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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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​Can I Get a Witness

July 6th, 2016

Thursday, July 14, 4pm

Theatre B, 716 Main Ave, Fargo

A devised theatre piece created by the Performing Arts Scholars as part of North Dakota Governor’s Schools in partnership with Theatre B and Theatre NDSU. One night only, statewide tour.

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​Red River Valley Fair

July 6th, 2016

Tuesday, July 12

Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo

Opening day of the annual fair. Ag exhibits, rides, entertainment, midway shows and food. Chickens, cows, sheep, pigs and turkeys; wheat, corn, soy, sugar. Shows every evening, car racing, Bison Pride Day on Saturday. (701) 282-2200

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​Sir Mix-a-Lot

July 6th, 2016

Saturday, July 9, doors 7pm, show 8pm

The Sanctuary, 670 4th Ave N, Downtown Fargo

Bouncy, danceable, bass-heavy: the eminent rapper from Seattle, two platinum singles and a Grammy award. People are still arguing about the meaning of his hit “Baby Got Back.” Go and decide for yourself. Our favorite: “Conditions of My Parole.” http://jadepresents.com/sir-mix-a-lot-fargo/

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​DJ Della

July 6th, 2016

Saturday, July 9, 9:45 p.m.

The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave. N, Fargo

Dance the night away to the sound of Fargo born and Oslo Norway based DJ Della. Her refined beats combine the best of the US House scene and the best of European influences. She is currently resident DJ at Oslo’s world-renowned clubs, The Villa and Jaeger. 

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