Corridor August 2015

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Master musicians gather in Bigfork

for Crown Guitar festival

Music: Total Fest organizers say goodbye after 14 years Murray Me: Roxy Theater brings Bill Murray classics back to big screen

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ere’s hoping, as we come to the tailend of summertime funtime, that you haven’t yet acquired a case of festival fatigue.

Because we’ve got festivals. And some more festivals inside this August issue of Corridor.

There’s Total Fest, River City Roots Festival, Flathead Lake Blues Festival, the Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival and a smallerish festival that celebrates Bill Murray.

Not too shabby.

The Crown Festival is our August Road Trip. Taking place in Bigfork, it features a whopping seven nights of music from some of the best guitarists in the world. It probably goes without saying, too, that it takes place in a beautiful place along the shores of Flathead Lake.

We’re saying a goodbye to Total Fest this year. You can read why in the feature story on page 22. The event takes place in Missoula on Aug. 20-22 and has a ton of great bands lined up to play.

The Roxy Theater is hosting a mini film fest of sorts featuring the great Bill Murray.

It’ll show a set of Murray’s movies throughout August (including “Ghostbusters”).

In non-fest related news, we’ve got the low down on some great art that’s being displayed around Missoula these days.

Did you know the Montana has more oneroom schools than any other state? Not too hard to believe. But you probably didn’t know how beautiful those schools (and the kids that learn in them) are.

You can see the schools for yourself at the “Chasing Time” exhibit showing now at the Missoula Art Museum.

And the Missoula Symphony Orchestra is putting on its fabulous Symphony in the Park concert on Aug. 9. It’s a fun time to sit in the grass and listen to good music while you perfect the art of not spilling your wine while drinking and eating outside without a table.

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“I’m out here chillin’ in Montana with my father Thomas S. Ellis. He’s a professor of literature at the University of Montana,” he said.

Tyler Wilson is a Missoula-based photographer whose work is often featured in Corridor. His #NoFilter project debuted in January 2015 and features portraits and mini, unfiltered stories of people from across Missoula.

To view more of Wilson’s work, visit CorridorMag.com.

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hat does “fun in the sun on Flathead Lake” entail, exactly?

Organizer’s of Polson’s Summerfest say their event defines the phrase as the festival includes everything from a car show to a poker run, live music and an outdoor art festival.

Summerfest runs Aug. 7-9 in Polson.

First, on Friday, the event begins with car show registration and check-in from noon to 5 p.m. at Sacajawea Park in Polson.

The Poker Run is from 6-8 p.m. Players will receive the first card by registering ($5 per hand) at 6 p.m. The run will proceed to Swanee’s, Westland Seed in Ronan, Pierce Auto, Les Schwab Tire, Murdoch’s and end at Finley Point Grill where prizes will be awarded at 8 p.m.

Free live music and dancing will top off the night from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Finley Point Grill in Polson.

The car show will start from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Polson on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The annual car show will feature fabulous cars from all over the country, plus special attractions including the Wounded Warrior Truck, a National Mopar display, a Dale Earnhardt truck, a special Ford display, a special General Motors display, plus several wonderful surprises. Trophy prizes in several categories will be awarded at 3 p.m. at 4th Street and Main Street.

During the car show there will be a Poker Walk. Seven businesses will participate and prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m.

The 44th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Lake County Courthouse lawn. Founded in 1971, the Sandpiper Art Festival is a one-day juried show featuring original fine art, fantastic displays, crafts, works, music and food.

Saturday includes a Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sports Complex (Kerr Dam soccer fields) in Polson. This will be a fundraiser event for Lake County Search and Rescue.

Kids’ events include bouncy houses, water balloon fun, a slip and slide, sponge relay races, pie throwing, obstacle course, races, face painting, dunk tank and more.

Finally, on Saturday night, a free concert will be held at MacKenzie River/Red Lion patio area at Ridgewater beginning at 7 p.m., sponsored by MacKenzie River Pub and Grill.

On Sunday, Aug. 9, Summerfest will begin a special “Brunch Cruise” on the Shadow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. featuring live acoustic music by Nathan Eyre.

Sunday will also include many more water activities on Flathead Lake, including personal watercraft demo rides, powerboat runs, dragon boat display, wooden boat parade, flyboard and paddleboarding demos.

- Courtesy of Summerfest

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“Chasing Time: Montana’s One-Room School” is on display now at MAM. Photo courtesy of MAM

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cross the United States, there are fewer than 200 one-room school houses in operation. Montana is home to approximately 75 of them - more than any other state.

Neil Chaput and Keith Graham travelled to one-third of the Montana schools in 2013/2014 to meet the teachers and students and to document their experiences.

Their photographs of the meetings are on display at the Missoula Art Museum now in “Chasing Time: Montana’s OneRoom Schools.”

The exhibit runs through Sept. 19.

An artists’ reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 7, in the Artists Gallery.

A gallery talk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8.

This MAM exhibition comprises 35 photographs that were curated from more than 200 images shot by Chaput and Graham. The resulting photo essay depicts the story of the one-room school in rural America.

Through the photographic portrayal of various schools in different locations across Montana, shared themes emerge and tell a singular narrative. The focus of this exhibition is on the basic daily school activities of class work and the relationships between these dedicated teachers and their pupils.

Many of the schools serve only five to eight students, and one of the schools has a total enrollment of one girl.

Chaput’s ability to candidly capture intimate moments shines light on the special bond between teacher and student in these unique schools. As expected, the schoolhouses are scattered across the rural expanses of the state.

From the forested mountains of Yaak to the rolling grasslands of remote Carter County, Montana’s one-room schools serve the most remote populations of the state.

The images of the schoolhouses on the Montana landscape put the geographic isolation into perspective.

Chaput founded Rocky Mountain School of Photography with his wife, Jeanne, in Missoula in 1989, and he has been teaching photography for more than 40 years.

Graham joined the faculty at the University of Montana’s School of Journalism in 1998 and is an associate professor of photojournalism. The two are working on editing their project into a book. Graham is also working on a documentary featuring his video and the photography he and Chaput shot during the project.

MAM will sponsor this exhibition to travel the state through MAGDA, a statewide nonprofit arts organization.

Admission to MAM is free. For more information, call 728-0447 or visit www. missoulaartmuseum.org.

- Courtesy of MAM

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mmac “The Human Family” by James Todd is currently on display at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture. Photo courtesy of MMAC

Corridor is featuring pieces of art each month currently on exhibit at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture. Established in 1895, the museum is celebrating its 120th anniversary and has a Permanent Collection that encompasses an astounding 11,000 pieces, from Paxson to Picasso, Daumier to Dali.

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urrently on exhibit at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture is a massive, vibrantly colored mural titled “The Human Family.”

It really is huge - 11-feet-by 34-feet - and depicts 60-plus subjects.

Artists James Todd and John Armstrong painted the piece in 1969 as a master’s in fine arts project for Todd.

A key is included to identify the many subjects, and needless to say, many are familiar names in the community including Missoula friends and relatives of the artists, friends of relatives, the former pope, teachers, students and an artist or two.

“The Human Family” is part of the exhibition “Hometown: The MMAC Permanent Collection Celebrates Missoula” that runs through Sept. 12, and can be viewed at the Meloy Gallery on the University of Montana Campus in the PARTV Center.

The mural has an interesting story, as is described by Todd.

“In 1969, my MFA project was mural painting. John Armstrong, a friend and fellow MFA candidate in the University of Montana Department of Art, was permitted to work as my partner for independent study credit. John and I shared studio space and frequently discussed the negative competition between artists that set them apart and made some students insecure about their ideas and creative abilities. John and I decided to challenge this attitude by painting a mural together to try and prove that artists could work cooperatively while maintaining their own artistic individuality.

“John and (I were allowed) to use a large wall in the Newman Center’s community room (inside the Christ the King parish). John and I decided that an appropriate theme thereby would be a community-oriented subject that would include parish members, friends, notable historical figures, family, relatives, teachers and fellow students both living and dead; in effect, a fantasy Missoula environment where people lived together in relative harmony posing for a giant snapshot. We collected hundreds of photos which were strewn all over the floor for reference while we worked.

“The mural is an idyllic portrayal of our city. It was painted in acrylic paints on prepared Masonite panels which could be removed from the wall. The mural was completed in three months, and we worked primarily at night to avoid being disrupted or disrupting others. We deliberately used a billboard approach so the painting is best seen in its entirety at a distance. “We had only one moment of major crisis. When the mural was half completed, both of us suddenly noticed that the composition was askew, and the only way we could correct it was to whitewash about a quarter of the painting and start over. We almost despaired because we were running out of time, but we decided our artistic integrity was at stake, so like two frenzied monkeys we washed out weeks of work in a couple of hours.

“We have never regretted the decision. It was trial by fire since it was our first mural. The painting is not perfect, but under the circumstances, I think we distributed our different styles well enough to avoid disrupting the overall composition. And to the best of my knowledge, John and I never had a single argument.”

In 1996, the mural was taken down due to architectural changes at Christ the King, and has been in storage since then.

The church recently gifted the piece to MMAC and it is now on exhibit for the 150th anniversary of the city of Missoula.

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The Missoula Community Theatre lineup for its 201516 shows has been released.

Photo courtesy of MCT

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he Missoula Community Theatre produces “live theatre FOR our community, BY our community.”

This statement is what drives us to choose the shows we run each season.

The selection process takes a number of months before contracts are ever signed with the royalty companies.

We look for titles that are available, the shows our audiences enjoy and support, and ask if we have the means and space to build the kind of set required for this production or that production.

We seek a mixture of well-known titles and a sleeper “hit” that may not be as familiar to the masses, but incredibly entertaining. We include opportunities for younger participants that offer challenges beyond those that exist in our Missoula Children’s Theatre productions.

In short, we don’t tape a list of shows on a wall and throw darts at it.

Great care and thought are involved in choosing a season that is not only pleasing to the audience, but challenging and exciting for those who will play a role - whether on stage or behind the scenes.

MCT’s Artistic Director Joseph Martinez, along with Executive Director Michael McGill, ultimately determine the production titles, and are excited to announce the 2015-16 season lineup.

“The season is quite exciting,” Martinez said.

“After last season, we heard the community and got to know what they wanted to see more of this season. So I think we picked something for everyone; from the insanely ridiculous (“The Drowsy Chaperone” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Abridged”), to familyfriendly (“The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins”) to a dark comedy (“Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”).”

Tickets are on sale now for all shows and ordering has never been easier at www.MCTinc. org, where season subscriptions and single tickets are available. Or, order by phone at 406-728-7529, or at the MCT Box Office at 200 North Adams Street.

Last season, we began selling wine and beer at all Missoula Community Theatre performances.

Now you can enjoy beverages inside the theatre thanks to nifty lids.

New this season are services of an American Sign Language interpreter for one designated performance of each production, which will enhance the experience for even more patrons.

Those evenings are on Wednesdays (Oct. 21, Dec. 9, Jan. 27, 2016, March 18, 2016, and May 4, 2016).

The continued popularity of the adapted performances for people living on the autism spectrum has been exciting and heartwarming for the actors, crew, and most importantly, for those folks and their families who can enjoy an evening of live musical theatre that is tailored to their special needs.

This season’s adapted community theatre performance will be “Mary Poppins” on Tuesday, May 10.

This year’s PAC (Performing Arts Camp) show is on stage Aug. 14-16 with the musical revue “Booking It on Broadway.” PAC involves nearly 200 teenagers from across the U.S. and Canada who will sing, dance and delight you with their performances. Tickets are on sale now.

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Crown Guitar Festival Seven nights of music by world-renowned artists who all worship at the altar of the guitar

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o you like music? Do you like the kind of music guitars make? Do you like being near beautiful bodies of water? Do you like mountainous scenery and being in tents?

You’re in luck: The 2015 Crown Guitar Festival is Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 at the Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork.

As the name suggests, it’s a seven-night event full of musical magic thanks to the skills of a crazy-talented set of guitarists who come from around the world to play at Flathead Lake.

The event has gained a lot of momentum nationwide since its first run in 2009 and now attracts names like Dweezil Zappa and Brett Dennen.

In fact, it’s Montana’s only weeklong guitar workshop and festival.

The seven nights of music feature the star-studded lineup of Artists in Residence who will be teaching during the Crown Guitar Workshop.

From a classical opening concert on Sunday night featuring the Grammy-winning L.A. Guitar Quartet, to the Saturday night “Extravaganza” highlighting the superb teaching faculty and a selection of Festival concert artists, the week will offer some of the world’s best guitarists backed up by world renowned rhythm musicians.

Each night will pair two of the Artists in Residence who will offer distinctly different styles of music.

One advantage of the festival is that during the course of the week, the AIR’s often get to know each other as they relax in the ambiance of the lodge. This familiarity breeds spontaneous musical collaborations and the artists often invite other musicians to join them on stage.

The concerts are held on the Crown Festival Stage under a big top tent that is situated in a pastoral setting near the shore of Flathead Lake.

Tickets for all events are now on sale at www. crownguitarfest.tix.com. Individual concert tickets are priced at $35 with the option of a 10 percent discount with the purchase of a Crown Pass or a Pick 3+ pass.

2015 Crown Festival Concerts

Above left: Artists in Residence for the 2014 Crown Guitar Festival play the main stage.

Far left: The main stage features concerts every night at Flathead Lake Lodge.

Left: Solomon Hicks performs at the 2014 event.

Top right: Brett Dennen will play a concert with David Grissom on Sept. 2.

Middle/bottom right: Mike Murray will play the 2015 event. Photos courtesy of Crown Guitar Festival

Sunday, Aug. 30: “World Classical” with the L.A. Guitar Quartet LAGQ plays worldwide to sold-out houses, performing classical, contemporary, Latin, Irish and world music.

Monday, Aug. 31: John Herington and Madeleine Peyroux Jon Herington, who has been Steely Dan’s lead guitarist since 2000, is also guitarist, singer and songwriter for his own band and plays lead in the supergroup the Dukes of September.

Tuesday, Sept. 1: Jazz Legend Lee Ritenour and his band Lee Ritenour returns for his sixth year with his high octane team of Melvin Davis on bass and Sonny Emory, drums.

Wednesday, Sept. 2: Brett Dennen and David Grissom No one can experience Brett Dennen’s show, with his shaggy red hair, barefoot dancing, and that one-of-a-kind voice, and not be happy. Texas bluesman David Grissom has played with a who’s who of blues and rock stars.

Thursday, Sept. 3: Zappa Plays Zappa and Romero Lubambo Dweezil Zappa brings his full Zappa Plays Zappa band with new original songs and rock/fusion interpretations of his father Frank’s iconic music. Reviewers describe Brazilian jazz master guitarist Romero Lubambo as the best practitioner of his craft in the world today.

Saturday, Sept. 5: Amazing Finale Extravaganza The incredible Crown Guitar Faculty will be featured alongwith with Dweezil Zappa, Hall and Oates guitarist Shane Theriot, and a host of other Festival Artists.

- Courtesy of Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation

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ssays and cookbooks and novels, oh my! It’s another great set of reads to keep you busy – and perhaps help you pick up a new hobby – this summer. Here’s the August reading recommendations from the pros at Shakespeare and Co.

A Place in the Country

By W.G. Sebald In this collection of essays, W.G. Sebald is honoring six writers and artists that played an important role in his life and shaping as a writer. This collection is a lovely look into what influenced Sebald on his journey to becoming an internationally-acclaimed author.

[Literary collection/essays; Modern Library, June 2015, $17, paperback]

Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs

By Henry Carroll Looking to pick up a new hobby this summer? Do you want something interesting and fun that isn’t going to involve studying or a heavy textbook? If you have any interest in photography or just want to take better photographs, here’s the book for you! It’s simple and easy to follow. The book eases you in with some basics, such as composition and the rule of thirds, before helping you along with exposure, lighting and lenses.

There are photos throughout that give helpful visual examples of the techniques. A fantastic guide!

[Photography; Lawrence King, March 2014, $17.95, paperback]

Honey From a Weed

By Patience Gray This book is a beautifully written memoir and exploration of Mediterranean cuisine. The recipes capture a way of life that has existed for centuries on the coast and in the mountains of the region. It truly transports you to another time and place.

[Cooking; Prospect Books, March 2001, $39.95, paperback]

Wind/Pinball: Two Novels

By Shakespeare and Company’s Zoë Moore and Annie McGee

By Haruki Murakami Available in English in the mass market for the first time are Haruki Murakami’s first two novels, “Hear the Wind” and “Sing and Pinball.”

Murakami also opens this new translation with a preface about the beginning of his journey as a writer. It’s incredible how much his life embodies the same magical feeling present in his novels. His interest in writing is scattered with the same strange happenstance you will find in his fiction. “Wind/Pinball” makes up the first 2/3rds of the trilogy of the Rat, with “A Wild Sheep Chase” as the final installment.

[Fiction; Knopf Publishing Group, August 2015, $25.95, hardcover]

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isten, I LOVE Bill Murray. I know I’m not going out on a limb here, proclaiming my affection for one of the most beloved American comedy actors of all time, but something about that statement’s sheer undeniability seems like the right place to start.

Luckily for me, in August, The Roxy Theater will present Murray’s early films in a Wednesday night series called “Murray Me” offering some of the audience a can to experience the brilliance of these comedies for the first time (what a treat!), while others will be reliving the glory and nostalgia of these classics.

My admiration for Murray began when I was 10, in the early days of Saturday Night Live. I begged my father every week to let me stay up to watch the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.”

Next to Gilda Radner, Murray was always my favorite cast member, and when the two played together - in those glorious skits like “The Nerds” (Todd DiLaMuca and Lisa Loopner... “Here’s those special Prom Noogies that you ordered!”) - I was in heaven.

There was something in Murray’s Midwestern every-man-ness that delighted me.

When he channeled the lounge lizard stupidity of Nick Winters (“Star Wars, nothing but Star Wars!”) I had no idea there was a world of such dreadful performers, and yet it rang true.

The fact is, for me, everything Murray did was brilliant.

And later when he found his way to the big screen in arguably the most successful transition that any SNL cast member has managed, I was delighted with his slovenly everyman roles in “Meatballs,” “Stripes,” “Caddyshack,” et al. - a canon that became required viewing during my misspent youth. These were films that my

friends and I watched and watched and watched on worn out VHS each weekend, quoting them infinitely: “It just doesn’t matter. It just doesn’t matter…”

“That’s the fact, Jack” “So I got that goin’ for me, which is nice” We were always on the lookout for an opportunity to assert our Murray-ness into any conversation whether appropriate or not. We developed our own swaggers and approximated deliveries of his dialogue.

Some managed near perfect marble-mouth renderings of Carl Spackler - his degenerate groundskeeper from “Caddyshack,” while others were more focused on Tripper (“Meatballs”) and his sardonic quips. He became, in some sense, our version of a matinee idol, only his movies were late-night fare.

And why not aspire to be Bill Murray? He was, after all, the funniest person we knew, except that, of course, we didn’t actually know him.

Murray’s career has endured nicely during the past 35 years, experiencing a boost from his involvement with Wes Anderson and other indie filmmakers like Sofia Coppola and Jim Jarmusch.

In many ways his pathos and wit has been recast as the ultimate aging hipster, a current persona that he plays as well as he did the scruffy early parts.

So, whether it is the first or 400th time seeing one of Murray’s movies, the delight of watching Murray muse sarcastic is sure to please, and yes, this is a fact, Jack.

“Murray Me” screenings include “Meatballs” on Aug. 5. “Caddyshack” will play on Aug. 12; “Stripes” on Aug. 19 and “Ghostbusters” on Aug. 26.

All screenings start at 8 p.m. at the Roxy. A food truck pod will be gathered across the street in the Senior Center parking lot from 6-8 p.m.

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Susan Gibson is one of four Missoula-connected songwriters that will share the stage during a Aug. 21, concert. Photo courtesy of Susan Gibson Music

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hat has 28 albums, a Grammy nomination, multiple “Best Musician” awards from the Missoula Independent, a USA Songwriter Grand Prize and a Northwest Emmy award winning performance?

The combination of singer songwriters Susan Gibson, Tom Catmull, Jenn Adams and John Floridis.

These four singer/songwriters began their careers in Missoula in the early and mid 1990s at the dawn of the movement toward independently produced CDs and recordings.

Though they’ve all pursued their paths individually, they’ve frequently shared billing with one another, recorded together and even occasionally played in each other’s bands.

Two years ago, they joined each other on stage for the first time, and the show was so well received they’ve made it a yearly event.

The 2015 iteration will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, at The Roxy Theater.

This will be the third year the four musicians will share and showcase their songs in one concert. The two previous concerts have been sold out, so early purchase of tickets is encouraged.

One of the true highlights of the evening is the showcase of these artists in a true “listening” environment as opposed to a festival, club or even tap room environment.

Every nuance of the artist’s singing, every subtlety of their guitar playing comes forward in a setting like this where the dynamics of a solo performance take on even greater take on a greater depth. When a musician can use silence and space to enhance their music it is akin to an author suddenly having access to vowels after trying to write without them.

Gibson, Catmull, Adams and Floridis became friends through meeting at open mics, shared gigs and recording projects in the mid-90s and immediately came to respect each other’s work.

All but Gibson live in the Missoula and Bitterroot area, and when Gibson makes a yearly pilgrimage back to Montana, revisiting the route from Austin, Texas, that inspired her to write the Dixie Chick’s huge hit single, “Wide Open Spaces,” the four have made it a tradition to gather to share songs, old, new and “in the works.”

Tickets are $12 advance and $15 door and will be available at the Roxy Theater, as well at Sotto Voce and Rockin Rudy’s in Missoula.

Tickets are also available through at www.theroxytheater.org and www.facebook. com/TheRoxyTheater

- Courtesy of John Floridis

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Symphony in the Park will take place Aug. 9 in Caras Park.

Photo courtesy of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra.

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or the 11th year in a row, the Missoula Symphony Orchestra will take to “the stage” in downtown Missoula for the ever-popular Symphony in the Park concert.

Known for its “something for everyone” repertoire, music director Darko Butorac describes the concert as including movie scores, musicals, light classics and romantic music.

“Let’s just say this is our most hummable concert of the year,” he said.

Symphony in the Park is Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. in Caras Park.

Butorac says he chooses music for this concert that will appeal to young and old alike.

“We buck every stereotype of a ‘stuffy symphony,’” he said.

For kids? There’s “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the Disney movie “Dumbo.”

Want classic Hollywood scores? How about “Ben Hur” with its famous brass fanfares, and “Casablanca” complete with “As Time Goes By.” The romantic in us all will appreciate excerpts from the “Out of Africa” score, and for what Butorac describes as the “Rated R” piece there’s “I am shipping out to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphy’s from “The Departed.”(Note: I had to check out the lyrics to see what he was referring to, and unless I’m somehow misinterpreting “I’m a sailor peg, and I’ve lost my leg, climbing up the top sails, I’ve lost my leg!” I must assume he’s referring to the movie not the lyrics.).

Want dramatic? The score from “Schindler’s List” will definitely deliver.

And, for those of us whose youth involved the ’70s, there’s music from the soundtrack to “Grease.” “‘Summer Lovin’? Just try not singing along to that one,” he said.

Without giving anything away this year, Butorac has in past years ended the show with a spectacular encore. The audience has been wowed by Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Abba’s “Dancing Queen” and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

“You might want to consider staying until the very end,” he said. “I do love my encores.”

Executive Director John Driscoll has been involved with Symphony in the Park since the beginning, and shares Butorac’s enthusiasm for the event.

“This concert is our ‘thank you’ to the community, which is incredibly supportive of the MSO. We started this free event back in 2005, hoping we’d get a thousand people to show up. And now, 11 years later, it’s one of Missoula’s most popular events - we couldn’t be more thrilled,” he said.

Concert-goers have the option of purchasing dinner, cocktails and treats from on-site vendors or, of course, bringing picnics.

Regardless, Driscoll recommends getting to the concert early to get a good spot, and bringing a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information on Symphony in the Park and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, call 406-721-3194 or visit www.missoulasymphony.org.

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Total Fest, Missoula’s most awesome alternative music event, calls it quits after 2015 event

By Josh Vanek & Josh Harteis

Volumen, a Missoula fan favorite for years, is reuniting to play at the 2015 Total Fest. Organizers of the “all-ages, DIY” festival say this is its final year.

Photo courtesy of Wantageusa.com

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Total Fest, a Missoula-made fan favorite festival that has been a music-lover’s pillar in town since 2002, is holding its final fest Aug. 20-22. It will include local bands like Volumen and Wartime Blues, along with a host of others at a variety of venues. The complete lineup, venues and ticket information can be found at totalfest.org.

But first, founder Josh Vanek and longtime committee member Josh Harteis say goodbye to the event they helped plan for the past decade.

Founder Josh Vanek:

After 14 years, this Aug. 23, at about 4:13 a.m., Total Fest - Missoula’s all-ages, DIY music festival - will end for good.

For me, it’s definitely bittersweet, as cliché as that sounds.

It’s bitter because Total Fest has been a serious lot of fun to be involved with, and Missoula, Montana the Pacific Northwest and high plains have come out in a big way to support it. I hear every year from bands and fans alike that it’s a one-of-a-kind thing, and they love the low-key nature of it, appreciate being treated well and hearing a bunch of music they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Total Fest was started, really, with the simple idea to do a show that was diverse, big and a lot of fun. We’ve always erred on the side of “less is more” when the set lengths bands are given is concerned.

I think it’s meant that folks are intentional about what they do at Total Fest.

I’ve been more moved by stuff like Sedan’s 2012 solo piano set, and Benjamin Von Wildenhaus’s transcendent guitarring than by the heaviest doom bands we’ve had.

And I love heavy doom.

On the other hand, it’s a lot of work, and from a free time standpoint, it’s been a pretty huge volunteer gig to have had for the past 14 years, in addition to working full-time, being a married guy with a family and trying to enjoy where we live a bit.

On balance, I’m 100 percent regret free.

I’d love it if Total Fest were a car whose keys could easily be handed off to new folks, but I think part of the fun of doing it for so long is that it’s kind of your baby, and you know, you don’t want to uh, hand over the car keys to your baby?

That’s not really what I mean, but, well, anyway...

I like to think of it as a thing that had a beginning, middle, and now, an end after Aug. 20-22.

It wouldn’t have been possible without all of the organizers over the years, too many to list here, truly, the volunteers, small business sponsors, and of course, the bands.

So thanks, everybody.

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Opposite: Gus Hemphill tidies up the basement of the Zootown Arts Community Center in preparation for the 2014 Total Fest. Photo by Tom Bauer Above: A 2015 Total Fest attendee makes his own music in downtown Missoula during the 2014 Fest.

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Total Fest? It’s been one of the staples to my Missoula life for quite some time.

There’s no real reason to go through how I became involved with Total Fest beyond reliving my 30s. I came on board in year 7 (I think). Either way, watching Total Fest grow proved to be one of the quintessential Missoula things that made me sing the praises of our town.

I was tired of being one of the stumbling patrons whose enjoyment stemmed from the efforts of others. I reached out to Josh about volunteering, and the next thing I knew I was on the committee.

What I’ve experienced since then are countless things that I’d never give back.

Back then, the committee was substantially larger and took a lot of juggling to keep the ball rolling.

But somehow, it worked.

What stuck out was that the committee wasn’t made up of self-serving folks; rather, each person truly loved music and made it a personal mission to have or to create intimate relationships with each volunteer, each sponsor, each committee member, and every band that played the festival.

Nothing is more Missoula than that.

I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to be on the committee and to be one of the people steering the ship.

As a completely volunteer run, nonprofit enterprise, we existed a lot longer than people thought we could.

As more festivals grabbed on to corporate sponsorship, our model and mission statement allowed for us to take chances and experiment where we could … and couldn’t.

The investment in and investment by the community provided for some awesome collaborative moments: Total Feast, pinatas at the record swap, stage building at the Zootown Arts Community Center, Amanda Browder’s T-shirt stage, Total-tini at the Missoula Art Museum, DIY First Friday events, and the countless times folks came to our aid to put out the thousands of small fires that pop up.

It’s an impressive accomplishment. Sometimes people refer to it as “thankless,” but nothing could be further from the truth.

Sure, it takes almost a year of planning to put on a three day festival, but the smiles, hugs, kind words, friendships and the music are more than worth it.

Total Fest is a unique festival in many ways, but I think the thing that made it more special is the humility of the organizers.

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Maybe pointing that out is a performative contradiction. I don’t think so.

We tried hard to keep the lineup diverse and relevant, while also maintaining our love of music and love of community front and center.

Like all things in Missoula, there will be a lament, a nostalgic grip on what was, but, then, something will phoenix from Total Fest’s ashes.

What it is and what it looks like, I can’t say. I can only hope that the legacy of our mission colors whatever comes next.

Thank you to all the volunteers, to all the committee members past and present, to every person who has made food for the barbecues, provided equipment, shuttled signs around, donated time and money, helped spread the word, and made each year worth it.

Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to every band who has played and to every band who took notice and embraced what we were doing out here.

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The River City Roots Festival takes place in Missoula Aug. 28-29. Photo

by Athena Lonsdale

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here’s going to be quite a Roots reunion to remember at the 10th annual River City Roots Festival.

The downtown Missoula fest is celebrating 10 years , and this year’s Music on Main portion will feature the best bands from previous festivals.

The Roots Fest Music on Main begins Friday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m., with the Dead Winter Carpenters. Amanda Shaw, Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band will follow on the stage on Main Street in downtown Missoula.

Goose Creek Symphony will close Friday night from 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Local band Reverend Slanky will be on the Caras Park Stage from 6-10 p.m.

Friday night.

Located on West Main and Ryman streets, in Caras Park, and on the Clark Fork River, the admission-free festival, held Aug. 28-29 this year, has drawn more than 15,000 people.

“We wanted to showcase a gathering of entertainment from previous Roots Fests as a way to celebrate our 10th anniversary,” said Ellen Buchanan, chair of the Roots Fest Committee since its inception in 2006. “With so much going on that weekend, this diverse musical lineup will be a great draw for folks of all ages. We’re very thankful for our amazing sponsors who make the event come to life.”

University of Montana students return to school that weekend, beginning the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 31 . Grizzly Football and first-year head coach Bob Stitt

open the season Saturday, Aug. 29, against four-time defending national champion North Dakota State University at Washington Grizzly Stadium.

As Missoula’s “signature annual celebration,” Roots Fest is a multi-faceted showcase of the community’s values: art, music, recreation, family play, as well as local food and beverages.

Saturday’s Main Stage lineup opens at 12:30 p.m. with Missoula’s own Whizpops, followed by Two Bit Franks and the Lil’ Smokies, who will be on stage from 4:30-6 p.m. for the post-game party.

Hot Buttered Rum and Acoustic Syndicate will close out the festival Saturday night.

“The musicians are delighted to return to Missoula, this special place we call home,” Buchanan said. “It’s going to be an amazing weekend for our entire community.”

In addition the Music on Main, Roots Fest includes a juried art show on Main Street, Family Fun Fest in Caras Park, a 4-mile run and a stand-up paddleboard contest, along with a food court and beer garden.

For more information on the festival or downtown Missoula, contact the Downtown Missoula Partnership at 406-543-4238) or info@missouladowntown. com.

- Courtesy of the Missoula Downtown Association

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The Flathead Lake Blues Festival is Aug. 14-15. Photo courtesy of Festivals on the Flathead

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ack for its fifth year, with an outstanding array of award-winning talent, the Flathead Lake Blues Festival is set for Aug.14-15, on the lakeshore at Salish Point in Polson.

This year’s event features seven blues acts from across the country.

“We’re excited bring many award-winning performers, including an International Blues Challenge double winner, finalists and semifinalists, and many regional award winners to the stage this year,” said David Venters, one of the festival founders and organizers.

The festival is one of the final stops along the Northern Rockies Blues Trail.

It will showcase styles from across the blues spectrum including traditional country blues, Texas blues, jump swing, Kansas City swing, West Coast, Piedmont, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago blues, North-Mississippi-style rocking blues, and rock and alternative blues.

Bands will perform originals as well as songs inspired by and interpretations of classics by greats such as Willie Dixon, Leadbelly, Jimi Hendrix and many more.

Tickets are available online at FlatheadLakeBluesFestival.com, in Kalispell at Music One Workshop, in Missoula at Rockin’ Rudy’s, and in Polson at The UPS Store and The Sandpiper Art Gallery. Tickets bought in advance are $40 for both days or $50 at the door. Single-day tickets are available. Children 12 and under admitted free with each adult admission.

The festival begins on Friday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. with The Kenny James Miller Band.

KJMB is an original Northwest U.S. Regional rock/blues band from the Flathead Valley in Montana. KJMB puts the “power” into the term “power trio.”

“We are so pleased to bring them to the stage, with some fresh work, an even more finely tuned performance, and an album set to release in late August,” Venters said.

The Robbie Laws Band of Portland, Oregon, will also take the stage Friday.

Friday night wraps up with The Lionel Young Band out of Colorado.

Lionel Young is a high-energy performer with a passion for the blues and has won numerous awards in and around the Colorado region.

The festival begins Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. with regional favorite, Gladys Friday Band.

The five-piece blues/soul/funk/rock band plays a very diverse selection of classic and original music, everything from Mavis Staples to Grace Potter.

Levee Town, a hot rockin’ Americana foursome out of Kansas City takes the stage at 6 p.m.

“We wanted to bring this band the minute we heard their album,” Venters said.

“They will get everyone up and dancing.”

The Rafael Tranquilino Band, a modern rock/blues band with a touch of fusion and a “jam” expression on stage will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Taking the stage to wrap up the evening is Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes a sevenpiece band out of Portland, Oregon, in their only Montana show this season.

The event is organized by Festivals on the Flathead, a group of volunteers with the long-term goals include terracing the hillside on Salish Point to make the park an even better venue for events such as concerts, plays, graduation ceremonies and other events. The group is also working to promote music education in the area.

Ten percent of ticket sales are split between the Salish Point Renovation Fund and the Student Instrument Fund which will help provide band instruments to local students.

For more information, visit www.FlatheadLakeBluesFestival.com or call 406-6466816.

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EW YORK — His mother’s tears upon hearing Jason Isbell’s new song “Children of Children” were evidence that he’d nailed the complex emotions involved.

The song about sacrifices made by a teenage mother is also the moment where the new album, “Something More Than Free,” becomes something special, when it is clear that the career-defining achievement of Isbell’s 2013 disc, “Southeastern,” wasn’t a fluke. The new album was released in late July.

The narrator singing about “all the years I took from her just by being born” isn’t just telling a story. It’s Isbell’s story. His mother was 17 when he was born and his father was 19, and he was raised in Greenhill, Alabama.

“The older you get the more you realize the stuff that my mom missed because I was there, because she chose to put all her energy into raising me,” said the 36-year-old Isbell. “Obviously, I don’t feel like I’m to blame for that, but still there’s something in there that I feel a little apologetic for.”

Isbell and his wife, singer-songwriter Amanda Shires, are expectant parents themselves. That forced him to change one line in the song from “never had a baby” to “late to have a baby on the way.”

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 standout tracks: “If It Takes a Lifetime” “Children of Children” “The Life You Chose” “Palmetto Rose”

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hildren of Children” is one of several finely etched new stories he tells in song. There’s the son of a dying state trooper, itching to leave his “Speed Trap Town”; the man grateful for, but trapped in his menial job; the couple sitting in a hotel lobby “a thousand miles apart”; a man pining for an old love while recognizing he’s “a victim of nostalgia, maybe Tanqueray.”

“Southeastern” wasn’t Isbell’s first solo album. It was his fourth, but the first sober. While fear of losing Shires led him to rehab, what made it stick was how it changed his life. In the old days, he’d try to fit three or four hours of work between his hangover and return trip to the bar.

“Before that happened, I thought the music business, the climate, was keeping me down, that I was as good as anyone out there and I wasn’t getting what I deserved,” Isbell said. “I didn’t realize that there were many more layers to writing songs that I could unearth if I actually spent the time on it.”

The songs on “Something More Than Free” show that effort, the polish on a turn of phrase, the relatable images.

Isbell swept the Americana Music Association’s big awards last year, winning album and artist of the year, and best song for “Cover Me Up.” The album sold more than 150,000 copies, solid for a “non-commercial” artist.

His concert audiences increased by about 60 percent and, for the first time, Isbell heard more enthusiasm for his solo songs than for the handful in his set he wrote as a member of the Drive-By Truckers.

Now he’s playing in theaters, with better equipment.

“We have sound people and good monitors,” he said. “That sounds sort of basic, but it’s a big thing for me. Being able to hear what I’m singing and playing each night is a really, really big deal. That’s the thing I’m most excited about, everything else I can handle. I was getting to the point where if I had to scream in rock clubs anymore, something would have had to change.”

Isbell put out “Southeastern” on his own label, striking his own distribution

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deal. Its success brought offers from major labels. Isbell considers himself a rock artist, but with his Alabama accent and the way that mainstream country has absorbed the rock sound of a band like the Eagles, it’s not hard to imagine him in that world. He said no.

“I don’t have that ability to pander to an audience and for that reason, I’ll probably never be a big star in any format,” he said. “I just can’t do it. What else would be the reason? If I did what people told me to do, I’d be a huge star. I firmly believe that, but I don’t want that.”

He believes a major label deal would have compelled him to repeat “Southeastern,” only a slicker version with choruses and bridges exactly where a listener would expect them. He’d have people questioning what topics he could address.

“He’s more Neil Young than he is Jason Aldean,” said Jed Hilly, executive director of the Americana Music Association. “He’s a fine artist and not a commercial artist.”

He credits his former partners in Drive-By Truckers for teaching him to stand up for himself. He’s glad he was a member of that band and equally glad he left. Being constantly drunk and in a crumbling marriage with the bass player wasn’t a recipe for long-term success. Isbell would also probably forever be the George Harrison in the band, the junior partner to the older, established team of Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley.

“Personality-wise, I was more like John (Lennon) on a bender,” he said.

Don’t schedule any benefits, though. By owning his work, Isbell can earn more money than some artists who sell more discs while on major labels.

Come up with the goods and integrity can pay off.

Isbell, who lives in Tennessee, is quietly proud of how he responded to the challenge of following up what had been his best work.

“I wanted to surprise people by making a record that’s just as good or even better,” he said. “Nobody thinks that’s going to happen, right? So I just said I’m going to do more work.”

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SOUNDCLOUD MIX OF THE MONTH

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dummy mix Bullion’s 45 minute mix for Dummy Mag is nothing if not eclectic. Defying genres, Bullion takes the kitchen sink approach here, shifting between sounds such as baroque, tribal, East Indian, and Balkan.

If these sound like conflicting sounds, you’d be right to say so. But Bullion does great work on the decks, easing between such vastly different sounds with ease, forming a smooth, if somewhat varied sound.

So if you’re looking for a mix that’s out of the ordinary, but don’t want cacophany, Bullion’s mix is a great place to start.

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ratatat “magnifique”

 ratatat sticks to the formula of their past releases. why deviate from a trademark sound?

owl city “mobile orchestra”

 owl city’s fifth album finds them slipping into complacency, their music sounding more and more generic.

adrian younge & ghostface killah “twelve reasons to die”

 ghostface killah has had a banner year, and this album is just another that he can be proud of.

wilco “star wars”

 “star wars” finds wilco still churning out fantastic music after all these years.

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irector Antoine Fuqua’s story of a ragsto-riches-to-rags-to-riches boxer takes on the classic genre with new life in “Southpaw.”

The film follows light heavyweight world champion boxer Billy Hope in a tale of love, loss and redemption. But “Southpaw” also immerses audiences in an extremely personal plot line that challenges viewers to consider how far they would go for their loved ones.

As the film opens, we get the sense that Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) is losing his edge. After barely pulling out yet another victory, fellow light heavyweight boxer Miguel Escobar (Miguel Gomez) challenges Hope to a fight for his title.

Billy’s wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams), urges him to take time off of fighting and to think of his daughter, Leila (Oona Laurence).

Hope’s agent, Jordan Mains (50 Cent) has other plans.

Escobar, eager to fight Hope, continues to push the boxer, even showing up at public events where Hope is appearing. When tragedy strikes, Hope medicates with a mix of rage, drugs and alcohol that fuels a nosedive that causes the loss

of Hope’s family, wealth and manager.

At rock bottom, Hope finds himself desperate to win his life back. Hope finds a mentor in retired boxer Titus “Tick” Wills (Forest Whitaker), and the road to redemption begins.

Though “Southpaw” follows the same general formula as most boxing films, it does so while taking the tried-and-true plot line and filling it with twists, turns and relatable themes that audiences will enjoy. The characters are, with few exceptions, very dynamic, and the growth that some of them experience makes for a fantastic film.

All in all, “Southpaw” is a fresh, exciting take on what some may call a tired area of film.

With an engaging story, relatable characters and themes and exceptional cinematography, the movie is sure to resonate with audiences everywhere. Without a doubt, “Southpaw” has the fight to be considered the film of the summer. The conflicts that Hope wrestles with throughout the movie are ones that audiences can relate to on various levels. These reasons all work together to make “Southpaw” a film with amazing potential.

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 7 First Friday opening, 5-9 p.m., FrontierSpace, alley between Spruce and Pine streets, one block west of Higgins. Featuring “Liminality” by artist Ashley Rickman.

7 Opening reception, 4-7 p.m., Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. Featuring new works by Killdeer artists. 3270405, MontanaNaturalist.org.

7 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Upcycled, 517 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring “The Sidewalk Art Show” hosted by B MartiNez featuring art on reclaimed, recycled and/or liberated scrap materials.

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with a view of summer by artist Joanne Simpson. 728-1358.

7 First Friday, 5-9 p.m., E3 Convergence Gallery, 229 W. Main St. Featuring “Miracle” by artist Elaine Fraticelli.

7 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Meet your friends at MAM to explore eight exhibitions and take in an artist gallery talk. Montana’s One-Room Schools by artists Neil Chaput and Keith Graham focuses on the basic daily school activities of classwork and the relationships between these dedicated teachers and their pupils. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

7 Reception, 5-8 p.m., The Artists’ Shop, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Ridin’ for Hope,” dye on silk by Ruth Schwarz McDonald of Philipsburg. 543-6393, missoulaartistsshop. com.

7 First Friday, 5-7 p.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. Featuring Discovery Preschool. 541-7529, childrensmuseum.org.

7 Reception, 5-8 p.m., 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “The Wild Side,” oil and pastel animal portraits by Great Falls artist Brenda Wolf. 317-1543, 4ravensgallery@ gmail.com.

7 Sally Thompson presentation and signing of “People Before the Park,” 5:30 p.m., Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

7 First Friday opening, 5-9 p.m., Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing, 709 Ronan St. Featuring seldom seen works by Walter Hook. 541-7100, montanaart.com.

7 First Friday, Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W. Featuring paintings of both traditional watercolor and batik on rice paper

7 Northern Lights, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

7 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Family Storytime stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; Yarns

@ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

7 John Floridis, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

7 Badlander in the Park presents Hillstomp, Von Stomper and Dodgy Mountain Men, 5-10 p.m., Caras Park Pavilion. Free; all ages.

7 Robby Nadler reads from his new book “Jesse Garon Writes a Love Letter,” 6 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com.

7 The Delta Saints, The Real Lounge, 112 Pattee St. 8 Nashville 406, 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

8 Art Guides & Art Helpers, 10 a.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Meet with photographers Neil Chaput and Keith Graham for an overview of their exhibit One Room School House. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

8 Saturday Plus! Artists, 10 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Join Neil Chaput and Keith Graham for a tour of their exhibit Chasing Time: Montana’s OneRoom Schools and learn about the teachers, students, and

experiences at Montana’s last one-room schools. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

8 Saturday Family Art Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Papermaking with Erin Roberts.

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Papermaking! Come join us in our side yard with blenders and pulp to make your unique paper creations adding lavender, roses, tidbits of color, and glitter. Enjoy an opportunity to work with your child on a creative project. Older children can delve into projects on their own, but parents are asked to stay and work with children under age 7. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

8 Louie Bond and Ron Meissner Duo (jazz), 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 8 Pottery sale, 11a.m.-6 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. The pottery is a featured piece in our PaintYour-Own-Pottery studio where patrons come in and paint a pre-made piece of bisque ware. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

8 Peace Crane Fold-In, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Free; walk-in! The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is joining the ZACC for a peace crane folding party.

Join us to fold some of the 70,000 peace cranes that will commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. We will show a movie about how the cranes

august 2015 started. There will be directions and helpful instructors there to assist in crane folding. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

sculpture? This is the camp for you! Campers will be able to cast a variety of interesting objects using plaster and clay slip.

The first half of the week will be packed with explorations in casting objects, admiring our hard work and firing a kiln. The latter half of the week will be an exciting chance to let all of those artistic ideas expand as we construct 3-D artwork rich in texture, color and form. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

8 KBGA College Radio 89.9 FM presents its fourth annual Family Fair, noon-4 p.m., UM River Bowl. Multifaceted educational, arts and entertainment event with local organizations, artists, musical acts and food vendors. 243-6758.

8 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

10-14 “Costume Making Extravaganza,” 1-4 p.m., Zootwon Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $90 /$80 for members; registration required. This week of camp will be bursting at the seams with art, costume making, self-exploration and photography. Our hot glue guns will stretch their legs as campers show off their favorite personal traits by building wearable art that will express themselves. Mediums explored will include fabric, beads, face paint, wire, paper, natural material and found objects. Some of these costumes will be temporary to we will explore our photography skills by celebrating with an energetic photo shoot at the end of each day. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

9 Russ Nasset, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 9 Plein air painting, 2-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $20 for non-members/free for non-members. Weather permitting, use acrylics to paint your own splendid landscapes outside! This class will focus on landscape painting basics as well as the challenges and joys of painting in the open air. All materials included. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

10-14 Kids’ photography camp with teacher Suzette Dussault, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $100. 543-4006, suzette2005@gmail.com to register.

9 Total Feast, a fundraiser for Total Fest, 5-8 p.m., Biga Pizza, 241 W. Main St. $12 for all you should eat pizza and salad.

9 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

10 John Dendy, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

10 Moon Honey, Stage 112, 112 Pattee St. 10-14 “Montana Mystery Creatures” with Jenn Ogden and Dulcie Belangie, 9 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Ages 7-11; $72/80. Join the Special Operations Unit and search for evidence leading to the discovery of famous postcard celebrities as the Wooly Trout, Big Foot, and, of course, the Wily Jackalope. Investigate the seasonal appearance of the Chinese Dragon of Butte, too! Join Dulcie and Jennifer to create jackalope helmets, clay Sasquatch feet, and other legendary creatures with wire, paper maché, and more. Scholarships are available contact reneet@missoulaartmuseum.org.

10-14 “Adventures in Slip Casting,” 9 a.m.-noon, Zootwon Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $90 /$80 for members; registration required. Have you ever wondered how some artists duplicate everyday objects and transform them into fantastic

10 Electronics Exploration- Want to learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits? Try them out during Electronics Exploration. We welcome participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects, 3-7 p.m.; Scrabble!- come play Scrabble with this open group. Boards provided or bring your own, 6 p.m.; “Beginning WORD,” an introduction to word processing including how to create a document, manipulate the text and font, use templates and a few fun tricks -registration required, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

11 Aaron Broxterman, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

11 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.;

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Frenchtown Branch LEGO club, 4-6 p.m.; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m.; 2nd Tuesday MPL Book Group discusses “From the Oder to the Bitterroot” by Werner Will, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

11 Static science, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseum.org.

12 Mandarin starters, 11 a.m., Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseum.org.

12 The Crawford Brothers Band, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

12 “Drawing and Drinking in the Park” with Bayla Laks for teens and adults, 7-9 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $27/$30. Experience a relaxing and creative evening taking in the summer’s beauty with a glass of wine as you draw a scene.

Artist Bayla Laks will lead the class in selecting a subject to draw and planning the composition. All materials (and wine) provided. Scholarships are available contact reneet@ missoulaartmuseum.org.

12 Glass fusing orientation glass, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $20/$15 for members plus cost of glass. This introductory class will cover the basics of glass—from how the kilning process works to slumping, fusing, mold-making, and glass aftercare. Once you have attended this fun night of glass fusing you’re welcome to come in anytime and work in our Glass Fusing Studio! 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

12 Zach Dundas reads from his new book “The Great Detective: The Amazing Rise and Immortal Life of Sherlock Homes,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com.

12 Patrick Sweany, Nashville blues artist, Top Hat Lounge, 134 W. Front St. 12 Missoula City Band Concert, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400 Ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

12 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Ben Rice & The Illamatics; children’s activities provided by the Children’s Museum Missoula and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre. 5434238, missouladowntown.com.

12 “My iPad,” New to using an iPad? Class offers instruction on features, settings, navigation and apps that are unique to iPads. iPads not provided, registration required, 12:30 p.m.; free matinee, showing a classic film, 2 p.m.; Middle school writers-for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words – and eat a little chocolate – 3:30 p.m.; Gaming for Grownups-Check out MPL’s new club for gamers, with a new game featured each week.

Learn a new game or play one from MPL’s collection. August will feature cooperative games, including Pandemic and Zombicide, 6-8 p.m.; 2nd Wednesday Book Group discusses “So Big” by Edna Ferber, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

13 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; R.E.A.D. Dogs: practice reading with a dog trained to listen! At

the Dragon Rug, 1 p.m.; Open Time in the MakerSpace-Open time allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice. 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area from 3:30-5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

13 Woodblind, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 13 Face painting, 11 a.m.; crystal letters, 3:30 p.m., Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseum.org.

13 Poetry workshop for students grades 7-12, 4-6 p.m., (workshop 4-5 p.m.; open mic, 5-6 p.m.), Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. Sponsored by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Montana Writing Project and Fact & Fiction. Free. To register email Heather.Cahoon@mso.umt.edu.

13 Wild Coyote Band, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

13 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts; children’s activities provided Mismo Gymnastics and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

13 Trampled by Turtles & The Devil Makes Three, 7:30 p.m., Big Sky Brewing Company, 5417 Trumpeter Way. Tickets $25, available at Big Sky Brewing Company, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 and online at TicketWeb.com or KnittingFactory.com.

13-14 Naturalist Field Day, wetland vascular plants led by botanist and author Peter Lesica, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., meet at Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. $190/$180 MNHC members. MontanaNaturalist.org.

13-15 Missoula Children’s Theatre Performing Arts Camp presents “Booking it on Broadway – A Novel Review,” MCT Center for the performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. 8 p.m. Thursday; 5 and 8 p.m. Friday and 1, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $15, available at MCTinc.org, at the MCT Box Office or by calling 728-7529.

14 Wizard’s brew, 11 a.m., Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseum.org.

14 Jim Wallace and Pete Hand, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

14 Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. Featuring “Compositions,” a group show of artworks by diverse artists Chris Maynard, Eric S. Carlson, Darcy Chenoweth and Barbara Michelman and Charles Finn Artist talk with Chris Maynard, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. 541-7070, radiusgallery.com.

14 Gallery opening, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Featuring artwork by Bayla Arietta and VonCommon. Working primarily in watercolors, Bayla draws and paints a variety of subjects split between two worlds. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

14 Silk-screening night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Free; donations appreciated. Come in with a blank shirt, tote bag, or scarf and leave with one of the house designs printed anywhere of your choosing. 5497555, zootownarts.org.

14 Wilco, 7:30 p.m., Big Sky Brewing Company, 5417 Trumpeter Way. Tickets $38, available at Big Sky Brewing Company, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 and online at TicketWeb.com or KnittingFactory.com.

14 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Family Storytime stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; World-Wide Cinema- free foreign film: “If You Don’t I Will (French),” 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

14-15 Dakota Poorman Band, 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

15 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

15 Saturday Kids’ Activity, “Curious Cats of Montana,” 2-3 p.m., Hickory St. $3/$1 MNHC members. MontanaNaturalist.org.

15 Local Yokel, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 15 Philip Donlay signs “Aftershock,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks. com.

16 Talia Keys, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 16 Dance Church, Sundays 10 a.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Dance/movement class for all abilities. triciaopstad@gmail.com.

16 Montana Old Time Fiddlers, 1 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

16 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

17 Electronics Exploration- Want to learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits? Try them out during Electronics Exploration. We welcome participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects, 3-7 p.m.; “Intro to Email,” learn the basics of creating an email account, writing a message, including attachments, sending, and receiving messages- registration required, 6 p.m.; Scrabble!- come play Scrabble with this open group. Boards provided or bring your own, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 7212665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

17 PIR Art for Elementary Teachers, 9 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $35. Teachers will view a selection of artist’s Jaune Quick-to-See Smith fine art prints from the MAM collection. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the Visual Thinking Strategies, and the history and work of the artist, and how it relates to her Native American culture.

Participants will then learn a simple printmaking technique that can be shared with students in the classroom. Teachers will be given a DVD that includes information about the artist, and images and lessons that can be used in the classroom. PIR credits are available. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

17-21 Kids’ cooking camp with teacher Suzette Dussault, 12:304:30 p.m., through Friday. $125. 543-4006, suzette2005@ gmail.com to register.

17 Russ Nasset (honky tonk blues), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 18 Girls Rock Camp performance, 6 p.m., Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Free.

18 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; Young Adult Volunteer Orientation – come learn about ways to volunteer, play some games to learn new skills (and, yes, chocolate is involved), 3:30 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO club, 4-6 p.m.; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

18 A tribute to Ivan Doig, a celebration of his life and new book, “Last Bus to Wisdom,” 5-8 p.m., Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. Call 721-2881.

19 “Art,” 6:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $12/$10.

What does ‘art’ mean to you? In this Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza, the true value of fine art and friendship violently collide when the long-time relationship of three friends is tested by a simple act: the purchase of an expensive, all-white painting. Questions of aesthetics, extravagance and trendiness abound as close friends attempt to navigate that most fragile of emotions-personal taste. Performed by Jere Lee Hodgin, Robert Caisley, and Jeremy Sher and produced in conjunction with Missoula Fringe Festival, 2015. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats in advance by calling 728-0447.

19 David Neiwert reads and signs “Of Orcas and Men,” 7 p.m., Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

20 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Gladys Friday; children’s activities provided by the Great Griz Encounter. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

20 Nate Vernon and friends of Wartime Blues, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 20 Julie Bug and Northern Exposure, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

20 The Pimps of Joytime, 9 p.m., Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of show, available at ticketfly.com or tophatlounge.com.

20 Wartime Blues acoustic show, Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 20 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; R.E.A.D. Dogs: practice reading with a dog trained to listen! At the Dragon Rug, 1 p.m.; Open Time in the MakerSpace-Open time allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area from 3:30-5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

21 Chris Bianco, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

21 ShoDown, 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

21 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Family Storytime stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Eat Free at Kids Table –Missoula Food Bank serves up nutrition in the Library’s large meeting room for kids up to age 18, noon-1 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Cheap Date Night – free feature film, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

22 The Frederico Brothers, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 22 Aber Day reunion concert, noon-5 p.m., Philipsburg Outdoor Amphitheater in Winninghoff Park. Featuring Mission Mountain Wood Band, Wylie and the Wild West, Shane Clouse and Stomping Ground. Food and beverages available for purchase. Aberdayketter.com.

19 “Resumes,” a representative from Job Services teaches the basics of creating a resume using library databases and basic templates to make formatting easy. Bring details (names/ dates/contact information) on education, training, and job history to get a start on your resume, registration required, 12:30 p.m.; Middle school writers-for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words – and eat a little chocolate – 3:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

22 The Tom Cats, 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

19 “Paint N’ Pour,” 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $25 /$20 for members; registration required.

Allow us to pour you a glass of wine, load up your pallet, and instruct you on how to paint you’re own personal masterpiece.

Our instructor will present easy step-by-step directions with plenty of opportunity for the creative juices to flow and diverge so each piece is unique to the creator. Bring a friend or two, or make it a date night with your significant other. No painting experience required. Canvases, paint, wine, and laughter all provided! 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

23 Lucy and the Beard (jazz quintet), 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

19 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Bottom Feeders; children’s activities provided by the Missoula Public Library. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

22 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

23 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

23 Western Union (Texas swing), 6-8 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $7.

23 Jamie Bianchini presentation and signing of “A Bicycle Built for Two Billion,” 3 p.m., Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

24 Tom Catmull, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 24 “Electronics Exploration” - Want to learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits? Try them out during Electronics Exploration. We

august 2015 welcome participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects, 3-7 p.m.; “Internet Searching”- How to use the internet to effectively find what you are looking for; includes security tips. -registration required, 6 p.m.; Scrabble!- come play Scrabble with this open group.

Boards provided or bring your own, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

25 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO club, 4-6 p.m.; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

26 Bob Ross Night, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $20/$25 for non-members. Bring on your Bob Ross wigs, impressions, and appreciation for our monthly Bob Ross Night! Participants will be inspired to paint happy little trees as we watch a Bob Ross video and follow along while drinking wine and having fun in our gallery. Cost covers all your materials, supplies, and canvas. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

26 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m, Caras Park. Music by Big Sky Mudflaps; children’s activities provided by the Missoula Symphony. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

Shakespeareintheparks.org.

28 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Family Storytime stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

28 Andrea Harsell, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

28-29 10th annual River City Roots Fest, West Main and Ryman Streets. A multi faceted showcase of art, music, recreation, family play and local food and beverages. For band lineup visit missouladowntown.com.

28-29 Paydirt, 9:30m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

28-30 Drum Brothers End-of-Summer Gathering, Cane Ridge West Center, east of Lincoln. morning song circles, West African hand-drumming classes for all levels, drum-making, African dance, and evening celebration circles around the fire (get ready to drum, dance, and sing). We’ll also have some Saturday afternoon free time to relax, hike, or take a dip in the Blackfoot River! Drum-makers will be building a 12”x 24” Ashiko drum. This dynamic hand drum is ideal for playing a variety of world rhythms. Extra drums will be available for new drummers. We will begin our circle with an evening meal at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The gathering will continue until 3 p.m.

Sunday. 531-8109, matthew@drumbrothers.com.

26 “How to use my Kindle” -designed for those with new devices to learn the basic functions and navigation on a Kindle.

Attendees should bring their device and all cords that came with it. Registration required, 12:30 p.m.; free matinee, showing a classic film, 2 p.m.; Middle school writers-for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words – and eat a little chocolate, 3:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

29 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

27 Beth Bombara, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

29 Wolf and the Moons, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

27 Cleargrain, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

29 Skylar Browning and Jeremy Watterson sign “Montana Baseball History,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

27 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; R.E.A.D. Dogs: practice reading with a dog trained to listen! At the Dragon Rug, 1 p.m.; Open Time in the MakerSpace-Open time allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 7212665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

27 Margaret Grundstein reads from her new book “Naked in the Woods: My Unexpected Years in a Hippie Commune,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, Shakespeareandco.com.

29 New Orleans artist Sista Otis joins Montanans Letter B, 10 p.m., Monks, 225 Ryman St. No cover; ages 21 and over.

30 Band in Motion, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 30 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

27 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Dead Winter Carpenters; children’s activities provided by Missoula Public Library. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

31 Electronics Exploration- Want to learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits? Try them out during Electronics Exploration. We welcome participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects, 3-7 p.m.; Scrabble!- come play Scrabble with this open group. Boards provided or bring your own, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

27 Modest Mouse with special guests, 8 p.m., Big Sky Brewing Company, 5417 Trumpeter Way. Tickets $40, available at Big Sky Brewing Company, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-4687624 and online at TicketWeb.com or KnittingFactory.com.

31 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the Shrew,” 6 p.m., University of Montana Oval. Free and open to the public; bring chairs, blankets and picnics.

Shakespeareintheparks.org.

28 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Cyrano de Bergerac,” 6 p.m., Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake. Free and open to the public; bring chairs, blankets and picnics.

31 Caroline Keys and Friends, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 7 Pickin’ in the Park, 3 p.m., Boettcher Park, Polson. (406) 407-3514.

8 Merlot Madness, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mission Mountain Winery, Highway 93, Dayton. Free vertical testing of three International Gold Medal merlots from the 2005, 2006 and 2009 vintages. (406) 849-5524, missionmountainwinery.com.

7 Doug and Debbie Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Sports Page, Polson.

8 John Kelley plays blues music, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

7-8 Dark Horse Band, 8:30 p.m., Ninepipes/Allentown Restaurant & Bar, Highway 93 north of St. Ignatius. No cover.

9 Singing Sons of Beaches, 2-4 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

7 Pamela VanKirk plays contemporary coffee shop music, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

7-8 The Growlers at The Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork.

7-8 Riverfront Blues Festival, 6 p.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Riverfront Park, Libby. Tickets are $20 Friday, $25 Saturday or $40 for weekend pass. Camping passes available for $10 per night or $15 for both nights. riverfrontbluesfestival.com.

7-8 Cabin Fever Quilters “Montana Stars” quilt show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Superior High School multipurpose room. Free. Carol, (406) 822-1009.

7-9 Whitefish Theatre Co. presents “Always … Patsy Cline,” 8 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. Tickets $25. Back by popular demand, the show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston. (406) 862-5371, whitefishtheatreco.org.

7-9 Summerfest on Flathead Lake includes a car show, poker run, parade, cruise concert and golf scramble. (406) 883-5255, andersonbroadcasting.com.

7-9 Festival Amadeus continues, 7:30 p.m., Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St. The festival orchestra performs Saturday and Sunday; and the Festival Amadeus String Orchestra joins the Fry Street Quartet for “Baroque, Romance and Serenade” on Friday. (406) 407-7000, gscmusic.org.

7-9 Port Polson Players present “Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Theatre on the Lake, Highway 93, Polson.

Tickets $17-$18. (406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

7-9 Huckleberry Days Art Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Depot Park, Kalispell. (406) 8623501, whitefishchamber.org.

8 Sandpiper Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake County Courthouse lawn. The 44th annual outdoor festival features vendors, artisans, musicians and dancers entertain, and food concessions are available. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

8 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Swan Lake Day Use Area, Montana Highway 83 mile marker 72. The 34th annual festival brings huckleberry pie, huckleberry treats, art, crafts and music to the shores of Swan Lake. Proceeds help fund maintenance of the Swan Lake Community Center. (406) 837-2061, swanlakemontana.org.

(406) 751-7061.

14 Diane Torres, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

14 Doug & Debbie Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Sports Page, Polson.

18 Dixie Riddle, 6-9 p.m., Sky Bar in Casey’s, Whitefish.

18-23 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. The fair features three nights of PRCA rodeo action, live horse racing, carnival rides, Indian Relay Races and the Demolition Derby. 406-758-5810, nwmtfair.com.

9 Riverbend Concert Series with Cocinando, 7 p.m., Sliters Park, Bigfork.

14-15 Fifth annual Flathead Lakes Blues Festival, 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday, Salish Point on Polson Bay. Tickets are $40 for a two-day pass; single-day tickets also available. (406) 471-2144, flatheadlakebluesfestival.com.

9 Dixie Riddle, 10 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

14-15 Ted Ness & Rusty Nails at The Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork.

19 Dixie Riddle, 7 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

10 Margarita Monday with live music at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

14-15 Will Peterson Trio, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

11 Dixie Riddle, 6-9 p.m., Sky Bar in Casey’s, Whitefish.

14-15 Dark Horse Band at Quinn’s Hot Springs, Paradise.

19 Dance with country western instructor, 7-10 p.m., Elks Club, Main Street, Polson. $5 at door.

12 Dixie Riddle, 7 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

14-16 Huckleberry Festival, Trout Creek Park. The 36th annual festival offers more than 100 booths of art and crafts, huckleberry treats, entertainment and food galore. 406-827-3227, huckleberryfestival.com.

12 Bob Starkel Karaoke, 6 p.m., Finley Point Grill Burger & Pizza Bar, Highway 35 mile marker 6, Polson.

12 Dance with country western instructor, 7-10 p.m., Elks Club, Main Street, Polson. $5 at door.

13 Spay-Getti & No Meat Balls Dinner for Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Polson. Purchase tickets at Seconds 2 Go Thrift & Gifts, Elks Lodge, Crows Nest, Polson Chamber, Westland Seed, Farmers Insurance, Valley Journal or Glacier Bank.

15 Tom Catmull, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

15 Will Peterson Trio, 9 p.m., The Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

15 Ted Ness & Rusty Nails at The Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork 15 Dark Horse Band at Quinn’s Hot Springs, Paradise.

13 Thursday!Fest featuring the Can’t Hardly Playboys, 5-8 p.m., in front of Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

15-16 Flathead Lake Festival of Art, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Salish Point on Polson Bay. Inaugural juried show by the Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery coincides with the Flathead Lake Blues Festival. (406) 883-5956.

13 Jesse Maw Trio, 8 p.m., outside bar and restaurant at KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson.

15-16 Amtrak Train Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m.

Sunday, Amtrak Train Depot, Whitefish. amtraktraindays.com.

13 Karaoke, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork

16 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the Shrew,” 6 p.m., Palmer Park, Charlo. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

13-15 Ignite the Nites Car Show, Libby. Mineral Avenue will come to life with an exhibit of classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. igniterscarclub.com.

13-16 Port Polson Players present “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Theatre on the Lake, Highway 93, Polson. Tickets $17-$18.

(406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

14 Flip Side, 8 p.m., Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson 14 Band in Motion, 8 p.m., Ninepipes/Allentown Restaurant & Bar, Highway 93 south of Ronan. No cover.

14 Rotary Hoedown, 3 p.m., BruMar Estate. Tickets $55 adults, $25 ages 7-10. Music, food, dancing, silent and live auctions. Diane Kautzman,

16 Singing Sons of Beaches, 2-4 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

16 Riverbend Concert Series with Willson and McKee, 7 p.m., Sliters Park, Bigfork.

16 Woodlind plays acoustic music, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

16 Dixie Riddle, 10 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

17 Margarita Monday with live music at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

18 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Cyrano de Bergerac,” 6 p.m., Mineral County Fairgrounds, Superior. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

19 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the Shrew,” 6 p.m., Sanders County Fairgrounds, Plains. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

19-22 Port Polson Players present “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery,” 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Theatre on the Lake, Highway 93, Polson. Tickets $17-$18.

(406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

20 Thursday!Fest featuring God Fearing Women, 5-8 p.m., in front of Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

20 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Cyrano de Bergerac,” 6 p.m., Trout Creek Park. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

20 Open mic, 8:30 p.m., Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

20 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6:30 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

20 Karaoke, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

20 Hollowtops, 8 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort outside bar and restaurant, Polson.

20-22 Flathead River Rodeo, 7 p.m., Polson. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students and free for ages 6 and younger. Pete White or Sheila Matt, (406) 883-3636.

21 Dark Horse Band at Swanee’s, Highway 93, Polson.

21 Whitefish Trails Hootenanny, 5-9 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Tickets $10-$12; kids age 10 and under free. Annual benefit for the trail offers live music, kids’ activities including a bike rodeo, obstacle course and climbing wall, raffles, food and beverages. (406) 862-3880, whitefishlegacy.org.

21 Hessie plays acoustic music, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

21 Doug & Debbie Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Sports Page, Polson.

august 2015 21-22 Shades of Blue at The Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork 21-22 Hambone, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

22 Blues Cruise II, 7-9 p.m., Far West Excursions dock, Lakeside. Tickets $25. The last stop on the Northern Rockies Blues Trail features music by the Kevin Van Dort Band. (406) 471-9926 or 857-3119.

22 SNOW Bus Brewfest, 3-7 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Tickets $20, $25 day of event. Featuring microbrews from near and far as well as music.

Ticket includes commemorative glass and 15 beer samples. Whitefish Mountain Resort, (406) 862-2900.

22 John Kelley plays blues music, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

23 Singing Sons of Beaches, 2-4 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

23 Riverbend Concert Series with God Fearing Women, 7 p.m., Sliters Park, Bigfork.

27 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6:30 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

27 Barton & Caselli, 6:30 p.m., Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

27 Karaoke, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

27 Ticket to Ride, 8 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort outside bar and restaurant, Polson.

27-30 Lincoln County Fair, Eureka. This year’s theme is “Country Pride, County Wide.” lincolncountymt.us/lc_fair.

28 Reception: “Fire Within Us,” 5-7 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Through Oct. 3, featuring Susan Evans, Joe Girsch, Jane Goffe, Brigitte Howard, Karla Martinsen and Rachel Phelps. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

28 Rob Quist-Halliday and Tim Ryan, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

23 Dixie Riddle, 10 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

28 Doug & Debbie Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Sports Page, Polson.

24 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Cyrano de Bergerac,” 6 p.m., Libby Elementary Amphitheater. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

28-29 Gladys Friday at The Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork.

24 Margarita Monday with live music at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

28-29 Dark Horse Band, 8:30 p.m., Ninepipes/Allentown Restaurant & Bar, Highway 93 north of St. Ignatius. No cover.

25 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Cyrano de Bergerac,” 6 p.m., Eureka Historical Village. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks. org.

25 Bob Starkel Karaoke, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

25 Dixie Riddle, 6-9 p.m., Sky Bar in Casey’s, Whitefish.

26 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the Shrew,” 6 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell. Free. (406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

26 Dixie Riddle, 7 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

26 Dance with country western instructor, 7-10 p.m., Elks Club, Main Street, Polson. $5 at door.

26-30 Port Polson Players present “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery,” 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Theatre on the Lake, Highway 93, Polson. Tickets $17-$18.

(406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

27 Thursday!Fest featuring Solomon Hicks and the Crown All Stars, 5-8 p.m., in front of Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

28-29 Will Peterson Trio, 9 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

29 Festival of Peace, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Garden of 1,000 Buddhas, 34756 White Coyote Road, Arlee. The 11th annual event begins at 10 a.m. with a Walk-a-Mile for Peace. (406) 726-0217.

29 Swingaderos play bluegrass, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

30 Black Lilies perform, 8 p.m., Rex Theatre, Thompson Falls. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at D&D Liquor in Thompson Falls or call (406) 827-4810. Proceeds go to benefit the Cancer Network of Sanders County.

30 Singing Sons of Beaches, 2-4 p.m., Sitting Duck, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

30 Riverbend Concert Series with Halladay Quist, 7 p.m., Sliters Park, Bigfork.

30 Dixie Riddle, 10 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

30-Sept. 5 Crown Guitar Festival, 7 p.m. nightly, Flathead Lake Lodge, 150 Flathead Lodge Road, Bigfork. Tickets $35 per concert. Billed as “Seven Nights of Guitars and Stars,” Montana’s biggest guitar festival features performances by the masters of guitar who will be teaching during the Crown Guitar Workshop. 855-855-5900, crownguitarfest.org.

31 Margarita Monday with live music at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

Neil Chaput De Saintonge, Hammond School, Carter County, MT, detail, photograph.

CHASING TIME: MONTANA’S ONEROOM SCHOOLS AUGUST 7

2015 - 2016

Concert Series

First Friday //5-8 PM //Free

Montana’s One-Room Schools by artists Neil Chaput and Keith Graham focuses on the basic daily school activities of classwork and the relationships between these dedicated teachers and their pupils. Listen to Chaput and Graham talk about the schools and people they encountered at 7 PM. Sample delicious wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages while listening to music from

SUNDAY / SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 / 7:30 PM

“Sweet” Italienne

FEATURING MATT HAIMOVITZ / SOLO CELLIST SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 22, 2015 / 7:30 PM

Dido~Queen of Carthage FEATURING KIMBERLY JAMES / MEZZO-SOPRANO AND THE UM WOMEN’S CHORUS SUNDAY / FEBRUARY 21, 2016 / 7:30 PM

La Folia~A SOR Musical Folly

AUGUST 8 Saturday + Artists //10 AM-12 PM //Free

Join Neil Chaput and Keith Graham for a tour of their exhibit Chasing Time: Montana’s One-Room Schools and learn about the teachers, students, and experiences at Montana’s last one-room schools.

Thanks to the

for 7 engagingYears of First Fridays at MAM.

SUNDAY / MAY 1, 2016 / 7:30 PM

War and Peace

FEATURING IAN SWENSEN / GUEST LEADER AND VIOLIN SOLOIST Tickets are available through GrizTix and all GrizTix ticket outlets: Adams Center Box Office The Source at the University Center MSO Hub • Worden’s Market • Southgate Mall griztix.com / 888-MONTANA All concerts will take place at the UM Music Recital Hall / Missoula For more information: Visit SORMT.ORG or call (406) 493-2990

335 N. Pattee //missoulaartmuseum.org // Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM

free expression. free admission.

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bitterroot celtic games

August 15-16 daly mansion, hamilton

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 7 Story time for kids ages 3-5 with Sally Blevins reading “Heroes Save the World,” 10:30 a.m., River Park, Hamilton.

Bitterroot Public Library, 363-1670.

7 Special 25th anniversary celebration, 3-8 p.m., Sapphire Lutheran Homes, 501 N. 10th St., Hamilton. Free beverages, hors d’oeuvres, tours, ice cream and concert by Jenn Adams at 7 p.m. with opening act Mac & Cheeb. A barbecue at 6 p.m. is $5. 363-2800.

7-8 103rd annual Creamery Picnic, Lewis and Clark Park, Stevensville. The community celebration includes parades, the state barbecue contest, Milk Run, live music, brewfest, craft and food vendors and, of course, ice cream. Free shuttle. 777-3773, creamerypicnic.com.

8 Riverfest in the ’Root, 2-7:30 p.m., Kiwanis River Park, Hamilton. Free. The Bitterroot Water Forum hosts the annual festival to celebrate the river and educate the community about our watershed. Features a live exotic animal presentation from Animal Wonders; fun kid stations like a splash zone obstacle course, bouncy castle and art stations; plus live music, food and beer. 375-2272.

11 Socrates Café with Kris Bayer, 7-9 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

12 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

13 Lego Club for ages 4-9, 3:30-5 p.m.; Fellowship Club

discussing “Practicing Peace in Times of War” by Pema Chodron, 6-7:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

13 “Charles M. Russell: Cowboy Storyteller,” 6 p.m., Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. A slideshow

by Richard Ellis looks at the career of Montana’s legendary artist. 363-3338, brvhsmuseum.org.

14 Story time for kids ages 3-5 with Sally Blevins reading “Doctor and Dentist Heroes,” 10:30 a.m.; Special Families (call Jess, 210-2937, for details), 6 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

14-16 Hamilton Players present “The Odd Couple,” 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. In this comedy classic by Neil Simon, uptight, super-tidy Felix has to move in with the laid back, slovenly Oscar, putting their friendship to a hilarious test. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

15-16 Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering, Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. Tickets $5-$15. The annual event offers traditional Celtic music; pipe and drum competitions; highland dancing; mead and scotch tastings; shot put, hammer toss, caper toss and other highland competitions; kids’ events; and vendors. (406) 274-8886, bcgg.org.

17 Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the

Shrew,” 6 p.m., Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Hamilton. Free.

(406) 994-3901, shakespeareintheparks.org.

17, 19 Auditions for the Broadway stage version of “Mary Poppins,” 7 p.m., Stevensville Playhouse, 319 Main St. Parts for all ages; singing required and some also need to dance.

Rehearsals start Aug. 24 and performances are in October.

777-2722, stevensvilleplayhouse.org.

18 Writers Group with John Robinson, 6:30-8 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

19 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30 a.m.; Super Basic Computer Class Session 1, 7 p.m., pre-register; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

20 Super Basic Computer Class Session 2, 7 p.m., pre-register, Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

21 Story time for kids ages 3-5 with Jennifer Crawford reading “Summer Fun,” 10:30 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

21-23 Hamilton Players present “The Odd Couple,” 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. In this comedy classic by Neil Simon, uptight, super-tidy Felix has to move in with the laid back, slovenly Oscar, putting their friendship to a hilarious test. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

22 Reception: “The People of Fire & Ice,” 6 p.m., Ravalli County

Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 10, explores the history and lore of humans in the Yellowstone area from 11,000 years ago to today. 3633338, brvhsmuseum.org.

25 Socrates Café with Kris Bayer, 7-9 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

26 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30 a.m.; Internet Basics Session 1, 7 p.m., pre-register; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

27 Brown Bag It! book group discussing “A Kentucky Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” by Mark Twain, noon; Lego Club for ages 4-9, 3:30-5 p.m.; Internet Basics Session 2, 7 p.m., preregister; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

28 Story time for kids ages 3-5 with Karen Fields reading “Fruits and Veggies,” 10:30 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

28-30 Hamilton Players present “The Odd Couple,” 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. In this comedy classic by Neil Simon, uptight, super-tidy Felix has to move in with the laid back, slovenly Oscar, putting their friendship to a hilarious test. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

30 Ice cream social, noon-3 p.m., Victor Heritage Museum.

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BAD SAMARITANS

After successfully hitchhiking across Canada and parts of Europe last year, the social experiment robot hitchBOT was quickly destroyed during a similar attempt to cross the United States. Canadian researchers originally launched the immobile hitchBOT into the world to see how far it could travel relying solely on the kindness of strangers. The Canadian tour lasted almost a month before returning home with minimal damage, while the American attempt barely made two weeks before the robot was destroyed beyond repair in Philadelphia, the city named for brotherly love. (Associated Press)

BACON BATTLE

Around

the Weird

In West Yorkshire, England, a man called police attempting to press charges when his girlfriend let their cat eat his bacon. As the caller described the situation, the dispatcher questioned whether he wanted the police to arrest the girlfriend or the cat, to which he responded, “both of them.� However, as there is no law against feline consumption of bacon nor any emergency related to the action, the man was denied legal retaliation. (LEX18.com)

SLOW AND STEADY

An invasive African land snail has taken hold in Florida and causing destruction with their large size and appetite for eating stucco off houses. The gastropods, which can grow as large as a shoe, have been increasing their territory in the past few years to the point that their numbers are a threat public health and safety. Authorities thought they had the situation under control last year, until nearly 5,000 live snails were discovered in and around a single house in a wealthy Miami suburb. Florida has spent $10.8 million on the Giant African Snail Eradication program since 2011, removing approximately 158,000 of the giant snails.

(Business Insider)

INSTANT KARMA

A Texas man suffered a non-lethal bullet wound to the head after his attempt to shoot an armadillo ricocheted back and injured him instead. The gunman had been driving along a state highway in the early hours of the morning when he decided to take target practice at the wandering marsupial. This marks the second time in three months that an armadillo has lived up to its name and repelled an attack in the region; back in April, a man wounded his elderly mother-in-law in an similar ricochet incident in Georgia. (USA Today)

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art

denouement “Settling Down� by Stevensville artist Elene Weege Oil with palette knife, 2014 to submit your art to denouement, contact us at editor@corridormag.com

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