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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…
by Diane Miller | Theatre | October 10th, 2013
…Top LA acting teacher to host workshop in FargoGregory Berger-Sobeck, a top Los Angeles acting coach and MFA graduate of the Yale School of Drama (the same acting school that brought us Meryl Streep and Frances McDormand) will be giving a workshop here at Theatre B.While pursuing an acting career…
by Diane Miller | Arts | October 10th, 2013
…Anyone hungry for a greasy new hamburger?Los Angeles comedian Neil Hamburger might be able to feed your greasy fix with his slick comb over, oversized glasses, spiffy tuxedo, whooping cough and potty mouth this Saturday, Oct. 12 at The Aquarium.We interviewed the comedian to talk about his experiences in Fargo-Moorhead,…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | October 3rd, 2013
…By Alicia Underlee NelsonAcross the Red River Valley – from Harwood to Hawley and various points in between – dozens of artists will throw open the doors to 41 different studios and workspaces this weekend during the Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists’ Studio Crawl. The annual event runs Saturday, October 5 and…
by Diane Miller | Music | October 3rd, 2013
…By Diane MillerOne of Portland’s most popular bands, Blitzen Trapper, is heading to Fargo this Thursday, Oct. 10. It’s expected to be one of the bigger shows at The Aquarium this year.Since the releases of their highly acclaimed albums “Wild Mountain Nation” and “Furr,” Blitzen Trapper have consistently become less…
by Diane Miller | Editorial | October 3rd, 2013
…Small courtesies are not living requirements, but by abiding by them we make life enormously easier.Because they are small gestures we often think of them as unworthy of mentioning or unworthy of making an impact.Think again.Ahem … Let’s review:1.Put trash in recycling receptacles. It doesn’t take long for the workers…
by Diane Miller | Arts | September 26th, 2013
…By Diane MillerIt seems that each day, Fargo’s downtown is becoming more chic, elegant and modern. The trend continues with this Thursday’s grand opening of The Uptown Gallery, a fine looking space for gifted local artists to display their work.Owner and CEO Steve Revland, 60, was born and raised in…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | September 19th, 2013
…By Lauren Beek“Call me Ishmael” are three words you’ve most likely encountered before. Whether you heard the phrase in an English class, an old movie or a contemporary play, this opening line is arguably one of the most well-known in literature.Herman Melville’s great American novel “Moby-Dick” has inspired many great…
by Diane Miller | Music | September 19th, 2013
…HPR chats with Sam Beam of Iron & WineIn 2004, Sam Beam released what would become one of the most influential folk albums of the 21st century to date.That special album is Iron and Wine’s “Our Endless Numbered Days.” It features gritty primitive tracks like “Teeth in the Grass,” genuine…