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​JD McPherson with Stovepipes

April 10th, 2019

Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway

To say that we were pretty stoked to hear that JD Mcpherson was coming to the Aquarium would be an understatement. Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to tap your toes to the rockabilly/Americana stylings with support from local blues rock heroes Stovepipes.

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ASAH presents “African Sojourn”

April 10th, 2019

Sunday, April 14th, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo

Follow Filmmaker and Director Jessica Wunderlich and Producer and ASAH President Deb Dawson to South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda. The film chronicles ASAH's story against a background of South Sudan's early history, its independence from Sudan, the eruption of the ongoing civil war, the student’s flight, and move to safety in Uganda. In spite of their losses, they shoulder the responsibility of working toward…

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​2019 USA Broomball National Championships

April 10th, 2019

April 12-14

Southwest Youth Arena and West Fargo Sports Arena.

50 teams will be competing in the tournament, representing 13 states and D.C.

The 2019 tournament will be the largest broomball championship ever held outside the Twin Cities and will include a team from Alaska, which is the record for the furthest distance traveled to compete. 

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The 52nd annual Hawley art show and sale

April 10th, 2019

April 11-14, 1-8 p.m.

Hawley Community Center, downtown Hawley, MN

Whouda thunk that Hawley would attract an array of artists whether they be a professional artist or student artist to this juried show? Juried by artist and Rourke Gallery curator Jonathan Rutter, a variety of media will be represented.

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​Plants for Patients Clay Class at Plains Art Museum

April 3rd, 2019

Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

This one night only event will be held at the Katherine Kilbourne Center for Creativity at the Plains Art Museum. Using a mixture of techniques to design 4-6 planters, participants get to keep their favorite while the others will be donated to Plants for Patients (P4P). P4P is a pro-compassion organization that supports women who receive care at the Red River Women’s Clinic.

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​University Theatre presents Reefer Madness

April 3rd, 2019

MSUM presents: Reefer Madness

April 10-13, 7:30 p.m.

Hansen Theatre stage, MSUM, Moorhead

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to the “devil’s lettuce.” Follow their downward spiral filled with jazz music, sex and violence. A panel discussion with David Owen, Chairman of Legalize ND, and Andre Thom, Former Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Leafline…

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​All-City Fargo Jazz Band Festival at Sanctuary Events Center

April 3rd, 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo

Did you know that April is jazz appreciation month? What a way to ring it in--or rather swing it in, than with the All-City Fargo High School Jazz Band Festival. The Kicks Band will host Fargo North, South and Davies HS Jazz Band. 

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​Theater NDSU presents: Tuck Everlasting

April 3rd, 2019

April 4, 7:30 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., April 6 @ 2 p.m.

Festival Concert Hall

This family-friendly musical is based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt “good girl Winnie Foster” dreams of adventure--then she meets the Tucks, a family that stumbled upon a secret that brought them the gift of eternal life. Follow Winnie’s fight to protect the Tucks from those who would do anything to live forever. Tickets are available at ndsu.showare.com or by calling the NDSU…

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​Hector Anchondo Band at TAK Music Venue

April 3rd, 2019

Thursday, April 4, 7pm

TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Avenue, Dilworth

Be sure to wear your boogie shoes because award-winning blues guitarist Hector Anchondo will be playing with his band this Thursday. Anchondo has an impressive resume, he’s played with legendary acts such as Styx, CCR, Johnny Winter, Marshal Tucker Band, just to name a few...

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​Wisdom over wine

March 27th, 2019

Wednesday, April 3, 6-8:30 p.m.

111 N Broadway, Fargo

Learn and engage in conversation with Jason Sole (a decade-long criminal justice educator, author of Prison to Ph.D., social justice activist, and co-founder of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement). Leave with a better understanding of how to engage in your community and make your voice be heard!

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