FM Spotlight Magazine June

JUNE ‘11 FREE

FM EDITORIAL

THE DEFINITION

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Spotlight LLC his word exactly defines this Editor

Mike Dragosavich magazine. A resource to raise Design awareness of what is hot and

Jordan Dusek happening in Fargo-Moorhead. I Cover Photography

J. Alan Paul started a year ago with some key events Contributors and local band line-ups. Now, I have a

Max Kurucar team dedicated to finding and providing you with the best pos Jenna Aanden

Chris Snyder sible leisure events out there! I will tell you what, it’s not an easy Marketing/Sales task! There is so much this amazing area has to offer and we

Molly Clemens can hardly keep up! Some might think the summer dies down in

Molly@fmspotlight.com

Brent Tehven Fargo-Moorhead, I say rubbish! It’s the exact opposite. I hope Brent@fmspotlight.com Marketing and Advertising you enjoy FM Spotlight’s continued growth with the magazine, mobile app, and website. We hit the grind each month to expand

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and improve, and it’s a blast! I want you all to know how much this resource has collected from the collaboration of many people in this community. Cheers to you Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding areas! Truly great people! Now get out and enjoy the weather, you deserve it!

-See you in the scene!

Mike Dragosavich

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Entertainment GPS!

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More resources in print! More events, music, free stuff, patios, lakes events, and more!

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Mobile Mayhem!

Last month the FM Spotlight Mobile App had 1,000 downloads. Guess what?! We hit 7,000 this month.

Keep it going you tech savvy people!

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Lakes Baby!

If there is one thing we know, it’s that the FM area loves the LAKES. So, we are distributing there! See you on the pontoon!

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Red River Valley Fair

Distribution Domination.

Now on seats at the FM Redhawks, Hornbachers, all Radisson rooms, Hector Airport, Golf Courses, and more!

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All aboard the PartnerSHIPs

FM Spotlight has been teaming up with big busi nesses in Fargo-Moorhead to bring you the best resource hands down! Look out for some great exclusive events, giveaways, and a new promotional team!

+ FEATURES Downtown Street Fair USA Wrestling Sara Bareilles at the Fargo Theatre Travis Tritt at the Shooting Star Casino The NEW Zorbaz on DL. JT Cigarro’s Outdoor Event Center Recreational Sports (Softball, Disc Golf, Kite Boarding, Sand Volleyball, Bean Bag Tournaments)

Cigars

(Where to get them, where to smoke them, and what’s the best!)

QR (quick response) codes are becoming popular. To scan a code, download a QR scanner application on your smart phone, then use the application to scan the codes. Each code will take you to the specific articles webpage.

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FM EVENTS FARGO-MOORHEAD EVENTS - JUNE

Classical Music Festival

June 5th

June 5th

Three Lyons pub

7th Annual HERO Bash

Community Block Party

June 8th

Trollwood Park

Corks & Canvas Walk

Linn Grove Location

Village West Park

Downtown Fargo

June 9th

June 9th FM RedHawks vs Gary Railcats

YMCA CHASE RACE

Moorhead River Arts

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June 14th

June 14th

Great Plains Young Pro. Summit

Community Block Party

Front Fenders

June 15TH

June 16th

Madison Park

June 15-17

Memorial Park

YMCA Fercho

Newman Field

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Saving Abel

Midwest Kid Fest

Beach Boys

JUne 16th

JUne 17th

June 17th

The Venue

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Tuff Enuf to Ride Pink

Island Park

Shooting Star Casino

The Moody Blues

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Community Play Day

Montgomery Gentry

June 9th

June 10th

Fargodome

4th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake Meadows Golf Course

JUne 14th

Busch Light Softball Classic

June 10-12

Patchouli

June 15th

June 15th

RRV Speedway

Bill Rancic Luncheon

June 16-19th

June 16th

Fargodome

ND Tour de Cure

John Fogerty

JUne 18th

June 18th

Oak Grove Park

June 8-12

Races

FM Redhawks vs Sioux Falls Pheasants Newman Field

Fargodome

June 7,14,21,28

June 8th

Rheault Farm

RibFest

Park It!

Bluestem Center for the Arts

Dakota Magic Casino

Plains Art Museum

12th Annual Wine & Roses Fundraiser FM Community Theatre

June 16th Against Me! The Venue

June 20th

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FM EVENTS THE 70’S SHOW

Hansen Theatre Msum

June 22ND

FM RedHawks Vs Sioux City Explorers

Oak Grove Park

The Venue

JUne 24-26th Scandanvian Hjemkomst Festival

Hjemkomst Center

June 24-25th

JUne 25 Roger Maris Celebrity Tournament

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Movie Night Island Park

June 27th

Edgewood GolfCourse

June 26th

NDSU Bison Arts Gala

Zombie Prom

June 28th

June 28th

NDSU’s President’s Residence

June 22-26nd

Jack’s Mannequin

Newman Field

JUne 24th

Children’s Studio Theatre

Rheault Farm

June 21-24th

Relay for Life

Disney’s Aladdin Kids

Community Block Party

Gaede Stage MSUM

Paul Rodgers & Los Lonely Boys

Dakota Magic CasinoTh

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FM BAND

Band Members from left to right: Wayne, Lee, Rodger, Paul, Mike, Joe, John

Front Fenders Started in 1996 thefrontfenders.com 7 members Genre: Everything!

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he Front Fenders are a party ready to go playing everything from the classics of the 50’s and 60’s, and a lot of 80’s and 90’s. You. Get. Everything. No matter where The Front Fenders play, they are always ready to have fun! If you are out to see the band, you are part of the band, you’re singing, playing cowbell or dancing. Go to check them out and notice they are not always on stage; we are on the dance floor, sitting at your table, taking a conga line outside—you are part of the show!

upcoming shows June 10th The Pitt 611 9:00pm (Audubon) 14

June 11th Buggies & Blues

(Mandan, ND)

June 17th Hotel Shoreham

(Detroit Lakes, MN)

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Meet the Fenders Q&A With Paul Bougie

What’s New? There is a lot new. We have new songs for a busy summer.

Over the years we have had special guests with the band— Elvis, The Blues Brothers, King Tut and Michael Jackson have all made appearances.

We are working on new guests such as Prince, Queen, Meatloaf and Cee Lo! We are also still conducting auditions for our lead cowbell player.

Any BIG future plans?

We have listened to the people and we are going to make a CD! We’re working on

songs that not only showcase the talents of every member, but also to showcase what the band is. There is also another project in the works. One night, some people said, “I wish I could see this kind of party every night.” It lead to conversations and we a DVD came about—a night with The Front Fenders. This live DVD will capture the fun of what we really are.

“It will scream out fun.”

What can first timers expect?

A great time from the start of the night right up to the end.

Just be ready to be part of the show. It is all about the people who come see us—that’s what makes The Front Fenders.

What are some of your favorite songs to play?

Some of the favorite songs we love to play . . . well “everything.” Every song we play seems to take on a life of its own and it’s always fun for us to see how people will react each night. It’s fun to have a different reaction from a different crowd each night.

What are some of your favorite places to play?

This is a hard question. We have played at so many great places in and out of the area.

As long as there are people who want to have fun, it’s our favorite place.

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FM LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

JUNE 4 Whodunit Allstars @ Windbreak Southern Route @ Dakota Magic Casino JUNE 5 Carmen the Cactus @ Windbreak

JUNE 8 The Moody Blues@ Bluestem Center for the Arts

JUNE 10&11 Face for Radio @ Spirits Lounge Sideline @ VFW West Fargo 24 Seven @ M&J Saloon Pucker Up @Rick’s Bar Neptune Men @ Specks Doug Allen @ Dakota Magic Casino JUNE 11 Betty Does @ Windbreak

JUNE 9 The Beathearts @ VFW – Downtown Doug Allen @ Dakota Magic Casino

The Ciro & Topher Show @ VFW - Downtown

JUNE 10 Blues Tonic @ VFW -Downtown Montgomery Gentry @ Fargodome Andy Austin Band @ JT Cigarro Bad Decision @ O’Kelly’s Poition @ Dempsey’s Rhyme or Reason @ Windbreak Mental Floss @ The Aquarium

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Anthony Chaput Tune in Tokyo

8th Hour Patchouli

@ JT Cigarro @ Dempsey’s

@ The Aquarium

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@Windbreak

JUNE 15 @Great Plains Museum

JUNE 16 Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers @ The Hodo Lounge

Front Fenders Saving Abel

@ The Elks @The Venue

JUNE 17 Neptune Men @ O’Kelly’s Identity 5 @ JT Cigarro Seeds @ VFW – Downtown Moody River Band @ Depmsey’s Beach Boys @ Shooting Star Casino JUNE 17&18 San Haven Chuckle @ Spirits Lounge Cousin B @ VFW West Fargo Rock Paper Scissors @ M&J Saloon At the Emporium @ Windbreak Kill the Sky @ Rick’s Bar The Cave Singers @ The Aquarium Dirty White @ Specks Bear Creek @ Dakota Magic Casino

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Vindictus

@ Rick’s Bar

Quintron and Miss Pussycat @ The Aquarium

JUNE 19 Face for Radio @ Windbreak Against Me! Dirty Word Secret Cities

JUNE 20

@ The Venue

JUNE 22

@ JT Cigarro @ The Aquarium

JUNE 23-25 Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest

JUNE 24

Low Ave @ O’Kelly’s Skyline @ Windbreak Face For Radio @ Dempsey’s

JUNE 24&25 7 PM @ Spirits Lounge Wicked Antix @ M&J Saloon The Plowboyz Band @ JT Cigarro Northern Express @ VFW West Fargo Anthony Chaput @ VFW – Downtown Methuselah @ Rick’s Bar Blues Tonic @ Specks Richie Scholl @ Dakota Magic Casino JUNE 25 Eden Parker Band @ VFW - Downtown Jack Mannequin @ The Venue DJ Instant Pussy’s Discotheque @ Dempsey’s

Jeez Loueez

@ Windbreak

Bad Weather Burlesque @ The Aquarium

JUNE 28 @ The Aquarium

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JULY 2&4 High Plains Festival JULY 4 Fourth Of July!

Indigenous @ Dakota Magic Casino Los Lonely Boys @ Dakota Magic Casino Paul Rodgers @ Dakota Magic Casino JULY 8-16 Red River Valley Fair TO VIEW MORE CONCERTS GO TO FMSPOTLIGHT.COM

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John Fogerty

JUNE 27 Times New Viking @ The Aquarium

20th Against Me!

Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest

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“ I use Taxman for all my tax y needs. It’s eas and saves me money!”

Three Convenient Locations

Mike Dragosavich Former NDSU Football Player Founder of FM Spotlight LLC

fmtaxman.com

Martini Specials Lunch Daily Sunday Brunch 11-2 Steak & Seafood Desserts Oysters (weekends) Dancing Coming Soon 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine Wednesday & Thursday (limited)

John Alexander’s

American Classics Restaurant & Martini Bar 315 Main Avenue South Moorhead

218.287.5802

Closed Mondays Tue. - Sat. 11-10 Sunday 11-9

FM BARTENDER

Bartenders know best Tell us a funny bartending story from your past.

Years ago, our bar-back Matt, left the sink water running, forcing us to work in ankle high water the entire night. When I asked Matt about it, he glanced up with this priceless stare and said “Ugh I dropped a bunch of glasses; they all broke and I flooded the bar!” (laughs)

RICHARD Hometown: Botsy, ND Baby!

Bartending Experience: 8 years.

Sports Bar, Labby’s Maple River, Stars and Strikes and for some poor sap that hired me for his wedding reception!

DRINKS OF THE MONTH

what are people drinking now that they didn’t drink 10 years ago?

Today, the bartending world is all energy drinks and booze that taste like candy. Beer and liquor purists are few and far between.

Leprechaun Piss.

They order it every weekend.

Jameson and Sour Apple Pucker dropped in Red Bull splash 7 splash OJ. Recipe varies at every bar, but this one is delight.

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Toast?

Most toasts are overused and boring. We skip the toast and get down to business!

Funny Shot Name?

Tennessee Hooker! It’s Jack Daniels and Pickle juice.

Pick up line?

The corny lines never work. Just keep it simple and bring your wallet!

Sports Bar Specials

$3.75 Pitchers 7 to 10 Friday and Saturday $3 Jag bombs and Chucks 7 to 10 Fri and Sat. Big crowds, Big laughs and Loud music every weekend.

SHOTS OF THE MONTH My regulars will kill me if I don’t include -

What’s in the jukebox this month?

1. Foo Fighters- Rope It seems Dave Grohl has found his inner Nirvana roots with their latest CD. 2. Dorrough- Get Big It’s a little older, but its got a club banger beat that makes people dance that shouldn’t..... which is great!!!

3. My Morning Jacket- Holdin on to Black Metal- New MMJ album drops May 31st. It’s gonna be real.

MIX OF THE MONTH

BEERS OF THE MONTH

Shung Thai

Pitbull

Guinness

Cruzan Banana Rum dropped in Liquid Ice Energy with a splash of Pineapple.

2/3 Jack Daniels 1/3 Kahlua mixed in Coke with a splash of cream

Always tap...never bottle.

“Summer is here...... Keep it easy and keep it breezy”

Singletrack Ale

“It really has nothing to do with Asian culture, but we named it that because it is fun to yell the name kung foo style right before you slam it.“

Brewed by Boulder Brewing! (Nasty Good!)

WINE OF THE MONTH Anything that comes in a box is perfect!

Haha

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave N, Fargo, ND (701) 293-2085

THE Q REVIEW with Q98’s Sparks

The summer is here! Finally!!! Let’s dedicate this Q Review to common misconceptions of summer activities.

Summer Misconception #1

Summer Misconception #3

“We should sleep outside!”

This is totally cool if you’re camping in the Serengeti, but you’re just a pseudohomeless-person if you do this within city limits. Also, if you sleep outside without a tent or shelter of some kind, you’re going to get West Nile/Malaria/ALL THE DAMN BLOOD DRAINED FROM YOUR BODY from all the Mosquitoes. You wouldn’t slap yourself with Salisbury Steaks before running into a bear pit, would you? So don’t do this!

“Let’s BBQ in the Park!”

Granted, this sounds wonderful, but after trying it multiple times it always results in a catastrophic failure. First, you’re going to sweat. I mean it’s going to be like you changed pants with a swamp creature for the day. Then, you’re going to be stuck buying all the food. Dude, your friends are cheap asses, trust me. Then the BEES! They’re like heat seeking missiles, but instead of seeking heat, they seek; sugar, butter, BBQ sauce, and your sanity! All of which will be in full supply after you discover they have a giant hive 50ft from your bocce ball game!

Get more of this hilarity and grammatical error on Sparks’ blog at Q98.com!

Summer Misconception #2 “I’m out of underwear…I’ll just wear my bathing suit all the time” Now, you may be thinking that, “my trunks look like real shorts,” but let me tell you from past experience – this leads to copious amounts of chaffing. Then you’ll end up smelling like baby powder all day. You’ll get looks, dude.

YOU’LL GET LOOKS!

Have a Q-uestion?

email: sparks@q98.com

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oesn’t beer taste the best at about 5pm on a nice summer day? Well, it’s June and time is here to crack open some refreshments like a nice cold beer. Rick Williams from D-S Beverages, the local AnheuserBusch distributing company in Moorhead, is all about beer and wants to show you what’s hot this summer.

Summer line Up Meet this summer’s all-star beers. These crafts are number one for summer fun.

Just be careful; drinking one may cause you to drink another....and another.

BUD LIGHT GOLDEN WHEAT Medium-bodied brew which is slightly sweet on first sip giving way to a refreshingly crisp, citrus finish.

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RICK WILLIAMS

of d-s Beverages Cool Facts was introduced in 1876 when company 1 Budweiser founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United

States’ first truly national beer brand brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional tastes. Each batch of Budweiser follows the same family recipe used by five generations of Busch family brew masters.

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55 is the lightest beer in the world with fewer calories 2 Select than any other beer option currently available. Per 12-ounce serving, Select 55 has 55 calories and 1.9g carbohydrates.

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Michelob Original Lager is the official beer sponsor of the PGA TOUR, the Champions Tour and PGA TOUR star Sergio Garcia.

CHelada Budweiser & Clamato Chelada and Bud Light & Clamato Chelada are beers that combine Budweiser and Bud Light with the refreshing taste of Clamato, spices and a hint of lime.

Select 55 A smooth, light golden lager with 55 calories and the crisp, clean finish of Budweiser Select.

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A new photo promotion comes to a bar near you!

The Budweiser promotional group will be traveling around the community to gather photos of Budweiser faithfuls.

At the end of the summer the photos will be collected and combined to form a photo collage. The photo collage will reveal a large image surprise. Submit your photos on facebook.com/fargobud for a chance to win some great prizes.

submit photos at facebook.com/fargobud

Did you Know?

What’s the difference between Ice and Dry? Bud Dry: Cold-filtered for a smooth draft taste, but goes through a second cold-filtered finishing process to provide its unique taste Anheuser-Busch’s exclusive ice-brewing process takes the beer to a temperature below freezing. This leads to the formation of ice crystals in the finishing process that gives Bud Ice and Bud Ice Light their rich, smooth taste.

MiCHelob ULtra The special choice of grains combined with the extended mash process produces a smooth, refreshing beer with fewer carbohydrates.

MiCHelob ULtra FRUIT Subtle fruit and citrus aromas complement this light-bodied beer’s smooth and refreshing taste.

SHOCK TOP As an unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale, this beer is naturally cloudy with a light golden color.

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FM COVER

RedHawks GOING FOR THREE

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FM REDHAWKS The FM RedHawks are back and ready to face new competition, fight for a third straight championship ring, demolish attendance records, and continue to grow in the FargoMoorhead area. My most vivid memories of childhood were things like my first kiss, learning how to ride a bike, and going to baseball games with my family. The FM RedHawks may not teach you how to ride a bike, but they provide this area with some amazing family entertainment. The games are more than just professional baseball competition, but packed with fun promotions, interactive fan activities, party areas, unique food, and a great place to soak in the ever so cherished sun!

We are lucky to have a team like the RedHawks. And look! They have won back-to-back championships in the last two years.

This year, they need us more than ever with the heightened challenge of changing leagues.

They need our support to bring home the third ring in a row! If you’re anything like me, when it comes to competition, I like to win. Lets get together and help them succeed. We had a chance to chat with manager Doug Simunic about the 2011 season and had a great time in a fun photo shoot with the team. Enjoy!

-Drago

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FM COVER Interview with FM Redhawks Manager Doug Simunic

Casey Hoorelbeke Relief Pitcher

On FM Area:

Doug Man

Fargo reminds me of where I grew up in Michigan. It is a place where the community depends on each other and works together as a team.

When Mayor Dennis Wallaker spoke at a game where 4,600 flood fighting fans stood in ovation, it brought tears to my eyes.

On Players coming to FM: The hardest part is getting the players to come to Fargo.

The easiest part is keeping them here.

Many players find this place to be special and experience great things in their time here.

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Jake Laber Starting Pitcher

On Switching Leagues: The new league will prove to be a great challenge and a fun new ex-

Jesse Hoorelbeke 1st Base

Doug Simunic Manager

perience. It brings back some old rivals (St. Paul Saints) and some fresh teams. This means more competition and added difficulty

Nic Jackson Center Field

in game day preparation.

On the 2011 Season: We are excited to return 13 players from last year, which is great considering we won the championship. We are ready to fight

Carlo Cota Second Base

some new competition to bring the community of Fargo- Moorhead their third consecutive championship ring!

On your dedication: I’m not your typical manager. I am here from 8:30am to 10:30pm regularly. I love being around the ball park, it becomes my life.

photos by Melody Neer

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Here are 7 things that you may or may not know about your FM RedHawks.

FM Redhawks retired jerseys. Joe Mathis, Chris Coste, and Jeff Bittiger

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June 19th’s game celebrates Father’s Day with a pre game brunch and game time start at 1:00pm

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Number of Championships

192,708

The number of fans attended during the 2010 Season

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The year the FM h a wks since Redhawks fo u n d e d were foundin 1996 ed and introduced to Fargo by Ottertail Homeruns hit in one game by Jesse Power Hoorelbeke on Fathers Day. Guess Company and what…His dad was BRUCE THOM at the game! won by the FM Red-

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REDHAWKS JUNE 2011 SCHEDULE 6/3

vs Lincoln

7pm

FIREWORKS! by State Farm Insurance

6/4

vs Lincoln

6pm

Redhawks Poster Night! by Forum Communications Printing

6/5

vs Lincoln

1pm

SunMart Sunday! kids Run bases!

6/13

vs Gary

7pm

Potato Days Night by Barnesville Potato Days

6/14

vs Gary

7pm

Myron Noodleman entertains by Stadium Vendors! www.myronnoodleman.com

6/15

vs Gary

12:3o

6/16

vs Sioux Falls

Business Day Game by Budweiser Grab Some “Buds” (Post concert

by Carmen the Cactus)

7pm

Back to the Future Night by State Bank and Trust (First 1,000 fans receive ‘80’s style sunglasses)

7pm

Championship Print Night (First 1,000 fans 18+ receive a 2010 RedHawks Championship Print by The Hub)

6/18

vs Sioux Falls vs Sioux Falls

6pm

Scheels Night with Scheels Cap giveaway to the first 500 fans.

6/19

vs Sioux Falls

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Father’s Day Brunch & Baseball! Brunch Buffet thanks to Joe Rents & Contractor’s Supply

6/24

vs Sioux City vs Sioux City vs Sioux City

7pm

FIREWORKS! by Country Financial

6pm

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Roger Maris’ 61 in ‘61.

6/17

6/25 6/26

1pm

SuperValu Day! kids Run bases!

PBR Night! First 1,00 fans 21+ will receive a can koozie thanks to Pabst Blue Ribbon

7/7

vs Winnipeg

7pm

7/8

vs Winnipeg

7pm

FIREWORKS! by Minnesota School of Business

7/9

vs Winnipeg

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Cap Night! First 1,500 fans receive a RedHawks Cap by Sanford Othopedics & Sports Medicine

7/10

vs Winnipeg

1pm

First 1,000 fans get a free youth general admission ticket to the 2011 Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

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et ready for some finger licking, fist pumping, fun!

The 2011 Happy Harry’s RibFest is cookin’ this month and bringing back some fan favorite rib stands along with some great entertainment. FM Spotlight took a good look at this year’s RibFest and listed our top 5 favorite things about it. Check it out this month and let us know what your favorite rib station and live music event was at www.fmspotlight.com.

1The Music

Fargo’s RibFest never comes short with their music line-ups.

This year, the calendar promises to rock your socks off! The week starts off with local favorite (And past FM Spotlight Cover Band) 32 Below. As for the rest of the weekend, these other nationally recognized bands will be sure to impress: Wed - 32 Below Thur - Rodney Atkins Fri- Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome Sat – Candlebox

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3 Riblet Fest

The kid’s need some action too! The Riblet Fest is full of kid friendly events like face painting, toucha-truck, mascots, cool gadgets and more.

Check out Penny & Pals and The Wade Henry Show performing Saturday afternoon.

4 The Vendors

The fest also hosts a number of business vendors looking to showcase their latest and greatest products. This is a great way to get your hands on some free stuff!

2The Ribs

Seven Nationally renowned rib/BBQ cookers will set up shop looking to compete for your vote to be the best!

The cookers include: Desperado’s BBQ and Ribs, Rasta Joe’s BBQ, Porky n Beans, Aussom Aussie’s BBQ, Willinghams World Champion BBQ, Johnson’s BarB-Que, and Cowboy’s Barbecue and Rib Co.

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This year, inside the FargoDome, on Friday June 10th, Montgomery Gentry will be performing. Live Music OVERLOAD!

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FM patios

SPORTS

Buffalo Wild Wings

2201 2nd Avenue North, Moorhead 1501 42nd Street South 1515 19th Ave North

FM PATIOS I t’s that time of year when just saying the word ‘MOJITO’ get’s people excited. Fargo-Moorhead has a great selection of places to enjoy a savory meal along with a refreshing beverage outdoors!

Be it a roof in the heart of the city, or an oversized umbrella

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covered table, FM Spotlight has the area’s favorite patios listed for you to try. Next month we will follow up with another list, so make sure you submit your patio locations, drinks, food items, and other cool facts at fmspotlight.com.

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NIGHTLIFE

Doublewood Inn Lounge

JT Cigarro/Skky Bar & Ultra Lounge

3333 13th Ave South

Happy hour M-F 2-7: ½ price apps, $1 off drinks Saturday: 12pm-5pm Nightly drink specials, Tuesdays starting at 5: ½ off bottles of wine

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You don’t have to miss a game to enjoy the outdoors at Buffalo Wild Wings.

4554 7th Avenue South

JT Cigarro’s patio has expanded all the way around to the South side.

Play on one of the three sand volleyball courts with leagues running Sunday-Thursday nights or one of the ten bean bag lanes while having a drink at the outdoor bar.

All three locations have multiple outdoor TVs with quality audio.

W Happy hour runs M-F from 3-6 with free chips and salsa.

ROOFTOP

Hotel Donaldson 101 Broadway

Sky Prairie on the Roof is a piece of North Dakota’s prairie juxtaposed in city lights. You may be downtown, but on top of the Hotel Donaldson native prairie grasses surround diners. With a full service bar and special grill menu you can enjoy the rooftop Monday-Saturday from 5pm-11pm.

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Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill 2112 25th St South

Enjoy the ambient outdoor fireplace at Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill. It is no wonder why they were rated best patio last year.

Their sophisticated selection of food and wine brings the warm, aromatic qualities of inside dining, outdoors.

Happy hour runs from 3-6, and 9-close. Starting 5pm Monday nights enjoy ½ priced bottles of wine, or $2 off wine flights Thursday nights.

VIEW Usher’s House Monk’s Pub

700 1st Ave North, Moorhead Check out the riverside view from the patio of Usher’s House. Open daily from lunch to dinner. Enjoy a patio party with live grilling done by the chef at 5pm and live music starting at 6pm every Thursday night (weather permitting). Blue Moon is the official sponsor of the patio this summer.

MARGARITAS

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Granite City Food & Brewery

Paradiso Mexican Restaurant

1636 42nd Street South

801 38th Street South

Take a little trip to Mexico without the trip at Paradiso’s patio. This full service patio runs a free taco bar Monday through Friday from 4-6.

Happy hour specials from 4-6:30 every day. Join Bob 95.1 FM on Wednesdays and 104.7 Popster FM on Thursdays from 4-6 for happy hour and prize giveaways!

Guests in the southward patio at Granite City & Brewery enjoy the sun all day. But, when the sun goes down, the heated patio and lighted outdoor water fountain keep this outdoor space . Enjoy a microbrew while listening to good music on the sound system. Daily specials and bottomless mimosa’s on Saturday and Sunday.

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O’Leary’s Pub

808 30th Avenue South, Moorhead 715 13th Avenue East, West Fargo Tuesdays during the month of June, O’Leary’s Irish Pub in Moorhead hosts Steak nights. Get a team together and take part in their monthly bean bag tournaments on the patio or stop in for a friendly competition.

Acoustic Music Wednesdays!

Fort Noks

52 Broadway Located in the heart of Downtown Fargo, Fort Noks’ patio is larger than most, provides live entertainment, and makes for great scenery Happy hour M-F 4-7: $1 offwells, taps, domestic bottles

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Beer

The Turf Mug Night $5.25 mug will fill, $4.25 refills, $4.50 double shot well mugs, $3.50 refills

Chubs Pub Big Mug Monday $4.95 oz mug with fill, $3.25 refills, 8pm-close

Doublewood Inn Lounge ½ priced bottles of wine 5pm –close

Wow 94.7 The Bar Birthday Party Mondays! Free 32 oz mug on birthday month, $3.50 refills all night, $2 Wells from 8pm-11pm

Labby’s Grill & Bar Mug Night $6.95 mug with fill, $3.05 refills 8pm-close

Mick’s Office Mug Night 6pm-close $4 34oz mug with fill, $2.50 refills, $2.50 Captain Morgan drinks Speak Easy $3.50 Martinis 7pm- Midnight Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill ½ price bottles of wine Granite City ½ price mug club memberships

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Wednesday

Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse Birthday Month free 40 oz birthday bucket & t-shirt with your picture on it

Old Broadway Sports Zone 25 cent wings 5pm-10pm

College Night

Big D’s Ladies Night $1 Mug, all you can drink 9pm-midnight Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse 50 cent taps 8pm-midnight, $1 Captain Morgans 8-midnight Ground Round $2.79 long island teas all day, $1.79 long island teas 9pm10pm

The Bomb Shelter College ID Night $5 taps and wells free, 9-midnight

JT Cigarro $5 Ladies all you can drink 7pm-midnight in Skky Ultra Lounge, $5 all you can drink 9pm-close in main bar, free wine bar from 7pm-9pm

JC Chumley’s 50 cent taps 7pm-9pm, 10-11 2-4-1’s domestic beer bottles and well drinks

Old Chicago World Beer Tour Wednesday: WBT members night- B2G1 free (up to $5.50), $2.75 Jag shot

Three Lyons Pub Mug Night – 34oz mug $1.50, $3 domestic fill, $6 import fill

Hooters $5.99 10 piece boneless wings & fries

FREE STUFF FOR YOU Alibi Lounge Monday- Friday Food Items 5pm until gone!

Spirits Lounge Free apps and buffet line 5-7pm everyday!

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O’Kellys 3pm-veggies and dip 4pm-Hot wings and Baked potatoes until 7pm Paradiso Taco bar 4-6pm at the Cantina Monday- Friday

Ground Round Free Boneless Wings Wed-Thur-Fri 4-6pm

Windbreak Free Apps every night.

4pm till gone

Doublewood Daily free lunch options 11am-2pm

Dempsey’s Thursday’s 4-9pm Free Hot Dog

Tailgators Monday- Friday 4-6pm Free Wings; Chips & Salsa; Pretzels & Ranch

Bordertown Mon, T 4-6:30

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Drink Specials

Thursday The Hub Ladies Night $5 cover and ladies enjoy free taps and wells from 9pm-midnight Mick’s Office Mug Night $4.34 oz mug will fill, $2.50 refills keep the mug, $2.50 wells 6pmclose O’Leary’s Pub Mug Night $4.50 filled domestic mug, $3.40 refills keep the mug, $3 wells, 9pm-close Chuckles @ Holiday Inn Concoctions Club 4-10pm Cork ‘n Cleaver Uncorked Club, 5:307:00 pm Diva’s & Rockstars $2.75 pounds Bordertown Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 4-6:30pm Free Taco Bar Basies 4-7pm one free drink and free appetizer selections

Live Music

Friday Dempsey’s Irish Pub Free live music 10pmclose John Alexander’s Dinner Date special, drinks and dinner for 2, $50 Old Broadway The date of the month is the price for tap beers 7pm-9pm, $2 jag bombs, Chuck Norris, ninja turtles, Captain drinks, and 20oz beers 8pm11pm Sports Bar ½ Price pitchers Spirit Lounge Free live music every weekend

Birthday Special

Wine

Saturday Vic’s Bar & Grill $5 pitchers all day, $3 short bloody mary’s, bingo Big D’s Ladies Night $5 mug all you can drink 9-11, live music Rooters Bar 10am-4pm $2.50 bloody marys, 9-close $2 tap beers Fort Nok’s $3 Bacardi, captain morgan, and Malibu all day Old Broadway $1.95 Bloody Mary’s and Ceasars, 50 cent long island teas & Captain Morgan 7-9pm, $2 Jag bombs, Chuck Norris, ninja turtles, Captain drinks, & 20 oz beers 8-11pm

Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse Wednesdays- Pizza Hut pizzas from 5:30-7:30pm

Ricks Sunday - Thursday during Happy Hour Sunday- Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Monday- Weiners

Mug Night

Sunday Buffalo Wild Wings College ID ½ off any food item 9pm-12am (limit $10 discount per ID), $2.50 tap beers and 1 shot drinks 9pm-12 am (some exclusions apply) Duffy’s Server Night – Bartenders, servers, military, tattoo artists, & cab drivers Buy 1 get second free O’Leary’s Moorhead $5 domestic pitchers all day, free pool Windbreak Ladies Night free wells and taps 9pm-midnight, bump it for a buck

Tuesday- Meatballs Wednesday- Wings Thursday- Tacos

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Yup, comin’ off as kinda shallow there Helpless...it’s usually us men that get the bad rap for that...refreshing to see that you people are right up there too. For ONCE, I agree with Amanda, if you’re not serious about this cat move on and spare his dignity. If you’re into him, rid the house of junk food and talk about making a commitment TOGETHER for better health! It’s easy to let that “Freshman 20” segue into a more serious problem with weight management. We dudes, although incredibly righteous beings, CAN let ourselves go without realizing it..including yours truly, Jabba the Hut, Fat Bastard and Brando. Except me, I make it look GOOD. Dangle some rewards in front of him for good behavior, and in turn, he can dangle HIS goods in front of you. Everybody wins. Good luck, and for God’s sake...be gentle. We are special creatures, and you would wither and die without us.

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You’re right that does sounds terrible, but I will give you brownie points for being honest. Couple of things if this guy isn’t THE ONE and you just want some EYE CANDY for the summer then make up a good excuse and ditch him. I know that sounds harsh, but you’re wasting both his time and yours. If you really like him, then you need to have the LET’S GET HEALTHY TALK! Put it on you. I’m getting chunky, I need to eat better....let’s do this together. Sorry darling but, either way you will sound like a superficial you know what…But, you have to be happy!

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