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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Discover the Spirit of the West and Native American Traditions in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- North Dakota is where the spirit of the American West lives on in rodeo arenas, historic villages, and across windswept prairies. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of bull riding, the storytelling of frontier towns, or the rhythm of powwow drumbeats, you'll find authentic Western culture woven into the fabric of every visit to the state. From lively fairs and action-packed horse relays to immersive cultural experiences and historical landmarks, the state offers endless opportunities to connect with its legendary past and vibrant present. Here are some of the most popular ways to experience authentic Western culture in North Dakota: Frontier Village, JamestownStep into North Dakota's pioneer past at Frontier Village, where restored historic buildings and artifacts bring the Old West to life. Explore the writer's shack of famed author Louis L'Amour, the 1880 Northern Pacific Depot, a one-room schoolhouse, a pioneer church, and more. Browse charming gift shops featuring local crafts and North Dakota keepsakes, then enjoy hand-dipped ice cream and regional treats at the General Store. Just steps away, visit the North American Bison Discovery Center and the iconic World's Largest Buffalo monument. Indian Horse Relay at the North Dakota State Fair, Minot - July 22, 2025Get ready for heart-pounding action and a rich cultural celebration as the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Indian Horse Relay thunders back into Minot for its fourth consecutive year! Head to the North Dakota State Fair, where Native American athletes will compete in one of the most thrilling and fast-paced events in the West. This electrifying event features elite teams - each with a fearless rider, a mugger, and two skilled holders - racing bareback across three horses in a battle of speed, agility, and precision. With dramatic mid-race horse exchanges and four adrenaline-fueled heats culminating in a high-stakes final, the excitement never stops. And the experience goes beyond the racetrack with MHA dancers who captivate the audience with powerful performances that celebrate their vibrant traditions and cultural heritage. Rodeos, StatewideRooted in horsemanship and ranching traditions, North Dakota's rodeos are spirited celebrations of cowboy culture that draw participants from across the nation. From small-town events to pro-level championships, spectators can watch cowboys and cowgirls compete in high-energy events like bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc riding. Beyond the arenas, enjoy live music, parades, local food, and family fun. Mark your calendar for these upcoming rodeos: June 27-28: James River Rodeo, Jamestown June 27-29: Rough Rider Days PRCA Rodeo, Dickinson July 2-4: PRCA Pro Rodeo, Mandan July 4: Sheyenne NDRA Rodeo, Sheyenne July 11-12: White Shield Rodeo, White Shield Aug 2: Home on the Range Champions Ride Rodeo, Sentinel Butte Aug 17-18: Golden Valley Shootout & Wayne Herman Invitational Rodeo, Golden Valley For a complete list of upcoming rodeos and events, visit Powwows, StatewideExperience a dynamic expression of Native American culture at a powwow, deeply meaningful celebrations where communities come together to dance, sing, pray, share meals, and honor traditions. Modern powwows welcome visitors to witness breathtaking traditional dance and drum performances, savor delicious Native foods alongside familiar fair favorites, and explore handmade arts and crafts from talented Native artisans. Here are a few of the upcoming powwows held in North Dakota: June 20-22: Santee Lucky Mound Powwow, Parshall The four-day event will include drum sessions, dance competitions, authentic food and a horseshoe tournament. July 13: Arikara Celebration, White ShieldThe relationship between the Arikara and Pawnee dates back to the 15th century through an oral history shared by the tribes and this powwow celebrates that union. July 17-20: Mandaree Celebration Powwow, Mandaree A celebration with rich traditions featuring competitions in song and drum alongside a full slate of dance specials. July 25-27: Fort Totten Days Celebration, Fort Totten The Celebration is held in the Andrew Shaw Sr. arena and brings together dancers of all ages to showcase the unique style of each dance. Additional events include a 5K fun run and moccasin games. August 7-10: Little Shell Celebration/Antelope Society, New Town The second-largest powwow in North Dakota boasts numerous dance specials for all age groups and categories. Attendees will find plenty of food and crafts before enjoying dance finals held under the lights in the evening. September 5-7: United Tribes International Powwow, Bismarck One of the largest and most prestigious celebrations of Native American culture in the nation. The three-day event brings thousands of drummers and dancers from around the world to Bismarck each year. A guide to powwows in North Dakota can be found at To explore more about Western culture and Native American experiences in North Dakota and to plan a Legendary trip, visit Follow North Dakota Tourism on Facebook at on Instagram at or on X at and get tips on what to see and do all year long. C O N T A C T: Leslie Holbrook | Kim Schmidt | 701-328-2532ksschmidt@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE North Dakota Tourism Division
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Josh Holloway To Star In Western ‘Flint' Based On Louis L'Amour Novel
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of his new Max series Duster's May premiere, Josh Holloway has inked a deal to star in Flint, an adaptation of the Western novel by Louis L'Amour, which is due to begin production in New Mexico later this year. Written and to be directed by Ryan Whitaker, the film has Holloway taking on the lead role of James Kettleman, a ruthless East Coast businessman who, in returning to the unforgiving New Mexico frontier, adopts the name Flint, which belonged to the notorious killer who raised him. As he becomes entangled in a violent range war, his encounters with a strong-willed rancher, Nancy Kennigan, challenge him to reconsider the legacy he wants to leave behind. More from Deadline Samuel L. Jackson To Star, Tim Story To Direct Paramount Pictures' 'Man Of War' 'The Righteous Gemstones' Actor Tony Cavalero Joins Psychological Thriller 'The Silence Game' 'Duster': J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan's Drama Series Gets Max Premiere Date & First-Look Teaser In addition to starring, Holloway will produce alongside Ken Carpenter (The Shift, Finding You), Mark Pentecost (Florida Wild), Jerilyn Esquibel (The Unbreakable Boy), and Beau L'Amour, son of Louis L'Amour. Tirian Films and The Pentecost Group are the production companies, and UTA Independent Film Group will handle North American sales. 'The story of Flint is one I've wanted to tell for years,' said Holloway, who along with Beau L'Amour, has looked to adapt the novel for almost two decades. 'To play this incredible role and help bring it to the screen as a producer makes this project even more special. It'll be a new challenge, but one I am all in on.' Said Whitaker, 'Bringing L'Amour's action-packed, emotionally charged novel to life is an honor. I'm thrilled to partner with our incredible producing team, including Josh, who was born to play this psychologically complex and physically demanding role.' Perhaps best known for starring in J.J. Abrams' iconic ABC event series Lost, Holloway has recently reteamed with the filmmaker on Duster, the aforementioned crime thriller for Max, premiering May 15, in which he plays an expert getaway driver assisting an FBI case. Other notable credits include Yellowstone, USA Network's Colony, and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Past directing credits for Whitaker include the romantic drama Surprised by Oxford and genre picture After. Louis L'Amour remains one of America's most prolific and respected Western authors, with over 100 books and 250 short stories to his name that have sold more than 320 million copies worldwide. His contributions to literature have been recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, North Dakota's Roughrider Award, and the MPTF Golden Boot Award. Holloway, Whitaker, and the L'Amour Estate are represented by UTA; Tirian Films by Samuel Curphey; and The Pentecost Group by Jerry Ogle. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic Jonathan Majors' Film And TV Roles - Photo Gallery
The Guardian
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Niall Williams: ‘When I first read Chekhov, I thought: 'He's not so great''
My earliest reading memory I am sitting at the kitchen table at home in Dublin. I am home from school. I am in short pants; my legs dangle. The book in front of me is called Step By Step. It has no author. On the amber paper cover, in my mother's handwriting, is my name. It is my first spelling book. I still have it. It begins with easy ones, No, Go, So, and works through 20 pages to Deck, Dock, Duck. Everything that follows begins here. When you know your spellings, it is a triumphant moment. You have been given a key. My favourite book growing up My hunger for books allowed no time for a favourite. I was on to the next one. All of Enid Blyton might be one multi-volumed book in my memory. The Famous Five and The Secret Seven and the Mystery series all passing through my hands in bedtime reading, to be replaced later by westerns, especially those of Louis L'Amour, whose great virtue was the supply would never run out, because he wrote so many. The book that changed me as a teenager Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Mr Mason had us read it aloud in class, each of 30 teenage boys following the sentences with our finger. The world of that novel was more real to me than the one outside. When Pip fell in love with Estella, I did too. The book that made me want to be a writer I could say Dickens again here, for it seems to me that I began to write to rediscover the pleasure I had as a reader. But when I was 21, Christine Breen told me to read Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and when I emerged from the humid jungle of those pages, head spinning and imagination fevered, I knew that, for better or worse, making fiction was to be my life, and I hoped it would be with her. The book or author I came back toChekhov. When I first read him as a teenager, I thought: 'He's not so great.' At that age I wanted style, brilliance, dazzlement. It took me 40 years to see his people, their profound humanness, and the genius of his story-making. The book I reread The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien. I read it first in university when I wanted to know what every famous Irish writer had done. I reread it when I was working on Time of the Child and realised that one of my characters, Ronnie, the doctor's eldest daughter, who secretly wants to be a writer, was reading it. It is always startling when you find something is so much better than you remembered. I sent my salute to Edna at her extraordinary funeral. The book I discovered later in life I could make this plural and say everything by Edith Wharton. But in particular The House of Mirth. It was chosen by the book club that has met at our house for 16 years. During one year we read only 'classics', to see what that amounted to. And there was Edith, waiting. The book I am currently reading A Cold Eye: Notes from a Shared Island 1989-2024 by Carlo Gebler, with photographs by David Barker. Drawing on his meticulously kept journals from over 35 years, Carlo gives us one day for each year. In the company of these sharp, affectionate and wise entries you find yourself saying 'Yes' often, and 'God, I remember that.' Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Time of the Child by Niall Williams is published by Bloomsbury. To support the Guardian and Observer, order your copy at Delivery charges may apply.
