November 19th, 2015
Duluth roots musician Charlie Parr grew up listening to Lightnin’ Hopkins, Dock Boggs and Leadbelly, so it should come as no surprise that his instruments of choice are a banjo, a 12-string and a Resonator. Yet, his inspiration comes not only from old roots musicians, but from the alternately fertile and frozen soil of Minnesota. Opening is Mark Reitan of Boots and Johnson Family Band with his new solo…
November 19th, 2015
Comedy star Kevin Hart will bring his stand-up to Fargo on his third comedy tour. Hart’s award-winning career has seen him star in the films “Ride Along” opposite Ice Cube, “Get Hard” with Will Ferrell, and “The Wedding Ringer.” He also stars and executive produces “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” a reality TV parody show on BET. Next year, Hart will star in a sequel to “Ride Along.” Recommended for mature…
November 12th, 2015
C. McKenzie Lewis, assistant professor of classical studies, will present a lecture titled “Analysis and Database of the 1989-1994 Excavation Materials from the Villa del Vergigno, Montelupo Fiorentino, Tuscany” in the Morrie Jones Conference Center. Lewis, along with students Noah Dovre and Morgan Hinton, will present research performed on over 10,000 artifacts from a first century B.C. Roman…
November 12th, 2015
Fargo resident Joel Hegerle will present his artwork at the Hotel Donaldson Restaurant. Hegerle, who’s worked as a neon artist and spent 22 years in the printing industry, says the goal of his work is to make the people smile or laugh. The reception will have art for sale and offer refreshments.
November 12th, 2015
North Dakota Human Rights Coalition is hosting its sixth annual Human Rights Summit, with a theme titled “Human Rights: State of the State.” The event features round table discussions on advancing human rights issues in North Dakota. This year’s Arc of Justice awards will be presented to Karen Stoker, owner of Hotel Donaldson, and the Fargo Native…
November 12th, 2015
The four-piece psychedelic rock band from Norman, Okla., released their first album, “The Birth,” on Warner Bros. Records in 2009. They’ve toured with Band of Horses, Tame Impala and The Flaming Lips, collaborating with the latter on a studio recording where they covered Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” in its’ entirety. The band released their latest album “Wastoid” this summer.
November 11th, 2015
Guthrie Theater actor Sha Cage will present her show “U/G/L/Y,” which aims to challenge beauty stereotypes as it examines cultural, generational and personal definitions of beauty. The show sees Cage acting out various characters through lyrical storytelling under personal and pop culture lenses while incorporating movement, video and music by violinist Kate Pehrson.
November 11th, 2015
The second monthly swing dancing event will be held on the second floor of Ecce Art Gallery with a lesson taught by Mr. Johnny Fargo (John Noone) right at 7 p.m. The event is an open dance, welcoming people to ask others to dance with them. The organizers ask that no one wears shoes, such as high heels, that could damage the hardwood floors of Ecce.
November 6th, 2015
Opening reception for photographer Grace Clark. Clark is a student at MSUM pursuing a BFA degree in art with an emphasis in photography. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and her work has been featured in Wolftree magazine.
November 6th, 2015
Rap artists Sage Francis and label mate B. Dolan will bring their indie styles to Fargo for the first time. Both artists hail from Providence, R.I., and have received acclaim for their alternative take on hip hop. Sage Francis, in particular, broke into the Billboard’s Top 200 and iTunes top five hip hop albums in both the U.S. and the U.K with his 2014 album “Copper Gone.” Advance tickets at Orange…
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By Bryce HaugenNot everyone detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is an undocumented immigrant. After a Jan. 12 scuffle at a local Walmart, Tim Catlett, a resident of St. Cloud, Minn., was held at the Bishop…
By Kooper Shagena Just off of I-94 and Highway 83 on State Street in Bismarck, an abandoned Kmart sits behind an empty parking lot, watching the cars roll on and off the interstate exchange. It has been standing there quietly since…
Saturday, January 31, mingling at 6:15 p.m. and program at 7 p.m.Fine Arts Club, 601 4th St. S., FargoThe FM Symphony is getting intimate by launching a “Small Stages” chamber music series and it's bringing folks together via…
By John Strand If you are reading this editorial and you too are worried sick about the state of our country, keep reading. Maybe we can inspire each other. It was near closing time. We were discussing our values crisis. So this…
By Ed RaymondA mind that snapped, cracked, and popped at one hundredI wasn’t going to read a long column called “Centenarian: A Diary of a Hundredth Year” by Calvin Tomkins celebrating his birthday on December 17 of 2025…
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 Rick GionSince the much-dreaded Covid years, there has been much ebb and flow in the Fargo-Moorhead restaurant scene. In 2025, that trend continued with some major additions and closings. Let’s start the New Year on a positive…
Saturday, January 17, doors at 7:30 p.m.The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, FargoThe Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger…
By Greg Carlson Writer-director Naomi Jaye adapts fellow Canadian Martha Baillie’s 2009 novel “The Incident Report” as a potent and introspective character study. Retitled “Darkest Miriam,” Jaye’s movie stars Britt…
By Jacinta ZensThe Guerrilla Girls, an internationally renowned anonymous feminist art collective, have been bringing attention to the gender and racial imbalances in contemporary art institutions for the last 40 years. They have…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
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…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Vern Thompson Benjamin Franklin offered one of the most sobering warnings in American history. When asked what kind of government the framers had created in 1787, he replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Few words…
