Speaker and Entertainment Directory

241 Ink Productions is a business that has quietly been around North Dakota for over 15 years. Owned and operated by Geremy Olson, 241 Ink is North Dakota’s only full service production company. Founded in 1998, they have been dedicated to providing the highest quality product for their customers, focusing on the message the client has to share. 241 Ink can handle any project whether it’s content for a website, promotional materials for a business, a video production or live event regardless of the size or scope. They are driven by a desire to share a clear and memorable message in an environment where the audience can see, hear and experience the client’s message. They achieve this with the highest quality equipment that provides clean, understandable audio and bright, clear images with creative lighting and scenery. Their crews provide decades of experience and take pride in producing the highest quality finished product within the budget. They are committed to provide a product that reflects the mission and message. It’s hard to understand from just words what this small North Dakota company and it’s strategic partners is capable of, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Ann Dolence, motivational speaker, and trainer offers 1 hour to full-day pieces of training and motivational keynotes. These training pieces can also be done virtually through Zoom. Ann's topics include "Attitudes Are Contagious," "Redirecting Conflict Into Opportunity," "Teambuilding For Success," "Tiny Habits an Easy Method for Behavior Change," and "Why Burnout When You Can Fire Up." Ann has worked with audiences throughout the United States. She believes that once you remove the obstacles that negative attitudes and conflict bring, success can be available for everyone.

"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" - John Wayne said it and Ashley Alderson lived it.

In 2007, Ashley, then Andrews, became the first lady of professional rodeo as Miss Rodeo America 2007.  On the road for 320 days out of 2007, Ashley traveled as an ambassador not only for the sport of rodeo, but for her home state of North Dakota and for the life lived in rural America.  While Ashley's story graced newspapers and magazines nationwide, it was her real story which began that year prior as Ashley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes.  It was her positive attitude, free spirit and determination that helped her manage six months of chemotherapy while reigning as Miss Rodeo North Dakota that gave her the grit to become Miss Rodeo America.  Ashley's presentation inspires hope, determination and appreciation for life in the comfort of North Dakota.  You will leave with a whole new outlook on how a sense of humor can get you through life's many challenges.

Azure Blue DJ's staff of professional DJs have a wide variety of music to accommodate all musical tastes. We specialize in school dances and corporate events. Azure Blue DJ is the area's largest DJ service and has been serving our area since 1990. Our DJs are provided with fantastic sound and light shows to help ensure that your event is a memory that will last a lifetime. Many of our services have packaging discounts.

I lead downtown Bismarck and St. Mary's Historic Cemetery History Tours.  These are walking tours.

I also have given Germans from Russia Tours as well as tours about the early history of the area to Huff and Ft. Rice.
 

The Baymont Inn & Suites is a full-service convention and meeting facility with a variety of meeting spaces and banquet rooms to fit your needs. With more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space and located right off the interstate, the Baymont Inn & Suites is a great location for conventions, banquets, meetings, family reunions, Christmas parties, or anniversaries. We also specialize in off-site catering. Our catering team offers a large selection of menu choices as well as options to meet your budget. We will happily provide bar services as well. Our detail-oriented staff is here to make sure your event is successful and will provide everything from china, throwaway paper products to linens and centerpieces. Our goal is to see your vision through and provide you with the services accordingly. 

One hour of stand up humor based on contemporary occurrences in a rural setting. Included: Jokes, stories, poems, as well as some crowd participation. Well received to a wide range of occupations.

Bill has performed MAGIC for 21 years and has done two thousand shows throughout the United States. He is the producer of the "The 4 M Review," (Medora's Music, Magic and Mirth), which has entertained thousands of families traveling through North Dakota.

Bis-Man Transit is a non-profit organization that provides transit to the communities of Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln. 

The CAT (Capital Area Transit) is the fixed-route bus system serving Bismarck and Mandan with 6 routes. Running Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on the route, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on the route. The CAT bus route system allows riders to "Catch the CAT" by standing on nearly any block corner along the routes and access a bus.

Bis-Man paratransit door-to-door services are available to senior citizens 70 years of age or older and to individuals with any type of certifiable disability. Those under the age of 8 must have an escort. Bis-Man Transit operates within the city limits of Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln or within 3/4 mile of the fixed route (CAT Bus).

Bismarck Arts & Galleries will provide speakers from our arts community (visual) who would address specific visual arts topics.  Our BAGA staff is available for brief talks on our organization and what we have to offer the public.  BAGA also has rental space for meetings, receptions and catered meals.  Our capacity for standup crowds is 130+ and for sit-down dinners is 70, depending on the seating arrangements.

Casual or elegant - we will work with your budget. The Bismarck Hotel is one of North Dakota's largest meeting facilities, with over 25,000 square feet of flexible, well-appointed space. Whether you're planning a conference for 10 or a dinner for 1,000, our skilled meeting professionals stand ready to make it a success. Our convenient location, next to Kirkwood Mall and other area attractions make the Bismarck Hotel the perfect location for your next event. Feel free to stop in or give us a call for further information.

Welcome to the Ranch in Bismarck! Get ready for a legendary experience full of pizza, family, and fun. We’re serving up savory pizza, crispy chicken, and crowd-pleasing Cactus Bread every day. Help yourself to the buffet, take your order to go, or have it delivered. Located inside Hay Creek Shops, Pizza Ranch is the perfect place to bring the kids to fuel up before or after shopping. Our endless buffet options will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Our 2,400 square foot FunZone Arcade Space is the perfect way to cap off a legendary meal! With games and prizes to attract folks of all ages, it is sure to be a hit for everyone in your group. Looking for a place to host a birthday party? We have awesome birthday rooms conveniently located by the FunZone to ensure your party is a huge success!

Presentations on: Public/Private Efforts to Promote Bismarck's Economy, Attract New Business and Industry, Work with Existing Companies and Direct the Downtown Redevelopment Program.

Full 65-piece symphony orchestra available to perform light Classics, Pops, or specialty programs such as "Beethoven on Broadway," "Evening in Vienna," or "Western Classics."

Bob Upgren is one of the most in-demand speakers in North America on Servant-Driven Leadership. His work has permeated nearly every corner of society including the sector’s of church, education, non-profit, corporate and government. Upgren offers Keynotes, Workshops and an online curriculum to help your team become a Servant-Driven Organizations.

In this inspiring, content-rich teaching, participants learn first-hand how Upgren's unique leadership perspective was fostered. His work is a paradox of mentoring leaders within the largest organizations in the world while serving the helpless inside the most poverty stricken regions on the planet. Using the power of Socratic dialogue, participants engage in rich, purposeful discussion that ultimately leads them to walk away with tools for becoming a leader who is driven to meet the needs of their people and the mission of their organization. The results of his teaching produce undeniable results like greater employee engagement, higher retention of talent and thriving organizational cultures almost too good to be true.

Braveheart Band is a 9-member group playing folk-style music. Braveheart Band has played together for 17 years.

In the 17 years, no band member has ever taken a dollar of the proceeds. 100% of the band's proceeds go to helping families with children who have cancer. The donation website is www.braveheartsforkids.org

Members include: Jay Griffin, Gina Griffin, Megan Griffin, Josh Griffin, Jordan Griffin, Adrian Jacobs, Kriste Erickson, Nate Nagle, and Greg Lord.

Find Braveheart Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheart/

BSC Speakers Bureau acts as a resource for people who plan meetings, conferences and special events. Working with BSC Speakers Bureau gives you access to effective speakers and ensures professional expertise to match the best speaker to your event.

BSC will work closely with you to identify your exact needs. We will help you find the right speaker for the type of program you are offering and your audience.

From selecting your speaker to the day of your event - you can take comfort in, and count on, a dedicated team of professionals who are here to make your job easy and your program a success.

We have direct access to the speakers and have worked with each of them extensively. What this means to you is that we know the speakers and can advise you as to the best match to meet you event objectives.

We are a family-owned Bakery/Eatery that satisfies your "from scratch comfort food appetite" with a flair for your baked good needs. Handmade bagels and English muffins are used to make delicious sandwiches to pair with our homemade soup. We also do catering to satisfy your needs, whether that be small family get-togethers or corporate events. Our daily fresh caramel rolls, sweet breads, scones, and handpies are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth craving. We also feature delicious cheese buttons every Friday!

Carleen has spoken many times on multiple topics. Because her work involved grief care, some topics were 15 minute specific (emotions when we suffer loss: anger, guilt, fear; dealing with feeling overwhelmed; handling holidays, even pet loss) and other could last an hour. (Grief in general - coping mechanisms, etc.) Usually the groups requesting a speaker had a particular topic they were interested in.

Central Dakota Children’s Choir was formed to inspire children to a lifelong love of singing through the performance of fine choral music.  Each season, CDCC brings together 350+ singers in five choirs for grades 3 – 12 and pre-choirs for 1st & 2nd graders. Choir members come from a variety of backgrounds and attend private, public and homeschools in the Bismarck-Mandan area.

The choirs of Central Dakota Children’s Choir performs 30 to 40 times each season for a total audience of 12,000 to 15,000. Our choirs are recognized regionally and nationally for quality performances and have been invited, by audition, to perform at many state and regional events.

CDCC singers are challenged to become better musicians and better citizens. They learn discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. They gain both confidence and empathy. CDCC inspires children to find their unique voice so they can create a better tomorrow for themselves and others.

There may be no finer or more articulate expressions of rural and, ultimately, human values than the songs and stories of North Dakota singer/songwriter Chuck Suchy. The fact that he operates a 1000 acre beef farm brings credibility and integrity to his engaging performances of original songs and stories of land, family, and community. Entertaining and moving, Chuck's songs speak to everyone about what really matters in life. Acoustic folk music.

Classic Rhythm is a five-member band featuring music from the classic era of the late 50’s, the 60’s and the 70’s. Our wide variety of music includes hits from the Eagles, Marty Robbins, the Beatles, Neal Diamond, the Beach Boys, the Everly Brothers and others. Classic Rhythm has been featured for a variety of functions, conventions, and events throughout the Bismarck-Mandan community and around the state. Several of the band members have been sharing their musical talents in various venues for well over 30 years. Member of the band include Todd Fuehrer, Bob Gruman, Steve Harmon, Wayne Jundt, and Dennis Rohr.

Inspirational, Broadway, and patriotic music programs sacred music and gospel concerts. Available for conventions, banquets, and church programs.

Historical cavalry storehouse includes exhibits, gift shop and great room available for group activities and meal functions.

Available year-round for indoor meetings and events with seating and tables for up to 150. Meeting room equipped with WiFi, coffeemaker, microwave, DVD player, TV, sink and refrigerator.

Cottonwood Bluegrass is a 4-piece band that plays bluegrass, gospel, folk, and country music. We enjoy playing a concert-style setting or as background music for events/socials. We play for at least one hour, up to three hours. We have a sound system set up and will play inside and outside. We can play "unplugged" acoustic style outside if needed. We are also willing to learn new music for events if needed and practice weekly. We love to play music and entertain and are always looking for unique places to entertain. 

Yes, we cater! Enjoy our premium salad platters and quantity discounts on our NY style pizzas.

Our pizzas for catering are offered at regular menu pricing, but quantity discounts apply:

• 20% off when 5 or more 18" pizzas are purchased
• 20% off when 10 or more 12" pizzas are purchased

Speaker pertaining to Cystic Fibrosis and how the CF Association assists those with the disease here in the state. Living with CF in the workplace or school.

Dakota Stage Ltd. strives to enhance the quality of life and establish the Bismarck-Mandan area as a regional cultural center for theatre by performing high rate productions that enrich, education and entertain.

Dakota Stage Ltd. presents a 5-show season and is pleased to negotiate special rates for groups of 20 or more referred by the Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Faith Focused Messages:
The Root of Joy: Having an Attitude of Gratitude
Mind the Gap: Paying Attention to the Space In Between
Breathe & Be: Finding Real Rest in Life
God-sized Dreams: Discovering it & Saying Yes
Serving in Your Strengths: Maximizing Your Gifts

Leadership Sessions:
Stop the Blame & Spark the FLAME: Going from Accountability to Ownership
The Heart of Change: Leading a Successful Team Transition
Next Level Leadership: Embracing Your Leadership Legacy
Leading with Joy: Achieving Greater Impact Through Your Heart & Mind
Joy-Up Your Work Culture
Equipping Volunteers to Lead: Leading with Permission, Not Position

Life Sessions:
You've Got Talent: Maximizing Strengths & Managing Weaknesses
Stress Less Journey: Discover Ways to Find Daily Delight
Joy-Up Your job: It Starts With You
Living Your Priorities: Creating a Significant & Successaful Life
Unique You: Learning to Be Your Amazing Self
Stop the Blame & Spark the FLAME: Taking Ownership
 

Dennis Gowen, trumpeter, and his jazz combo performs a variety of background jazz/latin/ballad/entertainment music for social occasions such as office parties, outdoor gatherings, wedding receptions, Christmas/holiday celebrations & parties, and numerous other special occasions.

We are "Passionate about Art of Great Barbecue". Open 363 days/year; closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. *Holiday meals available at Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter. Smoked turkey, Cajun turkey, ham or prime rib meals. Meats all smoked on site: Turkey, Chicken, Ribs, Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa, Polish Kielbasa Sausage, Pulled Pork and Brisket. Dickey's Brand Icon: Big Yellow Cup Conference/Meeting Room: Holds up to approximately 60-70 people; Projectors and TVs; Buffet bar for meals; Can be divided for smaller setting. Catering: *Full Service or delivery buffet *Weddings *Rehearsal Dinner *Family Events *Corporate Parties. Call us for your next event.

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Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar is a Neapolitan pizzeria specializing in wood-fired pizza, craft beer, wine, single-origin coffee, espresso, and gelato. Choose from a larger pickup order, delivery order, or our mobile wood fire oven at your event!

This mid-Victorian mansion was home to North Dakota's former governors from 1893-1960. Perfect setting for small receptions, tours, weddings, and recitals.

Book Freight Train for your garage party, club, bar, wedding, convention, etc. We would be more than happy to entertain for your occasion. Solo or band. Classic traditional Country music, 50's - 90's Country.

Plays a wide range of music - 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, Rock, New Country, Classic Country, Pop, Hip Hop, Waltz, Polka & more. Open to any event - Christmas parties, weddings, conventions, last minute occasions. Also karaoke. For booking information in Bismarck-Mandan & surrounding area feel free to call 701.204.1961 http://www.freighttraintoddhaugen.com

Family restaurant with American and German food served daily. We have a unique gift shoppe that offers new and antique items. We also cater any event - large or small.

We play piano music for your listening pleasure--reviewing nostalgic classics of Debussy, Scott Joplin Ragtime, George Gershwin favorites, movie themes, romantic themes, the Beatles, and other great artists of the 20th century. We're most honored to entertain for wedding receptions, restaurant dining music, office parties, convention banquets, dinner and supper specials, or any special occasion.

Grand Junction Grilled Subs offers gourmet sub sandwiches grilled to perfection right before your eyes and fresh cut fries that will have your taste buds celebrating. We understand that people come back when they're treated well and fed well. Turns out people absolutely love the same things we do - the best meats, cheeses and toppings we can find. We grill our meats and cheeses to release a rush of flavors, then serve them on one of our fresh baked, private recipe sub rolls. It's a winning combination that satisfies ravenous appetites and the value-conscious alike. We also can cater your next meeting or business event. Please contact us for details.

We have two locations:

4303 Ottawa Street - Bismarck

4524 Memorial Highway - Suite 108, Mandan

Step into our house, where Nordic culinary traditions meet contemporary elegance in a riverside setting. Our restaurant, inspired by an 1800s boathouse, features two levels of indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the fusion of modern Nordic dishes, inventive cocktails, and classic design elements for a distinctive dining experience by the river.

ITCB Consulting exists to help people reach higher levels of success in life. Kevin and Kathy both learned success in athletics, where they both qualified for the US Olympic Trials. Then they took that process into the work world with great results. We bring a blend of inspiration, encouragement, practical steps and stories based on our own real-life experiences and those of others we have been honored to work with.

Every speaking event, from one-hour presentations to multi-day trainings, is delivered from the perspective of a guide who has been there before, someone who has seen the pitfalls and has overcome obstacles time after time. Our events are combinations of motivation, real-life work stories, quick-start improvement tips, and problem solving mixed with all sorts of real-life, relatable examples. At ITCB we know that the boost from feel-good, inspirational talks lasts only a short time, so everything we do includes practical application that can be activated today to help you to start getting results. We give you a road map for success and the inspiration to put in the focus and ongoing dedication to get there.

ITCB’s speaking & training areas of focus are:
• G.E.M. Zone Effect: How To Unleash Your Superpower
• Launching Your Child Into Life
• Creating High Levels Of Internal & External Buy-In
• Increasing Your Impact & Influence With Trust
• Trust: A Parents Key To Influencing Their Teens
• Appreciation Tactics To Attract, Retain & Motivate The Best
• Carrot, Stick, Dreams, or Logic: The Keys To Motivation
• Magnificent Marriage
• People First: Why It Works The Best
• Intergenerational Mentorship: A World Changing Combination
• Transformation Guide: Moving From Feeling Overwhelmed To In Control
• Things I Wished I Had Known Before My First Management Job
• What I Wished I Had Known In My 20's & 30's (business or life focused options)

ITCB offers our powerful and inspirational ready-built talks and trainings as well as fully-customized presentations built to suit the client in topic, style, length, and message. Dedication to client success drives ITCB to dig into the needs of organizations, discovering what is holding them back from the next level of success, and customizing events to help the organization drive toward that goal. Kevin and Kathy do public speaking separately or together, for audiences large or small.

In her talks, Jackie shares her journey of being diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis (a rare brain illness wherein the person's immune system mistakenly attacks her brain causing inflammation) as a young trial lawyer, wife, and mother. From the terrorizing onset to her harrowing recovery and new purpose in life, Jackie tells the story of how to SuRvive, Recover, and Rebuild after life is upended.

Listeners are inspired by Jackie to Just Keep Swimming to Better Days Ahead through any struggles in their own lives, and also learn the foundational knowledge of the 3Rs for when they are faced with life-altering circumstances.

I am a singer and I perform a variety of music styles & guitar styles, and use instruments like the mandolin, piano, and trombone. I can perform arrangements of classic rock, jazz, Gypsy jazz, country, and originals. I also am a music recording producer collaborating with musicians all over the world by way of Instagram. I also play performances with my talented piano player friend Bob Davis. I have played at all types of various events over the last 40 years.
 

Looking for top-notch instrumental jazz music for your special event? This jazztet is comprised of local, professional musicians who care about being the right fit for every gig they play. The instrumentation can range from a duo to a five-piece group or larger depending on the venue and event. Joel (a Bismarck native), leads the group on saxophone and since 2019 has been hired for countless private and public events in the Bismarck Mandan area. When you hire this group, you can be sure your guests will be talking about how much they enjoyed the music! Reach out with any questions, and you'll be glad you did!

Johnny Jay is a musical tribute artist based in Fargo, ND and singing for events nationwide for over 30 years. He sings entertaining tribute shows to the Great Crooners like Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Elvis, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond and more. Johnny sounds just like these original artists. Johnny does 20-40 minute dinner/dance music sets or up to three-hour reception music programs for corporate or private receptions, association meetings, fundraisers, wedding receptions, lounge shows and parties. His rates vary based on travel, length of program and size of audience. Johnny has all of his own sound equipment or can plug into your venue's sound system. For verified customer reviews you can go to www.thebash.com/johnny-jay or www.johnnyjay.biz

Kobe's Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Bismarck, ND specializes in Teppan Yafi cooking and sushi cuisine.  Guests will be delighted as a personal chef prepares succulent steak, chicken and seafood dishes according to the ancient hibachi style of food preparation.

Kristy Berger is a highly sought-after and results-driven life coach and Stress Regulation Expert specializing in resilience and nervous system advancement. Known for her authentic, engaging style, Kristy guides individuals, leaders, and teams to shift from feeling controlled by stress and overwhelm to achieving clear action, consistent focus and emotional regulation.

Her transformative knowledge is grounded in practical techniques that work, a belief proven through her dedication to living these principles herself. Kristy's mission is simple: to show audiences that true resilience is an achievable skill, providing the blueprint necessary to leverage inner strength, overcome life's biggest challenges, and reclaim personal power.

Lady J’s Catering specializes in homemade food and top-notch service. We cater to your location or are able to host you at our location at the Municipal Country Club. We have three different rooms that can accommodate up to 340 guests. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar services. We also offer rentals from tables/chairs to décor and offer transportation services through our limo bus.

Thank you for supporting Laughing Sun and voting us "Best of the Best" of Bismarck's breweries! Our beers are available in bars, liquor stores, and restaurants across North Dakota and Minnesota.

The Bismarck Sun Stage features a new state-of-the-art sound and light system, appropriate for all kinds of performances and events.

Make Laughing Sun food and beer part of your next event. Delicious BBQ, smokes meats, crowd-pleasing sides, salads, and Laughing Sun beer are all available. Catering for Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding areas. Feel free to email us at catering@laughingsunbrewing.com to begin your catering inquiry, get a quote, or to place an order.

Commercial Vessel Lewis & Clark provides passengers with a direct connection to the heritage and history of the Missouri River in central North Dakota.

Our cruises run on the mighty Missouri from May thru September.

Book online or call for your Public, History, Food, and Daily Excursions. Call for your charter, bus tour, reunion, business meeting or wedding. We encourage booking early as we fill up quickly.

Award winning author with roots in North Dakota. Granddaughter of the original pioneers of Dakota, Marcia Tabram Philips shares life's lessons as a mother, grandmother, chef, educator, historian, reenactor, and community leader.

Marcia wrote the only unanimous prestigious "Welcome Back Eli Lilly in Community Service Award” earning funds for North Dakota and the winner of the North Dakota Mental Health Media Award.

Acknowledging her Dakota roots, she traveled alongside the 2 1/2 year 200th Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark the reenactors, interviewing, photographing (over 20,000 pics), wrote, rewrote and created the ONLY historic accounting of the 1803-06 Original Journey and the 2003-06 Reenactment. “THE RIVER CALLS” and its 416 pages has been hailed by many as a "must read" to understand the largest land deal in American history as the reader learns about the Louisiana Purchase and the challenges of the unknown west.

In “THE RIVER CALLS," Marcia details the importance of the Dakotas including very comprehensive details of the Indian Tribes and their customs.

Available for speaking engagements where she shares those personal untold stories, welcomes audiences and signs books.

Fee negotiable

Other books include:

"I Love You MORE than Chocolate" (a parenting guide); "THE GOODBYE BOOK - How to Leave Your Legacy While Celebrating Your Life" (a must-have for all of us living on this planet); "HOW to SURVIVE TODAY's FINANCIAL FEARS" (a necessary read for survival in today's tough job loss and economic life); as well as homestudy/continuing ed guides; “THE NOTHING BOOK” (what you know about family), “THE PROTOCOL PRIMER - A Humorous Look at - How to Keep Your Job in Politics" and “THE DON’T BOOK” (a good laugh and life lessons in trying times); “IS THE BIBLE ESSENTIAL - Is Jesus the Way to Salvation?" (religious foundation); "KIDS CAN COOK" (great chefs-in-training foods).

LimoScene limousine service is owned and operated by Nightlife Limousine LLC. It is part of our 20 vehicle fleet.

Livewire provides world-class event production for corporate, musical and theatrical events, as well as equipment rental, installation and sales.

Approximately 12-20 singers. We do a variety of pieces to appeal to all audiences. In some instances, we will prepare a requested song.  Our season is October through February.

Spanish-English. English-Spanish. Verbal and written translation.

Marlo Anderson-- fondly known as the "Guru of Geek"-- is a pioneer of celebration and innovation. As founder of National Day Calendar, the #1 trending topic of all time, he turned a simple idea into a global conversation that reaches upwards of a billion people each day. In North Dakota, he helped spark the entrepreneurial movement by launching 1 Million Cups in Bismarck-Mandan and Fargo, and chaired and co-chaired the Mandan Independence Day Parade for nearly three decades, growing it into one of the region's marquee events.

Marlo is a seasoned broadcaster: host of the daily TV/radio short "Destination Celebration", the weekely tech-focused "Tech Ranch", the off-beat podcast "The Absurdists", and he is currently in production on a major motion picture and television series that expand his "Celebrate Every Day" mission. His insights have been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, NBD Nightly News, Fox & Friends, Time, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and scores of local stations.

A true tech enthusiast, Marlo shows organizations how AI and emerging technologies can move business firward and make life better. His presentations can dive deep into technology or seamlessly blend those insights with the marketing magic of National Days. Expect humor, actionable takeaways, and infectious energy that inspires every attendee to "automate the mundane and amplify the memorable" while they celebrate every day.

Being Super Humans: How to crush your inner critic and squeeze into the heroic tights of the true you.

• Cruch Your Critic: How to recognize and manage the voice within that fosters self-hate and urges you to become like someone else rather than to embrace and become the best version of yourself
• Craft Your Cape: How to identify and deploy your unique superpowers (elevated abilities) in a game-changing way
• Build Your Team: How to follow your limits into life-giving partnerships to embrace collaboration with differently-gifted people

Most of us know that we should take better care of ourselves, but it takes more than just good intentions to start an exercise program. It takes a healthy dose of motivation to get going and actually stick with it! This motivational presentation will address nutrition and fitness tips as well as strategies for "fitting it all in." In addition to addressing the physical rewards that are achieved at any age by being active, the session will discuss time management and stress reducing techniques to help you start or continue a healthy lifestyle that will keep you on track to personal success. Come be inspired!

"Music and comedy show, anywhere from 20-60 minutes in length. Clyde Bauman presents his comedy character ""Mylo Hatzenbuhler,"" a simple North Dakota farmboy who thinks he is the next Elvis Presley. Mix of homespun monologue material and original song parodies, many on farm themes. Nearly 100 parody songs in repertoire on a variety of topics. This act has a 20-year track record of proven success, with nearly 3,000 shows across the country for corporate, community, and private events. Suitable for all audiences."

The 40-member band is based out of Fargo, ND and provides music for civil and military events all over the state.

ND Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a non-profit organization which helps children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. Any proceeds will go to the Federation of Families for work they provide statewide.

ND Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan offers

• Fort Mandan Guided Tour
• Hands-On History
• School Field Trips
• Group Tours
• Room Rentals
• Hiking Trails

The mission of the NDSC is preventing injuries and saving lives through safety training and consulting. The expertise of the NDSC training team includes violence prevention, driver safety, OSHA compliance and leadership, emergency care and response, and many other facets of safety.

The North Dakota State Talking Book Library provides audio books and magazines to any ND resident who is unable to read standard print material because of a visual, physical, or reading impairment. There are two ways to receive books and magazines either through the U.S. Postal Service or download from the BARD, the Braille and Audio Reading Download service. Books, magazines and equipment sent to and returned by patrons through the mail qualify as “Free Matter for the Blind” and require no postage. Audio books and magazines downloaded from BARD can be read using the BARD app on a personal iOS or Android device, the talking book player, or a third-party player.

Nightlife has been providing local, regional and national entertainment for over 30 years. With access to the region's top bands, DJs, magicians, hypnotists, novelty acts, musical comedians, sounds and lighting production and video experts, we are sure to find you exactly the entertainment you need for your event.

Nightlife Limousine has been providing unmatched personal services in our area for over 20 years. Our fleet consists of stretch SUV's, karaoke limo buses, including the themed Jungle Bus, Wild West Bus and Retro Bus (disco theme), as well as stretch limousines. Nightlife Limousine now offers corporate services. Our Suburban and two Executive Lincoln town cars are now available to provide comfortable and luxurious transportation. We service the Bismarck Municipal Airport for commercial flights as well as Executive Air and the Bismarck Aero Center for private and charter flights. Nightlife Limousine provides corporate service transportation to destinations anywhere in the state of North Dakota. Eliminate problems traveling to and from corporate meetings or to your lodging reservations by trusting us for your transportation needs. Many of our services have packaging discounts.

Full line music store. Professional sound and lighting gear, drums, guitars, bases, acoustics, keyboards, amplifiers, recording and accessories. Services include rentals, repair, lessons, consignment, eBay service and sound and lighting production.

Nightlife Sound and Lighting is a production company specializing in professional audio, lighting and production services, sales, and rentals for many applications including concerts, corporate conventions, traditional and contemporary worship, theatrical productions, festivals, weddings and more.  Special services include up lighting, confetti and streamer cannons, water all projection screen, projector and screen rental, stating risers and more!

The Northern Lights Chorus, a men's acapella chorus, is the Bismarck Mandan Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We love to entertain by putting on musical events and performing for community events and conventions. We also perform the National Anthem for visiting groups and sports events. One of our signature activities is delivering Singing Valentines throughout the community each Valentine's Day.

Northern Plains Dance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Our professional training facility provides dance training for students ages 3 to adult. Our performances provide opportunities for audiences in the Bismarck area to directly experience and understand dance performance’s power to communicate aspects of the human experience, while providing children with an opportunity to gain performance experience in a professional production. At the core of our mission is to make dance accessible to everyone in the community. Our outreach programs serve more than 20,000 community members each year, from dance classes for senior citizens and adults with disabilities, to subsidized tickets for underprivileged youth. We strive to work with the arts community as a whole to provide a high quality cultural experience for all.

Locally owned & operated sandwich shop. Daily homemade soups, fresh salads, Bismarck's Original Grinders, Hoagies, Lettuce Wraps and Homemade Desserts. Catering Available!

I have authored a mystery/historical fiction book set in the 1912 are based in the Bismarck/Mandan area. I also have co-authored three books with Kevin Kramer called "North Dakota's Polar Pilot", "Linda Warfel Slaughter" and "Let's Call It Mandan!" I have presentations I can do for book clubs and service groups for all the books.

References:
Kevin Kremer - 941-259-1960
Annette Willis - 701-226-1950
Cindy DuPaul Vogelsang - 701-255-3025
Donnell Roehrich 701-204-2701

We’re All Family Here! We believe that life is better together, and we know everyone is happiest when we’re with family. Whether that’s family by relation or by choice; traditional, blended or extended; neighbors, coworkers or teams; friends, groups or just “the gang”. We love everyone like family. And, at Olive Garden this approach extends beyond our favorite dishes, promoting togetherness in everything we do. As the leader in the Italian dining segment, Olive Garden has more than 850 restaurants and employs more than 96,000 team members. Olive Garden is committed to making a difference in the lives of others in the local community. As part of this commitment, Olive Garden restaurants have donated more than 40 million pounds of food to local community food banks across the country. For more information visit www.olivegarden.com, Connect with us on Facebook.com/OliveGarden, Twitter.com/ OliveGarden and Instagram.com/OliveGarden Keeping with modern-day Italian traditions, we’re expanding our menu to provide more choices, variety and better-for-you options. Our food is prepared with fresh ingredients presented simply with a focus on flavor and quality that is uniquely Italian. Bismarck ND location is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. We can cater your next business event, holiday party, or home event. Catering everyone will love, with convenient delivery and set-up. Bundles designed to create the perfect combination for any occasion. Call us to help cater your next event.

I am available to speak about Polish heritage, Polish regional costumes and music from Poland, and our fraternal Lodge members can prepare authentic Polish foods for special occasions in the Minto community and northeast North Dakota.

"Preston performs old time fiddle music from the 1920s to current. Music is presented from the Lewis and Clark era, General George Custer era, and the late 1800's, when cowboys drove cattle from the Texas area to the northern plains. Also presented is Christmas fiddle music and some jazz tunes backed up by bass and guitar. Preston is an award-winning fiddle player. msschmidt@tsocorp.com or schmidtms@bis.midco.net"

Year round full service facility - 215 guest rooms. Meeting space 5-500 people. 13 total meeting rooms. Located in the heart of the downtown financial and business district. Bismarck Event Center located 3 blocks south of hotel. Bismarck Municipal Airport only 3.5 miles from the hotel.

The Ramada Bismarck Hotel is a full-service convention and meeting facility with a variety of meeting spaces and banquet rooms to fit your needs. With more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space and located right off the interstate, the Ramada Bismarck Hotel is a great location for conventions, banquets, meetings, family reunions, Christmas parties, or anniversaries. We also specialize in off-site catering. Our catering team offers a large selection of menu choices as well as options to meet your budget. We will happily provide bar services as well. Our detail-oriented staff is here to make sure your event is successful and will provide everything from china, throwaway paper products to linens and centerpieces. Our goal is to see your vision through and provide you with the services accordingly.

Renae is an experienced accompanist for church choirs, instrumentalists, and soloists and is currently an organist and choir accompanist for Messiah Lutheran Church in Mandan. She enjoys playing piano for corporate events, meetings, private parties, receptions, Christmas parties, and banquets. Her repertoire includes sacred (wedding and funeral), easy listening, oldies hits, contemporary, Broadway, and especially your favorite Christmas carols and songs.

Background piano music in popular, Broadway or light Classical style for special events.  Experienced pianist or organist for soloists and weddings.

The River Rhapsody Chorus (member of Sweet Adeline's International) has been entertaining in the area for almost 50 years. This women's group signs four-part acapella harmony, barbershop style. Performances include emcee introductions to patriotic, Christmas, gospel, contemporary, original barbershop music and the National Anthem. Most of the songs have choreograophy.

Will entertain at conventions, Christmas parties, banquets, and more. Please call or email.

My performance can be energetic and interactive or reserved and ambient depending on the client's preference. I play piano and sing songs that cover a variety of genres and decades. I currently have over 800 songs in my repertoire and given notice can expand and prepare songs tailored to an individual event.

I provide high-energy, motivational educational presentations for law associations and offices on the following topics: 1) trauma-informed law practice: preventing vicarious trauma from difficult legal matters and 2) Sun Science and Vitamin D to Help Legal Teams Keep Their Shine Inside and Outside the Courtroom.

Savanah Benz is a country music singer-songwriter and performer. She currently performs between North Dakota and Nashville. She's also a Nashville recording artist. Savanah plays the acoustic guitar as well. She can provide her own music equipment for shows if necessary. She has opened for famous country singers: David Lee Murphy, Julia Cole, Brandon Jones etc. Places she's performed at include: Bismarck Event Center, ND Country Fest, Roughrider Center, Phat Fish, Gideon's Brewing, Laughing Sun Brewing, The Drink, Blackstone Tavern, 1603 Main Events, etc. Lastly, Savanah has original music on all streaming platforms that she recorded. Book her for your next event!

References:

Jordan Weichel
701-426-2956

Jordan Ziegler
701-226-7574

Solid Rock Music/Matt
701-751-3020

Tasteful background music in the light jazz genre for cocktail hours/dinner music (usually trio or quartet). Selections by Sade to Dooby Brothers to Santana.

Hundreds of performances in this region during the past 20 years. Major civic events to private parties.

We provide opportunities for children of the Bismarck-Mandan area, ages 6-16 to develop and show off their talents on the stage. From summer theatre productions to acting workshops and lessons, our mission is to provide as many children who are interested an chance to experience the lifetime thrill of performing in front of their family, friends and community. Shade Tree Players is a subsidiary of Dakota Stage Ltd.

Enjoy the Historic Mandan Depot for all your special events. A great space for rehearsal dinners, small weddings, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, graduation parties, family reunions, and much more!

Art Rude has been writing and recording original songs right here in North Dakota for over 45 years, which is probably why you may have never heard of him!  An experienced entertainer, being front man for several acts over the years: Vagabonds, Windjammer, and the Former Farmer Band.  His regional hits that have actually gotten some air time are: "40 Below Keeps the Riff Raff out, To write a Lovesong, Jello in the Sunshine, and "If I could change the World" is available on all the major online music services, Apple Music, Youtube, Prime, Spotify and more.  The entire CD is available, just Google "Art Rude - Rude Beginnings" which is the title of the Album.  Art Rude is an entertaining live show, singer/songwriter and storyteller, sure to entertain any group.  New material will be coming shortly online, and available now for live performance.
 

The urban warehouse atmosphere of this event center makes any occasion extra cool.  Parties up to 550 people are welcome for dinners, receptions, business meetings, weddings, staff parties and more.

Convention and event management/decorations, including centerpieces, wall hangings, theatrical lighting and costumes, etc. Attractive wedding site available. Wedding coordination/decorations.

Live musical productions "under the stars" at Sleepy Hollow Arts Park, 26th & Divide Avenue.  Two large Broadway-style shows in July of each year with full orchestra and casts.

Out of this world dining, award-winning barbecue ribs and more!  Space Aliens will provide catering services. To learn more, contact them by calling or go to www.space-aliens.com.

Stephen Gefroh is an acoustic powerhouse with a voice that fills the room and a style that spans decades. From the heartfelt classics of the '70s to today’s modern hits, Stephen blends nostalgia and freshness into every performance. His ability to turn an acoustic set into a full-concert experience comes from years of honing his craft and a deep passion for music that’s felt in every note he sings.

As a seasoned vocalist and performer, Stephen knows how to connect with an audience—whether it’s an intimate venue or a packed bar, he brings raw energy, emotion, and polish to every song. Beyond his covers, Stephen also writes and performs original music as part of The Gefroh Brothers, the dynamic duo he formed with his brother, Jimmy. Their original songs showcase his storytelling and signature sound—a blend of acoustic soul, rock edge, and melodic hooks.

Whether he’s reimagining a favorite track or performing his own, Stephen Gefroh delivers a show that sticks with you long after the last chord.

Steve Harmon has been performing around the Bismarck/Mandan area for many years as a solo artist and as a member of the dance bands Tapestry and Classic Rhythm. Steve currently offers the following five solo concerts: 1. Cowboy – 50 minutes of old western cowboy music, including songs from the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, Eddie Arnold, Marty Robbins, etc. 2. Country – 50 minutes of country music from the last 50 years, with songs from Hank Williams, Sr., Clint Black, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Charlie Pride, Willie Nelson, George Strait, etc. 3. Folk – 50 minutes of folk music from the 60s, performing songs from Peter, Paul, and Mary, The Seekers, The Brothers Four, The Kingston Trio, John Denver, etc. 4. 50s and 60s – 50 minutes of popular music from that era, including songs from the Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Ricky Nelson, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, etc. 5. Christmas – 50 minutes of Christmas music. Some solo and many sing-along, with sheets for the audience.

Professional rodeo clown for the humorous/motivational after-dinner speeches. Growing up with 17 brothers and sisters, and traveling 32 years as a professional rodeo clown leads one to really believe "It's not the miles you travel, it's the songs you sing!"

Founded in 1987, The Strolling Strings of Bismarck is a performing organization sponsored by the Bismarck Public School in Bismarck, North Dakota. What started out as one performing group has now grown to three different groups including students in 5th-12th grade. The group of 100+ string players on violin, viola, cello and string bass have created quite a name for themselves in central North Dakota. They have requests from organizations and businesses throughout the area to entertain at their conventions or special dinners. In addition to their performances in their region, their travels have taken them to perform on both coasts-from New York to San Francisco, from Orlando to Seattle. 

Welcome to Sue Hamilton Studios, where actors come together to work on their craft fro the inside out. Sue Hamilton offers clear and action-based acting techniques for actors of all levels, from beginners to award-winning actors and celebrities.

SHS students are given specific tools to apply at auditiona for television, film, and theatre, and have booked television series regular roles, national commercials, leading roles in films, and Broadway shows.

Sue Hamilton Studios offers:

• Group acting/audition classes
• Private acting/audition classes
• On-set acting coaching for television and film

Super Studio is a North Dakota-based video production, photography, audio, and animation studio. We are focused on results for our clients, not just pretty pictures and entertaining video. We'll dive into each project with a curiosity to understand a client's challenges and their ultimate goal. We do it all - from concept to completion - with full scalability to your project needs. We'll tell your story in a way that engages, inspires and motivates the people you want to reach. Our people are idea generators, storytellers, and artists. We're creative, committed and precision-driven. And we're ready to tackle any challenge. That's what makes us Super Studio. 

Fast, friendly, and flavorful in an upbeat atmosphere, where Baja Mexican Food exceeds your hunger.  Big or small we are your catering headquarters.

This presentation will demonstrate how we can all take a stand against bullying, one person at a time. "Yes, we can make a difference".  Lenette will bring tools and testimonies on how to effectively take a stand against bullying. Let's STOP this EPIDEMIC together!
 

Presentations on interpersonal forgiveness can be specifically designed for groups of any size or setting, including conferences, retreats, continuing education, churches, etc.

The presentations give participants the opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of forgiveness in a supportive and caring environment, while they consider forgiveness as a positive choice for coping with hurt and pain. 

For more information visit http://www.drpvl.com or http://www.thepathtoforgiveness.net

 

Woodwind trio provides light background music for special events.  Symphony players play reels, rags, light classics, and old-time favorites.

Rent heavy equipment, contractor equipment and homeowner equipment.

Marching Color Guard for parades, social events, etc. Present colors at social events. Military funerals.

Speaker - Facilitator - Workshop Presenter. Dave has addressed audiences for forty+ years, entertaining them with insights and common sense from Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. His personal interests range from the simplicity of raising pumpkins to more complex issues dealing with technology and global relationships. When Dave puts on his Dr. Seuss hat and his Mickey Mouse gloves... you will end up somewhere "Between Dr. Seuss & Disney" and you can be sure you're in for a memorable time! His fast-paced personal dialogue may include a timeless Seuss reading, a personal story from the world-class Walt Disney University, or a volunteer’s perspective from any one of 30 foreign country assignments! You're sure to experience a little "pixie dust" from this presentation.