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Lorentzsen Conference and Luncheon

April 5th, 2017

Friday, April 7, 7:30 AM - 1 PM 

Concordia’s Offutt School of Business, 901 8th St S, Moorhead 

This half-day conference will consist of breakfast, a choice between two panel discussions and three informational sessions. The sessions include topics like “Inclusive Business Ethics,” an “Identity” table discussion and “Engagement and Inclusion for those Differently Wired.” Finally, the two panel discussions to choose from are “Diversity and Inclusion: Personal &…

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​MSUM BFA Art Show Reception

April 5th, 2017

Thursday, April 6, 4 - 6 PM

Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gallery, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead

It’s the second BFA exhibition of the year so come join the MSUM community in the celebration of artwork by artists like Kayla Hake, Lucas Schultz, Wendy Lee and Gibb Sheets. The artwork will be on display from April 6 through April 21 and admission is free.

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​Township at Red Raven

April 5th, 2017

Friday, April 14, 6 - 10 PM

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

Come down to Red Raven on Good Friday to listen to some great music from Township as well as local bands like The Knotties, Sons of Mars and Gneil. This event is for all ages and costs $5.

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​Hiking / Backpacking Expo

April 5th, 2017

Monday, April 10, 6 - 8:30 PM

Unitarian Universalist Church, 121 9th St S, Fargo

Come and join the Dakota Prairie Chapter of the North Country Trail Association for the Hiking/Backpacking Expo. The Expo will consist of two open house sessions filled with seven different hands-on stations as well as a two-part presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 about the hiking essentials and general information about backpacking.

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​Suspension/Journey with my Jewishness

March 31st, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2 - 5 PM

North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks

This event is an exhibition and concert collaboration project between two siblings, Amit Peled a cellist and Zemer Peled an artist. Zemer’s “site-specific environment tilted” Suspension will be presented alongside Amit’s cello program in order to provide a “physical composition in dialogue with Amit’s musical compositions.” Concert tickets: $20 for members, $25 for non-members, $15 for…

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​Public Opening: Cameron Peterson

March 31st, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 1:30 - 4 PM

The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

Come to the Rourke for the opening of “AmeriCAM Purrrphect.” This exhibition will feature new monotypes, Cam-o-types, and linocut prints of Cameron Peterson. There will be a talk with Peterson at 2 PM and the event is free and open to the public.

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​Toppers 59th Annual Car show

March 31st, 2017

Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2

Veterans Memorial Arena, 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo

Come and look at all of the amazing vintage cars that have aged so well! This year, Dave Kindig will be making an appearance so make sure to stop by and meet Kindig as well as take as many pictures as you possibly can. Show starts at 9 AM on Saturday and goes until 5 PM on Sunday.

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Minnkota Feline Club Cat Show

March 31st, 2017

Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2 

Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1201 W Main Ave, West Fargo 

It’s the perfect weekend for cat lovers! Come watch all of the cats participate in the cat show. Cats are all different breeds and are being judged by a variety of categories. There will also be commercial vendors selling products and accessories. Admission charge.

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​Anniversary Pole Showcase

March 31st, 2017

Saturday, April 1, 7 - 10 PM

Zero Gravity Alternative Fitness, 3350 35th Ave S, Fargo

Performances will be given by Zero Gravity clients as well as staff in the first Zero Gravity anniversary showcase. Light refreshments will be served and there will be prizes given away throughout the night. Tickets in advance, $15.

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​Hand to God

March 22nd, 2017

March 16-30, 7:30 - 9:30 PM

The Broadway Theatre Garage, 409 Broadway, Fargo

A dark comedy play about the God-fearing children of Cypress, Texas, who go to a local church and practice their Christian puppet ministry. But when one boy discovers that his puppet has a mind of its own, everything changes. The puppet, Tyrone, is foul-mouthed and scandalous. He shocks the congregation with outrageous insinuations and prompts everyone to fight with their primal natures while teaching them about…

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