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​What the Constitution Means to Me

September 19th, 2024

October 4-20, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Theatre B, 210 10th St. N in Moorhead

This funny, earnest and hopeful play is a breath of fresh air heading into election season. Playwright Heidi Schreck paid for her college tuition by giving speeches about the Constitution as a teenager and this play introduces the audience to her younger self by bringing those speeches to life. The action onstage examines the Constitution as a document and details how it has shaped both…

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​Art Leap 2024

September 19th, 2024

September 28-29

Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes region, Minnesota

Hop in the car and cruise the backroads to visit artists’ studios and cultural destinations dotted throughout Heartland Lakes and Park Rapids. (If you’re lucky, you’ll see some colorful fall leaves as well. Fingers crossed!) The event is free and features 28 different sites and more than 100 artists. There’s no need to be an art expert to enjoy the fun since the event is open to all. heartlandarts.org/

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​Marquay Belcher Roast

September 19th, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 8 p.m.

The Cellar Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave., Fargo

You may know him as Marquay or you may know him as Morplay Katana. He DJs, he’s funny and now some of Fargo’s funniest are serving him right and ready. Featured comedians include Josh Dullea, David Standal, Blaise Kautzman, Bethany Abeln, Dylan Gronlund, Greg Hobbs, Parker Boone, Tim Jones, Yousha, Zack Rittenhouse, Ruby Richard, and Nathan Roe. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. The venue is located below Front…

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​Vergas Back Roads Art Crawl

September 19th, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In and around Vergas, Minnesota

Meet 12 artists at eight locations, with prize drawings at each spot. Enjoy blacksmith demonstrations at Jody Marquardt’s farm (33454 Sybil Lake Road in Vergas) and art at Billy’s Corner Bar and Brianna Mae Designs in downtown Vergas. Play with clay at Carol JS Albright’s studio (1210 East Frazee Avenue in Frazee), see turning lathe demos at Dan Modrow’s Turning Nature Studio, or watch Leona Rogers…

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​Stray Cats Summer Tour

July 18th, 2024

Thursday, August 8, gates 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Avenue S., Moorhead

Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom, The Stray Cats kick-started the rockabilly revival in the 1980s with their leather jackets, slick pompadours and unique sound. The band is known for hits such as “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” and many more. This tour brings their music to old and new fans.

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​The Capital A’Fair

July 18th, 2024

August 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

August 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

North Dakota State Capitol Grounds

600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck

One of the region’s largest and most-loved outdoor art festivals celebrates 50 years in 2024. Come to the Capitol Grounds to try street food from over a dozen vendors, to hear live music, and to experience interactive art demonstrations, check out two car shows, and bring the kids to create chalk art and jump on the inflatables. The Capital A'Fair features over 120 vendors.


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​Adult Book Fair and French Crepes

July 18th, 2024

Friday, July 26, 4-8 p.m.

Junkyard Brewery, 409 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo

Ferguson Books brings some of their selection across the street to Junkyard’s new(ish) West Fargo location. Browse books, buy books and talk about books while eating sweet or savory crepes and drinking craft beer at this low-key event. What better way to spend a summer day?


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​Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’

July 18th, 2024

July 22-26, 7 p.m.

July 27, 2 p.m.

Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center

3601 12th Avenue S., Moorhead

Gooseberry Park Players will take you to a magical kingdom under the sea during this on-stage version of the beloved fairy tale. the company provides a fantastic summer theatre experience for youth ages 11-18.The show is a blast for kids, but adults will appreciate it too. 


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​Tray Wellington Band

July 8th, 2024

With Javier Quiroz and Kohlrabi Soup

July 10 at 7 p.m.

The Aquarium

226 N. Broadway, Fargo (above Dempsey’s)

The Wall Street Journal had this to say about “Black Banjo,” Tray Wellington’s full-length debut: “This is a record that breaks right through subgenre boundaries. If bluegrass is about spotlighting virtuosos, here’s a new one people will be checking in on for some time to come.” Wellington also performed on the IBMA’s 2020 World of Bluegrass Main Stage and acted as…

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​Red River Valley Fair

July 8th, 2024

July 11-14

1805 Main Avenue W., West Fargo

A weekend-focused format revitalizes this classic West Fargo fair experience. The final weekend of concerts features Disney Princesses, Riley Green, Breaking Benjamin and Blake Shelton. The midway is fun for all ages and copious amounts of fair food (corndogs and cheese curds and ice cream, oh my!) keep folks coming back. Additional entertainment throughout the grounds is provided for all ages.

https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com/

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