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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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