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​The Conor Lee Quartet at The HoDo

March 28th, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 8pm

Hotel Donaldson, 101 Broadway N

Interesting and quite original. Rhythm section-based, combines the jazz tradition with hip-hop and rock. Originals and arrangements of jazz standards written by Lee. Repays listening or is a perfect background for drinks with friends at the HoDo. (701) 478-8888

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​Sabrina Hornung: Trail dust and sentiment

March 28th, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 5-7pm

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls

Hornung’s work explores the prairie through a variety of mediums smiling cowgirls and vast landscapes. Mixed media, cyanotype, and scherenschnitte. Artist talk and reception Thursday, exhibit on view through the month of April.

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​Shibori+Indigo Dyeing

March 21st, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 6-7:30pm

Make Room, 17 8th St S at Main Ave

They love indigo, a natural plant that produces the bluest of blues. Come and learn how to use indigo in dyeing, and practice the art of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) to create gorgeous patterns, symmetrical and geometric or free-form and flowing. $30, (701) 203-2256

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​F-M Jazz Orchestra: Spring Fling Concert

March 21st, 2018

Monday, March 26, 7-9pm

Dempsey’s Irish Pub, 226 Broadway N

John Pederson is proud of the orchestra he’s gathered, practicing a dying American art form and preserving our heritage in their Big Bands Charts and Composers Series. We don’t often have the chance to hear a big band swing, especially live. (701) 235-5913

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​D Mills & The Thrills: 7-Year Anniversary Show

March 21st, 2018

Saturday, March 24, 9pm 

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, 2nd floor, Downtown 

We won’t say anything about our favorite hip-hop band. We like them so much we might start babbling. Openers hip-hop DJ Yann Niteka and R&Ber Fargo native Denham, back from the far distant south, all of them and us in joyous celebration. (701) 235-5913

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​March For Our Lives F-M

March 21st, 2018

Saturday March 24, 12 noon

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N

Students rally in Washington and communities across the country to demand action from our leaders. Join students and allies as we fight for an America that is free from gun violence. Gather at noon to create posters, march in Downtown Fargo. (701) 404-9006

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​The Great Winter Crow Show 2018

March 21st, 2018

Friday, March 24, 5:30pm

The Spirit Room Gallery, 111 Broadway, Fargo

The Great Winter Crow Show is a multi-faceted non juried exhibition that will feature the work of close to 77 regional artists. Established in 2004, it explores and celebrates the enigma of the crow through, literary, performance based, and visual media. It will be on view from March 15 -April 27.

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​Winnipeg Folk Festival

March 14th, 2018

July 5-8, Birds Hill Provincial Park

Highway 59, St. Clements, Manitoba

Celebrating people and music for 45 years! Early Bird Tickets now on sale until April 30. They want to make sure every RV has a place to park. Sure to sell out: avoid disappointment and join us for the best weekend of summer, 15 miles north of Winnipeg. (888) 512-4769. 

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Suicide: The Ripple Effect

March 14th, 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 7pm

Marcus West Acres 14 Cinema

Feature-length documentary: the devastating effects of suicide. Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Stories of individuals and families who utilize their personal tragedy to bring hope and healing to others. (701) 282-6930

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​Spring / Easter Ham Dinner

March 14th, 2018

Sunday, March 18, 11:30am-1:30pm

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4000 28th St S, Moorhead

Moorhead Midday/Central Lions Club invites everyone to help support a veteran for the Honor Flight. We transport our heroes to Washington to visit their memorials. Priority is given to the senior veterans and those who may be terminally ill. $12; 5-12 yrs. $5; under 5 free.

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