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​TrapCity, stereoGO, MVNIV, Trill Logic, Mezra, and The BlueMan

November 2nd, 2016

Friday, November 4, 9pm-1:50am

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

Trap music uses contrasting synthesizers, “cinematic” strings, pitched-down vocals, and especially its engine, the Roland 808 drum machine. Ominous bleak and gritty lyrics about street life, poverty, and violence in the inner city -- the “trap.” A great show, but u gotta be in the mood. 21+, $8 advance, $13 door.

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​Once Upon a Mattress

November 2nd, 2016

November 4-5 & 11-12, 7:30pm; November 6, 2pm

West Fargo High School Commons, 801 9th St E, West Fargo

This princess, like Hans Christian Andersen’s, must detect the presence of a pea under 20 mattresses, but also undergo other ordeals, including playing the minstrel’s lute, lifting barbells, and drinking herself unconscious. As complicated as farce, good fun and good experience for West Fargo HS actors and actresses. 

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​F-M Ballet World Premier: Spirit Rising

November 2nd, 2016

Friday, November 4, 7pm

8th Street Studio Cooperative, 11 8th St S, Fargo

The storytelling choreography of the ballet connects us to a time and land long passed away. Nimuu is the name given to the remains of a woman found during the construction of Highway 59. Marcella Rose will speak about her personal discovery of Nimuu and the process of creating the bronze statue of her.

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​Guest Artist Recital

October 26th, 2016

Wednesday, November 2, 7:30pm

Beckwith Recital Hall, NDSU Campus

Jason Laczkoski, Saxophone, and Nicholas Meyers, percussion, with Professor Jeremy Brekke. Free recital with visiting guest artists. Dr. Brekke’s instrument isn’t given, but he’ll very probably be on trumpet. Beckwith Recital Hall is in the Reineke Fine Arts Center at 12th Avenue North and Bolley Drive.  

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​Día de Muertos Dinner

October 26th, 2016

Tuesday, November 1, 5:30-8:30pm

BernBaum’s, 115 Roberts St N, Fargo

Unmissable Mexican menu created by Paul Perez and Andrea Baumgardner. Mushroom and pasilla chile broth, crispy mushrooms; lamb tamales or roasted vegetable huarache, salsa borracha, prune and sour orange salad; candied pumpkin, crema and pepita streusel. $30, nearly sold out as we go to press. 701-306-4131

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​Vote Vinyl Record Fair

October 26th, 2016

Saturday, October 29, 10am-4pm

Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo

Seventh year of the record fair said to be the largest and fastest growing in the Upper Midwest. Each year they strive to have more vendors, more variety, and more people who love music hanging out. Hope you can join them this year, and remember to vote vinyl !

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​Last Day, Red River Farmers Market

October 26th, 2016

Saturday, October 29, 10am-2pm

Broadway at 4th Avenue, Fargo

No, we don’t want them to go away! When the Farmers Market closes, it’s a sure sign of bad weather to come. Many end-of-season bargains on offer, locally sourced everything, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy it while you can.

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​28th Annual Christmas Art & Craft Fair

October 26th, 2016

Friday, Oct 28, 10am-8pm; Saturday, Oct 29, 9am-5pm

FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo

The Fargo Christmas Show includes over 240 booths showcasing products hand made from across the U.S. Over 140 exhibitors will fill their booths with arts, crafts, and baked goods, all of which have that touch of being hand made. 

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​Carol Albright: Reception

October 26th, 2016

Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm

The Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N, Fargo

Carol Albright’s patchwork figures are a playful use of the textures and style of patchwork quilting in ceramic sculptures. The artist talk is at 7:30pm and the event is free and open to the public.

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​All Those Cello

October 19th, 2016

Sunday, October 23, 2-5pm

1st Presbyterian Church, 650 2nd Ave N, Fargo

Principal cellist Greg Hamilton is gathering the forces of the FMSO cello section for a wildly diverse all-cello program, the first concert in the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony’s 2016-2017 Chamber Music Concert Series. $14 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students, available at the door.  

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