Up for an afternoon in the country?

Come get cozy in Minnesota lakes country and raise money for the arts!

Join us for a unique and inspiring chili feed open house at Josh and Shyla Thompson’s Pelican Prairie Retreat, their private haven near Pelican Rapids, MN. 

Experience Pelican Prairie Retreat: Josh and Shyla Thompson’s private home near Pelican Rapids

Shyla and Josh, longtime supporters of The Arts Partnership, have generously opened their spectacular home near Pelican Rapids so we can gather to celebrate and support local art.

Feast on chili, cornbread and all the fixings

Mingle with friends new and old while enjoying a variety of different chili styles, sweet and savory cornbread, plus beverages.

Featuring art by award-winning photographer Jon Solinger

Jon will be at the event showcasing his work and invites you to join him in conversation about his photography and what it’s like to be a local artist.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Guests are responsible for their own transportation.

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Exhibit: The 65th Midwestern Invitational Exhibition of Fine Art: “The Omnipotence of Dreams: A Century of Surrealism”

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN, United States

We invite you to join us for the 65th Midwestern Invitational Exhibition of Fine Art on the theme "The Omnipotence of Dreams: A Century of Surrealism." The exhibit will premiere with the Midwestern Preview from 5 to 7 p.m. on the evening of […]

Free

Trådar/Threads

Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN, United States

Trådar/Threads is an exhibit by Minnesota artist Amy Sands. It consists of two series of prints. The Bunad series consists of 20 framed polymer photogravure prints of close-ups of historical […]

$12
Event Series The Market at West Acres

The Market at West Acres

West Acres Mall 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, United States

The Market features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors. The Northern Plains Farmers Market at West Acres is a partnership between the Northern Plains Botanic Garden […]

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

NDSU Askanase Auditorium 1497 12th Ave N, Fargo, ND, United States

Theatre NDSU presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” 7:30 p.m. October 17 – 19 and 24 – 26, 2024 Askanase Auditorium Located in Askanase Hall at 1497 12th Ave N […]

$10 – $20

Metro Quilt Expo

The Fargo-Moorhead Quilters present the 2024 Metro Quilt Expo on October 18 and 19th at the Butler Arena at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Hours are 9 - 6 on […]

$10

Spooky Swing Dance & Wine Social

cellar 624 624 Main Ave, Suite 1, Fargo, ND, United States

Swing into the Halloween season with us at Cellar 624. Come as you are, or don your favorite costume - regardless, you can dance the night away to a mix […]

$20

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

NDSU Askanase Auditorium 1497 12th Ave N, Fargo, ND, United States

Theatre NDSU presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” 7:30 p.m. October 17 – 19 and 24 – 26, 2024 Askanase Auditorium Located in Askanase Hall at 1497 12th Ave N […]

$10 – $20
Event Series The Market at West Acres

The Market at West Acres

West Acres Mall 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, United States

The Market features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors. The Northern Plains Farmers Market at West Acres is a partnership between the Northern Plains Botanic Garden […]

Raspberry Jam: A Carole King Tribute event

TAK Music Venue 1710 Center Avenue West, Dilworth, MN, United States

Come enjoy a full-length concert event featuring original songs composed by the legendary multi-Grammy award-winning and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Carole King. The music in this year's repertoire spans […]

$20

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