Community and Cultural Events Thursday, April 19
Job Seekers 101: Resumes and Cover Letters from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fargo Library downtown for a basic, hands-on workshop with Jill Wilkey from the NDSU Career Center
MSUM Guitar Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. at MSUM Fox Recital Hall in Moorhead; free
Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, Saturday, April 21
“Becky’s New Car” at 7:30 Thursday through Saturday at Theatre B on Main in Fargo
“Three Sisters,” one of Checkhov’s greatest plays, performed by the MSUM Theatre Department at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM Gaede Stage in Moorhead
“Treefall,” a futuristic-thriller performed by the NDSU Division of Fine Arts at 7:30 p.m. at Walsh Studio Theatre on the NDSU Campus in Fargo
Buzz Sutherland at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
“My Generation, A Musical Theatre Concert” at 7:30 p.m. at Burtness Theater in Chandler Hall on the UND Campus in Grand Forks, N.D.
“Almost, Maine,” a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks weekends through May 5
Thursday, April 19, Friday, April 20, Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22
“Beehive – The 60s Musical” with the “Drama Queens” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Mayville State University Theatre in Mayville, N.D.
Friday, April 20
Oremus: Sacred Music for Sacred Spaces at 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks
Saturday, April 21
60s Rock Stars Paul Revere and the Raiders at 8 p.m. at the Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake, Minn.
Lee Ann Womack in concert at 7 p.m. at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
Honors Recital at 2 p.m. at the NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall in Fargo; free and open to the public
Accelerated Artists program for youth from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in So. Fargo
All American Girl Tea Party Hosted by Altrusa International of Fargo from 2-4 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo
Celebrate Earth Day with “Party for the Planet” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Saturday Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Main Library downtown Fargo
Paws for Reading: Reading Therapy Pets at the Main Library from 1-3 p.m. downtown Fargo
American Heart Association Red River Valley Heart Walk from 9 a.m. to noon at the Scheels Arena in Fargo
UFC 145 Jones vs. Evans Showing at 9 p.m. Playmakers, no cover
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Eagles Dinner Club in East Grand Forks; donations at the door
Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22
“Beethoven, Mahler Grand Finale” with an 150-voice chorus, six vocal soloists and pianist Jay Hershberger at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Midwest Starz Dance Competition from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fargo Civic Center Arena
Edge life from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Centennial Hall and Lower Level of the Fargo Civic Center
Sunday, April 22
Grammy Award-winning Casting Crowns with special guests Matthew West, Royal Tailor and Lindsay McCaul at 6 p.m. at the Fargodome
Concordia Oratorio Concert at 7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in Moorhead
Earth Day Celebration from 1-5 at Yunker Farms in Fargo
Saxophone Quartet at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall in the Reineke Fine Arts Center in Fargo; free and open to the public
Great Plains Harmony Concert at 2 p.m. at the Enderlin, N.D. City Auditorium
Free movie, “Of Mice and Men,” at 2 p.m. at the Fargo Library downtown provided with a grant from The Spirit Room and the ND Humanities Council
Sunday, April 22
John Falstaff comes to town to seduce married women in “The Merry Wives of Wahpeton” at 7:30 p.m. at the Stage at Island Park in Fargo
Lakes Area Community Concert Band at 4 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Monday, April 23
“Fact, Folklore and FABRICation” to learn the history and traditions of quilting at 10:30 a.m. at the Crookston Library, at 2 p.m. at the Fertile Library and 6 p.m. at the Hendrum LINK site. Coming to other locations April 26 and 27th; see next week’s Metrolights for details.
Concordia Vocal Jazz and Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Auditorium in Moorhead
Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Tuesday, April 24
Concordia Symphonia Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Campus Center Centrum in Moorhead
Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. at NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25
Experience “The Tastes and Sounds of the Civil War” with interpreter Vickie Wendel dressed in 1860s clothing as she tells the stories and shares the food and songs of the marching armies at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Moorhead Library, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Breckenridge Library, 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Detroit Lakes Library and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawley Library. The events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 25
Concordia Jazz Ensemble I at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
FM Golden Notes new Horizons Band perform from 2-3 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Assisted Living Center in Fargo; free
Pubs and Clubs
Information for Pubs and Clubs furnished in part by FargoBands.com Thursday, April 19
Heavy is the Head at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
The Dave Ferreira Trio at 6:30 p.m. at Maxwell’s in Fargo
War Pony 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
8th Hour at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn
The Great outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at Playmaker’s in 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
Friday, April 20
Gretchen Wilson with Rocket Club at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Silverado at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn
8th Hour at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at JT Chumley’s in Moorhead
Dirty Word at Torge’s in Austin, Minn
Face for Radio at Dae Udder Place in Minot, N.D.
The Fillers at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the VFW in Fergus Falls, Minn
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at Heroes and Legends in Mayville, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Smoking Gun at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
The SOL Band at the Labor Club in Valley City, N.D.
Thunder Ridge at the A&R Bar in Hillsboro, N.D.
Tripwire at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn
October Road at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Teamster’s in Fargo.
War Pony at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Begars Cut at 9 p.m. at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at the 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
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.
Fargo Swings at 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for intermediates in room 208 at Nemzek on the MSUM campus in Moorhead
Saturday, April 21
Silverado at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Fire Water Burn at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Anthem at 9 p.m. at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
War Pony at 7:30 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at 9 p.m. at the Radisson Perspectives Lounge in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at Page, N.D.
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
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
24 Seven at the Buff in Jamestown, N.D.
8th Hour at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Betty Does in Goodridge, Minn.
Boomtown at the VFW in Litchville, N.D.
The Dead Beats at the Teamsters in Fargo
Dirty Word at Torge’s in Austin, Minn.
Face for Radio at Dae Udder Place in Minot, N.D.
The Fillers at the Spirits Lounge in the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Front Fenders at the Perham Country Club in Perham, Minn.
Fuse/Vibe at the Eagles in Alexandria, Minn.
The Great outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at the Maxx Bar in Ham Lake, Minn.
The Past Due Band at the Eagles in Valley City, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at the Elk’s in Fargo
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Sunday, April 22
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
GC & The Sideways at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s in Fargo, no cover
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
Monday, April 23
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Chumley’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. in Moorhead
Jitter’s Coffee Bar Open Mic at 7 p.m. in Fargo
Weekly Jam Session at 9:30 p.m. at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Rooters Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. downtown Fargo
Trivia Night at 9:30 p.m. at Rhombus Guys on Main downtown Fargo
Tuesday, April 24
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.
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Jazz/Blues with the Allen Carter quintet at the Avalon downtown Fargo
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
Fargo Swings at 8 p.m. at the Avalon downtown Fargo with music by the FM kicks Big Band at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
The Infamous Stringdusters at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
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 Comedy Night at 8 p.m. in the Dreamer’s Lounge of the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks
Rhombus Open Mic at 10 p.m. on Main in Fargo
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 BIG Art Show” featuring 2D and 3D art from the FM Visual Artists
“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
Rosenquist Visiting Artist
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
Rourke Museum
“Charles Thysell: Past and Present: Paintings and Drawings from 2001-2011” through April 22
“Robert A Nelson: A Retrospective”
Rourke Gallery
Of Memory, Bone and Myth: the 3rd Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition through May 13
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
Free public skating from 3-5 p.m. Sundays at the Scheels Arena in South Fargo through May 6
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.
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
“Walk This Way” is a community walking program through May 15. Register online at the City of Fargo web site, complete walks and be signed up for prizes at the conclusion of the walking events.
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 is SOLD OUT at the Shooting Star Casino
May 4: Wayne Newton at the Shooting Star Casino
May 11: Martina McBride 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.