Best Bets 2-16-12

Best Bets 2.16

Winter Blues Festival
Sat., Feb. 18, 4 p.m.
American Legion, Downtown
Blues lovers unite! Featuring national blues acts Larry McCray, James Armstrong, and the Lisa Wenger Band, as well as local acts The Blue Wailers, The Moody River Band & T-Roy Anderson, the Fargo Winter Blues Festival will leaving you singing the happy blues. This event is 21+ and advance tickets are $25. Visit http://tiny.cc/ubu00 for more info.

Cloud Computing Event
Thurs., Feb. 23, 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Plains Art Museum
If your business or organization is not up to speed with using technology as a marketing and organizational tool, you are already behind. Not to worry though, there are many opportunities to learn such as at this FREE event brought to us by Google, Saleforce.com, & Sundog taking place at the Plains Art Museum. For details and a chance to register for this event, visit http://tiny.cc/d4bi8

Cornmeal
Sun., Feb 19, 9:30 p.m.
The Aquarium
Chicago’s finest jam grass band is booked for Fargo. Be prepared to be blown away by this four-piece band of virtuosic fast-pickers that incorporate jam-style playing with wonderful folk melodies. Advance tickets are $10 and the event is 21+. For more information on Cornmeal, visit http://tiny.cc/q7s56

Celebration of Women and their Music
Sat., Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.
The Fargo Theatre
Prepare to be inspired! This annual event lead by local celebrity, Deb Jenkins, brings some of the best and brightest talent under one roof and sets them up on the big stage of the Fargo Theatre. In its 15th year, this non-profit event goes one step further to provide scholarships for young, female high school seniors in the arts. Tickets for this event are $15 for adults and $10 for students. And be sure to catch the pre- and post-shows taking place, too. For more information on all the “Celebration” events, visit http://tiny.cc/vp49j

“Leveraging Diversity: How We Can Use Our Differences to Improve Our World”
Thurs., Feb 23, 3 - 4 p.m.
NDSU Memorial Union
America is diverse. And we are a better country to live in because of the fact. University of Michigan Professor, director of The Center for the Study of Complex Systems, and author of the book “The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Schools, Firms, Schools, and Societies,” Scott Page is presenting a lecture at NDSU and passing on his vital knowledge at a free and open to the public event. For more information on the work of Scott Page, visit http://tiny.cc/bvkqp

“Get Your Panties in a Bunch”: Lunch Helps Sudanese Girls
Sat., Feb. 18, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Ramada Plaza Suites
African Soul, American Heart (ASAH) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping Sudanese girls stay educated. Due to lack of hygiene and underwear, many teenage girls are forced to quit school. By attending this event, you can help donate cash or panties to ship to these young ladies. The event includes lunch provided by the Ramada and an opportunity to give to those in need. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. To purchase tickets and learn more about ASAH, visit http://tiny.cc/dvhl1

Mardi Gras
Fri., Feb. 17, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Downtown Radisson
Come party, New Orleans style, at the downtown Radisson for their take on Mardi Gras! Make sure to come looking your best – no sneakers, tees or athletic gear allowed. Expect glamor, beads, signature drinks, and club music provided by Definition DJ Nola. From what I hear, the Radisson has been hosting some of the hottest parties in town lately. For more info, check out http://tiny.cc/t90lo

Fresh Friday Dance Event
Fri., Feb 17, 7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Gio’s Grill & Bar, Moorhead
Care to rave? Come out to Gio’s and let your inner self move and groove with Elfkowitz, Sovereign Sect, Ecliptik, ill-Tronix, Econ and more. This event is $12 for 18+ and $10 for those 21+. Visit http://tiny.cc/pocpv for more info.

College Night at the Rourke Art Gallery Museum
Fri., Feb 17, 7 – 9 p.m.
Rourke Art Gallery
Pizza, beer, art, music, raffles—come meet some new friends at College Night at the Rourke! It’s free and if you love art, you’ll especially have a good time.  To learn more about this event, visit http://tiny.cc/egvbh

“IndiVISUAL II”: photographs by Dan Francis
Fri., Feb. 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
One of Fargo’s finest dining spots is serving up some local artwork for your viewing pleasure. Check out Dan Francis’ work of “Photograhic images demanding a second glance, a moment to stop, pause and consider.” For more info, visit his website at http://tiny.cc/tbhw3

People’s Press Project “Friend” Raiser
Sat., Feb. 18, 7 -10 p.m.
Plains Art Museum
HPR is hosting a “Friend” Raiser at the Plains. Join us to transform our local media into media with a conscience, that fosters journalistic integrity, and provides opportunities for everyone to participate. Micheal Pink will be bringing his sweet voice and new music and you can also see some of the most exciting political sculptures and art on display in the region by Berta Vazques. Enjoy delicious treats to tempt your mouth and mind followed by a multi-media presentation and key notes by some of the areas leaders in independent media will round out the evening. This event is 21+. Visit http://tiny.cc/PPPatPlains for more info.