North Dakota State University wants to replace Askanase Hall, also known as the Little Country Theater, with a $45 million performing arts center.

Show dates are April 20-22 and April 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Walsh Studio Theatre in Askanase Hall. Tickets are available online at ndsu.showare.com , starting at $20 for adults and $15 for seniors.

Donald E. Larew, professor of theater arts at North Dakota State University, will retire in May after 40 years of service. An open house reception in his honor will be at 3 p.m. May 2 at Askanase ...