Events

Karen Bakke Art Exhibit, “The Alpha and the Omega”

Aiming to raise donations for two local nonprofit organizations, Hospice of the Red River Valley and FirstChoice Clinic and furthering Bakke’s artistic journey, Bakke painted the 100 oil portrait studies in preparation for a second training session with renowned portrait artist Igor Babailov .

Many community members participated in the project by sitting for portrait studies, including Margie Bailly , executive director of the Fargo Theatre, Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo and Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney.

Bakke has asked participants who wish to keep their portraits to make a donation to either Hospice of the Red River Valley or FirstChoice Clinic. Bakke is calling the project “The Alpha and the Omega” to signify the work of these two organizations; celebrating life—from conception to natural death.

“I was looking for a way to encourage volunteers to sit for a one-hour portrait study, while also benefitting two local organizations I personally support,” Bakke said. “I am very grateful to everyone who has helped make this project possible.”

All 100 portrait studies displayed: Jan. 17 – Feb. 28 | Boerth’s Gallery, 212 Broadway, Fargo. Display will be open to the public during regular business hours (Monday-Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m).

Artists Reception: Thursday, January 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Boerth’s Gallery | Event is open to the public

22nd Annual Sweetheart Ball

Saturday, February 12th

Holiday Inn in Fargo

Supports the work of the Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley

For more information visit: www.rmhcfargo.org or email Erica@rmhcfargo.org. Individual tickets are $75 or $600 for a whole table. 701-232-3980. Tickets must be reserved in advance.

YWCA Woman of the Year

The Women of the Year event is to honor special women and businesses whose lives, talents and passions shape the Cass-Clay community. In its 38th year, these prestigious awards have honored many special women and businesses of high caliber and the YWCA is now accepting nominations for these awards.

Nominations accepted: Now through Feb. 9

Awards event: Monday, April 4 | Fargo Holiday Inn | Begins at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets: $65/each

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