theatre

FM Ballet Presents “Aladdin” This Weekend

Three shows will be put on at the Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. —  The classic tale of Aladdin will be brought to life this weekend, complete with a magic carpet and dragon. The FM Ballet will present the show at the Fargo Theatre. It’s a performance put on by people of all ages, and will be a treat for the whole family to watch. The company has been working on the…

Fargo Film Festival Kicks Off

The festival runs through Saturday and features films from around the world

  FARGO, N.D. — If you love discovering new films and up–and–coming movie makers, then you’ll want to be at the Fargo Theatre this week. The Fargo Film Festival started Tuesday and runs through Saturday. “The goal is if you love movies to give you something that will make you excited this week. I’m so proud of the work these volunteers…

Fargo Public Library Announces Stage Production of “The Wizard of Oz”

it will premiere March 27 at Stage at Island Park

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library is putting on its first ever play in March. They’re putting together a production of the Wizard of Oz and began rehearsals this evening. The library chose to do the Wizard of Oz because it’s a book and movie many kids and their parents are familiar with. They also say it gives kids ages…

NDSU Puts on One-Act Play to Teach Kids How to Deal with Conflict

Theatre NDSU is performing "Devon's Hurt" this month

FARGO, N.D. — A short play at NDSU is aimed at teaching kids how to deal with conflicts and provide live theater for the summertime. Theatre NDSU is putting up a one-act play called “Devon’s Hurt.” The script shares an uplifting message about dealing with feelings, resolving conflicts and being a good friend. “Devon’s Hurt” is specifically designed for younger kids…

Fire Crews on Scene of Fire at Park Theatre in Park Rapids

We have not yet heard how the fire started

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — The classic neon marquee at the Park Theatre in Park Rapids has gone up in flames. Bruce Eidsmoe sent us this video shortly after everyone was escorted out of the theatre around 7 o’clock. Flames are visible at the bottom of the “PARK” sign. Crews from Park Rapids Fire Department quickly responded and issued a plea…

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Return to Fargo Theatre

A presale begins Thursday on the Jade Presents app

FARGO, ND — A band known for mixing elements of country, bluegrass, folk, mountain music and rock & roll is coming back to Fargo. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is bringing their five decades of hits to the Fargo Theatre on October 22. The last time the band was in Fargo was during Ribfest in 2013. A presale begins Thursday on…

Fargo Film Festival

From Oscar nominees, to buzzed-about films that won't even launch until later this summer, they've got it all.

It’s come a long way since Matt Olien and a handful of other film enthusiasts gathered more than a decade ago to brainstorm what would be the weeklong festival that graces the historic Fargo Theatre every spring. The theater’s biggest fundraiser and one of downtown Fargo’s biggest draws each year, the Fargo Film Festival draws participants from as far away…