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James Rosenquist Artist Residency
at North Dakota State University
About the Community
"In the last three
years, Fargo has begun to reinvent itself as improbably stylish, worldly,
even luxurious ...Quietly, subversively, Fargo has gone trendy." Stephanie
Simon, Los Angelos Times
Named one of the most desirable places
in the country to live by Money magazine, Fargo is quickly earning a
reputation as a great place to live. The Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN community
has many qualities that contribute to this region, including highly respected
educational opportunities for K-12 through college, advanced medical
technology, a progressive business community, numerous cultural and arts
opportunities, a clean environment and good-hearted, friendly people.
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Agassiz Arts Council
Plains Art Museum
Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Forum
Arenas and auditoriums
- Fargodome -
(1800 North University Drive) An indoor arena located on the
NDSU campus. It plays host to
all NDSU home football games and is also used for concerts
and trade shows.
- Reineke Fine Arts Center - (12th Avenue North and Bolley
Drive) Located on the NDSU campus. The University uses the center
for concerts, theatrical presentations, and other events.
- Fargo
Civic Center - (207 4th Street North) An indoor
arena used to host trade shows, sporting events, meetings, community
events, concerts, and disaster relief.
- Coliseum - (807 17th Avenue North)
A multi-purpose ice facility used for the Fargo high schools in addition
to figure skating and hockey play. ]
Museums
- Bonanzaville, USA - (1351 Main Avenue,
West Fargo) A "village" made
up of many historic buildings from the region. Includes a church, school
building, and log cabins.
It is named after the historic bonanza
farms of the area. Open May-October.
- The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm - (1201 28th Avenue
North) Provides many exhibits and "hands-on" participation for
children. Open year-round.
- Fargo
Air Museum - (1609 19th Avenue North) Features aircraft
from World War II and beyond. Also
hosts traveling exhibits.
- Plains Art Museum - (704 1st Avenue North) A large
art museum located in a historic downtown building. Features regional
and national exhibits.
- Roger Maris Museum -
(West Acres Shopping Center) A small museum located in a wing
of the mall. Features memorabilia and a video presentation about the
New York Yankees player.
Theaters
- Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre - (333 4th Street South)
FMCT presents comedies, dramas, youth shows, and musicals in a theatre
located in Island Park south of downtown.
- Fargo Theatre - (314 Broadway)
A 1937 Art Deco movie
theatre. Presents films (classic and current), live productions, and
other events.
- Main Avenue Theatre - (716 Main Avenue)
Hosts live productions by local independant theater companies Theatre
B and the Tin Roof Theatre Company and other events.
Misc. attractions
- Newman Outdoor Field - (1515 15th Avenue North) Home of
the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (an independent
professional baseball team
that is part of the Northern League).
- North Dakota Horse Park - (5100 19th Avenue North)
Features live racing and betting.
- Red River Zoo - (4220 21st Avenue Southwest)
A 30-acre zoo that features 80 species of animals. Also includes
a restored 1928 carousel.
- Fargo Outdoor Skate Park - (4th Street) Outdoor skate park
located at the Dike West.
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