Things to Do & See:

We who live in the woodlands; the moraine ridges, washes and sloughs of the Northern Plains; or along the Central Flyway—that migration route from the Arctic to South America—live among birds. Collected in this exhibition are dozens of ways of looking at birds through the eyes of artists. Artists include Canadian electronic-installation artist Erika Lincoln; photographer Barbara Bosworth who captures the stillness of birds and their human perches; Terry Evans with her botanical specimen shots; Matt Anderson, the maker of gigantic drawings of birds consuming cities; Rebecca Norris Webb who photographed birds in Cuba; Barton Lidice Benes with his Bird Museum; environmentalist and photographer Rosalie Winard with her photographs of wetland birds; Kenojuak, the famous Innuit printmaker whose name will forever be coupled with the owl; Walton Ford with his etchings of allegories and metaphors and symbolic language; painter David Kruger, the master of bird-eats-man scenarios; and video artists Guido von der Werve, Cecelia Condit, Ann Walsh, and Rob Yeo. Come celebrate our world as fall is overtaken by the encroaching snows of winter. The exhibition will be available during Museum hours through February 5, 2012.

Step back in time to 1959, as the fun-loving and quirky folk of Turnup, TX, present a live studio broadcast at their annual Turnup Days Festival.  Listen to the sounds of country, swing and gospel music as it fills the airwaves.  In the style of Prairie Home Companion and Hee-Haw, it will charm the boots right off of you!  Great family entertainment!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, seniors and military with I.D.

The twenty-first annual North Dakota Museum of Art Benefit Dinner and Silent Art Auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. The Benefit Dinner, which is both a prominent social event and successful fundraiser for the Museum, will be held in the elegant galleries of the Museum. The evening includes multi©course meal prepared by Chef Justin Welsh. Dress is black tie optional and valet service is provided. Reservations are $125 per person or $110 per person for table reservations. The tables seat eight and arrangements can be made for parties to be seated together. Last year¡¯s event received an overwhelming and wonderful response from the public and sold out quite early. Be sure to get your reservations early for this year¡¯s Benefit Dinner and Silent Art Auction. As with each of the previous benefits, a silent art auction will go throughout the evening. This year, over 50 pieces from regional, national and international artists will be auctioned. The auction includes work by emerging artists, as well as contemporary artisans. The pieces will be circulated throughout the dinner via walking easels. All works of art will open at $100. Proceeds from Dinner reservations, and art and raffle sales are used for programming and exhibitions at the North Dakota Museum of Art. Exhibitions would not be possible without funds collected at this and other fundraising events, and generous contributions from both corporate and individual. Jon and Margaret Jackson and Joff and Maria Thompson are co-chairing the planning committee. A dedicated volunteer committee, along with numerous sponsors, make this evening possible. Numerous private and corporate sponsors are committed to supporting the Benefit Dinner this year. About the North Dakota Museum of Art: Museum hours are weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and weekends from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Museum shop is open during Museum hours and the caf¨¦ serves lunch from 11 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.

Classes designed to teach kids what to do if they find themselves lost.  Each participant will learn to build a fire, how to signal for help and what to do to ensure they are rescued.  At the end of the class, participants will go outside and show off their skills by building a shelter, a fire on snow and boiling water to drink. All participants are required to be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration is required. Class dates are February 4th & 11th from 10am - 2pm. The fee for the class is $5.00 per participant. No charge for adult chaperones. To reserve your child’s spot, call 701-594-4445.

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a snow-filled day of ski clinics, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides and cardboard sled races.  They'll also be a delicious chili feed and beverages available.

Prenatal yoga teaches participants ways to alleviate discomforts and increase balance and harmony by weaving together traditional yogic science and childbirth education. The fellowship created throughout prenatal classes inspire courage, strength, peace and awareness.

2011-12 HOME SCHEDULE: November 2 @ 7 PM vs. Minnesota Crookston; November 11 @ 7 PM vs. Creighton; November 14 @ 6 PM vs. Idaho; November 20 @ 2 PM vs. Duquesne; December 4 @ 2 PM vs. Montana State; December 17 @ 2 PM vs. Northern Iowa; December 19 @  7 PM vs. Bemidji; January 12 @ 6 PM vs. Jamestown; January 21 @ 2 PM vs. Utah Valley; February 2 @ 7 PM vs. Houston Baptist; February 4 @ 2 PM vs. Texas Pan American; February 9 @ 7 PM vs. Chicago State; February 11 @ 7 PM vs. NJIT; February 14 @ 7 PM vs. Mayville State

2011-12 HOME SCHEDULE:  Sept. 23-24 vs. Manitoba (7:07 PM/2:07 PM); Oct. 15-16 vs. Vermont (2:07 PM); Oct. 21-22 vs. Ohio State (7:07 PM); Nov. 18-19 vs. Minnesota State (7:07 PM); Dec. 2-3 vs. Minnesota (7:07 PM); Dec. 10-11 vs. Minnesota-Duluth (2:07 PM); Jan. 4 vs. Lindenwood (7:07 PM); Jan. 14-15 vs. Wisconsin (2:07 PM); Jan. 20-21 vs. St. Cloud State (7:07 PM); Feb. 3-4 vs. Bemidji State (7:07 PM); Feb. 24-26 vs. WCHA Playoffs 1st Round Opponent (TBA)

We who live in the woodlands; the moraine ridges, washes and sloughs of the Northern Plains; or along the Central Flyway—that migration route from the Arctic to South America—live among birds. Collected in this exhibition are dozens of ways of looking at birds through the eyes of artists. Artists include Canadian electronic-installation artist Erika Lincoln; photographer Barbara Bosworth who captures the stillness of birds and their human perches; Terry Evans with her botanical specimen shots; Matt Anderson, the maker of gigantic drawings of birds consuming cities; Rebecca Norris Webb who photographed birds in Cuba; Barton Lidice Benes with his Bird Museum; environmentalist and photographer Rosalie Winard with her photographs of wetland birds; Kenojuak, the famous Innuit printmaker whose name will forever be coupled with the owl; Walton Ford with his etchings of allegories and metaphors and symbolic language; painter David Kruger, the master of bird-eats-man scenarios; and video artists Guido von der Werve, Cecelia Condit, Ann Walsh, and Rob Yeo. Come celebrate our world as fall is overtaken by the encroaching snows of winter. The exhibition will be available during Museum hours through February 5, 2012.

Step back in time to 1959, as the fun-loving and quirky folk of Turnup, TX, present a live studio broadcast at their annual Turnup Days Festival.  Listen to the sounds of country, swing and gospel music as it fills the airwaves.  In the style of Prairie Home Companion and Hee-Haw, it will charm the boots right off of you!  Great family entertainment!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, seniors and military with I.D.

December 11: Winter Reading Program Kick-off Party, 2 p.m. The Winter Reading Program Kick-off Party will include a Children's book sale, a short performance by ATA Tae Kwon Do, a bounce house, and student-athlete volunteers from the University of North Dakota. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. The Final Party will be February 11th at the Betty prior to a UND women’s basketball game. All participants in grades K-6 who complete the 8 hour reading requirement will receive a free ticket to the game and have their name entered into a drawing to win fun prizes donated by the UND Athletic Department. December 18: Kids in the Kitchen with Noelle Myers, 2 p.m. Please join us for Kids in the Kitchen with Noelle Myers. Kids will prepare fun Holiday themed snacks. Sign up is limited to 50. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. December 28: Game On: Wii with UND Athletes, 1 p.m. Join us for a special edition of Game On!: Wii and play against UND student-athletes. The library has two Wii consoles, and up to four players can play at a time on each console. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. December 29: Movie Night: Ice Age, 6 p.m. Please join us for movie night in the meeting room upstairs. The movie "Ice Age" will start at 7:00 p.m. It is rated G, and has a runtime of 81 minutes. Popcorn will be served. January 8: FIRST LEGO League Robotics, 2 p.m. FIRST LEGO League Robotics teams will show off their LEGO robots and projects. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. January 15: Junior Paleontologists, 2 p.m. Please join us in the Children's Department for Junior Paleontologists and learn about dinosaurs. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. January 22: Trivia Tournament - Wii, 2 p.m. Kids of all ages will play a fun Trivia Tournament on the Wii where questions are asked based on the age of the contestant. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. January 29: Learn Sign Language, 2 p.m. Learn sign language with Robin Riveland. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. February 5: Signs for the Game – 2 p.m. Kids who plan on attending the final party will make signs for basketball game. This event is a part of the Winter Reading Program. The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K-6. It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department. Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick-off party, and continues throughout the program. There will be weekly programs, usually on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with student-athlete volunteers. February 12: Winter Reading Program Final Party, 6 p.m. @ the Betty The final party will be February 11th at the Betty prior to a UND women’s basketball game. All participants in grades K-6 who complete the 8 hour reading requirement will receive a free ticket to the game and have their name entered into a drawing to win fun prizes donated by the UND Athletic Department. The prize drawing will be held prior to the game. Kids do not need to be present to win. Parents can purchase tickets at a reduced cost. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Story time is open to pre-school and grade school children and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays. It lasts about 30 minutes.

Join the club and sample declious wines every Tuesday.

Story time is open to pre-school and grade school children and their caregivers.

Show your student ID and receive $6 admission to the park!

Learn to relax, let go of stress and tension and improve posture. This class covers the basic alignment principles of Yoga in an open and accepting atmosphere. Appropriate for those new to yoga as well as a refresher for those with yoga experience.

Enjoy some great jazz music provided by talented local artists while indulging in some delicious 'l Bistro culinary creations.

Story time is open to pre-school and grade school children and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays. It is for children up to age 3, and lasts about 20 minutes. Babies are welcome.

2011-12 HOME SCHEDULE: November 2 @ 7 PM vs. Minnesota Crookston; November 11 @ 7 PM vs. Creighton; November 14 @ 6 PM vs. Idaho; November 20 @ 2 PM vs. Duquesne; December 4 @ 2 PM vs. Montana State; December 17 @ 2 PM vs. Northern Iowa; December 19 @  7 PM vs. Bemidji; January 12 @ 6 PM vs. Jamestown; January 21 @ 2 PM vs. Utah Valley; February 2 @ 7 PM vs. Houston Baptist; February 4 @ 2 PM vs. Texas Pan American; February 9 @ 7 PM vs. Chicago State; February 11 @ 7 PM vs. NJIT; February 14 @ 7 PM vs. Mayville State

Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four magical destinations all in one fun-filled ice production!  Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey will take audiences on a sightseeing tour of the imagination with FOUR performances.  Also joining them will be Donald, Goofy, Lilo, Stitch, Ariel, Sebastian, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell as they go on their around-the-world adventure.

For more information, go to www.theralph.com or www.disneyonice.com.

Guests Welcome! Join us for a learn-by-doing workshop, in which participants hone their communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere.

It's frosty, it's fun...and it's a great way to get some much needed exercise!

Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four magical destinations all in one fun-filled ice production!  Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey will take audiences on a sightseeing tour of the imagination with FOUR performances.  Also joining them will be Donald, Goofy, Lilo, Stitch, Ariel, Sebastian, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell as they go on their around-the-world adventure.

For more information, go to www.theralph.com or www.disneyonice.com.