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.
October 25th, 2017
Friday, October 27, 11pm
The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway
Costume contest starts at 10:45, so there’s still time to get a costume together. Props and participation are encouraged but be sure to remember no rice, lighters, hot dogs and confetti.
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October 25th, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 7pm
NDSU Century Theatre, 2nd Floor Memorial Union
‘Rise’ is a vibrant, gripping documentary series from the frontlines of global indigenous resistance. The film is a series of contrasts, both a condemnation of colonialism and a celebration of indigenous peoples worldwide. Free and open to the public.
October 18th, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 4pm
Copper Ridge Event Center, 21 18th St S, Fargo
While working on his beloved pickup truck, Fred Lassonde sustained a traumatic brain injury, ending his 8-year career as a Fargo Police Officer. Benefit to provide help for family toward expenses for medical care, other expenses due to injury. 701-200-4768
October 18th, 2017
Sunday, October 22, 1-4pm
Ellendale Opera House, Ellendale, N.D.
Authors to speak and sign their books: Alicia Underlee Nelson, Tony Bender, Rebecca Undem, Bill Caraher, Bret Weber, Lawrence Diggs, Tom Isern, and Suzzanne Kelley; photographer Ken Smith; poet Sharon Chmielarz. All are welcome. 701-349-2490
October 18th, 2017
Sunday, October 22 through Thursday, October 26
Moorhead Center Mall, 510 Center Ave, Moorhead
Contributions of used books accepted. Books for all ages can be dropped off at the space adjacent to the atrium on the east end of the mall. Use the East or City Hall entrance. No encyclopedias, magazines or Readers Digests, please. 218-233-6117
October 18th, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 9pm-1:45am
The Aquarium (above Dempsey’s), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
We’ve been waiting for this, DJ overdose plus the newest West Coast bass music starring Party Wave himself, a rising act backed by some of the most influential blogs in the industry. 21+, $8 advance, $13 door. Just say yes. 701-235-5913
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