You’ve heard it a thousand times—that cascading four-note melody that shows up in malls, movies, and church concerts every December. But “Carol of the Bells” didn’t start as a Christmas song. It started as Shchedryk, a Ukrainian choral piece sent to Europe[...]
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A true story of sacrifice
In March 1920, a 16-year-old girl named Hazel Miner lay on top of her younger brother and sister as a blizzard raged across Oliver County. She kept them alive. She didn’t survive. It’s one of those North Dakota stories that gets passed[...]
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Celebrating local talent: North Dakota Stage Fest opens in Watford City
Community theater took center stage in Watford City this weekend as three companies from across the region came together for the first North Dakota Stage Fest. McKenzie County Community Theater, Williston’s Entertainment Inc., and Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater each brought a 30–40 minute[...]
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Minot Symphony Orchestra presents “A Dance with Destiny” as part of its Centennial Season
Minot, ND – October 21, 2025 — The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues its milestone 100th season with A Dance with Destiny on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the campus of Minot State University.[...]
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Northwest Arts Center: INT’L All Media 2025 annual juried exhibition
MINOT, N.D. – The Northwest Arts Center is pleased to present the “INT’L All Media 2025” Annual Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view Oct. 23 through Dec.20, 2025, in the Walter Piehl Gallery at Minot State University. Now in its[...]
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Full STEAM Ahead nonprofit finds permanent home in Minot
A decade after starting as a small program helping kids explore creativity through science and art, Full STEAM Ahead is finally putting down roots. The Minot-based nonprofit just received a $50,000 grant from the Minot Area Community Foundation to support its first[...]
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The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins performances Oct. 16
Forty years after Purple Rain first electrified audiences, the story is returning to where it began. A new stage adaptation of Prince’s 1984 classic is making its debut in Minneapolis, the city that shaped both the music and the myth. The production,[...]
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Basic income support scheme for artists to be made permanent and opened to new entrants in budget
Ireland’s basic income program for artists — once a bold experiment — is about to become permanent. Starting next year, 2,000 creatives will receive €325 a week, with plans to slowly expand access to more disciplines and participants. The move marks a[...]
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A harsh critique spurred Walter Piehl to start painting rodeos
Sometimes a harsh critique can steer a life’s work in an entirely new direction. When a professor told a young Walter Piehl his landscapes were “lame and insipid,” the Minot artist turned his brush toward what he knew best — the rodeo.[...]
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‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S.
Across the Upper Midwest, echoes of Nordic tradition are being reshaped by modern hands. Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art gathers blacksmiths, weavers, and woodworkers whose roots stretch back to Scandinavia but whose voices belong unmistakably to this region. Curator Sally[...]
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St. Olaf Orchestra to perform at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall
MINOT, N.D. – The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Chung Park, will perform at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and[...]
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In Brandon, Sculpture Garden grows with community support and artistic vision
The Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon has a new addition that blends art with nature’s beauty. A pair of nesting blue herons, cast in bronze by sculptor Peter Sawatzky, now overlook the pond as part of the growing sculpture garden. The piece,[...]
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Minot Symphony Opens Centennial Season October 4th with International Guest Artist
Minot, ND – September 23, 2025 — The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) proudly announces the opening concert of its landmark 100th season on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7 pm in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. This milestone performance[...]
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Artists-to-be foster creativity at Minot State’s NOTSTOCK festival
At Minot State University this week, art isn’t just something to look at—it’s something to try. The annual NOTSTOCK festival has been giving students and community members hands-on exposure to the arts for nearly 20 years, from printmaking to pottery. For Minot[...]
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New Downtown Mural Celebrates Minot Symphony’s Centennial Season
The Minot Symphony Orchestra is proud to unveil a vibrant new mural in downtown Minot, “Magic Symphony” was painted over Labor Day weekend by local artist Max Patzner in celebration of the Symphony’s 100th season. The colorful mural features playful depictions of[...]
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1st Helena Youth Battle of the Bands an ‘absolute smash,’ organizer says
Helena’s first Youth Battle of the Bands proved that local talent is alive and loud. On Aug. 19, a sold-out crowd packed The Myrna Loy as young musicians delivered two-song sets that drew cheers fit for seasoned pros. From rock to indie,[...]