Community Calendar

Gather your friends and family and tour the studios of Fargo-Moorhead’s arts community during the FM Visual Artists’ free Studio Crawl. Artists are opening their doors to you, demonstrating their work, and creating the party of the season. You can find a handy-to-hold printed brochure at Plains Art Museum, Rourke Art Gallery, grocery stores, coffee shops, from any of the participating artists, or at fmva.org.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: bigoakpress@gmail.com
Website: www.bigoakpress.com

Christian music presented by Colleen Reinhardt, Julie Ternes and guest musicians. Enjoy lunch (off menu) while listening to live Christian music. 100% of any donations from patrons and the restaurant benefit local charities who serve the poor of our community. Contact Julie Ternes for more information.

Gather your friends and family and tour the studios of Fargo-Moorhead’s arts community during the FM Visual Artists’ free Studio Crawl. Artists are opening their doors to you, demonstrating their work, and creating the party of the season. You can find a handy-to-hold printed brochure at Plains Art Museum, Rourke Art Gallery, grocery stores, coffee shops, from any of the participating artists, or at fmva.org.

A fun weekly dart league for beginners and seasoned players to join; while raising awareness and money for those in our area who are battling cancer. We play at various bars, so must be 21 to join. Every team must have a woman player weekly. Doubles teams for now, but can also have subs. Any questions please call Dakota Music at 701.223-7588.

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: bigoakpress@gmail.com
Website: www.bigoakpress.com

Sign-up starts at 7:30pm

Open Mic hosted by Travis Neros

All music, readings, comedy, etc are allowed

Come hangout! :)

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: bigoakpress@gmail.com
Website: www.bigoakpress.com

Each week a new game testing your knowledge in music, science, history, film, literature, geography, current events, pop culture, sports and more. With a new and unique themed twist each week.
Maximum team size of 6.
Beer and Pride to the top teams, and a pair of Comedy tickets given away each week to one random team.