Today is Wednesday, April 17th. The sun will rise on the 29th day of spring, and the 108th day of the year at . We will see of daylight before it sets at .
On This Day
On this day in 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated by the Catholic Church for his teachings and writings that sparked the Protestant Reformation. His bold defiance of the Church’s authority set off a seismic shift in religious and political power across Europe.
Born & Died: William Holden, (Born, 1918) American actor known for “Sunset Boulevard” and “Stalag 17”, Sean Bean, (Born, 1959) English actor known for “The Lord of the Rings” and “Game of Thrones”, Jennifer Garner, (Born, 1972) American actress known for “Alias” and “13 Going on 30”, Victoria Beckham, (Born, 1974) English singer and fashion designer, former member of the Spice Girls, Thorton Wilder, (Died, 1975) American playwright and novelist known for “Our Town” and “The Bridge of San Luis Rey”
Today is: National Haiku Poetry Day,National Banana Day,National Ellis Island Family History Day,National Crawfish Day,National Cheeseball Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- It Was Her Idea & The Bitter Brothers @BlueRider | Thursday, April 18th
- Night at the Museum @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, April 18th
- Guitars on the Green @WhiskeyNine | Friday, April 19th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is English author and poet best known for The Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Performances & Exhibitions
Why Not Laugh Open Mic Night @TheOriginal
Wednesday, April 17th
Join us this Wednesday, April 17th, at The Original Bar & Nightclub in Minot for an evening where courage meets comedy at Why Not Laugh Open Mic Night! Whether you’re a budding comedian or just want to share a laugh, the stage is yours to conquer. #OpenMic #ComedyNight #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 15th — Sunday, April 21st
Warm up your week with Souped Up Specials at Schatz Crossroads, South Minot! From April 15th to 21st, dive into a different hearty soup each day. 🍜 #HeartyEats #SoupLoversUnite #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Pizza Sandwich Week (And More!) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, April 17th — Sunday, April 21st
Dive into flavor town at Prairie Sky Breads during Pizza Sandwich Week (And More!) from April 17th-21st in Downtown Minot. Savor our special hummus & cucumber toast, strawberry salad, and more alongside our beloved pizza sandwiches. #PizzaSandwichWeek #DowntownDelights #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Happy Hour with a View! @1685
Wednesday, April 17th — Saturday, April 20th
Experience a Happy Hour like no other at 1685 in South Minot, where the winter views are breathtaking and the menu, featuring Pho Fries and Buffalo Pimento Dip, promises to warm you up. Join us from Wednesday, April 17th to Saturday, April 20th for flavors that fight the frost. #HappyHourHeaven #WinterWarmers #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 15th — Saturday, April 20th
Dive into deliciousness with Schatz Crossroads’ Truckstop Lunch Specials happening April 15th-20th in Minot! Catch two mouth-watering specials starting at 11:00 am daily, but hurry—they won’t last long. #SchatzComfortFood #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Hot Lunch Specials! @BigDogSaloon
Monday, April 15th — Friday, April 19th
Warm up your week with Big Dog Saloon’s Hot Lunch Specials, from Knoephla Soup to Country Fried Steak, April 15th-19th in Surrey. Dive into delicious pub food with a side of small-town charm and discover our secret menu item! #PubGrub #WeeklySpecials #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Paint & Sip at Atypical Brewery w/ Nature’s Nook @Atypical
Wednesday, April 17th
Unleash your inner artist at Atypical Brewery’s Paint & Sip event with Nature’s Nook on April 17th! Enjoy a beverage on us as you transform a pre-drawn canvas into your own masterpiece. #CreativityUnleashed #PaintAndSip #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @ Atypical Brewery @Atypical
Wednesday, April 17th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Downtown Minot this Wednesday, April 17th, for an unforgettable evening featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck, a creative Paint & Sip, and a refreshing Beer Run! Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and frolic. #FoodTruckFiesta #PaintSipBeerRun #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, April 15th — Thursday, April 18th
Dive into the happiest hours at Arny’s 2.0 Downtown Minot, where your first well drink or domestic pour is matched with a second one on the house! Make your way before 6:00 PM, April 15th-18th, and let the good times roll. #HappyHourHeaven #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip & The Hawaiian @OTV
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into April’s mouthwatering specials at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot – the Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip and The Hawaiian are flavors you’ll want to experience more than once! 🍍🥓 #WineAndDine #TapasTreats #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, April 17th
Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer Minot’s toughest trivia? Join us this Wednesday, April 17th, at Blue Rider for a night of stiff drinks, challenging questions, and the chance to win free drinks with your knowledge! #TriviaNight #DiveBarDelights #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Collectable Wednesdays! @BudgetMusic
Wednesday, April 17th
Calling all collectors! Swing by Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot this Wednesday, April 17th, for an exclusive 20% off all in-stock collectibles, from action figures to Funko Pops! #CollectablesWednesday #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, April 17th
Give your watch the attention it deserves with Watch Battery Wednesdays at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Score a $2 discount on your battery replacement every Wednesday when you mention “SavorMinot” at checkout. #WatchCare #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
North Dakota Student Art Show @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 9th — Friday, April 26th
Discover the future of art in North Dakota at the Student Art Show, hosted by the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot from April 9th to April 26th. Don’t miss your chance to witness the creativity of tomorrow’s artists, open Tuesday through Saturday! #NorthDakotaArt #StudentArtists #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into the flavors of downtown Minot this April with Magic City Hoagies’ mouth-watering Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt, our Hoagie of the Month! Experience the perfect blend of chipotle seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch, all pressed with a Parm crust. #HoagieHeaven #FlavorExplosion #SavorMinot
