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Nappy Roots

October 15th, 2015

Wed, Oct 21, 8 pm

The Aquarium (above Dempsey’s) 226 Broadway, Fargo

Southern rap group Nappy Roots around since the late 1990s will be warming up the Aquarium this fall evening. Best known for tracks like “Po’ Folks” and “Awnaw”, Nappy Roots saw their biggest success in the early 2000s but have managed to stick around all these years later. Many fans who never thought they’d have the opportunity to see them should take advantage of this rare opportunity. Tickets available…

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Internet Cat Video Festival

October 15th, 2015

Sat Oct 17, 1 & 7:30 PM

Fargo Theater, 314 Broadway, Fargo

The Plains Art Museum has once again brought the Walker Art Center’s mucho popular Internet Cat Video Festival to Fargo for two showings (warning last year sold out). This video collects the most popular viral cat videos (over 100 of them) from around the internet and puts them all together in one handy showing. Cat freaks will be in ecstasy. Tickets available at the Fargo Theater or Plains Art Museum

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Woodcuts 101, carving and printmaking with Madeline Murnion

October 15th, 2015

Woodcuts 101, carving and printmaking with Madeline Murnion

Sat. Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

Make Room 806 Main Ave.

Come get your hands dirty in this hands on printmaking session with Make Room’s current gallery artist Madeline Murnion. Murnion will teach the basics of wood block printing and will learn how to make the process happen from home. Students must bring an 8x10 image to work with. The cost of the class is $25

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The Carlester Crumplebee Orchestra

October 15th, 2015

Fri Oct 16, 7 pm 

Studio 222

222 N Broadway, Fargo

Area jazz fans were saddened to learn recently that their main local venue for jazz Studio 222 will be closing soon. But at least not before some last hurrahs like the Carlester Crumpblee Orchestra this Friday. Led by veteran musician Tom Johnson who recently fled to the Twin Cities, this gypsy jazz group has wowed local crowds with their phenomenal playing and styles. All-ages welcome, cover is $10. Probably your last chance to catch…

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Valley Con

October 15th, 2015

Fri Oct 16- Sun Oct 18 Baymont Inn & Suites (Formerly Doublewood Inn) 3333 13th Ave South Fargo, ND

The annual sci-fi, horror, gaming & fantasy convention is back headlined this year by actor Tony Todd of “Candyman” and “Night of the Living Dead” and Laura Tyler, season 5 winner of “Face Off”. In addition to those speakers & more the annual event will of course feature a costume contest, opportunities for gaming with other convention goers and party rooms each night. It’s…

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Fargo Whiskey Fest

October 8th, 2015

Tues. Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Republic National Distributing Company presents Fargo Whiskey Fest. Learn some tricks, trades, and recipes from nationally renowned brand ambassadors as they team up with Fargo-Moorhead’s top mixologists to present an evening of artfully crafted cocktails. Tickets available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fargo-whiskey-fest-tickets-17787078631

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Bully at the Aquarium

October 8th, 2015

Tues. Oct. 13, 9 pm

The Aquarium 226 Broadway, above Dempsey’s, Fargo, ND

Bully are the latest buzz band to channel 90s rock and generate a lot of attention in 2015. Nostalgia is powerful and people sure do miss the 90s. So if you like Veruca Salt, The Breeders and Letters to Cleo check out this Nashville based band who has already been featured on Conan O’Brien and is selling out clubs all across the US. Tickets available at Orange Records and ticketweb.com

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Support City of Fargo resolution for Indigenous Peoples Day

October 8th, 2015

Mon. Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m.

City of Fargo, City Hall

Come out to support the Indigenous People’s Day resolution. Indigenous People’s Day will educate the public about the true history behind Columbus and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Indigenous People worldwide. The meeting will start with a traditional blessing and participants are encouraged to wear their ribbon shirts, shawls, and regalia.

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Taylor Swift

October 8th, 2015

Mon. Oct. 12, 7:30-11:30 p.m.


FargoDome 1800 University Dr.

Global superstar and seven-time GRAMMY award winner / singer-songwriter / pop sensation Taylor Swift hits the FargoDome. Swift was recently named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, was nominated for 2014 Person of the Year, and was voted Billboard Magazine’s Woman of the Year. Tickets still available for the show at the Fargodome box office or inforumtix.com

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Wookiefoot Double Header!

October 8th, 2015

Oct. 9 & 10, 8 p.m.- 2 a.m.,

The Garage Bar 3108 9th St. S, Moorhead

After 15 years of playing F-M, Wookiefoot is playing a doubleheader complete with local heroes, colorful characters, and their trademark light show. On Friday be sure to check out Wookiefoot along with O'Fosho and The Human Element and on Saturday with Sovereign Sect. If you go, don’t forget your costume.

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