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With special thanks to the North Dakota Humanities Council, Pulitzer Prize Winning Photojournalist Kim Komenich will be here during the 30th Anniversary of his award-winning work and the 100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes to discuss the power of journalism and how it contributes to an informed society. Prior to the event: Kim will be creating an original photo essay in and around Watford City, ND, focusing on the "things that endure" in Western North Dakota. He will be taking an...
Watford City’s Long X Council on the Arts is pleased to present the Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Gala on Thursday, May 26. Guests will enjoy an evening of original western North Dakota dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d’oeuvres for purchase as part of one of the first events held in the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. “Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and provide the community access to the arts,” said chairma...
Watford City's Long X Council on the Arts is pleased to present the Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Gala on Thursday, May 26. Guests will enjoy an evening of original western North Dakota dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d'oeuvres for purchase as part of one of the first events held in the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. "Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and...
A mother and daughter move to Watford City from Oregon, with a husband and fiancé in tow, in search of work and a way out of mounting debt. The men open a thriving electrical business, the women find careers in Outlaws Bar and Grill, the daughter and her fiancé buy land to build a house and the family settles in to call Watford City home. An energetic veterinarian moves to Watford City to take over an old practice, expands to fill a need and falls in love with the community who helps him r...
Area citizens are invited to share input on the future of the state’s oil and gas Legacy Fund at a free lunch meeting Wednesday, June 11 from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at the Teddy’s Residential Suites in Watford City. Citizen input forums are being organized as part of the Legacy Fund Initiative (LFI) project, convened by the Great Plains Institute. McKenzie County Economic Development Director Gene Veeder is one of the 25 statewide project participants. “Gathering citizen and community feedback is an important part of ensuring our Legacy Fund...
In a joint effort with the South Dakota Humanities Council and the 125th Anniversary Committees from the states of North and South Dakota, the North Dakota Humanities Council will commemorate the entry of South and North Dakota into statehood with a special One Book collaboration. “Dakota: A Spiritual Geography” by Kathleen Norris will serve as the joint One Book for the two states in 2014. The humanities councils in North and South Dakota will engage residents in literary programming based on Norris’ New York Times bestselling book, in which...
In a joint effort with the South Dakota Humanities Council and the 125th Anniversary Committees from the states of North and South Dakota, the North Dakota Humanities Council will commemorate the entry of South and North Dakota into statehood with a special One Book collaboration. “Dakota: A Spiritual Geography” by Kathleen Norris will serve as the joint One Book for the two states in 2014. The humanities councils in North and South Dakota will engage residents in literary programming based on Norris’ New York Times bestselling book, in which...
In a joint effort with the South Dakota Humanities Council and the 125th Anniversary Committees from the states of North and South Dakota, the North Dakota Humanities Council will commemorate the entry of South and North Dakota into statehood with a special One Book collaboration. "Dakota: A Spiritual Geography" by Kathleen Norris will serve as the joint One Book for the two states in 2014. The humanities councils in North and South Dakota will engage residents in literary programming based on...
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce, along with a newly emerging area Arts Organization, will be hosting “Summer Sounds” a music and picnic in the park series at the Watford City Tourist Park. The series will kick off on Thursday, June 13th at 5:30 with music by area musicians and picnic food served by the area Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). The event will be held every other Thursday throughout the summer and will feature local musicians and a picnic hosted by various community organizations. “We believe this is a great way to give the c...
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce, along with a newly emerging area Arts Organization, will be hosting “Summer Sounds” a music and picnic in the park series at the Watford City Tourist Park. The series will kick off on Thursday, June 13th at 5:30 with music by area musicians and picnic food served by the area Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). The event will be held every other Thursday throughout the summer and will feature local musicians and a picnic hosted by various community organizations. “We believe this is a great way to give the c...
