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Wayne Gudmundson: “Trees of Burgundy” Opening Reception

October 7th, 2015

Wayne Gudmundson: “Trees of Burgundy” Opening Reception

Thurs. Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m.

Luna Fargo, 1545 S University

Mostly known for his documentation of the North Dakota landscape, photographer Wayne Gudmundson’s work has appeared in nine books and numerous public television documentaries. His current body of work, “Trees of Burgundy” showcases black and white large-format photographs taken in the Burgundy region of France.

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Kegs and canvas

October 2nd, 2015

Kegs and canvas

Thursday Oct 8, 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Fargo

Experience live art and sample the area’s finest craft beer at the same time. Downtown businesses pair up with artists from the region that will tantalize your taste buds and stimulate your oculars. Purchase your wristband and pick up a kegs and canvas flier for a full listing of participants.

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The Brazaar

October 2nd, 2015

The Brazaar

Thurs. Oct. 8, 6-10 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St. N

BYOB.. er.. Bling your own bra to add to the bra chain at the Hodo for the sake of the Bras on Broadway charity, dance to Heart and Soul, eat fine food and have fun for a cause at this family friendly affair. All money donated stays in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota

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Lewis Black: The Rant is Due Tour Part Deux

October 1st, 2015

Lewis Black: The Rant is Due Tour Part Deux

Saturday Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

,Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway

The multiple emmy and grammy award winning comic known as the “king of the rant” covers such topics as politics, current events, social media, and all the hypocrisy and madness in between. He has been a staple of Comedy Central for year. A modern day political version of Sam Kinison. Tickets and info at jadepresents.com

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Nightmares on Elm Street Opening Night

October 1st, 2015

Nightmares on Elm Street Opening Night

Fri. Oct. 2, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

491 Elm St. Kindred

Kindred Spirits Lounge will be hosting a street dance in conjunction with the opening night of Nightmares on Elm Street. Whether you dance the night away to the Special Blend Band or kick back in the lounge which features 3 big screen tv's with live feeds to the best scare spots in the haunt so guests can watch people get the pants scared off of them.

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18th Annual Autumn Art Auction

October 1st, 2015

18th Annual Autumn Art Auction

Fri. Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.

North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr. Grand Forks

Live auction featuring 47 works of art. Participating artists include: Armando Ramos, Carl Oltvedt, Deborah Mae Broad, Guillermo Guardia, Dan Jones, Billy Chuck, Jon Offutt and many more.

Tickets are $40 members, $50 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Museum at 701-777-4195.

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Hammerhead

October 1st, 2015

Hammerhead

Fri. Oct 2, 9 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway (above Dempsey's) 

advance tickets at Orange Records and ticketweb.com

Minneapolis based & Fargo native noise rockers Hammerhead will grace the stage of the Aquarium with special guests QUI, FUP, and Pisstory. Hammerhead will be kicking off a west coast tour just after releasing a new album entitled New Directionz. They last played a raucuous sold out show this summer in town with godheadSilo for the Ralphs Corner Bar reunion. 

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Rainbows/Doom Opening Reception

September 26th, 2015

Rainbows/Doom Opening Reception

Thurs., Oct. 1, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Roland Dille Center for the Arts, 1104 7th Ave. S Moorhead

MSUM Faculty Art Exhibition and art sale for the Tim Ray and Carl Oltvedt Scholarships with rainbows and doom as the central theme. The exhibit will be on view from Sept. 28-Oct. 22. See the work of Sherry Short, Zhimin Guan, Lauren Rose Kinney, Patrick Vincent, Kelli Sinner, Jim Park, Brad Bachmeier, Trygve Olson and more.

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Norsk Hostfest

September 26th, 2015

Norsk Hostfest: Pure Scandimonium

Tues., Sept. 29 to Sat., Oct. 3

North Dakota State Fairgrounds, 2005 Burdick Expy E, Minot

Now in its 38th year, Norsk Hostfest is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival with tens of thousands of people from all over the world attending each year. The festival includes live entertainment, handcrafted Norsk merchandise and displays of Scandinavian culture. Live entertainment includes Ronnie Milsap, Martina McBride and the Beach Boys.

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Breaking Benjamin

September 26th, 2015

Breaking Benjamin

Tues., Sept. 29 7 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead

Breaking Benjamin will be delivering their chart-topping rock to the F-M area in this season’s final outdoor Bluestem show. Their second album “We Are Not Alone” was certified platinum and spawned hits such as “So Cold” and “Sooner or Later.” Following a six-year hiatus, they released their fifth album “Dark Before Dawn” on July 23. Tickets for the concert can be purchased online at…

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