February 6th, 2019
Sunday, February 10, 3:30 p.m.
North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks
Elmer O. Thompson (1891-1984) was a self taught photographer and inventor. He started out as the official photographer at the State Normal and Industrial School in Ellendale and eventually went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at the University of California, served in the Signal Corps in Paris in WWI, and then moved to the center of technological innovation in New York City. Mr. Thompson…
February 6th, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 4 p.m.
Ramada Fargo 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo
Toronzo Cannon, Harper & Midwest Kind, Big George Jackson, and 3rd Street Blues Band will all be taking the stage for the 19th annual Winter’s Bluesfest.
February 6th, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Kringen Lodge 25 Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave. N, Fargo
Dinner is Choice of Prime Rib or Hand-breaded Jumbo Shrimp. Dinner includes dessert and a glass of sparkling wine or sparkling juice. $40 person. Dance to the 5-piece dance to the sounds of "The High Society Band" and swing, waltz, and rock the night away.
February 6th, 2019
February 7-18
DL City Beach, Detroit Lakes
Though there’s no ice palace there be a royal throne, courtyard and Palatial Playground. Add an Ice Sculpture Competition and a Snow Sculpture Competition. The lighting ceremony coincides with Polar Fest and begins February 7th and runs through February 18th. Keep an eye out for Fargo hero Chainsaw Dave during the iceblock carving competition. For a full schedule of events visit: http://iceharvestdl.org
January 30th, 2019
Thursday, February 7, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dakota Medical Foundation, 4141 28th Ave. S, Fargo
South Sudan READS invites you to a potluck and conversation among immigrant communities. Dr. Gatluak Thach is the keynote speaker and is a refugee, activist and founder of Nashville International Center for Empowerment(NICE).
January 30th, 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 6-7:30 p.m.
Historical and cultural center of Cass County, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
FM music veteran Bill Law and the voice behind the radio show “The Law of Jazz” on Prairie Public will lead a discussion on the intersections of World War I and American jazz music. A number of prominent historians have said that jazz may have been one of America’s greatest gifts to the world.
January 30th, 2019
Saturday, February 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks
Hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Far North Spirits toast and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Attendees may purchase art from the “This Week Only,” an invitational exhibition showcasing the works of artists from throughout the region. After January 23, tickets are $125 per person. $880 for full table of eight
January 30th, 2019
Saturday, February 2, 5:30 p.m.
Barnesville VFW, 206 Front Street S
Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m. and “oysters” start at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the band and the VFW. Music provided by Matt Aakre. You’d be “nuts” to miss out on a night of food and fun like this!
January 23rd, 2019
Thursday, January 31, 6 - 7 p.m.
The Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Yugoslavian born now Minneapolis based sculptor Zoran Mojsilov discusses work in the Time Machine exhibition and beyond with Associate Curator Tasha Kubesh. Hear artist and curator discuss his various influences, inspirations and genuine concern for humankind.
January 23rd, 2019
Monday, January 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Beer & Cheese pairings selected by Chef Ryan Nitschke from Luna and Allison Slavik of Junkyard Brewing Co. Each person will get four 1/2 pint tulips of beer paired with cheeses from Luna and various other tasty treats.
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