"The Birth of Loud" with Author Ian S. Port

A One Book, One Community Program

All are welcome to join area libraries for a special evening with author Ian S. Port at MSUM for a discussion on the fierce rivalry depicted in his book, "The Birth of Loud."

All are welcome to join area libraries for a special evening with author Ian S. Port at MSUM’s newly renovated Weld Hall. Port will share the true story of the fierce rivalry between Leo Fender and Les Paul - the two innovators whose groundbreaking guitar designs transformed post-WWII music forever. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Admission is free; a Q & A session and a book signing will follow the author's presentation. Books will be available for purchase. Parking is available in Lot R-4.​

Weld Hall at Minnesota State University Moorhead Campus,

Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks to the Friends of the Fargo Public Library, Concordia College Cultural Events, Friends of the West Fargo Library, Moorhead Community Education and the Friends of the Moorhead Library.

Partnering organizations include the Livingston Lord Library, Moorhead Public Library, Fargo Public Library, West Fargo Public Library, the Carl B Library, NDSU Libraries, the Clay County Historical Society, and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.

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