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Concert series begins June 21 at Peace Garden

DUNSEITH – The International Music Camp announces the 2024 Festival of the Arts concert series in the International Peace Garden. All events begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public except where noted. On Friday, June 21, Those Guys will perform. Made up of performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theater community, the group’s repertoire features complex musical arrangements performed without instruments. On Friday, June 28, the International Brass Quintet will perform a recital at the Burdick Center for the Performing Arts. On Friday, ...

Fort Union Rendezvous begins this week

WILLISTON – The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and excitement of the American Frontier during the annual Rendezvous from Thursday through Sunday. Admission and parking are free. This living history event has become a staple for history enthusiasts, families and adventurers, offering a unique educational and entertaining experience. Visitors can discover the craftsmanship of the past as artisans demonstrate traditional skills such as pottery, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and frontier cooking. The General ...

MSU Summer Theatre season opens next week

The Minot State University Summer Theatre will showcase local and statewide talent as its season opens Tuesday with a performance of “All Shook Up,” a jukebox musical set to Elvis hits. The theater received more than 120 applicants for its productions this year, of whom 60 were accepted. ...

INOURBACKYARD: County fair season is upon us

As I begin this month’s article, I ask you to think about a county fair you may have attended in past years. Perhaps you think about the carnival rides, the delicious fair food, or the lively outdoor concerts that are a highlight of our short North Dakota summers. For many readers, you might be like me and think of the young exhibitors showing their prized animals, best-baked goods, creative arts and crafts, award-winning plants, or even innovative engineering projects, all in hopes of earning a few dollars and possibly a shot at the State Fair. Growing up as the daughter of a farmer ...

Magic City Equality advocates for safer, accepting community

In observance of June as Pride Month, Magic City Equality, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting the local LGBTQ2S+ community, is bringing the worldwide celebration to Minot with its three-day schedule of events starting Friday. Magic City Equality was established by Pride Minot and ...