Special Events
Thursday, July 7
Come out for the chrome to “Cruisin’ Broadway” from 5-9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Fargo with parking after 4:30 p.m., vendors and live music, with dash plaques and door prices at 8 p.m. on the U.S. Bank Plaza on 2nd and Broadway (must be present to win); free
Teen Movie Event “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” starting at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library with free popcorn; free
The Gooseberry Park Players visit with scenes and songs from their upcoming production, “Cinderella, the World’s Favorite Fairy Tale,” at 2 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library downtown and 3:30 p.m. at the Northport Library; free
Friday, July 8
Free Friday movies featuring “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” at noon and 3 p.m. at the Main Library with free popcorn, too!
A visit with educator and storyteller Monte Yellow Bird, Sr. at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library in Fargo; free
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10
Cormorant Area Art Club 14th Annual Fine Arts Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with no admission fee, refreshments, original art and other gifts, 25 regional artists at the Cormorant Community Center in Cormorant Village, Minn. 13 miles south of Lake Park and 1.5 miles north of Zorbaz on Pelican Lake
Monday, July 11
Story and craft event “Mad About Madeline” at 2 p.m. at the Northport Library on Broadway in Fargo; free
Tuesday, July 12
Teen Texting Competition at 2 p.m. at the Main Library in Fargo; prizes will be awarded; pre-registration required at (701) 241-1492
Unraveled Crafters from 6-8 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library for novice and expert crafters alike; free
Wednesday, July 13
Marvels at the Library: Wonder Weavers who combine storytelling and puppetry to provide a wonderful journey into reading from 3-5 p.m. at the East Grand Forks Campbell Library in East Grand Forks, Minn.
Family Fun Concerts with local bands to entertain, face painting, and a craft project at Village West Park in Fargo; free family fun
Computer Basics Class, a 90-minute basics of computers at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library; registration required due to limited seating; free, call (701) 241-1492
“Cooking Decorating with Julie Child” and artist Deb Egge at 2 p.m. at the Main Library in Fargo; all ages, all materials provided; free
Seasonal or Ongoing
Learn about the full moons of summer at 7 p.m. July 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Fargo Air Museum offers a Plane Camp! Check it out online at: www.fargoairmuseum.org or call (701) 293-8043
Fargo Parks Community Photo Contest through July 29. There are several different contest categories. Submissions through Flickr or mail to: Fargo Parks, 701 Main Ave., Fargo 58103.
Galleries
Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
“East as Art Three” images from the Landsat 5 and 7 satellites through July 16
Fargo Air Museum
“100 Years of Naval Aviation Exhibit”
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero: Photographs by Joel Merowitz through Sept. 11
Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads
Hjemkomst Center
18th Annual National Juried Watermedia Exhibition through Sept. 19
“Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration” through October
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“Served Under Glass” reverse acrylic paintings on glass by Joel Thomsen through July 9
NDSU Memorial Union Gallery
“Reduction A Go-Go” exhibit by Nancy Palmeri from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 9
Plains Art Museum
“Big Country: FMVA Scale the Plains” through Sept. 3
“Collectors Humble and Extrordinaire: The Herbert and Dorothy Vogel Gift” through August 14
“Art=Food: Wait and See” by Chris Walla through Aug. 14
“Thomas Rex Kemmer: Local Spots” through Aug. 27
Rourke Art Museum
“Drawn to the West: The Life and Art of William Perl” watercolors and drawings; through August 28
The 52nd Midwestern Invitational Exhibition: 100 artists on the theme “What Would Dante Do” through September 4
Rourke Gallery
George Pfeifer recent paintings and watercolors through August 21
Theatre, Live Performances & Cultural Events
Thursday, July7
“Art Market” for do-it-yourselfers at the local flea market at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Friday, July 8
Grammy award-winning country music singer Travis Tritt performs live at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino In Mahnomen, Minn.
Saturday, July 9
“Children of Paradise” Ballet at the Cinema in a live and encore screening at 12:30 p.m. for the live performance and 7:30 p.m. July 20 for the encore performance at the Carmlike Cinema in Grand Forks
The Shadows Tribute Show with tributes to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Bobby Vee, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Saturday, July 9 through July 12
“Suessical” presented by the Summer Performing Arts at 7:30 July 9, 11, 12 and 2 p.m. July 10 at the Red River High School Theatre in Grand Forks, N.D.
Tuesday, July 12 through July 15
“The Complete Works (abridged) of William Shakespear” at 7:30 p.m. nightly performed by the Straw Hat Players at the MSUM Gaede Stage in Moorhead
Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10
“The Illusion” presented by Second Stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Wednesday, July 13 and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Theatre B on Main downtown Fargo
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, July7
Copper Hollow at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
The Legionnaires at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
32 Below at Summer Nights on 7th in Rapid City, S.D.
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Bismarck, N.D.
The Front Fenders at the Radisson in Fargo
The Plowboyz at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Friday, July 8
Copper Hollow at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Poitin at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Chad Ray Crochet at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
32 Below at Hettinger County Fair in Minot, N.D.
8th Hour at the Street Dance in Nevis, Minn.
Boomtown at Marlowson Event Center in Bertha, MN.
Dirty Word at the Street Dance in Sturgis, S.D.
Flashback at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
The Front Fenders at the Street Dnace in Rosholt, ND
Fuse/Vibe at the Street Dance in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
October Road at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in lake Park, Minn.
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Street Dance in Pingree, N.D.
The Roosters at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Smoking Gun at Duffy’s in Fargo
The SOL Band at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Thunder Ridge at Cormorant Inn in Lake Park, Minn.
Two Days Notice at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
The Blind Shake at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Saturday, July 9
Jeff Tweedy at 8 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown
Face for Radio at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Chad Ray Crochet at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the Street Dance in Cooperstown, N.D.
32 Below at Turtle Days in Turtle Lake, N.D.
8th Hour at the Street Dance in Kelliher, Minn.
At the Emporium at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Betty Does at the Ulland Park Softball Complex in Grand Forks
Carmen the Cactus at the Cov in Devils Lake, N.D.
Dirty White at the Street Dance in Wimbledon, N.D.
Fat Daddy’s at the Street Dance at Esmond, N.D.
Flashback at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Kid Hollywood at the Street Dance in Brooten, Minn.
October Road at the Kitson County Fair in Hallock, Minn.
Copper Hollow at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at the Street Dance in Esmond, N.D.
The Plowboyz at the American Legion in Fergus Falls, Minn.
The Roosters at the Street Dance in Rothsay, Minn.
The Shaker’s at the Street Dance in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Silverado at Tolna Days in Tolna, N.D.
Smoking Gun at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
The SOL Band at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Two Days Notice at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Jeez Loueez at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Sunday, July 10
Two Days Notice at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Monday, July 11
32 Below at the Grandstand of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
October Road at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Silverado at the Grandstand of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Tuesday, July 12
Concert in the Garden with the David Wax Museum with Xavier Pastrano performing live at 6 p.m. at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks
Darrin Wentz at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at the Grandstand of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Kid Hollywood at the Beer Garden of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Wednesday, July 13
Sara Bareilles at 8 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre
Boomtown at the Beer Garden of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Face for Radio at Big D’s in Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, July7
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. with Dave at the JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
Friday, July 8
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the VFW in Moorhead, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8 p.m., at the VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Saturday, July 9
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. at The Wild Rice in Fargo, N.D.
Monday, July 10
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, July 11
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, July 12
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Danno’s Karaoke from 4-6 p.m. at the Scheel’s Stage at the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Mark Your Calendars!
July 16-17: Midwest Viking Festival
July 16: Ramp Jam at the Plains
July 17: Steel Pulse at the Fargo Theatre
July 18: Broadway in Concert with Gulsvig and Pascal
July 22: Charley Pride at the Shooting Star Casino In Mahnomen, Minn.
July 22: Oak Ridge Boys at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn.
July 28: Dwight Yoakam at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
Aug. 12: ZZ Top at the Dakota Magic Casino
Aug. 19: Brad Garrett at the Shooting Star Casino
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