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by Dima Vitanova | Arts | July 19th, 2017
…Shane Balkowitsch was nervous. He squatted under an inky shroud, gazing ahead above the rim of his eyeglasses. In front of him, hoisted on a modern tripod, was his accordion camera with its intense red bellows. Only steps away unfolded a 19th century sea scene of travail and strife, of…
by Chuck Solly | Culture | July 19th, 2017
…Some people say that the current selling market on line favors the buyer. Maybe… But you can still do well if you spend a little extra time with your listings. I am talking about listing items for sale on Ebay and Etsy.I wanted to give you some tips for presenting…
by Faye Seidler | Culture | July 19th, 2017
…Over the years I’ve seen a number of articles and individuals condemning Safe Spaces as the bane of intellectual rigor, the death throes of free speech, and a major contributor to political extremism. In these articles, Safe Spaces get defined as places where students are free from information they find…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | July 19th, 2017
…Three “great leaders” who might really screw up the worldIf you have had a chance to watch documentaries based on North Korean culture you had to notice that all citizens referred to 33-year-old Kim Jong Un as their “Great Leader” in interviews. His picture was always visible whether inside or…
by Chris Larson | Beer Snob | July 19th, 2017
…The Red River Zoo is inviting adults to gather their friends and tap into your wild side for one special night of fundraising. Zoo Brew is back again at 7pm on Thursday evening, July 27th, and with even more beer to sample than last year and beautiful summer weather on…
by Paige Johnson | Theatre | July 19th, 2017
…Summer Arts Intensive performs main stage musicalUnder the summer sun, something’s begun, taking over those summer nights. The 1978 movie and musical hit Grease is taking stage as part of the Summer Arts Intensive in West Fargo. In 2010, Adam Pankow started the program to bring arts to students during…
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | July 19th, 2017
…Fourteen years ago this month, entertainment icon Bob Hope died at age 100. Born in 1903, Hope performed in vaudeville and theatre in the 1920s and 30s, moved into radio and films in the 1930s, and by the 1940s was a major movie personality known just as much for his…
by Sabrina Hornung | Music | July 19th, 2017
…The High Plains Reader had the opportunity to chat with Goo Goo Dolls Bassist Robby Takac about their origins, their ever evolving sound, and the impact of “Iris.”High Plains Reader: You grew up in Buffalo New York. What was the music scene like when you first started? Robby Takac: Our first…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | July 19th, 2017
…Photo by Sabrina HornungSurrounded by a tumbleweed-ridden wood fence, the Schafer jail is a small structure in rural McKenzie County built of native fieldstone and concrete. It was built in 1910 and is one of very few structures that remain in the former county seat. Outside of the building is…
by Hee Han | Music | July 19th, 2017
…There is good news for our community members who love music but have a hard time with crowds. Prairie Musicians is back with an all-new season, with regional talent performing live on the Prairie Public studio soundstage. It is on Friday evenings. Prairie Public recognized that there were many talented…