Art Revolution by Terrel Armstrong

AWAKEN THE SENSES

Art City Missoula

ART 2008

Missoula

Public Art

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2 MIS SOULA ART EVOLUTION For complete information on amenities and attractions in Missoula please log on to these sites: City of Missoula ............................................................ www.ci.missoula.mt.us Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce ............... www.missoulachamber.com Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau ......................www.missoulacvb.org Missoula Cultural Council ..........................................www.missoulacultural.org Missoula Downtown Association .......................www.missouladowntown.com The University of Montana .............................................................www.umt.edu

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Mosaic Gaming TablesRonald McDonald House photo by Linda Thompson of the Missoulian

This is a joint project of the Missoula Public Art Committee and the Missoulian, which is a division of Lee Enterprises. Copyright 2008 by the Missoulian. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Missoula Public Art Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Missoula Art Walk: A Self Guided Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 University of Montana Public Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Performing Arts Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 First Friday: Gallery Walk & Artini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Festivals in Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Art of Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dining and Lodging in Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

CREDITS Art Director: Kate Murphy Graphic Artists: Megan Richter and Diann Kelly. Stories written by Erica Williams Project Sales Coordinator: Jacque Walawander, Project Coordinators: Holly Kuehlwein, Jessica Fuchs Cover Art: “Heart of Missoula” by Hadley Ferguson, “Charging Forward” by Jay Laber Art Walk Photos by: Linda Thompson

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Heart of Missoula

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E M AYO R MIS SOULA ART EVOLUTION

Great cities do lots of things very well, and I believe Missoula is a great city. We fill potholes and build parks, we fight fires and blaze trails, we protect and we serve. And we support endeavors that fill the soul, including public art projects. Whether you’re baffled or inspired by “Crossings” at the end of Higgins Avenue, pleasantly surprised by “Returnings” in Caras Park, charmed by the historic murals at Broadway and Higgins or forced to smile at “Cattin’ Around” on Main Street, Missoula’s made great investments in art we all share. Our Public Art Committee is committed to a tradition of high standards for these community assets, and this publication offers strong evidence of that commitment. I hope you find greatness in this guide to art in a great city.

John Engen Mayor of Missoula

Out to Lunch at Caras Park Photo by Linda Thompson of the Missoulian

WE SUPPORT ENDEAVORS T H AT F I L L THE S O U L

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2008-2009 SEASON SERIES Joyful, inspirational, touching, heartwarming, poignant, hilarious, uplifting and unforgettable!

Don’t miss a single high-kicking, toe-tapping, finger-snapping minute of our 2008-2009 season!

Oct. 24–26, 29–Nov. 2, Nov. 5–9, 2008 Located on the corner of East Broadway and Adams Street in Missoula, the MCT Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Missoula Children’s Theatre as well as MCT Community Theatre. Dec. 5–7, 10–14, 2008

(406) 728-PLAY (7529) www.mctinc.org Jan. 23–25, Jan. 28–Feb. 1, 2009

Theater is ADA Compliant.

Mar. 13–15, 18–22, 2009

May 1–3, 6–10, 2009 Photo by Roger Wade

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MISSOULA PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE Missoulians take great pride in their city’s commitment to the arts and the Missoula Public Arts Committee is the backbone of this commitment. Anybody who has encountered artist Taag Peterson’s “Crossings,” the red “Xs” at the north end of Higgins Avenue, or Jeffrey Funk’s “Returning,” the sculpture on the east side of the Higgins Street Bridge that depicts three large bronze fish, or even “Cattin Around,” Mike Hollern’s sculpture of a sprawled out alley cat that adorns Central Park parking garage, knows this to be true. Since 1885 the MPAC’s mission has been to develop, refuel, and advocate public art projects for the city so that the public has further accessibility to the arts. With more than 25 projects located around the city, Missoula incorporates beauty and magnificence into the daily lives of all. Thanks to the MPAC, Missoula residents, university students, visitors, and passersby can experience quality art by simply taking a stroll around town. It is a gesture of egalitarianism and inclusiveness, an opportunity for cultural enrichment to take place outside museum and gallery doors and to be shared with the entire community. In 2002 the Missoula City Council passed a Public Art Ordinance requiring that 1 percent of construction project funds be set aside for works of art for the city. The “Percent for Art” ordinance has accelerated the progress of MPAC in its mission to provide the public with art projects that complement Missoula’s personality and individuality. The MPAC worked on three main projects out of the Percent for Art ordinance during 2007. One of the first projects was the Aquatics Center. MPAC commissioned Missoula artist Jim Todd to create a design he named “Mountain Waters” on the exterior of the Aquatics

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Center that features Northwestern wildlife against a backdrop of cascading waters. The unique art bike rack outside of Splash Montana Water Park was also commissioned by the MPAC out of the Percent for Art ordinance and created by artist Justin Anthony, winner of the design competition. The City Council Building extension renovation was granted a Percent for Art component, allowing the MPAC to hold another design competition for a painting project that now adorns the hallway leading into the City Council Chambers Building. The MPAC awarded the commission to wellknown Seattle artist Mary Iverson, who calls her painting “Ponder.” Looking ahead to 2008, the MPAC plans to work with the Missoula Fire Department to create a piece of public art associated with its courageous work. The MPAC is proud to work with private individuals and agencies to encourage public arts in general, inside and outside the Percent for Art ordinance. MPAC values the understanding of how art weathers, what eﬀect the climate has on public art projects, and ways to increase the usage of durable materials so that Missoula’s community can continue to savor public art for ages to come. In a city that already exudes its own sense of place, the Missoula Public Arts Committee continues to guide Missoula down its path of art appreciation and accessibility for all. For more information on the Missoula Public Arts Committee call (406) 552- 6001.

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Missoula

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8. Dragons Hollow

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33. Montana Horses

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34. Body Inhabits the Soul

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35. Robert DeWeese: Untitled

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PUBLIC ART INDEX

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1 - SCENIC 617 S. HIGGINS

2 - WAGON WHEEL 515 S. HIGGINS

3 - PEACE WORKS 519 S. HIGGINS

ural on the north wall of the Boys & Girls Club/Higgins Hall near the Holiday Gas Station at the southwest corner of South Higgins and Fourth. Features a giant bald eagle, mountain peaks, and a flowing stream. Said to have been designed by an artist and painted by children.

ural on the north wall of Big Sky Embroidery store on the southeast corner of Higgins and Fourth. Artist unknown.

4 - UNTITLED* CLAY STREET/HOLIDAY INN

5 - RETURNINGS HIGGINS BRIDGE

6 - BRENNANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WAVE HIGGINS ST. BRIDGE

ural in Bess Reed Park on the south end of Clay Street. Volunteers and children of Big Brothers and Sisters painted this vibrant and humorous mural in 1997.

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culpture on the East Side of the Higgins Street Bridge just north of the Clark Fork River. Created by Jeffrey Funk in 1989 as a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, these three large bronze fish twist among boulders and are a favorite among children.

reated by area high school students Peter Bradstock, Sarah Jackson, Amanda Keeland, Brittany Kirkland, Sarah Logan, Yuki Sugimoto, and Tara Westle with artist Amie Thurber in the summer of 2000. A mural celebrating diversity with a colorful, festive atmosphere, Peace Works is located at the rear entrance of the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center.

amed after world-class Missoula kayaker Brennan Guth, who died in Chile in 2001 pursuing his sport and passion. Sculpture, viewing platform and a whitewater feature in the Clark Fork River.

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8 - DRAGON HOLLOW 101 CAROUSEL DRIVE

9 - CATTIN’ AROUND† W. MAIN & RYMAN

ragon Hollow is a magical play land adjacent to A Carousel for Missoula. The play land was the combined effort of artists and consultants from Leather’s and Associates, Inc.

10 - STUDEBAKER† 216 W. MAIN

11 - THE HEART INSTITUTES WALL OF 100 HEARTS ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL, 500 W. BROADWAY

12 - VETERANS MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE

f you will give it a home, and promise no one will ever take it apart, I will build A Carousel for Missoula. That was the promise Missoula cabinetmaker Chuck Kaparich made to the Missoula City Council in 1991. By Opening Day, May 27, 1995, over 100,000 hours of volunteer time had gone into the construction of 38 permanent ponies, three replacement ponies, two chariots, 14 gargoyles, gargoyle frames and mirror frames, and the largest band organ in continuous use in the United States, all within a jewel box building.

ural on the side of the Studebaker Building at 216 West Main Street. Created by noted local artist Stan Hughes in 2000, the work pays tribute to the historical background of the Studebaker Building and the heart of the Gasoline Alley historic area, which evolved on West Main Street in the early 1900s. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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hese heartfelt mosaics were made by the sixth grade classes of Washington Middle School, 2002. As inspiration for the patients, each heart was created by an individual student. Teachers Joni McNeil and Mary Gillhouse coordinated with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

culpture adorning Central Park parking garage in the 100 block of West Main Street. Mike Hollern created this whimsical, ferrous cement depiction of a sprawled alley cat in 1991. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, “Cattin’ Around” features a small puddle of water on the cat’s back to create a birdbath.

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7 - CAROUSEL 101 CAROUSEL DRIVE

onoring veterans of WWI and WWII. Located at the southeast corner of the Missoula County Courthouse Lawn on the corner of Broadway and Ryman, this cast bronze sculpture of a First World War soldier was created by J. Pauling in 1921. A 1927 plaque lists WWI veterans, and a 1948 plaque lists WWII veterans.

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13 - ES PAXSON MURALS COURTHOUSE

14 - PROPPER SHOPPERS† MOUNTAIN LINE CENTER

ocated inside the Missoula County Courthouse at 200 West Broadway. Created sometime between 1912 and 1914, these historical scenes were painted on canvas with oils.

nstalled in 2002, the solid bronze sculpture of a stylized grandmother and her favorite grandchild was created by Missoula artist Tom Rippon, a ceramics professor at UM.

16 - PONDER 435 RYMAN ST

17 - WALTER HOOK SERIES† 140 W. PINE

his painting by Mary Iverson is designed to honor and inspire those who participate in the legislative process. The title of the pice, Ponder, refers to the creative and analytical energy that goes into the crafting of public policy. It reflects the way legislators might consider the positive and negative value of an idea.

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ocated inside the Council Chambers in City Hall. Painted in 1984-85 by Missoula artist Walter Hook, the series of seven oils was purchased with the Bill Cregg Memorial Fund and was a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

15 - MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSFER CENTER MURAL Between the Missoula County Courthouse and City Hall 00 tiles decorated with animals, flowers and other symbols to represent the natural heritage of Montana. Created in April 2000 by Missoula County Public School students with the help of their art instructors Katherine Lynch, Jackie Alford, Carla Getz, Susanne Woyciechowicz, and local artist Dana Boussard.

18 - CANDYLAND 403 N. HIGGINS

ompleted 2007. Commissioned by Keegan Eisenstat

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20 - HEART OF MISSOULA† 111 W. BROADWAY

21 - UNTITLED 130 W. BROADWAY

urals on the north and east sides of the Oxford at 337 North Higgins Avenue. John Carlon painted these figures in 1997 on Plexiglas to fill real windows.

ompleted in Dec. 2005, these sepia-toned historic paintings depict downtown Missoula of ages past. Painted by Hadley Ferguson on seven concrete panels they were then attached to the wall to fill the 20’ tall by 120’ long space on the side of the Allegra Print & Imaging building.

22 - CROSSINGS† N. HIGGINS

23 - JOHN MULLAN N. HIGGINS

24 - FIRST NIGHT TILES* GRAND & FIRST

culpture located in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot at the north end of Higgins Avenue. Consisting of four large red Xs made of enamel on metal with concrete wingwalls and platform set on a stone ballast, it represents railroad themes. Created by Taag Peterson in 1986 and a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, the Xs relate to the tall trestles necessary for crossing mountain ravines.

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arble sculpture located in the plaza at the end of North Higgins Avenue in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot. Created in 1914 and one of just six sculptures remaining, this structure was erected to mark the route of the wagon road, surveyed and built by John Mullan, from Fort Benton to Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia River.

ural on the west side of the Salad Bar & Sandwich Co. at 130 West Broadway. John Carlon painted this scenic view of Montana in 1996.

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19 - UNTITLED 337 N. HIGGINS

irst Night Tile Project on the Northside/Westside Pedestrian Bridge near the Grand and First Street intersection. Created by children and adults who participated in the First Night Missoula public tile project on New Year’s Eve 1999, the theme features animals of all types.

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25 - MCFD MURALS† 625 E. PINE

26 - MOUNTAIN WATERS MCCORKMICK PARK

27 - VETERAN’S MEMORIAL ROSE PARK

hanks to the percent for art project, the City of Missoula Public Art Committee commissioned Missoula artist James Todd to create a design to be sandblasted on the exterior of the Currents Aquatic Center. This piece features motifs of Northwestern wildlife amidst cascading waters. The design was sandblasted by Nash Enterprises Inc. of Missoula.

28 - UNTITLED MURAL

29 - THE WAVE 3001 BANCROFT ST

30- STORIES FROM THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION

n the West Side of the Missoula City Fire Station headquarters at the corner of East Pine and Madison. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, Rudy Autio created this colorful work in 1995 with scenes relating to fire fighting history.

YMCA BUILDING, 3000 RUSSELL ST.

ural at the YWCA, located at 1130 W. Broadway. A beautiful tribute to the courage and transformation of women, the mural was designed and produced in 2000 by area high school students Amanda Keeland, Melissa McNay, Carla Rothenbuecher, AC Rothenbuecher, and Rachel Bailey with artist Amie Thurber.

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his 100’ long sculpture doubles as a bicycle rack for Splash Montana. A series of 25 pipe forms increase in height from 3’ to 10’ forming a wave shape. Local artist Justin Anthony completed this project in 2007.

he American Rose Society as a memorial to World War II casualties established the Memorial Rose Garden in 1947. In 1988 a heroic-sized bronze sculpture of a winged male figure lifting a young soldier from the earth, created by Deborah Coperhaven, was installed honoring Vietnam Veterans. Seven Bronze plaques list the names of Montana Vietnam Veterans.

LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL, IN THE LIBRARY, 2901 PARK

xperiencing life from the expedition through storytellers, over 430 children took part in writing and recording four ballads, paper mosaics and a border of interpetive signs. Completed in 2002 with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

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32 - THE MISSOULA MOSAIC MISSOULA AIRPORT

33 - MONTANA HORSES UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

osaics were created as a collaboration with public and private school classes ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors with historical references from the Historical Museum at the Fort, 2000. Coordinated by teachers Joni McNeil and Mary Gillhouse with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

udy Autio, Montana Horses, Rya tapestry, wool, 1986, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Montana Horses, the large Rya tapestry (Finnish hand-woven and hand-dyed rug wall hanging), was designed by Rudy Autio and woven by Anneli Hartikainen. It depicts three horses floating through space, reminiscent of surrealist Marc Chagall’s paintings.

34 - BODY INHABITS UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

35 - UNTITLED UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

36 - TREE OF ART UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

wo gaming tables were created by the sixth grade classes of Washington Middle School, 2006. Coordinated by teachers Joni McNeil and Alan McAtee with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

im Holmes, Body Inhabits the Soul, bronze, 1991, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Tim Holmes’ bronze sculptures focus on human form, gesture and transformation. Body Inhabits the Soul can be read as an expression of the soul. Its dynamic composition and expressive surface invites the viewer to walk around the piece and explore it from different perspectives.

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obert DeWeese, untitled (ties), mixed media, no date, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. The oversized ties and tie chains in former UM Professor Robert DeWeese’s untitled mixed media painting reveal the artist’s sense of humor and fondness for the absurd. The painting is an ironic comment on formal dress codes and is installed at the balcony in front of MMAC’s Meloy Gallery in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center.

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31 - MOSAIC GAMING TABLES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE 3003 FORT MISSOULA RD.

om Rippon, Tree of Art, ceramic wall mural, 1996, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Tom Rippon’s colorful ceramic wall mural Tree of Art can be viewed next to the east entrance of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Rippon’s mural celebrates the arts in a playful and imaginative way characteristic of his style.

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T H E M O N T A N A M U S E U M O F A R T & C U LT U R E The University of Montana stands as a concentrated gem of artistic expression in Missoula. The Montana Museum of Art & Culture possesses an impressive Permanent Collection that exists both inside and outside of the museum walls. The museum itself, as well as the various public artworks that adorn The University of Montana campus, truly enrich the Missoula community. Students, faculty, and visitors to The University of Montana campus can enjoy all the oﬀerings of public art, no admission fee required. The MMAC oﬀers a place of learning for everyone, not just for the university community, said MMAC Director Barbara Koostra. As one of the three designated state museums under the Big Sky, the MMAC is truly an integral part of the Missoula community. The MMAC collection, begun in 1894, belongs to the Montana public and totals more than 10,000 works. In addition to the MMAC’s Meloy and Paxson galleries, the Museum has more than 30 public art works sprinkled around campus. On a sunny day in Missoula, or while warmly dressed, following the MMAC’s artwalk is a wonderful way to experience the public art on The University of Montana campus. It is refreshing that the MMAC has succeeded in marrying the campus’ striking natural beauty with complementary artwork. Perhaps the most famous of all the MMAC’s public works is Rudy Autio’s “Grizz” sculpture that graces The University of Montana Oval, a common meeting place on campus. The “Grizz” depicts the UM bear and is recognized as a familiar symbol of the university throughout Missoula. The “Teepee Burner” sculpture located between

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37 - CHARGING FORWARD MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART & CULTURE

ay Laber, Charging Forward, metal (car parts), 2002, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture Jay Laber’s life size sculpture “Charging Forward” is made from old reservation cars or “rez wrecks”. The work depicts an Indian warrior charging at full gallop through an imaginary hoop - the scene is part of the Blackfeet Hoop Game.

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Jeannette Rankin Hall and the Natural Sciences Building is made of welded steel and was created in 1974. Designed by artist John Vichorek, it is an abstract version of a device used during the 1960s and 1970s to burn lumber-industry waste. “Charging Forward,” created in 2002 by Blackfeet artist Jay Laber, can be found outside the Recreation Center and portrays a Native American on horseback. The rider is trying to throw his spear through an imaginary hoop which is part of the Blackfeet Hoop Game Tradition. The sculpture is made entirely of car parts found on the Flathead Reservation where Jay Laber maintains his studio. These are only a few of the public artworks to appreciate on The University of Montana campus. With its public art collection and its diverse, international and historical and contemporary collection that grace the Meloy and Paxson galleries, it is no wonder that the community treasures the Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Like Missoula, itself, the MMAC is a cultural attraction that deserves endless exploration. For more information on the Montana Museum of Art & Culture call (406) 243-2019 or e-mail museum@umontana.edu. The MMAC is located in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television (PARTV) Center on The University of Montana campus. Visit www.umt. edu/montanamuseum.

38 - HELLGATE TRANSLATER MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART & CULTURE

atrick Zentz, Hellgate Translater, (installation) oak, mahogany, Plexi-glas, electronic components, 2003, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture Patrick Zentz creates kinetic sculptures that interact with the environment and offer movement and sound. “Hellgate Translater” is installed at the ceiling and roof of the Recreation Center. The installation translates the wind from nearby Hellgate Canyon into sounds that reflect the variances of the strength and direction of the wind.

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MAP OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA 1 • - David Secrest: Large Twisted Lozenge, Twisted Wedge, Twisted Lozenge, Twisted Arch 2° - Jay Rummel: Five Valley Trilogy 3° - Tu Baizong: Untitled Landscape 4° - MaryAnn Bonjorni: 2 Untitled Abstract Paintings 5° - Marty Fromm: Untitled Photo Assemblage 6° - Dana Boussard: Horsefeathers 7° - Rudy Autio: Cavalcade 8° - Jerry Rankin: Divided Landscape 9° - Ken Little: Ceramic Sculptures & Landscape Paintings

10° - Theodore Waddell: Ghost Horses 11° - Stephanie Jo Frostad: Untitled 12° - Changing Exhibits of Ceramics in Showcases 13• - John Vichorek: Teepee Burner 14• - David Secrest: Infracture 15•- David Secrest: Bench 16° - Stephanie J. Frostad: Survivor 17° - Lane Timothy: The View from Way Out West 18• - David Pledge: Untitled Ceramic Vessels 19• - Michael Osborne: Untitled Ceramic Sculpture 20• - Steve Connell: Flight

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David Secrest: Carrot Clarice Dreyer: Cast Aluminum Fountain Rudy Autio: Montana Horses* Tim Holmes: Body Inhabits the Soul* Robert DeWeese: Untitled Painting, Mixed Media* 36° - Steve Connell: Fabricated Steel Maquettes 37 • - Tom Rippon: Tree of Art* 38• - Jay Laber: Charging Forward 39° - Patrick Zentz: Hellgate Translater

MAP: THE U OF M ART WALK

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21 • - Rudy Autio: Signal 22• - Rudy Autio: Grizz 23• - Robert Davis: Bulletin Board 24° - George Gogas: When Charlie & Pablo Went Stone Broke in the Stock Marcek 25• - Theodore Waddell: Persistance 26• - Robert Gerhrke: Flight Column 27° - Dana Boussard: The Business of Trade 28° - Rudy Autio: Ceramic Tile Mosaic 29° - Rudy Autio: Trifecta 30° - Vickie Meguire: Abstract Montana Images

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MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE HARPER LEE’S BY CHRISTOPHER SERGEL

THE PERFORMING ARTS SCENE In Missoula, “all the town’s a stage.” Missoula boasts an exciting performing arts scene that ranges from world-traveling children’s theatre to professional symphony to community choral groups. Whether you’re a visitor looking for an enjoyable evening of theatre performance or a resident interested in a new twist to nightlife, Missoula ﬁlls the bill.

The University of Montana Theatre & Dance

Arresting. Passionate. Joyous. Moving. Educating and entertaining through the magic of live theatre since 1968! The Missoula Colony: A Gathering in Support of the Writer’s Craft ( June 14-21, 2008) Montana Rep Missoula 2008-2009 Season National Tour 2009 To Kill a Mockingbird Learn more at:

www.montanarep.org

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The University of Montana Theatre & Dance oﬀers ongoing dance concerts, improvisational events, theater productions, symphony, chorale, and band concerts, as well as plenty of opportunities for the greater Missoula community to embrace the university’s talented students. For more information, please contact University Theatre, School of Fine Arts, 32 Campus Drive, The University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812. Call (406) 243-2853 or the Adams Center Box Oﬃce (406) 243-4051 or 1-888-MONTANA.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre The Missoula Children’s Theatre is the largest touring children’s theatre in the nation. Its mission strives for “the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.” It is a world-renown theater that travels all over the globe to bring enjoyment, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. Contact the Missoula Children’s Theatre at MCT, Inc., 200 N. Adams St., Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 728-1911.

The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale The Missoula Symphony Association was organized in 1954 with Eugene Andrie as its founding conductor and is widely embraced by the Missoula community and greater Montana public. The orchestra personnel are comprised of townspeople, University of Montana music faculty members, and UM students. In addition to the regular concert season, every year the orchestra performs an enormous free outdoor

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Summer Concert in August in downtown Missoula, performs two Youth Concerts each year for 2,000 fourthgrade students, performs a sold-out annual Family Concert, and provides educational performances in Missoula schools and in outlying communities. Contact the Missoula Symphony Association at 320 E. Main St., Missoula, MT. Phone: (406) 721-3194

GARDEN CITY BALLET COMPANY The Garden City Ballet Company is a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to providing performing opportunities to promising artists as well as raising money for dance scholarships. Contact Michele Antonioli (406) 243-2875 or (406) 251-5148.

HEADWATERS MISSOULA COMMUNITY CHORUS The Missoula Community Chorus was born in 2001 by its founding four Missoulians: Susan Fortner, Dan Hampson, Robbin Roshi, and Jon Rose. The chorus invites community members to join in their vision that “music is a healing medium, through which we reach beyond our diﬀerences, in order to create a work of beauty for the beneﬁt of the whole.” The Missoula Community Chorus delights the Missoula Community with spirited performances throughout the year. Contact the Missoula Community Chorus at 400 W. Broadway, Suite 1 PMB 260, Missoula MT 59802. Call the chorus manager at 866-6MELODY (866-663-5639).

DRAGON TALE PUPPET THEATER The Dragon Tale Puppet Theater oﬀers puppet shows and workshops for all ages. At the Dragon Tale Puppet Theater, puppets are even made to order. Contact Mary Wattle at (406) 728-6398.

The mission of Headwaters Dance Co. is to develop and showcase thought-provoking, contemporary, socially relevant dance, by a variety of choreographers, and to increase audience appreciation for this kind of dance. Contact Headwaters at P.O. Box 9356, Missoula, MT 59807. Phone: (406) 728-1131. info@headwatersdance. org.

THE MONTANA REPERTORY THEATER The Montana Repertory Theater is the professional theater company in residence at the University of Montana. It produces one or two main stage shows a year, which tours the United States, as well as minishows and workshops as part of an educational outreach program. Contact Artistic Director Greg Johnson at (406) 243-5288, Department of Drama/Dance, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. mrt@umontana.edu or www.montanarep.org.

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The Downtown Dance Collective is a place for adults 13 and older to enjoy dance lessons in every form imaginable. A variety of levels and styles can be accommodated, as well as group and private lessons. The Downtown Dance Collective has an informal performance space that caters to the Missoula community at large. Contact the Downtown Dance Collective at 121 W. Main St., Missoula, MT 59802. www.ddcmontana.com. Call (406) 360-8763.

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Missoula Community Chorus photo by Tom Bauer of the Missoulian

Founded in 1988 the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre has provided audience members of all ages with a unique dance experience. The company performs throughout Montana, the West, and internationally under Artistic Director Charlene Campbell. The RMBT school oﬀers classes for ages 3 through adult. RMBT is honored to represent Montana in China during the Olympic summer of 2008 on a diplomatic tour to eight cities. Contact the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre at 2704 Brooks St., Missoula, MT 59801. Call (406) 5495155.

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Enjoy summer outdoor Shakespeare productions for free at University of Montana’s Oval. Contact Montana Shakespeare in the Parks at P.O Box 174120, Montana State University in Bozeman. Call (406) 994-3901 or e-mail kjahnke@montana.edu.

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GARDEN CITY BALLET COMPANY

Scene from Montana Repertory Theater’s National Tour of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof photo by Terry Cyr

The Garden City Ballet Company is a nonproﬁt corporation that was founded in 1984 by Kitty Van der Linde, a local dance teacher in Missoula. The Garden City Ballet Company is responsible for the annual Nutcracker production at the University Theatre in Missoula. The GCBC has a special place in Missoula’s performing arts scene. Contact the Garden City Ballet Company at P.O. Box 3555, Missoula, MT 59806. Call (406) 728-1964 or e-mail info@gardencityballet.org.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PRODUCTIONS The University of Montana Productions is a one-stop shop for information on some of Missoula’s biggest performing arts events. Contact the University Center, 104, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812. Call (406) 243-6661. Rocky Mountain Ballet photo by Tom Bauer of the Missoulian

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F I R S T F R I D AY: G A L L E R Y W A L K & A R T I N I If you like art, tasty hors d’oeuvres, a delicious martini, meeting the artists behind the artwork, or all of the above, Missoula’s First Friday and the Artini event are sure to satisfy your cultural appetite.

First Friday is Gallery Night and represents the heart of Missoula’s art scene – community wide support for the arts in a fun, interesting, and intellectually and socially stimulating atmosphere. On

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is a thought-provoking, hip destination that is free of cost and a must for the curious Missoula resident or tourist. Artini makes the world of contemporary art fun, stimulating and engaging for the art enthusiast or the artistically-challenged. Every event is themed-based on the exhibitions and features live performance, educational experience exceptional hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres donated by local restaurants, and a cash bar featuring a custom martini, and of course, great company! Contact the Missoula Art Museum at 335 N. Symphony Pattee St., Missoula, MT 59802. Call Missoula (406) 728-0447 or log on to www.missoulaartmuseum.org.

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the first Friday of every month, the community flocks to town for an evening that is an organic Missoula experience. Created in 1989 by then gallery owner and photographer Geoffrey Sutton, First Friday Gallery Walk features various art exhibition openings at 15 to 20 galleries and museums featuring local and national artists. The first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. is a chance for residents and visitors to mingle with beautiful art, to meet local artists and indulge in complimentary appetizers and refreshments. Call (406) 543-4238 for more information. On the third Thursday of every month at the Missoula Art Museum, enjoy Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artini. Artini

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FESTIVALS Missoula is a great place to attend a festival because there simply are so many! Are you interested in expanding your intellectual horizons? Would you like to further your commitment to “going green?” Does viewing fresh independent films in Missoula’s historic Wilma Theatre sound interesting? Ready to ignite your inner Shakespearean self while enjoying the beauty of Montana’s Big Sky? Missoula has a plethora of festivals to offer residents, students, and tourists alike that are offered year-round.

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL The International Choral Festival takes place every three years; the next festival is in July of 2009. Contact the International Choral Festival, P.O. Box 8203 Missoula, MT 59807. Call (406) 721-7985 or e-mail choral@montana.com.

MONTANA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK, The Montana Festival of the Book, which began in 2000, is a production of Humanities MONTANA. The Festival occurs annually in September. It has featured such writers as Richard Ford, Annie Proulx, James Lee Burke, David James Duncan, Mary Clearman Blew, William Kittredge, to name a few. Expect a three-day festival with 60 or more sessions of readings, panels, exhibits, performances, receptions, a “literary” contest, silent auction, gala readings, and more, attracting cumulative audiences of 4,000 to 5,000 persons, many from outside the region. Contact Kim Anderson, festival coordinator, kim.anderson@umontana.edu, or Mark Sherouse, executive director, Humanities Montana/

Montana Center for the Book, 243-6022 (in Montana 800-624-6001), mark.sherouse@umontana.edu. Visit www.bookfest-mt.org.

RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL The River City Roots Festival attracts nearly 10,000 individuals to the heart of Missoula for a variety of fun activities. A celebration of the Missoula experience, this event will begin this year with quality live performances on a big stage on West Main Street with a juried art show, entertainment for children

River City Roots Festival, Downtown Missoula. Photo by Tobias MacPhee

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FIRST NIGHT For more than a decade First Night Missoula celebrates ancient traditions of marking the passage of time in this unique event. It is produced by the nonproﬁt Missoula Cultural Council and is an alcohol-free New Years event for the entire family. With performances and art displays at 35 venues from noon to midnight on Dec. 31, First Night Missoula gives residents and visitors an uplifting sense of community. For more information, including volunteer opportunities, call Sara Bruya or Tom Bensen at (406) 532-3240.

MISSOULA FARMERS MARKET AND PEOPLES MARKET For an authentically Missoula experience, a day at the Missoula Farmers Market and the Peoples Market can’t be missed. Support local farmers, bakers, artisans, ﬂorists while socializing with neighbors and visitors at the north end of Higgins Avenue by the old Northern Paciﬁc Train Depot. There is live music, delicious local fare, and a vibrant scene that screams Missoula culture. Be prepared to run into everyone you know; if you’re new to Missoula, come meet your newest friends. Stumble across the Peoples Market, located only a few blocks from the Farmers Market on Pine Street between Higgins Avenue and Pattee Street. The market is open mid-May through mid-October, each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; in the heart of the summer it’s also open on Tuesday evenings. Contact the Missoula Downtown Association at (406) 543-4238.

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OUT TO LUNCH Missoula hosts an annual Summer Concert series in Caras Park of Downtown Missoula. Out to Lunch oﬀers live music and delicious food every Wednesday in June, July and August from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The 23rd annual Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series will kick oﬀ June 4. Out to Lunch is Montana’s longest running festival. Call the Missoula Downtown Association at (406) 543-4238 for more information.

LUNA FILM FESTIVAL The Luna Film Festival is an annual event that kicks off in March at the University Center Theater on the University of Montana campus. It features independent short films for women, by women, and about women. Proceeds from the film festival go mostly to the Missoula YWCA’s women’s and girl’s leadership programs, particularly “GUTS!” (Girls Understanding and Using Their Strengths). The other 15 percent will go toward LUNAFEST’s national alliance with the Breast Cancer Fund.

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and families, and 4-mile race throughout downtown. Contact the Missoula Downtown Association, 218 East Main St., Suite C, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 543-4238.

INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL The International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival promotes awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature through excellence in film, television, and other media. The 2008 Festival is slated for May 10-17. Internationally renowned filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and many others will be present at this environmentally-conscious event. For more information, contact the International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival 718 S. Higgins Ave. (Roxy Theatre), Missoula, MT 59801. Call (406) 728-9380 or e-mail iwff@wildlifefilms.org.

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BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL For film lovers, film students, film producers and the culturally curious, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is absolutely a must. The BSDFF launched its inaugural season in the fall of 2003, by founder Doug Hawes-Davis. Hosted by the Roxy Theatre in Downtown Missoula, this six-day event is an exciting artistic and cultural hotbed. Combining classic and contemporary films with the enthusiasm of the Missoula community, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival will be cherished year after year. Contact the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival at 131 S. Higgins Ave., Suite 307, Missoula, MT 59802. Call (406) 541-3456 or e-mail director@bigskyfilmfest.org.

BREWFEST Brewfest, the name immediately denotes widespread appeal for the festival-lover. The 16th annual Garden City BrewFest, produced by the Missoula Downtown

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“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to...[have] left undone,” --Pablo Picasso. Don’t let joining MOLLI be left undone; begin enjoying the benefits of MOLLI membership today. “Great, stimulating classes... [for +55 individuals].” 406.243.2905 www.umt.edu/ce/plus55

Association, promises to be an exciting and vibrant event scheduled for Saturday May 3 from 12-8 p.m. in Downtown Missoula’s Caras Park. Brewfest features live music all day and beer and wine tasting for an abundance of palates. Admission to BrewFest is free, but for those interested in tasting the beverages on tap there will be $5 for a 7-ounce commemorative glass, a wristband and two tokens, good for beer or wine. Additional tokens are $1 each. Brewfest also provides a variety of food and nonalcoholic drinks for purchase provided by the Sentinel Kiwanis Club and Mexican fare from El Cazador. Designated drivers who identify themselves will be provided with free soda throughout the day. Brewfest is one of Missoula’s most popular festivals. It’s a perfect way to welcome spring! For more information contact 218 E. Main St., Suite C, Missoula, MT 59802. Call (406) 543-4238; e-mail mda@missouladowntown. com, or log on to http://www.missouladowntown.com.

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BIKE WALK BUS WEEK Missoula’s Bike Walk Bus Week is slated for April 19-26. The week is the promotion of healthy transportation in Missoula. The festival is committed to environmental responsibility and awareness through more than a hundred fun, community-centered events. Such events include overnight bike trips, guided tours of Missoula’s oldest residential neighborhoods, free coﬀee for anyone

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Celebrate the Earth and promote greater environmental health on Earth Day at the Earth Day Celebration in Missoula. The Missoula Urban Demonstration Project will host the second annual Earth Day Celebration on April 20 at Caras Park in downtown Missoula from 12 to 7 p.m. This event will feature a wide variety of exhibits from local organizations and businesses that promote sustainable living and address environmental issues. Other activities include a diverse lineup of live music, local beer, wine, and food, as well as interactive workshops for kids. The celebration will feature the mobile glass pulverizer for community members to recycle their clean separated glass bottles. For more information, e-mail MUD@wildrockies.org or call (406) 721-7513.

evening musical and food festival. Every Thursday night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. during June, July, and August in Downtown Missoula’s Caras Park, Downtown Tonight is a free event all Missoula residents and visitors can look forward to. Downtown Tonight oﬀers delicious food, live music, and the Bud Light beverage garden; it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Contact the Missoula Downtown Association at 218 East Main St., Suite C, Missoula, MT 59802. Call (406) 543-4238 or e-mail mda@missouladowntown.com.

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biking, walking or busing to Missoula’s Good Food Store, outdoor concerts, and the Festival of Cycles. The Festival of Cycles is a bike-building extravaganza with good food, music, tips on bike maintenance and safety, and great socializing in Bonner Park. For more information, contact the City’s Bike Ped Oﬃce at (406) 552-6352 or e-mail psmith@ci.missoula.mt.us. Log on to www.bikewalkbusmissoula.org.

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ART OF MISSOULA Alara Jewelry American Association of University Women Missoula Branch 829-3898

Antique Depot 147 Railroad Ave., Alberton, MT – 722-1890 antiquedepot@blackfoot.net Open: W-SA 10-5, SU 11-3, closed M &TU Antiques, art, gifts & framing in a beautifully restored 1890s railroad depot.

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The Art Hang Up 839 S. Higgins – 327-8757 www.thearthangup.com patty@thearthangup.com Open: TU-F 10-5:30, SA 11-4 Now on the “Hip of the Hip Strip,” the Art Hang Up captures the ﬂavor of Western Montana in photography, prints, woodblock prints and paintings of local artists. Featuring the colorful silk paintings and wearable art of Patty Corbett. All uniquely blended with custom framing, lotions & potions of Body Basics, candles & jewelry of Last Best Candles. (See ad on this page )

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(P.O. Box 1678, Missoula, 59806) – 251-2816 artassociatesofmissoula@yahoo.com Art Associates of Missoula, a non-profit organization, offers memberships, workshops, & programs to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts throughout western MT. We extend support to the Missoula Art Museum with our sponsorship of the 5th grade Art Experience Program and offer scholarships for UM art students. Programs are held the 3rd Wed. of each month at 10 a.m., Sept – May, usually at the Missoula Art Museum.

Art Attic, Inc. 123 W. South Ave. – 728-5500 Open: M-F 9-5:30, SA 10-3 Locally owned since 1968. Specializing in memory/shadow box framing, custom design mirrors, fabric hand-wrapped mats and liners, conservation framing, shrink wrapping, dry mounting, needlework, poster & print framing and stretching of oils and canvasses. (See ad on this page)

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The Artists’ Shop

Barney Jette Jewelry Design

304 N. Higgins Ave – 543-6393 www.missoulaartistsshop.com Now open Mon-Sat year round. Regional Art and Fine Crafts Gallery. This artist-run gallery features a variety of fine craft from western Montana and the region: ceramics, stained and fused glass, jewelry, fine leather, baskets, woodwork and fine furniture, local shirts and cards, weaving, photography, metal arts, prints, and painting. Monthly guest artists.

228 N. Higgins – 721-1575 www.barneyjettejewelry.com • barneyjette@montana.com Graduate gemologist Barney Jette features innovative designs with a gestural and organic movement inﬂuenced by the Montana landscape. Every piece is a tribute to Barney’s technical ability, vision, imagination & design composition. Designs are cast in 14k, 18k, platinum & palladium. (See ad on this page)

Bathing Beauties Aspen Sienna Art Studio / Richard Scott Morgan Fine Art 11560 Boy Scout Rd., Seeley Lake - 677-0025 www.richardscottmorgan.com richardscottmorgan@yahoo.com

Ballet Arts Academy

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501 S. Higgins – 543-0018 www.bathingbeauties.us Open: 7 days a week 10-6 Bathing Beauties is the ultimate bead store experience. Our customers tell us we “are the best ever!” Come in and see what everyone is talking about! (See ad on this page)

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Children’s Museum

2235 Brooks – 728-6342 www.booksmontana.com sales@booksmontana.com Open: M-SA 8-9, SU 9-5 Specializing in new & used bargain books, with an emphasis on Montana authors & subjects. Visit our new Liquid Planet coﬀee shop. (See ad on this page)

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China Woods 716 Dickens – 550-2511 www.chinawoodsstore.com Huge warehouse of hand-selected antique furniture, ceramics and architectural ornamentation from China, Tibet, Mongolia and Indonesia. (See ad on this page)

The Bookstore at the University of Montana Chris Frandsen Studio

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Brunswick Building Artists’ Studios 223 W. Railroad St. - 721-0591 Studios open by appt. The Brunswick Building, a historic downtown railroad hotel, has provided work space for Missoula artists, writers and composers since 1979.

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The Book Exchange & Liquid Planet

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Claire Emery Art & Illustration (P.O. Box 8656, Missoula, 59807) – 728-7910 www.emeryart.com cemery@montana.com

Clay Studio of Missoula 1106 Hawthorne Unit-A – 543-0509

The Crystal Limit 1920 Brooks St. – 549-1729

Dana Gallery

Ellie Blue 328 E. Pine St. – 728-8889

Eye of the Beholder 2230 N. Reserve St., Northgate Plaza, Ste. 430 – 543-2787 Open: TU-F 10-6, SA 11-4 Celebrating 13 years in the custom art framing industry, come to Eye of the Beholder for your own specialized custom frame design. The gallery also features art by local & national artists as well as many gift items including the Kitty’s Critters collection. (See ad on this page)

Fact & Fiction

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Darkroom of Montana 135 N Higgins Ave. – 549-1070

First Night Missoula (P.O. Box 8183, Missoula, 59807) - 549-4755 www.ﬁrstnightmissoula.org

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Fredrick Framing Custom Design 411 E. Alder St – 721-2288 (See ad on page 27)

DJ Heart Entertainment Services Fresh Works Studio

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Dragon Hollow Play Area 101 Carousel Dr. – 549-8382 www.carrousel.com

202 Takima – 721-3884 www.jaynepiazza.com jaynlori@bigsky.net Whimsical, witty & willingly on the wild side; paintings, “bleachings” & mosaic glass art works by Jayne Piazza. Contact for classes, public or private commissions. (See ad on page 37)

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Gallery Saintonge 216 N. Higgins Ave. – 543-0171 ext. 113 www.gallerysaintonge.com gallerysaintonge@rmsp.com Open: T-F 10-5:30, SA 10-4 Dedicated exclusively to photography exhibitions and events. In aﬃliation with Rocky Mountain School of Photography.

Gallery Upstream inside Laurie Lane Studios 141 S. 3rd St. W. – 542-3623 / 544-0344 www.laurielanestudios.com llane@laurielanestudios.com Award-winning photographic art of trout, ﬂy ﬁshing, rivers and more. Gallery & commissions by appointment.

Headwaters Dance Co. (P.O. Box 9356, Missoula, 59807) - 728-1131 www.headwatersdance.org info@headwatersdance.org Headwaters Dance Co. is a professional, contemporary dance, repertory, touring company based in Missoula. Our mission is to develop & showcase thought-provoking, socially-relevant dance and to increase audience appreciation for this kind of work by presenting evening concerts and oﬀering a great variety of movement workshops for schools and communities. For bookings: (406) 728-1131 or info@headwatersdance.org

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550-0656 www.hadleyferguson.com info@hadleyferguson.com Oﬀering painting and mural commissions & prints of the downtown murals. (See ad on page 38)

Gabrielle Sivitz – Illustration & Graphic Design

(See ad on this page)

Gamradt Gallery 111 W. Front St. – 542-3313/800-955-2880

freshworks studio

Garden of Beadin’

fresh art for the home and garden

3914 Brooks – 251-0055

Gibson & Schweyen Englund Gallery & Studio 28A N. Higgins – 549-8895 www.gibsonschweyengallery.com Open: M-SA 10-5:30 Original oil paintings by Brian Schweyen and Mark Gibson. Original sculptures by David Englund. Beadwork by local artists. (See ad on page 26 )

TWILA WOLFE Buying or Selling... “Talk to Twila” 406-532-9252 twila@montana.com www.twilawolfe.com

LAMBROS REAL ESTATE

paintings & mosaic glass work by Jayne Piazza • public & private commissions by appointment 202 Takima, Missoula, MT 59803 telephone 406.721.3884 fax 406.721.0117 jayne@jaynepiazza.com

www.jaynepiazza.com

Each ERA ofﬁce is independently owned and operated.

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Highland Winds (P.O. Box 3166, Missoula, 59801) - 541-7577

ART OF MISSOULA

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Building 322, Fort Missoula – 728-3476 www.fortmissoulamuseum.org ftmslamuseum@montana.com Open: Mem-Labor Day M-SA 10-5, SU 12-5; Labor-Mem Day T-SU 12-5 At the heart of Fort Missoula, 13 historic buildings & exhibits, railroad, sawmill, 22,000 artifacts & 3 galleries interpreting the history of western Montana. (See ad on this page)

Humanities Montana 311 Brantly – 243-6022 www.humanitiesmontana.org info@humanitiesmontana.org Humanities Montana is the state’s nonproﬁt aﬃliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the creator and sponsor of the Montana Festival of the Book, now in its ninth year. (See ad on page 39)

Images by Antonia 542-6608

International Choral Festival (P.O. Box 8203, Missoula 59807) – 721-7985 312 E. Pine St. (oﬃce location) www.choralfestival.org info@choralfestival.org Open limited hours: call before visiting oﬃce Since 1987 the Choral Festival has brought world-class choirs to Missoula every three years to share their music in a non-competitive setting. This much-anticipated event promotes artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and goodwill through song. The eighth Festival is scheduled for July 15-19, 2009.

International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival 718 S. Higgins – 728-9380

Jeanette Rankin Peace Center 519 S. Higgins – 543-3955

A Work of Art for Every Occasion

Stop By and Step Back in Time Established in 1877, Fort Missoula was the home of the Black Bicycle Corps and a WWII Alien Detention Center. Learn more about the Fort, Western Montana history, and the forestry industry. Open Year Round Accredited by the American Association of Museums

406.550.0656 www.HadleyFerguson.com

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Bldg. 322 Fort Missoula • Missoula, MT 59804 • 406 728-3476 www.fortmissoulamuseum.org

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L.A. Design

370-0372

Joseph’s Coat 115 S. 3rd St. West – 549-1419 Open: M-F 10-5:30, SA 10-5

Justin Lee, Songwriter/Musician

(See ad on page 40)

531-1577

Leslie Van Stavern Millar II, Contemporary Visual Artist

K. Ross Toole Archives & Special Collections, Mansfield Library

223 W. Railroad St. - 721-0591 sciencewomansociety@msn.com Open by appt. Leslie Van Stavern Millar, contemporary visual artist, works in a variety of media - gouache paintings on paper, encaustic on wood panels and black & white photography. Leslie is also a performance artist, assuming the character of Science Woman. Science Woman, through the Speaker’s Bureau of the MCH (see ad on this page), presents Montanarama, a humorous & thought provoking slide lecture about the treasure state. Since 1979, Leslie has owned and managed the Brunswick Building Artist’s and Writer’s Studios in a historic railroad hotel in downtown Missoula. (See ad on page 40)

University of Montana – 243-2053

Kelly Hart Art 546-8339

Ken Dvorak Photography 411 Elaines Way, Seeley Lake – 677-2783 www.kendvorakphotography.com

Did you know that virtually all adults believe a smile is an importanat social asset? An array of options is available from AACD member dentists to give you the smile you have always desired.

For your smile consultation, contact: George M. Olsen, DDS 237 SW Higgins Ave, Suite C • Missoula, MT Phone (406)721-2830 Fax (406)549-5053 www.smilemissoula.com

ART OF MISSOULA

337 E. Broadway – 543-5077 www.ladesignframing.com lynnehimes@hotmail.com Open: M-F 9-5:30, SA 11-4 L.A. Design is known for award-winning custom framing design. Now the proud home of the exclusive Larry Pirnie Art Showroom. Featuring original paintings year round.

Jilayne Lee, Figure Skating Instructor

Montana Festival of the

BOOK

October 23-25, 2008 in Missoula, Montana

Humanities Montana presents this celebration of literary arts, libraries, and literacy. Events will include readings by a variety of Montana and regional authors, panels, exhibits and demonstrations, signings, entertainment, and more. Festival venues are located in downtown Missoula. Contact Kim Anderson or Mark Sherouse, 243-6022 or info@humanitiesmontana.org or see the Festival website at www.humanitiesmontana.org

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Grants for public programs in the humanities Statewide Speakers Bureau Key Ingredients Open Book Montana Center for the Book One Book Montana

FUNDING MONTANA’S CULTURAL EVENTS SINCE 1972 311 Brantly • Missoula, MT 59812-7848 • Phone: 406-243-6022 E-mail: info@humanitiesmontana.org Website: www.humanitiesmontana.org

Montana’s independent nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities

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Living Art of Montana

MDA/First Friday

549-5329 www.livingartofmontana.org

ART OF MISSOULA

Mac’s Gems 549-7003

MAPS (P.O. Box 750, Darby, 59829) - 370-3745

218 E. Main St., Ste. C – 543-4238 www.missouladowntown.com mda@missouladowntown.com Visit Missoula’s Downtown museums and galleries for new and vintage artwork. Most Missoula galleries celebrate new exhibits on the ﬁrst Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m. Meet artists from throughout the region and enjoy refreshments and appetizers. (See ad on page 26)

Memory Lane

Marc Moss

700 S.W. Higgins – 523-3957

546-3855 www.marcmoss.net

Missoula Art Museum

Marion B. Lavery Studio/Gallery “Impressions” 5545 Skyway Dr. – 251-5672

335 N. Pattee St. – 728-0447 www.missoulaartmuseum.org Open: TU,W,F 11-6, TH 11-7, SA 10-3 MAM is a non-proﬁt museum that educates, challenges, & inspires the community thru contemporary art. In the heart of downtown, MAM hosts over 24 thoughtprovoking exhibitions from local & international artists every year & offers varied & stimulating events, classes & programs for diverse audiences such as film screenings, literary readings, live music, artist lecture, panel discussions, exhibition tours & social receptions. Monthly MAM programs include Second Saturday Workshops, creative & fun explorations for kids & families, and Artini – a monthly engaging, hip destination featuring live performance, an art talk & refreshments. (See ad on page 41)

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721-0591 Brunswick Studios 223 W. Railroad St.

MCT Center for the Performing Arts 425 East Broadway — 728-7529 tickets / 728-1911 oﬃce www.mctinc.org mct@mctinc.org The Missoula Children’s

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1121 E. Broadway, Ste. 106 – 532-3240 (P.O. Box 7662) www.missoulacultural.org mcc@missoulacultural.org Open: M-F 9-5 Missoula Cultural Council, Montana’s ﬁrst local cultural agency, has, since 1991, served as a resource for the coordination, development and support of arts and culture to beneﬁt Missoula. The MCC coordinates Missoula’s sister city program, First Night Missoula, cultural tourism, and the Missoula Arts & Humanities Coalition, providing a weekly

Missoula Dance on Camera 543-8636

Missoula Figure Skating Club Glacier Ice Rink - 543-LUTZ (5889) (P.O. Box 9195, Missoula, 59807) www.missoulafsc.org missoulafsc@yahoo.com Missoula Figure Skating Club provides affordable recreational & competitive figure skating instruction for all ages & abilities. Our professional coaching staff teaches fundamental skating skills common to hockey & figure skating as well as advanced figure skating skills such as flying spins & multi-revolution jumps. We offer group & private lessons from Sept – May at Glacier Ice Rinks. Each spring we offer the public an opportunity to appreciate the artistry & athleticism of figure skating through our Showcase on Ice performance.

ART OF MISSOULA

Missoula Cultural Council

newsletter, assistance and advocacy for artists and cultural organizations. (See ad on this page)

Theatre (MCT) oﬀers year-round opportunities for schoolaged children—as well as adults—by providing a full season of local children’s and community theatre productions each year. MCT is also the largest touring children’s theatre in the nation. Annually, 40 teams of two actor/directors are sent to 1,200 communities worldwide where they stage productions with local children. In one week’s time, the children are taught a full-scale musical which is performed in front of hundreds of audience members. (See ad on page 5 )

erving as a resource for the coordination, S development and support of art and culture for the benefit of the Missoula community.

visit our website www.missoulacultural.org 1121 East Broadway Suite 106 Missoula, MT 59802 • 406-532-3240 mcc@missoulacultural.org

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Missoula Folklore Society (P.O. Box 9296, Missoula, 59807)

ART OF MISSOULA

Missoula Hempfest (13th annual) Caras Park – 552-4693 www.missoulahempfest.com; www.montanahemp.org info@missoulahempfest.com

Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures 1304 Jackson St. – 240-2458

Missoula Public Library 301 E. Main St. – 721-2665

Montana Museum of Art & Culture Meloy & Paxson Galleries PARTV Center, UM Campus – 243-2019 (Main Hall 006, UM, 59812) www.umt.edu/montanamuseum museum@umontana.edu Open: Sept – May: TU-TH 11-3, F-SA 4-8:30; Jun-Aug: W-SA 11-3 The Montana Museum of Art & Culture exhibits/programs highlight historic and contemporary art from its more than 10,000 permanent collection holdings and invitational and traveling exhibitions. The museum manages the outdoor public art on the UM campus, which is available for viewing any time of the day, year round. A map of the public art on campus is available for download on our website. (See ad on page 43)

Missoula Quilter’s Guild 543-1284

Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale 320 E. Main – 721-3194 (P.O. Box 8301)

Missoula Writing Collaborative 10 Brunswick Bldg., 223 Railroad St. – 549-3348 (P.O. Box 9237) www.missoulawritingcollaborative.org mslawritingcollab@msn.com The Missoula Writing Collaborative teaches literary competence, critical thinking, cultural awareness and artistic joy through creative writing. We place writers in school classrooms, afterschool programs, youth homes and other venues to show young people the power of words and help them ﬁnd their voices as writers. We are a nonproﬁt 501 (c) (3) organization committed to reaching the underserved members of our society.

Montana Homefitters 4949 Bunkhouse Ln. – 541-8200 www.homefitters.net sales@homefitters.net Open: M-SA 10-6, SU 12-5 A refreshing change in the world of home furnishings. We offer a tasteful selection of fine art from local and regional artists featuring pastels to bronzes. In Missoula off Blue Mountain Road and in Kalispell across from Big Mountain Golf Club. (See ad on page 46)

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Montana Repertory Theatre University of Montana – 243-6809 www.montanarep.org mrt@mso.umt.edu Founded as a professional theatre company with the Drama/Dance Dept. at UM, The Montana Rep is one of the most respected touring companies in the nation. The company tours from coast to coast with quality productions of high literary & entertainment value. The Rep will be touring nationally with To Kill a Mockingbird in 2009 and a new adaptation of Mark Twain’s Diaries of Adam & Eve to Montana communities this coming fall. In addition, the Rep hosts the Missoula Colony every summer where worldrenowned writers work with emerging artists on new works and Montana Rep Missoula bringing cutting edge theatre to downtown Missoula. (See ad on page 20)

Montana Story Keepers 549-0752/549-9813 www.MontanaStoryKeepers.com Montana Story Keepers, a non-proﬁt organization dedicated to the celebration of telling and gathering stories. Call 549-0752 or 549-9813 to volunteer or for more information.

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Morgenroth Music 1105 Sussex St. – 549-0013 www.montanamusic.com garyb@montanamusic.com Open: M-TH 9:30-8, F-SA 9:30-5:30 Musical instrument retail. (See ad on page 36)

Mountain Press Publishing Company 1301 S. 3rd St. W. – 728-1900/800-234-5308

Murphy-Jubb Fine Art 210 N. Higgins, Ste. 300 – 728-7050/866-721-7050 www.kendahljanjubb.com ram@kendahljanjubb.com Open: M-SA 9-6 Representing nationally renowned artists Kendahl Jan Jubb, Marshall Noice, and James Hewes. Original artwork & limited edition prints available.

One Hand Clapping Studio & Gallery 411 Elaines Way, Seeley Lake – 677-2783 www.kendvorakphotography.com

Patterson Fine Art Photography 119 S. 5th St. E. #C – 543-1911

Pumpkin Carriage 401 S. Orange – 549-0506

r david wilson 320 S. 2nd St. W. - 728-4736 www.rdavidwilson.com oil - acrylic - small prints * Contemporary Montana Impressionism * Nudes and Figurative work * Latin American Motifs (See ad on page 30)

Recording Center 118 W. Pine – 721-4172

The University of Montana - Missoula Jay Laber, Charging Forward, found car parts, 2002

Museum of Mountain Flying East end of Missoula International Airport – 721-3644

Nancy Bugbee Stone Jewelry 125 Bank St. - 721-7248

Nye Imagery, Inc. 321 O’Connell Dr., Lolo – 273-0213 www.nyeimage.com nyeimage@bigsky.net

On Center Performing Arts Center 1521 Cooper – 542-0730

ART OF MISSOULA

139 W. Front St. – 549-3248 www.dolack.com art@dolack.com Open: M-F 10-5:30, SA 11-5 Experience a unique vision of Montana’s wild places & creatures in the award-winning paintings, limited-edition prints & posters of Monte Dolack & Mary Beth Percival. (See ad on page 27)

Monte Dolack Gallery

ART

FOR THE

More than 10,000 works in the Permanent and Public Art Collections. Visit our website to download a map of public art on campus. Fra Dana J.H. Sharp Rudy Autio E.S. Paxson Peter Voulkos Alfred Maurer Honoré Daumier and many more!

PUBLIC

MELOY AND PAXSON GALLERIES, PARTV CENTER www.umt.edu/montanamuseum 406.243.2019

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River City Roots Festival Downtown Missoula – 543-4238 www.rivercityrootsfestival.com The 3rd annual River City Roots Festival will take place in downtown Missoula August 23-24, 2008. Artists are encouraged to be a part of the juried art show. This will be a tremendous opportunity to display, expose and sell art to a very art-savvy local population with a large tourism base. The art show will be one of many activities including music, food and children’s activities. There is a limited amount of space, call today to reserve your booth.

Robbins Roost 4373 Hwy 93 South joannerobbins01@yahoo.com Open: TH-SU 11-5, appts welcome Located near Missoula 1 mile south of Bitterroot River. Turn right at wagon, watch for The Robbins, next left… welcome! ART ATTITUDE ATMOSPHERE A funky little boutique featuring juried local art, unique Made in Montana gifts, shabby chic items/furniture, leather work by Missoula legend Jim Cole, hand-carved dogs from Idaho’s Dog Bark Park – all breeds, hand-blown glass by cameo glass artist Lisa Tate, water fountains, jewelry, estate ﬁnds, hand-carved wooden bowls…come see!

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center 5705 Grant Creek Rd. – 523-4545 www.elkfoundation.org Open: year-round (Summers M-F 8-6, SA & SU 9-6) The Elk Country Visitor Center isn’t just a museum. It’s an experience that reveals the beauty, diversity and importance of elk country across North America. Fun & interactive, our exhibits invite you to discover the diverse wildlife that calls elk country home, explore the role we all play in conserving habitat, and connect with the rich heritage that makes the outdoors so important to so many of us. Along the way, you’ll hear elk bugle, test your knowledge of wildlife, identify animal tracks, feel the weight of an antler, enjoy wildlife conservation ﬁlms and more. Free admission, handicap accessible, convenient RV parking.

Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History Fort Missoula

Salsa Loca 408 Village Pl. – 543-7966

Schwarz Karst Painting Studio 2400 56th St. – 251-2655

Selvedge Studio 509 S. Higgins Ave. – 541-7171 www.selvedgestudio.com

Shakespeare & Co., I & II 103 & 109 S. 3rd St. W – 549-9010

Spontaneous Construction – A Festival of Creative Re-Invention 541-8300 www.sponcon.homeresource.org Annual street party August 16, noon to 10 pm. This artsy carnival is a beneﬁt for Home Resource, a nonproﬁt that helps build healthier communities & reduce waste by re-using & recycling building materials. Public participation in spontaneous art projects, live and silent auctions, performance art & live music. Visit us on the web or call for details.

String Orchestra of the Rockies (P.O. Box 8265, Missoula, 59807) – 728-8203 www.sormt.org ﬁnemusic@sormt.org

Studio Pandora 211 N. Higgins Ave. – 549-5100 www.studiopandora.com studiopandora@msn.com Visit historical downtown Missoula and discover the unique designs of local artist and goldsmith Karahan Balli. At Studio Pandora, custom design is our specialty and elk ivory jewelry is beautifully created. Experience true hospitality while viewing our large selection of exquisite Montana sapphire jewelry as well as exotic sterling silver jewelry. (See ad on page 27)

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Trappings Studio 129 W. Alder – 721-4462 www.trappingsstudio.com (See ad on this page)

Yellowstone Photo 321 N. Higgins – 728-7637 www.yellowstonephoto.com Open: M-F 9-6, SA 10-5 Quality custom framing for artwork and photographs. (See ad on page 31 )

Zootown Arts 549-7555 www.zootownarts.com www.zootownarts.blogspot.com Zootown Arts is a community education program for youth and families in the Missoula Valley. After School Art Experience, Winter and Summer Studio Workshops, Artist in the Schools, Summer Teenage Studio, Family Classes, Zootown Arts Collaboration Events.

ART OF MISSOULA

315 N. Pattee St. – 549-1108 www.studio12art.com info@studio12art.com Located below street level at the corner of Pattee and Broadway. Studio 12 Art Gallery features Peter Keefer and Carol Hoﬀnagle’s original drawings, paintings, photography and limited edition prints; plus note cards, posters, prints and whatever creative projects they are working on.

Studio 12 Art Gallery

UM Productions University Center, Ste. 104 – 243-6661

Unity Dance & Drum 549-7933

University Center Gallery UC 227, UM – 243-4991

University of Montana Department of Music

We fully display Walker Zanger, the most beautiful, worldly designs available. Our emphasis is on artistic, rare, and authentic materials. We have a deep kowledge of the possibiities for use of these unusual stone and tiles.You will also find in the showroom our personal selection of exceptional lighting. We’ve been happily fullfilling artistic expectations for 26 years!

UM Music Bldg. – 243-6880

Whooping Crones Gallery 508 E. Broadway – 721-3042 www.whoopingcronesgallery.com gallery@whoopingcronesgallery.com Open: M-SA 10-6 Fine art & craft gallery. (See ad on page 27)

Wild Rivers Art & Custom Framing 3205 Brooks – 721-6334

Located at 129 W. Alder St. 406 721 4462

Trappings Studio A Tile and Stone Showroom

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DINING AND LODGING IN MIS SOULA :

D I N I N G A N D LO D G I N G

Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern 3720 N. Reserve St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 541-BLUE www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com chris.desoto@hilton.com Open: 7 days a week for lunch & dinner Enjoy steaks, seafood & comfort foods with a twist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lobster Mac & Cheese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern. The well-appointed mountain lodge setting adds to the Montana experience.

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 728-8780 www.butterďŹ&#x201A;yherbs.com Open: M-F 7-7, SA & SU 9-5:30 ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Herbs, Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st and favorite espresso bar has been a hub for local artists & writers for 36 years! The gallery in our coďŹ&#x20AC;ee bar features monthly shows of diverse & eclectic works from local & regional artists. Experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Essence of Missoulaâ&#x20AC;? at ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Herbs! OďŹ&#x20AC;ering fresh coďŹ&#x20AC;ees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices & botanicals, ďŹ ne toiletries & gifts. Our cafĂŠ features homemade soups, fresh salads, coďŹ&#x20AC;ee, and ice cream specialties. Located in the heart of historic downtown.

The Catalyst 111 N Higgins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 542-1337 Downtown cafĂŠ. Hand-made soups, carefully prepared salads, sandwiches, classic baked goods/desserts. Consistently good coďŹ&#x20AC;ee. All in an easy, open atmosphere.

Curleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broiler 2915 Brooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 728-9868 www.curleysbroiler.com Open: M-SA 11-, SU 9Steaks and seafood in a casual, comfortable dining environment.

Montana Club 2620 Brooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 543-3200 Open: SU-TH 6:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 p.m., F & SA 6:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. 4561 N. Reserve St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 541-8141 Open: SU-TH 6 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 p.m., F & SA 6 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. www.montanaclub.com info@themontanaclub.com These beautiful lodge-style restaurants are Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice for scratch-made breakfast, lunch & dinner. Steaks, fresh seafood, salads, pizza, pasta & much more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; served with a friendly Montana ďŹ&#x201A;air. Montana-size portions, quality guaranteed. Enjoy historic Missoula photos on permanent display.

Paradise Falls 3621 Brooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 728-3228 Pfalls406@aol.com Open: Daily, 7 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 a.m. Restaurant, casino, lounge. Full service menu, smoke-free dining. Missoula favorite. Sunday brunch 9-2.

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Staybridge Suites Hotel

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120 Expressway – (406) 830-3900 www.staymissoula.com Staybridge Suites Hotel is a new concept for the extended stay market. Come and relax in one of our spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen, large work desk and two line phones. Delicious complimentary breakfast. Join us for our “Sundowner Reception” every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening with complimentary appetizers and beverages. We are conveniently located oﬀ I-90 at exit 101. Only 5 minute drive to the University of Montana.

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