During Downtown Alive, which coincided with Indian Heritage Month, Yvonne Griffin shared stories of her heritage at the Empire Arts Center, drawing on her roots in the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation....

The month of October has quickly come to its end, and Halloween is officially upon us. Navigating this holiday as someone who is probably too old to go out trick-or-treating can sometimes be a difficult...

Throughout the course of the 2024 fall season, the Empire Arts Center is hosting screenings of Mel Brooks films, including “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” “High Anxiety” and “History...

Many students at the University of North Dakota who live outside of Grand Forks end up spending their summer breaks in town, which may seem like an obstacle for many. While Grand Forks might not be the...

In a recent event that lit up the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks, Natasha Clauson, the CEO of Subgenres Media, brought a night of laughter and entertainment to Grand Forks. Clauson, hailing from Winnipeg,...

The monthly Open Mic Comedy Night at Archives Coffee House, a popular campus coffee shop, continues to spotlight local talent, including seasoned comedians Matthew Ternus, Caleb Eilts, and Nellie Piekarski....

To what extent is the truth necessary for remembering a loved one after they have passed?   The Empire Arts Center wrestles with the question of truth in their adaptation of “Suddenly Last Summer,”...

The local live music scene is a small but an important community in the Grand Forks area. It is important to support this community, the artists who create and perform music, and the businesses that give...