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.

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Empire 10th Anniversary Event with Capitol Steps
We celebrate the Empire's 10th Anniversary with "Capitol Steps" from Washington, DC. Their politically-minded musical parodies and skits have delighted audiences nationwide and on National Public Radio for decades.

April 4 :: 8pm, Tickets $60, Proceeds benefit Empire Arts Center, Tickets available at Chester Fritz (701.777.4090) or via Ticketmaster
More about Capitol Steps musical political satire

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. Call Mark Landa at the Empire for more information. Sept. 20, dinners at 6:30, dessert at 8pm.

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

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ND Ballet
North Valley Arts Council

Schroeder Musical "Once Upon This Island"
April 10 & 11 :: 7pm

Girl Scouts
April 12 :: 9:30am

Encore @ the Empire -- Local Bands
April 13 :: 3pm

North Dakota Ballet
April 18 & 19 :: 7pm

Monroe Crossing
April 20 :: 2pm

UND Jazz Ensemble
April 20 :: 2pm

Tom Brosseau
Grand Forks Native Tom Brosseau Live
Tickets $15 Advance, $18 Day of Show
With Special Guest Brenda Weiler
April 26 :: 7:30pm
Visit tombrosseau.com

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