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The Boom: 1945 – 1960 in Clay County
Fri., Jan 27, 3:30-6 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center Museum
Get a taste of what it was like to live in Clay County during the year 1945. And then continue that experience by expanding your knowledge of historical facts about the area all the way to 1960. “The Boom” includes everything from the emergence of the colored TV to the Baby Boom to the Korean War. What makes this exhibit extra special is that it features artifacts specific to Clay County. The reception will be held this Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Moorhead’s most historic museum—The Hjemkomst Center—and is brought to the community by The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.hcscconline.org/.

Joe Chvala and The Flying Foot Forum
Sat., Jan 28, 7:30 p.m.
Holmes Theatre – Detroit Lakes
This group of performers has toured all over the world, sharing their unique form theatre that centers on making music in conjunction with dance. By choreographing moves that produce drum patterns to create rhythmically dominated music, The Flying Foot Forum gives a stunning performance that visually captivates audiences while creatively producing music as they go along. For more information on The Flying Foot Forum visit http://flyingfootforum.com/.

Tig Nataro
Tues., Jan 31, 8 p.m.
MSUM’s Hansen Theatre
It’s not easy to find female comedians period. In fact, just having any professional comedian come through town is a sure gift because constant laughter is an excellent way to relieve stress and boost happy brain chemicals. Tig Nataro can do just that. If you are unfamiliar with the name, think of the lesbian cop from Comedy Central’s “The Sarah Silverman Program.” Yep, she is wildly hilarious on stage with her witty humor, fabulous joke delivery, and confident demeanor. Think of Ellen Degeneres, yet a bit less wacky. The tickets are free for students and $10 for general admission. For more information visit http://tignation.com/.

Fargo-Moorhead Opera Winter Gala
Sat., Jan 28, 6 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
According to the Fargo-Moorhead Opera’s website, “Fargo-Moorhead is the small city in America to support a professional opera company.” The “Winter Gala” was set up as a fundraiser event where all proceeds benefit the FM Opera. Since 1968, the FM Opera has brought our community live classical singing. It is events such as these that help support its longevity. The Gala will include an elaborate dinner, as well as a silent auction in the wonderful setting of the Hilton Garden Inn. Tickets are $75 and can be purchase online at http://www.fmopera.org.

New Direction Fest
Thurs. to Sat., Jan. 26-28, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The New Direction
If you like local punk/metal/alternative music, this is just the festival for you! An establishment built solely in support of hosting both local and national talent for all ages, The New Direction is continuing their trend of growth and support with their first ever 3 day music and art festival that is featuring 18 different bands (including Tiny Moving Parts, Sleeping in Gethsemane, and The Babysitter’s Club) and a handful of local artists who will be selling their work just for this event. The art will be sold during the day til 4:15 p.m. and the music will start at 6 p.m. Admission for the music is $5 per day or $12 for a 3 day pass. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/axy7j.

Buddhist Meditation Day
Sun., Jan 29, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Spirit Room
The benefits of meditation on the mind have been proven as an effective relaxation/stress-releasing technique. The Spirit Room will be opening up its space to the public to allow anyone to join (including those with no experience) in on this healthy practice. In particular, this event is about “The Posture of Meditation—Alignment, Relaxation and Resilience.” Instructor Terry Lausch will lead the way with his presentation on the importance of posture to mediation.  The event is $35. For more information visit http://www.spiritroom.net. 

Chili Feed-Fundraiser For Local Food Pantries w/ Special Guest Speaker
Sat., Jan 28th, 6-8:30 p.m.
St Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Become a reason someone in need has a meal to eat. Occupy FM (Fargo-Moorhead’s version of Occupy Wall Street) has organized this fundraiser event to benefit local food pantries. The benefit includes a chili feed and special guest speaker Robin Monahan. Monahan, of Minnesota Move to Amend, is “dedicated to ending the illegitimate legal doctrines that prevent the American people from governing ourselves,” according to their website. Her speech will be entitled “Corporate Personhood; The Rise of Corporate Power”. For more information on this event visit http://tiny.cc/d32vz.

Roster McCabe and Too Many Banjos
Sat., Jan 28, 9 p.m.
The Aquarium

Going to a Roster McCabe show is like going to a condensed rave, except the music is better, way better. This Minneapolis powerhouse group plays solid music that lends itself toward a flaming atmosphere of energy, soul and technological sounds that steer your physical body to reach inside your emotion body to “party-over-here.” Too Many Banjos of Minneapolis will be kicking of the night with their unique approach to bluegrass that captures good “old-timey” folk music with a blend of youthful creativity and adult playability. Advanced tickets are $10 and available through Tickets300 or are $12 at the door. Come experience these two original bands at the Aquarium this Saturday starting around 9 p.m. For more information http://tiny.cc/xe52h.

I Love House Music: Vinyl’s Dead 3
Fri., Jan 27, 9:30 p.m.
The Aquarium
For a night chock-full of Fargo-Moorhead’s best and brightest DJs, check out “I Love House Music” going on at the Aquarium. This event, came to life by Dextrious, includes DJ’s M80, Quaddamage, Koi, KLMNOP, and Guy Jean—an eclectic group brought together to fulfill all your house music desires. Even better, the jockey’s are all local! The cover for this event is $5. For more information on all the DJ’s and the event, visit http://tiny.cc/unj2s.