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January 2025
Greg Walter “Animal Alphabet Alliteration”
Greg is primarily a landscape painter and Professor of Art at Dickinson State University. Since becoming a grandfather, the focus of his creative work has moved to children’s book illustration. This project is an illustrated ABC book, using alliteration to reinforce the sound of each letter, under the principle that "repetition is the mother of learning." "The illustrations are done in watercolor and colored pencil on paper. I came up with this concept when my own children were still quite…
Find out more »February 2025
Letters from Home
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each show will be funny, historical, and inspirational. Part of the Watford City Area Concert Series in cooperation with the American Legion Club.*FREE for all active…
Find out more »March 2025
The Prairie Rose Quilt Guild Show
Enjoy a collection of beautiful work from local quilters. Fun Fact: The National Quilting Association (NQS) designated the month of March as National Quilting Month in 1991. It began as a way to showcase and promote quilting. Quilt shows were held during the month for quilters and others to learn about techniques and the history of traditional quilts. The Long X Arts Foundation exhibits the talent and techniques used by a variety of local quilters. The show is free and…
Find out more »Long X Arts Annual Meeting
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Meeting to review the goals we've achieved, discuss and share new ideas, and celebrate moving the arts in our community into the future. Invite a friend and join us for appetizers, refreshments and discussion. Monday, March 17 5:00 PM Long X Art Gallery
Find out more »Miss Nelson is Missing: The Musical
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE Friday, March 21 5:00 PM | Free will fundraising supper for HS Theater Department 6:00 PM | Show Watford City High School Theater $5 Students | $10 Adults Tickets available at the door Fargo Moorhead Community Theater is coming back to Watford City to perform their newest young audience musical based on the the book “Miss Nelson is Missing” and “Miss Nelson is Back” by Harry Allard. Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing.…
Find out more »Paolo Schianchi Concert
Paolo Schianchi is an out-of-the-ordinary musician and performer, able to master all existing variations of the guitar, from the Renaissance lute to electric guitars, to unique instruments which he has created…among them, a 49-string guitar he personally designed. A native of Parma, Italy, with four Degrees in Music and Communications, he was the first Artist in Residence in the history of Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. His performance will include selections from classical to rock. Part of the Watford City Area Concert…
Find out more »Watford City High School Cultural Fair
Celebrating the diversity of our community through food, arts and music! Tuesday, March 25 4 – 7 PM Rough Rider Center A student council lead event featuring the food, decor and dress of dozens of different cultures and countries of the people in our community during Parent Teacher Conferences. Cultural entertainment throughout the evening, including MHA Cultural Dancers and Mexican Folkloric Dancers. Want to showcase your culture? Contact Aidan Pelton at 701-570-9694 or aidan.pelton@wc-wolves.com
Find out more »Bares & Broncs Western Art & Vendor Show
Featuring local artists and vendors showing and selling their work during the PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Rodeo Friday March 28, 2025 Saturday March 29, 2025 5-10 pm McKenzie County Ag Expo Watford City, ND Artists and Vendors! Show your art and products at the rodeo! Rodeo is big in Watford City and the McKenzie County Ag Expo is a great place to take it all in. Artists and vendors, show and sell your work during two evenings of…
Find out more »April 2025
The Gala: for Arts, Parks & Recreation
A formal fundraiser featuring supper, blackjack tables, live music, live painting, silent auction and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. 5:30 PM : Cocktail Hour Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail while you browse the silent auction items and watch local artists create beautiful pieces on site. If you fall in love with the art, you will have a chance to bid on it! PLUS: Pose for a quick sketch of you…
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