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Jamie Parsley: book event

February 28th, 2018

Thursday, March 8, 6:30pm

Zandbroz Variety, 420 Broadway N, Downtown

The author of 11 books of poetry reads from his 12th, “Only Then,” and signs copies. He’s the Priest in charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and one of our best-known regional poets.

Free and open to the public. For further info, please call (701) 239-4729

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​Theatre B: Open Auditions

February 28th, 2018

March 4 and 5, 7-9pm 

Theatre B, 215 10th St N, Moorhead 

Auditions for “The Moors.” 3 female roles: Agatha: (30s), elder spinster sister, spidery, dangerous, powerful. Marjorie: (any age), the scullery maid, downtrodden, strategic. A moor hen: (20s), a small chicken, practical and very present-tense. (701) 729-8880

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​Northland Fatbike Rally

February 28th, 2018

Saturday, March 3, 9:30am-3:30pm

Lake Bemidji State Park, Bemidji, MN

Not just for experienced fat-bikers. Everyone will have the opportunity to ride the course, check out various fat bikes, learn by talking with fat bike experts, and take a short spin in the snow on a big fatty. Food and refreshments at visitor center. (218) 308-2300

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​Seusstastic Day at the Main Library

February 28th, 2018

Saturday, March 3, 11am-noon

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N

“Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Let's have a party! Should we have it on a boat? Or should we have it with a goat? Should we read and sing with just one note? Join us for some stories and fun. We invite everyone!” - Undetermined authorship, (701) 241-1472

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​Jonny Lang, Three Dog Night

February 28th, 2018

Tickets from March 2, 11am

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N

Two good shows are coming to the Fargo Theatre this year and are likely to sell out. Jonny Lang is on Thursday, June 28, and Three Dog Night on Thursday, October 4. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, March 2 at 11am. Please visit www.etix.com

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​Bondy’s Underground Lounge

February 19th, 2018

Thursday, February 22, 7pm

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo 

The jazz musician and independent songwriter, making music for 20 years and performing for 10. Interesting, arranges in a dynamic and unorthodox fashion. On tour, sometimes hitch-hikes. Inviting atmosphere, free admission. (701) 566-7226

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​Beer and Cheese Dinner

February 19th, 2018

Monday, February 19, 6pm

Junkyard Brewing Company, Moorhead

Are you depressed after the weekend? Stuff yourself, that’s what we do. Booze doesn’t hurt either. We’ll let Aaron Juhnke and Ryan Nitschke choose the beer and cheeses for us -- and explain why they go so well together. Eventbrite or (701) 936-5545

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​Tapwater Shrimp, The Spicy Boys + more

February 19th, 2018

Sunday, February 18; 6:30 doors, 7pm show

Grandpa’s House, 702 5th St S, Moorhead

TS’s F-M debut (Sioux City indie/punk); TSB (Bismarck indie/emo); local faves Free Truman; Stovepipes (local blues/indie). All ages, $5 suggested donation for the out-of-town bands. We like to see a new venue. Check it out. (507) 848-1115 

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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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