Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, Jan. 12
Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical with flying cows, killer rabbits tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND Campus in Grand Forks
“State of the Cities” with local mayors for a discussion about current business and community issues in the region from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo with a Q&A following the mayoral presentations.
Acappella Express, “ By George I Think She’s Got It,” at 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Moorhead
EGF Campbell Library Elementary Art Fair opening reception at 6:30 p.m. in East Grand Forks
Topic Sol-fa, called “a vocal kaleidoscope” by the New York Times performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Friday, Jan. 13
Rekkenze Brass, one of Europe’s leading brass chamber ensembles, in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Concordia Memorial Auditorium in Moorhead
Thursday, Jan. 12, Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14
James Johann ‘Rural Genius’ at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Friday, Jan. 13, Saturday, Jan. 14
Music for Hope, a 2-day music benefit for the Rape and Abuse Clinic held with Deb and Mike Jenkins, Sarrah Morrau with Tim Hoffelt, Brooks West, Mark Proulx, Morgan Ranstrom, Amanda Standalone and the Pastry Shop Girls, Darris Wenta, Shape Then Shift and more at 7 p.m. both nights at Theatre B on Main Avenue in Fargo; view the nightly schedule on Facebook and the web site.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Platinum certified and now official actress and singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert performs with Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargodome
Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Wednesday, Jan. 18
Harp and Vocal Concert by Chris Ward at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Crookston Library, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Climax Library, 10:30 a.m. at the Bagley Library, 2 p.m. at the McIntosh Library and 7 p.m. at the Fosston Library sponsored by the Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Jan. 12
Saggy Bottom Boys at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Inside Out Strings at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
The Blue Wailers at the Uncorked in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at The Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at Playmaker’s at the Hub in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 13
24 Seven at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
8th Hour at The Sandbar in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Saggy Bottom Boys at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Boomtown at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Cat Sank Trio at the Winery in Fargo
Dirty Word at Torgies Live in Austin, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the VFW in West Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
The Great Outdoors at The Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at Playmaker’s at the Hub in Fargo
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
The Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome at the Aquarium above Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
The Roosters at the Friendly Tavern in Enderlin, N.D.
Silverado at Johnson’s Barn in Arthur, N.D.
Smoking Gun at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Tripwire at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Troubadou at the Hideout in Harwood, N.D.
The Swing Dance Club from 7-9 p.m. at MSUM in Moorhead
Nasty Drum N Brass, Woody McBride, Will Smoke, Baktatr, Dextrious and more at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 14
Seventh Circle, Eden Parker, Dan Keller at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Heat East at the Northern Lights Casino
24 Seven at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
8th Hour at The Buff in Jamestown, N.D.
Acoustic Addiction at Hooligan’s in West Fargo
Billy D & the Crystals at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Saggy Bottom Boys at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Boomtown at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the Spirits Lounge in the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Dead Beats at the Teamsters in Fargo
Dirty Word at Torgies Live in Austin, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the VFW in West Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
Nasty Habit at Benton Station in Sauk Rapids, Minn.
October Road at The Doghouse in Maplewood, Minn.
The Roosters at Big D’s in Fargo
The Shaker’s at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Tripwire at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Little Donny and the Groovetones at Dempsey’s Public House downtown Fargo
Troubadour at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
Sunday, Jan. 15
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ House in Minot, N.D.
Tuesday, Jan 17
Fargo Swings! starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Avalon Ballroom in Fargo
Wednesday, Jan. 18
Paper Diamond with the MMachine & Sovereign Sect at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Urban Overture, a group of young adulsts interested in exploring a new concert experience and enjoying informal networking with peers, at 5:30 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo with Benjamin Sung presenting Symphony 101 with complimentary wine tasting and horse doeuvres
Karaoke
Thursday, Jan. 12
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the JC Corral in
Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8-midnight at the Teamsters in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 13
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 8 p.m. at the VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Saturday, Jan. 14
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 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Rice in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo,
N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 15
DJ Bingham karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s in Fargo
Monday, Jan. 16
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in
Fargo
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Jan. 18
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 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Community and Family Events
Thursday, Jan. 12
Microsoft Excel Computer Class at 6 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library
Family Storytime (Pajama Jamboree) starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Kids can come dressed in their PJ’s; families welcome. Call 241-1495.
Friday, Jan. 13
Free Friday Movies. Featured movie is “The Help” (PG-13) with a screening starting at 1 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Free popcorn will be served. Call Lori West at 476-5977 for details.
Saturday, Jan. 14
“I Have a Dream” – A Martin Luther Kind Day Event at 1 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library with a film to honor King, discussion and presentation by the VoiceBook Project.
Saturday Storytime at Carlson starting at 10 a.m. for toddlers and preschoolers at the Dr. James Carlson Library. No registration required. Free. Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo / 476-4040.
Winter-ific Day from 1-4 p.m. at the Edgewood Chalet for carriage rides and other outdoor activities sponsored by FargoParks.com
Sunday, Jan. 15
Magic Tree House Book Club for kids at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Pre-registration is required. For kids in grades 1 to 4. Featured title is Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne. Call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 to register or for a list of future titles. Free.
De-Clutter Your Kitchen Workshop, a 60-minute class presented by professional organizer Melissa Schmalenberger to teach you tips and trick to controlling th clutter in your kitchen starting at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 701-241-1492 or visit the Information Desk at the Main Library to register.
KVLY Bridal Prevue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center
Movie Night at the Library from 7-9:15 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library to see “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.”
Monday, Jan. 16
Story & Craft “Winter Wonderland” starting at 10 a.m. at the Northport Library. Join us for storytime with lots of winter-themed stories, activities and a small craft. All ages are welcome. Call 241-1495 for details. Free.
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Chess Tournament & Hobby Day @ your library. Chess Tournament for kids in grades K-12 at the downtown Main Library. Registration for the chess tournament starts at 9 a.m. and tournament play starts at 9:30 a.m. This is a free tournament for are youngsters. Medals and ribbons will be awarded. Hobby Day activities are for kids of all ages. Various hobbies will be on display and demonstrated from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Area at the downtown Main Library. Free. Call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for details. Free.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
All ages are welcome for Chess Night at 6:30 p.m. at the
Moorhead Library
Fargo Force Storytime & Craft. Kids of all ages are invited to a monthly storytime featuring player from the Fargo Force Hockey Team starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Stories, a small craft and pictures with the players are all part of the fun. Call the Children’s Librarian for details at 241-1495. Free.
“Winter Is for the Birds” Event. Kids of all ages are invited to learn about the birds that winter in our region and how to attract them to your back yard. Featuring guest speakers from the North Dakota Chapter of the Audubon Society and birds from the Red River Zoo starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Call the Children’s Librarian for details at 241-1495. Free.
Teen computer night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, Jan. 18
Computer Help Session: get answers to your basic computer questions from one of our librarians. Also help for eReader questions, online search and word processing questions from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Northport Library. Free. Contact 241-1492 for details.
Northport Classics Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Northport Library. The featured title is Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Contact Lori at 476-5977 for information and a complete list of featured titles. Free.
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Drop-In Computer Help at 10 a.m. at the Grand Forks Library for help with a computer-related question
Galleries East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Northern Exposures” Photography Exhibit through March 31
Hjemkomst Center
Ordinary Vikings: a collection of 30 bog stav sculptures hanging as sculptures through mid-January
NDSU Memorial Union
Creating Esonia, a new interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian houses through Jan. 21
“Passive Architecture” with creative solutions for sun shading devices
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
Red River and Buffalo River Paintings by Carl Oltvedt through Jan. 28
North Dakota Museum of Art
“Winged Shadows: Life Among Birds” through Jan. 15
One Oak Place, Fargo
Hjemkomst Artists Diana Shea, Cynthia Schatzke, Cathi Koenig, Judi Koehmstedt, Diane Johnson, Gary Hoagland, Carole Gulland, Marilyn Geske, Donna Chalimonczyk, Karl Benzenberg, and Teresa Ali through January 2012
Plains Art Museum
Witness to Life: A Photo Journal of Hospice Care through Feb. 5
“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
You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Permanent Collection through Jan. 15
Rourke Art Gallery
“The Ceramic Community” through January 15
Rourke Art Museum
Kirk Williams with “Parades, Ta-Da!” and “Pastels in Dreams” through Feb. 26; opening reception from 1:30-3:30 p.m. with a gallery talk at 2 p.m. Jan. 15
“Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay” through January
Spirit Room Art Gallery
Marvels of the Circus and Side Show” works from MacKenzie Kouba, Maria Cristina Tavera and Xavier Tavera through Jan. 8
“Color on White: The Art of Rasmussen Design Students: through Jan. 13
Total Picture Design
“Coming Home” paintings by Dan Jones through January 31
Velkommen: Grand Forks
“A Scandinavian Collective: Julestemning (Spirit of Christmas) a collection of art from Norway and Sweden
Seasonal Events
“The Little Star that Could” Jan. 14-March 5 at 7 p.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead; call 218-477-2920 for more information
See the real “Fargo Wood Chipper” from the set of the Oscar-winning film at the FM Visitors Center
Youth Open Gyms program in cooperation with Fargo Public Schools provides use of neighborhood elementary gymns for games Saturdays and Sundays at various hours; see www.fargoparks.com for full schedule through March 13.
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. through March 25, Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool
Mark Your Calendars!
Jan. 20: Little River Band at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Jan. 20: Tracy Lawrence at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Jan. 21-22: FM Symphony Masterworks Concert Series in Fargo
Jam.21: Prof. Bullriding and Montgomery Gentry at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Jan. 27: Darrin Wentz and Brooks West at the Listening Room in Fargo
Jan. 28: Hotel California – The Original Tribute to the Eagles at the Spirit Lake Casino
Jan 28: Little Big Town at the Northern Lights Casino
Jan. 29: Brooks West and Darrin Wentz at the Listening Room in Fargo
Feb. 10: Chubby Checker at the Shooting Star Casino
Feb: 19: Gene Krupa Orchestra at the Northern Lights Casino
Feb. 23: The Past Due Band plays the 23rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Sweetheart Ball!
Feb. 24: Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis at the Shooting Star
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.