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  Empire Arts Center

  415 DeMers Avenue
  Grand Forks, ND 58201

  Phone: 701-746-5500   |   Fax: 701-746-0500   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  The Empire's versatile 416 seat theater and adjacent gallery are available to rent for public and private events. The theater's sound and light system and Barco 8200 projector make it perfect for everything from a high end theater production to video and lecture presentations. The adjacent gallery area is a perfect place to cater refreshments for your guests.

• • Current Events

    04/26/13- 07/28/13

    UND Art Collections at the Empire Empire Arts Center UND Art Collections at the Empire Presented by Empire Arts Center at Empire Arts Center April 26-July 28, 2013 A new UND Art Collections exhibit opened at the Empire Arts Center! Celebrate the 1960s and 1970s with original art from the UND Art Collections. This exhibition demonstrates the spirit of these times, which challenged the status quo. **View exceptional art created by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, and many others. This era of art offers a wide range of directions including Pop Art, Psychedelic Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Abstract Expressionism...

• • Upcoming Events

    07/30/13- 08/10/13

    Avenue Q Empire Arts Center Avenue Q Presented by Empire Arts Center at Empire Arts Center July 30-August 10, 2013 Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York City apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.

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Current &
Upcoming Events

• Current Events

  04/26/13- 07/28/13

  UND Art Collections at the Empire Empire Arts Center UND Art Collections at the Empire Presented by Empire Arts Center at Empire Arts Center April 26-July 28, 2013 A new UND Art Collections exhibit opened at the Empire Arts Center! Celebrate the 1960s and 1970s with original art from the UND Art Collections. This exhibition demonstrates the spirit of these times, which challenged the status quo. **View exceptional art created by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, and many others. This era of art offers a wide range of directions including Pop Art, Psychedelic Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Abstract Expressionism...

• Upcoming Events

  07/30/13- 08/10/13

  Avenue Q Empire Arts Center Avenue Q Presented by Empire Arts Center at Empire Arts Center July 30-August 10, 2013 Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York City apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.

Past
Events

• Past Events

  05/11/13	A Romantic Season Finale Empire Arts Center
  05/08/13	Frankenstein Empire Arts Center
  05/04/13- 05/05/13	North Dakota Ballet Academy Recital Empire Arts Center
  04/27/13	Backstage Project: Chase Burkhart Empire Arts Center
  04/16/13- 04/20/13	The Receptionist Empire Arts Center
  04/13/13	The North Dakota Ballet Company presents "Rhythm & Blues" Empire Arts Center
  04/10/13	Meet & Mingle at the Empire Arts Center Empire Arts Center
  04/06/13	Classic Pops Concert Empire Arts Center
  03/21/13	Walkin' Shoes Tour: Kevin Kling & Dan Chouinard Empire Arts Center
  02/27/13	Film Screening: HBO's Angels in America: Perestroika Empire Arts Center
  02/20/13	Film Screening: HBO's Angels in America: Millennium Approaches Empire Arts Center
  02/11/13	I AM A Person -Movie Premier Empire Arts Center
  02/11/13	I AM A Person -Movie Premier Empire Arts Center
  02/08/13- 02/10/13	Carnival of the Animals Ballet Empire Arts Center
  01/29/13- 01/30/13	Myra Jazz Festival Empire Arts Center
  12/31/12	Fireman's Ball Empire Arts Center
  12/28/12- 12/29/12	Songs for a New World Empire Arts Center
  12/16/12	Christmas at the Empire Empire Arts Center
  12/12/12	The Breakfast Club, Free Film at the Empire Empire Arts Center
  12/11/12	Tonic Sol-Fa Empire Arts Center
  11/29/12	Brian Posehn's Comedy Mutant Tour Empire Arts Center
  11/24/12	2013 Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Pageant Empire Arts Center
  11/20/12	Beaujolais Celebration - NV360 Results Empire Arts Center
  11/14/12	Bonnie and Clyde, Free film, Art & Democracy Film Series Empire Arts Center
  11/04/12	Fall Orchestra Concert ~ Music Across the Arts Empire Arts Center
  10/26/12- 10/31/12	The Rocky Horror Picture Show-LIVE! Empire Arts Center
  10/16/12	RED Empire Arts Center
  10/05/12	Zombie Film Fest Empire Arts Center
  09/15/12	Silverline in Concert Empire Arts Center
  09/12/12	Breakfast at Tiffany's Empire Arts Center
  08/29/12	UND Art Collections Grand Opening Empire Arts Center
  08/07/12- 08/11/12	Xanadu Empire Arts Center
  07/18/12- 07/19/12	Imagine - A SPA Revue Empire Arts Center
  06/01/12	SHADOWS BAND and ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE FOR CRIMSON CREEK Empire Arts Center
  05/19/12	Winds of Spring Empire Arts Center
  05/12/12	ND Ballet Company Concert - A Women's Work Empire Arts Center
  04/19/12	South of Canada Comedy Tour Empire Arts Center
  03/24/12	Hot Sounds from France, Spain and the Southwest Empire Arts Center
  02/23/12- 03/04/12	Disney's Cinderella Empire Arts Center
  02/11/12	A Russian Winter Empire Arts Center
  01/20/12- 01/22/12	Alice in Wonderland Ballet Empire Arts Center
  12/08/11- 12/10/11	Into the Woods Empire Arts Center
  11/20/11	Artist Reception for Sheila Dalgliesh Empire Arts Center
  11/12/11	Northern Valley Youth Orchestras Fall Concert Empire Arts Center
  11/05/11	2012 Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Pageant Empire Arts Center
  09/16/11	Christus Rex Annual Fall Gala Empire Arts Center
  09/13/11	2011 Annual Arts Awards and Silent Art Auction Empire Arts Center
  08/02/11- 08/13/11	RENT Empire Arts Center
  07/14/11- 07/15/11	All Together Now - a musical revue Empire Arts Center
  06/23/11	Captain Louie Jr.: An Empire Children's Summer Theatre Production Empire Arts Center
  06/19/11- 07/16/11	Earth As Art Three Empire Arts Center
  06/19/11- 06/13/11	Empire Children's Summer Theatre Workshop Registration and Auditions Empire Arts Center
  06/18/11	2nd Annual Empire Arts Center Garage Sale Empire Arts Center
  05/24/11- 06/18/11	Hats Off to Fiber Empire Arts Center
  05/20/11	Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Band Empire Arts Center
  05/12/11	"Welcome to Shelbyville" Screening Empire Arts Center
  04/19/11	Hockey Mom Hockey Dad Empire Arts Center
  04/15/11- 04/16/11	A Classic Country Music Show with a Tribute to Johnny Cash Empire Arts Center
  04/14/11	JLG's Think Outside the Desk Video Competition Empire Arts Center
  04/10/11	Yoji: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Benefit Empire Arts Center
  04/06/11	Adrian Legg: Acoustic Guitar Empire Arts Center
  04/06/11	Adrian Legg - Acoustic Guitar Empire Arts Center
  04/02/11	The Great Dinners Empire Arts Center
  03/31/11- 04/01/11	Valley Middle School Presents: Bye Bye Birdie Empire Arts Center
  03/24/11	Grand Forks City Band Concert Empire Arts Center
  03/15/11	Williams & Ree Empire Arts Center
  03/12/11	Miss Grand Forks' Outstanding Teen Pageant Empire Arts Center
  03/08/11	Red River High School Orchestra Concert Empire Arts Center
  03/03/11- 03/04/11	Schroeder Middle School Musical: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Empire Arts Center
  02/17/11- 02/27/11	The Wizard of Oz Empire Arts Center
  01/28/11- 01/30/11	La Fille Mal Gardee: Story Ballet Empire Arts Center
  12/17/10	Miss Grand Forks Presents Christmas at the Empire Empire Arts Center
  12/17/10	Miss Grand Forks Presents: Christmas at the Empire Empire Arts Center
  12/12/10	Grand Forks Exchange Club Presents 62nd Annual Christmas Benefit Show Empire Arts Center
  12/11/10	Dakota Air: The Radio Show Empire Arts Center
  12/09/10	Living Life to the Fullest Empire Arts Center
  12/07/10	Tonic Sol-fa Empire Arts Center
  12/02/10	Movember Bash- a Cancer Benefit Empire Arts Center
  11/22/10- 11/23/10	State Class B One-Act Play Festival Empire Arts Center
  11/21/10	Youth Orchestra Program Fall Concert Empire Arts Center
  11/16/10	Altru's Hospice: A Journey... Empire Arts Center
  11/15/10	Schroeder Middle School Orchestra Concert Empire Arts Center
  11/14/10	The Forks Collective Battle of the Bands! Empire Arts Center
  11/09/10	Guys on Ice- an Ice Fishing Musical Comedy Empire Arts Center
  11/08/10	Red River Orchestra Concert Empire Arts Center
  11/07/10	A Night of Comedy with Kyle Kinane Empire Arts Center
  11/04/10	Dr. Etta: Family Specialist Empire Arts Center
  11/03/10	Art & Democracy Movie: Full Metal Jacket Empire Arts Center
  11/03/10	The Big Read: Full Metal Jacket Empire Arts Center
  11/01/10	Red River Jazz Band Concert Empire Arts Center
  10/29/10	Conversation with Lois Lowry Empire Arts Center
  10/29/10- 10/31/10	Rocky Horror Picture Show Empire Arts Center
  10/27/10	Night of the Living Dead- by the Art & Democracy Film Series Empire Arts Center
  10/23/10	Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Pageant Empire Arts Center
  10/23/10	Miss Grand Forks Empire Arts Center
  10/12/10	ALL AMERICAN REVUE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GRAND FORKS CITY BAND Empire Arts Center
  10/02/10- 10/03/10	Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra Season Premiere Empire Arts Center
  10/01/10	Willy Porter: Masters of Guitar Series Empire Arts Center
  09/25/10	A Grand Night For String Bands Empire Arts Center
  09/23/10	2010 Annual Arts Awards and Silent Art Auction Empire Arts Center

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