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The Dish!:
Brick and BarleyBy Elli de Bown
Its a brand new year, so treat yourself to a fresh new dining experi-
ence! I cant think of a more original spot than the recently visited
Brick & Barley bar and restaurant. What I find most intriguing
about this new Gastropub is the owners unique vision for a din-
ing experience in Grand Forks. Nick and Sarah Horak present a
blossoming hub of activity with something for everyone. With 48
beers on tap, not only do they boast probably the largest selection
of brews in town, they spice it up with an exciting, ever-changing
variety. We print new menus every three weeks, says manager
Mark Kaiser. Plus, with our chalk board selections, youre gonna
find something different every time you come in.
Perhaps so many choices seem almost overwhelming? No worries.
They make it fun and easy with the two test taste method! (ok, I
made that phrase up, but it actually describes it nicely) They let
you try two samples of anything you like before you settle. I found
their suggested tap beer listings in the menu exceedingly helpful
and accurate. But if you really want to make the night interesting,
come on a Sunday or Monday, when they have some lively bar
games. Sunday is Drink Wars. It is literally where you play the
card game War with your bartender and if you win, your drink is
free! Monday gets quirkier, still, with the Spelling Bee(r) Compe-
tition. The bartender challenges you to correctly spell various
words for free drinks. This place knows how to show guests a good
time.
Im just going to say, straight up, the cookery that goes on in their
kitchen goes above and beyond what anyone might suppose to ex-
pect. At the exquisitely capable hands of Chef John Cho, your taste
buds will be tantalized by his inimitable flair for making the ordi-
nary extraordinary. The menu features familiar favorites, such as
the sweet potato fries, chicken fingers, BLTs and ribeye, but noth-
ing is quite what it seems. The regular fries are subtly seasoned to
perfection, and so far were just talking about fries. We havent
begun to talk about the Philly Cheese Steak! Not your typical
shaved steak, no, they pile on beef tips, of the most tender, juicy
delectability one could only have dreamt about before! The pork
loin was served with red potato mashed, and the most perfect
squash and zucchini. Sliced thin, and sauted in browned butter,
this colorful side beautifully melts away in your mouth. But, what
stopped the show for me was the Korean BBQ sauce with just
enough of a kick to keep you hot, but a sweetness that kept you
wanting more. My friends, I will be dreaming of this sauce for
days
Even the portion sizes were well calculated. After two appetizers
(1. the sausage board, including delicious Jalapeo, Polish and An-
douille plus sauerkraut and focaccia bread, not to mention a
punchy brown mustard, and 2. The mac & cheese bites, dipped in a
beer batter with bacon and dill), and two entrees, we were still will-
ing to partake of dessert! Now, this is not to say they werent feed-
ing us enough! To the contrary, the pacing of the kitchen paired
with the perfection of the portions (please dont mind the allitera-
tion), made this one of the most enjoyable dinners I have had in a
long time! Remember what I said about the varied and changing
menu? Every day you can be assured of a vanilla bean ice cream
Sundae with the works. Hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and
the cherry. But, they also offer their A La Mode of the Day. You
never know what its going to be! This evening we indulged in
homemade Rumchata Cheesecake. We were met with a flawless-
ness in texture, density and flavor that is rare in the delicate craft of
this complex torte. Thank you. Chef John.
From the amusing games over at the 64 foot long butcher block
bar, to the sparkling glass overlooking the downtown bustle, Brick
& Barley offers a refreshing atmosphere that takes you out of the
everyday and into a relaxing, yet happening place. Friends can
gather here and talk over a pint. Play a quiet game of pool in the
back if you have a mind to. Grab a bite before bar close. These
have not been options downtown for quite some time, and we
gladly welcome them.
I was particularly delighted to find that they also serve a unique
Pancake Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays til 3, with an exotic
array of flavors, such as Gingerbread, Strawberry Cheesecake, Red
Velvet, Boston Cream Pie, Cranberry Apple and even Bacon and
Beer!
Look for special events, too! With occasional musical acts and
even guest breweries, the Brick and Barley is alive with goings-on!
They recently hosted the Third Street Brewhouse and Junkyard
Brewing Company for what they call a mini tap takeover, where
they talked about their beers, processes and had samples to try of
their myriad concoctions.
Overall, my friend and I both agree that this is a place to keep com-
ing back to. You never know what to expect, other than the assur-
ance of a great time!
Where: BRICK & BARLEY Bar and Restaurant.
9 N. 3rd St. Grand Forks, ND
What: Gastropub
How Much: 5.99 11.99 Brews vary
Who: 21+
When: Open 7 days a week 11 am 2 am (Sundays open noon)
Last Words: Dont miss!
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AFTER5UPPER RED RIVER VALLEY
ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPAPER
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ELLI DE BOWN
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AFTER5 ENTERTAINMENTNEWSPAPER INTRODUCES GRAND
CITIES THE SMARTPHONE APP
This year, After5 Entertainment Newspaper is introducing an all-in-one community app for smart-
phones. The idea is to connect everyone from college students to tourists to permanent residents of
the community to everything that makes the Grand Cities great. The concept also recieved a grant
from the Grand Forks Community and Knight Foundations and can be found on all Android and
Apple devices.
All articles from After5 will make an appearance, so you can get your fix in on the going-ons in
our community, the latest resturaunt reviews, big interviews and more. Well have an events
calendar, movie listings, coupons, reviews from Yelp! and more. One of the neater features is a
photo-sharing tool called YouSnap in which anyone can share their photos of themselves or
whatever they want of the Grand Cities.
Another big item of the app is a link redirect to Etsy.com. For those who may not know, Etsy is the
leading online marketplace for art. People are able to sell their own art without taking outthousands of dollars in marketing costs, etc. What were doing is redirecting to only local Grand
Forks art. Imagine, several local residents using app to browse through local art and helping out
artists get their craft out. We intend to work with Northern Valley Arts Council in getting artists
further connected to their community.
People who enjoy going out and enjoying the bar scene but dont want to drive home can use our
dial-a-ride feature with local taxi companies. Just press the name of the taxi company you prefer, and
itll automatically dial you up with them. Our big goal with this is not only convinient for people who
enjoy the bar scene and people who use the taxi service, but also to have a
hand in preventing DUIs if at all possible.
Local photographers will be celebrated as well. Youll be able to view the
areas best photography.
We also want to give back to Grand Forks in a big way. Every month well be
promoting local charities in various ways. For example at the moment you
can find The Salvation Army on there. During December, by clicking on their
icon, you would have been able to register to ring the bell for them or if you
want to, contribute to them online- all through the app.
Were always open to ideas on how to make the best community app as pos-
sible. This is a unique oppurtunity for Grand Forks and East Grand Forks and
were always open to suggestions.
With help from the Grand Forks Community and Knight Foundations and
various businesses , well be able to reach out to the whole community,
especially students on campus.
With the coupon feature, the app will be trend-setting for people to switch
from using clumsily paper coupons to using coupons entirely on their smart phones in town. Well
also allow local stores and businesses to sell their gift cards as well.
You can find the app on Android and Apple stores by searching Grand Cities!, scanning the QR
code on this page, and by visiting After5GF.com.
How can we bring you the best experience possible with our app? Send us an email at After5GF.com
and give us your feedback. If you have or are part of a local charity you want us to promote, or a
business wanting to be a part, or anything else... were all ears. Because our goal is to find the best
way to connect this special community.
Mike
FEATURE
YOUR NEW WORLD SPORTS PUB
Located in the Canad Inns Destination Center, Tavern United is a new world sports pub for
all ages where friends gather for frothy fun, fabulous food and guaranteed good times!
Tavern United presents a full menu of your favourite pub meals each with a special twist that
youre sure to love. Check out our complete menu below.
Tavern United offers over a dozen premium beers on tap from dark, rich stouts, tasty pale
ales, to light and frothy lagers. Tavern United also offers a variety of sophisticated and fun
martinis. For wine lovers, we will delight you with our selection of reds and whites from
around the globe including new world reds from Australia and sunny whites from South
Africa and the USA. You can also enjoy a selection of fine wines from Canadas wine grow-
ing regions in Southern Ontario and British Columbia.
Its all served up in a friendly sports bar atmosphere where you can play a game of darts or
pool with the gang from the office, your curling, baseball, or hockey team, or just relax with
friends and catch up. There are always sports on the many LCD flat screen TVs around the
pub, so it's a great place to watch UND Hockey, the Grey Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the
Superbowl, a Bowl Game, NBA, World Soccer, the Olympics, the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg
Goldeyes, or Winnipeg Blue Bombers and cheer on your heroes with your many new friends.
For more information or for reservations, contact Trisha Kinney at 701-787-2511 or
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks reserves the right to modify or change specials
with little or no advance warning. Visit www.canadinns.com for updated information.
SUNDAY
$2.50 Select Drinks
MONDAY
1.50 Captain Morgans andKaraoke (7pm-close)
TUESDAY
$2.50 Select Drinks (7pm-
close)
WEDNESDAY
$3 Domestics and 25 cent
wings (7pm-close)
THURSDAY$3 Domestics and 25 cent
wings (7pm-close)
FRIDAY
$2.50 Domestic (7pm-close)
This Months Feature at Canad Inns
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Northern Valley Youth Orchrestra Concert
JANUARY 29TH, 7:30PM - CHESTER FRITZ AUDITORIUMSTOMP is explosive, provocative, utterly unique and appeals toaudiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation hasgarnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appearedon numerous national television shows. The eight member troupeuses everything but conventional percussion instrumentsmatch-boxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbagecans, Zippo lighters, hub-capstofill the stage withmagnificent rhythms. AsUSA Todaysays, STOMP finds beautiful noisesinthe strangest places. Seewhat all the noise is about!
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FEBRUARY 1ST, 7PM - EMPIRE ARTS CENTER
Northern Valley Youth Orchestras' most advanced orchestra, NVYO
SYmphony, joins forces with local favorite Jazz on Tap to present enter-taining music of many styles. Classical meets Jazz meets Classic Rock:
there is something for every musical taste! Join NVYO and JOT for a fun
evening at the Empire. Part of the Where in the World is NVYO? Con-
cert season.
HIGHLIGHTS January 2014
Sunshine FestJANUARY 25TH, 8AM - RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA
Sunshine Fest is the Sunshine Memorial Foundations annual event that
helps to raise money for charitable causes. In addition to a 5K outdoor
fun run and a 3K indoor walk, the event includes a health and wellness
fair, music, fun activities and dozens of amazing prizes. All proceeds
raised will support the Sunshine Hospitality Home project.
The Harlem GlobetrottersJANUARY 11TH, 2PM - ALERUS CENTER
The iconic group of world-class basketball stars come back to the
Alerus Center for plentiful of fun, tricks and amazing skills for every-
body of all ages. Be prepared to amazed at the sheer talent!
I, FrankensteinJANUARY 24TH - ON, RIVER CINEMA
Two hundred years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's
creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in themiddle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds
the key that could destroy humankind.
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DOWNTOWN GRAND FORKS
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EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARYLIST EVENTS FOR FREE! E-mail to [email protected]
After 5 is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the
Events Calendar.
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STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
UND WOMENS BBALL VS.
SOUTHERN UTAH- 7 PM, Betty
Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand
Forks.
UND MENS BBALL VS.
SOUTHERN UTAH- 8 PM, Betty
Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand
Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGFCamp-
bell Library, EGF.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,Grand
Forks.
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO -
7PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
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4VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS BBALL VS.
NOTHERN COLORADO-2 PM,
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center,
Grand Forks.
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STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,Long
Haul Saloon, GrandForks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM
,The Hub, Grand Forks.
8STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGFCamp-
bell Library, EGF.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
9STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGFCamp-
bell Library, EGF.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,Grand
Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO -
7PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
10LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS, COL-ORADO COLLEGE- 7:27 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand
Forks.
11HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS- 2
PM, Alerus Center, Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS, COL-
ORADO COLLEGE- 7:07 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand
Forks.
UND MENS BBALL VS. WEBERSTATE- 2 PM, Betty Engelstad
Sioux Center, Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
CROCKPOT COOKING- 12:30
PM, UND Wellness Center,
Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
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STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,Long
Haul Saloon, GrandForks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM
,The Hub, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
16WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, Grand
Forks.
22ND ANNUAL NORTHERN
STAR INTERNATIONAL SKAT-
ING COMPETITION- Civic Cen-ter and VFW Arena, East Grand
Forks.
UND WOMENS BBALL VS.
MONTANA- 7 PM, Betty Engel-
stad Sioux Center, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGFCamp-
bell Library, EGF.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,Grand
Forks.
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EXTREME POKER-El Roco,
Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-mada, Grand Forks.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,Long
Haul Saloon, GrandForks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS.
ST. CLOUD STATE- 7:07 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand
Forks.
2014 GRAND FORKS MULTI-
PLE WRESTLING TOURNA-
MENT- Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
TEDxGRANDFORKS OPEN MIC
NIGHT- 7 PM, Fire Hall Theatre,
Grand Forks.
WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, Grand
Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS. BE-
MIDJI STATE- 7:27 PM, Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
22ND ANNUAL NORTHERN
STAR INTERNATIONAL SKAT-
ING COMPETITION- Civic Cen-
ter and VFW Arena, East Grand
Forks.
.VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFTSALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS.
ST. CLOUD STATE- 2:07 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand
Forks.
2014 GRAND FORKS MULTI-
PLE WRESTLING TOURNA-
MENT- Red River HIgh School,
Grand Forks.
22ND ANNUAL NORTHERN
STAR INTERNATIONAL SKAT-
ING COMPETITION- Civic Cen-
ter and VFW Arena, East Grand
Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS. BE-
MIDJI STATE- 7:07 PM, Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS BBALL VS.MONTANA STATE- 2 PM, Betty
Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand
Forks.
WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, Grand
Forks.
23UND MENS BBALL VS. SACRA-
MENTO STATE- 7 PM, Betty En-
gelstad Sioux Center, Grand
Forks.
WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, Grand
Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGFCamp-bell Library, EGF.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,Grand
Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO -
7PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
22ND ANNUAL NORTHERN
STAR INTERNATIONAL SKAT-
ING COMPETITION- Civic Cen-
ter and VFW Arena, East Grand
Forks.
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UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS.
BEMIDJI STATE- 7:07 PM, Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, GrandForks.
25UND MENS BBALL VS.
NORTHERN ARIZONA- 2 PM,
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center,
Grand Forks..
SUNSHINE FEST- Ralph Engel-
stad Arena, Grand Forks.
10TH ANNUAL FASA JR GOLD
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT- Pur-pur and Gambucci Arenas,
Grand Forks.
2014 ND STATE DANCE &
DRILL COMPETITION- Alerus
Center, Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS.
BEMIDJI STATE- 7:07 PM, Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
WONDER OF THE WORLD-
7:30 PM, Empire Theatre, Grand
Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
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28SESAME STREET LIVE: MAKE
A NEW FRIEND- 6:30 PM,
Alerus Center, Grand Forks.
STOMP- 7:30 PM, Chester Fritz
Auditorium, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-Campbell Library, EGF.
KARAOKE- 9 PM TO 1 AM,Long
Haul Saloon, GrandForks.
KARAOKE- 9 to 1, The Ho
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
21STORY TIME- 10 AM, EGF-
Campbell Library, EGF.
29SESAME STREET LIVE: MAKE
A NEW FRIEND- 6:30 PM,
Alerus Center, Grand Forks.
EXTREME POKER-El Roco,Grand Forks
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
Dreamers Lounge in the Ra-
mada, Grand Forks.
30UND WOMENS BBALL VS.
EASTERN WASHINGTON- 7
PM, Betty Engelstad Sioux Cen-ter, Grand Forks.
STORY TIME- 7 PM, EGFCamp-
bell Library, EGF.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
NIGHT- Down UNDer Pub,Grand
Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO -
7PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
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LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
GGFYP ANNUAL LAUNCH- 7
PM, Empire Arts Center, Grand
Forks.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS,MINNESOTA- 7:07 PM, Ralph En-
gelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
PLAY DAYS- 8 AM TO NOON
OR 1 TO 5 PM, Fire Hall Theatre,
Gran dforks.
2ND ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. COMMUNITY CELE-
BRATION- 11AM TO 2 PM, Em-
pire Arts Center, Grand Forks.
10TH ANNUAL FASA JR GOLD
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT- Pur-
pur and Gambucci Arenas,
Grand Forks.
JAZZ NIGHT AT L BISTRO -
7PM, L BISTRO, CanadInn,
Grand Forks.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
2014 ND STATE DANCE &
DRILL COMPETITION- Alerus
Center, Grand Forks.
10TH ANNUAL FASA JR GOLD
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT- Pur-
pur and Gambucci Arenas,
Grand Forks.
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LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE STATE
TOURNAMENT- 7:30 AM TO 3
PM, Grand Forks.
NVYO & FRIENDS (JAZZ ONTAP)- 7 PM, Empire Arts Center,
Grand Forks.
VENDORS ON MAIN CRAFT
SALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS,
MINNESOTA- 7:07 PM, Ralph En-
gelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
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January 10
In Ancient Greece 1200B.C., a queen succumbs to the
lust of Zeus to bear a son prom-
ised to overthrow the tyrannical
rule of the king and restore
peace to a land in hardship. Butthis prince, Hercules, knows
nothing of his real identity or his
destiny. He desires only one
thing: the love of Hebe,
Princess of Crete. When Her-
cules learns of his greater pur-
pose, he must choose: to fleewith his true love or to fulfill his
destiny.
The Legend
of HerculesRated PG-13
Starring: Kellan Lutz, GaiaWeiss, Scott Adkins
January 10
Tells the story of four
Navy SEALs on an ill-fated
covert mission to neutralize
a high-level Taliban opera-
tive who are ambushed by
enemy forces in the Hindu
Kush region of Afghanistan.
Lone Survivor
Rated R
Starring: Taylor Kitsch,Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster,
Emile Hirsch, Eric Bana,
Alexander Ludwig
January 3
Described by sources as
a cousin to the Paranor-
mal Activity movies. The film
will be Latino-themed. It will
star a Latino cast and will
tackle Catholic-based para-
normal mythology.
Paranormal
Activity: The
Marked Ones
Rated RStarring: Richard Cabral,Carlos Pratts, Jorge Diaz
January 17
After a mysterious, lost night
on their honeymoon, a newly-
wed couple finds themselves
dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. While
recording everything for poster-
ity, the husband begins to no-
tice odd behavior in his wife that
they initially write off to nerves,
but, as the months pass, it be-
comes evident that the darkchanges to her body and mind
have a much more sinister ori-
gin.
Devils Due
Rated R
Starring: Zach Gilford, Al-
lison Miller, Colin Walker
January 17
Surly, a curmudgeon, in-
dependent squirrel is ban-
ished from his park and
forced to survive in the city.
Lucky for him, he stumbles
on the one thing that may be
able to save his life, and the
rest of park community, as
they gear up for winter -
Maury's Nut Store.
The Nut Job
Rated PG
Starring: Katherine Heigl,Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser,
Jeff Dunham
January 17
The story follows Jack Ryanfrom 9/11, through his tour of
duty in Afghanistan and into his
early days in the Financial Intel-ligence Unit of the modern CIA
where he becomes an analyst,under the guardianship of his
handler, Harper . When Ryanbelieves hes uncovered a Russ-
ian plot to collapse the UnitedStates economy, he goes from
being an analyst to becoming aspy and must fight to save his
own life and those of countlessothers.
Jack Ryan:
Shadow RecruitRated PG-13
Starring: Chris Pine,
Kevin Costner
January 31
Follows three best
friends who find themselves
where weve all been at
that confusing "moment" in
every dating relationship
when you have to decide
"Sowhere is this going?"
That Awkward
Moment
RatedRStarring: Zac Efron,MilesTeller,Michael B.Jordan
January 24
200 years after his
shocking creation, Dr.
Frankenstein's creature,
Adam, still walks the earth.
But when he finds himself in
the middle of a war over the
fate of humanity, Adam dis-
covers he holds the key that
could destroy humankind.
I, Frankenstein
Rated PG-13
Starring: Bill Nighy, AaronEckhart
January 17
When a tough under-
cover officer's (Ice Cube) fu-
ture brother-in-law (Kevin
Hart) joins him on an
overnight shift, the wise-
cracking trainee gets acci-
dentally embroiled in the
seasoned cop's latest case.
Now, in order to prove that
he is worthy of his future
bride, he must survive the
most insane night of his life.
Ride Along
Rated PG-13
Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin
Hart, John Leguizamo
February 12
The year is 2028 and multi-national conglomerate Omni-
Corp is at the center of robot
technology. Now OmniCorp
wants to bring their technology
to the home front when Alex
Murphy a cop doing his best
to stem the tide of crime andcorruption in Detroit is criti-
cally injured, OmniCorp sees
their chance for a part-man,
part-robot police officer. but
OmniCorp never counted on
one thing: there is still a man in-
side the machine pursuing jus-
tice.
RobocopRated PG-13
Starring: Joel Kinnaman,
Samuel L. Jackson
February 7
Based on the true story of
the greatest treasure hunt inhistory, The Monuments Men is
an action-thriller focusing on an
unlikely World War II platoon,
tasked by FDR with going into
Germany to rescue artistic mas-
terpieces from Nazi thieves and
returning them to their rightful
owners.
The
Monuments
MenRating Unknown
Starring: George Clooney,Matt Damon, Bill Murray,
Daniel Craig, Cate
Blanchett, Paul Giamatti
February 7
The original 3D com-
puter animated story follows
Emmet, an ordinary, rules-
following, perfectly average
LEGO minifigure who is
mistakenly identified as the
most extraordinary person
and the key to saving the
world. He is drafted into a
fellowship of strangers on
an epic quest to stop an evil
tyrant, a journey for which
Emmet is hopelessly and hi-
lariously underprepared.
The Lego MovieRated PG
Starring: Chris Pratt,
Channing Tatum, Will Ar-nett, Morgan Freeman
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By Christy Lemire of Christylemire.comThis is my favorite part of being a critic: the privilege of choosing
the 10 best films of the year. In a year like 2013, its incrediblyhard to narrow it down to just 10. I probably could have picked 10
more, easily but the internal debate is part of the fun. I hope
you had the pleasure of seeing some of these films, as well. And
Id love to hear what youd choose as your favorites.
1. Gravity
Visually dazzling and emotionally gripping, Gravity held me in
its spell for 90 breathtaking minutes. I still dont know how Al-
fonso Cuaron made this movie how he made us feel as if we
were actually watching Sandra Bullock and George Clooney
struggle for survival in space. But man, is this an astounding
achievement on all levels, from the performances to the editing to
the precise tone, one that had me on the verge of tears much of the
time. (And you guys know what a big deal that is, given how cold-
hearted and soulless I am.)
2. American Hustle
Sexy, raunchy, heart-pounding and hilarious, American Hustle is
a complete blast. David O. Russell out-Scorseses Martin Scorsesehimself with this swaggering story of con artists and corruption.
At first it feels as if hes taken his A-list cast including Chris-
tian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence
to the Goodwill store to find the grooviest 70s duds possible for
an elaborate game of dress-up. But the clothes are a reflection of
his characters desperation as they strive for the American dream.
3. Her
Just completely lovely from start to finish. Spike Jonzes film fea-
tures some of the fantastical notions that are his trademark, but its
also the most grounded in reality of all the movies hes made,
which gives it an emotional immediacy. Joaquin Phoenix plays
perhaps his most regular-guy character yet as a recently divorced
man in a near-future Los Angeles who finds new love with his
operating system.
Scarlett Johansson
is called upon to
create a complete
character with only
her voice and does
so with great rich-
ness and human-
ity.
4. Stories We Tell
A total original. Sara Polleys film repeatedly astonishes, inspiring
us to rethink not just the documentary format but also the way we
recall events from our own lives. In interviewing members of her
family about their history, she mixes memory, photographs,
archival footage and reenactments. The result is a hazy, sharedtruth, one thats at once personal and universal. At just 34 and with
only her third film, Polley has established herself as an artistic
master.
5. Upstream Color
Shane Carruths film is a hypnotic sensory experience a bold,
challenging experiment like nothing else I saw all year. Its a capi-
tal-A art house film with a mesmerizing use of imagery; as writer,
director, composer, editor and star, Carruth throws us in at the
deep end and makes us work. But at its core is the wrenching tale
of two lost souls, with Amy Seimetz giving a brave supporting
performance as Carruths counterpart.
6. The Spectacular Now
Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley give beautifully nuanced per-
formances in this authentic and honest look at teen romance. Teller
is the hard-partying popular kid; Woodley is studious and shy.
They wouldnt seem to belong together but bring out the best in
each other. Through long, intimate takes, director James Ponsoldtlets their relationship unfurl in charming, organic fashion, but he
also isnt afraid to make some tough choices with his characters.
7. Nebraska
Alexander Payne rips the lid off the mythology of the Midwest in
this hilarious and poignant father-son road trip. Bruce Dern gives
an effortless, unadorned performance as an alcohol-addled Korean
War veteran who believes hes won a million-dollar prize and in-
sists on making the 900-mile trek to collect it in person. Will Forte
and June Squibb are among the inspired supporting cast, and the
stark black-and-white cinematography gives everything a bleakly
beautiful sheen.
8. Frances Ha
Greta Gerwig absolutely charms in a role thats tailor-made for her
naturalistic screen presence. As a 20something wandering around
New York City in search of a career, a purpose, an identity, shes
sweet, funny, cringe-inducing and heartbreaking. Noah Baum-
bachs film borrows affectionately from both 1970s Woody Allen
and the French New Wave while achieving a timelessness and a
universality all its own.
9. Short Term 12
This drama set in a foster-care center for at-risk teens could have
been painfully mawkish. Instead, it sneaks up on you with its un-
derstated honesty and unexpected dark humor. Writer-director
Destin Daniel Crettons film is brimming with originality, and it
provide a long-overdue leading role for the lovely Brie Larson as a
counselor who finds herself in flux.
10. The Worlds End
This blisteringly profane send-up of sci-fi apocalypse extravagan-
zas provided the most fun I had at the movies all year. The third
genre tweak from director Edgar Wright and co-stars Simon Pegg
and Nick Frost is simultaneously their most ambitious and their
most effective. Their epic pub crawl is full of absurd humor and
rapid-fire dialogue but also has something to say about the danger-
ous tug of nostalgia.
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HARLEM
GLOBETROTTERSBY Mike Peterson
This month, the legendary and always fun Harlem
Globetrotters are coming to town and After5 was able to sit
down with Ant Atkinson, who hails from Wilson, North Car-
olina, 29 years old and already in the Harlem Globetrotters
record book.
Heres an excerpt of Ants story from their site online:
At the first ever Globetrotters player draft, Ant didn't even
have time to finish his soda before he was handed a red-
white-and-blue jersey. He was the first pick, and it's easy to
see why. In the 2007 NCAA Division II championship, Ant
pulled off one of the most awesome comebacks in basketball
history. With 45 seconds left and his Barton College team
down 74-67, Ant turned the game around. He scored 10
points and sank a lay-up at the buzzer to win 77-75.
He also is in the Globetrotter record books with the greatest
individual scoring game in team history. On March 29,
2013, at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in Cardiff, Wales, Ant set
Globetrotter records with an unbelievable 22 made 4-point-
ers - the Globetrotter innovation that is 35 feet away from the
basket 12 made 4-pointers in one quarter and 93 points in
the game.
But all that is nothing. When the Globetrotters were on "The
Celebrity Apprentice," Ant stared down Donald Trump's hair
and lived to tell about it.
After5: What are the qualities that define a
"Globetrotter"?
Ant Atkinson: You have to be a great basketball player, you
have to be a great entertainer and last but certainly not least
you have to be a great person!
A5: Harlem Globetrotters is known as a entertainment
brand that appeals to all ages, but also impacts alot of
lives in positive ways - are there any sort of things that
may have made your work more meaningful?
AA: There are a few things that make my job so special. For
example I love going to hospitals to put a smile on some-
ones face. I also love going into schools and talking about
our character education and anti-bullying programs. I loveperforming and watching the reaction of a kid or a grownup
turning back into a kid again! So pretty much everything
about my job is meaningful.
A5: What are some of the kinds of skits or jokes that peo-
ple really enjoy?
AA: The skits that people love to see when they come to a
show are the water bucket and the string ball. These have
been in our organization for years and are some of the fa-
vorites. Some others are the purse skit and the slow motion
and rewind skits.
A5: Harlem Globetrotters has come a long way since it's
beginning. What are some of the more significant ways it
has evolved?
AA: We have evolved in many ways. We are in more main-
stream media now, social media, TV shows and I think the
most important is a lot of us are now household names. In-
stead of it being one or two people that everyone talks about,
its our whole team, which is big for our brand.
A5: Do you ever pull elaborate jokes on each other like
the ones on the basketball court?
AA: We are a team full of pranksters and jokesters, so you
know we have our own little innocent fun when we are
amongst ourselves.
A5: Is there an ultimate theme of Harlem Globetrotters
you make sure to get across to your audiences?
AA: Our ultimate theme that we want to get across to audi-
ences is memories that last a lifetime. Our goal every night is
to make sure our fans have a great time! Our show appeals to
every girl, boy, woman and man. Our game only last four
quarters but the memory that you take away from the game
will last a lifetime!
A5: How big is the team and what's the average age? You
guys do over 300 games a year, right? Must be quite a life
to balance Globetrotter duties with family, etc.!
AA: We have about thirty players on our team, varying from
rookies to players that have been on the team well over a
decade. We play about 400 games a year annually world-
wide. I can be tough to balance life with your family. We are
on the road eight to nine months out of the year, and that
leaves little time for our family. You miss out on so much, es-
pecially with our kids. But in the end, my family is my moti-
vation as well. Im out here to provide a good life for them,
and that helps me to stay focused as we travel the world and
thrill millions of fans!
A5: Anything else I may have missed?
AA: We have about thirty players on our team, varying from
rookies to players that have been on the team well over a
decade. We play about 400 games a year annually world-
wide. I can be tough to balance life with your family. We are
on the road eight to nine months out of the year, and that
leaves little time for our family. You miss out on so much, es-
pecially with our kids. But in the end, my family is my moti-
vation as well. Im out here to provide a good life for them,
and that helps me to stay focused as we travel the world and
thrill millions of fans!
Make sure to check out our cool interactive website
www.harlemglobetrotters.com. Go up there and interact with
us and buy tickets and merchandise!
The Harlem Globetrotters play at the Alerus Center on Satur-
day, May 11th, 2PM. Be sure to check them out, as itll be a
blast of fun for the whole family.
Photo copyright Harlem Globetrotters, 2013.
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JENNY MORRIS
By Mike Peterson
Jenny Morris is a local jazz talent who follows the deep artistic
roots of her family. Outside of her regular job, she pursues many
artistic interests including jazz music and singing, writing, theater,
and so much more.
In our community, there are many special people. Its our job at
After5 to find those people, and share their incredible stories and
passions with you. I hope you enjoy our conversation with Jenny
Morris as much as I did.
After5: How did you get into jazz music, particularly?
Jenny Morris: I grew up surrounded by my dads marvelous
record collection and the great standards hed play on the piano.
Its one of those things that started so early, so immediately, that it
would be impossible to express my initial joy from jazz, other
than my singing of it today.
A5: How did you come to develop a passion for music?
JM: Again, being surrounded by it from the first. Both sides of my
family are very musical. I think its simply in my DNA. We are
Welsh, after all! But, when I was born, my parents wasted no time
in getting me straight home and playing their Mendelssohn and
Tchaikovsky records!
A5: What are your current projects and gigs?
JM: I like to keep myself busy, and Im definitely getting what I
asked for this year! I have been working closely with friends in
Detroit, MI on a very exciting television prospect called The D
Show. We are running a Kickstarter campaign for it and are hop-
ing to raise enough money to create the pilot episode! The idea of
the show is to provide a family-friendly variety show in the old
tradition of, say, Johnny Carson and Jack Parr.
I am also preparing for my own album of jazz standards, to be
recorded with Rob Haynes in Memphis, TN. This is something
weve both been trying to do for some time, now, and are finally
getting some footing under us. Ill be launching a fundraiser with
Indiegogo soon! We basically need enough to pay the musicians,
manufacture and distribute the album. (*You can find more info
about these two projects on her facebook page and website).
For fun, and rather as something of a stress-relief outlet, I am
also quite delighted to announce that I am forming an historical
dance society! I have been a dance teacher since the age of thir-
teen, and have always loved contredanse and historic dances that
filled the ballrooms of the late 18th century to the mid 19th cen-
tury and beyond to the animal dances of the early 20th century!
I feel like this would be a great thing for the area.
A5: Are there other projects you do other than music?
JM: Ive spoken some about the dance, which has always been an
important part of my life. I have taught dance and have choreo-
graphed several shows for musical theatre, reviews, concerts andeven one senior recital! But, I also love drawing. I am a member
of the Original Paper Doll Artists Guild and have had several of
my paper dolls published. I also enjoy writing. Were all writers in
the family. And, of course, acting! I have done many shows over
the years and have had the honor of working on some wonderful
shows.
A5: What have been some of your favorite roles?
JM: I very much loved playing Gillian in Bell, Book and Candle,
directed by Nicole Quam. Gil was a modern day witch who had to
battle with the affliction of falling in love. Susie in Wait Until
Dark, directed by Ben Klipfel, was a tremendous challenge, but I
relished it. I was tutored at the School for the Blind in order to
better understand my character and for the physicality of the role.
Ben also directed me in The Bad Seed where I had to step in for
the leading actress and had one week to learn the part. I played
Christine Penmark, who discovers the awful truth about her homi-
cidal young daughter and her own past. In all of these shows, Ihave worked with amazing, talented people and each experience
has been a wonderful gift.
A5: Who are your major influences in life and music?
JM: My mom. She's spunky! And one of the strongest people in
the world. My dad, Clyde Morris, was probably the biggest
influence, both in life and music. He grew up during the Great
Depression and I think his attitude towards life rubbed off a lot.
Hed had a dance band, at one time, and played all
those great songs from the time. Hes definitely
the reason for my complete adoration of jazz. As
far as other singers and such, Bobby Darin is, to
me, the best of the best. What
that man faced every day of
his life, and knowing how
short it could be, he lived
each day to the max and filled
every moment with the desire
to succeed. He also was themost talented of all the old
crooners. He could sing,
dance, act the whole pack-
age. Other big influences for
me, artistically, are Ella
Fitzgerald, Anita ODay, Lena
Horne, Mel Torme, Fred As-
taire, Doris Day and our own
Peggy Lee, who was, of
course, from North Dakota.
A5: What are your major dreams and aspirations in life?
JM: My dreams and aspirations are pretty lofty, I suppose some
might say. I want to be out there singing. Making albums and
maybe even inspiring people the way Ive been inspired. I want to
entertain. In truth, I cannot imagine myself doing anything else.
A5: How do you deal with adversity and naysayers?
JM: Well, I suppose Ive been pretty lucky in that I have had the
support and love of so many people, even perfect strangers, who
have such overwhelming confidence in me. Of course, there are
always going to be those who, for no apparent reason, do not wish
you well. All you can really do is ignore it. I realize I am not at all
mainstream, but you have to do your own thing. Whats the fun in
being just like everybody else? Embrace this life, and your talent,
keep improving and as my Aunt Melissa would say, sep it, and
move on!
A5: Is the rest of your family musically-inclined as well?
JM: Very much, so! My father was a wonderful singer and pianist,
and he also played tympani with the Symphony. My mother plays
the harp, and performs in town (at Mamma Marias Haha,
shameless plug!), my brother is an accomplished musician and
composer, my sister is a singer/songwriter and my aunt Lucia
played violin with the Greater Grand Forks Symphony. My cousin
Rob has one of the most successful bands in Memphis and has
toured all over Europe with James Burton! My dads cousin
played with Jan Garber and my great-great uncle Harry Knicker-
bocker played a Stradivarius.
A5: what kind of places have you played at?
JM: In town, I have performed at Sanders and for over a year at
Giuseppes, and several years for the First Night and Celebrate the
Night New Years Eve events, as well as the Urban Stampede and
Rhombus. Ive done shows all across Canada and the States, from
Nashville, Winnipeg, Chicago, Minneapolis and even a few placesId never heard of before!
A5: What is your outlook on life?
JM: Its an adventure! Ive had, and will probably continue to
have, some pretty rough times. But, as Dorothy Fields wrote,
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again!
Visit Jenny Morris facebook page at
http://facebook.com/trulyjennymorris to keep in touch and how
you can help her excel as a truly unique artist and product of our
community.
Photo Credit - Stephanie L. Bryant
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Ask the
Fitness
Gal
BY JAIMIE MIESEL
Question: Well, its that time of year
again. Any advice on sticking to my New
Years resolutions in 2014?Answer: To be honest with you, I dont really like the whole res-
olution approach at all. I just learned through a statistic shown by
Anytime Corporate that only 8% of people who set New Years
resolution goals actually keep them. Thats not a very good per-
centage. Its clear you want to make some changesthats what
resolutions are all aboutbut it sounds like its your mindset that
needs to change. You have to determine how committed you areto living a lifestyle of health. After all, it takes dedication and
hard work to exercise consistently, make healthy food choices
most of the time, and get adequate sleep each night. And these are
just some of the behaviors that define wellness. But heres the
thingwhen you decide that revamping your lifestyle is more im-
portant than reaching some short-term goal for 2014, New Years
resolutions will become a thing of the past!
Question: I keep hearing that CrossFit
workouts are unsafe. What should I be
aware of if I decide to try CrossFit?Answer: The possibility of injury is an increased risk with partici-
pation in any type of exercise, especially a high-intensity fitness
regimen like CrossFit. A CrossFit workout combines strength
training, explosive plyometrics, speed training, Olympic and
power-style weight lifting, kettlebell work, body weight exercises,
and endurance exercises. Training the CrossFit way requires you
to workout 3-5 times per week at a very intense pace. Most work-
outs are performed in a circuit style, moving from one exercise to
another with little to no rest. Its best to have a sufficient strength
base before starting CrossFit (they will modify as needed though).
If you are new to Olympic weight lifting and plyometric exer-
cises, dont worry as each CrossFit affiliate has a one-month initi-
ation course, which newcomers must complete to learn proper
training technique for all of the major exercises performed in the
CrossFit program (or, they SHOULD and you should participate
for best results). Ask about credentials and references for any af-
filiate coaches and personal trainers who will be responsible for
teaching you the essential CrossFit exercises.
Question: Id love to run a 5K with some
friends this spring, but I am not active at
all right now. How should I go abouttraining for something like this?Answer: This is a great question! There are actually several plans
on the internet that can take you from the couch to the 5K course
in as little as 8-10 weeks. In fact, you can even use one of these
plans if you have no intention of running a 5K, but simply want to
start incorporating fitness (running) into your lifestyle. Most of
the plans start with combination walk/jog/walk session, 3 days per
week, steadily increasing the actual jog time from just 2 or 3 min-
utes to about 10 minutes by weeks 4 or 5. At this point, you also
start to add an extra day of training, totaling 4 sessions each week.
As you continue to increase your jog time, you gradually remove
the walking warm-up, thereby finishing each workout with just a
basic walking cool-down. By the time you get to 10 weeks, you
should be able to run consistently for 25-30 minutes without stop-
ping. Not bad for a former couch potato, huh? Do a Google
search for couch-to-5K training programs, or check out www.hal-
higdon.com for more information. Good luck!
About the author: Jaimie Miesel is the club manager & Certified
Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness in East Grand Forks, MN. Tosubmit a question for future articles, please contact the author at
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COREY MOCK NAMED NEW EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF G.F. YOUNG PROFESSIONALSby Stacey Dimmler
The time has come to pass the torch. The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals are excited to welcome Corey Mock
as the new Executive Director.
Although Corey has been involved with the organization for several years, it was at Launch Grand Forks when he wit-
nessed the passion displayed by GGFYP. The festive spirit that accompanied the overlooking view of downtown Grand
Forks was palpable, Mock recalled. City officials and business leaders joined members of GGFYP to kick off a new
chapter for our community. It was a time when professionals, both young and experienced alike, shared a focus on mak-
ing Grand Forks an accessible and attractive place to live, work, play, and grow. It was at this celebration where Grand
Forks offered its support of our mission to enhance the community, create connections, and invest in each other.
Corey has a strong background in working with nonprofits; most recently as the Executive Director of Third Street
Clinic. He brings with him a toolkit of valuable skills including management, fundraising, grant writing, community de-
velopment, and networking. The place where GGFYP is currently at, is right where Corey needs to be. Thus far, the
Board of Directors and members have all done a tremendous job with a number of various community initiatives. With
Coreys talents and experience we will continue to develop a strong future for the organization says Stacey Dimmler,
current GGFYP Executive Director.
Corey grew up in Minot, ND. He has a BA in History and is working on completing his MA in Comunity and Urban De-
velopment from the University of North Dakota. Along with his wife Jeannie and 1-year-old puppy Macie, Corey resides
in Grand Forks. Jeannie is an environmental scientist and works as a Permitting Specialist for AE2S.
Corey will begin his role as Executive Director of GGFYP on January 6th.
Im proud to play a role in the success of GGFYP and support the programs we offer to members and neighbors, Mock
said. Every day is an opportunity to strengthen connections within the organization while expanding our impact within
the community. Im honored to make this the next focus of my career with the support and guidance of our Board of Di-
rectors.
COMMUNITY
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Let me start by saying this title is misleading. I wanted the title to
pertain in some way to the opposite of a resolution, but I dont be-
lieve a good word exists for that. And neither did Google. Ive
found throughout my life it is much easier to not do things than to
do them. Go ahead, try it out. Or better yet, dont. So the theme
for this months article is going to be things we shouldnt do. In-
stead of deciding to go to the gym three days a week, lets all
agree to not see any wide-released movies in January of 2014. I
know this sounds harsh, but I have it on good authority (my own)
that January will be harsh times for the avid movie-goer. And thus,
we begin.
Say this with me: I will not see The Legend of Hercules. Starring
mannequin Kellan Lutz, this tale of the mythical Greek hero offers
little new to the tale we all know and love. In two minutes oftrailer time, the star of the show was allowed six words and one
yell. Im actually frightened at the thought of him delivering lines
of dialogue. Imagine if someone combined the 300 and Gladiator
trailers and took out the good acting and youre stuck with The
Legend of Hercules trailer. Unless you scored under 15 on your
ACTs and your girlfriend is a Twilight fan I cant understand what
would seem appealing about this movie. Maybe its the star-stud-
ded cast, you say? Kellan Lutz was the only recognizable name
and its clear from the trailer he was selected for reasons other
than his ability to act, though I cant quite put my finger on the
perfectly sculpted reason that may be. Im actually amazed this
movie isnt premiering on the History Channel. Watch Disneys
Hercules instead. Its on Netflix! And there are songs. And Her-
cules chin makes me smile.
I will not believe in a ninja, world saving, Frankenstein. You cant
fool me I, Frankenstein. Just because you put the word Franken-
stein in the title doesnt mean this movie has anything to do with
Frankenstein. I could have been persuaded, really I could have. I,Aaron Eckhart. That has a nice ring to it. Just a good lookin dude
with a few scratches and character flaws saving the world from
CGI gargoyles, and even I could get some mindless pleasure out
of that. And maybe Im just bitter that this movie appears to be
fronting as something its not. Mary Shelleys original book,
Frankenstein is a masterpiece. Its creepy, its enthralling, and the
fact it was published in 1818 still blows my mind. Instead of see-
ing I, Frankenstein, go out and read, or reread Shelleys original.
I promise I will not be seeing Ride Along. I dont think Ice Cube
has ever made a good movie, and I can only take so much of
Kevin Hart screaming at me, even though I do enjoy most of his
standup specials. Parts of this movie could be quite funny, but who
wants to sit through an hour and a half-plus to weed through the
funny parts? I suggest watching 9-minute YouTube video with
Conan OBrien, Ice Cube, and Kevin Hart sharing a Lyft Car
to get the steady laughs and brevity we all truly want.
And finally, I will not be seeing Jack Ryan: Shadow Re-
cruitalthough its tempting. This is the one on the list that I
hesitate to steer you away from. The story looks familiar, the
script seems just sub-par, BUT the acting might just be
enough to save it from disaster. On the other hand, it probably
wont. Kevin Costner, Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, I know I
know I KNOW people. How can you not go see this? Well Ill
tell you. Keira Knightley does NOT have a British accent! Shes
not wearing an Elizabethan era dress! If she isnt British and she
isnt wearing a dress like this is a period piece film then who is
she? Youve changed Keira. And I dont feel like I know you
anymore. Chris Pine, sure hell be fine. Id prefer if he was inspace, but I know he will be able to deliver some quick wit
while slugging some bad guys. As for Kevin Costner, the guy
has made a career off reminding us of our father. Except for in
Mr. Brooks. Unless your father is a murdering psychopath, in
which case I stand by my comment. So I will not be seeing Jack
Ryan: Shadow Recruit, but I wont be mad if you see itIll just
be disappointed.
So make the right decisions as we bring in the New Year by mak-
ing no decisions at all. Because remember, all of the bad movies
you saw in 2013 are in the past now, but the movies you see this
January are going to stick with you for the entire year. And maybe
since youre skipping movies this month you can hit the gym like
youve always planned. Or, you know, not. Happy New Year all!
MAGIC TRICK SECRETS
OF CRISS ANGELArticleBase
Levitation is a big part of Criss Angel's repertoire. He has fasci-
nated crowds all over the globe by floating off the ground, seem-
ingly without any supporting device, special equipment or wires.
On his television show Mindfreak he once floated off the ground
about two feet and gently landed on a cement ledge to the amaze-
ment of spectators on a busy street.
So how is this done? How does Criss Angel levitate himself? It's
actually easier than you think. In a recent video Criss Angel shows
some of his friends how this is done.
This form of levitation involves standing in front of an prop, like a
metal box, chair, or stair case with your back to the audience. In
this demonstration Criss stands approximately one foot from the
prop, in this case a metal box.
He places his feet together (his shoes are magnetized). He stands
so he is in the center of the spectators. Now while talking to his
audience he uses misdirection with his right hand while his left
hand opens a panel on his pants that allows his right leg to come
out.
This is the gimmick, the right shoe is attached to the pants so
when his leg is out of the shoe, the shoe will hang.
The critical point is removing the right leg from the slit in the
pants. Criss again misdirects. The importance being he doesn't
want spectators concentrating on his legs. This is the most difficult
part of the trick, actually getting the leg out and firmly planted on
the box. Engaging the spectators with speech and hand movements
allows Criss the split second needed to accomplish this.
Just before he rises from the ground Criss arches his back looking
up, extends his arms outwards and takes deep breaths. This wraps
the spectators in anticipation and allows Criss the time to balance
himself.
He floats up. His arms outstreached, his eyes gazing upwards. His
legs remain straight, heels together, floating two feet off the
ground. "How does it look?", Criss asks the three or four friends
that have gathered. "Looks good.", someone answers.
Criss explains that from this point he can float to the top of the
box or float back down. If he floats to the top his foot is placed on
top of the right shoe. The exposed leg is then slipped back into the
pants and shoe.
Criss would then end the act by turning to his spectators, observ-
ing their expressions and saying something like, "Do you be-
lieve?"
Well do you?
MEDIAMY NEW YEARS
RESOLUTIONby Taylor Brost
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