Special Events
Thursday, May 5
Bird Symposium Among Native Cultures at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7
Friends of the Library Book & Treasure Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Grand Forks Campbell Library
Saturday, May 7
Kite Day presented by Fargo Parks 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Ed Clapp Park in Fargo; free
Saturday Storytime at Northport at 10 a.m. at the Fargo Public Library Northport Branch on Broadway
Storytime at the Red Raven at 10:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
The talents of older adults will be on display at the “Creativity Blossoms with Age” fundraiser and open house at 2 p.m. at Edgewood Vista in Fargo
Mother’s Day Dandy at 10 a.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in Fargo to make a surprise for the mom in your life; for ages 4 to 10
An Evening of Dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Dille Center for the Arts in Moorhead
Friends Book Sale at 11 a.m. at the Fargo Library downtown
Northern Plains Botanic Spring Luncheon and Silent Auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Guardians of Ga’Hoole: Scratching the Surface at 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Moorhead Library; free
Ice Cream Social with the Moorhead Kiwanis and Goldwing Riders from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moorhead Center Mall; proceeds benefiting youth programs
Prairie Promenaders Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Elementary in Fargo
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo
Monday, May 9
Family Storytime, “Pajama Jamboree” at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Fargo Library
Free Oral History Workshops with Barbara Sommer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, May 10
Free Oral History Workshops with Barbara Sommer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Crookston, Minn. Library
Storytime and Family Craft Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen Computer Nights at 4 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, May 11
Free Oral History Workshops with Barbara Sommer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Detroit Lake, Minn. Library
Seasonal or Ongoing
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County is seeking WWII, Korean War, Vietnamese Conflict, and Gulf War veterans from Clay County to tell their stories. Contact Mark Piehl at the HCSCC at (218) 299-5511 ext. 6734.
The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead announces its Spring Parade of Homes from noon to 5 p.m. weekends and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. week days April 30 through May 8. Admission is free and covers a wide range of prices and styles.
New! Enjoy popular titles from the comfort of home using the Lake Agassiz Regional Library audiobooks and eBooks that expire at the end of the lending period so you never have late fees! Check it out at http://digital.larl.org
“The People” at 2 p.m. Sundays (not Easter) and 7 p.m. Mondays in Room 167 at the Planetarium at MSUM in Moorhead; the program explores American Indian concepts of the sky as seen through their remarkable myths and poetry through May 23
“Walk this Way 2011” a community walking program to promote walking and the trails system in the FM through May 17; go to www.fmwalkthisway.com
The Plains Art Museum is doing an American Idol approach to their permanent collection selection with “You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Museum Collection.” Now through
June, complete a short survey at the Plains which will be used to select upcoming pieces selected; call (701) 232-3821 for more information
Theatre & Live Performances
Thursday, May 5
Dinner and show with the Linebenders at 6 p.m. at the American Legion in Fargo with the proceeds to benefit the Fargo Destination Imagination team trip to global finals in Knoxville, Tenn.
Friday, May 6
Tesla at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino event center in Mahnomen, Minn.
“Die Flledermaus” opera performed at 7:30 p.m. by NDSU students at the Festival Concert Hall at NDSU in Fargo
Prairie Harvest Mental Health’s 11th Annual Polyester Party; with the food and fun beginning at 6 pm. At the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Journalist Cecile Wehrman at 6:30 p.m. at Zandbroz Variety downtown Broadway in Fargo; free
The FM Golden Notes New Horizon Band performs at 2 p.m. at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo
Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience at 8 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7
Dinner theater fundraiser “State Road 47” musical at 6 p.m. presented by and at the Riverside Christian School in East Grand Forks
Thursday, May 5 through May 22
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a dark and sexy comedy with a donkey, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre B on Main in Fargo
Saturday, May 7
My Mother and Me featuring Melba Joyce and Carmen Bradford presented by the Jazz Arts Group of the FM at 7 p.m. at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Nathan Jorgenson book signing at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
The Noteables Concert at noon at the Fargo Country Club
Masterpiece Masquerade Spring Gale from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. with wine tasting, cocktails, food, desserts, dancing and a silent auction at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo to benefit educational programs at the Plains
Victorian Tea and Trunk Fundraiser at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Sunday, May 8
FM Opera Champagne Brunch hosted bt Doug Hamilton and Bernie Erickson at 1 p.m. Call (701) 239-4558 for ticket information; only 12 tickets available
“Rising Above,” A Potpourri of Dance, a concert of dances from Ireland, India, Israel, etc., at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead
Galleries
Cyrus M Running Gallery of Concordia College
Senior Art Exhibition
Fargo Air Museum
The Vietnam Memorial Exhibit through June 15 with opening ceremony on May 7
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“Norwegian Footprints” color images of contemporary Norwegian-American around ND through June 27
“A Woman’s Perspective on the Elements Multimedia Art Exhibition”
“Keeping Warm: Winter Wear and Pastimes” artifacts include a buffalo fur coat, children’s sleigh and photos
“The BIG Art Show” free and open to the public
Hjemkomst Center
“Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration” through October
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“Earth, Air, Fire, Water” paintings, prints and photography by various artists of A Woman’s Perspective through May 21
“Art=Food: Wait and See” at the Café Muse through August 14
“Vermillion Editions to Hannaher’s Studio: The Print Renaissance Comes to Fargo, 1977 to Today,” through May 29
Don Renner’s ArtView exhibit, “Encoded Solutions,” through May 22
Northern Lights Arts Council
Oil-on-canvas paintings by Katarzyna Zygadlewicz May 4 throu May 6
Roland Dille Center for the Arts MSUM
Bachelors in Fine Art Exhibition through May 12
Rourke Art Museum
“Drawn to the West: The Life and Art of William Perl” watercolors and drawings; through August 28
“Head in the Clouds,” oil paintings by Geri Burkhart through May 29
Rourke Art Gallery
“Prairie Music with Bagpipes,” the photography of Robb Siverson through May 8
Spirit Room
Walter Piehl paintings on display May 7 through June 5
“A Cosmic Sampler” by Richard S. Thomasson through May 31
“Places and Attitude” by Richard Szeitz through May 7
Red River Espresso Parlor
“My Ladies, Your Ladies, Her Ladies” through April 30
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, May 5
Doug Allen and Legends of the Sun, a Johnny Cash Tribute, at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
Hives Inquiry at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
32 Below at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Dirty Word at Wiley’s in Sioux Falls, S.D.
The Front Fenders at Radisson Perspective’s Lounge in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Slightly Stoopid with The Meat Puppets & Honeyboy Carencrow at the Venue in the Hub in Fargo
Freddy Fender Jr. at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
War Pony at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
The Dry Five at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Holiday Inn downtown Fargo
The Big Wu at the Aquarium in Fargo
Friday, May 6
Johnson Family Band at the Venue in the Hub in Fargo
Tri-College Jazz Combos at 6:30 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo; free
The Simon Rowe Trio with John Difiore at Studio 222 downtown Fargo on Broadway
32 Below at the Minnewaska House at Glenwood, Minn.
8th Hour at the Warehouse on 3rd in Devils Lake, N.D.
At The Emporium at the Big D’s in Grand Forks, ND
Boomtown at O’Leary;s in Moorhead
Carmen the Cactus at Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
Dirty White at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
Face for Radio at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Fat Daddy’s at the Pit 6-11 in Audubon, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the Oxbow Country Club in Oxbow, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at the Alberta Bar and Grill in Alberta, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Joyride at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
October Road at the Buffalo Lanes in Jamestown, N.D.
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the VFW in West Fargo
The SOL Band at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Two Days Notice at Big D’s in Fargo
War Pony at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
The Eden Park Band at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Red River Singles Spring Formal from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with music by Sideline at the VFW in West Fargo
Doug Allen and Legends of the Sun, a Johnny Cash Tribute, at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, MN
Swing Dance Club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Nemzek Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
Saturday, May 7
Tune in Tokyo at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Doug Allen and Legends of the Sun, a Johnny Cash Tribute, at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
Dave Ferreria Piano Trio from 7 to 10 p.m. at Maxwell’s in West Fargo
Beautiful Trigger at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
War Pony at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the Original in Minot, N.D.
8TH Hour at Crooks in Rugby, N.D.
The 222 Comedy Boom II at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
KNDS Block Party at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
At The Emporium at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Betty Does at the Plains Art Museum Spring Gala in Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at the Eagles in Park Rapids, MN
Dirty White at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Face for Radio at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Joyride at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
October Road at Army’s in Dickinson, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at the Elk’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the VFW in West Fargo
The Shaker’s at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
The SOL Band at M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Tripwire at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Two Days Notice at Big D’s in Fargo
Wicked Antix at the Cattleman’s Club in Lisbon, N.D.
Sunday, May 8
8th Hour at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Wednesday, May 11
Songwriter’s Night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Perspective’s Lounge of the Radisson Hotel in Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, May 5
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. 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, May 6
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 with Deb at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Saturday, May 7
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at Bordertown in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at the Silver Dollar at 9 p.m. with Deb in West Fargo
Monday, May 8
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, May 9
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, May 10
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Mark Your Calendars!
May 12: Chicago at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
May 14: Black Hawk and Restless Heart at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
May 16: Daniel O’Donnell at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
May 17: Tim McGraw at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
May 17: Lucinda Williams at the Fargo Theatre
May 18: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the Fargo Theatre
May 22: Roy Clark at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn.
June 17: The Beach Boys at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN
June 18: CCR at the Dakota Magic Casino
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