Art and Entertainment 2016 (page 5) - High Plains Reader Fargo, ND

Let’s give them something to chalk about

by Sabrina Hornung | Aug 3, 2016

HPR chats with Dayna Del Val about the 4th annual Chalkfest

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Basses loaded with the Melvins

by John Showalter | Aug 3, 2016

IF YOU GO: The Melvins Wednesday, August 10, 9pm The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway, Fargo

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Westerns beyond formula

by Christopher P. Jacobs | Aug 3, 2016

As well as iconic scenery, period settings, costumes and props, the Western genre is noted for its predictable, easy-to-follow morality plays of good vs.…

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A summer affair with Dan Jones

by Bree Hocking | Aug 3, 2016

IF YOU GO: Dan Jones: Summer Affair -- Recent Drawings; Paintings Ecce Gallery, 216 Broadway N., Fargo Opening: August 11, 5 – 7pm August…

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Mertens tries not to cross the streams in “Ghostheads” doc

by Greg Carlson | Aug 3, 2016

Mertens’ film favors the former, exploring the cosplay subculture that devotes much time, energy, and money to proton packs and public appearances.

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Mud Morganfield tells HPR where he got his blues

by Sabrina Hornung | Jul 27, 2016

IF YOU GO: Mud Morganfield Friday, July 29, 9 p.m. Newman Outdoor Field

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Rocking relevance

by Brittney Goodman | Jul 27, 2016

Act Up Theatre is bringing the popular stage adaptation of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot, to the Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre at Concordia…

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Read it forward, read it backward

by Sarah Nour | Jul 27, 2016

MSUM English professor and published poet Thom Tammaro recently came out with a new poetry collection, published by Red Dragonfly Press. “23 Poems,” currently…

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Personal drama examines life in modern China

by Christopher P. Jacobs | Jul 27, 2016

“Mountains May Depart” (2015), written and directed by acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke, came out on Blu-ray this month from Kino Video.

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Punk rock reunion

by Sabrina Hornung | Jul 27, 2016

The Krebscouts reunite and reminisce

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Feig’s “Ghostbusters” fires up the proton packs

by Greg Carlson | Jul 27, 2016

Strap on your proton pack and take a look. Busting just might make you feel good.

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New Blu-rays a treat for film noir fans

by Christopher P. Jacobs | Jul 22, 2016

A nice variety of titles both classic and obscure have been getting quality Blu-ray editions from several distributors.

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Blues infused

by Sabrina Hornung | Jul 20, 2016

Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra on Canned Heat and a life in blues

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What We Had Was Good: Prince and Girl 6

by Greg Carlson | Jul 20, 2016

In 1996, six years following the disappointment of “Graffiti Bridge,” Prince agreed to provide the soundtrack music for director Spike Lee’s “Girl 6.”

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Moorhead’s Growing Art Mural

by HPR Contributor | Jul 20, 2016

In the city of Moorhead, Mandel Mertz has received a grant to paint a mural on the east exterior wall of the Junkyard Brewing…

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Building concepts

by HPR Contributor | Jul 20, 2016

Go Murphy’s latest album review

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Pop go the flowers

by Bree Hocking | Jul 20, 2016

By Brittney Goodman If you go near the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, you will likely see a beautiful field of translucent, colorful flowers.…

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Inter Arma with Withered and SOTOS

by HPR Staff | Jul 13, 2016

Saturday, July 16, 9:30pm Aquarium, 226 Broadway, 2nd floor, Downtown Fargo The Virginia-based experimental metal band. Don’t miss this one. “Early reports from the…

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