Theatre B’s ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ examines humanity’s existential noise
If you’re uncomfortable with silence, “Small Mouth Sounds,” on stage at Theatre B in Moorhead April 28 through May 20, may not be the theatrical performance for you. Or maybe it’s the story you’ve needed all your life. The play, written by contemporary playwright Bess Wohl and directed by Theatre B ensemble member Crystal Cossette […]
Brandi Malarkey’s Practical Kindness Project makes it cool to be kind
Practical Kindness guests share moments in their lives when someone gifted them a small act of kindness that made big impacts in their lives. The Practical Kindness project, founded by local artist and multimedia storyteller Brandi Malarkey, aims to highlight the good in humanity across all spectrums of the community. Contributed image / Giraffic Media […]
46th Annual Red River Valley International Wood Arts Festival
“Bison in Butternut,” by Bob Pedigo of Bismarck, is the piece students will be making under Pedigo’s tutelage. Contributed photo/Red River Valley Woodcarvers Info What: 46th Annual Red River Valley International Wood Arts Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 16 Where: […]
Classic Dickens novel ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ inspires group exhibition at Spirit Room
Kary Janousek’s “Night and Daughter Sleep,” ambrotype, displays at the Spirit Room through April 29 as part of the gallery’s “Tale of Two Cities” group exhibition. Contributed/The Spirit Room The Spirit Room is celebrating the timeless work of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Tale of Two Cities,” in a noncompetitive exhibit that runs in the gallery […]
Partner Profile: Bonanzaville Cass County Historical Society’s David Hubin
Bonanzaville Cass County Historical Society Curator David Hubin stands next to a steam-powered tractor inside an exhibit focused on bonanza farming, which paved the way for modern corporate farming practices. Hubin plans to shift and reorganize permanent exhibits in a way that focuses on storytelling and enhancing the visitor experience. Contributed photo/The Arts Partnership It’s […]
ArtWORKS program puts art to work
Marvin employees gather in the break room where local art hangs on the walls (photos by Scott Seiler in the upper right) as part of a recent ArtWORKS installation. Marvin is one of several area businesses that participate in the local art program. Contributed photo/Marvin Researchers at Exeter School of Psychology studied more than 2,000 […]
Deserts to Mountaintops: Three ND writers pen essays for best-selling book on healing
In 2011, Jessica Buchanan was on a routine field mission in Somalia as part of her work as an international education advisor when she was abducted at gunpoint by Somali pirates and held captive for 93 days. Beaten, forced to live outside in the unforgiving desert with very little food, water, and two dozen men […]
Scott Brusven takes helm at Gooseberry Park Players with inclusive approach to theatre arts
Like many theatre arts practitioners, Scott Brusven can’t help but dabble in all sorts of acts. Brusven is the new managing artistic director of the Gooseberry Park Players. He’s also Oak Grove Lutheran School’s artistic director of theatre and founding artistic director/producer at Ignite Theatre. The chief operating officer of Gathered. Boutique Rentals, he’s also […]
Abstract art exhibit at West Acres another reason to hit up the mall
“An Atmosphere of Abstract” exhibits through March 26 at West Acres Shopping Center and features works from 13 local artists of the Plains School of Abstract Painting. Contributed Photo / West Acres You’re probably not thinking about art when you’re at the mall browsing discount shoe racks or walking off a food court snack. Yet, […]
MSUM art professors converge and transcend in co-created exhibit at The Rourke
A gallery view of “Convergence/Transcendence” at The Rourke. Contributed photo/The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum. Twelve years ago, MSUM Art Professors Zhimin Guan and Brad Bachmeier became colleagues, art collaborators and friends. At first glance, one might not see many parallels between the artists’ works. Guan, a native of Anhui province in China, works in […]
