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January 2011

The following posts on So much to do in Grand Forks! were published in January 2011.

A Musical Week in Grand Forks!

This week will be filled with music in the city of Grand Forks! Tonight; Monday, Jan 31st, Red River High School will be performing in their Winter Band Concert and later this week on Tuesday, February 1st Barefoot will be performing at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. I believe that it is always exciting to see …

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Ballet and Bull Riding!

Grace, agility, strength, twirling, swirling, and bodies flying through the air! I don’t know if I’m talking about ballet or bull riding, but I do know it’s going to be one busy weekend in Grand Forks! Tonight I will be attending the North Dakota Ballet Company’s La Fille Mal Gardee: Story Ballet at the Empire …

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Here’s to Love, V-Day, & the Vagina Monologues

February is soon approaching which can only mean that Hallmark has stocked up its inventory, Target’s candy isle has expanded, and the men are starting to sweat. Although February 14th is Valentine’s Day, a day for showing love and appreciation, February 11th and 12th will be two love-filled days you won’t want to miss. Fire Hall …

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A Fun and Relaxing Evening with The North Dakota Ballet Company

This weekend there will be an exciting event at the Empire Art Center! Starting on Friday, January 28th and going through Sunday, January 30th the North Dakota Ballet Company will be performing La Fille Mal Gardee: Story Ballet. According to our favorite website as of late, Culturepulse.org, The New York Times raves that this glorious …

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Grand Cities American Idol has begun!

(photo courtesy of americanidol.com) I think I will be sending Ryan Seacrest the information on the Grand Cities Idol competition, starting out with Knight Idol 2011 at Central High School. According to my favorite little website culturepulse.org, Central High School will be holding Knight Idol 2011 on Monday, January 24th at 5pm! Finalists will be competing against …

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The Science of Photography

I decided it was time to follow in the footsteps of my photographer father and succumb to my natural ‘God Given’ ability to take photos by registering for a Color Photography class this semester. As my last semester on campus I figured I would go out with a bang, showcase my mad PicNik skills, and …

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Finding a Glass of Good Wine

What is it about impossibly icy roads, snow days, and being told not to leave your homes because of freezing temperatures, that makes everyone in Grand Forks want to test their 4-Wheel drive? I know it isn’t the most intelligent move I’ve made in my lifetime as a North Dakota citizen, but I am a …

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Big Voices with Big Hearts: The UND Varsity Gentlemen

The Varsity Gentlemen will be gracing the podium of Christus Rex on the University of North Dakota’s campus with their big voices, catchy tunes, and a cause worthy of supporting. On Sunday, January 16th at 2pm, stop by to catch a glimpse of UND’s version of GLEE and support the Varsity Gentlemen as they raise funds for MeritCare and the Children’s Miracle Network. The …

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A New Year and New Ways to Participate in the Arts!

Since 2011 has started fresh why not become more involved in all the events that the City of Grand Forks has to offer? ?Since we have such an amazing climate we should be taking advantage of “the great outdoors!” Some activities in town are: – Lincoln Drive Park: Winter Fun Areas – One of the …

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