May 16th, 2018
Friday, May 18, 9 p.m.
The Garage Bar, 3108 9th St S, Moorhead
Local stoner sludge heroes Barnaby Jones, and Fargo rockers Know Signal share the bill with a little capitol city metal ala Grime. Who’s ready to bang their heads?
May 9th, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 1:30-3:30pm
The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead
Public opening for a group exhibition of artwork by Jim Conaway, Bob Crowe, Zhimin Guan, Dan Jones, Paul Kellett, and Carl Oltvedt. Artist talk starts at 2pm. For the past 25 years, a group of artists have gathered every autumn for a long weekend of painting and good times. It all started at Solinger's Resort on Lake Lida. It then changed to Bob Crowe's family lake cabin and then shifted to the Crowe…
May 9th, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Christ, 406 8th St S, Moorhead
Transgender youth need adult and peer allies! This workshop will provide participants with the proper tools to be a transgender youth ally. Panel of Presenters will include two Transgender Activists, a Therapist who works with clients who identify as Transgender, and the sponsor of the GSA at a local high school. Over 80% of LGBTQ+ youth have been assaulted or threatened, and every instance of…
May 9th, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Front Street Tap Room, 614 Main Avenue Fargo
Is it hot in here of is it just the Saturday Night Fever taking over? Break out your dancing shoes and 70s threads because DJ Yanni and Garret Hoy are taking over below Front Street with some sweet 70s grooves.
May 9th, 2018
Friday, May 11, 3 - 8 p.m.
Southwest Arena, 4404 23rd Ave S, Fargo
Wing enthusiasts can anticipate a beer garden, concessions, a bean bag tournament.. and WINGS! There will be a special fundraising portion to this event with members of Lukas “The Dutch Destroyer” Kuster’s family selling their bracelets for the Live Like Lukas Foundation. A little bird told us that Thundar the NDSU Bison Mascot will be in attendance too.
May 9th, 2018
Friday, May 11, 8:30pm-howling
The Garage Bar, 3108 9th St S, Moorhead
OK, you had us at hookers and heroes! Gear up for a night of all inclusive entertainment with a little razzle dazzle drag magic at the Garage Bar this weekend.
May 9th, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 7:30pm
226 N Broadway, Fargo
He doesn’t just stop with hip hop see the man in action with his soul singin’ double neck guitar playin’ ways. Featuring Zeus Rebel, Yadda Man and Luke Wiley. All tickets purchased for the April 6 date will be honored.
May 2nd, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
A multimedia feast for the eyes and ears. This Norwegian folk musical will be performed in Norwegian by artists Reidun Horvei and Inger - Kristine Riber. It explores the stories and songs that were brought to the United States with the 19th century Norwegian immigrants. This event is in collaboration with MUHO, the Western Norway Emigration Center and will be performed in the Hopperstad…
May 2nd, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 6-8 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
Resident artist Cayla Skillin-Brauchle is scoping out FM for fodder for her hand drawn and screen printed zine. Come to the launch, learn about the project and bring home a copy of the zine. First 30 visitors have the opportunity to aid in the creation of the limited edition zine.
May 2nd, 2018
Sunday, May 6, 6-9 p.m.
Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
According to Peelander lore, this Japanese action punk band is from the Z area on the Planet Peelander but are now based out of Austin Texas and they are here to take over the Aquarium. Onstage antics aren’t just limited to punk rock--their show has been known to include human bowling, kung fu action and wrestling. Sounds like some extraterrestrial contact you won’t want to miss!
Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.com A midnight wedding ceremony at the Clay County Courthouse in Moorhead on August 1, 2013 was more than a romantic gesture. Eighteen couples made history on that day by exchanging vows in the…
By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.edu On March 11, 2024, we celebrated the 121st birthday of bandleader Lawrence Welk. He was born March 11, 1903 in a sod house near Strasburg, North Dakota, and died on May 17,1992. The…
Saturday, May 117 p.m., gates at 5 p.m.Outdoors at Fargo Brewing Company610 University Dr. N, FargoWisconsin’s finest export, The Violent Femmes, started out in Milwaukee in 1981 as an acoustic punk band, and they’ve been…
Is this a repeating pattern?By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comThere’s a quote circulating around the world wide web, misattributed to Sinclair Lewis: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a…
by Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comAccording to my great-grandfather many years ago, my French ancestors migrated from Normandy to Quebec to Manitoba to Wisconsin to Minnesota over the spread of more than two centuries, finally…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com In this land of hotdish and ham, the knoephla soup of German-Russian heritage seems to reign supreme. In my opinion though, the French have the superior soup. With a cheesy top layer, toasted baguette…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com It is not unheard of for bands to go on hiatus. However, as the old saying goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” That is why when a local group like STILL comes back to…
Now playing at the Fargo Theatre.By Greg Carlson gregcarlson1@gmail.comPalme d’Or recipient “Anatomy of a Fall” is now enjoying an award-season victory tour, recently picking up Golden Globe wins for both screenplay and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com There’s no exaggeration when we say that this year’s Plains Art Gala is going to be out of this world, with a sci-fi theme inspired by a painting housed in the Plains Art Museum’s permanent…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to interview two mysterious new game show hosts named Milt and Bradley Barker about an upcoming event they will be putting on at Brewhalla. What…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By John Showalter john.d.showalter@gmail.comThey sell fentanyl test strips and kits to harm-reduction organizations and…
JANUARY 19, 1967– MARCH 8, 2023 Brittney Leigh Goodman, 56, of Fargo, N.D., passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 8, 2023. Brittney was born January 19, 1967, to Ruth Wilson Pollock and Donald Ray Goodman, in Hardinsburg,…
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Dismissing the value of small towns for the future of our nation is a mistakeBy Bill Oberlanderarcandburn@gmail.comAccording to U.S. Census projections, by the middle of this century, roughly 90% of the total population will live…
