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​Pekin Days Art Show

June 19th, 2019

June 26-30

Pekin, North Dakota

ND Talk about the little art show that could! Can we give three cheers to the Nelson County Arts Council? This city of 100 has been known to draw close to a thousand for THE North Dakota art weekend of the year. Juried art show, live music, food and craft vendors. Camping available.

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​Book Signing - Northern Plains Native Americans - Volume 1

June 19th, 2019

Sunday, June 23, 2-5 p.m.

State Historical Society of ND, 612 E Boulevard, Bismarck

The official book signing and launch of Volume 1 of "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". At 2 p.m. Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Ernie LaPointe the Great Grandson of Sitting Bull will be giving a short talk with flute playing by Dakota Goodhouse and an introduction by Shane Balkowitsch. Representatives Tamara St. John (SD) and Ruth Anna Buffalo (ND) will also speak to the…

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​Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival

June 19th, 2019

June 21-22

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Our friends in Clay county are bringing together an international collection of chefs, artists, musicians, storytellers, historians, and vendors to immerse you in the Nordic roots that planted themselves so prominently in our Red River Valley communities. This festival is all about local history and global communities – with a focus on Denmark.

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​Curious & Macabre: The Art of Shelby Tagestad

June 19th, 2019

Friday, June 21, 6-8 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

Meet-and-greet with Fargo artist Shelby Tagestad. Sip on delicious drinks, peruse original artwork and prints currently on view and enjoy great company.

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​Denise K. Lajimodiere author event

June 12th, 2019

Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo

NDSU Press and Zandbroz Variety are teaming up for an author event you won’t want to miss. The author event features Denise K. Lajimodiere and the launch of her newest book “Stringing Rosaries: The History, the Unforgivable, and the Healing of Northern Plains American Indian Boarding School Survivors.”

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60th Midwestern Preview

June 12th, 2019

Tuesday, June 18, 5-7:30 p.m.

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

60th Midwestern Preview! Every year the Midwestern Exhibition marks the anniversary of Rourke Gallery, which opened in Moorhead on 18 June 1960. Be among the first to enjoy the work of 97 artists invited to create art on the theme "Zeitgeist."

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​Cass Act Players presents ‘Weather the Storm’

June 12th, 2019

June 12-14 and 20-21 7 p.m.; June 22 2 p.m.

Bonanzaville, West Fargo

Inspired by the deadliest storm in North Dakota history — the 1957 tornado that killed 12 people, injured over 100 and destroyed more than 300 homes in Fargo. “Weather the Storm” is a musical about a community brought together by disaster. With book and lyrics by Tracy Frank of West Fargo and music and lyrics by Topher Williams of Fargo.

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​Capital Pride 2019

June 12th, 2019

June 14-16

Bismarck, ND

Pride in the Capital City! Check out the Pride party downtown, enjoy the Riverboat Social Cruise along the Missouri River, check out the vendors and entertainment during Pride on the Capital Lawn. Drag show starring the Dakota Divas hosted by the one the only Janessa Jaye Champgne, a community potluck, and a multifaith service. For the full schedule of events visit: http://dakotaoutright.org/pride/

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20th Annual Midwest Kid Fest at Island Park

June 12th, 2019

Friday, June 14, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Island Park, Fargo

A whole day packed with fun games and activities for the kids.The day starts out with the Teddy Bear Parade. Line up for the parade begins at 10:00 am in front of the Island Park Pool and the parade starts at 10:30 am. Bring the whole family to enjoy 40 interactive educational booths, inflatables and life size games. Entertainment includes performances by Penny & Pals, Gasper School of Dance, Hot Lunch, Fargo Moorhead Community…

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​Happy Harry’s Ribfest

June 5th, 2019

June 5-8

Fargodome Parking Lot

Rib vendors from across the board engage in a friendly competition with the goal of winning over the crowd and judge’s taste buds. Live entertainment each day featuring Vince Neil, Russell Dickerson, Sawyer Brown, Firehouse and KIX.

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