Miyake-san passes family tradition to theater students

Students learning kyogen for ‘Wokashi’ production

For Tokuro Miyake, kyogen is much more than an art form; it's a 600-year old family business. She was brought up on the stuff. Her family, the Izumi family, is one of only two in all of Japan that perform kyogen. They run a school for it in Tokyo, where Miyake-san's father started training her when she was just a year-and-a-half old.

‘Act of Valor’

"Act of Valor" is a new inspiring film that allows viewers across the United States to finally gain insight into the Navy Seals' lives. Featuring active duty Navy Seal members, the movie begins with the team parachuting gloriously from a plane for practice just to give you a glimpse into where this show is heading.

Outasight works on bucket list

Will stop in Fargo for Snowstorm Tour

Outasight quickly shot to the top of the music scene with his hit single "Tonight is the Night," which hit airways Sept. 23. In the short amount of time between then and now, he has already made a dream come true. On Jan. 17, Outasight performed on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," backed by the legendary Roots crew, which he already looks back on as an amazing experience.

‘House’ ends after 8 seasons

The doctor has almost officially left the building. It was announced late last week that medical drama "House" would end its run after the current season ends in May. It may be over, but not before a solid run. Starring Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House, the show was about an antisocial doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine and does whatever it takes to save his patients' lives.

Dempsey’s for good beer, music

Dempsey's in downtown Fargo is always buzzing on the weekends. Located off of Broadway and Third Avenue North, Dempsey's Public House is recognizable by its Irish flag out front. When you walk in the bar, the dim lighting gives it a very intimate feeling and the Irish decor makes you feel like you stepped into Ireland.

Review: ‘Safe House’

Safe House is a new blockbuster action-thriller to hit theaters about how an inexperienced CIA operative Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) has to bring into custody a CIA agent Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), who suddenly went rouge ten years before this movie begins.

Students, professor offer home for unwanted cups

1 of 6 upcoming projects that engage students

Today, the Plains Art Museum plays host to a show that puts many new concepts to work. The "Misfit Cup Liberation Project" is NDSU professor Michael Strand's way of creating a sort of orphanage for unused cups. Everyone has one or two sitting in the back of their cupboard, but no one can just throw them away.

Grammy awards preview

Music's biggest night is almost here. The 54th annual Grammy Awards, celebrating the best in music, arrives on Sunday. All of the usual suspects are nominated, and a few surprises are thrown into the mix keeping things interesting. Add in performances from some of the top artists of the year, and it should be quite the show.