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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | February 11th, 2016
…What makes billionaires think they know what’s best for society? Could it be lots of money?When 2,500 billionaires and global leaders met in Davos, Switzerland, in January of 2016 to discuss who was going to get the largest slices of the economic pies baking in the ovens of capitalism, the…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 11th, 2016
…Friday, Feb. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave., MoorheadBlayze Buseth, a young ceramics artist from Fergus Falls, presents his lifecycle series. His most recent project is titled Legacy Vessels, his customized urns which preserve and recognize the lives of people. Buseth attended Minnesota State University Moorhead…
by Jack Dura | Theatre | February 11th, 2016
…In its first year as its own theater department, Sheyenne High School Theatre is paving the way for the future with a classic from the past. “Fiddler on the Roof” will open the West Fargo high school’s first solo season as its cast and crew latch onto the musical’s elements…
by Brittney Goodman | Culture | February 10th, 2016
…A common activity of the Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups is building and racing pinewood cars. Many people wax nostalgic when “pinewood derby” is mentioned. So, now that you’re grown up, how can you still feel the thrill? You can, by registering, creating, and racing your own…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | February 10th, 2016
…Something Fishy is Going on By the time this is published a renovation will have taken place—and we are not talking about the renovation occurring at the High Plains Reader office that has left your editor squatting at John Strand’s desk for the past week.According to the North Dakota…
by Chris Hennen | News | February 10th, 2016
…As Fargo continues to experience major growth and redevelopment in its downtown region, some are concerned that it has a ripple effect resulting in gentrification. It is an issue being discussed more and more across the country as cities experience continued years of rapid growth.Major cities like Austin and San…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 4th, 2016
…Thursday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m.The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway, Fargo Grindflicks presents the second film of their Movie Night at the Aquarium series, with “Lady Terminator.” The Indonesian exploitation film does its own take on the 1984 classic but with a female playing the villain. Steering clear of copyright…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 4th, 2016
…Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.The Guild, 311 DeMers Ave., Grand ForksFor the first time, The Guild will be hosting a film festival made up of 15-second films submitted by community members. The festival features a variety of categories, including funny bone, jeepers creepers and documentary. The entrance fee is $3…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 4th, 2016
…Thursday, Feb. 11, 5-9 p.m.Downtown FargoThe second annual Wine About Winter welcomes community members to celebrate Valentine’s Day early. Wine About Winter will be an evening filled with shopping, wine sampling and sweet treats from local bakeries, restaurants and cafes. Wristbands are available for $15 each and participants must be…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 4th, 2016
…Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 p.m.Hawks NestChicago punk trio Meat Wave will swing by Hawks Nest to play a show before making their way to the West Coast. The band has received praise following their debut album “Delusion Moon,” released last year, including a five-star review in The Guardian. The show…