Fargo Monthly April 2014

A Fargo+Moorhead+West Fargo City Magazine

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35 Women Under 35 Meet the 35 women who are taking part in United Way’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program and changing their lives and their community.

46 Staff Picks Fargo Monthly’s expert crew of eaters tell you where and what you should be eating this month.

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New In Town

New places are popping up left and right. Stay on top of what’s new in town and what’s on its way.

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Culinary Spotlight

It can be intimidating to cook with lamb. Eric Watson helps lead you through the mire of cooking with something new.

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Live Music

Like always, we have the lineup of all your favorite music venues in town so you know where your favorite band is playing.

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Event Calendar

Stay on top of what’s happening with the best event calendar in town.

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Fargo Night Live

D Mills And The Thrills

Kevin Nealon took time out of his day to talk about life, comedy and his upcoming show in town on April 12.

Hip hop and many other genres merge to form this unique and fun band composed of well-known Fargo musicians.

On The Cover Danielle Paulus, Jayne Gust, Mary Jo Hotzler, Bobbiann Froemke and Kimberly Busch are all alumni of the United Way’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program. They talked to us about the importance of getting women in leadership positions and how this program is making that happen.

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Why we need

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et’s face it, guys. We wouldn’t be where we’re at without a good woman in our lives.

From our moms who still encourage and support us to that second grade teacher who taught us to read, to our wife or girlfriend who makes life that much better, there has always been a woman to encourage, inspire and help us out at the end of the day. It’s often said that “behind every good man is a good woman.” It’s such a common quote because there’s so much truth to it.

This month, I met 35 women who are changing what modern women look like. They are pursuing their dreams, advancing in their careers and still raising a family. I’m still trying to figure out how they handle it all, but I’m overwhelmed with their generosity and graciousness.

brings women together to form a network to grow personally and professionally. Danielle Paulus, a 2011 alumnus of the 35 Under 35 program, probably said it best. “It’s really created a network of women to support my dreams… and push me.”

All these women believe that they are able to grow, inspire and touch each others’ lives as long as they are there for each other. So you go, girls. Keep pursuing your dreams.

Guys, let’s get behind the gals and support them. After all, where would we be without them?

Andrew Jason, Editorial Director

While all these women are leaders in their businesses and community, most agree that there is work to be done to bring women to a level playing field. The power of the United Way’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program is that it

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Tuesdays are the best.

Tuesdays have long been relegated to a day of mediocrity. No longer. It is now one of my favorite days of the week.

Tuesdays at Monte’s The well-known downtown restaurant, Monte’s, and the United Way have teamed up so that on Tuesdays 10 percent of all purchases will go to the United Way. Tuesdays at Shotgun Sally’s I love the food at Shotgun Sally’s. I love the burgers even more. I love the $5 burger baskets on Tuesdays most of all.

Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres Every Tuesday, tickets at West Acres Cinema and Century Cinema are only $5. You can even get $2 hot dogs and pop and popcorn for $5.

Plus on Thursdays, they have $5 tickets for students of any ages.

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From “Saturday Night Live” to “Weeds,” Nealon is one funny guy. That’s why we’re thrilled about his show coming to the Fargo Theatre on April 12. You can learn more or get more info at jadepresents.com/kevinnealon-fargo.

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We love some good trivia and there are plenty of new places to get your fix. The Beefsteak Club just started a trivia night every Tuesday and DSGNX has a trivia night every so often. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more info, facebook.com/dsgnx.

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From June 4 - 7, some of the best food around will be packing the parking lot of the FargoDome. We’re especially excited about seeing Dallas Green from Cowboys Barbecue as we ran into him at the NDSU championship game and now we want more.

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If you didn’t check out Fargo Billiards last summer, you need to now. They have added an outdoor bar and dining area, two bocce ball courts and plenty of space for picnics and bean bag. Best of all, they added three sand volleyball courts. League play starts May 1. You can register at gastropubvolleyball.com.

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The “Fargo” TV series kicks off Tuesday, April 15. We’re curious to see what this show has to offer and how badly they’re going to butcher our accent. We have our DVRs set.

Have you heard about the impressive lineup for Bluestem Center for the Arts this summer? The Beach Boys on June 8, The Fray on June 21, Trampled By Turtles on June 27 and Bonnie Raitt on July 6. We can’t wait to see these stellar acts. Learn more at jadepresents.com.

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Startup Drinks Fargo Monthly was proud to host Emerging Prairie’s Startup Drinks at the Loretta Building last month. Dozens of rising entrepreneurs gathered to socialize and come up with the next big idea.

Photos by Paul Flessland

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Bacon and Beer FEST Last month the Bacon and Beer Festival packed the Scheels Arena. Over 3,000 people attended the event to get their hands on some of the best beer and bacon around. Thirteen restaurants contributed their own bacon dishes and there were over 100 beer samples. In other words, it was our personal heaven.

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St. Patty’s Day Downtown Fargo was green last month for the various St. Patrick’s Day events. The parade drew hundreds of onlookers while the pub crawl turned all of downtown Fargo into a party. The luck of the Irish was really in Fargo.

Photos by Ben Gumeringer

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very time we turn around, there seems to be a new establishment — whether it’s a restaurant, a boutique or just a cool new place to hang out. We found seven of the area’s freshest additions, and we hope you’re as excited about them as we are.

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FM Curling Club South

This club has a long and interesting history that just got even more exciting. The FMCC recently moved from the north side of town into their brand new south Fargo facility. Now in their 76th year, they offer a variety of leagues for men, women and children of every curling level.

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Fargo’s first Asian bakery has arrived.

The unique pastry shop has a menu complete with treats ranging from sweet rolls to chicken curry buns.

Despite having barely advertised and only being a month old, co-owner Adisara Khan said that they have been keeping busy from the start.

701-232-0341 fmcurling.org 4300 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

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Bun Appetit

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701-541-4441 facebook.com/bun.appetit 623 NP Ave, Fargo

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Blarney Stone Irish Pub

Based out of Bismarck, this authentic Irish pub will make its local debut at the end of this month. Armed with happy hour specials seven days a week, an unending menu and more than 30 beers to choose from, this restaurant will undoubtedly become a West Fargo favorite.

701-426-7302 blarneyirishpub.com 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo

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Toasted Frog

A Grand Forks and Bismarck favorite is hopping into downtown Fargo. This 21+ restaurant and lounge will dish up a wide variety of food including made-from-scratch woodfire pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. They also have an extensive drink menu that boasts 40 different kinds of beer. toastedfrog.com 305 Broadway, Fargo

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Blackbird Woodfire

This family-run restaurant is serving up woodfire ‘za and tapas made completely from scratch. Enjoy a craft beer or house wine with a front row seat to the woodfire oven and don’t forget to check out the lyric wall inspired by The Beatles’ hit, “Blackbird.”

701-478-1968 facebook.com/ BlackbirdWoodfireFargo 206 Broadway N, Fargo

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Your Day

by Nicole

From their unique collection of wedding gowns and off-the-rack dresses to custom fine jewelry and tuxedos, this store has it all. They have close relationships with local florists, bakeries and other occasion vendors to make planning a special day that much easier.

701-478-1970 Search “Your Day by Nicole” on Facebook 102 Broadway Ste 103, Fargo

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Peoples Organic Cafe

It’s the first of its kind in the state, but it’s certainly not the last. Peoples Organic serves up quality wraps, salads, soups as well as organic wine, liquor and local craft beer. The Twin Cities-based franchise has expanded to North Dakota and deals directly with local vendors to serve up the freshest of meals.

701-356-6454 peoplesorganic.com 2653 46th St. S, Fargo

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ON THE JOB WITH

LANCE VOLK

IN AND OUT of the truck is

a constant for Lance Volk. He drives his big white truck across the city five days a week, braving the elements to pick up the blue bins that contain the recycling for the residents of Fargo.

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olk and, depending on the day, two or three other men spend their time making stop-and-go trips across the city. Volk climbs in and out of the driver’s seat on the right side of his truck every few minutes to empty the contents of a blue recycling bin before moving down the street to the next bin. “I’ve lived in North Dakota and done this outside thing all my life, so it’s kind of second nature to me,” Volk said.

It’s a quiet job for the most part.

“You know, you’re all by yourself so it’s kind of nice to do your own thing,” Volk said. “I love it, I love being outside.”

He starts his route at 8 a.m. The same is true for three other men Monday through Wednesday.

“Sometimes my route will be larger than the other guy’s route, so when he’s done with his route, he’ll come over and help me finish my route,” Volk said. When the routes are finished around 3:30 p.m., Volk and the others head

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back to the shop to empty their trucks and get everything ready again for the next day.

Volk said that the cold days aren’t the hardest part of the job, the hot ones are. “You can always put more clothes on to stay warm. Some of those days it’s just brutal out there, it doesn’t even matter with the air conditioning,” Volk said. “This is one of the colder winters that I’ve known in a long time. But I prefer the cold, probably not quite as cold as it’s been, but I’d take that over the heat any day.”

The job isn’t always rhythmic and quiet. Anything could happen. “I actually tried to ward off a fire the other day. I was going and a car started on fire in a garage. She tried to start it and it backfired. It just happened yesterday, so I get a little bit of everything,” Volk said.

The job is quiet, sometimes a little too cold and done by a man who loves his job and the city he works for.

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THE LIFE OF YOUR RECYCLABLES You purchase plastic bottles, aluminum cans and other recyclable items everyday. You use them in your home, then you place them in a blue bin on your curb and that’s the end of that.

But, what else happens in Fargo?

THE BLUE BIN

Your blue bin is picked up every other week by the City of Fargo and emptied into a recycling truck.

THE TRUCK

At the end of the day the truck is emptied into large containers at the Solid Waste Center in Fargo.

SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT OF FARGO

When the containers are full they are transported to MinnKota.

MINNKOTA

MinnKota shreds paper products, crushes cans and bundles these and other materials to be shipped to production plants across the country where they are then made into new products for consumer use.

LANCE VOLK

is one of Fargo’s curbside recycling men. He braves elements that range from -30 to 100 degrees in order to keep Fargo green.

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From photographers to lawyers, these women come from all walks of life. The one thing that they have in common though, is that they're part of the United Way's 35 Under 35 Women's Leadership Program. Meet the 35 women who are working on changing their lives and their community and read about five women who have already completed the program and can attest its power.

The Veteran Ladies

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Kimberly Busch Director of Sales Center, TMI Hospitality

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imberly Busch jokes that she is going to be the CEO of a company someday and her husband is going to be the CEO of the house. That‘s fine for her... but don’t let that fool you where her priorities lie.

“Family comes first. Career comes second,” Busch said. “That’s the way me and my husband have built our relationship… I’m very career oriented but it will never take away from my family.”

Busch grew up in Fargo before going to college in St. Cloud and eventually moved to California where she was living the dream of a 20-something with a carefree attitude in southern California.

After two years she realized she had no direction, so she packed up her white Suzuki Aerio and moved back to Fargo. Ultimately, the decision was easy for her though.

“It all came down to family,” she said. “This is where my family is. I felt a strain and I felt I lost a part of myself.”

As soon as Busch heard about 35 under 35 through the United Way, she knew she had to become involved in the program. After completing all the classes she realized that she had made the right decision, as her entire life was impacted.

“It continues to impact me professionally and personally,” Busch said. “I’m a better wife.

I’m a better mother. I’m a better

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leader and a better member of the community for it.”

Since graduating from 35 under 35, she has advanced quickly. As the Director of Sales Center at TMI Hospitality, she helps connect groups to all of TMI Hospitality’s 182 hotels in 26 states. Her involvement doesn’t just end at her career, though. She is heavily involved with the United Way and is a volunteer teacher with Junior Achievement.

Busch recognizes the importance of a program that focuses solely on a women’s leadership program and hopes a program like that can help women take on greater roles.

“Fourteen percent of the Fortune 500’s women are in executive leadership roles.

That’s not enough… I feel that it is every woman’s responsibility to sit at the table, raise their hand and speak up.”

I feel that it is every woman’s responsibility to sit at the table, raise their hand and speak up.”

- Kimberly Busch

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Jennifer Dietz

There are all different types of people out there that have their strengths that they’re good at. Don’t focus on things that you’re weak at.”

Operations Director,

Restaurant Technology Services LLC

Your company works with big brands like McDonald’s. Tell us about some of the new technology you’re working on.

“We’re in the technology business so we do technical support for restaurants, so as technology continues to change, obviously we continue to change and find fun and innovative ways to solve problems in stores. Fun things that we’re working on are things like, how do we use smart phones to do technical support? … We’re constantly looking to our agents to help us be innovative.”

- Mikaela Hansen

Vanessa Anderson Associate Attorney, Vogel Law Firm

How can you use the skills you have acquired as a lawyer to help our community?

“I have a unique opportunity to use my skills in the community by offering pro-bono or reduced-fee services to others. That way you can help others in the community who can’t normally afford legal services.”

Lisa Graalum

Mikaela Hansen

Development Director,

Benefits/Payroll Specialist,

Rebuilding Together

Tell us about the work you’re doing at Rebuilding Together.

“Rebuilding Together is a national organization in the Fargo-Moorhead area. …

Our mission is to repair homes and improve lives and how we do that is by providing free of charge home repairs to low income families with an emphasis on helping those that are elderly, veterans and people living with disabilities. As their development director, I’m working with different sponsors, some volunteers and just coordination (of) all of those funding aspects.”

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Swanson Health Products

What have you learned from this program so far?

“Be your true self… There are all different types of people out there that have their strengths that they’re good at. Don’t focus on things that you’re weak at … Everyone has their strength and we, as women, are the first ones to be more apt to Debbie-down some people. Be supportive of them and be confident. Together we can accomplish great things.”

Angela Hasbrouck Wellness Education and Special Event Manager, Family Wellness

How does fitness fit into your life as a professional woman?

“Fitness is something that really encompasses a whole lot of things. It’s not just physical fitness, but at Family Wellness our mission is to inspire healthy lifestyles by connecting people in a fun environment and that’s really important to us. It’s not just about one person. It’s about bringing the family together and just helping them be the best self that they can be.”

Alissa Maier Can you give some examples of things you’ve learned so far through the program?

“I’m actually going through a transition in my career so it really makes you reflect on where you are in your life and what you hope to accomplish. It made me really understand that I wanted to be more challenged and have a more defined role in my career versus where I was.”

It (35 Under 35) made me really understand that I wanted to be more challenged and have a more defined role in my career versus where I was.”

- Alissa Maier

Kris Grover

Nicole Kressin

Administrative Assistant,

Director of Recruitment,

Talk about what it’s like to work for the West Fargo school district, which is expanding like crazy.

Tell us about your job at TMI Hospitality.

West Fargo Public Schools

“West Fargo being one of the fastest growing cities in North Dakota, our school district is definitely showing it. … We have a lot of new students…

We’re having to make these accommodations, like we have fifth graders at Liberty Middle School, but our biggest concern is that we make sure that the students’ well-being and interest are in mind.”

TMI Hospitality

“In my previous positions I recruited across the country and I really learned about different areas of the country and how people are and what their expectations are and what’s important to them… Now in my current role I’m really recruiting in the Midwest and specifically North Dakota and bringing people into North Dakota… A lot of organizations are having the issues in North Dakota with hiring and finding people, especially in western North Dakota.”

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Jayne Gust Public Affairs Specialist, Sanford Health

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ayne Gust came to Fargo to play basketball at NDSU, but she found plenty of other reasons to stay. After graduating from college, she eventually found herself in the IT training department at Sanford Health. She found her true calling when she became a women’s and children’s representative in the public affairs office at Sanford. With this position, she works on creating partnerships for Sanford Health through the community. That was when she became a part of 35 under 35.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for women 35 and under to experience leadership in a different way…” Gust said.

“What I learned through the program is that we have some amazing leaders in our community.”

She began to eat up everything the leaders had to teach her.

As she listened to speaker after speaker through the program, Gust began to realize that all these speakers had a few things in common.

“I love to learn. It’s a neat thing to see that among all of our leaders in the community,” Gust said. “The humility that they have, I think that’s such a key

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aspect to anything that you do. I’ll carry that with me and hopefully continue to grow.”

and professional if she didn’t work for a company that understood.

As an athlete at NDSU, Gust thought that she was going to end up working in sports, but it ended up taking her a different route, eventually leading to Sanford Health. Her life is about to make another dramatic turn soon as she’s pregnant with twin boys. Gust wouldn’t be able to handle the stresses of being a mom

“Some days I feel like I succeed better than others,” Gust said. “We put so much pressure on ourselves and I appreciate that Sanford, my employer, respects my family.”

What I learned through the program is that we have some amazing leaders in our community.”

- Jayne Gust

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Hailey Goplen

For me it was really a time to actualize what I’m talking to students about and focus on myself and personal and professional development.”

Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Service, Concordia College

What do you hope to get out of this program?

“In my current role I work a lot with students developing their leadership capacity. It’s not very often that I sit and kind of reflect on my own professional development. For me it was really a time to actualize what I’m talking to students about and focus on myself and personal and professional development and just get energized by being around a bunch of really phenomenal women too.”

- Hailey Goplen

Kelly Krause Executive Assistant, Tecton Products

Tell us about your work at Tecton.

“I am an executive assistant there so I get to work with the top level management to plan, to organize (and) support various projects, presentations and meetings. I really get exposure to a lot of different facets with the company.”

Adrienne White Director of Tourism Sales and Event Services,

Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau

Is there actually a market for tourism in Fargo, ND? “Tourism is the number three industry in North Dakota and Fargo is the biggest city in the state. We’re not a typical destination, but our hotels do an annual revenue of almost $100 million … West Acres is a huge draw for tourism. … We also focus on meetings, conventions, sport groups, as well as group tours to come to Fargo-Moorhead.”

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Ashley Bakkegard Fund Manager,

Lake Agassiz Certified Development

Tell us about your role at Lake Agassiz Certified Development.

“Basically, at Lake Agassiz we do financing of products for businesses around North Dakota. As a Fund Manager, I work with the SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 Program … What I do is I work with lenders and borrowers from the application stage, all the way to underwriting and getting it approved through the SBA then we close it, fund it and service the loan.”

Danel Jung Field Engagement Program Manager, Microsoft

You have two kids. How do you juggle being a mom and a professional?

“I have an amazing support system.

My husband and I both have very busy careers and a young family so we’re in constant communication… Secondly, I’m very fortunate to work for a company like Microsoft and have leadership that supports flexibility… Most importantly, it’s being very clear with your values and priorities and where you’re willing to compromise and where you’re not.”

Chelsey Steinlicht Executive Director,

Bright Futures Learning Center

Why did you get involved with the program?

“I really felt, from hearing from the alumni of the program, that there are so many great opportunities to develop better leadership skills for my young staff. I work with a team of about 30 teachers and feel that there are a lot of great opportunities to learn from the alumni and speakers.”

Sometimes girls can be kind of negative with each other and judgmental. We really need to be supportive.”

- April Olson Mata

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Jessica Staehr

Regional Manager,

AVP Sales & Marketing,

Talk about some specifics that you’ve taken away from this program.

How can the insurance industry positively influence businesses and our community?

“One thing I’ve taken away is that we had this speaker Pam (McGee) and she really said, ‘Make girlfriends and make connections.’ Sometimes girls can be kind of negative with each other and judgmental. We really need to be supportive. In your workplace, go back and support the women in your organization and help lift them up.”

“There are a lot of changes going on in the insurance industry… I think that it’s a really exciting time in insurance because there’s an education gap... Businesses and people in the community really want to know about the changes and how that’s going to affect their lives and businesses. At BW Insurance, we are really excited about being that advisor to our clients and potential clients.”

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Mary Jo Hotzler Director of Forum News Service, Forum Communications

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eptember 11, 2001 changed Mary Jo Hotzler’s life in a different way than most. Hotzler, a Watertown, SD, native, moved to New York City after college to see what else the world had to offer. Then came the attack on the World Trade Center. Her views on her life and the world quickly changed.

“Like with so many people, my priorities shifted and I decided that where I wanted to be was journalism for a newspaper,” Hotzler said.

The Fargo Forum took her in, and a new career began. She started as the night cops reporter and worked her way up to be the Director of Forum News Service. Her new role for Forum Communications has taken her away from the life of reporting and editing and brought her to the world of management.

Hotzler participated in the 2012 United Way’s 35 under 35 Women’s Leadership program and has recognized the value that it has brought to her career and her personal life.

“This program brings those people together and once they come together, there’s no stopping what they’re able to accomplish.”

What Hotzler has accomplished in her life is a testament to what one can accomplish when somebody has that drive and the

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right connections. Along with her high-ranking title at Forum Communications, she recently joined the United Way’s Board of Trustees and still cares for and spends time with her twin boys.

It begs the question, how does she handle it all?

“You can do that when you have good employers…”

Hotzler said. “I do have that.

When you have a good husband who’s willing to get his hands dirty. Those are

my secret weapons.”

Hotzler believes that balancing act is all part of the modern woman, although it is hard to pin down exactly what that is.

“I think she’s a multitasker and a woman with broad interests. I don’t know if you can put that person in the box because I think that’s the beauty of a modern 2014 woman, that she’s not this or that. She’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that.”

This program brings those people together and once they come together, there’s no stopping what they’re able to accomplish.”

- Mary Jo Hotzler

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Carrie Snyder Photographer,

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

From a woman’s standpoint, how do you think this program has helped empower women in a business setting?

“I’m the only female photographer at The Forum and I’m also younger so it’s basically an older, male-dominated world… (The program) basically tells you that, ‘You know what?

You’re just as good as everyone else out there.’ Sometimes you can doubt yourself as a young female. This just completely makes me go, ‘I’m just as good as any of the guys.’”

Sometimes you can doubt yourself as a young female.

This just completely makes me go, ‘I’m just as good as any of the guys.’”

- Carrie Snyder

Betsy Christianson Technical Training Specialist, Titan Machinery

What do you hope to ultimately get out of this program?

“I actually want to better myself professionally and personally. The camaraderie between all the women here is pretty sweet, too. I hope to get some extra friendships.”

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Natalie Ganske

Operating Room Nurse,

Quality Assurance Monitor,

How will you take what you’ve learned here and use it as a nurse?

Why did you get involved in this program?

“I’ve learned that everyone has leadership inside of them and what it takes is dedication and intentionality to be able to develop your own strengths and skills and then go back to apply them to whatever environment you’re in… I’m a developer, so what I really like is to be able to find people’s strengths … so that they are able to become a leader themselves.”

“The reason I got involved in the program was that I was looking for new opportunities to grow professionally and personally, opportunities for networks and how to make a bigger impact in my community.”

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Erin Ahneman Marketing Advisor, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Sanford Health

How is this program helping you in your role at Sanford Health?

“It’s shown me ways to capitalize on the strengths that I already have that can help me out in future leadership roles and to make those strengths even stronger. Also, it’s taught me how to recognize strengths in the people around me so that I can learn how to connect with people that maybe have strengths in areas that could be my weaknesses.”

Chrissy Brabandt Assistant Store Leader, Scheels

How did you get involved with 35 women under 35?

“I work with a company that loves to empower women and loves women in leadership, so I had some alumni that worked at Scheels with me and they told me that I should apply and encouraged me to apply.”

Ashley Kringle Quality Engineer,

John Deere Electronic Solutions

What has your experience been like so far with the 35 women under 35 program?

“I guess my experience has been that there’s been so much to take away, not only professionally, but also personally. I’ve discovered who I am and how my talents really relate to my job. The reason I love my job is because of those natural talents that I have. That’s been my experience, really self-discovery along with some development.”

I’ve discovered who I am and how my talents really relate to my job.”

- Ashley Kringle

Kaylyn Stroh Publications and Program Marketing Coordinator,

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce

You help promote the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network. Why is it important to network as a young professional?

“It gets them connected to the community and it really helps them grow their business … It also helps them open up possibilities for future jobs or even being promoted within their own position… I also think it’s really important for the business owners that their young professionals are involved because by having them involved it gets their name out there.”

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Bobbiann Froemke Senior Client Director, Sundog

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est Fargo native Bobbiann Froemke was so inspired by the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program that she took over Sundog’s women’s leadership program, Brand New Day. This quarterly program brings women speakers to Sundog to talk about their leadership roles.

She hopes to bring the network and empowerment to the people at her job.

“In 35 under 35 you felt very empowered through women’s leadership and through the program,” Froemke said. “It gave you a sense of confidence that I know I didn’t have going into the program.”

Froemke acts as a Senior Client Director for Sundog where she is responsible for strategy planning and the relationship with Bobcat. Froemke’s company recognizes the importance of quality leadership, as is evident

by Sundog having won the “Best Place to Work” award from the Young Professionals North Dakota Network several times.

Froemke credits that to the leadership at Sundog.

“The leadership at Sundog is phenomenal and the culture is very unique… It takes a good set of leadership and culture to bring people together like they have.

They’ve brought together the creative, the technical, the video and the client service, from all aspects of all walks of life. I think

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that’s what makes it unique.”

As is evident from Sundog’s award-winning culture, a good network is one of the keys to succeed. Most participants in the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program agree with that and Froemke is no different.

“It was an awesome experience to be surrounded by people … who, ultimately, want to see each other succeed and empower one another.”

Froemke recognizes the lack of women leaders in business.

In fact, according to a study conducted by the Colorado’s

Women’s College at the University of Denver, only 20 percent of the top leadership jobs are held by women. She hopes that women will start to recognize that and start taking leadership positions.

“If you look around, there’s just less women in leadership positions… I think the empowerment and women empowering each other and the confidence that’s gained and the experience that’s gained from the leadership perspective is so important to grow the women leaders of today and the future.”

It was an awesome experience to be surrounded by people … who, ultimately, want to see each other succeed and empower one another.”

- Bobbiann Froemke

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Community Having the experience somewhere else has really made me more grateful for what Fargo-Moorhead has to offer.”

Shannon Luney Senior Designer, Design Team Lead, Sundog

You won the Cropped competition this year. What was that like?

“Winning was really fun… The best part of that was seeing how many people from the design community come out to support events like that. … The fun in those is getting to connect with different designers in the community. I think that DSGNX is one thing that the community does that’s really cool to bring that community together… There’s a lot of talent coming out of this area.”

- Joni Medenwald

Taya Spelhaug Training Account Executive,

North Dakota State College of Science

What are the future goals for North Dakota State College of Science?

“There’s a huge demand for skilled employment in Fargo-Moorhead and across North Dakota. One of NDSCS’s top goals is to meet that demand and increase two-year college presence in Fargo by expanding NDSCS Fargo in both academics and the workforce training area which I’m a part of.”

Lindsey Ohren Self Sufficiency Coordinator,

Family-Based Clinical Supervisor,

Tell us about what the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency does.

You earned your Masters from the University of South Carolina. What brought you back to Fargo?

Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency

“Community Action Agencies were enacted in 1964 during the War Against Poverty…

It’s a bunch of programming utilizing state, federal and private dollars to implement programs to give people the tools to achieve self-sufficiency… I administer programs such as rental assistance, case management advocacy, rental and housing counseling, individual development account programs, commodity supplemental food programs and things like that.”

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Joni Medenwald The Village Family Service Center

“I wanted to go out and explore things outside of Fargo. I grew up in this area so going away for a little bit helped me realize that I wanted to come home.

Here is where I’m most happy. … Having the experience somewhere else has really made me more grateful for what Fargo-Moorhead has to offer.”

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Danielle Paulus Director of Residential Property Management, Roers

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anielle Paulus knows all about leadership. She oversees all of the 900 residential apartments owned by Roers. This job takes her from managing apartments in Fargo to working in Dickinson, ND and Minot, ND. Much of that success goes back to her involvement in 35 under 35.

“It’s been a huge asset to my life professionally and personally,” Paulus said. “It’s really created a network of women to support my dreams… and push me.”

Paulus believes that it’s especially important for women to develop that support network. Through the program she has run half marathons, had play dates with each other’s kids and simply enjoyed a glass of wine with the friends that she has made. She hopes that through the program and networking, they’re helping break a negative stereotype.

“In our society, everyone says that women are competitive and catty. This is kind of breaking that stereotype and showing that we can be leaders in our community and our businesses and support each other.”

She brings her leadership experiences to many volunteer organizations as well. Paulus is a NDSU grad and is still heavily involved with the university’s charity events. She has been on the committee for NDSU’s Bidders Bowl for the last several years and is active in supporting

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the art programs at NDSU. She is also engaged in the United Way, serving on the Women’s Leadership Committee. She is doing all of this while being a mother to her 5-year-old son, Carter and a 3-year-old named Mason. This is all part of her New Year’s Resolution.

“My goal for 2014 was to just be. Which means to be present with my family when I’m with my family. When I’m at work I want to be present for my team and do the best I can… My motto has been,

‘Be where I’m at.’”

Paulus believes that the 35 under 35 serves a purpose beyond her: a purpose that extends to all women.

“As women we need to support each other and push ourselves to do well, but also to acknowledge our successes. Women are pretty hard on themselves and we need those cheerleaders. This program gives you that opportunity to have that and do that for somebody else.”

In our society, everyone says that women are competitive and catty.

This is kind of breaking that stereotype and showing that we can be leaders in our community and our businesses and support each other.

- Danielle Paulus

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Community It helps me to serve as a role model to the women that I work with, to show that leadership is not just a four-year experience while you’re in college...”

Kali Anderson Project Scientist, Braun Intertec

Tell us about your role at Braun Intertec. How has it changed with the oil boom?

“Braun Intertec is an employee-owned environmental consulting and dealing firm. …

My role at Braun is primarily to help clients … manage their environmental issues...

The oil boom has brought many growth opportunities and leadership opportunities to Braun Intertec. Right now about half of my clients are oil and gas related.”

- Courtney Barstad

liZ Anderson Assistant Store Director, Hornbacher’s

What advice would you give women trying to take on a leadership role?

“Be confident in your own abilities … Be willing to take a role you don’t like. Within my company I’ve had four different positions … I just think that’s huge because a lot of the time we put our eye on the prize and there’s only one career path. … If you just go a crooked road, you get there faster.”

Angie Ryan Marketing Director,

Network Center, Inc

Tell us about your role with Network Center.

“I’m the Marking Director at Network Center, so I do everything from the website and social media to planning our annual technology conference every year.

We have such a unique culture in our company, so that’s what I’m really trying to share now… It’s very unique because our company hires first on personality and then second on skill because we believe we can train people.”

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Courtney Barstad Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, North Dakota State University

How will this program help you in your role at NDSU? “I do incorporate a lot of leadership programming into the work that I do… It helps me to bring some new skills and techniques into that. It helps me to serve as a role model to the women that I work with, to show that leadership is not just a four-year experience while you’re in college but it’s a continual process.”

Jess Engel Employee Engagement Training Department Manager, U.S. Bank - Service Center

What advice do you have for other emerging leaders in our community?

“Take advantage of every opportunity that comes forward to you, whether that’s (getting) involved in the community or stepping up for projects and identifying leaders within your own organization and others. Look for characteristics that you like and try to find ways to implement those yourself.”

Kendra Binger Regional Care Consultant, Alzheimer’s Association

Why did you get involved with the Alzheimer’s Association?

“I’ve always had a passion with working with older adults and specifically those dealing with dementia, so it was a really natural fit to join the Alzheimer’s Association… Some days are tough, some families are challenging to work with, but it’s so much more rewarding. I love my job, I love going to work every day.”

Michelle Warren Owner - Photographer / Co-Founder, Michelle Warren Photographer/ Harlynn’s Heart

What do you hope to accomplish with Harlynn’s Heart?

“We hope to provide support for families that have experienced perinatal loss and provide them with resources. We’d also like to do training for medical professionals on how to handle the situations. We have a lot of goals and aspirations for it.”

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evin Nealon first rose to fame during his nineyear stint on “Saturday Night Live.” He has since moved on to work in many different movies including, “Anger Management,” “Grandma’s Boy” and “Happy Gilmore.” Most recently he is recognized for his work in the Showtime series “Weeds.” We caught up with Nealon to talk about life, comedy and his upcoming show at the Fargo Theatre on April 12.

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FM

First of all, have you ever been to Fargo?

KN

"You know what, I've been all over the country.

There's two states I haven't been to: North Dakota and South Dakota."

FM

Well we're glad you can check it off. What do you think of when you think of Fargo?

KN

"I think of snow and cold."

FM

Well that's pretty accurate.

KN

"And of course the movie, you know."

FM

You say on your website that this is your official tour, as you call it. What's it like?

How's it going so far?

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KN

"Oh it's going great. It's mostly a weekend tour. I fly from home and out and I come back, and it's been really good. The turnout has been fantastic. I've been selling out shows left and right; I'm excited about that, and I'm kind of at a point in my comedy where I'm really happy with my material.

It's more life-based, it's based on truth and with, of course, a spin and exaggeration."

FM

You've been around for so long.

How do you keep reinventing yourself and staying relevant?

KN

"Well you just keep living, you keep getting outside the house and experiencing life and drawing from that."

FM

What else are you up to? You kind of dabble in all sorts of different things.

KN

"Yeah, I've been really busy lately. I'm doing Conan O'Brien tonight and Queen Latifah tomorrow, and I have two films coming out.

One's called 'Walk of Shame' with Elizabeth Banks. That'll be out in the next couple of months or so, and then I have another movie coming out on Memorial Day with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler called 'Blended.'"

FM

How do you handle performing stand-up versus being a full-time actor as well?

KN

"The great thing about what I do is I get to do all these different kinds of things.

I don't get bored with just doing one project. I get to act, I get to write, I'm very lucky in that way."

FM

KN

FM

Other than yourself, of course, who do you think has been the best (SNL) Weekend Update anchor?

"I was a big fan of Chevy Chase because it was so new back then, so I really liked the way he did it. There's been so many good ones up there, it's hard to pick just one. But Norm McDonald was fun, Dennis Miller. I kind of watched those guys more because it was my era, but then of course Tina Fey did a great job with it, but it's hard to say.

It's really hard to say."

Speaking of SNL, you were on it for so long. Do you ever get kind of nostalgic for it?

KN

"Sometimes I do, sometimes I miss it. But I worked there for nine seasons, so I don't feel like I missed out on anything really. I do go back when I'm in New York. I'll go back and visit Lorne Michaels and the current cast. That's always fun."

“

I'm kind of at a point in my comedy where I'm really happy with my material. It's more lifebased, it's based on truth and with, of course, a spin and exaggeration."

FM

“Weeds” was such a big hit for you. Can you talk a little bit about what that was like, being part of that experience?

KN

"Well I always wondered if there would be anything that would come around that would be as interesting and popular as Saturday Night Live. Weeds may not have been as popular as SNL, but a lot of people tuned in and watched it and it was very fulfilling for me to do a show like that, because I didn't know that anything would come around that was as satisfying as SNL after that."

FM

One of our readers wants to know, what were you actually smoking when you were on the show?

KN

(Laughs.) "It's a honey rose herb."

FM

Was it any good?

KN

"No, I'm not a smoker, so any kind of smoke is not good. But it also had a little kick to it because we got it from the honey rose herb cartel in Colombia."

Read the full interview with Nealon, at fargomonthly.com.

For more information about his upcoming show, go to jadepre sents.com/kevin-nealon-fargo.

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What Reardon enjoys most about bartending at JT Cigarro is the variety of people she interacts with each day. From college students to businessmen and everything in between, JT Cigarro sees them all. “I love the people that come in here more than anything,” she said.

“Since the day I walked in, I felt comfortable.”

Whether there’s a live band or she’s working on the rooftop patio of the SKKY Bar, there is never a dull moment for Reardon. “I see fun stuff every day here,” she said.

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Reardon started bartending to earn some extra cash in college and it has since grown into her new passion. “It’s a hard industry to get out of,” she said. “It’s just so fun.”

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PASS THE MUTTON

I

n the 1988 film “Funny Farm,” Chevy Chase unknowingly breaks a record for consuming the most “Lamb Fries” in one sitting. Immediately after, he realizes that he was actually eating the castration by-product of sheep. Most Americans would prefer to avoid such meats.

Actually, most Americans seem to avoid lamb, mutton, goat and similar meat all together. Cultures throughout the world have included sheep meat in their diets for centuries and continue to do so today. However, for some reason, lamb is still struggling to find its place with the mainstream American palate.

Several years ago I worked with a cook who frequently quoted his favorite sheepinspired one liner, “Don’t say nottin’, just pass the mutton.” Obviously referring to the lamb we were preparing during service. I still jokingly use this phrase today. I find humor in it, but unfortunately many who dislike lamb are associating the flavor profile with that of mutton (sheep meat that is beyond the age of 2), rather than the far milder tasting lamb (sheep meat that is typically less than one year of age.)

In 2013, the American Culinary Federation partnered with the American Lamb Board to promote American lamb throughout our country’s food scene. Even though lamb consumption is still far behind that of beef and pork,

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it’s definitely finding some traction. The more that professional chefs promote lamb through means of proper cooking technique, innovative flavor combinations and creative plate presentation, the more intrigued the dining public will become.

Lamb, when cooked properly, retains its mild yet distinctive earthy tones. It’s tender, well marbled and provides a flavor bold enough to hold up to numerous flavor pairings.

I have to admit that I have been reluctant in the past several years to experiment outside of offering the traditional Roasted Rack of Lamb to our guests. Simply fearing that my efforts would be wasted on a clientele that has no interest.

However, the tides may be shifting a bit as more and more high profile chefs are promoting several cuts of lamb as well as the very similar tasting goat.

After all, we don’t seem to be struggling with the concept of sheep milk-based cheeses. Sheep’s milk is ideal for cheesemaking, considering its high levels of fat and calcium. Lamb doesn’t have to be reserved for Easter. Lamb is readily available for consumption year round and is incredibly versatile as well. The days of lamb with mint jelly may not be entirely behind us, but we are making progress.

So maybe more folks should place their trust in the hands of the chef and consider ordering lamb during their next restaurant visit.

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I have to admit that I have been reluctant in the past several years to experiment outside of offering the traditional Roasted Rack of Lamb to our guests. Simply fearing that my efforts would be wasted on a clientele that has no interest.”

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MOROCCAN SPICE ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT YOGURT SPICE RUB

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Ingredients • 2 tablespoons ground coriander • 2 teaspoon ground cumin • 2 teaspoon cinnamon • 2 teaspoon paprika • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 tablespoons minced garlic • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 bone in leg of Lamb

Instructions Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the spices with the salt and pepper, garlic and olive oil; rub the meat all over with the spice mixture.

MINT YOGURT Ingredients

Instructions

• 1 cup good quality Greek yogurt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and allow to sit, under refrigeration, for 1 hour.

• ¼ cup diced red onion • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chiffonade • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Additional Pairing Suggestions

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Garlic roasted skin on red potatoes, toasted cumin scented carrots, couscous, tabbouleh, etc.

• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Put the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes, then lower heat to 325. Continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a meat thermometer in thickest part of meat (130 degrees is the ideal doneness for medium-rare). Additional 10-20 minutes of cooking time may be necessary.

Once proper internal temperature is reached, remove lamb from the oven and allow to rest for 3o minutes. Resting will allow the meat to evenly redistribute color and moisture for optimum flavor and presentation. Slice lamb thinly and serve with yogurt.

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A NEW HOME FOR

ART DOWNTOWN Downtown Fargo is experiencing its own sort of renaissance. New restaurants, boutiques and galleries are popping up everywhere. Now more than 20 local artists have banded together to call downtown’s newest art gallery “home.” By Lisa Marchand | Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

PERFECT TIMING

Fargo native and master woodworker Steve Revland took a walk last March, searching for the perfect gallery space.

He stumbled upon vacant offices on the corner of Broadway and 1st Ave. Six months later, Uptown Gallery was born. After being bought out of his original downtown art gallery 20 years ago, Revland waited patiently for the opportune moment. “I’ve been waiting for the time to be right for downtown and with the renaissance, the timing was right,” said Revland. It 58

took the artist three straight summer months to complete the building’s massive overhaul. What exists now is a streamlined gallery that features some of the area’s finest artists.

THE ARTISTS & THEIR WORK

Uptown Gallery may be Revland’s brainchild, but he teamed up with leather artist Susanne Williams and painter Jonathan Rutter. The energetic partners have secured a dynamic assortment of art. From paintings and sculptures to blown glass and leather

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purses, Uptown Gallery has something for everyone. The gallery cycles through pieces every few months to keep things fresh. However, they feature the same artists at all times to keep fans coming back for more. “The fact that you can come in here and know that all of the artists that we represent will always have work up is another distinguishing factor,” said Williams.

ART = HAPPINESS

By sharing their art, the Uptown Gallery team aims to develop a

MEET THE

ARTISTS SUSANNE WILLIAMS • According to Revland, she is “the glue that holds the gallery together.”

• Her leather line “Willi Nilli” is featured in the gallery.

• She recently received a grant to set up public pianos throughout downtown.

• Before becoming a full-time artist, she spent 10 years as an MSUM professor and Assistant to the President.

STEVE REVLAND • He flunked high school woodshop.

• He picked up woodworking on a whim 38 years ago.

lasting relationship with the Fargo-Moorhead community.

“Art makes people happy,” said Williams. “It’s all about bringing beauty and art to the community,” added Revland.

With no plans to retire, Revland said he hopes to visit his gallery 20 years down the line and still see that relationship blooming.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Sustaining an art gallery is no easy task. What makes Uptown Gallery stand out from the rest is their commitment to communication. They take pride in taking care of their gallery-goers and artists alike. “It’s how we treat people when they come in, how we treat people when they leave,” said Revland. The team strives to establish a welcoming atmosphere in and out of the gallery. With frequent

• He opened a coffee shop at NDSU in the 1970s.

• He has been featured on HGTV for his limited edition “Signature Chair.” Only one of 75 remains for sale.

Facebook posts, fans can stay connected at all times.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UPTOWN

Connected to their existing gallery, Revland once again gutted next door’s vacant office space on his own. The addition was unveiled in late March and will serve as a more spacious, exhibitstyle gallery. They intend to display 12 exhibits throughout the year. Ten solo artist exhibits, one group exhibit and a theme-based exhibit will cycle through the new space.

theuptow.www80. a2hosting.com facebook.com/ TheUptownGallery 72 Broadway, Fargo 701-793-7201

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CHECK THEM OUT Find out more about D Mills and the Thrills at facebook.com/dmillsandthethrills.

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D MILLS and the

ThriLLs hat do you get when you throw seven talented friends together and start making music? You get the area's first full-instrumented hip-hop band.

With a touch of rock. And jazz.

And R&B. Or as we like to call them, D Mills & The Thrills.

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By Lisa Marchand Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

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D mills

Tom Johnson Guitar You may know Johnson from any one of his other musical endeavors, from the Johnson Family Band to his other project with Miller, Diane Miller & The Silver Daggers. But what you may not know is that he’s an expert pumpkin carver; just ask him about his rendition of Barack Obama.

Jason Boynton Bass Hailing from Delray Beach, Fla., the band’s bassist is a long way from home. But he said he couldn’t be happier to be in Fargo. The NDSU math professor rocks a headful of dreads — and a phD.

Seth Holden DRUMS

Diane Miller Vocals The band’s leading lady is an Alaska-born vegetarian who grew up in Fargo. The High Plains Reader Editor in Chief was so painfully shy as a child that her first grade teacher thought she was deaf. But don’t let that fool you — she’s a maniac with a mic.

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The band's newest drummer knows his way around the local music scene.

You may have seen him play with Sovereign Sect, or perhaps you remember him as the young, dreadlocked kid who lived out of his Volkswagen van back in the day.

Andi Thoreson Vocals, Keytair & Flute Aside from this project, she and Miller are in the midst of starting an all-girl punk band.

When Thoreson isn’t working or playing a gig, you can find her playing a game of dirty Scrabble with Michael Keaton and Peter Fonda at a coffee shop in Bozeman, Mont.

Okay, that only happened once.

Josh Reinhardt Guitar & Keys Reinhardt not only plays two instruments, but he’s also got another almost-secret talent — painting.

The Denver, Colo. native received a painting degree from UND in 2000.

Steve Wallevand Trombone When Wallevand isn’t playing in one of his (several) bands, you can find him working at Media Productions in Fargo. Recording Snoop Dogg in Hollywood is part of this audio engineer’s extensive repertoire.

the

THrILLS The Music

What makes this group so unique is not that it's a full-fledged band.

It's the fact that it's fronted by two women: Diane Miller and Andi Thoreson. Miller, who's got quite the knack for spitting rhymes, started honing her skills long ago.

"I was in elementary school and I listened to MTV like a madwoman, way more than my mother or father liked me to," she said. "I listened to the radio like crazy. I was obsessed with learning these songs by Puff Daddy and Mase and Outkast.”

Although the band draws much of their influence from classic hip-hop artists, they're inspired by much more than that. Guitarist Tom Johnson said D Mills & The Thrills incorporates elements of jazz, R&B and pop into their music, but they try to stick with one or two ideas per song. What results is a dynamic set of tracks from jazzy originals like "Take the Stairs" to Wu Tang Clan covers.

“It’s interesting because a lot of people like us," Miller said. "We have so many people that tell us all the time, ‘I never really like hip-hop very much, but I listen to you guys and I kind of like you,’ so it’s funny."

Drummer Seth Holden is part of the electronic quartet Sovereign Sect. Guitarist Tom Johnson plays in the bluegrass group Johnson Family Band. Five of the seven D Mills members collaborate in the reggae band Heavy is the Head.

Three of them perform in the folk rock group Diane Miller & the Silver Daggers. The list goes on.

“In a way I feel every different project I am in, I’m a different character or a different version of myself," Johnson said. "My (D Mills) stage presence versus the Johnson Family Band is drastically different, or what I would wear for Johnson Family Band show versus a D Mills show."

No matter the project, there's no denying that the seven of them are crazy talented.

What’s Next?

With so many people and so many bands in the works, it's not likely that D Mills & The Thrills will hop into a van and start touring anytime soon. However, they've got their sights set on making their first album.

"With everything else that everybody has going on, it's way more feasible to get together in town and record an album than it is to be like, 'Alright, everybody in a van for a month, let's rock and roll,'" Holden said with a laugh.

"That'd be fun, though," Thoreson added.

Jacks of All Trades

The artists are no strangers to eclectic music tastes. Or each other, for that matter. In fact, most of them met years ago and have been involved in a variety of projects together.

Keep an eye out for that future album, and for now you can catch them playing gigs around Fargo and perhaps a Minneapolis show or two in the future. The Twin Cities hip-hop scene has been expanding like crazy. And with these experienced musicians, you know they've got connections.

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT A FEW OF MY FAVORITE BANDS...

I thought that I would keep this month’s column a little lighter and a bit more fun by taking the time to give props to some of my favorite bands. Since what I prefer to listen to can change from one minute to the next, it is hard to pinpoint groups to be on my “top 5 list.” My favorite group right now versus what it will be next year could be completely different. This list is less my favorites and more a list of groups that have had a gigantic influence on me as a musician.

Phish

Phish is by far my favorite band that is currently performing live. They are not just a major influence on me musically but on my life as a whole. I saw them for the first time in 1998 and I was hooked, no pun intended, not only on the music but also on the entire culture that followed this band. I spent the better part of my 20s doing everything I could to see them as often as possible. After 30 years, they continue to get better and are still able to surprise their audience.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin is, was and always will be the ultimate band. They had everything; mystery, machismo, solid bass lines, thundering drums, spine chilling vocals, unforgettable guitar riffs, debauchery and the will to conquer the world. No matter what music or group really gets my heart pumping from one week to the next, Led Zeppelin will always be my favorite band of all time. I heard Physical Graffiti for the first time when I was in the fifth grade, thanks to my mother, and it is something I am forever grateful for.

The String Cheese Incident

The String Cheese Incident is one of my favorite bands mainly because of their

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diversity. You can go to a Cheese show and hear bluegrass, Latin, Afro-Cuban, straight up rock ‘n’ roll, funk, a ballad or two, country, lengthy improvisational jams, EDM influenced jams and jazz all in the same show. This diversity also creates another reason for their place on my favorites list and that is their ability to collaborate with just about any musician from every walk of life.

Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9)

There would be no Sovereign Sect without STS9. By far the most influential group to what I have been involved in musically over the past decade. On Halloween 2000 in Missoula, MT, I experienced this group for the first time and nothing has been the same for me since. Walking into the lobby of the Wilma Theatre I could hear the pounding of a kick drum that mimicked any house DJ you might hear and I opened the door to the theatre expecting to see just that. Instead, I saw five guys; all with instruments, no laptops and no turntables, creating the same vibe that could have been seen in warehouses in San Francisco. Ironically, even though STS9 is a huge influence on my career in EDM, my favorite Sound Tribe album has to be “Axe the Cables,” which is a

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live acoustic album. It is nothing that you would hear at any random STS9 show, but it really makes me appreciate them more as musicians.

The Talking Heads

I could watch “Stop Making Sense” everyday for the rest of my life and never get bored with it. The Talking Heads are one of the must fun bands for me to listen to. They have an abundance of funky beats and strange lyrics, which is just my cup of tea. Not only are they a huge influence on me but are a huge influence on so many other bands that I love, including the aforementioned Phish and the String Cheese Incident. I couldn’t imagine a world in which the Talking Heads did not exist.

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Seth Holden is a local promoter and drummer for several local bands.

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LIVE MUSIC April 2014 | Live Shows

The Garage Bar Continued...

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Poisoned (Poison Tribute) 22 Prophets Of Addiction 25 Gabriel And The

Apocalypse, City Of The

Weak & They Live 3 (May) The Finaldrive

The Aquarium 226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempseys) DOWNTOWN

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Roster McCabe is Night Phoenix 6 The Lowest Pair 12 Heatbox & Soap 14 Speedy Ortiz 17 Pat Lenertz Band 18 Drag Show 19 San Souci Quartet 20 O'Fosho 21 June Panic 26 Kill the Vultures & Big Zach 28 Peelander-Z

Cadillac Ranch 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo (Inside the Hub)

101 Broadway, Fargo DOWNTOWN

Dempsey’s

4 5 10,11 18 25 26

Nathan Miller Beware The Vine Church of Cash Poitin Helena Hand Basket Boots

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10 13

17 24

Molly Maher and Erik Koskinen Useful Jenkins Singer Songwriter Night with Darrin Wentz Moody River Band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome

18 16 23 25 30

Lars And Joe Pony Show Mike Holtz Church Of Cash Acoustic Happy Hour And Blind Joe Boots David Lee Lars And Joe Pony Show The Ciro & Topher Show The Vinegar Strokes

The Garage Bar 3108 9th St. S, Moorhead MOORHEAD

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The Great Outdoors

Lucky’s 13 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo SOUTH FARGO

4, 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

WEST FARGO

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Tune In Tokyo Q5 Boomtown 8th Hour S.O.L. Final Drive DJ Disco Dean

Hotel Donaldson

DOWNTOWN

1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo

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The Roosters Boomtown Rhyme or Reason

226 Broadway, Fargo

Bar Nine

4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

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JT Cigarro

Madd Hatter The Deadbeats The Groovetones Generator Paul Peterson Project The Neptune Men The Measures

JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead MOORHEAD

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The Vinegar Strokes The Roosters

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18, 19 GC & The Sideways 25, 26 Someday Heroes

Shotgun Sally’s Continued...

18 19 25 26

Copperhead Creek 32 Below The Roosters Sweet Siren

VFW: West Fargo

Maxwells

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1380 9th St. E, West Fargo WEST FARGO

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3, 10, 17, 24 Dave Ferreira Trio

11, 12 18, 19 25, 26

Red Raven 916 Main Ave, Fargo DOWNTOWN

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10 11 24

Outlet with Open Mic Poetry Old Time Jam Hannah & Riesag Celtic Jam

Drawing A Blank Ska Skank Redemption S.O.L.

Spirit Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo SOUTH FARGO

4, 5 Fuse 11, 12 San Haven Chuckle 18, 19 Tune In Tokyo 25, 26 24Seven

Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo SOUTH FARGO

3 Strange Daze 4, 5 Good For Gary 6 Redline 10 The Roosters 11 Chris Brooks and The

Shotgun Sally’s 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave N, Fargo DOWNTOWN

4, 5 11, 12

Van Ruins Tune In Tokyo

Forty Watt Band Wise Gise Jacked Up

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Contention Tripwire Save Me CJ Maiden Dixie

VFW: Downtown 202 Broadway, Fargo DOWNTOWN

4, 5 C.O.D. 11, 12 Trouble Makers 18, 19 Ciro & Topher 25, 26 Forty Watt Band

Silver City Boys Iron Horse 13, 17 October Road 18 Tripwire 19 Rhyme Or Reason 20 24Seven 24 8th Hour 25 Brat Pack Radio 26,27 Dirty Word

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EVENT CALENDAR April 2014 | Event Calendar Cosmic Colors: An Adventure along the Spectrum March 30 to May 19th, Sundays at 2 p.m. and Mondays at 7 p.m.

ARTS

Explore the wonderful world of color. Take an amazing journey through the world and the universe under a rainbow of cosmic light. After the show you’ll take a look at the spring sky using MSUM’s digital projector in their planetarium. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $2.50 for children, seniors and college students. Go to mnstate.edu/ planetarium for more information.

MSUM Planetarium MSUM Hagen Hall 307

Rotary Rose Sale 1st - 20th

COMMUNITY

The FM/AM Rotary club will be raising money by selling roses by the dozen. For every purchase a $5 donation will be made to one of the following local charities: Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, YWCA, TNT Kid's Fitness or Rebuilding Together. Roses can be ordered online at RotaryRoseSale.com.

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Nate Abshire

3rd at 7 p.m., 4th & 5th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE

Abshire began his career in 2009 and has since placed second in the Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest and made it to the semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. The event is 21+, tickets are in $10 advance and $12 at the door.

Prime Comedy Club at The Hub 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

El Zagal Shrine Circus

4th at 7 p.m., 5th at 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. and 6th at 2 and 4 p.m.

FAMILY

Who doesn't love a good circus? There will be tons of action going on this year at the circus with tigers, trapeze acts and, of course, clowns. Tickets are $12 for general admission if purchased ahead of time and $14 the day of the show. Go to fargoshrinecircus.com for more information.

FargoDome 1800 N University Dr, Fargo

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Griz

4th at 7 p.m.

MUSIC

Grant Kwiecinski will be showing off his sax skills at this event. His recent success has put him on stages all over the country and allowed him to start his own label, Liberated Music. The event is open to all ages with tickets ranging from $15 to $20. Buy them at jadepresents. com/griz-fargo.

The Venue at The Hub 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

Minn-Kota Cat Show 5th at 9 a.m.

COMMUNITY

The Minn-Kota Feline Club will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a cat show. The show will feature over 100 purebred and household cats in competition. Vendors will be there with cat related items. Admission ranges from $4 to $6.

Hartl Ag Building - Red River Valley Fairgrounds 1805 West Main Ave, West Fargo

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Saliva

5th at 8 p.m.

MUSIC

Rock band Saliva has just released their eighth studio album, "Rise Up." With new lead singer Bobby Amaru, the band is out on a tour that is sure to rock. Tickets are only $18 if bought in advance or $20 the day of the show. Go to jadepresents.com/saliva-fargo for more information.

The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

FM Gay Men's Chorus Concert 6th at 2 p.m.

Savvy Strategies Used by Local Leaders 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COMMUNITY

During this panel discussion, the Chamber hopes to teach you what characteristics make a good leader, fatal flaws that could undo a good leader and what methods have been successful for the panel as they created their teams.

The panel includes Mari Ossenfort of Forum Communications, Mike Artnson of Cardinal IG, Jodi Duncan of Flint Communications and Steve Swiontek of Gate City Bank. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more information.

Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway N, Fargo

10th - 12th at 8 p.m. and 13th at 2 p.m.

ARTS

Concordia College will be putting on Shakespeare's classic play. At a masked ball, Don John sets a plot in motion to upset the happiness of newly engaged Hero and Claudio. Meanwhile Beatrice and Benedick bicker defending the honor of their kinsfolk, all the while falling in love with one another. More information can be found at concordiacollege. edu/student-life/theatre-arts/theatre.

Concordia Mainstage Theatre

901 8th St. S, Moorhead

Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo

MUSIC

The FM Gay Men's Chorus is presenting its first concert free of charge at the Fargo Theatre. The show's theme will be "Welcome to the Show" and will be conducted by Artistic Director, Jon Landre. They will perform such songs such as "Hallelujah" from the movie "Shrek," "Brothers, Sing On!" and "Over The Rainbow." For more info on the group, go to facebook.com/ FMGayMensChorus.

"Much Ado About Nothing"

Teen Filmmakers Awards Night 10th from 7 to 9 p.m.

ARTS

This competition was open to any young filmmakers ages 14 to 18. Each teen created a film to capture Fargo in 60 seconds. Awards will be given to first, second and third place. This is free to attend and there will be music, pizza and refreshments. Go to plainsart.org for more information.

Plains Art Museum

Finding Common Ground in an Inter-Faith Environment 11th at Noon

COMMUNITY

This event, put on by Concordia College, will bring Howard Dahl, CEO of Amity Technology, and Odeh A. Muhawesh, a theologian and business leader from Plymouth Minn., to talk about working with all faiths. To register, go to concordiacollege.edu/calendar.

Avalon Events Center

613 1st Ave. N, Fargo

704 First Ave. N, Fargo

Casting Crowns 8th at 7 p.m.

MUSIC

10th at 7 p.m., 11th & 12th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE

One of Christian music's most popular band, Casting Crowns, is coming to the FargoDome as part of their 40-city tour to support their new album, "Thrive." This three time Grammy nominated band is sure to inspire and entertain audiences. More information can be found at fargodome.com.

Based in Minneapolis, Bjorgen has preformed in the Chicago Comedy Festival, the Montreal Comedy Festival and was asked to be a part of Lewis Black's "Nothing's Sacred" tour in 2005.

The event is 21+, tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

1800 N University Dr, Fargo

2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

FargoDome

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Kjell Bjorgen

Prime Comedy Club at The Hub

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3rd Annual Sanford POWER Strength & Conditioning Clinic 11th and 12th

COMMUNITY

This conference is for professionals with an interest in strength, conditioning and athletic enhancement. The event features four guest speakers from the national, regional and local levels recognized for their work in the area of sports performance. For registration information, call 800-437-4010 ext. 280-4802.

Courtyard by Marriott

1080 28th Ave., Moorhead

HAPPY HOUR

USA Gymnastics Region 4 Championships 11th, 12th and 13th SPORTS

This region of the USA Gymnastics Finals will be hitting the floors of the FargoDome. Tickets are $15 per day, $25 for a two day pass or $35 for a three day pass. More information can be found at region4fargo.com.

FargoDome

1800 N University Dr, Fargo

Living with Lupus

12th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

This free event, which includes specialists from the Arthritis Foundation and Essentia Health, will teach you how to live with lupus. Some of the topics covered will be the impacts on skin, infertility and pregnancy concerns, kidney involvement, medications and treatment.

Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

From London With Love

12th at 7:30 p.m. and 13th at 2 p.m.

ARTS

The FM Symphony is at it once again with their upcoming performance. The show will feature a violin concerto featuring violinist Chee-Yun. New Music Director Chris Zimmerman hopes to end the 2013-14 season with some intense pieces. Go to fmsymphony.org/masterworks-series for more information.

NDSU Festival Concert Hall

1511 12th Ave. N, Fargo

Run4Change 12th at 8 a.m.

SPORTS

Bring out the whole family as Run4Change raises awareness on the effects of drinking and driving. This event features a 10K, a non-competitive 5K and a half mile bubble run. For registration information, visit ndrun.org.

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$2 Wells, taps and wine | Happy hour app specials all night

WEDNESDAY

Half price bottles of wine!

Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

Joe Bonamassa 12th at 8 p.m.

MUSIC

Joe Bonamassa is quickly being recognized as a world renowned guitar player. This blues-rock star and singer is known for his entertaining live concerts.

Prices range from $60 to $90 and can be found by going to the Fargo Civic Center's Business Office or going to ticketmaster. com.

Fargo Civic Center

200 3rd St. N, Fargo

North Dakota Tourism Development Workshop 14th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Learn about how you can take advantage of the emerging tourism business in North Dakota. This event takes place in conjunction with the annual North Dakota Travel Industry Conference.

Go to ndtourism.com/north-dakotatourism-development-workshop for more information. Tickets are only $20.

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700 1st Ave N Moorhead, MN 56560

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4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo

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Student Academic Conference 15th – All day

COMMUNITY

Minnesota State University Moorhead's Student Academic Conference provides student researchers from each of its four colleges with the opportunity to present their work to faculty, administration, peers and the general public in a formal academic setting. The Conference has grown exponentially over the past eight years to become one of MSUM's most eagerly anticipated annual events. It is free to attend and more info can be found at mnstate.edu/ sac.

"Clybourne Park"

17th through May 17th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays ARTS

Theatre B presents this wickedly funny and fiercely provocative play about race, real estate and the volatile values of each. Act One takes place in 1959 as nervous community leaders anxiously try to stop the sale of a home to a black family while act two is set in the same house 50 years later. Go to theatreb.org for more information.

Theatre B

716 Main Ave, Fargo

Table Run 5K 19th at 10 a.m.

SPORTS

Here's your chance to get some exercise while supporting a great cause. This 5K starts at Fargo Billiards and Gastropub and supports The Arc of Cass County, an organization dedicated to providing advocacy and education to people with developmental disabilities. Go to tablerun5k.com for more information.

Fargo Billiards and Gastropub

3234 43rd St. S, Fargo

Comstock Memorial Union

615 14th St S, Moorhead

Business After Hours 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Networking to Business Lunch: Giving Back for the Greater Good COMMUNITY

15th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kristina Hein of the United Way of Cass-Clay will speak at this Young Professionals Network lunch about the importance of giving back to the community. Tickets are $20 for YPN members and $30 for general admission. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more information.

Courtyard by Marriott

1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead

"Hair"

16th at 7:30 p.m.

ARTS

Come watch "Hair," the musical about young Americans searching for love and peace.

Unforgettable songs include "Aquarius," "Let The Sun Shine In" and "Good Morning, Starshine." For ticket information visit fargodome.com FargoDome

1800 N University Drive, Fargo

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COMMUNITY

One of the best networking events in town is coming back to the Ramada Plaza and Suites.

This members-only event is a great place to network and grow your business or career.

Register by midnight, April 16 and tickets are only $22. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more information.

Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center

24th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza 19th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FAMILY

Here's your chance to meet the Easter Bunny at Yunker Farm. Some of the activities will include an egg hunt, spring crafts, egg dying, live chicks and more. Go to childrensmuseumyunker.org for more information.

Children's Museum at Yunker Farm

201 28th Ave. N, Fargo

1635 42nd Street South, Fargo

Yelawolf Brody Stevens

17th at 7 p.m., 18th & 19th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE

Beginning his career in Los Angeles, Stevens has also worked in Seattle and New York.

Having performed on various television shows and movies including "Tosh.0," "Conan," "The Hangover" and "Due Date" to name a few, his act is sure to be one you don't want to miss.

The event is 21+, tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door.

Prime Comedy Club at The Hub

2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

19th at 7 p.m.

MUSIC

Come listen to this successful underground rapper. Yelawolf has worked with Eminem's Shady label and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. His new album titled "Love Story" will be released later this year. The show is open to all ages. Tickets are $21 in advance and $25 the day of show. Buy them at jadepresents. com/yelawolf-fargo.

The Venue at the Hub

2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

Treat Your Team Luncheon 23rd at 11 a.m., Noon and 1 p.m.

COMMUNITY

This is your chance to show your employees what they mean to you.

This Chamber event will bring people to Mezzaluna for a great lunch. Proceeds benefit a new youth program and attendees will be the first to hear about it.

Tickets are $17 per person. Register early at fmwfchamber.com.

Mezzaluna

309 Roberts St. N, Ste 100, Fargo

Fargo Water Treatment Plant Tour & Talk 24th from 4 to 5 p.m.

Young Professionals Network Continued...

for more information on the Young Professionals Network Beefsteak Club

612 First Ave. N, Fargo

Gabe Noah

24th at 7 p.m., 25th & 26th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

We Didn’t

INVENT The Donut...

NIGHTLIFE

Noah has been pegged as "one of the most original comedic voices" of the Minneapolis comedy scene, so be sure to check out his act. The event is 21+, tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Prime Comedy Club at The Hub

2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

But We PERFECTED it!

COMMUNITY

The city of Fargo's Water Treatment Plant can treat 30 million gallons of water from a combination of the Sheyenne and Red Rivers each day. Learn how the city of Fargo provides safe and reliable drinking water for its residents on this tour brought to you by the Chamber. This is a free event, but registration is required. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more information.

CassClay Alive! Speaker

435 14th Ave. S, Fargo

Ramada Plaza

Fargo Water Treatment Plant

Young Professionals Network Happy Hour 24th from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

The Young Professionals Network is hosting a happy hour at the Beefsteak Club for a chance to mingle with friends — new and old. Go to fmwfchamber.com

24th at 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY

and then...

Dr. David Katz, an instructor at the Yale School of Medicine will be visiting Fargo this month. He will be sharing his knowledge and wisdom on nutrition, obesity and disease prevention at this free event.

1635 42nd St S, Fargo

March for Babies 26th at 10 a.m.

We Made Them

Easy To Get! We will deliver right to your office.

COMMUNITY

Get some exercise while supporting a great cause by taking part in the March of Dimes March for Babies at the Scheels Arena. There will be family and company teams and people just walking

LUNCH Having a lunch meeting? We will deliver hot soup and fresh sandwiches right to your office.

SandysDonuts.com

701.281.0430 301 Main Avenue West, West Fargo

FARGO

Event Calendar

March for Babies Continued

with friends. Go to marchofdimes.com to get involved.

The Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

Party for the Planet!

26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Party for the Planet is the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's signature Earth Day event and is the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America. Join in the fun at the Red River Zoo with activities and booths throughout the day. Go to redriverzoo.org for more information.

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

FM Ballet Presents, Alice in Wonderland 26th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

ARTS

This whimsical narrative ballet re-imagines Lewis Carroll’s literary classic. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to meet familiar characters and all the magical inhabitants of Wonderland.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, purchase them at fmballet.org or by phone at 701-234-9440.

Historic Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway, Fargo

Symphonic Band Spring Concert 27th at 4 p.m.

MUSIC

Garden Party

26th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Shake off those winter blues by doing your first gardening of the year. Kids and parents can create garden arts and crafts and there will be a plant petting zoo, bug hunt, face painting, plant walk, clown and more.

Rheault Farm

2902 25th St. S, Fargo

Concordia's symphonic band presents its spring concert at the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts in Oak Grove High School. This band has premiered numerous original works over the years. The concert is sure to entertain all.

Oak Grove High School's Center for the Performing Arts

124 North Terrace N, Fargo

Comedians of Chelsea Lately May 2nd at 8 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE

Comedians Josh Wolf, Brad Wollack and Jiffy Wild of the hit show "Chelsea Lately" will be coming to the Fargo Theatre. These three comedians have performed across the country and on countless TV shows. Tickets and more information can be found at jadepresents.com/ comedians-of-chelsea-lately-fargo.

Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway, Fargo

Optical Illusions: Spring Gala May 3rd at 7 p.m.

ARTS

This is sure to be quite the party. At the Plains Art Museum Spring Gala, there will be a silent auction of art, wine/beer tastings, food and music. Plus, to go along with the optical illusions theme, the walls of the Plains Art Museum will come alive with animation. To get your ticket, go to plainsart.org/optical-illusion-spring-gala.

Plains Art Museum

704 First Ave. N, Fargo

"MAMMA MIA" May 2nd at 8 p.m.

FM Derby Girls 26th at 7 p.m.

SPORTS

The FM Derby Girls will be taking on the Old Capital City Roller Girls from Iowa. If you haven't checked out a derby girl bout, you're missing out. Go to fmderbygirls.com to learn more about the team and to get tickets.

Fargo Civic Center

200 3rd St. N, Fargo

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ARTS

Millions have fallen in love with ABBA's "MAMMA MIA" and now it's your turn as it comes to the FargoDome. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Go to fargodome.com for more information.

FargoDome

1800 N University Dr, Fargo

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