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Fargo Air Museum and Topper’s Car Club presents: Wings & Wheels

September 25th, 2015

Fargo Air Museum and Topper’s Car Club presents: Wings & Wheels

Sat., Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave. N

Admission to the event includes a car show sponsored by Topper’s Car Club, a day at the museum plus a brat and a beverage. Don’t miss out on the door prizes and giveaways plus a chance to win the raffle for the big prize, a 2014 Roush Mustang to be raffled off at 11 a.m.

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Scheels Presents the 4th Annual Scheels ND BBQ Championship

September 25th, 2015

Scheels Presents the 4th Annual Scheels ND BBQ Championship

Sat., Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Scheels Home and Hardware, 3202 13th Ave. S, Fargo

Regional contestants will have the chance to demonstrate their slow-cooking skills and compete in four categories: BBQ’d ribs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket. Spectators will be given the chance to sample food and vote for the People’s Choice Award following a $3 donation to a local non-profit. The winner will receive $5,000 and a Scheels ND…

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‘Together’

September 25th, 2015

‘Together’ The artistic dynamic between two sculptors

Fri. Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m.

The Rourke Art Gallery Museum 521 Main Ave. Moorhead

Large scale sculpture from regional artists Chris Walla and Naomi Schliesman

She is currently Artist Development Coordinator for Springboard for the Arts’ Rural Office in Fergus Falls and has received multiple scholarships and awards for her work. Walla is currently the MSUM sculpture professor and was selected as a McKnight Fellow.

Exhibition runs…

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Tom Green

September 24th, 2015

Tom Green

Fri., Sept. 25, 8 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N.

Tom Green, known for his hit show on MTV and for starring in comedy films “Road Trip” and “Freddy Got Fingered,” will be performing a stand-up show in downtown Fargo. He currently hosts a weekly podcast and recently finished his third season of “Tom Green Live,” which has included guests such as Steve Carell and Buzz Aldrin. Tickets can be purchased from Jade Presents for $29.50.

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Fargo Bernie Fest

September 17th, 2015

Fargo Bernie Fest

Fri, Sept. 18, 6:30

All Star Bowl, 309 17th St N, Moorhead

Feel the Bern and show your support for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Enjoy bowling, human foosball, live music by Baltic to Boardwalk, Kipp G, Blue 9,Todd Sisson and Hannah Westerholm. Door prizes and a full bar for those over 21. For more on Bernie Sanders visit: berniesanders.com/issues

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International Reggae All Stars

September 17th, 2015

International Reggae All Stars

Sat, Sept. 19, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Level 2, 201 5th St N, Fargo, ND


This Minneapolis-based reggae group features a global array of talents from Jamaica, Trinidad, Venezuela and Ghana. Music will not only feature reggae and dancehall beats but the sounds of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and many more. Dust off your dancing shoes folks.

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German Culture Day

September 17th, 2015

German Culture Day

Sat, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

Bust out your lederhosen and prepare for a day of folk art, craft beer, performances, traditional craftsmen, food and family fun. Music will include the sounds of Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen, and Dale Dahmen and the Beats.

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​Bill Maher

September 17th, 2015

Bill Maher

Sun, Sept. 20, 8 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St N, Fargo

The political funny man comes to Fargo. Known for Comedy Central’s “Politically Incorrect” and HBO’s “Real Time” Maher has written four bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer” and most recently “The New New Rules: A Funny…

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Liu Bolin “Hiding in the City” Reception

September 17th, 2015

Liu Bolin “Hiding in the City” Reception

Tues, Sept. 22 4-5:30 p.m.

Cyrus M. Running Gallery, 901 8th St S, Moorhead

Liu Bolin’s performance-based politically charged photography work be on display until Sept. 27. The concept for this work started in 2005 when the Chinese government demolished the village in which artist Liu Bolin worked. With this photography Bolin camouflages his body to fit in with his environments “in silent protest.” Not only does he explore political issues…

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Archaeology tour at Regional Science Center

September 17th, 2015

Archaeology tour at Regional Science Center

Sun, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

164th St S, Glyndon, MN

The MSUM Dept. of Earth Science and Archaeology will be hosting an archaeology tour at the Regional Science Center in conjunction with Minnesota Archeology Week. Not only will participants be guided through the center but they will learn the significance of the most recent discovery of 5-8,000-year-old dart tips and bison bones unearthed earlier this summer by Professor George Holley…

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