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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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​Paws for Celebration

October 19th, 2016

Saturday, October 22, 10am-4pm

Moorhead Center Mall, 501 Center St

Diamond in the Ruff volunteer pet rescue conducts pet first aid classes, $10, 6th grade to adult, starts at 10am with the first 15 to arrive. Free pet first aid kit for participants. Further information, demonstrations, products, and services for our feathered, furry, and scaly friends.

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​Silent Movie Night

October 19th, 2016

October 21, 7:30pm; Oct 22, 9:30pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo

Be sure to come early. There will be a classic car exhibition outside the theatre, weather permitting, and the Wurlitzer organ concert starts at 7:15. The featured film is Clara Bow in “It.” She was perhaps the greatest actress of the silent era, as good in her way as Greta Garbo, and you shouldn’t miss this -- see if you agree. 

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​YWCA / Altrusa Baby Shower

October 19th, 2016

October 21, 5-9pm; Oct 22, 9am-3pm

KMart, 2301 University Dr S, Fargo

Donations needed to provide necessities for the women and children who seek safety at the YWCA. Diapers, esp. sizes 3-6; wipes (individually wrapped); spill-proof sippy cups with screw-on lids; diaper rash cream; other items at http://media.wix.com/ugd/e46a25_4c1231c5c8ad4a678f...

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​First City of Arts: Studio Cruise

October 19th, 2016

October 21, 10am - Oct 22, 5pm

In and around Bemidji, Minn.

Bemidji has more than its share of visual, performance, and literary artists. 31 artists and artisans open their studios to the public amid pristine natural surroundings, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend.

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​Amarok Tattoo Grand Opening

October 19th, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 7-10pm

Amarok Tattoo Parlor, 10 8th St N, Fargo

A very special meet and greet with Athena Funk, founder and mother of North Dakota Roller Derby and tattoo artist for roller derby athletes nationwide (for folks like us too, of course!). Accomplished and well travelled. Hosted by Sailor Jerry’s Rum. Drinks, swag giveaways, gift certificates, t-shirts, hoodies, and prints.

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