empire of the arts - View this location on map housed in the refurbished movie palace where al jolson and 'the jazz singer' first brought talkies to grand forks, the empire arts center (701-746-5500; www.empireartscenter.com) stages events that reflect the surprising eclecticism of local sensibilities. '' New York Times 415 demers avenue, Grand Forks, ND Cultural, Architectural

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