Gamers called to ‘Duty’
New video game could set record
This holiday season’s biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year’s record $155 million opening weekend for “The Dark Knight.”
But this blockbuster is not a movie.
THE LIST: Lance Thorn ... Punchgut ... etc.
Area arts and entertainment events.
EXHIBITS: Jackie Uthus ... 'Rock, Paper, Splinters' ... etc.
A list of local and regional art exhibits.
RELATED CONTENTElton John on mend, resuming tour dates
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
RELATED CONTENTCalle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas
uerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.
Art for sale
North Dakota Museum of Art hosts Autumn Art Auction
Works by artists such as Zhimin Guan and PunchGut of Fargo, Krisjanis Kaktins-Gorsline of Winnipeg and Zoran Mojsilov will be offered for sale Saturday during the 11th annual Autum Art Auction at North Dakota Museum of Art.
Not quite Nirvana
Tribute band performs Saturday at Long Haul
Nevermind formed in late 2005 after “kind of a joke,” when the musicians played a Halloween show as Nirvana that went over really well, lead singer and guitarist J. Veldman said.
VALLEY SOUND: Upcoming local concerts to check out
I've been surprised at the number of local concert announcements I've heard in the last two days - which is always a good thing for us music lovers. Two upcoming shows in Fargo will bring big-name acts to the region, while a few Grand Forks concerts over the next couple weeks will pack a lot of local talent into the city's nightlife.
THE LIST: 'Victory' ... Library logo contest ... etc.
Area Arts & Entertainment Events
Southern-fried humor makes appearance at Fritz
‘Chicks’ present Comedy Tour
The women of the Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour, coming Sunday to UND Chester Fritz Auditorium, like to call themselves the original “Desperate Housewives.”
Sacred Music to start Master Chorale season
Season tickets now available
A stronger, revitalized Grand Forks Master Chorale is about to launch its 26th year of choral music with a Nov. 20 concert of works by Mendelssohn and Estonion composers Kreek and Sisask, Master Chorale artistic director Joshua Bronfman said.
AT THE MOVIES: 'A Christmas Carol' ... 'The Box' ... etc.
New and returning movies in Greater Grand Forks.
No, really: Onion, Comedy Central team on TV pilot
Comedy Central has ordered a pilot from the satirical news magazine The Onion. The prospective half-hour scripted series will be based on The Onion’s Sports Network, an online video series that parodies sports shows — especially those on ESPN.
Angela Lansbury to receive first Stephen Sondheim Award
Tony Award-winning actress Angela Lansbury will be the first honoree of the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C., which has produced the majority of Stephen Sondheim's works.
Rihanna: Going back to Brown after beating ’wrong’
Singer Rihanna gave her first TV interview since being beaten by Chris Brown in February.
