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​Art party Vol.2

February 13th, 2019

Naturally, Fled, 2019 Silver gelatin contact print - by Tessa BeckSaturday, February 16, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

Wild Terra Cider, 6 12th St. N, Fargo

A day to fully immerse yourself in Fargo art and specialty drinks. Visual art from Brett Lysne, Austin Martz, Bridget Solsaa, Grace Clark, Aaron Bernal Aguilar, Christina Perleberg, Hideuhs, Laura Forgie, Sam Gunderson, and Tessa Beck. Experience an Interactive Dual Projection by Bill Craig. DJs start at 8pm: NightFox, Kerosine, Jake Pawlik and Icarus Redux. 

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2019 Fargo Regional National History Competition

February 13th, 2019

Friday February 15, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

NDSU Memorial Union, 1401 Administration Ave, Fargo 

NDSU’s Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies are bringing back the Fargo National History Day Regional. Middle and high school students will present their projects and compete for a spot in the NHD state competition on April 12, 2019, at the North Dakota Heritage Center and Museum in Bismarck. Select winners at the state level will earn the chance to compete in the National…

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​Scandinavian buffet rescheduled

February 6th, 2019

Monday, February 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

NDSU Memorial Union, 1401 Administration Ave. Fargo

Uffda! NDSU Dining will be hosting their 43rd annual Scandinavian buffet at the NDSU Memorial Union. $12 per person--skol!

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​Elmer Thompson the inventor reception​

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…

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​2019 Winter Bluesfest

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.

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​Valentine’s dinner and dance

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. 

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​Minnesota snow and ice showcase

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

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​Strategic Responses to Human Rights and Cultural Diversity

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).

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​A jazz history of WWI

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.

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NDMOA 2019 benefit dinner

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

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