March 3rd, 2016
Twin Cities rockers The 4onthefloor will be passing through Fargo on their spring tour. Their stompin’ blues music is carried by the thumping sounds of four bass drums played by their four members. Delta blues and hoedowns from America’s past and present have inspired their original material and their signature stomp can be heard on covers, which range from Wilco to Tom Jones.
March 3rd, 2016
The opening exhibition of the area’s latest art studio features eight large-scale self-portraits of Ochre’s studio artists. The studio welcomes the public to join them for their open house and enjoy food and drink from their sponsors, Babb’s Coffee House and Nichole’s Fine Pastry. They are located in the three-stall garage connected to the Teamsters building. An after party will be held at Duffy’s tavern.
March 3rd, 2016
The Bacon and Beer Festival brings the region’s top eateries, pork purveyors and specialty craft brews together for a one-day event, which invites community members from all over the region to enjoy hours of sampling bacon-inspired dishes with carefully selected beer pairings. In addition to samples, there will be bacon- and beer-inspired games and workshops, mechanical pig riding and entertainment from Tom Peckscamp (VIP…
March 3rd, 2016
Stretch Out Party 2 brings a night of authentic underground techno and house music. As part of his Peace & Love & 303 tour, Minneapolis DJ ESP Woody McBride will headline the show, with Guy Jean, Jordash and Dextrious as opening acts. The admission price is $5 before 10 p.m. and $10 after.
March 3rd, 2016
The antique store that opened last year on 13th Avenue is splitting in two. Junk Giant is opening a second location downtown and inviting the public to celebrate with them. The open house will have exclusive one night only sales and each purchase will come with a 10 percent off coupon for your next purchase. Complimentary refreshments will be served too.
February 27th, 2016
With High Plains Reader’s Cocktail Showdown wrapping up, it’s time for the Bartenders Battle. The top eight bartenders will go head to head mixing a craft cocktail in front of their peers within a set time limit. The bartenders will be supplied with a full bar to mix drinks for the three judges. The theme this year is Vegas and will feature craps, roulette and a few card games. While you can’t…
February 27th, 2016
The Madison, Wisc., quartet are bringing their slow, heavy riffs to Fargo. The stoner metal band released four albums and multiple EPs since forming in 1995. They reunited last year following a split in 2009 and now, they’re taking some friends along for the ride. Sludge metal band Black Cobra with serve as an opening act along with Lo-Pan and Against the Grain.
February 27th, 2016
Kelly Coxsyn and friends host the Winter Pride Drag Brunch at Mezzaluna, with a delicious brunch buffet. Bottles of champagne and carafes of orange juice are available for $30, and there will be two for $10 mimosas. The show is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Pride Collective and Community Center and Fargo-Moorhead Pride.
February 26th, 2016
Black Ring Rituals presents the industrial noise music of Minneapolis bands Gnawed and Straight Panic. Gnawed is a death industrial project which has played noise festivals around the country, while Straight Panic is a power electronics band who made their Fargo debut at the New Direction last year. Local acts Monowolf, Edwin Manchester, Concrete Skirt and Telavag will open the show. Black Ring Rituals is a record label…
February 18th, 2016
Join NDSU as they celebrate 19th-century scientist Charles Darwin’s birthday with a series of events revolving around the junco bird. In addition to a popup zoo, the event will show a film titled “The Ordinary Extraordinary Junco” and Ellen Ketterson, professor of biology and gender studies at Indiana University, will give a lecture on the junco and evolution. Also, there will be birthday cake.…
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By Bryce Vincent Haugenbrycevincenthaugen@gmail.com Audra Maurer never used marijuana until Minnesota businesses started to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC products. “The first time I was pain free was using legalized hemp…
By Michael MillerAs the holiday season approaches, I extend Yuletide Best Wishes and a special “Weihnachten” greeting to you and your family. I would like to share with you Christmas memories from our Germans from Russia…
Now-Feb 26All three Fargo Public Library locations have mitten trees and they’re accepting new or very gently loved clean gear for the cold. Handmade or purchased gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and warm socks are appreciated.…
By Darrell Dorganddorgan695@aol.com I’ve been digging around for information on a company called High Plains Acres. High Plains, which has a presence in Jamestown, Bismarck and five North Dakota counties, owned thousands of acres…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWill we move up from Homo sapiens to Human empathians? The big question is, will the world’s billionaires who are now Homo sapiens gain enough human empathy to save the world from themselves —…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Mandy Dolneymandy@ksbsyndicate.com This cake will be on the menu at Nova Eatery through Thanksgiving served with maple crème anglaise Ice cream. It uses pumpkin pie pumpkins grown locally at Ladybug Acres and local apples grown…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Dakotah Faye is a hip-hop artist from Minot, North Dakota, and he’s had a busy year. He’s released two albums. This summer he opened for Tech N9ne in Sturgis and will be opening for Bone…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The brilliant film essayist and documentarian Raoul Peck tackles the looming shadow of contemporary American and international totalitarianism in “Orwell: 2+2=5.” Following a May debut at…
The holidays are fast approaching. If you’re on the lookout for finding your loved ones something truly special and unique, we sought out some of the area’s independent and creative hotspots.VINTAGE AND ANTIQUESMoorhead Antique…
Press release“Shakespeare with a sharpened edge.” To launch its 2025 – 2026 season, Theatre NDSU is thrilled to team up with Moorhead-based organization Theatre B to perform a co-production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com At the beginning of the movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch is introduced as having a smaller than average heart, but as the movie progresses, his heart increases three…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Chandler Esslinger Across North Dakota right now, a familiar conversation is resurfacing. We hear the argument that harm reduction “enables” people, that syringe access encourages drug use, that naloxone keeps people…
