Preface: it felt a little weird ending this blog on a Mamma Mia review, so here goes :) Hi everyone! (by everyone, I mean Mr. Tichy and my mom) Thanks for reading this blog this year. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be continuing to post on here, as fun as it has been. I know that I’ve really enjoyed digging a bit deeper into the arts in our community. Thinking critically about art that I’ve seen or heard about has brought it to life in new ways. We’ve previewed and reviewed musicals and concerts, supported the youth art scene, talked a bit about NYC, and looked at some of the more eccentric forms of art (for example, check out Zandbroz’ downtown!), and more. It’s been great. I feel so so lucky to have grown up in a town that supports the arts. Theatre, piano, music, and everything else have made me into the person I am today, and I’m so grateful. It’s truly changed my life. Being able to go home after a long day, sit down on the piano bench, and play for hours is one of my favorite things. Spending time singing and dancing alongside my best friends at rehearsal are some of my most treasured memories of high school (and more to come!). In a world as divided as ours, music is a uniting force. It truly brings us together. When we’re sitting next to someone at a musical, singing alongside them at a concert, or meandering the halls of a gallery together, we aren’t polarized by politics, social beliefs, or racial or religious differences. We’re simply enjoying a piece of beauty together. My director Meylar likes to say that as artists, we need to create more than the world can destroy. Right now, our world can feel extremely destructive, hateful, and cruel. The artist that is inside of all of us is ready to create. Whether that be painting, singing, building protest signs, uniting organizations, knitting blankets for people in need, donating toys to children, creating musicals that challenge the way society thinks and interacts (check out ActUP theatre!), or even drawing a sunshine on our driveways in chalk, art is capable of great things. SO! Let your artistic side shine :) Small lights can create big rays of sun. Enjoy the art in our town and let it inspire you to create. We cannot wait to see it! Artistically F-M has been such fun. Thank you for reading!
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I really like making lists (and I recently saw an info on the many benefits of list-making) so here’s another list for you! Summer is just around the corner, the weather is starting to warm up, and we’re all counting down the days to school ending. Though the first few weeks of vacation will probably be a blur of excitement as everyone kicks off their break, you might find yourself halfway through July with not much to do. So here’s a quick list of fun, artistic ways to spend your summer!
- Check out the downtown Farmer’s Market! You can support local farms and get fresh produce, baked goods, and more. Often times you’ll find local artists sharing their artwork or music, so check that out too! -Spend some time at the Plains Art Museum, or take a class. The Plains is the largest art museum in North Dakota, and their galleries are ever changing. They also offer classes for all ages, including a pottery on the wheel class that I can’t wait to try. -Support local youth musicals! There’s so many shows going on this summer, here’s an (even quicker) list of them. -Little Shop of Horrors @ West Fargo Summer Arts Intensive -Jesus Christ Superstar @ FMCT -Godspell @ FMCT -Annie KIDS! @ Oak Grove -Freaky Friday @ Trollwood -Wizard of Oz @ Gooseberry Park Players -Explore downtown Fargo. The area has exploded with food, art, and more. And trust me, this food is art! Some of my favorite restaurants include Rosey’s Bistro (think gourmet grilled cheese), Twist (an eclectic mix of cuisine from around the world), Wasabi (sushi!), Youngblood (suuuuper good coffee and toasts), Bernbaum’s (the most incredible bagels! Their flavors are a bit eccentric, but trust the chef, they’re amazing!), Boiler Room (gourmet American), Drunken Noodle (the BEST noodles and Asian), and of course, Sandy’s Donuts. If you’re craving dessert, check out Scoop n’ Dough or Silver Lining Creamery. -Nichole’s Fine Pastries. This place is so good that it gets it’s own bullet point. The restaurant itself is a work of art, and your eyes will feast just as much as your stomach will! Check this place out for delicious soups, sandwiches, coffee, and of course, the best pastries in town. -Local concerts. I won’t even attempt to make a list, because it would be pages and pages long. But trust me, there is no shortage of music in the area. Check out venues including the Fargo Theatre, Bluestem Amphitheater, Sanctuary Events Center, the Aquarium, TAK music venue, the Fargodome, the Civic Center, and Red Raven Espresso Parlor. Any of these restaurants will provide plenty of entertainment! -Head to a poetry reading! Open mic Slam poetry takes place on the first Thursday of every month at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor. Check out this website for more info! https://hpr1.com/index.php/feature/culture/slam-poetry-at-the-red-raven So there’s a quick list of some fun, funky, and fresh ways to spend your (artistic) summer in Fargo-Moorhead. With only a few weeks left, it’s time to get excited, start enjoying the warm sunshine, and appreciate the art that the season brings. |
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