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I thought I would share with you some of my favorite local products.

Shopping

in Fargo

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s an e-commerce store owner (oneherd.com) I have been honored to be a part of a growing e-commerce community in FargoMoorhead. Every month, I am seeing new, local stores post an online complement. And that is just what it’s meant to be… a complement.

In our product guide story this month, we highlighted some stores that offer an online, e-commerce store. When Emerging Prairie began hosting its E-Commerce Breakfast last year, there were only about five of us. Last month,

I went to the meeting and there were about 20 of us in attendance. It’s great to see the growing local interest in e-commerce.

Here at Fargo Monthly, we hope to become more involved in e-commerce, too. On fargomonthly. com, we plan to start providing local stores with a way to sell products on our site. Look for this to start in January 2015.

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Mike Dragosavich Publisher

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I’m proud to announce that we are partnering with a Twin Cities-based mobile app company called Buzzcut.

Soon, we will launch the Fargo version of Buzzcut and provide people with a real time bar and restaurant mobile guide that will include daily specials from your favorite places to eat and drink. One of the co-owners of Buzzcut is a Fargo native and I am excited to see how we can collaborate to offer Fargo-Moorhead residents a great new app.

Check out fargomonthly.com/buzzcut for more info.

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Contents

50 Wearing the Pants Just in time for our shopping issue, we sat down with Mickey Quinn, the new president of Fargo-based clothing retailer, Vanity.

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62 A New Album Drops for 32 Below

Shopping for the Season We visited a handful of local retailers to find the hot products of the season for our annual shopping guide.

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Fargo By the Numbers Fargo data is looking good according to Moody Analytics.

How Fargo Are You? Marc de Celle, author of "How Fargo of You" tests your Fargoness with this entertaining quiz.

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Holiday Baking We visited a few local bakeries to see what their ovens will be cooking this season.

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The local band has a new studio-produced CD, a new band member and a CD release party planned.

GET WITH IT Fargo Fine Arts The local ballet, opera and symphony have a number of upcoming shows.

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Afghan-American author Tamim Ansary visited Fargo for the firstever Game Changer series.

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The Blenders Are Back A cappella group The Blenders will be back for a series of concerts in December.

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Editor

digging

deeper H

andrew@spotlightmediafargo.com

ow do you capture an audience's attention in a world where everything is vying for their attention, too? This is something we struggle with every day. I don’t need to tell you that you’re busy. So is your neighbor. So are your friends. So is your grandma. With more options than ever before, we are always looking for new ways to tell stories that will grab, and hold, your attention.

I think words are beautiful. The right words can be worth 1,000 photos. It always pains me to have to cut down a writer’s piece. However, this is the world we live in. Trying to figure out what a reader will read is a lesson in psychology.

At Fargo Monthly, we are constantly asking ourselves one question: is there a better way to tell a story? It’s easy, well maybe not that easy, to write up a 1,000-word article. What’s much more difficult is making a story that is short, concise and impactful. To make this happen, you need a marriage of photography, design and, of course, beautiful words. Take the story, “Fargo By The Numbers,” for example. We could have written up a long article with those numbers shoved into the text, but we decided it would be more interesting to readers to see the numbers in an infographic.

On the other hand, there are articles that should be extended upon and dug into. Our profile on Vanity President Mickey Quinn is a good example of this. Vanity is a national retailer that many Fargoans don’t realize is based out of Fargo. We wanted to highlight the woman behind this national chain and I believe that our writer, Gigi Wood, chose the right story form (and did a great job on the story).

While a good portion of people may have quit reading this editorial, after all this is a lot of text, I want to thank you for reading Fargo Monthly. If you have any idea how we can improve our content, let me know. Shoot me a tweet (@fargoandrew), send me an email (andrew@ spotlightmediafargo.com) or, my favorite method, write me a letter (502 1st Ave N, Suite 100, Fargo, ND, 58102).

However your method of communiqué, I look forward to hearing from you.

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Alien Ant Fargo 13th at 8 p.m.

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Downtown LIFE OK

DOWNTOWN EVANGELIST

I admit it. I’m one of them. During the day, I’m privileged to manage one of the best downtown districts in the nation. But in the evenings, when I cross I-94, I turn into one of them. I’m a suburbanite. I live in a split-level, complete with a three-stall garage and lawn in south Fargo. Being a downtown guy, I’m not proud of this, but when you have children who get integrated with friends in school, church and other activities, it’s difficult to relocate them across town after just moving them across two states. So, I have taken being a suburbanite in stride by being a Downtown Evangelist, hopefully converting fellow suburbanites in becoming urban advocates. Here are typical comments from fellow suburbanites with my response:

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING DOWNTOWN.

Did you know there are as many parking stalls in Downtown Fargo as there is at West Acres Mall? As Midwesterners, we are blessed with plenty of land, and by golly, that should translate into plenty of parking right at the front door of a business. But in most cases, the front door of the mall, strip center or big box store is, in actuality, blocks away from where we parked. It only looks closer because you can see the front door from your car. In downtown districts, we have building density, which may require parking a block over and it appears to be further because we don’t see the front door. In reality, it is often the same distance in walking from the front door of a mall, strip center or big box retailer.

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Fargo parking lots (the ones signed with large white “P” with a blue and green background) are free for use weekdays from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., weekends and on holidays? It’s OK, you can park there after hours.

ABOUT MIKE HAHN: Hahn is the President/CEO of the Downtown Community Partnership.

The DCP is a non-profit group dedicated to be promoters, educators, advocates and visionaries for Downtown Fargo and Moorhead.

Hahn can be reached at: mike@downtownfargo.com

Photo by Repor Photography

TRAFFIC DOWNTOWN IS A MESS.

Really? Maybe it is busy around 8 in the morning and 5 in the evenings, but with various entry points, downtown is very accessible. Also, take into consideration MATBUS – you can jump on a bus at many points across the metro and be in downtown in a matter of minutes.

DOWNTOWN IS REVITALIZED. THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO DO.

A common misconception, but if you look at historic plate maps, many properties that are surface lots today are where buildings once stood. In reviewing a 1940s-era Sanborn map displayed in my office, the surface parking lot between the Loretta Building and the U.S. Post Office (east of Roberts) was once home to the following: • • • • • •

City of Fargo Carnegie Library Swanson Nash (auto) Dealership A.B.C. Cleaners Blakely’s Liquors Sig’s Sanitary Market (a meat and fish market) Schilling Travel Service

It is estimated that downtown Fargo is only 50 percent utilized today. Better utilization of downtown with more buildings, businesses, residents and parking that is wrapped into new structures means better utilization of the existing environment and infrastructure. Hopefully over time efficient use of public infrastructure translates into lower taxes.

As for me, when the second child graduates from Davies High School (commonly referred in my household as North Wahpeton High) in 18 months and moves to college, my wife and I do have aspirations to move with our youngest child and become urban dwellers. I’m so ready to give up the lawn mower, snow shoveling and trade in one car for the walkability of downtown living. Stay tuned.

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Economy

BY THE

NUMBERS

There’s no reason to be moody about the economy in Fargo. Moody’s Analytics, a company that provides data, analysis, modeling and forecasts on regional and national economies for risk management professionals, puts together an annual economic and consumer credit analysis. We went through the numbers for Fargo so you don’t have to. This is what they had to say about our economy. // By Andrew Jason

ECONOMIC DRIVERS

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BUSINESS CYCLE INDEX

This is the fluctuation businesses experience within an economic center. This shows that the business environment in Fargo, and especially North Dakota, is performing well above the rest of the U.S.

NORTH DAKOTA FARGO

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NET MIGRATION: DOMESTIC

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NET MIGRATION: FOREIGN

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This is the overall synopsis of Fargo, according to their report.

2010 2013

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NET MIGRATION: TOTAL 4,892

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2014

2.8

1,406

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646

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2008

3.0

2019

15.4

POPULATION (ths)

4,335

2019

$44,543

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (%)

2014

12.6

$57,084

U.S.

2008

9.3

2014

NORTH DAKOTA

FINANCIAL CENTER

GROSS METRO PRODUCT ($bil) 2008

$46,917

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TRANSPORTATION HUB

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ENERGY & RESOURCES

2013 PER CAPITA INCOME

2010 2013

“Fargo will outperform the U.S. economy, even after settling into a more sustainable pace of expansion this year and next.

Once the oil boom has firmly settled into a more sustainable pace, Fargo will consistently lead the rest of the state in terms of employment and income growth. Longer term, a favorable business climate, a well-educated population and a stable base in education/healthcare will allow the metro area to outpace North Dakota and the U.S.”

Expires 12/31/14

Expires 12/31/14

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Business

GREG TEHVEN’S

STARTUP COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT TAKE THE PLUNGE

You never have to recover from a great start.

During my 18-month fellowship at the Kilbourne Group working under the leadership of Doug Burgum, one of North Dakota’s great innovators, he would often quote his sailing experiences as a reference to guide our work. He encouraged us to work hard, do our research and take risks to ensure a quality start. Yet, when I talk to people about taking the plunge and starting their own venture, it seems the start is the scariest part for them.

Over the last two years with my full time efforts shifting towards Emerging Prairie where we focus on supporting entrepreneurs, I’ve been lucky to hear the founding stories of many companies. Some are classic stories, where entrepreneurs start in their home and finally have the resources to make the leap to full time work. Some are less conventional, where people have lost their jobs and been forced to start something.

And others, well, they evaluate the community, discover its resources and begin their journey using the momentum of our community. Of these types of entrepreneurs, Saurabh Tyagi has made a great impact in the last 18 months. He was part of Fargo’s first Startup Weekend’s winning team. His team’s idea transformed from supporting restaurants to helping hospitals survey their guests in a more efficient manner. Although the team did 22

not continue to focus on the original idea, he pushed forward and created Medytex. They were accepted into North Dakota State’s Technology and Research Incubator and have added teammates.

In October, Sauraby pitched in a national contest in Las Vegas and spoke at their 1 Million Cups. He has leveraged our local community support and is building out his idea and gaining real traction. Now, he is completely focused on his idea and dedicated to his cause.

Note

- I’m convinced very few people actually read my column, so I’m going to introduce an opportunity for the readers.

If you do in fact read my columns, please tell Greg at Stumbeano’s Coffee in the basement of the Loretta Building that you are a reader, and I’ll buy you a small drip coffee. First 100 folks get a free cup of joe.

Upcoming Events Fargo Hackathon

Courtny Evanson attended the first North Dakota Women’s Startup Weekend last January. Her efforts led the winning team and gained the respect and admiration of the judges. She has now launched Innovative Mother, a company dedicated to helping women stay productive while breastfeeding their children. She has found investment from friends and family and has created a prototype of her project. She continues to participate in local business plan opportunities and is moving forward quickly.

6-10 p.m. Dec. 3rd

Both Saurabh and Courtny are great examples of entrepreneurs that have gotten involved in our community and grown much faster because of their engagement. For some of you reading this, you may be reluctant to start. My hope for you is that you will take the first step, big or small, and get your idea in motion. Select your name. Set up a bank account. Get one customer. Just start. For others, you’ve got your team in place and ready to go. Hit the gas. Believe in yourself.

Programs:

Now is the time. Get involved. Use the community’s resources and start. The fun is waiting for you.

Fargo Startup Weekend

March 27- 29, 2015

ND Women’s Startup Weekend

April 17-19, 2015

Books to read: The $100 Startup - by Chris Guillebeau The Lean Startup - by Eric Ries Rework - by Jason Fried

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REACH OUT emergingprairie.com

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Let’s

Shop From one-of-a-kind art and running-themed Fargo

glasses to high-end men's clothing, the Fargo-Moorhead shopping scene has plenty of local stores that are sure to please everyone. With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to go out and shop 'til you drop.

By Gigi Wood & Andrew Jason Photos by Andrew Jason & Sadie Lascelles

Opening spread photo by J. Alan Paul Photography All items shown here come from Your Day By Nicole, Halberstadt's and Broadway Shoe Company.

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DOWNTOWN FARGO’S VIBRANCY HAS LEAKED INTO HALBERSTADT’S WITH THEIR HIGH-END TRENDY MEN’S CLOTHING. Halberstadt’s halberstadtsmensclothiers.com Inside West Acres & 102 Broadway, Fargo

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1 2014 fall style – Citizen of Humanities Jeans, $178 2 Zazoo limited edition Robert Graham Shirt, $398

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3 Rolex Watch From Your Day By Nicole, Inquire for price 4 Chambers Frye Sneakers From Broadway Shoe Company, $138 with 10 percent off

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YOU’LL WANT TO WEAR THESE FUN WOOD FRAMED SUNGLASSES ANYTIME, NOT JUST AT NIGHT. 6 Shuwood wood framed sunglasses, $125

Fowler’s Heritage Company facebook.com/FowlersHeritage 210 Broadway N. # 101, Fargo

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH THIS RUGGED LEATHER BAG THAT CAN STAND A BEATING. 7 Will Leather Goods, $395

Fowler’s Heritage Company facebook.com/FowlersHeritage 210 Broadway N. # 101, Fargo

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LOOK FASHIONABLE WALKING UP AND DOWN BROADWAY WITH THESE SHOES FROM FOWLER’S. 13 Bed Stu Shoe, $135 Fowler’s Heritage Company facebook.com/FowlersHeritage 210 Broadway N. # 101, Fargo

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WITH FASHION FOR MEN OF ALL SHAPE AND SIZES, STRAUS CLOTHING CAN MAKE ANY MAN LOOK SHARP. Straus strausclothing.com 3223 13th Ave. S, Fargo

8 Peter Millar Jacket, $495 9 Fusion Sweater, $77.50 10 Miller Performance Wrinkle Free Shirt, $95 11 MINE Pants, $98 12 Marcoliani Socks, $28

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AT LOT 2029, THEY BUY SMALL LOTS OF EACH CLOTHING ITEM TO ENSURE AN EVER-CHANGING COLLECTION. SO, NO NEED TO SHARE BRAND NAMES OR STYLES FOR THIS PHOTO SHOOT, JUST THEIR PRICES. THE STORE IS, HOWEVER, KNOWN FOR CARRYING FLYING MONKEY JEANS.

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Lot 2029 612 Main Ave, Fargo lot2029.com

14 Jacket, $85 15 Plaid flannel shirt, $20 16 Necklace, $21 17 Sweater, $37

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18 Boots, $40 19 Scarf, $19

20 Flying Monkey jeans, $66

WOMEN’S FASHION

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HIT THE TOWN IN THIS CLASSIC 1950S PARTY DRESS IN A BROCADE FABRIC. 21 Gold flowered dress, $125

Violet Vintage 1 ½ 8th St. S, Fargo Search Violet Vintage on Facebook

AS SEEN ON THE TV SHOW “SHARK TANK,” THE POPULAR LEG WARMERS, SCARVES AND SOCKS HAVE LANDED IN FARGO. 22 Grace & Lace leg warmers, $35

Eco Chic Boutique 4955 17th Ave. S, Fargo iloveecochic.com 28

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NEW TO AENDEE THIS YEAR ARE PRE-TIED WOMEN’S HEADBANDS IN ALL OF AENDEE’S FAMOUS FABRICS. 23 Pre-tied headbands, $12

THE DOWNTOWN BOUTIQUE JUST CHANGED ITS NAME FROM KITTSON TO KITTSONA FOR A MORE FEMININE FEEL, ACCORDING TO MEGAN ROEHRICH, THE STORE’S MANAGER. IT’S THE COMPANY’S MISSION TO PROVIDE GENUINE, HUMBLE AND LOVING SERVICE TO WOMEN, SHE ADDED.

Aendee 5 8th St. S., Fargo aendee.com

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Kittsona 610 Main Ave., Fargo kittsona.com

24 Black/silver Jacket, $45

25 Handbag, $28 26 Dress, $32 27 Necklaces, $18-26

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28 Jeggings, $35 29 Bracelets, $10-12 30 Leg warmers, $18 31 Boots, $48

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32 Lipstick bag, $29 33 Costume jewelry, $45

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Violet Vintage 1 ½ 8th St. S, Fargo Search Violet Vintage on Facebook

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34 Lumberjack, $47 Unglued 408 Broadway, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

35 Opal Sweet & Spicy Cake Pops sock yarn, $18.20 Boucle Yarn Studio 616 Main Ave, Fargo boucleyarnstudio.com

36 Spindle, $39.95 Boucle Yarn Studio 616 Main Ave, Fargo boucleyarnstudio.com 37 Textures mosaic, $300

Gallery 4 114 Broadway, Fargo gallery4fargo.wix.com/gallery4

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NEW TO AENDEE THIS YEAR ARE PRE-TIED BOWTIES IN ALL OF AENDEE’S FAMOUS FABRICS. 38 Pre-tied bowties, $35

Aendee 5 8th St. S, Fargo aendee.com

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HANDMADE FROM VINYL RECORDS, THESE BOWLS ARE A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE FOR THE MUSIC LOVER. 39 Vinyl Record Bowl, $29.95

Buyer At Large 18 8th St. S, Fargo buyeratlarge.com

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40 Thankful and Blessed Sign, $35 Eco Chic Boutique 4955 17th Ave. S, Fargo iloveecochic.com

41 Sewing tote, $49.99 Boucle Yarn Studio 616 Main Ave, Fargo boucleyarnstudio.com

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42 Ozone Socks, $13 Stabo’s Inside West Acres Mall stabo-imports.com 43 Czech Glass, prices vary Be.dangled 801 45th St. SW, Fargo bedangled.com

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Shopping THIS IS GARMIN’S ANSWER TO THE FITBIT. THIS HEALTH MONITORING WATCH KEEPS TRACK OF CALORIES BURNED, HEART RATE, STEP COUNT AND MONITORS YOUR SLEEP PATTERN. PLUS IT IS WATER RESISTANT AND THE BATTERY LASTS UP TO A YEAR. 44 Garmin Vivofit, $129.99

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Fargo Running Company 1801 45th St. S, Fargo fargorunningcompany.com

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46 45 Fargo glasses $10 Beyond Running 516 Broadway, Fargo gobeyondrunning.com

46 Sin 7 Skis, $599.99

Paramount Sports 2430 S University Dr, Fargo paramountsports.net

47 ThermaCELL remote control, heated insoles,

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$129.99 Scheels All Sports 1551 45th St. S, Fargo scheels.com

48 Powermonkey Extreme Solar Charger, $200 Outermost Layer 518 Broadway, Fargo outermostlayer.com

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49 IF YOU ENJOYED “ORPHAN TRAIN,” FARGO’S ONE COMMUNITY, ONE READ SELECTION FOR 2014, YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER ONE OF CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE’S OTHER TITLES, ALONG WITH ONE OF THE MANY OTHER BOOKS WITH A LOCAL CONNECTION AT ZANDBROZ. 49 Local and coffee table books, prices vary Zandbroz Variety 420 Broadway, Fargo zandbroz.com

50 Tuscan Herb Oil and Black Mission Fig,

$17.95 each Pinch and Pour 210 Broadway, Fargo facebook.com/pinchandpour

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51 Wine bottle cheese platters, $22 Unglued 408 Broadway, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

AGE WINE OR WHISKEY PERFECTLY IN THESE CUSTOMIZABLE BARRELS. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO PUT YOUR NAME, HOMETOWN, YEAR OR WHATEVER YOU WANT ON THE BARREL. THIS IS SURE TO BE A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE FOR YOUR HOME.

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52 Custom Whiskey and Wine Barrels, 2 liter $89.95, 5 liter $109.95 Buyer At Large 18 8th St. S, Fargo buyeratlarge.com

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THIS COPPER AND STERLING SILVER HANDMADE BRACELET REPRESENTS THE THREE CONSECUTIVE NDSU FCS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. IT IS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE ART LOVING BISON FAN. 53 Winner’s Circle Bracelet, $45

c. lizzy’s 410 Broadway, Fargo clizzys.com

WE <3 FARGO

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54 Fargo Necklaces,

Clock $18.95, Fargo Beer Glass $15.95 Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway, Fargo facebook.com/redsilostudio

55 Fargo Bracelets, $35

Fowler’s Heritage Company 210 Broadway N. #101, Fargo facebook.com/FowlersHeritage

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56 Hand-Carved Book Letters, $12.95 Buyer At Large 18 8th St. S, Fargo buyeratlarge.com

57 Bison Photo, Framed from $44.99-$110.00, Prints range from $24.99-$49 Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway, Fargo facebook.com/redsilostudio

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Just miles north of Fargo!

217 Chapin Dr Harwood, ND 58042

(701) 281-0013

OPEN AT NOON 7 DAYS A WEEK

MON: Taco Bar

all-you-can-eat $5

THU - SAT: Gaming Jar bar & Blackjack (pull tab machine 7 days a week)

FRI: Drink Specials

$1 Domestic Bottles from 6pm-7pm Free poker league 7pm

SUN: Pizza

Half off HOMEMADE pizza (dine-in only) FREE pool all day!

EVERY OTHER SAT: Music House of Renegade Karaoke 9pm-1am (Nov 8 and 22)

DJ KAROKE

NOVEMBER 8TH & 22ND

Sound and Light Show

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9pm to 1am

OIL WRESTLING NOVEMBER 11TH

58 FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE NEVER BAGGED A BISON – OR PREFER NOT TO – THIS FAUX ANIMAL HEAD IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION. 58 Faux animal Bison head, prices vary

Zandbroz Variety 420 Broadway, Fargo zandbroz.com

Hollywood Knockouts 8pm-11pm

LIVE MUSIC NOVEMBER 16TH

Bear Creek Band 3:30pm-7:30pm

HOLIDAY PARTY NOVEMBER 26TH

Flashback Band 9pm-1am

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Shopping

THESE BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY PIECES ARE MADE IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ARE INSPIRED BY A NORWEGIAN DESIGN. THEY'RE AFFORADABLE AND THEY LOOK GREAT.

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59 Lilleknappen Inc. Jewelry, $20-30 Stabo’s Inside West Acres Mall stabo-imports.com

60 Coffee, prices vary Unglued 408 Broadway, Fargo ungluedmarket.com 61 Stellar Mittens, $68 Fowler’s Heritage Company 210 Broadway N. # 101, Fargo facebook.com/FowlersHeritage

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62 WatchCraft Watch, $475

c. lizzy’s 410 Broadway, Fargo clizzys.com

63 Hand towels, $14 Unglued 408 Broadway, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

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64 Keep Calm and Carry Yarn tote, $49.99 Boucle Yarn Studio 616 Main Ave, Fargo boucleyarnstudio.com

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E-Commerce RETAIL CAN STRETCH BEYOND A BRICK AND MORTAR STORE AS IS THE CASE WITH THESE FIVE ONLINE BUSINESSES, COMMONLY KNOWN AS E-COMMERCE STORES.

66 OneHerd.com One Herd is a NDSU clothing line operated

by Spotlight Media, Fargo Monthlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent company. It sells a variety of NDSU clothing, prints and gear.

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HOW

ARE YOU?

By Marc de Celle

H

ere are 12 questions taken directly from stories I’ve heard time and again, all of which you’ll read in my books. These questions concern various skills that people of the Northern Prairie practice and hone, the way people in other parts of the world hone their disinterest, their intimidation skills or their cutthroat business practices. Hey, I’m from these other places. I know.

Perhaps the greatest compliments I get is, “Since you’ve written your books, Marc, people tell these stories a lot more than they used to, and it’s really heartwarming to hear about people doing these things.” That’s the only aspect of Fargo culture my books seem to be changing, and I’m glad for it. So I’ve included some terms to help you describe all these very Fargo Phenomena.

I hope this quiz will help you prepare for a very Fargo holiday season – the most thankful, giving, Fargo time of the year!

A. 1.

Anonymous Kindness. First, three questions about this most basic set of Fargo skills:

Fargo Courtesy:

Do you open doors for strangers on a regular basis? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Standard Fargo Example: Visitor from California, shocked: “That teenager just opened the door for us … and smiled!”

Fargo resident: “That’s just Standard Fargo.”

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2. Random Acts of Anonymous Kindness:

3. Not-so-Random Acts of Anonymous Kindness:

Have you ever “paid it forward” and bought someone you’ve never even laid eyes on a cup of coffee or lunch or something else by telling the cashier you wanted to pay for the next customer?

Have you ever bought a meal or given a gift to a stranger you specifically picked out at a restaurant, store or in some other setting?

a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Random Fargoing “I randomly Fargoed the guy in line behind me at Sandy’s this morning.”

a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Simply known as Fargoing “I saw this lady in line at the shoe store with her daughter. They were buying boots for school but someone had put the boots in the wrong box and they were actually about twice as expensive.

When the mom realized she couldn’t afford them, the lady in line behind them insisted on Fargoing her and paid the difference!”

B. 4. Fargo

Good Samaritanism. Here are three questions about the quality that gets us through winter every year, and saves us in the spring when the Red River rises:

Neighboring:

Have you ever snow blown a neighbor’s driveway or mowed a patch of their lawn, that sort of thing, before they got to it? a. Yes (extra point if they didn’t know who did it at the time) b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No

5. Many

Happy Returns:

The last time you found a wallet or jewelry or something lying around that had obviously been lost, did you do whatever you could to get it to its rightful owner completely intact? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No

Vocabulary: Fargoing your neighbor

Vocabulary: Fargo Found

“When I came home I noticed the ditch was mowed, which I hadn’t been able to do over the weekend because it was still too wet. Obviously one of my neighbors Fargoed me. I’ll probably have to hire a detective to find out who did it.”

“Sorry I’m a couple minutes late, but I got out of my car on Broadway and there was a wallet in the snow so I quickly did a Fargo found over to the police station on Fourth.”

C. 7. Happy

The Quiet Heroism of Strangers: 6.

Have you ever stopped to offer assistance to a stranger on the road? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Roadside Fargo “I saw a guy slide off the road and get stuck in the snow at lunch today. I was going to turn around and do a Roadside Fargo but before I could do a U-turn, I saw in my rearview mirror that someone in a big pickup behind me beat me to it.”

The Fargo Way of Business. Three questions about the not-so-crass commercialism that characterizes local business customs: Goofs:

Have you ever made a mistake or been late with a customer’s order but made up for it in such a way that the customer told you they were happy you’d goofed up in the first place? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Fargoing them Silly “The year the Marathon couldn’t get shirts printed before Christmas, Mark personally went around on Christmas Eve to the houses of people who’d ordered them as Christmas gifts. He was Fargoing them silly, giving stuff away like Santa Claus.”

8. Fargo

Haggling:

9. Extra

Warmers:

Have you ever had a dispute where you insisted someone owed you less or, visa versa, you were insisting you owed another person more?

Have you ever offered to give an extra service on an ongoing basis for free, and then carried through and delivered for weeks, months, or even years?

a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No

a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No

Vocabulary: Fargoing Up

Vocabulary: Fargo Service

“When Steve told Brian how much he wanted for the work he’d done, Brian insisted it wasn’t enough. They haggled for about five minutes, but Brian eventually Fargoed Steve Up about 50 percent over what he’d originally asked for.”

“The manager of the cookie shop said they didn’t do deliveries, but then asked where my mom lived. I told her, and she said that was on her way home, so she’d do a Fargo Service. So for the next few years, my mom got cookies delivered to her in the nursing home every month at no charge except for the cookies. When I told people on the coast, where I was living about this, they refused to believe me.”

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D.

Zero Degrees of Separation. In order to look after each other, we do our best to grow our space-time-friends-family-community maps.

10. Lining

up Fargo:

When you’re waiting in line, do you often ask complete strangers where they’re from, and within a minute or two find you both have a mutual acquaintance? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Fargotalk “There was a lot of Fargotalk going on in line at the theatre and three of us realized we all knew Lisa Cook from totally different places!”

11. Treat

Thy Neighbor’s House as Thine Own:

Have you ever gone into a neighbor’s house when they weren’t home, so you could fix something? a. Yes b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Fargo Neighboring “It started raining and as I was closing the garage door I saw that Mary’s kitchen window was open and I knew she probably wasn’t home yet. So I rang the bell, and when I didn’t get an answer I helped myself to the key from under the flower pot and, well, you know, just did some Fargo Neighboring.”

12. Out-of-State

Dakotaing:

Have you ever unexpectedly found a fellow Dakotan in another state or country? a. Yes (extra point if it was a complete stranger but you somehow found out you were both from Dakota.) b. Sort of maybe sometimes a little c. No Vocabulary: Doing a Dakota “I was driving on I-10 through Colorado when I Did a Dakota – I saw a car with North Dakota plates, so I sped up and passed them so they could see my plates and then I slowed back down and we both waved and started laughing!”

SCORING Give yourself three points for every “Yes” (A), one point for every “maybe sorta” (B), and zero points for every “No.”

36-38 Pts:

30-35 Pts:

20-29 Pts:

10-19 Pts:

5-9 Pts:

1-4 Pts:

The highest score possible!

You are Too Fargo to be Believed! But I believe you!

It wouldn’t be Fargo of me not to!

You are Extremely Fargo!

Congrats. You make living around here amazing!

You are Definitely Fargo! I want to hang out with you and get some pointers.

You are Fargoing Along Nicely.

Thank you for your efforts!

You are Fargoing at a 5th grade level. Keep up the Good Fargo Work!

You are Just Barely Fargo.

Just an extra good deed or two every year might double or triple your score!

Marc de Celle is the author of the bestselling book about North Dakota of the 21st century, "How Fargo of You", to be released this month in its 6th edition and distributed nationally by Ingram. He is also the author last year’s local bestseller, "Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind."

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Food

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The made-to-order bakery will have a full lineup of holiday flavors and baked items available this season, said Kristina Lau, Bakeologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner. There is a selection of Bakeology items available to buy Tuesdays through Saturdays at Unglued, where four options are on display each week.

Bun Appetit We asked local bakeries to share with us some of the tasty treats they are cooking up for fall and the holiday season. Here are some of the baked goods theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been pulling out of their ovens.

By Gigi Wood Photos by Gigi Wood and Chelsea Thorson

623 NP Ave, Fargo Facebook: Bun Appetit Tarts, iced cookies, meringues and Christmas breads are on the menu at Bun Appetit this season. The shop bakes from scratch every morning with whole, fresh ingredients, said Mindy Nordquist, a Bun Appetit baker, and will fill custom orders.

Fantasies in Frosting 207 17th St. S, Moorhead fantasiesinfrosting.com Depending on how long construction takes, Fantasies in Frosting will soon be moving from its Moorhead location to 45th Street in Fargo, just north of Scheels. Once in its new spot, the bakery will have a seating area and will sell more cupcakes and other baked items.

During the holiday season, pies, like the pecan pie pictured to the right, are popular with customers.

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Quality Bakery 2532 University Dr. S., Fargo qualitybakeryfargo.com More than 1,000 pumpkin pies will be baked for the Thanksgiving holiday at Quality Bakery, owner Pete Fendt said.

That’s in addition to the decorated cookies, cakes and breads that are popular during this time of year.

Sweet Dreams Confections 4101 13th Ave. S. Ste. 1000, Fargo sweetdreamsconfections.com There’s always freshly-baked fudge on hand at Sweet Dreams Confections. During the fall and winter seasons, there are additional flavors, like pumpkin. Owner Lee Paseka said the rosettes and other Christmas treats will be available starting Nov. 1.

Nichole’s Fine Pastry 13 8th St. S., Fargo nicholesfinepastry.com

At Nichole’s Fine Pastry, they baked this apple pie with Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, and love.

Other seasonal items on the menu will be pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and black forest cake. The shop also sells a number of holiday-themed cookies and bars, said owner Nichole Hensen.

WEARING THE PANTS Mickey Quinn takes over at Fargo-based Vanity

By Gigi Wood | Photos by J Alan Paul Photography

Mickey Quinn has spent her career in retail, as an executive for some of the biggest names in the business, including JCPenney and Coldwater Creek. Two months ago, she was named president of Vanity, the Fargobased clothing retailer with 144 stores across the country.

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Q

uinn moved to Fargo a year ago, at the suggestion of her former coworker and then Vanity CEO Michael Feurer.

“(Feurer) and his family absolutely love Fargo and he loved the company,” Quinn said. “I had never worked for him before, but I had worked with him as a partner, so I was intrigued by what he saw. And then when I came here, it was actually meeting with the people at the home office that really cinched the deal for me.”

Feurer left the company earlier this year to be closer to family on the East Coast. When he departed Vanity, Quinn was named to his position. In September, Feurer was named CEO of Trans World Entertainment, a chain of entertainment stores, that includes f.y.e.

New Arrival

During her first visit to Vanity, the employees’ talent and modesty impressed Quinn.

“At any corporation there’s always that kind of one-upmanship. And I really felt that the people I met were very genuine, very real.

There was a humility to them but a strong expertise in what they did, great knowledge,” she said. “I loved that combination of people who were very passionate about what they did and were good at what they did and they had a great respect and care for the brand.”

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Quinn now oversees operations at Vanity headquarters, where 115 are employed.

Headquarters includes the company’s distribution center and order fulfillment, as well as administration and operations, accounting and finance, merchandise, product developers, buyers and real estate teams.

One of the reasons Quinn was recruited to Vanity was for her experience in field management. At Coldwater Creek, she was in charge of field organization of more than 400 stores.

“It was mostly my experience in managing the stores and operations in the field,” she said. “That’s been a big part of my background. But that was one area they needed some expertise in.”

At Vanity, she helped improve communications between headquarters and store employees so the company could better meet customer needs.

“Vanity has been operating stores for decades, so it really wasn’t reinventing the wheel, it was just assessing where our strengths were and then helping partner with different office teams to bring that all together,” she said. “So it was kind of establishing a positive and trusting collaboration between what feedback the stores were getting from the customers, what our store associates were saying and then quantifying that.”

Fresh look

Although Vanity has a new leader at the helm, there won’t be major operational changes at the company, Quinn said. For example, when she came to Vanity a year ago, the company was going through a major rebranding effort. The company will continue with that process.

“There’s no need to redo that,” Quinn said.

“And having been a part of the rollout of the rebranding myself, I was completely on

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board and didn’t feel there was a need to change anything. It’s a great brand.”

For most of its 45-year history, Vanity has been known as a junior apparel retailer. As part of its recent rebranding, the company confirmed what it had long suspected: its customers are older than the junior demographic.

“We actually discovered that the majority of our customers are ages 20 and young 30s, so only about 17 percent of our customers are students and only about three percent of those are in high school,” Quinn said.

“So we truly are more of the just starting out, young female, maybe in her first job, freshly out of college, who appreciates being fashionable but not trendy, who really appreciates moderate price points because she’s on a budget.”

“So it was kind of establishing a positive and trusting collaboration between what feedback the stores were getting from the customers, what our store associates were saying and then quantifying that.”

Throwback

Vanity incorporated in 1966 and the first Vanity apparel store opened in Fargo in 1969. Today, the company operates 144 stores across the country. Vanity’s corporate headquarters remain in Fargo.

For many years, Vanity was known as a junior fashion retailer, but the company now caters to 20-40 year olds.

Company facelift

Vanity in Fargo

“It’s faster, the imagery is so much better, much more user friendly for the shopper online,” Quinn said. “Based on that, we’re going to be able to grow the brand to additional customers who have not yet heard of Vanity because we haven’t been in their neck of the woods.”

“Absolutely (we plan to stay). We have our home office and of course, our store. This is what we consider our flagship store,” she said. “We’re so happy to be here in Fargo and be part of this great town and this great part of the country.”

Vanity is undergoing a handful of technical, product and store refinements in coming months. For one, the company is about to launch a new website.

The company has many changes planned for the future; moving the headquarters out of Fargo is not one of them.

In fact, the company is considering becoming more involved locally. Vanity contributes to many organizations, such as United Way and plans to boost that in the future.

“That’s an initiative we’re looking to expand,” Quinn said. “We have a real solid base to our philanthropy but we would like to expand our opportunities even more and encourage our employees to give back. It’s important to support our local community.”

The company is also implementing new technology at its stores, salesfloorLIVE and other tools, which help monitor peak hours and worker productivity to schedule employees accordingly.

Customers will soon find a new denim style, Luxe, at stores, as well.

“It’s a special fabric that’s exclusive to Vanity,” Quinn said. “It’s extremely comfortable. It has a technology of brushing on the inside, so it gives a great feel against the skin and it has incredible resiliency, so you don’t have, at the end of the day, the bagginess in the knees or the seat. We’re really excited about that.”

Vanity has been remodeling some of its stores to an updated look, which is already in place at the Fargo store at West Acres Mall. It includes hardwood floors, brighter lighting and clean lines throughout.

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“...we truly are more of the just starting out, young female, maybe in her first job, freshly out of college, who appreciates being fashionable but not trendy, who really appreciates moderate price points because she’s on a budget.”

Career

• President at Vanity, Sept. 2014 to present • Vice President of Operations and Customer Experience at Vanity, July 2013 to Sept.

2014 • Divisional Vice President of Field Operations at Coldwater Creek, Feb. 2002 to July 2013 • Communications Manager at JCPenney, Aug. 1984 to Oct. 1997

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BALLET, OPERA, SYMPHONY

Not only is Fargo home to professional ballet, opera and symphony organizations, the three are in the midst of busy seasons. This year, each group is taking on different challenges: the opera is presenting new productions, the ballet is offering up surprises and the symphony will be part of a new festival.

There is at least one constant between the three, though: they need more butts in seats.

By Gigi Wood Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

(from left to right) Matt Gasper - artistic director of the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet Linda Boyd - executive director of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra David Hamilton - executive director of the Fargo-Moorhead Opera.

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FARGO-MOORHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BEERS AND BEETHOVEN

Music lovers might want to keep their calendars open in February.

DID YOU KNOW

While there is a strong presence of string musicians in the area (600 musicians auditioned in Fargo in 2010 for a performance with world-famous violinist Midori), there is a program available for those slightly less in-tune.

Urban Overture offers Symphony 101 programs to young professionals before performances. Find out more at fmsymphony.org/ urban-overture.

The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra has tagged the second month of 2015 as BeethovenFest, a communitywide festival of “all things Beethoven.”

There will be a number of events and programs throughout the area, from orchestral performances to trivia at bars, perhaps even a locally-crafted Ludwig lager. The really unique event, however, is Beerthoven & Brats on March 1 at Fargo Billiards & Gastropub.

Various string, brass, woodwind and piano ensembles will perform an allBeethoven program, while listeners enjoy beers and brats. After the orchestra plays, the audience is invited to stay and shoot pool.

The symphony has plenty more planned for its 84th season, from contemporary Chinese works in November to a 150-voice chorus accompaniment in April.

“Like every traditional arts institution, you have to constantly find ways to reach out to new audiences, to make what you do relevant to a new generation,” said Linda Boyd, the symphony’s executive director.

“So we’re always adding in music of new writers and emerging pieces and this new generation of composers. But there is a reason why those classical pieces have lasted so long, because it’s just a great experience.”

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COMING UP

SOMETHING COOL

Along the Silk Road Nov. 15-16 NDSU Festival Concert Hall, 12th Avenue and Bolley Drive Tickets: $25-$50

Beerthoven & Brats March 1, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, 3234 34rd St. S.

As part of its Embrace the World Masterworks Concert Series, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will perform classical and contemporary works focused on fantasy narratives of the Orient, from China to Russia.

To complete a month-long celebration of all that is Ludwig van Beethoven, various string, brass, woodwind and piano ensembles from the symphony will perform an all-Beethoven program of chamber works. There will be beer, brats and billiards on hand.

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FARGO-MOORHEAD OPERA BRINGS NEW PERFORMANCES TO AREA There’s no reason to be intimidated by opera.

DID YOU KNOW All Fargo-Moorhead Opera productions include subtitles for those who need a little help understanding the lyrics and dialogue.

COMING UP Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec. 13-14 Comstock Theatre, Concordia College Tickets: $5-$20 This opera tells the story of Amahl and his mother, who are visited by the Three Wise Men on a long journey to give gifts to a wondrous child.

Put simply, opera is a form of dramatic performance that includes music and song. And it’s accessible to anyone, said Rachel Meier, Fargo-Moorhead Opera’s marketing director.

“I tell people that if they like shows on Broadway or anything like musicals, they would like opera, too,” she said.

“It’s just a different form of singing. And we do have subtitles, so if people have trouble hearing the words, they can see it, too. It’s an amazing experience to go and see everything unfold, to see everything on stage, the performers interact with each other.”

This year, Fargo-Moorhead Opera presents two productions new to the area: William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which was performed Nov. 1-2 and the French opera, “The Daughter of the Regiment” April 10 and 12. Each production include local and out-of-town performers. Both are comedies.

“Last season was really exciting with the world premiere (of “The Poe Project – Buried Alive & Embedded”), so we were looking to help bring things back to the basics,” Meier said. “These are old operas, but they’re great and they’re still current.”

The season also includes “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Dec. 13-14.

SOMETHING COOL This is the opera’s 46th year of operation in the FargoMoorhead area.

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FARGO-MOORHEAD BALLET: STAYING ON ITS TOES It’s full of surprises.

DID YOU KNOW

Not only does the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet have a few surprises planned for this year’s performances of the Nutcracker, ballet itself may surprise many people.

The Fargo-Moorhead Ballet is a nationally-recognized, professional dance company through the MidStates Regional Ballet Association.

Those who have never experienced a live production by a ballet company may not expect the artistry and talent in a performance, said Matt Gasper, artistic director of the FargoMoorhead Ballet.

“They’re always amazed that there’s such an amazing quality to dance and they don’t even known there’s a professional dance company here in Fargo-Moorhead,” he said.

The next chance to see the ballet is Dec. 19-20, when the company performs the Nutcracker, the classic story of a young girl on Christmas Eve who is taken to faraway magical lands in her dreams after receiving a special gift.

COMING UP

SOMETHING COOL

The Classic Nutcracker Dec. 19-20 NDSU campus Tickets: $15-$25

Six former Gasper’s School of Dance dancers performed in Broadway productions and at the Tony Awards last year.

The Fargo-Moorhead Ballet presents its annual performance of “The Classic Nutcracker,” featuring a live orchestra and original choreography by Matt Gasper. Travel through faraway lands to celebrate the season with majestic snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

A GROWING TROUPE The Fargo-Moorhead Ballet Company started 10 years ago with five dancers. Today, the ballet employs 14 dancers.

“It’s definitely a holiday tradition that shouldn’t be missed,” Gasper said. “I’m really excited this year. We have a new surprise to one of the lands. I’m not going to tell you what it is, because it’s a surprise.”

This year, there will be new costumes and the ballet will once again perform with a live orchestra, a group of regional musicians called Wonderland.

Once the Nutcracker performance is complete, the ballet company will focus on its upcoming spring shows. The group will perform in Chicago in April as part of the MidStates Regional Ballet Association Festival.

Participating in the festival will allow the FargoMoorhead Ballet to maintain its national status.

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Music

BELOW

IS AT IT AGAIN

For the first time in nearly four years, 32 Below will be releasing a studio album.

You’re probably thinking they deserve to have a party.

Well, I have good news; they’re throwing one.

And you’re invited.

NEW FACE

Since our last visit with 32 Below, they have added a new member to the band: Tyler Steinle. Tyler has been involved in the music scene in Fargo for the past five years. He kept up with the band since it was first formed by its original members, and was able to finally join the guys and contribute to their new album.

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THE ALBUM

After a four-year hiatus, the guys of 32 Below began work on their album about a year ago. Due to several rotations in the lineup of the band, work on the album slowed while members where transitioning in and out. Despite the slow start, the guys wasted no time once they were back at it and as a result, most of the album was formed in just a

By Baylye Anderson Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

few months. Tyler explained how they were able to get so much done in such a short time, “All of a sudden we got this motivation and the creative spark kinda happened all at once and it went really quickly.”

THE MUSIC

With a new approach to recording, new members and new ideas, 32 Below

was able to reinvent their sound, taking their music somewhere the band hadn’t previously been. Inspiration for the album comes from aspects of life, some trivial and others monumental, that everyone can relate to. As Bryan put it, “It’s everything from hanging out with your friends on a weekend to heartbreak and all this other stuff that everyone goes through.”

EXCELLENCE

FAITH

SERVICE

LEARNING

A Community Inspiring Excellence Through

Faith, Learning, and Service The mission of Saint John Paul II Catholic Schools is to inspire exceptional student achievement by teaching the total person and fostering the following of Christ in an environment guided by the Gospel Spirit, as taught by the Catholic Church.

Currently accepting applications for Little Deacons (age 3) - Grade 12

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR PERSONAL TOUR Lori Hager, Admissions Director 701.893.3271 Lori.Hager@jp2schools.org

HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1441 8th Street North, Fargo, ND 701.232.4087

SEE THEM LIVE!

32 Below is coming to the Venue:

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9 p.m. - All Ages

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Friday, Nov. 14

GET TICKETS Need tickets for the show? Head to: jadepresents.com/32-below-fargo

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(from left to right) Tyler Steinle - Guitar Tyler Waslien - Bass Bryan Loweree - Lead Vocals Luke Nygaard - Drummer

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ven though the band is known for their rock driven country sound, the band went in a different direction, deciding to move away from the guitar riff-driven music they had done before.

While a large part of the sound change has to do with the production of the music, the change also came from the approach the guys took while creating it. Bryan said that the new music is fresh and more fun. He told us what he believes was the biggest difference between the old and the new music, “We’re writing the music that we like to listen to and like to hear on the radio.”

The new music has been accompanied by new marketing. The band has released their new single on iTunes and has also started marketing their music to television and movies. The band is hoping that people will be drawn in by the new album and really get into their original songs.

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THE ROAD

Even though recording a new album is quite time consuming, it never slowed down the guys of 32 Below. They estimated that they were on the road 51 out of 52 weeks of the year, recalling only one weekend where they did not perform.

With so much time spent on the road, it’s no wonder that these guys have been nearly everywhere. They performed last summer at Sturgis and have been invited back to play again. They’ve played in Chicago, Cincinnati, Hawaii and were even able to join the Bison in Texas for their championship game.

Even though all this traveling sounds like fun, touring is no vacation. Although music is their passion, it is also their job, and these guys do not take the obligations and responsibilities lightly. Each time they step out on stage, they are ready to perform to the best of their ability, no matter the circumstances. “Every night we pride ourselves on being as close to perfect as you can be,” Waslien said. These musicians hold themselves to a very high standard, one that would please any employer.

THE PARTY

Finally, what we’ve all been waiting for. The party. The CD release party for 32 Below will be on Friday, Nov. 14 at The Venue. The show is all ages and starts at 9 p.m. At The Emporium will start off the night as the opener and then 32 Below will take the stage and play through their repertoire of original songs. There will be a meet and greet with the band and the new album will be for sale along with other band merchandise. After all their hard work, these guys deserve a night to celebrate. You won’t want to miss this. As Bryan said, “It’s gonna be a kick butt party.”

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THE MIDDLE EAST COMES TO FARGO Last month, the North Dakota Humanities Council introduced the first-ever Game Changer Series event.

This annual event brought a group of experts to discuss the events happening in the Middle East and how they’re not that disconnected from Fargo. We met up with Tamim Ansary, a speaker at the event, to discuss his background, the event and what would happen if his grandpa ended up in Fargo.

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ABOUT TAMIM ANSARY

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“The earlier presentation was about the young Afghan-Americans here and the weird sort of analogy of the difficulties there were growing up here and the difficulties of my life growing up in Afghanistan. … What I was mainly interested in was the tormenting, psychological difficulty for young Afghan-Americans as crafting an identity of achieving a comfortable sense of, 'Who am I?' …

Ultimately, what one told me is that, ‘I go out to school and I pretend to be an American and then I go home and I pretend to be an Afghan and I don’t know when I’m not pretending.’

“In the afternoon session, I talked mainly about the fact that we look at events and we are only sort of putting them in the frame of what’s happening right now.

In Afghanistan, right now, it’s like, ‘Oh, there’s terrorists there and we have to send some Army over there, and when they get rid of the terrorists everything will be OK as long as we make sure there’s a democracy there.' … Actually, Afghanistan is a place that existed before all this. It wasn’t just sitting there. They had their own fights and struggles that were going on before all this happened. …

You know, it’s never just what’s happening now. There are always the ghosts of what’s been happening all along. They’re still happening and they keep happening.”

Interview by Andrew Jason

Ansary is an Afghan-American who was born in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S. for college. His mother was the first American woman to marry an Afghan and live in Afghanistan.

After Sept. 11, 2001, he wrote an email criticizing the Taliban that quickly went viral. Since then he has written several books about Afghanistan. You can learn more about him at mirtamimansary.com.

What did you speak about?

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Why should Fargo have events like this and be talking about such broad topics as the Middle East?

“That’s an interesting question, and there’s a lot of different ways to answer it. I think the conventional answer would be, and it’s not wrong, you’re not really little Fargo disconnected from everything. When I was growing up, I could have said that about Afghanistan.

Little Afghanistan not connected with everything. In fact my father said, ‘When

you’re finished with your schooling, come back here because the troubles of the world will never touch this place.

They can be having wars out there but here the only thing that you’ll hear that’s annoying is a donkey braying outside the window.’ How wrong he was.

"It’s not unrealistic to say, ‘Actually, Fargo is part of North Dakota. North Dakota is part of this part of the United States. The United States is happening right now all over the states. It’s part of the world.’

You are part of the world. It is at least interesting to know what else is happening so you see where you are in relationship to all that.

“The other thing is just curiosity. Why would you want to read science fiction?

That isn’t even happening. This stuff happening out there is drama.

“The third thing, if I can take just a minute to say this, when I tell you about the donkey braying or my grandfather having four wives or anything like that, it probably sounds, ‘Man, that sounds like science fiction. Those are other kinds of people and I’m learning about exotic stuff.’ The fact of the matter, it’s just not exotic. This place is exotic. You get my grandfather and drop him down here and he’ll go, ‘Oh my gosh, what are these metal things? How do people live here?’

Every place is exotic from someplace else. The thing that you can learn by slowly learning about the outer trappings of people’s lives, you can finally get to the place where you realize that they’re just like me. I think that’s a great thing to be able to get to.”

To read the full interview with Ansary, go to fargomonthly.com

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captain's crawl The National Captain Morgan invaded Downtown Fargo on Saturday Oct. 18, and Fargo did not disappoint. All hands were on deck for a great night of touring Downtown Fargo. The Captain and his Morganetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were able to experience Downtown Fargoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing nightlife firsthand, and Fargo was able to get a taste of the Captain. And remember, always drink responsibly - Captain's orders.

Photos by Sadie Lascelles

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Drinks

Wade Hanson (left) and Jason Schmidt (right) have been bartending for nine years.

MIXOLOGIST After starting at the bottom of the service industry and working their way up over the past nine years, both Jason Schmidt and Wade Hanson have more than enough experience under their belts when it comes to mixing drinks at Bar Nine in West Fargo. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Sadie Lascelles

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chmidt got his start bartending by working his way up from a dishwasher at a local Chili’s restaurant. He spent the next few years bartending in the South before he moved back to the area and began working at Bar Nine.

“Everyone seems to like Fireball these days, so that’s usually pretty popular here,” Schmidt said. “Aside from that, we recommend Tuaca to customers because that’s what a majority of us that work here like to drink.”

Their most popular shot with Tuaca, an Italianbased citrus and vanilla liqueur, is called Toe Jam. Toe Jam was named after the first letters of each ingredient: Tuaca, orange juice and Jameson. Don’t let the unpleasant title fool you; this shot is tasty.

Meanwhile, Hanson started in the bar industry a little bit differently. During a night of partying, he told the manager at Town Hall Bar in West Fargo that he was available if help was ever needed. He was hired shortly after. Hanson spent several years bartending at various local venues before landing at Bar Nine when the business opened four years ago.

Out of the drinks Bar Nine offers, Hanson

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recommends a creation by manager Patrick Tweeter called the Steve Buscemi: a mixture of Stoli vodkas and equal parts lemonade, Sprite and Liquid Ice. “It’s popular because it’s delicious and it’s got energy drink in it,” Hanson said. “It’s not a lot, but enough to give people a kick.”

And no, the blue concoction doesn’t have anything to do with the popular actor.

Bar Nine offers a great selection of appetizers, food baskets and pizzas to go along with their daily drink specials. Whether it’s for karaoke, watching football games, listening to a live band or a night out with friends – time spent at Bar Nine is sure to be enjoyable.

BAR NINE

barninefargo.com 1405 Prairie Pkwy #301 West Fargo, ND @bar9wf

STEVE BUSCEMI • • • • •

1 oz. Stoli Razberi 1 oz. Stoli Blueberi Lemonade Sprite Liquid Ice

Pour over ice in a 20 oz. glass and top with an orange.

TOE JAM • Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur • Orange Juice • Jameson Whiskey Mix equal parts in shaker and serve in tumbler shot glasses.

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New Town in

By Gigi Wood and Andrew Jason

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PREMIER PROPERTIES

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates real estate brokerage franchise network, recently announced that Prudential Premier Real Estate has joined the network and will operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties. The fullservice brokerage is the first in North Dakota to affiliate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. bhhspreproperties.com 1815 38th St. S., Fargo

701-356-3600

BUYER AT LARGE

Owner Christine Jaeger searches out unique and meaningful products that are handmade, personalized, inspirational and humorous to help shoppers find that perfect gift. Located across the street from Nicholeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Pastry, Buyer at Large also has online shopping available on its website. buyeratlarge.com 18 8th St. S., Fargo

701-566-8776

CHARMED BOUTIQUE

This womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store carries clothing in sizes S-3XL, as well as handbags, jewelry and other accessories. The boutique will celebrate its grand opening Nov. 7-8.

Search for Charmed Boutique on Facebook 12 Broadway Ste. A, Fargo

701-478-3993

LUNA LOUNGE

Luna Coffee is expanding and becoming Luna Lounge. The coffee shop will soon double in size at its current location. The company is adding a kitchen, ordering meats and cheeses, will be serving beer and wine and will soon unveil its new concept.

Search Luna Fargo on Facebook 1545 S. University Dr., Fargo

701-293-8818

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NEW U PERMANENT COSMETICS This new business offers permanent cosmetics, spray tans and Thermojet Infared Body Wraps. Open by appointment only.

Search New U Permanent Cosmetics on Facebook 118 Broadway Ste. 301, Fargo

701-203-4155

SOLA SALON STUDIOS

Sola Salon Studios is a turn-key startup environment for salon professionals. The Fargo location includes hairdressers, estheticians, nail stylists, massage therapists and more. solasalonstudios.com/store/southwest_fargo 3475 45th St. S. Ste. 100, Fargo

701-361-6459

ROMANTIC MOON EVENTS CENTER

This events center can host events for upward of 350 people. With a 3,500-square-foot main building and a second one that is 2,500 square feet, Romantic Moon can hold weddings, receptions, corporate events, reunions and more. The best news? They still have openings for weddings next year. romanticmoonevents.com 158 80th St. S, Glyndon, MN

218-233-3025

SUITE 801 ABOVE BROADWAY

Located on the top floor of the Black Building, Suite 801 is a rentable meeting space available for small meetings, interviews, private work space, social gatherings, events and more. The space will accommodate 8-16 people, with rates starting at $25 an hour.

Search Suite 801 Above Broadway on Facebook 118 Broadway, Fargo

701-365-4141

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Music

COMING HOME

By Erica Rapp As snow and cold set upon the Midwest, the citizens of Fargo can look forward to celebrating the holidays with one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite musical acts. The Fargo native vocal quartet known as The Blenders are celebrating their 25th anniversary of doing what they do best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; presenting their annual Christmas concert on their popular holiday tour. Vocalist Tim Kasper was able to chat with Fargo Monthly about the band and how they express the joy of Christmas through their music.

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INTERVIEW FM TK

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ABOUT THE BLENDERS

The group is trademarked for their fourpart harmony and a cappella style of singing, and is most well-known for their Christmas music. The award-winning band spent the early years of the 90’s touring colleges and universities, and soon after they found themselves touring with popular acts such as Jay Leno, Howie Mandel and Savage Garden. Members Tim Kasper, Ryan Lance, Darren Rust and Allan Rust all maintain extremely close friendships and still enjoy spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear after 25 years of working together.

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ing very well for us creatively and as far as business went. As we got further along in our career, it got harder to decide what to do next, and the Christmas stuff was always a no-brainer because it works for us. And Christmas comes around every year as far as I know, so it will always be there!”

How did you get started as a band?

“Ryan Lance and I grew up two houses away from each other in Fargo. We were basically neighbors for a very long time and have known each other since we were 4 years old. We went to the Trollwood Performing Arts School together and were very good friends, and we still are. We then got involved in what is now called Gasper’s School of Dance and we received a lot of our performance training from there. Darren and Allan Rust are brothers and they grew up together singing in church and school before we met Allan at Trollwood. We actually had two different groups at the time and we kind of competed for local gigs. Ryan and I, along with our friend Paul Dunkirk, were called The Blenders. Darren and Allan were called Total Eclipse. Paul moved to California and eventually our groups just came together and we realized we had a sound that was marketable and one that people would enjoy.”

What is one of your favorite tour moments?

“There are a couple of favorite moments that first come to mind that were very exciting. One of them was when we were in the middle of a long, grueling college tour and I got a call from our manager telling us that Jay Leno wanted us to open for him at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. After that, we ended up opening up for him a lot and it’s always been great. Another great time that comes to mind is touring with Howie Mandel, who has always been really good to us. We got to tour with him on a private jet, so those were some pretty cool times.”

How did you end up moving in the direction of Christmas music?

“We had always thought about doing a Christmas album. Back in the 90s, our manager had always told us we would be doing one.

We finally just pulled the trigger and took the time to do it. Once it happened, it ended up work-

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What are you working on now and what are some of your future plans?

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“We are actually in the process of releasing a six song EP called 25 for our 25th anniversary, so we will be focusing on that and our upcoming holiday tour. We did a short run with Jay Leno this past year in Florida that was really great. After 25 years, we’re trying to keep our options open, and we’ve decided that we’ll always be together, whether people are hiring us or not. We’re actually still really great friends and enjoy being with each other, and you don’t see that very often with some acts.”

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Are you excited to be returning to Fargo?

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“Fargo is our home even though we haven’t lived there since the early 90s. We are there a lot and we always have such a great connection with the community. We wouldn’t be where we are without the support of North Dakota and especially the Fargo-Moorhead area. The support we get is how we stay in business. Bell State Bank & Trust has been a really great local sponsor for us on this tour, as well as Forum Communications. We always get excited to come back to Fargo because it truly feels like home to us, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without all of our local fans.”

Catch The Blenders at their holiday concerts at the Fargo Theatre.

Visit theblenders.com for more information and to buy tickets.

Thurs, Dec. 18 - 7:30 p.m.

Fri, Dec. 19 - 7:30 p.m.

Sat, Dec. 20 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sun, Dec. 21 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

To read the full interview with Tim Kasper of The Blenders, go to fargomonthly.com.

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CULINARY SPOTLIGHT A “BRAZEN” SEASON

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add your mirepoix, onions, carrots, celery and possibly the addition of parsnips. I like to add some whole cloves of garlic as well.

eople often ask me what my specialty is. That’s a hard question to answer. I feel like I have many specialties. However, if you asked me what my favorite cooking technique is, that’s an easy answer: braising.

When the mirepoix has caramelized slightly, you must deglaze the pan before the fond burns. A full-bodied red wine is typically preferred for this. Add a generous amount and reduce slightly. Now add some beef broth or stock. Drop in some aromatics (bay leaves, fresh thyme, black pepper), a pinch of tomato paste and salt. Place the meat in the broth (broth should cover approximately half of the meat item for braising) and cover the pan with a loose fitting lid. Place the pot roast in a 325-degree oven for approximately four hours. If done properly, the meat will fork shred with no effort at all.

Serve this on a large platter, family style, with roasted potatoes, gremolata, crusty bread and a green salad.

Most chefs look forward to the fall months for the same reasons as everyone else – the colors, the feel of the air and the aromas of autumn. But mostly it’s the pleasure of cooking with hearty, non-pretentious and comforting ingredients like butternut squash, sweet potatoes and numerous root vegetables. These food ingredients all seem to pair naturally with slow braised meat dishes.

I have a little German in my blood and it seems fitting considering how much I love the cuisine. So many great German braised dishes to choose from – Sauerbraten, Hasenpfeffer, Rouladen and so on. Every country and nationality seems to have its own form of recognized braised dishes.

France has Coq Au Vin. Italy has Osso Bucco. Mexico and many Asian countries have Adobo. This of course, is just mentioning a select few. There are so many delicious braised dishes to choose from.

Here in America, we have our very own pot roast. After all, braising is the ultimate comfort foods cooking technique. There’s no reason you can’t make a pot roast just as decadently rich and artfully presented as an Italian Osso Bucco (braised veal shank.)

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Most chefs who cook at home prefer simplistic and comforting foods and they know that braising is the ideal cooking method for achieving the feel of fall in the home kitchen.

cess is to sear the meat at a high temperature. Searing the meat in a hot pan will not only caramelize the exterior of the meat but also leave behind in the bottom of the pan the delicious remnants of food gold known as fond. All of that fragrant food stuff on the bottom of the pan is the basis or “foundation” of a great braise. Once the meat is seared and removed from the pan, you then

REACH OUT Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna, Rustica and Mosaic Foods in Fargo. He is also the founder and president of the Fargo branch of the American Culinary Federation. eric@mosaicfoodgroup.com

CRACKED PEPPER & CHIANTI POT ROAST WITH GREMOLATA Pot Roast

Instructions

• 4 lb. beef chuck roast

Season beef chuck generously with salt and pepper. In a heavy bottom pan sear beef until all sides are well caramelized, making sure not to burn bottom of pan. Remove beef from pan and quickly add ground pepper, onions, carrot, celery and garlic cloves. Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly caramelized. Add red wine and allow to reduce slightly. Quickly wisk flour into the wine mixture. Add beef stock, tomato paste, aromatics and vinegar. Place beef in broth and bring to a simmer. Place a lid on top and place pan in 325-degree oven for approximately 3-4 hours or until fork tender. Serve with Gremolata and roasted potatoes.

• 2 tsp. course ground black pepper, fresh • 2 ea. medium size yellow onion, large dice • 3 ea. carrot, peeled rough chopped, large pieces • 3 ea. celery ribs, large dice • 8 ea. peeled garlic cloves, whole • ½ bottle chianti wine, or other red of choice • ¼ cup all purpose flour • 2 cups beef broth or beef stock • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste • 2 ea. fresh rosemary sprigs • 2 ea. fresh thyme sprigs • 3 ea. bay leaves • 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar Serves 6-8

Gremolata • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • 1/8 cup fresh mint, finely chopped • 2 ea. lemons, zest only, finely chopped

• 1 ea. peeled garlic clove, finely minced • 2 tsp. olive oil • To taste, salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve.

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Music

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT MUSIC: THE ULTIMATE TIME TRAVEL DEVICE A few weeks ago, I took a little time off and did some traveling. I visited the United Kingdom with my wife, aunt and cousin. We started out with four days in Edinburgh, Scotland and it was great. I absolutely fell in love with the country.

With some Scottish heritage in my family, it was interesting just spending time there, learning some history, finding some clothing with my family’s tartan and, of course, drinking Scotch.

After Edinburgh, we spent five days in London. I definitely was not as excited about this leg of the journey. I still had fun, but as soon as I got there, I wished I were back in Scotland. On our last day in London, I ventured around the city on my own. After checking out the British Parliament building and taking a selfie with Big Ben, I heard bagpipes being played nearby. I looked over and saw a Scottish street performer trying to make a few bucks playing pipes on the Westminster Bridge. Still having some time before meeting up with my wife, I decided to hang out next to him and listen for a while.

For nearly an hour, I stood next to the man, closed my eyes and the entire time, I was back in Scotland. When it was time to meet my wife, I thanked him, threw a few pounds in his pipe case and felt a whole lot better about my remaining time in London.

After this experience, I realized how much of a time travel device music can be. Put on the music that you first started listening to as a kid when you started making your own music choices and you can almost hear the cellophane breaking as you open your first CD (or tape, depending on how old you are).

Put on your favorite music from high school and you can almost feel yourself back in your room at your parent’s house, dreaming

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of what it will be like after graduation and being on your own. Listen to what you listened to in college and you can almost smell the used textbooks and stale keg beer.

I know that this idea can apply to aromas of food, of fall or a campfire. It can also be used with the taste of a certain food or of a particular wine. But to me, it is the sound of music that has the power to transplant me to a different time or place.

It can transplant you from the stress of your everyday life back to a time that may have been much simpler or much happier. Or just the opposite: if your life is just where you want it, it can transplant you to a difficult time in your life, allowing you to reflect and realize how far you’ve come or how happy you currently are. Music has the power to escape, reminisce, remember and forget.

Even as we age and our minds are weak, frail and dramatically unable to function as they once did, it can cause us to travel to a time when our minds were strongest.

This elaborates on a previous column I wrote back in August of 2013. In that column, I discussed a video I watched of an unresponsive, nearly nonverbal elderly man who was unable to grasp his surroundings.

After being exposed to music of his era, he was alert, responsive and energetic.

He was able to answer a doctor’s questions with complexity and seemed extremely happy. He basically became a younger version of himself.

In this video, they discuss the power of music as it helps improve brain function. I believe that a large part of that increased brain function was that through music; he was able to mentally travel back in time, to a time when he was young, vibrant, full of life and had his entire life ahead of him, and with that power was actually able to feel young again.

Music is the ultimate time travel device.

With our favorite music, who needs a DeLorean?

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Seth Holden is a local promoter and drummer for several local bands.

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Event Calendar

NOVEMBER EVENT

CALENDAR Stay up to date with what’s going on in the area.

HONOR YOUR HEALTH: MEAL PLANNING WITH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Find out how planning meals and snacks can help you accomplish your health goals.

The evening will include planning scenarios, food samples and a cooking demo. Register ahead of time by calling Sanford.

701-234-5570 or 877-234-4240 Family Wellness Center 2960 Seter Parkway, Fargo CPR FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS 4th from 6 to 8 p.m., 15th from 9 to 11 a.m. and Dec 6th from 9 to 11 a.m.

Receive an American Heart Association participation card after learning the ABCs of CPR and how to manage an airway obstruction. Register ahead of time by calling Sanford.

701-234-5570 or 877-234-4240 Sanford S. University 1711 Office Building 1711 University Dr. S, Fargo WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON AND PURSES PLUS SILENT AUCTION 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Keynote speaker Stacy Bess, an author and educator who has spent years working with impoverished children, will speak on leadership, service and overcoming adversity. The event will support United Way. unitedwayclassclay.org Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave S., Fargo BLAZE DAYS 6th from 5 to 9 p.m.

There will be deals on hunting gear and

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accessories. Hunting licenses will be available. The first 200 customers wills receive free prizes. A free seminar at 7 p.m. will cover proper gun cleaning and storage. scheels.com Scheels 1551 45th St. S., Fargo

their stands are full of fans to cheer them on to a victory. concordiacollege.edu Jake Christiansen Stadium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

scheels.com Scheels 1551 45th St. S., Fargo

AMERICAN GIRL READING AND BOOK SIGNING 8th from 2 to 3 p.m.

Jane Kurtz, author of American Girl 2010 Award Winner “Lanie,” will be reading and signing books. American Girl 2014 book “Isabelle” will be available and there will be a drawing for a free Isabelle doll. All profits will be donated to Ethipoia Reads. events.publicbroadcasting.net Cafe Delight 1414 12th Ave. N., Fargo WOODWIND CHAMBER NIGHT 8th at 7:30 p.m.

The Challey School of Music is hosting this free event, which is open to the public. ndsu.edu Beckwith Recital Hall 12th Ave. N. & Bolley Drive, Fargo

ndsu.edu Beckwith Recital Hall 12th Ave. N. & Bolley Drive, Fargo

HOT BUTTERED RUM AND ZACH DEPUTY 8th at 9 p.m.

This string band from San Francisco blends jazz, bluegrass, reggae and folk music. Hot Buttered Rum advocates for social change by using vehicles that run on vegetable oil and biodiesel. They are joined by Zach Deputy who will be performing mid-temp songs and ballads in a soulful rhythm and blues style.

scheels.com Scheels 1551 45th St. S., Fargo HOLIDAY ART SALE 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Browse and buy art from local creators. The artists will be present and be available for questions about their work. fmva.org Moorhead Center Mall 510 Center Ave., Moorhead CONCORDIA FOOTBALL VS. GUSTAVUS 8th at 1 p.m.

The Cobbers take on Gustavus. Make sure

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jadepresents.com/hot-buttered-rumzach-deputy-fargo The Aquarium 226 Broadway N., Fargo KIDZ BOP 9th at 3 p.m.

To support the release of KIDZ BOP 26, The KIDZ BOP kids - Ashlynn, Bredia, Grant, Jayna and Matt - are currently on their “Dream Big, Sing Loud” national tour.

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tickets300.com/kidz-bop-fargo The Venue 2525 9th Ave. SW., Fargo KIDS KLUB HOCKEY 101 10th at 6:30 p.m.

- NIGHTLIFE

CONCORDIA VS. MOORHEAD WRESTLING 12th at 7 p.m.

Check out the talented athletes from two local colleges as they go head to head against one another. It’s the perfect match for students and fans to come out and show their support. concoridacollege.edu Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

SAXOPHONE QUARTET RECITAL 6th at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy music put on by NDSU students. This event is free and open to the public.

HUNT FOR THE HOLIDAYS 7th and 8th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 9th from 12 to 6 p.m.

Sale at Scheels. Register to win prizes and gift cards.

Fargo Force players will be giving shooting tips and Kid Bobble will be available for photos. Every child will receive a free Ferris wheel token.

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MAGIC MIKE LADIES NIGHT OUT 12th at 7 p.m.

The show features original members of Chippendales along with models from Playgirl magazine and men from LaBare. thehubfargo.com The Venue 2525 9th Ave. SW., Fargo LES MISERABLES MUSICAL 13th to 15th at 8 p.m., 16th at 2 p.m. and 20th to 22nd at 8 p.m.

Concordia theatre students perform this musical based off the French novel by Victor Hugo. The musical takes place in 19th Century France and focuses on Jean Valjean, a poor man recently released from prison who seeks to begin his life anew. concordiacollege.edu Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre 901 8th St. S, Moorhead KAPEESH 13th from 8 to 10 p.m.

This local band will be playing a variety of original and cover songs from multiple genres of music. hoteldonaldson.com HoDo Lounge 101 Broadway, Fargo VOICES OF VISION 13th from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Each year, Voices of Vision works to bring

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Event Calendar renowned guest speakers to the FargoMoorhead community. Presenting this year is Terry Bradshaw, a NFL Hall of Famer who has also worked as an author, actor and musician.

jadepresents.com/32-below-fargo The Venue 2525 9th Ave SW, Fargo

fargomoorheadmncoc.weblinkconnect. com Ramada Plaza and Conference Center 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo

FORCE VS. SIOUX CITY 14th and 15th at 7:05 p.m.

Fans will be on the edge of your seat during this show down between the Force and Sioux City.

SECOND ANNUAL PANCREATIC CANCER WALK AND VIGIL 13th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wear purple and walk to support friends, family and community members who have been affected by pancreatic cancer. events.publicbroadcasting.net First Lutheran Church 619 Broadway, Fargo

fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 225 31st Ave. S., Fargo MEET SANTA AT SCHEELS 15th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Register for this event on Y94.com to be selected as the first kid to meet Santa and win a Christmas gift that includes a $100 Scheels gift card. Each family will be given a free photo with Santa.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary tour of everyone’s favorite Christmas artist, Chip Davis. This holiday tradition features popular Christmas music from Mannheim Steamroller along with a multimedia show. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo GWAR WITH CORROSION OF CONFORMITY AND THE AMERICAN SHARKS 19th at 8 p.m.

GWAR combines science fiction mythology, rock music and detailed costuming. This thrash metal band is not for the feint of heart, but will provide a thrilling show that’s truly one of a kind. jadepresents.com The Venue 2525 9th Ave. SW., Fargo

ALIEN ANT FARM 13th at 8 p.m.

Since the formation of Alien Ant Farm in 1995, the quartet has enjoyed worldwide success. A 21+ show.

scheels.com Scheels a1551 45th St. S., Fargo

Shotgun Sally’s 1515 42nd St. S., Fargo

VOLLEYBALL VS ORAL ROBERTS 15th at 7 p.m.

Show your Bison pride and support the Bison volleyball team as they take on Oral Roberts.

2K CLASSIC: NDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. KENNESAW STATE 21st at 4:30 p.m.

Experience NDSU Men’s Basketball vs.

Kennesaw State in their new home this season, the Scheels Arena.

gobison.com Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1301 Centennial Blvd., Fargo

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S., Fargo

MÖTLEY CRÜE WITH ALICE COOPER 16th at 7 p.m.

Motley Crue has announced its retirement after decades of topping charts with hits and going to the extreme during their live, heavy metal shows. The band will be joined by a special guest, legendary rocker Alice Cooper.

ICE FEST 21st and 22nd from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Update all your ice fishing equipment with the newest products from the top vendors.

Fishing licenses will be available along with ice fishing tips from experts.

WINE & DINE 14th at 5 p.m.

Enjoy great food and wine and raising money for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program and Nokomis Childcare Centers.

The event includes an online auction with items including tickets to this year's Superbowl. fmwineanddine.com Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave. S., Fargo NDSU VOLLEYBALL VS FORT WAYNE 14th at 7 p.m.

Cheer on the Bison ladies as they fight for a victory against Fort Wayne.

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gobison.com Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1301 Centennial Blvd., Fargo 32 BELOW CD RELEASE PARTY 14th at 9 p.m.

Come party with 32 Below as they release their new album. This all ages show at the Venue will feature many of their original tracks and is sure to be well worth the $10 tickets at the door.

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fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo PRISM CONCERT 17th at 4 p.m.

Three large-ensemble bands, countless instrumental choirs, chamber groups and faculty soloists surround the audience on all four sides during this unique, immersive concert. concordiacollege.edu Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

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scheels.com Scheels 1551 45th St. S, Fargo FIFTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT/VENDOR SALE 22nd 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

See the best selections from 35 vendors, enjoy free refreshments and door prizes will be drawn every half hour. Free will offering accepted along with the admission cost of one canned food item. Donations go to Daily Bread Program and New Rectory.

Holy Cross Catholic Church 1420 East 16th St, Fargo

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THE JUNGLE BOOK 22nd at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Bring the whole family and join the MSUM theatre department for their performance of “The Jungle Book.” The Red River Zoo will provide an animal demonstration featuring real-life versions of some of the animals portrayed in the play.

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mnstate.edu/theatre Roland Dille Center for the Arts 801 13th St. S., Moorhead BISON VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE 22nd at 2:30 p.m.

Wear your green and gold gear and show your Bison pride as they take on Youngstown State.

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gobison.com FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo MIMOSA 23rd at 8 p.m.

This DJ features the sounds of hip hop and dubstep in his performances in music festivals and venues around the country.

He began his own label, False Idol Music, in 2011 and continues to release new music. jadepresents.com/mimosa-fargo The Venue 2525 9th Ave. SW., Fargo

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HORSE FEATHERS 23rd at 9 p.m.

This band features the talents of singer/ songwriter Justin Ringle who uses a soft, folk based sound combined with meaningful lyrics. The band’s latest release incorporated instruments such as French horn, piano, bells, upright bass and banjo. The band made it onto the Billboard Folk Chart at No. 23. jadepresents.com/horse-feathers-fargo The Aquarium 226 Broadway N., Fargo 3 XCEL ENERGY HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE 25th at 6:30 p.m.

FORCE VS. SIOUX FALLS 26th at 7:05 p.m.

Join the Force as they take on Sioux Falls. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 225 31st Ave. S., Fargo COOKIES WITH THE CLAUS FAMILY 28th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving by horse drawn carriage. Once they have arrived, there will be face painting, games, cookie decorating, balloon animals and more. fraserltd.org/CWC FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo FORCE VS. SIOUX CITY 29th at 7:05 p.m.

The Force is counting on Fargo to root for them as they play to win against Sioux City. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 225 31st Ave. S., Fargo SANTA’S VILLAGE Nov 29th to Dec 23rd Visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and even the reindeer at Santa’s Village this holiday season. There will be activities including decorating cookies, writing letters to Santa, making crafts and more. Santa’s Village will be collecting donations of money, canned goods or new toys. fargoparks.com Rheault Farm 2902 25th S., Fargo DAKOTA AIR PRESENTS “THE 1ST CHRISTMAS SHOW AFTER THANKSGIVING!” 30th at 2 p.m.

Host Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars band featuring champion fiddler, Loy Larson and the Airheads Radio Acting Company. Special Guests; saxophonistRussell Peterson, Miss North Dakota-Jacky Arness and the Cambria Ballet Academy.

Come and marvel at the floats, lights, marching units and even a special appearance by the mayor and city council.

The Holiday Lights Parade is the perfect start to the holiday season.

tickets300.com/dakota-air-fargo Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo

downtownfargo.com/events Downtown Fargo

BRO SAFARI WITH CRAZE, CRNKN & APRE DRUMS 30th at 8 p.m.

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The proceeds from this lunchtime fundraiser will go to the March of Dimes. There will be food and every participant will receive a custom bowl of their choice decorated by local artists, businesses or students. marchofdimes.org Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo 2014 JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK Dec. 6th at 8 a.m.

Wear something holiday themed and run/ walk to raise money for an arthritis cure.

Start off by giving this holiday season. jbrfargo.kintera.org Courts Plus Fitness Center 3491 S University Dr, Fargo LORIE LINE AND HER FAB 5 Dec. 7th at 3 p.m.

Lori Line and her Fab 5 will be presenting a fabulous night of live music for her 25th anniversary Christmas special. tickets300.com/lorie-line-fargo Fargo Theater 314 Broadway N, Fargo TRAILER PARK BOYS “DEAR SANTA CLAUS, GO F#CK YOURSELF” TOUR Dec. 8th at 8 p.m.

Join your favorite trailer park characters (Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, Randy, and Mr. Lahey) live for a night of boozy sketch comedy about the holiday season. jadepresents.com/trailer-park-boys-fargo Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St. N, Fargo, ND

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Hotlist

The staff’s top picks from our events calendar.

VOICES OF VISION 13th from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Each year, Voices of Vision works to bring renowned guest speakers to the FargoMoorhead community. Presenting this year is Terry Bradshaw, a NFL Hall of Famer who has also worked as an author, actor and musician. fargomoorheadmncoc.weblinkconnect.com Ramada Plaza and Conference Center 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo

THE JUNGLE BOOK 22nd at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Bring the whole family and join the MSUM theatre department for their performance of “The Jungle Book.” The Red River Zoo will provide an animal demonstration featuring real-life versions of some of the animals portrayed in the play. msum.edu Roland Dille Center for the Arts 801 13th St. S., Moorhead

HORSE FEATHERS 23rd at 9 p.m.

This band features the talents of singer/ songwriter Justin Ringle who uses a soft, folk based sound combined with meaningful lyrics. The band’s latest release incorporated instruments such as French horn, piano, bells, upright bass and banjo.

The band made it onto the Billboard Folk Chart at No. 23. jadepresents.com The Aquarium 226 Broadway N., Fargo

XCEL ENERGY HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE 25th at 6:30 p.m.

Come and marvel at the floats, lights, marching units and even a special appearance by the mayor and city council.

The Holiday Lights Parade is the perfect start to the holiday season. downtownfargo.com/events Downtown Fargo

MOTLEY CRUE

WITH ALICE COOPER

16th at 7 p.m.

Motley Crue has announced its retirement after decades of topping charts with hits and going to the extreme during their live, heavy metal shows. The band will be joined by a special guest, legendary rocker Alice Cooper. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo

Music

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC Stay on the scene with our guide to Fargo-Moorhead’s local music.

NOV. 4TH-6TH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Hunks The Male Revue - The Windbreak WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH David Lee - O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Lars & Joe Pony Show - JT Cigarro Mike Holtz - Hennessy’s Irish Pub Singer/Songwriter Night w/ Darrin Wentz - Bar Nine THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH Tokyo Police Club - The Aquarium Willie Waldman Project feat. member of The Big Wu - HoDo Greg Breske - Max Lounge Great Outdoors - The Windbreak

NOV. 7TH - 8TH NOVEMBER 7TH O’fosho - The Aquarium Mick Klein & Cassandra Mae - Bar Nine San Haven Chuckle - Dempsey’s Dylan Bloom Band - JT Cigarro Warren Christensen - Max Lounge Joy Ride - O’Kelly’s Contention - Pickled Parrot MissTreated - Rick’s Bar 40 Watt - Speck’s Bar Pop Rocks - Shotgun Sally’s 8th Hour - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Bent Life - The New Direction Brat Pack Radio - The Windbreak NOVEMBER 8TH Sweet Siren - The Windbreak International Cover Up - The New Direction 8th Hour - Spirit Lounge at The Holiday Inn October Road - Shotgun Sally’s Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank - Sidestreet 40 Watt - Speck’s Bar MissTreated - Rick’s Bar Contention - Pickled Parrot Dylan Boom - O’Leary’s (Moorhead) The Weeping Willards - Max Lounge MTVS - JT Ciggarro Moody River Band - Hennessy’s Irish Pub COD - Dempsey’s Hot Buttered Soul - The Aquarium

NOV. 16TH - 20TH

NOV. 9TH - 13TH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH Rah Rah - The Aquarium Singer/Songwriter Night w/ Darrin Wentz - Hodo Save Me CJ - The Windbreak Comrades/Household - The New Direction

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH Rock Godz - The Windbreak WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH The Vinegar Strokes - Bar Nine Lars & Joe Pony Show - Hennessy’s Irish Pub Ciro - JT Cigarro

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH Patrick Callan/Sama - The New Direction

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH Redline - The Windbreak Erik Jacobson - Max Lounge The Vinegar Strokes - JC CHumley’s Heavy Is The Head - HoDo FMBCW benefit - The Aquarium

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH The Vinegar Strokes - JC Chumley’s WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH Dead Words - The New Direction Anthony Chaput - JT Cigarro Dan Christianson - Hennessy’s Irish Pub David Lee - Bar Nine

NOV. 21ST - 22ND

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH Kapeesh - HoDo Dan Miller - Max Lounge Alien Ant Farm (ANTarchy Tour) - Shotgun Sally’s Boomtown - The Windbreak

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST Dead Larry - The Aquarium Hardwood Groove - Dempsey’s Double Forte - Garage Bar Mike Holtz - Max Lounge Chester Bay - O’Leary’s Frost Fire - O’Kellys Van Ruins - Pickled Parrot Sundogs - Rick’s Bar Joyride - Speck’s Bar Slamabama - Shotgun Sally’s Q5 Band - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Good For Gary - The Windbreak

NOV. 14TH - 15TH NOVEMBER 14TH Junk FM - The Windbreak 24 Seven - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Iron Horse - Shotgun Sally’s Pennyroyal w/ Personhurter - Sidestreet Hometown Zero - Speck’s Bar Go Steve Jones - Rick’s Bar Babylon - Pickled Parrot Neptune Men - O’Kelly’s Mark Proulx - Max Lounge The Blues Valley Band - Level Two at The Radisson Blue Grit - Garage bar Poitin - Dempsey’s Sovereign Sect - The Aquarium

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND Kind Country - The Aquarium D Mills & The Thrills - Dempsey’s Kenny Rudd - Hennessy’s Irish Pub 24/7 - Hooligans Chester Bay - JT Cigarro The Roosters - JC Chumley’s Warren Christensen - Max Lounge Van Ruins - Pickled Parrot Joyride - Speck’s Bar Go Murphy - Sidestreet Maiden Dixie - Shotgun Sally’s Q5 Band - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Good For Gray - The Windbreak

NOVEMBER 15TH The Crest - The Aquarium Further Adjustments - Dempsey’s The Blues Band - Hennessy’s Irish Pub Tune in Tokyo - Hooligans

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40 Watt - JT Cigarro Fancy That - Max Lounge Babylon - Pickled Parrot Pucker Up - Rick’s Bar Hometown Zero - Speck’s Bar Davis - Sidestreet The Roosters - Shotgun Sally’s 24 Seven - Spirit Lounge at The Holiday Inn Pop Rocks - The Windbreak

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NOV. 23RD - 27TH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 8th Hour - The Windbreak Horse Feathers - The Aquarium MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH Mean Jeans - The Aquarium Kepi Ghoulie/Mean Jeans - The New Direction

VENUES Need to find the hotspot? Look no further than this helpful guide.

O’KELLY’S

THE AQUARIUM

226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempseys)

3800 Main Ave, Fargo

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH Hollow Earth - The New Direction The Vinegar Strokes - JC Chumley’s

Search The Aquarium on Facebook BAR NINE

O’LEARY’S

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH Mick $ Rich - Bar Nine Urho - Dempsey’s Measures - Hennessy’s Irish Pub Megan Johnson - JT Cigarro PlowBoyz Unplugged - O’Kelly’s Six Gun Freedom - Speck’s Bar Ghetto Super Stars - Shotgun Sally’s Dirty Word - The Windbreak THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH The Roosters - The Windbreak

NOV. 28TH - 30TH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH GC & The Sideways - Dempsey’s Mix Theory - Garage Bar The Great Outdoors - JT Cigarro Low Standards - Pickled Parrot Mourning After - Rick’s Bar Redline - Shotgun Sally’s Ciro & Topher - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Tripwire - The Windbreak SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH Sell Out Stereo - The Windbreak Not Half Bad - The New Direction Ciro & Topher - Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Arena - Shotgun Sally’s Heavy Is The Head - Sidestreet Mick $ Rich - Speck’s Bar Mourning After - Rick’s Bar Low Standards - Pickled Parrot Davis - O’Leary’s Poitin - Hennessy’s Irish Pub Cadillac Blood - Garage Bar 40 Watt - Dempsey’s Big John Bates - The Aquarium

okellys.net

1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo

808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

barninefargo.com

olearysmoorhead.com

DEMPSEY’S

PICKLED PARROT

226 Broadway, Fargo

505 3rd Ave N, Fargo

dempseyspublichouse.com

thepickledparrotbar.com

GARAGE BAR

RADISSON - LEVEL TWO

201 5th St. N, Fargo

3108 9th St. S, Moorhead

radissonfargo.com

HENNESSY’S IRISH PUB

4323 45th St. S, Fargo

RICK’S BAR

hennessys-irishpub.com

2721 Main Ave, Fargo ricks-bar.com

HODO

101 Broadway, Fargo

SHOTGUN SALLY’S ROCK & ROLL SALOON

hoteldonaldson.com

1515 42nd St. S, Fargo shotgunsallys.com

HOOLIGANS

3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

SPECK’S

hooliganswestfargo.com

2611 Main Ave, Fargo

JC CHUMLEY’S

SIDESTREET

1608 Main Ave, Moorhead

301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

jcchumleys.com

sidestreetpubfargo.com

JT CIGARRO

SPIRIT’S LOUNGE (HOLIDAY INN)

4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

jtcigarro.com

fargohi.com

MAX LOUNGE

THE NEW DIRECTION

maxloungend.com

facebook.com/thenewdirection

14 Roberts St. N, Fargo

1410 9th St. E, West Fargo

WINDBREAK

3150 39th St. S, Fargo thewindbreak.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH Dirty Word - The Windbreak

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DRINK SPECIALS

Check out our guide to the best drink specials in town! For a more in-depth listing, visit fargomonthly.com MONDAY

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$.99 16 oz. Miller, Coors & Bud $1.99 Dos Equis Amber

$3 Margaritas (original, rocks or blended) All Day

$4.99 pitchers of Miller, Coors & Bud $5.99 Dos Equis

$1.50 domestic beer & regular margaritas

$5 Jumbo Margaritas

$2 Mexican beers

$2.50 Morgans& Bacardi Limon $3 Iced teas

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

$2 off margaritas $3 Coronas/ Corona Lights

$2 UV vodkas

Ladies Night $3 Cosmos and Applebitinis, $5 Sangrias, $10 house wine bottles

$2 Long Island teas $3 Jeremiah Weed teas

$5 mucho drinks

$5 sangrias

$8 pitchers of Bud Light

Happy Hour drink specials All Day

Mini Mug Night

Mug Night

$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers

$3 Windsors, Morgans, Bacardis, Smirnoffs and Jim Beams

$3.75 Bloody Mary/ Caesars 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mug Night

$4 32oz domestic draws $3.25 wells

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

2 for 1 appetizers Texas Hold ‘Em tourney 7:30 p.m.

College ID Night $5 Cover Free taps and wells 9 p.m. - Midnight

Ladies Night All you can drink wells for $5 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

3 for 1s 9 p.m.Midnight

The Bowler 2630 S University Dr, Fargo

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr, Fargo

Birthday Buckets

Mug Night

$.50 taps $1 Morgans $1 Teas 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3 Coronas, Crown Royals, Stolis 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8 - 11 p.m.

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8 - 11 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings 3 area locations

Happy Hour All Day $1 off well drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2 Jeremiah Weeds $3.50 energy blasters 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2.99 tall domestic taps All Day 2 for 1 well drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight

$3 teas All Day 2 for 1 Morgans 9 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 Mexican bottles/pints $3.50 jumbo margaritas All Day

$3.75 Bloody Marys/Caesars 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$2.50 You-call-its 9 p.m. - Midnight

Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S. Ste. 161, Fargo

$3.50 tall domestic taps 6 p.m. - Close

$2.75 domestic bottles $3.50 Ice Holes 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 UVs and Bacardis 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.25 Morgans $3.75 Crowns 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.75 Stolis and Jack Daniels 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 Smirnoffs and Windsors 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 tall domestic taps & import bottles All Day

Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 N University Dr, Fargo

Big Mug Monday $4.95 beers $3.25 refills $2.95 10 oz wells

Happy Tuesday Happy Hour prices 4 p.m. -Close $2.95 Stumplifters

$2.75 old school beers $2.75 Morgans and Windsors

$.75 taps 8 p.m. - Close

$6 select domestic beers & a shot $2.95 teas & Stumplifters

Acapulco 1150 36th St S, Fargo, ND

Alibi Lounge & Casino 1340 21st Ave. S, Fargo Applebees 4 area locations

Bison Turf 1211 N University Dr, Fargo Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway, Fargo Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo

2 for 1 appetizers until 9 p.m.

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$2.50 Morgans all day, $2.50 Bacardi’s all day & $3 Tito’s all day

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day $2.95 Bloody Marys/Caesars 8 a.m. - Noon $3.25 Jack Daniels $2.95 UV vodkas

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Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

Rum-Day: $3 Malibus, Bacardis & Morgans

$2 domestic taps or 2 for 1 wells

$3 premium wells

$3.25 specialty or import bottles or taps

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

Happy Hour drink specials 4 p.m. close

D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.75 domestic bottles $3 Bacardis

$2.75 domestic bottles $1 off martinis

$3.50 Stolis $3.50 domestic taps

$3.50 Crown Royals $3.50 taps

$3.75 teas $3 Windsors

$3 Smirnoffs $3 Morgans

Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo

$3.25 Crown Royals

$2.75 Bacardis

$2.50 Windsors

$2.95 Morgans $3.75 Jack Daniels

$3.25 import bottles $2.95 Jim Beams

$3.25 import bottles $3.75 Jagermeisters

$2.50 rail vodkas $2.50 Windsors

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $4.25 Margarita’s, Long Island Ice Tea’s & $15 buckets of beer

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $2.25 taps

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $2.75 select whiskeys $2.75 import bottles $2.75 Micro Domestic Beers

Happy Hour All Day

$3.50 Bloody Mary 2 - 6 p.m. $3.25 Bacardis, Morgans, Malibus All Day $3.25 Chuck Norris shots

Any special throughout the week is honored all day long.

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

JT Cigarro 4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.50 domestic bottles $3 wells All Day

Mug Night 5 p.m. - Close

Ladies Night $5 domestic taps and wells

2 for 1 rum drinks 5 p.m. - Close

Happy Hour until 8 p.m.

$3.75 Bloody Mary’s $10 all you can drink mimosas

$2.50 domestic bottles $3 wells All Day

Labby’s Grill & Bar 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo

$2.50 domestic/ $3.50 import bottles 8 p.m. - Close

Mug Night 5 - 9 p.m.

$3.50 teas 3 p.m. - Close

$2.95 selected pounders 8 p.m. - Close

$1 off bottled beers and drinks 9 p.m. - Close

$1 off Bloody Marys/Caesars 9 p.m. - Close

Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.25 short domestic beers

$2.50 Coronas/ Corona Lights 1/2 price margaritas

$3 tall domestic taps 3 p.m. - Close

1/2 price bottles of wine $2 PBR bottles 3 p.m. - Close

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m.

$2.50 mimosas $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m. & Service industry night- $2 off drinks from 4 p.m. - Close

All bottles of wine 1/2 price​all night. ​ Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Martinis will be $9 all night. Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​ 9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Wine Club 4 - 9 p.m.

Pay the Day Taps Specials 8-10 $2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m.

$.99 Teas and Select Domestic Bottles 7 - 9 p.m. $2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m.

Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo

Granite City 1636 42nd St S, Fargo

Max Lounge 1380 9th St. E, West Fargo

Northern Gentleman’s Club 325 10th St. N, Fargo Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 5 - 10 p.m. $5.95 Pitchers (Craft and Import Pitchers will be $8.95) all day

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3.25 Stolis All Day $3.25 Goldschlager & Icehole 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Wine Club Night from 4 - 10 p.m.

$2.95 Domestic Pints 6-close

Happy Hour all day – $1.25 off all drinks & $2.50 mimosas 12 - 4 p.m.

$2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m.

$2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

For information on how to get your business featured in next month’s issue, email info@spotlightmediafargo.com

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Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $3 Fireball (9p-close), $3.50 Jameson

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $3 Morgans, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $4.50 Chuck Norris

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $7 Craft Tap Jars, $8 Well Jars, $4 Water Moccasins

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $4 Crown Royal, $5 Patron

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Malibu, $3 Windsor, $5 Chuck Norris

$2 off martinis $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

$2 off top shelf liquor & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

$2 off all glasses of wine & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

$2.50 16 oz. taps $2 domestic $3 premium $5 long island teas

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

1/2 off wine 6 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off original cocktails from 6 to close

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $5 domestic pitchers 9 p.m. to close

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off all canned/ bottled beers and 2 for 1 rail drinks from 9 to close

2 for 1 rail drinks $4 craft pints 9 p.m. - Close

$4 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar from 12 to 5, $3 You Call It’s for service industry all day

$3.05 Morgans $3.45 tall domestic taps 4:30 p.m. - close

$3.75 Crown Royals $3.95 Crown Blacks

$2.95 Bacardis/ domestic bottles 4:30 p.m. - close

Mug Club Night $3.75 Jack Daniels/ teas

$3.25 UV vodkas

$3.25 import and specialty bottles $3.25 Ice Hole shots

$3.35 tall domestic taps All Day $2.75 well drinks 4:30 p.m. - Close

Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 12oz domestic draws All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$2.50 Morgans & Windsors All Day

$2.50 teas $7.50 domestic pitchers

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (2for-1 drinks)

$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys w/ beer chaser 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Shotgun Sally’s Rock and Roll Saloon 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight ½ price bottles of wine

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$3.75 Jamesons $.75 off craft bottles

College night with ID All Day Happy Hour

$3 Windsors $2.50 domestic pints $3 Leinenkugels and Nordeast pints

$3 rums $.75 off domestic bottles and micro craft pints $5 perfect storms

$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerrys

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light Bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles $3 white zin and merlot wines

$2.95 pounders

$3 Bacardis & Jim Beams

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

Radisson 201 5th St N Fargo Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo

Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo

Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

TGI Fridays 4100 13th Ave. S, Fargo

SUNDAY

$3 Bloody Marys $7 bottomless mimosas

$3.50 Stolis $3.75 Summit pints

$3.75 Jack Daniels, Jack Honeys & Jim Beams $3.75 New Belgium bottles

$2 off All pitchers $3 rail vodkas $1 off u-call-its Service Industry Night

$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles. $3.40 Morgans

$3.75 Bloody Marys and Caesars All Day well specials $2.75

$2.80 All wells $5.25 Busch Light pitchers

$2.95 Morgans $3.95 Jack Daniels

$2.95 whiskeys & Barefoot wines

$3.25 import and craft beers $3.25 Smirnoffs

$3.25 UV drinks

$2.75 wells $3.35 20oz taps

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$2.50 tap beer pints $3.50 talls

$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink

College night 1/2 price any beer

$2.95 Jack Daniels, Morgans, Bombay Sapphires & Grey Gooses

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

$3 pounders $3.50 Bloody Marys

$3.50 Crown Royals $3 UVs

$2 domestic bottles and $3 Morgans

$7.25 domestic pitchers $2.50 Schnapps $2.50 well drinks

$3.50 import bottles $3.50 gator teas $2.50 Schnapps

$3 Bacardis $3 Chucks/Jag Bombs $2.75 Windsors

$3.75 Bloody Marys $1 off whiskeys $2.90 domestic pints and bottles

$3.75 Bloody Marys $1 off whiskeys $2.90 domestic pints and bottles

$5 select Jack Daniels

$3 martinis 1/2 off bottles of wine

$3 select appetizers and drinks

Happy Hour during Bison game

$5 select drinks & Happy Hour during Vikings game

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

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VFW 202 Broadway N, Fargo

$2.75 Morgans

$6 domestic pitchers

$3 bar pours

$2.75 domestic pounders

$3 domestic bottles $3 long island teas

Happy Hour 11 a.m.

- 5 p.m. $3 Long Island teas

Happy Hour All Day

Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave, Fargo

$1 off Margaritas

$2 PBR Pounders 8 p.m. to close

$1 off Mexico Mule

$1 off Bourbons

$1 off Moonshine

$1 off Sangria

Ladies night: Free Miller Light taps and wells 9 p.m. Midnight

$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m.

$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m.

Service industry night $2 u-call-its 9 p.m. - close

Windbreak Saloon & Casino 3150 39th St. S, Fargo Happy Hour All Day. $1 off drinks

Domestic bottles & Morgans for $2.95

$2.75 Windsors $2.85 Jack Daniels

$3.50 Long Island teas $3.95 Crown Royals

$3.30 Smirnoffs $3.85 Malibus

$5.95 domestic pitchers and $3.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars until 5 p.m.

$5.95 domestic pitchers and $3.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars until 5 p.m.

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3.25 tall domestic taps 7 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $2.50 domestic bottles 9 p.m. close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3 Captain Morgan and Chuck Norris 8 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $5 pitchers of PBR 8 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3.25 Stolis and Bacardis 8 p.m. close

$3.50 Crown Royals & Long Island Teas 8 p.m. - close

$3.25 tall domestic taps & import bottles All day

Service Industry Night: $2.50 youcall-its and $3.50 Morgans from 9 p.m. to midnight

$.50 domestic taps from 7 to 9 p.m. and $ domestic bottles and wells from 9:30 to 11 p.m.

$2.50 domestic pints and $3.50 premium pints from 8 p.m. to midnight

$6.50 domestic pitchers and $2.50 Smirnoffs from 9 p.m. to midnight

$2.50 domestic bottles and Captain Morgans from 8 to 10 p.m.

$6 domestic pitchers

$2.50 domestic bottles and wells all day

2 for 1 wells 9 p.m.

- close

$3 imports

$5 cover for ladies night, guys get in free from 9 p.m. midnight

$3.50 32 oz. Mug night and refills on domestics

Free Jello shots with drink order 9 p.m. - close

$4 32 oz. Mug day refills all day

$4 Bloodies, Caesars and Margaritas all day

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

$1.75 bottles $4 martinis

2 for 1 drinks

$4.25 pitchers

$1.95 22oz beers $3.25 Sam Adams & Shock Tops

$4.25 pitchers

Bloody Mary specials $4.95 pitchers

$1.95 grande beers All Day

O’Leary’s Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Bloody Marys special

Sunday Funday $5 domestic pitchers All Day

$2.75 Morgans

2 for 1 8 - 11 p.m.

$2.75 whiskeys

Ladies night 8 - 10 p.m. $5 pitchers

Late night Happy Hour 9 p.m. Midnight

$5 pitchers All Day

Bloody Mary special

$3 tall domestics, $3 Stolis & $3 Jack Daniels 8 p.m.

$2 domestic pints & wells 8 p.m. -

Mug night 8 p.m. $5 mugs

$2.50 domestic bottles, $3 well specials 8 p.m.

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis 8 p.m.

$3 teas & bomb shots 8 p.m.

$6 domestic pitchers & $2.50 Icehole All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$3 domestic talls All Day

$3.50 well margaritas, $3 Corona & Dos Equis

$2.50 Morgans & Bacardis All Day

$3 well drinks 7 p.m. - close

$3 bomb shots 8 p.m. - Midnight

$5 Angry Orchard Pint with Fireball Shot& $14 Bucket of Domestic Beers (5 beers)

$3.50 Jack Daniels and Crown Royal Drinks & $14 Bucket of Domestic Beers (5 beers)

$14 Bucket of Beers

$3.50 Windsor and Canadian Club Drinks & $14 Bucket of Domestic Beers (5 beers)

$3.50 Titos Vodka, $4 Icehole Shots & $5 Vodka Redbulls

$3.50 Morgan and Bacardi Drinks & $4 Fireball shots

$3.50 Tall Domestic Taps, $3 Domestic Pounders & $14 Bucket of Beers (5 beers)

Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Spicy Pie 745 31st Ave. E. Ste 110, West Fargo

$1 off 20oz taps or $.75 off 16oz taps

$3 you-call-its

$6 domestic & $7 import pitchers

$2 whiskey drinks

$2 rum drinks

$2 vodka drinks

$3 Bloody Mary’s and/or Caesars

Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

Mug night

Mug night

Tall beers for the price of short 7 p.m. - close

$1 off Long Island teas & $5 martinis 7 p.m. - close

$2.75 Windsors $1 off bottled beer 8 p.m. - close

$3.50 Bloody Marys, Caesars & domestic pints until 6 p.m.

Happy Hour All Day

$2.75 Captain Morgan, $3 Crown Royal & $3 Washington Apples from 7 - 11 p.m.

$3 32 oz. Mongo Mugs, $1 off drinks for ladies & $3 shots from 7 - 11 p.m.

$2.50 Windsors, $3 Jeremiah Weed, $3 Chuck Norris from 7 - 11 p.m

$5 pitchers, $2.75 Bacardi & $3 Bazooka Joes from 7 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4 - 8 p.m. and $3 Ice Hole shots from 7 - 11 p.m.

$3.50 Bloody Marys/Caesars from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $2.50 Ron Diaz & $3 Jag Blasters from 7 - 11 p.m.

$2.75 Pounders, $3 Seagram’s & $3 Charlie Sheens

$3 Jag $6.50 mug $2.50 Ice Hole

$3 Bacardis $2.75 Dr. Mcgillicuddy’s

$3 Jeremiah Weed $3 UV vodkas

$3 Morgans $2 Jags

$3 Jack Daniels

$3 Jim Beams $3 Bloody Marys/ Caesars

$3 Bloody Caesars $3.50 Sambuca

Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

MOORHEAD Dave’s Southside Tap 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead Mick’s Office 10 8th St. S, Moorhead

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

WEST FARGO Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo 94

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.