September 17th, 2015
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.
September 17th, 2015
Bill MaherThe 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…
September 17th, 2015
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…
September 17th, 2015
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…
September 17th, 2015
Thurs, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Zandbroz, 420 N Broadway, Fargo
“Herbst Department Store” is the newest addition to the “Images of America” series. Peek into a window of Fargo retail history with hundreds of photos. Authors will be present to sign books.
September 10th, 2015
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.…
September 10th, 2015
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.…
September 10th, 2015
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.
September 10th, 2015
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
September 10th, 2015
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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Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available…
By Jeff Armstrong Despite a history dating back many centuries and a reputation as fierce resistance fighters, the Kurds remain the largest stateless nation in the world. Divided by colonial post-WWI borders and subsumed into four…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By John Strand It took us over 30 years for us to reach out and ask for your help. The High Plains Reader has always been subscription free and paywall free. Our content has — and always will be — free to access for all of our…
By Ed RaymondCongratulations! A world record held by Trumplican Party and NRA!During the Minnesota Legislature’s discussion of gun controls, Republican State Senator Drew Roach of Farmington said he would never ban assault…
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…
July 8th, 5:30-8 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Minnesota style. Moorhead Parks and Recreation and HCSCC are hosting the ultimate potluck. Whether you’re bringing…
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m.Parachigo, 14 8th St. S., Fargo Inspired by folk and rock influences, Bielanski's upbeat catchy tunes have gone worldwide — literally. He’s played 2,500 shows, 311 of which were performed last year alone.…
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By Greg Carlson The feature directorial debut of established internet phenomenon and entertainment hyphenate Hayley Kiyoko — known unironically to her fans as “Lesbian Jesus” — carries with it a curious backstory becoming more…
By Jacinta Zens I recently sat down for a chat with ceramicist Louie Albertson, Clay and Studio Program Manager at the Plains Art Museum. Before the interview, I had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit as a colleague when I…
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 Eli Liverani It was in the mid-90s when I heard of homeopathy for the first time. I was at university, and it was through word of mouth. Some friends were seeking homeopathy to solve minor health issues, such as weight gain,…
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…
Chris M. Stoner I was recently dismissed from my role as drag show director and emcee for Dakota OutRight, a role I had been fulfilling for more than two decades. The reason given? My political commentary during shows, while…
