July 29th, 2015
Thu, July 30 to Sun, Aug. 2
Pure Bliss Ranch, 2072 310th St, Waubun, MN
Pack the tent and get the firewood to spend the weekend at Pure Bliss Ranch campgrounds, connect with nature and enjoy good music. Bands such as Kid-O, SLiM and Eddy Franco will play late into Friday night. JAED, Spundose, Eon, jolt and many more will echo through Saturday night. There’s a $40 entrance fee at the gate on Thursday, $30 on Friday for the weekend and $25 day passes available on…
July 22nd, 2015
Thu, July 23, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave. N, Fargo
Tim Lamey continues the FMVA Visual Talks this Thursday at the Plains Art Museum “about his ongoing photography project to capture the unique qualities of the areas of extraordinary interest and contrast them with surrounding oil development.” The Visual Talks series is about sharing personal, academic or historical artwork and creative experiences in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This event is…
July 15th, 2015
Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary PoppinsWed, July 15 to Sat, July 18
Wed, July 22 to Sat, July 25
Wed, July 29 to Sat, Aug 1
Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead
For its 37th annual summer Mainstage Musical, Trollwood Performing Arts School is presenting Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins,” opening Wednesday, July 15. On campus, you’ll see meadows, woods, rivers, outdoor stages and a 2,500-seat amphitheater, making it a fun and pleasant place to…
July 9th, 2015
BBQ Against BullyingFri, July 10, 5:30 p.m - 8 p.m.
Pride Center, 1105 First Ave. S, Fargo
Support five local high school students fighting to stop bullying in a positive way this Friday. For just $5, people can enjoy either a hamburger or hot dog, chips, pop and an ice cream treat. The Fargo North High youths are raising money to fund their trip to Los Angeles to attend the award ceremony as finalists for their anti-bullying video, "Paper Hearts." The Great American NO BULL Challenge…
July 1st, 2015
Screaming For Silence, Fifth Hour and Nine EyesFri, July 3, 9 p.m.
The Garage Bar, 3108 Ninth St S, Moorhead
Celebrate the eve of Independence Day with some hardcore rock ‘n’ roll. The headlining act Screaming For Silence is based out of Omaha and have a very approachable metal sound. Supporting acts include Fifth Hour and local band Nine Eyes. Tickets are $5 in advance (available at The Garage Bar) or $7 at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Old-Fashioned Community Fourth of…June 24th, 2015
Straw Hat Players present “Cats”Thurs to Sat, June 25 to 27, 7:30 p.m.
Hansen Theatre, MSUM
MSUM’s summer theater troupe will perform one of the world’s most famous musicals, “Cats,” for its final performance of the year. This Andrew Lloyd Webber play is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and is known for songs such as “Memory” and “Mr. Mistoffelees.” Advance tickets can be purchased at mnstate.edu/strawhat.com
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June 17th, 2015
Esperanza SpaldingSat, June 20, 8 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Fargo
One of the most critically acclaimed jazz musicians of the last decade, Esperanza Spalding brings her double bass stylings to the Fargo Theatre on Saturday. She won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2011, becoming the first jazz musician ever to do so. Spalding’s sound mixes everything from jazz to hip-hop to world music that makes it appealing to more than just jazz fans. Her musicianship is a must-see live and in…
June 10th, 2015
Streets Alive!Sun, June 14, noon to 5 p.m.
Central Fargo and Moorhead
A three-mile loop around central Fargo and Moorhead will be closed off for walkers, runners, bikers, skateboarders and more. Plenty of exciting entertainment, food and activities will be posted around the route to keep the thousands of participants energized. For more information, visit http://tiny.cc/streetsalive
Tues, June 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Island Park, 616 1st Ave S, Fargo
All…
June 3rd, 2015
RibfestJune 3 to June 6, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fargodome parking lot, 1800 University Dr N
Barbecue lovers, meat lovers, cornbread lovers, beer lovers and deep-fried oreo lovers unite! Happy Harry’s Ribfest will feature some of the best BBQ ribs in the country. Also be sure to check out ‘90s pop/rock bands Gin Blossoms, Fastball and The Rembrandts on Thursday night, country star Phil Vassar on Friday night, and hard rockers Jackyl with LA Guns and Jack Russell’s Great White on…
June 1st, 2015
Fri, May 29, 10 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, FargoGet your groove on with Turkuaz, a 9-piece funk/pop/rock band from Brooklyn. Complete with horns, backup singers, keys, guitars and more, the band performs original tunes along with familiar covers such as “Feelin’ Alright” in the style of Joe Cocker. The opening act, Funk Buddies ‘n’ the Groove Cream, features local musicians Pat Lenertz, Matt Johnson, Dan Olson, Andrew Overby and Kari Marie. Tickets are $10 in…
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By Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comJason Sole may have an impressive resume as a Criminal Justice professor, past president of the Minneapolis NAACP, founder of movements and initiatives, national restorative justice trainer, author,…
By Michael M. Miller michael.miller@ndsu.eduGermans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU Libraries, Fargo,…
Sons of Norway, Kringen Lodge #4-25, is a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Norwegian culture.Sentrum på 722 2nd Ave N, FargoKringen Kafe er åpen for Kaffe og Bakverk mandag-fredag 9.00 til…
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By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comOur opinion: Let our character and characters define usIt’s no secret that North Dakota is one of our nation’s least visited states, in fact I can think of a handful of folks I’ve chatted…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.com Good or Bad Sex Ends Up Controlling and Winning the Numbers GameSex Bio-ethnics Professor Katie Watson says a woman who regularly has sex once a week or more during her reproductive years will…
Well shiver me timbers. After weeks of sampling some of the finest drinks in F-M from more bars than we could shake a belaying pin at, the results of High Plains Reader’s 6th Annual Cocktail Showdown are in! For nine weeks,…
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By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com“If you had talked to me five years ago or even a year ago and told me I was gonna be a chef in Fargo I probably would have looked at you pretty funny. It's wild where food is taking me in…
By Sabrina Hornung and Jr Lacroixsabrina@hpr1.comProf Comes to Town With a New Album, 'Powderhorn Suites'Minneapolis-based rapper Prof has undergone a number of changes within a short amount of time. Abruptly dropped from the…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comMaureen Bharoocha’s “Golden Arm” applies the irresistible combination of long-haul trucking and competitive arm wrestling in the tradition of Menahem Golan’s 1987 Sylvester Stallone cult…
By Sarah Noursacha1689.sc@gmail.comOn Sunday, November 7th, the Spirit Room will hold a reception for “Contaminated Nightmares,” their current exhibition of mixed-media pieces by local artist and musician Adam Bursack. This…
By Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comDrag shows, for me, feel like a celebration of artistry, esthetic, music, and camaraderie. With a dash of confetti thrown in.The local drag community is a close-knit family. Giving back to affiliated…
by Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comAdam Quesnell's last show at The Cellar beneath the Front Street Taproom in Fargo was in early September of 2018. He was embarking on a seminal move from Minneapolis to LA. As always, his comedy was…
By Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comSpring is here (mostly), and our area is buzzing with people eager to get back out and about -- many newly vaccinated and feeling a bit safer. Partnering with Jade Events, Fargo Brewing is just…
by Laurie J Bakeremsdatter@gmail.com Part of modern yoga is participating in the world around us. We live in a time of upheaval in society and nature, and of great suffering in humans of all ages. Most of us perceive this suffering…
By Theresa L. Goodrichsubmit@hpr1.comIt was day ten of our epic southwest road trip and we’d made it to Arizona. After camping in Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, and New Mexico, we were exhausted, but fortunately our night in…
by Annie Prafckesubmit@hpr1.com17 June 2021On June 19th, from 12pm to 7pm, nonprofit Faith4Hope Scholarship Fund is hosting their first ever Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Lindenwood Park in Fargo. It is free and open to the…
