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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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​The Heir Apparent

September 28th, 2016

Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-9pm

MSUM, Gaede Stage, Roland Dille Center for the Arts

Opening night of MSUM’s theatre season, a farce set in Paris in 1708. Full of wit, bawdy humor, and contemporary references. Moves quickly, too complicated to explain -- if you miss anything, you’re lost, and that’s French farce for you. 

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​Gourmet Soup Kitchen

September 28th, 2016

Monday, October 3, 5-8pm

Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo

30 local celebrities and chefs prepare soups for guests to try. Silent and live auctions; proceeds from the event go to support Churches United for the Homeless. Come join us, and learn about the compassionate work taking place at Churches United. Doors, 5pm; dinner starts at 6:30. $40

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​Beer and Hymns Night

September 28th, 2016

Sunday, October 2; live concert, 7-9pm

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Godfrey Birtill, from Lincolnshire, travels all over Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain, bringing the glory of God and the Church of England hymnal into bars. Raise a mug of frosty, locally crafted beer, sing along to favorites. Info: http://www.junkyardbeer.com

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Mike Merryfield and Sam Norton

September 28th, 2016

Saturday, October 1, 9:30-11pm

Radisson Hotel, 201 5th St N, Fargo

Level 2 Comedy Club presents Mike and Sam doing two shows per Saturday night. Is that the Colorado State Senator moonlighting? We’ll have to ask him. Has performed in hotel rooms, in cars, and on rooftops. Sam is prouder of himself than a crossfit mirror selfie. Justified? You decide.

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