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​The Same Moon reading and book signing

July 17th, 2019

Thursday, July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Zandbroz, 420 N Broadway, Fargo

Author Sarah Coomber will be making an appearance at Zandbroz for a reading and signing of her recently released memoir, "The Same Moon." Recently wed and soon divorced Coomber became disillusioned with her life in Minnesota and took a teaching gig in Japan to reflect and heal. She soon found out that Japan was nothing like she expected...

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​Reception for Andrew Stark Exhibit at Dakota Fine Art

July 17th, 2019

Thursday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.

Dakota Fine Art, 11 8th St S, Fargo

Known for his paintings and drawings Stark is switching from 2D to 3D. Stark says, “ceramic material serves as an extension of concepts exploring the fleeting nature of action, layers of internal depth and transience. The work involves multiple reoccurring thematic references including, creation, nostalgia, loss, meditation, anxiety, calm, transcendence, time, identity, and isolation.” Exhibit runs through August 2019.

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​Prairie Pothole Festival

July 17th, 2019

July 18-21

Aurora Knolls, Anamoose, ND

Six miles north of Anamoose North Dakota, a three day festival that revolves around music, camping and nature. Art and food vendors will also be onsite. Featuring the talents of The Quarterly, The Pat Lenertz Band, The Shaky Calls, The Moon Cats, Wissota and many more!

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​2019 Downtown Fargo Street Fair

July 17th, 2019

2019 Downtown Fargo Street Fair

July 18-20 Downtown Fargo 

Enjoy art, crafts, and food from a variety of vendors during North Dakota's largest free outdoor event--the 44th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair. A new feature this year is the addition of Can Jam, a celebration of street art!

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Brewery Tours at Junkyard Brewing Co.

July 17th, 2019

Friday, July 19, 4-9 p.m. 

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

Join the friendly folks at Junkyard the night before the Rare Beer Picnic for a tour of their brewhouse. Tours will be on the hour from 4pm to 9pm. Tickets are only $10 and and include a free pint of beer before the tour and samples during.Limited spots available!

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​Steel City Jug Slammers

July 10th, 2019

Thursday, July 18, 8-11 p.m.

Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway, Fargo

Whether you call them a jug band, a country blues band, or a string band. Take a step back in time with this old time “four-piece ball of ruckus”straight out of Alabamy. 

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​Phelps Mill Festival

July 10th, 2019

July 13-14

Phelps Mill County Park, Underwood, MN

The area's largest art and craft event of the summer. Two full days of art, food, entertainment, & kids' activities fill the Phelps Mill County Park. High quality artists in a variety of work. In addition to shopping. Featuring live music and a variety of ethnic and American foods.

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​Sodbuster Days

July 10th, 2019

July 13-14

Fort Ransom State Park, Fort Ransom ND

See turn of the century farm, home making, and folk demonstrations. See horse drawn farming equipment with the beautiful tree and hillside backdrop of Fort Ransom. Food, drinks and old time music. Also--don’t forget to bring your camping equipment!

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Aimee Klein’s musical farewell bash

July 10th, 2019

Friday, July 12, 8-11 p.m.

Unwined INC, Dilworth MN

You may have seen Aimee Klein busking downtown with accordion in hand, or you may have seen her perform with her two piece band Beware the Vine. You may know her from various sketch comedy projects and now she’s running away with the circus. That’s right she’s ready to head out on tour with Zoppe's Family Circus and she’s having one last hurrah before she leaves town!

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Blues N Rock at The Aquarium: The Blue Wailers and The Shuttles

July 10th, 2019

Friday, July 12, 8-12 a.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

The Blue Wailers are a traditional 6 piece Minnesota blues band . The Wailers respect tradition, pay homage to Robert Johnson, Son House, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters along with their own creative flavor. The Shuttles began in Fargo in 2015 as a music store conversation between Dan Miller and Chris Gould about great 70s synthesizers that quickly grew into a musical collaboration. Influences and covers include Santana, The…

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