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​Ghost Wagon and the Pat Lenertz Band

August 8th, 2018

Friday, August 10, 10 p.m.-Howling

Sidestreet Grille & Pub, 404 4th Ave N, Fargo

Be sure to wear your dancing shoes Friday night as Twin Cities roots rockers join forces with The Pat Lenertz Band for an Americana jamboree like no other. 

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PRIDE kickoff party

August 8th, 2018

Thursday, August 9, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Sanctuary Bar and Bistro, Kragnes

Hosted by Miranda Madsen and Raven Knight headlines. Keep an eye out for Jack Lament, Cleo Rockelle, SHEa Hazard, Heidi Mi-Feelings, Leah Aaliyah, and your director, the hot mess herself, Tequila Mockingbird! 18+, 9 p.m., $8.

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​Chalk Fest!

August 1st, 2018

Thursday, August 9, 12-7 p.m.

Red River Valley Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo

It’s no wonder Chalk Fest is one of the Arts Partnership’s favorite activities. This free event not only encourages everyone to chalk the town--er--zoo it also includes zoo admission! Participate in a series of activities and check out local tunes and local artists in action. 

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​Cucumber Fest!

August 1st, 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 4-7 p.m.

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

A partnership between First United Methodist, Olivet Lutheran, and New American Families. Every week, during growing season, Growing together gathering garden to gathers,garden, eat, and form friendships. Cucumber Fest is part of a “Field to Fork” series that will take place the first Tuesday of August, September and October. These festivals are provided in partnership by the NDSU…

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​Theatre B Annual Preview

August 1st, 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 7-9 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

Theatre B will provide a bit of a “sampler platter” by performing a scene from each of the upcoming shows this season. Annual memberships and flex pass sales are available for purchase at the event. This event is free and open to the public. There will be a cash bar onsite and snacks courtesy of Mosaic.

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​Session 1: Nature drawing at Felton Prairie SNA

August 1st, 2018

Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon MN

Pack up your watercolor paper or drawing pad and ready, set, draw. Immerse yourself in the prairie with this one-of-a-kind art class. Pens and watercolor will be provided. Come for one or both sessions. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling the Buffalo River State Park office at (218) 498-2124 or emailing paula.comeau@state.mn.us. Cost $15.

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​Pieper Bloomquist art reception

August 1st, 2018

Saturday, August 4, 5-8 p.m.

Spirit Room, 111 Broadway, Fargo

In celebration of the 2018 Scandinavian festival Pieper Bloomquist’s exhibition titled, “Past to Present: Decorative Swedish Folk Art in the Modern Age”opens at the Spirit Room. Grand Forks based Bloomquist is a master dalmalner ie Swedish folk painter. Dalmalgning is known for its illustrative storytelling nature and Bloomquist does just that.  

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​Women of Clay

August 1st, 2018

August 2-4, 7 p.m.

Heritage Garden and Amphitheatre, Woodlawn Park, Moorhead

A free performance from an original adaptation of Greek myth, history, and folklore. Focusing on the untold stories from Greek women of antiquity to shed light on the plight of modern women and the oppression they experience. Blankets will be provided. Incense will be burnt. Parental discretion is advised. 

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Work of Art+: Legal Basics for Artists

July 25th, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 6:30 p.m.

APT, A creative arts incubator, 225 4th Ave. N, Fargo

Miguel Danielson, Attorney, Danielson Legal will lead this workshop and will help visual and performance artists find answers to legal questions and concerns such as paying sales tax to protecting yourself from third parties stealing your work. This workshop is a co-presentation of Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts and The Arts Partnership made possible by Springboard for the Arts.

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​Yoga in the park

July 25th, 2018

Wednesday, August 1, 6 p.m.

Island Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo

OK, You had us at outdoor and all level yoga. FOGA (Fargo Organization Giving through Asana) hosts yoga classes to raise money and to encourage positive change in their endeavors. Yoga in the Park is co-hosted by the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties, Courts Plus Community Fitness, and the Fargo Park District. All donations from 2018 Yoga in the Park events benefit: YMCA Reach and Rise®, LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, YWCA and United…

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