Metrolights – 3.15.12

Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, March 15
“Soup in the Studio” presented by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals to provide an evening of food, fun and fundraising with Global Friend Coalition at 6 p.m. at the Muddy Waters Clay Center in Grand Forks.

Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16

“Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” at 7 p.m. at the Schroeder Middle School in Grand Forks for their annual spring musical

Friday, March 16
American country music artist James Otto, a MuzikMafia member, performs at 8 p.m. at the Dakota Magic Casino and Resort in Hankinson, N.D.

Saturday, March 17

9th Annual Celtic Festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead

Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18

Ravel, Haydn & Bartok, the Masterworks concert Series, at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo

FM Roller Derby Girls Double Header home game at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Auditorium in Fargo

Kris Shaw headlining the show with Nola J opening at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead

Saturday, March 17
Enjoy some “Dreamin’ Out Loud’ when Trace Adkins performs some of his 20 Billboard hits at 8 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND campus in Grand Forks

Sunday, March 18
Fergus Falls Concert Series from 7:30-9 p.m. at the KSS Auditorium with the Fry Street Quartet

Monday, March 19

Called “Funnyman of the People,” Jim Gaffigan Comedian Concert at 9:30 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center Arena downtown Fargo

Schroeder Middle School Orchestra’s spring concert at 7 p.m. in Grand Forks

Pubs and Clubs Thursday, March 15
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.

Celtic Music Jam at 7:30 p.m. at the Spot in Fergus Falls, Minn.

Drew Nelson perform folk music at AC4TAfrom 7:30-9 p.m. at A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minn.

The Great Outdoors at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.

The Roosters at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo

Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.

Evergreen Grass Band at 7:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo

Jazz at Basie’s in the Ramada Plaza from 7-9 p.m. each Thursday

Peaceful Plains presents Mindfunk All-Stars feat, Baktatr with Burn Brighter at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo

Friday, March 16
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.

Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.

The Front Fenders at 9 p.m. at the Radisson downtown Fargo

24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo

32 Below at Sports on Tap in Minot, N.D.

8th Hour at the last Chance in Grafton, N.D.

Betty Does at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.

Boomtown at KJ’s Bar in Leeds, N.D.

Face for Radio at Dempsey’s in Fargo

Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo

The Fillers at Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.

The Great Outdoors at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.

October Road at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Rhyme or Reason at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks

The Roosters at Big D’s in Grand Forks

Silverado at the VFW in Fergus Falls, Minn.

Saturday, March 17
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.

Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.

24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo

32 Below at Big D’s in Grand Forks

8th Hour at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.

Acoustic Addiction at Hooligan’s in West Fargo

Betty Does at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.

Carmen the Cactus at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The Dead Beats at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Dirty Word at the Benson County Events Center in Maddock, N.D.

Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo

The Fat Cats at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.

Fat Daddy’s at Captain T’s in Lisbon, N.D.

The Front Fenders at Bennigan’s in Moorhead

The Great Outdoor at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.

Joyride at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.

Nasty Habit at Bug-A-Boo Bay in Alexandria, Minn.

October Road at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Our Last Secret at the Corner Bar in Janestown, N.D.

The Roosters at the Fireman’s Dance in Jackson, Minn.

Silverado at the Clarissa Ballroom for the Fireman’s Dance in Clarissa, Minn.

The Shaker’s at the Tri-Lakes Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.

Sunday, March 18
Jazz every Sunday night at the Red Raven in Fargo
 
Tuesday, March 20
Red Raven Comedy Night from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor on Main in Fargo; free; performers sign up from 8:45-9:15 p.m.

Karaoke Thursday, March 15
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

Jam and Open Mic Night at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo

Rooter’s Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. in Fargo

Pickled Parrot Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo

Friday, March 16
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 8 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.

WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Contest starting Friday evenings at the AmericInn of Moorhead March 23 with the in house finals on April 27; contact Tina or Michael at (218) 287-7100 ext. 7339 or email tina@americannofmoorhead.com for more information.

Saturday, March 17
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. 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

WE FEST Karaoke Roundup at 2 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, MN. Through April 14 the top two singers will move onto the in-house finals each week; in-house finals April 21

Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Page, N.D.

Sunday, March 18
DJ Bingham karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s
in Fargo

Monday, March 19
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo

Tuesday, March 20
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo

Dempsey’s karaoke at 9 p.m. downtown Fargo

JT Cigarro Open Mic at 8 p.m. in SW Fargo

Wednesday, March 21
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 Jam at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grille and Pub in Fargo

Community and Family Events Thursday, March 15

Crafts for Teens: T-Shirt Makeover from 4-5 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library

“Ships of the Desert” event at 3:15 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo to learn about camels and llamas

Teen Night from 7-9 p.m. at Rheault Farms in Fargo

Oscar Movies at Main featuring “Spellbound” at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library

Thursday, March 15, Friday, March 16, Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18

Red River Bible & Prophecy Conference with speakers Roger Oakland, Chuck Missler, Ray Yungen, Eric Barger and David Hockingat in 20 sessions over the four days from 1-9 p.m.Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. –noon Sunday at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead

Friday, March 16, Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18

Moorhead Ice Show at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Moorhead Sports Center

Saturday, March 17
Everyone is Irish for St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 3 p.m. downtown Fargo

Lake Agassiz Pacers St. Patrick’s 5K with registration from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Great Northern Bicycle on Broadway in Fargo and the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at 3 p.m. downtown Fargo-Moorhead

FM Crusaders Motorcycle Club Annual Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo

Paws for Reading: Reading Therapy pets from 1-3 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library

ZooVentures Predator-Prey from 2-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo

Sunday, Marcy 18

Chapel Choir Home Concert from 4-6 p.m. at Concordia Concert Knutson Campus Center Centrum in Moorhead

Magic Tree House Book Club for Kids from 2-3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library

Winter Art Auction with wine and hors ‘Oeuvres at 3 p.m., a live auction at 4 p.m. at the Pekin, N.D. City auditorium presented by Nelson County Arts

8th Annual Down in the Valley Event to benefit the Chaplaincy program, presented by Valley Memorial Homes at 2 p.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks with gardening tips and music from the Allegro Orchestra

Cosmic Bowling from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the West Acres Bowl in Fargo

American Gold Gymnastics presents its 30th annual spring Gold-N-Motion “Rocking the Country” at 3 p.m. at Concordia College Fieldhouse in Moorhead

Monday, March 19
Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own 3D Glasses from 4-5 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library Northport Branch in Fargo

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. for kids ages 18 months to 6 years at the Northport branch of the Fargo Public Library

“Williston Basin: Is the Boom Here to Stay?” a brief market and economic update; free, RSVP at (701) 232-9388

Wednesday, March 21
“Homeschooling Resources at Your Library” from 2-3 p.m. at the Moorhead Library

Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22

Pete Hautman, young adult writer, book signing and presentation at the following LARL sites: Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Ada Library, 4 p.m. at the Moorhead Library and 7 p.m. at the Hawley Library; Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Crookston Library, 1:30 p.m. at the Climax Library and 4 p.m. at the Hendrum LINK Site; these events are free and open to the public

Galleries Cyrus M. Running Gallery
Annual Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition

East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Northern Exposures” Photography Exhibit through March 31

Essentia Health’s Atrium
FMVA The Little Art Show through April 30

Hjemkomst Center

“The Seeds of Victory: Home Gardening Posters from the World Wars” on display March 20 through June 18

“Exploring Now: 365 Days to 50” and “The sheARTS Project: Art Hats for Breast Cancer Awareness through Mar. 26

“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County”

NDSU Memorial Union
A traveling exhibit that explores and uncovers Nazi persecution of homosexuals; exhibit on display through March 25
 
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“indiVISUAL II” photography by Dan
Francis through March 24

“Bloom into Spring” water color paintings by Betty Peterson through April 28 with a public reception from 4-6 p.m. March 15

North Dakota Museum of Art
“Living Through Violence: The Oncebay Textile Family” Photography and Textile Exhibition through March 20

Plains Art Museum
“Birdhouses” designed by second-year NDSU architecture students March 19 through April 2

“Jubileum! The Screen Printed Art of
Miss Amy Jo” designer and printmaker through June 3

The Misfit Cup Liberation Project through April 1

Art on the Plains XI through May 20

“Pizza is a Vegetable” Lori Larusso’s installation in the ongoing Art=Food installation series created for Café Muse through May 30

“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum Collection” through April 15

Rourke Museum

“Charles Thysell: Past and Present: Paintings and Drawings from 2001-2011” through April 22

“Robert A Nelson: A Retrospective”

Rourke Art Gallery

“A Return to Clonmacnoise: A celebration of James o’Rourke” through April 8

Jay Hopkins, “Down Home”

Three Rivers Arts Council
“Pencil Sketches” by Sam Hill through April 30
Seasonal Events
Mondays: Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. and Toddler Storytime (for kids under age 3) at 10 a.m. at the Main Fargo Library downtown, through April 11, registration required by calling (701) 241-1495

Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. and Toddler Preschool at 10:30 a.m. through April 10 at the Northport Branch of the Fargo Library; registration required at (701) 241-1495

Moorhead (LARL) Library: Mondays: Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; Tuesdays: Storytime at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays:  Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library

See the real “Fargo Wood Chipper” from the set of the Oscar-winning film at the FM Visitors Center in Fargo
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. through March 25, Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool

Mark Your Calendars!
March 23: Vince Gill in a sold out at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
March 24:  Elton John at the Ralph in Grand Forks

April 1: Damn Yankees at the Chester Fritz
April 6: BJ Thomas at the Dakota Sioux Casino

April 14-15: RRV Motorcycle Show at the Alerus Center

April 15: Charlotte’s Web at the Chester Fritz

April 21: Lee Ann Womack at the Spirit Lake Casino

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.

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