Minot Visitors Guide May 2014

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Welcome, Canadians! Minot has hotel rooms available and rates as low as $78.88.* Go to visitminot.org/coupons.

Get Out & Play — visitminot.org/calendar Arts in the Park ND State Fair Høstfest See inside for details! *Coupons subject to change without notice.

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Minot welcomes Canadian travelers The city of Minot, known as the ”Magic City” because of its sudden and rapid growth at the start of the 20th Century, is booming yet again. One of North Dakota’s most important trading centres, Minot’s thriving economy is a beacon to travelers from surrounding states and Canada, who are all searching for a place to shop and celebrate in style. With the rise in tourism to Minot over the past few years, no other sector is feeling the magic quite like the city’s hospitality industry.

Wendy Howe, executive director of the CVB, wants to remind visitors that many new hotels have opened this year. Many are located conveniently close to Dakota Square Mall, with many others opening on the north end of the city.

The majority of the new lodging facilities offer continental breakfast, pools, and managers receptions in the evening. Hotel managers are looking forward to showcasing their properties to Canadians and feel that it will be a perfect fit for family getaways, girls’ shopping trips or a couple’s getaway.

“We are pretty excited about the opening of those new hotels. It gives the visitors more options,” said Howe. “Also with the addition of all of those hotel rooms, which is about 1000 more rooms, it brings the rate down as well. We now see more rooms available at a better rate.”

The new website makes planning a cross-border road trip easy. One of the highlighted features is the hotel availability search. Although this became available before the January improvements, it continues to be a useful tool.

“Visitors can go in and put in the date they are planning to visit, and they will get a whole list of available rooms. They can then make the reservations right from there,” she said.

Another feature which is highly regarded is the My Map feature. This allows tourists to select the places they are interested in visiting (hotels, restaurants, shopping, and attractions) and add them all to a personalize map of Minot. The itinerary is printable and includes contact information for each venue.

If these features weren’t enough, a coupon section was also added.

This new section of the VisitMinot website is expected to be a great benefit for Canadians over the summer months. The more dollars saved, means more left for fun things such as shopping.

“We have seen many hotels offering coupons on this section of the website, and these coupons are always changing so we encourage the visitor to check back often to see the new discounts,” she said. “Some of the coupons will ask you to present the coupon at the time of use others may tell you to mention the discount when making your reservation. I would encourage visitors to go to the coupon section of the website, under visitor information, and check out all of the discounts being offered.”

MinotParks:

THINKSPRING! The summer sunshine is just around the corner and the Minot Park District is excited for the season ahead. The Roosevelt Park Zoo will open its doors on Saturday, May 3rd. We are thrilled for visitors to see all the improvements that will be coming to the Zoo in 2014.

Construction has started on the Penguin & Otter Exhibits as well as the New Aviary.

The Souris Valley Golf Course has 18 holes open for golfers of

all ages and levels to enjoy. To reserve a tee time contact us at 701-857-4189. The kids can also enjoy a round at Jack Hoeven Wee Links, a real nine hole golf course designed specifically for kids.

The Roosevelt Park Pool along with the Oak Park Splash Pad is set to open on June 7th just in time for the weather to get warm.

For more information on our parks and trails please visit our website at www.minotparks.com or contact our office at 701-857-4136. Make sure to tag your park photos at #MinotParks.

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MAKE A BREAK FOR MINOT! Upcoming Events May 8 Nurses Day celebration Taube Museum Nurses Day Celebration Wine and Cheese Tasting Event 5:00 - 7:00 pm Taube Museum 2 North Main Door Prizes, Raffle & Goodies from Starbucks Sponsored by Omicron Tau Chapter Honor Society of Nursing.

May 8 Toki Wright Pangea House Live music event May 8 to 11 Mouse River Players - Over the River and Through the Woods

By Joe DiPietro, this intimate, hilarious, and poignant look at generation gaps and the immigrant experience will ring a bell and the touch the hearts of all audience members.

The dates: May 8th - 10th at 7:30, and May 11th at 2:00.

The place: The Arlene Theater at 115 1st St. SE

Admission: $10.00 at the door or by season ticket.

You may request reservations by email.

Reply to this message, or email your request to tickets@mouseriverplayers. com, including your name, contact phone number, performance date,number of reservations required and mention any special needs.

Phone reservation lines open now. Call: 1-866-667-1977 Please let the reservation people know if you have special needs seating and we will do our best to accommodate you.

May 9 A night of stars: gymnastics Minot municipal auditorium A night of performances by Gymagic Gymnastics gymnasts.

May 9 to 11 A storybook ballet Minot University Rinat Mouzafarov and the Institute of Dance and Ballet Theater present: A Storybook Ballet II.

We’re ready for you.

Performances will take place Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th at 7 p.m. The Sunday , May 11th performance will take place at 2 p.m. $12 General Admission For more info, call: 701-837-0239

May 14 Theory of a Deadman North Dakota State Fair Center Tickets are available at Spicy Pie, Budget Music & Video, by calling 866-300-8300 or online at www.jadepresents.com

May 11 Nodak Speedway opening day North Dakota State Fairgrounds Grandstands Exciting Nodak Speedway racing action on the 3/8 mile dirt track at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. For more details please visitwww.racenodak.com.

May 16 MSU: Centennial celebration commencement and closing ceremony MSU Dome The Class of 2014 is MSU’s 100th graduating class. Join the president, faculty and staff in celebrating this centennial class’ graduation. Special recognitions and a community social will follow the ceremony.

May 13 Salute to seniors Holiday Inn Riverside The Minot Area Senior Coalition presents Salute to Seniors. Lots of entertainment, hot meal, vendors to visit and lots of door prizes. Cost $15. Call 852-3398 for reservations.

May 17 Minot walk to defeat ALS Duane Carlson Stadium Please join us for a wonderful family event at our Walk to Defeat ALS. Dollars raised through this event will benefit The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter, which provides programs and services to people living with ALS and their families.

There is no cost to register for the two mile Walk, but participants are encouraged to fundraise. Those who raise a minimum of $50 will receive an official Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt. Registration begins at 8:30am, with the Walk itself beginning at 10:00am.

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. For more information, please visit www.walktodefeatals.org, select North Dakota, then Minot OR contact Chelsea Cronin (chelsea@alsmn.org or 605-2740230).

May 18 Nodak Speedway races May 20 Paint the town red Buffalo Wings & Rings For more information or to register call the Taube Museum of Art at 838-4445, email taube@srt.com.

May 22 to 24 State Girls Tennis Tournament Continued on Page 16

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Upcoming Events Continued from Page 15 May 24 Foster Care Month 5k Run/Walk Did you know there are about 382,400 American children under 18 in foster care?

May is National Foster Care Month. Join us to raise AWARENESS about the magnitude of the issue and the urgent and sustaining needs of children and older youth in foster care. More information coming soon!

May 25 to 26 Racing at Nodak Speedway May 29 to 31 State Girls’ Softball Tournament May 30 to 31 Fish Fest Dakota Square Scheels

public. It is located at Dakota Boys/Girls Ranch Riding Arena at 6301 19th Ave NW. The agility trial will be held on Friday, May 30 from 6:30pm to 9pm and on Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 from 8am to 5pm.

For more information call 701-852-4722.

June 1 Racing at Nodak Speedway June 2 Kids Klub: Make dad happy Dakota Square Scheels Scheels is celebrating Dad by inviting all kids ages 4 - 12 to make a Father’s Day Gift and personalized card that will make Dad happy! Please reserve your spot at Scheels Customer Service or email arivera@ scheelssports.com. For more information, please call 701-852-1010.

June 8 Arts in the Park: City Band Oak Park June 10 Free car seat check Ryan Honda First District Health Unit in Minot offers free car seat checks the second Tuesday of every month at GMC dealerships in town.

To find out more about the program, call 852-1376.

June 4 Wayne Static of Static X The Original Bar and Nightclub

May 30 to June 1 NADAC Dog Agility Trial Dakota Boys/ Girls Ranch Riding Arena Join us on May 30th to June 1st for the NADAC Dog Agility Trial. It is open to the

June 6 to 7 Blue Hawaiian Holiday Downtown Minot Join your friends and neighbors in Downtown Minot (on Main St) for a Blue Hawaiian Holiday!

Homemade Hawaiian Food & Drinks Music Hawaiian Decor Showing Outdoor Movie, “Blue Hawaii” @ 9:30pm Suprise at the end!

Tickets for this event will be pre-sold at Cookies for You for $30 (must be 21 to attend).

June 8 Cigarfest The Garage Lounge

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June 12 Arts in the Park: Jason Huneke Oak Park

June 20 Relay for Life MSU grounds The Minot community will come June 14 together on the grounds in front of Minot Minot Area Dollars for Scholars 5k run State University to honor cancer survivors, Oak Park remember loved ones lost, and fight back Minot Area Dollars For Scholars 5k Run against a disease that has already taken will be in Oak Park. Registration starts at too much. Funds raised during events 8am, the run starts at 9am. Proceeds will leading up to and at the Relay truly make be used for scholarships for Minot area a difference in the fight against cancerstudents.

-just ask one of the 14 million survivors who will celebrate a birthday this year!

June 15 Teams camp out overnight around the Arts in the Park: Badlands Express track while the community joins them to continuously walk. Food, fun, and activities Oak Park are abundant! The Opening Ceremony is at 7pm, followed by Survivor, Caregiver, and June 20 Opening Laps. The beautiful luminaria bags Midsummer Night Festival are lit at nightfall. Join a team, create one Scandinavian Heritage Park of your own, purchase a luminaria bag or Welcome to the Summer Solstice, Scandinavian style! Join us on Friday, June make a donation atwww.minotrelay.com.

Help us Finish the Fight!

20th starting at 5pm. *This event begins on Friday, June 20th What’s on the agenda? at 7:00pm and ends the next morning (June Meals, Music, Flag Ceremony, Park Tours, Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Saunas and 21st) at 7:00am.

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Norsk Høstfest readies for 37th festival You may think it is too early to talk about a fall festival, but you’re mistaken. Norsk Høstfest tickets go on sale at 8 a.m., CDT, Friday, May 16 and the entertainment lineup is one you won’t want to miss.

Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian festival, is held in Minot, N.D., and thousands attend for the great food, culture and world-class entertainment. This year marks the 37th anniversary which will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.

The event kicks off Tuesday evening (Sept.

30) with the Opening Ceremony followed by an evening concert with Doc Severinson, who will perform with the Minot Symphony Orchestra.

“We like to think we’re offering something for everyone this year,” said David Reiten, Norsk Høstfest president. “From returning favorites, to names new to the Great Hall stage like the legendary Doc Severinsen, whose performance is made even more special with the involvement of Minot’s own symphony.”

Also scheduled to appear in The Great Hall of the Vikings over five nights and four days are Doc Severinsen with the Minot Symphony Orchestra, Daniel O’Donnell, Gaither Vocal

Norsk Høstfest offers free stage acts several times each day during the festival. Patrons will see a return of many of their favorites such as Bjøro Haaland and Williams & Ree and enjoy new talent as well, including the Nordic Tenors, Swedish magicians Brynolf & Ljung, and GRAMMY award winning country group Diamond Rio. Former Secret Service agent Clint Hill and author Lisa McCubbin are back with a presentation and their most recent book, Five Days in November. Ricky Nelson Remembered, a tribute by Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson, also returns for a second year.

ACCOMODATIONS Besides great entertainment, Norsk Høstfest The city of Minot has undergone tremendous will spotlight Scandinavian culture, artisan growth and offers more than 35 hotels with plenty of rooms to offer Høstfest guests. To find crafts, Nordic shopping, nightly dances, and of course, great authentic Scandinavian cuisine. hotel rooms, simply go to Hostfest.com , and Those looking for more interactive activities enter the dates of your stay at the bottom of may want to visit the newly expanded Viking the page.

Encampment Village or may be interested RV camping spots are also available for $21 in enrolling in hands-on Høstfest Folk School per night. Good Sam Club members also are eligible for reduced rates and special packaging, classes. which can be found at hostfest.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit hostfest.com, or call the Norsk ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES Høstfest office at (701) 852-2368.

In addition to the Great Hall entertainment, Band, comedian Bill Engvall, country legend Merle Haggard, Josh Turner with special guest Danielle Bradbery, singer BJ Thomas, ’60s pop band Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, and country music artist Jennifer Nettles.

Tickets will go on sale May 16 and will cost $82 for VIP seats and $62 for regular seats. The Høstfest Eve Concert tickets with Doc Severinson will sell for $36. Fans can order tickets online at hostfest.com, by calling (701) 852-2368, or in person at 1020 S. Broadway, Minot ND 58701.

2014 GREAT HALL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Doc Severinsen with The Minot Symphony Orchestra 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 30

Merle Haggard 1 p.m.

• Friday, October 3

Daniel O’Donnell 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 1

Josh Turner With special guest Danielle Bradbery 7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 3 (two shows)

Gaither Vocal Band 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 1 Bill Engvall 1 p.m.

• Thursday, October 2 Daniel O’Donnell 7 p.m.

• Thursday, October 2

BJ Thomas & Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone 1 p.m.

• Saturday, October 4 Jennifer Nettles 7:30 p.m.

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Integrity Jazz Festival Provided by the Minot Area Council of the Arts The Minot Area Council of the Arts announces an exciting line-up for the 7th annual Integrity Jazz Festival. Headlining the event are the Cab Jivers led by the grandson of the famous Cab Calloway, Christopher Calloway Brooks. The whole audience will be bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm. “Everybody singing HI-DE-HO!” Brooks emulates Cab Calloway, as he thrusts his baton into the air, and in his Zoot Suit, jumps, twirls and signals to the band to begin another joyous chorus.

Music lovers can settle in for a full day of nonstop entertainment from 1 – 8 PM in Roosevelt Park.

The family friendly atmosphere includes artists and artisans, prizes, food and (of course), great jazz!

The Integrity Jazz Festival is also pleased to present the Danny Green Trio, of San Diego”. The

trio’s style showcases a brilliant blend of Brazilian Latin and Classical elements. The Clearwater Hot Club Band, from Minnesota takes their inspiration from Gypsy Jazz and swing. Local favorite Dakota Dixie and a Youth Spotlight led by Micah Holmen round out the day.

You can get up close and personal with the artists at the jam session that follows the festival at Sevens Restaurant. Join us- you’ll be glad you did!

Tickets for the June 28th event are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, and are available at the Minot Area Council of the Arts office, (3 Main Street South Ste. 2) at Visit Minot,(1020 South Broadway) by telephone, 701-852-2787 or on the website www. integrityjazzfestival.com.

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Nodak Speedway:

Minot’s source for weekly auto racing The Nodak Speedway, located at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, is one of the fastest 3/8-mile race tracks in the nation. The Nodak Race Club, beginning its 61st season of racing, is the oldest continuously active racing club in the United States. With races being held predominantly on Sunday nights, the Speedway boasts over 85 cars nightly, featuring IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, and IMCA Modifieds, including Sprint Cars and Late Models for special events. Don’t miss the action each Sunday as the “Playground of Power” revs up to bring you the nation’s number 1 spectator sport: auto racing.

Summer Schedule May 4- Practice May 11-Opening night May 18-Regular Race Night May 25-Memorial Day Weekend May 26-Memorial Day/Military Appreciation June 1- Late Model Special June 8- Regular Race Night June 15-Regular Race Night June 22-Legend Tour June 29-Late Model Special

July 4- 4th of July July 6- Dakota Classic Tour July 21- State Fair Enduro July 22-State Fair Races August 3- Regular Race Night August 10 -Regular Race Night August 17- World of Outlaws August 24 -Championship Night August 29- Motor Magic Enduro August 30- Motor Magic August 31- Motor Magic

For more information, visit the Nodak Speedway website at www.racenodak.com and join them on Facebook.

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Magic City International Dragway: A fun place for drag racing Satisfy your need for speed!

Magic City International Dragway (MCID) in Minot, ND is located at the east end of the North Dakota State Fair Grounds.

MCID is an 1/8-mile asphalt, IHRA-sanctioned drag strip.

They use a Compulink timing system. All runs are logged and individually printed for racers.

Races run on specific weekends. The current schedule for 2014 is: • May 17 or 18 — Test and Tune • May 24 to 25 — Memorial Classic • June 7 to 8 — MCID Spring Nationals (Ironman Race on Saturday) • June 21 to 22 — Summer Kick Off • July 5 to 6 — Independence Classic • Aug. 9 to 10— Hot August Nationals • Aug. 29 to Aug. 30 — Motor Magic Event • Sept. 14 to 15 —MCID Season Finals MCID has an open Test and Tune on Saturday and Sunday, a Jackpot race on Saturdays and a Street Car/Bike Shootout on Saturday evenings (if enough people want to participate and time allows). Sunday is the points racing day. These races are kept track of during the season, and MCID holds an end of season banquet to award the winners from each class with prizes, which include a trophy and a beautiful embroidered jacket.

MCID has many features that are useful to those travelling

from farther distances. Visitors can camp on the grounds, and there are concessions on site for people to enjoy.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay outside the areas of the racetrack, there are a variety of hotels outside the grounds, as well as a number of restaurants available to eat at. You can come in and out of the racetrack as you like during the day.

The prices to watch the races on Saturdays and Sundays are $8 for adults (15-plus), $5 for children aged seven to 13, and free for kids aged six and under during all race weekends, with the exception of Motor Magic, which is $10 for adults (15+), $5 for children aged seven to 13, and free for kids aged 6 and under.

The fee for racing depends on the class that the racers will be in. Anybody can race as long as they have a valid driver’s license from their home state or province, but anyone who is under 18 needs to get signed permission from their guardians.

All vehicles, from streetcars to high-speed dragsters, can be driven in the races. Children from eight years old and up can race in a junior dragster, but the vehicles have to be inspected and approved.

If you are looking for a fun way to spend your weekend, MCID is the place to go! For additional information, please visit www.magiccityinternationaldragway.com or call (701) 833-8465. The most current information and special events are posted on the website, as well as downloadable flyers.

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FREE Concerts in Minot, ND — Why not?

“Arts in the Parks “concerts are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 and 7 p.m. in Oak Park beginning with the Minot City Band June 8th and ending with everyone’s favorite themed event, “At the Hop” August 7th. Call the Minot Area Council of the Arts at (701)852-2787, or visit www. myndarts.com.

15 Dean Clott & the Badlands Express/ Tami Millstead, mosaics

County Historical Soc. (Adjacent to ND State Fair grounds)

19 International Brass Quintet / Pat Marquard, painting

6 Marsha Deslauriers/ Shelia Ellington, painting

22 The Five of Us @ 4 PM / Jacque’ Younger, “Grandma Butterfly” 188th Army Band @ 7 PM/ Jacque’ Younger, “Grandma Butterfly”

10 City Band “Patriotic Concert”/ artist - tba

‘See you in Minot!

26 Voices of Note/ Linda Olson, pottery

17 City Band “Sousa” / Mandi Zavalney, cakes/Diana Hamm, Izzy B’s Originals

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29 City Band /Shanon Devries, wood burning

20 JMB Band / Tina Hjelmstad

July

24 The Dance Company / Nancy Hankins

8 City Band / Roxi Mathis 12 Jason Huneke, juggler and comedian/ Wendy Voeller

13 The Swing Band of Minot / Karisa Riley, crosses

27 GreenMan Band / Society for Creative Anachronism 31 Marsha Mugaas / Kathleen Cunningham, handmade envelopes

7 “At the Hop” Featuring the Treblemakers/ Dakota Cruisers classic cars / root beer floats by Sons of Norway / Gyros, baklava and more by St Peters

August 3 Dakota Rose Band / Amy Allender Smith

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