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Giant bull head draws drivers to South Dakota sculpture park

Cartoonlike buzzards wielding a knife and fork, anvil and oversized mallet might seem like an odd way to welcome tourists, but Porter Sculpture Park is no typical roadside attraction.

By Dirk Lammers , May 23, 2012

EXHIBITS: 'Color's of Our Prairie' ... 'Lasting Impressions' ... 'Windex'

A list of local and regional art exhibits

By Herald Staff Report , May 18, 2012

Crookston’s ‘Sylvia’ takes audience to the dog house

Crookston Community Theatre will present “Sylvia,” a touching comedy with special appeal for dog lovers and doggie benefits for the Polk County Humane Society, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through May 25 at Kiehle Auditorium, University of Minnesota Crookston.

By Herald Staff Report , May 18, 2012

Grand Forks Symphony: Planning for the next season and beyond

With its final performance of the season on tap Saturday night at the Empire, the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra has announced its plans for the 2012-2013 season and for more seasons beyond. Season tickets for 2012-2013 will go on sale at the concert Saturday.

By Herald Staff Report , May 18, 2012

Symphony season finale is Saturday night at the Empire

Not one, not two, but three virtuoso concertos will be presented by the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Empire Arts Center as part of “The Winds of Spring,” the final concert of the season.

By Herald Staff Report , May 18, 2012

EXHIBITS: 'Lasting Impressions' ... 'American Chronicles' ... 'Stiching It All Together'

By Herald Staff Report , May 12, 2012

Lives of women inspire N.D. Ballet Company's new production

The North Dakota Ballet Company’s production “A Women’s Work” Saturday night in the Empire Arts Center will see dancers and choreographers coming together for a performance inspired by the lives of women. The company’s spring concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the downtown Empire Arts Center. Tickets will be $12 for students and $15 for adults. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m.

By Herald Staff Report , May 11, 2012

Washington artist selected for new Chief Bemidji sculpture

With a Bear Clan pipe on his left arm and a diamond willow walking stick in his right hand, Chief Bemidji stands poised, looking into the beyond. This is artist Gareth Curtiss’ interpretation of Shaynowishkung, who was given the honorary title of Chief Bemidji by early settlers. The resemblance between Curtiss’ vision and descendants of Shaynowishkung brought relatives to tears last week. Donnie Headbird, great-great grandson of Shaynowishkung, recalled how his cousin Bev Raish began crying as soon as Curtiss unveiled his models of what will be the city’s new Chief Bemidji sculpture.

By Bethany Wesley , May 09, 2012

Seventh annual ArtSee coming up Thursday in GF

ArtSee, an entertaining and artful evening and a showcase for regional art and artists, will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks.

By Herald Staff Report , May 09, 2012

THE LIST: 'Almost Maine' ... Book and treasure sale ... Dinner theater

‘Almost Maine’
- Final shows tonight and Saturday: The final performances of “Almost Maine,” a quirky romantic comedy featuring 10 little love stories and Maury Finney on saxophone, will be at 7:30 tonight and Saturday at Grand Forks Fire Hall Theatre.

By Herald Staff Reports , May 04, 2012

Bemidji, Minn., First Friday Art Walk begins Friday

Bemidji Community Art Center will have an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday featuring the annual Fifth Grade Invitational, showcasing work by students from Central, Horace May, JW Smith, Lincoln, Northern, Red Lake, Schoolcraft, Solway and St. Philips elementary schools. The exhibit will run through May 19.

By Herald Staff Report , May 03, 2012

Historical society opens N.D. grain elevator photo contest

On the prairies of North Dakota, the grain elevator is a familiar and classic landmark. Now, the State Historical Society of North Dakota has initiated a photo contest to gather images and information on grain elevators in North Dakota.

By Herald Staff Report , May 02, 2012

Stepping out of the spotlight: N.D.-born musician to retire

Singer Bobby Vee says he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Vee, who turned 69 on Monday, said a the blog post that he was diagnosed with mild stages of the disease a little more than a year ago. Since that time, he wrote, he’s chosen to remain private and focus on family and music.

By Sam Benshoof , May 01, 2012

EXHIBITS: 'Eye of the Needle' ... Mollie Douthit exhibit ... 'Same Thought(s)'

“Eye of the Needle, Eye of the Heart,” Ethiopian artist Elias Sime, through May 31, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks; (701) 777-4195.

By Herald Staff Report , April 28, 2012

UND's ‘My Generation’: Theater’s new world of song, dance and Twitter

Musical pop concert opens Tuesday at UND Burtness Theatre
Forget “South Pacific” and “Oklahoma.” When it came to picking a spring musical at UND, theater students balked at doing a traditional musical. “My Generation,” the show they’re doing instead, isn’t a musical at all, said director and theater instructor Emily Cherry. Featuring songs by today’s headlining entertainers — Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Adele and more — it’s really more of a pop concert than a musical, said Cherry, assistant professor in the UND Department of Theatre Arts.

By Paulette Tobin , April 15, 2012