Music/Drama/ Comedy
Steve Samek performs from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Frontier Village Amphitheater and the Trademarks perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is a freewill donation.
The German Heritage Society performs from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Frontier Village Amphitheater. The program includes German and English folk songs, hymns, jokes and a skit. Admission is a freewill donation.
The Elvis Tribute Concert, featuring Bruno Big Elvis, is at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hannaford Community Center (high school auditorium) in Hannaford. Tickets at the door are $13, with a portion going to the memorial fund.
The Fort Ransom Bluegrass Festival is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26, in Fort Ransom. The festival features Monroe Crossing, the Johnson Family Band, Cotton Wood, Stoney Run and the Fort Ransom Gang. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For ticket information, go to www.frbluegrass.com or call 701-973-2217.
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Brats and Bluegrass, with Cotton Wood, is at 6 p.m. for the meal and the concert at 7 p.m. Monday, June 28, at the Putnam House in Carrington. Admission including the meal is $5. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, contact Alison at 701-652-2090 or alison@daktel.com .
A Peggy Lee Tribute Concert is at 7 p.m. Friday, July 2, at St. John's Methodist Church in Wimbledon. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with Bethany and Levi Andrist, former Medora Musical singers. Admission is a freewill donation of $15. Seating is limited. Tickets can be reserved with a donation by calling Mary Beth Orn at 701-435-2875.
Special Events
The Foster County Fair ends today in Carrington. Events today include: safety presentations for children, 11:45 a.m.; 4-H Parade of Champions, 5:30 p.m.; entertainment, 7 p.m.
The 25th annual North Dakota Farm Toy Show is Saturday and Sunday in La-Moure, N.D., sponsored by Toy Farmer LTD. Show opens to public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; children's pedal pull, 1 p.m. on east side of school; adult pull follows. LaMoure Lions Club chicken barbecue, 5 p.m. Sunday's show is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 800-533-8293 or go to the website www.toyfarmer.com .
Jamestown Air Fest 2010, featuring the American Barnstormers flying, giving rides and on display, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30-July 2 at the Jamestown Regional Airport. A dance with the Borderline Band is from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 2. Jimmy Velvet, 1950s/1960s recording artist, will sign books, CDs and photos all three days. There is no admission charge.
Around Town
The Front Porch Chat features Steve Reidburn on the history of Fort Seward at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stutsman County Memorial Museum. Front Porch Chats are held every Sunday at the museum through August.
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The Norse Sky, a planetarium show, is at 3 p.m. Saturday in Room 310 Rhoades Science Center at Valley City State University. Admission is a freewill donation.
The Arts Park Summer Gardening program features "Hardy Fruits for North Dakota," presented by Kathy Wiederholt, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Arts Center's Arts Park. There is no admission charge.
Open Mic Night, hosted by local musician John Crowston, is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays June through August at the Arts Center. The open session is available to anyone wanting to perform. It will return to Babb's Coffee House in September.
Museums/ Libraries/etc.
National Buffalo Museum hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and AAA members, $10 for a family and $1 for children ages 6 to 18.
Frontier Village is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The "Wild West Shootout" is at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26.
Fort Seward hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is a freewill donation and signing the guest book.
Stutsman County Memorial Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is as freewill donation.
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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. To access the Story Line, call 252-7464.
Storytime is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Alfred Dickey Public Library. The theme is "Camping."
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, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and by appointment Sunday. 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. "Bridges of North Dakota" is the exhibit in the museum through June 19.
The Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Historic Site near Cooperstown is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 15. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-15. Children under age 5 are admitted free.
Art
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Design Your Own Duck, a James River Valley Library System craft class for children, is at 2 p.m. today at Alfred Dickey Public Library.
The Jamestown Fine Arts Association Annual Art Show, featuring the work of area artists, is on display at the Arts Center through Saturday.
A beginner glass etching class, taught by Kathy Tebelius, is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Putnam House in Carrington. Cost: $5. For more information or to register, contact alison at 701-652-2090 or alsion@daktel . com.
Ed Schlosser is the featured art exhibit at Unison Bank for June. Each month Unison features a different artist in its lobby.
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 charge must be included.
