May 15 - Northern Plains Ballet presents "The Jungle Book" at 7pm. Belle Mehus Auditorium. For tickets call 530-0986

May 15-18 - Dakota Stage Ltd announces its production of - The Hand that Cradles the Rock. Tickets available at www.dakotastageltd.com. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Dakota Stage Ltd. Playhouse, 258-4998

May 16-17 - Central Dakota Children's Choir "Celebrate 10" concert, a celebration of their 10th Anniversary, all choirs, 7:30pm. Belle Mehus Auditorium

May 20 - NDCA's Board meeting will take place at the Workforce Safety & Insurance Board room located at 1600 East Century Avenue, from 1-3:30pm

May 23-Jun 20 - Dakota Stage Ltd’s, in partnership with the Blue Seven Jazz Septet, first annual "Jazz at the Stage" concert series - runs 5 consecutive Fridays. Jazz at the Stage exists to create a venue of jazz for art’s sake through promoting original music by local and regional musicians and to showcase various forms of jazz, including progressive, fusion, and jazz standards, with the intent to give America’s classical music greater accessibility to the members of our community. For more info, email manager@shadetreeplayers.com, or call 214-1061

Jun 7 - "Art For Art Sake" Flea Market, 8am-5pm. Bismarck Art & Galleries Association

Jun 13 - Central Dakota Children’s Choir – CDCC On Stage, 7:30pm. Knaak Performing Arts Center, Bismarck High School. For more information, call 258-6516

Jun 14 - Blues Fest West 2008. Blues festival at the Post south of Mandan. For more info visit www.bluesfestwest.com

Jun 21 - 2nd Annual Midsummer Festival, sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre. 7-11:30pm at Sleepy Hollow Arts Park in Bismarck. Free community event in celebration of the longest day of the year complete with continuous entertainment including excerpts from "High School Musical" and "Les Miserables," Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet in cooperation with Northern Plains Ballet, Sons of Norway Dancers and Singers, Prairie Rose String Quartet, storytelling, horse-drawn wagon rides, art projects with instructors, etc. Gourmet Midsummer Dinner. Climaxed with a "Dance Under the Stars" with Dave Thompson

Every Wednesday from Jul 2-Aug 27 - Brown Bag in the Park at 1pm, free and open to the public, bring your own lunch. Jul 2 - John Wayland Harr, guitarist; Jul 9 - Sleepy Hollow, excerpts from High School Musical; Jul 16 - John Krueger Quartet/Blue Seven, Jazz; Jul 23 - Sleepy Hollow, excerpts from Les Miserables; Jul 30 - Kris Kitko, children's music; Aug 6 - Blind Mice, musical trio; Aug 13 - Northern Plains Ballet; Aug 20 - The Symphony; and Aug 27 - Trio Apollo

Jul 8-19 - Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre’s production of "High School Musical"  Sleepy Hollow Arts Park, 8:30pm nightly "under the stars." Reserved seating and rental chairs available at www.shst.org. General admission tickets at Gallery 522, Herbergers, and Eckroth Music. Gates open at 7pm

Jul 10 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, Kris Kitko; 6pm, The Jive Bandits. Downtown Bismarck. For detailed schedule visit: www.bismarckurbanharvest.org

Jul 17 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, Ben Suchy; 6pm, The Dedbeats. Downtown Bismarck

Jul 24 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, Luke Graner; 6pm, Blue 7 Jazz Septet. Downtown Bismarck. For detailed schedule visit: www.bismarckurbanharvest.org

Jul 24-Aug 2 - Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre’s production of "Les Miserables" Sleepy Hollow Arts Park, 8:30pm nightly "under the stars." Reserved seating and rental chairs available at www.shst.org. General admission tickets at Gallery 522, Herbergers, and Eckroth Music. Gates open at 7pm

Jul 31 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, Trio Apollo; 6pm, Gypsyfoot; 8pm, Missouri River Boys. Downtown Bismarck

Aug 2-3 - Bismarck Art & Galleries Association's Capital A’Fair, Sat 10-6; Sun 10-4, located on the State Capitol Grounds

Aug 7 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, Jazmine Wolff; 6pm, Wicked Darling; 8pm, Heavy Water Radio. Downtown Bismarck. For detailed schedule visit: www.bismarckurbanharvest.org

Aug 14 - Urban Harvest, features a variety of local artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers and entertainers. Headliners: 12pm, TBA; 6pm, Fatdad; 8pm, The Levee. Downtown Bismarck

Sep 4-7 - The 39th Annual United Tribes International Powwow. Everyone is invited to attend: Six Grand Entries over four days; Youth Day; Parade of Champions; Miss Indian Nations Pageant; Softball Tournament; Golf Tournament; Prize money; Community feed; and FREE camping. The powwow committee reminds vendors to reserve spaces early. For more info, visit www.uttc.edu, or phone 255-3285 x 1293

Nov 14 - NDCA's Board meeting will take place at the Workforce Safety & Insurance Board room located at 1600 East Century Avenue, from 1-3:30pm

Feb 17, 2009 - Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the Belle Mehus Auditorium. For more information contact Dakota West Arts Council at 222-6640

Carrington Events:

Putnam House Events, for more info call Alison Schumann, 652-2090

Jun 2-30 - High school art student’s exhibit

Jun 13 - Annual Wine Taste and Auction Fund-raiser, 7pm

Jun 28 - Foster County 125th celebration - county historical building photo exhibit

Jul 1-31 - "Hat Collection" exhibit

Jul 21 - Brats and Bluegrass with "Cotton Wood"  6:30pm

Jul - Garden Mosaic class, TBA

Aug 1-29 - "Youth at Play" photography exhibit

Aug - Paper making class, TBA

Aug 11 - Penny and Pals, 6:30pm

Devils Lake Events:

Jul - Fort Totten Little Theatre performances held every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun nights at 7:30pm. Fort Totten Historic Site, Fort Totten

Dickinson Events:

Jul 18-20 - "Experience Ukraine" at Festival 2008. Ukrainian Cultural Institute. For more information, call 483-1486 or visit www.ukrainianculturalinstitute.org

Ellendale Events:

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Fargo/Moorhead Events:

May 15-16 & 18 - Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre presents "Lil’ Abner" Show times are 7:30pm on Thurs and Fri shows, 2pm on Sun. Tickets are $6 for children, $9 for students, $12 for seniors, $15 for adults. 333 4th Street South, Fargo, 235-6778

May 15-17 - Theatre B presents "The Dead Guy" at 7:30pm, Main Avenue Theatre. For tickets call 729-8880, info@theatreb.org, or tix@theatre.org, or visit www.theatreb.org

May 18 - Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts presents "Dance Gala 2008" 6pm, Historic Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Downtown Fargo. Tickets: Gasper's School of Dance and at the door

May 21 - Plains Art Museum has brought back a popular music series after a five-year hiatus. The series, Rush Hour Music, showcases a variety of high-quality musical acts from 5:30-7pm on the third Wednesday of each month. May 21, Tom Carvell on jazz guitar. Concert attendees enjoy informal bistro-style seating in the Landfield Atrium

May 28-29 - The Artist to Artist is a powerful professional development experience for artists who are on the North Dakota Council on the Arts Artist in Residence roster, teaching artists, and classroom teachers. Artist to Artist is grounded on the principle that authentic learning in the arts is the foundation for understanding and creating meaningful arts integration in the classroom. Artist to Artist uses the power of collaborative inquiry to examine the work that artists do in order to develop deeper understandings of artists' planning, instruction, and reflection strategies. Experienced facilitators guide Artist to Artist participants in ways that allow them to share teaching and learning practices with each other, to discover mentoring and partnering opportunities with other teaching artists, and to build bridges to arts organizations and schools. Founded in 2002, Artist to Artist is a cadre of exemplary teaching artists, "translators," facilitators and emerging teaching artists. It is an informal collective of individuals from across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota that is actively supported by the Perpich Center for Arts Education, the North Dakota Council on the Arts, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. Additional sponsors for this year's Artist to Artist are Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Northern Prairie Performing Arts, NDSU School of Visual Arts & Architecture, and the Hotel Donaldson. To learn more about Artist to Artist, or to register for the workshop, contact Linda Ehreth at 328-7593 or lehreth@nd.gov

Jun 8 - MPR Classical Music Festival, listen to free performances from the FM Pops Orchestra, Jazz Arts Big Band and other local music organizations. Also try your luck in the Music Listening Contest and the Instrument Petting Zoo. Trollwood Park (Elm St & Kandi Lane), 1-6pm, Free. Call 241-8160 or visit www.fargoparks.com

Jun 12-14 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s The Straw Hat Players celebrates its 45th season of summer repertory theatre beginning in June. A reunion of actors from past seasons will include a production by Straw Hat actors and alumni. All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jun 13 - Midwest Kid Fest, join in this day by, for and about kids. Bring a teddy bear to Dike West and march in the Teddy Bear Parade beginning at 10:30am. Stay to have fun at 30 interactive educational booths, carnival games and entertainment stages. Island Park (2 Ave & 7 St S), 11am-7pm, Free. Call 241-8160 or visit www.fargoparks.com

Jun 17-20 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat’s 45th season starts with "Jesus Christ Superstar" All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jun 18 - The 49th Midwestern Exhibition on the theme Neo-DADA, 6-8pm at the Rourke Art Museum. Followed by the 48th Anniversary dinner, 8:30pm at the Sarello's Restaurant in Moorhead, MN where medals and purchase awards will be announced. Call for reservations, 218-236-8861

Jun 18 - Plains Art Museum has brought back a popular music series after a five-year hiatus. The series, Rush Hour Music, showcases a variety of high-quality musical acts from 5:30-7pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Jun 18, The Hard-Bop Sax Quartet with Matt Patnode, Russ Peterson, Harley Sommerfeld and Paul Liversage. Concert attendees enjoy informal bistro-style seating in the Landfield Atrium. For more info, visit www.plainsart.org

Jun 19 - The Luncheon, 11am, The Rourke Art Museum, the Tree Planting by gallery artist Dr. Peter Schultz will follow the luncheon. Call for reservations, 218-236-8861

Jun 24-27 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat’s 45th season continues with “Beehive, the ‘60s Musical” All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jun 25-29 - Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre presents Disney’s "101 Dalmatians" Jun 25-28, 7:30pm, Jun 28-29, 2pm. 333 4th Street South, Fargo, 235-6778. Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults

Jun 27-29 - Nordic Culture Clubs Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival. Experience the creative play, traditions, and contemporary cultures from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Saami Land. For more info call 218-299-5452 or visit www.scandinavianhjemkomstfestival.org

Jul 8-11 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat’s 45th season continues with Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jul 15-18 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat’s 45th season continues with "How I Learned to Drive" All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jul 17-19, 22-27 & 29-Aug 3 - Trollwood Performing Arts School presents their 2008 Mainstage Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Directed by Michael Walling the 2008 "Joseph" will take full advantage of Trollwood's unique outdoor setting, unique staging, innovative costuming and rock concert inspired lights—no desert sand-filled sandals in this production! Call the TPAS Office at 241-4799 for tickets. Trollwood Park

Jul 23-Aug 1 - Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat’s 45th season ends with "Grease" All alumni are invited to attend all events during the reunion. For more info, visit www.mnstate.edu/strawhat; for tickets call (218)477-2271, MSUM

Jul 25-27 - Trollwood Performing Arts School presents 30th Anniversary Alumni Reunion Festivities; Jul 27, Alumni Reunion Concert, more details to come! Call the TPAS Office at 241-4799 for tickets. Trollwood Park, Fargo

Jul 27 - German Folk Festival, enjoy demonstrations, activities, traditional music and authentic German food. Rheault Farm (2902 25 St S), 11am-5pm, Free. Call 241-8160 or visit www.fargoparks.com

Aug 23-24 - Island Park Show, shop for hand crafted items, enjoy a variety of tasty treats and listen to live performances all weekend. Island Park (302 7 St S), 10am-5pm, Free. Call 241-8160 or visit www.fargoparks.com

Sep 12 - L.I.V.E. (Part II), 8pm-midnight. The event will be a celebration of electronic music and new art media. It is a free event for all ages, but donations of $3 per person are encouraged. A cash bar will be available for ages 21 and older. Plains Art Museum

Sep 13 - Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead presents Mike Tomaro, sax, 8pm, Fargo Theatre. Tickets online at www.jazzartsfm.com or call 218-359-4JAZZ (4529)

Oct 16 - "An Evening with James McPherson" You are invited to join the partners in Read North Dakota as we spend an evening with James McPherson, a distinguished professor of history at Princeton University and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. For more info call, 800-338-6543, or visit www.readnd.org. Fargo Theatre

Oct 25 - Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead presents Conrad Herwig, trombone, 8pm, Fargo Theatre. Tickets online at www.jazzartsfm.com or call 218-359-4JAZZ (4529)

2009
Jan 24 - Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead presents Gordon Goodwin and Wayne Bergeron, sax/trumpet, 8pm, Fargo Theatre. Tickets online at www.jazzartsfm.com or call 218-359-4JAZZ (4529)

Feb 14 - Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead presents Michael Kocour, piano, 8pm, Fargo Theatre. Tickets online at www.jazzartsfm.com or call 218-359-4JAZZ (4529)

Apr 18 - Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead presents Melba Joyce, vocals, 8pm, Fargo Theatre. Tickets online at www.jazzartsfm.com or call 218-359-4JAZZ (4529)

Fort Ransom

Sep 27-28 - Sheyenne Valley Arts and Crafts Association 41st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. For more info call 973-4461 or email svaca@drtel.net

Garrison

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Grand Forks Events:
For additional Grand Forks Region Events, please visit: www.culturepulse.org

Jul 10-13 - Summer Performing Arts Company presents "Oklahoma," 8pm, Central High School Auditorium, for more info, call 746-2411

Jul 15-16 - Summer Performing Arts Company presents "SPA Revue," 8pm, The Empire Arts Center, for more info, call 746-2411

Jul 18-23 - Summer Performing Arts Company presents "Fiddler on the Roof," 8pm, Red River High School Theatre, for more info, call 746-2411

Grand Rapids Events:

Sep 6-7 - WomanSong. Their mission is to provide a unique opportunity for women to explore, in a natural setting, the fine art of living as a woman of the prairie through art, music and a renewed sense of community. WomanSong takes place  at LaMoure County Memorial Park in Grand Rapids, ND. For general information, visit www.dakotawomansong.org; contact Deb Elhard at 349-3803; e-mail lifessns@drtel.net; or write to WomanSong, PO Box 401, Oakes, ND 58474

Hazen Events:

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International Peace Garden

All events are held in the Masonic Auditorium and are free to the public except where noted. (There is a gate charge to enter the International Peace Garden) **Admission Charged.

Jun 5-6 - Old-Time Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo & Accordion Workshops (Participation Fee)

Jun 6-7 - Old-Time Fiddle Contest, 5pm Friday through all day Saturday**

Jun 6 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Paul Anastasio in Concert, 8:15pm** Burdick Center for the Performing Arts

Jun 8-Jul 26 - "Professional Development for Educators" is a new program at the International Music Camp for 2008.  It will be a 3-day self-designed experience for educators, at which participants may select the components that most fit their needs.  Students will have the opportunity to work with leading guest conductors, active professional artists, and energetic teachers in approximately 30 arts disciplines.  Additional 3-day sessions may be scheduled individually, if desired. Students interested in graduate credit may register online through Continuing Education at University of North Dakota.  We will assist in directing students via brochure and instruction sheet. For more information, visit www.internationalmusiccamp.com; call 838-8472; or email tim@internationalmusiccamp.com

Jun 13 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Primo Voce of the Grand Cities, Children’s Choir, 8pm

Jun 14 - Middle School Band & Middle School Choir Concert, 1:30pm Middle School Musical Performance, time TBD

Jun 15-Jul 29 - Adult Camps at the Summer School of Fine Arts, International Music Camp. Come explore your artistic side this summer, and spend a week at camp! The International Music Camp offers many programs designed for adults and kids, as well as a few special offerings for adults only! Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in many of our diverse arts programs throughout the 2008 season at the International Music Camp, located in the beautiful International Peace Garden on the border between North Dakota and Manitoba. Please call our office or visit www.internationalmusiccamp.com for specific information and registration.

Jun 18 - IMC Cheerleading Exhibition, 11am

Jun 20 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - International Brass Quintet, 8pm

Jun 21 - Total Percussion/Color Guard Exhibition, 1pm; Band Concert, 1:30pm, World Drumming Exhibition, time TBD

Jun 27 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Old Fashioned Band Concert & Ice Cream Social, 8pm

Jun 28 - Creative Writing Readings, 10am, Alme International Arts Center; Garage Band Concert, 11am, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts; Total Percussion Exhibition, 1pm; Band Concert, 1:30pm

Jul 4 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Yellowbird Indian Dancers, 8pm

Jul 5 - Art/Digital Photography Exhibit, 10am - 12pm, Alme International Arts Center; Garage Band Concert, 11am, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts; Band Concert 1:30pm, Drama Production 2pm, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts

Jul 11 - IMC Festival of the Art Performance - Oklahoma Piano Duo, 8pm, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts

Jul 12 - Guitar Recital, 10:30am, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts; Handbell Exhibition, 11:30am, Alme International Arts Center; Piano & Organ Recital, 12:30pm, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts; Choir Concert, 1:30pm, Dance Recital, 3pm, Show Choir Concert, 3:30pm

Jul 18 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - International Association Jazz Educators Day - "IMC All-Star Big Band" 8pm

Jul 19 - Jazz Band Concert, 1pm; International Youth Bands, 1:30pm; Dance Recital, 3:30pm; Vocal Jazz Concert, 4pm, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts

Jul 25 - IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - NuPhunk Orchestra, 8pm

Jul 26 - Marimba/Vibes Recital, 11am, IODE Center for Percussive Arts; Fiddle Exhibition, 12:30pm; International Youth Bands, 1pm; Orchestra Concert, 1:30pm; Musical Theatre Performance, time TBD

Jul 29 - IMC Adult Finale Showcase Concerts, 4:30pm Community Orchestra, Choir, Barbershop; 6:45pm Community Bands, Brass Band, Burdick Center for the Performing Arts

Jamestown Events:

May 22-Jun 19 - 44th Annual Jamestown Fine Arts Association Spring Art Show, Opening Rec: May 22, 5pm. The Arts Center

Jun 28 - As part of his art tour from Minneapolis to California, William Hessian will create his third annual miniature artwork hunt in the parks of Jamestown. For more info visit www.williamhessian.com

Aug 1-3 - 2008 Culture Festival, a statewide celebration of folk and ethnic traditions found throughout North Dakota. The festival will share traditions of the native population, ancestral immigrants and recent refugees that are currently living in North Dakota. Takes place in McElroy Park. For more information, contact The Arts Center at 251-2496, visit www.jamestownartscenter.org, or email sjepp@daktel.com

Aug 2-4 - Chautauqua, evening performances at the Culture Festival & Jamestown High School. Afternoon workshops at the Arts Center

Aug 11-16 - Missoula Children’s Theatre "Jack & the Beanstalk" with performances on Aug 16 at 2pm & 7pm. Contact The Arts Center at 251-2496 for more info

Langdon Events:
For more info, call the Northern Lights Arts Council at 283-5458, or email cahart@utma.com

Jul 14-19 - Missoula Children's Theater “Wiz of the West” performances Jul 18, 7pm; Jul 19, 2pm. Langdon Area Elementary School

Jul 27 - Living Museum with Historical Enactments, Cavalier County Museum, Dresden, ND

Jul 30-31 - Art Day Camp, Langdon Area Elementary School

Mayville Events:

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Medora Events:

For information on events in Medora, visit: www.medorand.com/calendar.asp

Minot Events:
For additional Minot Area Events, please visit: www.minotarts.org

May 15 - "New Year's in Vienna" 7pm. Western Plains Opera fundraising gala featuring free champagne, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment by artists from Western Plains Opera Company.  Proceeds will go toward the company's fall production, "Die Fledermaus."  Admission free; donations welcome. Off the Vine, 15 S Main St, Downtown

May 15-17 - Minot Area Theatrical Society presents "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" Broadway Snow White must live with the dwarves to hide from the witch. Thur-Fri, 7-9pm; Sat 2-4pm. The Vegas Stardust Room, Vegas Motel

May 15-18 - Mouse River Players present "See How They Run" Galloping in and out of the four doors of an English vicarage are an American actor and actress, a cockney maid who has seen too many American movies, an old maid who "touches alcohol for the first time in her life," and four men in clergyman suits presenting the problem of which is which. So involved are the situations, so rib-tickling the plot in this London hit, that at its finish the audiences are left as exhausted from laughter as if they'd run a foot race! Thur-Sat, 7:30-9:30pm; Sun 2-4pm. Call 838-3939 for more info. Arlene Saugstad Theater

May 24 - Frozen Fingers Music Association of Minot - Jam Session, 1-3pm, Sleep Inn and Suites

May 31 - Dance Company of Minot's Annual Spring Recital, 7:30-9:30pm. Dances choreographed to songs from this year's theme "Night at the Movies". You'll be sure to recognize the music from movie soundtracks. Tickets $10 per person. Tickets will go on sale at the studio May 1st and will be available there or at the door. Ann Nicole Nelson Hall

Jun 8 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: City Band; Visual artist: Luther Hanson. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 12 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Voices of Note; Visual artist: Vicky Haider, quilts. Concerts are free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 15 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Minot Chamber Chorale; Visual artist: Richard Muhlbradt, paintings. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 19 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: The Five of Us; Visual artist: Jacque' Younger, fabric art. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 21 - 2008 Integrity Jazz Festival. It's going to be a great day of jazz music! Headlining will be the Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio. Popular local talent such as Dakota Dixie and Steve Veikley with Java Jazz will be performing. Vendors will be offering food, beverages, art, clothing and crafts. 1-8pm, Roosevelt Park. For more info on how you can be a part of the festival, call MACA at 852-2787 or visit www.IntegrityJazzFestival.com

Jun 22 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: City Band; Visual artist: Dianne Wallace, beading. Concert is free to the public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 23 - Melodies and Memories, 7-8pm, Carnegie Center

Jun 26 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: International Brass Quintet; Visual artists are Tim Eisenzimmer Jr, Josefa Faiai and Eric Buchmann. Concert is free to the public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jun 29 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Nodakords; Visual artists: Lakeview Art Club Kenmare. Concert is free to the public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 3 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: 2007 Idol winner Desirei Jai; Visual artist-Nancy Brown, Taube Museum of Art. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 4 - All day Festival of the Parks, Roosevelt Park

Jul 6 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: JMB Band; Visual artist: Linda Olson. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 8 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Arts in the Parks ROCKS!! Visual artists from 62 Doors Gallery. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Roosevelt Park

Jul 9 - Women's Voices: A Night of Poetry and Song by women. Featured Poet: Lisa McCool-Grime and three to four more women poets and songwriters. Taube Museum of Art

Jul 10 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Richard & Jeanne Wengel; Visual artist: Gemar Photography. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 13 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: City Band; Visual artists: Randi Dockter, soap, jewelry & Eric Buckman, paintings. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 14 - All day Gallery Walk Taube Museum of Art A collaborative event with downtown merchants

Jul 15 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Arts in the Parks IDOL competition; Visual artist: Bruce Brooks, woodworking. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 17 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: City Band presents Sousa; Visual artist: Diane Slickers, cake decorating. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 20 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Luminus Trio; Visual artist: Karen Davidson, zipper art. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park 

Jul 24 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Dakota Rose Band; Visual artist: Elizabeth Woods, abstracts. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 25-26 - Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Taube Art Museum

Jul 27 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Dance Company of Minot; Visual artist: Michelle Rhodes, glass. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Jul 28 - Melodies and Memories, 7-8pm, Carnegie Center

Jul 31 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: USO Concert; Visual artist: Linda Schindele, painting, and Lyle Torno, WW II vehicles. Concert is free to public. 7-8pm, Oak Park

Aug 3 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: Institute of Dance & Ballet Theatre; Visual artist-Jeanne Holter, purses. Concert is free to public. 4-5pm & 7-8pm, Oak Park

Aug 7 - Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: At the Hop. TrebleMakers perform 50s-60s music, Dakota Cruisers Car Club, 7-8pm, Oak Park

Aug 25 - Melodies and Memories, 7-8pm Carnegie Center

New Rockford Events:
For more information visit www.dprca.com, or call 947-2174

Jun 25-Aug 10 - DPRCA burns up the stage with the music of Johnny Cash in the regional premiere of "Ring of Fire." Check out the calendar at www.dprca.com for specific dates and times, or call 947-2174

Aug 9 - DPRCA presents a Wine Tasting event partnered with a Fundraising Auction. The Studio, ticket prices TBD

Dec 5-31 - DPRCA presents "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" a special holiday edition. Check out the calendar at www.dprca.com for specific dates and times, or call 947-2174. Dec 31: New Year's Eve Pre-show Gala, 5:45-7pm

Pekin Events:

May 17-18 - Spring Rummage Sale, Sat, 8am-4pm; Sun, 11am-3pm, Pekin City Auditorium

Jun 26-29 - Pekin Days Art Show, for more information, call Brenda at 296-4515; email bebjorlie@stellarnet.com; or visit www.pekinnd.com

Aug 4-9 - Stump Lake Fine Arts Youth Camp, for more information, call Brenda at 296-4515; email bebjorlie@stellarnet.com; or visit www.pekinnd.com

Rugby Events:

Jun 23-26 - "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, presented by Village Arts, all performances at 8pm. This famous Broadway musical is based on the book, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" by T.S. Eliot. Village Arts will work in conjunction with Bolshoi dancer and choreographer, Rinat Mouzafarov and his dancers to produce the summer musical. Community musicians and actors complete the cast. Many of those onstage have more than 20 years of theatrical experience. Cats held the record as the world's longest running musical until 2006 when it was surpassed by "Les Miserables." For tickets and more information, call 776-ARTS, tickets available after Jun 10

Valley City Events:

Jun 13-14 - The "Building Bridges" contest and people’s choice judging which will take place in the Valley City Municipal Auditorium, for more info visit www.bridgesarts.org or call Chris Iverson at 845-2565

Wahpeton Events:

Jun 4, 11, 18 & 25 - (Every Wednesday) "Music in the Park," Band Shelter, 1st Street & 7th Avenue North, 7:30-8:30pm, for more info call 642-2811

Jun 7 - Wahpeton Park Board’s 75th Anniversary Photo Contest, Hughes Shelter, 2nd Street & 8th Avenue North, 9am-5pm, for more info call 642-2811

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - (Every Wednesday) "Music in the Park," Band Shelter, 1st Street & 7th Avenue North, 7:30-8:30pm, for more info call 642-2811

Walhalla Events:

Jun 28-Aug 3 - Frostfire Theatre presents "Les Miserables" the international smash-hit which may be the most popular musical in the world. Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays and Wednesdays at 2pm. For more info, call 549-3600 or visit www.frostfiretheatre.com

Washburn Events:

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Williston Events:

Jun 8 - On Stage at the James, local musician performance 7pm, $5 includes dessert and beverage. James Memorial Art Center. 774-3601

Jun 24-26 - Summer Shorts III, A popular YES festival featuring YES performers of all ages in a series of 10 minute plays. 577-3179

Jul 8-10 - HONK! An award-winning London musical featuring the YES 1st-6th grade performers. 577-3179.

Jul 13 - On Stage at the James, local musician performance 7pm, $5 includes dessert and beverage. James Memorial Art Center. 774-3601

Aug 10 - On Stage at the James, local musician performance 7pm, $5 includes dessert and beverage. James Memorial Art Center. 774-3601