Happy Friday, everyone! Spring is officially here, and the downtown Fargo summer event calendar is quickly heating up. In this week’s episode of Rocky’s Downtown Hour, host Rocky Schneider breaks down all the exciting local weekend events and dives deep into the growing local vintage and antique scene.
Episode Highlights
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Downtown Updates & Events: Rocky shares updates on the “One Bite” culinary challenge happening on May 23rd. The event features 30 local restaurants offering unique bites. He also touches on his role with the local Police Chief hiring committee. Additionally, he highlights a new patriotic mural going up on the back side of the VFW.
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Brewhalla’s Plant Bash: Get ready for the fourth annual Plant Bash at Brewhalla tonight! It is a great opportunity to score deals on surplus plants. VIP entry opens at 4:00 PM. General admission starts at 5:00 PM.
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Ross from Big Beard Antiques: Ross stops by the studio to discuss his “maximalist” approach to curating his antique shop. He shares the incredible story of acquiring a suitcase full of 1920s animation sketches from an artist named Robert North. He also talks about a very rare, heavy mid-century triple mirror currently sitting in his shop.
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Deb from Elle Michelle: Deb Harris shares the organic origin story of her vintage shop, Elle Michelle. She talks about how her 94-year-old mother still comes to the shop to help out. Deb also previews the upcoming “Dead Threads” vintage market.
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Plains Art Gala: Prepare for a “Nightmare at the Museum” at tomorrow night’s Plains Art Gala. The hosts for the evening are the Bjornstads. The event features a dark, somewhat Beetlejuice-inspired theme. It is a fantastic fundraising event supporting the museum’s educational and tourism initiatives.