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Deadline extended for Governor’s band/orchestra, choral applications

BISMARCK – The application period has been extended until April 14 for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota interested in serving as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2025-2026 school year, the North Dakota Governor’s Office announced. From the applications received, the Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will select the two groups based on musical talent, achievement and community involvement. The governor may invite them to perform at official state functions held ...

Western Plains Opera presents ‘Oliver!’

The Western Plains Opera will present “Oliver!” on April 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. each night. The show will be at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Seth Honerman will be directing the show based on the 1838 novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens, alongside Abbie Eads ...

Retirement’s Comic Relief: April Fools surprises equal merriment

One evening at age seven I fooled my father by placing the handle of our dog’s leash over his dangling foot and the other end around the leg of the easy chair in which he sat dozing. When he awoke, stood and headed toward the bathroom, he took two steps before diving head-first to the floor. My goose was cooked. To my relief and astonishment, Dad began to laugh. Teachers at this time of the year also warned me of expulsion if I placed a thumbtack on the seat of any classmate’s chair. That likewise scared me. I chose not to tempt fate twice. When parenthood arrived, I made sure to ...

Minot’s Brass Band ends year with ‘A Bit of Mardi Graz’

The Brass Band of Minot will be ending its season on Sunday with “A Bit of Mardi Graz” concert. The concert starts at 4 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, according to Brass Band of Minot information. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are ...

Summer theatre youth camp registration due Sunday

MSU Summer Theatre is offering its first youth camp for children between the ages of 11 and 18. “We like to be able to give young actors the opportunity to share our stage, but it’s not always easy to find the right shows for all the talented people who audition,” Chad Gifford, the artistic director for MSU Summer Theatre, said in a news release. “I suggested to our board of directors that we try a camp specifically for older youth and they immediately supported the idea.” Crystal Michels, president of the Summer Theatre Board, said this fills a gap in theater experiences ...

Juried Student Art Show begins today

The Northwest Arts Center presents its Annual Juried Student Art Show with a public reception today. Art will be on view in the Walter Piehl Gallery until April 24. The exhibition of the work of Minot State University students has been an annual campus tradition since the 1970s and is key to ...