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First Friday //5-8 PM //Free Karen McAlister Shimoda took daily walks after her move to Portland in 2015 to learn the flora of the unfamiliar forest. She took notes and made observations which worked their way into her art practice and are on display in this solo exhibition titled Field Notes. A methodical artist, Karen will talk about her exhibition and discuss her artistic process at 7 PM.

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Missoula Symphony music director Darco Butorac became a superhero for an annual family concert at the University of Montana’s Dennison Theater.

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achel Philips is the Sous-chef at the Keep Restaurant. She’s been cooking for her entire life. Cooking has always been her profession and she has 15 years of experience cooking professionally. “I like the artistic nature of the job. I like to make something pretty,” Philips said. Philips enjoys cooking because she likes the culture of the table. It’s something that’s still thriving in our civilization after all these years, she said. When you’re sitting down with your family; going out to a nice meal – the bonding. The shared experience of making delicious food, she said. Philips and the Keep Restaurant staff try really hard to incorporate local products into their ingredients and specials when they are available. “Every once in a while I get to experiment with really interesting, exotic stuff they pick up from the community. Charlie the mushroom guy will sometimes bring in truffles, or down at the market I’ll find some quail eggs or some interesting vegetable,” Philips said

Philips enjoys the learning experience of finding new recipes and incorporating new ingredients. She reaches out for the opportunities when they arise. “Oh, this is an interesting ingredient. Now, what do I get to do with it? It’s always fun,” she said. “Something I enjoy about working here, as opposed to other restaurants, is the artistry into it. We really want to take our time to make a little piece of art on the plate instead of just slopping a meal on it. It has to be visually appealing, which helps the meal to be more delicious. It’s the finesse and refinement of professional cooking that I particularly enjoy,” said Philips. 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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e showed up for a visit at Caffe Dolce with Darko Butorac, music director and conductor for the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. We found him drinking strong coffee and reading – what else? – a music score. It was just days before the last concert of spring 2016, and Butorac was studying the scores for that program that included “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major as the main fare of the evening. The Dennison Theatre was packed a few nights later for the concert, and we have a good idea why. It’s because Darko Butorac loves to share his love for music, and not just when he has a baton in his hand. Yes, of course he does it while he’s conducting Missoula’s polished musicians who make up the orchestra. But he also does that at other times, whether it’s during a oneon-one café visit with Corridor, or with a class of elementary students in Missoula, or for the dozens of listeners who attend his informal visits before the concerts to learn a little bit in advance about what the Missoula Symphony Orchestra will be

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playing that night. You can read all about it in this issue of Corridor. The take-away message, for us? The Missoula Symphony Orchestra was right to renew Butorac’s contract for another three years – it’s a bargain. Missoula is getting far more than a music director and conductor with this deal. We’re getting a music teacher who makes us all lifelong learners about music. Read the piece with Darko Butorac and see if you don’t find yourself doing what we did afterward – pulling up a YouTube video of a heavy metal musician playing Mozart, just to see how it would sound on an electric guitar. If Darko Butorac thinks it’s fun, probably it’s worth a listen. And then you can always connect with Mozart again as well. Music this challenging for a rock guitarist will always be challenging for the rest of us, too. We’re already looking forward to next year’s season of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra.

Lance Nixon, Editor

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June 2016

montana Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo takes place in Polson on June 24-25 By Una Rose Graham Photo by Steve Pickel

he Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo is coming to Polson on Friday and Saturday, June 24-25. Big Circle Rodeo from Circle, Montana, will be providing the livestock for this event, which is held at the Polson Fairgrounds Arena. Contestants will be competing for over $10,000 of added money in bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, junior and senior barrel racing, tie-down roping, junior and senior breakaway roping and bull riding. Top rodeo contestants from Montana, surrounding states and Canada travel the Northern Rodeo Association circuit throughout the summer months in hopes of qualifying for the NRA Finals held in Butte in October. NRA rodeos feature many family participants – dads, moms and the kids all compete.

The thrills and spills kick off at 6:30 p.m. each night with youth events: mutton busting and mini bull riding; the NRA Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverage concessions are available, along with a free non-food vendors fair. After Friday night’s performance, the fantastic Shodown Band will be performing, for everyone’s dancing and listening pleasure. The U.S. Navy Band Northwest Brass Quartet will entertain rodeo fans before each night’s performance. Tickets are $10 for adults 12 and over, $5 for children under 12. Admission is free for children 3 and under. For vendors fair information, call Sharon at 406-261-2861. For general rodeo information, call 883-1100.

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Hamilton Players take audiences Into the Woods By KRISTINE KOMAR

Rapunzel (Lydia Jessop) looks down from her tower. Photo courtesy of Hamilton Players.

here’s no place Director denise rose would rather go with her latest cast of Hamilton Players than into the woods – and she’s eager for audiences to tag along. rose is the director of the Hamilton Players’ production of the play by that name – “Into the Woods” – and she’s wild about her team. “It’s an absolutely stellar cast and crew. We had a phenomenal turnout for auditions and the talent pool available made it very difficult to cast the show!” But that’s a problem she’ll gladly take every time. “Into the Woods” is a very difficult show, said rose, who uses lowercase letters for her name. “Sondheim is a quirky musical genius and it takes especially talented performers to do his work justice – and we have that. Sondheim changes keys and time signatures in an interesting, almost discordant way, but it all works out beautifully even if incredibly challenging. But the cast is up to it and under the guidance and music direction of Peggy Bucheit, is making it look ridiculously easy,” said rose through a big smile. “The set is delightful,” rose said. “We have this amazing tower designed by Kevin Drouin and a spectacular horse designed by Vonnie Gulli.” One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1987 and won several Tony awards including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera. The film version was released in 2014. “The Bitterroot is going to be in for a real treat with this one: great cast, great crew, delightful set, beautiful costumes, and music that you won’t be able to get

out of your head; this show has it all.” Tickets are $15 reserved seating and can be purchased at the Hamilton Players Box Office, Wednesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. or anytime online at www. hamiltonplayers.com. Show dates are June 10-12, 17-19, 24-26; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. denise rose directs. Peggy Bucheit is music director with Emily Athman accompanying. Morgan Kellar and Sam Nevin are assistant directors/stage managers. The crew is rounded out by Vonni Gulli (co-set designer), Ellen Nichol (costume designer), and Steve Fullerton (sound design). The dream cast includes: Anthony Ascione (Baker), Mara Lynn Luther (Baker’s Wife), Annie Carroll (Little Red Riding Hood), Nathaniel Heckeroth (Jack), Adrienne Gross (Jack’s mother), Jenica Burrows (Witch), Tasha Fain (Cinderella), Lydia Jessop (Rapunzel), Terry Croghan (The Narrator/Mysterious Man), Eric Monson (Cinderella’s Prince), Hoyt Mangrum (Rapunzel’s Prince), Zoe Brouwer & Morgan Kellar (Stepsisters, Lucinda and Florinda), Melissa Beck (Cinderella’s Stepmother), John Wilson (Steward), Sam Nevin (Cinderella’s Father), Virginia Mangrum (Granny), and Peggy Bucheit (the voice of Cinderella’s Mother). Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim. The book is by James Lapine. Orchestrations are by Jonathon Tunick. “Into the Woods” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). “Into the Woods” at Hamilton Players is sponsored by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, TrailsWest Bank, Roaring Lion Ranch, and the Montana Cultural Trust. Red Curtain Photo Booth is the poster sponsor.

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t has been over 10 years since a sloop called Questa has sailed Flathead Lake. This summer its owners will be launching the Questa back into the water to rejoin its sister ship, the Nor’Easter V. Openings are available for a daily sail, private charter, or a sunset and champagne sail. Or bring all your friends and charter both boats for an afternoon of friendly racing. For more information visit www. flatheadlakesailing.com or call 406-837-5569. Both the Questa and Nor’Easter V are Q-class boats, which are built to the standard set for racing in the America’s Cup. Both Questa and Nor’easter V were drawn by L. Francis Herreshoff, the son of Nathanael, and would end up being the only two Qs he designed. L. Francis Herreshoff would complete the builds of his design for the Nor’Easter V in 1928 and Questa in 1929. Today there are only 16 Q-class boats in restored condition worldwide. The Questa and Nor’easter raced for many summers, and in 2005 the Questa went back to the shop for a new deck, house, sheer plank and structural reinforcement of the mast step. This summer, the Lodge’s 70th year, the Questa will again join the Nor’Easter sailing Flathead Lake. Every winter both boats get a fresh coat of paint, 15 coats of varnish, rigging fixes and updates to any other parts that may have worn over the course of the summer.

Every year about the second week in June the crew brings in a crane to lower the sail boats into the water and raise the masts. Although it only takes a few hours to get the boats in the water, it can take up to a week before the boats wooden structures swell up closing the many leaking cracks. This time is also used making sure all the rigging is in its proper places. According to the Flathead Lake Biological Center, the Lake level and its outflow are regulated by Kerr Dam, located on the Lower Flathead River near Polson. Kerr Dam was completed in 1938 by the Montana Power Company, raised the Lake level 10 feet above its natural level, and generates 194 megawatts of electricity. It is cooperatively operated by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Regulation by the dam results in the lake level fluctuating seasonally 10 feet between 2,883 and 2,893 feet above sea level. If snowpack conditions in the mountains do not threaten flooding, lake level is brought to 2,890 feet by the end of May and to full pool by June 15 for summer recreation. Due to its large volume and “fetch,” or the distance of water across which wind blows, Flathead Lake requires very cold and calm conditions to freeze entirely. Therefore, most winters it does not freeze over, although some bays and margins have ice cover. The biological station’s historic observations show that the Lake froze over about once each decade, however the Lake has not entirely frozen since 1988-89 (March only) and 1989-90 (January only).” Flathead Lake has a maximum length of 27.3 miles, a maximum width of 15.5 miles, and a maximum depth of 370.7feet.

June 2016

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Bitterroot Author Beth Hunter McHugh makes an impressive debut with the actor By doug mitchell

Hamilton High School English teacher Beth Hunter McHugh holds her book “The Actor” a story about a young girls’ strength in the shift of family dynamics. McHugh won the inaugural meadowlark award from riverbend publishing of helena, resulting in the publication of her book. photo by MICHELLE MCCONNAHA, Ravalli Republic

wasn’t sold right away on this book. For no good reason, I kept moving it to the bottom of the books on my end table. Then I went out of town and brought “The Actor” with me as my backup book. As is usually the case, I ran out of book before I ran out of trip and thus began the pleasant surprise that was the reading of this very beautifully crafted work of fiction. “The Actor” reads more like the work of an accomplished author at the height of her powers than the debut novel of a 30-something school teacher from Hamilton, Montana. Keep in mind when you read that last sentence that I hold both teachers and young people in the highest regard. This book is just so very good, from start to finish, that it exceeds even my lofty expectations for educators and this new generation of writers. This book has grace of style and confidence of voice that gives it a gravitas that says to the reader, “pay attention to me, this is special.” I’m glad I listened, because the book and the author are special indeed.

Author Interview – Beth Hunter McHugh with Corridor’s Doug Mitchell Corridor: Since you grew up in Helena, my first question is obvious. Bengal or Bruin?

Beth Hunter McHugh: Ha! A very important question ;) I went to Helena High, so I’m a Bengal, but my husband went to Capital High, so he’s a Bruin. We’ve made our peace with that :) Corridor: When did you know you were going to be a writer? BHM: Well, to be honest, I’ve always struggled with that label: “a writer.” I’ve loved writing (poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction) since high school. English has long been my favorite and “strong” subject in school. I majored in English and went on to get my MFA because I liked to write, and because I wasn’t sure what else to study. The MFA program definitely had its strengths and weaknesses, but one major discovery during those two years was finding what I like to think of as my “writing voice” – the style, the tone (call it what you will) that felt most natural to me. That discovery made me feel like more of a “writer,” I suppose.

CORRIDOR: For you, what qualities define your “writing voice?” BHM: I think it’s a number of things for any writer. For me, it’s about sentence style, setting, trying to convey body language vividly, digging into who my characters are and what they want. My sentences tend to be long and a bit languid, perhaps...I like to focus on settings, too; place is an important character to any story. And human relationships. Beyond the dialogue (which I’ve always struggled with), what do two characters feel about one another? That’s where movements and inner monologue come in, and richly detailed backstory. CORRIDOR: I am guessing describing your voice is easier than accomplishing your lofty goals for that voice. Tell us a bit about your writing process.

BHM: Absolutely. Describing how you’d like to write is easier (though not easy) than actually writing that way :) Writing process: I’m a scattered writer. I don’t have a regular “writing routine,” though perhaps I should. Basically, when the writing mood strikes me, I try to seize it; it doesn’t come around often, and even when it does, I have to push myself. Writing takes up a lot of energy for me, mentally and emotionally. I revise as I write, and then again when a draft is “complete.”

CORRIDOR: How do you balance your writing with your job as a teacher?

June 2016 BHM: Truthfully, I’m not sure yet! This is my first year teaching, so the majority of my energy is devoted to that, and teaching is just as important to me as writing (if not more so, in some ways), so I don’t mind having to focus “only” on teaching right now. My hope is that summer will bring more time for writing!

CORRIDOR: Well, let me say in advance of my next question, those are some lucky students to have you as a teacher and we are all benefiting from your being a part of our public education system THANK YOU! How did you go about so authentically having your characters inhabit a time period that exceeds your own personal frame of reference?

BHM: Thank you, Doug. I feel lucky to be a part of Hamilton High. I get asked the question about time period a lot. I didn’t really do much research, though perhaps that would have been helpful. When I needed to know a specific detail (like, what car might David have been driving with Alice, or, what was Hollywood like in the early 1960s) I did turn to the Internet, also a collection of old Life magazines I had stashed away. But in the main, I tried to steer away from needing to really make the time period clear. Life in 1960s Montana would have been simpler than it is today, I assumed, and so I just tried to create a simple setting, one where the landscape could perhaps fit into any decade over the past fifty years or so. It seems a tad arrogant to say I tried to create a ‘timeless’ setting...because that isn’t something I did consciously. I just had very clear visions of each of my characters, and I’d seen enough old family photographs and watched enough old movies to have a feeling of what it might have been like during that time period.

CORRIDOR: You do, though, have experience as a teenager. How did your own teen years growing up in Montana inform the characters of Grace and Fran?

BHM: Well, I do think that Grace has a lot of me in her...she likes watching people and thinking about why they do what they do. She’s also attuned to the seasons of her home. Like many Montanans, I think I’ve always had a strong emotional, even spiritual response to the seasons of this state. Grace’s life is strongly affected by those seasons, too. My grandmother lived in a house in the upper Rattlesnake (in Missoula) for many years, and my memories of that place strongly informed how I saw and described the Colt’s Neck setting in the book. CORRIDOR: As I read the book, I thought to myself how good a play it would make. Did making the story translatable to the stage, particularly given the title and David’s professional calling, factor in any way into your writing?

BHM: Thank you. I take that as a big compliment. No, I wasn’t thinking of how it might translate onto the stage, but when I write, I’m awfully conscious of how characters move about in the story/ on the page...I see the action very clearly in my mind, so perhaps that lent itself to a kind of “play-like” feeling.

CORRIDOR: Beth, it’s a beautifully written book, thank you for sharing it and for sharing some time with us. What’s next for you as a writer?

BHM: Thank you so much. I continue to be so flattered and humbled by anyone’s interest. I have a few novel seedlings in the ground, and I’m hoping to explore one more fully this summer. I also have a blog where I try to write somewhat regularly! http:// smallthingssoulthings.blogspot.com Mostly, I’d like to finish out my first year of teaching with some amount of grace. Then, more writing will come.

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is that time of year again when knights and ladies of many a shire roundabout the fair realm of Montana gather them to the great town of Billings to celebrate with great merriment and festivity the Montana Renaissance Festival. It happens at ZooMontana on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again, ZooMontana will be transformed into a magical world where knights, lords, ladies, commoners and fairies play. Guests can revel in the atmosphere of a 16th Century European Country Festival, explore the bustling market place, mingle and interact with costumed characters, and enjoy endless merriment. The marketplace lanes will be bustling with storytellers, musicians, singers, dancers, and villagers, organizers of the event say. The air will be filled with the scents and smells of foods from the Renaissance period. Guests will be able to feast like royalty on juicy roasted turkey legs, royal Scottish eggs, steak on a stake, and more. There will also be pubs at which of all stations can quench their thirst with flagons of ale or goblets of the King’s own mead. There will be various performers on stages throughout the Zoo including belly dancers, sword fighters, armored jousters, wizards, poets and more. Alternacirque will be back again this year, the fifth year of the Renaissance festival. Royal Weddings will be performed in the majestic sensory garden amidst the tranquil flowing waters and breathtaking flora. These will be by reservation only. The ceremonies will be performed by Lady Wendy of Uniquely You Planning. The ceremony will include a hand fasting ceremony with chord and will evoke romance and the era of the renaissance. The Royal Weddings must be scheduled in advanced by calling Lady Wendy at 406-850-1879. For more information on the 2016 Montana Renaissance Festival visit montanarenfest.com. Tickets are available at the gate or online at montanarenfest.com and are: One Day Pass: $15; Two Day Pass: $25; Senior Rate (65 & over): $10; Children ( 10 and under): $5; and Family Rate ( 2 adults,2 children ): $35. ZooMontana is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) educational organization committed to the best in animal care, conservation and wildlife education. As Montana’s only zoological and botanical park, ZooMontana is dedicated to wildlife education and conservation. The Zoo is located at 2100 S. Shiloh Road in Billings, just off the Zoo Drive exit (443) of Interstate 90. The marketplace lanes will be bustling with storytellers, musicians, singers, dancers, and villagers, organizers of the event say. The air will be filled with the scents and smells of foods from the Renaissance period. Guests will be able to feast like royalty on juicy roasted turkey legs, royal Scottish eggs, steak on a stake, and more. There will also be pubs at which of all stations can quench their thirst with flagons of ale or goblets of the King’s own mead. There will be various performers on stages throughout the Zoo including belly dancers, sword fighters, armored jousters, wizards, poets and more. Alternacirque will be back again this year, the fifth year of the Renaissance festival.

June 2016

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Poet in Motion

Poetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road leads to western Montana by LANCE NIXON

June 2016 From: “Eight Days and Eight Prospects” Sometimes time reveals itself; light and snow conspiring sketch the edge of the Holocene, right before our eyes – shorelines scoured in the South Hills and a valley filled with fog: a dozen millennia gone and we’re alive on the lake bottom. This soot’s a new silt, we’re the ebb and fill.

or the casual reader who keeps seeing more and more books by writers from western Montana, it can easily seem that the Missoula area is full of aspiring novelists from places such as New England who showed up to do the Master of Fine Arts in writing at the University of Montana and settled down afterward to write their award-winning novels. And then someone such as Melissa Mylchreest shows up to smash the stereotype. True, she’s a Connecticut native who moved to Montana in 2006, but she’s a poet, not a novelist, and she came to Missoula to study in the environmental writing program – the MFA in poetry was just an after-thought. But the thing about awards? That part is absolutely true. Most recently Mylchreest won the Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize from Bear Star Press in 2014 for a collection of poems that press published, “Waking the Bones.” Earlier she received the University of Montana’s 2012 Merriam-Frontier Award for writing, awarded to an undergraduate or graduate at UM. And back in 2008, Mylchreest was awarded a Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize for Poetry that year, along with a cash prize of $7,500 – the highest cash award that year, given to only three poets in that contest that awards various sums to winning writers. She also won the Obsidian Prize for Poetry two years in a row, 2011 and 2012, from High Desert Journal – selected by different judges each year. And she won a residency at the Hall Farm Arts Center. But oddly, for an award-winning poet, Mylchreest – who also keeps busy as a freelance writer – has mixed feelings about poetry. “I tend to be pretty cynical about poetry in general. I think the audience is pretty small,” Mylchreest said. But, she added, she’s continually surprised at who buys and reads poetry. “Maybe I should be less cynical about the reach of poetry. It’s doing relevant work.” In an interview posted online at latenightlibrary.org, Mylchreest cited Missoula poet Richard Hugo’s “The Lady in Kicking Horse Reservoir” as an influence for her “Waking the Bones.” In her conversation with Corridor, Mylchreest added that her other influences include people such as Joe Wilkins – “He writes Montana better than anyone, I think” – and the poet and translator Robert Hass. She likes James Welch and Jim Harrison. She also reads a lot of nonfiction, especially nonfiction about science. She added that Missoula poet Greg Pape, a former poet laureate for the state of Montana, has also been important. “His approach to writing and the world was certainly an influence,” she said. So was poet Joanna Klink. Both Klink and Pape teach at the University of Montana. But an even more important influence than other writers, for Mylchreest, may be landscape – especially the newfound landscape of Montana that she had never even visited before she arrived in the state in 2006. It was the first place where she had ever heard “neighbor” used as a verb. And the wilderness in western Montana goes way beyond her East Coast visions of “rural.” “I love that it’s still pretty darn wild,” Mylchreest said. “You are not on top of the food chain. I love that about this place. I think it’s a place that gives you room to be who you are.” Her own writing, she said, doesn’t happen at a steady pace. “I’m definitely not one of those people who are constantly writing. I’ll go through long dry spells and then I’ll write constantly for a month.” Coming from a musical family, Mylchreest adds that for her, the music of language is a crucial part of the poem. “The content of poetry is important but perhaps secondary to the sound. I want to make a reader listen.” Mylchreest’s collection, “Waking the Bones,” is available at Fact & Fiction Bookstore in Missoula, 220 N. Higgins Ave.; at Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. in Missoula; at the University of Montana bookstore; or online. The excerpts at the top and bottom of this page are from “Walking the Bones,” published by Bear Star Press. From: “Almanac” Even if nothing matters: This morning, fifteen ravens over the gulch, talking. This morning, a hawk alighting in pines. Fog in the creekbed and horse silhouettes on the ridge. Breath condensed and the heart working loudly on the hills.

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Los Lonely Boys’ linear expression of roots music by Brian D’Ambrosio

June 2016

usic does not exist without construct or paradigm. Along these lines, tight-knit Tex-Mex siblings Los Lonely Boys credit archetypes for their success and ascribe the marvel of their music to a quarry of sources. “Every bit of who and what we are, we owe to the greats, we didn’t create this stuff,” said Los Lonely Boys’ bassist and vocalist Jojo Garza. “The hammer and the lumber and all of the nails were here already. It’s roots music. We play and write our own stuff, too, but we are letting the people know about roots music – and that it still is here. We are almost fossils, but not yet.” The 12th century theologian and author John of Salisbury likened the linear dimensions of his thought to being a dwarf sitting on the shoulders of giants. “We see more, and things that are more distant, than they did, not because our sight is superior or because we are taller than they, but because they raise us up, and by their great stature add to ours.” Jojo effortlessly rattles off the giants who have left an imprint on Los Lonely Boys. “You can’t have music unless you go back to Elvis Presley, and, of course, The Beatles, or Chuck Berry and Fats Domino,” said Jojo. “But I can go on and on, there’s Santana, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Milsap, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd. We love all kinds of music and we bring the sound from Latino and Island areas, as well as salsa, Cha-Cha, meringue; you name it.” Jojo Garza and his brothers Henry (vocals, guitar) and Ringo (drums, vocals), have been making music together practically since birth. Their father, Ringo Garza Sr., was a conjunto singer of another sibling band, the Falcones, which played throughout southern Texas in the 1970s and 1980s. (Mexican conjunto, also known as conjunto tejano, originated in south Texas in the late 1880s and includes the button accordion.) When that group disbanded, Ringo Sr. went solo, and he recruited his three pre-teen sons to back him. “Music was like eating and drinking and sleeping,” said Jojo. “We had no idea how special it was to be able to do it as youngsters. Man, we never got told to stop beating on the table and drumming at dinner. The school said, ‘Don’t do that!’ But, we’d say, ‘Man, I’m feeling this!’ It was like breathing for us. Though we’d play Metallica, we’d do some odd stuff, and the things most of the people in our age group just weren’t turned on to, like Oldies. Life was like a jukebox. It was an opportunity and a blessing to be able to jam or just hang out, and it’s still that way in our household. I tell my kids, ‘It’s not about music, it’s about life and people, and about incorporating things that you love and making a dollar in process.” Born in the small west Texas town of Snyder, now a beacon of oil and wind energy development, notable, Jojo notes, “as the birthplace of actor Powers Boothe,” the boys relocated with their dad to Nashville in the 1990s. Subsequently, Henry, Jojo and Ringo Jr. began writing and performing their own material as a trio. The threesome built upon Henry Garza Sr.’s six-string prowess with harmonies and songwriting to nurture a sound that embraces elements of soul, country and Tejano music. The brothers recorded their eponymous debut album in 2003 and Epic Records picked up Los Lonely Boys for major-label distribution in 2004. Its lead single “Heaven” became a Top 20 pop hit and their next album, “Sacred” (2006), earned two Grammy nominations. Since then, the band has staked its reputation as a full-speed, electrifyingly amalgamated live act. Back in Texas, they don’t just have fans, they have disciples. Indeed, Jojo said that combining sounds naturally lends itself to uniting people. “We want to make music that brings people together, not music that divides people,” said Jojo. “We’re all about having a good time and we want to create music that’s about the love and the energy and the spirit that we all carry as people. “Music, art, or dancing, they are God-given, and they wash away colors and people tend to forget out that when involved in art. Music is special and shared. Special moments for fathers and sons and mothers and daughters and so forth, and those types of relationships are important for the development of youth.” The most recent recording from Los Lonely Boys, “Revelation” (2014), maintains the contagiously melodic jumbling of bluesy, roots-steeped ‘Texican rock ’n’ roll’ as well as conjunto touches, reggae grooves, rustic acoustic textures and baroque pop elements. “We’re always trying to broaden and advance our horizons musically,” said Jojo. “Looking for new ways to communicate and reach people, experimenting with a lot of different sounds.” The essence of a live Los Lonely Boys performance is multiform, and the group upholds a representation of their own diverse form and character that at the same time satisfies the desires of the audience. “We always want to write new stuff and be changing and evolving,” said Jojo. “When we play the new stuff, well, sometimes people want the old stuff instead. When we played the old stuff, we’d hear, ‘What about the new stuff? “Heaven” was fresh to everyone, and we’d been playing it for years. But it was new to everybody else at the time, and we can make it new again. Our music delivers as a natural, evolving thing. For the most part, we are trying to please ourselves and the crowd. “When we play it is going to be a mixture, and we even don’t know what. Maybe we will stop the electric and break into acoustic. The only thing that you can bet on is that we are bringing the music.” Such varied sounds carried on the shoulders of three brothers residing in San Angelo, Texas, in the Concho Valley in West Texas, known as “the Oasis of West Texas.” Not surprisingly, Jojo is familiar with the region’s association with American roots music. “Stevie Ray Vaughn and the Fabulous Thunderbirds came out of this area,” said Jojo. “I think that there is something in the water here and we are blessed to have a sip of that water. So much great music has come in and out of our lives.” Los Lonely Boys perform at the Top Hat Lounge in Missoula on June 3.

June 2016

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Music Director Darko Butoracâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract renewed as Missoula symphony orchestra continues to thrive by LANCE NIXON

June 2016

Missoula Symphony music director Darco Butorac became a superhero for an annual family concert at the University of Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dennison Theater. This photo is from January 2015. photo by MICHAEL GALLACHER.

June 2016

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Darko Butorac leads the Missoula Symphony Orchestra through rehearsals for a concert in 2012. His contract with the orchestra was renewed for another three years near the end of the spring 2016 concert season as Butorac was winding up his ninth year with the orchestra. photo by TOM BAUER.

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his is the part of conducting the Missoula Symphony Orchestra the public doesn’t see. Days before the final concert of the spring 2016 season in April, Music Director Darko Butorac was interacting with as keen a bunch of music critics as he’d ever met – the first- and fifth-graders at Lowell Elementary School in Missoula. One of the pieces for that last concert was Maurice Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Butorac was in the classroom to hear students’ thoughts about what one particular passage in the music was about. “I played them a YouTube video of an orchestra playing ‘Baba Yaga, the witch.’ It’s simply music. It has a very loud section, a very soft section, then a very loud section again. So I asked each of them, ‘What do you hear? What do you hear in the loud section?’ The answers were very different. Someone said, ‘She’s casting a spell on a little girl.’ Another one said, ‘She’s flying around the trees on her broom.’ The spectrum of answers was wide, because their imaginations took flight. They had a little bit of context, they knew it was about a witch, but then they filled the picture themselves.” That’s as it should be for adult audiences, too, Butorac said. “That’s the beauty about music. Ultimately, as sound, its meaning is absolutely nothing – de facto, it’s not saying anything directly – and it can mean everything to a person. It just depends on your own filter.” In classical music, a lot depends on the conductor, too. Butorac has been leading the orchestra since 2007, when the native of Belgrade was chosen from among 150 applicants and five finalists to lead the orchestra. Butorac also serves as music director of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. In Missoula he’s wrapping up his ninth year, going into his 10th. And to no one’s surprise, his contract has just been renewed for another three years. “Our vision is to deepen the impact of great music in our town – to bring beauty into people’s lives. We are a fairly small town, but I think the music we’ve been able to present has been of very good quality,” Butorac said, adding that great music doesn’t only depend on the musicians or the composer. “The community makes the orchestra possible. It creates an environment where we can have people who are interested in art and that creates an entirely different dynamic in the hall, in the concert. A concert is not the orchestra playing into a microphone, right? It’s not the orchestra playing into an empty room. It requires an audience. And when the audience is engaged, that’s what live music is about. It’s that experience between the stage and the audience, that spark. When it clicks, when you really have a musical thread from beginning to end, it’s a very special experience and the audience can always sense it.”

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And just as he does with children, Butorac has become well-known to Missoula audiences for fanning that spark. His visits with concert-goers about the music the orchestra is about to perform have become a favorite part of the activities leading up to the concerts. “I don’t like to tell people what the piece is. Rather, I try to create the context in which it was written and point out something interesting,” Butorac said. He said that’s important because a piece such as one of the other works played at the Missoula Symphony’s final concert in April – Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major – fares better with just a little bit of background. “One of the great works of repertoire, absolutely sublime,” Butorac said. “But what does ‘Ravel Concerto in G major’ mean to a lay person? They may have heard of Ravel, but G major concerto means nothing. For what instrument? Oh, the piano, OK. But then you say: ‘It’s influenced by Gershwin, it’s influenced by American jazz.’ And all of a sudden you have a context to relate to when you listen to it. So you hear these squeaks from the trombone or from the trumpet, these little licks, and you think, ‘Oh, that’s actually an idiom I’m quite familiar with. It’s our music being translated through a French viewpoint.’” That exploration is part of what is endlessly satisfying about classical music, Butorac suggested. “The deeper you go down the rabbit hole with any piece, the more your love and appreciation grows for it.” Butorac, 38, speaks with a Serbian accent. His parents immigrated to the U.S. when he was a child. He grew up in Seattle and got his entrance into classical music by hearing it, along with other music, in his home. He’s a cellist by training. Here’s what Butorac had to say on several musical fronts in a conversation with Corridor.

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On studying with the great Finnish teacher of conducting, Jorma Panula: “For about five or six years in a row, I went to as many master’s classes of his as I could. Outside of grad school, he’s one of the most influential mentors I’ve had. His method of teaching is very unusual for, let’s say, our expectations here, in the States. He’s more passive in lessons. And unless you are observing him as you’re conducting you will miss out on a lot of really important information. He’s very subtle about how he delivers information. He never shows how to do things because he realizes that everybody’s body is different and everybody has their own musical language. The only thing he insists on is larger-scale principles, musical principles – ‘You can’t let this go by without addressing

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Missoula Symphony Orchestra director Darko Butorac speaks to the crowd gathered in Caras Park during the annual performance of Symphony in the Park. Butorac recently signed a new three-year contract with the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. photo by ARTHUR MOURATIDIS.

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On his Serbian heritage: “It’s where my fire comes from. I worked with R. Carlos Nakai a year ago, the Native American flute player. He said the reason we exist is through the sufferings of ancestors. That is absolutely true. Everybody has that narrative somewhere deep within them. He seeks to share that when he performs. That’s where I draw my energy, my fire, from.” On interpretation: “This sheet of music gives you 60 percent at best of what the composer wants, ultimately. Beethoven is dead. His music is out there. One should respect the score, one should follow it, but if one chooses to be personal about it and find his own way through that journey, that’s something to be admired. That’s why you always find something new. I rarely have the same performance of a work two times in a row if I re-do it a year later. I find something new. For example, I did Beethoven’s Seventh last summer, and I happened to do Beethoven’s Seventh this year.” But in those six or eight months between performances, Butorac said, his view of how the orchestra should play different passages changed. “Completely different – different approach, different ideas,” he said. “There are so many ways to shape just four notes. And once you choose how to shape these four notes, that impacts the next four notes. And that impacts the next bar. Those two bars impact the next phrase. You can’t write everything into the score, I guess that’s the point. “There is interpretation. The moment you raise your hands, there is interpretation. The tempo you choose, there is interpretation. It doesn’t work without it.” On exploring the repertoire: “There are real costs involved with orchestras. About 30 percent of the cost of the orchestra is covered by ticket sales, if you’re lucky. And the rest has to come from government, as is the case in Europe, or from individuals and corporate organizations, as in the U.S. I personally very much appreciate the generosity of Missoulians to keep us going, to keep us striving.” Butorac said the difficulty with performing works by very good but not well-known composers – say, Martinu or Janacek, or Dutilleux or Poulenc – is that a piece by those composers often doesn’t have the power to draw audiences that better-known works have. Even in Seattle, where the

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BE YOU R OWN B OSS lEaRN hOW tOdaY audience for classical music is far larger, classical fans are far more likely to come to hear a standard work of the repertoire such as Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” than they would a less widely played piece such as Martinu’s Symphony No. 3, Butorac said. And many more recent composers are still under copyright, which means music publishing firms will charge higher rates to orchestras that perform it. “They don’t even give discounts to community orchestras. We have to pay the same price the New York Philharmonic pays to perform a work. That’s make-or-break sometimes for the orchestra,” Butorac said. “It’s hard to sell a concert with composers people don’t know, even if they may like them. Name brand is name brand in terms of selling the concert. We do try to include composers like this in our program, but it’s hard to make that the highlight of the program. “If you look at our season, we have four masterworks concerts. That’s between 12 and 16 pieces, maximum, per year. We have the obligation to cover 300 years of repertoire. “My vision for programming in a place like Missoula is to expose people to as much as possible, different music. This year we had Ravel, we had Mussorgsky, we had Brahms’ Requiem, we had Beethoven, we had a Shostakovich symphony. Next year it’s going to be a Prokofiev violin concerto, Debussy’s ‘La Mer,’ there’s going to be ‘Rite of Spring,’ there’s going to be a Mozart Mass – completely different repertoire. Each year is like that – I want completely different repertoire, to expose people. Because somebody may like Sibelius, another person may like Mahler and somebody may like Bach. All are important but it may be a live performance that makes somebody go out and say, ‘Hey, I really enjoy this, what else is there by this composer?’”

On music played on period instruments: “I think the period instrument movement is a reflection of our society. As a society we’re seeking justice in everything we do. We’re seeing objectivity. Historical performance is a reflection of that. We want to find the truth. “I love hearing stuff on historical instruments because it gives people new ideas, new ways to approach things. It gives a pathway to performance which we didn’t have before and new expressive possibilities and for that is very important. But that it’s the answer? No. There’s no such thing as the answer. It’s historically informed, most likely it’s closer to what the composer expected to hear. And? There’s more to life.” That’s why, Butorac said, it’s possible to also enjoy a heavy metal musician’s version of Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca as played on an electric guitar – about the farthest thing imaginable from a period instrument version. But great fun, Butorac said.

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Symphonic Spree

missoula symphony orchestra gears up for an exciting new season By Lucy Beighle

n the heels of a successful season and the news of a renewed three-year contract by music director, Darko Butorac, the Missoula Symphony Orchestra is primed for an exciting new season. Season tickets are now available, and Butorac gave us a preview of what to expect.

AUG 14, 2016 - SYMPHONY IN THE PARK “I love this concert, it’s so quintessentially Missoula. Wear your flip flops, grab a blanket and a picnic, and kick back to enjoy some light pops, movie scores, and a classic or two. And this one’s on us—Symphony in the Park is a free concert as our gift back to the community.”

SEPT 24 & 25, 2016 - ORCHESTRA with JENNIFER FRAUTSCHI, VIOLIN “Electrifying violinist Jennifer Frautschi joins us for our season opener, and she’s one of the most exciting guest artists we have had in recent years. The program is a contrast in motion, exemplified by the motoric drive of John Adams’ Short ride in Fast Machine and the driving Prokofiev Violin Concerto, versus the soft edges of Debussy’s La Mer. We like to start big, and this season will be no exception.”

OCT 29 & 30, 2016 - ORCHESTRA with LISA SMIRNOVA, PIANO “This concert features pianist Lisa Smirnova, who dazzled our audiences three seasons ago with her interpretation of Beethoven. This time this expert of the Classical period will present a Mozart Concerto and a Schumann piece, and the orchestra will respond with Brahms’ monumental fourth symphony.”

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DEC 3 & 4, 2016 - HOLIDAY POPS! “The holidays officially begin with this concert, now in its seventeenth year. We’ll do some classics and some variations of classics, and I always like to throw in something new. This one sells out fast, so buy your tickets early!”

MARCH 11 & 12, 2017 - ORCHESTRA & CHORALE with SOLOISTS “March’s concert features two very distinct works inspired by the divine Rimsky Korsakov’s very colorful and exotic Russian Easter Overture, followed by the Chorale and Orchestra in Mozart’s C Minor Mass, aptly titled The Great. Great indeed—the audience is in for a treat.”

APRIL 29 & 30, 2017 - ORCHESTRA with SANDY CAMERON, VIOLIN “In the ten years I have been music director, this is the concert I am most excited about. The first half is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with our guest soloist Sandy Cameron. And for the finale, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, a work that caused a riot at its 1913 premiere, and to this day one of the most impressive works to hear live in an acoustic setting. Anywhere. Riot provoking. It’s going to be a fantastic season!” Season and individual tickets are available online at missoulasymphony.org, by phone at 721-3194, or in person at the Symphony office at 320 East Main Street.

June 2016

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flicks and fires The quick and easy Missoula way to become a film junkie while learning to put out fires and do other cool stuff By Eliza Oh

e all know how easy it is to fall in love with Missoula and uproot your entire life to find a nice, sunny two-bedroom over on Spruce where you can teach yourself to craft. Once you’re ready to socialize with fellow artists, however, it can be difficult to find the right place to start. For newcomer Justin Matousek that place was the Roxy Theater and its volunteer program. “It’s just got this irresistible energy,” the bright-eyed cyclist enthused. “This charm that makes you want to keep coming back to further the progress of the whole operation.” In the years since reopening its doors to Missoula more than 700 people have donated their time to the fully operational movie theater, from fulfilling daily needs such as running the box office or concessions counter to taking on more extensive responsibilities with recruitment or development. As part of the Roxy Street Team, a streamlined advertising campaign that covers the town weekly, Matousek delivers film announcements and showtime listings to Missoula businesses on the Hip Strip and Downtown “I go out on Wednesdays with a couple dozen posters and a positive attitude,” he said. “it’s good exercise and I’ve grown so familiar with downtown in such a short time. Often I find it’s the highlight of my week.” Based on the consistent enthusiasm he receives from the local businesses on his route, Matousek said, “I think it might be the highlight for them, too!” The Roxy’s volunteer program fills a valuable cultural niche: true film appreciation. Increasing among the ranks are teenaged volunteers. Many arrive with a desire to just plump up their resume but leave with heads full of film trivia, a new eye forming for cinematography or an idea as to just what makes the Coen brothers so good. In addition to newfound film knowledge,

Safety Training Day is held once a year all our volunteers at the Roxy Theater. To date the theater has had more than 700 people donate their time to the theater. They help keep the theater operating and learn about film in the process.

volunteering at the Roxy comes with excellent film community networking opportunities. “The best part [about volunteering] is getting to know everyone else associated with [the Roxy],” said box office guru Aurora Staggs. Staggs initially ventured into the program to help during festival season in April and now sells tickets two or three times a week. Many volunteers are drawn to the madcap beauty of the Roxy’s two weeklong film festivals at either end of summer, the International Wildlife Film Festival in April and the Montana Film Festival in October. The coordination of parades, special events, visiting filmmakers and black tie parties pairs nicely with the energetic throngs of moviegoers looking to help out with events. Once you find yourself at the wrap party, it’s often tough to say goodbye to those you’ve grown to know and appreciate after a week of scooping triple-organic popcorn together. Thomas Atkinson (who can be found behind the Roxy’s concessions counter most Sundays) says the relaxed atmosphere is key, “Volunteering is a nice way to help out and feel like a bigger part of the community,” he muses. “[There are] a lot of really cool people out there, especially at the Roxy. Between the customers, other volunteers, and employees [there are] some really interesting stories and it’s a great way to get to know people while having fun at the same time.” Many volunteers find themselves drawn to the friendly and jokey nature of the theater staff in addition to being offered free movie tickets as compensation, before staying for all the right reasons. If you or a friend are interested in volunteering for the Roxy Theater then you are encouraged to sign up online at www.theroxytheater.org/volunteer/ or attend their orientation on the second Thursday of every month at 4 pm. Eliza Oh is the Roxy Theater volunteer coordinator.

June 2016

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bob dylan “fallen angels”

 standout tracks: “the joker is wild” “it had to be you” “that old black magic”

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Bob Dylan back in classic form By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times (TNS)

he songs collectively known as the Great American Songbook apparently are like those famous potato chips, in that singers who start sampling them quickly discover you can’t stop at just one. Bob Dylan has joined the long roster of esteemed musicians who have turned initial explorations of the works of Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Sammy Cahn and their peers from the first half of the 20th century into extended visits so they can delve more deeply into some of the most exquisitely crafted songs ever written. Dylan began in earnest last year with “Shadows in the Night.” Now he’s back with a second deeply felt, imaginatively reworked batch on “Fallen Angels.” To the pigeonhole-minded who shorthanded “Shadows in the Night” as a “covers record,” Dylan smartly responded, “I don’t see myself as covering these songs in any way. They’ve been covered enough. Buried, as a matter of fact. What me and my band are basically doing is uncovering them. Lifting them out of the grave and bringing them into the light of day.”

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hat remains the guiding principle here, as he interprets such pre-rock cornerstones as Johnny Richards and Carolyn Leigh’s “Young at Heart,” Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael’s “Skylark” and Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar’s “Nevertheless (I’m in Love With You).” There’s also a number of less well-known compositions, including Rube Bloom and Sammy Gallop’s “Maybe You’ll Be There” and Peter DeRose and Billy Hill’s “On a Little Street in Singapore.” Once again, most — though not all — are closely associated with Frank Sinatra, a singer whose glistening tenor in his prime is, superficially at least, as far from Dylan’s folk-rock rasp as one might imagine. Yet the connective thread is their shared dive into deep emotion. Dylan is engaging in emotional, more than musical, archaeology, he’s “uncovering” the works of composers and lyricists whose style of writing was virtually shoved aside when he came along a half-century ago with his highly literate, folk-rooted songwriting style — one that was, rightly or wrongly, widely interpreted as largely autobiographical. A big part of the freshness instilled in such oft-sung and recorded songs as “That Old Black Magic,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “It Had to Be You” comes from the way he and his adroit roots-minded band have arranged them. Dylan, who also produced under his pseudonym Jack Frost, immediately liberates songs from the big band/big orchestra world from which they emerged, and in which they are most frequently revisited. Donnie Herron’s anguished steel guitar sits front and center in most, Dylan’s closely miked voice otherwise sparsely surrounded by acoustic and electric guitar and bass, with drums tastefully added to a few. As he did on “Shadows in the Night,” Dylan reaches to the blues at the core of many of these songs. Thus, they elicit the ache of romantic yearning and loss that often gets subsumed by swelling orchestral forces, background choirs or by singers who are more focused on crafting elegant vocals than finding emotional resonance. Dylan quoted Sam Cooke during his much-cited speech last year when he was being honored as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year. “Sam Cooke said this when told he had a beautiful voice,” Dylan told the audience.

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“He said, ‘Well that’s very kind of you, but voices ought not to be measured by how pretty they are. Instead they matter only if they convince you that they are telling the truth.’” Take his handling of Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn’s “All the Way,” the song Sinatra recorded in 1957 and used in the film “The Joker Is Wild,” earning it the Academy Award for original song. The opening verse declares, “When somebody loves you / It’s no good unless he loves you all the way.” That lyric can come across as sweet, even precious, if a singer approaches it glibly, given its lilting melody. But Dylan pulls out the hurt lurking within the “it’s no good” section of that conditional statement. On albums of his own songs in recent years, Dylan has given free rein to the granite and gravel in his voice, but on “Shadows in the Night” and here, it’s as if he’s on his Sunday best vocal behavior, summoning his clearest tones in service of cherished songs of his musical forbears. That signature Dylan grit works its way in periodically, usually to shade a word or a phrase, to add visceral dimension to the feeling behind the words. In the bridge of “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” his voice nearly disintegrates when he sweeps up melodically to the end of the line “There were questions in the eyes of the other dancers / As we floated over the floor,” telegraphing the feelings of vulnerability and risk inherent in any budding relationship. When Rolling Stone magazine ranked Dylan at No. 7 on its 2010 list of the greatest singers of all time, the magazine wrote: “Dylan did with singing what Brando did with acting. He busted through the artifice to get to the art. Both of them tore down the prissy rules laid down by the schoolmarms of their craft, broke through the fourth wall, got in the audience’s face and said, ‘I dare you to think I’m kidding.’” He’s not kidding on “Fallen Angels,” which makes it all the more rewarding to hear him — as he is turning 75 — sing: If you should survive to one hundred and five Look at all you’ll derive out of being alive And here is the best part, you have a head start If you are among the very young at heart.

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‘Looking Glass’ is an uninspired trip back to Wonderland By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS)

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hen Tim Burton’s 2010 live-action version of “Alice in Wonderland” raked in a billion dollars there was no question that Disney would pounce on the opportunity for a sequel. Helpfully, Lewis Carroll did write a second book about Alice and her adventures in Wonderland, “Through the Looking-Glass,” but it proves to be only a suggestion for the film, which arrives this weekend, to a very diminished return. It feels reverse-engineered to fit a release date, with a story that, though it takes wild liberties with the book’s plot, manages to feel largely unimaginative and low-stakes. These films have grown Alice up into a young lady, played by Mia Wasikowska. The real world framing device places Alice in a business quandary with the Ascot family. She’s been off captaining ships in China, but finds herself, her house, and her ship subject to their business whims, and they expect her to conform to a more appropriate career for a lady So she escapes through a mirror to the magical alternate universe where her friends the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) share a wary co-existence with the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). Writer Linda Woolverton and director James Bobin have cooked up a problem for Alice to solve there, though it relegates many characters to the background. Hatter, who thought his family long dead, has reason to believe they may still be alive, and the realization has thrown him into a deep depression. In order to save her friend, Alice goes back in time via a steampunk time travel orb that she steals from Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), skittering around in a sea of days to find the Hatter family.

It’s a weak premise, and weak execution, especially because the stakes go from entirely too low (cheering up her friend) to entirely too high (if she keeps the time travel orb out too long, time will stop and the entire universe will end). It’s never convincing why Alice, knowing the risks, would continue to use the orb for this task. In the first film, Depp’s take on the Mad Hatter became a culturally ubiquitous phenomenon, a fact that becomes curiouser and curiouser when you realize that Depp is essentially doing a clownish drag performance of Helena Bonham Carter — who is already in this movie doing something like drag herself (the Red Queen’s eye makeup has shades of the late, great Divine from “Pink Flamingos”). On top of that, Baron Cohen’s performance as Time is just a Christoph Waltz impression stuffed inside one of Lady Gaga’s rejected costumes, and the less said about Hathaway’s overly affected and distracting hand acting, the better. The premise is so thin that it wears out its welcome before the first act is up, and not even the visuals can save it. The art direction and design are uninspiring. Time, as one might imagine, lives inside a giant clock, operated by what are essentially vintage BB-8 robots. But it’s dour and dark, and the days that Alice visits are set in rooms and houses and streets that don’t offer any glimpses of the nonsense world that makes the stories themselves so unique. But the real problem is that there isn’t enough whimsy in the world to save this unengaging story.

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 3 Irish music, 6-9 p.m.; Cash for Junkers, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover. 3 Troublesome, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 3 Northside/Westside First Friday Bike Challenge and gallery opening, 5-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Commute between galleries on the North and West side of Missoula and have a passport (provided at the venues) stamped. Return your full passport to the Clay Studio of Missoula to win prizes! Bike to the ZACC to enjoy the Conceptual Mixed Media art show featuring the art class of Hellgate High School that focuses on combining numerous media and thought. This collection of work explores the dynamic relationships that are accomplished through mixed media. The underlying concepts behind the pieces range from drawing with both hands together to mapping the truth. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. 3 Opening reception, 5:30-9 p.m., Frame of Mind, 1706

Brooks St. Featuring The International Association of Wildland Fire presenting the Unite the Global Wildland Fire community poster reveal. 549-8589, frameofmindmt.com. 3 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Clyde Coffee, 610 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring photos of Lowell Elementary School taken by first-grade students. 3 Opening reception and grand re-opening, 5:30-9 p.m., The Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St. Unit A. Featuring “Montana Clay: Small Works from a Big State.” 543-0509, theclaystudioofmissoula.org. 3 Artists’ reception, 5-8 p.m., The Artists’ Shop, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Birdfest 2016,” a multi-avian art show featuring a group of artists including Kate Davis (photography), Julie Chapman (scratchboard), Sara McLaughlin (photography) and members of The Artists Shop. 543-6393, missoulaartistsshop.com. 3 First Friday, Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W. Featuring “Still the Beginning of Creation,” works by B.MartiNez featuring scrap wood, chalk, stain, latex

house paint and more. 728-1358. 3 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Featuring Karen McAlister Shimoda’s exhibition titled Field Notes. She will talk about her exhibition at 7 PM. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org. 3 First Friday, 5-9 p.m., Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing, 709 Ronan St. Featuring “Grain of Salt,” diverse and innovative new surrealist painting, interactive sculpture, mixed media works, drawings by artists Karen Rice, Cathryn Mallory, Stephen Glueckert, Kathy Herlihy-Paoli, Peter Keefer, Bev Beck Glueckert, and guest artist Tim Thornton. Music provided by Pam Adams and Stephen Glueckert and musical guests. 541-7100, montanaart.com. 3 First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m., 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Sculpture and Jewelry from an Oregon Coast Couple,” mixed media sculpture and sterling silver jewelry by Yoshi and Susie Frances Aoki. 317-1543, 4ravensgallery@gmail.com. 3 First Friday, Betty’s Divine, 509 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring

pen and ink drawings and high fired ceramic jewelry of Hailey Schofield. 721-4777, bettysdivine.com. 3 Art Guide training and gallery talk with Karen McAlister Shimoda, 7 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. For more information on becoming an art guide contact Renee Taaffe, reneet@missoulaartmuseum. org. 3 First Friday, Lake Missoula Tea Company, 136 E. Broadway. Featuring featuring paintings by Shannon Rincker. 529-9477, lakemissoulateacompany.com. 3 First Friday, 6-9 p.m., Sound Healing, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring live body art with model Miranda Kennan and artist Adeline Pepin; face painting by Jennifer Edwards; Change the Vibration Jam - singing bowl, drum and acoustic jam. 549-8901. 3 Ice volcanoes, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula. org. 3 Christine Carbo reads and signs “Mortal Fall,” 5:30

June 2016 p.m., Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com. 3-4 Mountain Mixer “Dancing Through the Ages,” Lolo Square and Round Dance Center, 2 ½ miles west of Lolo on Highway 12. Potluck, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Caller Richard Lane; cuer Gene Krueger. 239-6732, 273-0652. 3 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. 3-4 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6:30-9:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton. 3-4 Camp Daze Music Fest (Indie), The Palace, 140 W. Broadway. Ages 18 and over. For full line up and ticket information, visit campdazemusic.com. 3 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Tiny Tales for ages birth3-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.; watercolor painting drop-in class, 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, share your words, talk about everything under the sun, do fun writing exercises, and eat food, 3:30 p.m. 4 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. 4 New Old Future, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 4 Idle Ranch Hands, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover. 4 Dominic Farrenkoff signs “What The Herd Heard,” 10 a.m.-noon, Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 7212881, factandfictionbooks.com.

5 Kristen Ford, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 5 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers,.2 p.m. 6 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Computer Electronics in the MakerSpace, 3-6 p.m.; Computer Fundamentals computer class, registration required. 6 Jeff Carroll (Americana, country blues, roots country), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 7 Tissue paper flowers, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org. 7 Tea Talks, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. Sit back, relax and enjoy coffee or tea for 30-minutes while your child explores the museum . Call 541-7529 to book a slot. 7 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Summer hours begin today at the Frenchtown Branch, Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., call the branch at 626-2730 for more information. 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. ; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop, 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. 8 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org:

4 Nature Journaling Series, “Lakes and Creeks” with Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. $50. To register, visit nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

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.; Frenchtown Branch Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m. Call 626-2730 for more information. “My iPad and My iPhone” computer class, registration required; Afternoon Matinee at Missoula Main, free film, 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room.; Middle School Writers’ Group, share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words, 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft , 5-6 p.m., ages 8-13, space limited, pre-register; jewelry making workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.; 2nd Wednesday Book GroupDiscusses “Vintage Munro” by Alice Munro in the Board Room, 7 p.m.

5 Adelitas Way with Aeges, 8 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St. Tickets $13 in advance, $15 day of show, ticketfly.com, 877-435-9849.

8 Circle of Security Workshop week 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Families First offices, 227 ½ W. Front St. Free. Call 721-7690.

5 “Stories in Stones” presented by the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, 1-3 p.m., Fort Missoula Post Cemetery. Hear the history of the Post Cemetery and personal stories of the men, women and children buries in the cemetery. 549-5346.

8 Ednor Therriault talk and signing of “Montana Curiosities,” 7 p.m., Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

4 ShoDown, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 4 Missoula Iris Society’s 56th annual Missoula Iris Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Southgate Mall, JC Penney Court. Theme is “Montana’s Literary Treasures.” 728-0741. 4 Matt Prescott signs “Temperance,” A Thousand Yesterdays,” “The Gunfighter Cincinnati,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com.

5 “Spiritual Living” interactive, open discussion group, 1 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Call Jon, 370-9909.

8 Rocking country karaoke with Aaron B’rocks, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 8 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by the Big Sky Mudflaps; activities by Championship Training. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

8 Glass Fusing Orientation Class, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. 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! $20, $15 for members plus cost of glass. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

Renee Taaffe, reneet@missoulaartmuseum.org. 11 Saturday Family Art Workshop, “Tempera Batik on Paper” with Cindy Laundrie, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free.

9 Joe Price Blues, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

Create a beautiful textured batik-like effect using paint, chalk, ink, and paper. Choose your subject—from abstract art to portraits—you can’t go wrong. Enjoy an opportunity to learn and create with your child on an imaginative project. All workshops are free of charge and are on a first come, first served basis! 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

9 Northern Exposure, 8 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

11 Jeff Carroll, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

9 Downtown Tonight, 5:30--8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Gladys Friday; activities by Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

11 Blue Collar, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand.

9 Lava lamps, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org.

9 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Tiny Tales for ages birth, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the Large Meeting Room, 10:30 a.m.; Activity Day at Lolo Branch, noon-5 p.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211 for more information; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 6262730 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. 10 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: The Library will be closed to the public for a staff training day. World-Wide Cinema, free foreign film, “Breathe” from France. 10 Silk-Screening Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Come in with a blank shirt, tote bag, or scarf and leave with one of the house designs printed anywhere of your choosing! 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. 10 Jack Shiver, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 10 Animal acting, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula. org. 10 Irish Music, 6-9 p.m.; Gladys Friday, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover. 10 YAAP Gallery Opening, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Featuring youth artwork from artists ages 6 to 11, this show inspires artists of all skill levels and ages to rethink their concepts of medium. Gallery will be overtaken by watercolor paintings, experimental printmaking processes, ceramic statutes, and more! 549-7555, zootownarts.org. 10 Gallery opening featuring Jesse Jackson Brown, 5:308:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Jesse Jackson Brown is a conesure, admirer and capturer of patterns. His colorful paintings capturing symmetry and repetition are anything but repetitious, with daring color schemes and exciting imagery, you’ll delight in these whimsical yet orderly paintings. 5497555, zootownarts.org. 10 Art Guide training and general overview, 3 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. If you have missed the artist’s talks or want more information, Education Curator Renée Taaffe, will fill in the blanks. For more information on becoming an art guide contact

11 Jeannette Rankin Peace Center’s second annual Un-conference, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., University Congregational Church, 405 University Ave. Featuring “Roots & Wings: How Will You Take Radical Responsibility for a Better World”. Free for JRPC members, $20 non-members. Jrpc.org. 11 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. 12 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m.; Literary Trivia-In partnership with Zootown Brew, MPL has created a family-friendly trivia night called “Literary Trivia,” 6:30-9 p.m., Zootown Brew, 121 W Broadway. 12 Tom Catmull, 5-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 12 The Ed Norton Big Band, 6 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $8. 13-17 “Raptors and Art” with Bev Beck Glueckert and Kate Davis, 10 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $72/$80; ages 7-12. Make art with live hawks, owls, and eagles as your models. Call Renee at 728-0447 or email her at reneet@missoulaartmuseum. org. 13 Caroline Keys and Friends Jeff Turnman and Gibson Hartwell, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 13 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; “Beginning WORD” computer class, registration required. 14 Flags of the world, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org. 14 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Big Sky Branch summer hours begin today at MPL’s Big Sky Branch, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesdays, noon6 p.m., call the branch at 728-2400, ext. 8605 for more information. 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 birth3-Parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the Large Meeting Room,

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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; Father’s Day Art Card Class, noon-2 p.m., registration required; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch-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: “Mmm, Good!” . Emily Walter, cooking school manager with the Good Food Store, will inspire kids to learn about and prepare healthy snacks, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop, 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 “The Revenant” by Michael Punke in the Board Room, 7 p.m. 14 David Allan Cates reads from “The Mysterous Location of Kyrgyzstan,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com. 14 “Calm Abiding,” an evening Dharma led by Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, 6:30 p.m., Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, Arlee, $10 suggested donation. 241-3032, media@ewam.org. 15 Paint N’ Pour, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Allow us to pour you a glass of wine, load up your pallet, and instruct you on how to paint your own personal masterpiece. Instructor will present easy step-by-step directions with plenty of opportunity for the creative juices to flow and diverge so each piece is unique to the creator. No painting experience required. Canvases, paint, wine provided. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. 15 Taekwondo, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula.org. 15 Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development (WORD) annual auction and fundraiser, Many Faces of Women, 6 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. Speaker Denise; emcee Reid Reimers. Music by Jet Star Jazz Duo. Tickets $35 include appetizers and a glass of wine, entertainment and access to many fabulous auction items. wordinc. org or e-mail info@wordinc.org. 15 Rocking country karaoke with Aaron B’rocks, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 15 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Kids day

with The Salamanders & The Retro Tones; activities by Child Bloom Guitar. 543-4238, missouladowntown. com. 15 Michael Dax reads and signs “Grizzly West,” 7 p.m., Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com. 15 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.; Frenchtown Branch Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:15 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.” Let’s Paint! Acrylics for Beginners,” basic acrylic techniques will be taught, with time allotted for participants to work on their own projects. Extra painting supplies are available for $1-$3, registration required. 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” computer class, registration required; Movies and Making,” which features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, and is followed by a craft activity in the library, 1 p.m., call 728-2400, ext. 8605. Middle School Writers’ Group, share your poems, stories, and novels, get and give feedback, and play with words,. 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft, 5-6 p.m., ages 8-13, space limited, pre-register; jewelry making workshop in the MakerSpace, 6-7:30 p.m. 16 Face painting, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum Missoula, 225 W. Front St. 541-7529, childrensmuseummissoula. org. 16 Downtown Tonight, 5:30--8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Marshall Catch; activities by the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. 16 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Tiny Tales for ages birth3-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. Leather Craft Key Fob in the MakerSpace, class where participants handcraft a leather key fob just in time to give it to your dad for Father’s Day. Supplies are free, and tools will be available for this maker-class demonstration, space limited, open to adults and teens, as well as children with their parents, noon-2 p.m.; Kids Table at the Frenchtown Branch-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. Activity Day at Lolo Branch, noon-5 p.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211 for more information. Family Movies at Missoula Main, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch hosts a screening of a family friendly movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730.

Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Women artists enjoy 20% off pottery. You’re also welcome to visit our neighbors over at the Northside Kettlehouse and bring a beverage into our pottery painting studio. No reservations necessary, walk-ins only. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. 16 Rachel Toor reads and signs “Misunderstood,” 7 p.m., Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 721-2881, factandfictionbooks.com. 16 Dusk, 8 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 16 Old Sap, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 16 Venom, Inc., Necrophagia plus more touring and local support, 9 p.m. doors, 10 p.m., show, The Palace, 147 W. Broadway. $10 in advance, $13 day of show. Ages 18 and over. 16-18 Montana Grape and Winery Association second annual conference, DoubleTree Hotel. Educational programs for grape growers and winemakers. Register at MontanaGrapeandWine.com. 17 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. Watercolor painting drop-in class in the Large Meeting Room 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, share your words, talk about everything under the sun, do fun writing exercises, 3:30 p.m. 17 Big Sky Brewing Company’s 21st birthday party, 4-10 p.m., Caras Park. Games, live music and Big Sky Brewing beer. 549-2777. 17 Dusk, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 17 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, 7 p.m., Big Sky High School track, 3100 South Ave. W. Survivor reception with Mayor Engen, 5 p.m. Luminaria ceremony 10 p.m. 728-1004 or 203-6441. 17 Irish music, 6-9 p.m.; Band in Motion, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover. 17-18 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 6:30-9:30 p.m., River’s Edge, Alberton. 18 Andre Floyd, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 18 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 11 a.m. 19 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m. 19 Triple Sec, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

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.

19 Helms Alee, Holy Lands, Stone Elk, 9 p.m. doors, 10 p.m., show, The Palace, 147 W. Broadway. $10. Ages 18 and over.

16 Ladies Pottery Painting Night, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts

19 Montana Old Time Fiddlers summer potluck, 1-5 p.m.,

Travelers’ Rest, Lolo. 19 “Spiritual Living” interactive, open discussion group, 1 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Call Jon, 370-9909. 19 Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carlson (classic country, swing, jazz), 2 p.m., Philipsburg Brewing, Philipsburg. 20 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, registration required, 6-7 p.m. 20-24 Missoula Irish Dancers Camp, all levels welcome beginner-advanced. Email missoulairishdancers@ gmail.com 20 Nathan Eyre (acoustic guitar, classical guitar and octave mandolin), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 20-24 “Nature-made Art” with Janaina Vieira-Marques, 9 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $72/$80; ages 6-11. Call Renee at 728-0447 or email her at reneet@missoulaartmuseum.org. 20-24 Missoula Catholic Schools Summer Discovery 2016 camp, “Let’s Dig Into Summer!” Preschool-fifth grade; $175 for grades 1-5 and $35 per day for preschoolkindergarten. Mcsmt.org, click on ‘about us’ and PALS after school.” 21 MAM Award Party, 5-7 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. 2016 Awardees are Daniel and Sophia Lambros, MAM founders and loyal supporters for four decades. All MAM supporters are invited to join us for a celebratory & musical evening. RSVP to alison@ missoulaartmuseum.org or 728-0447, by June 19. 21 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Computer 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. Children’s Summer Activity Program: Fencing, The Missoula Fencing Association will demonstrate why fencing is considered a lifelong sport with competitive opportunities for all ages, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop in the MakerSpace-writing as a form of making, 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. 21 Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson with special guest Eric Hutchinson, 6 p.m., Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $35 general in advance ($37 day of show), $45

June 2016 seated, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 or online at TicketWeb.com and KnittingFactory.com. 22 “Loving Kindness,” an evening Dharma led by Namchak Khenpo, 6:30 p.m., Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, Arlee, $10 suggested donation. 241-3032, media@ewam.org. 22 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by the Ed Norton Big Band; activities by Travelers’ Rest. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. 22 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. $25, $20 for members; covers all your materials, supplies, and canvas. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. 22 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.; Frenchtown Branch Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730; 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; Activity Day at Lolo Branch, noon-5 p.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211. “Excel” computer class, registration required, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; “Movies and Making,” features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, and is followed by a craft activity in the library, 1 p.m., call 728-2400, ext. 8605; Afternoon Matinee at Missoula Main, free film, 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room; Computer Programming Through Minecraft Makerspace class, 5-6 p.m., ages 8-13, registration required; jewelry making workshop in the MakerSpace, instruction on basic techniques is available, find new projects, enjoy a collaborative workshop atmosphere with MakerSpace mentor Irene Pritsak, 6-7:30 p.m. 22 Rocking country karaoke with Aaron B’rocks, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 22 Slightly Stoopid with support from SOJA, Zion I, The Grouch and Eligh, Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $36 in advance, $40 day of show, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 or online at TicketWeb.com and KnittingFactory.com. 22 Missoula City Band concert, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. Featuring the Air Force Academy Band. Free. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org. 23 Double Down Band, 8 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 23 Ten Skip Stone, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 23 Downtown Tonight, 5:30--8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Black Mountain Moan; activities by the Missoula Public Library. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. 23 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Tiny Tales for ages birth, 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; Family Movies at Missoula Main-MPL’s Children’s Department hosts a screening of a family movie for all ages, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730; 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 from 3:30-5 p.m. 24 Double Down Band, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 24 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 p.m.; Watercolor Painting drop-in class in the Large Meeting Room for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques. Instructor: Rob P. Open to those ages 18 and up, noon-2 p.m.; Yarns @ the Library, an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m. 24-25 Missoula Quilters Guild 2016 Quilt Show, “The Fabric of Montana,” 10 a.m.-7 pm. Friday and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Big Sky High School, 3100 S. Avenue West. $5 admission. Over 500 quilts on display plus the work of features quilters Heidi Bakula and Terry Vick. 251-7162, missoulaquiltersquild.org. 24-25 Garden City Rod Run, Caras Park. Two days of classic cars, a cruise, food, music and more. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. 24 Irish music, 6-9 p.m.; Russ Nasset & The Revelators, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover. 25 Country Boogie Boys, 9:30 p.m.-close, Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 25 Andrea Harsell, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 25 Saturday + Matt Hamon, 11 a.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. UM Assistant Professor of Art Matt Hamon, who teaches photography, will discuss the exhibition “Holly Andres: The Homecoming.” 7280447, missoulaartmuseum.org. 25 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. 26 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org: Family Storytime for children ages 4 and older and their caregivers, 2 p.m. 26 Western Union Country Swing Orchestra with Louie Bond, David Horgan, DR Halsell, 6-8 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $7. 26 Black Mountain Moan, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

26 “I Should Have Preferred the Plains: Custer and Southern Reconstruction, 1866-73,” 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History Building T-316, Fort Missoula. A living history program on General George A. Custer’s post Civil War tours in Texas and Kentucky with demonstrations by the 1st U.S. Volunteers reenactors and assistants. 549-5346. 26 St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival, 4 p.m., St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel, 2285 Southern Cross Road, Anaconda. Featuring keyboardist and composer Phil Aaberg. For tickets and information, visit sttimothysmusic.org. 27-30 24 Missoula Catholic Schools Summer Discovery 2016 camp, “Let’s Get Buggy!” Preschool-fifth grade; $175 for grades 1-5 and $35 per day for preschoolkindergarten. Mcsmt.org, click on ‘about us’ and PALS after school.” 27-30 “Mastering Marks” with Steve Krutek, 9 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $56/$64; ages 8-12. Learn the basics of drawing inside and out. Call Renee at 728-0447 or email her at reneet@ missoulaartmuseum.org.

or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., followed by crafting activities at 1:30 p.m., call 626-2730; Kids Table at the Library, n 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; “Easy steps to EBooks” computer Class, registration required; MPL’s Big Sky Branch hosts the weekly summer activity “Movies and Making,” which features screenings of family-friendly films in the Big Sky Auditorium, and is followed by a craft activity in the library, 1 p.m., call 728-2400 ext. 8605; Middle School Writers’ Group, 3:30 p.m.; Computer Programming Through Minecraft Makerspace class, 5-6 p.m., ages 8-13, registration required; jewelry making workshop in the MakerSpace, 6-7:30 p.m. 29 Missoula City Band concert, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. Featuring Tubas on Parade! Free. 728-2400, ext. 7041, missoulacityband.org.

27 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 class, registration required, 6-7 p.m.

29 Out to Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Music by Off in the Woods; activities by Missoula Public Library. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com.

27 Kira Means (jazz and folk inspired original music), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

29 Widespread Panic, 7 p.m., Ogren Park Allegiance Field. Tickets $45 in advance, $50 day of show, available at MSO Hub, 140 N. Higgins Ave. or 543-3300.

28 Built to Spill with special guests Toy Zoo, 8 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St. Tickets $22.50 in advance, $25 day of show, available at TicketFly.com or 877-4359849. 28 Built to Spill, Toyz Zoo, Genders, 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m., show, The Badlander, 208 Ryman St.. $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Ages 18 and over. 28 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; Summer Activity Program “OULA Mania!” Join us for a crazy-fun workout dance party with an OULA instructor who will teach kids this popular fitness technique, 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. 29 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,

29 Rocking country karaoke with Aaron B’rocks, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave.

30 Boston 40th anniversary tour, 7:30 p.m., Big Sky Brewing Company. Tickets $49.50l in advance, $50 day of show, available at Big Sky Brewing, Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 866-468-7624 or online at TicketWeb.com and KnittingFactory.com. 30 Letter B, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 30 Wild Coyote, 8 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 30 Downtown Tonight, 5:30--8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Music by the Full Grown Band; activities by Animal Wonders. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. 30 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; Activity Day at Lolo Branch, noon-5 p.m., call 273-0451, ext. 211; MPL’s Children’s Department hosts a screening of a family movie for all ages, 2 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch Family Movie, 2 p.m., call 626-2730; 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.

June 2016

events

NWMT

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photo courtesy of tauk

EVENTS CALENDAR

silver cloud campout june 3-4 haugan

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 3 Reception: “Beauty and the Beast,” 5-7 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Through July 8, the show features works by member artists Marge Christensen, Maer Rubley, Suzie Berry, Carole Carberry, Mary Kelly and Amber Nolan. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com. 3 Reception: “Earthworks” art in wood, metal and leather, 5-7 p.m., Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave. 3 Renegade Runway, 6-8 p.m. The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave. VIP tickets $100. This West meets Hip runway fashion show features 12 local vendors showcasing their clothes, shoes, jewelry and more. Additionally, you can Shop the Runway at the lakeside pavilion before and after the show. Enjoy a cocktail as you peruse the showcased runway fashions and new summer inventory. Proceeds benefit the Alpine Theatre Project. (406) 2128154. 3 Hot Flash Blues, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. 3 Highway 93 Band at Ninepipes south of Ronan.

3 Crawfish boil and live music with Andre Floyd at The Raven, Woods Bay. 3 Gladys Friday at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 3 Pinkham Jam with Kenny Sederdahl, 8-11 p.m., Marina Cay lounge, Bigfork. 3-4 “Red Herring” Cabaret Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $20. Michael Hollinger’s spoof of film noir detective movies has five interlocking plots – spy story, murder mystery and three love stories. As the knots of the three convoluted relationships tie and fray, the plot-crossed lovers bumble and strategize their way to solve the mystery, eventually unraveling their trysts amidst riotous, inescapable tangles. (406) 862-5371, whitefishtheatreco.org. 3-4 Silver Cloud Campout in Haugan offers two days of bluegrass, folk and jam featuring artists and musicians from throughout the Northwest. The lineup includes Fruition, Tauk, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Kitchen Dwellers, Cure for the Common, Dan Dubuque and the John Adam Smith Band. Doors open at 9 a.m. and music

starts at 5 p.m. Friday. silvercloudcampout.com. 4 Libby Heritage Museum opening day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 34067 U.S. Highway 2. The museum’s 2016 season opens with a lecture by Pat Neils, “Dunn Creek Nell” at 10:30 a.m.; Everett Nelson presents “The J. Nells Boarding Houses and Mill Row” at 11:30 a.m.; and “The History of Quilts” by Carlene Erlandson at 1 p.m. In the yard find mining machinery and exhibits, sawmill, hay baler, drag saw and blacksmith demonstrations, and gold panning. Enjoy square dancers and music at various times throughout the day in the Swamp Creek Dance Hall. (406) 293-7521, libbyheritagemuseum.org. 4 Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens with “42nd Street,” 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $17-$30. Other shows this season, which runs through Aug. 25, are “Church Basement Ladies,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Shrek – The Musical” and “Grease.” (406) 837-4886, bigforksummerplayhouse.com. 4 Doug Montgomery and Friends, 8 p.m., Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St.

Tickets $26-$35. Broadway favorites Mike Eldred, opera diva Cynthia Dario and violin virtuoso Elizabeth Young join the acclaimed pianist. (406) 730-2817, singerandsimpson. com. 4 Brent Jameson, 7-9 p.m., Belton Chalet, 12575 Highway 2 E., West Glacier. 4 John Kelley, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. 4 Highway 93 Band at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, Paradise. 4 Gladys Friday at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 5-12 Sangwa Yeshe Drubchöd retreat beginning with the International Bodhicitta Mönlam (prayer ceremony), 8-9 a.m. Sunday, June 5, followed by Tibetan Cultural Festival, 1-5 p.m., Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, 34756 White Coyote Road, Arlee. Led by Vajra master Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, the Sangwa Yeshe retreat will continue daily through the afternoon of June 12. Details including costs, lodging, daily schedule and registration can be found at ewambuddhagarden.org.

June 2016 7 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by Tres Ritmos, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue. 7 Books and Brews discusses “One Sweet Quarrel” by Dierdre McNamer, 6:30 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main St. (406) 7585816, imagineiflibraries.org. 7 Barton & Caselli, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson. 8 Bob Starkel Karaoke, 6 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 35, Polson. 9 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson. 10 Big Night 6, 6-9 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Tickets $75. The evening will include an Italian-inspired feast created by students of FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana and a live auction to raise funds for student scholarships. (406) 756-3632, fvcc. edu/event/big-night-6. 10 Greek wine and food tasting, 6 p.m., Belton Chalet, 12575 Highway 2 E., West Glacier. Cost $60 per person for tasting only or $199 per couple for dinner and lodging. (406) 888-5000. 10 Ten Minutes Late at The Raven, Woods Bay, Bigfork. 10 Man and the Box at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 10 Halliday Quist, 8-11 p.m., Marina Cay lounge, Bigfork. 10-11 Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Bethany’s Ark Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35, Bigfork. Free admission. Annual raffle quilt is the “Yaak River Cabin” designed by Jackie Robinson of Eureka. Lunch available for purchase. (406) 837-3438. 10-11 Andrea Harsell, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. 10-11 Highway 93 Band, 9 p.m., Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, Paradise. 10-12 Homesteaders Days, Hot Springs. The annual celebration includes a rodeo, parades, car show, fun run, vendors, ice cream social, Voo Doo Horseshoes and street dance. (406) 721-2662 or 741-2361. 11 Workshop: “Make Your Pastels” with Julie Christopher, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Cost $75. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com. 11 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) 7552166, conradmansion.com. 11 West Kootenai Amish School Auction, 9 a.m., Kootenai Store, 250 Whitetail Drive, Rexford. The 32nd annual auction kicks off with a sale of handcrafted quilts, wall hangings, rugs and more made locally and by Amish families from across the country. At noon, the focus shifts to machinery, log cabins, gazebos, rustic furniture, crafts and wood carvings. The Amish community also serves lunch including barbecued chicken, pies and lots of baked goods. (406) 889-5638. 11 Mike Murray, 7-9 p.m., Belton Chalet, 12575 Highway 2 E., West Glacier. 11 Luke Dowler at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 12 Second annual Ladies Day Out, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Polson Elks Lodge. Free admission. Proceeds from booth rentals will be donated to

Lynette Duford for Life Savers Animal Rescue. Donations will also be accepted for dog beds, toys, water and feed dishes for dogs or cats and other pet-related items. 13 Man and the Box for Margarita Monday, 7:30 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. 13-17 Workshop: “Watercolor for the Terrified” with Joanne Simpson, 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Cost $125 or $25 per day. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com. 14 Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market featuring music by the Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble, 5-7:30 p.m., north end of Central Avenue. 14 Friends Book Group discusses “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee, 5-6 p.m., ImagineIF Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. (406) 758-5816, imagineiflibraries.org. 14 Evening Dharma Talk featuring Tulku Sangngag Rinpoche discussing “Calm Abiding,” 6:30-8 p.m., Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, 34756 White Coyote Road, Arlee. (406) 2413032, ewambuddhagarden.org. 14-15 Play Expo for kids through fifth grade, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., ImagineIF Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 15 Play Expo for kids through fifth grade, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Imagine IF Bigfork and Imagine IF Columbia Falls. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 15 Texas folk/blues singer-songwriter Eric Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Old River Ranch, 188 Thompson River Road, Thompson Falls. Seating limited; call (406) 827-4810 for tickets and information. 16 Open mic at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson. 16 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson. 17 Moonshine Mountain, 9 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay.

imagineiflibraries.org. 22 Dig in the Dirt story time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m., Imagine IF Bigfork. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 22 Roll with It story time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m.; Be Magnetic for first-fifth graders, 3 p.m.; Imagine IF Columbia Falls. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 23 “The Crown Affaire for the Love of Guitar,” 6-10 p.m., Venue at Montana 45, 6000 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork. Tickets $150. Enjoy an evening of musical inspiration, libations, hors d’oeuvres, boutique shopping, and the simple elegance of a white attire affaire. Carl Dixon, one of Canada’s stellar singers and musicians, and country music’s new star, Jessica Lynn, will perform. (406) 270-1559, thecrownaffaire.com. 23 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Polson. 23-26 Libby Logger Days at J. Neils Memorial Park offers educational exhibits, displays and demonstrations, a carnival, lawn mower races, softball tournament, live music, a fun run and lots of logging events. Button prices are $7 in advance or $12 at the gate. Children under the age of 12 are free. info@loggerdays.org. 24 Guitar seminar with Carl Dixon, lead singer of the Guess Who, noon-3 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell. Free. 1-855-8555900, ext. 3, crownguitarfest.org. 24 Skippin’ a Groove, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. 24 Jessica Lynn Band, 7-10 p.m. Finley Point Grill. Tickets at Finley Point Grill, Red Lion and Murdoch’s in Polson. Summer Guitar Celebration presented by Crown of the Continent, Finley Point Grill and Anderson Broadcasting. (406) 270-1559. 24 Ted Ness and the Rusty Nails, 9 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay.

dress worn above the knee, the latest piece on display. (406) 755-2166. 25 Shantel Bolks, 7-9 p.m., Belton Chalet, 12575 Highway 2 E., West Glacier. 25 Brent Jameson, 6-9 p.m., Tiki Bar at Marina Cay, Bigfork. 25 The Bent Bones at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 25 Chamber Blast shooting competition at Big Sky Sporting Clays, Polson. Beginner’s clinic followed by shooter’s safety briefing prior to tournament. Barbecue lunch and awards ceremony 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost $110 per shooter, $330 per three-person team. Registration deadline June 17. Polson Chamber, (406) 883-5969. 25-26 Workshop: “Shine, Shadow and Reflections” with Joanne Simpson, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Cost $100. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com. 26 Riverbend Concert Series with Cocinando, 7 p.m., Sliter Park, Bigfork. (406) 837-2036. 27 Workshop: “Altered Books’ with Olivia Olson, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. Cost $25. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com. 27 Band of Drifters for Margarita Monday, 7:30 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. 27 Mike Murray Duo, 6-9 p.m., Tiki Bar at Marina Cay, Bigfork. 27-28 Plein Air Glacier Red Bus Tour, 9 a.m. departure from Apgar Transit Station in Glacier National Park. Cost $115, $100 for members of Hockaday Museum; reservations required. Join artists on an excursion into the park as they create new paintings for the Hockaday’s ninth annual outdoor painting event. Tour lasts sixeight hours. (406) 755-5268, hockadaymuseum. org.

17 Christian Johnson at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

24 The Bent Bones at The Garden Bar, Bigfork.

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

17 Halliday Quist, 8-11 p.m., Marina Cay lounge, Bigfork.

24 Halliday Quist, 8-11 p.m., Marina Cay lounge, Bigfork.

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

17-20 Big Sky Weekend, Kalispell Guesthouse Inn & Suites and other locations in Kalispell. Tickets $145-$185. Expect live jazz music, hours of instruction from a dozen world-class swing dance teachers, community time at the lake, performances and vintage shopping. bigskyweekend.com.

24-25 Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo, 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Polson Fairgrounds, 320 Regatta Road. Tickets $5-$10 at gate only. Youth events, including Mutton Bustin’ and Mini Bull Riding, kick off the action, with NRA events beginning at 7:30 p.m. Live music follows Friday’s performance, and a vendor fair is also slated. (406) 261-2861 or 253-2010.

28-29 Roll with It story time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m.; Be Magnetic, 3 p.m., ImagineIF Kalispell. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org.

18 Ice cream social, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mission Mountain Winery, Dayton. Free. The staff and winemaker have collaborated in producing some sorbet and ice cream treats including Muscat Sorbet and Vanilla Ice Cream with Cocoa Vin Chocolate Port. (406) 849-5524. 18 Deidre Corson, 7-9 p.m., Belton Chalet, 12575 Highway 2 E., West Glacier. 18 Christian Johnson at The Garden Bar, Bigfork. 19 Father’s Day dinner with Wayo playing piano, 5-8 p.m., Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. 19 Vinyl Night with Kevin Porto at The Raven, Woods Bay. 20 The Sweet Lillies for Margarita Monday, 7:30 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. 20 Man and the Box, 6-9 p.m., Tiki Bar at Marina Cay, Bigfork. 21-22 Dig in the Dirt story time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m.; Race a Robot for first-fifth graders, p.m.; Imagine IF Kalispell. (406) 758-5822,

24 Jay Alm, 5 p.m., Whistling Andy’s, Bigfork.

24-25 Highway 93 Band, 9 p.m., Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, Paradise. 24-26 Whitefish Woody Weekend V, 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave. The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society sponsors the fifth annual event, beginning Friday evening with a cruise/parade around Whitefish Lake. Over 30 classic boats will be on public display at the lodge. A poker run and barbecue on the beach are also on tap. (406) 862-5085, bigskyacbs.com. 25 “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion, 1868-1968” historical clothing tours, 9 a.m., Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tickets $28, $25 members; reservations required. The exhibit consists of 22 mannequins showing changes in the shape of clothing worn by men, women and children. The earliest piece in the collection is a late 1860s bodice and drape worn with a wide floor length skirt over hoop petticoats. In contrast is a 1960s A-line

29 Roll with It story time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m., ImagineIF Bigfork. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 29 Dig in the Dirt story time for ages 3-5, 10 a.m.; Race a Robot for first-fifth graders, p.m.; Imagine IF Columbia Falls. (406) 758-5822, imagineiflibraries.org. 29-July 4 Arlee Fourth of July Powwow includes traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, a parade, art and crafts, food vendors, and card games and stick games. (406) 2752727. 30 Reception: Plein Air Glacier Paint Out party and sale, 5-8 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. The one-nightonly sale features the works of 30 artists participating in the annual paint-out. (406) 755-5268, hockadaymuseum.org. 30 “Smoke on the Waters” Montana Centennial documentary of steamboats on Flathead Lake, plus a segment covering the Paul Bunyan, the only remaining logging tow boat of Flathead Lake, 6:30 p.m., Miracle of America Museum, Polson. Donations welcome. (406) 883-6264. 30 Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Polson.

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B/ROOT EVENTS CALENDAR

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 3 Unity Drum and Dance to perform and teach, 6 p.m., North Valley Public Library Community Room, 208 Main St., Stevensville. 777-5061. 3-5 Artists Along the Bitterroot tour and sale, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Free. Visit the studios and gallery affiliates of working artists from Lolo to Darby during this sixth annual tour. Maps are available at several local businesses, artists’ studios and online. 777-0553, artistsalongthebitterroot.com. 4 “Some Favorite Indian Stories” with Hal Stearns, 10 a.m., Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St. Free. Stearns explores the impact of Native Americans on the arts and our joint history, from Lewis and Clark on, and literature. 243-6022. 4 Rock in the Arena, 2 p.m., Darby rodeo grounds. Full day of entertainment starts with local musician Jimi Pearson, followed by comedy folk duo, Paul and Mary. Blues rocker Andrea Harsell takes the stage at 4 p.m.; Tom Catmull and the Clerics take over at 6 p.m. The Kenny James Miller Band wraps up the event 8-10 p.m. 821-2033. 7 Ohio Northern University National Tour Choir, 7 p.m., Corvallis United Methodist Church. Free-will offering taken. 9 Fellowship Club to discuss “The DNA Field and the Law of Resonance: Creating Reality Through Conscious Thought” by Pierre Franckh, 6-7:30 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. 3631670, jacostant@gmail.com.

10-12 Montana Professional Artist Association annual art show and sale, 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10- a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Bitterroot River Inn, 139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive, Hamilton. Annual show features oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and classic bronzes by the organization’s membership. Join the artists Friday night for a reception. On Saturday and Sunday, artists offer demonstrations and plein-air painting. 375-2525, montanaprofessionalartistsassoc.com.

11-12 My Kids Closet consignment sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 360-0077, mykidsclosetconsign.com. 16 “Cuts for Mutts,” 10 a.m., Best Lil Hair House and Wags & Woofs, 333 S. First St., Hamilton. Take care of grooming for your two-legged and four-legged friends and support the Bitter Root Humane Association. Food and beverages available; bring a can or bag of dog/cat food for a chance at a door prize. 363-5311.

10-12 Montana Mule Days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Montana’s largest mule and donkey show features more than 100 classes that showcase driving and riding skills. Camping is available as well as commercial booths, food and family entertainment. (717) 629-0576.

17-18 Western Heritage Days, 5-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Stevensville. Enjoy trolley wagon rides, a beer garden, chuck wagon cook-off, calcutta, food court, street dance on Main Street and a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday. St. Mary’s Mission will have Salish dancers and guided tours. 777-5734 or 777-3773.

10-12 Hamilton Players present “Into the Woods,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. Join the baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack and his mother, the Prince, Rapunzel, the Witch, and more in Sondheim’s dark fairytale mash-up. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

17-19 Hamilton Players present “Into the Woods,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. Join the baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack and his mother, the Prince, Rapunzel, the Witch, and more in Sondheim’s dark fairytale mash-up. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

11 Bitter Root Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Celebrate with drummers, dancers, artists, vendors, food, flowers and kids’ activities. 363-3338, ravallimuseum.org.

20-23 Youth History Camp: “People, Places and Things,” Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. Cost $100, includes sack lunches daily. Campers entering grades 4-8 take an imaginary journey to the past and recreate characters from the Daly family and staff. The journey includes hands-on activities and crafts, horseback rides and games that reflect the past and present. Field trips to Travelers’ Rest and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula are

11 Florence Civic Club’s annual Old Pick-up Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Florence-Carlton School parking lot. Don, 239-3699.

on the schedule. The camp culminates Thursday in an ice-cream social for families, featuring a re-enactment put on by the campers. 363-6004, ext. 2. 23-25 Senior Pro Rodeo, 6 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. 375-8614. 24-25 Bitterroot Valley 50 Mile Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The fairgrounds lawn is the hotspot for the weekend sale, featuring live music and food vendors. Stretching through the Bitterroot Valley, the sale runs from Lolo to Darby along U.S. Highway 93 and Eastside Highway with a few side tracks. Just follow the garage sale signs. (520)-990-8658, bitterroot50milegaragesale.com. 24-26 Hamilton Players present “Into the Woods,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. Join the baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack and his mother, the Prince, Rapunzel, the Witch, and more in Sondheim’s dark fairytale mash-up. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com. 29 Montana ShamRockers in concert, 7 p.m., Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. Shake your shillelaghs to the lads’ eclectic Celtic mix. The grounds are open at 6 p.m. for picnics prior to the concert, which celebrates the new gazebo. 363-6004, ext.

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CRIME SCENE CROW

Canuck the crow, a Canadian fowl notorious for his antics, is accused of flying away with a knife used at a crime scene. Police had been called to a scene where a man was flailing a knife near a burning car. After firing shots and arresting the man, a reporter witnessed the wiley bird swooping down and pick up an object from inside the cordonedoff area. An officer chased the crow for about 20 feet before the knife was released to the ground. The bird was also seen trying to get inside camera gear and sitting on the roof of the burned-out car. (CBC / Radio Canada)

THE CAT WHO SPIED ME

The foreign secretary of Britain was forced to issue a denial after his colleague made claims that the “chief mouser” cat residing at the UK Foreign Office could potentially be a foreign spy. The cat in question, named Palmerston, had been adopted by the office to help reduce the amount of mice in the central London building. But the feline’s intentions came up for debate in the House of Commons as the question of Britain’s membership in the European Union gains prominence leading up to a June 23 referendum. “There is a serious point here. Can I ask my right honourable friend whether Palmerston has been security cleared or not... has he been positively vetted by the security service and scanned for bugs by GCHQ? And can my right honourable Friend assure the House … that he isn’t a long term mole working for the EU Commission,” asked Tory MP Keith Simpson. The foreign secretary denied any espionage by the furry friend, citing his impeccable attendance record and job performance, having caught three mice in his first six weeks. (India Today)

WATCH YOUR ASP

A Thai man is in recovery after being attacked by a 10-foot python that appeared in his toilet mid-use. The slithery creature crept through the plumping of his house, eventually latching its jaws onto his manhood when it reached a dead-end. It took over half an hour of help from his wife and neighbor to remove the reptile from his delicates. Emergency workers dismantled the toilet to remove the snake and release it back into the wild. (KOIN)

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June 2016

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denouement “Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada” by Jessica Haydahl Richardson The artist shot it with a fisheye lens. See more of the artist’s work at www.jessicahaydahlphotography.com Copyright Jessica Haydahl Richardson to submit your art to denouement, contact us at editor@corridormag.com

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