Thursday, April 14
National Library Week celebrations continue at 6:30 p.m. in the Moorhead Library with Minnesota mystery authors William Kent Krueger, Ellen hart, and Carl Brookins providing tips and tricks to mystery writing
“Create Your Own Story: Bookmaking for Kids” at 4 p.m. at the Fargo Library Carlson Branch
Friday, April 15
Art in Action! A philanthropic social from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Clock Tower Café in the Great Northern Bicycle company on Broadway in Fargo with beer, food, races, and silent auction.
Prairie Promenaders Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Elementary in Fargo
Swing Dance Club from 8 to 1 p.m. at Nemzek Hall of MSUM in Moorhead
Butterfly Ball at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo for girls age 4 to 12 and their dads, uncles, or grandfathers.
Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
Big Boys Toys Expo from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fargodome
The 6th Annual Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics with a spaghetti dinner and opening ceremony Friday and a 5K,10K, Dragon 10-mile, Dragon 10-Mile Relay and 5K non-competitive walk on Saturday with all funds raised to benefit Dragon Athletics; call (218) 477-5824 for more information
Saturday, April 16
National Library Week celebrations continue from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and 2 to 2:45 with Clay County 4-H, Clay County Environmental Services and the Moorhead Library offering two ‘Live Green Project’ sessions making bracelets out of chip bags, bird feeders out of pop bottles, race cars out of junk then show off your creations at a trashion show at 3 p.m. at the Moorhead Library.
Saturday Storytime at Main at 10 a.m. at the Fargo Library downtown
Paws to Read: Reading Therapy Pets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library
Sibling Sorrows at 11 am at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
ZooVentures Family Program: For the Birds from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Storytime at the Red Raven from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17
“The 13th Annual Waste Transformation Art Exhibition” judged and prizes awarded in several categories displayed through April 22; drop off your artwork between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 16 and 1 to 5 p.m. April 17 at the Moorhead Library; call (28) 233-7594 for more information.
Wood Cut Printmaking Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. with master printmaker John Volk at the Plains Art Museum; call (701) 232-3821 to register; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Edge Life Expo: Fargo Health and Holistic Expo from 0 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fargo Civic Center
Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17
Fargo CoreCon, the sci-fi fantasy, horror and anime convention with events for everyone including games, roleplaying, tabletop strategy, costuming, movies, panel discussions and demonstrations from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the AmericInn in Moorhead.
Sunday, April 17
Unraveled Crafters for novice knitters or crocheters from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library; bring 4 oz. of worsted yarn and a crochet hook or knitting needles.
Harry Potter Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AmericInn in Moorhead
Monday, April 16
Second Chance Book Club at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Library
Tuesday, April 19
Fargo Force Storytime from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library
Storytime and Family Craft Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen Computer Night at 4 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Artmania at 6:30 p.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in Fargo
Wednesday, April 20
The Minnesota Crime Wave Writers speak about writing and publishing at 1 p.m. at the Barnesville Library and 6:30p.m. at the Hawley Library sponsored by LARL
Create comics with Blake Hoena at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
“Life’s Your Legacy” author and storyteller Renee’ Rongen at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Detroit Lakes Library and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Moorhead Library to discuss history, culture and the art of quilt making.
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 through kindergarten at the Moorhead Library
Northport Classics Book Club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library at the Northport Branch
The Sandwich Faction improve troupe at 9 p.m. at the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre in Fargo
Seasonal or Ongoing
“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
The Moorhead Golf Courses are open for the season! Call (218) 299-PUTT for more information or check online at www.moorheadgolf.com
Theatre & Live Performances
Thursday, April 14
“The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
JLG’s Think Outside the Desk Video Competition awards ceremony and cake social from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks; free and open to the public
Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15
15th Anniversary Celebration of the MFA in Creative Writing Program at MSUM from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday with a reception at Usher’s House Restaurant (Hunt Club) in Moorhead with live music with Cat Sank Trio, literary readings, cash bar and appetizers; 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday enjoy live music, literary readings and a potluck at The Spirit Room in Fargo
Thursday, April 14, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
James Johann at Courtney’s Comedy Club in the AmericInn in Moorhead; show times at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
There is a different ending every time as the audience votes on the murderer at “the Mystery of Edwin Drood” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks.
“Curse of the Starving Class” about the California Tate family at odds with each other and trying to survive debt at 7:30 p.m. at the Burtness Theatre in Grand Forks
Friday, April 15
Lorie Line and Her Fab Five at 8:30 p.m. at Concordia Memorial Auditorium in Moorhead
Cinderella at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Dave Ferreira Piano Trio from 7 to 10 p.m.at Maxwell’s in West Fargo
“Tales of the Lost Formicans” at 7:30 p.m. at Askanasa Auditorium on the NDSU campus in Fargo; for mature audiences
“Tartuffe” about a conman who attempts to turn a household on its ear at 7:30 p.m. at the Gaede Stage in the MSUM Center for the Arts in Moorhead
North Country Fiddle and Dance Hoe-Down from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the East Grand Forks Eagles Club; donations at the door
Fun’D Night to support the EGF Heritage Foundation with a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m., dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. dance, prizes and silent auction through midnight at the VFW Club in East Grand Forks
Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
“A Classic Country Music Show with a Tribute to Johnny Cash” with Sherwin Linton performing the works of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly at 7 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17
“Lend me a Tenor” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the FM community theatre in Fargo
“My Brother’s Keeper,” an original theatrical production with more than actors, about two brothers who come of age during the WWI era, at 7 p.m. at Bethel Church in Fargo; call (701) 232-4476 for more information
Saturday, April 16
Darci Ashe on Refugee Immigration Truths and Myths, a history lecture series, at 2 p.m. at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County downtown Moorhead
All Lippa Songs Masterclass with Andrew Lippa from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Walsh Studio Theatre at Askanase Hall of NDSU in Fargo
FM Percussion Festival at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove High School in Fargo with performances by Percussion Ensembles, Drum Lines and Color Guards from the area and clinics with Kenyon Williams, Chris Mahan, and Wade Stalboerger; a silent auction with items from area businesses and door prizes
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17
“Masterworks V: The Splendor of Russia” featuring mezzo-soprano Holly Wrensch and a 50-voice choir for the season finale at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
Sunday, April 17
Concordia Echo Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Buxton Hanson Hall at Concordia College in Moorhead
NDSU Faculty Recital with Sigurd Johnson Percussion at 7:30 p.m. at Beckwith Recital Hall in Fargo
Oratorio Concert at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Auditorium on the Concordia College campus in Moorhead
Snowfire Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. at the Glasrud Auditorium in Weld Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
Tuesday, April 19
Comedy and drama collide in “Hockey Mom Hockey Dad” at 7:30 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
Wednesday, April 20
“The Seven Last Words of Christ Cantata,” a sacred cantata by Theodore Dubois at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Lutheran Church on Broadway in Fargo
Vocal Jazz with the Matt Strand Group at 8 p.m. at the UND Memorial Union Loading Dock; free
Galleries
Essentia Clinic Atrium
FMVA Little Show through April 29
Green Market Kitchen
“Exploring Now: 350 Days to 50” an interactive work in progress by Claudia M. Pratt through April 30
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
Josie’s Corner
Artwork by students of Studio e
Memorial Union Gallery
“Accelerate Emerging Artists with Disabilities” through April 30 at NDSU in Fargo
Plains Art Museum
“The Print Renaissance Comes to Fargo” through May 29
“Wait and See” at the Café Muse through August 14
“Encoded Solution” through May 27
“School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month”
Rourke Museum
Open Studio through April 24
Spirit Room
“Pond Painting” landscape paintings by Kinble Bromley
“A Cosmic Sampler” by Richard S.Thomasson through May 31
Red River Espresso Parlor
“My Ladies, Your Ladies, Her Ladies” through April 30
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, April 14
24 Seven in the Mustang Lounge at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
The Blue Wailers at Vintner’s Cellar in Fargo
Progress Report at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Prince Rama with Binge Bot and Tryptic Grove at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Friday, April 15
The Simon Rowe Trio with Harley Sommerfeld at Studio 222 downtown Fargo on Broadway
24 Seven in the Mustang Lounge at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
32 Below at Gerard’s in Sauk Center, Minn.
Port Near Sandstone with Inside Out Strings at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Acoustic Addiction at the Winery in Fargo
At The Emporium at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Betty Does at the Big D’s in Fargo
Slowspokes at 0 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Cat Sank Trio at Usher’s House in Moorhead
Dirty word at Torgie’s in Austin, Minn.
Double Forte at the El Roco in Grand Forks
Face for Radio in Dempsey’s in Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Flashback at the Long Hall Saloon in Grand Forks
The Front Fenders at the Radisson in Fargo
Nasty Habit at the VFW in Fergus Falls, Minn.
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
The Roosters at the American Legion in Herman, Minn.
The Shaker’s at the VFW in West Fargo
Boomtown at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Smoking Gun at The Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Thunder Ridge at the Pelican in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Tripwire at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Troubadour at the NPRA Championship Bull Riding Post Party in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Two Days Notice at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Wicked Antix at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Saturday, April 15
24 Seven in the Mustang Lounge at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Spring Jam 14 at 9 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Lunar Funk Theory CD Release Party at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
32 Below at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Boomtown at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
8th Hour at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
Fargo Star at 6 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo with the top 10 singers performing live at the all-age show to crown this year’s winner.
At The Emporium at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Betty Does at Big D’s in Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Dirty Word at Torgie’s in Austin, Minn.
Double Forte at El Roco in Grand Forks
Face for Radio at the last Chance in Grafton, N.D.
The Fat Cats at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Flashback at the Long Hall Saloon in Grand Forks
October Road at Derby Days Fundraiser at NDSU in Fargo
The Past Due Band at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Rhyme or Reason at the Friendly Tavern in Enderlin, N.D.
The Roosters at the Community Center in Windom, Minn.
The Shakers at the VFW in West Fargo
Let the Night Road at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Silverado at Rollies Bar & Grill in Sauk Rapids, Minn.
Smoking Gun at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Thunder Ridge at The Pelican at Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Boomtown at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Monday, April 18
Tobacco with Beans and Shapers at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Wednesday, April 20
Dirty Word at Bunker’s in Minneapolis, Minn.
Two Days Notice at the Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
Karaoke
Thursday, April 14
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, April 15
Ashmore karaoke with Deb at 9 p.m. at the Crow Bar in Sabin, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW
Saturday, April 9
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at Page, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at Bordertown in West Fargo
Monday, April 17
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, April 18
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, April 19
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!
April 22: Montgomery Gentry at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
April 23: Battle of the Border Boxing at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
April 30: Leo Kottke at the Fargo Theatre
May 1: Sinatra: A Musical May Basket at the Fargo Theatre
May 6: Tesla at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
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.
June 17: The Beach Boys at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn
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