Arts and Entertainment

State Fair begins America 250 celebration plans

The 2026 North Dakota State Fair will be part of America’s biggest celebration with its involvement in the nationwide America 250 initiative, the State Fair announced recently. From July to October 2025, fairs across the country will begin hosting America 250-themed activities. In July 2026, the North Dakota State Fair will present special exhibits, performances and experiences that honor the past while inspiring the next generation. Visitors can expect unique America 250 events and an all-new fair theme, according to the State Fair. The State Fair previously announced that Zach Top ...

Artist inspired as mural takes shape

Visible on Minot’s downtown skyline, a giant mural has been taking shape silos that once were icons of the region’s agricultural industry. Over the course of the summer, images have begun to form recognizable scenes on the sides of a former grain elevator. Artist Guido van Helten said ...

Minot comes together for National Night Out

Oak Park was buzzing with excitement Tuesday, Aug. 5, as hundreds of Minot residents gathered for the city’s annual National Night Out. “The event has great attendance. Usually between 1,000-2,000-plus people attend the event every year,” said Sgt. Caisee Sandusky, one of the main ...

Minot Symphony to host Centennial Soiree

The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate 100 years of symphonic music at the Centennial Soiree on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Regency Event Center in downtown Minot. The evening will begin with a social at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6 p.m. Guests are asked to dress to impress, black tie is encouraged. Attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner and musical performances. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to live performances by four ensembles featuring Minot Symphony musicians including Magic City String Quartet, The SubZero Winds, Luminous ...

Retirement’s Comic Relief: Expect unexpected at weddings

If you think the most popular month for weddings is June, think again. Actually, September and October lead the way for nuptials. There are also misunderstood superstitions about weddings. What to do and what to avoid, as well as best and worst days to get married. For example, an ancient Celtic poem suggests avoiding Saturday weddings, stating, “Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health, Wednesday’s the best day of all. Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses, and Saturday, no luck at all.” During the early 1980s, I heard Zig Ziglar, a well-known author, salesman and motivational ...

Weekend fun at Pioneer Village Museum