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by John Showalter | Culture | August 28th, 2019
…When on stage, long-time comedian Lewis Black has a well-earned reputation as a curmudgeon liable to set off in a furious rant at a moment’s notice. However, in the context of an interview he is actually quite the friendly and engaging conversationalist (albeit peppering the chat with the occasional expletive).…
by Sabrina Hornung | All About Food | August 28th, 2019
…“The first day wasn’t too bad. It was a slow start, then it picked up after a couple of hours, and it wound up being a fairly busy night, which was nice. We got a feel for the kitchen and how it’s going to flow, so it’s nice to get…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | August 28th, 2019
…Based on a memoir by journalist and superfan Sarfraz Manzoor, the inoffensive music-themed bildungsroman “Blinded by the Light” licenses the songs of Bruce Springsteen to communicate the growing pains shaping the life of 16-year-old Javed Khan (Viveik Kalra) in late-1980s Great Britain. Javed, whose mother and father came to England…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | August 28th, 2019
…A dispiriting negative critical consensus and the worst opening numbers to date for Melissa McCarthy and Tiffany Haddish nailed shut the coffin lid of Andrea Berloff’s directorial debut “The Kitchen,” which the veteran, Oscar-nominated screenwriter adapted from the Vertigo series of the same name. The disappointing reaction to the story…
by Charlie Barber | Last Word | August 28th, 2019
…“Tell me the company that you keep, and I will tell you who you are.” – Cervantes (Sancho Panza), 1605 “Rocinante (broken down horse; nag) is Don Quixote’s horse in the novel by Miguel de Cervantes. In many ways, Rocinante is not only Don Quixote’s horse, but also his double:…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | August 28th, 2019
…By Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comThe High Plains Reader spoke to Plains Art Museum Executive Director Andy Maus about “Symphony of the Cosmos,” the upcoming improvisational, live performance with artists Aida Shahghasemi and Nima Hafezieh. Andy discussed the facility’s “pride in doing something that is adventurous and unique” that to his knowledge, “hasn’t…
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Music | August 21st, 2019
…If you’ve ever craved an outdoor music festival where you can walk to downtown shops, do yoga or go fishing in between sets, you’re in luck. The Greenway Takeover Festival returns to two stages in the heart of Grand Forks September 5-8. Now in its third year, the festival re-imagines…
by C.S. Hagen | Music | August 21st, 2019
…NAPOLEON – Without his trusted Beltuna accordion, Victor Wald turned to the antique piano. He pushed a few keys. Listened. It was still in tune.The old German Russian folk songs flowed effortlessly from his large hands. His wife, Barb, picked up the words half way through “In München steht ein…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | August 21st, 2019
…Thursday, August 29, 6-10 p.m.This Skateshop, 625 1st Ave. N, FargoShop vintage, enjoy a complimentary drink, play some vintage board games, VHS movies will be projected on the wall. It’s predicted that it will be an epic night for all!
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | August 21st, 2019
…Saturday, August 24, 8-10 p.m.The Cellar comedy club, 614 Main Ave, FargoTwo comedians go head to head in a battle of wits for ultimate supremacy, bragging rights, and of course, cold hard CASH. These are not just simple “Ya Mama” jokes. The competitors will be getting personal with their opponent..…