Thursday, Jan. 6
NOOK: Downloading from your Public Library at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Red River Zoo Wolf Program: Feast of Famine at 7 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 8
Cross Country Skiing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MB Johnson shelter with equipment rentals, tips and techniques, instruction and limited concession hosted by the Prairie’s Edge Nordic Skiers; call Moorhead Parks and Rec for more information at (218) 299-5340.
Kid Quest: Color My World where kids make a fancy necklace, belt or headpiece at 10 a.m. at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo
“Rock Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Northern Prairie Fiber Artists demonstrating the art of spinning and other fiber arts in the atrium of the Heritage Hjemkomst Center to celebrate the European custom of returning to daily chores after the 12 days of Christmas.
Noisy Animals (and Children!) at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Saturday Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library at 2801 32nd Street
Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 9
Dakota Territory Gun Collectors show at 9 a.m. at the Fargo Civic Center Arena and Centennial Hall in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 9
Unraveled Crafters at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library at 2801 32nd Street
Family Storytime: “Pajama Jamboree” at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library
Red River Valley Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Learn about scales and tails during “Scaly Tails” at 10 a.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Seasonal Stuff
Reader’s Theatre where you can read aloud from scripts, plays, and for the library’s Dial-A-Story from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 2-3 times a month through May 23 at the East Grand Forks Campbell Library in East Grand Forks; free
Calling all artists for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Recycled Art Show and Auction; interested participants should contact Hailey at (218) 284-5253 Ext. 2; the final art show will be held Feb. 5
Rhymin’ Simon mini-drama for pre-K through 5th grade Jan. 4 to 21 at the Lake Agassiz Regional Library at several locations; times and locations at www.larl.org
“Northern Exposure” photography contest submissions due to the Campbell Library in East Grand Forks February 10; the Campbell 2011 Poetry Contest for adults is taking entries through Feb. 19; prizes awarded Feb. 28
Hoglund’s Clydesdales free sleigh rides every Saturday afternoon (weather permitting) from 1 to 4 p.m. through February at Edgewood Chalet Golf Course in Fargo; see: http://dakotacarriagecompany.com for more information
LARL’s Hot Reads for Cold Nights January and February, a winter reading program for adults. To participate, complete the official entry form at any LARL location and return
Open Swim sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March at the Fargo South High School. $2 for youth and $3.25 for adults; $6.50 for families
Outdoor skating rinks are located throughout Fargo offering public skating and hockey with heated warming houses and a rink attendant Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Sledding at Edgewood Chalet and Dike West from 3:30 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Open public skating from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Arena; call for (701) 433-5370
Bring your friends and meet new ones at Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to play “Rock Band,” “DDR,” Guitar Hero,” board games and more
Theatre & Live Performances
Thursday, Jan. 6 through Saturday, Jan. 8
Stand-up comedian Holly Henson at Courtney’s Comedy Club at the AmericInn in Moorhead
Friday, Jan. 7
49 Laughs Comedy Show at 7 p.m. at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
Friday, Jan. 7,
Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, Jan. 9
The off-Broadway musical comedy “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in the Reineke Fine Arts Center in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 7
Rock band, Kansas, at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Saturday, January 8
Jazz Day at Concordia Hvidsten Hall of Music on the Concordia College Campus in Moorhead
Sunday, Jan. 9
Soundfest 2011, an afternoon of dancing and great music featuring Old Type Kings, Country Cousins, Radio Starts Trio (Merrill Piepkorn, Loy Larson, RP Sells), The Diers, North River Ramblers enjoyed with food and refreshments included with ticket from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Pekin City Auditorium in Pekin, N.D.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Travel the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her friends to see the live production of the “Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargodome
American stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt at 8 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre
Arts Exhibits
Atomic Coffee – Fargo
“Identifies,” new works by Carrie Lee Wendt through January
East Grand Forks Library
Middle and high school artists exhibit in various media through Feb. 19; free
Gallery 4
Members exhibit
through January
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County Hjemkomst Center
“Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads,” and exhibit looking at the importance of Georgetown in the Red River Valley’s transportation network
“Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration” featuring 50 black-and-white portraits capturing first generaltion immigrants and children of immigrants
North Valley Arts Council – Grand Forks City Hall
Mayor’s Choice Art Show featuring the mixed media work of Kimberly Forness Wilson through Jan. 19
Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Fargo
“Earthworks: Prairie Interactions” mixed media and photography by Molly McLain presented by A Woman’s Perspective through March 26
Northern Lights Art Gallery in Mayville, N.D.
Quilters’ Kaleidoscope exhibit through Feb. 11; free
Eric Johnson prints through March 11
Plains Art Museum
The North Dakota Mural by James Rosenquist
“Abundance,“ a new installation series in the Café’ Muse with the opening piece by Rachel Breen through January 2011
“VORE” by Andrea Carlson through January 16
“Significant Boxes,“ Su Legatt’s series of 12 small sculptural installations through Feb. 8
“The White Album: The Beatles Meet the Plains” through April 17, 2011
Red River Health – Cairns
Lynn Fundingsland photographs through March
The Rourke Museum
“My Father’s World,” an exhibit of original American landscape by artist Birger Sandzen
“Building a Decade” exhibit by Brad Bachmeier
Hand tinted photographs by Ruth Ellingson
Zhimin Guan, “Bridge: American Scene/China Scene” paintings through Jan. 8
The Rourke Art Gallery: 523 SO. 4th St.
Jessica Matson-Fluto‘s “Speaking Figuratively”
Spirit Room
Jess Larson, Leila Rastegar, Sandra Barnhouse featured artists through January
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, Jan. 6
Jazz night every Thursday from 7 to 11 p.m. in the lounge at ‘l Bistro Mediterranean Eatery in Grand Forks
Jazz from 7-9 p.m. at Basies in the Ramada in Fargo
The Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome at 7:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
II Amendment at 7:30 at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
October Road at the Monkey Bar in the Hub in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 7
Live music at Sanders a
9 p.m. downtown
Grand Forks
Jazz every Friday night at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
The Nick Fryer Trio each Tuesday night for jazz Dunn Bros. Coffee Shop on 25th St. in Fargo
Trombone Attack! See the trombone summit at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 Broadway in Fargo
II Amendment at 7:30 at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, MN.
Storm Rider at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at Hooligan’s in West Fargo
32 Below at Toby keith’s “I Love This Bar:” in St. Louis Park, Minn.
Betty Does at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Boomtown at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Alibi Lounge of the Visat (Prairie Rose) Inn in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
The Roosters at Captain T’s in Lisbon, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Wicked Antix at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 8
Live music at Sanders a
9 p.m. downtown
Grand Forks
II Amendment at 7:30 at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, MN.
Storm Rider at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven a the Warehouse in 3rd in Devils Lake, N.D.
32 Below at the Wicked Moose in Rochester, Minn.
Betty Does at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Boomtown at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Dirty Word at Bunkers in Minneapolis, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Alibi Lounge of the Vista (Prairie Rose) Inn in Fargo
Joyride at the Teamsters in Fargo
October Road at Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar,: in St. Louis Park, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at the Elk’s in Fargo
The Roosters at Captain T’s in Lisbon, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Tripwire at O’Leary’s
in Moorhead
Wicked Antix at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 9
8th Hour at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Monday, Jan. 10
222 Monday Night Band at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, Jan. 6
Ashmore Karaoke with Dave at 9 p.m. at JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb at 8 p.m. to midnight at the Teamsters in Fargo
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at Rooters Bar downtown Fargo
Friday, Jan. 7
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Moorhead VFW
Monday, Jan. 10
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at Rooters Bar downtown Fargo
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Specks in Fargo
Karaoke with Ken Littlefield at 9 p.m. at the Vista Inn Suites in Fargo
Send your event information for publication in Metrolights by Monday of each week to leybou@gmail.com or call
(218) 284-1288.
Mark Your Calendars!
Jan. 14: Howie Mandel at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Jan. 28: 38 Special at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Feb. 4: Three Dog Night at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.