February 2014 After5

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UPPER RED RIVER VALLEY

ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPAPER
FEBRUARY 2014
Albatross Sports Grill &
Golf Club
By Mike Peterson
I arrived at Albatross one recent Saturday with friends Gary and
Chris. We were treated to a Boneless Chicken Wings ($8.99,
breaded wings without the bones) and the Fish Basket ($11.99,
Samuel Adams Beer-Battered Haddock served with Tartar Sauce).
Albatross takes the place of the former Suite 49 bar, and is right
next the Ralph Engelstad Arena; an attractive-looking and modern
building.
The items were of the classic, straight-up finger food kind and did
really well for their class. I had the Boneless Chicken Wings,
which came breaded perfectly and had a good crunch to them
compsensated with ranch. Simple food for a simple eater, you
might say; Im the type who would put on a big smile for any fin-
ger food that comes with an excess of ranch dressing or ketchup.
So I was pretty happy.
Gary and Chris also enjoyed their beer-battered fish with tartar
sauce and complimented it much.
Albatross Sports Bar and Grill is owned by 28-year old Andrew
Krauseneck and is a very cool place. Residents like us in the north
who are golf players will get by our long grueling winters with the
citys only PGA Golf sims.
There was an individual on the golf sims. Not only do they provide
a realistic golf sim in the middle of winter, they bring a fantastic
escape. The landscape at the moment looked as if the golfer was
somewhere in New Zealand - probably the closest thing well get
to virtual reality at the moment.
Their golf leagues can run late at night when they get booked. The
similators were created from 20 years of research and develop-
ment, has the ability to dial in your distances and includes over 40
available courses, including Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, TPC Saw-
grass and Harbour town at a cost of $40 per hour, $20 for an extra
30 minutes, and $10 for an extra 15. Oh, and you can also wear
your golf shoes.
As recently as late January, Albatross has been testing and trying
out mini-golf. This could be great for kids/families or just a group
of friends wanting to get out for a fun night of entertainment and a
few beers, as their facebook page has said.
The place also has 12 large high-definition screens, which works
really well for the avid sports fan. They also have a large private
banquet room that can fit almost 30 people.
We never dove deep into their menu, but it reflects what you might
run into at your country club or golf course on a much better level.
A number of burgers, including the Classic Burger (1/3rd pound
hand pattied burger on toasted bun according to the menu), Ex-
treme Ham Burger (Classic Burger Patty with Habanero Cheese,
Ham and More Cheese on Toasted Italian White Bread, and more.
Different sandwhiches include the BLT Sandwich(loads of bacon,
lettuce and tomato with mayo on toasted italian white bread and
can also be made as a wrap), the Golf Club Sandwich, Ham &
Cheese Sandwich, Ham & Cheese Sandwich and the Ultimate
Grilled Cheese.
Lots of finger-food, as we have tried, which is perfect for the sports
and golf atmosphere. Some highlights include Cheese Curds, Gar-
lic Cheesy Bread and Irish Nachos(waffle fries topped with
cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes and chives with salsa and house-sea-
soned sour cream; can add chicken or beef).
Last year, Grand Forks Gourmet had reviewed Alabtross and came
away with the mindset that its refreshing and unique. I concur.
One would think its an establishment you might find in the Twin
Cities so its quite a treat for Grand Forks and for our friends from
up north as well. Personally, Im not an avid golfer myself (though
Gary is), but I do plan on coming back because it can be the perfect
setting for a group of friends especially because of the delicious
finger-food which weve tried, the many beers and now, the mini-
golf.
Albatross Sports Bar &Grill is located at 2950 10th Ave N, right in
front of Ralph Engelstad. You can visit them online at
www.albatrossgf.com and book your golf rounds ahead at
701-757-3320.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ND AND 10
RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE
TEAM UP FOR FUNDRAISING
On February 18th, Special Olympics North Dakota is working with ten restaurants to raise money.
Team North Dakota will be competing in the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey this summer. A Spe-
cial Night Out will be the perfect way for residents across the state to come together for our
athletes. The following restaurants have agreed to donate a % of their gross sales to SOND.
Grand Forks Sanders 1907
Fargo Montes Downtown
Minot 10 North Main
Dickinson BrickHouse Grille
Valley City City Lights Supper Club
Grafton Marketplace on 8th
Bismarck Pirogue Grille
Wahpeton Prantes Fine Dining
Devils Lake The Ranch Steak House
Jamestown Depot Family Restaurant
Having fun, developing skills and building self-esteem, all while participating in year-round sports
training and competition is the life of a Special Olympics athlete. Whatever their age or skill
level, with 15 sports to choose from, Special Olympics North Dakota has something for every
person with an intellectual disability.
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals
with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society
through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellec-
tual disabilities year-round training and competition in 30 Olympic-type summer and winter
sports. (*Special Olympics is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under U.S. Internal Rev-
enue Code Section 501(c)(3).)
Special Olympics is a program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than
3.4 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 170 countries worldwide.
More than 1,400 athletes and 3,500+volunteers participate in North Dakota.
Their mission is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-
type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportu-
nities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of
gifts, talents, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
The goal is for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have the chance to become useful and pro-
ductive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
The benefits of participation in Special Olympics for people with intellectual disabilities include im-
proved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence, a more positive self-image, friend-
ships, and increased family support. Special Olympics athletes carry these benefits with them into
their daily lives at home, in the classroom, on the job, and in the community. Families who participate
become stronger as they learn a greater appreciation of their athlete's talents. Community volunteers
find out what good friends the athletes can be. And everyone learns more about the capabilities of
people with intellectual disabilities.
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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
tkinney@canadinns.com.
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 and
Karaoke (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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State Hockey Tournament
FEBRUARY 8TH 2AM, 10TH 4AM, 12TH 6:30AM, 15TH
TBD, 17TH TBD, 20TH TBD on NBC.
Grand Forks favorite and highly talented daughers, Jocelyne and
Monique Lamourex, are back in action representing the US
Womens Hockey Olympic Team. Four years ago, the twins led
Team USA to a Silver Medal in Vancouver. Now, in Sochi, Russia
they hope to take back the gold starting with matchups against
highly-competitive teams Finland, Switzerland and of course the
rival from up north, Canada.
US WOMENS HOCKEY
FEBRUARY 20TH-22ND, RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA
One of North Dakotas most prized annual events returns to the Ralph
mid-February. Grand Forks Red River H.S. looks to defend the crown
against competitive competition and carry on Grand Forks traditional
dominance of the state hockey tournament.
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Toughest Monster Truck Tour
MARCH 1ST, 7:30PM - ALERUS CENTER
Ill never forget as a kid what it was like to see the robot t-rex breath
flames on cars, or Bigfoot destroying the competition. This Monster
truck event plans to bring back Bigfoot as well as motorcross in the
style of X-Games. Always a kid favorite event, the monster trucks and
freestylers are sure to deliever memories for the whole family.
The Lego Movie
FEBRUARY 7TH - ALL MONTH - RIVER 15 CINEMA
An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordi-
nary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO
tyrant from gluing the universe together.
RoboCop
FEBRUARY 12TH - ALL MONTH - RIVER 15 CINEMA
In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving hus-
band, father and good cop - is critically injured in the line of duty, the
multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-
man, part-robot police officer.
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Events Calendar.
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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE STATE
TOURNAMENT-7:30 AM TO 3
PM, Grand Fork.
UND WOMENS HOCKEY VS.
MINNESOTA- 7:07 PM, Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
NVYO & FRIENDS (Jazz on
Tap)- 7 PM, Empire Arts Center,
Grand Forks.
VENDORSONMAINCRAFT
SALE- 9AM-3PM, Canad Inns,
Grand Forks.
LIVE MUSIC- 9 PM, Sanders,
Grand Forks.
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3
4
THE TEN TENORS- 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.
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STORY 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.
KARAOKE- 10 PM, Rhombus
Guys, Downtown Grand Forks.
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THE GO SHOW- 6 TO 8:30 PM,
The Alumni Center, UND, Grand
Forks.
UND WOMENS BBALL VS.
WEBER STATE- 7 PM, Betty En-
gelstad Sioux Center, 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.
FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT-
8PM, Rhombus Guys, Downtown
Grand Forks.
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TEDx - Empire Arts Center,
Grand Forks.
PLAY DAYS - 8 To Noon or 1 to
5, Fire Hall Theatre, Grand
Forks.
Grand Forks.
JACKED UP- The Ho Bar, Grand
Forks.
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EXTREME ND ICEMAN
TRIATHLON- 9 AM, Lincoln Drive
Park, Grand Forks.
HOWARD JOHNSON VENDOR
BLENDER- 12 TO 6, Howard
Johnson Inn, Grand Forks.
3RD ANNUAL EGF VINTAGE
SNOWMOBILE DAY- 9 TO 3,
Blue Moose Bar & Grill, East
Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS. NE
OMAHA- 7:07 PM, Ralph Engel-
stad Arena, Grand Forks.
VENDORSONMAINCRAFT
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
JACKED UP- The Ho Bar, Grand
Forks.
IDAHO STATE- 2 PM, Betty En-
Forks.
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2014 ND EAST REGION BOYS
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT- Pur-
pur & Gambucci Arenas.
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM
,The Hub, Grand Forks.
KITCHEN DWELLERS- El Roco
Bar & Grill, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
mada, Grand Forks.
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DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
Forks.
CVIC BREAK THE SILENCE
TOUR- 8 AM, Empire Arts Cen-
ter, Grand Forks.
DEARLY DEPARTED- 7:30 PM,
Fire Hall Theatre, Grand Forks.
UND MENS BASKETBALL VS.
MONTANA STATE- 7 PM, Betty
Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand
Forks.
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS FOR-
EIGN FILM FEST- 1 PM, Fire
Hall Theatre, Grand Forks.
THE BAND PERRY- 7:30 PM,
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand
Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS. NE
OMAHA- 7:27 PM, Ralph Engel-
stad Arena, Grand Forks.
EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY
EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY
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Grand Forks
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
mada, Grand Forks.
Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
DJ PROFIT MCFLY- The Ho Bar,
Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS.
MIAMI OH- 7:27 PM, Ralph En-
gelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
SWEETHEART SKI-5:30 - 7:30
PM, Turtle River State Park,
Arvilla, ND.
.VENDORSONMAINCRAFT
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
MINNESOTA STATE- 2:07 PM,
Forks.
Grand Forks.
UND MENS HOCKEY VS.
MIAMI OH- 7:07 PM, Ralph En-
gelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
UND MENS BBALL VS. MON-
TANA- 2 PM, Betty Engelstad
Sioux Center, Grand Forks.
GREENWAY SKI DAY- Lincoln
Drive Park, Grand Forks.
FROZEN FEAT 5K & 10K- Cen-
tral High School, Grand Forks.
52 ANNUAL FEAST OF NA-
TIONS- 5 PM,
Alerus Center, Grand Forks.
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bell Library, EGF.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
Forks.
Grand Forks.
2014 ND STATE GIRLS &
BOYS HOCKEY TOURNA-
MENT- Ralph Engelstad Arena,
Grand Forks.
SACRAMENTO STATE- 7 PM,
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center,
Grand Forks.
PLAY DAYS - 8 To Noon or 1 to
5, Fire Hall Theatre, Grand
Forks.
Grand Forks.
DEARLY DEPARTED- 2 PM, Fire
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PASSPORT TO CHORAL
MUSIC CONCERT- 8 PM, St.
Michaels Catholic Church,
Grand Forks.
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VENDORSONMAINCRAFT
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
BOYS OF SUMMER- The Ho
Bar, Grand Forks.
NORTHERN ARIZONA- 2 PM,
Grand Forks.
BOYS HOCKEY TOURNA-
Grand Forks.
2014 MENS SHOW- Alerus Cen-
ter, Grand Forks.
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Bar,Grand Forks.
OPEN MIC NIGHT- 9 TO 1 AM,
The Hub, Grand Forks.
THE SHADOW BOX- Burtness
Theatre, UND campus, Grand
Forks.
ND STATE CLASS B REGION 2
BOYS BBALL TOURNAMENT-
Grand Forks.
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Grand Forks
COMEDY NIGHT- 8 PM,
mada, Grand Forks.
Forks
Grand Forks.
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bell Library, EGF.
Grand Forks.
DAKOTA POKER LEAGUE
Forks.
Grand Forks.
Forks.
Grand Forks.
UND MENS BBALL VS. PORT-
LAND STATE- 7 PM, Betty En-
Forks.
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Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
Forks.
Grand Forks.
MEN ARE FROM MARS AND
WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS- 7
PM, Empire Arts Center, Grand
Forksl.
ter, Grand Forks.
DEARLY DEPARTED- 2 PM, Fire
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
bell Library, EGF.
BOYS OF SUMMER- The Ho
Bar, Grand Forks.
BOYS HOCKEY TOURNA-
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
ter, Grand Forks.
Grand Forks.
MINNESOTA STATE- 2:07 PM,
Forks.
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COMING SOON TO
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FEBRUARY 2014
Matinees before 6pm $5.50 | Evening shows adult $7.50
Evening Child & Senior $5.50
Add $2.00 for 3-D Shows | Special: Senior (over 60)
Matinees before 6 PM Tues, Wed & Thur - $3.75
February 14
A modern reimagining of
the classic romantic com-
edy, this contemporary ver-
sion closely follows new
love for two couples as they
journey from the bar to the
bedroom and are eventually
put to the test in the real
world.
About
Last Night
Rated R
Starring: Michael Ealy,
Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Joy
Bryant, Adam Rodriguez,
Bryan Callen
February 14
Set in a mythic New York
City and spanning more
than a century, Winter's Tale
is a story of miracles,
crossed destinies, and the
age-old battle between
good and evil.
Winters Tale
Rated PG-13
Starring: Russell Crowe,
Jessica Brown Findlay, Will
Smith, Colin Farrell, William
Hurt, Jennifer Connelly
February 14
Alex Pettyfer and
Gabriella Wilde star in the
story of a privileged girl and
a charismatic boy whose in-
stant desire sparks a love
affair made only more reck-
less by parents trying to
keep them apart.
Endless Love
Rated PG-13
Starring: Alex Pettyfer,
Gabriella Wilde, Dayo
Okeniyi, Robert Patrick,
Anna Enger, Sharon Conley
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 and
corruption 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.
Robocop
Rated PG-13
Starring: Joel Kinnaman,
Samuel L. Jackson
February 7
Based on the true story of
the greatest treasure hunt in
history, 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
Men
Rating Unknown
Starring: George Clooney,
Matt Damon, Bill Murray,
Daniel Craig, Cate
Blanchett, Paul Giamatti
February 7
The original 3D computer
animated story follows
Emmet, an ordinary, rules-fol-
lowing, perfectly average
LEGO minifigure who is mis-
takenly 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 hope-
lessly and hilariously under-
prepared.
The Lego Movie
Rated PG
Starring: Chris Pratt,
Channing Tatum, Will Ar-
nett, Morgan Freeman
February 28
Diogo Morgado portrays
the role of Jesus as the film
spans from his humble birth
through his teachings, cruci-
fixion and ultimate resurrec-
tion.
The Son of God
Rated PG-13
Starring: Roma Downey,
Diogo Morgado
February 28
A group of teens dis-
cover secret plans of a time
machine, and construct one.
However, things start to get
out of control.
Welcome
to Yesterday
Rated PG-13
Starring: Jonny Weston,
Sofia Black-DElia
February 21
Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells
the epic story of Milo, a slave
turned invincible gladiator who
finds himself in a race against
time to save his true love Cas-
sia, the beautiful daughter of a
wealthy merchant who has
been unwillingly betrothed to a
corrupt Roman Senator. As
Mount Vesuvius erupts in a tor-
rent of blazing lava, Milo must
fight his way out of the arena in
order to save his beloved.
Pompeii
Rated PG-13
Starring: Kit Harrington,
Kiefer Sutherland, Emily
Browning, Jared Harris
March 7
Emmy Award winner Ty
Burrell voices Mr. Peabody,
the world's smartest person
who happens to be a dog.
When his "pet" boy Sher-
man, voiced by Max
Charles, uses their time
traveling WABAC machine
without permission, events
in history spiral out of con-
trol to disastrious and comi-
cal results.
MR. Peabody
& Sherman
Rated PG
Starring: Ty Burrell, Max
Charles, Stephen Colbert
March 7
This new chapter of the epic
saga takes the action to a fresh
battlefieldon the seaas
Greek general Themistokles
attempts to unite all of Greece
by leading the charge that will
change the course of the war.
300: Rise of an Empire pits
Themistokles against the mas-
sive invading Persian forces led
by mortal-turned-god Xerxes,
and Artemesia, vengeful com-
mander of the Persian navy.
300 Rise
of an Empire
Rated R
Starring: Eva Green,
Jamie Blackley, Sullivan
Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro
February 28
Liam Neeson stars in Non-
Stop, a suspense thriller played
out at 40,000 feet in the air.
During a transatlantic flight from
New York City to London, U.S.
Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson)
receives a series of cryptic text
messages demanding that he
instruct the airline to transfer
$150 million into an off-shore
account. Until he secures the
money, a passenger on his
flight will be killed every 20 min-
utes.
Non-Stop
Rated PG-13
Starring: Liam Neeson,
Julianne Moore, Michelle
Dockery, Nate Parker
By Kathy Coudle-King
Grand Forks When the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre
opens their first show of 2014, Dearly Departed, by David Bottrell
and Jessie Jones, it will be a star-studded affair. The cast is a veri-
table whos who in GF and EGF: Mayor Mike Brown, Mayor
Lynn Stauss, and UND President Kelley are just some of the
names in the line-up for this dark comedy.
Patrick DeMars, half of the pair of directors, which includes Lana
DeMars, got the idea months ago when first reading the script.
There is a very small but significant role in the play and Patrick
thought it would be fun to fill it each night with a different local,
celebrity. Because the role is Uncle Bud, the celebs must be
male, but the DeMarss soon had no trouble coming up with a list
of local civic leaders, such as the mayors, Eliot Glassheim, and
TV personalities and journalists, Ryan Bakken (GF Herald re-
porter), Chuck Haga (retired Herald reporter), and Rob Hudson
and Terry Dullum (local TV reporters). Longtime fans of the Fire
Hall Theatre (home of the GGFCT), will be delighted to find
David Paukert, as well as Steve Saari and DeeJay Arens are re-
turning to take to the same stage where they delighted fans for
many years in the 1980s and 90s.
Another interesting aspect of this production is that there is a co-
producer. In bouncing around names of businesses that might help
under-write the production, the directors and the theatres manage-
ment entertained the idea of the Historic Norman Funeral Home.
The play does deal with death and a funeral, so it seemed like a
good fit. Greg Norman was approached and embraced the idea
from the start. He has not only leant the business name to the pro-
duction as a co-producer and supported it financially, the casket
audiences see is on loan from the Historic Norman Funeral Home,
as well.
The production crew has taken the funeral idea and run with it.
Black
hats (with and without veils) will be available for purchase, audi-
ence members are encouraged to wear funeral black, funeral hot
dish will be served on the Friday of opening week, Feb. 14th, and
an organist will play before the show. Greg Norman may also
show up to entertain audiences before the show with a medley of
funeral songs.
While death is not typically a funny subject, Dearly Departed puts
a humorous spin on this aspect of life. If you cant laugh,
youll cry, so they say, but during this show you might just laugh
until you cry.
Cast, other than celebs: Theresa Knox, Jared Kinney, Houston
Scharmer, Gabe Figueroa, Amy Driscoll, Jacob Thomas, Kjerstine
Trooien, C. J. Leigh, Erin Hendrickson , Mare Thompson, Frank
Sikich, Laura Sorenson, Kelsey Misialek. Musical Accompanist,
Karen Braaten; Set Construction: Jeff Kinney, Jared Kinney, C. J.
Leigh; Lights/Sound: Jeff Kinney; Stage Manager Tim Oneal;
Hair and Makeup Amy Driscoll; Costumes Mare Thompson;
Directors, Lana and Patrick B. DeMars.
When: Feb. 13 Mar. 1, Thurs Sat. at 7:30; Sundays at 2
p.m.Tickets: $15 or $12 for seniors, students & military with I.D.
Call 777-4090 to reserveWhere: Fire Hall Theatre 412 N 2nd
Avenue; Grand ForksCeleb Cameos: Thursday February 13 GF
Herald Columnist Ryan Bakken Friday February 14 WDAZ An-
chor Terry Dullum Saturday February 15 Photographer Dave
Paukert Sunday February 16 ND Rep Eliot Glassheim Thursday
February 20 EGF Mayor Lynn Stauss Friday February 21 GF
Mayor Michael Brown Saturday February 22 WDAZ Anchor Rob
Hudson Sunday Feb. 23 - MYSTERY GUEST! Thursday Feb. 27
Chuck HagaFriday February 28 Authors/Playwrights Steve Saari
& Dee Jay ArensSaturday March 1 UND President Robert Kelley
COMING TO THE CHESTER
FRITZ IN FEBRUARY
The Ten Tenors - February 4 @ 7:30 pm
The producers of The TEN Tenors have put together a special treat
for Broadway fans for the 2013/2014 season. This will be a lim-
ited run opportunity to present a wonderful collection of Broad-
ways greatest hits sung by ten of Australias hottest tenors.
Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has
become known as one of the hardest working touring acts; per-
forming an average of 250 shows per year across seven continents,
they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets; have four gold
CDs and two platinum; two gold DVDs and one platinum and
continually strive to challenge themselves and their audience.
The TEN Tenors unique approach to opera has powered their rise
to the top; bringing rock and classical music together, they have
created a sound that is uniquely theirs. Expect them to bring the
same contrast of raw power and soothing beauty to this special
evening of the best of Broadway.
Tickets:
Adult: $45/$35
Student/Child: $35/$25
Jay Owenhouse - February 22 @ 3 pm
The Owenhouse show breaks new ground across the nation with a
brand new, elaborate stage show called Dare To Believe A mind
boggling, spell-binding experience that will keep you on the edge
of your seat! Jays new show is a theatrical event where audiences
not only witness the magic they experience it! Youll see Audience
Members: Be Sawed in Half! Disappear! And Predict the Future!
The Show also features Jays new Bengal Tigers Shekinah-A
Royal White Tiger and her sister Sheena a Beautiful orange Ben-
gal!
Owenhouse spent 2008 touring China and Japan, Where Jays
show received the Best Touring Family Show in Asia-award.
Now back in the U.S. He is working on a New T.V. Series. Jay can
also currently be seen on Fox T.V. in the show Magic On The
Edge and in the T.V. Special called Masters Of Illusion a pro-
gram profiling the best Magicians in the world. Produced by Asso-
ciated Television International, the show is currently airing in
Europe, Asia, Australia and in the U.S.
Come See Why- Hollywood entertainment journalist, Mark
Ebner, calls The Magic of Jay Owenhouse, [With apologies to PT
Barnum] the greatest touring Family show on earth.
Tickets: $59/$44/$31
Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Moulin Rouge
February 26 @ 7:30 pm
Moulin Rouge The Ballet has been seen by close to 60,000
people across North America and has elicited cheers and ovations
wherever it tours. Along with a rousing French soundtrack, the
ballet features high-kicking choreography and a passionate story
of love, ambition and heartbreak.
Turn of the century Paris ... a city of exquisite contradiction. The
heady elixir of personal freedom bred lifestyles both reckless and
addictive. Drawn to Paris by the citys passion, a flame fuelled by
the hearts of lovers and the souls of poets, Matthew and Nathalie
tempt fate as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret
The Moulin Rouge.
Tickets:$39/$23.50
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DAKOTA HARVEST
BAKERS
George Kelley and Paul Holje opened Dakota Harvest
Bakers in May 2006. A small business that has become a sta-
ple of Grand Forks, Dakota with their delicious bread and
pastries cooked straight from their own ovens.
Each month brings different items, and February will
definately have a Valentines theme. One particular item that
reflects the theme is the chocolate stout cake covered with
dark chocolate ganache. Like most items there, this will be
surely be mouthwatery good.
They have a fascniating company with 24 bakers all focused
towards making the best possible product and customer serv-
ice. They try to source locally whenever possible. The eggs
are from Klawitter Farms in Euclid, MN. Tomatoes in the
summer come from Meadowlark Gardens in Park River, ND.
The milk and cream is from Thief River Falls, MN. The flour
is from the North Dakota Mill. They get honey from Dakota
Honey in Larimoure, ND. Whenever local isnt an option
they seek out fair trade and often organic products, such as
the coffee and tea. They focus on higher quality ingredients
and find it truly does make a difference.
They call themselves Dakota Harvest Bakers, and not Bak-
ery, because they feel that the people who make artisan hand
crafted breads, soups, cookies, and desserts are the most im-
portant factor. Good talented people plus great local food
equals a recipe for success.
The most popular cookie is the Sea Salt Bittersweet Choco-
late Chip, made with Ghiradelli Chocolate. The most popular
breads is the Oatmeal Whole Wheat, with a touch of honey in
it. The most popular breakfast item is the Baked Oatmeal
with Pecans, Craisins, maple syrup, and cream. The most
popular cupcake is Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Icing.
They also had a big remodel, which was more of a facelift.
They painted, added new refrigeration, re-arranged equip-
ment in the retail area, added a range hood above panini
press, and gave the place a good spring cleaning. In the
kitchen, they painted, re-organized, and installed new floor-
ing.
They are looking to start offering cooking and baking classes
this spring now that they have a new updated kitchen.
Theyve taught classes at the UND Wellness center for years
and want to bring the experience to a wider audience.
Dakota Harvest Bakers is found on 17 North Third Street
downtown and can be reached at 701.772.2100. Their web-
site is www.dakotaharvest.com and on facebook at
facebook.com/dakotaharvest
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RIDE ALONG
By Mike Peterson
Ride Along has the dubious distinction of being simultaneously
shoddy and straining, lazy and desperate. Its a comedy thats
never funny with action thats never thrilling.
Director Tim Storys film is so addled with mismatched-buddy-
cop cliches, its actually hard to tell whether theyre intended as
homage or parody or perhaps it was just easier to wallow in
gags that are familiar and safe, rather than coming up with an
original idea. (It took four whole people to cobble together the
screenplay. Count em.)
One thing is for certain: A little bit of Kevin Hart goes a long way.
The quick-talking, diminutive comic was actually the best part of
Storys 2012 comedy Think Like a Man but then again, he
was a member of an ensemble where his manic shtick was enjoy-
able in small, sporadic doses. Here, hes exhausting, appearing in
nearly every frame opposite Ice Cube as the scowling straight
man. All traces of Cubes innate likability which Story made
the most of when he directed him in the amiable Barbershop
way back in 2002 have been scrubbed away. The two charac-
ters are supposed to clash, but that would require chemistry of
some sort.
Harts Ben is a high school security guard with dreams of glory as
a
police officer. He also dreams of marrying his girlfriend, the beau-
tiful Angela (Tika Sumpter), but first must acquire the approval of
Angelas brother, James (Cube), the toughest detective in all of
Atlanta. (Sumpters character, by the way, is little more than an
idea; smart-alecky and oversexed, shes required to run around in
cleavage-baring blouses, tight tank tops and itty-bitty shorts but
has no discernible life or career outside of Ben. And the fact that
she feels compelled to defer to her brother about a major life deci-
sion like marriage seems especially archaic in this day and age.)
Having just been accepted into the police academy, Ben feels like
hes practically a cop already. Eager to prove himself to James
both personally and professionally, hes all-too happy to go on a
ride-along with the veteran officer. (The movie at least has the de-
cency to acknowledge that its premise will remind you of the far
superior Training Day.) But James with the help of two of
his colleagues (John Leguizamo and Bryan Callen) hopes to
make life on the mean streets look as unappealing as possible,
dragging Ben along to only the most annoying, time-sucking
calls.
At the same time, though, James is trying to do legitimate inves-
tigative work, looking into a suspected illegal arms deal involving
a bunch of generically villainous Serbian bad guys. (Bruce McGill
is underused in a couple of scenes as James stock, disapproving
lieutenant.) This brings us to the only truly clever idea Ride
Along has to offer: Because Ben spends so much of his free time
playing a Call of Duty-style, first-person shooter video game,
hes inordinately knowledgeable about the various types of high-
powered weaponry. So by sheer accident, he helps James sniff out
the criminals and uncover their plan.
But mostly, Ben blathers and bumbles, repeatedly and gratingly.
There isnt a moment of surprise here. The second Ben picks up a
shotgun at a shooting range, for example, you know the kick will
blast him to the back wall and you know James will react with a
groan.
Youll find yourself groaning again and again, too but perhaps
no more so than when Ice Cube quotes one of his most famous
songs when he quips at the films conclusion: Today was a good
day. Presumably, saying Fuck tha police, while apt, also would
have made a PG-13 rating impossible.
LONE SURVIVOR
By Mike Peterson
We had a lively debate on What the
Flick?! recently about Lone Sur-
vivor, and whether its intended as a
propaganda film or an anti-war state-
ment. Ben, Alonso and I had different
reactions at different points through-
out writer-director Peter Bergs movie,
which depicts a botched 2005 mission
to take out a Taliban leader in
Afghanistan.
Bergs film, based on the memoir of
the same name by former Navy SEAL
Marcus Luttrell, is both beautifully
shot and brutal to watch. It features
men of great skill, dedication and
heroism staying true to each other and
their goal despite some horrifically
messy circumstances, including
faulty technology and disastrous
miscommunication.
Once it was over, I walked out of
Lone Survivor feeling that
Berg pulled off a tricky balanc-
ing act: He crafted a movie that
simultaneously inspires admira-
tion and frustration. Ultimately,
yes, it does seem to be making
an anti-war statement: Here are
elite fighters who have given
their all in the service of ab-
solutely nothing.
But Bergs opening title se-
quence actually feels like a re-
cruiting video, with footage of
real-life SEALs undergoing gru-
eling training exercises to test
their bodies and minds and forge
their bond as a unit. He goes on
to introduce us to Luttrell (a
smart-ass, no-nonsense Mark
Wahlberg) and the rest of the
men on his team. They include special-ops leader Mike Murphy
(Taylor Kitsch), Matt Axelson (Ben Foster) and Danny Dietz
(Emile Hirsch).
A brilliant sunrise in a vast sky begins their day in striking fash-
ion, as if to suggest that anything is possible. (Tobias Schliessler,
who also shot Bergs Battleship and Friday Night Lights, pro-
vides the gorgeous cinematography.) Images like this might sug-
gest to the audience that this is a film thats selling a lifestyle;
harrowing sequences later on tell a very different story.
Berg efficiently and effectively establishes the vibe of good-na-
tured banter and ball-busting that permeates the air base. Mike
and Danny routinely compete in early-morning foot races. Danny
ponders the kitchen tile choices his wife back home has presented
him. Mikes fiancee wants an Arabian horse as a wedding gift.
Such details make these men feel real, and the well-cast actors ef-
fortless chemistry early on makes their teamwork under duress
seem that much more believable. You absolutely feel like these
guys would do anything for each other.
Eric Bana as their cool, all-business commander assigns the four-
some a mission: Drop in by helicopter in the middle of the night,
then wait all day and the following night in the craggy, merciless
mountains above a remote Afghan village. There they will seek a
Taliban leader (Yousuf Azami) and his second-in-command,
whom they have permission to neutralize. Highly trained as they
are, the SEALs seem confident about the task at hand, even as
they acknowledge that it has a lot of moving parts.
But as they tuck themselves into the woods to lie in wait, a trio of
shepherds and their goats stumbles across them and immediately
alters their intricate plan. The ensuing debate over what to do with
them is both thoughtful and suspenseful, as these four men weigh
the various options and their tactical and ethical consequences.
The time for talk ends quickly, though, as the SEALs find them-
selves surrounded and under siege by well-armed Taliban mem-
bers. (The depiction of the Afghan people in Lone Survivor is a
little superficial and one of the films few weaknesses. Theyre ei-
ther singularly evil or impossibly altruistic.) But the ensuing battle
one long, punishing firefight is a marvel of intimate, precise
filmmaking. Berg puts us right in the middle of the action, and his
use of sound design is superb. We hear and feel every piercing
bullet, every crunch of bone. The SEALs tumble down steep,
rocky embankments, their repeatedly bodies hitting trees and
boulders with loud, hard thumps and thwacks. (Berg probably
could have done with less shaky-cam, though the chaos is clear
enough.) Bloodied and battered, they keep getting up to fight
and to protect each other until they can get up no longer.
We know from the title that there will be only one survivor, yet
that doesnt make the loss of his brethren any less painful to
watch. Weve come to admire and appreciate these men, as Berg
obviously does, even as we question the necessity of the mission
that claimed their lives. The fact that we know the outcome
doesnt deplete the film of its tension or its emotion. Actually, it
will probably leave you feeling more riled-up than before, no mat-
ter how you choose to interpret its message.
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MAP FITNESS
Grand Forks has a new specialty gym at 5600 Gateway Dr (in
front of the new Wal-Mart called MAP Fitness. MAP stands for
Megan Ashley Pierce, the subject of our cover story from last
December. What does MAP Fitness bring to the table? Its the
L.A. style of fitness you wouldnt get anywhere else in town; the
personal time with MAPshe can give you every time you step
foot in the door. Dumbells, kettleballs, plyo boxes, TRX supsen-
sion-traning bands, battle ropes, power sleds, medicine balls, trac-
tor tires, agility ladders, monkey bars, rowing machines,
treadmills, Jacobs ladders, spin bikes and more. All of this capped
off with a massive 25 foot projector screen with boasting music,
and 80 feet of astroturf from the Alerus turf.
Make no mistake, every time you leave the facility, youll have
been given a workout like no other. But the thing that makes this
extra special is all those items mentioned above make it every
session unique and fun; youll hardly do the exact same thing
twice.
While offering 1 on 1 or small group training, she also offers
specality classes which shes certified in- bootcamps, spin, TRX
and especially, Insanity. Insanity is a high-end nonstop workout
that keeps you on your toes from start to finish and was started by
former football player Shaun T.
Different workouts are tailor-made to what your fitness goals are,
whether that be weight loss or sports performance. Insanity, for
example, will make you surely quicker but at the same time will
take away a tremendous amount of calories each session.
Visit her website www.Map-Fitness.com or on Facebook.
GRASS-FED BEEF MAY OFFER
HEALTH BENEFITS
From Organicconsumers.org
Grass-fed beef is healthier than grain-fed beef, and may even be
healthier than chicken, says Jo Robinson, author of the book "Pas-
ture Perfect."
Grass-fed beef is up to three times leaner than grain-fed beef, and
can have up to 15 fewer calories per ounce than meat from a
grain-fed cow. Grass-fed meat also provides more and more bal-
anced omega-3s and omega-6 fatty acids, which help guard
against a variety of ailments.
Researchers have found grass- fed beef also contains two newly
discovered "good" fats, and more beta carotene, vitamin E and
folic acid. These health benefits decline significantly with even
three months of grain feeding, even if the grain is organic.
"What's not in grass-fed beef that is in grain-fed beef is important,
too," Robinson told the magazine Mother Earth News.
For instance, mad cow disease has never been found in grass-fin-
ished beef, and it is far less likely to contain dangerous E. coli
bacteria. Grass-fed beef has "no extra hormones and no traces of
antibiotics only cleaner and more wholesome meat than ordi-
nary beef by far," she says. Feedlot cattle may eat "all kinds of
products in addition to grain, including chicken manure, chicken
feathers, newsprint, cardboard and municipal garbage waste."
Expansion of the grass-fed beef market in the U.S. still faces hur-
dles, due to the fact that most livestock expertise has centered on
grain fed animals for many years, and the feeding, slaughter and
handling of grass fed animals is very different. Robinson says,
"Everything has to be right for it to be an excellent product, and
there isn't a school or an Extension agent to teach you the ropes."
She hopes that USDA will start supporting the research and exten-
sion needed to bring better quality beef to more American con-
sumers.
EASY WAYS TO EAT
LIKE AN ATHLETE
From FamilyFeatures.com
It is common to pair an exercise routine with a plan to cut calories
and improve eating habits. While this good old fashioned ap-
proach to getting in shape is a smart and healthy one, it's impor-
tant that your new diet provides adequate nutrition to fuel your
exercise.
Food is your body's energy source, and giving yourself a boost of
energy before your workout is a sound strategy for powering your
workout. Afterward, you will have depleted a good portion of
your energy reserves, so it's important to refuel post-workout, as
well.
While your doctor or a nutritionist can help you determine your
body's exact needs based on your physical activity level, age and
body type, you can get started keeping these tips in mind:
* Create an eating plan that incorporates carbohydrates and pro-
tein, as well as fat in moderation. Carbohydrates are what the
body converts into glucose, which in turn, muscles use for energy.
Protein slows the absorption of carbs, prolonging your body's ac-
cess to the energy they provide. Your body needs moderate
amounts of fat, too, which can be found in a wide range of low-fat
foods such as milk and lean meats. Aim to incorporate each of
these food categories into every meal.
* Timing when you eat will affect how much energy you have to
exercise. A small snack before you get started may give you the
power you need for a successful workout.
* Before beginning a workout, start with a warm-up. Rather than
static stretches (holding a stretch for a period of time), which can
actually have an adverse effect on your muscles, incorporate a dy-
namic stretching routine with more movement to get blood flow-
ing, increase muscle temperature and kick-start your nervous
system.
* While working out, and throughout the day, stay hydrated. Aim
for at least 8 glasses of water a day, and more if your workouts
are strenuous or lengthy. Also avoid caffeine, which may give you
a short-term boost but actually dehydrates your body.
* Within one hour of finishing your workout, refuel your muscles
with a dairy-based protein beverage. Milk contains high-quality
protein and essential amino acids that can be particularly benefi-
cial in building and maintaining muscle mass when combined
with exercise. Several recent studies suggest low-fat milk after
exercise can help increase lean muscle.
"Milk is an excellent source of natural protein," said Blake Atkin-
son, director of brand management for Shamrock Farms. "For
people looking to build and tone lean muscle, a smart addition to
their post-workout nutrition is a beverage that contains calcium,
vitamin D and potassium, all of which are essential nutrients natu-
rally found in milk."
One example is the new Rockin' Refuel Lean Recovery, a protein
beverage made with 100 percent real milk has the recommended
2:1 carb to protein ratio for muscle recovery. The beverage offers
17 grams of high quality protein with no sugar added.
Just as you need to give your car gas to make it go, your body
needs fuel to perform its best, especially when you're starting a
new fitness program. Proper nutrition will give you the energy
you need to create new healthy, active habits to last all year long.
For additional tips to help you manage nutrition along with your
new fitness routine, visit www. rockinrefuel.com.
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GREATER GRAND FORKS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARDS!
JOIN YP FOR THE ANNUAL CURLING
AND CHILIFEED
Join YP for our Annual Curling and Chili Feed
Friday, February 21, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Grand Forks Curling Club
1124 7th Ave. S., Grand Forks
Curling supplies provided, beginners welcome!
Admission: $5.00 or Pot of Chili
KEVIN SPACEY, WILL YOU
BE MY VALENTINE?
by Taylor Brost
Brad Pitt once famously said, How can you not get romantic
about baseball? I dont know Brad. And Ill take it one step fur-
ther. How can you not get romantic about everything on this beau-
tiful round ball we call earth? I may be a hopeless romantic, but so
what if I believe I will find the girl of my dreams on Tinder one
day? Fairytales do come true. My point is that you dont need a
significant other in the form of a male or female human to be ro-
mantic this February. Im sitting at my desk staring at a box of
Chicken in a Biskits, and you know what? Im in love with them.
I mean it. How do they make that beautiful salty powdery mix to
sprinkle on my cracker and make me kind of believe Im eating
chicken? Theyre mysterious, and it gets me every time. Now that
Ive given Chicken in a Biskit the love they have always deserved,
its time to pay Kevin Spacey our dues.
In May of 2013 I wrote about the recent addition of a new series
called House of Cards to Netflix. I actually wrote about it in
After5, and you can read it here if you still need a reason to start
watching, http://www.scribd.com/doc/138832894/After5-May-
2013. Lets hope you dont need any convincing to ditch your sig-
nificant other on Valentines Day, and instead, spend it with Kevin
Spacey. Because conveniently enough for us die aloners, season
two will be fully available for Netflix streaming on February 14th.
And I could not be more excited to spend this special day on my
couch, just me and Kevin.
Lets recap season 1 to get it fresh in our memories. It starts out
with Spacey getting snubbed for the Secretary of State position
that he was promised when helping ensure the election of Presi-
dent Walker. But Francis (Frank) Underwood (played by Spacey)
is not about to sit back and take this news lightly. He sets out to
get the promotion he thinks he deserves, and now he is shooting
much higher than Secretary of State. Underwood is willing to do,
literally, whatever it takes to achieve his new goals.
At first this clever scheming seems to come without harm as Fran-
cis Underwood works members of congress like chess pieces in a
game where he is Bobby Fischer. Thats the only chess player I
know, is he good? Hes gotta be good right, they made a movie
about him. Maybe thats just because everyone was looking for
him though. Shoot. I dont know. Anyway, Frank seemingly helps
the people he involves in his constant planning, but soon we see
its nothing short of diabolical. His friends with benefits relation-
ship with young ambitious reporter, Zoe Barnes, propels her to
fame while broadcasting whichever messages Frank wants the
public to hear, often times helping his own manipulative plans un-
fold.
Even Congressman Underwoods marriage seems to be based on
ideals separate from everlasting love. Weve all argued with loved
ones. Sometimes to stick it to them, maybe well leave dirty dishes
in the sink or maybe we will watch TV shows we know they hate,
you know, really terrible stuff to get back at them. But when the
Underwood marriage is on the rocks, things get a little more seri-
ous. Frank needs the help of his wife Claire to try and rally sup-
port for a bill he is trying to pass in Congress, and when she
doesnt feel she is getting the attention she deserves in her own en-
deavors, she goes behind his back to guarantee the bill will fail.
Early in the season Underwood uses Peter Russo, a fellow con-
gressman as his puppet, after helping bail him out of a jail sen-
tence that would have involved prostitution, illegal narcotics, and
driving under the influence. But Russo can only be pushed so far,
and eventually threatens to go public with all of Franks illegal/im-
moral behavior. AND KEVIN SPACEY DOES WHAT KEVIN
SPACEY DOES. You can probably guess the types of events that
occur when this issue arises, but Im sick of spoiling the first sea-
son if you havent already seen it, so please just watch. What hap-
pens is somehow shocking, when really nothing should shock us
about Frank Underwoods character. After all, the series opens
with Frank killing an injured dog with his bare hands in order to
end his suffering which Frank states is useless pain. He has no
patience for useless things. When something loses its value to
Frank, it quickly becomes disposable. Ok, he kills him. Im sorry.
At the end of the series Claire seems to be having some issues, in-
volving a lawsuit filed against her and facing infertility issues. I
almost wonder if season two will be more about some of the sup-
porting characters in season one. We quickly saw the rise of Frank
Underwood through Congress, and I dont know how many sea-
sons they are planning to make, but it seems too early to show us
his demise, which I believe to be inevitable judging by what weve
seen thus far. Either way Ill be glued in, binging on chocolate and
Spacey, feeling loved. Ive even written a romantic poem, just to
get us all in the mood.
Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Yous a bad man Kevin Spacey,
seriously how do you sleep at night youre a monster but I still
love you.
Love, Taylor
P.S. I never was much for poetry.
GRAND FORKS FAT CAT
PRODUCTIONS WINS TWO
AURORA AWARDS
Fat Cat Productions has been awarded two Gold Aurora Awards
for achieving a high standard of excellence in the film industry for
their television Public Service Announcement titled Serve With
Honor. The PSA which involves Clint Romesha, the recent recip-
ient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, is currently airing on
NBC.
Les Sholes, President of Fat Cat Productions, was happy to accept
the awards thanking the volunteer Firefighters and Emergency
Medical Services who made it a success. The PSA won in the cat-
egories of Directing and Non Profit PSA.
Serve with Honor was produced to recruit and retain volunteer
Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services throughout the state
of North Dakota. Most of the PSA was shot in an oil field just
outside of Watford City, North Dakota.
The Aurora Awards is an international competition designed to
recognize excellence in the film and video industries. All films are
judged by the same criteria: professional execution, quality con-
tent and creativity. The 2013 Aurora Awards received entries from
India, United Kingdom, Croatia, Canada, Greece and Denmark.
Fat Cat Productions last PSA titled You Can Be A Champion,
Too involved World Hall of Fame Boxer, Virgil Hill. The com-
pany was also nominated for a 2013 Upper Midwestern Emmy
Award for another PSA , We Need More Heroes.
Fat Cat Productions produces TV Commercials, Public Service
Announcements, Web Videos, and Independent Films, The com-
pany has won several international awards since it began in 2001.
Sholes said plans are currently underway to involve a major
celebrity in the companys next project.
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basket of fries.
Playmakers All-American Lounge

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
1000 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-792-1955

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