Best Bests 02-02-12

Best Bests 02-02-12

TEDxFargo
Tues., Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
Ecce Art + Yoga
Come and learn what it is like to be apart of a “TED-like experience,” where the main goal is to stimulate discussion and bring together ideas never brought to life through the help of community members and well-qualified speakers. This independently organized event includes four important local figures—Doug Burgum, Michael Strand, Susan Mathison and Carl Peterson. Everything from the redevelopment of downtown to the role of art as a social bridge to the role of beauty to women will be discussed in order to get people’s minds rolling. For more information visit http://www.tedxfargo.com.

Home is Where the Art Is
Sat. Feb. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Spirit Room
Bringing together artists and environmentalists alike, “Home is Where the Art Is” is a showcase of recycled art directly crafted from materials out of the Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ReStore—a thrift store in Moorhead that sells home improvement supplies. The event will include a wine tasting, appetizers and a silent auction. The cost of the event is $15 and can be purchased online at fargostuff.com or at the door for $20. Proceeds benefit Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s mission of “building simple, decent and affordable homes for families in Cass and Clay counties.” You must be 21+ to attend. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/skusz.

Makers Market
Sat. Feb 4, 5-10 p.m.
The Red Raven Espresso Parlor
Through the help of the Makers Market, talented local artists have been sharing and selling their art to the public at the Red Raven on every first Saturday of the month. Brian Washburn, the lead coordinator, put this event together to share an outlet with talented artists that that often go unseen or unheard of by the public. These artists are then able to sell their art directly to the customers themselves, while earning feedback on their work. Participation is welcome in all areas of the Makers Market. They even have an on-stage show where people can sign up to perform original music or read short stories or poems. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/eib13.

Calamity & the Owl, The Union Suits, Less Than Organic and Amanda Standalone
Sat., Feb. 4, 9 p.m.
VFW Downtown
Half Minneapolis bands (Calamity & the Owl, The Union Suits) and the other half Fargo musicians (Less Than Organic, Amanda Standalone)—Saturday at the VFW is sure to be a hit. Altogether these musicians make for a great night of rootsy acoustic music. Calamity and the Owl, the feature band, has vocals that may remind of you an old-time singer like Roger Miller, only their music is topped with stirring harmonies and off-the-back-porch instrumentation. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/m7eo7.

Mini Gaga at JustNtyme’s FIERCE Show
Fri., Feb. 3, 9 p.m.
The Venue at The Hub
Featuring “the world’s littlest tribute performer,” Mini-Gaga, who also has been Mini-Britney (Spears), is probably one of the most famous little people since Austin Power’s Vern Troyer. She has been featured on everything from CNN to Chelsea Lately to Jackass to Good Morning America. To find out what this form of entertainment is all about, you can catch Mini-Gaga along with local drag queen, JustNtyme, performing live at The Venue. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/g5n0e.

Frozen
Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 2-25, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre B
For most of this month on Thursdays through Saturdays, Theatre B will be having a performance of the powerful theatre drama “Frozen.” Writer Bryony Lavery, inspired by the works of Malcolm Gladwell, Ray Wyre and Marian Partington, wrote “Frozen” based on psychological perceptions to create a story of murder, mystery and deep-rooted personal drama. The plot is driven by a disappearance of a 10 year girl whose mother and killer are followed as the story unfolds. Come see why this Tony nominated play has had critics buzzing.  For more information visit http://www.theatreb.org/.

Carnage the Executioner
Sat., Feb. 4, 10 p.m.
The Nestor
The closest rapper I have heard as of late that embraces hip hop’s pioneers—Carnage the Executioner takes heavy influence from artists such as Africa Bambaataa, Boogie Down Productions and early Cool J. He sounds just like Rakim, except his style is tinged with the Minneapolis underground hip hop culture that surrounds him. Opening up the night is Fargo’s very own Toby Beatbox and MC of Dickenson, ND. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to catch some quality live hip hop! For more information visit http://tiny.cc/yl6fe.

FM Derby Girls Double Header
Sat., Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Fargo Civic Center
For an evening of action-packed roller skating, come see what the FM Derby Girls are made of! Teams are battling for a spot in the championship game. Team Haute Dishes will battle the Monkey Wrenches at 7 p.m. followed by The Fighting Suzies versus Battlescar Galactica at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids, and free for kids under five.

Prodigal Road The Cornerstone Coffee House
Fri. and Sat., Feb 3-4, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Coffee House
The Cornerstone Coffee house is hosting live music by the band Prodigal Road, a band inspired by their faith and good old classic rock. With the tagline “Who said faith-based music had to be so boring?” you can expect a lively and eventful night!