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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | October 22nd, 2015
…Thomas Browne: “But Man Is a Noble Animal, Splendid in Ashes, and Pompous in the Grave”Some scientists think there is water on Mars, although temperatures say it would be ice anyway. It might be wishful thinking. There seems to be a crowd wanting to leave Earth for safer climes. The…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | October 22nd, 2015
…By John ShowalterLiving in one of the more prosperous nations in the world, it can be easy to take things for granted. Whether it’s food, clean water, shelter, education, proper medical care or even something that might be passed off as unnecessary by the more cynical of us, like art…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 22nd, 2015
…Erik Block and James Osborne plan to put their own spin on bar trivia at the Aquarium in NovemberBy John ShowalterHaving trivia at a bar seems like a no brainer. Almost any drinking establishment seems to think that throwing one back whilst trying to answer questions is as normal as…
by Stephen Anderson | Music | October 22nd, 2015
…Rhythm section’s funk buddies make for “thrilling” debut albumFor a band whose introduction to many was a collection of silent songs, Vulfpeck sure does make a joyful noise. The funk outfit made headlines last spring after the release of “Sleepify,” an “album” of ten “songs,” each hovering just above the…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | October 21st, 2015
…Fri, Oct. 23 and Sat, Oct. 24Level 2 Comedy Club201 5th St. N., Fargo$15 general admission, call (701) 271-7769 for reservationsLevel 2 Comedy Club will see Grand Forks based comedian Spencer Dobson returning to Fargo and opening for Detroit comedian Mike Stanley. The comedians will perform once at 7 p.m.…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | October 21st, 2015
…Fri, Oct. 23 and Sat, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway$14 in advance or $16 at the doorThe event features live performances by the Fargo Theatre Big Band All-stars and Singers, directed by Dr. David Ferriera. The event will also show the 1926 film “Sparrows,” which finds Mary Pickford…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | October 21st, 2015
…Thurs, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St. N.Terry Hinnenkamp and Jill Kandel discuss their books “Ghosts of North Dakota” and “From the Trails of Africa: Six Years in a Zimbabwe Village” in the Community Room at the Fargo Public Library. The event includes book signings, refreshments and…
by Rob Port | Say Anything | October 21st, 2015
…HBO comedian John Oliver aimed his considerable polemical skills at North Dakota recently, much to the delight of the state’s critics.“Be angry,” was Oliver’s advice, even going so far as to put up a billboard with that message on the eastern edge of the Bakken oil fields.It’s an interesting message.…
by HPR Contributor | Cinema | October 21st, 2015
…By Brittney GoodmanThe Dakota Resource Council is completing the the last of its free regional screenings of the award-winning film “Northern Lights” at the Fargo Theatre on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota. The DRC is partnering with…
by Granville Wood | All About Food | October 21st, 2015
…With the rusty, brown shades of autumn leaves sprinkled with touches of red and yellow, autumn is upon us. Bright orange pumpkins, pale yellow butternut squash and the deep green hues of buttercup & acorn squashes paint the farm-stands and grocery stores alike. Gone are the rich, red, lush tomatoes,…