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December 6 & 7

33 rd Annual NUTCRACKER & HOLIDAY SHOW

The Bonnie Haney Dance & Performing Company is celebrating the 33rd Annual Nutcracker & Holiday Show. The Nutcracker performance tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who has a fantastic dream after a Christmas party. She witnesses a struggle between her favorite toy, the Nutcracker, and the King of the Mice. The Nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince and takes Clara to the Land of Sweets. The Holiday Show is a unique show with holiday themed dances featuring our holiday tappers, holiday hi hoppers, holiday lyrical and jazz dances, and Celtic holiday dancers. Tickets are available at the Bonnie Haney School of Dance office and Wizard of Kids in Fargo, Haney’s Photography in Moorhead, and online at bonniehaneydance.com.

Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 PM Moorhead High School Auditorium (Door 13) 2300 4th Ave S, Moorhead 701-232-9900, bonniehaneydance.com

November 29 – December 21

THE LAST SCHWARTZ

In this fresh and funny holiday drama, the Schwartz siblings gather for a Yarzheit — the anniversary of their father’s death. And like with any distanced relatives, things get awkward and complicated when everyone’s closer. By Deborah Zoe Laufer. Contains adult themes.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 PM Sunday Matinees December 8 & 15 at 2:00 PM Theatre B 215 10th St N, Moorhead 701-729-8880 | theatreb.org

Note: All events are subject to change. Con rm dates and times before attending.

November 30 –

December 23

Santa Village

Celebrate the season of giving at Rheault Farm this holiday season by planning a visit to Santa Village. Santa Village, located on a 15-acre enclosed farm site, is a non-commercial village where children and adults can make holiday memories with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the winter wonderland from November 30–December 23. Times and dates vary. Check fargoparks.com for more details.

Rheault Farm

2902 25th St S, Fargo fargoparks.com

December 7

10 th Annual “HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS”

CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW

Over 75 artisans will be available for all your holiday shopping needs. Hosted by Holy Cross Catholic church of West Fargo. This is the largest church-held craft/vendor show in the region. Door prizes will be drawn each half hour and lunch will be available for purchase. Admission: $1 with all proceeds going to the Daily Bread Program and the “Last Brick” campaign.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2711 7th St E, West Fargo (just south of Costco)

For more information, please call 701-282-7217

December 7

CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE

The pioneer village will be transformed to a simpler time where carolers sing the sounds of the season and cookies are baked in a wood-burning oven. Explore a beautifully decorated pioneer village, check out the model trains, grab a hot drink and mix up your own creation, check out the sweet treats on the caramel apple bar, enjoy blacksmith demonstrations, print a Christmas card on an old press, take a horse drawn sleigh ride, decorate and design your own Christmas treat, call Santa’s elves at the North Pole and visit with the big man himself! Other activities include s’mores over an open fire, crafts for the kids, and a holiday craft show just in time to do some Christmas shopping! Families will gather to celebrate the joys of Christmas, both past and present. Regular admission prices apply.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bonanzaville 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo bonanzaville.org

December 7

J2K CRAFT SHOW

Make sure to stop out at the Craft & Vendor Fair for some amazing Christmas gifts. One of a kind crafts, specialty items and direct sales companies that can't be found in stores. Christmas on the Prairie is going on in Bonanzaville where there’s fun for the whole family!

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dawson Hall at Bonanzaville 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo

December 11

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2019 holiday season with its critically acclaimed holiday extravaganza. Not to be missed, this circus-like holiday stage spectacular features ornaments, costumes and acrobatics that come alive celebrating holiday themes, music and traditions for the entire family. With over 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the globe, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the greatest variety show on the planet! Tickets at fargodome.com.

8:00 PM

FARGODOME 1800 N University Dr, Fargo

December 13 & 14

A MAGICAL MEDORA CHRISTMAS

Medora’s hit Christmas show is returning to Fargo for its fifth year, A Magical Medora Christmas features vocal performances by the stunning Emily Walter and the suave Broadway soloist, Job Christenson. Medora

Musical’s Coal Diggers Band pianist Travis Smith and former Medora Musical bandleader Chad Willow accompany on piano and banjo. This year Chad brings his talented wife, Kimberly, a former Burning Hills Singer who performs vocally and on piano. Throughout the show Bill Sorensen, Wild West Prestidigitator, will wow you with magic true-to-the-season and light-hearted humor the whole family will love. Visit medora. com for tickets and the latest information. $30 plus fees to support the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

Friday, December 13 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 3:00 and 7:30 PM Fargo North High School 801 17th Ave N, Fargo medora.com or 1-800-Medora1

December 14

Cookie Decorating With Santa

Bring the kiddos out to meet Santa, have their picture taken, and bring their letter! They will also be able to decorate Christmas cookies and go home with Tupperware’s new Deco pen and the cookies they decorated, if they don’t eat them first! This is an open house style event. Register by calling or texting 701-212-2956. Admission $20 ($5 per additional child without additional Tupperware.)

9:00 – 11:00 AM Tupperware Studio

3650 Veterans Blvd S, Fargo

December 17

THRIVING: The Mindfulness of Imperfections

Perfectionism can be one of the most destructive traits to motivation and self-esteem. Whether it is in the workplace environment or everyday life, attendees at this session will learn how to enable the presence of imperfection and truly thrive. Please consider bringing sensory toys, large exercise balls, flip sequence boards, diffusers with calming oil, or bean bags to donate to the North Dakota Autism Center.

Chamber members: $25 in advance | $35 at the door

Non-members: $45 in advance | $55 at the door Register at fmwfchamber.com or by calling 218-233-1100.

3:30 – 5:00 PM

Delta by Marriott 1635 42nd St S, Fargo

23 Rd Annual Celebration Of

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THE STAGE AT ISLAND PARK

333 4th Street South • Fargo

Featuring: HOT LUNCH [Emily Swedberg]

KRIS KITKO

TAYLOR PAIGE [2018 award winner]

JESSIE VEEDER

VIOTTI STRING QUARTET [Alison Wallace, Alyssa Nystrom Miller, Anna Goodin-Hayes and Justin Hayes with guest artist Jennifer Peterson.] and PERFORMANCES by AWARD WINNERS

DOORS OPEN: 6:00 pm

SHOWTIME: 6:30 pm

TICKETS at the door: $20 General | $40 VIP Meet & Greet 4:30 pm

MISSION: To recognize artistic passion in women and create opportunities for emerging and established artists by opening avenues for networking, mentoring, support and promotion of their individual talents.

Sponsors: ruth roseberg evans prairie public gate city bank

FOR MORE INFORMATION visit our Facebook page or for a complete list of events check out debjenkins.com/celebrationofwomen.html

December 20-22

FMBallet’s THE CLASSIC NUTCRACKER

The FMBallet is ready to bring holiday magic to the NDSU Festival Concert Hall stage December 20-22, 2019. This production is like no other, with original choreography by artistic director Matt Gasper, the beautiful sounds of the professional Wonderland Orchestra, angelic voices from the FM Youth Choir, and, of course, the stunning FMBallet company dancers. This season we have guest artists sharing the stage from Florida, Minneapolis and Fargo-Moorhead. You won't want to miss this holiday tradition. Tickets on sale now at fmballet.org/ tickets or by phone at 701-234-9440.

Adult: $26-48

Senior (65+): $23-$42

Student/Child: $16-$30 (Note: No additional ticketing fees will apply)

December 20 & 21 at 7:00PM

December 21 & 22 at 2:00PM

NDSU Festival Concert Hall

12th Ave N & Bolley Dr, Fargo 701-234-9440

January 10-12

7 th Annual FIGHT THE FROST

Games Galore and the Fargodome have teamed up again for their 7th Annual Fight the Frost, and indoor inflatable carnival to beat the winter blues. Kids of all ages will enjoy three days of jumping on inflatables at the Fargodome. Visit us on Facebook for fightthefrost.com/fargo for more info.

Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FARGODOME 1800 N University Dr, Fargo fightthefrost.com

January 18 & 19

PAW PATROL LIVE! “Race to the Rescue”

No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live!

“Race to the Rescue,” an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit Gate City Bank Theatre at the Fargodome.

Saturday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Sunday at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM

FARGODOME 1800 N. University Dr, Fargo fargodome.com

January 18 23 rd Annual CELEBRATION OF WOMEN AND THEIR MUSIC

Read more about performer Jessie Veeder and the celebration in "Storyteller at Heart" on page 74. Tickets at the door: $20 general | $ 40 VIP Meet & Greet 4:30 PM

Doors open at 6:00 PM, Showtime at 6:30 PM

The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St S, Fargo debjenkins.com/celebrationofwomen

January 21

WOMEN CONNECT’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION featuring Marissa Orr

Join The Chamber and Women Connect in celebrating its sixth anniversary at this special event. Delivering this year’s keynote message is Marissa Orr, author of the Amazon best-seller “Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power and the Workplace.” In “Lean Out,” Orr offers a compelling answer to the question few dare to ask: What have we gotten wrong about women at work? Every attendee gets a FREE copy of her book. Sponsored by Essentia Health.

Chamber Member: $55 in advance | $65 at the door Corporate Table Sponsor (table of eight): $700

Non-members: $65 in advance | $75 at the door Register at fmwfchamber.com or 218-233-1100.

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Delta by Marriott 1635 42nd St S, Fargo

5th Annual FROSTIVAL

January 15-February 22

Embrace the cool of winter with six weeks of outdoor events such as cardboard sled races, snow golf, kickball and family friendly events! Frostival is free and open to the public. See the list of official Frostival events sponsored by Fargo Park District below, or find a full schedule of events online at frostival.com.

January 18

CARDBOARD SLED RACE

Time to flex your recycling muscles! Gather your supplies and test your hand at creating an amazing cardboard sled. There are sled races and a contest for the most creative sled. Registration begins at 9:30 am in the warming house with races starting at 10:00 am. Pre-registration is not required. Get more details at fargoparks.com.

10:00 – 11:30 AM

Mickelson Park & Softball Fields

901 Oak St N, Fargo

January 20

S’MORES & MORE

Come join us at S’mores & More for a night out with the family! Cook your own s’mores, drink hot chocolate, listen to music and skate on the outdoor rink. Don’t forget to bring your skates. The rink and warming house are available to use during the event.

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Roosevelt Park

1220 9th St N, Fargo

January 24

FROZEN BUSINESS SHOWDOWN

Get your co-workers out of hibernation for a series of competitive events to promote physical fitness and friendly competition in the business community. Teams battle for points in these all-new winter activities with a twist! The Frozen Business Showdown includes an eightteam competition to test your teams physical, mental and teamwork skills. Bragging rights are on the line, does your organization have what it takes? Pre-registration is required. Get more details at fargoparks.com.

Noon – 6:00 PM

Edgewood Chalet

19 Golf Course Ave N, Fargo

January 25

UNIQUELY FARGO: WINTER WARRIORS

Grab your squad to face off for the title of Ultimate Winter Warrior. Teams compete against one another in an epic battle of one-of-a-kind winter activities. Sweep your teammates to victory with Human Curling, test your arm with Yukigassen (our take on the crazy Japanese snowball fighting competition), show off your snowy speed with the Sasquatch Challenge, and boast your strength in the Icy Tug-of-Winter. Pre-registration is required. Get more details at fargoparks.com.

Noon – 4:00 PM

Edgewood Chalet

19 Golf Course Ave N, Fargo

January 27

S’MORES & MORE

Come join us at S’mores & More for a night out with the family! Cook your own s’mores, drink hot chocolate, listen to music and skate on the outdoor rink. Don’t forget to bring your skates. The rink and warming house are available to use during the event.

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Clara Barton Park

1451 6th St S, Fargo

February 1

FROZEN PRAIRIE

YOUTH POND HOCKEY DAY

Grab your friends and come enjoy a day of hockey played where it all started, on the ponds! Each team has a 3 game guarantee in this jamboree-structured day. All games are two 10-minute halves. Divisions are 10U, 8U, and 6U (all divisions are coed). Teams can have a max of 6 players. Pre-registration is required. Get more details at fargoparks.com.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Edgewood Public Golf Course

19 Golf Course Ave N, Fargo

QUOTABLE:

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Then you will seek me and find me: when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you, declares the Lord."

— JEREMIAH 29: 11-14