Theatre, Live Performances and
Cultural Events
Thursday, Jan. 19
The FM Golden Notes New Horizons Band perform from 2-3 p.m. at the Golden Living Center in Moorhead
Thursday, Jan. 19, Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21
Heath Harrison at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Friday, Jan. 20
Little River Band in a sold out show at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Motion, an evening of delicious food, décor, and dancing at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Friday, Jan. 20, Saturday, Jan. 21
“Alice in Wonderland Ballet” at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday presented by the ND Ballet Company at the Empire Arts Theatre in Grand Forks
FM Symphony Masterworks Concert Series in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 21
Enjoy a night of Professional Bullriding followed by the music of Montgomery Gentry at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
WWE World Tour SuperShow Smackdown Superstars including CM Punk, The Miz, R-Truth, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes and the WWI Divas at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargodome
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 9 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown; audience participation encouraged but no rice or anything flammable will be allowed!
Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22
Debussy, Chopin, and Stravinsky performed for the FM Symphony Masterworks Concert Series at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo, tickets at www.fmsymphony.org
Sunday, Jan. 22
The dynamic violin virtuoso HAHN-BIN in concert 2 p.m. at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks
Physics Demonstration Show at 3 p.m. at the MSUM Weld Hall Auditorium with students hosting a demo show aimed at elementary and middle school students; free admission with a non-perishable food item for Dorothy Day Food Pantry requested
The Wedding Show 2012 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Suites to network with vendors and register for the $15,000 Bridal Package Grand Prize; free admission for brides and grooms
St. Olaf Choir with 75 mixed voices and one of the finest a cappella groups in the USA at 3 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead
Monday, Jan. 23
Bottom Line Dup, a duo of double bass and cello at 7:30 p.m. at the Vangsted Auditorium in Valley City, N.D.
Pubs and Clubs Thursday, Jan. 19
Robby Vee at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Heart Set Self Destruct and Heirosonic at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
32 Below at Buster’s in Mankato, Minn.
Dirty Word at The Stadium in Bismarck, N.D.
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s in Superior, WI.
O’Fosho at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Friday, Jan. 20
The 4onthefloor at the Aquarium downtown Fargo above Dempsey’s
Blues Tonic Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Perspectives Lounge of the Radisson Hotel in Fargo
24 Seven at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
32 Below at Toby Keith’s ‘I Love this Bar” in St. Louis Park, Minn.
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Boomtown at the Trax Bar in Jamestown, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Stadium in Bismarck, N.D.
Face for Radio at the El Roco in Grand Forks
The Fillers at the Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the Southgate in Grand Forks
Kid Hollywood at the VFW in West Fargo
Robby Vee at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
October Road at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
The Plowboyz at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Rhyme of Reason at the Spirit’s Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Howie Gamber in the lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, SD
The Roosters at the VFW in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Tripwire at the Fireman’s Dance at Bottineau, N.D.
Saturday, Jan. 21
24 Seven at the Burnt Creed in Bismarck, N.D.
32 Below at the Red Carpet in St. Cloud, Minn.
Acoustic Addiction at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Robby Vee at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Howie Gamber in the lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, SD
Carmen the Cactus at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
The Dead Beats at Lucky’s 13 in Fargo
Dirty Word at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s in Superior,Wis.
Joyride at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.
Kid Hollywood at the VFW in West Fargo
Nasty Habit at the Friestation bar and Grill in Garfield, Minn.
October Road at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
The Plowboyz at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Roosters at the Eagles in East Grand Forks
The Shaker’s at the Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Burn Halo, Girl on Fire, Go Murphy, and Seventh Circle at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Tuesday, Jan 24
Fargo Swings! starting at 8:30 p.m. in the Starlight Ballroom at the Avalon Ballroom in Fargo
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Virgil’s Western Wednesday’s at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in West Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, Jan. 19
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. 20
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, Jan. 21
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 9:30 p.m. at Page, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo,
N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Dewey’s in Kindred, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 22
DJ Bingham karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s in Fargo
Monday, Jan. 23
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Jan. 25
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. 19, Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21
Adventure RV Center Show from 5-8 Thursday, noon – 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, and 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fargo Civic Center Centennial Hall in Fargo
Thursday, Jan. 19
Highway 101 Founder and Lead Singer Paulette Carlson performs in a Sunshine Foundation fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Teen Night from 7-9 p.m. at Rheault Farms on 25th St. in Fargo for pizza, bowling, skating, movies and fun
Go Buggy! A class all about insects at 3:15 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Acappella Xpress Moving to the Music at 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Moorhead
Crafts for Teens: mini magnetic poetry kit. Teens are invited to make a magnetic poetry kit starting at 4 p.m. at the Main Library. All materials provided. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call Bree, the Teen Librarian, at 476-5978 or email teens@cityoffargo.com. Free.
Oscar Movies @ Main. Featured movie is “The Informer” (1935) with a screening starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Free popcorn will be served. Call the Tom at 241-1472 for details. Free.
Friday, Jan. 20
UND Ensembles Concert at 4 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Saturday, Jan. 21
Oak Grove Boys Basketball Shootout from noon to 10 p.m. at the Arena of the Fargo Civic Center
Saturday Storytime at Main for toddlers and preschoolers starting at 10 a.m. at the Main Fargo Library. No registration required. Free. Contact the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for details.
Paws for Reading: reading therapy pets for developing readers from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library. Pre-registration is required. Call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 to reserve a 15-minute session with a furry friend. Free. Main Library, 102 3rd St. N., Fargo / 241-1495.
Crafts for Adults: Upcycled Journals starting at 3 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Make a journal with an old hardcover book. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online or call Jenilee at 476-4026 for details. Free.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Honor Band and Choir Concert at 1:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Clutter Hotspots Workshop. A 60-minute class presented by professional organizer Melissa Schmalenberger to teach you tips and tricks to controlling the clutter in your kitchen starting at 2 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 701-241-1492 or visit the Information Desk at the Main Library to register. Free.
Unraveled Crafters Club at Carlson. Club for experts or novice knitters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Beginners welcome! Contact Lori K. West 476-5977 or lwest@cityoffargo.com for details. Free.
Monday, Jan. 23
Dr. King’s Dream at 7 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Jan. 24
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
Computer Basics 2 class. A 90-minute help session to help you with basic word processing on a computer starting at 10 a.m. at the downtown Main Library. Knowledge of basic computers is required. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 701-241-1492 or visit the Information Desk at the Main Fargo Library to register. Free.
Snowman Party for Kids starting at 4 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library. Join us to make a sock snowman craft and decorate snowman cupcakes, for kids in grades K-6. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. All materials provided. Call 241-1495 for details. Free.
Crafts for Teens: mini magnetic poetry kit. Teens are invited to make a magnetic poetry kit starting at 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Fargo Library. All materials provided. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call Bree, the Teen Librarian, at 476-5978 or email teens@cityoffargo.com. Free.
Author Visit with Rex Evans Wood at 7 p.m. at the downtown Main Fargo Library. Meet the author of Truitt’s Fix. Books will be available for purchase. Call the Melisa at 476-4076 for details. Free.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Area Confirmation League at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Cyrus M. Running Gallery
Annual Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition
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
“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County” opening reception from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Jan. 27 is free and open to the public
MSUM Roland Dille Gallery
Minnesota Women Clay Artist Juried Exhibit through Jan. 26
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
“Endless Forms Most Beautiful” through Feb. 25
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“indiVISUAL II” photography by Dan Francis
through March 3
“Oltvedt on Eighth” paintings by Carl Oltvedt
through February 4
“Places and Things” acrylic paintings by Cheryl Cassman through February 4
North Dakota Museum of Art
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
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. 22
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
“Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay” through January
Three Rivers Arts Council
Breckenridge-Wahpeton Sports Photo Exhibition through Feb. 29
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” through 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. 27: Tracy Lawrence at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
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. 28: The Winter Gala of the FM Opera at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo
Jan. 29: Brooks West and Darrin Wentz at the Listening Room in Fargo
Jan. 28: Broadway on Broadway at Studio 222 in Fargo
Feb. 10: Chubby Checker at the Shooting Star Casino
Feb. 10-18: Annie at the FMCT
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.