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COMEDY AT THE EMPIRE!January 22, 2027
Not only is his last name fun to say, ERIC SLIVOSKEY is a writer, former teacher, military vet, ex college and pro football coach, and stand-up comedian who splits his time between North Dakota and Utah. Eric has performed across the country at community theaters, bars, festivals, and larger venues like the Palace Theater in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California. Slivoskey’s comedy focuses on pop culture, family dynamics, current events, and life in these United States. Eric’s passion for travel and adventure has led him to 53 countries and all 50 states... including Florida where he auditioned for America’s Got Talent in 2020.
MATTHEW TERNUS is a standup comedian who has performed throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and beyond. His comedy has taken him from coffee houses and breweries to comedy clubs, theaters, and festivals, including the historic Empire Arts Center and the Orlando Comedy Festival. He has opened for comedians including Robert Baril and James Stanley and was a semifinalist in the 2026 Acme Comedy Company's Funniest Person Contest. Matthew was voted Platinum Winner for Entertainer in CommunityVotes-Grand Forks three consecutive years from 2024–2026. Whether audiences are laughing with him or at him, Matthew is usually happy either way.
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Empire Arts Center, 415 Demers Ave,Grand Forks,ND,United States
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