Tag Archives: Music

Experience the Exotic Sounds of Morocco

The exotic sounds of Arab-Andalusian and Sephardic music of Morocco will be performed in Jamestown as part of The Arts Center’s involvement in the Caravanserai program. Not just any musicians, but world-renowned performers in the genre. As part of a … Continue reading

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Forget the Snow by Making Gala Plans

I walked into my office this morning to room full of auction items. The Arts Center’s Gala auction committee has been hard at work gathering unusual and exotic items for the event. I found myself already imagining where this or … Continue reading

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One-Stop Shopping for Arts Events

North Dakota’s four region, four site Culture Pulse arts web resource for all things art has been revamped to a single website to find arts activities throughout the state. Now called myNDarts.com the site connects arts providers and artists with … Continue reading

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The Power of Art

A high school classmate shared this video on Facebook and I wanted to pass it on with these words written by author Jeff Goins that seemed apropos. “Art allows us to see the invisible, to call forth light in a … Continue reading

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Spend Your Friday Night at The Arts Center

A conversation between friends… – “Have you seen the great ceramic exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center?” … “No, what’s it about?” … “It’s the artwork of this pottery guy from Fargo-Moorhead, Brad Bachmeier and the stuff is amazing and … Continue reading

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Thank You Jamestown

Last week’s visit of Moroccan artists (the Majid Bekkas Gnawa Ensemble with Brahim Fribgane) was an unbelievable experience for the people that participated and by all accounts a great success–success only made possible with the assistance and support of many … Continue reading

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Arts – the Universal Language

We are into the 3rd day with our Moroccan friends and with each interaction it is clear that language, religious, political and cultural barriers don’t exist when it comes to the Arts.  I’m not sure who is having more fun, … Continue reading

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Attention Home Brewers!

Enter the Jamestown Arts Center’s Home Brew Contest and you’ll receive free admission to the beer gardens ($30 value) during this year’s Oktoberfest celebration on September 29, 2012. Contest Details: Bring your entries to the homemade beer contest on September … Continue reading

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Does the Landscape Inspire You? Be Part of the Arts Center’s Opening Exhibit

Does the landscape inspire you? In particular, the Coteau? The Prairie? How does it make you feel? How does the North Dakota landscape, environment, history, etc. affect your work? What impresses you, concerns you, moves you about the land? These … Continue reading

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Listen to This

Perennial favorite Bob Milne is once-again coming to Jamestown but this time he will be doing a Piano & Pool Performance. The performance will take place at the Quality Inn on Monday, October 24. Tickets in advance are $15 for … Continue reading

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