The Fargo Beat

Fargo-Moorhead Social & Word of Mouth Network November 17, 2011

Did you know Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK?!?! Nom nom nom SOCIAL Meow For Music Thu 11/17, 7:30pm, Sidestreet Grille & Pub. Live music, prize drawings, and drink specials. Free will offering to benefit The Cats Cradle Shelter (formerly PAAWS). Music by Shane Maland w/Little Winter, Rosie Savageau, and Mike Holtz. Donation page - www.gofundme.com/MeowforMusic 5th Annual FM Wine and Dine Fri 11/18, 6pm, Holiday Inn. www.fmwineanddine.com 6th Annual Fargo Moorhead Junior League Jubilee Fri 11/18, 7-11 pm, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo. Event includes live music, appetizers, beverage tasting, silent and table auctions, chance to win a diamond necklace, desserts and much more. www.facebook.com/FMJuniorLeagueJubilee Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase Fri 11/18 Sun 11/20, Fargo Civic Center. $2 and you get a reusable bag with that (awesome!), $1 if you bring your own bag. Find North Dakota gourmet food and beverages, apparel, accessories, dcor, artwork, books, gift items, and more. Sounds like the perfect place to finish, or start, your Christmas shopping! ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through the weekend David Beck Thu-Sat, Courtneys Comedy Club www.courtneyscomedyclub.com Grease Thu-Sun, Concordia College Thursday November 17 Brooks West & Bill Lempe 8 pm, HoDo The Roosters 9 pm, The Windbreak Friday November 18 Giving Back Jack 9 pm, Big Ds Face for Radio 9 pm, Dempseys The Dead Beats 9 pm, Duffys Triple Play 9 pm, M&J Saloon The Plow Boyz 9 pm, OKellys The SOL Band 9 pm, Spirit Lounge Double Forte 9 pm, The Garage Bar Wicked Antix 9 pm, The VFW Fargo The Past Due Band 9 pm, The VFW West Fargo The Roosters 9 pm, The Windbreak

Gordon Court 7:30 pm, The Winery

Saturday November 19 Skitzo 9 pm, Big Ds Triple Play 9 pm, M&J Saloon The SOL Band 9 pm, Spirit Lounge Wicked Antix 9 pm, The VFW Fargo The Past Due Band 9 pm, The VFW West Fargo Rosanne Cash 8 pm, The Fargo Theatre Sunday, November 20 October Road 9 pm, The Windbreak FARGO THEATRE www.fargotheatre.org for show times Take Shelter (R) Opens Friday. Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from the coming storm, or from himself. Cant wait to see this. I plan on going Sat night. Here is the trailer. Mozarts Sister (NR) Opens Friday. This vivacious costume drama shot on location at Versailles tells the story of Nannerl Mozart, Wolfgangs older sister whose incredible musical talent was often overshadowed by her brother and stifled by societys confining gender roles. Rosanne Cash live on stage Sat 11/19, 8 pm Attack of La Nina Sun 11/20, 7 pm. $15 advance, $20 at door. Proceeds benefitting SkiDUCK. www.fargoskimovie.com PLAINS ART MUSEUM www.plainsart.org www.facebook.com/plainsartmuseum Artful Yoga Tuesday mornings through November 29, 8 a.m. No registration necessary; just drop in. $10, $5 for Museum members. Noon Holiday Concerts Monday through Thursday, November 28 December 15. Lunch hour holiday music goodness. Receive free gift wrapping in the Museum Store, too! SPORTS www.fmderbygirls.com www.gobison.com www.msumdragons.com www.gocobbers.com www.fargoforce.com Fargo Force vs. The Stars Fri 11/18, 7:35 pm, Scheels Arena. Its ladies night! Ladies get in for just $9. Concordia Mens Basketball vs. UM Morris Thurs 11/17, 7 pm Concordia Mens Hockey vs. Bethel Fri 11/18, 7 pm NDSU Womens Basketball vs. Duquesne Tues 11/22, 6 pm NDSU Mens Basketball vs. Nebraska Omaha Tues 11/22, 8 pm MSUM Mens Basketball vs. Concordia Cobbers Tues 11/22, 7:30 pm, at Concordia SHAMELESS PLUG

Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade Tues 11/22, 6:30 pm, Downtown, Baby! Parades and awesome and holiday lights are awesome so this has got to be a huge hit!

GOOD CAUSE McDonalds Give A Hand fundraiser 11/10-11/20 at area McDonalds. Customers can purchase a Give A Hand for $1, $3, or $5 to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley. Calling All Artists for Habitat ReStores Recycled Art Show and Auction! Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanitys ReStore is seeking artist participation in their second annual Recycled Art Show and Auction. Artists will receive a $50 voucher and are asked to utilize at least one recycled item from the Habitat ReStore. Deadline for artwork submission is 12/5. Artwork will be displayed for three weeks at the Spirit Room in Fargo and the final art show and silent auction will be held on 2/4/12. Proceeds raised will benefit Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shelby Cochran at (218) 284.5253 Ext. 2 or Shelby@lakeagassizhabitat.org. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK YPN Holiday Party! Thur 12/8, 5:15 pm. Get festive and bask in the holiday spirit! Eat, drink, win door prizes, and snap pics in the Milestone Photography Photobooth. All attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item for the Dorothy Day House of hospitality. There is no charge, but registration is required. www.fmwfchamber.com/ypn TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Charting the Course from Conflict to Resolution Wed 12/7, 11:30am-1pm, Ramada. In these fast-paced, stressful times, few workplaces are free of conflict and sooner or later it takes a toll mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. In this hands-on seminar, participants will examine the factors that create workplace conflict, preventative measures to chart the course through tough issues and steps to resolve conflict once it has materialized. $25 for Chamber members, $45 for general admission. www.fmwfchamber.com Presented by The Chambers Business Training Series. DOWN THE ROAD Happy Harrys Penny Sale Fri 11/25, 8am. Unglued Christmas Market Opening Fri 11/25 thru Christmas Eve. Fargos first ever homemade pop-up gift shop! The shop will feature all handmade items created by local and regional crafters hand selected to bring creative, trendy gift options. www.ungluedcraftfest.com Gear Daddies Fri 11/25, The Venue. 2nd Annual Fargo SantaCon Pub Crawl Sat 12/10, 3 pm. Dakota Air: The Christmas Show Sat 12/3, 7 pm, Fargo Theatre. Lots of music, comedy, and holiday lore. Tickets just $15.

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