FM Spotlight January 2011

FM Spotlight Magazine

Entertainment & Leisure in Fargo-Moorhead

Jan ‘11 Free

Downtown Fargo

2011 MVP

“most Valuable Place”

FARGO

Everybody Gets a Great Deal! corwinauto.com

zero%

For 60 Months On 11 Top Models

Jeep Grand Cherokee

$289/mo

2010 Annual Clearance Event 2011 Accords $179/mo Lease

2011 Civic $139/mo Lease

See Dealer for Details

Grooving Forward!

2010 has been a great

FM Spotlight is dedicated to helping the community of FargoMoorhead enjoy the area’s entertainment, events, dining, music, nightlife, and anything but floods!

year! I started a magazine in March, developed a second magazine, both accompanied by corresponding websites, JANUARY 2011 ISSUE #9 hosted events, contributed Publishing to charity, met wonderful Spotlight LLC people and developed a team Editor to make it all happen!

Mike Dragosavich

Design Tina Johnstad 2011 is going to be an enorContributor mous year for FM Spotlight Max Kurucar and myself. Still expanding, we are adding more team members, Marketing/Sales Karli Rodgers launching a smart phone application, and producing an interactive karli@fmspotlight.com newsletter. With the magazine’s new look will come more community Marketing and Advertising interaction and support on each issue. drago@fmspotlight.com As for those curious about the picture, I guess I have to do what it takes to promote FMS! Even if it means dressing as a disco dancer at the FM Stride night NDSU Basketball game halftime show.

Happy New Year! Enjoy the mag and I cant wait to show you what we have in store!

Follow Me At FMSPOTLIGHT.COM

Mike Dragosavich

Cover Photography Classic Photography FM Spotlight the Magascene is published by Spotlight LLC. Copyright 2010 FM Spotlight the Magascene & FM Spotlight.com. All Rights reserved. No parts of this periodical may be reproduced without written permission of FM Spotlight The Magazine & FM Spotlight. com. FM Spotlight The Magazine & FM Spotlight.com will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions found in the magazine or FM Spotlight.com. Spotlight LLC accepts no liability for the accuracy of statements made by the advertisers.

503 North 7th Street Ste 206 • Fargo, ND 58102 • drago@fmspotlight.com • Contact: 701.866.3907

FM EVENTS

1

Patton Oswalt Jan. 12 at 8 PM Fargo Theater

2 3

Wizard of Oz

Jan 12 at 7:30 PM Fargodome

KVLY Bridal Preview Jan 16 at 11 am - 4 PM Fargo Civic Center

4

Twins Caravan Jan 18 The Venue

Max Fights

Jan 22 at 7 PM The Venue

5

Ronnie From Jersey Shore Jan 28 at 9:30 PM The Venue

6 Iglesias 7 Gabriel Jan 28 at 8 PM Fargo Theater

8

Martin Sexton

Jan 30 at 8 PM Downtown Commity Theater

Brat Pack Radio Feb. 4 at 9:30 PM The Venue

9

Monster Jam

Feb. 4 at 7:30 Feb 5 at 2 & 7:30 PM, Fargodome

10

Order This

Wine

Red: Migration Pinot Niot, California (Get this wine at Happy Harry’s.)

Sparking: Sofia Blanc de Blancs Sparkling, California (Find this sweeter, sparkling wine at Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill.)

White: Starling Castle Gewurztraminer, Germany (Try a glass at Grazies. This wine is great with any pasta or spicy entree.)

Specialty Drink

Uncle Paul’s Spanish Coffee: Stop into the HoDo Lounge or see Jason Laub on Pg. 33 making this flaming drink.

Martini:

Creme Brule Martini: After trying out the Specialty Drink, be sure to try this or any other of the HoDo’s impressive martinis.

Drink:

Ginger Snap: Combine 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka, 3 oz. Ginger Ale, and a splash of Cinnamon Liquor, over ice.

Funny Shot:

Honey Dew Me- Barenjager: lemon liqueur, orange or pineapple juice

Join FargoBud on Facebook & stay in touch with all of our upcoming promotions and specials!

www.facebook.com/fargobud

Extra Page

Band

Face For

Q&A

Radio

The band Face for Radio is heating up and making some noise in Fargo-Moorhead. FM Spotlight sat down with one of the most versatile and talented bands in the area for some Q and A. Learn more about FFR and interact with the band at www.fmspotlight.com.

What music do you cover?

“Basically…Hanson to Manson!”

Anything from rock, blues, grunge, country, reggae, and back to rock!

Where did your name come from?

“Us realizing we are too ugly to ever be on Face for Radio TV.”

VITALS

Formed: 2009 Members: Waylon Thomas Tyler Steinle Dennis Carlson Ben Luckason

What makes people remember your band the most?

Whether its picking out the set list or singing along with us on stage, it’s all about the crowd. And of course, the “Social Drink Along!”

11

FM Spotlight

FMS ive s

Exclu

Schedule Jan 7&8

Alibi Fargo, ND

Jan

The Commander 21 & 22 Breezy Point, MN

What sets Face for Radio aside from the other bands?

Jan Holiday Inn “No type of music is Fargo, ND 28 & 29 out of range. We try and focus on songs people know but aren’t played out. Whether it’s a note for note solo, spot on drum beats, or strong vocals and harmonies, we try and find a good balance of putting our own spin on songs while maintaining the songs originality.”

Face Face for

foradio R Radio

January 2011 The Venue

Aquarium

Jan 7

Kamilla & Six Chamber Jan 7

Eporm / Up & Out

Jan 29

Allen Vizzutti

Jan 8

Eporm / Up & Out

Jan 1

24/Seven

Jan 15

Ancient Protctor

Jan 7-8

Jan 21 Carmen and The Cactus

Spirit Lounge

Jan 14-15 Two Days Notice

Jan 22-22 Tune in Tokyo

O’Leary’s

Jan 28-29 Safe For Radio

Hagges Jan 7-8

Jan 14

Jan 22

15

FM Spotlight

Deadbeats

Brother Jokebox The Blues

Jan 22

Splatinum & Sovereign Sect Johnson Family Band and Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank

Jan 7

Rhyme or Reason

Jan 8

Tripwire

Jan 14

Skyline

Jan 21

Jan 28

Boomtown S.O.L

Upcoming Live Music Windbreak

Jan 1-2 Jan 7-8 Jan 9 Jan14-15 Jan16 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 27

Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30

2 Days Notice Betty Does 8th Hour Roosters TBA Skyline Skitzo Dirty Word Trip Wire & At the Emporium Rhyme or Reason 8th Hour 24-7

JT Cigarro’s

Jan 7-8 Jan 21

Chester Bay Identity 5

Hooligans 24/Seven Jan 7 Jan 14 At the Emporium Jan 21 Brass Kings Jan 28 8th Hour Rick’s Jan 14-15 Double Forte Jan 21-22 Three Legged Monster Jan 28-29 Final Drive Hagges Deadbeats

Jan 7-8

Brother Jokebox

Jan 14

The Blues Jan 22 Big D’s At the Emporium

Jan 8

Tripwire

Jan 14 Jan 21-22 Rhyme or Reason Jan 28-29 Two Days Notice

DINING

I

..

i. l e D e h t o t f f O

f you are like most people in Fargo, then you are consistently freezing in January. Downtown Fargo’s First and Deli is a great place to go for warm and comforting food and atmosphere. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, First and Deli has a mother’s touch to all of their menu items. Not only can you pick up some fresh deli meat, you can have the staff prepare you homemade deli sandwiches, soups, cookies, pies, and more.

FRESH MADE

Delights

First and Deli offers everything fresh. Try these out!

Breads Soups Salads Sandwiches

17

FM Spotlight

Cookies Pies Cakes Beverages

www.firstanddeli.com Open for breakfast and lunch delivery available

Cover Story

2011 MVP

Most Valuable Place!

Downtown Fargo is FM Spotlight’s pick of the year as the “Most Valuable Place”. With so many ground breaking events, changes, and developments downtown is the place to be. We at FM Spotlight are engaged to help inform Fargo-MoorWhat is …downtown, baby!? head about how much downtown Fargo has to offer. We “…downtown, baby! is the answer are going to demish the misperceptions and help you to all questions. It’s the premiere find entertainment, news, and the inside scoop. Drago Downtown Image Campaign; a main slogan for Downtown that encompasses sat down with Jed Pahan from the Downtown Commueverything Downtown has to offer. You nity Partnership to get the scoop about what is hot and will see commercials airing on WDAY/ happening downtown this year.

WDAZ, window clings on cars and store-

Q

The marketing campaign....

fronts, people wearing buttons with the slogan and more media sources Ma

rch

was launched in 2010 21

FM Spotlight

12t h

St. Patty’s Parade

A

A

including YouTube. the a statement shows the character of Downtown and the people who are proud to be part of such a great entity to this city, state and region. Downtown Fargo-Moorhead is fun, sophisticated, trendy, savvy, sharp, bright, clever, fashionable, contemporary and this new slogan represents our exciting city center! (Special Thanks to Forum Communications Company)” How did …downtown, baby! start?

“A committee, formed in April 2010, developed a new “brand” for Downtown to build excitement and draw people to the heart of our community. This committee consisted of retail business owners and service providers. The Kilbourne Group graciously assisted in helping build the foundation for this ampaign.

Spider Johnk of Spider and Company (marketing and creative service comMa

FMS e iv

Exclus

Jed Pahan Age: 24 Downtown Community Partnership Marketing and Promotions Program Manager pany) in Downtown Fargo helped lead the efforts in establishing the brand. The …downtown, baby! tag is owned by the Downtown Community Partnership of Fargo/ Moorhead.“ What’s happening Downtown in 2011?

“2011 is completely filled with events Downtown! The St.. Patty’s Parade will be Saturday, March 12, Annual Fargo Marathon May 19-21, National Muffler’s “Cruisin’ Broadway” on the first Thursdays of the summer months, Corks & Canvas “Retail Art and Wine Walk” on the second Thursdays of the Sum

y1 2-2

0

Fargo Marathon

me

r

National Muffler’s “Cruisin’ Broadway” (1st Thursdays)

summer months, 36th Annual Downtown Street Fair July 14-16, Midwest Viking Festival July 16-17, Island Park Show in late August, Boo-Galoo on Broadway: Downtown Halloween Parade Saturday, October 29, Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade Tuesday, November 22 and so much more! Keep posted at www. fmdowntown.com. Additional building renovations and streetscape improvements are in the planning stage. “ Sum

me

r

Retail Art and Wine Walk (2nd Thursdays)

A

hopping Downtown S

Q

How far has Downtown come in the last ten years?

“Downtown has seen an incredible resurgence in the past decade. The establishment of the Renaissance Zone in 1999 was pivotal in creating new development and set the foundation to rebuilding our Downtown.

From there, we’ve seen a new infrastructure and streetscape on Broadway. The Main Avenue bridge Jul

23

built in 2004 has become a transyou look forward to? portation landmark for Downtown “In the near future, I am excited in connecting Fargo and Moorhead. about implementing a new website North Dakota State University’s for Downtown Fargo-Moorhead.

(NDSU) decision to move Downtown This will integrate social media with after Doug Burgum’s generosmore advanced communicative ity was a very important move pieces, like smart phones. It will to the impact of our Downtown allow the community to feel more “turnaround.” The International “connected” to Downtown.”

Downtown Association award winning Quiet Zone was finalized and Resources started in 2008 and set the bar to fmdowntown.com our progress of Downtown. This is fargodowntowner.com why you don’t hear train whistles kilbournegroup.com Downtown. We’ve also seen a new vibe Downtown with recent fargomoorhead.org openings of restaurants, retail fargotheatre.com stores, addition of NDSU buildings cityoffargo.com and a new state of the art library.

While the past decade has seen an Where are we incredible amount of progress and national awards, there is much to going to have a drink be excited about during the upcomafter this? ing decade.”

“We might have to do a mini pub What excited you most about crawl to catch all the great places to unwind.”

Downtown in 2011? What do

y1 4-1 6

36th Annual Downtown Street Fair

Jul

y1 6-1 7

Mid-West Viking Festival

Lat eA ugu

st

Island Park Show

The Kilbourne Group has been working hard at developing living spaces in Downtown Fargo. Their 300 Broadway Condos are located in the heart of downtown and have a contemporary upscale vibe. Rental units are also available There’s Shopping throughout the whole area.

TWO

ONE

There’s Living

Whatever your craving, there is fine dining to please. Italian (Stella’s), Mexican(Juano’s), Sushi (Wasabi), Burgers (JL Beers), Pizza (Sammy’s, Spicy Pie), Ice Cream (Charlies), Steaks (Monte’s) Fine Dining (HoDo) are all options to There’s Entertainment satisfy.

FOUR

THREE

There’s Dining

There’s Lifestyle

Diverse entertainment options allow you to enjoy a concert, experience drama, and attend live shows. Theatre (Fargo Theatre, Downtown Community Theatre), Live Music (Studio 222, Dempsy’s, The Aquarium, Side Street, The Nestor, VFW, Spirit Lounge, HoDo) Movies (Fargo Theatre).

Downtown’s excellence in culture, art and entertainment, wellness, and living accommodations make it There’s Parking!!! stand out among the best.

New addition of underground and layered parking space has improved. Convenient, accessible parking facilites are managed and maintained to help meet the needs of downtown employee, residents and visitors.

Oct obe

SIX

FIVE

Downtown offers an impressive selection of shopping opportunities. Browse unique boutiques featuring everything from clothing, accessories, decor, beauty products and more.

r2

9

Boo-Galoo on Broadway Halloween Parade

Nov em ber 22

Holiday Lights Parade

More at FMSpotlight.com

Thunder 106.1

The newest country radio station to hit the airwaves of Fargo-Moohread, offers a wide mix of “Today’s Young Guns and Yesterday’s Top Legends.” To hear anything from Willy Nelson and Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band, turn it to 106.1.

KotiKites

102 Broadway, Fargo (701) 356-5483 kotikites.com

Not only is the wind being used for energy but the newest store downtown is harnessing it for recreation too. KotiKites is offering kid’s clubs, rentals and lessons in power kiting by instructors certified by the Professional Air Sports Association.

Proper & Prim

317 Broadway (inside O’Day Cache) Fargo www.properprim.com

Teresa O’Day’s set up her new shop in the back of her mother’s: O’Day Cache, in downtown Fargo. Her unique selection of fun and flirty pieces are great for women looking for sophisticated and current styles.

27

FM Spotlight

A R B NE

Glik’sMoorhead Clothing Snap Fitness Moorhead Center Mall

D N A EW

814 30thStore Ave Moorhead Glik’s Fashion Clothing is brand 218-233-7627 new to the The newest Fitness in Moorhead offers Moorhead CenterSnap Mall. Glik’s brands for sale include new members a way to try without any risk.

Silver Jeans, Fox Racing, Volcom, Billabong,MemThe bers are guaranteed a 30-day backmore. if not North Face,money Roxy, and satisfied or a week free pass to “try before you buy.”

Along with no risk, Snap provides tanning, personal training, a wide selection of free weights or machines, and top of the line cardio equipment.

Burger Spicy Smash Pie 12th Ave N Smash Burger is

Located across 12th Ave N from NDSU new to Fargo located on 45th St. and Campus and next to Jimmy John’s, is specializes in quick quality burgthe newest Spicy Pie location. But ers. Originally from Denver, Smash it’s not all pizza on the menu, they burger brings a unique and reputable have tostadas, grinders, tacos, build Burger joint to Fargo. your own pizzas and desserts. Perfect place for a study break!

Samurai Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar Red River Golden Gloves Boxing 1775 45th St. S. # B Facebook: Red River Golden Gloves

Samurai has started remolding the old New York, NY Deli The Rednewest River Golden Gloves Boxing Gym on 45th St.staff S. It’satthe Japanese grill and sushi bar offer training for beginner, novice, and pro level to joins an impressive list of Asian restaurants in Fargoathletes. This programisisstill a great wayoftoa learn boxing Moorhead, but Samurai unsure definite open along with getting in to shape FAST! Training for boxdate.

Readers can keep an eye on FMSpotlight.com for Asian Fusion & Sushi ing is excellent cardio and a full body work out. more information.

Samurai

Nightlife

HODO

T

FMSe siv

Exclu

he Hodo Lounge is located at the base of the Hotel Donaldson in the heart of Downtown Fargo. This place has atmosphere! The creative art, designs music and upscale setting eminates New York City. The Hodo is a great place for live music on Thursdays and always has a hand in charity. Along with a frequently updated wine list and extensive list of martinis, the Hodo prepares all drinks with fresh squeezed juices and quality mixes. FM Spotlight spoke with HoDo Bartender Extraordinaire Jason Laub for a few Q and A’s.

31

FM Spotlight

Downtown 1st and Broadway

LOUNGE

Live Music Thursdays

Jan 13th David Boss 8:30 PM Jan 20th O’ Fosho 8:30 PM

Interview with the

Bartender

Jason Laub FM: Why do you like working at the Hodo Lounge?

The people. Great Staff and Great guests!

FM: What is your favorite drink to make?

The Uncle Paul’s Spanish Coffee. It’s fun to light it on fire. It has a sugar rimmed champagne glass toasted cinnamon and nutmeg, Tia Maria, Citronge, Coffee, and shaken heavy cream

VITALS

HoDo Lounge FM: When’s a good Age: 11 years time to grab a drink?

FM: What sepaLocation: 1st & Thursday nights are rates the hodo Broadway Martinis: 30+ great if you are from the rest of the looking for live music. The bars? weekends are busier with It’s a bar for people more people around. But if who are looking for you want to just relax but, things a little more upscale Sundays are a really chill with better drinks and night in the lounge. martinis.

FeBROary Get your mustaches ready for the third annual Bro’s on Broadway, hosted by the Hotel Donaldson to raise awareness for prostate cancer in the month of February

Buy any regular priced beer or drink and get one FREE!!

Need moNey? SAVe A LIFe. Donating plasma at BioLife Plasma Services can save a life and pay you back.

Receive up to $240 per month and for a limited time, bring the Bonus Coupon to your first donation for an extra $10.

2617 12th AVe S FARgo, Nd 58103 701.232.4426

2960 12th St S mooRheAd, mN 56560 218.287.5869

$10 BoNUS

CoUPoN

FoR NeW doNoRS oNLy Bring this coupon with you to your first plasma donation and receive an extra $10 bonus. *Bonus redeemable only upon completion of a full donation.

Coupon cannot be combined with any other BioLife offer.

FMSPOT Expires 2/28/11

Sports

S FM rts Spo t Exper

Joey Haynes is FM Spotlight’s Sports Blogger. Follow him and keep up to date with the local sports on www.fmspotlight.com. Sporting events are becoming more popular in Fargo-Moorhead and we want to make sure you are involved!

have won big. Their playoff performance should give them lots of hope for next season.

What sporting event in Fargo do you think people should see and might not know about?

2

What are you thoughts about the Bison’s Loss to Eastern Washington?

Just like the Bison did in most of their wins this season, they relied heavily on the defense to give them field position and even points. We heard a lot about some calls that didn’t go the Bison’s way, but to be honest, if the Bison had a stronger passing offense, they could

1

If you have not been out to the Roller Derby, you need to get to one. I did not know what to expect and I didn’t actually know the rules until halfway through the match, but I loved the fast-paced, hard hitting action. The FM Derby Girls do things on skates that I couldn’t do on my own two feet.

3

In your opinion, what will be the biggest sporting event in Fargo in

January?

Well, MMA is more popular now than ever and I don’t see that changing any time soon, that’s why I would say Max Fights: Proving Grounds January 22, at the Hub, will be the biggest event in Fargo this month.

What does Fargo-Moorhead need more of in the sporting world?

I love to bike, and 4 Personally, there are not nearly enough

bicycle races in Fargo. Along with serious races, a lot of cities have fun races where riders wear costumes or do scavenger hunts.

Joey’s Featured Sporting Events Fargo Force vs Dubuque January 8 High School Basketball: KX4 Scheels Shootout January 15

35

FM Spotlight

Max Fights: Proving Grounds on January 22

Print meets Digital C

n!

oo

gS

in om

C

n!

oo

gS

in om

FM Spotlight

In the Scene 24/7, 365 Days a Year -Pro Active Marketing -State of the Art Technology Integration -Networking like None Other -Social Networking fmstride.com fmspotlight.com -Trend Recognition Apple

R

, ipadTM and iPhoneTM are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

Be Scene un Bus” Winner of The “F Night Prize at FM Stride

G.B. Leighton in the FM Spotlight Suite at the Venue

Diva and Rockstar’s “Singing with the Stars”

Travis White Ta ilgating at NDSU Bison Fo otball

re

s Laza Royal Jeweler ent Diamond Ev 37

FM Spotlight

FM Spotlight at the Fargo Force Game

Drago at FM Sp otlight Booth for Force Game

Disco D

rago

rs l Jewele of Roya ht Winner FM Stride Nig at Watch over e Scenes C Behind th own nt ow D t Shoo

Karli R o dar wit dgers and Th u h FM S tride M nag Big Bucks Winner from Famous Dave

Nate and Alli in front of their Cover of FM Stride

Moler Barber College of Hairstyling

Come in for Your $8.00 Haircut Today!

701-232-6773 16 South 8th St. Fargo, ND 58103 For Fargo-Moorhead Events...

FMSpotlight.com

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

Mike Dragosavich Former NDSU Football Player Founder of FM Spotlight LLC

fmtaxman.com

Three Convenient Locations