Theatre, Live Performances
and Cultural Events
Thursday, Oct. 20, Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 23
Enjoy the comedy of Cy Amundson at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Thursday, Oct. 20, Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22
“Time Stands Still” presented by the UND Theatre Arts at 7:30 p.m. at Burtness Theatre Lab on the UND campus in Grand Forks.
Thursday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 23
“Bell, Book and Candle” presented by the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks
“Guys and Dolls” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday presented by and at the Central Cass High School in Casselton, N.D.
NDSU Theatre presents “The Wild Party” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Askanase Auditorium in Fargo
“Skeletons in the Closet,” a Puppet Theatre bilingual performance presented at 2 p.m. by the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23
Spooky Ballet 2011 at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Historic Downtown Fargo Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 22
Fine Arts Club of Fargo presents a BLING BLING Showcase from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fine Arts Clubhouse at 601 4th Street South in Fargo with area jewelry and purse designers; $5. admission includes dessert and coffee
Meet Larry Woivode author of “Words Made Fresh” and “The Invention of Lefse” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Sunday, Oct. 23
“Jazz into Fall Concert” at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fargo Main Public Library; free
Wednesday, Oct. 26
A Great Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. James Orbinski 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND campus in Grand Forks in honor of UND’s 50th Anniversary.
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Oct. 20
Betty Does at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at Playmaker’s at the Hub in Fargo
Cat Sank Trio at the Cork ‘N Cleaver in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Tripwire at Big D’s in Fargo
Jazz from 7-9 p.m. at Basie’s in the Ramada every Thursday
Deb Jenkins at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Friday, Oct. 21
The Funk Commission featuring Sarah Morken at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Betty Does at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
8th Hour at the Eagles in Crookston, Minn.
Boomtown at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Carmen the Cactus at El Rocko in Grand Forks
The Dead Beats at Duffy’s in Fargo
Dirty Word at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar inFargo
Face for Radio at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
The Front Fenders at Heroes & Legends in Mayville, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at the Blue Goose Inn in Garrison, Minn.
October Road at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Our Last Secret at Big D’s in Fargo
The Past Due Band at the VFW in West Fargo
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Silverado at the Long Haul Saloon in Grand Forks
The SOL Band at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Triple Play at the Alibi Lounge/Vista Lounge in Fargo
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Darren Geffre in the Lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Andre Nickatina at 7 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
Saturday, Oct. 22
Red River Singles Halloween Dance from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Johnson’s Barn,1907 155th Ave SE, Arthur, ND. with music by Lute Simley. For more info go to www.red-river-singles.org or call 701-541-1183.
Betty Does at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
32 Below at the Bismarck Civic Center in Bismarck, N.D.
Boomtown in O’Leary’s in Moorheat
Carmen the Cactus at El Rocko in Grand Forks
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Face for Radio at the Ram in Valley City, N.D.
Fat Daddy’s at Hagge’s in Mapleton, M.D.
The Front Fenders at Southgate in Grand Forks
Darren Geffre in the Lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Fuse/Vibe at the Blue Goose Inn in Garrison, Minn.
October Road at the Trax Bar in Jamestown, N.D.
Our Last Secret at the Big D’s in Fargo
The Past Due Band at the VFW in West Fargo
Silverado at the Long Haul Saloon in Grand Forks
The SOL Band at the Labour club in Valley City, N.D.
Triple Play at the Alibi Lounge/Vista Inn in Fargo
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Sunday, Oct. 23
Dirty White at the VFW in Fargo
Jazz every Sunday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo; free for all ages
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Square Dancing at 6:30 p.m. at the Cash Wise Community Room in Fargo
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Salsa Dance Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastgate Event Center in Moorhead
Karaoke
Thursday, Oct. 20
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, Oct. 21
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Karaoke at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at the Wild Rice in Fargo
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Monday, Oct. 24
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Fargo Swings! Karaoke Night at 8 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center downtown Fargo
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Pepper’s Karaoke with Pepper at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
Karaoke at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
Open mic at 8 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Community and Family Events
Thursday, Oct. 20
Lego Club for all ages at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen Night from 7-9 p.m. for developmentally disabled youth ages 13-20 with roller skating, bowling, movies, pizza and more at Rheault Farm on 25th Street in Fargo; transportation provided, contact Scott at (701) 499-6089
Thursday, Oct. 20 Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22
Wolf Awareness Week with wolf pack activities for K-6th graders from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 20 and wolf enrichment at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the wolf cabin at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23
VALLEYCON 37, a celebration of popular culture, from 3:30 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fargo Civic Auditorium downtown Fargo
Friday, Oct. 21
Pumpkin Painting & Caramel Apple Party at the Main Library. Kids and their parents can stop in the downtown Main Library from 12 to 2 p.m. to decorate pumpkins during the library’s yearly pumpkin painting extravaganza. Please bring one pumpkin per child. Apples and decorations provided; refreshments served. No registration required. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Moonlight Monster Mash at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Youth Commission in Fargo with vampires, ghosts and skeletons welcome! Play ghoulish games, explore the haunted attic and trick-or-treat for some spooky snacks.
Chemistry Matters! Science Event for Kids starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Library. A 90-minute hands-on science program for kids in grades 4 – 6. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. A second session is repeated at 11:30 a.m. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call 241-1495. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23
Craft Festival starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Sunday, Oct. 23
Unraveled Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the south Fargo Carlson Library. For novice and expert crafters alike. Call Lori West at 476-5977 or lwest@cityoffargo.com for details. Free.
Monday, Oct. 24
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Monday Night Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the so. Fargo Carlson Library. October’s title is The Ask by Sam Lipsyte. Contact Greg Gilstrap at 241-1492 for information and a complete list of featured titles. Free.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
All ages are welcome for Chess Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen computer night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Current History Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fercho Room at the Fargo Main Library. The selected title is Terror Incorporated by Loretta Napoleoni. Contact Library Director Tim Dirks at 241-1493 or tdirks@cityoffargo.com. Free.
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Art Connection
Old and new works by Kay Ornberg, Jon Offut, Robert Kurkowski, Mackenzie Kouba through October
Cyrus M. Running Gallery
“Livets Dans,” recent work by Heidi Goldberg through Oct. 30
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Autumn Colors” Art Exhibit through Nov. 5
Ecce Art
NDSU Faculty Show
Fargo Air Museum
100 Years of Naval Aviation Exhibit”
Green Market
Probstfield Farm Agricultural Heritage Exhibit
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“World War II Series”
“African Soul, American Heart” through November 13
Hjemkomst Center
Coming to Clay County: 150 Years of Immigration, through Winter 2011
My Journey, My Story, through winter 2011
Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads, through winter 2011
Tied to History: Quilts of Clay County, through Nov. 13
FIBER ARTISTS look at the ELEMENTS, through Nov. 13
African Soul, American Heart: Images of Duk Payuel, by Deb Dawson through Nov. 13
McCulley Optix Gallery
Abstract & Still, Watercolor & Charcoal through October
MSUM Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gallery
Art and Design student work (BA/BS) through Oct. 26
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“On Track” premiering abstract paintings by Carmen Bruhn through Nov. 26
“People, Places and Things” acrylic paintings by Cheryl Cassman through Nov. 26
North Dakota Museum of Art
Margaret Wall-Romana: Taking Time through Oct. 23
NDSU Memorial Union Art Gallery
“Prairie Churches” through Oct. 28 celebrating the architecture and ethnic influences, sense of place, home and heritage lost. Jen Wilke from Preservation ND will talk at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 about the exhibit and preservation projects.
Plains Art Museum
“Witness to Life: A Photo Journal of Hospice Care”
“You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Permanent Collection”
“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum Collection” through April 15
“Acts of Audacious Daring: The Circus World of Judy Onofrio” through Jan. 8
Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gallery at MSUM
“Anamnesis” by Naomi RaMona Schiliesman and Keith W. C Lemly
Rourke Art Gallery
Recent work by Zhimin Guan
Rourke Art Museum
“Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay”
Spirit Room
“It’s All in The Game – Constraint Show” through Oct. 29
MSUM MFA Art Show with the work of John Powers, Megan Bartholomay and Ryan Christianson
“Illustrations” collages and acrylics inspired by the artists favorite children’s story “The Six Swans” by the Brothers Grimm
Three Rivers Arts Council at Wahpeton Community Center
Sister Rivers Photo Exhibition through Oct. 7
Trinity Lutheran Church
The Hjemkomst Artists are displaying “Art for Everyone” includes watercolors, water media, collage, and
acrylic paintings in many styles and subjects.
University of North Dakota Department of Art & Design and the Third Street Gallery
“Graphic Radicals: 30 Years of WW3 Illustrated” through October
VIP Room
Kim Jore’s painting, “FM Pubs and Streetscapes”
Seasonal Events
2011 Pumpkin Patch through Oct. 30 at the Dakota Carriage Company in Fargo with a petting zoo, horse drawn rides, bale maze, barrel train rides, mini-golf, games, cow milking, campfire, pumpkins and more.
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch is open for the season and family fun with horse drawn rides, petting zoo, barrel cars and a straw maze in Glyndon, Minn.
“Galaxies” at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Mondays at the Planetarium to see the Milky Way stretch across the Autumn Sky at the campus of MSUM in Moorhead through Oct. 31
Mark Your Calendars!
Oct. 28: Kansas at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Oct. 28: The Mousetrap starts its run at the FMCT in Fargo
Nov. 4: Paranormal Convention at the Shooting Star Casino
Nov. 4: The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra at the Listening Room in Fargo
Nov. 13: Roy Clark at the Fargo Theatre
Nov. 18: John Michael Montgomery at the Shooting Star Casino
Nov. 19: Rosanne Cash at the Fargo Theatre
Please send your event information for publication in the Metrolights column by Monday of each week to leybou@gmail.com or call (218) 284-1288.