,
Grand Forks.
town Grand Forks.
.EXTREME POKER-El Roco, Grand Forks
EXTREME POKER-El Roco, Grand Forks
town Grand Forks.
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ALMOST MAINE-7:30 PM, Fire Hall The-
atre, GF.
LES MISERABLES- 7:30 PM, Red River
High School Auditorium, GF.
GILLIGANS ISLAND OF DEATH-5:30 TO
9:30 PM, GuestHouse International Inn, GF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO WITH - 7 PM, L
BISTRO, CanadInn, Grand Forks.
Forks.
EGF.
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Grand Forks.
42nd ANNUAL UNDIA TIME-OUT WACIPI-
Hyslop Sports Center, UND Campus, GF.
A KNIGHT FOR A PRINCESS DADDY
DAUGHTER DANCE- Alerus Center, GF.
atre, GF.
Grand Forks.
THE EMBER- 8:30 PM, Free Music & Free
Java, Freedom Church, GF.
.COMEDY NIGHT-8 PM, Dreamers Lounge
brary, EGF.
SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER, MANIC DRIVE,
& LLIA, 7 PM, Hope Church, GF.
Grand Forks.
SANDY HACKETTS RAT PACK SHOW-
Chester Fritz Auditorium, GF. STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF Campbell Li-
brary, EGF.
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loon, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
brary, EGF.
7:30 PM, CanadInns Destination enter,
Grand Forks.
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29
town Grand Forks.
brary, EGF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7 PM, L
EGF.
atre, GF.
Forks.
LES MISERABLES- 2 PM, Red River High
School Auditorium, GF.
ALMOST MAINE-2 PM, Fire Hall Theatre,
GF.
atre, GF.
FAMILY DAY- 10 AM TO NOON- ND Mu-
seum of Art, GF.
EXTREME NORTH DAKOTA SPRING
PRIMER ADVENTURE RACE- Larimore
Dam Recreation Area & Campground, Lari-
more, ND.
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STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGF Campbell Li-
brary, EGF.
atre, GF.
FAMILY LEARNING FAIR FEAT. PENNY &
PALS- 5:30 PM to 8 PM, Red River High
School, GF.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO - 7 PM, L
Forks.
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town Grand Forks.
brary, EGF.
ALMOST MAINE-2 PM, Fire Hall Theatre,
GF.
Grand Forks.
brary, EGF.
loon, Grand Forks.
7:30 PM, CanadInns Destination Center,
Grand Forks
atre, GF.
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
BOARD TRAINING- 5 to 7 PM, REAC Build-
ing, UND, GF.
LEADERCAST 2012- 7 AM TO 4 PM, $85,
Hope Covenant Church, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
atre, GF.
12TH ANNUAL POLYSTER PARTY- 6 PM
to Midnight- Banquets at the Boardwalk
(Above Boardwalk Bar & Grill) EGF.
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DIVA DASH 5K RUN/WALK AND SHOP-
PING EVENT- 8 AM Registration, 9 AM
Start Time, UND Wellness Center, GF.
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
A KNIGHT FOR A PRINCESS DADDY
DAUGHTER DANCE- Alerus Center, GF.
21st HANDS ON LEARNING FAIR- 9:45 AM
TO 1 PM, Purpur and Gambucci Arenas,
GF.
atre, GF.
Grand Forks.
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Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
MARCH FOR BABIES- 9 AM Registration,
10 AM Start Time, Grand Cities Mall, GF.
APRIL 2012 CALENDAR
Next month features a fantastic event put on by Grand Forks Young Profesionals, Happy Harrys and the North Dakota Museum of Art. On
May 10th, from 4:30 to 8PM, the public will have the oppurtunity to enjoy local and exclusive art as well as free drinks. This is for all ages. A
perfect date idea for guys considering free drinks by Happy Harrys; the perfect excuse to take your lady on a date that would overshadow
her desire to see Titanic 3D (no pun intended, Ill get emotional watching Titanic any day).
From the Official Press Release:
Showcasing up and coming and distinguished artists, ArtSee gives guests the opportunity to view art, mingle with talented artists and pur-
chase one of a kind art pieces in a fun atmosphere. Both newcomers and art enthusiasts alike can experience the art scene in a relaxed and
creative environment. Approaching its seventh year, ArtSee proves to be a distinguished event in Grand Forks - thanks to GGFYP and Happy
Harrys Bottle Shops. Enjoy free appetizers and drinks while you surround yourself with live music and an art experience you cant find any-
where else.
I was able to sit down with one of the organizers, Shannon Noack, who also is the Creative Director of Snoack Studios.
A5) What is ArtSee?
Shannon) ArtSee is an event that showcases artists from around the Red River Valley region. Both newcomers and art enthusiasts alike can
experience the art scene in a relaxed and creative environment. Hosted at the North Dakota Museum of Art, ArtSee gives guests the oppor-
tunity to view art, mingle with talented artists and purchase one of a kind art pieces in a fun atmosphere.
Approaching its seventh year, ArtSee proves to be a distinguished event in Grand Forks - thanks to the Greater Grand Forks Young Profes-
sionals, Happy Harrys Bottle Shops, and the North Dakota Museum of Art. Enjoy free appetizers and drinks while you surround yourself with
live music and an art experience you cant find anywhere else.
A5) How long has ArtSee been in action?
Shannon) This will be the 7th year for this event, so it's been around quite a while in the community.
A5) Are there any freebies?
Shannon) There are lots of freebies! Happy Harry's is providing free beer and wine for the event, and we'll have a great selection of free ap-
petizers made by the North Dakota Museum of Art. It's also free to attend!
A5) What kind of attendance do you anticipate?
Shannon) Last year we had about 500 people, so we anticipate about the same number this year.
A5) How does ArtSee impact our community and how is art engrained in our culture?
Shannon) ArtSee is a community event that allows people to come together and appreciate art, either for the first time or as an art enthusi-
ast, in a comfortable, fun, and interactive setting. It shows people that art can be fun, interesting and affordable for everyone, not stuffy or
for only a select group of people.
Art is such a large part of the Grand Forks culture, and we have so many wonderful artists in the region, so it's great to have an event that re-
ally showcases these artists and allows people to learn more about them. Up and coming artists are featured so it's a great opportunity for
them, as well as veterans in the art community. There is always a great mix of different types of art, everything from photography and ceram-
ics to painting and non-traditional media. Works of art can also be purchased at the show for different price points so there's something for
everyone.
A5) Anything else?
Shannon) We are so thankful to receive so much support from Happy Harry's Bottle Shops, the North Dakota Museum of Art and North
Dakota Council on the Arts.
WHAT: ArtSee WHEN: 5/10/2012, 4:30-8PM WHERE: ND Museum of Art
For more information visit www.ypartsee.com or contact Stacey Heggen at Stacey@ggfyp.com.
By Mike Peterson, Editor
ARTSEE: LIVE ART AND GOOD VIBES
THE ARTS
For those of you who dont know, there is an organization of young individuals committed to always improving our community of Grand Forks. They are a
nonprofit dedicated to Grand Forks with their endless array of energy and enthusiasm. They are the Grand Forks Young Professionals.
On May 4th, they will be webcasting a event relayed to the rest of the country called the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast. Notable individuals from around the world
will be on hand to talk about how to impact your community and become the leader you were born to be. Stacey Heggen, Executive Director of Grand Forks
Young Professionals, was kind enough give a quick run-down of this special event.
A5) What is LeaderCast, and how long has GGFYP been a part of it?
Stacey) Leadercast, hosted by Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (it's our first year as hosts), is a jam packed, one-day leader development event broad-
cast live from Atlanta, GA. Hundreds of sites throughout the world, including Grand Forks, will be participating in this renowned leadership event. This year's
event focuses on the choices you make define the leader you become. These choices are about the positive impact you can have on your organization, your
workplace, your community and beyond. Last year, 85,000 leaders from 17 countries attended Chick-fil-A Leadercast. In its 12th year, this full day, experiential
conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.
Leadercast speakers include: Soledad OBrien, Anchor and special correspondent for CNN, Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and best-sell-
ing author, Patrick Lencioni, Best-selling author and president of The Table Group, John Maxwell, Leadership expert & best-selling author of The 21 Irrefutable
Laws of Leadership, Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry, Roland Fryer, Professor of economics at Harvard University and CEO of the Education Innovation Labora-
tor, Urban Meyer, ESPN analyst and former head football coach for the University of Florida, Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator
and Sheena Iyengar, Author of The Art of Choosing and world-renowned expert of choice.
A5) What is GGFYP all about?
Stacey) We are a dynamic group of 20- to 40-somethings in Grand Forks with a desire to invest in our community and each other. Our activities include sev-
eral opportunities for personal and professional growth. For our members, we offer the opportunity to meet other professionals and get involved in the Grand
Cities area. In our community, GGFYP offers our ideas, energy and enthusiasm. Throughout the year, we host different events like Leadercast, ArtSee, and the
Iceman Triathlon for the community to take part in as well. We like to have fun, meet new people, and make a difference!
A5) What is the history of GGFYP?
Stacey) In short, we started as a small group that wanted to create opportunities to connect with other young leaders in the community to socialize, network,
share ideas, and make our community better. That was nearly 10 year ago. Since then, YP has expanded its efforts focusing on developing young leaders
through professional development opportunities and working to attract and retain young talent in our region by creating initiatives that help young adults
get connected and invested in our community. We do this through events and initiatives that provide entertainment, learning opportunities, networking op-
portunities, career development, community connections, volunteering, and partnerships for young talented adults. We want to make our community one of
the best places to live for young people!
A5) What does Grand Forks have to look forward to in 2012 and Beyond and what are some challenges?
Stacey) From a YP standpoint, Grand Forks has several energetic and fun activities happening in 2012. In May alone we'll be hosting the first Leadercast in
Grand Forks, celebrating our 7th year of ArtSee, spending a day at the GF Country Club for our 2nd Annual YP Golf Scramble, and hosting a Mayoral Candi-
date Debate. Our community leaders have embraced our YP vision and mission and understand the need to welcome young professionals to the table when
making decisions for our community. YP has been stepping up to the plate and charging forward with new ideas and partnership to make Grand Forks a pro-
gressive community and one that other young people want to live in. We are excited to have our ideas being welcomed and will continue to step up into a va-
riety community leadership roles with hopes to make an impact on our community.
A5) How can people get involved?
Stacey) The great thing about GGFYP is that you can be involved as you are able and willing to be. Visit www.ggfyp.com to sign up. Membership is only $35
per year, which is an outstanding value for the amount of opportunities that you are able to take part in. We have 5 different committees that meet monthly
to plan and execute events. Members are encouraged to join these committees based on interests and availability. Every month we have at least one event
that might be simply to socialize, work on professional development, or work on ways to make Grand Forks a better place for all.
More Information:
If you'd like to become a member of YP or support the organization as a Corporate Sponsor, contact Stacey at stacey@ggfyp.com
Their slogan is "We enhance our community, create connections, and invest in each other." Join up if you want to make a positive impact at GGFYP.COM!
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