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Community Conversation: Chef’s Panel

January 24th, 2016

Sunday, Jan. 24, 4-5:30 p.m.

Prairie Den, 122 1/2 N Broadway, Fargo

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…

The Laughing Girls Present “HERstory” Poetry Reading

January 21st, 2016

Thursday, Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave., Fargo

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.