Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, Sept. 29
Catch the last day of the 13th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival from 5-8 p.m. at the Historic Fargo Theatre downtown
Thursday, Sept. 29, Friday, Sept. 30
The comedy season is in full swing with the British comedian Steven Hirst and Casey Coleman at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
‘Movie Mania – Movies So Bad They’re Good’ at 9:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks with a double feature and refreshments for $5.
Thursday, Sept. 29, Friday, Sept. 30, Saturday, Oct. 1
“Next Fall” by Geoffrey Nauffts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday through October 15 at Theatre B on Main in downtown Fargo
“Cabaret” at 7:30 p.m. on the Gaede Stage at the Center for the Arts at MSUM in Moorhead
A Hitchcock masterpiece, “39 Steps” at 7:30 p.m. at the FM Community Theatre presented by the Bare Stage Theatre in Fargo
Friday, Sept. 30
Altru Diabetes Benefit from 4 – 9 p.m. at Suite 49 across from the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks where regional artists will donate a minimum of 30 percent of the the artwork sold to the Center in honor of Jay Wilson Cox with hors d’oeuvres and beverages served
Red Door Art Gallery Art Auction at 6:30 p.m. featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeurves and art auction at the Red Door Art Gallery in Wahpeton, N.D. Limited tickets available at 701.742.8046
Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1
Silent Film Nights featuring “Dr. Jackel” at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown
Saturday, Oct. 1
Joe Diffie and John Conlee at 7 p.m. at the Spirit Lake Casino in St. Michael, N.D.
“It’s All in The Game – Constraint Show” opening reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Spirit Room
Wustel Balad, part of the Arts Midwest World Fest, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Zombie Music Fest II: Revenge of Zombie Fest from 3-10 p.m. featuring talented regional and national rock bands, family Halloween activities, a free kids’ Halloween crafts booth, a zombie contest, art fair, food, beer garden and more at the Town Square Park downtown Grand Forks
Octoberfest! To eat and drink everything German style: food, beer, music and festivities from 5-8 p.m. at the Beer Garden at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds in Jamestown, N.D.
Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2
Kid Quest and Megan Johnston Meet and Greet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo with free coffee and cookies!
NPBGS Plant Portraits Workshop with Sandra Miles from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse east of Yunker Farms in Fargo; bring pressed leaves or dried products to share; kids welcome with adult
Sunday, Oct. 2
Five decades of funny bring legendary status to an amazing entertainer that the Red River Valley may enjoy at an evening with Bill Cosby at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz in Grand Forks
Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers Concert from 2-4 p.m. at the Festival Concert Hall in the Reineke Fine Arts Center on the NDSU campus in Fargo
Monday, Oct. 3
Trailer Park Boys in a sold out performance at 8 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown
Choral Festival Concert, free and open to the public at 7 p.m. at the Festival Concert Hall in the Reineke Fine Arts Center on the NDSU campus in Fargo
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Opening reception for “Livets Dans,” recent work by Heidi Goldberg, from 4-6 p.m. with a Gallery Talk at 5 p.m. at the Cyrus M. Running Gallery on the Concordia Campus in Moorhead
Pubs
and Clubs
Thursday, Sept. 29
The Roosters at 7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
PB and the Jam at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Post-Traumatic Horns at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Jazz at Basies in the Ramada in Fargo from 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
Swing Dance Club from 8-11 p.m. at the Nemzek Hall on the MSUM campus in Moorhead
The Roosters at 7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
32 Below at the Venue of the Hub in Fargo
24 Seven at Big D’s in Grand Forks
8th Hour at Trax in Jamestown, N.D.
Boomtown at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Runnin’ on Empty at the Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel Lounge in Watertown, S.D.
Fuse/Vibe at Z-103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
October Road at the Dae Uder Place in Minot, N.D.
The Past Due Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
The SOL Band at the Elk’s in Fargo
Troubadou at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Hawthorne Heights with ViFolly, Running on Empty, and Blackbear is MyCo-Pilot at the Aquarium in Fargo
32 Below at Sports on Tap in Minot, N.D.
8th Hour at the Tri-Lakes Roadhouse, Lake Park, Minn.
Boomtown at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Face for Radio at the Penalty Box in Ramsey, Minn.
Joyride at the West Side Bar in Little Falls, Minn.
October Road at Dae Udder Place in Minot, N.D.
The Past Due Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at Big D’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Tripwire at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Troubadour at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Runnin’ on Empty at the Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel Lounge in Watertown, S.D.
Sunday, Oct. 2
James McMurty with Jonny Burke at the Aquarium in Fargo
October Road at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Jazz at the Red Raven every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Fargo
Monday, Oct. 3
Allen Carter Big Band performs the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo; $5. cover
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Salsa Dance Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastgate Event Center in Moorhead
Karaoke Thursday, Sept. 29
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. with Dave at the JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
Friday, Sept. 30
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 VFW in Moorhead, Minn.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Silver Dollar in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at Dewey’s in Kindred, N.D.
Karaoke at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Monday, Oct. 3
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Pepper’s Karaoke with Pepper at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
Open mic at 8 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Community and Family Events
Thursday, Sept. 29
Teen “Minute 2 Win It” Competition: The fun starts at 4 p.m. at the Main Library with outrageous stunts and prizes. 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.
Friday, Sept. 30
Fargo Beer Festival from 6-10 p.m. at the Civic Center lawn between the Civic and the Library
Zumbathon at 6:30 p.m. for registration at the church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead; join Jill Lawrence with the $10 fee supporting the Moorhead Lions and other organizations.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Old Time Barn Dance at 7 p.m. at the Robert Johnson Activity Center in So. Fargo with music and caller provided by the Ogg Creek String Band, no experience necessary, all dances will be taught; donation requested
Grand Forks Women’s Show at 9 a.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Fall Home Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Centennial Hall and Lower Level of the Fargo Civic Center
FM Derby Girls from 7-10 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center Arena
Meet American Girls Cecile and Marie-Grace and play a variety of games, read the story and be in the drawing for the doll giveaway at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Fargo
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. Northport Library, 2714 N. Broadway, Fargo / 476-4026.
Youth Book Club at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Alpha Phi Walk/Run from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Drive Park in Grand Forks with proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association.
Double Up for Breast Cancer Disc Golf Event at 8 a.m. at Lincoln Drive Park in Grand Forks
Forx Ro,ller Derby Bout at 6 p.m. at Purpur Arena in Grand Forks
Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2
EGF Arts and Craft Council host their annual East Grand Forks 39th Craft Fair from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the EGF Civic Center and VFW Arena. Free Shuttle between the two arenas; $2 admission to both arenas.
Moorhead Friends of the Library Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday is bag sale day with books sold for $5. a bag. Proceeds support the Moorhead Library.
Sunday, Oct. 2
Fall Home Show from noon – 5 p.m. at the Centennial Hall and Lower Level of the Fargo Civic Center
Fargo Fest features a downtown outdoor movie event with “Fargo” at 7:30 p.m. projected on the north side of the Radisson Hotel downtown Fargo and broadcast simultaneously on WDAY AM 970. Fargo Fest kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with vendors, entertainment, food, crafts, a beer garden, live DJ at the Pickled Parrot to celebrate the city and movie.
Dakota Discussions at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Series title is “Immigration: Stories and Yesterday and Today”. Pre-registration is required. Contact Lori at 476-5977 to register or for a list of titles. Free. Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo / 476-4040.
Jazz Into Fall concert at 2 p.m. at the downtown Main Library featuring the “Nick Fryer Quartet”. Call the Beth at 241-1492 for details. Free. Main Library, 102 3rd St. N., Fargo / 241-1492.
Monday, Oct. 3
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Oct. 4
All ages are welcome for Chess Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime for children ages 3-K at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library for stories and crafts.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Art Connection
“Atmospheric Preoccupations and a Fowl Fascination,” Paintings and sculptures by Mackenzie Kouba
Cyrus M. Running Gallery
“Livets Dans,” recent work by Heidi Goldberg through Oct. 30
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Autumn Colors” Art Exhibit through Nov. 5
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”
“African Soul, American Heart” through November 13
Hjemkomst Center
“My Journey, My Story” through Thanksgiving
“Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration” through October
McCulley Optix Gallery
Abstract & Still, Watercolor & Charcoal through October
NDSU Memorial Gallery
“Collect! Create! NDSU Faculty and Staff Show” through October 4
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“What’s Up With Stairs” photography by Lynn Fundingsland through Oct. 1
North Dakota Museum of Art
Margaret Wall-Romana: Taking Time through Oct.. 23
Plains Art Museum
“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum Collection” through April 15
FMVA Studio Crawl preview through Oct. 9
The Circus World of Judy Onofrio through Jan. 8
Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gallery at MSUM
“Anamnesis” by Naomi RaMona Schiliesman and Keith W. C Lemly
Rourke Art Gallery
Recent work by Zhimin Guan
Rourke Museum
Retrospective”
Spirit Room
Bruce Crummy Photography through Sept. 30
“It’s All in The Game – Constraint Show” through Oct. 29
MSUM MFA Art Show with the work of John Powers, Megan Bartholomay and Ryan Christianson
Three Rivers Arts Council at Wahpeton Community Center
Sister Rivers Photo Exhibition through Sept. 30
Trinity Lutheran Church The Hjemkomst Artists are displaying “Art for Everyone” includes watercolors, water media, collage, and
acrylic paintings in many styles and subjects. Area artists have been painting together at the Hjemkomst since 9/11. Exhibitors include Teresa Ali, Karl Benzenberg, Marilyn Geske, Carole Gulland, Karen Hartke, Gary Hoagland, Diane Johnson, Judi Koehmstedt, Cathi Koenig, and Diana Shea.The exhibition will continue through October. For more information contact Donna at 218-287-2065.
University of North Dakota Department of Art & Design and the Third Street Gallery
“Graphic Radicals: 30 Years of WW3 Illustrated” from Wednesday, Oct. 5 through October 31
VIP Room
Kim Jore’s painting, “FM Pubs and Streetscapes”
Seasonal Events
Lake Agassiz Digital Library EBooks for Kindle available at your LARL Library by visiting: http://digital.larl.org
2011 Pumpkin Patch through Oct. 30 at the Dakota Carriage Company in Fargo with a petting zoo, horse drawn rides, bale maze, barrel train rides, mini-golf, games, cow milking, campfire, pumpkins and more.
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch is open for the season and family fun with horse drawn rides, petting zoo, barrel cars and a straw maze in Glyndon, Minn.
“Galaxies” at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Mondays at the Planetarium to see the Milky Way stretch across the Autumn Sky at the campus of MSUM in Moorhead through Oct. 31
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Get to your library for a free library card that will allow you access to all sorts of entertainment including: books, CDs, DVDs, books on CD, magazines, artwork, newspapers, internet access and more. Check it out at your local library.
Mark Your Calendars!
Oct. 7: Wynonna at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Oct. 6: Kathy Mattea at the Historic Holmes Theatre
Oct. 8: Williams & Ree at the Fargo Theatre
Oct. 13: Roy Clark at the Fargo Theatre
Oct. 16: The Temptations at the Fargo Theatre
Oct. 14: Patchouli at the Listening Room in Fargo
Oct. 28: Kansas at the Dakota Magic Casino in in Hankinson, N.D.
Nov. 4: Paranormal Convention at the Shooting Star Casino
Nov. 18: John Michael Montgomery at the Shooting Star 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.