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g reat art and a strong local commitment make this show extremely popular

WRITER: ANNE KAESE

PHOTOGRAPHER: CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY the 8th street show offers a unique and neighborly experience under the shade trees that surround the shotwell greenhouse in south fargo. the annual show is organized by the red river Watercolor society and exhibits work by members of the society and other talented local artists. some members have been involved with the society for more than 20 years and find this event to be the best for local appreciation. at the show, browsers can visit with their neighbors and friends while pausing to chat with the artists to learn about their art, which includes not only art in the watercolor media, but also glass, pottery, mixed media, fiberworks, jewelry, and clothing, this year, the 8th street show premiered a very popular demo booth where artists demonstrated their craft. the 8th street art show will continue its history of excellence in a new shady venue next year, the location to be determined, as shotwell’s is being torn down to make way for a new housing complex. the red river Watercolor society national show is on exhibit at the Hjemkomst and is a summer must-see of the finest watermedia from the united states and canada. check out www.redriverws.org for more information. [aWM]

Golfers celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ’61 for ’61

WRITER: COURTNEY WEATHERHEAD

PHOTOGRAPHER: LEGACY PHOTOGRAPHY the roger Maris celebrity golf tournament hosted its 28th annual tournament, banquet, and live and silent auction June 26-27. the tournament took place at rose creek and the banquet and auction at the Holiday inn in fargo. the money raised during the two-day fundraiser is given to beneficiaries Hospice of the red river valley, shanley High school, and the roger Maris cancer center — each year raising about $150,000. over $1.5 million has been raised in total, benefitting students and community members who utilize these organizations. sports fans, celebrities, and the Maris family traveled to fargo from across the united states to compete in the tournament and celebrate the 50th anniversary of roger Maris’ 61st home run in ’61. “it brings together individuals who come back every year to golf, and who have formed relationships,” Mary lou Dahms, Maris tournament board member and Hospice of the red river valley director of marketing and public relations, said. the banquet’s main entertainment was celebrity andy strasberg, who spoke of his dedication as a roger Maris fan and the coincidences that led him closer to the Maris family. in addition to the sports memorabilia auctioned, three lcD flat screen tvs and a set of golf clubs were raffled off.

“this is an amazing event,” Dahms said. “it has so many different aspects to it, and it all comes together.” [aWM] for more information visit www.rogermarisgolf.com.