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Local artists Trish Stevenson and Afton Ray have gathered a treasure trove of local and regional artists to the "Confluence of Creativity" at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney. The show, which runs June 4 through July 27, will feature about 14 different artists including painters, a book illustrator, a glass artist and more, plus musical acts. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 7. The Roundup will be regularly featuring artists from the show. Matt Doyle grew up in Central Penns...
Joseph Garcia became the site supervisor for the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center on April 3. He brings an impressive background which includes his upbringing on a horse ranch in Southern California, four years with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in northern California, working for a very large company creating large exhibits for major museums and lately developing his own company creating small exhibits for small museums. Garcia is delighted to have the opportunity to build on the...
Local artists Trish Stevenson and Afton Ray have gathered a treasure trove of local and regional artists to the "Confluence of Creativity" at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney. The show, which runs June 4 through July 27, will feature about 14 different artists including painters, a book illustrator, a glass artist and more, plus musical acts. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 7. The Roundup will be regularly featuring artists from the show. Daphne Clark, daughter of Darwin an...
North Dakota's 2019 paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through May 21. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Legal snagging hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. One tag per snagger will be issued. Snagging is legal in all areas of the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and in the area of the Missouri River lying west of the U.S. Highway 85 bridge to the...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED Highway 200 near Cartwright (mile point 2) to the Highway 58 Junction until further notice due to water over the road. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. NDDOT encourages motorists to check road conditions before traveling. For updated road information, call 511 from any type of phone or go to the Travel Information Map at ww...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central times. Feb.15-16: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Confluence Quilters at their monthly meeting. All experience levels invited and instruction provided. Feb. 21: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book. Free refreshments. Feb. 24: Concert at the Confluence, 3 p...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Jan. 17: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book, “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Free refreshments. Jan.18-19: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Confluence Quilters at their monthly meeting. All experience levels invited and ins...
Spend a delightful afternoon at one of the prettiest spots in the area as the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center hosts its annual Christmas get together Sunday, December 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. CST. Enjoy refreshments, crafts and a visit with Santa plus some great music. Entertainment starts at 1:15 p.m. with the Lisenbee family, followed by Sunrise Brass at 2. Greg Hager, Pro Cowboy Entertainer of the Year from North Dakota, is the featured entertainment, beginning at 3 p.m. Hager, from rural...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Dec. 9: Christmas at the Confluence, 1-5 p.m. Local artists will begin performing at 1:30 p.m., and featured artist Greg Hager will perform at 3 p.m. Visitors can create their own craft projects with the provided materials, and refreshments will be served. Free will donation. Dec.14-15: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join th...
MYCIC is hosting the first “Dress The Christmas Tree” event. We are asking for your help to get our Christmas tree ready for the holiday. Make a special “traditional” ornament to put on our tree for a chance to win a special prize. Share with us the Christmas tradition in the form of a unique ornament. Put your name and the date on the ornament and we supply a little card on which to write a short story of the ornament and why you chose it. Ornaments are to be submitted no later than Dec. 20. All ornaments submitted are the property of MYCIC....
Williston, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Nov. 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book. Free refreshments. Nov. 16-17: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Confluence Quilters at their monthly meeting. All experience levels invited and instruction provided. For more information, contact Kerry Fin...
The Voice of the Eagles and Teddy Roosevelt is silent. Arch Ellwein passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a lifetime of acting, teaching and broadcasting. Arch started his career with KGCX, then did play by play of football, basketball, volleyball games and wrestling meets for Power 95 beginning in 1995. J.R. Greeley, marketing manager for Cherry Creek Media, said Arch was a real cheerleader for the Eagles and could make any sport an exciting event with his captivating, old-school style. He...
WILLISTON, N.D. The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Oct. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book, “West Like Lightening” by Jim DeFelice, recounting the legendary ride of the pony express. Free refreshments. Oct. 20: 14th Annual Cemetery Walk at Fort Buford, 6:30 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 8:30 p.m. Hear...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Winter hours begin Sept. 4: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Fort Buford is closed. Sept. 16: Concert at the Confluence, 3 p.m. CT. The public is invited to a concert featuring City Band from Williston. Sept. 20: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. J...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these free upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Aug. 11-12: History Alive featuring Arch Ellwein portraying buffalo hunter Vic Smith, 2 and 4 p.m., both days at the Confluence Center. Aug. 16: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book. Free refreshments. Please call in advance, 701-572-9034. Aug. 17-18: Con...
On Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 at 2 and 4 p.m. both days, Arch Ellwein will perform History Alive as Captain Grant Marsh. This will take place at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Grant Marsh was a riverboat pilot and captain who was noted for his many piloting exploits on the upper Missouri River and Yellowstone River. Marsh piloted the Far West down the Yellowstone and the Missouri Rivers to Bismarck, carrying fifty-one wounded cavalry troopers from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Marsh had the steamboat record...
The Leeds Banner Girls will be at Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Friday, May 18, 7 p.m. CT. These girls have become a nationally renowned recognized girls choir. The Leeds Banner Girls began their career singing the National Anthem at hometown basketball games. After hearing them sing they were invited to sing the National Anthem at the Shriner Circus in Minot, and the rest is history. They sang at Ft. Buford for the dedication of the Buffalo Soldiers, they were invited to sing at the George Washington Masonic National Memo...
The Confluence Interpretive Center held their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Despite the weather they had 271 people come out for the event on Saturday, March 24. (Photo submitted by Debbie Crossland)...
The public is invited to the FT. Buford/MYCIC Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24, at 1p.m. CT. This free event is for children ages 10 and under and will include door prizes. Eight thousand eggs will be distributed around the Confluence in different age brackets. Bring your camera, the Easter Bunny is supposed to make a surprise visit. A hot dog lunch will be available for purchase....
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) announces their Christmas at the Confluence, 1:30-5 p.m. CT, Sunday, December 10. There will be a great line up of entertainment. The Lisenbee's, Tuba Christmas, Williston State College String and Choral, Sunrise Brass and Arch Ellwein with his redition of the Night Before Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here at 4:30 p.m. CT. This would be an excellent opportunity to take pictures. There will be craft projects along with...
Enjoy an afternoon of cowboy poetry Sunday, August 20th from 11a.m. to 5p.m. CDT at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center. Poets/musicians include D.W. Groethe, Linda and Terry Schwartz, Jarl Kavalie, Bill Lowman and Mark Kerr. Performers will rotate in 20 minute sessions throughout the afternoon. Admission is free but donations are welcome....
Fort Union Trading Post is currently open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. On Monday, May 29, Fort Union will begin its summer hours. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time. These hours will be in effect from Memorial Day to the end of Labor Day on September 4, 2017. Fort Union’s Trade House will be open during the summer and feature on-site living history interpreters who will share the park’s history. Special events are scheduled for the summer as well, so stop in at the visitor’s center to ge...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the WaterWorks Art Museum Traveling Art Show. The Traveling Collection features works representative of the 38th Annual Juried Exhibit, “The Confluence,” shown earlier this year at the WaterWorks Art Museum (WAM) in Miles City. The exhibit represents professional and amateur artworks from local, regional, and national artists. WAM staff selected 17 representative works from the original exhibit for inclusion in the 2017 Traveling Collection, which will tour eastern Montana until the end of 2017, with sto...
