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​D Mills & The Thrills

July 20th, 2016

Saturday, July 23, 7-11pm

Rustic Oaks, 12155 3rd St, Moorhead

The beloved local band hosts their audience in a natural setting, perhaps the most beautiful venue in the city. 7pm, social; 8pm, outdoor concert; 10pm, more social and campfire. Full cash bar, Drekker Brewing Co. on tap; Blackbird woodfire pizza baked fresh on site. $7, 18+, limited to 250 tickets.

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Northern Plains Farmers Market

July 20th, 2016

July 23, 26 & 28, 10am - 5pm

West Acres, west parking lot, just off 42nd St S

More than a street market -- a community gathering place. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society’s market features regionally grown produce, freshly baked bread, artisanal products, flowers and plants, fresh roasted nuts. http://www.westacres.com/the-market.php 

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​Mission of Mercy

July 20th, 2016

July 22, 23, 5:30am - 5pm

Concordia College Memorial Auditorium

Free dental care for those who can’t afford it. First come, first served. The auditorium will be converted to a gigantic dental clinic. Hundreds of Minnesota and North Dakota dentists are volunteering. mnmom.org

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​Inter Arma with Withered and SOTOS

July 15th, 2016

Saturday, July 16, 9:30pm

Aquarium, 226 Broadway, 2nd floor, Downtown Fargo

The Virginia-based experimental metal band. Don’t miss this one. “Early reports from the tour are raving about their live show,” says Chris Hennen. Withered are from Atlanta, call themselves “tortured, blackened doom/death metallers.” 21+, $8

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​Kari Lugo: Street Photography Talk

July 13th, 2016

Thursday, July 21, 5-9pm

Nichole’s Fine Pastry, 13 8th St S, Fargo

Lugo will be at Nichole’s during the Cork & Canvas Art & Wine Walk, to lead a discussion about street photography. Learn from an expert, who’s been through all aspects. (701) 232-6430 

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​Strengthen What Remains, New Heart, The Home Stretch

July 13th, 2016

Wednesday, July 20, 6:30pm

The New Direction, 14 Roberts St N, downstairs

SWR: Florida Hardcore, crowd favorite, 3rd time at The New Direction, where the future comes into focus. NH: Indiana hardcore, wild sets. THS: pop punk favorites from Minneapolis. All ages, $8

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Public Reception for Touchable Exhibitions

July 13th, 2016

Tuesday, July 19, 4-7pm

Hjemkomst Center, 102 1st Ave N, Moorhead

How can artists make their art touchable and therefore accessible to people who cannot see? An entirely touchable art show sponsored by the FM Visual Artists.

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Clay County Fair

July 13th, 2016

July 14-17

Clay County Fairgrounds, 620 Main Ave E, Barnesville, Minn.

Midway shows, entertainment, livestock, and food, concentrated Minnesota nice. More laid back than other regional fairs, and only 25 miles from Fargo-Moorhead. Will they have a combine demolition derby this year? We hope so.

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Grindflicks Beach Party

July 13th, 2016

Friday, July 15, 8pm

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Grindflicks sifted through hours of vintage Beach Movies to provide us with the wildest and wackiest clips with a wicked killer surf rock soundtrack provided by Goin out West radio show. The Live ChuckD Radio show will set the mood in the taproom early in the evening with some tempting tiki tracks. Be sure to stretch for the limbo contest!

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​Corks & Canvas

July 6th, 2016

Thursday, July 14, 5-9pm

Downtown Fargo

Art and wine walk. Enjoy an evening stroll through Downtown, with wine sampling, live artists, and great shopping. 27 participating businesses where you can purchase a $20 Corks & Canvas wristband, enabling you to sample your choice of 54 wines at the 27 host establishments. (701) 241-1570

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