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​2018 Field of beers

August 22nd, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 3:30-8:30 p.m.

Newman Outdoor Field

A wise man once said that “Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.” Soak up some sun and the beauty of being able to sample over 130 beers from local, regional and national brewmasters.

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Naomi RaMona Schliesman: The Silver Lining, Reception & Talk

August 22nd, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 6-8 p.m.

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN

MSUM alumni Naomi RaMona Schliesman will give her artist talk at 7 pm.The Silver Lining will be on display in the Kaddatz main gallery August 23 - September 29. According to her artist statement, “Her family’s frequent moves from home to home as well as her awareness of the disparate décor of home, school and church taught her the importance of applying ornamentation and aesthetic to making a…

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​Lung / With Iowa In Between / Pretty Still / Electric Blankets

August 22nd, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 8-11:30 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Genre defying experimental two-piece consisting of electric cello and drums.Kate Wakefield is an ex opera singer, has been writing and performing with live cello and vocal loops since 2014. Daisy Caplan was a core member of rock band Foxy Shazam and feminist punk band BABE RAGE.

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​Art and poetry workshop with Dr. Craig Howe

August 15th, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 5-6:30 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N

Dr. Craig Howe, Director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS), will lead an art and poetry workshop in conjunction with the exhibition Lakota Emergence. Participants will look into the Lakota emergence narrative and will write original haikus and/or drawings based on the passages and artwork.

Free and open to the public.

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​Makers Market at 4E Winery

August 15th, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 12-5 p.m.

4E Winery, 3766 156th Ave SE, Mapleton

Come enjoy arts, crafts, food and more from over 20 local makers, at the inaugural 4E makers market. While you’re there don’t forget to grab a glass or bottle of vino!

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​Fargo Blues Festival

August 15th, 2018

August 17-18

Newman Outdoor Field

A fargo tradition! Acts for 2018 include: Ana Popovic, Curtis Salgado, Corey Stevens, Andy T Band, Anson Funderburgh, Heart & Soul, T-Roy Anderson, Kenny Neal, Tinsley Ellis, Carolyn Wonderland, Lamont Cranston, Lisa Wenger Band, and The Blue Wailers

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​Poetry/Spoken word at 20 Below

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 6-9 p.m.

20 Below Coffee, 14 N Roberts St, Fargo

R. H. Swaney and William Bortz are two spoken word poets are making a pitstop in Fargo on their midwest tour. Local heroes Ibukun Awosika and Emily Vieweg will be opening the evening. 

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​Unglued 6th birthday party!

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 4-8 p.m.

Unglued, 408 N Broadway, Fargo

Can you believe it’s been six years? Celebrate with cotton candy, mini champagnes, selfie booth, candy tasting with Yeobo Sweet Shop, giveaways, cool totes with purchase and much much more.

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​The Wicked Bees, Stovepipes, Runaway Ricochet, and Keenen Chalupa

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 9 p.m.-howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Formerly known as The Ska Skank Redemption, The Wicked Bees have made quite a name for themselves on the ska scene. Hold onto your hats Fargo Moorhead this is a show not to be missed!

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​Dale Days 2018

August 8th, 2018

August 16-18

Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway, Fargo

Can you believe that the Hotel Donaldson is celebrating 15 years already? They’re dedicating a whole weekend of festivities for Dale Days this year. The fun starts Thursday expect “throwback specials,” hotel tours, and see live street artists at work. Evening patrons can anticipate a live music set from Dead Horses Thursday night.

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