July 29th, 2015
Thu, July 30 to Sun, Aug. 2
Pure Bliss Ranch, 2072 310th St, Waubun, MN
Pack the tent and get the firewood to spend the weekend at Pure Bliss Ranch campgrounds, connect with nature and enjoy good music. Bands such as Kid-O, SLiM and Eddy Franco will play late into Friday night. JAED, Spundose, Eon, jolt and many more will echo through Saturday night. There’s a $40 entrance fee at the gate on Thursday, $30 on Friday for the weekend and $25 day passes available on…
July 22nd, 2015
Thu, July 23, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave. N, Fargo
Tim Lamey continues the FMVA Visual Talks this Thursday at the Plains Art Museum “about his ongoing photography project to capture the unique qualities of the areas of extraordinary interest and contrast them with surrounding oil development.” The Visual Talks series is about sharing personal, academic or historical artwork and creative experiences in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This event is…
July 15th, 2015
Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary PoppinsWed, July 15 to Sat, July 18
Wed, July 22 to Sat, July 25
Wed, July 29 to Sat, Aug 1
Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead
For its 37th annual summer Mainstage Musical, Trollwood Performing Arts School is presenting Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins,” opening Wednesday, July 15. On campus, you’ll see meadows, woods, rivers, outdoor stages and a 2,500-seat amphitheater, making it a fun and pleasant place to…
July 9th, 2015
BBQ Against BullyingFri, July 10, 5:30 p.m - 8 p.m.
Pride Center, 1105 First Ave. S, Fargo
Support five local high school students fighting to stop bullying in a positive way this Friday. For just $5, people can enjoy either a hamburger or hot dog, chips, pop and an ice cream treat. The Fargo North High youths are raising money to fund their trip to Los Angeles to attend the award ceremony as finalists for their anti-bullying video, "Paper Hearts." The Great American NO BULL Challenge…
July 1st, 2015
Screaming For Silence, Fifth Hour and Nine EyesFri, July 3, 9 p.m.
The Garage Bar, 3108 Ninth St S, Moorhead
Celebrate the eve of Independence Day with some hardcore rock ‘n’ roll. The headlining act Screaming For Silence is based out of Omaha and have a very approachable metal sound. Supporting acts include Fifth Hour and local band Nine Eyes. Tickets are $5 in advance (available at The Garage Bar) or $7 at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Old-Fashioned Community Fourth of…June 24th, 2015
Straw Hat Players present “Cats”Thurs to Sat, June 25 to 27, 7:30 p.m.
Hansen Theatre, MSUM
MSUM’s summer theater troupe will perform one of the world’s most famous musicals, “Cats,” for its final performance of the year. This Andrew Lloyd Webber play is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and is known for songs such as “Memory” and “Mr. Mistoffelees.” Advance tickets can be purchased at mnstate.edu/strawhat.com
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June 17th, 2015
Esperanza SpaldingSat, June 20, 8 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Fargo
One of the most critically acclaimed jazz musicians of the last decade, Esperanza Spalding brings her double bass stylings to the Fargo Theatre on Saturday. She won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2011, becoming the first jazz musician ever to do so. Spalding’s sound mixes everything from jazz to hip-hop to world music that makes it appealing to more than just jazz fans. Her musicianship is a must-see live and in…
June 10th, 2015
Streets Alive!Sun, June 14, noon to 5 p.m.
Central Fargo and Moorhead
A three-mile loop around central Fargo and Moorhead will be closed off for walkers, runners, bikers, skateboarders and more. Plenty of exciting entertainment, food and activities will be posted around the route to keep the thousands of participants energized. For more information, visit http://tiny.cc/streetsalive
Tues, June 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Island Park, 616 1st Ave S, Fargo
All…
June 3rd, 2015
RibfestJune 3 to June 6, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fargodome parking lot, 1800 University Dr N
Barbecue lovers, meat lovers, cornbread lovers, beer lovers and deep-fried oreo lovers unite! Happy Harry’s Ribfest will feature some of the best BBQ ribs in the country. Also be sure to check out ‘90s pop/rock bands Gin Blossoms, Fastball and The Rembrandts on Thursday night, country star Phil Vassar on Friday night, and hard rockers Jackyl with LA Guns and Jack Russell’s Great White on…
June 1st, 2015
Fri, May 29, 10 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, FargoGet your groove on with Turkuaz, a 9-piece funk/pop/rock band from Brooklyn. Complete with horns, backup singers, keys, guitars and more, the band performs original tunes along with familiar covers such as “Feelin’ Alright” in the style of Joe Cocker. The opening act, Funk Buddies ‘n’ the Groove Cream, features local musicians Pat Lenertz, Matt Johnson, Dan Olson, Andrew Overby and Kari Marie. Tickets are $10 in…
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Press releaseThe Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC), NDSU Libraries, has partnered with Upland Exhibits of Newton, Kansas, to design, fabricate and install a permanent exhibit showcasing the history, culture and legacy…
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