University Letter

Join us for the sixth season of the annual summer Art and Wine Walk, co-sponsored by the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau (GGFCVB) and the North Valley Arts Council (NoVAC).

This annual event is held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Stop by either of our starting locations between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to purchase your map for $15; cash or check only. The map lists all the participating downtown businesses that are hosting a regional or local artist. Some businesses may even provide a snack or have a performing artist located outside. Most locations will serve a wine sample for participants over the age of 21.

At 5 p.m., bring your map to the Wrap Up Party, held at the Empire Arts Center, and turn it in to be eligble for one of the many prize bags given away. There will also be champagne and appetizers provided by the GGFCVB.

The two starting locations are the GuestHouse TownHouse hotel in Grand Forks and the Blue Moose Bar and Grill in East Grand Forks. Dates of the 2012 event are Aug. 18, Sept. 15, and Oct. 20.

For more information, go to www.visitgrandforks.com or call 701-746-0444; to request to be a participating artist, go to www.novac.org or call 701-772-3710.

-- Deb Stewart, Greater Grand Forks CVB, 746-0444, sales@visitgrandforks.com.