January 27th, 2016
In their third year, LaserFest offers pulsing beats, incredible imagery and dazzling laser light effects with music from over five decades. The show offers everything from rock, pop, metal and alternative. Tickets can be purchased online at the MSUM box office or at the door.
January 27th, 2016
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At the closing reception of the Hysterical Sublime exhibition, which features recent artwork from student artists examining our interaction with data in the contemporary world, a select group of artists will speak about their creative studies in photography and digital media. The event is free and open to the public.
January 24th, 2016
Edmonton indie rocker Calvin Love will perform at January’s Aquarium night at Dempsey’s. Love has toured through Fargo before and recently released “Super Future,” his first album for Broken Social Scene’s record label Arts & Crafts. There is no cover charge for the show.
January 24th, 2016
Ugly Food of the North presents a community conversation about the role of chefs in the sustainable food movement. Topics are to include sourcing locally, reducing food waste, controlling food and labor costs and other challenges. Local chefs, such as Brian Diumenti from the Hotel Donaldson and Emily Swedberg from Lucid Bakery, will be present to give their insight on topics. Following the talk will be an informal social…
January 21st, 2016
The Laughing Girls, Shari and Jessica Lindsley’s collaboration that seeks to shine a spotlight on local writers, present a poetry reading featuring Jill Kandel, April Knutson, Robin Jewel Du Pont and Erika Dyk. The event is hosted by Michelle Pearson and also includes open mic. There is a suggested donation of two non-perishable items for Great Plains
January 16th, 2016
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.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.”
January 16th, 2016
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.
January 16th, 2016
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.
January 13th, 2016
Thursday, Jan. 14, 7:30-10 p.m.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.
December 28th, 2015
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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