From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to plays, musicals, and sporting events. There will be something for the whole family for sure this weekend. I cannot wait to take my daughter to the Nelson Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze! I will also be on the sidelines again for UND against Montana, so if you see me walking the tailgate area please stop and say hi.
Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Two things synonymous with fall are corn mazes and pumpkin patches. And you’ll find both just a short drive from Grand Forks at Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch. Just some of the fun features include a large pumpkin patch, small and 10 acre corn mazes, Gruesome Granary Haunted House, hayrides and concessions. Admission varies from $5 to $10 per person. Nelson’s is located 2448 20th Ave NE in Emerado, ND. Take the Grand Forks Air Force Base exit off Hwy 2, then go 1-1/2 miles north and 1/4 mile east. Times are from 3 to 6 PM (Weekdays) & 11 AM to 6 PM (Weekends) through October 31st. For more info please go to: http://www.nelsonspumpkinpatch.com or call 701-610-9564
Red
The amazingly talented Empire Theatre Company will perform the poignant John Logan play Red on October 19th and 20th. Winner of six Tony Awards, this work is a moving and compelling account of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Mark Rothko, whose struggle to accept his growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing. The curtain goes up each night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors, may be reserved by calling 701-746-5500 or visit http://www.empireartscenter.com
October 19th After-show Discussion: Nicole Derenne, Professor of Art History & Historiography at UND
October 20th After-show Discussion: Emily Cherry, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at UND.
University of North Dakota Women’s Hockey
UND Women’s Hockey will be at home in the Ralph Englestad Arena on Oct. 19th and 20th. Come out and show your support to these world class athletes as they battle against St. Cloud State. The puck drops at 7:07 PM both nights. See you there!
NAU edges UND in Homecoming shootout
No. 16 Northern Arizona quarterback Cary Grossart threw four touchdown passes and led an offense that amassed a season-high of 568 total yards in handing North Dakota a 45-38 Homecoming loss last Saturday. The loss dropped UND to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Big Sky Conference, while NAU improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in league play. The Lumberjacks were the third straight ranked opponent to knock off UND after the Green and White opened league play with a win at Sacramento State. “It’s always disappointing to lose, but I thought our guys battled and responded to some adversity today,” UND head coach Chris Mussman said. “We bounced back after getting down early, but made too many costly mistakes again to beat a good football team like Northern Arizona.”
Story Courtesy of UND Media Relations
UND Football
This Saturday UND Football will be taking on Big Sky powerhouse Montana at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks with kickoff slated for 2:40 PM. Montana brings a big game into the Alerus and once again will be a challenge for UND. Grab your green, get your tickets, come out for some tailgating, and help cheer on the guys!
Grand Forks Public Library Basic Computer Class – Library2Go
This Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Grand Forks Public Library Computer Lab you can get some hands-on experience with the library’s newest source of eBooks, audiobooks, and videos. You are encouraged to bring your laptop and/or e-reader to the library and partake of this awesome time.
Rock of Ages
Sunday Oct 21, has the worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES featuring a mix of 28 rockin’ 80’s tunes including DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, WE BUILT THIS CITY, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN, CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s five time 2009 Tony® nominee ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!
Tickets are: Adult: $48/$43/$28 Student: $42/$27/$23 Child: $42/$22/$17 with a show time of 7:30 PM at the Chester Fritz Auditorium for more info go to: www.rockofagesontour.com or call 701-777-4090