Harris Happening

The call is out for area artists for Bonanzaville's "Prairie Living" exhibit. You must register by Nov. 30th with submissions due by February 1st. 

Artwork will be put on display at Bonanzaville and artists could be part of an auction to help support  Bonanzaville and it's programs.

Prizes to be awarded in 3 categories 

Listen to my chat with Beth Jansen Ex Director or check their website at: www:bonanzaville.org

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A play about the nature of politics, that includes an interactive voting element, available across the globe. Theatre B is scratching the itch to create with a streamable play by Rob Drummond. Director Tucker Lucas shares his passion for this piece - that even includes an audience participation angle that allows those watching the chance to vote on issues...even whether or not there is a bathroom break during the show! 

For more information and ticket prices check the website at www.theatreb.org

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Amanda Heidt, Studio and School Education Coordinator at the Plains Art Museum has details on the upcoming virtual art class "Autumn Harvest Drawing with Color Pencils" on Nov. 5th. Fun for the whole family.

Supplies are provided with your sign up and registration fee.

Brett Lysne will be your online instructor.

For more details check the Plains Art Website.

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It can easily be said that 2020 has been a banner year for  author Brian Freeman. Earlier this year he released the thriller"Thief River Falls", which took readers by storm. 

Brian took over the 'Jason Bourne" series with the blessings of the Robert Ludlam estate and The Bourne Evolution" hit the store shelves. By the way listen as he gives us the title of the new Bourne book he's finishing up.

Just a few weeks ago he released the next book in is Jonathan Stride series based in Duluth. "Funeral For A Friend" 

Now this week his publishers have released "The Deep Deep Snow"  in trade paperback. A book that was originally an audio book release but now you can turn the pages of this mystery yourself.

We also chat about the virtual meetings he has with his fans from around the world.

For more on Brian's Books check www.bfreemanbooks.com

and his wife has a neat page on Facebook 

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Sadie Cornelius of Canine Journal dot com reports the results of their latest research on Halloween costumes for 2020.

What state is likely to dress up their pup? North Dakota is #2, but who took the top spot? 

What's the hottest costume for canines out there? NO a hot dog is not #1

If your a dog owner, Sadie tells us about all kinds of information and tips you can find on their website.

For a look at the story go to their website here and see where your costume ideas fall with others across the country!

By the way from our pet costume contest a couple of years back, that's "Walter" dress as a "Doggy Bag"

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It was a fire like no other! Danielle Teigen has just released her 2nd book the history of Fargo. People still talk about the great fire of 1893 and Danielle has put together a great chronological account on what happened before during and after that summer.

How did the fire start? How much of the town was affected? 

Danielle had great sources to get all the details including  great research and photos from the Forum, NDSU Archives, and Clay County Historical Society. and many more. She even gets us weather details from 1893.

Read about the history before and after "The Fargo Fire of 1893". Find out more about Danielle's works by visiting www.danielleteigen.wordpress.com

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Oct. 10 th's edition of the Harris Happening on KFGO featured a visit from Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo.

Some of the topics we discussed;

Pets and Halloween..lots of noise with the kids and doorbells, keep the chocolate away from your pets, and Dr. Winning talks about Halloween costumes for your pet.

During pandemic pets can be confused because they are looking for facial expressions, but we're wearing masks

Still fleas out there...protect your pet

Your pets can put on "covid" weight as well as you. Dr. Winning has some thoughts

and as fall is here she's been seeing more animals with skin irritations.

For more info and Dr. Winning visit their website at www.valleyveterinary.net

They're located at 3210 Main Ave in Fargo and you can call 232-3391.

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Ryan Hardy President of the Red River Theatre Organ Society announces that this years Silent Movie Night to benefit the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Fargo Theatre will be Virtual.

Hardy will score the science fiction film "A Trip to the Moon" by Georges Méliès, a French magician who pioneered the use of special effects in film and was most recently portrayed as a character in the 2011 movie "Hugo". Lance Johnson will accompany the classic Buster Keaton comedy film, "One Week."

This year's show will be presented on Youtube and Facebook and you'll find links at the Society's website at www.rrtos.org.

There'll be an opportunity for you to make a free will donation as well. Again just checkout there website.

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FMCT's Artistic Director Adam Pankow join us Saturday to give us an update on the  latest FMCT projects including:

1: The new series of 10 minute virtual plays

2: The upcoming  Cocktail fundraiser "Party in a Box" featuring "Clue"

3. And the latest news on the repair and possible expansion of the theater.

For more info on tickets and upcoming events checkout their website at:

www.fmct.org

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Tony Tilton the man behind ValleyCon 46 joined the Harris Happening for a rundown on this years event which will be combined with the Fargo Fantastic Film Festival Oct. 15th -18th at the Ramada.

Special guests this year include Gigi Edgeley, Sean Patrick Flanery and  David Della Rocco.

Q & A Sessions, costume contests, vendors, films and more.

Extra precautions and following of CDC guidelines will be in effect for this event.,

For more info on this years event including ticket info go to www.valleycon.com

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