Sharon D. Barrett, age 69 of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, after a very courageous battle against cancer.
Between last-minute cancellations, COVID-19 mitigation strategies to keep audiences and staff safe, and uncertainty about when the pandemic will end, performance organizations and venues are facing new realities when it comes to putting on concerts, theater performances and other events. Despite the challenges, 2021 brought a return to the stage for many in the region.