The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass Band will perform in concert on Thursday, December 21 at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center in Valley City at 7pm. The Monroe Doctrine band is composed of some of the finest bluegrass pickers in the region, gathering in Valley City for their bi-weekly bluegrass fix. No admission fee; donations are accepted to help cover expenses. This Thursday they are featuring several bluegrass Christmas numbers. For more information call John Andrus at 701-721-8296.