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Reception: Manifestation and Imprinting the West

January 16th, 2016

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead

Two exhibits will be presented and explore the effects of the doctrine of Manifest Destiny. Artist Laura Youngbird of Breckenridge, Minn., will be there to discuss her exhibit “Manifestation.”

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16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

January 16th, 2016

Monday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N.

Hosted by the Fargo Human Relations Commission, the event celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with performances by Buffalo River Singers, Bhutanese Dancers and Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus. The Fargo Human Relations Awards will be presented as well.

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Mezzaluna Midnight Brunch

January 16th, 2016

Saturday, Jan. 16

Mezzaluna, 309 Roberts St N

Beginning this Saturday, Mezzaluna brings back their midnight brunch, featuring a late night all you can eat buffet with drink specials. Doors are open late for the buffet which will be held every Saturday.

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The Tell, S4: January

January 13th, 2016

Thursday, Jan. 14, 7:30-10 p.m.

Drekker Brewing Company, 630 First Ave. N. Suite 6, Fargo

The Tell allows audience members to throw their name in a hat for a chance to tell a true story in six minutes or less. The theme for this month is “No. Sleep. ‘Til ....,” and those who stick to the theme will have a better shot at winning and advancing to the Tell Off in April. Local musician Randi Olsen-Heinold will provide music for the event.

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Andrew David Stark Opening Reception

December 28th, 2015

Thursday, Jan. 7, 6-8 p.m.

Ecce Art Gallery, 216 Broadway N.

Local artist and North Dakota State University lecturer Andrew David Stark’s newest series of paintings will be on display at Ecce Art Gallery. The exhibit runs from Jan. 7 until Feb. 7.

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Rosey’s Pop-Up Grilled Cheese Bistro

December 28th, 2015

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. to close

Rosey’s Bistro, 212 Roberts Alley

Fargo’s latest grilled cheese bistro opens at Rosey’s on Roberts Alley. The artisan cheese and seafood market will be serving out grilled cheese sandwiches at their pop-up restaurant beginning Jan. 6, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to close.

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Brunch Buster New Year’s Day Brunch

December 28th, 2015

Friday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Drive N.

The local brewery will kick off the New Year with kegs and eggs. The popular taproom infusion Brunch Buster is going all out with nearly 30 gallons of Stumbeano’s Coffee Bar cold press coffee and vanilla added to a robust porter. Luna Fargo will prepare a popover and sausage egg bake, orange roll, bacon, country potatoes and fruit.

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A Practice of Celebration: Yoga plus Affirmations with Artist Nichole Raev

December 28th, 2015

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

Make Room, 806 1/2 Main Ave.

Join others by crafting affirmation confetti using creative art journaling processes. The pieces will be placed at the front of the yoga mats during a 30-45 minute yoga practice featuring a playlist of well-known acoustic cover tunes. No experience is required.

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Merry FUPmas with FUP and Bryce Midas

December 24th, 2015

Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway 

Back for the third year, FUP will play some tunes as part of their annual holiday tradition all while celebrating being your friend. Former Fargoan Bryce Midas will perform as well, with Atomly Lee DJing and Tim Jones as MCing for some comic relief.

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Free Christmas Eve Dinners for the Needy

December 24th, 2015

Free Christmas Eve and Day Dinners for the Needy

at Olivet Lutheran and Churches United

Olivet Lutheran Church at 1330 University Drive South in Fargo will have a Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th from 6 to 8 pm. 

Churches United For The Homeless at 1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, will have Christmas Eve December 24th and Christmas Day December 25th dinner from 5:30 to 7 pm.

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