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January 1970
Private Guitar Lessons
Private lessons to amplify your skills. Join local musician Dave Cooper for private guitar lessons in the Long X Arts Gallery Available Courses: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP Choose time slots on two dates Saturday, July 26 | 1-5 PM Saturday, August 24 | 1 - 5 PM $90 per 1 hour session. Guitar Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-317-5719
Find out more »July 2025
Debbie Kauffman “Polymer Skies”
Artist Statement The snapshots I capture during my walks and travels have become the inspiration for a series that explores the use of fiber and stitch to share the natural world that surrounds me. It is a means to give a voice to my thoughts, express my concern for the environment and illustrate the love I have for this place, I call home. The prairies, known for its vast open spaces, offers stunning views of the skyline. By creating these…
Find out more »August 2025
Strummin’ and Hummin’- Beginner Guitar Class-August
Join local musician David Cooper for this beginners guitar class! Start with an instrument orientation and tuning course followed by two 30-minute song learning sessions, learning basic chords and strumming. Come away knowing the basics of two songs and song sheets to help keep you practicing! Ages 14 + $35 per person (bring your own guitar) $45 per person (we provide the guitar for the night)
Find out more »Back to School Open House
Back to School Open House at The Merc! Join us on Monday, August 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Long X Visitor Center for a day full of creativity, cool treats and back-to-school fun! Kids can get crafty with FREE felt pennant flag decorating and design your own pencil pouch. Enjoy drink and ice cream specials while you browse, create, and connect with our community
Find out more »Goodbye, Summer! Scrapbook Party
You bring the memories, we provide supplies! Join us in filling out farewell to summer-themed scrapbook spreads in The Gallery at the Long X! Supplies, tools and inspiration provided but you’re welcome to bring your own!
Find out more »Private Guitar Lessons
Private lessons to amplify your skills. Join local musician Dave Cooper for private guitar lessons in the Long X Arts Gallery Available Courses: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP Choose time slots on two dates Saturday, July 26 | 1-5 PM Saturday, August 23 | 1 - 5 PM $90 per 1 hour session. Guitar Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-317-5719
Find out more »Summer Sketchbook Series: Light & Shadow: Values
Join Kara for this sketchbook series that guides you through exercises in the foundations of visual art for all skill levels. Book all 6 classes for a discounted rate or choose select classes. June 18: Intro to Lines July 12: Shape and Form July 16: Experiments in Color July 30: Texture Studies August 13: Exploring Space August 27: Light & Shadow: Values $20 per class or $90 for all six sessions Instruction, media and materials are provided, but you are…
Find out more »Open Mic Night at the Market
Come show your talent at the last Watford Market of the year!
Find out more »“Polymer Skies”‘ – Open House
Meet Artist Debbie Kauffman and learn about the process she uses to create her beautiful landscape pieces out of recycled material.There will be treats and a free art project for the kids! Free and Open to the Public. Artist Bio North Dakota fiber artist and award winning longarm quilter, Debbie Kauffman, comes from a world of textiles and sewing machines. She learned to tell her stories through drawing and sculpting with thread. She’s all about using unexpected materials and incorporating…
Find out more »September 2025
Mexican Brass
Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in 2025, M5 The Mexican Brass, is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction, and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! M5’s program will mix classical with opera, jazz, & pop—a terrific blend for every audience. September 30, 2025 7 PM In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Rough Rider Center Convention Hall Find out more about Mexican Brass Part of the Watford City Area Concert SeriesNow taking memberships for…
Find out more »November 2025
The Barricade Boys
Direct from London’s West End (Broadway) comes the United Kingdom’s most exciting theatrical vocal group The Barricade Boys. Each of the 4 singers has been in the world’s best-loved musical, Les Misérables. By blending songs from your favorite musicals with the greatest pop and rock, they have created a show which will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! November 7, 2025 7 PM Watford City High School Theater Find out more about The Barricade Boys Part of the Watford City…
Find out more »February 2026
The SheGees
Get ready to groove to the timeless tunes of one of the most legendary bands of all time with The She Gees! This electrifying female-led tribute to the Bee Gees will have you dancing and singing along to all of your favorite hits. From “Stayin’ Alive” to “Night Fever”, they capture the essence of the Bee Gees’ sound and energy, making you feel like you’re experiencing the real thing. February 26, 2026 7 PM Rough Rider Center Find out more…
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