On This Day | We Gotta Have More Playgrounds
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In Chicago, Mr. Wolfe mad a particular study of the play grounds for public schools. Chicago spent a million dollars on additional play grounds last year that have every manner of apparatus to amuse the youngsters and keep them from the streets. Mr. Wolfe thinks that what Minot needs more than anything else at the present time, is more play grounds.
— July 13, 1911 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Hopefully you gave the title a Christopher Walken cadence 😉 And more seriously, Minot citizens out in the world looking for ideas to bring back is one of the most common entry points for people into civic life, and it’s always born from the idea — “if they can do it, why can’t we?”
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Project Constellation @BlueRider
Friday, August 15th
Experience stellar vibes at Project Constellation on August 15 at The Blue Rider, Downtown Minot’s go-to dive bar for live music and free popcorn. Join the fun with stiff drinks and great tunes starting at 9:00 pm! #MinotNights #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Downtown Throwdown IV @BlueRider
Saturday, August 2nd
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-octane wrestling action at Downtown Throwdown IV, happening at Blue Rider on August 2nd at 7:00 PM! Experience the thrill as Minot’s downtown transforms into a wrestling arena, promising a night of excitement for fans of all ages. #DowntownThrowdown #WrestlingAction #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, July 15th
Dive into engaging book discussions at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ Book Club on July 15th while enjoying award-winning barrel-aged beers. Don’t miss this perfect blend of literature and craft brews in downtown Minot! #BookClub #CraftBeer #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Wednesday, July 23rd — Saturday, July 26th
Dive into the underwater adventure with “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot, where SpongeBob and friends are on a mission to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. Don’t miss this vibrant show featuring music by David Bowie, Lady A, and more, from July 23rd to 26th. #TheSpongeBobMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ J. Charmichael @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 29th
Get ready for a unique twist at Blue Rider’s Reverse Cover Night on July 29th, where J. Charmichael will serenade you with soulful ballads and the bar will pay you $5 to enjoy the show! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a night of unforgettable live music in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ New Age Phonograph @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 15th
Join us at Blue Rider on Tuesday, July 15th, for a unique Reverse Cover Night with New Age Phonograph, where you get paid to enjoy a night of blues rock music! Don’t miss out on this exciting live music event with free popcorn and stiff drinks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Corn Dog Countdown! @Straight’sCornDogs
Friday, July 18th
Get ready for the Corndog Countdown at Straight’s Ye Old Sausage & Corn Dogs in Minot! Indulge in the Magic City Classic at the North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18th. #MagicCityClassic #NorthDakotaStateFair #SavorMinot
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