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January 2024
Hygge Around Town
The Long X Arts Foundation, Pioneer Gifts and Books and area downtown businesses invite you to the Hygge Around Town event to celebrate the coziness of the season on Saturday, January 27 on Main Street Watford City. Hygge (hoo-gah) is a way of life inspired by the Danish and the Scandinavian Heritage that celebrates coziness, shared meals and interactions with friends and loved ones emphasizing warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things in life. It is in that…
Find out more »Hygge Open House and Free Printmaking Class
Spend a day of Hygge at the Long X Art Gallery, Visitor Center and Pioneer Gifts and Books. Stop by anytime between 11 am - 4 pm to enjoy treats, browse the beautiful and inspiring Charles Beck art exhibition, shop unique North Dakota products and learn the art of printmaking. Hygee is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being and we celebrate it as the winter settles in. Free for all ages.…
Find out more »February 2024
Almost, Maine
Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. The cast of the McKenzie County Community Theater will be performing their first full-length play. February 10th. 6 PM Watford City Middle School.
Find out more »Door 204 Open Mic
7 Time Slots 10 Minutes for each performer Call Door 204 to Sign Up! 701-842-6441
Find out more »April 2024
“Patchwork of the Prairie” Quilting Presentation & Open House
Enjoy a collection of beautiful work by local quilters, enjoy treats and meet and listen to Yvonne Hollenbeck’s presentation showing her collections of family quilts, spanning 140 years, including her own prize-winning creations. Saturday, April 13 Long X Visitor Center Open House 12 pm - 4 pm "Patchwork of the Prairie” 2 PM presentation by quilter, cowgirl poet and entertainer Yvonne Hollenbeck FREE & Open to the Public About Yvonne Hollenbeck Yvonne performs her original poetry throughout the United States,…
Find out more »Junie B Jones: The Musical
You know Junie B from the beloved children's book series, now see the story come to life on stage. Join us for an evening of family entertainment as we bring Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre to Watford City! Wowee wow wow! Junie B. Jones, America’s favorite elementary school student, comes to life onstage in this adaptation of three books in the popular book series of the same name. Clad with purple glasses and all, Junie B., along with her classmates, parents, and…
Find out more »Community Theater Meeting
Our next meeting is planned for this coming Sunday, 4/21, at 6pm in the Long X Visitor Center Loft. Everyone is welcome, and if you'd like to get involved in the community theater in any capacity, we'd love to see you there! We'd love to see new faces. You're invited to come and be a part of decisions made for the theater!We will discuss the summer season, specifically plans for a summer show and plans for a summer season kickoff.
Find out more »July 2024
Daphne JohnsonClark: Badlands Art Show
Daphne JohnsonClark was born and raised in rural North Dakota only three miles from the Montana border. Her grandparents had a ranch 10 miles from her childhood home. She spent the majority of her childhood at their ranch; chasing cows, building fences, milking cows and helping check for spring calves. She received in a Bachelors degree in Biology in 2003 and has spent the time since then working as Environmental Health Practitioner working to protect the area where she was…
Find out more »Missoula Children’s Theater
A week long residency starring 50-60 local children, grades 1-8, in a full-scale musical! Auditions Monday, July 8 11:30 am Watford City High School Theater Rehearsals Tuesday, July 9-Friday July 12 11:30-4 pm Watford City High School Theater Please Pack Lunch Workshops All children of all ages are welcome to attend these workshops free of charge, regardless of if they are participating in the show. Intro to Acting | Tuesday: 10:30 am – 11:15 am Improv |…
Find out more »Homefest Baby Pageant: “Under the Big Top”
It will be a circus "Under the Big Top!" at the 2024 Homefest Baby Pageant! Enter your 0-23 month old for a chance to win prizes. Sponsored by Beaver Creek Kids It's a Homefest Tradition! $10 per child Please arrive 15 minutes before start time to make sure you and you're baby are ready to shine! On the Tourist Park Covered Stage during Art in the Park Contact Beaver Creek Kids for Questions 701-495-2480 beavercreekcreations@gmail.com
Find out more »Art in the Park Foam Party!
We're bringing something new to Art in the Park this year! Join us at the Tourist Park for a Foam Party the whole family will love. Expect music, dancing, games and to get a little wet in a sea full of foam bubbles. The bubbles are biodegradable and safe for the grass and your kids, but bring a towel to dry off so you can stay and enjoy the rest of the festivities in the park. Foam party runs from:…
Find out more »August 2024
“Badlands” Art Exhibit Open House
Meet Williston Area Artist Daphne JohnsonClark and tour her exhibit titled "Badlands," currently on display at the Gallery at the Long X Arts Center. Enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream, coffee and select Pride of Dakota snacks. Meet Williston Area Artist Daphne JohnsonClark and tour her exhibit titled "Badlands," currently on display at the Gallery at the Long X Arts Center.. Then shop The Merc for Pride of Dakota products, gift items and locally made art, crafts, fresh flowers…
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