December 3rd, 2015
Orland Rourke and son J. Bracken Rourke will have their artwork on display with most of Orland’s pieces being up for sale. The late Orland Rourke, along with his brother James O’Rourke, founded Rourke Art Gallery in 1961. J. Bracken Rourke is set to give an artist talk at 2 p.m.
December 3rd, 2015
Hinge Artist Scott Miller’s ensemble Fifth Column will perform a new composition written by Miller with acoustic instruments, computers and lighting. Miller is a composer from Maple Grove, Minn., a professor of music at St. Cloud State University and President of the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the U.S. In addition to the show, the event will give the public a sneak peak of Fergus…
December 3rd, 2015
Normally held in Minneapolis, Cinema Lounge is showcasing short films by independent Minnesota filmmakers on a statewide tour. MSUM Professor Ray Rea will be part of the screening and filmmakers will be present to talk about their work and answer questions. Andrew Peterson, executive director of IFP MN, will also be there to talk about his work.
December 3rd, 2015
The annual Christmas celebration features cookie decorating, Christmas carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, competitions, musical performances, Christmas desserts and beverages, photos with Santa and more; all of this at their beautifully decorated village.
December 3rd, 2015
The Annual Winter Showcase features original, hand-crafted pottery and one of a kind pieces created by Muddy Waters Clay Center studio artists. The studio invites the public to enjoy holiday treats, meet the artists and view their studio expansion. The first 50 people who attend Sundaywill receive a special MWCC gift.
December 2nd, 2015
Sons of Norway present their 11th annual Christmas event. The event begins with “A Taste of Fine Norwegian Christmas Foods,” featuring Norwegian-shaped waffles, kransekake, salmon, rommegrot and, of course, lefse. The Front Fenders will provide music from all decades and a silent auction will be held with 100 percent of proceeds going to Skogfjorden, the Norwegian camp at Concordia Language Villages. The…
November 28th, 2015
Inspire Innovation lab is hosting a community art class in which participants learn how to make glass beads with a torch. Just in time to learn a new craft for the holidays. This class will meetDecember 3rd, 10th, 17th and a special session the morning of the 19th, the cost is $100. Limited space, register online, some scholarships may be available. http://www.inspireinnovationlab.org/
November 28th, 2015
Planned Parenthood hosts their 11th annual “Progress on the Prairie,” honoring leaders of North Dakota’s past, present and future. The event will present the Exemplary Leadership award and the Woman on the Move award. Guest speakers include Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards and Regional President and CEO Sarah Stoesz. Tickets available at
November 24th, 2015
Dakota Air: The Radio Show presents a Christmas show loaded with entertainment. The event will be hosted by Merrill Piepkorn and will feature gypsy-swing style holiday music by Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club, Camria Ballet dancers, The Dakota Airheads Acting Company and Miss North Dakota 2014 Jacky Arness. Tickets are available at tickets300.com.
November 24th, 2015
For almost two decades, the award-winning songwriter has been sharing his love of music around the world. The Wisconsin musician is known for performing his music, which is described as “cosmic country-folk with a tribal twist of jazz,” through a wide range of instruments, including the upside-down guitar, didgeridoo, piano, pump organ, ukulele and more. In addition to music, Danger is a playwright,…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comNorth Dakota communities will join a “nationwide day of defiance” against authoritarianism and President Donald Trump’s policies on Saturday, June 14. A range of "No Kings" events…
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By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.com Working in the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin is so different from my home in Fargo. I'm not judging, because the people working and living in western North Dakota are very…
