Best Bets 05-26-11

Best Bets 05-26-11

Medora Musical’s Burning Hills Singers
Live PREVIEW Performance
Thursday May 26 - Fargo and Friday May 27 - Bismarck
The Medora Musical’s cast, the “Burning Hills Singers,” will provide two preview performances as a kick off to their 47th season. They will be performing at the West Acres food court on May 26 at 1 p.m. and on May 27 in Bismarck on the steps of the Capitol building at 12 p.m. The winning song of the North Dakota Super Songwriting Contest, titled “Always North Dakota,” will be performed at the Bismarck performance. These previews are FREE and everyone is invited to attend.

Stand-up Showcase
Red Raven
June 10 at 9:00 p.m.
Discover Fargo’s funniest up and coming comics at the Red Raven’s Stand-up Showcase hosted by Will Spottedbear. The event celebrates the brash, bold and brilliant comedy from the Red Raven over the last year. Names you know and names you soon will: Adam Quesnell, Jason Jacobson, Ben Baukal, Josh Wallace and Paloma Segal. Cost is only $5. Call 530-277-1822 to reserve your spot.

The Hypno Man
The Pickled Parrot
Friday May 27 10 pm
Have you ever seen a comedian perform? What about a hypnotist? Well, I bet you haven’t seen a combination of the two. Check out The Hypno Man - a comedy stage Hypnotist - at the new hot spot, The Pickled Parrot, this Friday at 10 p.m. This is an adult show. Tickets are $10 and include one drink. 505 3rd Ave N, Fargo.

Josh Harty
The Listening Room
Friday June 3 at 7:30 p.m.
North Dakotan native and country musician Josh Harty will be performing songs from his latest solo project, ““A Long List of Lies”. According to fan Peter Innes, “Unadorned and honest, his writing on this album (“A Long List of Lies”) is informed and knowledgeable way beyond his years, skilled in honouring what’s gone before whilst sounding absolutely of today and his stories are simple, believable - this guy knows his stuff.” Donations are $10 with all proceeds going to the artists. The Listening Room is a part of the Spirit Room, located at 111 Broadway, Fargo.

Race the Red Canoe and Kayak Races
Beginning at Lindenwood Park
Monday June 13
Looking for a great way to cool off this summer? Join in on the 19th annual River’s Keepers’ Race the Red canoe and kayak races on Monday, June 13. There will be two races: a competitive ten-mile race at 6 p.m. and a short two-mile race at 7:30 p.m. Both races begin at Lindenwood Park in Fargo and end at Midtown Dam/Dike East. Registration is $15 per solo entrant and $25 per team. A limited number of canoes and kayaks will be available for $15 to rent.To reserve a spot or for more information, call 701-235-2895.

Red River Watercolor Society National Juried Show
Hjemkomst Center
June 21 - Sept. 18
The Red River Watercolor Society (RRWS) National Juried Show will be on display at the Hjemkomst Center starting on June 21! The exhibit features 48 paintings on display from artists in 29 states and Canada. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and awards will be announced for the winning paintings. The opening reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call 218-299-5511.

Margie Bailly’s Retirement Party
Fargo Theatre
Wednesday June 5
The Fargo Theatre’s Executive Director, Margie Bailly, will be kicking off her retirement with a celebration at the Fargo Theatre on Wednesday June 5. It’s free, and EVERYONE is invited to attend. The party starts at 5 p.m. and will end at 7 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. there will be Sounds of the mighty Wurlitzer, and at 6 p.m. the program will start with Doug Hamilton as the emcee. Come thank Margie for her service to the community and to celebrate with Margie as she enters retirement!

The Color Pharmacy
Red Raven
Friday May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Visit the Red Raven’s new stage and see The Color Pharmacy LIVE in concert! The Color Pharmacy has toured all over the country and has appeared with popular artists like Mason Jennings, Bob Schneider, Ben Kweller and Adele.

Dakota Moniker 2.0
DK Custom Framing at Gallery 14
Thursday June 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
According to Miller, his show is about “documenting the humor and the open roads of North Dakota, photographing areas of this state that most of its people have not been to, and acknowledging places that do not exist on our road maps in this day and age.” DK Custom Framing at Gallery 14 is located at 14 Roberts Street, Fargo.

Cruisin’ on Broadway
Downtown Fargo
First Thursdays in the summer months
Rev your engines for this summer’s first Cruisin’ on Broadway event on June 2! Every first Thursday this summer from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., visit Broadway to join in the fun. Whether you have a car to show off or want to sit back and watch the excitement, make sure to have your Thursday evenings open, especially this first one next Thursday!

Good Head Hair Show
Dempsy’s
Thursday May 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Ready for a crazy night of music, debauchery, and epic hair? Come to The Good Head Hair Show presented by Salon Why! Artists include Brooks West, Lisa and Dane, The Bad Weather Burlesque, Joyride, and Star IV. Tons of giveaways, and free Jell-O shots at the door! The Aquarium at Dempsey’s on Thursday, May 26th. Doors at 8, show starts at 8:30. 21 and up. $7 or $5 in advance.