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im Jeffrey, a school psychologist from Boise, Idaho and a Griz fan, vacationed in Missoula this past weekend with her 13-month-old daughter, Adia.

After her ride on the Missoula Carousel, Adia was asked, “What are your thoughts on the upcoming presidential election?” Her response: “ Uh, Oh! Bubbles!” There you go! We wonder if she considered any of the ponies, but it didn’t come up during the interview.

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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ne-hundred and forty-three and counting. That’s how many choirs so far – from 49 countries – have attended the International Choral Festival. It has been held every three years in Missoula since it began in 1987, and this year it happens again: 13 world-class choirs from 10 countries and four continents will be here, singing their hearts out and making friends with the host families they will be staying with.

Those home stays for visiting musicians help make the Missoula festival unique. Even a great music city such as Atlanta, Georgia, can’t copy the magic of what goes on here, because it’s not just music-making but friendship-making that drives it.

Be sure to take in parts of the action on July 13-16, when the International Choral Festival’s “World Harmony Under the Big Sky” festival arrives in town. Those selected to perform this year include Wa Yan College Kowloon

Boys Choir, Hong Kong; Novo Concertante Manila, Philippines; The Choir of E.Mikeladze, Republic of Georgia; Chitungwiza Harmony Singers, Zimbabwe; Coro Intermezzo, Costa Rica; Cantores de Cienfuego, Cuba; Spurrell Studio Choir, Canada; The Girls’ Choir of Ellerhein, Estonia; Mirinesse Women’s Choir, Seattle, Washington; Heartland Youth Choir, Des Moines, Iowa; Bella Armonia Youth Choir, Missoula, Montana; Vancouver Youth Choir, Canada; Falsetto Music Group, Kenya; Bialystok University of Technology Choir, Poland.

You’ll enjoy the music if you go. And you might just make a friend.

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Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival celebrates sweet summertime

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t’s summertime at Flathead Lake and that means it’s time for the annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival.

Participants will close down Polson’s Main Street and fill it up with more than 100 vendors, while downtown businesses will also be offering sweet deals.

It takes place Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trucks of those tasty Flathead cherries, homemade cherry pies, pastries, lemonade, aprons, quilts, jams, jewelry, and everything cherry imaginable will be available.

Kids and kids at heart will have plenty to occupy them with bungee jumping and bouncy castles. The North Lake County Public Library will be having coloring for adults and kids.

Cherry contests will offer more than $800 in Downtown gift certificates in prize.

Can you tie a cherry stem with your tongue? Saturday is the only day you can legally spit Downtown at our children’s and adults pit spitting contest. And of course there is a cherry pie eating contest.

The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival, shown here in 2015, takes place this year on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17.

Photo by Linda Sappington, courtesy of Valley Journal.

Come up with your most unique food made with cherries to be judged on Sunday.

Check out the festival website, www.flatheadcherryfestival.com, for times and details.

Cherry aprons from the cherry apron contest will be displayed in storefront windows.

The Great Scott Bagpipers will be strolling the Main Street at 1 p.m. on Saturday. So bring the family to downtown Polson Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, for a fun-filled family event rated one of the largest festivals in the state.

And while coming or going to the festival, don’t forget to stop in at the Miracle of America Museum’s Annual Live History Days on July 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Exhibitors include wood carving, leatherworking, pine needle weaving, old time music, free blood pressure tests in the vintage medical building, rides on the trains and military vehicles, sawmilling demonstrations, shingle sawing, blacksmithing, tennis ball cannon, flint napping, food and ice cream treats served from the vintage soda foundation. Go to www.miracleofamericamuseum.org or call 406-270-7895 for more information.

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You’re invited to join the Missoula Colony in our twenty-first celebration of the playwright’s craft!

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For two decades writers have been coming to Missoula to share their expertise, passion, and enthusiasm for writing.

Now we’re beginning a new chapter.

We’ve shared stories and knowledge in the beauty of montana summers. Hundreds of plays have been read, and dozens have gone on to production on stages all across the nation. this summer we’re taking a step back to examine who we are, what we do, and how we can best serve writers. to this end, we’ve assembled a team of writers, directors, actors, designers, and local supporters to meet over a five-day period, reviewing past successes and planning our future efforts. as always, the Colony continues to encourage and support exciting new work by a diverse group of playwrights. greg JoHnSon artiStiC DireCtor montana rePertory tHeatre

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Free Independence Weekend concert in Polson leans on local acts, Nashville talent

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he Highway 93 Band out of Polson, Montana, will be one of the acts putting electricity in the night when they perform as part of a free Independence Weekend concert July 3 on Flathead Lake.

That free concert at Sacajawea Park in Polson features Nashville recording star Jared Blake with special guests Mabel’s Rage and the Highway 93 Band. It opens at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. and a Grand Fireworks Show at dark.

The Highway 93 Band consists of Brett Barber, guitar and vocals; Craig Barton, keyboards and vocals; Brian DuMontier, bass and vocals; and David Caselli, drums.

It started two years ago when Brett Barber and David Caselli were playing in a group called the Montana Dark Horse Band. When one of the members left the band they changed the name to Dark Horse. After trying many different guitarists, David heard a keyboardist by the name of Craig Barton jamming with Bill Peterson, a Grammywinning bassist. Craig and David connected right away, both growing up in the bay area and had a lot of the same influences; they call it East Bay Grease. Soon Craig joined the band and about a year later Brian DuMontier joined the band and Highway 93 was born.

What makes Highway 93 different is that having three lead singers the harmonies are great and they all cover different genres – country, Motown, funk, classic rock and blues, just to mention a few.

Nashville Recording Artist Jared Blake will headline the concert. Jared grew up in Star City, Arkansas, and was raised on watermelons and rock ’n’ roll. Jared brings his deep vocals and emotional delivery to every performance, and he has the same passion for his fans that he has for his music. Jared landed on Blake Shelton’s team on NBC’s “The Voice,” which garnered him lots of attention and many new fans promoting a single his fans picked called, “Don’t Mind.” That tune won grassroots radio airplay in several areas, and gave Jared the ability to start touring with his band. His sound has been compared to Bob Seger and Travis Tritt mixed with a little Chris Daughtry.

Joining Jared’s team are managers Cory Gierman and Jennifer Blake (Jennifer Rachidi), who eventually became Jared’s wife.

Mabel’s Rage, out of Helena will also perform at this concert. What do you get when you mix a hockey player, surfer, seasoned flightman and cougar hairdresser? Mabel’s Rage, a diverse fusion of blues and rock that will shake your foundation. Mabel (Gina Satterfield), the hairdresser on vocals and the newest to the performing scene, can hold her own in front of the well-seasoned Bud Clark (guitar), John Ross (bass) and Chris Brady (drums) There will be lots going on down at Sacajawea Park, on the shores of Flathead Lake, on July 3 for this free concert and fireworks show. It’s sponsored by Bikers Against Bullies USA, Pierce Motors, Bretz RV & Marine, Finley Point Grill, Tire Depot, Caselli’s Therapeutic Massage and Anderson Broadcasting.

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Misbehavin’ with the Symphony A tribute to Louis Armstrong featuring jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling

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t will be two nights of “Misbehavin’ with the Symphony” when jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling comes to town to perform What a Wonderful World, his electrifying and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong at the annual Summer Symphony Pops concerts, Friday July 8, and Saturday July 9, 2016. The outdoor picnic-concert will be held rain or shine at Rebecca Farm, transformed for the occasion into a music venue with full stage lighting and sound on an acoustically dynamic sound shell stage.

Stripling’s show is lauded as America’s most popular orchestral pops program.

With his engaging rapport, jazzy vocals and virtuosic trumpet sounds, Byron dazzles audiences wherever he goes. With his signature version of When The Saints Go Marchin’ In to close the show, Byron celebrates the spirit of New Orleans and always leaves ‘em dancing in the aisles!

The concert will feature the Glacier Symphony pops orchestra under the baton of Maestro John Zoltek. Joining Stripling onstage will be his longtime drummer Robert Breithaupt, with Pete Hand on bass and Robert Nell on piano. A spotlight of the songs to

be played include such favorites as Saint Louis Blues, Sweet Georgia Brown, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Minnie The Moocher, Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehaven’ plus many more.

Since his Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops, Stripling has become a pops orchestra favorite, soloing with a host of orchestras and symphonies ranging from Boston to Dallas. He has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and on the PBS television special, Evening at Pops, and currently serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra and has played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, and Buck Clayton in addition to The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and The GRP All Star Big Band.T

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Crown Guitar Foundation awards Scholarships to 13 local Montana residents

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hirteen deserving guitarists will spend a week honing their musical chops this August with some of world’s best guitarists thanks to a special scholarship awarded to them to attend the Crown Guitar Workshop.

The workshop is set for Aug. 28 to Sept. 4 at Flathead Lake Lodge.

The guitarists range in skill level from aspiring teenagers to polished performers to veteran instructors. They will come from across the Flathead Valley and Missoula areas.

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation, or COCGF, is offering the awards to its seventh annual workshop and festival. Over the past six years, 129 such scholarships have been awarded. Crown Development Director Diane Kautzman says the goal of the foundation is to build an outstanding education and mentoring program for dozens of recipients each year, making a critical difference in advancing their artistic and music career development.

The students will spend the week surrounded by master guitarists, immersing themselves in daily classes, sharing meals with the artists and relaxing on the lawn overlooking the lake at Flathead Lake Lodge. Karl Ross, a 2014 scholarship winner from Whitefish says the experience was life-changing. “I can thank the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation for helping my dream of being a musician come to fruition.”

“The relationship between our communities and the scholarship recipients is so powerful and heartwarming,” says Kautzman “We strive to nurture a unique, life-changing experience that dramatically enhances their guitar expertise and nourishes their creative spirit in a relaxed, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere.”

To learn more about the scholarship program contact Diane Kautzman, at 406-270-1559 or via email dkautzman@crownguitar.org 2016 Northwest Montana Crown Guitar Workshop Scholarship Winners Port Nugent, 15, a junior at Whitefish High School. He started playing at age 9 and now focuses on electric guitar . He plays in the Jazz Band at Whitefish High School.

Joseph Torgerson, 13, Whitefish, studied Jazz at Crown Workshop in 2015. He performs jazz and rock and with his family’s band, Creation Highway.

Michelle Lynn Tribble, a Eureka teacher performs regularly around Montana playing country, folk, bluegrass and fingerstyle guitar. She will release her first solo album in June.

Chauncey Allison, a performer in Kalispell, is a singer/songwriter who has performed with Rob and Halladay Quist.

Julie Tiehen, a singer/songwriter performer from Bigfork, began teaching herself 18 years ago and has been writing and performing for 13 years.

Dan Dubuque, of Polson has spent eight years performing on the Weissenborn (slide) guitar and has studied with Greg Boyd in Missoula.

Tommy Edwards, a Lakeside a singer/songwriter and performer for 10 years taught himself using online guitar lessons. He enjoys pop and rock styles.

Emily Freudenberger, 16, a Whitefish High School junior, began playing guitar at age 12 is a country singer/songwriter and has performed at The Craggy Range, and Whitefish Golf Course.

Randi Tunnell, a teacher at Bigfork High School, started the BHS “Guitar Fundamentals” course three years ago.

Annika Gordon, 18, a senior at Whitefish High School, is a singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who recently recorded her first album.

James Wallace, a teacher of rock, blues, jazz, folk, pop, and classical guitar at Morgenroth Music Center in Missoula.

Ian Velikoff, a Missoula perfomer who has studied guitar, jazz, rock and blues, and acoustic at the University of Montana. He is a composer, performer, and teacher.

Sean Burress, of Missoula, has been performing fingerstyle and jazz guitar for 11 years with Missoula bands Mezosoic Mafia, Red Onion Purple and Off in the Woods.

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s it worth the drive to hard-working, hard-playing Butte for the Montana Folk Festival, set for July 8-10?

It depends what you want for your money. In this case, there’s no set admission, just a very reasonable contribution that people are encouraged to make. So for the gas it takes to get you there, and whatever you pay for food and lodging, you get the chance to hear music running continuously on six music performance stages throughout the weekend.

That’s a Montana bargain.

Just to clarify: No admission is charged for any performance over the three days of the festival but attendees are encouraged to pull out the wallets and contribute $20 for an individual and $25 for a family each day if they like what they hear. That helps ensure that the festival, which costs $650,000 to produce, continues for years to come.

To put that in perspective, festival director George Everett said audiences should consider what live music costs in other places.

“For any one of these performers, you could expect to pay $20 to $40 to see them at another venue. One of the performers coming, for example, played Carnegie Hall in April.. These performers will all be in Butte throughout the festival weekend and admission to all shows will be the same – free, thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors who ‘pony up’ $50 to $50,000 so that this festival lives on.”

Everett said this may be the most varied group of traditional performers yet.

Learn more online at www.montanafolkfestival.com.

The festival not only includes some of the region’s best traditional music artists, but also ethnic and festival foods, a family area and folklife demonstrations that focus on a new theme each year to highlight Montana’s heritage. The theme this year is “Native Voices: The Varied Expressions of Montana’s Native Peoples and their influence on the Heritage of Montana.”

There will be plenty of Montana heritage on display in the setting, too, with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains and the mine headframes from Butte’s history as a mining town.

The latest performers confirming that they will play the 2016 Montana Folk Festival are Grupo Conteño, from Brownsville, Texas, playing Conjunto/ Tejano music; Western Union, from Missoula, playing western swing; the Virginia Luthiers, from Crooked Road, Virginia, playing Appalachian music; Carson Peters and Iron Mountain Band, from Piney Flats, Tennessee, playing bluegrass; Jason D. Williams, from Memphis, Tennessee, playing boogie woogie piano; Orchestra Afrisa International, from Kinshasha in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, playing Congolese rumba soukous; BeauSoleil Trio avec Michael Doucet, from Lafayette, Louisiana, playing Cajun music; Michael Mwenso and the Shakes, from New York, New York, playing jazz.

Acts that had already committed earlier to the festival include De Temps Antan (Quebecois); Jerry Grcevich Tamburitza Orchestra (Tamburitza); Marquise Knox (Blues); Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band (Zydeco); Fawn Wood (Native American); Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Orchestra (Cuban); Debashish Bhattacharya (Indian slide guitar); John Williams (Irish); OngDance Company (Korean Dance); Sahba Motallebi (Iranian Tar); Versa Style Dance Company (Los Angeles Hip Hop Dance); Grupo Cimarron (Colombian Joropo); and Electrifying Crown Seekers (Gospel).

How did it come to Montana?

The Montana Folk Festival evolved from the three-year tenure in Montana of the National Folk Festival from 2008-2010. Since 1934, the National Folk Festival has celebrated the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft, storytelling and food.

The Montana Folk Festival is produced by Mainstreet Uptown Butte in partnership with Butte Silver Bow County and the Imagine Butte Collaborative with programming and artistic assistance from the National Council for the Traditional Arts.

Other partners include the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Montana Resources, Atlantic Richfield Co., the Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Silver Bow Hospitality Association.

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High Moments Josh Ritter’s Rousing Outlook

By Brian D’Ambrosio

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eak experiences” is what Abraham Maslow called them. The high moments of life where we joyfully find ourselves catapulted beyond the confines of the mundane and ordinary.

Josh Ritter’s ‘high moments’ exudeevery time he performs on the stage. No energy shortage here. The artist in Ritter understands that while even the most passionate experiences come and go,the more deeply that he is into his art and the moment, the deeper the mutual encounter.

“The stage is one of the few places today for strangers to be together and have an experience together,” said Ritter. “That’s very rare today and it is super cool. You have to honor that and love the people that are in front of you.

“It’s an ongoing miracle that people still drag themselves out the door to a show and hang out with strangers to see, hear music. In this age, if people come, there is no reason not to be overcome with some kind of joy that you’re playing as a part of someone’s life for an evening.”

The native Idahoan toursextensively this summer promoting “Sermon on the Rocks,”his eighth album. Ritter says that the album – another hard, offensive move on the musical chess board defining his career – came forcefully andnaturally to him; he said he felt “connected” to both the music and the lyrics and that he was “blown away” by how jagged and abrupt and abnormally inborn it all felt.

“Every single time I finished a thought or an idea, I thought I was on top of the world,” said Ritter, 38. “After eight records, and as time has passed, I have a larger view of music and the world, and I feel like I can go further and further out on a whim. I don’t want to end up a medley artist in Las Vegas.

I want to continue to do different things and go in strange directions, do more of the arranging and producing myself. I had some trepidations going in, but I was scared of pulling the reigns back.”

Ritter had many different voices and impulses coming at him, but he burned toward his fate with unflappable command and bold ingenuity. Whether or not others find its content worthy of consideration or resonating is secondary; he has gained vigor from it.

“My relationship with the audience and listeners has always been based on trust,” said Ritter.

“There is the trust that I’m going to go make the things I’m going to make and that I’m going to show a real effort and that it’s been presented and labored over with the precision I want. It may not be your favorite or you may be confused by it, but sometimes what becomes classic is what at the time was oddball or caused consternation, like Bob Dylan’s Self-Portrait.”

Ritter’s back catalogue isunmistakably brined in Idaho. “There is a regional quality to my music still today, I’m sure,” said Ritter. “Regional is a way of behaving, considering, and expressing things.

And the West just feels familiar – it feels like the right place. And Idaho is expansive, big sky, windswept and lonesome. You can shout as loud as you want in Idaho.”

In 1994, Ritter left his hometown of Moscow, Idaho, and headed to Oberlin College with the end of studying neuroscience, similar to his parents (Bob and Sue Ritter are both neuroscience professors at the University of Washington). He had learned to play guitar in high school and wrote songs as a hobby. But at Oberlin, he found himself composing music and playing live at open mic nights. He rapidly earned a loyal backing on campus.Ritter’s freshman roommate, Darius Zelkha, became his best friend and longtime manager. He met his Royal City Band bass player, Zack Hickman, at Oberlin, too – they’ve been playing together since.

Eight albums and a vast array of memorable compositions later, Ritter’s music still resists simple categorization and he adheres to the belief that his sound must be constantly, calculatingly sprouting.“It can cause anxiety when you switch styles on people. But styles are good as far as bringing you fresh ideas. But, if you try to play the same style, you’re always contributing to a style, no matter if you are paying tribute or trying to develop new material.”

The splendor of touring, of playing in and for the moment, dazzles him. It is very strong, even palpable, and others can feel it too.

“Touring requires a sure constitution,” said Ritter, who stays healthy by running marathons. “As I say a lot, touring is like collecting pieces or scraps from the world, and you take them home and put them together. Touring just forces new ideas.”

Ritter’s star continues to rise, in large part because of his undiminished intensity and his willingness to heed to what feels to him like a vortex of artistic energy.

“I am drawn in to following my art,” said Ritter. “Not much else matters nearly as much as just making a living and enjoying your life, and writing. It’s not that I want a car or a new this or that, I just want to continue writing songs – and I want to do it the way I feel I need to do it.”

Diverse cross-creativity represents the essence of his work. Several years ago, his first novel, Bright’s Passage, by the Random House imprint Dial Press, was greeted with critical acclaim. (O, the Oprah Magazineeven selected the novel for its summer reading list.) While the sacredness of songwriting and performing is “the true experience,” Ritter said that all the things that truly matter to him– creativity, joy, faith, beauty, inner peace – arisefrom what is beyond the horizon.

“There is no failure in art,” said Ritter. “Art, to me, is setting realistic goals. It’s about being excited to see what comes next and being excited about the very excitement for the future.”

Josh Ritter performs at the Wilma Theatre, July 16, 2016, with JJ Grey and Mofro.

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“To paint a landscape is to feed a craving” Bitterroot artist Alissa Durling’s distinct art

By Stacie Duce

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or her college thesis, painter Alissa Durling of Hamilton created a signature brand of abstract western landscapes with bright colors and dramatic juxtapositions of flattened, geometric shapes.

“When people see my work, they know it’s mine,” she said.

For Durling, the process of discovering her stylized art represents her wanderings through young adulthood living in three distinct ecosystems that she says parallel her experiences and emotional growth.

“To paint a landscape is to feed a craving,” she wrote in her thesis. “to satisfy a longing or express an appreciation of the natural world. … This language of landscape is my native tongue, having been raised in a small town at the base of a mountain, beside a river, beneath endless sky. Yet it was taught to me subconsciously. Growing up, I was ignorant of the message my environment preached. Anxious to leave, hungry for new experience, and lured away by the city’s enticement, I left, only to realize I could not be so easily uprooted.”

She graduated from the Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland and credits the school for giving her all the skills and contacts she needed to launch a successful career as a professional artist.

She sold a lot of art and received many awards while painting in her first downtown studio in Anacortes, Washington. Her art was featured on the cover of the Skagit Valley Visitor’s Guide and several pieces are part of permanent collections on Fidalgo Island.

But now, her journey has come full circle as she and her husband have come to home to the Bitterroot Valley to raise their young daughter in the shadows of the same mountains where they grew up.

“My husband and I are both graduates of Hamilton High School,” she said. “Sarah Jesky was my art teacher and inspired me to want to become an accomplished artist. I excelled in art and sports but struggled with everything else in school, so I’m grateful for art class where I could shine and gain confidence.”

As soon as she and her husband, Jonathan, moved back to the Bitterroot Valley, Alissa discovered she was pregnant.

“I took a year and a half off from painting and focused on her,” she said of her 1-year-old daughter, Bella. “I had just got off a whirlwind of being so focused on my art and making something out of myself, that it was nice to have a break.”

When Bella was about 6 months old, Alissa started painting again.

“I wasn’t sure how to juggle being both a mommy and a painter, but I’ve had to learn to be efficient with my time and inspiration,” she said. “I plan my painting time wisely and have even painted with her in a carrier. Sometimes I set up her so she can watch me paint. I hope she will be a little artist someday.”

Alissa’s re-entry into the world of professional art in a smaller market has gone better than she expected.

“I’m making sales and have a few commissions which is pretty good for this area,” she said. “I have shows set up through the end of the year and I’m looking forward to introducing more people to my work.”

She wrote in her thesis, “Whether it is where I spent my past, where I am in the present, or where my future lies, each location has defined me, as well as my art-making practice.”

Inspired by the unique techniques of Robert Genn, Adam Sorensen and Arthur Dove, to name a few, Alissa said she “became aware of the fact that my ideas about landscape were divided into two distinct sides: one side relating strictly to the physicality of nature, the other to the emotional response it creates.”

She said western art is often able to create those dual responses and she is proud to paint in that genre without being traditional.

“My art is colorful and full of shapes which a lot of people find refreshing,” she said. “But it’s still all about this beautiful landscape we’re privileged to call home.”

Currently, Durling’s work is being showcased at The Frame Shop and Gallery on Main Street in Hamilton and at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano Island in Washington. She is also scheduled to have new pieces on display at Petals and Pastries in downtown Hamilton in August and at the Loft in Missoula for First Friday in December. Printed greeting cards of scenes that include images entitled “Bitterroot River” and “Blodgett Canyon” are available at Rockin’ Rudy’s in Missoula and online at www.etsy.com.

For more information, visit her website at www.alissadurling.com.

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all it a teachable moment for Ann Boone of Missoula – learning how lively and joyous choral music and choral musicians could be when she started working early on with the International Choral Festival of Missoula.

“I love music but I’m not a trained musician. I thought of choral music as being all requiems,” says Boone. “I realize now it just covers everything from classical to folk music.”

People from different ends of the earth come to the festival to perform in very different languages, rhythms and styles. For people who love music, it’s a feast – and one that brings some people back to Missoula year after year.

“I’ve met people who said they were in Missoula by accident for the festival, and then they came back. They put it on their calendars,” Boone said. “They were quite taken with it and they did make sure they came back.”

The festival has succeeded since its start in 1987 partly because it has managed to keep expenses down by housing the visiting musicians in houses rather than hotels – townspeople volunteer to be their hosts while they are in Missoula. In effect, the festival has become about making international friends as well as it is about making international music.

“I think that’s thanks to the community we live in. They embraced it in 1987 and I think it’s wonderful that it’s continued,” said Boone.

Adds Sue Talbot, another early supporter of the festival who has noted the wide range of countries that have sent musicians to the event, “I don’t think there is a single continent except Antarctica not represented.”

In fact, since its beginning, International Choral Festival has hosted 143 choirs

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In honor of Dan and Sophie and their longtime support for the Museum and their vision in helping celebrate MAM as a meeting place for all the arts, we are pleased to announce The Daniel and Sophia Lambros Fund for Contemporary Live Arts. This fund will enable MAM to present programs and events that showcase multiple art disciplines and collaborate with our cultural partners in the community, bringing together artists, composers, performers, musicians, and audiences in our unique venue.

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Missoula’s International Choral Festival was the first non-competitive event of its kind in the United States when it started in 1987. The initial model was the Festival International de Chant Choral in Nancy, France. Professor Donald Carey had been invited to take a group of singers to Nancy by the American Embassy in Paris because he happened to be in Europe at the time with a group of students studying for a semester in Vienna, Austria.

That was 1983, and Carey was the conductor of The University of Montana Chamber Chorale, that first group that participated in the Festival International de Chant Choral in Nancy. Carey liked the experience so much that he returned to Nancy two years later, bringing with him the Missoula Mendelssohn Club, a community men’s chorus that he directed. And on that occasion, Carey and the Mendelssohn Club choristers began inviting world-class choral groups to come to Missoula- to attend a choral festival that didn’t even exist yet.

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representing 49 countries. This year’s event will feature 13 world-class choirs participating from 10 countries on four continents.

It’s different than some similar events in that the intent is to showcase the music. The International Choral Festival concerts are non-competitive.

So rather than deciding which performers are “best,” the event’s mission statement simply says: “The International Choral Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic excellence, global understanding, friendship, and goodwill through choral music.”

All concerts are open to the public, organizers say, and only a nominal fee is charged.

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hat first event in 1987 was a great success and it’s been successful ever since. But it depends on community support. About 100 volunteers carry out vital tasks during festival week, while more than 100 Missoula families act as hosts for international guests for the entire week.

Local businesses support the International Choral Festival by giving of their time and also by donating cash or products.

Organizers say here’s a bit of what’s in store for 2016: • The three concerts on Wednesday, July 13, opening day, are free to the public (no admission button required) to give audiences a preview of each choir in the Festival.

• New this year on Thursday, July 14, is a lunchtime concert at the Dennison Theatre followed by a “choir crawl” featuring choral art performances in the heart of Missoula. Choirs will perform two to three times in various downtown locations such as the library, the Missoula Art Museum, and Plonk. Choirs will perform for 15 minutes at each location (admission button required).

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• On Friday afternoon, July 15, rather than have concerts scheduled simultaneously at 2 p.m. in different venues, concerts will be held individually, one after the other, with 15 minutes intervals so that audience members can hear all the choirs.

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By Stacie Duce

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he asphalt bike path winding the length of the Bitterroot Valley is a modern-day travel route that generally aligns with the Ice Age Geologic Trail, Lewis and Clark’s historic journey and the Nez Perce migration.

Now, a new grant initiative for interpretive art hopes to inspire reminders of this storied ground to both residents and travelers.

In a cooperative celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and the centennial of the National Park Service, more than a million dollars for “Imagine Your Parks” was awarded on May 10 in 27 states to organizations who will create “projects that use the arts to engage people with memorable places and landscapes of the National Park System,” an NEA press release states.

The Bitter Root Cultural Heritage Trust was one of three “Imagine Your Parks” grant recipients in Montana. President Kristine Komar said she hopes the $10,000 gift will grow to $30,000 with matching funds. The plan is to use the funds to hire artists to create 3-D multimedia installations in the valley.

“We are thrilled to be part of a robust interpretive strategy that will foster a park-to-park route,” Komar said. “Understanding the Ice Age Geologic Trail from Glacier Lake Missoula is as important for residents to learn as it is for interested travelers. We have a lot of stories to tell with these dramatically different periods in history and we don’t just have to do it with roadside signs. It’s rare for one area to have three linear national parks and so we want to provide important interpretive experiences.”

Komar is beginning her efforts to obtain matching funds as well as obtain permission from Montana’s Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation.

“It will be a long process and we’ll have to get creative, not only with the art, but with access and location,” Komar said. “The Nez Perce traveled the Eastside Highway in 1805 and the bike path in 1806, but it’s not like they were in a single file line. There were 2,000 horses and 800 people so they made a huge footprint as they moved through the valley – we have a lot of options as to where we could commemorate that. Lewis and Clark’s paths were more specific because they were on a mission, so we’ll choose a place for them that’s significant and accessible to bikes and automobiles.”

The group plans to commission two works of art during this first stage of the process.

“My preferences are to create outside 3-D murals that stream other media,” she said. “I think it would be great to be able to hear readings from Lewis and Clark’s journal or music so that the other senses are engaged if you stop and spend time. But artistic input is essential to this process of deciding what we’re going to do. Each artist brings fresh perspectives that can be a breakthrough for a whole new way of thinking about the project. I’m looking forward to that.”

Komar said no artists have applied or been chosen yet. The group will announce when they’re ready for proposals on their website.

“The best part is that it will be art, not just a sign, so it will more accessible and will affect everyone who passes by,” she said. “People come to art in a much more natural way. It’s easier to have an impact when it’s more than just an intellectual presentation of words. I’m really looking forward to discovering the possibilities.”

Komar also hopes the project is a leap forward in building other interpretative experiences along the bike path as well as establishing the Bitterroot Valley as more of an art mecca.

“We have so many talented people here as well as rich stories to tell,” she said. “We hope this is the beginning of a long-term commitment to even more interpretive art.”

For more information, go to www.bitterrootARTS.org or email Komar at kk@doublekoutfit.net.

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An offline celebration of online felines

The Internet Cat Video Festival will return to The Roxy for a third year this month.

By Becca Sayre

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ailing itself as “the first offline celebration of online cat videos,” the Internet Cat Video Festival produced by Minneapolis’ Walker Art Center began in 2012 and went on tour shortly afterward. “A showcase of feline hijinks,” the festival is a crowd-sourced compilation of the best cat videos the Internet has to offer. It features over 100 cat videos selected from public nominations in the categories of comedy, drama, animated, musical, action, vintage and documentary. Cat vids vary in length from six-second Vine video to fully produced short features and everything in between.

This year’s festival opens with a triumph for the little guy when a cat just trying to enjoy the sun by the pool is interrupted by two dogs not content to leave well enough alone. It ends poorly for the dogs. Attendees will then be treated to cats escaping things, falling off things, doing parkour and fighting bananas. Other entries include a funny explanation of weird cat behaviors shot from the cat perspective and a music video about a woman going on a series of dates with men with cat heads. Weird, funny and interesting, The Internet Cat Video Festival is not just about watching cat videos, it’s

Garfield, the Theater Kitty in Residence at The Roxy, will be among those on hand for the Internet Cat Video Festival at The Roxy on July 20.

Photo by Josef Metesh

about watching and enjoying cat videos together.

The Roxy has a special place in its heart for the Internet Cat Video Festival. At last year’s event, the Humane Society of Western Montana brought cats and kittens to the theater lobby and adopted them to interested festival-goers on site. Shortly afterward, The Roxy staff decided they needed a theater cat of their own and made a trip out HSWM to remedy the situation. These days you can find Theater Kitty in Residence, Garfield, lounging on the couch, watching the activity on Higgins Avenue and generally ruling the upstairs office.

Unfortunately this will be the last year for this specific Cat Video Festival as The Walker has decided to pull the plug on their version of the event. However, copycat events are fully encouraged.

“We think that cat videos will live on without us, and we’re really excited for other people to take up the mantle and program their own festivals,” Emmet Byrne, Walker Art Center design director, told Minnesota’s Star Tribune. The Walker’s Internet Cat archives have been donated to the Minneapolis Historical Society.

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‘Every survival exacts a price …’

A Montana writer deploys his gift for dialogue by lance nixon

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s many readers of Montana history already know, the fascinating Thomas Francis Meagher, Irish adventurer and patriot who led the Irish Brigade for the Union during the American Civil War, is presumed to have drowned in Montana. He’s believed to have fallen off a steamboat at Fort Benton the evening of July 1, 1867, while serving as territorial governor.

But not so – he’s one of the survivors in this 2015 collection of stories by Montana writer Matt Pavelich, and he’s here given a second chance at life in order to tell his own story; how he flung himself overboard with a couple of pistols for weights, fully intending to drown, but found his instincts for survival kicking in when he found an empty cask floating next to him. “I sent my Colts one-by-one to the bottom. I continued. I am. One survives and survives, and every survival exacts its price. My God, I am hard to extinguish,” he meditates as Pavelich’s narrator in one of these stories, “Himself, Adrift.”

That might be the theme for this entire collection of stories about people caught in other kinds of streams besides the big current of the Missouri; just getting along in various ways with circumstances beyond their control.

Meagher – for whom Meagher County is named, slightly to the east and north of Helena – has already drawn the attention of some fine writers from time to time, including Joseph Kinsey Howard in his classic Montana High, Wide and Handsome. Bozeman historian Paul Wylie, a retired lawyer who grew up in Meagher County, wrote a book about Meagher in 2007. Meagher is also the focus of National Book Award-winner Timothy Egan’s latest work, The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero. It was released in March 2016. But give Pavelich credit for recognizing Meagher as a good subject for fiction in this piece that reads like a foray into magical realism.

Eventually befriended by an Indian woman whose nose has been mutilated, the Meagher in this story subsists on fare such as sage grouse roasted over greasewood fires and prairie turnips. He recalls and recites Ovid’s poetry and Plutarch’s Lives. He intones the mass, blasphemously. And along the way, he’s one of the showpieces for one of Pavelich’s best gifts as a storyteller – a deft hand with dialogue that fits each character like a garment tailored for him or her, as the case may be.

About the Irish, Pavelich’s adventurer says, magnificently, “We are a noble race … The finest motives are in almost everything we do.”

Almost? What a lot of latitude there is in that one word. You can almost hear Pavelich, or maybe Meagher, wink.

There’s something sure to please everyone in one or another of Matt Pavelich’s stories. The dialogue, particularly, is spot on for many of the characters. (“This gear box is a little broke; I miss second a lot,” a Montanan jockeying a truck up a mountain says.)

Particularly good, oddly enough, is the voice of the narrator in “Summer Family,” a story about two teenage girls that is told by one of them. For a man to write about a friendship between two adolescent females and do it well is quite a feat; what might spring to mind for some readers is the great Norwegian novelist Tarjei Vesaas in a great piece of work, The Ice Palace.

But Pavelich, too, does it well in a story that has the narrator, riding in a truck beside her uncle out to the farm on the Hi-Line, coming to terms with the bigness of Montana: “You’re way above the road in that thing, up in the cab of his truck, and it is fun for a while, for a little ways, but then there gets to be a lot more of this state than there really needs to be, and you just keep going. You get off the bus, and then you get in that truck, and you drive, and you drive, and you drive, and you’ve already been over the mountains, but it’s hundreds of miles left to go, and you’re riding with Uncle Carl who tells you jokes he got from Reader’s Digest, and you try to laugh, but after a while it’s really hard, and he’s talking about his farm, his family, and it’s cute how much he likes ‘em, but we’re driving and driving, and the farther we go the less there is to look at, and you’re on and on, until you’re out there where the only thing there is in any direction is wheat fields and silos, and you can see for a hundred miles.”

Poor girl; she seems bored, even when she makes us want to be out there riding the Hi-Line. She should have brought a book along. This one by Pavelich would do the trick.

Pavelich, who lives now in Hot Springs, Montana, was born in St. Ignatius, Montana. He attended the University of Montana, the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the Northwest School of Law. His short story collection, Beasts of the Forest, Beasts of the Field, published by Owl Creek Press in 1990, won the Montana Arts Council’s First Book Award. He also wrote the novels Our Savage, published by Shoemaker & Hoard in 2004, and The Other Shoe, published by Counterpoint in 2012.

Drumlummon Institute, the Helena-based publisher of this collection, is named for the fabulously wealthy Drumlummon Mine, which produced at least $30 million in bullion, the institute says on its website. Now, Drumlummon Institute says, it is “seeking quite different forms of wealth – cultural riches of infinitely various sorts – among Montana’s hills and broad river valleys, towering mountains and endless prairies.”

That’s important work. Montanans and readers in other places will be the richer for it.

Survivors said: Stories, by Matt Pavelich. Drumlummon Contemporary Fiction Series, Drumlummon Institute, Helena, 2015. 313 pages. ISBN: 978-0-9769684-9-8. List price: $16.95 paperback.

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THE lennon claypool delirium

july 26 • 7pm the wilma theatre

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 1 Hans Peterson and Son perform an inspirational evening of singing and storytelling, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St.

1 First Friday opening, 5-8 p.m., Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W. Featuring works by Georgia Littig. 728-1358.

1 Luna Blue, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

1 Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Torn,” paper collage by Scot Herries. 317-1543, 4ravensgallery@gmail.com

1 Wild Coyote Band, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 1 Band in Motion, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

1 Mandarin Starters, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St., 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

1 First Friday opening, 5-8 p.m., Clyde Coffee, 610 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring illustrations of Freedom Drudge by Glenda Bradshaw.

1 First Friday art walk, 4-8 p.m., Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. Featuring new works by Michael Haykin, Dana Boussard and Dale Livezey. 5417070, radiusgallery.com.

1 First Friday, 5-7 p.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. Featuring local children’s art. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula. org.

1 Artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m., The Artists’ Shop, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Vibrant Motion - Coloring Western Landscapes,” oils by James Weikert of Bozeman. 543-6393, missoulaartistsshop.com.

1 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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.; Preschool Storytime-Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group-for writers and aspiring

writers ages 16-19, 3:30 p.m.

2 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime-Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m.

1-2 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6;309:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton.

2 “The Day the Victorian World Died” The Battle of the Somme, July 1916,” a program on World War I’s emblematic struggle on its 100th anniversary, 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316, Fort Missoula. 549-5346, fortmissoula.org.

July 2016 2 Donna Love signs “Bandit,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

2 Opening reception, noon-2 p.m., Hangin’ Art Gallery and Cafe, Highway 93 N., Arlee, Featuring selection of works from established and emerging area artists presented by the Killdeer Artisans’ Guild.

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2 Casual Encounters, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 3 Jeri Katherine & Nat Colten, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 4 16th annual Collector’s Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Building T-316, Fort Missoula. The museum welcomes donations of antiques, antlers, beadwork, books, camping gear, chaps, cast iron cookware, dishes, crocks, filing cabinets, firearms, hunting and fishing equipment, knives, lamps, musical instruments, old toys, paintings, quality furniture, saddles and tack, souvenirs, sporting goods, trunks, wagon wheels, etc. Please, no military items, large appliances, plush furniture, battered luggage or auto parts. For free pickup, call Hayes Otoupalik, 549-4817, for the north valley and Missoula area; Dennis Gordon, 549-6280, for the Missoula area; Carl Hayden, 542-0260, for Missoula and South Hills area; and Robert Rosenkrans, 273-9811, for the Bitterroot area.

5-8 St. Joseph School Summer Discovery Camps for grades one-five, “Party in the USA.” Register at mcsmt.org.

5 Kenneth Turan talks about movies and signs “Not to Be Missed,” 7 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

5 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open Hours in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tiny Tales for ages birth-3Parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the Large Meeting Room, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Children’s Summer Activity Program: Homegrown Fun!, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop, open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, 6-7:30 p.m. in the MakerSpace; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m.

5 Montana State Parks hosts a Junior Ranger Program for ages 4-12, 10 a.m., Frenchtown State Park. (612) 387-0666.

6 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Gladys Friday; activities by the National Wildlife Federation. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

6 “Circle of Security Class 1,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Families First offices, 227 ½ W. Front St. This internationally acclaimed relationship-based parenting program is designed to help us understand our children’s needs, often hidden in their behaviors, and to help us along our journey of understanding ourselves as parents, reflecting on our own upbringing and beliefs. In this 4-week workshop we will be watching excerpts of parent-child interactions, discussing the, often subtle cues from the children and then analyzing parents’ reactions. We will also be looking at our own buttons, sharing our experiences as parents in a small group. This free workshop is intended for parents of newborns through 5 years old; however parents of any age children will gain much insight from this program. To register, call 721-7690.

July 6 “Inspire. Connect. Create.” 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Want to work on your own artwork but have trouble holding yourself accountable? Or maybe you simply want to have fun creating and get ideas from others. $5. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

6 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665,

missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open Hours in the MakerSpace 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.; Lolo Branch Story Time, call 273-0451, ext. 211 for more information, 10:30 a.m.; Frenchtown Branch Storytime and Craft, storytime 10:30 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Seeley Lake Story Time, light snacks served and children of all ages are welcome, 11 a.m., call (406) 677-8995 for more information; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Summer Studio: Creating Art Journals, participants should bring one blank journal to the class, class size is limited to six people, and is open to those ages 13 and up, register by calling 721-2665, noon-2 p.m.; “Discovering MPL Databases” computer class, explore databases available through the library’s website,12:30 p.m., call to register; Movies and Making at the Big Sky Branch, features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, followed by a craft activity in the library, 1 p.m., call 728-2400, ext. 8605 for more information; Middle School Writers’ Group, share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words–and enjoy some after-school snacks, 3:30 p.m.

6 Missoula City Band Concert featuring the Sweet Adelines and Jemmie Robertson, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

7 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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 Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Makerspace presents the program “July Acoustic Guitar Club: Basics for Beginners.” Participants should bring their own guitars and a new set of strings on the first day of the club, limited to six students, and the club is open to those ages 13 and up, noon-2 p.m., call to register; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Family Movies at Missoula Main, 2 p.m., call for movie title; Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club for all ages up to age 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

7 Miss Mom Pageant, 7:30 p.m., Le Petit Outre, 129 S. Fourth St. W. Music by Ryan Bundy; silent auction, refreshments. Free admission.

Fundraiser for the MT + NYC Collaborative. Mtnyccollaborative.org.

7 Pop-up Adventure Playground, 1-3 p.m., Westside Park. Join us as we use everyday items such as old paper towel rolls, cardboard, egg cartons and string to encourage open-ended, child-directed play. We’ll provide all the supplies. Kids provide the imagination and creativity!

541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

7 Ovando, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 7 Five Valleys Land Trust’s Open Land Month celebration, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Line Ranch, 1135 Whitaker Drive. Family friendly event includes live music, snacks from local food trucks, beer vendors and children’s activities. Free and open to the public; food and beverages available for purchase. 549-0755, fvlt.org.

7 John Howard’s Homegrown Comedy, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

7 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Best of Missoula Bands; activities by YMCA. 543-4238, missouladowntown. com.

8 Money Penny, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

8 Silk-Screening Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Come in with a blank light-colored shirt, tote bag, or scarf and leave with one of the house designs printed anywhere of your choosing! We will be using black ink so be sure your fabric is light enough to allow your design to pop! If you get any compliments on your print (which is inevitable) throw some change in the donation jar. No registration

necessary. Free. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

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

8 Second Friday Gallery opening, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Featuring “Bitter Pill: Montana Lives Affected by Rx Abuse”, an art exhibition that aims to express the human side of prescription drug abuse and recovery and “Emotion in Motion” by Kelly Loder. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

8 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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.; Preschool Storytime-Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; drop in watercolor painting class for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, open to those ages 18 and up, noon-2 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group-for writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19. Share your words, talk about everything under the sun, do fun writing exercises, and eat food, 3:30 p.m.; World-Wide Cinema, free foreign film, “Wondrous Boccaccio,” 7 p.m.

8 An evening of saxophone music with local musicians and guest artist Mas Sugihara, assistant professor of saxophone at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, 7:30 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $5. Missoulawinery.com.

8 Artists’ talk with Michael Haykin, 5 p.m., Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. 541-7070, radiusgallery.com.

8-10 Pirate Party, Lolo Hot Springs. Dance music festival that encourages costumes. Piratepartymt.com.

8-10 Flamenco Montana workshop, “Sevillanas,” Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater, 2704 Brooks St. Learn the colorful regional dances of Sevilla, danced by people of all ages worldwide. Castanets are part of this class, available at the studio. Call 396-4007 or visit flamencomt.com.

9 Kelly Porter signs “The Garden of Smiles,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

9 The Loose String Band, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 9 70th annual Missoula Rose show, Southgate Mall.

9 Ron Meissner, 6-8 p.m., Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive.

9 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime-Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m.

10 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m.; Literary Trivia, hosted at Zootown Brew, 121 W. Main St., 6:30 p.m.

10 The IBUs, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 10 Missoula City Band Concert featuring Tubas in July special concert, 2 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

10 The Ed Norton Big Band, 6 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $9.

11 Coffee Can Stash with Anna Millburn and Alex Lee (funky jazz), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 11 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins

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at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; “Beginning WORD,” computer class, 6 p.m., call to register.

11 Von Common Art Studios in partnership with the Roxy Theater present a monthly series called “VonCommon Vondays,” 8 p.m., Roxy Theatre, 718 S. Higgins Ave. Fea4turing and evening of shorts by local media artist including Bat Honey, TheaTerror, Caitlin Hofmeister, Ann SzaldaPetree, Jenny Larson and more. Theroxytheater.org, voncommonstudios. com.

11-15 Boys Rock Camp, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $225 non-members, $215 members. In this camp, boys will build self esteem through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction, form a band, write an original song, and perform at Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat Lounge. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

11-15 St. Joseph School Summer Discovery Camps for grades one-five, “Mad Scientists.” Register at mcsmt.org.

12 Scott Graham signs “Yellowstone Standoff,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

12 Ice volcanoes, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St., 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

12 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open hours in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 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 Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room. Feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; Children’s Summer Activity program “Peaceful Heart Yoga, ” learn fun ways to breathe that promote being grounded, calm, and focused, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop in the MakerSpace, open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, 6-7:30 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 “Take Me With You” by Catherine Ryan Hyde in the Boardroom, 7 p.m.

13 Taekwondo, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St., 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

13 Glass Fusing orientation class, 6-8 p.m., Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. 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! $15 members, $20 non-members plus cost of glass.

549-7555, zootownarts.org.

13 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open hours in the MakerSpace 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.; Lolo Branch Story Time, 10:30 a.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211 for more information; Seeley Lake Story Time, Seeley Lake Branch hosts a story time for children, light snacks served and children of all ages are welcome, 11 a.m., call 677-8995 for more information; Frenchtown Branch Story time and Craft, storytime 10:30 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; Makerspace presents “Summer Studio: Creating Art Journals,” participants should bring one blank journal to the class, class size limited to six people, and is open to those ages 13 and

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up, call to register, noon-2 p.m.; “My iPad and My iPhone” computer class, introductory class for iPad and iPhone users who would like to become comfortable with their devices, 12:30-1:30 p.m., call to register; “Movies and Making,” which features screenings of familyfriendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, 1 p.m., followed by a craft activity in the library, call 728-2400, ext. 8605 for more information; Afternoon Matinee at Missoula Main, free feature film, 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room; Middle School Writers’ Group- In this group for grades 6-9, you can share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words, 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft—Makerspace class for ages 8-13, 5-6 p.m., call to register; 2nd Wednesday Book Group discusses “Segregation” by Robert Penn Warren in the Board Room, 7 p.m.

13 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by the International Choral Festival; activities by the Flagship Program. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

13 Missoula City Band Concert featuring the International Choral Festival, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

14 Art series, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St., 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

14 Pop-up Adventure Playground, 1-3 p.m., Sacajawea Park. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

14 Great States, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 14 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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 Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; July Acoustic Guitar Club: Basics for Beginners, participants should bring their own guitar, space limited to six students, and the club is open to those ages 13 and up, noon-2 p.m., call to register; International Choral Festival Choir Crawl-As part of the International Choir Festival 2016, MPL will be participating in a “choir crawl.” Individual choirs from around the world will perform in 15-20 minute time slots in various downtown venues, including the Missoula Public Library, 1-5:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club-for all ages up to age 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

14-16 Bob Marshall Music Festival in conjunction with a 2K free family fun run/walk, 5K and 10K races, Seeley Lake Elementary campus,

Seeley Lake. Other events include paddle board race, equipment demos, art, mill tours, environmental education and conservation presentations, farmers market, music jams and more. (406) 677-3506, seeleylakecommunityfoundation.org, thebobmusic.com.

14 “Color Mixing: Summer Blooms,” 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Join Nancy Seiler to learn how to mix a wide variety of colors from a limited palette of 11 colors. This five-week class will strengthen your confidence in your color pallet, achieving the color you desire, and the creating dynamic artwork with strong, bold colors.

Each week we’ll work on mixing color swatches so that you have your own color guide to refer to going forward. We’ll also work on matching the colors of foliage and blooms as we go. By the end of class you’ll be able to mix colors with confidence! $125 members, $135 nonmembers. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

14 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by The Bent Bones; activities by the National Wildlife Federation. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

15 Barenaked Ladies with special guests OMD and Howard Jones, 7 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.), Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $40, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 and online at Ticketweb.com or KnittingFactory.com.

15 Mandarin Starters, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St., 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

15 Basses Covered, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

15 Joan Zen, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

7555, zootownarts.org.

16 Montana Old Time Fiddlers, 4-8 p.m., Trax, Alberton 16 Free kids event “Fire,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Rocky Mountain Elok Foundation Visitor Center, 5705 Grant Creek Road. 523-4545.

16 Joanna Reed Shelton signs “A Christian in the Land of the Gods,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

17 Kimberlee Carlson/Ron Meissner Jazz Quartet with Pete Hand, Mickey Singer, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 17 Sunday Streets Missoula, noon-4 p.m., Higgins Avenue from XXXX’s to Fifth St. Free, healthy activities for all ages. Sundaystreetsmissoula.org.

17 St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival, 4 p.m., St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel, 2285 Southern Cross Road, Anaconda. Featuring music by the Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir members and guests.

Sttimothysmusic.org.

17 “La Voie Sacree: Battle of Verdun, Summer 1916,” a Bastille Day weekend program on the 100th anniversary of France’s costliest First World War Battle, 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316, Fort Missoula. 549-5346, fortmissoula.org.

17 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Story time for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m.

15 Jeff Alessandrelli and Lisa Ciccarello read from their new books “This Last Time Will Be the First” and “At Night,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com.

18 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; “Intro to Email” computer class, learn the basics of creating an email account, including writing and sending a message, and adding attachments, 6 p.m., call to register.

15-16 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6;30-9:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton.

18 Luna Blue with Mary Place, Andy Huppert and Mikel Greathouse (Latin jazz and blues), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

15 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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.; Preschool Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library, in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; drop in watercolor painting class, for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, open to those ages 18 and up, noon-2 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19, 3:30 p.m.; Cheap Date Night, free feature film, 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room.

18 Steven Faulkner reads and signs “Bitterroot,” 7 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

15 The Cave Singers, Dreamhouse, Cairns (Indie), 9 p.m. doors, 10 p.m. show, The Palace, 147 W. Broadway. $14. Ages 18 and over.

15 Wild Coyote Band, 8 p.m., Cowboy Troy’s, Victor.

16 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Story time for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m.

16 Wolf & The Moons, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 16 Northside/Westside Block Party, 3-9 p.m., Rock The Hood, the fourth annual Northside/Westside, North First Street t between The ZACC and The Kettlehouse. This is an all day celebration of our neighborhood.

Neighbors have a chance to meet, greet, dance, mingle,enjoy activities and find out all about the different resources that are available in their neighborhoods year round. Family Activities can include face-painting, a Community Co-op lounge, clay creations with the Clay Studio of Missoula, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, juggling, storytelling and more. Come out, meet your neighbors, inspire, connect, create, and Rock The Hood! Musical guests include Spencer!, Holy Lands, Selsun Blue, Rooster Sauce, Critical Failure, ZACC Kids Rock Camps, and entertainment by GCLAW (Garden City Ladies Arm Wrestlers). 549-

18-22 Deejay Camp, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Ages 8-16; $225 non-members, $215 members. Create beats and form songs using your computer! Electronic music and beat creation will be instructed by Kris Moon. Using a variety of sounds and controllers each camper will create an original song to be showcased at the Top Hat for Family Friendly Friday during a listening party.

Campers are required to have their own laptop, one pair of headphones and basic computer knowledge. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

18-22 “Preschool Art and Storytelling,” 9 a.m.-noon, Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Ages 3-5; $90 non-members, $80 members. Growing up should be about big, fun adventures. In this class, storytelling, imagination and the creative process will be enhanced with hands on painting, drawing, printing and collage.

Students will embark on an adventure aboard a ship on an imaginary ocean, discovering the shapes of the moon and understanding the concept of evaporation and condensation by painting with water.

Janaina Vieira-Marques, a Brazilian-American visual artist will spark this creative adventure. laptop, one pair of headphones and basic computer knowledge. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

18-22 “Making Miniatures With Clay,” 1-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Ages 6-12; $90 non-members, $80 members. This clay camp will focus on creating a miniature world with ceramic pieces. Students will dream, design, and create a shoe-box diorama scene of their choice. Students will be guided in hollowing out their creations while making them strong enough to stay together through the firing process. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

19 Joe Wilkins reads and signs “When We Were Birds,” 7 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

19 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: open hours in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 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 Table at the Library, In partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; Children’s Summer Activity Program: Safety First! 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop-in the MakerSpace-writing as a form of making, 6-7:30 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.

19 Montana State Parks hosts a Junior Ranger Program for ages 4-12, 10 a.m., Frenchtown State Park. (612) 387-0666.

20-21 The String Cheese Incident, 7 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.), Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $49.50 in advance, $60 days of show, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 and online at Ticketweb.com or KnittingFactory.com.

20 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open hours in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lolo Branch Story Time, 10:30 a.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211 for more information; Frenchtown Branch Story time and Craft, story time 10:30 a.m., followed by crafting activities 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Seeley Lake Story Time, children of all ages are welcome, 11 a.m., call (406) 677-8995 for more information; Kids Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; “Android Tablets and Smartphones,” instruction on the features, settings, and apps that are common to Androids, patricipants must bring their own tablets or smartphones to the class, 12:30-1:30 p.m., call to regisdter; “Movies and Making,” which features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, followed by a craft activity in the library, 1 p.m., call 728-2400, ext. 8605 for more information; Middle School Writers’ Group- In this group for grades 6-9, you can share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words–and enjoy some after-school snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft—Makerspace class, 5-6 p.m., ages 8-13, space limited, call to register.

20 Kimberlee Carlson/Ron Meissner Jazz Quartet with Pete Hand, Ed Stalling, 7-9 p.m., Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. 20 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Zeppo Blues; activities by Zootown Arts Community Center. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

20 “Learn to Survive in the Outdoors” class sponsored by the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club, 6-8 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. This class will cover the basics of survival, including the three priorities--shelter/warmth, water, and signaling--and putting together a survival kit. The class may be taken alone or may be combined with the two-day outing on July 23-24. jarnevic@earthlink.net.

20 Missoula City Band Concert featuring Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight with Jay Straw, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

21 Terry Tempest Williams reads and signs “The Hour of Land,” 7 p.m., UC Ballroom, UM. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

21 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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 Table at the Library in partnership

July 2016 with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; July Acoustic Guitar Club: Basics for Beginners, participants should bring their own guitar, ages 13 and up, noon-2 p.m., call to register; Family Movies at Missoula Main, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club-for all ages up to age 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

21 Lochwood, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 21 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Luke Dowler; activities by Children’s Museum Missoula. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

22 10 questions with Dale Livezey, Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. 5417070, radiusgallery.com.

22 Carla Green Trio, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

22 Zeppo MT, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

22-23 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6;30-9:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton.

22 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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.; Preschool Storytime- Story time for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; drop in watercolor painting class, for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, ages 18 and up, noon-2 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19, 3:30 p.m.

23 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m.

22-24 Flamenco Montana workshop, “Fandagos de Huelva,” Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater, 2704 Brooks St. Intermediate workshop is a complete choreography of Fandangos de Huelva. Call 396-4007 or visit flamencomt.com.

23 Bob Brown signs “Captain Charles Rawn and the Frontier Infantry in Montana,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

23 Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers. 11:00 a.m.

23 Good Old Fashioned, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 23 Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds and Bleeker, 6:30 p.m. (doors 5 p.m.), Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $36.50 in advance, $38 day of show, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 and online at Ticketweb.com or KnittingFactory. com.

23-24 “Learn to Survive in the Outdoors Outing,” Missoula, sponsored by the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club. Learn important Outdoors survival skills on this outing. This is a follow-up to the Learn to Survive class. We will hike into Welcome Creek Wilderness, set-up standard backpacking equipment, and then demonstrate survival techniques to include field-expedient first aid. Participants will be given the opportunity to sleep in an expedient shelter, construct a fire, and learn other techniques of survival. The outing may be taken alone or may

be combined with the class on July 20. Contact Mike, jarnevic@ earthlink.net.

24 The Alkis, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 24 Western Union Country Swing Orchestra, real Texas swing with lots of guitars featuring Louie Bond, David Horgan, DR Halsell, 6-8 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $7.

24 St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival, 4 p.m., St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel, 2285 Southern Cross Road, Anaconda. Featuring music by Jeni Fleming. Sttimothysmusic.org.

24 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime - Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m.

25 David Horgan and Beth Lo (jazz originals), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 25 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Kids Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; “Internet Searching” computer Ccass, teaches participants how to use the Internet in order to effectively find information, 6 p.m., call to register.

25-29 Dayspring Christian Summer Camp, Chief Looking Glass Campground. This is a Christian based Youth summer camp for grades 6 and up. Anyone under that grade range is welcome as long as they are accompanied by their parent/guardian. Males and females tents will be in separate campsites. There will be site facilitators 24/7.

Drop off will be at noon on Monday. Pick up will be at noon on Friday.

Separate drop off and pick up arrangements can be accommodated with prior notification. Youth at the camp will be participating in daily group activities and sports such as: Volleyball, Badminton, Fishing, Tetherball, Panning for gold, Metal detecting, Capture the Flag, Water activities, and more.We will be staying in tents. Please bring a tent and your own sleeping material. If you do not have a tent, please let us know ahead of time so we can borrow one for you. There will be a $65 fee to cover the cost of the campsite and food. Sponsors are available for families that cannot afford this fee. Call 829-4795 or visit dayspring-church.org. Parents are welcome to stay in other campsites at the campground if desired.

25-29 Missoula Catholic Schools Summer Discovery Camps for grades one-five, “Outta this World!” Register at mcsmt.org.

25-29 AMP: Co-Ed Rock Camp, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Ages 8-16; $225 non-members, $215 members. In this camp, boys & girls will build self esteem together through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction, form a band, write an original song, and perform at Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat Lounge.

549-7555, zootownarts.org.

26 KidsFest, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Caras Park. Hosted by Parks & Recreation, 721-PARK. 26 Chad Dundas reads and signs “Champion of the World,” 7 p.m., Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

26 “Beginning/Intermediate Silk Screen Printing,” 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. This dynamic five-week class is the perfect introduction and further discovery into the world of screen-printing! Learn the fundamentals of screening on paper and fabric. After this class students will have the proficiency and confidence to coat and expose screens, register their artwork and print to their satisfaction, all while leaving with vibrant prints. Black inks and photo emulsion are included in Materials Fee. $125 members, $135 non-members. 721-7555, zootownarts.org.

26 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Open hours in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6

p.m.; 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 Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; Children’s Department hosts an “End of Summer Party” as part of its summer activity programs, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop, open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, 6-7:30 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.

27 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Lolo Branch Story Time, 10:30 a.m., call 2730451, ext. 211 for more information; Frenchtown Branch Story time and Craft, story time 10:30 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Seeley Lake Story Time for children of all ages, 11 a.m., call (406) 677-8995 for more information; Kids Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; MakerSpace presents the class “July Let’s Paint: Beginner Acrylics Exploration,” an introductory class on acrylics painting, ages 13 and up, noon-2 p.m., call to register; “Excel” computer class, introduction to the basic features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, 12:30-1:30 p.m., call to register; “Movies and Making,” which features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, 1 p.m., and is followed by a craft activity in the library, call 728-2400, ext. 8605 for more information; Afternoon Matinee at Missoula Main, recent feature film, 2 p.m.; open hours in the MakerSpace 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.; Middle School Writers’ Group for grades 6-9, you can share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words–and enjoy some after-school snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft—Makerspace class, 5-6 p.m. Ages 8-13, space limited, call to register.

27 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by You Knew Me When; activities by Animal Wonders. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

27 Bob Ross Night, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. 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. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. covers all your materials, supplies, and canvas. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

27 Missoula City Band Concert featuring Missoula Community Chorus, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

28 Mudslide Charley, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 28 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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 Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, will be offering free lunch for children ages 18 and under, noon, call 626-2730 for more information; Makerspace presents the program “July Acoustic Guitar Club: Basics for Beginners.”

Participants should bring their own guitar. Space limited to six students, and the club is open to those ages 13 and up, noon-2 p.m., call to register; Family Movies at Missoula Main, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730 for more information; Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club-for all ages up to age 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area, 3:30-5 p.m.

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28 Downtown Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts; activities by TBA. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

29 Public star gazing, University of Montana’s Blue Mountain Observatory.

Family friend and children are welcome; attendees are asked to reserve a free ticket for each person in their group at bit.ly/1R9dd0m.

29 Zootown Arts Community Center Co-Ed Rock Camp performance, 6 p.m., Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Free.

29 Kimberluie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6;30-9:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton.

29 Dan Dubuque, 7-10 p.m., The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive.

29 Russ Nasset & The Revelators, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

29 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: 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.; Preschool Storytime-Story time for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m.; Kids Table at the Library in partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, the library hosts a free weekday lunch program open to youth ages 18 and under in the Large Meeting Room, feeding begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by an activity at noon; drop in watercolor painting class for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, ages 18 and up, noon-2 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19, 3:30 p.m.

29-30 Celtic Festival Missoula, Caras Park. Music, food, road bowling with headliners the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Celticfestivalmissoula.com.

29-31 DAT Conference, electronic music festival with DJs, producers and visual artists from around the U.S. and Canada. Datmusicconference. com.

30 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m.

30 Larry Mansch signs “Martin Luther,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

30 Honeybee Hum, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 31 The Strangled Darlings, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 31 The America’s SUPER Pageant 2016, 7 p.m., Missoula Community Theater, 200 Adams St. Featuring delegates representing many states and regions around the U.S. as well as current national title holders from the Missoula area. Delegates will have beauty, style, poise, intelligence, and a strong desire to improve the world around them by promoting a personal platform and/or the national Safety Belt Use & Awareness Platfo9rm. 360-8777, AmericasSUPERpageant.com.

31 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime- Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m.

31 “Bar Fights and Big Shots: A Walking Tour of 1906 fort Missoula,” 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316, Fort Missoula. 549-5346, fortmissoula.org.

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july

EVENTS CALENDAR

glacier symphony summer pops concert

july 8-9 • 7:30 pm the rebecca farm

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 1 Singer/songwriter Jeanne Jolly, 8 p.m., Rex Theatre, Thompson Falls.

Tickets $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, available at D&D Liquor in Thompson Falls or by calling (406) 827-4810.

1 Barnaby Wilde, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

1 Ten Minutes Late, 9 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

1 Halladay Quist, 8 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

1-2 Off in the Woods at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

1-3 Whitefish Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday, Depot Park, 504 Railway. Artists from around the Northwest sell their creations during the 37th annual fair. (406) 862-5875, whitefishartsfestival.org.

1-4 Arlee Fourth of July Celebration at Powwow Grounds includes traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, a parade, art and crafts, food vendors, card games and stick games. (406) 275-2727.

1-17 Polson Players present “Fools,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays, Theatre on the Lake, Boettcher Park, Polson. Tickets $17-$18.

(406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

2 Yaak School Community Arts and Crafts Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 29893 Yaak River Road. Vendors, free kids’ activities, silent auction, food and a bake sale.

2 Reception: Jacki and Sarah Goedert, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ninepipes Museum

of Early Montana, 69316 U.S. Highway 93, Charlo. Mother and daughter are featured “First Saturday” artists for July. (405) 644-3425, ninepipesmuseum.org.

2 Vintage Whites Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1010 Hard Rock Road, Somers.

Tickets $5-$9. Montana’s biggest vintage market offers over 100 vendors, live music, food, activities for kids and more at new location.

(208) 640-4823, thevintagewhitesmarket.com.

2 Chris Kennedy, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

2 Brent Jameson, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

3 Barbecue with music by Good, Bad and the Ugly, 4-6 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. Fireworks follow.

3 Country singer Jared Blake, 3-5 p.m., Sacajawea Park, Polson. Free.

Mabel’s Rage and Highway 93 Band also perform and fireworks cap the evening. (406) 883-5255.

3 Riverbend Concert Series with Halladay Quist, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork.

(406) 837-2036.

3 Rod Blackman, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

3 Kniption Fit at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

4 Troy’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Roosevelt Park. Free family-friendly festivities include a parade, car show, food vendors, craft vendors, live music all day and the largest fireworks

display in the region. (406) 295-1064.

4 Fourth of July Parade, noon, downtown Polson. Entry form at the Polson Chamber office, 418 Main St. (406) 883-5969.

4 Fourth of July Parade, noon, downtown Bigfork. The local fire departments serves a barbecue lunch. (406) 837-5888.

4 Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Kalispell, followed by Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave. Free. Self-guided tours of the mansion available for $5.

4 Whitefish Fourth of July Fireworks, after dusk, City Beach. Free shuttles available from the O’Shaughnessy Center starting at 7 p.m. (406) 862-3501.

4 Highway 93 Band at The Sitting Duck, Woods By, Bigfork.

4 Shakewell, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

4 IndepenDANCE with DJ Nicholas Minaj, The Raven, Woods Bay Bigfork.

6 Scream for Ice Cream Story Time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. imaginelibraries.org.

6 Eat Your Veggies Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. imaginelibraries.org.

6 Add Your Angle for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

6 Opening reception: “Rez Made New York,” 5-8 p.m., The People’s Center, 53253 U.S. Highway 93, Pablo. Two Eagle River students share their photography of New York in a show that runs through Dec. 15. Artist discussion at 6 p.m. (406) 675-0160.

6 Old Sap, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

7 First Thursday Gallery Night, 6-9 p.m., downtown Whitefish. Enjoy receptions and art exhibits in 13 galleries. Participants follow maps on this self-guided walking tour for an art-filled evening. (406) 862-5929.

7 Thursday! Fest featuring music by the John Floridis Trio, 5-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 142 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

5 Barton & Caselli Duo, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

7 Animation Projector for teens entering grades 6-12, 2 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Build a projector and create an animated film.

Registration required; limited to 15 participants. (406) 758-5822, imaginelibraries.eventbrite.com.

5-6 Pack a Picnic Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m., and Sleuth and Solve for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

7 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

5 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by Nick Spear, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue.

July 2016 7 JIMni, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 35 mile marker 6, Polson.

8 Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs at The Raven, Woods Bay Bigfork.

8 Halladay Quist, 8 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

8 Pamela Vankirk, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

8-9 Glacier Symphony Summer Pops Concert: “What a Wonderful World,” 7:30 p.m., Rebecca Farm, 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. Tickets $30-$400. The orchestra joins renowned jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling in a tribute to Louis Armstrong. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. (406) 407-7000, gscmusic.org.

8-9 Yabba Griffiths and Traxx at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

8-10 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Summertime Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Courthouse west lawn, 920 S. Main St., Kalispell. (406) 881-4288.

8-Aug. 6 Alpine Theatre Project presents “Rock of Ages,” “The Full Monty” and “Man of La Mancha,” 8 p.m., Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St. Tickets $29-$54. The summer productions run in rotation.

(406) 862-7469, atpwhitefish.org.

9 Amish Auction, 9:30 a.m., 2917 Allison Road. St. Ignatius. Items include quilts, crafts, machinery, furniture, log cabins, storage sheds and furniture.

9 Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m., Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tickets $28, reservations required. Visit areas of the mansion not accessible during regular tours. Guides open closet doors and reveal secret compartments in drawers. (406) 755-2166, conradmansion.com.

9 Crown Summer Series, noon, Montana Raceway Park between Kalispell and Whitefish off U.S. Highway 93. Tickets $35 in advance, $45 day of the event. The music and arts festival will feature some of the top hip-hop and electronic acts including The Pharcyde, Sage Francis, Mija, UZ, Amtrac, Jarren Benton, G Jones, Raashan Ahmad and Supaman as well as art, craft and food vendors and a camping area. Camping passes are $20 per vehicle. CrownSummerSeries.com or CaseysWhitefish.com.

9 Merlot Madness, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mission Mountain Winery, Highway 93, Dayton. Free vertical tasting of three International Gold Medal-winning merlots from the winery’s 2005, 2006 and 2009 vintages. (406) 8495524, missionmountainwinery.com.

9 Big Sky Bash with John Michael Montgomery, gates open at 5 p.m., J. Neils Memorial Park, Libby. Tickets $30-$35. Country music legend Montgomery and the Devon Wade Band perform at the CARD Foundation’s sixth annual benefit concert. (406) 293-9274, donatecardfoundation.org.

9 Cultural Arts Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, 69316 U.S. Highway 93, Charlo. Outdoor juried art fair on the museum grounds includes musical performances, food vendors, quick draws, a silent auction, children’s games and demonstrations. (406) 644-3435, ninepipesmuseum.org.

9 Wayo, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

9 Billy Angel, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

10 Poker Paddle for Clean Water, 1-6 p.m., King’s Point, Flathead Lake. Cost $50 includes entry, lunch and entertainment (registration closes July 1).

(406) 298-5253, flatheadlakers.org.

gondola tickets. Call Stumptown Art Studio at (406) 862-5929 or stop by 145 Central Ave. in Whitefish to sign up.

13 Eat Your Veggies Story Time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. imaginelibraries.org.

13 Pack a Picnic Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m., and Sleuth and Solve for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. imaginelibraries.org.

24 Riverbend Concert Series with Blue Smoke, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork.

(406) 837-2036.

13-14 “I Scream, You Scream,” 3-5 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

Sample and vote for an official ImagineIF Sweet Peaks ice cream flavor. imaginelibraries.org.

19-20 Eat Your Veggies Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

24 Mandy Rowden, 5 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

14 Thursday! Fest featuring music by Smart Alex, 5-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 142 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

14 Cupcake Wars for teens entering grades 6-12, 2 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. Create the ultimate cupcake with provided ingredients. imaginelibraries.org.

14 Too Slim & the Taildraggers, 7 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 35, Polson.

Tickets $10 at the door. (406) 887-2020 or 273-1888.

14 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

15 Reception: “Exceptionally Eclectic,” 5-7 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. The exhibit, which runs through Aug. 22, features member artists Alice Varnum, Cynthia Hoelscher, Charlie Fudge, Carole Daniels, Michael Stockhill and Gitti Miller. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

15 Reception: National Parks Centennial with Chris Robitalle, 5-7 p.m., Bigfork Museum of Art and History, 525 Electric Ave. Showing through Aug. 20. (406) 837-6927.

15 Eric Fingers Ray at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

15 Live music at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

15 JIMni, 7:30 p.m., 44 Bar and Outwest Grill, St. Ignatius.

15 Halladay Quist, 8 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

15 John Kelley, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

15-17 Arts in the Park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, Depot Park, Kalispell. Admission $3-$5. (406) 755-5268.

15-17 Kootenai Highland Gathering, River Bend Restaurant field, 13068 Montana Highway 37, Libby. Admission $5-$8. Primitive games are on tap Sunday ($5 to compete). (406) 291-0825.

16 Alberton Railroad Day starts with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. at the old train depot. (406) 240-9436.

16 Glacier Rally in the Rockies, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Kalispell. Free to spectators. Parade is followed by show and shine, which is open to all makes and models. (406) 751-3971, flatheadcare.org.

11 Sista Otis at Margarita Monday, 7:30 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

16 Eric Fingers Ray at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

12-13 Scream for Ice Cream Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

23 Highway 93 Band at Idle Spur, Dayton.

19 Barton & Caselli Duo, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

16 Hot Flash Blues, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

12 Billy Powell and Christian Johnson, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

23 Craig Barton, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

13 Old Sap, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

10 Kevin Van Dort, 5 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

12 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by Brent Jameson, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue.

19 “I Scream, You Scream,” 3-5 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls.

Sample and vote for an official ImagineIF Sweet Peaks ice cream flavor. imaginelibraries.org.

9 a.m., Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tickets $28, $25 members; reservations required. (406) 755-2166.

19 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by Stringlers, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue.

13 Starkel Karaoke with Kulikov, 6 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 93 mile marker 6, Polson.

10 Riverbend Concert Series with the Bad Larrys, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork.

(406) 837-2036.

11, 13 and 15 “Ceramic Wind Chimes” workshop with Marie Stockhill and Heather Holmes, 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Cost $30, materials included.

(406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

18 Garden concert with John Floridas Trio, 6:30 p.m., Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake. (406) 886-2080.

24 Benefit Revue, 7 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $40. All proceeds go toward the BSP scholarship fund; a champagne reception follows the performance. (406) 837-4886, bigforksummerplayhouse.com.

16 “I Scream, You Scream,” 1-3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Sample and vote for an official ImagineIF Sweet Peaks ice cream flavor. imaginelibraries.org.

11 Brent Jameson, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

18 Mike Murray Duo, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

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16-17 Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, downtown Polson. (406) 883-3667, flatheadcherryfestival.com.

19-20 Add Your Angle for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. imaginelibraries.org.

19-21 Montana Baroque Music Festival: “Baroque Bells and Whistles,” 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, 190 Montana Highway 35, Paradise. Tickets $20 per day or $55 for three-day pass. The 13th annual festival showcases national and international players of baroque music and instruments, with a different program nightly. (406) 826-3600, montanabaroque.org.

19-22 Bibler Home and Gardens Splendid Summer Evenings, guided tours at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 360 Lake Hills Drive, Kalispell. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children. Experience a splendid summer evening surrounded by acres of colorful annuals and perennials in full bloom, highlighted by stunning views of the Flathead Valley. (406) 756-3632.

25 Yabba Griffiths Reggae at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

25 Man and a Box, 6-9 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

26 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by Craig Wickham, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue.

26 Starkel Karaoke with Kulikov, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

26-27 Dive In Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m., and Wonder About Water for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

27 Art Trek with watercolor artist Kim Shirley, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Whitefish City Beach. Cost is $35. Call Stumptown Art Studio at (406) 862-5929 or stop by 145 Central Ave. in Whitefish to sign up.

20 Pack a Picnic Story Time, 10 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. imaginelibraries.org.

27 Build It for ages 6-10, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. imaginelibraries.org.

20 Scream for Ice Cream Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. imaginelibraries.org.

27 Too Slim & the Taildraggers, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. $10 at the door. Randy Neumann, 273-1888 or mauisunol@yahoo.com.

20 Old Sap, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

27 Nicole Cannavaro, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

21 “I Scream, You Scream,” 3-5 p.m. at ImagineIF Library, Bigfork, and 5-7 p.m. at ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. Sample and vote for an official ImagineIF Sweet Peaks ice cream flavor. imaginelibraries.org.

27-30 Hot Springs Blues Festival opens with Too Slim and the Taildraggers, 8-10 p.m., Friday, Symes Hotel, 209 Wall St., Hot Springs. Other performers include John Kelley, Rafael Tranquilino, Mike Bader Band, Zeppo and Kevin Van Dort. The weekend festival also offers camping, vendors and beer. (406) 741-2361.

21 Cupcake Wars for teens entering grades 6-12, 2 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Create the ultimate cupcake with provided ingredients. imaginelibraries.org.

21 Thursday! Fest featuring music by Marshall Catch, 5-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 142 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 253-6923.

21 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

21 Open mic at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

27-31 Columbia Falls Heritage Days celebrates the theme “Coming Alive in 2016” at various venues with a car show, free swimming, barbecue and auction, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 5K and 10K runs, barn dance, golf tournament, vendors, music, a parade, games and rodeo. (406) 892-2071, cfallsheritagedays.com.

28 Add Your Angle for ages 6-10, 1 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. imaginelibraries.org.

21-23 Artists in Paradise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Paradise Center, 2 Schoolhouse Road. (406) 826-0500.

28 Thursday! Fest featuring music by the Andrea Harsell Band, 5-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 142 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. (406) 2536923.

21-24 The Event at Rebecca Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. Free; parking donation suggested. (406) 253-4666, rebeccafarm.org.

28 Free Night at the Museum featuring the classic film “Wizard of Oz,” 6:30 p.m., Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. (406) 883-6804.

21-Aug. 7 Port Polson Players present “Shadows on Oak Island,” 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Theatre on the Lake, Boettcher Park, Polson. Tickets $17-$18. (406) 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com.

28 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

22 Evening Dharma Talk featuring Namchak Khempo discussing “Loving Kindness,” 6:30-8 p.m., Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, 34756 White Coyote Road, Arlee. (406) 241-3032, ewambuddhagarden.org.

29 Kenny James Miller at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

22 Rod Blackman album release party, 8 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

29 Halladay Quist, 8 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

28 Tina Bailey at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

29 Man and The Box at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

22 Halladay Quist, 8 p.m., Marina Cay Tiki Bar, Bigfork.

29 Tammy, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 35 mile marker 6, Polson.

22 Highway 93 Band at Rim Rock Lodge, Trout Creek.

29 Jael Johnson, 5-8 p.m., Whistling Andy Distillery, Bigfork.

17 Dive In Story Time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. imaginelibraries.org.

22 Scott Free Band at Ninepipes/Allentown Restaurant & Bar, Highway 93 south of Ronan.

17 Riverbend Concert Series with John Floridis, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork.

(406) 837-2036.

22 Mark Chase, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs.

30 Climb Big Mountain, 7 a.m., Whitefish Mountain Resort, 3889 Big Mountain Road. Entry fee $25-$35. What began as a “hike and bike” more than 25 years ago has become a major family and team event to support individuals with disabilities in the community. (406) 858-0897, flatheadindustries.org.

16-17 Live History Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. (406) 883-6804.

17 Erin & the Project, 6:30 p.m., Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake. (406) 886-2080.

12 and 14 “Fun Intro to Oil Painting” with Terry Droll, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday, Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Free.

(406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

18 Bibler Home and Gardens Garden Party, 5 p.m., 360 Lake Hills Drive, Kalispell. Tickets $60 or $110 per couple; must be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit Flathead Valley Community College student scholarships. (406) 756-3632.

13 Art Trek with watercolor artist Kim Shirley, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Resort. Cost is $45 with an additional $11-$15 for

18 Full Moon Party with Izzy Taylor, 7:30 p.m., and MT Souls, 10:30 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork.

22-23 Kootenai River PRCA Rodeo, 7 p.m., J. Neils Memorial Park, Libby.

(406) 293-4167.

22-23 Comotose Posse at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

30 Art in the Arbor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The People’s Center, 53253 Highway 93, Polson. Vendors sell their work; free art and craft activities and Native games are also on tap. (406) 675-0160.

22-24 Good Old Days, St. Ignatius.

30 Kenny James Miller at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

22-24 Flathead Lake 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament played in the streets of downtown Polson. (406) 883-5969.

31 Riverbend Concert Series with God Fearing Women, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork. (406) 837-2036.

23 “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion, 1868-1968” historical clothing tours,

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B/ROOT EVENTS CALENDAR

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daly days

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 1 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; story time for kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

10 “Stars, Guitars & Cars,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Stevensville NAPA Auto Parts, 600 Main St. Car show, music and food. 777-5791.

4 Fourth of July picnic and fireworks display sponsored by the Florence Fire Department at the park, potluck dinner at 5 p.m. (hot dogs and hamburgers provided; bring side dish), fireworks at 10:15 p.m. 274-0951.

10 Music at the Mission, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Mission, 315 Charlos St., Stevensville. Admission is donation. Fundraiser for the mission features gospel and folk music by Sunride Band, followed by the Squeeze Box Sisters with accordion tunes. Refreshments are available. 777-5734.

5 Tuesday at Twelve featuring Shakewell, noon, Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Free. 363-1279.

5 Coloring Club for Grown-ups, 10 a.m.-noon; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Writers Group with John Robinson, 6:30-8 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

6 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Wild Wednesdays featuring kids’ yoga with Cate Naughter, 1:30-2:15 p.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

7 Open Technology Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea Party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

8 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; story time for kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

8 Pasty Night, 4-8 p.m., Mineshaft Pasty Co., 111 N. Second St., Hamilton. Percentage of sales will go to support the Bitter Root Humane Association. 361-8170.

12 Coloring Club for Grown-ups, 10 a.m.-noon; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Socrates Café facilitated by Kris Bayer, 7-9 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

12 Tuesday at Twelve featuring Zeppo, noon, Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Free. 363-1279.

13 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; “Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee” with Randy Lint of Big Creek Coffee, noon-1:30 p.m.; Wild Wednesdays with the Hamilton High Jazz Band, 1:30-2:15 p.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Read to Cats and Dogs, 3:45-4:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

381-5114.

16 Bike and Brew, 2-8 p.m., downtown Stevensville. Show support for the Montana Bicycle Celebration and completion of the Bitterroot Bike Trail with brews, music, food and fun.

Kids’ activities are scheduled 2-3 p.m. 777-3773.

17 Tour of the Bitterroot bike rides include the Skalkaho Mountain Tour starting at 7 a.m., Sleeping Child Ride at 9 a.m. and the Kidz Dirt Road Derby at 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Bitter Root Land Trust, the family event also offers music, a barbecue at noon and activities for everyone. 375-0956, tourofthebitterroot.org.

18 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

19 Tuesday at Twelve featuring the Bitterroot Community Band, noon, Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Free. 363-1279.

19 Coloring Club for Grown-ups, 10 a.m.-noon; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Writers Group with John Robinson, 6:30-8 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

14 Open Technology Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea Party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4-5 p.m.; Fellowship Club to discuss “Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to Be Free” by Wayne Dyer, 6-7:30 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

20 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Wild Wednesdays featuring a talent show, 1:30-2:15 p.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Hooping for Fitness with Sasha Brooks, 6:30-8 p.m., pre-registration required; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

15-16 Darby Logger Days. Tickets $15 or $5 for Country Boogie Boys performance at 8 p.m.

Friday. darbyloggerdays.com.

21 “Read to Cows and Goats” at Homestead Organics Farm, 11 a.m., pre-registration required; Open Technology Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea Party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

15 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; story time for kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Special Families featuring hula-hooping with Sasha, 6 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

22 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; story time for kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

9 Centennial Celebration, noon-2 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

Celebrate on the lawn with refreshments and music by the Tin Cup Band. 363-1670.

16 Bitterroot Community Peace Festival, 12:30-5 p.m., American Legion Park, Hamilton.

Free. Inaugural event features dance groups, music performers, inspirational speakers, food and children’s games. bitterrootpeace.weebly.com.

22 Golden Age Club dance with music by the Jammers, 7:30-10 p.m., 727 S. Fifth St., Hamilton. Admission $3, bring a treat. Victor Class of 1961 will gather to begin its reunion. 363-0142.

9 Shindig at the Museum, 5 p.m., Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton.

Tickets $15, $12 members and $5 kids. An evening of live music, milk can barbecue, kids’ activities, root beer floats and a raffle. 363-3338, ravallimuseum.org.

16 Strawberry Festival, 5-9 p.m., Darby. The old-fashioned ice cream festival is a fundraiser for the Darby Volunteer Fire Department and includes music, vendors and raffles.

22-23 Daly Days, downtown Hamilton and the Daly Mansion. Street vendors, crafts, a car show, wiener dog races, stage entertainment, kids’ activities, food and street dance

8 Hamilton Tonight featuring music by Joan Zen, 5-8 p.m., downtown. Enjoy live music, food vendors and wine/beer. Businesses will stay open late and offer discounts, refreshments, and in-store promotions and activities.

Friday night featuring Who Dat. 360-9124.

22-24 Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival, 163 Forest Hill Road, Hamilton. Tickets $7.50-$15 or $10 for Sunday only. Celebrate the sounds of traditional bluegrass music with concerts, contests, a Kids in Bluegrass performance, Bluegrass Gospel on Sunday morning, and lots of jamming. Camping is available and food vendors are on site. 821-3777, hardtimesbluegrass.com.

23 Dave Stamey concert and barbecue, 5:30 p.m., Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. Tickets $40, reservations required. 363-6004, Ext. 3.

23 Microbrew Festival, 3-10 p.m., Second and Bedford streets, Hamilton. 363-2400.

25 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

26 Tuesday at Twelve featuring John Floridis, noon, Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Free. 363-1279.

26 Coloring Club for Grown-ups, 10 a.m.-noon; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Socrates Café facilitated by Kris Bayer, 7-9 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

27 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Wild Wednesdays with Chip Jasmin and friends, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

28 Brown Bag It! Book Club discusses “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life” by Walter Isaacson, noon-1 p.m.; Open Technology Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea Party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4-5 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton.

363-1670.

29 Beginning walking group, 8:30-9 a.m.; story time for kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Chapter Book Read Aloud, 2:30-3 p.m.; Silent Reading Tea party, 3-3:30 p.m.; Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 363-1670.

31 Habitat for Humanity Summer BBQ Bash, 1-6 p.m., Sleeping Child Farm, 1639 Sleeping Child Road, Hamilton. Tickets $20 adults, $5 ages 6-17. Music by the Big Sky Mudflaps, no-host bar and raffle. 375-1926.

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AN OLD ARGUMENT

Police and firefighters were called to a family dispute in Ottawa when a disagreement over whether or not the Earth is flat escalated to the point of a propane cylinder being thrown onto a campfire. Reports say the argument began between a 56-year-old man and his son’s girlfriend when the woman relentlessly insisted the Earth is flat. Agitated by her stance, the man became so enraged that he began throwing objects into the campfire, including a propane cylinder, which prompted the emergency response. (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)

MARRIED TO YOUR PHONE

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A man from Los Angeles traveled to Las Vegas in order to enter holy matrimony with his beloved smart phone. Man and machine exchanged vows in a service performed

by The Little Las Vegas Chapel. The owner of the chapel stated that the groom simply wanted to send a message to society, exploring the question of technology becoming human. While the marriage isn’t legally recognized, there is no ceremony The Little Vegas Chapel will deny. (KTNV)

SKIPPING CLASSES

The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing citizens to skip education requirements for their children if the family believes they are waiting to be “raptured.”

The case was filed when an uncle notified the local school district that he had not witnessed the children doing anything educational, and overheard a child commenting that they did not need to do schoolwork due to the impending rapture to heaven. The family sued the state in response to an attempted investigation by an attendance officer.

While Texas does have a set of educational goals for homeschooled children, there are no testing procedures in place to prove that the standards are being followed. (ABC News)

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denouement “glacier” by Alissa Durling acrylic on canvas • 15x21 inches.

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