Music/Drama/ Comedy
“Cold Feet,” a musical presented by the Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts, is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20 at The Opera House in New Rockford. Tickets are $19 and seats can be reserved by calling 701-947-2174 or can be purchased online at www. dprca.com.
Christmas at St. Catherine’s, presented by the Valley City State University Department of Music, is at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City. There is no admission charge, but freewill offerings for music scholarships will be accepted.
“Come Holy Child, Blossom as a Rose,” the Jamestown College Christmas concert featuring the Concert Choir and Chapel Choir, is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James Basilica. Admission is $10 and tickets can be reserved by calling 252-3467, ext. 2435, or e-mailing tickets @jc.edu. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Two recitals by the Valley City State University Community School of Arts are at 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday in Froemke Auditorium on the VCSU campus in Valley City. A reception follows each recital. There is no admission charge.
A holiday concert, presented by the Jamestown Middle School Band is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the JMS gymnasium. There is no admission charge.
The VCSU Garage Band students perform at 4 p.m. Monday in Vangstad Auditorium on the Valley City State University campus in Valley City. There is no admission charge.
A Holiday Dance Recital, performed by Top of the Stairs Dance Studio students, is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Arts Center. There is no admission charge.
Special Events
The Christmas Tour of Homes is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday in Carrington. Tickets are $10 and available at any of the homes on the tour. A reception is being held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 100 Poplar Avenue, in Carrington. The following homes will be toured: Jeff and Kristi Riedesel, 670 Klocke Drive, Todd and Susan Bickett, 535 Joal Drive, Justin and Kim Cook, 207 Poplar Avenue, Ralph and Flo Glatt, 552 Second Street S., Rose Nilles
629 Second Street N.
The Annual Holiday Event, featuring the Choralaires, refreshments and a tour of the decorated Putnam House, is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Putnam House in Carrington. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, contact Alison at 701-652-2090 or alison@daktel.com.
“The Zodiac,” a planetarium show examining the constellations and stories of ancient gods associated with them, is at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Valley City State University Planetarium in the Rhodes Science Center on campus. Admission is a freewill donation.
Sertoma’s Christmas in the Park opens Friday in McElroy Park in Jamestown. The exhibit of lighted displays is open from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 25. Admission is $2 a person or $5 for a car.
Around Town
Mary Ellen Erickson is signing copies of her books, the “Peanut Butter Club” mysteries, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Great Stories Book Shoppe.
Keith Norman is signing copies of his book, “Great Stories of the Post, Vol. 2,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Great Stories Book Shoppe.
Jodi Rae Ingstad is signing copies of her book, “The Blond on the Prairie,” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Bank Forward in Jamestown.
Public swimming, sponsored by Jamestown Parks and Rec, is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Jamestown High School. There is no admission charge. The walking track is open from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday at Jamestown High School when school is in session. Use the main entrance. For more information, call 952-4003.
Open Mic Night, hosted by local musician John Crowston, is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Babb’s Coffee House. The open session is available to anyone wanting to perform.
Museums/ Libraries/etc.
National Buffalo Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sundays by appointment. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and AAA members, $10 for a family and $1 for children ages 6 to 18.
Alfred Dickey Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. To access the Story Line, call 252-7464.
Stutsman County Library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The library is located at 910 Fifth St. S.E.
The Arts Center, located at 115 Second St. S.W., Jamestown, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge.
The Putnam House in Carrington is open for special events and by appointment by calling 701-652-2090. There is no admission charge.
The Barnes County Historical Museum, 315 Central Ave. N., Valley City, is open year round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is a freewill donation.
Art
Arts After Work is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Arts Center. The class on Monday is “printmaking and more fun.” Cost: $5 for Arts Center members and $7 for others.
Second Saturday for Adults, featuring a pottery class, “Throwing on the Wheel” taught by Joanne Herman, is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center. Cost: $25 for Arts Center members and $35 for others. Pre-registration and payment required. Call the Arts Center at 251-2496 for more information.
Obsessed with North Dakota, an exhibit of photography by Clint Saunders and Daron W. Krueger, is on display through Jan. 9. A reception featuring the artists is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Arts Center. There is no admission charge.
The “What’s Happening” calendar provides information on cultural events in the area. To list an event, call The Sun at 252-3120 or e-mail tonip@ jamestownsun.com. Any admission charge or fee for events must be included. A contact name and telephone number are required for Sun questions. Suppers, sales and fundraisers are not published in What’s Happening.
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