The Fargo Beat 12-16-10
The Fargo Beat 12-16-10
The Fargo Beat 12-16-10
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Downtown Window Decorating Contest – Voting ballots may be picked up at
participating businesses and at the Fargo Theatre. Vote for your favorite window display
along Broadway, Main Ave, 8th St. and side streets! Ballots must be dropped off at the
Fargo Theatre by 12/20. Winners announced 12/22.
Holiday Lights at Lindenwood Park – nightly 5:30-10pm through 12/31, Lindenwood
Park. $6 per vehicle, $5 w/canned goods. $10 for bus or limo if you happen to have
that type of sweet ride.
Marc de Celle book reading – Fri 12/17 4:30-6:30pm, Zandbroz Variety. The author
reads from his book “How Fargo of You.”
Super Secret Sampling Extravaganza - Sat 12/18, 3-10pm. Atomic Coffee (222
Broadway, Fargo) - Come meet the guys from the Fargo Brewing Co., sample some of
their brews, and hear the latest FBC gossip.
Ad Fed of ND luncheon with author David Meerman Scott – Tue 12/21, 11:30am-1pm,
Holiday Inn. A copy of his book “Real-Time Marketing & PR” will available to attendees
as part of their registration (Free for AAF-ND members, $45 for non-members, $15 for
non-member students). Contact reservations@aaf-nd.org by Fri 12/17.
Thursday, December 16
The Deb Jenkins Band – 8 pm, HoDo
Eldon Johnson – 7-9pm, Cork ‘n Cleaver
DJ Whitey – 9pm, Windbreak Saloon. Seriously, that’s your stage name?
Friday, December 17
Face For Radio – 10pm, Dempsey’s Public House
Sammy Kershaw – 9pm, Shooting Star Casino. $10-$25. “She is the queen of my
double-wide trailer…”
Dueling Pianos – 8:30pm, Hilton Garden Inn. See Shameless Plug for details.
Tripwire – 9pm, Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn
Gordon Court – 9:30pm, WF Maxwell’s. Court’s in session.
The Roosters – 9pm, The Windbreak Saloon
Nirvana & Foo Fighter’s Tribute Band – 9pm, The Venue. Break out the flannel.
Carmen The Cactus – Hooligan’s
Saturday, December 18
Dead Man Winter featuring Dave Simonete of Trampled By Turtles – 9pm, The
Aquarium
Laugh, Rock, Repeat – 9pm, The Nestor. Comedy and music night.
Betty Does – Big D’s Bar & Grill
Tripwire – 9pm, Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn.
The Roosters – 9pm, The Windbreak Saloon
Face For Radio – 10pm, Dempsey’s Public House
Sunday, December 19
Lorie Line – 3pm, NDSU Festival Concert Hall. 701-237-0230. $45
Waxing Away Hunger – starts at 2pm, Fargo VFW. Night of FREE live music, featuring
Moody River Band, Cousin B, Joey & Jeff from The Fillers, Slowkid, Ciro & Topher Show,
Hayley E. and The Rydells, Blind Joe, Pat Lipsiea, and more. This is an all day Music Fest
and Food Drive, starting at about 3pm and going until close. Don't forget to bring any
canned goods or non-perishable food items and your State-issued ID to get in (21+).
24-7 – 9pm, The Windbreak Saloon
Thursday, December 23
The Front Fenders – 8 pm, HoDo.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Dueling Pianos Holiday Party – 12/17, Hilton Garden Inn Fargo. $50/person or
$450/table of 10. Includes three course dinner, two drink tickets, and the show. Dinner
is 6:30pm and entertainment begins at 8pm. Show only tickets will be available at
8:30pm at the door for $15 and will include one drink ticket. Call 701-499-6000 to book
table today!
Enjoy a night in a Hotel Donaldson suite plus a $50 HoDo restaurant certificate - $199,
through 1/3/11 (restrictions apply). 701-478-1000
For a limited time, all pitas are only $4.99 at The Pita Pit of Fargo! This is a limited-time
offer and cannot be combined with any other coupons or discounts. Offer valid in-store
only at Fargo Pita Pit locations.
SHOUT OUT
This staff Christmas card photo from Milestones Photography has kept me laughing.
Click here.
Would you like to be in a video for the Fargo Force? They are doing a video shoot on
Sun 12/19 from 4-7pm. If you and your friends or family would like to participate, meet
in the Scheels Arena lobby at 4pm. All participants will receive one FREE undated single
game ticket to be used at any regular season Fargo Force game. Call 701-356-7645 for
any questions.
GOOD CAUSES
Help ensure the iconic marquee and screen of the Fargo Theatre continue be there in
the downtown (The Fargo Beat can’t imagine the downtown if the theatre was no
longer operating). Count down your blessings in your life with a gift to the historic Fargo
Theatre by noon on 12/31. At high noon, the theatre will celebrate your blessings (gifts)
and the New Year with the FM Kicks live on stage and Happy Feet on the silver screen.
The theatre has a goal of raising $31,000 by 12/31.
FOUND ON FACEBOOK
The Fargo Beat fan page. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fargo-Beat/146818262078
Cold Fusion Holiday Shake Party (12/16) -
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182845031744617
Super Secret Sampling Extravaganza (12/18) -
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150088798372665
The Christmas Shoes: Musical Drama (12/19 – 12/24) -
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151967018184062
Fargo Theatre New’s Year at Noon (12/31) -
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171521679546256
Pita Pit of Fargo - www.facebook.com/pitapitfargo
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