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​WE Fest

August 3rd, 2016

August 4-6

Soo Pass Ranch, County Hwy 22, just south of DL (800) 493-3378

The country music festival with top national performers. We’re proud that local musicians are performing: Blind Joe from Fargo-Moorhead, Hardwood Groove from Detroit Lakes. We’re provisionally proud of Jeremiah James, from a tiny town in Northern Minnesota, but he won’t say which one.

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Cruisin’ Broadway

July 27th, 2016

Thursday, August 4, 5-9pm

On and near Broadway, between the tracks

Do not miss. Broadway pleasantly crowded. Last month we saw a 1959 Citroen 2CV -- looked like a child had built it with an erector set. Had a BMW motorcycle engine with five times the original motor’s power, and that mother could peel out and fishtail down Broadway. What a ride. I’m bad, I’m bad, you know it.

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​Bob Log III

July 27th, 2016

Wednesday, August 3

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs) 226 Broadway, Downtown Fargo

Best show of the week. Slide guitar one-man band. No mic, sings into a telephone receiver inside a motorcycle helmet, does the drum and cymbals with his feet. Kevin Dowling Fitness Hour, Les Dirty Frenchmen, Freddy Glove.

Somewhat chaotic, very danceable. Doors 9pm, music 9:30. $10, 21+

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​Laurel and Hardy: The Silent Duo

July 27th, 2016

Monday, August 1, 7:15pm

Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall, MSUM Campus

We’ll be there. We haven’t seen Laurel and Hardy in early silent films, each about as long as a TV episode. At American Theatre Organ Society’s Summer Cinema Series, an F-M tradition. Prologue on the Wurlitzer organ starts at 7:15, films at 7:30. $4, https://tickets.mnstate.edu/default.aspx

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​German Folk Festival

July 27th, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 11am-5pm

Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St S

Dance to traditional German music. German beer tasting west of white tent, open 12-5pm, 21+ allowed to drink, ID and wristband required. Kids’ crafts in the house, demonstrations in the barn, presentations in the east bunkhouse.

Free admission, German foods available for purchase.

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​Art in the Park

July 27th, 2016

Friday, July 29, 1-3pm

Maplewood Park, West Fargo

Have fun being crafty on a Friday afternoon. Create various take-home art projects. Day cares welcome. Please contact the West Fargo Park District ahead of time if you have a large group coming, by calling (701) 433-5360

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Summer Arts Intensive / Hair

July 27th, 2016

July 29-31 and August 3-5, 7:30 pm 

Sheyenne High School Theatre, 800 40th Ave. E, Fargo 

In this musical we are introduced to a band of hippies who attempt to create a utopia to cope with a world of turmoil surrounding them. Inspired by the Hippie counterculture of the 60s, we see that our world faces the same issues of sexism, racism, war, and environmental issues now as it did back then. Maybe we can all learn something from a little bit of flower power. For tickets:…

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Buzzstock

July 20th, 2016

July 28-31

17073 300th St. Avon MN

Enjoy three nights of music, camping, and good vibes along the shores of beautiful Big Watab Lake near Avon MN. Enjoy the sounds of Kapeesh, Ferkin Schlep, Grateful Dead Tribute act China Rider, The White Iron Band and much much more.

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Green Day’s “American Idiot”

July 20th, 2016

July 28-31, 7pm

Concordia College, Comstock Theatre

Green Day’s lead vocalists’ struggle with addiction. Social justice theatre: “we need to stage this show right now. We have a heroin problem in Fargo-Moorhead. Our young people are hurting.” Cast performers sing, dance, act, and advocate. 

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Bear Hands

July 20th, 2016

Saturday, July 23, 9pm

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

Emerged from Connecticut hardcore punk scene about ten years ago. Several singles that stay with you: “What a Drag,” “Giants,” “2AM,” Marathon Man.” Touring in support of their third album, “You’ll Pay for This.” (701) 235-5913

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