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​Grilled Cheese Party

October 30th, 2019

Monday, November 4, 5 p.m.–11 p.m.

Wild Terra Cider, 6 12th St N, Fargo

Each guest will receive 4 grilled cheese. The bar will be loaded up with 25+ different toppings including Manchego, brie, aged cheddar, creamy pepper or goat cheese. Toppings include: Salted caramel pears, balsamic strawberries, butter pickles, sweet relish, pickled red onions and more!

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​North Dakota Battle of the Bluegrass Bands

October 30th, 2019

Saturday, November 2, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave. NE, Valley City, ND

See who gets bragging rights to identify 2019's Top Bluegrass Band in the State. Free Admission. Concert by the winning group following the contest. Sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of North Dakota and the Valley City Eagles Club. This event is part of the Pitch Fork and Hoe Gathering being held Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2 at the Valley City Eagles Club. The Gathering is a…

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​Kid Quest: Printober Tee Party (take 2)

October 30th, 2019

Saturday, November 2,1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Have you wondered how t-shirts are printed? Explore printmaking throughout the Museum before screen printing your own t-shirt. Child size t-shirts are provided; adults can bring their own t-shirt to be printed at the event. Kid Quest is a FREE drop-in program designed for the whole family to explore and create at your own pace. Each month has a unique theme with new artwork to explore and art projects to create. 

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​How To Get Involved In 2020

October 30th, 2019

Friday, November 1,12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Kringen Lodge 25 Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave. N, Fargo

The 2020 election maybe a year away but work is already starting by many of the political parties. We have invited Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Democratic Socialist party representatives to share how you can get involved in the 2020 election. 

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​BooHalla Halloween Party

October 30th, 2019

Friday, November 1, 12 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Drekker Brewing Company, 1666 1st Ave N, Fargo

Costume contest with three categories - Most Creative, Creepiest, and Best Group Costume.

Beer grab bags--think adult trick-or-treating and new beer releases. Beers to be included i grab bags include: Everybody Love Everybody, Pizza Toots, Peach Cobbler Secret Handshake, King of the Thing, I Can't Hear You!, Orange You Glad I Didn't Say PRRRT, and Peach Cobbler Slang Du Jour.

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Chance of a lifetime: Legendary Shack Shakers to perform Sunday night

October 26th, 2019

Photograph from Legendary Shack Shakers websiteHot off the press! 

1330 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN

Legendary Shack Shakers will be performing at Harold’s on Main Sunday night, 7 to 11. 

Promised to be a once-in-a-lifetime concert, don't miss this chance to see these guys in such an intimate setting. 

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​2019 Ken’s FM Halloween Benefit Show

October 23rd, 2019

Thursday, October 31, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Ave, Dilworth MN

Annual Halloween Fundraising Event for Ken’s FM. Here is your chance to support local artists and musicians and the radio station that provides a free venue for their music. All proceeds go to funding Ken's FM.Headline acts include Brian JA and the Sonic Blood Coalition. Plus special guests Kwaician Traylor, John Jano.,Adam Bursack, and Jay Stevenson of Anomic, and Jake Ingamar, all of which have…

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​Aquarium Halloween Bash

October 23rd, 2019

Thursday, October 31, 8 p.m.

A halloween tradition! Come check out the best Halloween Bash this side of the Blood Red River.

Some of your favorite local music heroes light up the night with these cover sets.

Products from Minneapolis as The Talking Heads, Disappear Forever as Modest Mouse, The Electric Blankets as The Smashing Pumpkins, Gneil as AJJ ad a 80’s Montage of Jams by Bueller.

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​Beer Brunch with Sol Ave Kitchen at Junkyard Brewing Company

October 23rd, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead, MN

This beer brunch will feature beer and food pairings provided by Sol Ave. Kitchen and Junkyard Brewing Co. Each person will get four tulips of beer paired with a different food course. Additionally, Chef Shea Severson of Sol Ave. and Allison Slavik of Junkyard will discuss the food, the beers, and why they taste so dang good together.

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Jack-o-Lantern contest and halloween party

October 23rd, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 7-10 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave. Fargo

Bring in your jack-o-lantern for a chance to win a variety of prizes and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and bragging rights. All submissions will be displayed in the Red Raven courtyard as long as they last. Come in costume. Snacks and punch will be served!

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