Fridley on YouTube: 'Glee' Has Nothing on Stargazers Dancers

Watch students rehearse a number for the Fridley district arts fundraiser.

The local equivalent of the cast of "Glee" rehearses in this video teaser for the Fridley School District's annual Stargazers arts fundraiser, set for May 19, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., in the district auditorium at Fridley High School. Tickets Main theater: $10 per person Wings/balcony: $5 per person Purchase tickets online (credit card purchase through PayPal): Information Email: fridleystargazers@gmail.com Phone: 763-502-5077

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Fridley on YouTube: Stargazers Teasers Are Getting Crazier

Move over, Monty Python—Check out Fridley Middle School's promo for Stargazers.

Fridley Middle School Principal and a few friends star in this short preview for the Fridley School District's annual Stargazers arts fundraiser, set for May 19, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., in the district auditorium at Fridley High School. Tickets Main theater: $10 per person Wings/balcony: $5 per person Purchase tickets online (credit card purchase through PayPal): Information Email: fridleystargazers@gmail.com Phone: 763-502-5077

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Fridley on YouTube: Stargazers Teaser

School staff didn't even spill their coffee during this number.

Check out the smooth moves in this short preview for the Fridley School District's annual Stargazers arts fundraiser, set for May 19, 2012.

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North Metro Performing Arts Series Kicks Off Inaugural Season Friday

A tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons by The Unexpected Boys.

From American pop music to Kenyan acrobats, this Friday Spring Lake Park School's Community Education kicks off the inaugural season of the North Metro Performing Arts Series with a performance by The Unexpected Boys--a Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Crooning hits like Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Let's Hang On and many more, they will be sure to have the crowd moving and singing along. On Nov. 7 The John Jorgenson Quintet, the second act in the series, plays "Gypsy Jazz." Jorgenson was a founder of the "Desert Rose Band" and the "Hellecasters" and toured and played with Elton John. Filling out the series will be Trio Voronezh, an unusual chamber group from Russia, playiing Russian folk and popular song to their own …

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Tree Carving Graces Fridley Home

Where have you found art in an unexpected place?

Cars slowing down and people doing double takes are common at 63rd Avenue and Pierce Street in Fridley. Marvel McNaughton contacted a chain-saw artist to transform what was left of a maple tree in her yard after finding out the cost of removing it would be about the same. The result was a work of art honoring her American Indian heritage. The carving represents a mountain, with a stream carved into the middle flowing onto the rocks at the base, while an Eagle oversees an Indian princess, mama bear and cub.

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Donna Schmitt

4:38 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Did you also see the house at the other end of the block? That one has a metal sculpture in it's front yard along with rocks and assorted items strategically placed throughout the yard. Then, if you go around the corner, you have the chiropractic clinic with the unusual rock sign. Lots of unusual and creative items to look at within a two block radius! Fridley has some very creative people!   more ›

Get Out: Five Ways to Have Fun If You're Staying Put in Fridley

Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to in-town fun.

If you’re stuck in town for the long holiday weekend, Fridley Patch is here to make sure you still get out. Bowling When: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.  to 1 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: AMF Maple Lanes Why Go: Spice up your holiday weekend with a little rolling action. Price: Current special of two hours of bowling for $5 at any time, except after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday it’s two hours for $8. On Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon there are $1 games. Artists of the Caribbean When: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts Why Go: The Artists del Norte Spring Members Show will only be displayed through June 4. Price: Free Animal Feeding When: Saturday, May 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Where: …

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Get Out: GB Leighton, Les Mis and More in Fridley

Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to the fine arts and a little baseball.

Thursday, the one day Fridley Patch loves telling you what to do. Les Miserables When: Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Where: Calvin Christian High School Why Go: Don’t miss this spring production of the classic story set during the French Revolution. Price: $5, $7.50 or $10 Fridley Varsity Baseball Game When: Friday, May 20 at 4:15 p.m. Where: Fridley High School Why Go: Cheer on the hometown boys as they take on St. Francis Price: Free GB Leighton When: Friday, May 20 at 9:30 p.m. Where: GB Leighton’s Pickle Park Why Go: Live music from GB Leighton. Coincidence? I think not. Price: $8 Cover Charge Live at the Library When: Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Mississippi Branch Library Why Go: Take advantage of …

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StarGazers Gala Raises Money for Arts in Fridley

The annual Gala raises money for arts programs in Fridley Schools and Scholarships.

StarGazers, the annual Fridley Foundation Arts Gala, is once again raising money for arts education on Saturday with musical acts, comedy routines, singing, dancing and more. The gala raises money for arts programming throughout the Fridley School District, as well as three $1,000 scholarships for three students who wrote essays about how art has influenced them.   Margeret Leibfried, principal of Fridley Middle School, started the StarGazers gala nine years ago because she was concerned about the arts programs in Fridley schools. Arts are her passion, she said—she was a theater and English major in college. “I wanted to be sure kids could have costumes if they were in a theater production, or scripts if they were in speech," Leibfried …

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Get Out! Plan Your Weekend in and around Fridley

Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to community theater, treasures, rockets and bulls.

Today’s date should be telling us that spring has arrived, but it most certainly hasn't. At least Mother Nature can’t take away the weekend. Fridley Patch is here to help embrace all the festivities the community has to offer. Wizard of Oz When: Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Where: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park Why Go: Never pass up on an opportunity to fraternize with munchkins. Price: $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, $5 students; call (763) 795-5929 for tickets Beauty & the Beast When: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Where: Columbia Heights High School, 1400 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights Why Go: This classic fairy tale will leave you yearning for dishes that …

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