by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 26th, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 7-9 pm
NDSU Alumni Center, 1241 N University Dr, Fargo
5th Annual NDSU Press Party featuring live music, snacks,cash bar, and six presenting authors including “Stringing Rosaries: The History, the Unforgivable, and the Healing of Northern Plains American Indian Boarding School Survivors” by Denise K. Lajimodiere, “Sons of the Wild Jackass: The Nonpartisan League in North Dakota” by Terry L. Shoptaugh, “Girl on a Float,” by Brian Bedard, “Harvest Widows”…
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 26th, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 2-3:30 pm
Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo
Between 2004 and 2018, Jim Puppe traveled to every town in North Dakota to talk to community elders about their lives. As a result his book “Dakota Attitude” was born. 617 stories straight from North Dakotans’ mouths.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 26th, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 7:30 pm
Pickled Parrot, 505 3rd Ave N, Fargo
Don’t you just love it when two of your favorite things join forces--I mean drag AND comedy?
Featuring the talent of Eric Hendrickson, Sally Sweeny, Shea Hazzard and the ever sassy Sophie Le Piff
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 26th, 2020
Saturday, February 29, 7-10 pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been charming audiences for over 50 years. South Africa’s Five Time Grammy Award winners, known worldwide for their uplifting a cappella vocal harmonies, and their vocal work on Paul Simon’s Graceland album amog other feats. Original members have welcomed a younger generation in their mission passing along a tradition of storytelling and song.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 26th, 2020
Saturday, February 29, 5:30-9 pm
The Lodeon Community Center, 311 1st Ave E, West Fargo
Shine up your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor for a good cause and learn some new moves. Dance lessons will be provided by area dance organizations. Live music provided by Short Notice. Proceeds will be donated to West Fargo High School teacher, Nikki Peterson to offset medical expenses. Admission is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults (preschool free).
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 19th, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 8pm
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
Anchorage based Indie heroes Termination Dust will grace the stage of the Aquarium with Minneapolis based Double Grave with local support from Disappear Forever and Shrug.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 19th, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 9 pm-howling
Vic’s Lounge, 420 Main Ave, Moorhead
Word on the street is there’s going to be a takeover at Vic’s-- a punk rock takeover. Shine your boots, break out the wood glue and don’t forget to tip the waitstaff.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 19th, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 1 pm- 3 pm
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
Dr. Christopher Lehman chair and professor of Ethnic Studies at St. Cloud State University and author will make an appearance at the Hjemkomst center for a lecture and to discuss his book “Slavery’s Reach: Southern slave holders and the North star state.”
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 19th, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 5 pm
El Zagal Shrine, 1429 3rd St N, Fargo
Fun, food, and prizes all for a great cause. Register to win for the gun raffle, drawings at 6:30, 8:30, and 9:30. Food is served until it’s gone. While you’re there check out the newly remodeled bar and enjoy a cocktail.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | February 19th, 2020
Friday, February 21, 6-10 pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
Shine up your dancing shoes and check out the psych rock blues sound of Fargo’s own Knotties. While you’re there be sure to not miss special guests Stovepipes, D Mills and The Vistas!
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