Calendar of Events - Fargo/Jamestown Region

Phone numbers and web sites are provided when possible. Area code is (701) unless otherwise stated. Please call phone numbers listed for tickets and/or more information on each event and/or exhibit.

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• Ellendale
• Fargo
• Jamestown
• Moorhead
• Valley City
• Wahpeton

Ellendale Events:

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Fargo Events:

Nov 19 - Memorial Union Gallery and North Dakota State University are enthusiastic to announce the unveiling of their newest visual art installation created by artist Black Pinto Horse, Monte Yellow Bird Sr. For further information about the unveiling and exhibit contact Esther Hockett, curator of Memorial Union Gallery, 231-8239 and visit the artist’s website at www.blackpintohorsefinearts.com

Nov 22 - Chamber Concert II: Music of the Roma, 2pm. Music of the European Roma peoples ("gypsies") inspired and influenced many composers throughout Western music history. This rich musical influence brings passion, dazzling virtuosity, compelling rhythms and exotic harmonies to works from Brahms to Bartok. First Presbyterian Church, FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Nov 22 - Tonic Sol Fa, 7:30pm, Fargo Theatre, 235-4152

Nov 26-29 - The Blenders, 7:30pm, and a Sunday matinee on the 29th at 2pm. Fargo Theatre, 235-4152

Nov 30-Dec 24 - Noon Holiday Concerts at the Plains Art Museum. For detailed schedule call 232-3821 or visit www.plainsart.org

Dec 5 - Shall We Dance? The 53rd Annual Symphony Ball and Auction with a special performance by the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra! 6pm. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra's premiere fundraising event presents a new twist this year -- a special performance by the orchestra itself! Under the direction of Associate Conductor Jane Linde Capistran, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will perform a short program, followed by a dance set including waltzes and tangos. This year's Ball will offer a spectacular evening for everyone: sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a superb gourmet dinner, dancing to the FMSO and Jazz All-Stars, and fabulous silent and live auction items, including the jeweled violin by Carole Kline. Fargo Holiday Inn, 218-233-8397

Dec 5-6 - FM Ballet presents Dickens Danced a Chirsmas Carol. For tickets call 234-9440

Dec 12-13 - Fargo-Moorhead Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors. One-act, 45 minute opera. 2pm. For tickets call 239-4558

3rd Wed of each month - Plains Art Museum has brought back a popular music series after a five-year hiatus. The series, Rush Hour Music, showcases a variety of high-quality musical acts from 5:30-7pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Concert attendees enjoy informal bistro-style seating in the Landfield Atrium. For more info, visit www.plainsart.org

Dec 17 & 19 - Holiday Pops: "Peace and Joy to the World" Dec 17, 7pm; Dec 19, 2 & 7pm. The holidays are a magical time to enjoy a concert with family and friends. The informal setting of the Fargo Theatre is a perfect place to introduce your children (or yourself!) to sparkling holiday classics from around the world performed by a full symphony orchestra - and keep your eyes open for an appearance from Santa! Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

2010
Jan 22 - Pizza Pop Family Concert: "Children's Stories Set to Music" 7pm. Join us as we celebrate the wonderful new Fargo Main Library with a tribute to children's literature. Pieces include E.B. White's "The Trumpet of the Swan" with music by Benjamin Lees; music from the "Harry Potter" film series; and Ken Kesey's "Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear" with music by composer Art Maddox, who will appear in person to narrate the story! NDSU Festival Concert Hall. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Jan 23 - Jazz Arts Big Band, Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead, 218-359-4JAZZ (4529), www.JazzArtsFM.com

Jan 31 - Chamber Concert III: American Cultures, 2pm. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Woodwind Quintet presents a varied program of deliciously spicy music from throughout the Americas, from African-flavored Cuban music to historically exotic New Orleans. First Presbyterian Church. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Feb 11 - Midori Concert with the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies: NDSU Festival Concert Hall, 7pm. 388-4536

Feb 13-14 - Masterworks III: For Love of the Violin: MIDORI, Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. MIDORI, violin. Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Side-by-side with F-M Area Youth Symphony); Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, by P. I. Tchaikowsky; Violin Concerto in D Major, by Ludwig van Beethoven. NDSU Festival Concert Hall. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Feb 27 - Wycliffe Gordon, trombone, Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead, 218-359-4JAZZ (4529), www.JazzArtsFM.com

Mar 13-14 - Masterworks IV: Treasures for Chamber Orchestra, Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Benjamin Sung, violin. Sinfonie No. 10 in B Minor, by Felix Mendelssohn; Pulcinella: Suite, by Igor Stravinsky; The Four Seasons, by Antonio Vivaldi. NDSU Festival Concert Hall. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Mar 28 - Chamber Concert IV: Beethoven and Brahms, 2pm. The Chamber Series finale celebrates composers who are truly giants of the repertoire -- Beethoven and Brahms. Pianist Jihye Change joins the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony's own 8th Street String Quartet for this concert. Years ago, previous performances of the Brahms quintet held special significance for four of the five musicians -- that's how spouses Tim and Elise Buffat Nelson and Ben and Jihye Chang Sung met! First Presbyterian Church. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Apr 10 - Matt Harris, piano, Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-Moorhead, 218-359-4JAZZ (4529), www.JazzArtsFM.com

Apr 11 - Winter Concert of the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies, Fargo North High Theater, 4pm, 388-4536

Apr 14-18 - Masterworks V: An American Celebration, Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. New Americans and Refugees, actors. Fanfare for the Common Man, by Aaron Copland; Song of Democracy, by Howard Hanson; The Testament of Freedom, by Randall Thompson; Ellis Island: The Dream of America, by Peter Boyer. NDSU Festival Concert Hall. FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

Jun 2 - A Festival of Flavors, Wine and Beer on the Red, 5:30pm. It has become and annual tradition -- one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring is the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony's annual wine and beer tasting event: Wine and Beer on the Red! The regions most extensive wine and beer tastings take on a richer dimension with food pairings at each station. Treat yourself and your friends to a fun, informal, delicious event. Sample to your heart's content, browse the silent auction tables and take a chance on the Wine Wagon and Beer Wagon raffles! NDSU Alumni Center, FMSO Box Office and General Info, 218-233-8397

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Jamestown Events:

Dec 6 - Jamestown College Band Christmas Concert, 2pm, DeNault Auditorium

Dec 6 - Holiday Home Tour, 1-4pm, Arts Center

Dec 10 - Artist reception for photographers Krueger and Sanders, 5:30pm, Arts Center

Dec 11-12 - Jamestown College Christmas Concert, “Come Holy Child, Blossom as a Rose,” 7:30pm, Basilica of St. James

Dec 13 - Jamestown College Christmas Concert, “Come Holy Child, Blossom as a Rose,” 2pm, Basilica of St. James

2010
Feb 27 - Annual Arts Center Gala, more information coming soon

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Moorhead Events:

Nov 19-22 - “Godspell” by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. Directed by Jim Cermak, 8pm-2pm, Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Concordia College. (218) 299-3314

Nov 21 - PRISM Concert, 1pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Nov 21 - An adventurous MSUM production of Pinocchio is set for 1 and 4 pm in Hansen Theatre on the MSUM campus. The show, created and directed by senior theatre arts major Tyler Michaels, features 24 student actors and 15 student technicians. The production has involved more than 75 theatre arts majors. MSUM’s annual children’s theatre production also entertains and educates students in area schools. This year, a week of daytime performances Nov. 16-20 and Nov. 23 will bring nearly 8,000 elementary school students from numerous rural communities and the Fargo-Moorhead area to campus. For tickets to the public performances, call the MSUM Box Office Mon-Fri, noon-4pm at (218) 477-2271 or purchase at the door. For more info visit www.mnstate.edu/perform

Nov 21 - Billy Black Marcill & Chris Linnares "Beautiful Women of North Dakota" Book release and art exhibition reception, 6:30-8pm. Rourke Art Museum. RSVP at 451-5736

Nov 24 - Symphonia Concert, 7:30pm, Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College

Dec 4-5 - MSUM’s Music Department presents the University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs in a concert of celebratory music including Haydn’s Te Deum, Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C Major, and choral music of the season at First Presbyterian Church in Fargo, 7:30pm. (218) 477-2271 for tickets, visit www.mnstate.edu/perform

Dec 6 - Winter Concert of the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies, Moorhead Senior High, 388-4536. 4pm

Dec 7-8 - Directing Scenes Festival. Directed by the Beginning Directing Class, 7pm, Lab Theatre, Concordia College. (218) 299-3314

Dec 4-6 - 83rd Annual Concordia Christmas Concert “Journey to Bethlehem” 8pm Dec 4; 3pm and 8pm, Dec 5; and 3pm, Dec 6. Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College. (218) 299-4515

Dec 8 - Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

Dec 12 - Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Dec 13 - Cobber Echo Band Concert, 4pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

2010
Jan 9 - Jazz Day, All Day, Hvidsten Hall of Music/Christiansen Recital Hall, Concordia College

Jan 14-16 - “Elegies: A Song Cycle” by Willian Finn. A Senior Thesis Capstone Project directed by Katie Wolf ’10. 8pm, Lab Theatre (218) 299-3314, Concordia College

Jan 30 - Pops & Popcorn Concert, 7:30pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Feb 4-6 - Mid-Winter Piano Festival, Feb 4: Robert Hamilton/Piano, 7:30pm, Christiansen Recital Hall; Feb 5: Dr. Jay Hershberger/Piano, 7:30pm, Hvidsten Hall of Music; and Feb 6: Dr. David Viscoli/Piano, TBA, Concordia College

Feb 9 - Performing Arts Series: The King’s Singers, 7:30pm, Memorial Auditorium (218) 299-4366, Concordia College

Feb 11-14 - “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Jon Leiseth. Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Concordia College. (218) 299-3314

Feb 16 - Cobber Symphonic Band Composer Concert, 7:30pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

Feb 18 - Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

Mar 25-28 - “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare, Directed by Jim Cermak. Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Concordia College. (218) 299-3314

Mar 28 - Three Choirs Concert, 2pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Mar 28 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm, Christiansen Recital Hall, Concordia College

Apr 10 - Performing Arts Series: American Brass Quintet, 7:30pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Apr 11 - Cobber Symphonic Band Concert, 4pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Apr 12 - Jazz Ensemble Concert, 8pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

Apr 17 - Day of Percussion, All Day, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Apr 18 - Handbell Choir Concert, 7:30pm, Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College

Apr 19-20 - One Act Play Festival, Directed by the Advanced Directing Class 7pm, Lab Theatre, Concordia College

Apr 20 - Symphonia Spring Concert, 7:30pm, Centrum, Concordia College

Apr 25 – Oratorio, 4pm, Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Apr 25 - Cobber Echo Band Concert, 7:30pm, Buxton Hall/Hanson Hall, Concordia College

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Valley City Events:

Valley City State University Events:
*Fee Concerts: $5.00 Adult Admission Charge, VCSU Students, Faculty and Staff Admitted Free.
*** Free Will Offering Concerts.
+VCACA Concerts: Admission by Season Membership, which may be purchased at the door. Student @ $12; Adult @ $30; Single Parent Family @ $40; Families @ $65.

Nov 19 - 7:30pm, General Student Recital, Froemke

Nov 19-21 - 8pm, Valley City: Comedy Tonight, Theatre 320

Nov 20 - 7:30pm, VCSU Music Department Band Concert, Vangstad*

Nov 22 - 3pm, Micki Buchholz, mezzo-soprano/saxophone & Sonja Plautz, trombone, Froemke

Dec 3 - East Region Instrumental Contest, Foss Music Hall

Dec 5 - 7:30pm, Valley Voice & VC Civic Orchestra, Froemke***

Dec 10 - 7:30pm, VCSU Concert Choir & University Singers, St. Catherine’s***

Dec 12 - 7:30pm, EBC Christmas Hit Parade, Vangstad

Dec 13 - 2-4pm, CSA Recitals, Froemke

Dec 14 - 4pm, Garage Bands, Vangstad

Dec 15 – evening, Valley Voices, VCSU Choir, University Singers, Courthouse Carol Sing

2010
Mar 11 - General Student Recital, 7:30pm, VCSU

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Wahpeton Events:

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