Theatre, Live Performances and
Cultural Events
Thursday, Dec. 1
FM Golden Notes New Horizons Band at 2 p.m. at the Fairmont in Moorhead
Faculty Recital by Nick Fryer, guitarist and faculty member at MSUM presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM campus Fox Recital Hall in Moorhead
Noon Holiday Concert with the NDSU Student Brass Quintet at the Plains Art Museum
Pro Fishing Guide, Tony Roach, speaks at the annual “Anglers Night Out on Ice” ice fishing seminar at 6 p.m. at the Kelly Inn in Fargo; free and open to the public
NDSU Bison Dance Team Premier Dance Show at 6:30 p.m. to watch local college, high school and studio dance teams perform pom, jazz, hip hop and kick routines at the Benson Bunker fieldhouse on N. University in Fargo
Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, December 4
“Miss Julie”at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday the Walsh Studio Theatre on the NDSU Campus in Fargo
Thursday, Dec. 1, Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3
See the outrageous farce and ingenious theatrical invention “The 39 Steps” at 7:30 p.m. presented by Theatre B on Main downtown Fargo
Friday, Dec. 2
The 60s British rock legends, Eric Burdon and the Animals, at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn. to hear their hits, “The House of the Rising Sun,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Bring it On Home to Me,” and “We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place.”
University Orchestra and Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM campus Hansen Theatre in Moorhead
“The Nutcracker” presented by the Continental Ballet at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Dennis Warner at 7:30 p.m. brings his witty stories and skillful acoustics to the Listening Room of the Spirit Room downtown
Friday, Dec. 2, Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4
The 85th Annual Concordia Christmas Concert, “Today, Heaven Sings” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Memorial Union on campus in Moorhead.
Enjoy the Scotts of comedy with Scott Long and Scott King at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a late show at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Annual Madrigal Dinners, an evening of entertainment and food at 6 p.m. at the NDSU Reineke Fine Arts Center Challey Atrium in Fargo
Saturday, Dec. 3
“Dakota Air” at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown to enjoy a Kids Christmas Show matinee performance with sing-alongs, original stories, the Mayor of Christmas Town, The Christmas Cowboy and His All-Elf Band and Mrs. Claus. The evening performance includes humorist Steve Stark leading the Dakota airheads Acting Troupe, Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars band.
The Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls present a Live Roller Derby Double Hitter at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center Arena where the Fargo Furies vs. the Bemidji Whistle Punks and the FMDG Northern Pains vs. the Bemidji All Stars
Old-time barn dance at 7 p.m. at the Robert Johnson Activity Center in Fargo; call and live music provided by the Ogg Creek Stringband; all dances will be taught, all ages welcome.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Gao Hong and Butterfly Concert, a mixture of classical and world music in the second of five winter concert performances at 2 p.m. in the North Dakota Museum of Arts on the UND campus in Grand Forks
Winter Choir and Brass Concert at 2 p.m. presented by the NDSU Division of Fine Arts at the Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
FM Area Symphonies presents the Junior and Senior High Orchestras in concert at 7 p.m. at Moorhead High School
“Holiday Brass” Chamber Concert at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Fargo
Monday, Dec. 5
Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Wind Symphony presented by the NDSU Division of Fine Arts at 7:30 p.m. at the NDS Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Concordia Hvidsten Hall of Music in Moorhead; free
The Dave Ferreira Trio performs a the Noon Holiday Concert at the Plains Art Museum where you can find treasures in the store and have them wrapped while you enjoy the music
“Ordinary Vikings” opening reception at 7 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead to see a collection of 30 bog stav sculptures hanging as mobiles; free and open to the public
Wednesday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 11
“A Christmas Carol” performed by the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Clay Jenkinson discusses two historical books, “A Free and Hardy Life: Theodore Roosevelt’s Sojourn in the American West,” and “The Character of Meriwether Lewis: Explorer of the Wilderness,” at 7 p.m. at Zandbroz Variety downtown Fargo. The event is free and open to the public.
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Dec. 1
Tree Party at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Jazz Night with Kathie Brekke and 42nd Street from 7-9 p.m. at Basie’s in the
Ramada in Fargo
Bobby Cutshaw at 7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
32 Below at Busters in Mankato, Minn.
The Blue Wailers at Vintner’s Cellar in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Joyride at the Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
Friday, Dec. 2
The Russ Peterson Group at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 on Broadway in Fargo
Iyaz with DJ Unk and Huey at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Robby Vee at the Dakota Sioux Casino Lounge in Watertown, S.D.
Bobby Cutshaw at 7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the Trax Bar in Jamestown, N.D.
8th Hour at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Boomtown at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo
Dirty White at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Face for Radio in Dae Udder Place in Minot, N.D.
Joyride at the Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
October Road at Big D’s in Fargo
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
The Roosters at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
The SOL Band at the Pickled Parrot downtown Fargo
Triple Play at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Swing Dance Club from 8-11 p.m. at the Nemzek Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
Saturday, Dec. 3
Bobby Cutshaw at 7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Robby Vee at the Dakota Sioux Casino Lounge in Watertown, S.D.
24 Seven at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
8th Hour at M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Boomtown at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
Dirty White at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Face for Radio at Dae Udder Place in Minot, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at the Eagles in Alexandria, Minn.
Joyride at The Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks
Kid Hollywood at the Jamestown Civic Arena in Jamestown, N.D.
October Road at the Ram in Valley City, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the Tri-Lakes Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
The SOL band at the Pickled Parrot downtown Fargo
Triple Play at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Fargo Swings! Karaoke Night at 8 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Salsa Dance Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastgate Event Center in Moorhead
Karaoke
Thursday, Dec. 1
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. 2
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. 3
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 Silverado in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Monday, Dec. 5
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in
Fargo
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Dec. 2
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. 1
World Aids Day at 7 p.m. at M-State Community and Technical College Bergos Center to increase awareness about living with HIV in our region and what you can do to promote “Getting to Zero.”
Crafts for Teens: Fleece Hats. Make fun and funky fleece hats to keep you warm this winter starting at 4 p.m. at the Main Library downtown Fargo. 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.
Baby Rhyme Time starting at 10 a.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library in S. Fargo and at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library downtown Fargo. Special monthly lapsit storytime for babies and their caregivers/ parents from birth to age 18 months. No registration required. One lap per child, please. Free; Contact Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for details.
Holiday Chef Apron Workshop for Kids at the Carlson Library. Kids in grades K-6 can decorate and personalize a holiday apron starting at 4 p.m. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. All materials provided; refreshments served. Free. Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo /476-4040.
Lego Club for all ages at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Friday, Dec. 2
Public Reception and Holiday Party from 4:30-8 p.m. at Total Picture Design for Dan Jones art exhibition “At Home” (701) 271-9116
Saturday, Dec. 3
“Christmas on the Prairie” from 1-7 p.m. for an old-fashioned Christmas family fun event that celebrates the season and history of Cass County; free admission
Santa Village from 1-4 p.m. at Rheault Farms in So. Fargo to make holiday memories with Santa and Mrs. Claus through Dec. 23
Breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in So. Fargo
Holiday Fun from 10-11:30 a.m. for youth ages 4-7 with an adult to enjoy decorating a gingerbread house.
Saturday Storytime at Northport starting at 10 a.m. at the Northport Library. No registration required. Free. Contact the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for details.
Catch a Train @ your library. Kids of all ages are invited to the library to see model trains running all day in the community room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special storytime is scheduled at 11 a.m. and guest speakers from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will give a presentation at 11:30 a.m. Free. Main Library, 102 3rd St. N., Fargo /241-1495.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Dakota Discussions at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library in So. Fargo. View the movie “Lost Boys of Sudan”. Pre-registration is required. Contact Lori at 476-5977 to register or for a list of titles. Free.
Foreign Film Series from 2 -3:30 p.m. at the Spirit Room downtown Fargo
Monday, Dec. 5
Intro to Lefse-Making Class for beginners only! A 60-minute hands-on class starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library will teach you the basics of making lefse. For teens and adults. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online, call 701-476-5980, or visit the Information Desk at the Carlson Library to register. Free.
Annual Christmas Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Knutson Campus Center on the Concordia Campus in Moorhead
Directing Scenes Festival at 7 p.m. at Concordia College in Moorhead
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Crafts for Teens: etched glass. Make a personalized etched glass or vase for yourself or for someone else starting at 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson 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.
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. 7
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Ecce Art
The work of Jay Pfeifer and the NDSU Faculty Show
Fargo Air Museum
100 Years of Naval Aviation Exhibit
Green Market
Probstfield Farm Agricultural Heritage Exhibit
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
“On Track” acrylic paintings by Carmen Bruhn through December 3.
“People, Places and Things”acrylic paintings by Cheryl Cassman through December 3.
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
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: Dec. 1 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
Seasonal Events
See the ‘Star of Bethlehem’ show in search of the famous star that led the Magi to visit Bethlemen to look for the Christ child 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. 3, 10, 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.
Fraser Ltd.’s Festival of Trees on display at the Fargodome
through Dec. 2
“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. 9: “Little Women” begins its run at the FMCT
Dec. 15 and 18: The Blenders at the Fargo Theatre
Dec. 18&19: Holiday Pops with the FM Symphony
Dec. 16: Tanya Tucker at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Dec. 31: Arch Allies at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
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.