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​Nik Nerburn, A String Too Short to Save

February 14th, 2018

Artist reception: Saturday, February 17, 6pm

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls MN

First regional solo photo exhibition for the Bemidji native, documentary filmmaker and photojournalist, featuring rural, marginalized, and changing communities. Unusual and interesting, irreverent, a talent to watch. (218) 998-4405

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​Solar System Explorers

February 14th, 2018

Sat, Feb 17, 10-11am (2-5 years old); Sun, Feb 18, 3-4pm (6-10 yrs.)

MSUM Planetarium, 700 11th St S, Moorhead

Grab your space passport and adventure with us to the far-off reaches of our solar system. Become an official Solar System Explorer! Each month, different planets to visit, but we will also take a look at what is up in our sky for that month. (218) 477-2920

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​The Hunchback of Notre Dame

February 14th, 2018

Opening night dinner: Friday, Feb 16, 6pm; doors 7pm, show 7:15 

Oak Grove Performing Arts, 124 Terrace N, Fargo 

Inspired interpretation of The Hunchback. What makes a monster and what makes a man? With the F-M Master Chorale, F-M Symphony Orchestra, over 100 voices on stage. 

Adults $12, students $8; Dinner, $50. Tickets @ eventbrite. (701) 373-7114

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​Remember the Hearts of Our Women

February 7th, 2018

Wednesday, February 14, 11am-12:30pm

Fargo City Commission Chambers

Speakers, march, and a meal to share with fellow marchers. Free and open to the public; PLEASE WEAR RED. Be inspired: hashtags include FindHer, ForHer, LoveHer, RespectHer, MMIW (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women), Sacred Sisters, SaveOurSisters.

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Succulent Night Fever

February 7th, 2018

Thursday, February 15, 5pm

Baker Garden & Gift, 2733 University Dr S

Wide array of succulents: create your own succulent or cactus garden with the help of knowledgeable staff. Enjoy an easy-to-care-for display for your home. $20 includes soil and three two-inch succulents or cactuses, complete with container. (701) 237-6255

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​Clay for Couples—Valentine’s Day

February 7th, 2018

Wednesday, February 14 6:30pm 

K.K. Burgum Center, Plains Art Museum, 705 1st Ave N

One of Plains Art’s most popular programs, just because it’s fun. Wheel throwing and handbuilding, clay and tools provided. Class now full, get on waitlist. Plains Art may, we hope, respond to public demand and schedule another session. (701) 551-6100

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​A Tribute to the Music of Neil Young

February 7th, 2018

Saturday, February 10, 10pm

Sidestreet Grille & Pub

Hello, Mr. Soul, we dropped by to pick up a reason, for the thought that we caught, that this is the event of the season. We sincerely hope you’ve found your heart of gold and in the meantime, head on over to Sidestreet for a major Neil Young fix. 701-271-0092

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​18th Annual Winter Blues Festival

February 7th, 2018

Saturday, February 10

Ramada Inn Ballroom, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

4-howling: A Fargo tradition featuring Jennifer Lynn and The Groove Revival, The Joyann Parker Band, The Brandon Santini Band, and Tinsley Ellis. Wait, there’s more: after the fest be sure to check out the Groovetones in the lounge, free of charge to ticket holders.

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​Mini Book Sale

February 7th, 2018

February 9 & 10, 10am-5pm

Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead

Actually a bag sale: bring one and fill it with books and other items for only $5! And on Thursday, February 15, at 7pm, join the Pop Lit Book Club and discuss Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You, the unconventional romance and number one bestseller. (218) 233-7594

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​Jack and Kitty: Vaudeville Jug Band Folk

January 31st, 2018

Tuesday, February 6, 7pm

Junkyard Brewing, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

They play banjo, guitar, ukulele, washboard, jug, kazoo, harmonica, whizbang, and rumba box. Kitty is the niece of reggae legend Bunny Wailer; Jack’s babysitter was Tiny Tim. It was meant to be and they are high school sweethearts. 

(701) 936-5545

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