The Gala:
For Arts, Parks & Recreation

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Rough Rider Center

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

Live music by
Slamabama

From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of Slamabama will have your undivided attention. These 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Country, Rock & Pop. Slamabama’s show consists of a female lead with energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/lead guitarist. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their soaring 3 part harmonies, back that with a dynamic and tight rhythm section and you’ve got “that Slamabama sound”. They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next at a breakneck pace. They always keep the energy and fun, moving toward an out-of-control ride that results in an intense concert experience for everyone. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all your favorites! Often imitated but never duplicated… a Slamabama show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.

Schedule of Events

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!

Cocktail HourSponsored by 

5:30 PM: Silent Auction
and Wine & Liquor Pull
Sponsored by 

High end silent auction items for everyone’s tastes. Or buy a wine pull ticket to try your chance on a variety of bottles

5:30 PM: Black Jack Tables Open
Sponsored by

Specialty Cocktails with complimentary glasses
Sponsored by
Mabe’s Flower Market

6:30 PM : Supper
Prime Rib

8:30 PM : Music and Dancing with Rhino the Band:
Experience a quality performance, dynamic sound and energetic delivery by a band that has studied the masters of live rock, country and pop and taken what they have learned and combined it with their own personal style to create the Rhino experience!

Cocktail Attire | 21 and up

Tickets on Sale Soon!

Sponsorship Tables Available 

Contact Jessie at 701-770-8659 or email longxart@gmail.com

A Special Thank you to our 2025
STAGE SPONSOR

A Special Thank you to our 2025
TABLE SPONSORS

Brian Bateman

Jan & Cameron Dodge

Veeder Ranch

A Special Thank you to our 2025
Silent Auction Sponsors

Hot Headed Hats

Grounded Fit with Elise

UND Hocket Tickets Donated by Scott & Jane Swenson

2025 Art Auction Donations by:

Daphne JohnsonClark Fine Art  |  Oksana Zvyagelskiy Art  
Randi Smith | Badlands Desperada | Chad Ziemendorf Photography
Praire Light Art Glass | Rachel Jungling Art