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FM LGBT Film Festival

September 10th, 2015

FM LGBT Film Festival

Fri. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. & Sat. Sept. 12, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo

Marking it’s 7th year of bringing LGBT films to the Fargo area, the FM LGBT Film Festival combines short films with one longform film in 3 intervals this weekend. Highlights this year include “S&M Sally”, a comedic look at at BDSM, “The David Dance”, a drama about gay radio host learning to accept himself and “Game Face” a documentary that follows LGBT athletes.…

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Minnesota Center for Book Arts Workshop

September 10th, 2015

Minnesota Center for Book Arts Workshop

Sat. Sept. 12, 9 a.m.

Livingston Lord Library, MSU Moorhead, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead

The Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ mission is: “to lead the advancement of the book as an evolving art form” and will hit the road from Minneapolis to Moorhead to teach workshops elaborating on: Decorative Techniques on Paper, Pamphlet Binding, Long-Stitch Book, Intro to Cartonnage (box making), and you can make your own Sketchbook and Hardcover Books.…

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Leonard Ranch Rodeo

September 10th, 2015

Leonard Ranch Rodeo

Sat. Sept. 12, 2 p.m.

Jim Runck Memorial Arena, Leonard, ND

Not your everyday rodeo, with events such as wild cow milkin’, steer riding, steer muggin’, mutton bustin’, steer loading, boot scramble and a bean bag race. Plus you can stick around for a steak supper in the city park and kick up your boot heels to Blue English at the Ringneck Bar and Grill as part of the annual Leonard Fall Festival.

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Rising Appalachia with Dustin Thomas

September 10th, 2015

Rising Appalachia with Dustin Thomas

Sun. Sept 13, 9 p.m.

The Aquarium above Dempsey’s 226 Broadway, Fargo

New Orleans based multi-instrumentalist-sister folk duo Rising Appalachia celebrate the release of their latest album “Wider Circles,” inspired by Mountain odes, activist ballads, hip hop, traditional hymns and folk songs right after appearing at Shangri-La Festival. Join them as they team up with Minneapolis based Dustin Thomas. Tickets available through Orange Records and ticketweb.com

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Modest Mouse with Good For Grapes

September 10th, 2015

Modest Mouse with Good For Grapes

Tues, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead, MN

Around since the mid 1990s, northwest based Modest Mouse return to the FM area for the first ever time outdoors on the heels of the release of their 6th album “Strangers To Ourselves”, their first in 8 years. Enigmatic frontman and songwriter Isaac Brock continues his quirky style on the new album which is a return to form for the group. Live the band can swell to 8 members on…

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John Prine with Kendel Carson

September 10th, 2015

John Prine with Kendel Carson

Wed. Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead, MN

Legendary folk and Americana songwriter John Prine makes a special outdoor appearance at Bluestem much to the delight of his fans in the region. Discovered by recent Bluestem visitor Kris Kristofferson, Prine is probably most widely revered for his song “In Spite Of Ourselves” a duet with Iris DeMent which highlights his unique voice in spectacular fashion. This should be a night…

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Tewaukon Music Festival

September 3rd, 2015


Tewaukon Music Festival

Sat, Sept. 5, 11 a.m.

Coteau des Prairies Lodge, 9953 141st Ave SE, Havana, ND

Spend the day outdoors with you family and camping under the stars, listening to music from up and coming regional artists such as Kat Perkins, Tigirlily, Jessie Veeder, 2 Mile Finale and Frost Fire. With inflatable games, pony rides, face painting and much more, this festival will be a great way to spend Labor Day weekend. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for 6 to 17 year olds and free…

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​Ugly Food of the North Potluck

August 26th, 2015

Tues, Sept. 1, 5:30-7 p.m.

Drekker Brewing Company, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo

Indulge in “Ugly Food,” fruits and vegetables that never make it into grocery stores, this Tuesday at Drekker. The potluck will highlight ways to accept foods of all shapes and sizes. Share a dish of ugly food from your own garden or just come and hang

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​Happy Together Tour

August 26th, 2015

Sun, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Bluestem, 801 50th Ave SW, MoorheadThe grooviest concert of the summer will take place this Sunday at Bluestem. Relive the music of ‘60s with some of the best groups of that era, including The Turtles feat. Flo & Eddie, Mark Lindsay, The Association, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Cowsills. Tickets are still available at jadepresents.com starting at $28.50

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​StreetsAlive!

August 26th, 2015

Sun, Aug. 30, 12-5 p.m.

Downtown Fargo – Moorhead

Come enjoy the final StreetsAlive! of the summer to celebrate the many ways we move. There will be a three-mile loop of streets closed to motor vehicles to allow people to walk, run, bike, rollerblade or even dance. There’s no starting or ending point. Just hop on the route wherever you’d like. Along the route there will be vendor booths, demonstrations and food. This event aims to promote healthy living through communityengagement…

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