October 4th, 2017
Friday, October 6, 8pm-howling
Jerry’s Original Music Club, 1500 11th Street N, Moorhead
On August 11th, 2017, a fire destroyed J-SAUCE aka Jason Grant’s 2005 Chevy Uplander minivan 9 miles outside of Fargo on I-94. He was in the process of moving when his vehicle caught fire losing many of his possessions including his equipment for work. J-SAUCE has been a positive force in the FM music scene for nearly 25 years. Come show your support!
October 4th, 2017
Saturday, October 7
2602 12th St N, Fargo
On October 7, the Red Cross will be installing 800 free smoke alarms in homes across Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and Casselton. “We are looking for 200 volunteers to help us!” Gretchen Hjelmstad, 701-364-1800 x2019; 701-630-2172
October 4th, 2017
Friday, October 6, 10pm-howling
| The Aquarium (above Dempsey’s), 226 Broadway N The New Jersey punk trio celebrates 10 years and six albums together. They’ve been featured on NPR and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” Oakland-based Street Eaters and local heroes Free Truman and Pisstory start the night out. |
October 4th, 2017
Oct 6-7, 13-14, 7:30pm; Oct 8 & 15, 2pm
F-M Community Theatre, 333 4th St S, Fargo
No spoiler alert, we want to see it too. The thriller opens the theatre’s 2017/2018 season. Sophisticated, chillingly sinister, cleverly plotted, satisfying complication. Pay attention or you’ll lose the thread. We did, the first time. 701-235-6778
September 27th, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 3-6pm
NDSU Alumni Center, 1241 University Dr N
An exciting afternoon of networking, panel discussions, and technology presentations. Entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and government officials who are building the future of agriculture through innovation. Free and open to the public. 650-813-9700
September 27th, 2017
Sunday, October 1, 8am-5pm
Rutland, N.D.
Rutland’s famous Uffda Day: homemade lefse and other Norwegian specialities from food stalls. Five kilometer race, parade, car show, quilt show, two stages for music, arts & crafts, all in Rutland, Pride of the Prairie. Marcia Brakke, 701-680-2458
September 27th, 2017
Saturday, September 30, 4-10pm
Herd & Horns, 1414 12th Ave N, Fargo
The best part of football is tailgating, but there are so many rules that it’s being organized out of existence. At the Herd & Horns, tailgating as it should be, and in effect a protest against over-regulation and wet blanket officialdom. 701-551-7000
September 27th, 2017
Saturday, September 30, 10am-3pm
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge, 35704 County Road 26, Rochert MN
What threatens wildlife habitats? Invasive species, lead, much more. Engaging activities for kids, crafts, puppet shows, hikes, photography display, refuge bus tours, lunch available for purchase. 62 miles from Moorhead. 218-847-2641
September 27th, 2017
September 29-30
Dakota Magic Casino, Hankinson ND
One of the best cover bands around. “Can’t say enough about these guys and look forward to having them back soon and often,” says Pamela Leith of the West Fargo VFW. Background projection screen, also running during breaks. 701-634-3000
September 27th, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 6-7pm
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
FMVA presents a talk with James. “I’ll discuss the path I took from drawing to painting to ceramics -- sculpture, pottery, and public installations -- and where I’m aiming now.” We want to hear about managing a shared studio environment. 701-551-6100
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