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​Chad Prather

October 25th, 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 7-10pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N

The cowboy-hatted modern-day Will Rogers and world-class storyteller, specializing in comedic family stories told from an adult perspective to mature audiences. Many television appearances, 2016 Kings of Cowtown Comedy Tour a sellout. 701-239-8385

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57th Annual Streeter Buffalo Supper

October 25th, 2017

Saturday, October 28, 4:30-7:30

Streeter Memorial Hall, Streeter ND

A legendary community wide celebration from preparation to plating the meal. A North Dakota tradition that has been known to draw close to 2,000 hungry folks to a town of less that 200. 

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​AAUW 59th Annual Used Book Sale

October 25th, 2017

October 27, 28, 9am-5pm; Oct 29, 12-3pm

Moorhead Center Mall, 510 Center Ave

Books are half price on October 28, and there will be a bag sale on October 29. Proceeds support American Association of University Women scholarships. Info: visit www.facebook.com/fmaauw or http://fargo-nd.aauw.net, or call 773-818-5863.

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​Classic film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 25th, 2017

Friday, October 27, 11pm

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway

Costume contest starts at 10:45, so there’s still time to get a costume together. Props and participation are encouraged but be sure to remember no rice, lighters, hot dogs and confetti.

We’re already shivering in antici... 

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​Rise

October 25th, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 7pm

NDSU Century Theatre, 2nd Floor Memorial Union

‘Rise’ is a vibrant, gripping documentary series from the frontlines of global indigenous resistance. The film is a series of contrasts, both a condemnation of colonialism and a celebration of indigenous peoples worldwide. Free and open to the public.

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​Lassonde Family Benefit

October 18th, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 4pm

Copper Ridge Event Center, 21 18th St S, Fargo

While working on his beloved pickup truck, Fred Lassonde sustained a traumatic brain injury, ending his 8-year career as a Fargo Police Officer. Benefit to provide help for family toward expenses for medical care, other expenses due to injury. 701-200-4768

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​Book Fair Gala & Signing

October 18th, 2017

Sunday, October 22, 1-4pm

Ellendale Opera House, Ellendale, N.D.

Authors to speak and sign their books: Alicia Underlee Nelson, Tony Bender, Rebecca Undem, Bill Caraher, Bret Weber, Lawrence Diggs, Tom Isern, and Suzzanne Kelley; photographer Ken Smith; poet Sharon Chmielarz. All are welcome. 701-349-2490

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​AAUW Used Book Sale Contributions

October 18th, 2017

Sunday, October 22 through Thursday, October 26

Moorhead Center Mall, 510 Center Ave, Moorhead

Contributions of used books accepted. Books for all ages can be dropped off at the space adjacent to the atrium on the east end of the mall. Use the East or City Hall entrance. No encyclopedias, magazines or Readers Digests, please. 218-233-6117

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​Party Wave, Kid-O, Trill Logic, Frawgz, Battery Tesla,

October 18th, 2017

Saturday, October 21, 9pm-1:45am

The Aquarium (above Dempsey’s), 226 Broadway N, Fargo

We’ve been waiting for this, DJ overdose plus the newest West Coast bass music starring Party Wave himself, a rising act backed by some of the most influential blogs in the industry. 21+, $8 advance, $13 door. Just say yes. 701-235-5913

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​ValleyCon 43

October 18th, 2017

Friday, October 20, 3:30pm to October 22, 4pm

Ramada Inn, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

A celebration of sci-fi, fantasy and horror returns with Christopher Judge as their guest of honor. Kid-friendly photo ops and other fun stuff available soon. Troy Denning and James Luceno round out their celebration of Star Wars. 701-235-3333

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