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by Diane Miller | Arts | November 7th, 2013
…Cropped gets local graphic designers to compete for Photoshop gloryThere’s a new kind of competition in town – one that doesn’t involve balls, food or money.It’s called Cropped. It’s based off the Food Network television show “Chopped,” but instead of food, contestants work with a “horrible” selection of computer stock…
by Diane Miller | Music | November 7th, 2013
…Jake Shimabukuro performs at the Fargo TheatreWhy become a virtuoso ukulele player?Strangely enough, perhaps the world’s greatest ukulele player, Jake Shimabukuro, in part, became one because of a comedian: Bill Cosby.“One of the things I realized is music is just like comedy. It’s just about connecting with your audience —…
by HPR Contributor | News | November 7th, 2013
…By Rick AbbottFor Winona LaDuke, it’s personal. A proposed 610-mile pipeline would bring crude oil close to her Minnesota home. That’s part of the reason why she’s now speaking out about what she says are dangers caused by North Dakota’s burgeoning oil business.A recent report by the Associated Press brought…
by Kayleigh Johnson | Music | October 31st, 2013
…Phenomenal hip-hop artist Grieves returns to the area on Wednesday, Nov. 6 as part of his Back on My Grizzly tour. Accompanied by Vancouver hip-hop collective Sweatshop Union, Minneapolis-based DJ Fundo and local legends Kipp G and Tony the Butcher, this is a show not to be missed. HPR had…
by HPR Contributor | Cinema | October 17th, 2013
…By Rick AbbottAs the leaves change color and the temperatures plummet ever lower, Halloween grows closer. If you’ve yet to get into the spooky spirit, there’s a horror film trailer festival coming to the Fargo Theatre to help.It’s the second incarnation of Horrorfest, put on by Fargo Grindflicks.KNDS Radio DJ…
by Diane Miller | Editorial | October 17th, 2013
…Huffington Post recently published an article called “7 Ways to Be Insufferable on Facebook.” It basically tells us to quit “serving ourselves” on social media.Sure. The author did use some great examples of statuses that can absolutely be self-serving:“Ughhhhhhhhh,” – Goodness, you’re not the only one with problems. “Finally finished…
by Diane Miller | Arts | October 17th, 2013
…Artistic director Matt Gasper has some stellar goals for the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet, a blooming and somewhat young dance company housed by (but separate from) Gasper’s School of Dance and Performing Arts.“The main goal of it is to become nationally recognized as a leading dance company in the Midwest,” he said.The…
by HPR Contributor | News | October 17th, 2013
…Local leaders move to provide protections in the absence of State actionBy Sean CoffmanAs part of the 63rd Legislative Assembly of North Dakota, Senate Bill 2252 was submitted to augment civil liberty protections. In February of 2013, the bill failed to pass the Senate by a 21-26 vote. Had it…
by HPR Contributor | Writer's Block | October 10th, 2013
…By Lauren BeekThe bestselling author of “Ahab’s Wife,” Sena Jeter Naslund, will visit Fargo on Oct. 17 through the 19 for a variety of events hosted by the Plains Art Museum and North Dakota State University. Along with Melville’s “Moby-Dick,” Jeter Naslund’s novel “Ahab’s Wife” inspired artist T. L. Solien…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 10th, 2013
…By Rick AbbottIf someone were to approach you on the street and ask you which county the North Dakota capital is in, would you know the answer? That’s just what Jonathan Melgaard did, and unfortunately, quite a few people had no idea. Some simply shook their heads or took a…