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HAPPENINGS: coming events in Montana's arts, culture and recreation
August 08, 2011
editor@montanaliving.com
Congratulations to Sheryl Noethe, Montana's new Poet Laureate. Winner of MCC's Cultural Achievement Award and a First Night Missoula performer for many years, she was named this year's poet laureate by Governor Brian Schweitzer this past week. For the full story, visit The Missoulian
The Western Montana Fair and Rodeo opens August 9 and runs through August 14. For the full schedule of events, visit westernmontanafair.com
Montana Lyric Opera presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro August 10, 12 and 14 at the Montana Theatre. Call 830-0323 or visit mtopera.org
Missoula City Band Wednesday evening performances at Bonner Park through the summer. As always, it's a free event. For more information, call 728-2400, Ext 7041
The Missoula Cultural Council and Zootown Arts Community Center offer the Creative Gig Service for upcoming Calls to Artists and Fundraisers. With the purpose of connecting artists to job opportunities, and businesses to the best services available, the Creative Gig Service (CGS) breathes new life into Missoula's self-employment scene. While similar in format to Craigslist, the CGS focuses on all that is creative, including: photography, exhibition opportunities, graphic design, writing and editing, web design, music gigs, general art gigs, artist to artist help, education and teaching opportunities, calls to artists, residencies, and items and services wanted. Please visit: http://gigs.zootownarts.org
The Zootown Arts Community Center is announcing the Creative Enterprise Development Program, a program designed to empower artists to become creative entrepreneurs. The ZACC believes that businesses based in creative disciplines are an integral part of the community and necessary to Missoula's economic health and cultural fabric. The program is open to artists of all disciplines and levels of experience. Visit http://zootownarts.org/creative
The Missoula Downtown Association presents another season of Out to Lunch on Wednesdays and Downtown Tonight on Thursdays. Visit www.missouladowntown.com for the full schedule.
The Missoula Art Museum's exhibits include Neighborhood Days: In recognition of the 15th Anniversary of Missoula's Neighborhood Councils through August 28; and Persistence in Clay: Contemporary Ceramics in Montana through September 10; Expressing Montana, focusing on Montana as a place where artists are not afraid to use their work to speak out, through August 28; Pat Hoffman: Polar Opposites through October 31; Wendy Red Star: My Home is Where My Tipi Sits (Crow Country) through November 27 (pictured here). MAM's Summer Hours are: June 1 - August 31, Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Friday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.missoulaartmuseum.org or call 728-0447.
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture presents 60 Artists, 60 Artworks, 60 Years: Celebrating the Archie Bray Foundation, from now through September 10, in the Meloy & Paxson Galleries. MMAC pays tribute to the 60th anniversary celebration of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. This exhibition will coincide with ceramics exhibitions across the state and include a diverse selection of ceramics created by UM faculty, alumni and past Bray residents. For more information, call 243-2019 or visit www.umt.edu/montanamuseum
Fact and Fiction presents Janet Fox, leading a Young Adult Group Discussion and Pizza Party at noon on August 13 (Free event but sign up by August 11) for her book Forgiven at F&F Downtown Visit www.factandfictionbooks.com
Swingin' On Star, live tribute to the golden age of radio with terrific music, comedy sketches, and ads for local sponsors, continues August 15-19 at the Elks Lodge. at 7:00 p.m., with optional dining available from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00, with dining an additional $17.00. available through star.skytics.com or call 360-STAR.
The old Milltown Dam Site on HWY 200 to Tamarack will host Community at the Confluence on Sunday August 14, from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. A natural resource festival featuring family activities including presentations by Animal Wonders, the Blue Mountain Music Makers, Jack Gladstone and more! Nature treasure hunts, a silent auction and concessions offered throughout the day. Visit http://www.makeitmissoula.com/family/missoula-children-and-nature/
Living Art of Montana's "Creativity for Life" workshops for anyone facing illness or loss. Living Art is a non-profit organization which uses the arts and nature to support healing at Living Art Studio, Warehouse Mall, 725 W. Alder, Ste. #17, three Saturdays a month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call 549-5329 or visit www.livingartofmontana.org
The charming Dudes/Dudettes around town and are scheduled to show up soon in front of the Dana Gallery and near the Fairgrounds during Fair week. They were "born in" Sarasota, Florida, and often are holding say things like "Be Nice", "Smile", "Begin Anywhere", "Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Taken", and even "Go Griz"! They are also designed to raise money for local charities. The beneficiary right now is the Watson's Childrens Shelter, as 100% of the commissionable fee on the pieces is donated directly to them. Please visit www.tube-dude.com to check out the backstory and photo gallery.
The Missoula Symphony Orchestra returns to Caras Park on Sunday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual "Symphony in the Park" concert. Music Director Darko Butorac will lead the orchestra through a movie score themed program. Food and beverage may be purchased from on-site vendors and lawn chairs are encouraged. The event is free and fun for the whole family. For more information on Symphony in the Park and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, please call 721-3194 or visit www.missoulasymphony.org.
The second annual C4S bike ride - Cycle for the Symphony - will kick off Saturday, August 20. This fully supported and spectacularly scenic 119-mile ride will follow the established Flint Creek Ramble bike route, and begins and ends in Philipsburg. Riders also have shorter options of 25, 57, 85 miles. Ride includes stops for breakfast, lunch and energy, plus a finish line BBQ. Registration fee is $100 plus $50 minimum in donations raised. To register, view map of course, donate to a rider, view calendar of training rides, and for more information go to www.missoulasymphony.org/c4s
River City Roots Festival is August 27-28 in the streets of Downtown Missoula. Volunteers are needed for a variety of areas, including the Green Team, the Art Show, the Children's Fun Festival, Wristband Sales, Beer & Wine Service, and more. Headlining entertainment for the 2011 Roots Fest is Leftover Salmon, along with Bennie & the Swamp Gators, Acoustic Syndicate, Taj Weekes & Adowa, Two Bit Franks, the Pete Kartsounes Band, the Jason Spooner Trio, Salsa Loca and Lil' Smokies. To volunteer for the River City Roots Festival, please contact Patrick Ryan, the MDA administrative coordinator via phone (543-4238) or email mda@missouladowntown.com. Visit www.rivercityrootsfestival.com
The Clay Studio of Missoula presents Handmade and Home Grown, a celebration of the locally thrown and locally grown, at Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, August 28 at 6:00 p.m., with musical entertainment by Ellie Nuno and Two Cats and Fiddle. Visit www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org
The Friendship Force of Missola-Western Montana has announced the destination of the club's next cultural exchange. The club is accepting applications for a 2 week home stay
in both Sydney and Adelaide, Australia. The exchange starts on March 18, 2012 and returns April 2. Cost to be determined. Non members welcome to apply. Contact Virginia at 493-0696. The club will meet in Tuesday,August 16 at 12:30 p.m. for a no host lunch at Perkins Restaurant. AAA Travel staff member will present the program. Call Jerry 542-7043
A Carousel for Missoula announces its second annual raffle, designed to raise funds to keep the Carousel and Dragon Hollow safe, clean and operating year round.
This year's raffle prizes are:
A trip to Disneyland, including round trip airfare for four from Missoula to Los Angeles provided by Alaska Airlines, three nights lodging and four two-day passes to Disneyland OR $1000 CASH
Two Month Family Club Membership to the Peak Health & Wellness Center, including handball/racquetball/squash OR $500 CASH
A one-of-a-kind, hand-carved, hand-painted rocking horse created by Carousel artists
Tickets are $10 each or three for $20 and are available at A Carousel for Missoula, or from any Carousel board member. Call 549-8382 for mor information.
Montana Swimming is looking for a design to put on a Specialty License Plate. 1st Prize is $300, 2nd Prize is $200, and 3rd Prize is $100All entries should be sent to: Richard Allen, 1251 Grubstake Circle, Billings, MT 59105. The deadline is September 20, 2011 and the finalists will be selected at the Montana Swimming House of Delegates meeting on October 2, 2011 in Bozeman. If you are interested in designing a Montana Swimming license plate, contact Richard Allen at mstrgunner@gmail.com to receive a Contestant Packet.
Missoula's International Choral Festival presents "Dinner in the Chef's Kitchen", with favorite local chef Ray Risho. Win a chance to travel with your taste buds to Sicily during this exclusive cooking class and dining experience, featuring: Sicilian Cuisine - Soul Food of the Mediterranean. Winners of this raffle will enjoy a 5-course dinner with wine ~ cooking instruction ~ entertaining culinary history and lore ~ and Ray's personal recipes! It will be held in a private Millennium Building penthouse overlooking the Clark Fork River. The date is Saturday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. E-mail your request to info@choralfestival.org, or call their office at 721-7985. Raffle Tickets cost $10 each, or $40 for 5 tickets. Only 500 tickets will be sold. 4 winning tickets will be drawn, and each winning ticket is good for two people. The Drawing will be held September 16, and winners will be notified by phone. All proceeds benefit the International Choral Festival of Missoula. Our ninth Festival is scheduled July 17-20, 2013
For more information about arts events in the Missoula area, visit www.missoulacultural.org and find us on Facebook, too!
Elsewhere in Montana and the Region...
The City of Moscow, Idaho is requesting applications from professional artists who can demonstrate qualifications for producing site-specific outdoor public art. Eligibility is open to artists, architects and design teams in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming. Three semi-finalists will be reimbursed for site visits and paid $500 each to prepare detailed site-specific proposals for the design, fabrication and installation of a permanent outdoor sculpture for a city park in September 2012. Budget: $35,000. RFQ deadline: Sept 9, 2011. Download the RFQ as a pdf document (http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/storage/solicitations/rfq_wren_welcome_garden.pdf). Contact: Kathleen Burns (kburns@ci.moscow.id.us ) 208-883-7036.
The Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings presents the Summer Concert Series at Josephine Crossing subdivision featuring the classic rock/funk group, Funk in the Trunk, from 5 - 8 p.m. on August 9. Josephine Crossing is located just a mile south of the intersection of the King Avenue Exit (446) and I-90, off Mullowney Lane. For more information, contact Amanda Lechner at 406-256-6804 x236 or by email, events@artmuseum.org.
The Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery in Red Lodge presents Dave Vogel Exhibit through August. On August 10: Beartooth Evening Adventures Presents Wyoming artist and furniture maker Tom McCoy. He will talk about his Yellowstone Postcard Series of paintings and the lost art of diorama making. August 12-13: Watercolor Painting with Elliott Eaton. The Billings artist will show participants of all ages and talent levels how to be successful painting with watercolors. For more information, call the Arts Guild at 446-1370.
The Western Rendezvous of Art will be held at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel in Helena, August 18-21. One of the oldest art shows in the West. Western Rendezvous of Art showcases the best of contemporary art. Experience the Rendezvous Art Show and Sale, Quick Draw and Auction at the historic Sieben Ranch, Western BBQ at the Montana Historical Society, Artists' awards banquet, and seminars by Rendezvous artist Jim Wilcox of Jackson, WY and Thomas Minckler of Billings and NYC, author of a new book on Joseph Henry Sharp. Come and enjoy the Western Rendezvous of Art and support the Montana Historical Society. For more information visit the Rendezvous website at www.westrendart.org; e-mail: westrdz@aol.com; or call 442-4263.
Sanders County Arts Council is accepting applications for the Summer Show of "Art on the Walls" of Clark Fork Valley Hospital which runs July 1 through September 29. Art for this juried show must be the original work of a Sanders County artist. It can be any medium so long as it can be hung on the wall. Applications are due June 14. For applications or more information call 544-6654.
2 Valleys Stage in Seeley Lake presents Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performing William Shakespeare's comic masterpiece Much Ado about Nothing, Friday, August 19, at 6:00 pm, outside on the scenic grounds at the Double Arrow Lodge. Join us before the play at 5:00pm for Picnic Food and Beverages by Double Arrow Lodge, Face-Painting and Kids' Costume Project. Don't forget blankets or lawn chairs, as the evening air can be cool. For more information, call 677-0717 or contact scott.milner@alpineartisans.org
Alpine Artisans, Inc in the Seeley-Swan is pleased to announce Open Studios on First Saturdays this summer. Selected art studios will be open to the public for walk-in visits from 11:00am to 5:00pm on the Saturday, September 3. The participating studios may be referenced on the AAI Tour of the Arts Map posted on the website, www.alpineartisans.org. Click on: "Tour of the Arts." Participating art studios are: Flying Popcorn Ranch, Rockin' Horse Studio, Swan Valley Images, KornUtopia Pottery, and One Hand Clapping Studio. When visiting the studios look for the "Studio Open" signs on Highway 83. Maps for the First Saturdays (and for the AAI Tour of the Arts in August and October) can be picked up at the following galleries: Grizzly Claw, Stage Station, Mission Mountains Mercantile, and Roasted in Lincoln.
This coming August 17-19, Drum Brothers will be presenting the annual Montana Outdoor Rhythm Camp at the Montanagua Sanctuary near Kila. This event is open to all ages and no experience is necessary. Discounts are available for families and children. For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com or call 726-4445.
The 38th annual Montana History Conference, Sept. 22-24, Missoula. "No Ordinary Time: War, Resistance and the Montana Experience" Sponsors: Montana Historical Society, The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, The University of Montana, The Montana Museum of Art & Culture. More information and registration: Montana Historical Society at http://mhs.mt.gov/museum/historyconference2011.asp .
The Desiderio Gallery in Deer Lodge is a a small but growing home-based Internet art and gift shop. We just completed a major web site overhaul and are interested in adding new artists from the area. Anyone who would like to be considered can submit portfolios and product descriptions to us via e-mail. Samples may be posted to the above address. We will consider art, crafts and handmade gifts in any medium. You can find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/desideriogallery, or visit www.desideriogallery.com.
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