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Making Fargo BeautifulFargo has some great artists. We met eight of them.

Like My Mother DoesMeet the winner of Fargo Star, Addie Onchuck.

A look inside the red river zoo

Meet some of the cutest animals at the Red River Zoo.

50 years of standing in the limelightWish MSUM’s Straw Hat Players a happy 50th birthday.

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it’s May. Hopefully that means that our endless

winter is over. No more snow. No more winter jackets. The

promise of summer and the glorious sun has come true. As

someone who is running the full Fargo Marathon, I couldn’t be

happier. I don’t think my feet could take any more running on

the treadmill. I look forward to the opportunity to get outside

and make this my best summer ever. In fact, I want everyone to

take advantage of everything this area has to offer. Take a swim

in one of the countless lakes. Go hiking on one of North Dakota’s

awesome trails. Whatever you do, make sure you’re outside with

the people you love. As far as the marathon goes, I’ll see you at

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We worked with the Arts Partnership in choosing the featured artists. By seeing this issue, we hope that you’ll inform of us any artists that we may have missed. Email us at [email protected] with your choice of the best artists in the area. You can find more info on the Arts Partnership at theartspartnership.net


When people think of Fargo, they often think of flat, barren landscapes; but that doesn't mean that Fargo-Moorhead doesn't have beauty. In fact,

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EMiLy WhEELErThe Color Maker

Emily Wheeler believes that art should be available and affordable to everyone. “Everyone needs to experience art, whether hands-on or purchasing.” So this is exactly what she’s trying to do with her art and that’s especially what she’s trying to do with today’s youth. Wheeler holds classes out of her studio that she hopes will encourage her students to grow, discover personal strengths and improve their art skills. These classes have a maximum of five kids per session and strive to teach much more than just how to paint or draw. “What I think I push more than anything is problem solving. If I do these ‘what if’ projects and I give them some really interesting problems, they’ll carry it towards everything they do.”

Her personality is as bright and happy as her paintings. Color is very important to her and it is evident in her work as you will rarely see any grays or neutral colors in any of her pieces.

Since 1992, Wheeler has worked as an artist and during that time, her work has been diverse and unique. She started out as an interior designer, but decided she wanted to be able to spend more time with her children. She started writing and illustrating children’s books, doing calligraphy for weddings and other art projects. Her work quickly began to evolve. She recently finished painting the mural inside West Acres Playland, her largest project to date. She hopes that this project will be valued and appreciated for years to come.

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ELLEN DiEDErichThe Watercolorer

Since 1985, Ellen Diederich has been painting. According to her, she has not mastered the art of watercolor painting, despite the fact that her paintings are true works of art. Each painting is different and presents its own challenge. “You never know what will happen. You can think you can plan on a painting but it’s never what you think.”

Diederich’s life is much like her art, you never know what to expect. She is a painter, as well as an educator, teaching adult watercolor courses. (Her next class is July 22 – 25 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo.) It doesn’t end there though; she is also an author. She has published two books and is currently working on her third, which will be out in 2014. Her children’s book, “Where’s Petunia?,” was awarded a Ben Franklin Award.

Diederich’s passion for art began in high school. During her time at Staples High School, she had the opportunity to learn from artist and teacher Russell Norberg and Rose Edin, who were both influential in the watercolor art world.

While Diederich has been able to create a profession out of painting, she has an important recommendation for anyone with an interest in art. “I encourage people to paint for fun… There’s no reason that people can’t paint and just enjoy doing it themselves. The best part about it is that you don’t have to show anyone if it’s bad.”


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Bree Reetz has been drawing since she could hold a crayon. She studied graphic design and currently works for an NDSU Grant Project. There she makes educational videos teaching people about plant breeding and agricultural principles, as well as works as a freelance illustrator. To Reetz, art is her life.

While she dabbles with many different mediums, illustration is still her favorite. Like many young artists, Reetz has been working her way up the art path. She has done portraitures, movie poster illustrations, fashion drawings and much more. She has high hopes for the future. “Eventually I’d like to move into just working for myself… anything to keep me drawing. The goal is to transition into doing what I love all the time.”

That love has led her to many different projects. Reetz collaborated with Alison Smith, who operates a horse rescue in Bismarck and wrote a few children’s books. Reetz teamed up with Smith to illustrate “Big-Hearted Bella Finds a Friend,” “Good Golly, Miss Molly” and “Big-Hearted Bella Gets a Baby Sister.” Reetz is also currently working on a children’s book titled “Looks Like Rain.”

Her love of art beckons back to a simpler time in everyone’s life. “A lot of people long for childhood because it was a time where they could let whimsy rule their life and let the magic in everyday things touch every moment for them. I think that being an artist allows me to bring that whimsy and that magic of everyday things back.”

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Eric A. Johnson is from the small town of Embdem, ND where he was one of eight students in his graduating class. After graduating, he headed to the big city of Fargo where he attended NDSU. After his first art class there, he knew what he wanted to do with his life. Today, he has become an accomplished printmaker, currently teaches at several different colleges while staying heavily involved in the art scene around the area.

Johnson’s fingers have dabbled in many different art forms but they have settled on printmaking as his field of choice. “In undergrad, I liked all sorts of different things and I liked sculpture a lot. I think because I’m cutting away and working on this (printmaking) before I print it, it gives it that sculptural feel.”

The art of printmaking is a challenge in itself. For those who are not familiar with the medium, Johnson begins by carving impressions into a special kind of wood. Next he runs that through a press, which applies one color to the print. He then carves more impressions that will be a different layer and runs that through the press again, applying a different color. For one piece, Johnson may run a print through the press 30 to 40 times. While this may seem like a daunting task, Johnson loves it. When asked about his favorite part of being an artist, Johnson was quick with an answer. “Making the work and having the freedom to do what whatever I want to do.”


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MccAL JOy The Student

Although McCal Joy may still be in school, that hasn’t stopped her from chasing her dreams. She is currently in her last semester at Minnesota State University Moorhead where she’s majoring in art education. Being in her last semester of college, she still has many projects in the works.

Joy is currently working on three different projects. The first is her series of fairytales and nursery rhymes. She is painting realistic versions of the Three Blind Mice, Little Red Riding Hood and many other classic fables. This isn’t the Disney version; it’s the dark, real story. The second project is with the Arts Partnership where she's helping with the Community Shares of Art. Nine artists were chosen to create works for people who buy shares through the CSA. Everyone who purchases a share will receive nine original works of art. For this project, Joy is creating 100 pieces of work so that each buyer will receive two pieces from her. Her final project is a role-playing adventure app called “The Abettors Letters.” This game is set in France and aims to teach people French. Joy is designing all the art for the game and hopes to have it out by the fall. It will be available through most app stores.

Needless to say, Joy is on the move and is set to journey on a path of art. “For the future, I would really like to keep art as my focus in my life, but I also want to do some teaching. I’m open to different opportunities that come my way, but art and teaching are my focus.”

MOrE iNFO...To see more of her work and learn about McCal Joy, go to mccaljoy.com.

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SuSANNE WiLLiAMSThe Fabricator

Susanne Williams is a doctor. Well, not in the sense you’re thinking. She has her doctorate in communication studies. However, art has always been very important to her life. After working at Minnesota State University Moorhead for several years, she realized that she yearned for a more artistic life. “…It opened up a nice, clean opportunity for me to take my leap of faith and carve a new career for myself. So this (art) has been full time for four and a half years now.”

That’s when her foray into the world of professional art began. She opened up her own studio in Fargo. However, after meeting with the Arts Business Institute, Williams realized that she could get into selling her art wholesale. At the time, Williams’ hands were involved in everything so she decided that she needed to find her niche. That’s when she discovered a demand for leather bags.

She soon became tired of doing wholesale and has decided that it’s time for her to switch it up again. “It becomes very repetitive doing this stuff over and over again. I need to be able to get my hands back into all the other things that draw me to art.” That need for variety has led Williams to the decision to reopen her shop. Her store, Willi Nilli, is now open at 412 Broadway N. Ste. 3, Fargo. The shop sells her bags, paintings and anything that she creates.


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GiN TEMPLETONThe Experimenter

Gin Templeton has walked many different paths throughout her art career. Currently, she is heavily involved in abstract painting. “I like the freedom of abstract work. I’m not confined to reproduce something that I’m painting… I work more intuitively now.”

Although she’s heavily involved in abstract art now, she has dabbled in sign painting, liturgical art, framing, stained glass and more. After being an artist for 30 years, she’s had plenty of time to experiment with art. Like most artists, her career in art started at a young age. “I’ve always been interested in art. I’ve had a lot of art related jobs to support myself.”

Her inspiration can be as vague and abstract as her paintings. “With the way I do the abstract painting… it’s to paint more intuitively. You don’t have a preconceived idea. You just approach the canvas and start painting and you try and paint without thinking too much about it… Just paint and get something going. Each brush stroke leads to the next.”

Although she’s been painting for years, she isn’t done learning. She attends a weekly Wednesday class held by Marjorie Schlossman at the Plains Art Museum. Her plans for the future are much the same as the present. “I want to keep doing this. I always wanted to do it and see where it takes me.”

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MOrE iNFO...Her works can be found at the Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists Big Show at the Hjemkomst Center and The Plains Art Spring Gala.

ELizABETh SchWANkLThe Visionary

Elizabeth Schwankl, owner of Artrends Gallery has been a professional artist since 1989. This self-taught artist has found much success in the area, but according to Schwankl, there’s no secret to her success. Throughout her career, she has always set out to redefine herself and try something new. “A lot of what makes me successful is my experimentation and coming up with new mediums that nobody else has done before. That’s given me an edge in the market because people get excited when they see something different.”

That experimentation has led her to do everything from portraits to statue repair. What has really set her apart though is her original technique called “aluminart.” This involves painting and embossing on aluminum.

Schwankl’s clients are as diverse as her art forms. She has done works that range from painting portraits of Fargo’s bishops to creating most of the original works in the Ramada in Fargo. She has garnered much recognition in regional and national art exhibitions. She is also active in the art scene in the Fargo area. She is a member of the FM Visual Artists, a juror for many different art exhibitions and was voted “People’s choice for favorite artist” at the Downtown Street Fair in Fargo. The list of her accomplishments goes on and on.

So while this artist has done it all, she’s not slowing down although the future is still a mystery to her. “I’m not really sure where I’m going from here… I’m always open to new inspiration, but all this has been because of divine inspiration. I just wait for what’s coming next. I’ll be as surprised as everyone else.”


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Family has always played an important role in Addie Onchuck's life. By Joe KerlinThis time last year, if someone would have told 18-year-old Addie Onchuck that she would be the winner of Fargo Star, she probably would have told them, they’re crazy. However, she would say that her loving family, especially her mother, Stacy, would be right be her side.

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ADDIE ONCHUCK won first place by three votes. It was the closest margin of victory ever in the Fargo Star contest.

since she was a little girl, Addie had dreams of becoming a country singing star, but never pursued her dream. All that changed a year ago when she faced some challenges in her young life.

Addie loves staying active, and one of the many activities she’s involved in is basketball. However, she had a hiccup in her career in December, 2011. She hurt her knee one game into her junior year and had to undergo major reconstructive surgery.

“It’s tough when you see your child, with that passion, and then that happens to them, but it kind of transferred over,” said her mother, Stacy.

That passion transferred into music. From singing in choirs and on the tractor with her father, Dan Onchuck, to playing piano, she had the talent necessary to succeed. “I was the mom that made her kids play piano,” said Stacy with a laugh. “When I grew up, my mother had me singing and taking voice lessons and a lot of the members in my family sing and she loves to do it.”

That talent almost went to waste when Addie contemplated not trying

out for Fargo Star, waiting until the last minute to enter.

“I almost missed it,” said Addie. “Last summer, I did a talent show for FFA and I had a guy who plays piano for me. I called him up Sunday and asked if he would please play for me quick. We made it and uploaded it so it was done that Sunday night before the deadline.”

Stacy always pushed her kids to be go-getters, telling them “you’re never going to go anywhere unless you go and look for it on your own.” Inspiring her daughter to sing pushed Addie’s confidence so much, she eventually became comfortable performing in front of large crowds after her knee injury.

“I started singing National Anthems and I got to sing the anthem for boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, baseball, football and volleyball games,” said Addie. “Then I got to sing at the State Class-A Hockey Tournament at the Ralph (Engelstad Arena)

this year. It was amazing, I’m going to UND next year so it was a dream.”

The dream didn’t stop there. After submitting her audition tape, Addie waited patiently for her name to be announced as one of the finalists. The call came as she and nine others performers prepared for the big stage at The Hub.

“There was so much good talent there and so many people in the crowd, I honestly didn’t care if I won, just the experience was awesome,” said Addie.

Backed with an ample amount of support from the crowd, she went onto the stage and performed a fitting song: “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina. She delivered a knock-out performance and won the seventh annual competition.

“It was like a shock, I didn’t know if I heard it right,” said Addie. “... And then I saw my mom was sitting there and she was bawling.”

Addie did a better job controlling her emotions on-stage, but in the crowd below, her parents couldn’t contain their happiness.

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tears coming down his face too.”

Music can be therapeutic and helpful through all walks of life. It can lighten the mood; cheer you up, or in Addie’s case, open the door to a brighter future.

“It’s funny because I always tease the kids, ‘everything happens for a reason,’” said Stacy. “So then she made the comment, ‘Mom, maybe it was meant to be’ because then she started doing a lot more singing.”

The story of Addie and Fargo Star isn’t done either. To go along with her new 60-inch television that she received for winning Fargo Star, she also has the opportunity to perform with the band, Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome at a concert at Bluestem Center for the Arts this summer. She also gets to record her album at Video Studio Arts.

Singing will always be linked to family for Addie, who will remain close to home in Grand Forks next fall so she can still watch her 16-year-old brother, Brody, play basketball.

Fargo Star is just the beginning of a long musical journey for Addie. The sky is the limit for this rising star.

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In 1999, the Red River Zoo opened with the mission of fostering “awareness and appreciation of wildlife.” Fourteen years later, their mission remains the same but they have definitely grown in their capabilities.

“We focus on education and conservation, that’s what we strive for,” said Marketing Manager, Sam Bruers. “When you come to the zoo, you’re experiencing wildlife and conservation at its finest. You’re learning about these animals that are impossible to see other places.”

That mission of conservation and education brought almost 90,000 visitors to the Red River Zoo last year. With roughly 85 cold-climate species housed in the zoo, the diversity ranges from tarantulas to golden eagles to Chinese red pandas to gray wolves.

However, the zoo extends its reach beyond the perimeter of their facility. The zoo is very active in education programs that extend out to the community. Some of their programs include Zooniversity, a summer camp for kids in grades 1 through 6 and the Junior

Zookeeper Program, an opportunity for kids age 11 to 17 to see what it’s like to be a zookeeper. Leila Goulet is the Education Director for the Red River Zoo.

“I’m in charge of all the educational programing when we have special events. I also have a group of volunteers called the Wildlife Explorers. That basically gives teenagers the chance to volunteer and participate in events around the zoo and learn what it’s like to be a vet. It’s basically a career exploration program.”

The Red River Zoo has a long list of programs, which can be found on their

website, redriverzoo.org. Education isn’t their only goal though. They are heavily involved in the conservation of animals. Especially in breeding rare cold-climate species. In fact, they’re so successful with their breeding program that they have bred over one quarter of the Chinese red pandas in North American zoos. It doesn’t stop with the pandas; they also breed Sichuan takins, white naped cranes, white face sakis and more. Having a successful breeding program is very difficult. They can’t just buy Barry White CDs and candles and hope they get lucky. There’s a science to it that Executive Director, Lisa Tate explained.

“First of all we have to find two animals that are compatible for each other. That is done through a Species Survival Plan Coordinator… They do genetic tests to make sure they have a very high level of diversity so we get the most two diverse males and females that we can. Sometimes you have to try a few times. Just like us. You can’t put two people together and expect them to like each other. Once we find a pair that likes each other's company and tolerates each other, we have to be able to provide them with the proper enclosure, proper diet… Another big thing that we think

“When you come to the zoo, you’re experiencing wildlife and conservation at its finest.”- Sam Bruers

Pikachu the Chinchilla is one of the Zoo’s outreach program animals. THESE ARE BACTRIAN CAMELS - ONE OF THE ZOO’S 85 SPECIES OF ANIMALS.

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THESE ARE BACTRIAN CAMELS - ONE OF THE ZOO’S 85 SPECIES OF ANIMALS.

This Gray wolf is named Orion. He is at the bottom of the pack, Mozart is currently the Alpha Male of the group.

• The Zoo employs 11 full-time employees and during the summer months it goes up to about 40 employees.

• The Red River Zoo is home to about 85 species and close to 650 individual animals.

• Last year, 90,000 people visited the Zoo.

• 64 percent of visitors to the Zoo are tourists.

• In 2012, volunteers donated over 6,000 hours of their time to the Zoo.

• The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• There are 1,800 members of the Red River Zoo. Memberships are integral to the Zoo’s survival.

• More information on the Zoo can be found at redriverzoo.org.

ZOO FAST FACTS

COST OF Caring

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$300

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Have you ever wondered how much it costs to care for the animals at the Red River Zoo? Wonder no more! Here's a list of the expenses of raising some of

the different animals at the Zoo.

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contributes to the success of our breeding programs is that the Red River Zoo has primarily cold-climate species. So a lot of the areas that our animals come from have a very similar photoperiod to what we have here in North Dakota. So, in the winter, the days are obviously shorter but how the sun rises and sets creates a photoperiod for animals. There’s a chemical in their brain that triggers when breeding should occur. No studies have been done on it but that’s a theory. One of the theories is that the climate and the terrain mimics the same kind of environmental conditions that would occur in the parts of the world these animals come from.”

While the Red River Zoo is a great place to visit, it’s also a great place to call home if you’re one of the animals. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This means that the Red River Zoo meets all the standards for animal care, conservation efforts, guest services and educational programming.

It’s evident that the Red River Zoo has come a long way and by no means is it slowing down. With an otter exhibit coming soon, the zoo has plans of growing and they hope that Fargo-Moorhead is along for the ride.


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When Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat Players first started 50 years ago, they performed eight shows in 10 weeks in one theatre. Since then, they’ve made it a bit more manageable, not much, but a little. Now they perform six shows in 10 weeks in two theatres. This theatre troupe is coming back once again this summer and after 50 years, they have plenty more years to come.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Purchase tickets, find more information and learn about each of the Straw Hat Player’s performances at mnstate.edu/strawhat.

STANDING IN THE

LIMELIGHTCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MSUM STRAW HAT PLAYERS

BY ANDREW JASON PHOTS BY J ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY


MATTHEW ENGLUND AND JAYME GODDING are both seniors at MSUM and will be appearing in four of the five Straw Hat performances.


LIMELIGHTCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MSUM STRAW HAT PLAYERS

The

BeginningFor 50 years the Straw Hat Players have been bringing summer theatre to Fargo-Moorhead. To find out how this theatre began, you have to go back to 1963 and travel to Fergus Falls. When Delmar Hansen came to MSUM, he was encouraged to start a summer theatre program. The Straw Hat Players started in Fergus Falls but eventually moved to MSUM.

According to Elizabeth Evert-Karnes, the Managing Director of MSUM’s Center for the Arts, they performed eight shows in 10 weeks in one theatre. The shows were performed in Weld Hall at MSUM. Because of the lack of space, the shows ended on a Saturday night and they would stay most of the night in order to set up the show for Sunday night. Much to Evert-Karnes relief, it’s not as intense now but the number of shows they do is impressive nonetheless.

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GrEaT ExpErIEncEThe fact that all the students have to do so much work means they’re gaining a valuable experience. Evert-Karnes can testify to this personally. She was involved in Straw Hat Players when she went to school at MSUM and she believes that helped her be successful in theatre. “When I was a Straw Hat Player, it gave me so much experience that when I left here to get a job in the theatre, I had two or three times the experience of somebody who was my age who was from a different college.” Matthew Englund is another senior who will be performing in four out of the six shows this summer. He has been involved with the Straw Hat Players for four years. “It’s really great to have five shows that you can put on your resume. You get the experience. It’s like doing a paid theatre position.”

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The Straw Hat Company consists of 30 people. This limited number of people means each member has multiple roles. “Those 30 people do everything,” said Evert-Karnes. “So, somebody might have the lead in one show and run the light board for the next shows.” Each show has 10 days to rehearse and prepare. There are multiple times when three shows are in the work simultaneously.

Jayme Godding is a senior at MSUM and will be performing in four out of the six shows this summer. She recognizes the amount of work it takes to put together a Straw Hat production. “It’s pretty intense… We rehearse all day long or we do some shop work to build other sets. We rehearse from 9 to 9 pretty much everyday.”

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buildings on the National Register of

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By ELIZABETH HUWE

Photos by CAITLIN ABRAMS

This is the original paint on the door.



The Avalon is located at 613 1st Ave. N. in

Downtown Fargo. Go to fargo-avalon.com or

call 701-232-1336 for more information.

The Avalon building has gone through plenty of changes since it was built in 1908 by the Stone Piano Company. Most recently, in 1999, the building went through a $1 million renovation to restore its original, polished elegance. Poole has also had his fair share of

experiences: some of them were even based in this building.

“This floor was the music conservatory,” said Poole from the balcony overlooking the Grand Ballroom. “When I was in the 7th grade, I took trombone lessons in one of these rooms.”

Later, when the building was home to the Daveau Music Company, Poole and his friends returned. “In high school, we would come down here. They had about 20 sound booths where we could come and listen to rock ‘n’ roll when Elvis came in.”

Now, the Avalon’s visitors arrive for another reason. Over 1,000 couples have celebrated their weddings in the Avalon’s restored ballrooms.

“We always keep reception tables set up,” said Poole. “It’s like walking into a bedroom with an unmade bed if you don’t have it looking like this. You don’t have to say ‘Well, just wait until you see it when the right linens are here.’”

Even without the tables, the Avalon’s vintage style shows through. “Dawn Morgan is a real leader of the arts community here in Fargo-Moorhead. We even went to high school together,” said Poole. “She designed all of this. It was just a wreck when we took it over. I have to give credit to her vision. Between myself and Dawn, we were kind of like co-founders.”

“It’s really fulfilling for me to be here because so many people have forgotten history,” said Poole. “When I was a boy, this was our West Acres. So many people forget the history of Fargo and the downtown area. Now that it’s coming back, I’m seeing a rediscovery of people. How neat is that?”

SPEAKING OF LINENS... Check out the colors available for brides and other groups to use for their events.

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Chef Chris Marteny, Tom Poole (Owner) and

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“So many people forget the history of Fargo and the

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painting, photography and

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Dotty Curry with

By Haley HaddockPhotography by Caitlin Abrams

Throughout her 33 years at the Fargo Country Club, Curry has done it all.

She worked in the pantry, as the pastry chef for 15 years, as well as the kitchen manager and food and beverage director. But now, Curry gets to focus on things that she loves to do like "cooking, making up recipes, making up menus (which change every four to six weeks) and hosting an incredible beer and wine tasting event coming up," said Curry.

Curry has a strong understanding of her clientele. She knows that there are clients who want unique, edgy flavors in their foods, clients who want those comfort foods and then those who want the classics. Whatever the case, she can probably make it. "I work with whichever cook will be making the item and we develop a recipe so things can be consistent and most of my ideas are just from my imagination," said Curry.

Besides pastries, like chocolate baklava or carrot cake with chopped strawberries, Curry enjoys making appetizers and tapas (small plates of a dish.) "I love making unusual apps because there's no recipe required and no limits," said Curry.

"I've never believed in "big food" like a 32 ounce steak (who needs two pounds of meat?) because I love variety. Appetizers or tapas offer the chance to sample a lot of different flavors. What I really enjoy is to make my apps a little off the beaten track."

Let's just say Dotty Curry has that pep in her step that every chef needs. Creativity is a never ending medium for her life and kitchen!

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Blackened salmon with fruit salsa

Sea Scallops with green

chili chutney

Bison steak with boursin cheese

chefs corner

Curry's Basic Wine Guidelines

Reds: "The more fat in the food

the more tannin (this is an organic

compound in wine) you want.

Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet all

increase by heaviness. A lean piece

of meat goes with a Pinot Noir,

a steak goes with a Merlot and

with a New York Strip, you want a

Cabernet."

Whites: "These increase by level

of crispness, acidity and sweetness.

The milder the food, the sweeter

the wine. The exception is for spicy

or hot food, like when you are

eating Spicy Thai food, you want a

Riesling."

Remember: "Wine has the same

shelf life as bread."

I use a lot of my grandma’s recipes, I like to use old fashioned recipes but make them new fashioned. ”

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cream

1 cup milk

1/2 cups buttermilk (milk can be

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1/2 cup sugar

1 vanilla bean, split

1 cup crème fraiche

1 tablespoon powered gelatin

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Oscar Zamora ExhibitApril 18 – June 1Sentimentality to this artist means family and friends. Born in Palm Springs, CA, at a young age Zamora moved to Glenwood, MN. Graduating with a Visual Arts degree from NDSu in 2012, every person he came to know became someone worth keeping in his heart. This exhibit is free and open to the public. More information can be found at spiritroom.net.Spirit Room111 B r o a d w a y , F a r g o

Greg Montreuil: Wrestling with Space ExhibitApril 26 - June 23The Rourke Art Gallery presents its first exhibition of paintings and works on paper by New York and Marseille-based artist, Gregory Montreuil. More than 40 black-and-white abstractions executed in oil are featured. The work investigates the role that chance and decision play in the creation of a composition. Go to therourke.org for more information.The Rourke Art Gallery5 2 3 4 t h S t . S , M o o r h e a d

Scheels Fish Fest3rd at Noon - 8 p.m., 4th and 5th from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Get ready for fishing season at Scheels! The Berkley Experience Trailer will be showing off the latest gear you need to take out in the boat this summer. Kids are welcome to try out the Youth Zone where they can learn how to cast and make their own tackle.Scheels Parking Lot15 5 1 4 5 t h S t . S , F a r g o

Botanic Garden Spring Luncheon4th at 11:30 a.m.Get your tickets to support the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society! The 10th annual luncheon fundraiser features a silent auction. The event is open to all and tickets are available ahead of time or at the door. To reserve early, call 701-281-2568. Holiday Inn3 8 0 3 13 t h A v e . S , F a r g o

Friends of the Fargo Public Library Spring Book Sale4th and 5th, various times at each locationThe Fargo Public Library will be holding a 2-day used book sale on May 4 and 5. Check out their event calendar to make sure you head to the right branch at the correct time for each of the sales. More information at fargolibrary.org.Fargo Public Library Main, Northport and Carlson branches

Plains Art Museum Spring Gala4th from 7 p.m. to MidnightGet in your 15 minutes of fame at the Plains Art Museum’s annual spring gala. Support local art and the museum with their silent auction, and enjoy food from Mosaic Foods and drinks from various local businesses. Go to plainsart.org for more information.Plains Art Museum7 0 4 1 s t A v e . N , F a r g o

American Spiritual Ensemble4th at 7:30 p.m.This traveling group of some of the finest singers will be at NDSu’s Festival concert Hall. Stop by and listen

to their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway Numbers. The event is free and open to the public. More info can be found at ndsu.edu/finearts.Festival Concert Hall12 t h A v e . N & B o l l e y D r , F a r g o

Fargo West Rotary Harley-Davidson Raffle4th at 2 p.m.It’s time for the 14th Annual Harley-Davidson raffle. Get one of 600 tickets sold for your very own 2013 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic. Second and third place features cash prizes. All proceeds go towards the Red River Zoo Ottertail Exhibit. More information can be found at fargowestrotary.org.Fargo Harley-Davidson6 0 0 W e s t M a i n A v e , W e s t F a r g o

Hooters Pageant 4th, Doors open at 6 p.m.Hooters Girls from all over North Dakota will be flocking to The Venue in Fargo for this pageant competition. The ladies will be competing in Hooters uniforms, evening wear, swimsuits and fantasy outfits. Check out thehubfargo.com for more information.The Venue at the Hub2 5 2 5 9 t h A v e . S , F a r g o

Concordia College Spring Commencement5th at 2:30 p.m.Head over to the Memorial Auditorium to share this event with the new graduates, family and friends. Tickets for the ceremony are required in order to attend the commencement.Memorial Auditorium9 0 1 8 t h S t . S , M o o r h e a d

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International Dinners8th, 11th, and 20thThe Fargo-Moorhead Opera is putting on international dinners in some of the areas most distinctive homes and venues. There will be seven dinners throughout May and June. Seating is limited and tickets are partly tax-deductible. Check out fmopera.org for more information and to purchase your tickets!

God of Carnage9th, 10th and 11th at 7:30 p.m.Catch the last performances of the God of Carnage show at Theatre B, a Tony Award-winning play from 2009. There will be a special ASL performance on Saturday May 4, at 7:30 p.m.Theatre B7 16 M a i n A v e , F a r g o

Corks & Canvas9th at 5 p.m.Corks and Canvas is back for the summer! Every second Thursday of each month you can purchase a wristband at any of the participating locations and travel around downtown Fargo for some great wine and social time. It is $15 per wristband and more information can be found at downtownfargo.com.Downtown Fargo

Carol Burnett Skits & Songs9th, 10th and 11th at 7:30 p.m., 12th at 2:30 p.m.The FMCT Silver Follies’ presents this great show at the Stage at Island Park. Make sure to show up for a great comedic show. Go to thestageatislandpark.org for more information.The Stage at Island Park3 3 3 4 t h S t . S , F a r g o

FM RedHawks V. St. Paul Saints10th at 6 p.m.Let the games begin! Hopefully the weather will be nice and sunny for the RedHawks first home exhibition game of the 2013 season. Grab your tickets and enjoy some summer fun with friends and family. Tickets can be bought at fmredhawks.com.Newman Outdoor Field15 15 15 t h A v e . N , F a r g o

Trampled By Turtles with Frankie Lee10th at 7 p.m.In 2012 Trampled by Turtles was named Billboard’s #1 Bluegrass Album Artist, with their new album, “Stars and Satellites” getting praise from all over. Check out their new work and enjoy some of their old stuff at their upcoming concert. Tickets can be bought at jadepresents.com.Bluestem Amphitheater8 0 1 5 0 t h A v e . S , M o o r h e a d

Spring Plant Sale11th at 8 a.m.Head over to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society Greenhouse to shop for flowers, vegetables and plants to fill your summer garden. All plants are locally grown and are reasonably priced. All proceeds support the new development of the 52-acre Botanic Gardens, which is currently growing on-site.NPBGS Greenhouse12 0 1 2 8 t h A v e . N , F a r g o

NDSU Spring Commencement11th at 10 a.m.Chances are one of your friends or family members are graduating from one of the tri-colleges. No tickets or guest passes are required to attend this ceremony, and parking is free for all attending.Fargodome1 8 0 0 N U n i v e r s i t y D r , F a r g o

Chamber Chorale: A Choral Collage11th at 7:30 p.m.The Fargo-Moorhead Chamber Chorale introduces a new show, A Choral Collage, featuring new choral music by Budding Composers and a new composition created solely for the Chamber Chorale by Russ Peterson. There will be a reception after the event. Tickets are only $15 for adults and $7 for students and children. More information can be found at fmchamberchorale.orgLutheran Church of the Good Shepherd4 0 0 0 2 8 t h S t . S , M o o r h e a d

The Oak Ridge Boys14th at 8 p.m.Check out this long-running country quartet at the Fargo Theatre. Their roots come out of gospel music, giving them a distinct voice in the industry and years of great stage-shows. Don’t miss your chance to see them live! Tickets can be bought at jadepresents.com. Fargo Theatre3 1 4 B r o a d w a y , F a r g o

ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon15th at NoonWalk down the blue carpet for a spectacular awards show for candidates of the six ChamberChoice Categories and the naming of the 2013 Awards Winners. The afternoon will be hosted by comedian James Cunningham. General admission tickets are available but you get a discount if you are already a member!Ramada Plaza & Suites Conference Center16 3 5 4 2 n d S t . S , F a r g o

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Cruisin’ Broadway Downtown16th at 5 p.m.Go stroll down Broadway and take a look at the classic cars featured in this year’s 9th Annual Cruisin’ Broadway. Take in all that historic downtown has to offer as you get a look back in time.Broadway, Fargo

Rosie Sauvageau16th at 9 p.m.This is part of FM’s Finest, a showcase highlighting some of the best artists in Fargo-Moorhead. This show will be a part of their singer songwriter series. Rosie Sauvageau, Shane Maland and Little Winter will be performing at the House of Rock. Go to thehubfargo.com for more information.House of Rock at the Hub2 5 2 5 9 t h A v e . S , F a r g o

Fargo Marathon16th - 18thThe Fargo Marathon kicks off and includes several different races. The 5K will be Friday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. with the 10K, half and full marathon occurring on May 18. There will also be some races for the kids, various speakers, lots of concerts and tons of food. Go to fargomarathon.com for all the info.Fargodome1 8 0 0 N U n i v e r s i t y D r , F a r g o

Nature Adventure16th at 6 p.m.Dakota Horizons Girl Scout Troop is holding an event for making s’mores, roasting hot dogs and making nature crafts with the Audobon Society. Bird watching tours and tree education with Forester Jeff Haberman will also be available. Bring your kids to learn about the environment!Lindenwood Park19 0 5 R o g e r M a r i s D r , F a r g o

MSUM Spring Commencement17th at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Although it isn’t in the Fargodome, the MSuM Commencement seats 4,000 and is sure to be packed. Tickets are not required for attendance to the ceremony and each ceremony is approximated at just over an hour.Nemzek Fieldhouse17 11 6 t h A v e . S , M o o r h e a d

Charlene Shakespeare17th at 7:30 p.m., 18th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater presents a one woman show by Charlene Hudgins that is “stand up comedy meets the bard.” Experience the great works of Shakespeare like never before!The Stage at Island Park3 3 3 4 t h S t . S , F a r g o

Fargo Marathon 27th Mile Party18th at 12 p.m.When you are done with your 5K, 10K, half or full marathon, head over to The Venue for the official after-party! Make sure you head over to the carb reload buffet from noon to 4 p.m and stick around for six live bands on three of The Hub’s stages. Tickets are only $12 and can be bought at tickets300.com.The Venue at the Hub2 5 2 5 9 t h A v e . S , F a r g o

K9 Festival20th at 5 p.m.At this event, pets can participate in events for prizes, including best costume, best trick, dog/owner look-alike and more! More information can be found at fargoparks.com.Yunker Farm12 0 1 2 8 t h A v e . N , F a r g o

The Addams Family20th at 7:30 p.m.This hit musical-comedy is happening at the Gate City Bank Theater in the Fargodome. It has all your favorite characters from the classic TV show. Gomez, Morticia, uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch will be there for their wild antics. Don’t miss out on this spooky/hilarious show. More information can be found at fargodome.com.Fargodome1 8 0 0 N . U n i v e r s i t y D r , F a r g o

Community Block Party21st at 5:30 p.m.Head out to this family event with your neighbors and friends! There will be karaoke, inflatable games, craft tables and face painting! Free food will be available while supplies last, so make sure you grab some grub right when you show up!Centennial Park4 1 0 1 2 5 t h S t . S , F a r g o

FM RedHawks V. Laredo Lemurs24th, 25th and 26th at various timesThe first real home game of the season starts off on May 24 at 7 p.m. Be sure to grab some grub and brews to relax while you watch the RedHawks take down the Laredo Lemurs all weekend long. You can find all the happenings at fmredhawks.com.Newman Outdoor Field15 15 15 t h A v e . N , F a r g o

QZILLA feat. Papa Roach & Clutch22nd at 5 p.m.Q98 presents Papa Roach and Clutch at the Venue. This show is sure to be rocking. More information can be found at thehubfargo.com.The Venue at the Hub2 5 2 5 9 t h A v e . S , F a r g o

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FM RedHawks V Sioux Falls Canaries27th, 28th and 29th at various timesThe last games of May, and hopefully the sunniest and warmest, get the RedHawks season rolling full force. Make sure you get there for at least one of the games against Sioux Falls to cheer on our local team. For more information, go to fmredhawks.com.Newman Outdoor Field15 15 15 t h A v e . N , F a r g o

Alley FairJune 1st from Noon - 11:30 p.m.The Alley Fair is a community gathering that will activate and transform the alleys of downtown Fargo by bringing together some of Fargo’s best arts, crafts, music and food. The event will be family friendly from noon until 7 p.m. with games, food and other exhibits by local vendors. From 7 p.m. until the event concludes, the Alley Fair will be 21+ featuring a live music performance by Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. More information can be found at alleyfair.com.The alley located between Roberts Street and Broadway of the 300 block.

RibfestJune 5th - 11th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.We hope you’re hungry because once again some of the best ribs you’ll ever eat are filling the Fargodome parking lot. Seven national rib vendors and several national acts will be coming to feed Fargo. Make sure you get in the action. More information can be found at happyharrysribfest.com.Fargodome1 8 0 0 N . U n i v e r s i t y D r , F a r g o

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Friday, May 10Bluestem Amphitheater(outdoors)

OPETHw/ Katatonia

Tuesday, May 14The Venue @ The Hub

THE OAK RIDGE BOYSAn evening with

Tuesday, May 14Fargo Theatre

PAPA ROACH/CLUTCHw/ Escape The Fate, The Sword, Lionize & Otherwise

Wednesday, May 22The Venue @ The Hub

TEXAS IN JULYFriday, May 31The New Direction

LAMB OF GODw/ Decapitated & Terror

Thursday, June 6The Venue @ The Hub

WE CAME AS ROMANSw/ Like Moths to Flames & Ice Nine Kills

Monday, June 10The Venue @ The Hub

KILLSWITCH ENGAGEw/ As I Lay Dying, Miss May I & Affiance

Monday, July 1The Venue @ The Hub

BARENAKED LADIES& GUSTER w/ Boothby Graffoe

Wednesday, July 3Newman Outdoor Field

THE AVETT BROTHERSThursday, July 11The Venue @ The Hub

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