Music arts April 2016

A PRIL 2016 EDITION

MUSIC THEATER & FILM VISUAL ART SWANS & FAVORITE PRINCESSES TAKE

MBC STAGE

DANCE LITERARY EVENTS

S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E B O Z E M A N D A I LY C H R O N I C L E

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‘Amadeus‘ Screening Is Prelude to ‘Don Giovanni‘ in May ............................ 3

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Swans & Favorite Princesses Take MBC Stage

Expect Commanding Performances for Symphony’s Season-Ending Requiem....................................................................................... 4 Not Too Late to Make Your Evening with Mark S. Doss.................................. 4 Bells of the Bridgers Concert April 17................................................................. 5 Emerson Showcases MSU Graduate Students................................................ 5 Film Society Puts Dinos, Horner & Science on Screen................................... 6 Musikanten Brings Period Sound to Bach’s ‘Mass in B minor’...................... 7 See Architecture School’s ‘Favorite Things’ April 5-19................................... 7 Blue Slipper Theatre Tangles with Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ ............................10 See Yellowstone Ballet Classics at the Movies ..............................................10 Film Series Continues April 19.............................................................................11 Author Becca Boyd Teaching Youth Workshop ..............................................12 Glenn Miller, Music by Mipso in the Mix at the Ellen..................................... 13 Verge Presents Fools, Rocky Horror & Stuart Little.......................................15 Meet the Hawkers' April 22, Support Their Trip to Nationals........................16

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‘AMADEUS’ SCREENING IS PRELUDE

TO ‘DON GIOVANNI’ IN MAY

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XPER IENCE T HE M ANIC WHIRLWIND OF MUSIC AL genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a free presentation of the 1984 Oscar-winning film “Amadeus,” starring Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham when Intermountain Opera presents a free screening at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at the Ellen Theatre. The movie is No. 53 on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years . . . 100 Movies” list.

The event is the perfect lead-in to Intermountain Opera Bozeman’s May production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Performances are at 7 p.m., Friday, May 13, and 3 p.m., Sunday, May, 15, at the Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St. Tickets are on sale at the Intermountain Opera Office (104 E. Main St.), online at intermountainopera.org or by calling 406-587-2889.

Long considered one of the great operas, “Don Giovanni” is Mozart’s version of the Don Juan legend. An arrogant nobleman, Don Giovanni travels through Europe seducing women, leaving behind him a trail of broken hearts and lives until he encounters something he cannot kill, dodge or outwit. Eleven guest artists will join the opera’s chorus and orchestra for the performances. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

RAFFLE PRIZE IS TRIP TO LONDON Intermountain Opera Bozeman is raffling off a trip to London, including round-trip airfare for two and six nights at a Kensington hotel, in celebration of its Opera Month events.

The drawing will be held during intermission of the May 15 performance of “Don Giovanni.” The winner need not be present.

Tickets, $25 each or five for $100, are available at the opera office (104 E. Main St., US Bank Building), by calling 406-5872889 or from opera board members. All proceeds benefit Intermountain Opera Bozeman. Rocky Mountain Travel is handling arrangements. The trip must be taken before June 2017.

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EXPECT COMMANDING PERFORMANCES

FOR SYMPHONY’S SEASON-ENDING REQUIEM

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ORE THAN 200 MUSICIANS WILL TAKE

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions at age 24

the stage when the Bozeman Symphony

and Grammy nominated, Lattimore has gained acclaim for

Orchestra brings its 2015-16 concert sea-

her versatility in performing the works of Handel, Rossini,

son to a close with a powerful and pro-

Mozart, Mahler, Verdi and Wagner.

found performance of Verdi’s Requiem on Saturday and

Called “riveting and breathtaking,” Morrow performed

Sunday, April 9-10.

as Don Jose in the New York City Opera’s recent Europe-

Joining Maestro Matthew Savery and the symphony

an tour of “Carmen.” Opera superstar Doss has performed

will be a quartet of internationally renowned guest art-

with more than 60 major opera companies, including Mi-

ists – soprano Colleen Daly, mezzo-soprano Margaret Lat-

lan’s Teatro alla Scala, the Vienna State Opera and Lon-

timore, tenor Michael Morrow and bass-baritone Mark S.

don’s Covent Garden.

Doss – plus the 100-member Bozeman Symphonic Choir

Performances at the Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main

and 50-member MSU University Chorus under the direc-

St., begin at 7:30 p.m., April 9, and 2:30 p.m., April 10.

tion of Conductor Jon Harney. Sarah Stoneback and stu- Tickets are $27 and up for adults, $22 for students with ID. dents from her Montana State University trumpet studio

Get tickets by calling 406-585-9774, online at bozeman-

will also be featured.

symphony.org, or at the Bozeman Symphony office, 1001

Daly is a “dramatically powerful” singer in today’s op- W. Oak St., Ste 110. Concert sponsors are Spectec/TIC, eratic arena, with recent performances as Violetta in

Walter and Regina Wunsch and David and Kippy Sands.

Opera Delaware’s production of “La Traviata,” which she also covered at the New York City Opera. Winner of the

NOT TOO L ATE TO MAKE YOUR EVENING WITH

MARK S. DOSS

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OME TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO SEE

“Paint Your Wagon,” “Porgy and Bess” and more.

“An Evening with Mark S. Doss” at the Ellen The-

General seating tickets are $28. A limited number

atre, 17 W. Main St., at 7:30 p.m., April 6, a fund-

of $60 premium tickets include the performance and

raiser for the Bozeman Symphony.

pre-concert reception at Legacy Gallery. Get tickets at

A Grammy Award winning bass-baritone, Doss will pres-

theellentheatre.com. For questions, contact the sympho-

ent a memorable evening of favorite arias from popular op-

ny at 406-585-9774. Event sponsors are Bruce Jodar and

eras and musicals “Mefistofele,” “The Tales of Hoffmann,”

Kimberlie Birdwell.

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BELLS OF THE BRIDGERS

CONCERT APRIL 17

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ells of the Bridgers presents its spring concert, “What A Wonderful World,” at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at Bozeman United Methodist Church, 121 S. Willson Ave. Musical numbers include “Georgia on My Mind,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Precious Lord Take My Hand” featuring Bruce Kenney on clarinet, “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Morning Has Broken,” premiering the new 6th octave large bass chimes.

Organist Lynn Kirtley will perform with the ensemble on “Sure Foundation” and “Morning Has Broken.”

EMER SON SHOWC A SE S MSU GRADUATE STUDENTS

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HE MSU GRADUATE STUDENT Show is on display at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture through April 22.

Featuring lithography by Sanaz Haghani Nouri, ceramics by Rachael Marne Jones, photography by Chad Carignan and painting by Ryan Parker, the show, in the Weaver Room on the second floor, is free and open to the public. Call for hours, 406-5879797. The Emerson, at 111 S. Grand Ave., is open daily.

JUNE 17- SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 EXPLORE: The Center is open free to the public every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 10am until 6pm. Parking is available onsite. An electric shuttle service is available to explore the ranch and visit the sculptures. Hikers and cyclists are welcome. Reservation required.

CONCERTS: Fridays at 6:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 6:30pm.

Tickets $10.

To make reservations or purchase tickets visit www.tippetrise.org.

emerson

CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE

CHECK OUT SPRING CLASSES, SUMMER CAMP Spring classes for young people and adults are ongoing this month.

Check the listings at www.theEmerson.org.

And Summer Camp is back – 10 weeks of it – for kids ages 4 to 12, starting in June. Among the new programs is a full day camp for Mini Masters ages 4-7. With varying themes and projects each week, there’s no fear of overlap. Adult opportunities include ceramics classes, outdoor life drawing and Art on the Rocks sessions. See the website for details. To register, contact Education Curator Alissa Popken, 406-587-9797, ext. 104 or email education@theEmergson.org.

Art and Music under the Beartooth Mountains

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Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 10, 2:30 p.m.

Special Guest:

Willson Auditorium

Messa da Requiem - Giuseppe Verdi Featuring the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and the MSU University Chorus

FILM SOCIETY PUTS DINO S , HORNE R & SCIENCE ON SCREEN

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HE BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY WILL SCREEN STEVEN SPIELBERG'S blockbuster, “Jurassic World,” at 3 and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at the Ellen Theatre, with renowned paleontologist Dr. Jack Horner in attendance.

A scientific adviser on all the Jurassic Park films, Horner will present “Indominus Rex: Fact & Fiction of Genetically Engineered Dinosaurs,” a look at the real science behind designing genetically modified hybrid dinosaurs.

Special Guests:

The film and presentation are part of the Film Society’s participation in the national Science on Screen initiative, funded by the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Bozeman Film Society is one of 23 independent nonprofit cinemas awarded grants to implement the initiative.

The film is also a collaboration with the Children's Museum of Bozeman STEAMlab and the Blunderbuss Science and Maker Faire (coming April 28-30

Colleen Daly, Margaret Lattimore, Soprano Mezzo-Soprano

at various Bozeman locations). One hour before each screening, CMB's STEAMlab offers 3D printing demonstrations in the Ellen Ballroom, with kids receiving their own take-home 3D dinosaur bone. A limited number of free matinee tickets are available through the Children's Museum of Bozeman, courtesy of Willow Spring Ranch; contact outreach@cmbozeman.org for details.

Wednesday, April 13, the film is “45 Years,” at 7:30 p.m. With just one week until Kate Mercer's forty-fifth wedding anniversary, the party planning is going

Michael Morrow, Mark S. Doss, Tenor Baritone

well. Then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time of the party five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.

The rich, thought-provoking adult film offers mesmerizing performances by Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay.

All performances are at the Ellen. Tickets are $8.75 for general admission,

Saturday concert sponsored by Spectec/TIC, Walter & Regina Wunsch Reception follows at Starky’s Authentic Americana, 24 N. Tracy Avenue

Sunday concert sponsored by David and Kippy Sands Reception follows at Holiday Inn, 5 East Baxter Lane

Buy Tickets Now: bozemansymphony.org or call 585-9774

$8.50 for seniors and students (plus fees), available online at www.theellentheatre.com, by calling 406-585-5885, by visiting the box office Wednesday–Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., or two hours prior to any performance. The “Jurassic World” Saturday matinee is $5 for all ages (plus fees).

Science On Screen continues on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. with “The Martian.” Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for previews, as well as info on levels and benefits of a Bronze, Silver or Gold level membership – and Keep 'Em Flickering!

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MUSIKANTEN BRINGS PERIOD SOUND TO BACH’S

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USIKANTEN MONTANA WILL PREMIERE a Historically Informed Performance of J.S. Bach’s iconic “Mass in B minor” at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 220 W. Main St., Bozeman, as part of its 14th an-

nual Montana Early Music Festival.

The Mass is considered both the culmination of Bach’s musical creation and the epitome of choral art. Historically informed performance means performing music with special attention to the technology and performance conventions present when the piece of music was composed.

A 16-member chamber orchestra will play period or replica instruments, including Baroque oboes, bassoons and traversi (flutes), natural horn and trumpets, gut strings and historic timpani. Players come from Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, New York, Indianapolis and Denver.

Vocal soloists are Amanda Balestrieri (soprano), Marjorie Bunday (mezzo-soprano), Anne Kania (contralto), Robert

Petillo (tenor), Rob W. Tudor (baritone) and Bobb Robinson (baritone). Leading the orchestra as concertmaster will be Ginna Watson, of the Minneapolis-based Rose Ensemble.

Organist Keith Reas and cellist Sarah Stone are the continuo players. Musikanten Montana Artistic Director Kerry Krebill will conduct.

Seating is general admission, and tickets are available at the door. The cost is $30 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students, with a Family Pass (maximum five persons) available for $60. Call 406-442-6825 or visit www. musikantenmt.org.

The performance will be repeated in Butte, Missoula and Helena on succeeding nights.

SEE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL’S ‘FAVORITE THINGS’ APRIL 5-19

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ONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE presents its annual “These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things” show, featuring art and objects belonging to the school faculty and staff, April 5 through 19. The exhibit won’t name the displayed items’ owners, but students always have fun guessing who they might be.

The public is invited to enjoy the art and speculation at the Main Gallery at Cheever Hall (off 11th Avenue, north of Grant). Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8 PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY APR. 8 + 9

Verge Theater continues our tradition of live storytelling with two evenings of true stories, told by a collection of colorful locals, on the subject of PLAYING THE FOOL.

8 PM FRI & SAT APR. 15 + 16 (Midnight show on Sat.)

The cult favorite is back! Whether you’re a Rocky Virgin or have been corrupted over and over again, this STAGE spectacular will surprise and excite you.

All show are Audience Participation.

7 PM MONDAY APR. 4 + 18

The Bozeman Improverts are back on Monday nights to start your week with laughs! ‘

‘MASS IN B MINOR’

dramatized by

Joseph Robinette

2 PM SATURDAYS APR. 2 – 23

This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little and his many adventures-both big and small!

2304 N. 7TH

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SWANS & FAVORITE PRINCE

TAKE MBC STA

W

ITH EXCERPTS FROM BELOVED

let Providence, who have danced with MBC before;

At MBC Academy, she wo

story ballets “Cinderella,” “Coppe- “The Dying Swan,” danced by guest Victoria Barker;

let’s beauty so that it is wa

lia,” “Swan Lake” and “Snow White,” and the ballroom scene from guest choreographer

cal when children come to

one of the pieces in Montana Bal- Winthrop Corey’s original “Snow White,” danced by

to fall in love with the art

let Company’s “Great Ballet Classics” program April

Barker and guest artist Raul Peinado.

relationship with it, wheth

16-17 will surely be one of your favorites too.

Corey is artistic director of the Mobile Ballet, sum-

stage, behind the scenes or

“I thought about some of my favorite works for

mer faculty member for the Joffrey Ballet School,

Everyone in the audienc

choreography, music and costumes that would also

and former principal dancer with the Royal Winni-

her father’s special gifts. H

show off the talents and strengths of our lovely

peg Ballet and National Ballet of Canada, where he

many of the magical costum

company dancers, our elementary, intermediate and

was noted for dancing opposite Rudolph Nureyev in

crafted over the years for th

advanced students and our wonderful guest artists,” Jose Limon’s classic work “The Moor’s Pavane.” He’s

Local musicians will

said Artistic and Academy Director Elizabeth DeFan-

been to Bozeman before to visit DeFanti, her hus-

the performances.

ti. “Audiences can expect some accessible elements

band, Adam, and their two children, who call him

The Willson Auditorium

for children but also performances to please every- “Papa Wink.” He’s DeFanti’s father and was, along

formances begin at 4 p.m

one from dance devotees to someone attending a

with her mother, the late Christine Hennessy, her

April 17. Tickets are $15 to

ballet for the first time.”

first ballet instructor. She danced for both of them

the Montana Ballet Comp

Highlights feature ethereal swans and fairy tale

at Festival Ballet Providence, which they founded.

online at www.montanabal

princesses, and include the Black Swan pas de deux

“My dad is one of the finest, kindest teachers and

underwritten by Tim and M

and famous 32 fouettes (turns) from “Swan Lake,” choreographers I know,” DeFanti said. “That’s some-

sen Family Foundation, th

danced by renowned guest artists Vilia Putrius and

thing so important to me, that he sees dancers as hu- Public Value Partnership an

Mindaugas Bauzys, principals with Festival Bal-

man beings first and respects and appreciates them.” Charitable Fund.

Following the Saturday, April 16, performance Montana Fish Company and Northwes

Montana Ballet Company will host its fourth ergy. Enjoy live jazz, fine food with pai

Annual Spring Soiree Fundraiser at the Bax- and the opportunity to meet the guest ter Ballroom, sponsored by Baxter Events, the

For reservations, call MBC at 406-582

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ESSES

AGE

orks to “harness all of bal-

arm, welcoming and magithe academy. I want them

t form and have a lifelong

her they grow up to be on

r in the audience.”

ce should enjoy another of

He has shared with MBC

mes he designed and hand-

he ballets being performed. provide live music for is at 404 W. Main St. Per-

m. on April 16, 2 p.m. on

o $55. Purchase by calling

pany at 406-582-8702 or

llet.org. The production is

Mary Barnard, the Gilhou-

he Montana Arts Council’s

nd the Steinmuller Family

COREY TO TEACH MASTER CLASS On Thursday, April 14, guest choreographer Winthrop

stern En-

Corey will teach a special master class for area inter-

ired wine

mediate and advanced ballet students from 5:30 to 7

t artists.

2-8702.

p.m. at MBC Studios, 2304 N. 7th Ave., Ste. C3.

Call MBC at 406-582-8702 or email info@montanaballet.org to reserve a spot in the class.

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BLUE SLIPPER

An Evening with

Mark S. Doss Grammy award winner and world-renowned opera superstar Mark S. Doss presents an evening of his favorite arias and more.

THEATRE TANGLES WITH NEIL SIMON’S

‘ RUMORS ’

“R

UMORS,” PL AYWRIGHT NEIL SIMON’S LONE FARCE, is the featured play at Livingston’s Blue Slipper Theatre every weekend in April. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 3 p.m. Sundays through April 24.

Called light, frothy and fun when it opened on Broadway in 1988, the two-act play follows Ken and Chris Gorman to the 10th anniversary party of the Deputy Mayor Charlie Brock of New York, where they find the kitchen staff gone, Mrs. Brock missing and Mr. Brock shot in the head, err, ear. The madcap antics multiply with the arrival of each new guest.

Gary Fish directs the cast. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. The show is recommended for ages 16 and up due to language. The theater is at 113 E. Callender St. For reservations, call 406-222-7720 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/blueslipperrumors.

SEE YELLOWSTONE

BALLET CLASSICS

Wednesday, April 6 - 7:30 PM Ellen Theatre General Seating $28 Premium Seating $60

Includes pre-concert reception held at 6:30 PM in the Legacy Gallery, 7 W. Main Street, catered by Food for Thought and premium seating at the Ellen Theatre.

Sponsored by Bruce Jodar and Kimberlie Birdwell

Buy Tickets Now: theellentheatre.com

AT THE MOVIES

In

CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS OF PRODUCING BALLET classics and original productions, Yellowstone Ballet Company presents “A Day with Yellowstone Ballet at the Movies,” all day on Sunday, April 17, at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston. The event features professionally taped and edited footage of past YBC performances, all produced and directed by Kathleen Rakela.

Tickets (cash or check) are available at the door and cost $5 for one show or $10 for a day pass. For details, visit www.yellowstoneballet.org, email Yellowstoneballet@gmail.com or call 406- 222-0430.

Big Sky Publishing | Music & Arts | April 5, 2016 THE FULL DAY’S LINEUP FEATURES: At 11 a.m., “Hansel & Gretel with a Twist,” with original music by Dean Anderson and narration by Margot Kidder, featuring Parsifal Pittendorfer as Hansel, Isabel Milkovich as Gretel, Sabrina Lee (North Cost Dance Co.) as the Witch and Bozeman’s Malia Ludin as the Dawn Fairy.

At 12:15 p.m., “Pinocchio,” with original music by Dean Anderson and narration by singer/songwriter Terry Canady, featuring Barry Molina (Milwaukee Ballet) as Pinocchio and Livingston actor Gary Fish as Geppetto.

At 1 p.m., “The Little Mermaid,” with original music by Daniel Parker and narration by Robert Worobec, featuring YBC alumnus Fiona Lee (now training at the School of American Ballet, NYC) as the Little Mermaid, Randy Herrera (Houston Ballet) as the Prince, and Bozeman’s Molly Huempfner (now training at the Colorado Ballet) as the Bride.

At 2 p.m., “Hiawatha,”with narration by Robert Worobec, featuring Christophe Maraval (Pacific Northwest Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet) as Hiawatha, Tricia Sundbeck (Sacramento Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet) as Minnehaha, Sergei Domrachev (Moscow Ballet) as Pau-Pu-Keewis and John Henry Reid (Houston Ballet) as Hiawatha’s father, Mudjekeeuws.

At 3:30 p.m., “Swan Lake,” featuring Sharon Wehner (Colorado Ballet) as the Swan Queen/Odette/Odile and Dimitri Trubchanov (Colorado Ballet, Kirov Ballet) as the Prince.

The eight Yellowstone Ballet films being screened on April 17 include "Swan Lake."

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At 5 p.m., “Cinderella,” featuring Parsifal Pittendorfer (State Street Ballet) as the Prince, and Lilit Hogtanian (State Street Ballet) as Cinderella.

At 6:15 p.m., “Giselle,” featuring Dimitri Trubchanov (Colorado Ballet, Kirov Ballet) as the Prince, Kristi Capps (Cincinnati Ballet) as Giselle, and Carolyn Lippert (ABT Studio Company) as Myrta, the Queen of the Willis.

At 7:30 p.m., “Romeo & Juliet of the Rockies,” featuring Jared Nelson (Sacramento Ballet) as Romeo and Tricia Sundbeck (Sacramento Ballet) as Juliet.

FILM SERIES CONTINUES APRIL 19

“B

easts of the Southern Wild” is the next film presentation of the Livingston Film Series, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts. The film begins at 7. Admission is free, donations welcomed.

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AUTHOR BECCA BOYD TE ACHING YOUTH WORKSHOP

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OW DOES A STORYTELLER MAKE A longtime supporter of youth programs and a story memorable? USA Today the arts in Bozeman, Boyd is a graduate of Monbest-selling local author Becca Boyd tana State University and Bethel University, and presents an afternoon young people’s has been a full-time fiction author for several workshop on that very topic this afternoon and years. She has taught and consulted nationally, every Tuesday through May 10, at Kaleidoscope with chapters of Romance Writers of America and Youth Theater, 1602 W. Beall St. Call 406-587-3642 the Margie Lawson Academy, and her best-selling to sign up. Each class begins at 4 p.m. historical and suspense books have been the out “The love of and the understanding of story of- growth of her own love of story. ten starts in childhood, before we are able to really Boyd wants to introduce young writers to the sedeconstruct what we do and don’t like,” Boyd said. cret sauce of storytelling, that “metaphorical hand “The Magic of Story is a class about the elements that reaches out and grabs us and pulls us so far that catch an audience – in any medium – and it’s into a fictional world that we forget it's not our real specifically geared for young storytellers. In this world. . . . I hope the class will help young storytellsession, we’ll be learning about what’s at the core ers find their inner dramatist, whether they have of a story.” dreams of writing for stage, screen or page.”

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Kaleidoscope Youth Theater’s next production is “Jack and the Beanstalk: A Sister’s Tale,” an adaptation of that favorite folk tale.

Performances are May 6-7 and 13-15.

CALL 406-587-3642 FOR TICKETS.

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GLENN MILLER , MUSIC BY

MIPSO IN THE MIX AT THE ELLEN

C

LASSIC FILMS, MUSIC FROM GUITARS AND GLENN MILLER TO

by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss and Copland, celebrate the richness of the human

bluegrass, and a theatric spin through Sherwood Forest are on tap at the

experience. Tickets are $9 for youth 17 and under, $13 for seniors 55 and up, and

Ellen Theatre in April.

$15 for adults.

Tuesday, April 5, enjoy a lively evening with guitarist Stuart Webber and

At 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, guitar master Claude Bourbon brings his talented

Friends, New York flutist Morgan Pappas and Mexican guitarist Gerardo Zarate

take on blues, Gypsy, Spanish, jazz and Russian stylings. Tickets are $17.

Terrazas. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. All seats are $19.75.

Stop, Drop, and Laugh! Christopher Titus is back at 8 p.m., Friday, April 22,

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to town Thursday, April 7,

with a new show that’s a wild ride through his personal life, proving why he isn't

with a songbook full of “In the Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Don’t Sit Un-

qualified to be a father and why owning a Ferrari is better than having children.

der the Apple Tree,” and more. The swingin’ starts at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats are

Reserved seats are $25 to $45. The show contains adult material.

$22.75.

Saturday, April 23, catch a classic piece of American cinema – “Singin’ in the

Friday, April 8, is Free Family Night at the Movies, showing Littlefoot and

Rain” with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. The film screens

friends in “The Land Before Time.” The show starts at 7 p.m.

at 7:30 p.m.; all seats are $5.

Saturday, April 9, the renegade Bluegrass musicians of Mipso bring their “Dark

Scotland’s Visible Fictions Theatre Company invites you to a clever, quirky

Holler Pop” tour to Bozeman. Known for their three-part harmony and Appa-

take on “The Adventures of Robin Hood” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29. Set in less

lachian influences, Mipso is Jacob Sharp (mandolin), Wood Robinson (upright

of a Sherwood Forest and more of a supermarket storeroom, this performance

bass), Joseph Terrell (guitar) and Libby Rodenbough (violin). The show starts at

is playful, imaginative and fast-paced. All the classic characters are portrayed by

8 p.m. All seats are $15.

two actors. Recommended for all ages! Tickets are $9 for youth 17 and under,

Celebrate Tax Day, April 15, with a 7:30 p.m. showing of Martin Scorsese’s

$17 for adults.

“Goodfellas,” starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta. The film is rated

Wine, beer and other refreshments, which may be brought into the theatre,

R. Tickets are $5.

will be sold in the lobby beginning one hour prior to show times. All tickets are

The incredible Cashore Marionettes visit at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16, with

available online at www.theellentheatre.com. For questions, or to purchase tick-

their breathtaking production “Life in Motion.” Everyday life scenes, set to music

ets by phone, call 406-585-5885. The Ellen is at 17 W. Main St.

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V E R G E P R E S E N T S FOOLS, ROCKY HORROR & STUART LITTLE

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ERGE T HE AT ER CONT INUES I TS TR ADI T ION OF LIVE

Audience participation performances are at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, and at

storytelling with “Tales From the Verge: Playing The Fool,” two

8 p.m. and midnight, Saturday, April 16. Recommended for ages 17 and up.

evenings of original stories, on Friday and Saturday, April 8 &

Tickets are $14. Don't let the opportunity to time warp again pass you by.

9, at 8 p.m.

IMPROV ON THE VERGE

Performers Travis Wade Kidd, Harrison Jahnke, Susan Miller, Chuck Mulluk,

On April 18, the Verge offers up a Monday night sacrifice of the most daring,

host Ryan Cassavaugh and others will explore the evening's theme of “Playing

death-defying live theater there is: Improv! The Bozeman Improverts will be-

The Fool” in a series of touching, embarrassing, funny short stories they never

guile you with their laser-like wits, sharp tongues and obnoxiously large heads

intended to tell in public. Tickets are $14.

as they make up skits based on audience suggestions. The show begins at 7 p.m.

The weekend also features a sneak preview of a special art series “Three

and tickets are $7.

Story Houses,” coordinated by Community Art Bozeman in the Verge lobby. ‘STUART LITTLE’ The art show spotlights works by 28 local artists who were invited to create

E.B. White’s endearing classic about the mouse born into an ordinary New

variations on the theme.

York family is captured in this dramatization by Joseph Robinette, coming to

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW The cult favorite, written by Richard O'Brien, is back for a seventh live run!

Whether you're a Rocky virgin or have been corrupted over and over again, this stage spectacular will surprise and excite you live and in the flesh.

Unassuming fiancees Brad Majors and Janet Weiss take a wrong turn and find themselves seeking the help of mad scientist transvestite Dr. Frank-NFurter. The "good" doctor and his scantily clad minions show Brad and Janet a night that will change them forever, and you won't forget.

the Family Stage at 2 p.m. on Saturdays through April 23. The acting ensemble plays human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in the “real people's world.”

Bring the whole family for an hour of fun. Tickets are just $7.

Reservations for all shows can be made online at vergetheater.com or in person at Cactus Records, 29 W. Main St. Verge Theater is at 2304 N. 7th Ave, in the retail complex across from Murdoch's.

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MEET THE HAWKERS' APRIL 22, SUPPORT THEIR TRIP TO NATIONALS

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A R K YOUR C A L ENDA R S F OR Friday, April 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. You’ll want to be at the Emerson Center for the Arts Ballroom, 111 S. Grand Ave., to “Meet the Hawkers.”

The Hawkers are the students of Bozeman High School’s powerhouse, 106-member Speech and Debate Team. Fourteen members went to the state tournament in January, and 12 have qualified for the National Tournament in Salt Lake City June 1217. This is the fundraiser to get them there.

Team Coach Adam Thane figures they need to raise $12,000. The students will be the evening’s entertainers and emcees, so attendees get to see their winning style. Admission is free and open to everyone. Attendees can show their support by buying raffle tickets and silent auction items, including fine art.

“It’s been 43 years straight that Bozeman’s Speech and Debate Team has been among the top three in the state, and we’ve sent qualifiers to the National Members of the Bozeman High School Speech and DebateTeam going to the National Competition in Salt Lake City are, Tournament the past 11 years,” Thane said. “A lot of left to right: Front row, Justice Geddes, Kayleigh Abbott, Marty Smith and Ava Snow. Middle row, Rachel Schmidt, Devin alumni of this team go on to some impressive instiMahoney, Ali Garnsey and Ethan Hanley. Back row, Emma Bowen, Pushya Krishna, Isobel Bowen and Katie Ellig. tutions of higher learning. That’s partly because of the evidence-based reasoning approach they learn Sisters Emma and Isabel Bowen are both on the Fundraiser attendees will get the opportunity to team. “Our dad’s a lawyer, we were brought up to see a variety of competition categories, including on the team.”

Performing well at speech and debate, especially argue,” Emma said. “I’m on the debate side. Isabel dramatic and humorous interpretation and informative and persuasive speeches. at the state or national level, improves a student’s talks more. She’s on the speech side.” college admission chances more than being captain Julien Harris, who has theater productions and The team won a big tournament at Idaho this year, of a sports team or student body president, he add- camps in his background, was a freshman on the and with so many younger members qualifying this ed. That’s according to a recent Wall Street Journal team this year. “I’m so glad I started early and still year, Thane likes their competition chances at Salt report. “It’s amazing what speech and debate does have three years left to be a part.” He appreciates Lake City and for the next couple of years. how much the older team members support the Among the area artists donating work for the for people’s futures.” fundraiser are Michael and Megan Blessing, Kara Katie Ellig said she found a new high school home newest ones, he said. on the team after an injury stymied her competitive “We watch and encourage each other constantly. Tripp, MACK (Margaret Anne Campell Kohler), gymnastics prospects. “That was my family. I was We have each other’s best interests in mind,” said Shirley Robinett, Rachel Pohl and Colleen Kinnear. a little shy, but I found a place and group that ac- Isabel Bowen, who joined the team after seeing how Organizer for the event is Reni Kessinger. much Emma enjoyed it. cepted me on this team.”

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