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​Zhimin Guan: New Paintings

November 30th, 2016

Sunday, December 4, 1:30-4pm

Rourke Art Museum, 521 Main Avenue, Moorhead

Public opening: new exhibition of watercolor and oil paintings. Zhimin Guan artist talk at 2pm. Guan has exhibited his paintings, drawings and prints throughout the U.S. and China. Exhibition is free and open to the public.

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​Bonanzaville: Christmas on the Prairie

November 30th, 2016

Saturday, December 3, 10am-5pm

1352 Main Ave W, West Fargo

A 1900 Christmas, with carolers and cookies baked in a wood-burning stove. Design and print a Christmas card on an old press, assemble and decorate a gingerbread house, take a horse-drawn wagon ride.

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​Handel’s Messiah

November 30th, 2016

Friday, December 2, 7:30pm

1st Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway N, Fargo

200 students in five choirs and the Baroque Festival Orchestra present Handel’s monumental work, which has become a holiday tradition throughout the world. $17, seniors $12, students $7, 701-231-7969

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​CloZee + Psymbionic / BioHackers Tour

November 30th, 2016

Thursday, December 1, 10pm-1am

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

Don’t miss: best electronic show in a long time. CloZee, from Toulouse, France, won UK Newcomer of the Year Award. Psymbionic: non-traditional sound design; infectious, danceable rhythms. 21+, $13 adv, $15 door.

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​Hayden Swanson: Artist Reception

November 22nd, 2016

Thursday, December 1, 7-9pm

Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N, Fargo

Hayden Swanson’s exhibit “#MillennialProbs” uses ceramics in a bright cartoonish manner to express millennial culture and its influence on society. Artist talk at 7:30pm. Event free of charge; beverages and food will be served. 

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​Northern Ag Expo

November 22nd, 2016

November 29-30, from 8:30am

FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo

Attention, farmers: 24 symposiums about the latest developments, including new GMO traits and effective drone use. U.S. Senator Hoeven invited; ND Ag Commissioner Goehring confirmed. Free admission, $5 parking. 

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​Local Metal

November 22nd, 2016

Saturday, November 26, doors 9:30pm; music 10pm-1:30am

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

Local but very heavy: Gorgatron (Death Metal), Alien Conspiracy, Demifiend (Black Metal--their first show!), Barnaby Jones (Sludge). Tickets $5, proceeds benefit KRFF 95.9, Radio Free Fargo. Drink beer, radio merchandise sale.

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​Dickens Village Festival

November 22nd, 2016

November 25-27, December 2-3 & 9-10

Garrison, N.D.

The Christmas capital of the Upper Midwest delights and entertains families from all over North Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Too many events to list. 75 miles north of Bismarck, www.dickensfestival.com

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​I Love the 90s Tour

November 22nd, 2016

Friday, November 25, doors 5:30pm, show 7pm

Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

List the artists and you know what it’s about: Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Spinderella, Color Me Badd, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC. A fun night out that doubles as an arena-sized dance party. All ages, general or reserved seats.

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​Benefit for the family of Scott Fonder

November 22nd, 2016

Friday, November 25, 9pm

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

A benefit hosted by the friends and family of the late Scott Fonder, who sadly passed away this past fall. Featuring musical performances by SOTOS, Jesse Thorson, Diane Miller, and Mike D. Silent auction and eats will be available. Show some love with a $5 suggested donation.

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