The Fargo Beat

Fargo-Moorhead Social & Word of Mouth Network September 22, 2011

Big local football weekend. Dragons Homecoming. Cobbers Family Weekend. Bison at Gophers. It should be a good day to sit in the stands (or on a barstool) and support your team. Rah, rah, sis, boom, bah. SOCIAL Fall Festival at Rheault Farm Sat 9/24 from 10am-5pm & Sun 9/25 from noon-5pm. Games, crafts & more. www.fargoparks.com/se_fallfest.html West Fargo Womens Expo- Sat 9/24 beginning at 9:30am at Cheney Middle School (1825 17th Ave E, West Fargo). This event is free to participants. Breakfast, vendors, and featured presentation titled A Womans Guide to Money Matters. Vendors include EcoChic, Edward Jones, Dunn Bros Coffee, Mary Kay, Shaklee, Miche Hand Bags, and many more. For info, contact Rose at 701-282-9388. Fargo Brewing Company Launch Party Wed 9/28, 5pm, HoDo. The very first commercial batch of the Fargo Brewing Companys Wood Chipper IPA was brewed last week and is fermenting as we write this. Join the FBC crew at the HoDo and help them celebrate! Complimentary appetizers. Beer is on your own nickel. No cover charge. Fargo Fest- Thu 9/29, Downtown Fargo. Live DJ, food, craft, vendors, beer garden, Fargo movie showing on the side of the Radisson Hotel. www.fargofestevent.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through the weekend Todd Yohn Courtneys Comedy Club, 9/229/24. www.courtneyscomedyclub.com The 39 Steps FMCT, 9/23-10/2. www.thebarestagetheatre.com www.fmct.org Thursday Sept 22 Tom Roble Uncorked, 7-9pm Joe Dretsch acoustic (formerly of 2 Days Notice) Jitters Coffee Bar, 6pm Evergreen Grass Band HoDo, 8:30 pm Jeremih with Big Reeno The Venue, 7pm, $18.50 Face For Radio The Windbreak Saloon, 9pm Friday September 23 Dave Ferreira Trio Maxwells, 6:30-9:30pm Betty Does The Windbreak Saloon, 9pm Inside Out Strings Dempseys Public House 4onthefloor JT Cigarro, 9pm Tripwire Big Ds Bar & Grill The SOL Band Spirits Lounge at Holiday Inn

Saturday September 24 Roger Maris On Stage 7:30pm, Jack Williams Stadium. www.fmct.org Skatterman The Aquarium, 9 pm Jeez Loueez The Windbreak Saloon, 9pm The SOL Band Spirits Lounge at Holiday Inn Tripwire Big Ds Bar & Grill FARGO THEATRE www.fargotheatre.org for show times, www.fargotheatre.org/membership to become a member (donate to keep the theatre up and running) Sarahs Key (PG 13) - Sarah, a 10 year old girl, is taken by the French police as they go door-to-door arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Seventy-six years later a trail of secrets intertwines Sarahs story with Julia Jamond, an American journalist investigating the round-up. The Whistleblower (R) In this political thriller inspired by actual events, an American working as the U.N. peacekeeper in Bosnia becomes embroiled in a dangerous web of intrigue surrounding sex trafficking and corruption. Manhattan Short Film Festival Wed 9/28 & Thu 9/29, 5pm & 8pm. Audiences in 200 cities spanning the globe will unite this week to view this package of the 10 finalist films (all 10 minutes or less) and cast their vote for the winner! PLAINS ART MUSEUM www.plainsart.org www.facebook.com/plainsartmuseum FMVA Studio Crawl Preview, 9/2-10/10. Get a sneak peek at artists involved in this years Studio Crawl. The Crawl is coming up 10/1 & 10/2. Three Ring Circus: Opening Reception for Judy Onofrios See Feats of Audacious Daring. 9/25, 14pm. Her artwork is inspired by the circus, so the Museum is throwing a mini-circus to kick it off. Circus food, jugglers, stilt walkers, & plenty of family fun. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK www.fmwfchamber.com/ypn www.ndyp.net Progressive Networking Luncheon Tues 9/27, 11:30am-1pm, Hilton Garden Inn Fargo One of our most popular YPN events is back! This unique networking activity is an opportunity for young professionals to meet new contacts while progressing though a delicious three course meal. At each course, attendees are introduced to a new group of people and will have numerous opportunities to market themselves and their business. You dont want to miss this fun, fast-paced event! The cost to attend is $20 for members of the YPN and $30 for general admission. Spots are limited so register soon! Registration will close at 4pm on 9/26. 1st Course: Roasted Red Pepper Soup; 2nd Course: Chicken, asparagus and sweet onion crepes served with julienne vegetables and chive hollandaise sauce; 3rd Course: Cheesecake with Cherry Compote Im a Marketer, Youre a Marketer, We are Marketers All! Thu 10/18, 11:30am-1pm, Holiday Inn. Whether you are an engineer, banker, salesperson, or actually do the marketing within your company, this panel will help you explore ways you can help market your business, which in turn, will help market yourself. Professionals from the non-profit, media, and business sectors will provide insight on what marketing

strategies have (or have not) worked for them and their organization. Whether you work for a large or small company, learn about ways to creatively market and reach people through a variety or communication mediums. $20 YPN Members, $30 Non-YPN members. Panelists: Kristina Hein, Marketing & Brand Management Director, United Way of Cass-Clay; Daron Selvig, Communications Specialist, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services; Tracy Briggs, Digital Content Development Director, Forum Communications Company YPN New Member Social Wed 10/19, 4-5pm, Fargo Corkn Cleaver. Whether you are new to the YPN or youve been a member for a while, this event is a great opportunity to build relationships with other young professionals while learning how to make the most of your YPN membership. Attendees will: o Find ways to get involved with the program o Network with other young professionals in a relaxed environment o Have the opportunity to market their business, products and services There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. YPN October Happy Hour - Wed 10/19, 5:15pm, Fargo Cork'n Cleaver. In operation since 1970, the Fargo Corkn Cleaver is a staple in the Fargo Moorhead dining industry. Join the YPN for our October Happy Hour at the Fargo Corkn Cleaver! Mingle with other young professionals, enjoy hors doeuvres, and expand your social and professional networks. If the weather holds out, we can enjoy a beautiful, fall evening on their cozy patio. Drinks are on your own; no registration required. SPORTS www.fmderbygirls.com www.gobison.com www.msumdragons.com www.gocobbers.com www.fargoforce.com MSUM Football vs Minnesota-Crookston Sat 9/24, 1pm. Homecoming. Cobber Football vs. St. Thomas Sat 9/24, 1 pm. Family Weekend. SHOUT OUT Congrats to Fargo Brewing Company for their dream becoming real yesterday with the delivery of their Wood Chipper kegs to JL Beers, Hotel Donaldson, The Bulldog Tap, Sidestreet Grille & Pub, and Fargo Billiards & Gastropub. Go2030 Community Meeting Thu 9/22, 7-9pm, Civic Center Lower Level. Go2030 is a campaign to update the Fargo Comprehensive Plan! They will be reviewing the vision and prioritizing big ideas for the future of Fargo. Come join your neighbors and take part in this important discussion as we plan for the future of our community. To learn more, visit http://go2030.net. Free admission to the Hjemkomst Center on Sat 9/24. Download the free Museum Day ticket at www.smithsonian.com/museumday 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 December 5, 2011. 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

February 4, 2012. 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 e-mail Shelby@lakeagassizhabitat.org. SHAMELESS PLUG MODE HOME opens today at 612 Main Ave in Fargo. The store carries overstock home goods. Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Thu 9/22, 5-7pm, Happy Harrys (1621 45th St S, Fargo). GOOD CAUSE 61 For 61 is going on through Saturday, raising funds for the Roger Maris Cancer Center. More info at www.1079thefox.com and see Facebook below. Against All Odds Thurs, 9/22, Sanford Health Foundations newest event to benefit the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Roger Maris 61 Home Run and enjoy an unforgettable of evening of entertainment and inspiring stories from local cancer survivors. The event will feature tours (5pm) of the new Sanford Power Center and Family Wellness (Sanford YMCA) and will be the first dinner (7pm) to be held at the Scheels Arena. You wont want to miss this! Tickets $100 each. For more info, visit www.RogerMarisCancerCenterEvent.org or contact the Sanford Health Foundation at 701-234-6246. DOWN THE ROAD Bounce Around with RMHC Sun 10/2, Ronald McDonald House South (1330 18th Ave S, Fargo) First Ever Cobbers After Hours in Moorhead! Cobber Alumni join together after work for drinks at OLearys Pub in Moorhead. Tues 10/4 5:30 pm! Rick Springfield Fri 10/7, Dakota Magic Casino Gear Daddies Fri 11/25, The Venue FOUND ON FACEBOOK The Fargo Beat fan page www.facebook.com/TheFargoBeat Fargo Fest www.facebook.com/fargofest Fargo Brewing Co Launch Party www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111768888928894 61 For 61 www.facebook.com/61for61 BEATS FAVORITE TWEETS - The Fargo Beat www.twitter.com/thefargobeat Scheels www.twitter.com/scheels SaveCoin.com www.twitter.com/savecoinfargo Currently, there are 536 email addresses registered to receive The Fargo Beat. Please contact fargobeat@gmail.com to: Submit information for an upcoming email, Share any comments, Add or delete your email address to/from the distribution list.