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August 2024
Back to School Open House at The Merc
Join us at The Merc on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17 to celebrate the last weekend of summer vacation for Back to School Open House!
Find out more »September 2024
Hispanic Night at the Market
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're teaming up with the Watford Market to host Hispanic Night! Join us for music, special food, a free mini-pinata craft and more! Interested in being a vendor? Contact Jessie at 701-770-8659 or email longxart@gmail.com
Find out more »Beneath these Western Skies Art Show
Beneath These Western Skies Featuring the art of Afton an Trish Stevenson The contemporary western paintings of local artists, Afton, (who, as an artist, goes by her first name only) and Trish Stevenson will be showcased at the Long X Art Gallery The title of the exhibit, “Beneath These Western Skies”, refers to the deep connection they both feel to the rural lifestyle and unique geography of the MonDak region. “Living in this area, it’s been natural for us to…
Find out more »Open Mic Night at the Market
Come show your talent at the last Watford Market of the year!
Find out more »Western Art Show & Cowboy Culture Gathering
Celebrate our western heritage at the North Dakota’s Rodeo Finals. Enjoy the art show featuring western artists, makers, crafters and hands on classes and demonstrations and sit down between rodeos to listen to some of the best storytellers in the genre! Then dance the nights away with live western music
Find out more »October 2024
Comedy Cafe
Join us for a night of Family Fun on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 7pm at the Watford City High School Performance Center. This year’s headliner is Bob Smiley and our opener is Minot’s own Kevin Burckhard. Click below to order tickets online. Tickets are also available at the Thrift store and will be sold at the door the night of the event. Thank you for supporting our ministry by attending Comedy Cafe 2024 Ticket discounts available for pastors, teachers, veterans, first…
Find out more »Beneath These Western Skies Open House
Join us as we celebrate the "Beneath these Western Skies" art exhibit in our gallery. Featuring the contemporary western paintings of local artists, Afton, (who, as an artist, goes by her first name only) and Trish Stevenson. Open House Meet the Artists, explore their work and enjoy some sweet treats with us 12:00 PM - 4 PM Long X Arts Foundation Gallery/The Merc at the Long X Visitor Center Trish Stevenson will be conducting a demo painting using soft pastels…
Find out more »Rhapsody & the Blues Concert
Hear George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ premiered…again! This is the first NEW arrangement of Gershwin’s iconic work since the original dance band version of 1924 and the ensuing orchestral arrangement of 1942.
Find out more »Concert Series Selection Meeting
Join us as we welcome Allied Concert Services to help make the decision on what type of acts and entertainment we will be hosting in the 2025-26 season. This is a fun way to get to know our options, learn about great touring acts and have your voice heard in the selection of the Concert Series lineup. 5:30 PM Appetizers provided. Hope to see you there! Click here to sneak peek the acts we have to choose from before the…
Find out more »November 2024
Pumpkin Muffin Baking Class
Beginners and baking enthusiasts learn a delicious and homemade, seasonal recipe. All ingredients and equipment provided. Enjoy complementary drinks and receive 6 muffins, plus the recipe to take home. Choose from two different time slots: Class One: 11 am - 12:30 pm Class Two: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Recommended ages 10+
Find out more »Onesti Krieger–The 16 x 20 Show
Onesti Krieger is a visual artist working in oil and acrylics. She primarily paints abstract expressionistic paintings using organic shapes in a highly gestural manner. For Onesti, artmaking is a form of meditation, or a process of the release and gain of energy. Painting gives her a precious opportunity to express her perceptions of a fleeting moment. In her eyes, art can be found everywhere, in everything, and she strives to communicate her perceptions of this universal beauty to the…
Find out more »Holiday Open House
Meet us at The Merc and Long X Arts Foundation for an afternoon of treats, shopping, great deals and a free ornament-making activity for the kids. Stop by before the Parade of Lights!
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