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The Human Element’s “Reflections in the Dark” Release Party

January 23rd, 2019

Friday, January 25, 9 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Fargo based band, The Human Element releases their second album, “Reflections in the Dark.” “The album, lyrically, is a bit darker than our previous record which is why we named it, ‘Reflections in the Dark.’ Ironically, the music itself is much lighter than most of the lyrics that accompany it. I guess that even though we write about some darker subject matter, our positive nature still comes out in what we do…

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New Year’s Resolution Salsa/Bachata Party III

January 23rd, 2019

Friday, January 25, 8-11 p.m.

Spirit Room, 111 N Broadway, Fargo

Learn to salsa and bachata and dance the night away. No partner? No problem!

8:00pm-8:40pm Salsa Lesson, 8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Bachata Lesson and 9:15 p.m. Social Dance

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Pat Ferguson and the Sun Down at HoDo

January 23rd, 2019

Thursday, January 24, 8 - 11 p.m.

Hotel Donaldson,101 N Broadway, Fargo

Pat Ferguson is a singer-songwriter based out of Madison Wisconsin, his sound is deeply influenced by his Upper Mississippi River musical roots. If one would categorize his sound, think Americana, bluegrass, or folk.

Pat Ferguson and the Sun Down are currently on tour promoting their latest album "Light of Day / Dark of Night." The album features members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Hard Working Americans,

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​North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival and artist talk

January 16th, 2019


Wednesday, January 23, at 6-8 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Meet featured artists and learn about the Human Rights Arts Festival. The North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival is a traveling juried exhibition that welcomes 2D, 3D and live performance artists to explore human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Geneva Conventions and additional Protocols and other similar declarations and treaties.

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​MLK Jr Day celebration, Reflections on the common good

January 16th, 2019

Monday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

Fargo Human Relations Commission is hosting their annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a night of entertainment and reflection.

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​Fargo Moorhead women’s march

January 16th, 2019

Saturday, January 19, 1-3 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St N, Fargo

This one’s for the ladies...and well, everyone really! As the Planned Parenthood North Dakota Advocate facebook page states, “It might be cold outside but the speakers will warm your heart!” Rally will take place on the main level of the civic center. The keynote speaker will be Heidi Heitkamp as well as a handful of others. Make your voice heard and your presence known.

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Hotdish Presents Fargo.Live Gallery and Live Music Showcase

January 16th, 2019

Saturday, January 19, 6-10 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

Featuring an exhibition of photography by Gary Ussery the man behind Fargo.Live and Live Music from 13th Chapter, Cascades, and Grazing.

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​Minn-Dak Woodturners Association Winter Extravaganza

January 16th, 2019

Saturday, January 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

In the Chips, 303 21st Street North, Moorhead

Fargo-Moorhead Area’s chapter of the American Association of Woodturners will be demonstrating a number of projects and techniques. Attendees can get hands-on experience at a lathe and can register to win fabulous hand-turned door prizes. The Minn-Dak Woodturners consist of approximately 75 turners and meet roughly once a month.

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Max Johnk & Connor Lee Present: Dual Album Release Show!

January 9th, 2019

Wednesday, January 16, 6 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N. Fl. 2, Fargo

Come out and support local jazz artists! Johnk and Lee will both have their new albums available for purchase at the event. This is a 21 and up event.

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Purrsday Thursday at the Raven

January 9th, 2019

Thursday, January 10, 6 - 8 p.m.

The Red Raven Espresso Parlor

This event is for people who would like to meet some of the cats available for adoption at Cat’s Cradle Shelter. Come out and see if one of the cats would fit into your family. Cats will not be available for adoption at the event.

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