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Feb
11
to Dec 31

EXHIBITION: "Land to Table: Food Stories from Clay County" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

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EVENT LINK: https://www.hcscconline.org/landtotable.html

FEE: Free Tuesday nights: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Standard Rates
Adults (Ages 18-64): $12
Seniors (Ages 65+): $11
Youth (Ages 5-17): $8
Children (under 5): FREE
Discounted Rates
Time Travelers: $11
College Students: $9
Veterans: $5
HCSCC Members: FREE
ASCTC Members: FREE
Active Duty Military: FREE

Land to Table: Food Stories from Clay County

February 11, 2025 - December 31, 2027
4th Floor Gallery

Land to Table: Food Stories from Clay County explores the history and stories associated with food in Clay County. Whether it be Potato Days in Barnesville, spaghetti dinners in Dilworth, breweries in Moorhead, or the revival of Native American cuisine throughout the Red River Valley, food plays an important role in all of our lives and plays a key role in our identities. Land to Table highlights these and ways food has shaped the lives of Clay County residents.

Focal points of this exhibit include:

  • A selection of church and other local group cookbooks.

  • Interactive experiences where you can leave your own favorite recipes and learn about the food grown in Clay County.

  • Videos explaining different foodways in Clay County.

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Apr
5
to Mar 15

EXHIBITION: "Ghost Writing" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://plainsart.org/exhibitions/jaque-fragua/

FEE: Free

Ghost Writing

Fred Donath, Jr. Memorial Gallery

April 5, 2025 - March 15, 2026

Ghost Writing is a compelling, mid-career retrospective showcasing work by Jaque Fragua, a contemporary artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Fragua works in a diverse array of media, including digital painting, sculpture, installation, and public art. His distinct style is characterized by bold colors and mark-making as well as thoughtful approach to appropriation.

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Apr
25
to Feb 7

EXHIBITION: "Wíwahokičhiyapi—They Promised Things to Each Other" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LNK: https://plainsart.org/exhibitions/wiwahokichiyapi/

FEE: Free

Wíwahokičhiyapi

They Promised Things to Each Other

April 25, 2026 - February 7, 2026

Fred Donath, Jr. Memorial Gallery

Treaties are living documents that are “the supreme law of the land” and remain legally binding agreements that establish the political relationship between Native Nations and the United States government. These agreements have established land boundaries, resource rights, reservations; they determine Tribal Nation citizenship and outline mutual obligations. The Influence of treaties and the policies surrounding them has been profound, shaping both traditional and contemporary Indigenous art and ways of making. This exhibition explores how treaties continue to resonate through Native creativity and expression.

Wíwahokičhiyapi: They Promised Things to Each Other is an overview of treaties in this country with a focus on those that pertain to our region. This exhibition is developed in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Plains Art Museum partnered with Lakȟóta Archeologist Tyrel Iron Eyes and Giiwedinnong Treaty Museum’s Logan Monroe, Don Wendl, and Winona LaDuke. Our partners contributed research that informed and shaped the development of this exhibition.

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Jun
1
to Jun 22

EXHIBITION: "Treasures from Norway" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.hcscconline.org/treasures-from-norway.html

FEE: Free Tuesday nights: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Standard Rates
Adults (Ages 18-64): $12
Seniors (Ages 65+): $11
Youth (Ages 5-17): $8
Children (under 5): FREE
Discounted Rates
Time Travelers: $11
College Students: $9
Veterans: $5
HCSCC Members: FREE
ASCTC Members: FREE
Active Duty Military: FREE

Treasures from Norway

Treasures from Norway honors the Norwegian immigrants that settled this region during the middle part of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These new Americans came to the United States with little more than the clothes on their back and a few personal effects. These personal items, tangible reminders of family they were leaving and the old country, will be displayed from July 1, 2025 to June 22, 2026.

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Jul
5
to Jan 4

EXHIBITION: "Murray Lemley: Fifty Years of Photography and Design" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://plainsart.org/exhibitions/murray-lemley/

FEE: Free

Murray Lemley: Fifty Years of Photography and Design

The Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium, Xcel Energy Gallery, and Starion Bank Gallery

July 5, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Fifty Years of Photography and Design is a retrospective exhibition celebrating Murray Lemley’s artistic career.

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Aug
25
to Dec 1

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: "10 Minute Play Festival" @ The Hjemkomst Center

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EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org/10minuteplays/

FEE: Free to submit

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of our  6th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival, as part of our 2025–2026 season!

Thanks to feedback from our community, we’ve moved the festival performances to May, and we’re excited to see how this new timing brings even more energy to the event. We warmly invite you to submit your 10-minute play this year! Submissions open August 25, 2025.

We’re also happy to share that submission fees have been eliminated!

The festival has grown so much and sustains itself, including playwright prizes. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without your support—thank you to our community for helping us build this program from the ground up.

Submission Deadline:

Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:59 PM Central Time

Submissions are limited to 200 plays

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Sep
2
to Feb 8

EXHIBITION TOUR: "Rimer Cardillo: DEEP ECOLOGY" @ Art Project 605 (+ Various Locations)

2025

RIMER CARDILLO

DEEP ECOLOGY

Resistant Allusions

an exhibition in partnership with Plains Art Museum, Fargo, North Dakota

Few artists today embody the urgent call of environmentalism as powerfully as Rimer Cardillo.

The Uruguayan-American artist has spent over fifty years building a body of work that mourns, warns and ultimately inspires. His art connects directly to the idea of Deep Ecology, a philosophy that insists we can no longer separate human survival from the survival of all living things.

For Cardillo, this is no abstract theory. His work traces a lineage from the genocide of Indigenous peoples to the extinction of plants and animals, as well as the destruction of earth's ecosystems. It is a continuum of loss, but also a call to recognize that all life is interconnected. Since his student days in Uruguay during the late 1960s, Cardillo has used his art to memorialize what has vanished and warn of what could still disappear. The result is a haunting, beautiful and deeply ethical visual language.

Resistant Allusions, on view at Art Project 605, is Cardillo’s most recent body of work, 26 digital color photographs with woodcut, silkscreen, and drawing.

Deep Ecology unfolds across four partner institutions in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Audiences are encouraged to visit all four exhibitions, each offering a distinct lens on Cardillo's career.

Location

Art Project 605

605 Washingto Ave

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Click here to see a map of all four locations.

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 11 from 6 to 8 pm.

Art Project 605 Dates and Hours

September 2-30, 2025

Tuesday–Friday, 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm

And by appointment: 917-971-7712

Partner Institution Dates

Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

August 28, 2025-February 8, 2026

Nemeth Art Center, Park Rapids, MN

August 28-September 30, 2025

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead, MN

January 8-February 8, 2026

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Oct
4
to Jan 4

EXHIBITION: "Gastronomy - Art Quilts" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.hcscconline.org/gastronomy-art-quilts.html

FEE: Free Tuesday nights: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Standard Rates
Adults (Ages 18-64): $12
Seniors (Ages 65+): $11
Youth (Ages 5-17): $8
Children (under 5): FREE
Discounted Rates
Time Travelers: $11
College Students: $9
Veterans: $5
HCSCC Members: FREE
ASCTC Members: FREE
Active Duty Military: FREE

Gastronomy - Art Quilts

October 4 - January 4, 2026

A traveling collection of 40 contemporary fine art quilts by artists from throughout the US, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia, this juried exhibit presents the finest in fiber arts craftsmanship. According to the Studio Art Quilts Associates, “Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, featuring not only the bountiful gifts from nature, but a gift from the human hand. The art of preparing unique, delicate food is a tradition passed from generation to generation, around the world. Combining innovative ingredients, colors, textures, and flavors creates dishes pleasing to both the palette and the eye.” So too have the artists put together unique combinations that will delight and inspire the viewers. From a nearly-photo-quality rendering of a cabbage leaf to an abstract conception of a Cuban bistro, the artists stretch the boundaries of the imagination and challenge the traditional notion of what a quilt is. 

​This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund; The Arts Partnership with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo; the Alex Stern Family Foundation; the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, MN Quilters and F-M Quilters.

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Oct
20
to Dec 1

CASTING CALL: "Independant Feature Film — 'Untitled Horror Feature'" @ Fargo/Moorhead

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EVENT LINK: https://files.constantcontact.com/58ec17ed001/6f707922-306f-4f78-a934-c09b4f3670ef.pdf?rdr=true

FEE: Free to apply

CASTING CALL – INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM

“Untitled Horror Feature”

Audition Details:

– Format: Self-tape
– Sides: Available at request mattanderson540@gmail.com

Compensation:

$500 flat stipend for roles, plus meals and credit

Submission Instructions:

Please send the following to mattanderson540@gmail.com: – Headshot (doesn’t need to be professional)
– Resume or short note on experience
– Reel (if available) – Role Side Request

Deadline to submit: December 1, 2025

Genre: Found Footage Style Horror
Filming Location: Fargo/Moorhead and Surrounding area
Filming Dates: April 2026
(This project involves handheld camera work, outdoor night shoots, and improvisation. Please consider comfort with these elements before auditioning.).

Film Synopsis:
A group of friends chasing internet clout stumble across disturbing footage of a murder. Tempted by the promise of fame, they decide to investigate and solve the mystery themselves — only to be thrust into a nightmare far darker than anything they ever imagined.

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Oct
29
to Dec 31

WORKSHOP SERIES: "Origami Club" @ Moorhead Public Library

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EVENT LINK: https://larl.libnet.info/event/14452363

FEE: Free

Origami Club at the Moorhead Library

Origami Club

Wednesday, October 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm
(
the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month)

Join us at the Moorhead Public Library on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month for Origami Club! Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator Mika Usuki will be leading the instructional sessions. All ages and abilities are welcome to join and practice the skill of paper folding with fellow origami enthusiasts. Basic materials will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

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Nov
1
to Mar 1

EXHIBITION: "Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://plainsart.org/exhibitions/women-artists/

FEE: Free

Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity

Jane L. Stern Gallery

November 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Plains Art Museum proudly presents Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity, a major exhibition running November 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026, that traces the resilience and innovation of women artists from the early modern period to the present. The exhibition features 40 works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection alongside 37 works on loan from the Reading Public Museum.

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Nov
7
to Jan 5

EXHIBITION: "Kathy Freese: Take and Leave" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead

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EVENT LINK: https://www.therourke.org/kathy-freese-take-and-leave.html

FEE: Free

Kathy Freese: Take and Leave

On view on the second level / November 7, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Member Preview:
6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025
Public Opening: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2025 / Artist talk at 2 p.m.

Kathy Freese is a mixed media artist who lives and works in Fargo, North Dakota. She spends time working with clay, and on a variety of two-dimensional media projects, but is especially interested in working with textiles. You can find her teaching art techniques to children and adults in her community.

Members, please join us for the exclusive preview from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday 7 November. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome for the opening reception with complimentary coffee and cookies from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday 9 November. Freese will give a gallery talk at 2 p.m.

Exhibition Statement for Take and Leave

I make art that addresses expectations around gender and labor. I reckon with my history and unpack traditions around womanhood, making lived experiences and familiar items a central influence in my artwork. Traditionally feminine shapes and colors appear in my sculpture to question assumptions about gendered experiences. I utilize clay, found objects, and sewing in my practice, favoring a mixed media approach.

Cleaning inequality and reproductive rights, subjects that can lead to tense arguments, are central topics I explore. I see how time is valued differently according to who it belongs to, and I observe how bodies are granted different levels of autonomy according to their appearance and circumstances. I use clean plush shapes and oversaturated colors to create touchable and friendly surfaces. The bright and shiny materials have an intrinsic draw that disarms the viewer, acting as an invitation to come closer, instead of shying away.

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Nov
18
to Mar 31

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: "Gal's Guide Anthology" @ Online

EVENT LINK: https://galsguide.org/2025/11/09/call-for-submissions-2026/

FEE: Free to apply

Gal's Guide Anthology— Call for Submissions

Gal's Guide seeks poetry, fiction, and non fiction for its 5th Anthology. Gal's Guide was founded in Indiana but has recently moved to Moorhead, MN. Gal's Guide is a women's history focused non profit, however, for this years anthology they are looking for well told stories no matter the identity of the writer or the main character. 

There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them.

This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships.

Stories/poems/essays will be chosen by a jury made up of board members of Gal’s Guide and a judge from the literary world.

Stories/poems/essays picked for the anthology will be ones that best fit the theme of rebellion, follow the submission specs, and are turned in on or before the deadline.

Writers may submit as many pieces as they like; however, a maximum of three (3) pieces per author will be chosen by the judges for publication in the 2026 anthology.

There is no submission fee.

Deadline is 3/31/26
For more rules and prizes visit galsguide.org

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Nov
21
to Jan 11

EXHIBITION: "Carl Oltvedt: A Quiet Life: Echoes of the Natural World" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead

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EVENT LINK: https://www.therourke.org/carl-oltvedt-a-quiet-life.html

FEE: Free

Carl Oltvedt: A Quiet Life: Echoes of the Natural World

On view in the Main Gallery from 21 November 2025 - 11 January 2026

Member Preview— 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday 21 November 2025
Public Opening— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday 22 November 2025 / Oltvedt Gallery Talk at 2 p.m.    

Carl Oltvedt works full-time as an artist in a variety of painting and drawing media. He retired in May of 2015 from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was a Professor in the School of Visual Arts. He has exhibited his work in three prior solo exhibitions at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, as well as in several of the annual Midwestern Invitational Exhibitions of Fine Art hosted there. He has been represented by Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis since 1978.

His paintings and drawings are included in numerous public, corporate, and private collections, including The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, the Plains Art Museum, the North Dakota Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Minnesota Museum of American Art. He has completed commissions for corporations and private collectors including the Cargill Corporation, Securian Corporation, and the Laske family.  He was a recipient of Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grants in 2014 and 1991, and a Lake Region Arts Council/McKnight Artist Fellowship in 2002.         

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Nov
21
to Dec 3

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "FM Opera presents— 'Amahl and The Night Visitors'" @ Hjemkomst Center / Kindred Performing Arts Center

EVENT LINK: https://fmopera.app.getcuebox.com/o/X4XMDBWV/shows/T0SDPFMM

FEE: Ticketed event- see website

Amahl and the Night Visitors

A heartwarming holiday favorite, Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the story of a poor, disabled boy and his mother, who receive a surprise visit from three mysterious kings on their journey to meet the Christ child. With humor, tenderness, and moments of wonder, Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved one-act opera reminds us of the power of generosity, faith, and love. Perfect for families and audiences of all ages, this opera brings the magic of the season to life.

Performances & Locations:

November 21 & 22 at 6:30pm

November 23 at 2:00pm

The Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

 

December 3 at 7:00pm

Kindred Performing Arts Center

255 Dakota St, Kindred, ND 58051

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Dec
2
5:00 PM17:00

COMMUNITY EVENT: "Holiday Kickoff" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://cityofmoorhead.com/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/holiday-events

FEE: Free

Holiday Kickoff

Tuesday, December 2, 5 pm

Hjemkomst Center

Welcome the festive season as we light the City of Moorhead's holiday tree with Mayor Shelly Carlson! Enjoy carols, a light happy hour, hot cocoa & treats, an ugly sweater contest, free museum admission, and shopping at the new Global Market.

Event begins at 5 PM
Program begins at 5:30 PM
Global Market open from 5–7 PM

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Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

WORKSHOP: "Printmaking Sampler: Drypoint" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://www.hisawyer.com/plains-art-museum/schedules/activity-set/1626579?source=all-activities

FEE: $75 / $60 members

Printmaking Sampler: Drypoint

Thursday, December 4, 6-9 pm

Spend an evening in the print studio learning the art of drypoint—a printmaking technique known for its rich, velvety lines. Using simple tools, you’ll scratch your design into a plate, ink it up, and run it through the press to reveal a one-of-a-kind print. This sampler is all about trying something new in a relaxed, creative space. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. You’ll head home with your own original prints and a taste of the printmaking process.

Ages: 18+

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Dec
6
2:15 PM14:15

COMMUNITY EVENT: "Skate with Santa" @ Moorhead Sports Center

EVENT LINK: https://cityofmoorhead.com/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/holiday-events

FEE: Free

Skate with Santa

Saturday, December 6
2:15–4:15 pm

Moorhead Sports Center

Come and enjoy free open skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Skate rental available in limited sizes.

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Dec
6
to Dec 21

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (meet and greet with Santa)" @ The Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org

FEE: Ticketed event—see website

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

“The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood” is a charming and whimsical musical featuring catchy songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, clever dialogue, and delightful performances. This unique adaptation flips the traditional fairy tale on its head by telling the story from the Wolf’s perspective, who claims he was unfairly maligned by Red Riding Hood and the Woodsman. With its festive holiday setting and playful twist on the classic tale, this version offers a fresh and entertaining take on Red Riding Hood’s adventures! In this stage adaptation of the 1966 holiday tv special, the zoo animals throw a Christmas Eve party, but the embittered Lone T. Wolf -- who was not invited -- tells his side of the Red Riding Hood story.

Performances:

December 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm

December 7, 14 & 21 at 5:30pm

Location:

The Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

Join us 30 minutes prior to every show for a meet and greet with Santa!

Special Event

Storytelling Dinner with Santa

Saturday, December 13

Dinner at 6:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30PM

Cost: $5 per person at the door

Swedish Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

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Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30

LIVE CONCERT: "Traditions Transformed— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony" @ Horizon Middle School, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.lakeagassizwindsymphony.org

FEE: Free

TRADITIONS TRANSFORMED— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony

Experience the magic of traditions reimagined with the Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony! Under the direction of Dr. Warren Olfert and Dr. Michael King, our talented musicians will take you on a journey where beloved classics meet fresh, new perspectives.

This exciting program features music by Percy Grainger, J.S. Bach, Oscar Navarro, and Ralph Vaughan Williams—composers whose works blend timeless tradition with vibrant transformation. From rich harmonies to lively rhythms, there’s something to captivate listeners of every age.

Admission is free—bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of live music!

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Dec
8
to Dec 12

LIVE MUSIC: "Noon Holiday Concerts" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://plainsart.org/events/noon-holiday-concerts-27/

FEE: Free

Noon Holiday Concerts

December 8-12, 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Enjoy five days of free holiday concerts featuring some of the area’s best musicians! Music begins at noon. Purchase lunch from Chef’s Table and Urban Foods Catering. Explore the galleries for free, shop for artful gifts at The Store with free gift wrapping. Museum memberships make great holiday gifts—members receive 20% off store purchases (10% for nonmembers) from November 28 to December 24.

December 8: Russ Peterson and Concordia Saxophones
December 9: Dave Ferreira Trio
December 10: Fargo-Moorhead Opera
December 11: Lyra Trio
December 12: Sarah Morrau & Bekka Devrie

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Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00

WORKSHOP: "DnD Resin Dice Class" @ Parachigo, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://www.parachigo.com/product/dnd-resin-dice-class/6XYUXV57WGMLWTR2CDBXPMKW?

FEE: $40

DnD Resin Dice Class

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM

Learn how to make a 7 piece die set with resin. Keep your mold (you'll have to - these take a day to dry!) and all the other tools you need to make your dice complete.

We will be covering how to mix, color, and pour, how to fill in letters, and test for a balanced dice.

Small custom made knitted dice bags will also be available for $5 day of the event.

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Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

HOLIDAY EVENT: "Plains Art Museum Holiday Gathering" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://plainsart.org/events/plains-art-museum-holiday-gathering/

FEE: General Admission: $60 / Member Admission: $50

Plains Art Museum Holiday Gathering

Thursday, December 11 from 6-9 PM 

Join Director & CEO Erin Shapiro and the Plains Art Museum team on Thursday, December 11, from 6-9 PM for a festive, art-filled evening celebrating creativity, community, and the Museum’s exciting future!

This special gathering is unlike most of our events—and for good reason. Your ticket unlocks a night packed with unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and holiday cheer, including:

 Ask the Experts Access

Curious about our permanent collection? Wondering how thousands of artworks are cared for? Museum staff and art experts will be on hand all evening to mingle, chat, and answer your questions about the Museum and its exceptional collection.

 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Permanent Collection Tours

We are offering exclusive small-group tours of the Museum’s permanent collection areas, which are typically not open to the public! Venture downstairs for an exclusive look at how (and where) our artworks live when they’re not on view. Learn about our art-handling process, peek into our storage vaults, and get a first look at beautiful renderings of the future expansion and revitalization of our permanent collection as part of our Connections capital campaign.

 Hands-On Holiday Artmaking Activity

Stop by Hannaher’s Print Studio, where we’ll be printing holiday cards—feel free to try printing your own card!

 Drinks & Snacks

Enjoy a cash bar and seasonal snacks as you explore, create, and celebrate. First drink is on us!

Tickets are now on sale for this special evening—click below to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to celebrate the season, and the bright future of Plains Art Museum, with you.

General Admission: $60

Member Admission: $50

P.S. Every guest will receive a special Plains Art Museum tree ornament to take home! 

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Plains Art Museum Members receive a $10 discount to the Holiday Gathering. If you are a member, please contact development@plainsart.org to receive your discount code. Not a member? Click here to become a member today!

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Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00

YOUTH WORKSHOP: "Youth Pottery" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://www.hisawyer.com/plains-art-museum/schedules/activity-set/1594078?source=all-activities

FEE: $50 / $40 members

Youth Pottery

Saturday, December 13, 10 am-12 pm

Spin into the world of ceramics! This hands-on class is perfect for young artists eager to try the pottery wheel or sharpen their existing skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing while exploring classic forms and techniques in a fun, supportive environment.

Ages: 9-17

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Dec
13
5:30 PM17:30

SPECIAL EVENT: "Storytelling Dinner with Santa" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org/current-season/#on

FEE: $5 per person at the door

Storytelling Dinner with Santa

Special Event (Prior to live performance of “The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood”)

Saturday, December 13

Dinner at 6:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30PM

Cost: $5 per person at the door

Swedish Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

“The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood” is a charming and whimsical musical featuring catchy songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, clever dialogue, and delightful performances. This unique adaptation flips the traditional fairy tale on its head by telling the story from the Wolf’s perspective, who claims he was unfairly maligned by Red Riding Hood and the Woodsman. With its festive holiday setting and playful twist on the classic tale, this version offers a fresh and entertaining take on Red Riding Hood’s adventures! In this stage adaptation of the 1966 holiday tv special, the zoo animals throw a Christmas Eve party, but the embittered Lone T. Wolf -- who was not invited -- tells his side of the Red Riding Hood story.

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Dec
18
to Dec 21

LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE: "The Classic Nutcracker 2025" @ NDSU Challey Hall

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fmbnd

FEE: Tickets on-sale Monday, September 15, 2025— See website

FMBallet presents: The Classic Nutcracker 2025

We’re bringing this beloved, sold-out holiday classic back to life on the NDSU stage for the 12th Season! This year, we’re adding a 5th performance, giving you even more opportunities to start your holiday week with magic. From sugarplums to soldiers, join Clara on her enchanting journey and add a touch of wonder to your season.

Experience a local professional production of The Nutcracker complete with a full live professional orchestra, plus special guest artists Craig A. Ellingson as Drosselmeyer and Makayla Finlinson as Arabia, performing breathtaking aerial silks.

Performance Dates:

Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 2:00 PM
This performance has sold out for the past 3 seasons—secure your tickets early to be part of the magic!


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Dec
19
6:30 PM18:30

WORKSHOP: "Mug Club: Cocoa Mug" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://www.hisawyer.com/plains-art-museum/schedules/activity-set/1590516?source=all-activities

FEE: $60/$48 members

Mug Club: Cocoa Mug

Friday, December 19, 6:30-9 pm

Join the Mug of the Month Club! Each month, we’ll gather to create a one-of-a-kind mug while exploring different ceramic techniques, forms, and finishes. Stay warm in December by making a hot cocoa mug. Whether you're a beginner or a returning maker, every session offers a fresh project and something new to learn. Come for the clay—stay for the community (and the mugs)!

Ages: 18+

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Jan
3
to Jan 4

LIVE PERFORMANCE / DINNER THEATRE: "Do Not Resuscitate" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

  • Hjemkomst Center (Oak Room) (map)
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EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org

FEE: Tickets on Sale 12/2/25— see website

DO NOT RESUSCITATE

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE – JAN 3, 4, 2026

Let's get one thing straight: first aid and CPR instructor Terry Morton doesn't want to be here any more than you do. And it isn't just because he's stuck in a small town with a bunch of kooky characters who, in his not-so-humble opinion,are a bunch of stultus (fools) -- it's because he fears his secret will be leaked. When it inevitably does, one person ends up as lifeless as the training dummy.

Performance Dates & Times

Saturday, January 3rd

Dinner Theatre

Doors Open at 6:00PM

Dinner at 6:30PM

Performance at 7:30PM

Sunday, January 4th

Dessert Theatre

Doors Open at 5:00PM

Performance at 5:30PM

Dessert served during intermission

Jan. 3rd Dinner Theatre Menu

Catered by Concordia Catering

Please have each guest’s meal choice ready when booking your tickets. If anyone in your party has food allergies, be sure to indicate them in the required field during checkout.

Beverages

Water

(choice of:) Coffee, Iced Tea, Hot Tea

Soda & Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase at FMCT Lobby Bar

Tossed Salad and Dinner Roll

(Dressings: Ranch, French (GF) & Italian)

Choice of:

Chicken with Lemon Creme Sauce

Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Green Beans

(Dairy free without sauce)

Homestyle Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Candied Carrots

Napoleon Portobello

Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Green Beans

(This meal choice is vegetarian, gluten free & nut free -- *DOES CONTAIN DAIRY*)

Mini Dessert Trio

Chocolate Raspberry Tart, Cheesecake, Almond Cake

Vegetarian/Gluten & Nut Free Dessert

(For those who indicate allergy/dietary restriction)

Sugar Cookie & Panna Cotta Shooter

Jan. 4th Dessert Theatre Menu

Catered by Concordia Catering

Assorted Dessert Buffet

Cake, Lemon Bars, Carrot Cake Bars, Variety of Mini Pies, Cookies,

*Chocolate Covered Strawberries, *Sugar Cookies, *Panna Cotta Shooter

(*Vegetarian/*Gluten Free/*Nut Free)

Ticket Pricing & Seating

Tickets on Sale 12/2/25

Online at fmct.org or Box Office 701-235-6778

*Seating is limited to 180 guests per performance

Jan. 3rd Dinner Theatre:

$75 per person/$70 per FMCT Member

Jan. 4th Dessert Theatre:

$35 per person/$30 per FMCT Member

Guests will be assigned to tables of 10 by FMCT staff based on party sizes. When prompted during ticket purchase, please indicate the names of any other ticket holders (outside your party) you would like to be seated with and or any accessible seating accommodations. We will make every effort to honor all seating requests.

Location

The Hjemkomst Center

Oak Room

202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

Questions? We are here to help!

info@fmct.org

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Jan
5
10:00 AM10:00

AUDITIONS: “How I Became A Pirate!” @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4CA9AF0-60642299-auditions#/

FEE: Free to audition

Auditions: “How I Became A Pirate!”

FMCT invites actors ages 16+ to audition for our Theatre for Young Audiences production of:

How I Became A Pirate!

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

*Please note this production will rehearse and perform during daytime hours*

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Jan
7
to Mar 25

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: "Feminine Healing & Creativity Writing Workshop" @ Online

EVENT LINK: https://galsguide.org/2025/09/02/2025-2026-writing-workshop/

FEE: $150—12 week workshop (A limited number of scholarships are available.)

Feminine Healing & Creativity Writing Workshop

Gal's Guide well-love writing workshop returns. For it's fifth year, this program will 100% online with live sessions as well as self paced videos. Perfect for a new year, a new you!

This year’s workshop will again focus on healing & creativity through an unapologetically feminine lens. Using the Mother Castle method, students will use writing and meditation to heal emotional wounds for creativity to flourish. This tool, developed by Dr. Leah “Riwo” Leach utilizes women’s history, mythology, Buddhist meditation, and compassion. Previous students found immense value in a process that allowed them to heal the hard stuff so they could write.

In this 12-week workshop, students from around the world, will also learn writing critique tools, receive feedback from their fellow writers, and have an opportunity for publication in the Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous years this workshop was supported by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Noblesville Creates, Indiana Arts Commission, and The Pacers Foundation.

Gal's Guide is flexible because we know lives get busy. You can take the classes live on Wednesdays, watch recordings, or a bit of both. Registered writers will have access to all pre-recorded videos and digital materials for 1 year. The live classes will not be recorded so that conversations about healing can stay private.

LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Classes will be Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Central, January 7 – March 25. Leah will lead the classes live online with group discussion, writing feedback, and questions answered. This version is highly recommended to foster your own unique writing community.

SELF LED VIDEO OPTION: Take the class at your own pace. Watch and pause videos as you need. From January – March you’ll still have access to writer feedback from Leah and your classmates.

*NEW* ONE-ON-ONE TIME: Schedule time with Leah for help with your writing and/or creativity.

WRITING COMMUNITY: Registered writers get access to a private Discord channel within the Gal’s Guide server to build community, ask questions, share stories, ask for feedback, and more.

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

ACTING CLASSES: "Preschool Acting (ages 3-5)" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134849

FEE: $96 ($12/week)

Preschool Acting

Ages 3-5

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7

10:00am - 10:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

ACTING CLASSES: "Youth Acting I (Grades K-2)" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134850

FEE: $96 ($12/week)

Youth Acting I 

KPOP

Grades K-2

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7   

11:00am - 11:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life through this KPOP sensation. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

ACTING CLASSES: "Adaptive Theatre (ages 14+)" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134845

FEE: Free

Adaptive Theatre   

Ages 14+

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

12:00pm - 12:50pm

REGISTER HERE

This class welcomes students of all abilities, guiding them through creative games, interactive exercises, and exciting rehearsals. Designed to celebrate each individual's unique strengths and differences. 

This class is appropriate for students on the Autism Spectrum, those with Down Syndrome, severe ADHD, or any other developmental or sensory processing disorders.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

ACTING CLASSES: "Middle School Acting (Grades 6th - 9th)" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134852

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Middle School Acting     

Grades 6th - 9th

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

Photo Credit: Perry Rust

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: "Musical Theatre II— KPOP Golden" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134846

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre II— KPOP Golden

Grades 3-4-5

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

3:30pm - 5:00pm  

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from the KPOP sensation as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

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Jan
10
to Mar 7

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: "Musical Theatre III — KPOP Golden" @ Hjemkomst Center

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134847

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre III — KPOP Golden 

Grades 6-7-8-9

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

3:30pm - 5:00pm 

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from the KPOP sensation as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

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Jan
22
6:30 PM18:30

ARTIST TALK: "Guerrilla Girls" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://givebutter.com/guerrilla-girls

FEE: General Admission Ticket- $50.00 / VIP Meet and Greet Ticket- $100.00

BUY TICKETS HERE

Artist Talk: Guerrilla Girls

January 22, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6PM; VIP meet + greet @ 5PM)

In celebration of the exhibition Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity at Plains Art Museum, the Guerrilla Girls will visit North Dakota for the first time.

The Guerrilla Girls are anonymous feminist artists and activists who expose gender and racial inequalities in the art world. The group formed in New York City in 1985 in response to an international exhibition of art at the Museum of Modern Art that included less than 8% women artists.

At Plains Art Museum in Fargo, only 10.5% of the permanent collection’s 6,000 objects were made by women artists. 

What can be done to achieve equality in the arts? When the Guerrilla Girls protests were ignored, they turned to ‘guerrilla’ art tactics, like wheat-pasting posters across Manhattan. This included their famous piece “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met Museum?” that read “Less than 5% of the artists in the Modern Art Sections are women, but 85% of the nudes are female.” 

Join us at Plains Art Museum to hear directly from the Guerrilla Girls.

Members receive a 15% discount on tickets! Become a member HERE to receive the promo code to use at checkout. Already a member? Contact development@plainsart.org for your code.

On January 22, 2026, at 6:30 pm, the Guerrilla Girls will deliver their classic presentation with a Fargo twist. (And yes, they will remain anonymous throughout their presentation.) VIP ticket holders will have priority seating as well as an opportunity to meet the Guerrilla Girls before their gig. 

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Jan
23
11:00 AM11:00

WORKSHOP: "Guerrilla Girls Workshop" @ Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

EVENT LINK: https://www.hisawyer.com/plains-art-museum/schedules/activity-set/1692061?day=2026-01-23&view=cal&source=camps

FEE: $100 (Registration required)

Guerrilla Girls Workshop

Friday, Jan 23, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm

The Guerrilla Girls will host an art activism workshop at Plains Art Museum designed to help participants find and express their activist voices for the causes they care about most.

Learn how to make your voice heard with art!
In this workshop, you’ll explore the methods, strategies, and tactics used by the Guerrilla Girls to design your own eye-catching posters with powerful messages. Throughout the process, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance from your instructors and collaborate with other activism-minded creators in small group settings.

These workshops coincide with the exhibition Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativityand mark the Guerrilla Girls’ first-ever visit to North Dakota. The Guerrilla Girls are anonymous feminist artists and activists who have exposed gender and racial inequalities in the art world since forming in New York City in 1985. They first came together in response to a major Museum of Modern Art exhibition that included less than 8% women artists.

At Plains Art Museum in Fargo, only 10.5% of the permanent collection’s 6,000 objects were made by women artists. What can be done to achieve equality in the arts? When their early protests were ignored, the Guerrilla Girls turned to “guerrilla” art tactics—like wheat-pasting posters across Manhattan—including their now-iconic piece Do women have to be naked to get into the Met Museum?

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Mar
7
7:30 PM19:30

LIVE CONCERT: "Traditions Transformed— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony" @ Horizon Middle School, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.lakeagassizwindsymphony.org

FEE: Free

TRADITIONS TRANSFORMED— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony

Experience the magic of traditions reimagined with the Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony! Under the direction of Dr. Warren Olfert and Dr. Michael King, our talented musicians will take you on a journey where beloved classics meet fresh, new perspectives.

This exciting program features music by Percy Grainger, J.S. Bach, Oscar Navarro, and Ralph Vaughan Williams—composers whose works blend timeless tradition with vibrant transformation. From rich harmonies to lively rhythms, there’s something to captivate listeners of every age.

Admission is free—bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of live music!

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Apr
7
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: "All-City HS Jazz Band Festival" @ Sanctuary Events Center

EVENT LINK: https://fmkicksband.com/concerts/

FEE: $15

All City High School Jazz Band Festival

Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead is hosting its annual “All City High School Jazz Band Festival” featuring the local area high school jazz bands— featuring the F/M area’s upcoming young aspiring jazz musicians.

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Apr
25
to Apr 26

LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE: "Snow White, The Ballet" @ Fargo Theatre

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fmbnd

FEE: See website

FMBallet presents: Snow White, The Ballet

FMBallet is thrilled to present a brand-new production of Snow White! Join Snow White on her enchanting journey as she escapes the Evil Queen, finds friendship with the Seven Dwarfs, and discovers the true power of courage, kindness, and love. With beautiful choreography, magical storytelling, and captivating performances, this family-friendly ballet brings the beloved fairy tale to life on stage.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, Snow White is a sparkling addition to FMBallet’s season that promises to delight and inspire.

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May
9
7:30 PM19:30

LIVE CONCERT: "Traditions Transformed— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony" @ Horizon Middle School, Moorhead

EVENT LINK: https://www.lakeagassizwindsymphony.org

FEE: Free

TRADITIONS TRANSFORMED— Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony

Experience the magic of traditions reimagined with the Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony! Under the direction of Dr. Warren Olfert and Dr. Michael King, our talented musicians will take you on a journey where beloved classics meet fresh, new perspectives.

This exciting program features music by Percy Grainger, J.S. Bach, Oscar Navarro, and Ralph Vaughan Williams—composers whose works blend timeless tradition with vibrant transformation. From rich harmonies to lively rhythms, there’s something to captivate listeners of every age.

Admission is free—bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of live music!

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