Special Events
Thursday, Feb. 24
The 3rd annual “Bros on Broadway” Benefit for the American Cancer Society from 6 to 10 p.m. in the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson with moustaches, dude food, prizes, music and more.
Friday, Feb. 25
Red River Valley Sprtsmen’s Club of Perley, MN hosts its 8th annual Mixed Stag supper. 5:30 – social time. 7:00 – steak or pork chop supper. Cash door prizes, raffles and games. $30 donation
Lonnie Dupre: Polar Explorer at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Art in Pieces Mosaic Workshop at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Public Library
Willy Wonka Chocolate Party at 2 p.m. at the downtown Fargo Public Library for kids ages 4-6 who love chocolate; registration required at 241-1495
Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club 8th Annual Mixed Stag with a 5:30 p.m. social and 7 p.m. supper at the Red River Sportman‘s Club in rural Perley, Minn. Call (701) 361-8158 for more information and directions.
Saturday, Feb. 26
“Extreme North Dakota Iceman Triathlon” (END-IT) is the premiere winter endurance event with registration at 8 p.m. at the Grand Forks Greenway
The 4th annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at South Woodhaven Pond in Fargo with refreshments; free, for more information call Craig at 241-1356
The 49th Annual “Feast of Nations” organized by the UND International Organization provides an ethnic 5-course meal at 5 p.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Reception for “My Journey, My Story” at 3 p.m. with essay readings at 3:30 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead; free
Saturday Fun Nite Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. at the Anthony of Padua Parish Hall on 10th St. So. in Fargo
“Saturday in the Sky” Lecture Series featuring “Flying Tiger Bazil “Bud” Murray” tells of his 54 bombing missions in a B25 over China at 2 p.m. at the Fargo Air Museum
Friday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 27
Red River Valley Home and Garden Show brings a renegade gardener, grilling buddies, Mad Dog & Merrill and a large assortment of garden exhibits from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fargodome
Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27
Five great shows in one at the “The Men’s Show” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Sugar Valley Toy Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Harti Ag Building of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo
Saturday, Feb. 26
“Exploring Now: 365 Days to 50” artist reception with Claudia from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Green Market Kitchen in Fargo
Sunday, Feb. 27
UND Writers Conference 101 with Jamaica Kincaid from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the UND Bookstore Café in the Follette Bookstore in Grand Forks
Sunday, Feb. 27 and Monday, Feb. 28
“The Case of the Disappearing Planet” at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday in the Planetarium at the Minnesota State University in Moorhead
Monday, Feb. 28
“Fifty Years of Peace Corps! Experiences from the 60s through 2010” at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Northport Library in Fargo
Tuesday, March 1
IHOP National Pancake Day: guests are invited to enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in return for considering making a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network
Tuesday, March 1 through March 6
North Dakota Winter Show with many fun-filled activities for the whole family at Valley City, N.D. To see the schedule of events go to: www.northdakotawintershow.com
Theatre & Live Performances
Thursday, Feb. 24
Music for the Heart – Free Lunchtime Concert Series at noon at the Sanford Heart Center Atrium in Fargo featuring artists from the FM Symphony
Thursday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 26
“The Diviners, a gothic prairie melodrama at 7:30 p.m. performed by the theatre department at the MSUM Gaede Stage in Moorhead
Edgar Lee Master’s “Spoon River Anthology” at 7:30 p.m. at the Burtness Theatre lab on the UND Campus in Grand Forks
“The Underpants” at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre B on Main Ave in Fargo
Jack Willhite and Bill Squire at Courtney’s Comedy Club at the AmericInn in Moorhead
Friday, Feb. 25
Master Class featuring saxophonist Grant Stewart, at 2 p.m. at Reineke Fine Arts Building at the NDSU Campus band room; free and open to the public
“An Evening of Dance, Dash, Duo and Delight” in a flute recital by Elizabeth Lyngstad in concert with Deb Harris and Amy Mercer at 7 p.m. with a reception in the Kresge Lounge at the Christiansen Recital Hall on the Concordia College campus in Moorhead
Thursday, Feb. 24, Friday, Feb. 25, Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27
“The Wizard of Oz” presented by the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre continues evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
William Inge‘s “Picnic” at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre in Fargo
Roger and Hammerstein classic musical, “Oklahoma” Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Saturday, Feb. 26
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Dinner Theatre at 6:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Jazz Arts Big Band featuring saxophonist Grant Stewart at 7 p.m. at the Venue at the Hub for an all-ages concert; listen to “All that Jazz” beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“Drumming from the Heart of Gaia,” a facilitated drumming circle, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead; free
Reception for “My Journey, My Story” an auxiliary exhibit held in conjunction with the traveling exhibit at 3 p.m. with essay readings beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Monday, Feb. 28
“Exploring Now: 365 Days to 50” artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Green Market Kitchen in Fargo; free
Tuesday, March 1
“All Shook Up” at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND Campus in Grand Forks
Winter Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Festival Concert Hall on the NDSU Campus in Fargo
Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2
The Fargo Film Festival at the Fargo Theatre downtown Fargo
Wednesday, March 2
The Sandwich Faction at 9 p.m. at the FM Community Theatre in Fargo
Chapter 6, Acappella Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the UMC Kiehle Auditorium in Crookston, Minn.
Seasonal Stuff
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
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.
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
Arts Exhibits
Boerth Gallery
Karen Bakke, “The Alpha and the Omega,” portrait studies on display through February 28 the proceeds benefiting charitable organizations
Essentia Clinic Atrium
FMVA Little Show March 1 through April 29
Gallery 4
2nd Annual March Metal Madness with Kyle Thomas through March
Green Market Kitchen
“Exploring Now: 350 Days to 50” an interactive work in progress by Claudia M. Pratt through April 30
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“Keeping Warm: Winter Wear and Pastimes”
NDSU Memorial Union Gallery
“Dreaming of Cows Mural” by Betty LaDuke March 1 through 26
Northern Lights Art Gallery in Mayville, N.D.
Eric Johnson print exhibit through March 11; free
Plains Art Museum
“The Print Renaissance Comes to Fargo” through May 29
“Encoded Solution,” new work by Don Renner through May 27
“Wait and See” by Chris Walla, a location specific installation series at the Café Muse
“S.P.A.C.E.” through March 3
Red River Health
“Cairns,” Lynn Fundingsland photographs through March
The Rourke Art Museum
Contemporar Icelandic Art, “Into the Tussock” through March 20
“My Father’s World,” an exhibit of original American landscape by artist Birger Sandzen
“Midwest by Midwestern” a look at 50 years of the organization’s signature summer art show
The Rourke Art Gallery: 523 SO. 4th St.
“The Heart Show 2011: Let ‘em Eat Cake” through Feb 27
Jessica Matson-Fluto‘s “Speaking Figuratively”
Third Street Gallery
Tricia Halvorson Lunski, “the Thons” exhibit through Feb. 28
Urban Stampede on Kittson in Grand Forks
Photography at the World’s Smallest Gallery Through March 20
VIP Room
Photographs by Bruce Crummy and Dan Koeck through March
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, Feb. 24
More than Lights with O’Fosho, Kipp G and Tony the Butcher and Kanser at 9:30 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Christian Simmons at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
At The Emporium at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at the Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Two Days Notice at the Zoo in Aberdeen, S.D.
Friday, Feb. 25
Christian Simmons at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Simon Rowe Trio at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Bad Weather Burlesque at 9 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Dirty Word at the Stadium in Bismarck, N.D.
Trampled By Turtles at 8 p.m. at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Tripwire at Big D’s in Grand Forks
The Great Outdoors at the Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Fat Daddy’s at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Swing Dance Club from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Nemzek Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
II Amendment at the Exit 1 Lounge at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Boomtown at the Friendly Tavern in Enderlin, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
October Road at Big D’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
Wicked Antix at the Silver Dollar in Elizabeth, Minn.
Saturday, Feb. 26
Christian Simmons at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at Hegge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
October Road at Big D’s in Fargo
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
Ilkee’s birthday brawl with Izzy Dunfore, Merkabilities, Wicked Antix and the Wrong Men at 9 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
The Roosters at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
The Great Outdoors at the Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
Dann K and Black Csket with Shane Maland and little Winter from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Joyride at the Teamsters in Fargo
Red River Singles Dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Sons of Norway in Fargo
Boomtown at the Friendly Tavern in Enderlin, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the Denim and Diamonds at Hewitt, Minn.
II Amendment at the Exit 1 Lounge at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Betty Does at the Southgate Casino in Grand Forks
Billy D & the Crystals at the Eagles in Park Rapids, MN
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Wicked Antix at the Nestor in Fargo
Monday, Feb. 28
Salsa Dancing at 8:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Braveyoung with Victor Shores at 9 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo
Tuesday, March 1
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s in Superior, WI
Fergus and Geronimo at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Wednesday, March 2
Yan Bingham & The Dead Horses with Liam Gerner at p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Dirty Word at Z103 at Fergus Falls, Minn.
Songwriter’s Night each Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Perspective’s Lounge of the Radisson Hotel downtown Fargo
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s in Superior, WI
Mark Your Calendars!
March 4: REO Speedwagon at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
March 12: St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown Fargo
March 24: Gary Allen at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen.
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