UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 17 to 19 and 24 to 26 A Christmas Carol

115 1st St SE, 7:30 p.m.

Mouse River Players Community Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Dramatized by Kevin Neuharth.

Nov. 18 Somerset Court Fall Festival

1900 28th St SW, 9 a.m.

Come and shop with the many vendors all located in and around the Somerset Court Auditorium.

Nov. 18 Festival of Trees 2017

Holiday Inn. Riverside, Public viewing 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening event 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free for public viewing, but a donation of a new baby item for the baby boutique at the Dakota Hope Clinic suggested .

Tickets for the evening event are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. There will be 15 decorated Christmas up for auction along with many silent auction items. There will also be hors-d’oeuvres and a cash bar. For more information or tickets, visit www.facebook.com/ FestivalofTreesdakotahopeclinic/

Nov. 18 Snowflakes

Margie’s Studio 109 Main St. S., 1 to 2 p.m. No two are alike! Come and make yours. Discounts will apply for two or more. $25.

Nov. 18 and 19 Live Reindeer Event

Nature’s Nook Children’s Toys & Book Boutique, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christmas family fun.

Nov. 18 Korslien Auction

North Dakota State Fair Event Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Korslien Auction will have a huge selection available in the Theater room of the State Fair Event Center for two auctions this month. Furniture, sewing machines, kitchen items, craft, and construction equipment, musical instruments and more will be sold.

Nov. 19, 24 to 26; Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 26 to 31; and Jan. 6, 13, 14, Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 Free Ice Skating

All Seasons Arena, 1 to 3 p.m.

If you don’t have skates, skate rental is available for $2.

Nov. 24 Holiday Open House

Downtown Minot, 3 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a Christmas celebration in Downtown Minot. tree lighting at 6 p.m., Christmas carols, holiday lights, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. Open house celebrations and sales at many downtown merchants.

Nov. 25 to 26 Fall Gun Show

North Dakota State Fair Event Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 38th Annual Minot Rifle & Pistol Club Fall Gun Show. Browse more than 100 booths. Buy, sell, swap or trade. Admission is $5 per day, ages 12 and under enter free with parent.

Nov. 28 and 29 Magical Medora Christmas

Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State University, 7:30 to 9:30

Returning to Minot by popular demand, A Magical Medora Christmas brings a family-friendly holiday show.

Nov. 30 Blown Glass Christmas Ornaments

Margie’s Studio 109 Main St. S., 6 to 8 p.m. Join Margie Bolton as she teaches you how to blow German style glass ornaments in this fun, semi-private class. Only four students per class gives you personal attention. No previous experience required. 16 years old and older, $75.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 45th Annual Christmas Renaissance Feast

Holiday Inn Riverside, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Presented by the Minot Chamber Chorale. Enjoy surprises and fun amid toasts, music, dancing, revelry and the Year in Review. Social and Silent Auction open at 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Group rate: $5 discount per person for 14 or more. Military rate: $5 discount with ID, any performance. Reservations are required. Call for tickets, 701-441-3094 or buy online at www. minotchamberchorale.org

Dec. 2 and 3 Minot Flea Market

North Dakota State Fair Event Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Minot Flea Market is the biggest of its kind in the state of North Dakota. Many people come to sell their antiques, collectibles, or other valuable items, while others sell their homemade crafts, products, and foods. There is something for everyone at the Minot Flea Market. Admission is $1 (ages 10 and under enter free).

Dec. 2 and 3 5th Annual Countdown To Christmas Bazaar

ND State Fair Center, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be over 100 booths filled with unique items from home décor, candles, jewelry, infant/ children’s items, soaps, a large variety of clothing boutiques, nutrition products, handmade woodworking crafts, make-up and more. Holiday Helpers will also hold a Christmas Bake Sale, with funds going to help children in need. Free admission, donations are welcome.

Dec. 2 The ‘Holy Big One’ Christmas Bazaar

Faith United Methodist Church, 5900 Highway 83 N. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sale of Christmas quilting, wreaths, centerpieces, baked goods, cookie walk, silent auction and more.

Dec. 2 Holiday ‘Twilight’ Tour Of Homes

Taube Museum of Art, 3 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy a day of dazzling fun with your $16 ticket in advance or $20 at the door and view the five homes on the tour. Enjoy a sip of cider, sweet treats, and enter for door prizes totalling over $1,000.

Dec. 3 Fresh Christmas trees & real live reindeer

Tc Nursery, 12 to 4 p.m.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come out to Tc Nursery and visit the reindeer from Cozy Corner Reindeer Ranch.

Dec. 5 and 6 Heartland Ag Showcase

North Dakota State Fair Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Heartland Ag Showcase, Inc. is the new and improved farming trade show being held at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Visit http:// www.farmshowminot.com/ for a full schedule of events.

Dec. 9 Minot Symphony Orchestra Concert

MSU, Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Holiday Pops collaboration with Minot High School Choir, Our Redeemers Christian School Choir & Western Plains Children’s Choir for Vivaldi’s Gloria. Enjoy other holiday favourites from a range of composers. The concert finale features the orchestra and chorus together for John Williams’ soundtrack of Home Alone.

Dec. 14 CP Holiday Train

Main Street crossing on north Main St. Downtown, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

The Downtown Minot Business Association invites you downtown and enjoy the CP Holiday Train, making stops across multiple cities/ provinces to raise money, food, and awareness for local food banks and food shelves.

Jan. 5, 12, 13 and 14 The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Mouse River Players Community Theatre, 115 1st St. SE, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Neil Simon’s popular play has been updated, but the hilarity remains the same.

Jan. 24 to 26 46th KMOT AG Expo

North Dakota State Fair Event Center, Doors open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wed. and Thur.) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday).

Parking and admission are free, and there is a heated shuttle bus from the parking lot to the front door. There is something for everyone.

Feb. 3 Minot Symphony Orchestra Concert

MSU, Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 7:30 to 9: 30 p.m., Music in 3D at 6:30

This family concert will celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth. Experience Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite children’s fables. Laugh and cry with the Story of Babar: The Little Elephant. We will also feature this year’s Young Concerto Competition Winner.

For an updated calendar of events and more information about Minot:

http:// visitminot.org.

While every effort is made to ensure that the information in this listing is correct, details may be subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and admission fees before attending.