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Empire Arts Center is a non-profit multi-purpose facility located in downtown Grand Forks, ND. Renovated in 1998, the Empire is a circa 1919 movie house renovated into a multi-use theater and gallery facility. The Empire Arts Center hosts a variety of theater productions, perfoming arts, films, concerts, speakers, community events, and meetings throughout the year.


Plan Your Event at the Empire

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.

For booking information, contact the Empire at (701) 746-5500.


Latest News

Children's Theater Workshop presents Tom Sawyer
Sunday, June 15 to Thursday, June 19

Registration, Sunday at 5 PM, followed by first rehearsal

Rehearsals daily 12 – 4, with lead characters staying longer

Production, Thursday at 7 PM

Suggested ages: Second grade through ninth grade (completed)

Everyone who auditions will be in the production.

Registration Fee: $10 per student

Great Dinners Fundraiser
Guests meet at host homes around the Grand Forks area for dinner, then all convene to finish the evening with dessert. Each site presents a different eclectic menu.

Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:30 PM Great Dinners
9:30 PM Great Desserts
Call 701-746-5500 for information
$85 per person
Proceeds Benefit the Empire Arts Center


Empire events are staffed by volunteers. We need your help.

Visit:
CulturePulse.org for Grand Forks Events
ND Ballet
North Valley Arts Council

Upcoming Events


"Tom Sawyer" Children's Theater Workshop Show
Jume 19 :: 7pm

Honor Flight Fundraiser
June 24 :: 7:30pm

Art & Democracy Presentation
June 28 :: 7:30pm

UND Film Camp Movies
June 29 :: 2pm

John Doyle - Irish Acoustic Guitar Player
July 6 :: 7:30pm

"Radio Broadway Revue" SPA
July 14 :: 7:30pm - Parents' Night and Dress Rehearsal
July 15 :: 7:30pm
July 16 :: 7:30pm

Local and Regional Rock Groups
July 21 :: 7:30pm

Empire Full Schedule

Schedule Subject to change

Empire films are $5 - $7 admission, $1 off with Student ID


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Empire Arts Center
415 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-5500
Fax: (701) 746-0500
Email: webmaster@empireartscenter.com

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