Cultural Happenings in Montana
Exhibitions Opening at Zootown Arts Collaborative
Freedom Within the Frame: The Montana Art Therapy Association returns to the ZACC Gallery for a second year to showcase their traveling art exhibit featuring art from art therapists around Montana. This year's theme is "Freedom Within the Frame."
Diane Olhoeft: Welcome watercolor artist Diane Olhoeft to ZACC's Hallway Gallery!
Join the ZACC for an opening reception on August 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Both exhibitions will be up through August. Visit ZACC for more information.
Symphony in the Park
The Missoula Symphony Orchestra returns to Caras Park on Sunday, August 14, at 7:00 PM for its annual Symphony in the Park concert. Music Director Darko Butorac will lead the orchestra through a lively program of movie scores, dance numbers and light classics. 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, call 406-721-3194 or visit www.missoulasymphony.org.
Battle of the Bands
The first annual Missoula Battle of the Bands is taking place at the Western Montana Fair from 7 - 9 PM, August 10 - 13. Support local musicians and buy your tickets online at www.missoulabattleofthebands.com.
Tickets are only $6 and include general admission to the fair.
Missoula High School Actors Perform at the China Children's Theatre Festival
Can you "seek a sword from a notch on a boat?" Is it necessary to "teach a fish how to swim?" And there are consequences to "being there just to make up a number?" These ancient idiom stories have long been part of the repertoire of the China National Theatre for Children. And now a group of American high schoolers is presenting their version of these tales at this year's China Children's Theatre Festival -- in Chinese! Watch the news clip here! |
Drawn to Broadway at MCT Center for the Performing Arts
Are you Drawn to Broadway? Then you'll be drawn to MCT this week as 177 talented teenagers present this lively musical show. The culmination of the Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp (PAC), you and the family can enjoy the air-conditioned theatre on Thursday at 8 PM, Friday at 5 & 8 PM and Saturday at 1 & 4 PM. From comics to super heroes to historical icons, the show brings to life familiar characters and stories with song, dance and tons of fun! Tickets available at MCTinc.org or call 728-7529. |
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Regional Art & Culture Events |
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Drum Brothers Outdoor Concert
At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10th, Drum Brothers world percussion ensemble will be giving a concert at the newly renovated gazebo on the grounds of Daly Mansion in Hamilton. The concert is $5 per person. For more information, please visit www.dalymansion.org. |
August at Carbon County Arts Guild in Red Lodge
Blue Buffalo Artists Exhibit: August 1-31
Mary Blain, Nellie Israel, and Gerald Wempner: Paintings and Bronzes: August 1-31
Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery is located in Red Lodge, MT. Visit their website for more info. |
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Classes, Workshops, & Camps |
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Tango at the Brick Room
Tango Missoula hosts an introductory class and milonga social dance on the second Saturday of each month at Downtown Dance Collective. This Saturday, the beginner lesson starts at 8 PM followed by dancing from 9 PM to midnight. No experience or partner necessary! Potluck food and refreshments.
Visit tangomissoula.com for more information. |
Summer Camps at ZACC
Slapstick Comedy: Aug 8 - 12 Vaudeville Camp: Aug 8 - 12 Collaborative Performance Camp: Aug 15 - 19
Visit Zootown Arts website to register! |
Summer Camps at the Art Museum
Color and Painting in the Natural World: Aug 8 - 12 Puppets, Play, and Performance: Aug 15 - 19
Visit Missoula Art Museum's website for details about upcoming summer camps for the kiddos! |
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Ongoing Exhibitions & Events |
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Current Exhibitions at MAM
The Missoula Art Museum presents local and regional contemporary artists. Visit MAM's website for information about current and upcoming exhibitions.
Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015 through December 10 Devin Leonardi: In Memoriam through September 10 Karen McAlister Shimoda: Field Notes through October 1 Holly Andres: The Homecoming through August 20 Abbie Miller: Exit Strategies through August 13 Frank Stella: Henry Garden through August 20 Greg Siple: Bicycle Eclectic through August 27 MAM Studio Art Teachers through August 27
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This Summer at Montana Museum of Art and Culture
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture at University of Montana hosts two incredible exhibitions this summer:
Wood Engravers Network Triennial Exhibition June 9 - September 17 Paxson Gallery
Dramatic Moments: Frederic Remington's Early Engravings, 1882-1895 June 9 - September 17 Meloy Gallery
Free public lecture: "Remington's Formative Years," by art collector and educator Lee Silliman, September 8 from 7 - 8:30 PM Please visit MMAC's website for more info. |
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