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​Grindflicks movie night: Spice World

August 29th, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 7-11 p.m.

The Aquarium 226, N Broadway, Fargo

“Baby, Scary, Ginger, Posh, Sporty, yes that’s the lot”… Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the release of Spice World? Dig up your platforms and chokers for the sake of girl power for this special movie screening and remember kids there’s no shame in singing along with the film.

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​Tomato Fest!

August 29th, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 4-7 p.m.

Growing together: A community Garden ministry, 3910 25th St S, Fargo

Learn all about tomatoes from field to fork. Educational stations and fun activities will surround the festival to teach attendees growing and harvesting techniques, how to properly wash and store the harvest, how to make gazpacho, recipe demonstrations etc.

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​2018 Sibley Bull-O-rama

August 29th, 2018

Sunday, September 2, 1-12 p.m.

Dazey Sodbusters, HWY 26 Sibley, ND

It’s time for the 69th annual Sibley sodbuster stampede bull-O-rama--a celebrated Barnes county bull riding tradition along picturesque Lake Ashtabula. After the thrills, chills, and spills of the rodeo stay for the dance with live music from Thunder Ridge.

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​Charlie Young at Junkyard Brewing Co.

August 29th, 2018

Saturday, September 1, 9-11 p.m.

Junkyard Brewing Co, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Charlie Young of the Moody River band will tantalize your ear holes with a solo set of old time folk tunes. Killer music, good company, and tasty brews--what more could a guy or gal ask for?

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Jenny Field Art Reception

August 29th, 2018

Thursday, August 30, 5-7pm

Spirit Room, 111 N Broadway, Fargo

“I created each piece with nothing but spontaneity in mind. No sketches. No cemented plans, but fluidity. I painted exactly what I was feeling or needing to express at the very time of sitting down at my easel. It was an outpouring of color..” said Field in her artist statement.

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​Open House: Celebrating 40 years

August 22nd, 2018

Monday, August 27-30

Gasper’s School of Dance, 524 7th St. N, Fargo

Can you believe it’s been 40 years? Gasper’s School of Dance will be celebrating via prize drawings and gift bags for students, and a photo booth, games, cake and much more for all.Gasper’s provides dance classes for kids age three to adult. All levels of dance welcome. Congratulations Gasper’s!

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​Hops for HERO

August 22nd, 2018

Monday, August 27, 4 - 10 p.m.

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Dr. N, Fargo

Beer drinking for a cause? That’s something we can get behind. FBC is hosting a fundraiser and for every pint of beer purchased, The Fargo Brewing Company will generously donate $1 to HERO. Jumbo's Food Truck will donate 10% of their sales back to HERO too. Live music by the Lars and Joe Pony Show. HERO collects and distributes gently used healthcare equipment and will be accepting donations throughout the…

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Concerts in the Garden: Fred Eaglesmith

August 22nd, 2018

Tuesday, August 28 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks

Award-winning singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith is fixin’ to rock your socks off and tickle your funny bone. He’s been characterized as "Johnny Carson meets the Rolling Stones." 

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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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