November 8th, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 6-9pm
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
The economist and environmentalist who exposed forced sterilization of indigenous women, founded the support for tribal land claims, and was an anti-DAPL water protector, gives a talk at the Art of the Resistance exhibition. 701-406-4076
November 3rd, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 6pm
Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead
Every Thursday this fall at 6pm, light refreshments and tours of the historic Comstock House. 7pm, classical music recitals by the talented students of the Concordia College Music Department. Child-friendly, 25 seats only. To reserve, call 218-291-4211
November 3rd, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 7-10pm
Sanctuary, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo
Genre-hopping six-piece celebrates the Day of the Dead. Wiseass wisdom, sharp songwriting honed over a decade on the road. Butcher Babies, from Los Angeles, depart from the overplayed, are noted for their explosive stage show. 701-404-9006
November 3rd, 2017
Tuesday, November 7, 5:30-9pm
Ecce Art Gallery, 216 Broadway North, Fargo
Senator Olympia Snowe will be the featured speaker of the evening. Exemplary Leadership Award Recipient will be awarded to Dina Butcher and the Woman on the Move Award will be presented to Danielle Pinnick. 701-361-7067
November 3rd, 2017
Monday, November 6, 6:30-9pm
Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N, Fargo
A documentary film about wild rice harvesting on the White Earth Reservation; a community of agriculturists that still harvest rice and practice traditional ways. Edifying, leaves you in a good mood which is not bad these days. 701-241-1472
November 2nd, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 8am-4pm
Living Waters Church, 4451 40th Ave S, Fargo
Handmade high quality crafts and art. Sweets as well! Melissa Hudson is working on Christmas pieces and ornaments. Cortnee Jenson is excited about bringing her jewelry. 16 fine artists and crafters, vintage items as well. 701-282-0530
October 25th, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 6:30pm
Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead
An important trading post at the intersection of a Red River steamboat line and the cart trails that linked St. Paul and Winnipeg, Georgetown was founded 12 years before Fargo. The town’s history reveals the first years of European settlement. 218-299-5511
October 25th, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 7-10pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N
The cowboy-hatted modern-day Will Rogers and world-class storyteller, specializing in comedic family stories told from an adult perspective to mature audiences. Many television appearances, 2016 Kings of Cowtown Comedy Tour a sellout. 701-239-8385
October 25th, 2017
Saturday, October 28, 4:30-7:30
Streeter Memorial Hall, Streeter ND
A legendary community wide celebration from preparation to plating the meal. A North Dakota tradition that has been known to draw close to 2,000 hungry folks to a town of less that 200.
October 25th, 2017
October 27, 28, 9am-5pm; Oct 29, 12-3pm
Moorhead Center Mall, 510 Center Ave
Books are half price on October 28, and there will be a bag sale on October 29. Proceeds support American Association of University Women scholarships. Info: visit www.facebook.com/fmaauw or http://fargo-nd.aauw.net, or call 773-818-5863.
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