June 8th, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 7-9 p.m.
Make Room Gallery, 806 ½ Main Ave. Fargo
Opening reception for local hero and art whiz Ben Rheault, the work exhibited was created between 2011 and 2015. According to his artist statement: "It represents a departure from recognizable objects and figures. I am interested in class struggle, and the growing gulf between the wealthy and the impoverished."
June 1st, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.
Fargodome, 1800 University Drive N, Fargo
Four guys from Texas playing country music across the nation. Major talent, three number one singles. High energy and full of experimentation. 32 Below plays infectious pop country, is on the way up. “We are honored to have been nominated in the category of ‘Best Original Band’ in the High Plains Reader.” (701) 599-7111
June 1st, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Find the location of your local caucus at http://demnpl.com/caucus/locations/
Are you progressive but usually too lazy to vote? Full disclosure: so are we. But this is different. The next president will nominate Supreme Court Justices, and change things for better or worse for a generation. “Doors will close at 7:00 p.m. sharply, so please arrive early. Identification is not necessary.”
June 1st, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.
Fargodome, 1800 University Drive N, Fargo
The composer of the Steamroller Blues, of course, needs no introduction. Seats are $65 to $85, platinum seats $140 to $225. Section 12 is the no-alcohol section. Four-ticket limit for presale, four-ticket limit for on sale, eight-ticket total strictly enforced. Tickets are still available as we go to press. (701) 599-7111.
June 1st, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 8 a.m.
Iwen Park, 1209 52nd Ave S, Fargo
Challenges you to run, walk, volunteer, or donate in support of four local charitable organizations: CHARISM, the Marv Brossart Foundation for Parkinson’s Support, the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, and the Cass Clay YWCA. 5k, 10k, 3-hour and 6-hour trail run and walkathon. jarod.dcamp@integreon.com
June 1st, 2016
Friday, June 3, 7 p.m.
Gaede Stage, MSUM, Moorhead
Last night for this musical scrapbook of memories of growing up Lutheran in the 1950s Midwest. Presented by the Straw Hat Players. The Gaede Stage, in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts, is a block north of 9th Avenue South, between 12th and 13th Streets South. MSUM Box Office, (218) 477-2271, open Mon-Fri, noon to 4 p.m.
May 25th, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 5-9pm
Downtown Fargo
Downtown crowded, Broadway bumper to bumper. We’ve seen a 1927 Willys-Knight with wood spoke wheels, an Indian motorcycle from the 1940s, a Mercedes 190SL convertible -- all of them well the trip.
May 25th, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 6:30pm,
Comstock House, 506 8th Street S, Moorhead
Hatha Yoga classes with lovely surroundings, offered by the Spirit Room and Clay County HCS. No registration necessary, bring your own mat and water bottle. Classes will be cancelled in case of rain or temperatures below 60 degrees. We’re going anyway, even if nobody’s there.
matt.eidem@hcsmuseum.org
May 25th, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 7pm, The Boiler Room
The Boiler Room, 210 Broadway, Fargo
Inspired by HPR’s Cocktail Showdown? Would you like to learn to make cocktails? Now you can, tutored by award-winning experts at the Boiler Room Mixology Laboratory. Learn about different spirits and try your hand at making a cocktail yourself. Two mixologists host the class of 12, and the $30 registration fee includes four handcrafted cocktails plus appetizers. Downstairs in the historic Loretta building, the…
May 25th, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 9am-5pm
Ft Abercrombie, Abercrombie ND
Fort Abercrombie, founded in 1857, the original gateway to what would become North Dakota: Civil War reenactment, this year including guides with golf carts, who give tours and answer questions. And why not have lunch at the excellent Fort Saloon & Mess Hall? (701) 553-8513
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