The Music Box is a monthly, all ages event featuring local musicians from any genre. Started in June of 2021, the Empire stage has featured music styles such as Country, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Heavy Metal, and much more. Each month, at least 3 groups get up on stage to perform a 30 minute set. After their performances, we open the stage up for anyone - performers and audience members alike - to get onstage and jam for the rest of the night.

Whether you’ve been a working musician for years or have never set foot on stage, if you have ties to the community and want to perform, please contact Thomas Hoffarth at event_mgr@empireartscenter.com or 701-745-5500.

Photograph by Andrew Fisher at www.arfisherphotography.com