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FEATURE

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER ​

It doesn’t have to be all pools and lakes — from things to do on rainy days to weekend getaways, we have you covered. Check out the rest of our family stories below: 39 Learning to Flex Those Creative Muscles​

40 ​Break a Leg​​: ​Summer Theatre Programs

42 Youth Class & Camp Directory​ 47 ​The Hometown Tourist​ 48 ​SCHEELS Summer Fashion ​ ummer Family Event 52 S Calendar​

63 ​COOKING FOR KIDS WITH

CHEF SAM​

We caught up with an aspiring local chef who started his own cooking blog; he even shared some recipes with us. Did we mention he’s only 10 years old?

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77 ​THE FAMILY TABLE​ 81 ​FEEL THE HEAT​ It’s grilling season at last.

Three area chefs weighed in on their favorite recipes and grilling tips to try out on the deck.

95 ​DON’TCHA KNOW?​ 100 ​ERIC CHURCH​​ PHOTOS​ Country superstar Eric Church filled the Ralph Engelstad Arena last month, so naturally we had to be there.

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hey say all good things must come to an end. Personally, I think that’s awfully depressing.

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Christmas: Spotlight Media Style​​ ​​

My time at Spotlight Media, the publishing company in charge of Fargo Monthly, Stride, Bison Illustrated and Design & Living Magazine, has been, without a doubt, some of the most influential months of my life. I began as a wide-eyed intern, totally unsure of what was in store. I finally got to know the city I’ve known all my life. I spoke to dozens upon dozens of people I would have otherwise never met. I ate a ​lot​ of great food.

It was a long, crazy year for us. We printed over 3,000 pages in 2014, so we celebrated down the street at Drekker Brewing Company and got some awesome (and accurate) photos thanks to our very own J. Alan Paul Photography.

But most importantly, I met some of my greatest mentors and closest friends.

Lucky for me, we managed to capture some of the greatest moments over the last year and a half. It was almost impossible to narrow down my all-time favorite Spotlight Media memories, but I did it. Cue the waterworks. ​​Burger Battle 2014​​ When I started as an intern in January 2014, I had just given up red meat. So naturally, Andrew Jason assigned me a story on Fargo’s best steaks. Five short months later, we planned Spotlight’s first epic burger battle. Needless to say, I still eat red meat. #ALSIceBucketChallenge​​ ​​

Remember last August when everyone was doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? We partook as well, challenging the presidents of Tri-College University. The best part, though?

Sneak-attacking Andrew Jason with gallons of ice cold water. You can still

​​JAFA 2015 Associate Publisher and Design & Living Editor Tracy Nicholson and I were honored to judge this year’s Josef’s Annual Fashion Awards. We are no hair and makeup experts, but we sure had a blast.

2015 ADDYs ​​

​​​ Work hard, play hard — that’s our motto. We were lucky enough to take home four Silver awards at this year’s American Advertising Federation of North Dakota ADDY Awards. Thanks again to the talented J. Alan Paul Photography for capturing the night, especially this gem of a photo.

As I mentioned earlier, I don’t believe all good things must come to an end.

Rather, the chapter gets closed — but you can always revisit it. I’ll always have the memories, the photos and the inside jokes. And besides, I’ll only be three and a half hours away in the Twin Cities.

PS - See you at this year’s Bourbon, Beer and Burger Festival next month!

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MEDORA

Medora is the ultimate destination for fun in the North Dakota Badlands territory. The possibilities for family entertainment in Medora are vast, but there are three things you have to check out.

DISTANCE FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD ≈ 327 MILES Minnesota and North Dakota offer some great getaways. Why not hit the road and broaden your horizons one weekend?

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Bully Pulpit Golf Course Medora is home to one of America’s 100 greatest public golf courses, where you can enjoy 18 holes of golfing in the wild and breathtaking scenery of the Badlands. The experience is unlike any course, anywhere.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Named after our 26th president because of his love for the North Dakota Badlands, there is absolutely no place in the region like this one. Take a 36-mile scenic drive through the Badlands and stop to see the park’s historical and natural features, including wildlife, just as Teddy would have seen them. Explore this beautiful landscape by car, foot or horseback.

Medora, State Capitol and Lake Sakakawea: North Dakota Tourism, International Peace Garden: International Peace Garden, Itasca State Park: Minnesota Department of National Resources

Medora Musical Enjoy the outdoor splendor of the 50th Anniversary of the Medora Musical, a Broadway-style musical dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt and his time spent in the Badlands. Billed as “The Greatest Show in the West,” this is a must-see summer event from June to September. Seated in the outdoor Burning Hills Amphitheater, you’ll enjoy a night of exciting stage performances and live music.

Visit medora.com

​​​ITASCA STATE PARK

DISTANCE FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD ≈ 97 MILES Visit the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi, where it begins its journey to the Gulf of Mexico at Lake Itasca in Northern Minnesota.

Itasca State Park offers a serene getaway into one of nature’s best sanctuaries.

From cabins and hostels to lodges and camping, there’s a place for everyone to stay. Visit various lakes and catch some fish or take a day for beach fun. Hike through state nature spots and trails and get in touch with wildlife by bird watching, geocaching or simply taking in the scenery. The possibilities are truly endless throughout the park’s 32,000 acres.

For more information, check out dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/itasca

International Peace Garden DISTANCE FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD ≈ 275 MILES Put one foot in Canada and one foot in the United States by adding a trip to the International Peace Garden this summer. Nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, there’s plenty to do and see at this 2,339-acre garden of beauty.

Take the North Loop Drive through nature’s beautiful gardens, lakes and picnics areas, and visit attractions such as the Formal Garden, the Peace Tower or the 15-foot working mantel floral clock.

Stay the night at the Historic Lodge, or get your tents and fire pit ready for a weekend of scenic camping in nature’s beauty. While you’re at it, make sure to visit the Interpretive Center and their impressive conservatory.

If you’re looking for educational fun, the gardens are home to the annual International Music Camp and the Legion Athletic camp every summer, bringing in thousands of students from all over the world.

10939 US-281, Dunseith, N.D. For more information and a list of events, visit peacegarden.com.

LAKE SAKAKAWEA

DISTANCE FROM FARGOMOORHEAD ≈ 264 MILES

Not far from North Dakota’s capital city lies one of the nation’s largest man-made reservoirs, Lake Sakakawea. Bring your boat to the full-service marina and hit the water for a weekend of fishing and lake activities. During your stay, be sure to visit the historical Garrison Dam, the North Country Trail and nearby wildlife refugees to get your full dose of nature in for the whole family. parkrec.nd.gov/Parks/lssp/lssp.html

STATE CAPITOL DISTANCE FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD ≈ 262 MILES Learn about the great state of North Dakota by visiting the State Capitol building in Bismarck. Take a day walking through the main building and learning about its history and role in the North Dakota Supreme Court, or enjoy the outdoors by walking the grounds’ trails and parks to see various memorials and buildings.

On the grounds also sits the North Dakota Heritage Center, a museum that tells North Dakota’s stories. Take a step back in time with dinosaur exhibits, ancient artifacts and historical galleries and learn about the early inhabitants of this great state.

600 E Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, N.D. nd.gov/fac 25

GRAND FORKS GREENWAY DISTANCE FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD ≈ 74 MILES Pack up the kids (and even the dog) for a day along the Red River where you can hike, fish, ride bike, rollerblade, frisbee golf and play in a natural playground surrounded by a grove of trees.

There is too much to see that is just a short drive away from the FM area.

Pack up the family and check out these places one Saturday.

In Aberdeen, S.D., your favorite nursery rhymes and stories come to life. Stroll the medieval castle, slide down Jack and Jill’s hill, visit Old MacDonald’s Farm and more. While you’re there, you can also follow the yellow-brick road down to The Land of Oz and visit Dorothy’s house and Munchkin Land.

2300 24th Ave. NW, Aberdeen, S.D. aberdeen.sd.us 26 | MAY 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

​Chahinkapa Zoo I​mmerse yourself in​the wildlife paradise of Wahpeton, N.D., that is the Chahinkapa Zoo. From zebras and leopards to kangaroos and monkeys, the zoo is home to 70 species from all over the world. Not only can you get in touch with your wild side, but you can camp, take animal classes and ride the Prairie Rose Carousel.

1004 R J Hughs Dr., Wahpeton, N.D. chahinkapazoo.org

Storybook Land: Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry Dept., GF Greenway: Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Chahinkapa Zoo: Chahinkapa Zoo Staff, Laura Ingalls Homestead: Ingalls Homestead, Buffalo River State Park: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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LAURA INGALLS HOMESTEAD The home of “Little House on the Prairie” author Laura Ingalls Wilder is just three hours south and full of great things to do as a family. Visit their house, get schooled 1880’s style, check out the horses and have an old-fashioned day of family fun. ​ 0812 Homestead Rd., De Smet, S.D. 2 ​ingallshomestead.com

BUFFALO RIVER STATE PARK & MSUM SCIENCE CENTER​ It’s just a quick jaunt to Buffalo River State Park, where you can enjoy the swimming pond, fishing, hiking and even camping if you decide to stay the night. Right next door is Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Regional Science Center, where you can enjoy astronomy nights, birdwatching and more. ​​Buffalo River State Park​ 565 155th St. S, Glyndon, Minn. ​dnr.state.mn.us ​MSUM Regional Science Center​ 164th St. S, Glyndon, Minn. ​mnstate.edu/sciencecenter​

SKY ZONE

Let’s face it, you can’t be outside everyday. Here’s what we recommend on those rainy days.

Spend a day bouncing off the walls and enjoying the fun of trampolines. Not only does Sky Zone have open jump courts, but they also offer dodgeball, basketball and more to make this indoor trampoline park even more fun.

940 40th St. S, Fargo skyzone.com/fargo

You’re never too old to enjoy a classic carnival ride. While you’re getting all of your shopping done at Scheels, take a break to enjoy their ferris wheel with the whole family.

1515 45th St. SW, Fargo scheels.com

Courts Plus Grab a day pass and let the kids have a day of adventure on Courts Plus’ impressive indoor playground. If you don’t want to join in on the fun yourself, you can also drop your kids off while you hit the gym.

3491 University Dr. S, Fargo courtsplus.org

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Sky Zone: Tiffany Swanson, SCHEELS Ferris Wheel and Fargo Air Museum: North Dakota Tourism, Courts Plus: Shawn Coutler Photography

SCHEELS FERRIS WHEEL

PLAINS ART MUSEUM Enjoy displays of national and regional art exhibitions or have lunch at the Blue Goose Café in North Dakota’s largest art museum, located in Downtown Fargo.

704 1st Ave. N, Fargo plainsart.org

FARGO AIR MUSEUM Get a glimpse of the past with a look at vintage aircrafts and more. The kids can also enjoy interactive airplanes and flight simulators for the ultimate flying experience.

ROURKE ART MUSEUM Browse through collections of eras and exhibits from local artists, and check out their summer events. Don’t forget to visit the Van Gogh Bison out front, too.

521 Main Ave, Moorhead therourke.org

Fargo Public Library Our libraries offer a variety of activities for adults and children to keep you busy on a rainy day. Take a computer class or join a book club while the kids enjoy reading sessions, dive into educational resources or join clubs. The possibilities are immense at the various library locations.

Main Library (Downtown) 102 3rd St. N, Fargo Dr. James Carlson Branch 2801 32nd Ave. S, Fargo Northport Library 2714 Broadway N, Fargo cityoffargo.com 30 | MAY 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

Rourke Art Museum: Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Plains Art Museum: Tiffany Swanson, Fargo Public Library: Nicole Hofer

1609 19th Ave. N, Fargo fargoairmuseum.org

NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR Pack up your family and head out to the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, N.D. With national acts, more food than you can handle and rides that will make you wish you didn’t have that corndog, this is the ultimate family getaway.

JULY 17-25

RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR

JULY 7-12

If you don’t feel like traveling all the way out to Minot, N.D., head over to West Fargo for the Red River Valley Fair. Thousands will pack the fairgrounds for rides, food and shows.

Acts include: Dan + Shay Hairball Craig Morgan Lee Brice Halestorm Joe Nichols redrivervalleyfair.com 1805 W Main Ave., West Fargo

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Acts include: Aerosmith Miranda Lambert Keith Urban Chase Rice Kellie Pickler Kip Moore ndstatefair.com 2500 Burdick Expressway E, Minot, N.D. ND State Fair: North Dakota Tourism, Ribfest: FargoDome, Detroit Lakes Water Carnival: Detroit Lakes Jaycees, RRV Fair: Red River Valley Fair, Street Fair: Downtown Community Partnership, MN State Fair: Minnesota State Fair.

Our summer is short. Get out there and play.

DOWNTOWN FARGO STREET FAIR

Photos courtesy of Minnesota State Fair

Upwards of 100,000 people will flock to Broadway in Downtown Fargo to view and stock up on homemade goods from artists both regional and national. Along with the great products, there will be plenty of food and entertainment. Make sure you get down there to at least walk around and check out the eclectic collection of goods.

Minnesota State Fair

Downtown Fargo

JULY 16-18

RIBFEST Make sure you wear loose pants to this event. Once again, several rib cookers from across the world will be taking over the parking lot at the FargoDome for some delicious slow-cooking goodness.

JUNE 3-6

Acts Include: 38 Special Gin Blossoms Phil Vassar And more...

AUG. 27SEPT. 7

Consistently ranked as one of the top state fairs in the nation, the Minnesota State Fair offers everything fairs are known for. If you can stand the crowds, you’ll be treated to food, rides and music. We recommend trying the deepfried lobster on a stick.

Acts Include: Def Leppard Carrie Underwood Alan Jackson Happy Together Tour 2015 Meghan Trainor Merle Haggard mnstatefair.org 1265 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

happyharrysribfest.com 1800 N University Dr., Fargo

DETROIT LAKES WATER CARNIVAL Just a short drive from Fargo, the Detroit Lakes Water Carnival packs a ton of events into this weeklong celebration. With live music, sand castle building competitions, water fights, food galore and much more, you can’t go wrong with this event along Detroit Lakes beautiful waterfront.

Acts Include: Sawyer Brown on Saturday, July 18 dljaycees.com/watercarnival.html Detroit Lakes, Minn.

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RED RIVER ZOO For the animal lovers of the family, you don’t have to travel too far to get your fix of mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and more. Don’t forget to end the day at the zoo’s gorgeous indoor carousel.

And before you leave, consider getting a membership so you and the kids can visit any time you like. ​ 255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo 4 redriverzoo.org

Red River Zoo: J. Alan Paul Photography, Geocaching: geocaching.com, Thunder Road: Thunder Road, Northern Plains Botanic Garden: National Botanic Garden Society

Northern Plains Botanic Garden

Cash in on our warmest, sunniest months and get out of the house. Whether sports, treasure hunting, or petting zoos are your thing, we found some of the best of the best.

Did you know that Fargo-Moorhead is home to its very own botanical gardens? Take a break from your family’s fast-paced life and visit the Woodland Garden, the Hummingbird Patio, the Alerus Financial Butterfly Garden and several more. Consider taking part in the Seeds of Opportunity Garden, where you and the family can help grow food for the Emergency Food Pantry. Over the next few years, the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society will also build a jaw-dropping, two-acre Japanese garden and event center in Moorhead called the Garden of Mind and Soul.

1201 28th Ave. N, Fargo ​npbotanicgarden.com​

GEOCACHING If you haven’t heard of geocaching, it’s time to set off on a new adventure with the family. All you need is a GPS or a geocaching phone app to discover more than 4,000 hidden gems throughout Fargo-Moorhead.

Once you sign up, you will find yourself in the middle of the world’s largest treasure hunt. ​geocaching.com

THUNDER ROAD There’s nothing quite like a little (family-friendly) competition at Thunder Road. Hop in a go-kart or bumper car, try your luck in the batting cages, or split the family up into teams for a round of lazer tag or mini golf.

2902 Thunder Rd. S, Fargo ​ thunderroadfargo.com​ 35

Visit Fargo’s largest park, where the kids can play on a handful of playgrounds, including an adaptive one for those with disabilities. Rent a shelter or just find a grill and cook up some dinner in the great outdoors.

Last but not least, rent bikes or pedal cars and take a few laps around the park.

1905 Roger Maris Dr, Fargo ​fargoparks.com

JULY 15-18, 22-25, 29AUGUST 1

TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL​​ PRESENTS MARY POPPINS For almost 40 years, Trollwood has been producing impressive main stage musicals featuring the area’s most talented youth.

Now performing at Bluestem Center for the Arts, the gorgeous amphitheater is surrounded by a serene landscape, making a perfect option for a family night outside. ​Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead ​ trollwood.org​ 36 | MAY 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

FM REDHAWKS You know what they say: the FM RedHawks have the bases covered for fun, and they’re totally right.

Starting May 10, bring the kids out for a few hours of baseball, hot dogs, the playground and an opportunity to play games on the field. ​Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo ​fmredhawks.com​

Lindenwood Park: Fargo Park District, FM RedHawks/Newman Outdoor Field: North Dakota Tourism, Trollwood Production: Trollwood Performing Arts School.

Lindenwood Park

LEARNING TO FLEX THOSE

Creative Muscles

By Lisa Marchand Photos by Tiffany Swanson

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e know it’s important for kids to get out and exercise, but it’s just as vital for them to flex their creative muscles. Two and a half years ago, the Creative Arts Studio once tucked away in the basement of Clara Barton Elementary transformed into the Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity.

Attached to the Plains Art Museum, the enormous studio is a hub of artistic exploration for youth and adults alike. The cornerstone of the program, however, is Fargo Public Schools. Around 2005, the museum was looking to expand, and FPS was searching for a bigger, safer space for the thousands of students that filed in and out of the Creative Arts Studio each year.

The timing was right, and the partnership fell into place. The museum raised all the capital money to renovate the adjacent buildings and the Center for Creativity was born.

CENTER FOR CREATIVITY

By the Numbers Opened SEPTEMBER 2012 25,000 total square footage

10,000 Center visitors/year, including Fargo Public Schools students 61,387 total reached by Museum/Center attendance & programs last fiscal year

“We brought in the teachers who had taught at the Creative Arts Studio, and they got tears in their eyes because they came into these studio classrooms,” said Plains Art Museum director and CEO Colleen Sheehy.

“There are big plate glass windows looking out on the street, lots of natural light and just spaciousness, and they couldn’t believe that was where they were going to be able to work and bring the kids.”

That sense of awe wasn’t lost on the students, either. For Sheehy, seeing the kids enter the museum and the adjoining studios for the first time is one of the best parts of her job.

Tour groups from neighboring school districts frequent the Center, and the public can take classes and workshops as well. From painting and drawing to printmaking and rock cutting, opportunities abound for the community — a community that Sheehy believes is growing stronger through the skills they learn through making art, beginning with the area’s youth.

“There’s really no other facility like it,” said Studio Manager James Wolberg.

“There’s a couple different places for kids to have fun, but it’s here that they’re really learning skills of actually making artwork and exercising a totally different side of their brain than you would be with any other activity.”

For a full list of classes and workshops: plainsart.org/learn For this summer’s youth day camps: See pg. 42 39

Summer Theatre BREAK A LEG THIS SUMMER

By Andrew Jason

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here are plenty of opportunities this summer to get your kids involved in the arts. We compiled a list of some of the top theatre programs for your little thespian.

Gooseberry Park Players The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre offers several programs depending on age.

K-2ND GRADE AND 3RD-4TH GRADE The FMCT will present the Disney classic, “101 Dalmatians.” Meant for children kindergarten through fourth grade, the program begins Monday, June 1 and will present their show at the end of June. K-second graders will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and third-fourth graders will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

5TH-8TH GRADE Meant for fifth-eighth graders, the FMCT will put on “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” With classes and rehearsals Monday through Friday, the mornings will consist of classes and the afternoons will be rehearsing. The show will be held at the end of June at Moorhead High School.

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH AND FMCT Meant for ages 1217, this intensive program still has several openings. The troupe will present the show “Side Show,” a musical about conjoined twins who become famous side show performers. The group will begin meeting after the 4th of July.

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Since 1982, the Gooseberry Park Players have been providing a free summer theatre program for kids ages 11-18. This year the troupe will be presenting “Footloose.”

For the first time this year, the Gooseberry Park Players will rehearse at MSUM. While auditions take place May 5-6, kids can still join the crew after that date. ​gooseberryparkplayers.org

Summer Arts Intensive The West Fargo Theatre program offers this intensive program with two different shows. The middle school program will perform “Shrek The Musical Jr.” while the high school program will perform “RENT.” Both shows have been cast, but look for next summer’s programs on how to get involved. westfargotheatre.com 801 9th St. E, West Fargo

WHERE ARE THEY PERFORMING? Many of these groups perform at different locations. Here’s where and when you can see them perform.

Trollwood Performing Arts offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages. Whether it’s ArtSpark, a program meant for ages 6-11 to introduce them to the arts, or the Mainstage Musical, which will be “Mary Poppins,” one of their nine programs will fit your child. ​trollwood.org

​ MCT F ​​K-2nd Grade and 3rd-4th Grade June 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. and June 27-28 at 2 p.m.

The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo 5th-8th Grade June 24-25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Moorhead High School 2300 4th Ave. S, Moorhead Spotlight On Youth and FMCT August 11, 12, 13 and 14 The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo ​​TROLLWOOD​ ​ArtSpark​ ​Ages 6-8 and 9-11 Times TBD June 12 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, 1601 S 13th Ave, Fargo June 19 Ben Franklin Middle School, 1420 8th St N, Fargo June 26 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, 1601 S 13th Ave, Fargo ​ otally Trollwood​​ Academy​ T ​Ages 11-14​ July 1 at TBD Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead

Totally Trollwood Musical​ ​Ages 11-14​ August 4-5 Fargo North High School 801 17th Ave. N, Fargo ​​​Trollwood Academy​ ​Ages 14-graduated 2015 senior​ July 1 Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead ​ ainstage Musical​: ​Mary M Poppins ​Ages 14-graduated 2015 senior​ July 15-18, 22-25, 29-August 1 at 8:30 p.m.

Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead

S​ UMMER ARTS INTENSIVE​ ​“RENT” July 31, August 1, 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2 at 2:30 p.m.

West Fargo High School 801 9th St. E, west Fargo “​ Shrek the Musical, Jr.” June 23 at 2 p.m. and June 24-25 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

West Fargo High School 801 9th St. E, west Fargo ​GOOSEBERRY PARK

PLAYER​​S

July 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. and July 19 at 1 p.m.

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Youth

CLASS & CAMP DIRECTORY ​ HE ULTIMATE 2D/3D FRENZY T SAMPLER​

The Arts

CREATE AND EXPLORE​ ​ une 8, July 6, August 3 J

​​Enhance your little ones’ motor skills through this parent-child art class that includes painting, drawing, crafts and more. ​fargoparks.com​ ​AGES 3-5​

​ CCELERATED ARTISTS A ​ une 8-12 & 22-26, July 20-24, J

August 3-7 from 1-3 p.m.​ Analyze a variety of media like drawing, painting and collage. Repeat students are encouraged since every session is different. ​fargoparks.com​ ​AGES 9-12​

​ IDDIN’ AROUND WITH MUSIC K & MOTION​ ​June 15-19 from 9 a.m.-noon​ “Come wiggle, giggle and sing” with Penny and her Rocking Robot and Bernie the Bear. A special performance for friends and family caps off the workshop. ​fargoparks.com​ ​AGES 6-9​

ARTMANIA SUMMER​ ​ une 15-19, July 13-17, July 27J 31​​from 1-3 p.m.​ Students can get a taste of the art world through drawing, pastels, watercolor and more. ​fargoparks.com​ ​AGES 6-8​

Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

​ une 22-25​​from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.​ J Discover different mediums for twoand three-dimensional art. From graphite pencils to watercolor to printmaking, kids will learn the gamut in this multi-day class. ​​​​​plainsart.org​ AGES 9+

​​ARTS SAMPLER​

​​July 6-9 from 1-3 p.m.​ ​Let your young ones discover their favorite form of art through this exploration of music, theatre, visual arts and dance. ​​fargoparks.com​ ​​AGES 5-7​

​​ OODLAND CREATURES CAMP​ W ​ uly 20-23 from 9 a.m.-noon​ J Kids will explore mixed-media creations through art and storytelling.

At the end of the class, students will collaborate on a storybook. ​plainsart.org​ ​AGES 9+​

​ PAINTER’S PICNIC​ A ​ uly 27-30 from 9 a.m.-noon J

Aspiring artists will paint picnic scenes with acrylics and chalk pastels. The week ends with a catered picnic. ​plainsart.org​ ​AGES 9+​

​BATON TWIRLING​

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August

Athletics

TINY TUMBLERS​

​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Tuesdays from 5-5:45 p.m., Thursdays from 6-6:45 p.m. ​Parents and kids participate together in this open gym atmosphere that teaches little ones basic motor skills through a variety of gymnastic activities. ​​ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 2-3​ ​Fercho YMCA​ 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

14; Tuesdays from 5-5:45 p.m.

Master your hand-eye coordination, balance and poise with baton twirling.

Private lessons are also available. ​​​ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 4-12 ​Fercho YMCA​ 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

​SPORTS OF ALL SORTS

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Thursdays from 5:30-6:20 p.m.​ Kids can get a feel for and learn the rules of a wide array of sports, from dodgeball and kickball to so much more. ​​​ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 4-6 ​Schlossman YMCA 4243 19th Ave. S, Fargo

​LITTLE LEAPERS

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Tuesdays from 6-6:45 p.m., Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m.

This introductory class will teach kids basic gymnastics skills from front rolls to the balance beam. ​​ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 4-5 ​Fercho YMCA​ 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

​GYMSTERS

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-8 p.m.

This in-depth class is for the older crowd of kids ready to advance their gymnastics skills on the balance beam, the mat and beyond. ​​​ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 6+ ​Fercho YMCA​ 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

YMCA

“LIFE ON THE PRAIRIE” CAMP​ ​ une 15 & 17 from 9-11 a.m.​ J Take a trip back in time where your kids will take part in a pioneer school room lesson, make fry bread and more. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 7-13 ​Bonanzaville 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo

History, Science and Nature ​FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. ​Using blocks, connectors and gears, kids will build skyscrapers, parachutes and other interesting pieces. ​​ymcacassclay.org​ ​AGES 5-10 ​Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

Kids will get the chance to learn about science, money, nutrition and more in this multi-day co-ed camp. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 7-12​ ​Veterans Memorial Arena​ 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

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​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. & 6-7 p.m.

For those little ones with an interest in science, they’ll get the chance to take part in making slime, erupting volcanoes, creating marshmallow catapults and more. ​​ymcacassclay.org​ ​AGES 5-10 ​Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

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about nature, animals and more at this rain-or-shine event. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 6.5-13 ​North Elmwood​ 500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo

​LI’L PIONEERS CAMP​

​ uly 30 from 1-4 p.m.​ J Kids will spend the day on a scavenger hunt at Bonanzaville and then present their newfound knowledge at Pioneer Days. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 6.5-13 ​Bonanzaville 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo

FOR MORE CLASSES AND DAY CAMPS, VISIT THE FOLLOWING: childrensmuseum-yunker.org clayyourway.com fargoparks.com plainsart.org

skyzonefargo.com tntkidsfitness.com wfparks.org

ymcacassclay.org

​CAMP-A-DAY​

Miscellaneous Classes and Camps ​​LEGO CLUB

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m.​ ​Who doesn’t love LEGOs? Aimed at second to fourth graders, this summer class will help kids hone critical thinking and reading skills as well as spark their imagination. ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 6+ ​Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

​​HEALTHY COOKING​

​​​June 8-July 10 or July 13-August 14; Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. & 6-7 p.m.

Give your kids the opportunity to learn kitchen skills like reading recipes and how to prepare a meal safely.

Parents/guardians are welcome to join for this class. ymcacassclay.org ​AGES 5-10 ​Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

YMCA

​ une 8-25 from 12:15-3 p.m.​ J This adaptive camp is for kids with developmental disabilities where they participate in activities from crafts to field trips. ​wfparks.org​ ​GRADES 1-8​ ​South Elementary School ​​117 6th Ave. W, West Fargo

​ ED RIVER VALLEY FAIR 2-DAY R CAMP​ ​July 8 & 9 from 1-5 p.m.​ You’ve never seen the fair like this before. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the barns and the grandstand, and complete an awesome take-home project. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 6.5-13 ​Red River Valley Fair ​​1805 W Main Ave, West Fargo

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Kids can spend two afternoons learning the ins and outs and all the secrets of an aspiring magician. ​wfparks.org​ ​AGES 7-12 Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

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rom May 16 to June 7, you have the opportunity to see FargoMoorhead through the eyes of a tourist. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are new to the area, it’s always fun to see what our community has to offer, so it’s time to get yourself acquainted, or reacquainted, with some of our area’s top attractions. We sat down with the Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau to get the scoop on the third annual Hometown Tourist program.

PRICES

Passport to Fargo-Moorhead

$15 – Adults

$10 – Kids

Get your hands on a passport, which grants free admission to seven attractions and destinations: Bonanzaville The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm Fargo Air Museum Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County (Hjemkomst Center) Plains Art Museum Red River Zoo Rourke Art Museum Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center How’s that for a sweet deal?

Each location will stamp your passport, and once you have five stamps or more you’re eligible for some awesome prizes!

PHOTO CONTEST

Submit your photos to fmhometowntourist.com within the time frame of the program to be eligible for even more prizes. Take photos at the attractions, your favorite spot in town or anything around our community and it will be posted online for people to vote on.

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With summer just around the bend, the kids will be itching to shed those winter layers and sport something a bit lighter. We teamed up with SCHEELS and four awesome littles ones to showcase some of the local company’s best kids’ attire.

​Olivia’s wearing:​ ​Ladybug shirt and shorts by ​Kids Headquarters, $25

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Olivia Ehli Age 1

Alex Ehli Age 7

Alex’s wearing:​ ​​Black shorts by ​Silver,​ $38.50 Red T-shirt by ​Buffalo​, $24.50 Flannel shirt by ​Silver​, $49.50

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William Ehli Age 5

William’s wearing:​ ​ ilver ​shorts, $36.50 S Navy T-shirt by S ​ ilver​, $22.50 Blue Plaid T-shirt by ​Silver​, $34.50

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Jada Jacobson Age 8

Jada’s wearing:​ ​​White tank top by Silver, $29.50 Denim shirt by S ​ ilver, $38.50​ ​​Red shorts by Roxy​, $38 ​Sperry​ shoes, $60

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Summer

For more events, visit our Event Calendar on page 109

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR THE FARGO MARATHON: YOUTH RUN

7th at 6:30 p.m.

Get in on one of the nation’s largest youth races with the 1/2-mile and one-mile run. Registration and packet pick-up begins May 6 and 7 at noon. fargomarathon.com/youth.htm FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo ​ REE FRIDAY MOVIE​ F ​8th at 1 p.m.​ Enjoy a free movie and popcorn every second Friday of the month. This showing is of “The Straight Story.” ​cityoffargo.com​ Fargo Public Library C ​ arlson Branch ​2801 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO 10th from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Join the Red River Zoo and celebrate Mother’s Day with the animals. Free admission for all moms. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

​ END OF THE YEAR BASH​​ ​15th from 7-9 p.m.​ Come celebrate the end of the school year with obstacle courses, the rock climbing wall, foam pit, snacks and more. ​tntkidsfitness.org​ ​TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics ​2800 Main Ave, Fargo

FREE ​MOVIE MATINEE​

​ 6th at 2 p.m.​ 1 Enjoy a free movie and popcorn every third Saturday of the month. ​Moorhead Public Library​ 118 5th St. S, Moorhead ​ ATURE ADVENTURE​ N 16th from 2-4 p.m.​ It’s National Kids to Park Day, so what better way to celebrate than at one of the area’s most beautiful parks? Don the Bug Guy, Smokey the Bear and a zookeeper are just the beginning for this day’s special guests and events. ​fargoparks.com​ ​Trollwood Park​ 3664 Elm St. N, Fargo

SPRING ART MANIA

17th from 1-3 p.m.

Be creative and get a little messy. Kids can learn new art techniques while experimenting with watercolors, paints, chalks and pastels. This free event is for kids 6 to 12 years old. wfparks.org Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo ​ SUMMER GRIND​​​ ​17th at 4:30 p.m.​ Come one, come all — whether you’re a beginner or the most advanced, come skate in some friendly competitions. ​fargoparks.com ​Dike West​ 310 4th St. S, Fargo

​ IKE DAY STORYTIME B ​​23rd at 10:30 a.m. ​​In honor of National Bike Month, Great Rides Fargo and the Moorhead Public Library are hosting Bike Day with a special bike-themed storytime. cityofmoorhead.com​ ​Moorhead Public Library ​118 5th St. S, Moorhead

“SCHOOL’S OUT” OPEN GYM

24th from 7-9 p.m.

Let TNT Kids Fitness take care of your children for an evening while you relax. Children will enjoy gymnastics, floor games, climbing the rock-wall, dancing, obstacle courses, trampoline time, the foam pit and much more. Open to ages 5-14 years old. $10 per child, $5 each additional sibling. tntkidsfitness.org TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics 2800 Main Ave, Fargo ​ XERZONE​ ​30th​from 1-3 p.m.

This free event is open to families who want to enjoy exciting activities, healthy snacks and more to start the summer off right. ​ymcacassclay.org​ ​Fercho YMCA​ 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo

​ ​​ COMMUNITY PLAY DAY​​ ​ th from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.​ 4 This free event is open to kids of all ages for a day of crafts, yard games, music and more. Daycares are welcome. ​fargoparks.com​ ​Rheault Farm ​2902 25th St. S, Fargo ​

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​ th from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

6 ​​This day will be packed to the brim with music, dance, books and food. Kids can tour a Fargo Fire Department truck, hear historic tales from Steve Stark and enjoy a performance by Penny and Pals. ​​fargoparks.com ​Rheault Farm ​​2902 25th St. S, Fargo ​ TROUT FEST ​9th at 5:30 p.m.​ This free event for kids ages 15 and under will teach them how to trout and fly fish. Awards will be given out after the derby. ​fargoparks.com​ ​Woodhaven North Park & Fishing Pond​ 4406 44th Ave. S, Fargo

S​ TREETS ALIVE!​​​ ​14th​​from noon-5 p.m.

Get out of the car and enjoy a threemile loop of downtown Fargo on foot, by bike, by scooter, you name it. Live entertainment, activities and food will line the streets of this growing event. dakmed.org ​​Downtown Fargo​​-Moorhead ​ ESTERN ROUND UP W ​16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.​ This western-themed day of fun includes a petting zoo, barrel car rides, free carriage rides, inflatable games and more. ​wfparks.org​ ​Rendezvous Park ​1055 32nd Ave. NW, West Fargo

Summer

​ IG SCREEN MATINEE — “BIG B HERO 6”​ ​9th from 1-3 p.m. ​Bring your blanket and chair for this

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

free movie in the park. ​wfparks.org​ Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

​ LAY COUNTY FAIR​ C ​ th-12th all day​ 9 ​ RIVER ARTS ​23rd from 5:30-8 p.m.​

This festival will feature free live entertainment, games and more. cityofmoorhead.com ​​Memorial Park ​210 8th St. N, Moorhead

​ 01 DALMATIONS KIDS​ 1 ​ 4th-27th at 7:30 p.m., 27th & 28th 2

​ TEDDY BEAR PARADE​​​ ​19th at 10:30 a.m.​

at 2 p.m.​ Come see the stage adaptation of this classic Disney flick, complete with Cruella De Vil, her henchmen and, of course, all the lovable pups. ​fmct.org ​​Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre​ 333 4th St. S, Fargo

Have the kids grab their favorite teddy bear and make the 1/2mile loop around Island Park.

Registration for the free parade begins at 10 a.m., but don’t forget to bring a canned item for the Great Plains Food Bank. ​fargoparks.com ​Dike West​ 310 4th St. S, Fargo

​MIDWEST KIDS’ FEST

​19th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.​

Families’ favorite annual event is back with more than 30 booths, a host of games and endless entertainment for all ages. ​​​fargoparks.com ​Island Park​ ​​302 7th St. S, Fargo

​ ATHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO​ F ​ 1st from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Join the Red River Zoo and celebrate Father’s Day with the animals. Free admission for all dads. ​redriverzoo.org ​Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

​ OVIE IN THE PARK​ M ​ 2nd at dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.)

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Gate admission is free for this fourday event that includes kid-friendly activities like a spelling bee, bike giveaway, talent show, minnow races and much more. ​mnclaycountyfair.com ​Barnesville, Minn.

8 ​ 0TH NORTHWEST WATER CARNIVAL

10th-19th all day​ The Water Carnival has been going strong for 80 years, and it gets better every single year. From the chili cook-off and water fights to the derby and parade, there’s a little something for everyone in your family. dljaycees.com/watercarnival.html ​​​​Detroit Lakes, Minn.

​ ​STREETS ALIVE!​ ​12th​​from noon to 5 p.m. ​ TH OF JULY CELEBRATION​ 4 ​ th all day 4 ​​Celebrate Independence Day by

taking a step back in time. Enjoy the parade, train rides, a barbecue picnic and more — but don’t forget to tour the village. ​bonanzaville.org​ ​Bonanzaville ​​1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo

R ​ ED RIVER VALLEY FAIR​​ ​7th-12th all day​

The fair is back with a whole host of family-friendly activities from rides to 4H displays. Tuesday the 7th is Daycare Day where the schedule includes even more things to do for the kiddos. ​redrivervalleyfair.com​ ​West Fargo Fairgrounds ​1805 W Main Ave, West Fargo

Get out of the car and enjoy a threemile loop of downtown Fargo on foot, by bike, by scooter, you name it. Live entertainment, activities and food will line the streets of this growing event. dakmed.org ​​Downtown Fargo​​-Moorhead

​ AWAIIAN BEACH BLAST​ H ​ 5th at 5:30 p.m.​ 1

Get your hula dancing hips ready for this island-inspired evening.

There will be carriage rides, a jumbo slide, food and music by the Front Fenders. ​​​Rendezvous Park​ 3420 9th St. E, West Fargo

Summer

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

​ OOTLOOSE​ F ​ 5th-18th at 7:30 p.m., 19th at 1 p.m.​ 1

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​ MARY POPPINS​ ​15th-18th, 22nd-25th, 29th-August

SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE​ ​28th from 6-8:30 p.m.​

This all-youth cast brings you the story of a small town that has banned dancing, and the steps a group of teens take to reverse it. ​gooseberryparkplayers.com​ ​Roland Dille Center for the Arts​ 801 13th St. S, Moorhead

1st at TBD​ The area’s largest youth theatre group is taking this classic to the stage. Come hear the songs, see the spectacle and learn a few lessons along the way. ​trollwood.org​ ​Bluestem Center for Arts ​801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead

This free scavenger hunt is open to all ages and will take you around the city of West Fargo in search of clues. Visit the website for more details. ​wfparks.org​ ​Veterans Memorial Arena ​1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

​DOCTOR DOOLITTLE DAY​​ ​ 8th all day 1 ​ ring a stuffed animal and your child B gets in free for this day filled with zoo medicine education. redriverzoo.org​ ​Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

​ OVIE IN THE PARK​ M ​ 0th at dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.)

2 ​Each month is a new movie, but

you can be sure to count on free popcorn and Pepsi products. ​fargoparks.com ​Island Park​ 302 7th St. S, Fargo

​ ISSOULA CHILDREN’S M THEATRE — “RAPUNZEL”​ ​24th from 2-3:30 p.m.​

The country’s largest touring theatre group for kids is coming to West Fargo with full set, lights and costumes. You won’t want to miss it. ​wfparks.org​ ​Cheney Middle School​ 825 17th Ave. E, West Fargo

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​MOVIE IN THE PARK​

10th at dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.) ​Each month is a new movie, but you can be sure to count on free popcorn and Pepsi products. ​fargoparks.com ​Island Park​ 302 7th St. S, Fargo

​FURRY FRIENDS PET WALK ​11th at 5:30 p.m.​

Bring your four-legged friends to this annual 3K that benefits the local Adopt-a-Pet. A minimum donation of $10 is requested. ​fargoparks.com ​Rheault Farm 2902 25th St. S, Fargo

​ ONCERT IN THE PARK​ C ​ 2th from 7-8:30 p.m.​ 1

Enjoy the end of summer with live music, face painting, a bouncy castle and crafts. ​fargoparks.com ​Brunsdale Park​ 1702 27th Ave. S, Fargo

BIG SCREEN MOVIE MATINEE — “FROZEN”​ ​13th from 1-3 p.m.​ ​Bring your blanket and chair for this free movie in the park. ​wfparks.org​ ​Veterans Memorial Arena ​1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

​ IONEER DAYS​ P ​ 5th & 16th all day​ 1

Celebrate our great region’s history with two full days of programs and entertainment. ​bonanzaville.org​ ​Bonanzaville ​​1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo

​ ONCORDIA COBBER CORN C FEED​

19th at 5:30 p.m.​ Get your fill of corn and fun before the school year kicks off at one of summer’s most delicious shindigs. ​concordiacollege.edu​ ​Concordia College​ 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

​ OTATO DAYS​ P ​ 8th & 29th all day​ 2

Potato Days is back and better than ever, and the fun never stops for families. Beginning with Friday’s parade, the weekend entails a 5/10K run, the Miss Tator Tot Pageant, Mashed Potato Sculpture Contests and more — way more. ​potatodays.com ​​Barnesville, Minn.

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STREETS ALIVE!

30th​​from noon to 5 p.m.

Get out of the car and enjoy a threemile loop of downtown Fargo on foot, by bike, by scooter, you name it. Live entertainment, activities and food will line the streets of this growing event. dakmed.org ​​Downtown Fargo​​-Moorhead

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Our Agenda:

MUSICIAN EDITION ​Photo Credits: Matt Tompkins, Milestones Photography, Nora Hyde, Kaytlin Dargen Photography

If you're looking for something awesome to do this month, who better to ask than a bunch of area musicians? Whether it's their own show or a community event, they weigh in on the best of the best for the month of May.

DIANE’s Pick ​​​Plains Art Museum Spring Gala​ ​ ay 2nd​​from 7 p.m. to M midnight​

The Plains Art Museum’s Spring Gala is one of the best parties of the year in Fargo. This year’s theme is Brazilian Carnival so the music, food and art is going to be absolutely wild. ​ lains Art Museum​ P 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

DIANE MILLER

LEAD SINGER/RAPPER OF D MILLS AND THE THRILLS

JIM’s Pick Poitin

NORA’s Pick

​​May 15th at 10 p.m.

Dempsey’s house band Poitin (Pa-CHEEN, which means illegal homemade whisky in Gaelic) is excited to perform their Irish and French-Canadian music for what is bound to be another packed house. ​poitinband.com Dempsey’s Public House 226 Broadway N, Fargo

SOUTH HIGH JAZZ CONCERT: A FAREWELL TO SYVERSON ​May 20th at 7:30 p.m.​ JIM HANEY JR.

LEAD VOCALS/MANDOLIN/ GUITAR/HARP FOR POITIN

John Syverson’s last concert before retirement, this event includes an original piece by Fargo’s Adam Hochstatter, now a composer in Los Angeles.

Syverson influenced countless area musicians.

NORA HYDE

LOCAL PIANIST

​Fargo South High Schoo​​l​ 1840 15th Ave. S, Fargo

BILL’s Pick JACK’s Pick

​May 9th at 9:30 p.m.​

BALTIC TO BOARDWALK TOUR KICKOFF

helenahandbasket.net ​Sidestreet Grille & Pub​ 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

I get to travel the country with my best friends (Baltic to Boardwalk and High Hopes) on tour this May and June. I’m really excited to kick that off with a show in Fargo on May 13th. Tickets for the all-ages show cost $5. ​The New Direction​ 14 Roberts St. N, Fargo

​Helena Handbasket​ Helena heads back to the Fargo Marathon! They’re playing Saturday on the route and Saturday night at The Sidestreet.

Smoking horns, solid rhythm section — it’s all part of the Helena package.

​May 13th at 6:30 p.m.

BILL DABLOW

SINGER OF HELENA HANDBASKET

JACK STENERSON

GUITARIST FOR BALTIC TO BOARDWALK

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GO DINING

By Erica Rapp Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

How many parents can rely on their 10-year old son to cook dinner for the night, or even an entire Thanksgiving meal?

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or Christmas this year, Sam Bestge, 10, didn’t ask for toys. He asked for a knife set and a citrus juicer. While his bookshelf at home might have regular novels, it’s stacked with food magazines and cookbooks more than anything.

His mother states that his true interest for cooking started at age 4, when she couldn’t make dinner without him being interested and wanting to help. Instead of having a play kitchen set as a child, he would create his own makeshift stove and use real utensils and dishes to play chef.

Over the years, Bestge has spent his time constantly watching food and cooking shows, researching recipes, studying cookbooks and creating his own dishes. With his combined love for computers, he also started a cooking blog to help other kids find a love for cooking as well.

“The blog is for other kids, so they can realize that cooking isn’t hard and it’s fun,” Bestge said. “The recipes are for kids like me, to make with the help of their parents.”

As for his parents, they love helping him out with his dream.

His dad claims it’s nice to have a reliable backup plan for cooking dinner when Mom is gone, and they both let him do weekly meal planning and cooking. This past Thanksgiving, he even cooked a meal for their entire family on his own.

Bestge’s talent in the kitchen is truly one-of-a-kind, and he won’t let anything get in his way of going to culinary school, becoming an executive chef or owning his own restaurant.

Don’t be surprised if you see this aspiring chef on the Food Network someday.

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GO DINING Get to know Chef Sam:

Pork chops: Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

Grill for three or four minutes on each side until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

In the Oven

Carrot Fries: Peel the carrots and cut each end off. Cut each carrot in half crosswise, then cut each half in half lengthwise. Then cut each half in half lengthwise again. Repeat for 1 ½ lbs of carrots.

Mix carrots in a bowl with two tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper (and a little bit of rosemary if you’d like). Place on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees until tender and wellbrowned, about 20 minutes.

Sam’s Recipe

On the Grill

If you could only eat one food the rest of your life, what would it be?

– Steak

What’s something you haven’t cooked with yet that you’d like to try?

– Salmon

Favorite celebrity chef?

– Bobby Flay

Have you ever cooked something that turned out terrible?

– A microwave chocolate cake Favorite recipes of yours?

–Bacon-wrapped chicken breast or chicken strips

Rosemary Potatoes: Use small, red potatoes and cut into quarter pieces.

Coat potatoes in olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper.

Lay on a baking sheet just like carrot fries, and bake them at the same time until they’re a crispy, golden-brown.

Topping the Meat

Apple Orange Chutney: Peel two mandarin oranges and dice.

Dice one apple with skin-on.

Mix fruit with ¼ cup of sugar and one cup of water Cook over medium-high heat in a small pot until it comes to a boil and forms a lightweight glaze to coat the pork chops.

chefsam.net

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Visit Sam’s blog for his recipes and cooking stories: chefsam.net

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COMES TO

FARGO Interview by Andrew Jason

DETAILS:

Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Scheels Arena jadepresents.com/boston-fargo

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE, you’re probably familiar with the band BOSTON. With hits like “More Than A Feeling,” “Peace of Mind” and numerous others, the band has stood the test of time. In 2007, Tommy DeCarlo took over as the new lead singer of the band. We caught up with him to talk about his show at the Scheels Arena on Thursday, June 25.

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Q&A WE HAVE TO ASK THE QUESTION EVERYONE IS ASKING: YOU WORKED IN A HOME DEPOT AND NOW YOU’RE THE LEAD SINGER OF BOSTON. DO YOU STILL GET THOSE “WOW” MOMENTS UP ON STAGE? “Every show. I don’t think that there’s a show that goes by that I don’t think back to my first opportunity with the band and how awesome it has been. … It’s a great feeling to get out there and go back out on tour with the band this year. Of course, it’s always an exciting time for the fans as well. We’re really looking forward to it. I think it’s going to be a great summer.”

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MEET TOMMY DECARLO

In 2007, former BOSTON frontman, Brad Delp, passed away. The band’s future seemed uncertain until they stumbled across Tommy DeCarlo. This Home Depot employee had long been a fan of BOSTON and often posted videos to his MySpace page. DeCarlo sent a message to the band with his videos before a tribute show for Delp. To DeCarlo’s surprise, they invited him to sing at the show and DeCarlo joined the band shortly afterward. He’s been the lead singer ever since.

HOW WAS THE RECEPTION WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED WITH THE BAND AND HOW DO YOU FIT IN NOW? “Well you know what, I never felt like an outsider too much other than the very first day I walked into the rehearsal studio and I rehearsed with the band because I didn’t know any of them. We’ve all become friends over the years. This has been going on since 2007 and they’re not only my bandmates, but I consider them my friends. It’s a great relationship.

They’re all as down-to-earth as you can imagine. I don’t think any of us really wear the label of rock star. We do love to perform the music. Again, it’s an exciting time for us when we get to tour because I think, of course, the fans have a great time, but it’s equally as exciting for us to get out there and do it.”

A LOT OF YOUNG BANDS GETTING STARTED PROBABLY WANT TO KNOW THE SECRET TO BEING SUCCESSFUL FOR 40 YEARS. WHAT’S YOUR SECRET? “I think, at least in this case here, that would be the music. Tom (Scholz, guitarist and

founder of BOSTON) has written some amazing songs. The staying power of the music that he wrote back in the ‘70s, I’m sure he never thought that it would be as popular, or more, in the year 2015. … Think about it: anyone driving around in our cars, if you hear that great song on the radio from back in the day, you’re back there.”

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE SONG TO PERFORM? “I have to tell you that I used to, but I’ve come to the realization that I love them all. It’s ‘Rock & Roll Band,’ ‘Peace of Mind,’ ‘Don’t Look Back,’ ‘Party’ and ‘Smokin.’ When you get to these shows and you see what these songs will bring out in the people; they come to life on any given song. That’s one thing I always admired about Tom (Scholz), and going back to the set list, when I went and saw the band a few times back in the ‘90s, I only saw them three times live. The great thing about that was every song was something that I liked. It made the whole show great. It wasn’t one of those, there are five or six songs and then they get into eight or 10 others that you kind of like.

That’s just the greatest thing. One thing after another. If Tom wants to play them all, I’ll sing them all.”

ANYTHING YOU WANT TO SAY TO YOUR FANS COMING TO YOUR SHOW HERE IN FARGO? “We are definitely looking forward to our Fargo fans and I think they’re going to be in for a great night of rock and roll with the band BOSTON, so get your tickets and we are definitely excited and I can not wait to get out in front of everybody and have a great time.

Bring your voices because we all love to sing along. We’re going to have a great time. “

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By Ben Sailer

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f you’re a fan of independent music, and you’re under 21 in Fargo-Moorhead, then you likely know the frustration of not being able to access 21+ venues. While there are plenty of all-ages opportunities to play music and see shows here, this city’s musical potential doesn’t fully open up until you hit legal drinking age.

For an area whose art and music communities are largely driven by college kids, this presents challenges to promoters wanting to maximize the draw at their shows, and younger kids wanting to experience everything the city has to offer music-wise.

However, this doesn’t need to be the case.

Balance and Composure playing at The New Direction in Downtown Fargo.

Photo by Kaytlin Dargen

Fargo-Moorhead is unique in a lot of ways compared to other metro areas, not the least of which are its 21+ age restrictions at venues that serve liquor. Currently, a city ordinance in Fargo prohibits anyone under legal drinking age into venues serving alcohol unless the crowd can be divided into drinking and non-drinking areas with an upper-level balcony (which the Venue had done historically). While this is a functional compromise for venues equipped for this ordinance, for other venues like the Aquarium, it means shows either have to be completely all-ages (with zero alcohol sales) or strictly 21+.

aren’t necessarily uncommon elsewhere, they’re certainly not the status quo like they are here.

This often means lower concert attendance, either because would-be attendees can’t get in the door, or because those over 21 won’t go if they can’t buy a beer. While such policies

Concerns surrounding underage kids drinking at shows and venues running afoul of the law are valid, and the city isn’t without reason to be skeptical of amending ordinances in this

According to local concert promoter Chris Hennen, who handles booking duties at The Aquarium, adding security, limiting the number of drinks sold per person, and putting different wristbands on those who are underage would be feasible and effective ways to lower age restrictions at the venue to 18+ without incident. This would be similar to the approach taken by many venues in Minneapolis and other major cities across the country.

Ben Sailer works in marketing by day and writes about music by night. Over the past decade, his work has been published in various local and national publications.

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case. However, approaches such as those Hennen proposes aren’t new, untested ideas: In fact, it’s the norm just four hours southeast of us.

Besides that, if we can allow kids of all ages into sporting events where they might be exposed to all manner of drunken behavior, then why can’t we let adults who can legally vote go to a damn concert?

Surely, we can be more logical than this.

As it stands, the divide between all-ages and 21+ shows continues to drive a wedge in Fargo-Moorhead’s independent music scene. Whether by keeping kids under 21 out of many of the more popular shows in the area, or by inadvertently creating a misplaced stigma that prevents people over 21 from wanting to see all-ages shows, it negatively affects Fargo-Moorhead’s ability to compete as a destination for touring acts. That isn’t just bad for the kids; it’s bad business, all around.

“No one wants to risk their liquor license for selling a few extra drinks,” said Hennen. “Allowing 18 to 21-yearolds into venues that serve liquor is about making concerts more accessible to as many people as possible, improving the life of college students and helping make shows more accessible by improving the crowd attendance.”

It’s time Fargo loosened its restrictions on allowing minors at shows with alcohol, or at least supporting 18+ shows, for the benefit of our college students and music community. If we allow 18 to 21-yearold adults enjoy the variety of national and local acts that traditionally play our 21+ venues, they will have more opportunity to establish meaningful roots in our city’s creative community, whether as musicians or concert goers.

That would be a win for art, commerce and above all, our community.

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OUR PICK Winner

Breakfast Bourbon Sour

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The drink that recently won the Jefferson Bourbon Cocktail Contest was in the making for over a month. Seven Fargo bars participated in this contest that required them to age their Jefferson bourbon in a wooden barrel. The Hotel Donaldson came out the winner with its Breakfast Bourbon Sour. The bourbon was aged for a month with BBQ spices and then combined with egg whites, simple syrup and lemon juice before being topped with a rye bread with orange marmalade and bacon. It is the perfect summer drink. Get in quick, as once the barrel is tapped, that will be it for this delicious cocktail.

HOTEL DONALDSON hoteldonaldson.com 101 Broadway N, Fargo

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American Made Globally Influenced The 38th Parallel Burger with Fried Green Beans.

Photos and text by Andrew Jason

There has been a lot of hype about POUNDS, the new restaurant going into the space of the former Beefsteak Club. We stepped into this exciting new American restaurant for an exclusive first look.

Brandon Herz, Scott Motschenbacher and Alan Kasin are the masterminds behind Pounds.

How It Began

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Scott Motschenbacher was the former head chef of the Beefsteak Club. When the opportunity came up to purchase the restaurant, Motschenbacher and his partners, Brandon Herz and Alan Kasin, quickly jumped on the opportunity. The three quickly dived into the project, doing most of the construction and renovation themselves.

The Concept

While the concept behind Pounds is simple, the execution is more complex.

The menu is American-influenced, but they are incorporating inspiration from across the world. For example, the 38th Parallel Burger is named after the latitude that divides North and South Korea. This burger is made with kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made with vegetables and seasonings.

The Dirt Worm Martini

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“We want to take simple classics, like burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads and salads, and use those as a bridge to gap the Midwest palate,” said Kasin.

“Make it a little easier to dive into it.”

What It Offers

Even though most dishes will be made from scratch, the team at Pounds is making sure the prices are reasonable.

With most dishes ranging from $8-$12, the menu is accessible to everyone.

They hope to offer a wide lunch menu where customers can expect their meal within 10 minutes after walking in the door. There will be an extensive drink menu as well, with a large local beer tap selection and fun cocktails like the Dirt Worm Martini.

“An underlying concept that we thought about was bringing fun back to going out to eat,” said Herz.

“Sometimes it can be just a place to get fuel.”

poundsfargo.com

Opens Mid-May 75

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Meet the family

Back L to R: Rick Nymark,

Terence Nymark, Marcus Nymark, Roger Nymark Front L to R: Lorie Nymark, Phyllis Nymark, Susan Nymark, Jessica Aasand

By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson

n the corner of Main Avenue and University Drive in Fargo sits a trio of connected restaurants owned and operated by the Nymark family since the early ‘80s. Rick and Roger Nymark started the business with the help of a few siblings and their parents, and now run the place with the help of their wives, Susan and Lorie, and their children helping out a few days a week.

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the history

1983 Mom’s Kitchen Traditional family dining, named after Phyllis Nymark.

This place has some history with additions.

Let’s break it down a little bit:

the eats

The cheese frenchie

The Gator Burger Tailgators

Fridge Pop’s

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2002

Tailgators Sports Cafe 21+ sports bar and restaurant with arcade games and patio dining.

Pop’s Roadside Eatery A sports bar for everyone to compensate Tailgators being for adults.

signature dish

While you can order anything across the three menus no matter where you’re sitting, we wanted to feature some of the best dishes from each side. You won’t want to miss out on such a wide range of dining options.

Your taste buds better be ready for this one. This is the ultimate bacon cheeseburger, with two half pound patties, multiple cheeses, bacon, all the special fixings and your choice of sauce.

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A grilled cheese sandwich that’s breaded and deep-fried. Really, it’s all of the cheesy and deep-fried goodness you’ve been missing out on. You can order this beauty at all three restaurants, too.

Get your hands on a delicious supreme pizza that’s got pretty much everything you’d find in your fridge on it: pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper and black olives.

Supreme Omelet Mom’s Kitchen Omelets are hot commodities at Mom’s Kitchen, and this one’s got everything you need packed into a fluffy pocket of eggs.

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Feel The

By Erica Rapp

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Photography by Tiffany Swanson

We spoke with area chefs to get the low-down on the best grilling techniques and recipes from the masters themselves.

After this, you’ll already be on your way to having a grill-happy summer, so fire up the coal and start cooking.

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James Executive Chef - The Bend at Oxbow Country Club Hailing from Roseburg, Ore., James Kerr has been mastering the kitchen for 14 years. He’s spent his last three years here cooking at the Oxbow Country Club and the last year and a half as their executive chef. His menu features a variety of options from classic Midwestern dishes to Tex Mex and Asian cuisine, and he sure isn’t shy around the grill.

FROM THE RECIPE BOOK GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH APPLE-RAISIN CHUTNEY On the grill: 14 oz. double-cut pork chop (bone-in) • Kerr uses a special house rub on the meat before taking it to the grill, so experiment with your favorite seasoning salts on this one.

• Grill at about 350 degrees for about 14 minutes or until the meat is just over 100 degrees, or four flips at three minutes each. Place the meat in the oven at 425 degrees to finish cooking all the way through. Meat will be done at 145 degrees in the center.

APPLE RAISIN CHUTNEY Ingredients: 1 cup raisins 2 granny smith apples, diced 1 whole yellow onion, diced ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Dash of ginger Dash of cinnamon

Directions: Simply mix all ingredients together. The chutney can be served hot or cold, so it’s useful to whip it up beforehand and keep it in a container. Here, Kerr then heats it up in a frying pan over high heat for a few minutes until the moisture is gone, then he lets it sit over low heat so it stays warm. Once the pork chop is done, simply pour the chutney on top for a tasty complement to the meat.

(P.S. The chutney also goes really well with salads.)

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Executive Chef - Basie’s Resaurant & Lounge Tom Olson is definitely no stranger to the dining community of Fargo-Moorhead. He started at Basie’s four months ago as their executive chef and cooks pretty much everything he can on the grill.

It’s safe to call his guy an expert when it comes to outdoor cooking.

FROM THE RECIPE BOOK BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PEACHES FOR THE BRINE Ingredients: 6 cups water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. juniper berries 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 Tbs. kosher salt 1 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper 6 bone-in pork chops, each at least one inch thick 6 ripe but slightly firm peaches, halved and pitted Olive oil for brushing

Directions: Combine brine ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place the pork chops in a large, sealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Seal the bag, squish the brine around the chops and refrigerate overnight.

Remove chops from brine at least 30 minutes before you plan to begin grilling.

Prepare a charcoal grill; the temperature inside the grill should be 350 to 375 degrees. Bank the lit coals on either side of the grill bed, leaving a strip in the center without heat, and place a drip pan in the center. Place the pork chops on the grill over the direct-heat area and sear, turning once, until nicely grill-marked on both sides, two to three minutes per side. Move the chops to the indirect-heat area and cover the grill. Cook until the chops are an internal temp of 145 degrees.

Transfer the chops to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, brush both sides of the fruit halves with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the fruit over the direct-heat area and cook, turning once, until nicely grill-marked. Serve the pork chops immediately with the grilled fruit on the side.

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Ben Kitchen Manager & Chef - Spitfire Bar & Grill Ben Kirklewski Jr. has worked in all aspects of the service industry over the last 16 years, working at Spitfire for the last six and helping with its remodel after working in the building’s previous restaurants.

He’s learned many of his cooking techniques from his mom, aunts and the many chefs he’s working with over the years. With his father being from Alabama and his mother managing various restaurants in the area while he was growing up, it’s no surprise that he loves serving up comfort food and grilling up a storm.

FROM THE RECIPE BOOK CLASSIC RIBEYE On the grill: 12 oz. ribeye steak • Kirklewski uses olive oil and a house meat salt to prep the steak before it hits the grill. The seasoning contains a variety of spices that’s a restaurant house specialty, but below is a simple recipe that will give you similar results.

MEAT SEASONING Ingredients: 2 cups Kosher Salt ½ cup garlic salt ½ cup onion salt ½ cup paprika ½ cup black pepper ½ cup sugar Directions: Turn the meat roughly every one and a half minutes. First, do a ¼ turn on the meat without flipping it all the way. After a few more minutes, do a full flip, add more seasoning and olive oil if you’d like, then do another ¼ turn on that side.

Kirklewski had this steak done at medium-rare, which he states is roughly seven minutes total.

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Grilling Tips JAMES KERR ◊ Bring proteins up to room temperature before cooking. You get better grill marks at room temperature than if it were to come right out of the cooler. ◊ Dry your proteins off before they hit the grill.

The grill marks won’t be as nice or clear if they’re put on wet. ◊ Low and slow – that’s the key with cooking bigger protein items and whole-cuts. You don’t want to over-cook or dry out your meat.

TOM OLSON ◊ Never, ever use lighter fluid. Huge no-no. It can give everything you cook a weird taste, so it’s worth it to take the time to do it right with setting charcoal up and letting it get hot, even though it’s a process. ◊ Don’t be afraid to experiment. Pretty much any thing you can do in your home kitchen, you can do outside. ◊ Be careful. There’s too many fires that happen out there, especially when anything fatty drips all over the place.

BEN KIRKLEWSKI JR. ◊ Less is more. If you have a good cut of meat, you don’t need to over-season it. Salt and pepper can do the job just fine. ◊ You don’t have to cook everything on high heat.

A nice medium-heat can do the trick, too. ◊ If you don’t have a thermometer to tell how your steak is done, try the fist technique to feel your meat: feel the meaty part of your hand between your thumb and index finger. That’s approximately what a steak will feel like when it’s done rare. The more you close your hand, the tougher that spot will get, just like your meat. Having your fist closed halfway would be like medium-rare, and all the way closed would be well done.

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t s i g o l Mixo the of th Mon

get to know

SCOTT ROSENBERG @RHOMBUS GUYS 606 MAIN AVE. FARGO RHOMBUSPIZZA.COM

By Erica Rapp | Photo by Andrew Jason

Meet Scott Rosenberg, a manager at Rhombus Guys, who created a delicious recipe for the perfect summer drink. For those of you who are ready for patio season and outdoor cocktails, be sure to pay him a visit and order the drink from their summer menu.

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How long have you been bartending?

“Since Rhombus Guys opened in 2011. I got into bartending through beer and slowly got into cocktails.

It’s fun to experiment with it.”

What do you like about bartending?

“I like the social interaction. I like having people feel welcome here. It’s nice to chat with people and be able to deliver cocktails at the same time.”

Where do you get inspiration for your cocktails?

“I do like whiskey drinks; classics like the old-fashioned. I get a lot of inspiration from what’s seasonal. I also like to try other places and get other people’s take on cocktails. …

I’m always kind of blown away by the talented pool of mixologists that are in Fargo and the downtown area. So, I like to pick their brains.”

Tell us about the drink.

“It’s a perfect summer cocktail, and a good way to get people drinking whiskey. It’s simple and very easy to make, which is especially nice for the rooftop bar. We try to come up with cocktails that are simple, delicious and don’t have a timeconsuming build.

“It’s great to sip on with the aromatic of the orange twist, and citrus goes great with whiskey in the summer, just like cloves or cinnamon do in the winter. The mint in the drink is also really refreshing without being overpowering.”

The Rhombus Smash INSTRUCTIONS Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker and strain into tumbler glass over small amount of ice, then top off the rest of the drink with more ice and add an orange twist on top.

2 OZ. WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON WHISKEY

1 OZ. SIMPLE SYRUP

4 MINT LEAVES (RIPPED INTO SMALL PIECES)

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PALE ALE

Kilstone Brewing opened their doors in March and are in the process of perfecting their recipes. Hence, their beers don’t have official names yet.

​By Kilstone Brewing Company

work in progress

​​FLAVOR PROFILE​​ Citrus Finish Light Body Smooth Made with Centennial Hops

​​ The pour pictured is part of the first batch of beer Kilstone made. The next time around, there will be more of an obvious citrus finish.

T​​ hree’s Company Kilstone is owned by Randy Wigen and his sons Brock and Grant. While Randy is still working fulltime elsewhere, the brothers are brewing day in and day out in their two-barrel system.

It’s more of a community.

When all of the breweries are successful, it helps them all because people want to try all the beers in every place. ... There’s competition, but it makes you want you to be better as well. You push each other to be better.”

Brock Wigen, Co-Owner

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5.1% ABV 50 IBUS

​​Bottoms Up​

They made sure their first pale ale wasn’t overwhelmingly hoppy. They wanted it to be easy to drink and to go down smoothly, but plan to brew a hoppier IPA down the road.

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CULINARY SPOTLIGHT ​By Eric Watson | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

ERIC WATSON

CULINARY NERDS A PASSION FOR CLASSIC TECHNIQUE

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hat’s the difference between a chicken galantine and a chicken balantine?

If you know the answer to this, congratulations! You are a culinary nerd.

Both variations are seldom prepared outside of a culinary school classroom, but the techniques required to make them are an essential component of any chef's learning process.

In the movie “The Karate Kid” Daniel asks Mr. Myagi, “What kind of belt do you have?” Mr. Myagi responds, “JCPenny, $3.98. You like?”

In comparison, obviously a culinary education doesn’t need to be glamorous or “sexy” to be effective. It simply needs to cover the basics and provide a springboard to the next level.

At Mosaic Foods we offer a six-month culinary apprenticeship for motivated cooks desiring a restaurant-driven career. We accept up to eight apprentices a year and provide them with an opportunity to learn knife skills, culinary terminology and how to generally navigate a professional kitchen. We, of course, hope to retain every apprentice for more than just the six-month term, but regardless of their workplace we want to instill quality habits with all of them.

Every two weeks, myself and our apprentices set aside three to four hours to practice classic skills and procedures. Most recently, we prepared a chicken galantine. We carefully remove the skin of the chicken, leaving it in one entirely intact piece. We then butterfly the breast meat and lay it flat onto the skin.

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simple pate or sausage and rolled into the breast and skin. Finally, we gently poach the galantine in seasoned chicken stock.

This is a classic French concept that is rarely seen today, but I can assure you that every aspiring chef loves this stuff. I’ll never stop loving it. Most chefs would consider chicken as being the inexpensive department store belt, but when prepared and presented properly, it becomes much more. I always find comfort and motivation in these fundamental techniques.

I hope our apprentices will someday create great dishes based on our sessions. I hope they always embrace their inner culinary nerd.

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RECIPE Chicken GALANTINE [Serves 6-10] INGREDIENTS 1 whole chicken, fresh 3 oz. ground pork shoulder, fresh 1 cup heavy cream 2 whole eggs 4 egg yolks ¼ cup pistachio, chopped ¼ cup dry cherries ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup Brandy 1 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped ½ Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped ½ Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper, ground ¼ tsp. cinnamon, ground 1/8 tsp. nutmeg, ground

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS De-bone chicken so that skin remains in one intact piece (refer to YouTube videos if needed).

Butterfly the boneless/skinless breast meat and pound out slightly with a meat mallet. Place skin and breast meat under refrigeration. Combine brandy, cherries and raisins and allow to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Pass the boneless chicken leg meat and pork through a meat grinder with the smallest die attachment. In a chilled mixing bowl, fold together the ground chicken and pork with the cream, eggs, pistachios, cherries, raisins, brandy, fresh herbs and seasonings. Place bowl in an ice bath until ready to assemble galantine.

Place a piece of cheesecloth on a clean table surface and lay chicken skin on top. Next, place butterflied chicken breast at the base of the chicken skin. Using a large spoon and your hand, place ground chicken mixture across the breasts horizontally. Gently roll the entire galantine starting from the bottom to the top.

When finished rolling, the galantine should be in a cylinder shape and completely encased with skin and cheesecloth. Twist and tie both ends of the cheesecloth so the galantine is tight throughout. Place galantine in chicken stock or seasoned water that is at approximately 180 degrees. Poach galantine until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove galantine from the liquid and place in refrigerator over night until well-chilled and ready to slice.

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By Lisa Marchand

DON’TCHA KNOW? With the help of local history buff Steve Stark, we dug up some facts about Fargo-Moorhead that’ll make you laugh, cry or might even make you go, “Oh. Now I get it!”

TWO MIDWEST TOWNS ARE BORN

Two Northern Pacific Railroad directors who shared the same first name were lucky enough to share two sister cities. On June 6, 1872, a bridge was built between Minnesota and Dakota Territory in honor of William Garaway Moorhead and William George Fargo.

PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1

John Dillinger, notorious bad boy and America’s first-ever Public Enemy No. 1 was captured in 1934 coming out of a Chicago movie theatre. His clearly devoted girlfriend Anna Sage, a famous brothel madame, ratted out their location to the FBI. Upon their departure, a second woman was on his arm — Polly Hamilton, one of Sage’s girls. Hamilton hailed from Fargo.

Jim and Joanne Alger of Fargo still have the “Hamilton” rock outside their downtown home where Hamilton used to live.

A LITTLE KNOWN ACTOR…

directed a show in New Jersey and followed suit in — believe it or not — Fargo, where he directed two shows.

He once told the Philadelphia Inquirer that directing plays was “among the richest experiences” he’s ever had.

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED

plane went down due to technical difficulties and bad weather, killing everyone on board.

by the name of Dustin Hoffman began his career in the ‘50s and ‘60s in New York City where he saw postings for community theatre directors. He

Feb. 3, 1959, is one of the darkest days in music history. Some of America’s most up-and-coming musicians, like Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper boarded a flight from Mason City, Iowa, to Moorhead. They never reached their destination. The 94 | MAY 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

William Fargo had his hand in transportation delivery — otherwise known as express companies.

He and his partner Henry Wells happened to invest in some banks.

So Wells Fargo does have a connection to our beloved town. Oh yeah they started American Express, too.

Don McLean’s song “American Pie” was written about the crash, forever dubbing Feb. 3, 1959, “the day the music died.”

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EVENTS AND DEADLINES BATTER UP!

Fargo’s first baseball team wasn’t the RedHawks: it was the Fargo Nines. Their inaugural game took place in 1902 against a Crookston, Minn., team. Fargo lost 16-8.

By the 1950s the Fargo Nine’s had become the Fargo-Moorhead Twins, who happened to recruit a young Grand Forks player named Roger Maris. The rest is history.

PEPSI OUTDOOR ARCHERY CHALLENGE May 9-10 • 8am • Forest River Property - 76th Ave & Red River

FARGO DISTRICT YOUTH TRACK MEET May 13 • 5pm • Fargo South High Track

ARbOR DAY CELEbRATION

May 15 • 9:30-11:30am • Oak Grove Park

bIRDING FESTIVAL

May 16 • 7am • Forest River Property - 76th Ave & Red River

NATURE ADVENTURE May 16 • 2-4pm • Trollwood Park

SUMMER GRIND

May 17 • 4:30pm • Dike West

REFOREST THE RED

May 19 • 2-7pm • Oak Grove Park

PARTY IN THE PARKS May 12 • 5:30-8pm • Clara Barton Park May 19 • 5:30-8pm • Madison May 26 • 5:30-8pm • Jefferson School Park

ADVENTURE

MAY 16 Trollwood Park

Registration Deadlines Summer Volleyball - May 5 Fargo District Youth Track Meet - May 8 Youth Track & Field - May 18 Basketball Summer 3-on-3 - May 20 Adaptive Softball - May 26 Adaptive Summer Camp Session 1 - May 26

MOORHEAD THEATRE

Where the Moorhead Center Mall is now once stood the Moorhead Theatre. Similar to its Fargo counterpart, it was adorned with a beautiful marquee that read “Moorhead” until 1973. When “The Sound of Music” came out, they apparently screened it for one solid year.

Golf Youth Session 1 - May 29

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By Mike Hahn

President/CEO of the Downtown Community Partnership

What is the Business Improvement District (BID)?

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ne of the newest divisions of the Downtown Community Partnership is the Business Improvement District, better known as the BID. The BID is an 85-block district where commercial property owners are assessed (single family residential and non-profit property owners are exempt) to make their neighborhoods better by going beyond the basic services provided by the city. BID boundaries extend from the Red River to University Drive, from the base of Island Park to the Sanford Health Campus. Within this area, there are five different tiers that receive different levels of services that were decided by property owners in the BID formation process. Even though BIDs are quite common across the nation (with nearly 1,000 in operation), Downtown Fargo is the first such district in North Dakota.

Many citizens don’t realize the added touches that make downtown Fargo unique are paid for by the BID. These include the following: CLEAN The BID employs a Clean Team consisting of one full-time leader and three part-time employees.

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Vocational Training Center in providing downtown with a more thorough cleaning. Trash and debris are weighed daily. In fact, from March 15 to April 14, 2015, the BID removed 1,475.5 pounds of trash and debris from downtown.

SAFE The BID Clean Team is uniformed and serves in a secondary role as downtown ambassadors. Many times, they are asked by downtown visitors about directions to specific businesses or locations. They also work closely with Fargo Police Downtown Resource Officers in serving as an extra set of eyes and ears in monitoring public safety downtown. The BID also contracts out snow and ice management of the bump outs at the intersections along Broadway from Main Avenue to Sixth Street North.

MAINTAINED The BID Clean Team is charged with maintaining many of the planter beds in Downtown Fargo. This involves shaping the plants so they are healthy, changing and upgrading mulch (all beds will receive new mulch this summer), irrigation of the planter beds and making sure they are debris free. Things in the works coming this spring: all trash cans along Broadway will be replaced with new ones. Existing cans that can be salvaged will be reconditioned and placed beyond Broadway later this year.

BEAUTIFIED Things such as flower baskets and winter lights are paid for by the BID assessment. The flower baskets are contracted through the Fargo Parks District, who do a wonderful job. In 2014, the flower baskets along Broadway were enlarged to allow for lengthier flowing plants. In addition, baskets were added along Main Avenue and Eighth Street South. The baskets are usually installed around Memorial Day and last the duration of summer.

During the winter months, LED white lights embellish the light poles along Main Avenue and Eighth Street South and in the trees along Broadway. In the past, these lights were of residential grade; it is hoped to replace these lights with a better commercial grade LED light later this year.

PROMOTED This is an area that the BID needs to continue to fine tune.

During the formation process, it was envisioned that the BID would develop a unified downtown brand which would be marketed through banners or wayfinding signage, especially along the University and 10th Street corridors of downtown.

The BID is a private/public partnership with the City of Fargo. The City Commission contracts with the DCP who administer the BID. The DCP provides semi-annual reports to the City Commission on the progress of the BID.

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The Power of Showing Up “Go where others don’t go, do what others don’t do.” This was the transformational advice from my mentor Dan Harbeke while in high school. He shared with me that learning from diverse perspectives was key to professional and personal success. Looking back on this advice, I’m encouraged by that fact that Dan was right and his wisdom is still relevant today.

As our region’s startup community continues to thrive, we all must push ourselves to attend events and conferences throughout the region, country, and world with a hidden agenda – engage outside folks in our story.

Many entrepreneurs in our region continue to represent our community in powerful ways. Jake Jorasnstad speaks regularly at mobile industry conferences. Doug Burgum has been a community champion for years, sharing about the success of Great Plains and the power of an urban core. Dr. Sue Mathison continues to attend events like TED MED and TEDx events throughout the region.

These folks do two things that make

a massive impact in our region – they invite people to Fargo and they bring new ideas home. Sure, it takes effort and energy to attend a conference outside of home. Its time away from family and work. Yet, I find that this time can be the most powerful way to discover new ideas, refresh, and meet folks that make an impact in our local community.

One of the techniques we’ve used at Emerging Prairie is to invite folks from the area to speak at our events. Phil Soran was our first keynote speaker at Startup Weekend Fargo and the experience led to a relationship with Arthur Ventures that turned into a partnership with his new startup – Vidku. Ben Milne from Dwolla came to speak the second year and is now teaming with Myriad Mobile. Jon Dahl recently spoke and invited folks with ties to the Midwest to his San Francisco based Minnesota Mafia meet up.

These connections and partnerships build links with our community throughout the region. This increases collaboration and opportunity that has tremendous impact.

Later this month, the Misfit Conference will be in downtown Fargo, bringing over 100 people from around the world to Fargo. These folks have a history of inviting local community members to outside opportunities.

Myriad Mobile will host its third annual Midwest Mobile Summit which is quickly becoming a destination industry conference in our region.

Each of these conferences brings folks with new ideas, opportunities, and strategies for impact with them.

If we can challenge ourselves to attend learning opportunities and build new relationships, it can make a positive impact for our organizations as well as our city. Take it from me. In 2012, I attended the World Domination Summit in Portland, Ore., to learn about entrepreneurship and met Emerging Prairie Co-Founder Miguel Danielson, who then lived in Boston. Later that year, at the State of Technology Conference, I met Jake from Myriad.

By pushing myself to learn, I’ve met some of my best friends and learned more than I would have ever guessed.

Greg Tehven is an entrepreneur advocate and one of the original founders of Emerging Prairie.

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WALK THIS WAY

Now through May 19th Walk This Way is a community walking program with the goal to get citizens out walking and exposed to the various trails and places to walk throughout the FargoMoorhead area. There are 13 different scheduled walks. Registered participants receive a “passport” that will be stamped each walk, giving them an opportunity to be entered into a prize drawing. Individuals who attend five or more walks will be entered into grand prize drawings. Call 701-241-8195 for more information. fmwalkthisway.com

FMVA THE BIG ART SHOW

Now through June 1st Join Fargo Moorhead Visual Arts (FMVA) for their yearly art show. Each spring, work from arts educators, emerging artists and established artists fill the lower level gallery at Moorhead’s Hjemkomst Center.

Statements from the artists describe their inspirations and techniques, and a reception offers the public an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists. Participants are members of FMVA and each submits one work for the show. fmva.org Heritage Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Now through May 9th at 7:30 p.m., ASL Interpreted Performance May 9th.

Closing out Theatre B’s current season is the outrageous comedy and 2013 Tony

Award winner “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang. Based on Chekhov’s themes of loss and longing, the play is full of comic twists and is a farce for our modern hyperconnected world. Call 701-729-8880 for more information. theatreb.org Theatre B 716 Main Ave., Fargo

NDSU BASEBALL VS. FORT WAYNE

1st at 6:30 p.m., 2nd at 1 p.m. and 3rd at 1 p.m. gobison.com Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave, Fargo

TNT KIDS FITNESS: “MARATHON” OPEN GYM

1st from 7-8:30 p.m.

Let TNT take care of your children for an evening while you relax. Children will enjoy gymnastics, floor games, climbing the rockwall, dancing, obstacle courses, trampoline time, play time in the foam pit and much more. Open to ages 5-14 years old. $10 per child, $5 each additional sibling. tntkidsfitness.org TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics 2800 Main Ave, Fargo

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1st at 8 p.m.

On Wild Animals, Trampled by Turtles’ seventh studio album, themes of impermanence run deep, both lyrically and

sonically. Join them, with opening act Web of Sunset, for an evening of music! jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

JAZZ NICKEL COMBO

1st at 8 p.m.

Enjoy contemporary and classic jazz from the Jazz Nickel Combo. $10 cover, all ages. jazznickel.com Studio 222 222 Broadway N, Fargo

FARGO SUPER SATURDAY: BUSINESS SUMMIT

2nd from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

In one day you will learn everything you need to know to start and grow your skill sets, as well as the principles to build a business to become a successful entrepreneur. Topics include life balance, strategies to reach your goals faster and be unstoppable, natural health, elevator speeches, finding your passion and more.

Hosted by Monty Moran and Jen Springer, featuring speakers Zenaida Lorenzo, Tasha Rohlfs and Mark Lindquist. Tickets $50. eventbrite.com Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

WISH FAST: SUPERHERO 3 & 5K RUN

2nd at 9 a.m.

It’s time again to assemble because Wish Fast, the Superhero 3 & 5K walk/run is back. This year they are out to help grant even more wishes, faster than ever. Join other heroes of all ages as they save the wishes of Wish Kids of Make-A-Wish ND from the villains scattered throughout Lindenwood Park. Costume Contest and drawings will take place after the 5K. facebook.com/WishFast Lindenwood Park 1905 Roger Maris Dr. S, Fargo

KITE DAY

2nd from 12:30-3 p.m.

Both kids and adults can enjoy a day with the Fargo Parks District where you can bring your kite and show off your flying skills. The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. fargoparks.com Lindenwood Park 1905 Roger Maris Dr. S, Fargo

AWESOME ART AFTERNOON

2nd from 1-3 p.m.

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs brought to you by the Fargo Park District.

Have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided. Adult supervision required. fargoparks.com Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center 1104 2nd Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA BASEBALL VS. CARLETON 2nd at 1 and 3 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College - Jake Christiansen Stadium Baseball Field 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA COLLEGE SENIOR ART EXHIBITION PUBLIC RECEPTION

2nd from 5-6:30 p.m.

This exhibition celebrates those graduating Concordia College in May 2015 with an art, art education, graphic design or art history major. Students will exhibit selections of their strongest work created from their artistic careers at Concordia. concordiacollege.edu Concordia College - Cyrus M. Running Gallery 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

NDSU SOFTBALL VS. IUPUI

2nd at noon and 2:30 p.m., 6th at 11 a.m. gobison.com NDSU - Ellig Sports Complex 1340 Administration Ave., Fargo

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2nd from 5-9 p.m.

Come to the Makers Market every first Saturday of the month. All products are 100 percent hand crafted & locally made, featuring paintings, ceramics, crocheting, photography, baking, knitting, metal work, print work, magnets, jewelry, fiber arts, leather work and much more. facebook.com/mkrsmrkt Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo

FARGO-MOORHEAD DERBY GIRLS VS. HARBOR CITY ROLLER DAMES 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

fmderbygirls.com Skateland 3302 Interstate Boulevard S, Fargo

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2nd from 7 p.m.-midnight Join the Plains Art Museum for their biggest party of the year. The evening will include a silent auction, live music by Carluster Crumplebee Orchestra, wine/ beer tasting by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, gourmet fare by Mosaic Foods, cocktails from Sidestreet Grille & Pub, desserts by Nichole’s Fine Pastry and Dancing with Bossa Nova, Samba and Sizzling Spectacle.

Tickets $100 for members/$125 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit Museum educational programs. After 10 p.m. there will be late night desserts and dancing for $30 at the door. plainsart.org Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

CONCORDIA COLLEGE SPRING COMMENCEMENT 3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate the 2015 Concordia College graduating class as they receive their diplomas with Walter Mondale as the Commencement speaker.

concordiacollege.edu Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

BELLY, BABY & BEYOND EXPO

3rd from 1-5 p.m.

The Fargo, Belly, Baby & Beyond Expo will bring together expert speakers, educational events, and exhibitors that offer healthy and empowering services and products for

new and growing families. The mission of the expo is to connect local families with resources and education that promotes healthy birth and parenting and celebrates the experience of becoming parents. fargobabyexpo.com Hilton Garden Inn 4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo

STROKE AWARENESS LUNCHEON

5th from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hosted by Essentia Health, this luncheon allows community members and stroke survivors to come together to learn more about the risk factors, prevention and treatment of stroke. The luncheon is free and will feature speakers and vendor exhibits.

RSVP at 701-364-4398 or Ahren.Dosch@ EssentiaHealth.org Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

1711 MUSIC FEST

5th from 4:30-10 p.m.

MSUM Dragon Entertainment is hosting the first annual 1711 Music Fest. There will be food, games, crafts, and five live bands. The headlining performer will be the band AJR. The fest will be fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for public, free for MSUM students. mnstate.edu MSUM - Nemzek Football Field 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead

NDSU BASEBALL VS. MINNESOTA 5th at 6:30 p.m.

gobison.com Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo

BEER SCHOOL: PAIRING BEER WITH FOOD

6th at 6:30 p.m.

This class will allow you to taste smaller bites of food with a beer sample, each highlighting a different principle in pairing. The more pairings you try, the better you will understand how beer can pair with nearly any food. You will leave knowing how to choose the right beers to fit any meal. Pre-registration is required. weventplanning.com ​Square One Kitchen & Event Center 1407 1st Ave. N, Fargo

THE FARGO MARATHON

7th-9th all day Make a run for it as Fargo celebrates the 2015 Fargo Marathon over three days of events. This year the race will not only finish at the FargoDome, but the starting line will be there too. Whether you run in the marathon or cheer on the community alongside 15,000 fans and runners, it will be an exciting event for everyone.

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fargomarathon.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

KEGS & ISSUES

7th from 4-5 p.m.

Michele Kelm-Helgen, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is leading the charge in planning and designing the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Join this Kegs & Issues event where she will talk about the project as well as partner roles, what the new facility may look like, how the surrounding area would be impacted, and the various uses for the stadium before wrapping up with an update on progress of the construction.

Don’t miss this chance to get the insider’s scoop on this new facility. Tickets are $20 for Chamber members or $30 for general admission (food/beverages included.) fmchamber.com D-S Beverages, Inc. 201 17th St. N, Moorhead

2015 HCS ANNUAL MEETING

7th at 6 p.m.

Join the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for a dinner, short business meeting, election and awards followed by a history program by Mark Peihl. The menu for the event will be crafted by Kelly Wambach, manager of the Heritage Snack Shack. Mark Peihl will present Scenes In and Around Moorhead, a collection of rare 1917 footage recorded by Dr. Edward Humphrey. This meeting is open to the public, but registration is required. Tickets are $16 for HCS members or $20 for nonmembers (dinner included.) hcscconline.org Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

SPRINGFIELD 2 RICK 7th at 8 p.m.

Rick Springfield’s hugely successful Stripped Down tour comes to Fargo, which includes music, storytelling and a special question and answer session with the audience. With 25 million records

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LEADERCAST FARGOMOORHEAD

8th from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Each year, 100,000 leaders converge to learn from Leadercast, held live in Atlanta and simulcast throughout the world. The theme of this year’s live simulcast – The Brave Ones – will challenge us to focus on the courage necessary to lead. In addition to world renown leadership experts as speakers, Leadercast allows over 250 community leaders to interact, network, and discuss leadership – an idea that will raise the caliber and impact of our community. leadercastfm.com MSUM - Alex Nemzek Hall 1711 6th Ave. S, Moorhead

JUNK MARKET

8th from 8-10 a.m. (early bird) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (general) 9th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join Eco Chic Boutique as they host Junk Market, an event for vendors and shoppers featuring beautiful antiques, vintage finds, and salvaged or handmade treasures. Shop over 100 vendor booths, enjoy foods at the food court and take home a unique find.

General admission $5, early bird $20. eco-chic-boutique.myshopify.com Red River Valley Fairgrounds 1805 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

NDSU BASEBALL VS. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

8th at 6:30 p.m. 9th at 1 p.m. and 10th at 1 p.m. gobison.com Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

8th at 7:30 p.m. and 10th at 2 p.m.

Join the NDSU Opera as they portray Shakespeare’s most popular comedy. The story takes place in mythical Athens and features the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors, including their interactions with woodland fairies and

royalty. Admission $15.00, Seniors $10.00, Students $5.00.

MOTHERS DAY AT THE ZOO

tickets.ndsu.nodak.edu NDSU - Festival Concert Hall 1511 12th Ave. N, Fargo

10th from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Join the Red River Zoo and celebrate Mother’s Day with the animals. Free admission for all moms.

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

8th at 8 p.m.

With one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry, The Oak Ridge Boy’s four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have kept them in the spotlight for more than four decades. Some of their many hits include Country-Pop chart-topper “Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God for Kids,” and “American Made.” Their career includes 12 gold, three platinum, one double platinum album and more than a dozen national No. 1 singles.

Tickets $15, $25, $35.

CHAMBERCHOICE AWARDS LUNCHEON

11th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

In celebration of the achievements of the businesses in the community, the ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon honors the shining stars in the metro that exemplify excellence through proven stability and/or growth, innovation, creativity, community leadership and achievements.

starcasino.com Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Road, Mahnomen, Minn.

fmchamber.com Ramada Plaza & Suites

PEPSI OUTDOOR ARCHERY CHALLENGE

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9th and 10th at 8 a.m.

Join the Fargo Park District for their archery tournament, which includes a 3-D Round (25-30 targets) and a 900 Round.

All participants receive a free T-shirt and archery towel. There will be free hot dogs and Pepsi products while supplies last. For more information, contact Craig Bjur at 701-499-6090. fargoparks.com Forest River Property 76th Ave. S and the Red River

1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

12th from 6:30-9 p.m.

This is a unique and relaxed evening with a friend or partner. Learn introductory clay techniques in hand building and wheel throwing, then select a glaze for your finished project. $50 per couple for museum members and non-members. For ages 16+. plainsart.org Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE A TIME FOR SINGING: THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT

9th at 7:30 p.m.

The FM Chamber Chorale founder, Mary Kay Geston, along with former directors Alice Fasman and Jo Ann Miller, will join Michael Culloton to lead a program that will include music sung by the current Chamber Chorale and an Anniversary Chorale made up of current and past singers. All tickets general admission.

Reception to follow. Call 701-238-0970 for more information.

13th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the FM Chamber as they present a session focused on savvy strategies for leadership, led by the ChamberChoice winners. The panelists will answer a variety of questions about effective leadership, identifying great employees, mentorship and more. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door for Chamber members or $45 advance, $55 at the door for general admission (lunch included.) fmchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott 1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead

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14th from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

DAYTA University, hosted by DAYTA Marketing, is a one day social media seminar designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business professionals looking to harness the power of social media. Attendees will get the answers and actionable methods they need to make their social media marketing a success. There will be 13 unique classes offered for beginners to social media gurus. Come network, listen and learn. daytamarketing.com Avalon Events Center West 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

HEADING HOME GROUNDBREAKING

14th from noon-2 p.m.

Benefitting the children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, this year they are celebrating the groundbreaking of their chapel, gymnasium and the nutrition/dining center.

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Ambassadors will lead the groundbreaking, with tours led by Ranch staff beginning immediately after. dakotaranch.org Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Fargo Campus 25th St. S to 70th Ave. S., take roundabout east one-half mile

HEADING HOME DINNER

14th at 5:30 This evening supporting the Boys and Girls Ranch will include live music and a testimony from a former resident, Leslie Aune. Schedule includes 5:30 p.m. Social (Cash Bar), 6:30 p.m. Dinner and 7:15 p.m. Program. RSVP for dinner by May 7th to Carla at 701-364-0264 or c.isom@ dakotaranch.org.

SILVER FOLLIES REVUE YEE HAW FOR HEE HAW May 14th, 15th, 16th at 7:30 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m.

Join the FMCT for a skits and song collection written specifically for the Silver Follies. Based on the American television variety show, the performance will feature country music and humor with fictional rural Kornfield Kounty as a backdrop.

All ages. Call 701-235-6778 for more information. fmct.org The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

15th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Join the Fargo Park District for their Arbor Day Celebration. Assist park and city foresters in a community planting project, where volunteers are needed to dig, mulch, water and plant approximately 1000 new trees along the Red River. Bring your friends, family members, gloves, long pants, shovel and boots. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. fargoparks.com Oak Grove Park 170 Maple St. N, Fargo

MSUM SPRING COMMENCEMENT 15th at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Celebrate the 2015 MSUM graduating class as they receive their diplomas. mnstate.edu/records/graduation MSUM - Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead

dakotaranch.org Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

NDSU BASEBALL VS. OMAHA

14th at 6:30 p.m. 15th at 1 p.m. and 16th at 1 p.m. gobison.com

Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave., Fargo

JAZZ NICKEL COMBO

14th from 7-9:30 p.m.

Enjoy the jazz standards including vocalist, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, bass and drums. Free for all ages. jazznickel.com Basie’s Rest​aurant & Lounge 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

CLASSIC FILM SERIES

14th at 7:30 p.m.

Join the Fargo Theatre for their Classic Film Series as they present the 1965 musical “The Sound of Music” on the big screen.

Admission $5. fargotheatre.org Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

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THE DAILY SHOW WRITERS STANDUP TOUR

15th at 8 p.m.

The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour, An Evening of Political-ish Comedy is a nationwide comedy tour starring the writers and producers behind “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” The lineup of performers include Adam Lowitt, Matt Koff and Travon Free. The show will include a post standup performance question and answer sessions with the performers. Topics include: the writing process, production of a field piece and how short Jon Stewart really isn’t. Mature audiences. Tickets $29.50. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

RON WHITE

15th at 8:00 p.m.

Join Texas comedian Ron White, best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, as he makes a stop in North Dakota during his latest stand-up tour. Tickets $40-$50. dakotamagic.yapsody.com Dakota Magic Casino 16849 102nd St. Southeast, Hankinson, ND

FAMILY FUN COLOR RUN

16th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Be a part of Lewis & Clark Elementary School’s first ever color run. Located on the entire block of Lewis & Clark, the run will not only help raise money for the school, but also promote family time and physical activity. There will be concessions and meet and greets with policemen, firemen and the FM Ambulance. $10 per runner if pre-registered, $12 per runner if registered day of run. Open to the entire community and all ages. eventbrite.com

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Lewis & Clark Elementary School 1729 16th St. S, Fargo

NDSU SPRING COMMENCEMENT

16th at 10 a.m.

Celebrate the 2015 NDSU graduating class as they receive their diplomas. Doors open at 9 a.m. ndsu.edu/commencement FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

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NATURE ADVENTURE

16th from 2-4 p.m.

Bring the family outside for some fun with the Fargo Parks District to celebrate National Kids to Park day. The event will include visits with Don the Bug Guy and a zookeeper from the Red River Zoo, a scavenger hunt, nature arts and crafts, light snacks, photo opportunities with Smokey the Bear, and nature lessons from the Audubon Society, River Keepers and the Girl Scouts. fargoparks.com Trollwood Park 3664 Elm St. N, Fargo

SPRING ART MANIA

17th from 1-3 p.m.

Join the West Fargo Park District for Spring Art Mania. Be creative, get messy and have fun while making several works of art. Learn new art techniques while experimenting with watercolors, paints, chalks and pastels.

Other spring themed art projects will also be offered. This free event is for youth 6 to 12 years of age. wfparks.org Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo

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17th from 7-9 p.m.

Propel your journey toward health as Keynote Kelly Swanson shares her hilarious and powerfully motivating journey to a happier life. Tickets $25. womens-health-conference.com Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE

18th from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Women’s Health Conference allows women to join in activity and conversation focused on wellness, nutrition and fitness.

The day will include experts, speakers and educators who will focus on gaining the confidence to make healthy choices and provide a practical, uplifting experience to help women grow their emotional, spiritual and physical health. Tickets are $45. womens-health-conference.com Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

EDDIE IZZARD: FORCE MAJEURE WORLD TOUR 19th at 8 p.m.

Join British Stand-up comedian and actor Eddie Izzard as he brings his show “Force Majeure” to Fargo. Izzard is known for starring on the TV show “The Riches,” but began his career as a comic, focusing on rambling monologues. His show “Dressed to Kill” became a TV special that won two Emmys. His long list of film and stage credits includes “Valkyrie,” “Ocean’s Twelve,” “Ocean’s Thirteen” and “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,” which earned him a Tony nomination for Best Actor. tickets.ndsu.nodak.edu NDSU - Festival Concert Hall 1511 12th Ave. N, Fargo

SPOON

19th at 8 p.m.

Formed in Austin, Texas, this rock band continuously evolves their sound with each album. Join them as they perform songs from their recently released eighth studio album, They Want My Soul. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

CULTIVATE.YOU

20th from 9-11 a.m.

This event was created to energize and unleash the inner entrepreneur in you. The morning features two keynote presentations followed by a discussion and Q&A from the audience, with a focus on the importance of company culture and how strong cultures create competitive advantages. Featured speakers include David Niu, Founder & CEO of TINYpulse and Clay Collins, CoFounder & CEO of LeadPages. They will talk about their journeys as entrepreneurs as well as show you how determination and creativity can turn any dream into a great business. The event is free and open to the community. Tickets available online. arthurventures.com/cultivateyou Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

MIDWEST MOBILE SUMMIT

20th from 1-5p.m. and 21st from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Midwest Mobile Summit is a two-day conference that connects the public with mobile strategy and mobile technology pioneers across the nation. The summit includes conference keynotes, breakout sessions and case studies to give attendees the tools they need to create and execute mobile strategies, plus the best networking opportunities available. Topics include strategy, technology, design and trends.

From beginners who want to learn more, to experts seeking information on best practices, the Midwest Mobile Summit has a little bit of something for everyone. midwestmobilesummit.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo

STEVE MILLER BAND

20th at 7:30 p.m.

One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band has sold more than 40 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years. With hits like “The Joker,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Rock’n Me” and “Abracadabra,” his trademark blues-rock sound made him one of the key artists in classic rock radio with a brand of rock that millions have come to trust. jadepresents.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

2015 NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

27th-28th The Nonprofit Leadership Conference is the premier gathering of nonprofit leaders from across North Dakota. Join the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) as they welcome this year’s speakers which include Julia Classen, co-founder of Aurora Consulting, and Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Topics include human resource management, creating a working business model and maximizing fundraising potential, and more. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with other nonprofit professionals from around the state. ndano.org Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

FARGO POLICE COFFEE WITH A COP 25th from 9-9:30 a.m.

Every last Wednesday of the month in 2015, officers from the Fargo Police Department and community members

will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Coffee will be provided, courtesy of McDonalds. All community members welcome. cityoffargo.com McDonald’s 905 Main Ave, Fargo

FMKC ALL BREED SHOW

29th-31st Join the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club and cheer on your favorite breeds as they show off their beauty and skills. fmkennelclub.com Red River Valley Fairgrounds - Expo Building 1805 W Main Ave, West Fargo

FARGO-MOORHEAD DERBY GIRLS VS. CEDAR RAPIDS ROLLER GIRLS 30th at 6:30 p.m.

fmderbygirls.com Skateland 3302 Interstate Boulevard S, Fargo

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REO SPEEDWAGON

22nd at 8 p.m.

With hits like, “Keep on Loving You,” and “Take It On The Run,” REO Speedwagon rode the top of the charts in 1980 on their way to selling 40 million albums worldwide. They are still one of the hardest working bands in the industry, and show off their Midwest roots through hard work and dedication at every show. Tickets $30-$60. starcasino.com Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, Minn.

TNT KIDS FITNESS: “SCHOOL’S OUT” OPEN GYM

24th from 7-9 p.m.

Let TNT take care of your children for an evening while you relax. Children will enjoy gymnastics, floor games, climbing the rockwall, dancing, obstacle courses, trampoline time, play time in the foam pit and much more. Open to ages 5-14 years old. $10 per child, $5 each additional sibling. tntkidsfitness.org TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics 2800 Main Ave, Fargo

REDHAWKS VS. JOPLIN 1 FM 25th at 6 p.m., 26th at 11 a.m.

and 27th at 7:02 p.m.

Head out to the baseball field and cheer on the FM RedHawks as they take on the Joplin Blasters during the first games of 2015. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. S, Fargo

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LISTEN TO THE MUSIC STAY ON THE SCENE WITH OUR GUIDE TO FARGO-MOORHEAD’S LOCAL MUSIC.

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SUNDAY, MAY 3RD Training Wheels – The Windbreak MONDAY, MAY 4TH R. Ring (Kelley Deal of the Breeders) – The Aquarium An Evening of Poetry with Mona – The Red Raven TUESDAY, MAY 5TH Dave Ferreria Trio – Max Lounge Special Appearance (Patio Party) – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH Lars and Joe Pony Show – Bar Nine Crown Larks – The Aquarium David Lee – Dempsey’s On A Clear Day, Shannon Murray, Uncle Dad, Joci Heart, People Not Property, & Tayler Kay – The New Direction Johnny Vegas Dinner Music – Shotgun Sally’s THURSDAY, MAY 7TH Caroline Smith – The Aquarium Harwood Groove – The HoDo Chase & Ovation (Prince Tribute) – Garage Bar Outlet (Open Mic Poetry) – The Red Raven Boomtown – Shotgun Sally’s The Roosters – The Windbreak GC – Max Lounge

MAY 8TH - 9TH FRIDAY, MAY 8TH Headband Jam – The Aquarium Mike Holtz and Loy Larson – Bar Nine Anton Glakin – Dempsey’s Pitcher and Duster Duo – Max Lounge 8th Hour – JC Chumley’s Cut Up, Crab Legs (Tour Kickoff), The Contraceptives, Boxcutter Kids – The New Direction Madd Hatter – Lucky’s 13 C.O.D – O’Kelly’s Ciro & Topher – Pickled Parrot Wicked Drive – Rick’s Bar Mick $ Rich – Speck’s Bar Johnny Holm Band – Shotgun Sally’s The Miss Adventures – VFW: Downtown Wise Guys – VFW: West Fargo Pop Rocks – The Windbreak SATURDAY, MAY 9TH Sean Anonymous & DJ Name – The Aquarium Generator – Hennessy’s Irish Pub

The Cropdusters – Max Lounge Electric Rehab – Hooligans Madd Hatter - Lucky’s 13 Mitchell Yards – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Ciro & Topher – Pickled Parrot A.D.D and Chaos in Question – Rick’s Bar Mick $ Rich – Speck’s Bar Michael D Band – Shotgun Sally’s Helena Handbasket – Sidestreet The Miss Adventures – VFW: Downtown Wise Guys – VFW: West Fargo Strange Daze – The Windbreak

MAY 17TH - 21ST SUNDAY, MAY 17TH Comrades, Infinite Me, Galesburg – The New Direction Dirty Word – The Windbreak

MAY 10TH - 14TH

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH Some Sh^tty Cover Band (Patio Party) – Shotgun Sally’s Mick $ Rich – O’Kelly’s Dave Ferriera Trio – Max Lounge

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH Geographer – The Aquarium Strange Daze – The Windbreak

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH Phox – The Aquarium Ciro & Topher – Bar Nine Slap! – Bar Nine

TUESDAY, MAY 12TH Dave Ferreria Trio – Max Lounge Lars and Joe Pony Show (Patio Party) – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH Pitcher and Duster Duo – Bar Nine Von Nixon – Dempsey’s Baltic to Boardwalk (Tour Kickoff), High Hopes (Tour Kickoff), Charlie Siren, Kyle Colby – The New Direction The Vinegar Strokes – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) WINOS with BIG 98 and Mike Holtz – D’Woods Lounge THURSDAY, MAY 14TH Slim Cessna’s Auto Club – The Aquarium Carluster Crumplebee Orchestra – The HoDo The Vinegar Stokes – Max Lounge Church of Cash – Shotgun Sally’s Silverado – The Windbreak

MAY 15TH – 16TH FRIDAY, MAY 15TH Poitin – Dempsey’s Mike Holtz – Max Lounge C.O.D – Lucky’s 13 Contention – Pickled Parrot Motorgrader – Rick’s Bar Flashback – Speck’s Bar Tripwire – Shotgun Sally’s Neptune Men – VFW: Downtown Dakota Dirt – VFW: West Fargo Junk FM – The Windbreak Michael Beatrez – D’Woods Lounge

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SATURDAY, MAY 16TH Paul Basic – The Aquarium Heavy is the Head – Dempsey’s Corey McCauley – D’Woods Lounge Shot Thru The Heart (Bon Jovi Tribute) – Garage Bar Kenny Rudd – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Loy Avenue – Hooligans Under The Covers - Lucky’s 13 Michael Leier w/ the Pearl Street Trio – Max Lounge Contention – Pickled Parrot Emily Black CD Release – The Red Raven Phoenix Rises – Rick’s Bar Flashback – Speck’s Bar Boreal Gardens – Sidestreet Neptune Men – VFW: Downtown Redline – Shotgun Sally’s Dakota Dirt – VFW: West Fargo WeFest State Finals w/ Dirty Word Taking Stage After – The Windbreak

THURSDAY, MAY 21ST The Blues Band – The HoDo Eric Jacobson – Max Lounge 8th Hour – Shotgun Sally’s October Road – The Windbreak

MAY 22ND - 23RD FRIDAY, MAY 22ND Drag Show – The Aquarium Nathan Miller – Dempsey’s Vaudeville, Anomic, Emissary Echo – Garage Bar The Brave – Max Lounge Joyride – Lucky’s 13 Skyline – The Pickled Parrot Gorgatron – Rick’s Bar Roadtrip Rado – VFW: Downtown Neptune Men – VFW: West Fargo Pasadena ‘68 – Sidestreet Sell Out Stereo – Shotgun Sally’s Hitchville – The Windbreak SATURDAY, MAY 23RD Smilodon – The Aquarium D Mills and the Thrills – Dempsey’s Magic Men Live – Garage Bar Anthony Diaz Collective – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Mike Holtz - Lucky’s 13 Not Half Bad, Crab Legs, The Contraceptives, No Thumbs Up – The New Direction Skyline – The Pickled Parrot Roadtrip Rado – VFW: Downtown Neptune Men – VFW: West Fargo

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MAY 24TH - 28TH SUNDAY, MAY 24TH Infinite Earth, Willow Cree, More TBA – The New Direction White Keys – The Windbreak TUESDAY, MAY 26TH Dave Ferreria Trio – Max Lounge Mick $ Rich – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH The Vinegar Stokes – Bar Nine Aquarium Night – Dempsey’s Mick Klein – O’Leary’s (Moorhead)

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FRIDAY, MAY 29TH Turkuaz – The Aquarium The Vistas – Dempsey’s Mad Alice (Alice in Chains/Mad Season Tribute Band) – Garage Bar San Haven Chuckle – Max Lounge Ciro and Topher - D’Woods Lounge The Deadbeats - Lucky’s 13 Mourning After – Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard – Rick’s Bar Joyride – Speck’s Bar Davis? – Sidestreet The Roosters – Shotgun Sally’s The Groovetones – VFW: Downtown The Coolers – VFW: West Fargo Boomtown – The Windbreak SATURDAY, MAY 30TH O’fosho – Dempsey’s Electric Eye (Judas Priest Tribute Band) – Garage Bar Jack MacArthur – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Aimee Klein – D’Woods Lounge Ciro & Topher – Max Lounge Neptune Men – Lucky’s 13 Growing Cold, Wanderer, Feral Teens, Do It – The New Direction Mourning After – Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard – Rick’s Bar Joyride – Speck’s Bar Low Standards – Shotgun Sally’s The Groovetones – VFW: Downtown The Coolers – VFW: West Fargo Lost Highway – The Windbreak SUNDAY, MAY 31ST 8th Hour – The Windbreak

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THE AQUARIUM

O’LEARY’S - MOORHEAD

BAR NINE

O’KELLY’S

DEMPSEY’S

PICKLED PARROT

226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempsey’s) facebook.com/pages/The-Aquarium

THURSDAY, MAY 28TH Heart & Soul with Treo Soul – The HoDo Warren Christensen – Max Lounge The Roosters – Shotgun Sally’s Boomtown – The Windbreak

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LOCAL MUSIC VENUES

1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo barninefargo.com

226 Broadway, Fargo

808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead olearysmoorhead.com

Kelly Inns, Ltd., 3800 Main Ave, Fargo okellys.net

dempseyspublichouse.com

505 3rd Ave N, Fargo thepickledparrotbar.com

D’WOODS LOUNGE

RED RAVEN

3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

916 Main Avenue, Fargo redravenespressoparlor.com

GARAGE BAR

3108 9th St. S, Moorhead Search The Garage Bar on Facebook

HENNESSY’S IRISH PUB 4323 45th St. S, Fargo hennessys-irishpub.com

RICK’S BAR

2721 Main Ave, Fargo ricks-bar.com

SHOTGUN SALLY’S 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo shotgunsallys.com

HODO

SIDESTREET

101 Broadway, Fargo hoteldonaldson.com

301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo sidestreetpubfargo.com

HOOLIGANS

3330 Sheyenne St., West Fargo hooliganswestfargo.com

SPECK’S BAR

JC CHUMLEY’S

TAILGATORS

1608 Main Ave, Moorhead jcchumleys.com

1322 Main Ave, Fargo tailgatorsfargond.com

LUCKY’S 13

VFW: DOWNTOWN

2611 Main Ave, Fargo

4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo luckys13pub.com

202 Broadway, Fargo

MAX LOUNGE

308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo westfargovfw.com

VFW: WEST FARGO

1410 9th St.. E, West Fargo maxloungend.com

THE NEW DIRECTION

THE WINDBREAK

14 Roberts St. N, Fargo facebook.com/thenewdirection

3150 39th St. S, Fargo thewindbreak.com

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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 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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

$.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

$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

$2.75 Windsors, Morgans, Bacardis, Smirnoffs, Jim Beams and domestic bottles

$3.50 Bloody Mary/ Caesars 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mug Night, $3.50 Jack Daniels and $3.75 premium pints

$3 wells and $3.75 32oz domestic draws

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m., 10 p.m. to midnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 p.m. to close

Mini Mug Night

Mug Night

$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m., 10 p.m.midnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 p.m. to close

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight

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

College ID Night $7 cover free taps and wells from 9 p.m. Midnight

2 for 1 appetizers until 9 p.m.

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito’s, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito's, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito's, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito's, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito's, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito’s, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr, Fargo

Birthday Buckets

Mug Night

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

2-4-1 domestic bottles, Jack and Jack Honey 8 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 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

$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.

Big Mug Monday: $4.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills

$2.50 You Call It, “Top Shelf Excluded”

Happy Hour 4 p.m. – close, $2.95 Domestic Taps, Bottles and Wells, $2.95 Iceholes

$1 Taps, $2.95 Icehole and Fireball

Domestic Beer & A Shot For $7, Old School Teas & Stumplifters $2.95

$2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars 8 a.m. – Noon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR Tall Boy’s

Sunday Funday, $1 Off Drinks In Your Chub’s Sweatshirt

Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m. 7 p.m

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m.

- 7 p.m. and $3 premium wells

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m. 7 p.m

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

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

Happy Hour drink specials All Day

Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway, Fargo

The Boiler Room 210 Broadway N, Fargo

Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo The Bowler 2630 S University Dr, Fargo

Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 N University Dr, Fargo

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis, $3 Tito’s, Chuck Norris and Ninja Turtles shots and $3.25 Crowns and Jacks

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day

Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

$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

$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.

$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.

$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.

$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m. $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.

​Fargo Brewing Company 610 N University Dr, Fargo Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo

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

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

Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave, S. Fargo

Mulligan Monday – Twofers on All Taps

Twosday - $2 Domestic Bottles

Appie Winesday – 1/2 Priced Appetizers & Wine

Thirstday - $2 Green Cup Fills

$5 Domestic Pitchers

$2 Green Cup Fills

$1 PBR Pounders & $2 Green Cup Fills (22oz of beer in a Green Golf Addiction Cup)

$5 cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$1 off bottled beer and drinks from 3 to 7 p.m. $2.95 Morgans all day and $2.15 domestics 8 p.m. - close

$1 off bottled beer and drinks from 3 to 7 p.m. and mug and Das Horn Nite 8 p.m. to close

$1 off bottled beer and drinks from 3 to 7 p.m. and $3.50/$5.50 Long Island Tea’s from 8 p.m. -close

$1 off drinks from 3 to 7 p.m. $2.95 pounders and $3.25 Bud & Bud Light 8 p.m. - close

$1 off bottled beer and drinks from 3 to 7 p.m. and $1 off bottle beer and drinks from 9 p.m.

- close

$1 off select drinks from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and $1 off all drinks 9 p.m. - close

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

$2.25 short domestic beers

Half off Margaritas and $2.50 Coronas

$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.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2.50 Mimosas and Bloody Marys

​Monte’s 220 Broadway N, Fargo

$5 martinis and signature cocktails from 4 - 6 p.m.

$5 martinis and signature cocktails from 4 - 6 p.m.

$5 martinis and signature cocktails from 4 - 6 p.m.

$5 martinis and signature cocktails from 4 - 6 p.m.

$5 martinis and signature cocktails from 4 - 6 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 8 - 10 p.m.

College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m.

$.99 teas and select bottle beer.

College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m.

Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo

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

Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo

Bourbon Sampling for $10 5 - 10 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/ mimosas/Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m. College Night $2.50 select drinks 9-11 p.m.

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

Ticket Tuesday, $3.50 Mugs 6 - 10 p.m. Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. with 2-4-1 Drinks.

$2.95 Domestic Pints 6-close & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m.

2-4-1 drinks from 3 - 6 p.m.

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. and $2 pounders, $2.50 domestic bottles, $4 Fireball and select parrot jars

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. and $3 Ice Hole and Captain Morgan, $4 select parrot jars and $4.50 shots

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. and $4 Water Moccasins, $7 craft tap parrot jars and $8 well drink parrot jars

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

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

Pounds ​612 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, $1 off local beers

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, ​$ 5 Midwest Martinis

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, ​$ 1 off craft pounders

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, $4 Bulleit

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, $5 cucumber Bloody Marys

$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

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

$5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

Wine Club Night from 4 - 10 p.m.

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

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

Northern Gentleman’s Club 325 10th St. N, Fargo

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

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

$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

Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

$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

$3.50 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

Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo

$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

$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 pounders

$3 Bacardis & Jim Beams

$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

Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

Buckets of beer- 4 for $12. Bottled beer is priced at $4 every day.

All drinks are doubles for price of singles on Tuesdays from 7-11 p.m.

Tea Night- $3 teas from 7-11 p.m.

Ultimate Margarita Night-$12 21 ounce ultimate jumbo margarita

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo

$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

Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo

$3.50 Crown Royals $3 UVs

$3 domestic bottles and $3 Morgans

$7.25 domestic pitchers $2.50 Schnapps $2.75 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 $3 domestic pints and bottles

TGI Fridays 4100 13th Ave. S, Fargo

All Day Happy Hour, $3 select cocktails

All Day Happy Hour, $5 select cocktails

All Day Happy Hour; $3 select cocktails

All Day Happy Hour, $3 select cocktails

All Day Happy Hour

All Day Happy Hour

All Day Happy Hour

VFW: Downtown 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

$1 off Sangria, $3 Mimosas from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and $2 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close

Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo

Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo

Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave, Fargo

The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo

Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

$3 Bloody Marys and $7 bottomless mimosas from noon - 6 p.m.

$1 off Margaritas

$2 PBR Pounders 8 p.m. to close

$1 off Mexico Mule

$1 off Bourbons

$1 off Moonshine and $2 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close

$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.

$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.

$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.

Country Thursdays and Ladies night: $2 drinks and bomb shots from 9 - 11 p.m. Ladies get free taps and wells from 9 p.m. to midnight

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

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

2-4-1s from 9 p.m. to midnight

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.

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m., $3.50 tall domestic taps from 7 p.m. - close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m., $2.50 domestic bottles and wells 7 p.m.

- close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m., $3 Captain Morgan & Fireball from 8 p.m. - close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m., $6.50 domestic pitches from 8 p.m. - close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m., $3.50 Stolis & Bacardis from 8 p.m. - close

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

$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day

Service Industry Night: $2.50 youcall-its with server ID and Morgans from 8 p.m. - close

$2 domestics and wells from 5 p.m. midnight

​$ 2.75 domestic pints, $3.50 import pints and $.50 off whiskey drinks from 8 p.m. - close

$​ 3.50 import taps and bottles, $2.75 Smirnoffs and $4 Chucks and Wonder Womans from 8 p.m. - close

$3.50 Fireballs from 5 p.m. to midnight and $2.50 domestic bottles and Morgans from 8 - 10 p.m.

​$ 6.75 domestic pitchers and $2.50 mimosas from open - 4 p.m.

MOORHEAD Dave’s Southside Tap 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead

Mick’s Office 10 8th St. S, Moorhead

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Happy Hour 4:30 - 7 p.m., $1 wells 9pm-close

Happy Hour 4:30 7 p.m., $6 pitchers 9pm-close

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 7 p.m, ladies night from 9 p.m. midnight

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 7 p.m., Mug Night ($5 mugs, $2.75 refills, $2.50 wells)

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Mug Day ($5 mugs, $3 refills) $2.50 Long Island Teas

2-4-1 drinks from 4 - 6 p.m.

$5.25 pitches of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster and 2-4-1 drink specials from 4-6 p.m.

$2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bells and 2-4-1 drink specials from 4-6 p.m

$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast.

2-4-1 drink special 4-6 p.m.

Bloody Mary specials. $6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Grand beers $2.75 (all day)

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m., $3 perfect pint of Guinness and Irish car bombs (9 p.m. - 12 a.m.)

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m., $10 all you can drink (11 a.m.

- 2 p.m.) Mimosas, Bloodys and domestic taps

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m. and $5 domestic pitchers

2-4-1 drink specials from 4 - 6 p.m. and $2 domestic bottles from 7 pmmidnight

SUNDAY

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m. and $5 domestic mugs, $6 import mugs (8 p.m. - 12 a.m.)

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m. and $4 scratch teas

Happy Hour from 1 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 p.m., $5 all you can drink for ladies from 9 p.m. - midnight, $3 pounders (all day) $2 Morgans and $3 bomb shots (9 p.m.

- midnight)

$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

Max Lounge 1490 9th St. E, West Fargo

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 $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.

Pub West 3140 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo

$3.50 tall Domestic Beer/$4.50 Tall Craft beer

$3.50 Morgan and Bacardi

$3.50 Jack Daniels, Jim Beam And Jameson/$4.50 Crown Royal

$3.50 UV, Wave and Titos

$3.50 Windsor/$3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite

$3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite

Happy Hour All Day/ Service Industry Night:$3.50 youcall-its

$7.50 Coors Light pitchers and $3.50 Crown Royal

$3 Jag and Jack Daniels, $3.50 Long island Teas and $7.50 Miller Lite pitchers

$3 Windsor, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, $14 bucket of domestic beers and $7.50 Bud Light pitchers

$3 Well rums, gin and domestic bottles

$3.50 bomb shots, Titos vodka and $5 Titos energy

$3 Fireball, Tuaca and $3 Revel Stoke

$2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 domestic talls, $7 domestic pitchers

Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St., West Fargo

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:30 p.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

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

2-4-1’s from 4 - 8 p.m., $2.50 Morgans, $1 short domestics and $2 tall domestics (8 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

2-4-1’s from 4 - 8 p.m. and $2.50 domestic bottles (8 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

2-4-1’s 4 - 8 p.m. and $3 tall domestics and $2.50 Windsor’s (8 p.m.

- 1 a.m.)

2-4-1’s from 4 - 8 p.m., $2.50 Bacardis (8 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

2-4-1’s from 4 - 8 p.m., $3 Absolut’s (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.) and $2 Bartenders choice yellow light shot specials

$2.75 Bloody Mary’s, $3 Caesars (noon-5 p.m.) and $2.50 import beers (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

$2.75 Bloody Mary’s, $3 Caesars (noon-5pm) and $4.75 domestic pitchers all day

$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7 to 11 p.m.

$3 32oz domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots from 7 - 11 p.m.

Hump Day Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., Windsor $3, Wu Tang Shots $3 from 7 - 11 p.m.

Rum Night $3 Cristal & Limon, Domestic Pitchers $6 from 7 - 11 p.m.

Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8 p.m. from 7 - 11 p.m.

$2.75, Sex with Strangers $3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars from 7 - 11 p.m.

$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: well drinks & domestic beer $2 from 7 to 11 p.m.

$2.50 regular domestic beers and Windsor

12 inch pizza and a pitcher of beer for $11

$3 Barcardi, Morgan, Mike’s Hard Lemonade or Wine Coolers

$3.50 25 oz. tap beers, $3 25 oz. amber tap beers and import/ premium bottles

$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

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

Rookies 715 13th Ave E, West Fargo,

Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo Work Zone 701 Main Avenue East, West Fargo

Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

​V FW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo

* 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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HOME DÉCOR

Take the change in seasons to do some spring cleaning and revitalize your home with some fresh style. We took some time to gather a collection of home decor items from Downtown Fargo so that you can have some new inspiration when it comes to updating your space. By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson

TWINE LETTERS

Spell out whatever your heart desires with these vintagelooking, wooden letters and hang them on twine for an easy wall accent to any room.

Pastiche (Formerly Buyer at Large) 18 8th St. S, Fargo pastichestores.com $9.95 each

CHEESE GRATER LAMP

Here’s a vintage lamp that is sure to be a hit with any guests you may have in your home.

Who would have thought an old cheese grater could be turned into such a stylish lamp?

Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo ungluedmarket.com $75

WILDLIFE PILLOWS

Wild animals are beautiful, so why not incorporate that vibe into your home? Add a touch of nature to your living room or bedroom with these printed pillows.

Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway N, Fargo redsilostudio.com $30-$38

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VINTAGE LAMP

This lamp will send you straight back in time with its vintage floral design and pastel pink color. Who doesn’t like a good find from a time before us? What’s old is just as good as new.

Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo ungluedmarket.com $85

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WALL BOXES

MIRRORS

These Victorian-style mirrors are elegant, lightweight and come in various colors and sizes to match any room of the house.

O’Day Caché 317 Broadway N, Fargo odaycache.bigcartel.com $9.50 Small, $15 Large

These 3D boxes allow you to get creative with your wall space. You can put anything inside to go with whatever taste you’re looking for, and they can be arranged in any way you desire for endless possibilities.

O’Day Caché 317 Broadway N, Fargo odaycache.bigcartel.com $22 each

METAL SHAPES

There’s a little bit of nostalgia in all of us. Bring an empty wall to life with these rustic metal shapes and letters for a picturesque, vintage feel.

Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway N, Fargo redsilostudio.com Prices vary

PEACOCK CHAIR

There’s nothing like a funky, yet classy chair to brighten a room.

This colorful masterpiece will be an impressive highlight no matter where you put it.

O’Day Caché 317 Broadway N, Fargo odaycache.bigcartel.com $395

METAL ANIMALS

If you can’t have a real cat or dog in your home, there’s always another way, right? These figures are a beautiful creation from recycled metal, and each one looks a little different and unique.

Pastiche (Formerly Buyer at Large) 18 8th St. S, Fargo pastichestores.com $59.95 each

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oorhead Country Club is the Club where families gather, friendships form and people have fun—and has been since 1937. We embrace our tradition of offering outstanding recreational & social opportunities in the atmosphere of relaxed charm. Our welcoming members are privileged to play on a renovated course with marked character that is both challenging and enjoyable. The completion of our flood mitigation project has left us in a desirable high and dry advantage, promoting an extended season of play for our membership. We know our Club is a great value combining a lengthy list of amenities with membership opportunities tailor-made to suit your lifestyle . Let us roll out the welcome mat. Contact us today to learn more about Moorhead Country Club membership.

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