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​Red Mountain, Diane Miller

October 12th, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 10pm-1am

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

The avant garde pop band’s “Scowl Lightly” voted best album of the year in Duluth. Diane Miller is striking out in a new direction with original compositions, hip-hop tempo and jazz instrumentation. This we’ve got to see. $5 advance, $7 at the door, 21+

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​Special Breakfast

October 12th, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 7-11am

1815 11th St N, Moorhead

Swedish pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausages, eggs, and toast, comforting hot beverages, and only seven dollars! Hosted by the Moorhead Masonic Building Association. Proceeds to maintain the building and assist the community. What makes a pancake Swedish? One way to find out.  

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​Duckfest

October 12th, 2016

October 14-16

Bowdon, N.D.

A celebration of wildlife, hometown culture, and hunting. Great food, including traditional German and steak night. Family fair, art show with demonstrations, antique car show, tractor rodeo, plowing demonstration, duck race, concert and dance. Not so far away, 70 miles northwest of Jimtown.

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​Proof

October 5th, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2pm and 8pm

Comstock Theatre, Concordia College

Opening night, Concordia College Theatre’s first production of the year, by American playwright David Auburn. Themes of mental health awareness, gender issues, and the importance of trusting those around you. Intended for mature audiences. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students.

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​The Spill Canvas with Baltic to Boardwalk and Kyle Colby

October 5th, 2016

Sunday, October 9, 9pm-1am

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

The well loved indie-rockers from Sioux Falls. Last chance to see them for awhile, as they disappear and write their first album in four years. B2B call selves punk diy hard rock; Kyle Colby was in a major-label touring band, went solo and sells CDs off of card tables. Good luck to him. 21+, $12.  

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U-Pick Pumpkin Patch

October 5th, 2016

October 8 & 9, 11am-3pm

Probstfield Farm, 4626 Oakport St N, Moorhead

Organic heirloom squash and pumpkins. Over 20 varieties, including Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert, Red Kuri, Early Dakota Howden, Blue Hubbard, Marina di Chioggia, Jack Be Little, Butternut, and Delicata. Three miles north of Moorhead -- call 612-558-4216 if you get lost on the way out.

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​Grindflicks: Straight to Video

October 5th, 2016

Friday, October 7, doors 6:30pm; show 7:15pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo

So bad they’re good! 7:15pm, 80s B-movie trailer show; 9pm, fan-made trailers (regional filmmakers, fake trailers for fake movies) + an 80s costume contest. Junkyard Brewing will serve beers to 21+. 9:15pm, 1984 cult full-length feature Breakin’. Guaranteed trashiest and cheesiest of the 80s! $10  

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​Open Auditions: Slice of Life

October 5th, 2016

Friday, October 7, 7pm

Theatre B, 409 Broadway N, Fargo

We are so relieved that Theatre B is staying in Downtown Fargo, and right on Broadway in the former Schumacher’s Goodyear, renamed the Broadway Theatre Garage. Auditions for a new production are on Friday at 7pm. Theatre B is also looking for volunteer ushers. 701-729-8880 (and we like the new name!)

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​Steve Knutson

October 5th, 2016

Through October 31, weekdays 8am-5pm

Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St N

The artist is featured in the Visions of Our Urban Landscape exhibition. Paintings tell the story of Knutson’s journey from his hometown, Minot, to the place he now calls home, right here in the Beet Bog. The familiar made new: street lights, construction areas, and graffiti. Free and open to the public.

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​Nelly with Sammy Adams & LunchMoney Lewis

September 28th, 2016

Thursday, October 6, 7-10pm

Bluestem Amphitheatre, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead

Pop-rapper with wide appeal, many hit singles: “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” “Grillz,” “Dilemma.” Unique style, from St. Louis. Sammy Adams hip-hops electronically. Check out LunchMoney, wildly successful in other English-speaking countries, underrated here. $35-69.50 

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