Community and Cultural Events Thursday, April 12
Celebrity Dinner and Auction at 5:30 p.m. at the Fargo Air Museum
Great Discussions with Polar explorer, Ann Bancroft and Dr. Melissa Gjellstad at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Explore life in flight with “Fancy Feathers” at 3:15 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Teen Night from 7-9 p.m. with roller skating, movies, pizza and more at Rheault Farms in Fargo
Mikey Hoeven speaking at 6:30 p.m. at Ladies Night Out at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo
Raise Your Paws for Pets at 6 p.m. with a social, silent auction and celebrity cake auction at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks; call 701-792-1200 for more information
Lin Enger discusses the writing and publishing process at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Friday, April 13
The Charlie Daniels Band performs at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Charlotte’s Web at 10 a.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
“Deployed,” an original play written and performed by children of military parents, at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks
Fargo Funny People You’ve Probably Never Heard of Part 1, with local comedians in a stand-up comedy show at 9:30 p.m. at Theatre B on main in Fargo
“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” – Live from Las Vegas! They were style with substance, swing with swagger and a non-stop party that everyone wanted access to. Now audiences can experience this critically acclaimed, hugely entertaining theatrical production which includes exciting new arrangements of the classic songs everyone knows and loves. In addition, audiences will hear original, never-before-heard songs written by the late, legendary songwriter, Ron Miller (“For Once In My Life”), and recorded voiceovers made exclusively for this show by Sandy Hackett’s father, the late, legendary comedian, Buddy Hackett at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14
Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13, Saturday, April 14
Rocky Whatule at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Saturday, April 14
Hear the rock theatre of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing Beethoven’s “Last Night” at 7 p.m. at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on the UND Campus in Grand Forks
A magical evening of 4-part a cappella singing with “Heart of Lakes Harmony” at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
The world’s most famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, at 7 p.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
ZooVentures for the Birds from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Free women’s self-defense classes at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Dakota Dragon Defense in Fargo
“March for Babies” starting at 9 a.m. at the Fargodome
Farmers Insurance Run for Babies at 8 a.m. at the Bluestem Theatre for the Arts in Moorhead
FM Derby Girls Home Bout Championship from 7-10 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Auditorium
Friday, April 13, Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15
Tennessee Williams’ “Camino Real” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Main Stage of the Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre on the Concordia Campus in Moorhead
FM Opera’s “Fidelio,” Beethoven’s only opera, on stage in full costume at 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at NDSU Festival Hall in Fargo
Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15
37th Annual Red River Valley Woodcarvers Show and Competition from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday at the Doublewood Inn in Fargo
RRV Motorcycle Show from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Enjoy the Big Ron Hunter at 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday Blues, Brunch and Concert at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks
Sunday, April 15
Theatreworks USA’s production of “Charlotte’s Web,“ is based on E.B.White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte at 2 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND Campus in Grand Forks
New York City Trumpet Virtuoso Lew Soloff at 7:30 p.m. at the Discover MS Auditorium in Fargo with a reception following the concert at the Ramada Inn’s Basie’s
“The Magnificent Amberson’s” at 2 p.m. at the downtown Fargo Library in partnership with the Spirit Room with a discussion led by Tony McRae as part of the “Books on Screen Film Series”
Handbell Choir Concert at 4 p.m. at Concordia Knutson Center Centrum in Moorhead; free
Wind Ensemble at 3 p.m. at Weld Hall on the MSUM Campus in Moorhead; free
Tuesday, April 17
“Les Miserables” at 7:30 p.m. performed by the students at Red River High School Theatre in Grand Forks
“No Shower, No Problem” with Dr. Jaakko Putkonen and his Student Polar Research Team as part of the “Cold Recall” programming at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Library on the UND campus in Grand Forks; free and open to the public
Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18
Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) presents Nature Photographer Bruce Flag at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Moorhead Library and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Crookston Library
Tuesday, April 17 through Saturday, April 21
“My Generation, A Musical Theatre Concert” at 7:30 p.m. at the Burtness Theatre in Grand Forks
Wednesday, April 18
“Three Sisters,” the masterpiece of the modern theatre at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM Gaede Stage in Moorhead
Pubs and Clubs
Information for Pubs and Clubs furnished in part by FargoBands.com Thursday, April 12
Roster McCabe with Chuckwayne at the Aquarium in Fargo
The Blue Wailers at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Less Than Organic at 7 p.m. at the Uncorked in Fargo
Ashlee Hewitt at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Big D’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Dempsey’s Jam Night and Open Mic at 10 p.m. downtown Fargo
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler
Pickled Parrot Karaoke and Jam Session at 9:30 p.m. downtown Fargo
Rooter’s Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. downtown Fargo
Speck’s Bar Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. downtown Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Teamster’s Club in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
GC and the Sideways at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Friday, April 13 Cold Hard Cash at the Cadillac Ranch in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Teamster’s in Fargo.
Ashlee Hewitt at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Fargo Swings at 8:30 p.m. at the Avalon Center downtown Fargo
Foosball Tournament at 8 p.m. at Rhombus Guys on Main in Fargo
Matt Sansberry at 7 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab on the MSUM campus in Moorhead
The Roosters at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at the 9 p.m. at the VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
24 Seven at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
8th Hour at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.
Boomtown at the Last Chance in Grafton, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the VFW in West Fargo
Dirty White at the VFW in Fargo
Face for Radio at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the Angry Beaver Bar in Oakes, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at JT Cigarro’s in Fargo
GC and the Sideways at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
October Road at Army’s in Dickinson, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Silverado at Johnson’s Barn in Arthur, N.D.
Tripwire at Pickle Park in Fridley, Minn.
WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Contest Friday evenings at 9:30 p.m. at the AmericInn of Moorhead 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.
Pop Rocks at the 3rd Annual Adult Prom from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the Venue of the Hub in Fargo with free cover if you come dressed in Prom attire, a d $100 cash for the crowned Prom King & Queen
Saturday, April 14 Sarah Vowell at the Historic Fargo Theatre downtown
The Roosters at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Ashlee Hewitt at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
8th Hour at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.
Betty Does at Big D’s in Fargo
Billy D & the Crystals at the Plummer Lion’s Club Dance in Plummer, Minn.
Boomtown at Pitt 611 in Audubon, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at the VFW in West Fargo
Dirty White at the VFW in Fargo
Dirty Word at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Face for Radio at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Fat Cats at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
The Fillers at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
Fuse/Vibe at JT Cigarro’s in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
The Roosters at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Silverado at the Crook Club in Crookston, Minn.
Thunder Ridge at Geneseo Bar in Geneseo N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. Wild Rice in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. the Vista Inn in Moorhead
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
Rhombus Guys karaoke at 10 p.m. on Main in Fargo
Sunday, April 15 Jazz every Sunday night at the Red Raven in Fargo
DJ Bingham Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Monday, April 16 Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
“Underground Start!” ft. Sole, Ceschi, Bluebird, and more at 9 p.m. at the Nester Tavern in Fargo
Trivia Night at 9:30 p.m. at Rhombus Guys in Fargo
Chumley’s karaoke at 9 p.m. in Moorhead
Tuesday, April 17 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.
Fargo Swings at 8:30 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center downtown Fargo
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Side Street Open Mic at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grill and Pub in Fargo
JT Cigarro Open Mic at 8 p.m. in SW Fargo
Dempsey’s Karaoke at 10 p.m. downtown Fargo
Wednesday, April 18
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.
The Garage Bar Jam Night at 9:30 p.m. in Moorhead
Sidestreet Open Jam at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grille & Pub in Fargo
Urban Overture at 5:30 p.m. at Studio 222 on Broadway in Fargo
Wednesday C0medy Night at 8 p.m. in the Dreamer’s Lounge of the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks
Galleries Art Connection
James Wolberg: New Functional and Sculptural Ceramics through May 19
Atonement Lutheran Church
Ellen Jean Diederich paintings through April 30; free
Chester Fritz Library in Grand Forks
UND exhibit explores “Cold Recall: the early 20th Century’s great race to the South Pole through April 27
Creative Arts Studio Gallery
“ArtSistas Unite” fiber, prints, paintings, photographs, by Julie Richardson and Amy Richardson on display through May 4
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“A Year on the Plains” through May 25
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 through June 18
“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County”
NDSU Memorial Union
Clothesline Project presented April 2-13 on the NDSU Campus; call (701)231-8239 for times
NDSU Baccalaureate Exhibitions
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“Bloom into Spring” water color paintings by Betty Peterson through April 28
Plains Art Museum
“Jubileum! The Screen Printed Art of
Miss Amy Jo” designer and printmaker through June 3
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
Jay Hopkins, Down Home
Spirit Room
Creative Arts Program exhibit presented by the Epilepsy Foundation of MN through April 30 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. April 15
Three Rivers Arts Council
“Pencil Sketches” by Sam Hill through April 30
Seasonal Events Watch the Prairie Chickens Booming at the Bluestem Prairie! The Nature Conservancy placed blinds for viewing the prairie chickens court. The best time for viewing is 5 a.m. or sunrise daily through May 15. Contact Sonia at swinter@tnc.org for more information.
You Belong @ Your Library: Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14. It’s all @ your library
Today’s libraries help level the playing field by making both print and digital information affordable, available and accessible to all people. Libraries provide cultural heritage and genealogical collections, materials in print and electronic formats, job seeking resources, and many other creative and resourceful programs.
MSUM Planetarium Show, “Galileo – The Power of the Telescope” is shown Monday at 7 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday at 2 p.m. (no show April 14) at the Planetarium on the MSUM campus in Moorhead through May 21
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
Mark Your Calendars!
April 20: George Jones at the Shooting Star Casino
April 21: Lee Ann Womack at the Spirit Lake Casino
April 21: Paul Revere and the Raiders at the Seven Clans Casino
May 4: Wayne Newton at the Shooting Star Casino
May 31: Dean Torrence & the Jan and Dean Band at the Spirit Lake Casino
June 18: John Fogerty at the Dakota Magic 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.