The Fargo Beat

Fargo-Moorhead Social & Word of Mouth Network

May 12, 2011

“Friendship is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth.” –
Jack Handey

SOCIAL
The infamous “Fargo”(the movie) wood chipper is making an appearance at the FM CVB
(2001 44th St S, Fargo) this Thu & Fri from 8am-5pm and Sat & Sun from 10am-4pm.
Also see other movie memorabilia. I’ve heard the chipper has been quite the diva and
has a rider that insists on a case of imported WD-40 and a manicurist to french-tip it’s
blades.
All You Can Eat Alaskan Walleye & Smelt Fry – Thu 5/12, 5:30-8pm, El Zagal Shrine
Center (1429 3rd St N, Fargo) - $10. That just sounds good. And there is a meat raffle,
which I think always sounds funny.
Happy Harry’s Beer Tasting – Thu 5/19, 5-7pm, Happy Harry’s (1621 45th St S, Fargo).
CoreCon is a non-profit science fiction, fantasy, horror and anime convention in the FM
area.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday May 12
Brooks West and Shane Maland with Little Winter – 8pm, HoDo Lounge. Benefitting
FM Community Bicycle Workshop. Suggested $5 donation.
Chicago – 8pm, Shooting Star Casino - $45
8th Hour – 9pm, The Windbreak Saloon

Friday, May 13
Betty Does – 9pm, Rick’s Bar
Tune In Tokyo – 9pm, Spirits Lounge at Holiday Inn
Theory of a Deadman & Hinder – 6pm, Dakota Magic Casino
On The Run: Pink Floyd Tribute – 10pm, Avalon Event Center. $17 advance, $20 at
door.
24Seven –9pm, Big D’s
Fire Water Burn – 10pm, Dempsey’s Public House
October Road – 9pm, The Windbreak Saloon
Jon Wayne & The Pain – 9pm, The Aquarium
Freaky Friday Midwest Showdown – Avalon Events Center

Saturday, May 14
Gordon Court – 7:30-10pm, The Winery
Michael Pink & Eden Parker – 10pm, The Monkey Bar at The Hub
 Tune In Tokyo – Spirits Lounge at Holiday Inn
The Deadbeats – 9pm, Hagge’s Bar & Grill (Mapleton)
Electric Eye and Megadef – 9:30pm, Rick’s Bar. Judas Priest and Megadeth tribute
bands AND at Rick’s? That frightens me.
24Seven –9pm, Big D’s
Carmen The Cactus – 10pm, Dempsey’s Public House

FARGO THEATRE www.fargotheatre.org for show times

Jane Eyre (PG-13) – A bold new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s timeless story.
Super (NR) - Starring Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, & Kevin Bacon. In this
outlandish new dark comedy, sad-sack loser Frank (Rainn Wilson, “The Office”)
transforms himself into superpowerless superhero Crimson Bolt.
Of Gods and Men (PG-13) - WINNER: Grand Prize, Cannes Film Festival. Caught
between a military government and extremist guerrillas, a group of Algerian monks find
that their greatest weapon is their faith. Inspired by a true story.
Lucinda Williams – Tues 5/17, 7:30pm
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Wed 5/18, 7:30pm

PLAINS ART MUSEUM

Rush Hour Music Series: Jazz Nickel - Wed 5/18, 5:30-7pm
Pound the Pavement for PAM! – Run on behalf of Plains Art Museum in any of the
Fargo Marathon events May 19-20, raise money for arts education, and have a blast! To
sign up as a runner or walker, visit http://plainsart.org/support/poundthepavement or
email kkerzman@plainsart.org.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK www.fmwfchamber.com/ypn www.ndyp.net

Corporate Cup – Thu 5/26, 4-9pm, MSUM – Join the area business community and
engage in some friendly competition. Get your team of 15 or less people together and
prove your business has what it takes! There will be two divisions this year: Competitive
(hardcore competitors) and Recreational (fun-loving competitors). Please indicate which
division you would like your business to participate in when you sign up at the
Chamber’s website. www.fmchamber.com
2nd Annual Great Plains Young Professionals Summit – 6/15-6/17, Fargo. Preparing our
work force for the future is a priority of The Chamber. We are proud to host the 2011
Great Plains Young Professionals (GPYP) Summit with the North Dakota Young
Professionals Network, held right here in Fargo Moorhead. The Summit will bring
together hundreds of young professionals and area leaders from around the region and
feature keynote speaker, Bill Rancic, one of the world’s most extraordinary and
respected entrepreneurs. Since hearing "You’re Hired" and becoming Donald Trump's
original Apprentice, Rancic has gone on to a conduct a highly-successful business career.
$119. Detailed info at: www.GPYPsummit.com
SPORTS www.fmredhawks.com
Redhawks vs St. Paul Saints – Mon 5/16, 7:02pm. Home opener. Dollar dogs and
Games Galore that night. Cool, but is there anything for the kids?
Redhawks vs St. Paul Saints – Tue 5/17, 7:02pm. Magnetic schedule night. First 500
kids get a free Cloverdale Kids Meal.
Redhawks vs St. Paul Saints – Wed 5/18, 11am. This game is already almost sold out.

SHAMELESS PLUG
Diva Dance Workshop – Sat 5/14, 1:30-5:30pm, 1800 21st Ave S, Fargo. Includes free
DVD and Zumba lesson. For info, contact Katie at katie.divadance@gmail.com or 701-
241-5432. $65/$55
Faster. Stronger. Runner. Runner’s Summer Camp. 6/1-6/20 OR 7/29–8/17. M, W, F
mornings 5:30–6:30am. Hip/Core Strengthening, Trail Running, Track workouts, FUN!
All outdoors. $95/session. Registration forms at www.jonnymellowsports.com. For
more infor call Jenny at 866-2536 or Marilyn at 799-2488.

SHOUT OUT
Come on summer. Don’t be shy. Start saying hello and tell Spring to leave.

GOOD CAUSE
Start a chain reaction and join the American Diabetes Association as we cycle for a cure
this summer! The North Dakota Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed
for everyone from the avid cyclist to the recreational rider. There are four rides to
choose from: 16 mile family fun ride, 32 mile, 75 mile and 100 mile. All rides will start
with a send-off at Oak Grove Park. From there, you will enjoy a ride on one of four NEW
routes through the Red River Valley. All distances feature good to very good riding
conditions with well-marked routes, fully stocked rest stops and SAG (safety and gear)
vehicles. When you return, you will be treated to a post-ride party with live
entertainment, inflatable games, free massages, a tasty lunch from Olive Garden and
more! REGISTER NOW: Fundraising Minimum: $150 (All cyclists must turn in a min. of
$150 in addition to the registration fee to participate. Registration fee does not count
toward fundraising min.). Registration Fee: $25 Register or request more info at
www.diabetes.org/tour or by calling the ADA office at 701-234-0123.

JOBS
Ronald McDonald House (Fargo) Resident Manager - Resident Managers play an
integral role in guest services and facility upkeep. This is also great as a shared position
(roommate).
o Age: Resident Managers must be 21 or older.
o On-Duty Hours: 2 Evening / overnight shifts per week ~ from 5pm-9am. 5-9pm
are active duty hours. 9pm-7am are emergency only- ‘on-call’ coverage hours.
Every other weekend, from 5pm on Fri to 5pm on Sun. [Again, overnight hours
are ‘emergency only’, families typically do not require assistance during this
time.] Any additional hours, i.e. holiday, are paid on an hourly basis.
 o Duties include: Direct Guest Services and general housekeeping, lawn and snow.
o Compensation: Resident Managers receive a private apartment, with all utilities
paid, including: basic phone, cable, internet and use of laundry facility and a
small stipend.
o Locations: 1234 Broadway and 1330 18th Avenue South, Fargo, ND.
o Commitment: We request a one year commitment. [I.E. May 2011-May 2012]
o Contact: 701-232-3980 – Marty @ Ext. 402 or Ruth @ Ext. 302

DOWN THE ROAD

Jeffrey Ross – Thu 5/26, Fargo Theatre
Ribfest – 6/8-6/12, Fargodome
Alice Cooper – Sun 8/7, Bluestem Center for the Arts
Brandi Carlile – Tue 8/16, Fargo Theatre

FOUND ON FACEBOOK
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MSUM Dragon Alumni Fargo Marathon Cheering Section-
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122715844474790
FM Redhawks - www.facebook.com/pages/Fargo-Moorhead-RedHawks-
Baseball/81104877297
Ribfest - www.facebook.com/fargoribfest
Old 52 General Store – www.facebook.com/old52

BEAT’S FAVORITE TWEETS

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ND Ambassadors – www.twitter.com/ndambassador
Plains Art Museum - www.twitter.com/plainsartmuseum
Ribfest – www.twitter.com/fargoribfest

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