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October 2025
Gilmore Girls Sip ‘n Paint
☕✨ Gilmore Girls Sip & Paint: Luke’s Diner Edition ✨☕ Join us for a cozy, Gilmore Girls–inspired Sip & Paint! Led by Oksana, we’ll be painting the iconic Luke’s Diner sign—a must for any Stars Hollow fan. Enjoy a full coffee bar with all the fixings (caffeinated, decaf, syrups, toppings) or BYOB if that’s more your style. To keep the vibes just right, we’ll have Gilmore Girls playing in the background while we sip, paint, and relax together. This is a laid-back, fun-focused class—it’s not…
Find out more »Bison Oil Painting with Daphne Clark
Step into the world of oil painting in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! Whether you're brand new to oils or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will walk you through the essentials of painting with confidence and creativity. You’ll learn how to: Understand and apply oil painting basics Explore composition to build stronger artworks Use value and contrast to create depth and shape By the end of class, you’ll have a completed piece and the knowledge to continue your painting…
Find out more »Advanced Guitar Maintenance Class
Join local musician Dave Cooper as he shows you the ropes of guitar maintenance. Learn to change strings, how to properly humidify your instrument and adjust the truss rod. Bring your own guitar to work on or work on the guitars owned by the Long X. You'll be a pro by the end of class, confident with your instrument and sounding great
Find out more »Jack-O-Lantern Open Studio
🎃 Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern Painting Workshop October 30th | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | $25 per pumpkin Skip the mess and the mush this Halloween! Join us for a fun and creative ceramic jack-o-lantern painting workshop — where you can design your own pumpkin that will last year after year. Register to reserve your pumpkin! This project is perfect for kids, seniors, and anyone who loves fall decorating without the cleanup. It also makes a sweet keepsake for babies’ first Halloween or a fun family activity before…
Find out more »November 2025
Bas Relief Sculpting Workshop
Discover the timeless art of bas relief in this hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels, this class will introduce you to the fundamentals of sculpting while guiding you through the complete process of creating your own original piece. You’ll learn how to: Sculpt a simple yet striking bas relief design Build a mold to capture your artwork Pour and finish your piece in durable plastic for a lasting keepsake By the end of class, you’ll leave…
Find out more »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 »Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio-November
Stop by the gallery to paint a piece of pottery to be glazed and fired in the kiln! Stop in anytime from 10 am - 4 pm to choose from a variety of different colors and pieces, from bowls, figurines, banks, boxes, you name it! It will then be ready to pick up in one week's time. MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE AND GET A $5 DISCOUNT ON POTTERY SELECTION!! $25-Pre-Registration $30-Walk-ins Larger pieces may cost more and can be paid…
Find out more »Autumn Open House
Get cozy at The Merc! Join us for our Autumn Open House on November 8th from 12-4pm. Enjoy soup tasting, complimentary apple cider station, deals on select seasonal items & FREE kids craft!We'll see you there!
Find out more »North Dakota Stagefest
Join the McKenzie County Community Theater as they present the first-ever North Dakota Community Stagefest! Come enjoy the first-ever collaboration between Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Entertainment Inc. of Williston, and your very own McKenzie County Community Theatre! Each group will present a 30-minute play, celebrating the incredible talent and creativity of North Dakota’s community theatre scene. Tickets are ten dollars paid at the door. Students and teachers can come for free
Find out more »Cats in Watercolor-Rescheduled
🐾 Cats in Watercolor Led by Oksana | $25 | Limited Seating – RESCHEDULED Calling all cat lovers and creatives! 🐱 Join Oksana for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where we’ll sketch and paint charming cats. Learn simple techniques for capturing personality and texture through watercolor — whether it’s your own furry friend or a reference provided in class. You’re welcome to bring photos of your own cat to use as inspiration! This smaller, hands-on class ensures plenty of personal attention and creative…
Find out more »Cake & Sip
At Long X Arts, we believe food can be art and Chloe is just the person to show you how it's done! Join her for this unique event where your cake is your canvas! Enjoy a complimentary 16 oz drink from the Merc (your choice) while you use frosting, a pallet knife and other fun tools to make your cake into a masterpiece. A fun idea for a girls night or date night or just a great way to hone in…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’-Beginner Guitar Workshop-November
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)
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