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Nu Notes to hold fundraiser for Mouse River Playhouse

Nu Notes will be holding “Hats off to the Mouse House” to raise money for a new electrical system for the Mouse River playhouse. The show is a free will donation and will take place on Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m. at the Mouse River Players’ Arlene Theater. “We are excited to perform in ...

Ballet studio to perform ‘The Fairy Doll’ this weekend

The magic and wonder of a toy shop unfolds in “The Fairy Doll,” a ballet production to be presented by the Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Studio this weekend. Mouzafarov said the ballet is one he has wanted to bring to the stage for some time, but because it requires a ...

International Artist Series of Minot says goodbye after 77 years

Bringing exceptional musical talent since 1948, the International Artist Series of Minot looks back on the many great years of memorable performances as it gets ready to say goodbye. The organization was founded in the fall of 1948 under the name Minot Community Concert Association. The ...

Traveling art exhibition from ND museum showcased at Peace Garden

DUNSEITH – The North Dakota Museum of Art is bringing its new Rural Arts Initiative exhibition, “Crossroads: An Exploration of Place and Identity, to the International Peace Garden in Dunseith. This traveling exhibition, drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, features a diverse ...

Retirement’s Comic Relief: Mother’s Day postscript: Leaving lasting imprints

Mothers across the country enjoyed flowers on the table or perhaps a card propped up on a nightstand Sunday morning. Such simple things help deliver our appreciation and thanks for essential elements needed to shape who we’ve become. The task wasn’t always easy for my mother. At times, I handed her predicaments that required home nursing, thoughtfulness, or upon occasion, corporal punishment. There has never been any explanation why ear-aches with elevated temperatures were a frequent experience during my elementary school years. Despite being no stranger to a shot in the rump ...

Band to present Scandinavian songs at Minot Public Library

The band, Project: Constellation, will be performing traditional Scandinavian songs and modern music, all performed in Swedish and Norwegian, on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Minot Public Library. Along with the music, attendees can expect to learn a little bit about Syttende Mai, also known as Norwegian Constitution Day, and do some easy crafts. Refreshments will be available while supplies last. This program is free, open to the public and open to people of all ages.