March 28th, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 10am
Rustica Eatery & Tavern, 315 Main Ave, Moorhead
Six courses, featuring devilled eggs, pizza, Caesar salad or tabbouleh or crab bisque, pancakes, Swedish meatballs, toasted almonds and fresh berries. We won’t have room for the 6th course, dessert. $19; under 12, $9. (218) 227-5388
March 28th, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 10pm
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N 2nd floor
That name because they rarely appear. Among the best Grateful Dead-like jam bands, and so local they never go beyond the Fargo city limits. Impressive sound and lighting set-up by Mike Nelson & Josh Vorwerk. Hosted by Pat Lenertz & Diane Miller. $12, (701) 235-5913
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 8pm
Hotel Donaldson, 101 Broadway N
Interesting and quite original. Rhythm section-based, combines the jazz tradition with hip-hop and rock. Originals and arrangements of jazz standards written by Lee. Repays listening or is a perfect background for drinks with friends at the HoDo. (701) 478-8888
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 5-7pm
Kaddatz Galleries, 111 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls
Hornung’s work explores the prairie through a variety of mediums smiling cowgirls and vast landscapes. Mixed media, cyanotype, and scherenschnitte. Artist talk and reception Thursday, exhibit on view through the month of April.
March 21st, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 6-7:30pm
Make Room, 17 8th St S at Main Ave
They love indigo, a natural plant that produces the bluest of blues. Come and learn how to use indigo in dyeing, and practice the art of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) to create gorgeous patterns, symmetrical and geometric or free-form and flowing. $30, (701) 203-2256
March 21st, 2018
Monday, March 26, 7-9pm
Dempsey’s Irish Pub, 226 Broadway N
John Pederson is proud of the orchestra he’s gathered, practicing a dying American art form and preserving our heritage in their Big Bands Charts and Composers Series. We don’t often have the chance to hear a big band swing, especially live. (701) 235-5913
March 21st, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 9pm
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, 2nd floor, Downtown
We won’t say anything about our favorite hip-hop band. We like them so much we might start babbling. Openers hip-hop DJ Yann Niteka and R&Ber Fargo native Denham, back from the far distant south, all of them and us in joyous celebration. (701) 235-5913
March 21st, 2018
Saturday March 24, 12 noon
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N
Students rally in Washington and communities across the country to demand action from our leaders. Join students and allies as we fight for an America that is free from gun violence. Gather at noon to create posters, march in Downtown Fargo. (701) 404-9006
March 21st, 2018
Friday, March 24, 5:30pm
The Spirit Room Gallery, 111 Broadway, Fargo
The Great Winter Crow Show is a multi-faceted non juried exhibition that will feature the work of close to 77 regional artists. Established in 2004, it explores and celebrates the enigma of the crow through, literary, performance based, and visual media. It will be on view from March 15 -April 27.
March 14th, 2018
July 5-8, Birds Hill Provincial Park
Highway 59, St. Clements, Manitoba
Celebrating people and music for 45 years! Early Bird Tickets now on sale until April 30. They want to make sure every RV has a place to park. Sure to sell out: avoid disappointment and join us for the best weekend of summer, 15 miles north of Winnipeg. (888) 512-4769.
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