Jamestown (Arts Center)   Jamestown Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz says this summer’s Downtown Arts Market in Downtown Jamestown was successful and well attended.  She said the weather cooperated, and those in attendance enjoyed the activities and entertainment.

The Arts Market started off with the Chalk Fest, and there was a visit by entertainer, Jesse Veeder.  Mindi says next year’s events are planned to continue.

On Thursday’ Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mindi added that,  Oktober Fest, planned for  Sat Sept 18 starting at 5pm at the Hansen Arts Park in downtown Jamestown. Entertainment will be provided by the Blue Whalers, and local musician Tim Burchill.

Beer will be available On at the event for those 21 and older, and ID’s will be checked.

There will be  Oktoberfest German beers on tap.  There will be live music, along with German style games and festivities

Tickets are $35 each and available at www.jamestownarts.com, from an Arts Center Board Member, at the gate and at Cork & Barrel.  Bratwurst and snacks will be part of the admission price.

Costumes are encouraged.

Please exercise responsible public health protocols. (Masks will be available.)

With other Arts Center events and activities:

September 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at The Arts Center (supplies provided).

Follow along step-by-step as we create this simple acrylic painting using a limited color palette of your choice.

Linda has years of experience working with acrylic paint from doing pet portraits to landscape paintings. This class is a great introduction to the medium for artists of varied skill levels and ages (over 3rd grade).

The Jamestown Arts Center, announces that the Manhattan Short Film Fest is coming back. YOU BE THE JUDGE! Showing two nights October 1 & 2 at 7:00 pm at The Arts Center Tickets are $15 / $10 for members at the door only.

North Dakota joins the rest of the globe! Movie lovers can join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world when the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Arts Center.

When you watch a movie or a short film do you think or recognize the artistry that goes into one? From the musical score, acting, costume design, makeup, lighting design, cinematography, etc… These short films were created by devoted artists of all sorts from six continents and chosen from over 970 submissions.

All audience members will be given a ballet at entrance and will be able to vote for Best Actor and Best Film.