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by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | October 7th, 2015
…Bart Jansen, 36, is an artist who lives and works in The Netherlands. His piece “Orvillecopter,” part of his “World’s First” series, has received worldwide attention after his test video went viral. “Orvillecopter” was a collaboration between Jansen It’s a bird, it’s a plane…An exclusive interview with Dutch artist Bart…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | October 7th, 2015
…From Carnivorous Mighty Mites To Vegetarian MonstersWhen our spacecraft Voyager 1 took pictures of earth from four billion miles away in 1990, scientist Carl Sagan looked at the pictures and described the image in his book Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space: “Look again at…
by Rob Port | Say Anything | October 7th, 2015
…We got horrible news out of Oregon last week where another group of people were shot down by a murderer who ignored the prohibitions of a “gun free zone.”Within hours, and before anyone knew the facts of the shooter’s identity, motives and methods, President Barack Obama positioned himself in front…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 7th, 2015
…By Jamie HutchinsonTo Aaron Swinkels, co-owner of antique store Junk Giant, there’s an art to selling antiques that extends beyond buying as low as you can and selling as high as possible. That art is about community and contrast.“I price to where people can afford it here,” Swinkels said. “Hopefully,…
by Chris Hennen | Editorial | October 7th, 2015
…Annual battle for best local bartender & craft cocktail begins this weekIt’s that time of the year again, the 2015 High Plains Reader Cocktail Showdown is upon us where local bartenders and mixologists get to showcase their talents and present a craft cocktail for the staff of HPR to judge.…
by HPR Contributor | Cinema | October 7th, 2015
…Genre Bending: By Brittney GoodmanFargo is about to get weird … and fantastic! The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival, in its thirteenth year, will feature 87 films and over 24 hours of programming over three days, Oct. 8-10, 2015, at the iconic Fargo Theatre. The festival celebrates “films of the Fantastic,”…
by Sabrina Hornung | Best Bets | October 7th, 2015
…Wayne Gudmundson: “Trees of Burgundy” Opening ReceptionThurs. Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m.Luna Fargo, 1545 S UniversityMostly known for his documentation of the North Dakota landscape, photographer Wayne Gudmundson’s work has appeared in nine books and numerous public television documentaries. His current body of work, “Trees of Burgundy” showcases black and white…
by Chris Hennen | News | October 7th, 2015
…Lawmakers say concerns over weaponization are overblownRecently many North Dakota citizens were surprised to learn that the North Dakota Legislature passed a law which allowed local law enforcement departments to arm drones with non-lethal weapons, as a part of larger bill designed to provide 4th amendment protections for citizens on…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | October 2nd, 2015
…Kegs and canvasThursday Oct 8, 5-9 p.m.Downtown FargoExperience live art and sample the area’s finest craft beer at the same time. Downtown businesses pair up with artists from the region that will tantalize your taste buds and stimulate your oculars. Purchase your wristband and pick up a kegs and canvas…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | October 2nd, 2015
…The BrazaarThurs. Oct. 8, 6-10 p.m.Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St. NBYOB.. er.. Bling your own bra to add to the bra chain at the Hodo for the sake of the Bras on Broadway charity, dance to Heart and Soul, eat fine food and have fun for a cause at…