Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, Dec. 15
Sarah Morrau and Rebekka Schumacher perform for the Noon Holiday Concert at the Plains Art Museum downtown Fargo
Rock N Roll Christmas Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Thursday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 18
Enjoy the vocal sound and seasonal joy of The Blenders at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday the Fargo Theatre
Thursday, Dec. 15, Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17
Bill Squire at 8 p.m. at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Thursday, Dec. 15, Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday Dec. 18
“A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Wed. through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks.
See the outrageous farce and ingenious theatrical invention “The 39 Steps” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday presented by Theatre B at the Main Avenue Theatre downtown Fargo through December.
Friday, Dec. 16
Dec. 16: Tanya Tucker at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
“Something for Everyone” presented by the Listen Center at 7 p.m. at the Empire Theatre in Grand Forks
Friday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 18
Louisa Mae Alcott’s Christmas Classic “Little Women” begins its run at the FMCT at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the FM Community Theatre in Fargo
Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17
“No Room at the Inn” an original Hope Christmas presentation at 7 p.m. at Hope Evangelical Covenant Church in Grand Forks; a free will offering will be taken to benefit “Holiday Magic from Markus” a charity to benefit local children hospitalized during the holiday
Saturday, Dec. 17
Lori Line and her Fab Five with this year’s theme, “Christmas Bells are Ringing” at 3 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Sunday, Dec. 18
Holiday Pops Concert at 4 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Open Skating from 2-5 p.m. at the Sports Arena in Fargo
Holiday Pops with the FM Symphony at 4 p.m. at A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Monday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 20
Holiday Pops with the FM Symphony at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown where this year’s theme celebrates musical favorites of decades of holiday classics
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Dec. 15
Sincopa at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Dirty Word at the Stadium Bar in Bismarck, N.D.
Tripwire at the Trax Bar in Jamestown, N.D.
24 Seven at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Friday, Dec. 16
24 Seven at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Sex Kuddle at Dempsey’s Pub downtown Fargo
Slaughter with Enuff Z Nuff and Bang Tano at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
32 Below at the Zoo in Aberdeen, S.D.
Billy D and the Crystals at the Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
The Blue Wailers at Juanos in Fargo
Boomtown at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Carmen the Cactus at El Rocko in Grand Forks
Dirty White at the VFW in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Stadium Bar in Bismarck, N.D.
Face for Radio at the Commander Bar in Breezy Point, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at Miller’s Hideout in Harwood, N.D.
The Front Fenders at Southgate in Grand Forks
Fuse/Vibe at the Alberta Bar & Grill in Alberta, Minn.
October Road at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Our Last Secret at Big D’s in Fargo
The Plowboyz at the Pelican in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
The Roosters at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Silverado at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Smoking Gun at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
The SOL Band at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Swing Dance Club from 8-11p.m. at the Nemzek Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
Saturday, Dec. 17
24 Seven at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
32 Below at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
The Suit and These Hearts with Tribes, If I Ran The Zoo and more at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Video DJ at Dempsey’s Pub downtown Fargo
Acoustic Addiction at Hooligan’s in West Fargo
Betty Does at The Ram in Valley City, N.D.
Boomtown at the Eagles in Valley City, N.D.
Dirty White at the VFW in Fargo
Dirty Word at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Double Forte at Cattleman’s Club in Lisbon, N.D.
Face for Radio at The Commander Bar in Breezy Point, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
October Road at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Our Last Secret at Big D’s in Fargo
The Plowboyz at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at the Elk’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Smoking Gun at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
The SOL Band at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Fargo Swings! Karaoke Night at 8 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Ballroom Wednesday with Pizza at 7 p.m. at the West Fargo VFW
Karaoke
Thursday, Dec. 15
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. with Dave 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, Dec. 17
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, Dec. 17
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 Page, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at Dewey’s in Kindred, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Monday, Dec. 19
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Dec. 17
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, Dec. 15
Crafts for Teens: Gingerbread Houses. Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a sweet and tasty gingerbread house 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.
Teen Night from 7-9p.m. at Rheault Farms in Fargo for movies, bowling, pizza and fun; contact Scott at (701) 499-6089 for more information
Saturday, Dec. 17
Saturday Storytime at Main starting at 10 a.m. at the downtown Main Library. No registration required. Free. Contact the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for details.
Christmas Goodies Bake Sale and Pictures with Santa from 1-4 p.m. at Critters Feed and Seed in Moorhead
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
Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18
Holly Jolly Zoo Days to enjoy a variety of holiday activities and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Red River Valley Zoo in Fargo
Sunday, Dec. 18
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 Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 to register or for a list of future titles. Free.
Monday, Dec. 19
Monday Night Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. November’s title is My World and Welcome to It by James Thurber. Contact Lacey or Greg at 241-1492 for information and a complete list of featured titles. Free.
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Dec. 20
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, Dec. 21
Northport Classics Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Northport Library. The featured title is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. 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
Galleries
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“World War II Series”
“Uncle Sam’s New Deal” through Dec. 31
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
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
Paintings by Carmen Bruhn and Cheryl Cassman
NDSU Memorial Union Art Gallery
“Lifeways: A Journey Through Survival to Advocacy”
North Dakota Museum of Art
“Winged Shadows: Life Among Birds” through Jan. 15
Northern Lights Art Gallery
Chuck Kimmerle Photography exhibit through Dec. 16
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
“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
Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gallery at MSUM
“Anamnesis” by Naomi RaMona Schiliesman and Keith W. C. Lemly
Rourke Art Gallery
“The Ceramic Community” through January 15
Rourke Art Museum
“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
Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 7th St S, Moorhead
Donna Chalimonczyk, watercolor & acrylic paintings through December
Total Picture Design
Barbara Bend Nagle’s “Water Under the Bridge” through Dec. 23
“Coming Home” paintings by Dan Jones through January 31
Unglued Christmas Market
Craft Fest homemade pop-up gift shopping with 70 crafts represented including screenprints, linens, textiles and metal works 68 Broadway downtown Fargo
Velkommen: Grand Forks
“A Scandinavian Collective: Julestemning (Spirit of Christmas) a collection of art from Norway and Sweden
Seasonal Events
Holiday Lights from 5:30 -10:30 p.m. at Lindenwood Park in Fargo, $5. per vehicle, $10 buses/limos
Annual Christmas Bake Sale from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
through Dec. 22. Order items 3 days before pick up; order onlilne at www.ConcordiaCaters.com and pick up at the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College in Moorhead.
See the ‘Season of Light’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 22 at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Santa Fly In from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Fargo Air Museum to watch Santa fly into the museum at noon at visit and share your list with Santa.
Santa Village at Rhealt Farm on 25th Street in Fargo to visit with Santa, decorate cookies, make holiday crafts and see Santa’s reindeer through Dec. 23.
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool; pool closed Dec. 24-25
“Food for Fines,” a holiday season amnesty through
December at the Lake Agassiz Regional Library. Bring your overdue books along with a non-perishable food product to your local LARL library (all 23 locations) to have a $2. fine waived.
Mark Your Calendars!
Dec. 27-30: Sleigh Rides at MB Johnson Park in Moorhead
Dec. 31: Arch Allies at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
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. 27: Darrin Wentz and Brooks West at the Listening Room in Fargo
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.