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INSIDE • Daytrippin’ to Philipsburg: Missoula’s favorite day trip • Have a taste of the brews of summer

Fair festivities ROLL THROUGH MONTANA

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22 Summer Solstice Iron Pour Shakespeare in the parks .............. 4

Daytrip to Philipsburg .................. 12

Big Sky after dark ............................ 5

Missoula’s summer brews ............ 16

Sandpiper art festival ..................... 5

App helps backcountry exploration 20

Life and times of Larry Hershberg 6

DIY art workshops ......................... 21

ESP still going strong ....................... 7

Born of fire ...................................... 22

Montana-made play in Polson ....... 7

Keeping furry friends safe ........... 24

Grab your picnic basket ................. 8

Calendar of events ......................... 28

Fairest of them all .......................... 10

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classic summer tradition, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, will feel even more contemporary this year, transporting the timeless words into periods closer to our own. Each year, the Bozeman-based troupe of professional actors from across the country pack up two sets and bring the playwright’s work to scenic small-town and cities in Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho. They stage both a comedy and a drama, although they don’t perform both in each community. The selections this year are “Henry IV Part I” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” “Henry IV” felt timely because of its “themes of honor and loyalty and finding lawfulness within an unfair world,” said Kevin Asselin, executive artistic director, and the director for this play. He noted that “Henry” has a balance of drama, tragedy and comedy, making it a unique entry in the canon. The story’s royal power struggles, costumes and sets have been re-imagined for World War I, marking both the closure of the centennial of end of the war, and also paying tribute to Montana’s veterans population. The state had the highest per capita number of veterans during WWI, and is now No. 2 in the U.S. overall, he said. This is the first time the company has set both of its plays in more contemporary time periods. When they’ve staged single plays like this before, they had a positive response from audience members. So far this season, he said attendees seem to find it’s a “smoother introduction to the play” and “seems to encourage audiences to listen in a new way,” he said. “Shakespeare is alive, and has been alive for over 400 years because of how timely and how relevant his stories are, and so I’m weary of producing Shakespeare as museum pieces,” he said. He feels it’s “important to look at ways to investigate our connection, either in a contemporary setting or an immediate historical setting.” He said this year’s comedy, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” is a “light, fun and joyful play” that shares a character, Sir John Falstaff, with “Henry IV,” portrayed by Steve Peebles in both settings. According to the plot description on their site, Falstaff tries “fool two clever women and has the tables turned on him instead.” Director Marti Lyons has put “an interesting spin on it,” Asselin said, one that is “reflective of the current MeToo movement, and really investigating the early 1960s in that early women’s movement

A summertime classic returns across Montana

Upcoming dates For a complete list, go to shakespeareintheparks.org.  Aug. 16, Friday, Anaconda, “The

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TOP: Members of the cast perform “Merry Wives of Windsor” as the 47th season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks at the Montana State University duck pond in Bozeman, Mont. ABOVE: Members of the cast perform Henry IV, Part 1. and how that relates to Shakespeare’s themes.” Asselin noted that the company this year has increased its cast number from 10 to 11. “It’s our most diverse ensemble that

we’ve ever put on the road, and I’m really proud of that,” he said. The performances are free, and audiences are invited to bring chairs, blankets and a picnic.

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Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., Washoe Park Aug. 17, Saturday, Butte, “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Stodden Park Aug. 21, Wednesday, Deer Lodge, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., Old Prison Grounds Aug. 22, Thursday, Hamilton, “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Sapphire Lutheran Homes Aug. 23, Friday, Philipsburg, “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Winninghoff Park Aug. 24, Saturday, Charlo, “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Palmer Park Aug. 25, Sunday, St. Ignatius, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., Good Old Days Park Aug. 26, Monday, Missoula, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., UM Oval Aug. 27, Tuesday, Missoula, “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., UM Oval Aug. 28, Wednesday, Dillon, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., UM Western Legacy Plaza

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Veil Nebula and the Ring Nebula. The Missoula Public Library loans out telescopes if you do want to take your stargazing to the next level. Brush up on some star stories and you’ll be able to impress your fellow stargazers.

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njoy the beauty of the Big Sky State when the sun goes down this summer by planning a stargazing adventure. Whether you travel out of town to get away from the lights, or just throw down a blanket in your backyard, take some time this season to look at the beautiful constellations, shooting stars, passing satellites and maybe even the northern lights.

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If you are going out of town, make sure to bring extra warmth. We know Montana nights can get chilly, so bring extra layers. Bug repellents are another key. Nothing ruins a beautiful evening admiring the stars like constantly smacking pesky mosquitoes. Be sure to have your preferred method of bug deflection at the ready so you can focus on the beautiful night sky.

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Though a telescope is nice to have, binoculars and even the naked eye can be enough to see the

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The University of Montana offers public observing hours in the summer at their Blue Mountain Observatory. The event is quite popular, so reservations are required, but it’s worth checking out if you can eek out a spot. There are both ‘public observing’ and ‘limited availability’ nights due to the popularity. UM astronomers and members of the Western Montana Astronomical Association will be on hand to point out celestial objects, share stories about the stars and will have a variety of scopes availWhether you rent a telescope from the library or check out the Blue Mountain Observatory, the treasure state able to share. offers breathtaking beauty at night . These public observation nights are labors of love for the volunteers, stars on Montana’s clear nights. or download night sky mapping NASA recommends keeping an eye so though they are free, donations Learn how to spot popular constel- apps to help you out. out for great globular clusters in are encouraged and highly appreUsing binoculars or a telescope, Hercules and Scorpius, the elusive ciated. lations and identify shooting stars

Sandpiper Art Festival back in Polson ‌It is nearly time again for Flathead Valley’s much anticipated summer art event, The Sandpiper Art Festival on the Courthouse Lawn in Polson, Aug.10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This summer tradition boasts 48 years of celebrating arts and crafts, while providing both experienced and emerging artists an “art in the park” venue for showing and selling their work. Festival artists will feature both fine and fun crafts, fine art, sculpture, fiber, glass and so much more. The Sandpiper Art Festival never disappoints! There is something for everyone. Live music will be presented throughout the day along the courthouse walk and refreshments will be available for purchase on site. Just one block away, along Main Street, the an-

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Concert Series Lord of the Basses / September 15, 2019 Featuring Catalin RotaRu, double bass

A Musical Homecoming / november 17, 2019 Featuring Maria lambros, viola

Portrait of Beethoven / February 23, 2020 nual car show will feature a mix of antique, muscle and unusual cars. Save the date: Saturday, Aug. 10 in Polson. The Festival was begun and continues to be produced by Sandpiper Gallery in Polson. Profits from the annual show help fund gallery operating expenses and community outreach art programs in Lake County

and the surrounding area. Membership in the Gallery is open to all levels of artists and provides opportunities for friendships and participation in Gallery exhibits and workshops. For more information about Sandpiper Gallery or the Sandpiper Art Festival, go to SandpiperArtGallery.com or call 406-883-5956.

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Moving, booking and playing: The life of Larry Hirshberg BRIAN D’AMBROSIO

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n his worst days, singer-songwriter Larry Hirshberg may feel like he lives in an unjustly repressive world, an endless incursion of small, noisy crowds. On his best ones, he marvels at how much freedom and satisfaction he really does have. “I’m super lucky to be doing it (gigging) as much as I have,” said Missoula essential Larry Hirshberg, who averages approximately 100 live events in and around the city yearly. Hirshberg was about age 20 when he first moved to Montana from Massachusetts in the late 1970s and he hadn’t played live music until he tied to the scene in Missoula sometime around 1978. He’d been jotting down poems and writing creatively since age 10 and eventually enrolled in writing classes at the University of Montana. “I randomly ended up living in a house with a bluegrass band and with one of the guys who was originally the bassist for Pinegrass in Missoula. I was a Deadhead, and I was inspired being around people who were making music. He’d lend me a guitar and show me a few chords, and I dropped out of college. I committed myself to a life of crappy, non-music jobs until I had the time to play. Playing guitar was the first thing that nobody told me to do, and it was something where every minute I was improving, and I was super motivated to get after it on my own. It wasn’t a job — at first.” Hirshberg, 60, is deeply keyed in to songwriter’s stories and the artist’s sense of swinging and shifting with the mood. He has also been personally impelled by the gnawing sense to roam. He dropped out of college and then lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Eugene, Oregon, and also his hometown of Boston, and even Whitefish, before finally returning to Missoula permanently in 1994. Music has since become a life of necessity. “I would not like to live anywhere else other than Missoula,” said Hirshberg, who enables most of his catalog to be downloaded and shared for free online. “I was tired of coming and going and just happy to get back. I reached the point where I needed to make it in music. I’ve had no day job since 2012 and I can’t afford the band, to split it with everybody else. Having a family, there is not a lot of time to rehearse with other people.” The songwriter in Hirshberg is critical about his own lyrics and he’s extra vigilant

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I prefer to be real than anything else. I’m a better guitar player now and I’ve got a lifetime of songs to be drawing from. I can pull out a song I wrote at 25 and back it up with song I wrote a couple of months ago. Larry Hirshberg about avoiding repetition, choosing to be patient in his craft rather than prolific. He can be found most nights with his guitar strumming, anecdotes firing, pedal board looper intermittently running, entertaining others, and perhaps most importantly, entertaining himself. Given his songwriting fluency, it may take time for audiences in buzzing venues to grasp the depth of Hirshberg’s devotion to big ideas. Original material is at the center of Hirshberg’s heart. Party music he isn’t. Though he sounds solid acoustically in the background at the brewery, he’s most potent if you can break free of the clink and clamor to listen. “It is (original material) everything to me,” said Hirshberg. “It’s why I started and why I continue, and why I’ve given up covers. I’ve dealt with a variety of issues (in my songs) and said a lot of what I’ve wanted to say. I’ve never been an interpreter of other

people’s music. My energy and my time are limited and I spend them wisely, and focused on making my own music.” In recent months, Hirshberg has primarily played in a number of areas between Spokane, Wash., and Livingston, including as far south as Dillon, and frequent stops in Bozeman, Libby, Butte, Helena and even Anaconda, where he’s played at least nine times. His mantra is told through personal narrative, his most effective means of establishing imaginative kinship with the world. “I am a much happier and more useful person when I’m able to play,” said Hirshberg, who is busier now than he has ever been thanks to a steady stream of gigs at breweries and wineries. “I’m completely non-commercial, not pop or anything like that. I’m at the mercy of the people who own or hire at a place where I play, and hopefully it’s a patron of the arts. My music

is not easy to assimilate or describe. Outwardly, my music seems pleasant but dig in and focus in on the lyrics and it is a challenge to figure out what’s going on. I’m at a comfortable place, art-wise, content to do what I do without worrying about who has access to it or not. The musician and writer in me can’t criticize or even review my own stuff.” How far can I go? What do I want? The eternal asking of those questions, frustrating as they can be, is their own answer. He measures himself by having others take the measure of him. Indeed, music appeals to Hirshberg’s earnest desire to be liked, listened to, and, above all, respected as an artist, and his naked sincerity elevates him to exactly where he needs to be. He says that it took him a while to figure out that fame doesn’t make you successful. Not as a human being, not in any real way. He’s spent ample time adjusting his aspirations to reality. It helps him to see himself. It also helps him see beyond himself, learn how to forget himself. “It’s always been those five or ten people here and there who appreciate what my deal is and it’s consistent enough to keep going. I prefer to be real than anything else. I’m a better guitar player now and I’ve got a lifetime of songs to be drawing from. I can pull out a song I wrote at 25 and back it up with song I wrote a couple of months ago, and everything in-between. “The making of songs is an amazing thing to me and when the song starts to come, I’m happy to be alive, and it justifies everything for me. More shows, the better you are at the psychological game. You’ve got a room full of people and sometimes nobody cares and there is a certain acceptance that it’s hard to get to the place where you have an audience digging what you are doing.” Staunch and dogged, Hirshberg seems intent on satisfying and spreading his horizons. At a recent performance at the Symes Hot Springs Hotel, Hirshberg said that he played without a set list and that the watchful crowd appreciated the sound of his long, bold jams, and that the warm responsive feeling in the room was exactly the kind that he’d been craving as a performer. “That was the show I’ve been waiting for. It all came together and I was filled up with the joy of doing a solo show. Keep moving, keep booking and keep playing, and you do it to randomly arrive at the room where it’s going to happen like it did that night.”

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40 years on the Hip Strip and ESP still going strong PETER FRIESEN

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n a creative town like Missoula, it’s no surprise that Electronic Sound and Percussion has had steady business for 40 years on the Hip Strip. Started in 1979 by musicians Checkers Barker and Dave McIntosh, ESP has been a go-to for anyone in need of a guitar, drum lessons, public address system or a pack of strings. Each guitar or drum kit purchase was for decades commemorated by an instant Polaroid, which would be pasted to the wall with a name and date written on the bottom. That practice petered out in the 2000s, when Polaroid quit making instant film. “We have stacks of photos that I can’t put up,” Barker said. “Polaroid or product. “Now we just take pictures and post on our Facebook page.” McIntosh had the seed of an idea after working for another local music shop, whose owner wasn’t quite as on top of the business as McIntosh thought he could be. “When he pulled out of Missoula, I thought, well here’s a spot,” McIntosh said. “I never thought it would last 40 years.”

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Dave McIntosh, left, and Checkers Barker have owned Electronic Sound and Percussion for 40 years, helping local and touring musicians with music gear and lessons. They joined other music stores like Dickinson, the Music Center and Preite’s Music, with a starting inventory of a banjo and a pack of strings, Barker joked. “Everybody had their own niche going,” McIntosh remembered. He and Barker, as active musicians, focused on their needs — PAs, drums, guitars and amps.

Montana-made play will show in Polson ‌A Musical. A Comedy. A Family story. Tonight On Wild Horse Island graces the stage at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake July 18 thru August 4. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Written by Polson attorney John Mercer, Tonight On Wild Horse Island centers on a Montana family. The story is rich with humor and original music penned by Mercer. Honoring the patriarch of three generations, the family has gathered to scatter his ashes on Wild Horse Island. Old disputes and generational differences arise as the sun sets on history and family feuds, ultimately bringing out a powerful loving bond shared by the clan. This is the second time the Port Polson Players have produced Wild Horse Island, according to director Neal Lewing, who directed the first in 2001. Mercer has updated the show with several new songs and present-day lingo to accommodate the talented cast. Pictured here (left to right) are Kaylee

Schubert (as Joanie the mom), Neal Lewing (as Kenny, her outlandish uncle), Missoula’s Katie Farrell (as Cassandra, Kenny’s youthful citified wife), Veronica Marquardt (the adolescent granddaughter) and the family’s matriarch, Ruth, played by guest artist Elizabeth Alexander from Billings. John Mercer commented, “The family could be any family from anywhere USA,” adding, “this production is in honor of the late Jean Turnage, former Montana Chief Justice, and late Missoula attorney Ron B. MacDonald. Both men were instrumental in preserving Wild Horse Island as a Montana State Park for all to enjoy.” Tickets for the show are $19 for adults and $18 for senior citizens and students; group rates are available. See PortPolsonPlayers.com or call the theatre box office at (406) 883-9212 for reservations or information. Tonight On Wild Horse Island is produced by Port Polson Players in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.

Electronic Sound and Percussion opened in a storefront across the street from its current location at 819 S. Higgins Ave., but moved within six months and saw a noticeable uptick in business.

Even then, “it took a number of years to get things really rolling,” McIntosh said. Barker started offering drum lessons (by his math he’s nearing 49,000 lessons) and McIntosh focused on repairing used PA systems and guitars. The public address system was their bread and butter for decades, McIntosh said. Every band, even touring bands who would hole up in clubs for week-long residencies, needed their own PA back then. They supplemented that by picking up the occasional manufacturer contract from instrument makers like Gibson or Tama when they became available, as well as stocking used instruments, though McIntosh said that’s not as reliable. “It’s real sporadic,” he said. “It’s just kind of a gamble.” It’s the local musicians who have made ESP what it is, and kept it thriving for decades. Some of this, surely, is attributable to Barker and McIntosh’s musicianship: The two played in longtime Missoula band the Bop-A-Dips most recently, and other groups before that. “We’re all players and we know what it’s like to be out in the trenches,” Barker said. “We couldn’t survive without them.”

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It’s picnic time Summer’s flying by, but there’s still time for a summer favorite

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hough summer may be winding down, if you time it right, you can still get in some wonderful food and even take in some Montana history. Those of us living in the Missoula area have many getaways that take only a day to explore, and you can bring along your own food for a midday meal. Take a day trip to explore some of the history of the state, and maybe combine a little car time, forcing your captive passengers to talk to each

other while they learn about Montana’s past. Take-along meals can be simple PB&Js and a banana, or more elegant, with tablecloth and plates. No-fuss ones work best for most, especially those who wake up one day and say, “Let’s go.” There’s only one rule for picnics on hot days, but it’s a big one: Keep food cold or risk a bad result. Food poisoning isn’t just awful; it can be life-threatening. Federal food-safety experts offer

these tips: n A full cooler keeps its cold longer than a partially filled one. Don’t skimp on ice. n Keep coolers out of the direct sun. n Foods that need to be kept cold include meat, poultry and seafood; deli and luncheon meats; sandwiches; summer salads (tuna, chicken, egg, pasta or seafood); cut up fruit and vegetables and perishable dairy products. n Avoid opening the cooler repeatedly so that

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your food stays colder longer. In hot weather, food should never sit out more than one hour. It takes only that short time for bad bacteria to grow. No time to make lunch? Local grocery stores have an ever-widening array of ready-made food. Or stop in for a takealong sandwich at one of these popular (and some, historic) Missoula eateries:

The Trough

2106 Clements Road The Trough has been open since 2015 on the site of the historic King’s Dairy and Dale’s Dairy, in the Target Range area. It’s now a gathering spot for visitors and locals alike, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is attached to The Olde Dairy, a neighborhood grocery store. It opens at 8 a.m., so it is a good spot to grab a sandwich for an early morning start. Because the cooks are making breakfast in the morning, ask for a cold sandwich (which is best for ice chests anyway). Two good-for-travel suggestions: the Chicken Salad Sandwich, made with walnuts and served on a croissant, or the Market Club, made with roasted turkey, Daily’s bacon, cheddar, provolone, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and a house-made red-pepper aioli, served on a sourdough baguette. Both sell for $9.25 and come with chips and a pickle.

Worden’s Market & Deli

451 N. Higgins Ave. Worden’s was Missoula’s first grocery store, opening in 1883 — and it’s been in operation ever since in various locations, making it one of Missoula oldest businesses. Order a picnic sandwich from here and you’ll carry Missoula history with you. Worden’s usually has some grab-andgo options in a cold case, such as chicken and fried rice salad. Or order a sandwich at the deli to go. A favorite is the Muffaletta (ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, house-made chunky olive dressing) that comes in a wedge of Worden’s own round-loaf bread. Or try the zingy Higgins Firebird (turkey, bacon, pepper jack cheese, horseradish sauce, Dijon, oil and vinegar, lettuce, banana peppers, tomato, onion) or the fun-to-say Worden’s Whoppa, made with ham, salami, provolone, oil, vinegar, lettuce, tomato, onion and the house-made Whoppa sauce that “is big and zesty and a labor of love,” says Jamie Liphardt, deli manager and catering director at Worden’s. “It takes three days to make.” Cold sandwiches run $8.25 to $9.50. Worden’s opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. on Sunday.

El Diablo

1429 S. Higgins Ave. Burritos on a picnic? Why not? When you order a to-go burrito at El Diablo, it comes wrapped in aluminum foil, which makes it cooler-ready. Pop it into a freezer plastic bag if you want to make sure melting ice doesn’t make it soggy. El Diablo burritos can be veggie, chicken, pork, beef or fish. The fish is less picnic-friendly, but the meat ones are fine cold and the veggie is perfect. You choose the ingredients (black beans or pinto? Cheese? Salsa heat? Sour cream?) and each is made as ordered. El Diablo roasts its own tomatoes, seasons and cooks its own meats and makes its own sauces and guacamole, and all are fresh and tasty. The regular 13-inch tortilla is hefty and might feed two on a picnic with added fruit or veggies. El Diablo opens at 11 a.m., which may be too late for some trips, especially if you want to get on the road to avoid the afternoon summer heat. Arrive right at 11 to miss the lunch crowd. Burritos keep relatively well if you buy them the day before and store in the fridge. Order without lettuce though; cabbage holds up better overnight. El Diablo burritos cost $7.25-$7.50.

The Market on Front Street

201 E. Front St. The MoFS is a grocery, deli and coffee shop that bustles most time of day. It opens at 7 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. weekends, so you can stop in for a takeout sandwich if you want to leave town early. A few suggestions: The Honey Bird (honey-glazed smoked chicken, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion) is served on sturdy toasted hoagie, which would hold up well for a few hours enroute to a picnic place. So would the Market Salad Sando (the Market’s chicken salad or curried chicken salad with shredded lettuce and tomatoes), ordered on a whole-wheat tortilla. The Market also has a number of sandwiches usually served hot but would be tasty if you ask to skip the grilling. One is the Fruity Bird, made with applewood smoked turkey, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, red onion, spinach, the Market’s date preserve and garlic aioli and served on a hoagie. Dates and aioli: Good combo. Sandwiches at the market run $7.50 to $9. Mea Andrews was a Missoulian reporter and editor for 27 years, covering food, art and Missoula County growth and development before leaving the paper. She is now retired.

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Kickin â&#x20AC;&#x2122; it at the fair With a smile locked in place, 4-year-old Tristan Wolsky of Missoula showed his skills at a showing a lamb at a previous Ravalli County Fair. PERRY BACKUS

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A rundown of upcoming fairs in Western Montana BY PAUL HAMBY | paul.hamby@missoulian.com‌

Western Montana Fair, Missoula County Fairgrounds: Aug. 7-11‌ The Western Montana Fair, with a history going back to 1915, will begin with a reopening of the Commercial and Culinary buildings, which have stood at the Missoula County Fairgrounds for nearly as long. Renovations and structural upgrades will ensure that the buildings will stand for another century. Over the course of the course of the five-day fair, the expected 80,000 visitors can enjoy live music and karaoke at the Stampede Stage, attend livestock competitions and purchase food with the proceeds supporting local nonprofits. Along with the Stampede Rodeo, running August 7-10, the Western Montana Fair will also host Monster Truck Insanity August 11.

Tri County Fair Rodeo, Powell County Fairgrounds: Aug. 13-18‌ Residents of Deer Lodge, Granite and

Powell Counties will gather for their annual 4-H/FFA fair, which will include horse and livestock shows as well as a livestock auction. Along with hosting an NRA rodeo starting August 16, with stock provided by Red Eye Rodeo company, the fair will also include live music and comedian hypnotist Michael Mezmer’s “TranceNosis” show. On the night of August 14, the fair will host a full fight card of mixed martial arts bouts, with Deer Lodge’s Ariel Beck against Missoula’s Kate Sholy in the main event.

NW Montana Fair and Rodeo, Flathead County Fairgrounds: Aug. 14-18‌ An anticipated 78,000 people will come to Kalispell for the county fair that has a history going back over a century. A parade on the streets of Kalispell will kick off the five-day fair. At its heart in the Flathead County Fairgrounds will be over 8,000 exhibits from nearly 100 vendors. Starting August 15, over 250 competitors from the PRCA and WPRCA will give

spectators a showcase of rodeo’s top talent. The fair will also host the Indian Relay Races, a staple for the event for nearly 30 years. Other Grandstand events include a concert for the fair’s first night headlined by Gretchen Wilson, and a demolition derby to close out the fair August 18.

Sanders County Fair & Rodeo, Sanders County Fairgrounds: Aug. 29-Sep. 1‌ Visitors to the Sanders County Fair will be able to explore refurbished buildings that have stood on the grounds since the fair began in 1911 while enjoying live music from local talent and food from over 35 local vendors. Entrance to the fair is free of charge and visitors will be allowed to camp on site for the whole weekend. Along with the PRCA rodeo, running from August 29-31 at 7 p.m., the fair will host a carnival and a demolition derby that’s consistently been the biggest draw for Sanders County’s signature event.

Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo, Ravalli County Fairgrounds Aug. 28-31‌ Preparation for the 2019 Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo began in October 2018, with fair manager Melissa Saville expecting more than 25,000 visitors. Among the 8,000 exhibits, 50% of them will be local non-profits featuring handmade goods. The fair will kick off August 28, with a parade through Hamilton’s Main Street and will also host a carnival at the fairgrounds. After the “Little People’s Stick Horse Rodeo,” the Rockin’ RC Ranch Rodeo will bring together teams of five local cowboys and cowgirls to compete in calf branding, team doctoring and wild cow milking. The NRA competition for the fair will begin August 30. The Rockin’ RC Fair and Rodeo is also offering free gate passes in exchange for four hours of volunteer work in preparation for the fair. Those interested can call (406) 363-3411 or email fairgrounds@ rc.mt.gov for more details.

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ometimes you just need to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and take a beautiful drive to get away from it all. Crank up some old school country and hit the road, because we’re headed just over to Granite County, and Missoula’s favorite day trip — Philipsburg. Enjoy the view up the Flint Creek Valley as you travel to the over 150-year-old town. Seasons will cause dramatic changes in what you’ll see on the drive, but keep an eye out for eagles, hawks, elk and of course, cattle. There are plenty of small turnoffs if you find a picture perfect vista you just have to grab a shot of, just be careful getting off and back on the highway. When you roll into the hub of downtown Philipsburg, you’ll be greeted by the one stoplight in the county. Find a place to park on the main thoroughfare or pull off on one of the side streets. Philipsburg’s got a great selection of shops to find your own little treasures. You can find Montana-made art, sweet treats, holiday goodies, toys, crafting greatness, wonderful pottery, sparkling jewelry, fishing gear and unique gifts. One of the most popular places for visitors is the world famous Sweet Palace, housed in a beautiful old hardware store. Get a sample of the day’s freshly made taffy when you walk in and browse through the awe-inspiring number of sweets, including taffy, chocolates and fudge made next door at the Copper Cauldron. Taffy here is made the old fashioned way, to the tune of more than 70 delicious flavors. There are also hand-dipped chocolates and commercial candies as well. When you buy your delectable goods, you’ll be thanked with a fudge sample to savor as you walk out the door. Down the street you’ll find Philipsburg

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Samples of the day’s taffy are available as you walk into the Sweet Palace. The taffy is made in house, and they boast over 70 flavors. EMILY PETROVSKI‌

Brewery’s vault location, housed in the historic Sayrs bank building. There’s live music on the weekends and a wider selection of brews than you can find on store shelves. The award-winning brewery sells their merchandise out of the bank’s old vault, giving the location its moniker. Your furry friends are welcome in the ‘Burg — on a leash — if you keep them on the sidewalks. So if you’d like to drink a beer with your pup, you can. If you’d like a more laid back feel, or just want to stretch out a bit more, head up the road to the Springs location, also known as Philipsburg’s backyard, which is also the site of the old Kroger Brewery.

It’s open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only in the summer, at the site of the historic brewery and the company’s bottling plant. There’s a smaller selection on tap, but an expansive deck and beautifully groomed lawn provide a perfect setting for a lazy summer day, with live music, of course. Stop into H & R thrift store to see if you can score a sweet deal or Stuff and Such Antiques to find an old treasure to give new life. Back Creek Pottery features handmade wares from Philispburg’s own Pat Siler. Pan for sapphires or find some beautiful gifts at Gem Mountain or Montana Gems of Philipsburg. If

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Parkers’ Restaurant is known for their impressive selection of burgers, including the BBQ, Bacon and Ring burger pictured here. With over 135 burgers on the menu, the selections are contained in three ring binders, available to grab at the front of the restaurant.

The Montana Law Enforcement Museum moved to Philipsburg in 2015 from Great Falls. The museum includes a menagerie of memorabilia spanning the whole history of law enforcement in the state, including tribal police officers, Montana Highway Patrol and the outlaw days of the early years.

The Caledonia Bed & Breakfast, 211 Broadway Street in Philipsburg, is pictured here. Located off Highway 1, the town resides amid rolling green hills and has a small-town vibe, and many overnight options if you choose to stay the night.

Philipsburg Brewing Company’s Springs location features an expansive patio with ample seating away from the hustle of the middle of town. EMILY PETROVSKI

you’re planning on doing some fishing in the area, Flint Creek Outdoors can help you find some new gear, and if you or someone you love is a quilter, Sew Unique Quilt Shop is sure to have something that will catch your eye. If you love decorating for the holidays, the Christmas Emporium has decorative goods for a variety of holidays, and Montana-themed ornaments for those from

out-of-state or just love the Treasure State. Fashion lovers will be delighted by the selections at Broadway Trading and Whimsy Boutique & Vintage Musings. Children will be delighted in turn by Gizmos toy store. Snookies Mercantile has great gifts and household goodies and back down the road Woodland Creations & Home Center offers some great finds.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the numerous culinary destinations in town such as UpNSmokin for barbecue, Camp Creek Homefire Grill, the Silver Mill and more. The Philipsburg Creamery serves up homemade ice cream in a variety of delicious flavors for you to devour on the spot, or take home to enjoy later. Be sure to stop into the Granite County Museum to get a history of the area and

the Montana Law Enforcement Museum to get a history of law enforcement in the state, from when it was a territory to the first Fords rolled onto duty to present day. Head to the back of the museum to put on jailhouse stripes and pose for a photo in an old jail cell that was pulled out of the old Deer Lodge County jail in Anaconda — mustache or beard optional.

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The town, northwest of Drummond and dating back to 1895, has a pastoral setting in the midst of the forest with cabins and buildings on a carpet of green. For more law enforcement history, circle up onto East Kearney Street to check out the oldest still working jail in the state, as well as the historic courthouse across the street. If you’re making your adventure an overnight or a few days, there are wonderful campsites around Philipsburg and Georgetown Lake or stay at one of the lovely bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels or motels in town. If the weather is nice, head up to Georgetown Lake or over Skalkaho Pass for some extra beautiful scenery. Skalkaho is winding and can be dusty, so take in the beauty, but stay safely on your toes. The scenic highway ends in Hamilton, so you can travel up the Bitterroot Valley or turn around and head back toward the Pintlers. If you’d like to adventure closer to town, Discovery Ski Area has a mountain bike park and there are blue ribbon streams and of course Flint Creek and Georgetown Lake nearby for fishing or water activities. The Philipsburg Chamber of Commerce has a great list of ghost towns of the area on their website if you have an intrepid explorer in your travel brigade. Once you’ve had your fun in Philipsburg, head back down the Pintler Scenic Byway through the towns of Maxville, Hall and Drummond. Be sure to stop at Parkers’ Restaurant for a taste of one of their 130-plus burgers or daily specials. No matter what you decide on, burger or not, it’s sure to be delicious. Try to save room for dessert if you can. If you can’t, the cheesecake travels mighty well — trust me. If you didn’t get your fill of ghost towns, you can detour to Garnet on your way home. Then get some rest to refuel for your next summer adventure.

Flint Creek sparkles as snow still dots the Pintlers. EMILY PETROVSKI

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here is something special about a seasonal beer, only found on tap for a few weeks and strongly associated with its season — summer, fall or winter. Summer beers in particular present an opportunity for brewers and drinkers alike, as nearly every kind of beer, save your darkest, most barrel-aged stouts, sip well in warm weather and lighter styles provide fertile ground for experimentation. “People want something easydrinking, that they don’t have to think too much about,” Draught Works head brewer Kyle Sillars said. “In the summer, we’re going to feel more pressure on the sours, the light, crisp, refreshing lagers and ales.” Breweries — especially Montana breweries — market their beers as a sort of lifestyle, which means if the weather’s warm and you’re out hiking, biking and floating your summer away, you need a beer to match. That brings up another trend noticed by both Sillars and KettleHouse head brewer Zach Nelson. Customers “want that lower ABV,” Nelson said, in reference to beer’s alcohol by volume, denoted by a percentage (generally, under 5% is low and over 7% is high). A lower ABV allows people to drink more beer, and stave off the effects of alcohol in the summer heat, Nelson said. In response, KettleHouse focuses largely on beers with around 5% ABV during the summer months. Last year’s seasonal can release, the Northwest IPA, clocks in at 5.5%, while this year’s seasonal, the Hellgate Honey Hefeweizen, sits at 4.8%. “Those beers are essentially like thirst-quenchers,” Nelson said. The low-ABV trend, along with a focus on light, easy-drinking beer, also has spurred a boom in popularity of classic European lagers and Pilsners, which make up the backbone of America’s macro beer scene (Budweiser is a lager and Miller Lite is a Pilsner). Both Nelson and Sillars are brewing up craft lagers and Pilsners this summer.

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A Rosé Trois American Sour, a Nama Biru Japanese-Style Rice Lager and a Pineapple Sour are among Draught Works’ seasonal beers. “Essentially, what a craft brewer’s take on Budweiser would be, but with better ingredients, local ingredients,” Nelson said. Sillars said the lagers and Pilsners are sort of his personal project this summer, as he works through various international styles, with a Japanese rice lager, Czech-style Pilsner and Italian Pilsner on tap so far. Other styles, like Kolsch, cream ales, pale ales and Hefeweizen, offer that easy-drinking, straight-up-the-middle flavor. But there is a contingent looking for something a little more fun, a little funkier. Enter the sour. Draught Works’ main focus this sum-

mer is on their Montana Funk series, with two entries so far — a pineapple sour and rosé sour, with more to come. These are especially popular, Sillars said, given the wide variety of flavors and approaches he can take. And they can be brewed fairly quickly as well, which is good when one catches hold with customers. “Especially when you can incorporate local fruit,” Sillars said. “Any kind of twist you can add.” KettleHouse has its own sour this summer, a German gose, which also packs plenty of tart taste and fresh fruit, Nelson said. Most beers are ready to be on tap within two to three weeks, Sillars and

Nelson said, giving their breweries lots of space to experiment and try new ideas on the fly throughout the summer. Both brewers planned on making up to a dozen different seasonal brews. It’s can releases that take more planning. Draught Works recently started canning their Blood Orange Gose, and KettleHouse started seasonal canning last year with the Northwest IPA and continued this year with the Hellgate Hefeweizen and Shady New England IPA. Those require more like six months of lead time, though Nelson said all of their seasonal releases are in line to become part of the regular lineup. “We’re taking that seasonal (tag) away from it and we’re looking at doing it year-round,” he said. “That’s kind of the first time we’re trying that with cans.” There are exceptions to these summertime trends, however. Both Sillars and Nelson noted a couple of high-ABV beers that are very popular in the summer: Scepter IPA (6.1%) and Pineapple Express IPA (7.2%) at Draught Works and the Shady IPA (7%) and Coldsmoke (6.5%) for Kettlehouse. Nelson thought this pointed to the growing coterie of educated beer consumers, who are more learned about different styles and flavors and want to drink what they like, no matter the season. In a way, he said, it’s eroding a bit of the seasonality of craft beer. “That’s great for the industry,” Nelson said. “They’re demanding to drink what they want no matter what the season.” Sillars agreed, noting the different types of drinkers who come into Draught Works in the summertime. “You’ll see equal opinions of both sides — you have a strong contingent of people who want an easy-drinking cream ale on tap … or people who come in and want to try the new sour.” To please everybody, both Sillars and Nelson just try to cover every base — from their flagship brews to the funkiest of sours. Sillars noted Draught Works’ goal to have 20 beers on tap at any one time. “We really try to get creative,” Sillars said. “The seasonal format is really the canvas on which we can do that.”

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Bigfork Summer eventS Tuesday Trivia at Bonfire in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 11 - Joel Fetveit at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 25 - Joel Fetveit at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

Wednesday Trivia at Flathead Lake Brewing, Bigfork 6:30 pm

August 11 - 5th Annual Flathead Lakers Poker Paddle in Bigfork

August 25 - Craig Barton at The Sitting Duck 5 p.m.

Saturday August 10, 17, 24 and 31 - Bingo at Bonfire in Woods Bay 2 pm

August 11 - Kevin Van Dort at The Raven in Woods Bay 6-9 pm

August 28 - Tommy Edwards at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 12 - Roots Uprising at The Raven in Woods Bay 9 pm

August 29-September 7 - Hit’s from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s at Bigfork Summer Playhouse; bigforksummerplayhouse.com or 837-4886

August 14 - Tommy Edwards at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 29 - Christian Johnson Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 15 - Christian Johnson Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 30 - Fetveit Brothers at The Raven in Woods Bay August 30-31 - Pedactor Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 4 - Joel Fetveit at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 16 - Jesse Ahmann & Rod Blackman at The Raven in Woods Bay 9 pm

August 31 - Barton/Caselli at Stanton Creek Lodge from noon to 4 pm

August 4 - You Knew Me When at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 16-17 - Kenny James Miller Band at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

September 1 - Rumble in the Bay Car Show in downtown Bigfork

August 4 - Craig Barton at The Sitting Duck 5 pm

August 18 - The Teccas at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

September 1 - Joel Fetveit at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 5 - Pedacter Project at The Raven in Woods Bay 9 pm

August 18 - Joel Fetveit at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 7 - Tommy Edwards at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 18 - Craig Barton at The Sitting Duck 5 pm

September 1 - Bo Depena Duo at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 8 - Christian Johnson Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 21 - Tommy Edwards at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

September 2 - Bo DePena Duo at Bonfire in Woods Bay 6 pm

August 9 - Flathead Lake Bio Station Open House; flbs.umt.edu

August 22 - Christian Johnson Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

September 6-7 - Christian Johnson Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 9 - Sista Otis at The Raven in Woods Bay 9 pm

August 23 - Mike & Seth at The Raven in Woods Bay 9-12

August 9-10 - Off in the Woods at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

August 23-24 - 71- Ashbury at The Garden Bar in Bigfork

September 7-8 - Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Bigfork on Flathead Lake; Montanadragonboat.com

August 10 - Jessica Eve at The Raven in Woods Bay 8 pm

August 25 - Dixie Riddle at The Raven in Woods Bay 6 pm

Thru August 22 - Oklahoma at The Bigfork Summer Playhouse; bigforksummerplayhouse.com or 837-4886 Thru August 24 - Seussical the Musical at Bigfork Summer Playhouse; bigforksummerplayhouse.com or 837-4886 Thru August 12 - The Wedding Singer at The Bigfork Summer Playhouse; bigforksummerplayhouse.com or 837-4886 August 4 - Bigfork Festival of the Arts in downtown Bigfork; bigforkfestivalofthearts.com

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A jagged shoreline offers plenty of pondering spots for visitors to the upper Marshall Lake at the base of Crescent Mountain on the west side of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. ROB CHANEY, MISSOULIAN

UM website provides

backcountry maps

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new website made by the University of Montana’s Wilderness Institute makes it easier for backcountry visitors to plan backpacking, rafting and hiking trips. Wilderness.net provides interactive maps of all the federally designated wilderness areas in Montana, including the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat and SelwayBitterroot, according to a release from the university. The maps also cover the rest of the United States, for anyone traveling outside the state. There are descriptions, photos and laws about each specific wilderness, along with

plenty of maps. “We’ve reorganized and simplified our resources for recreationists,” Lisa Ronald, communications director for the Wilderness Institute, said. Users can start searching for recreation opportunities at several different points, by searching the name of a specific wilderness, looking at the map for the closest wilderness to their home, or searching by a state they may be visiting. “Oftentimes people want a personalized recommendation,” Ronald said. “So, we offer the contact information to contact the office in the area to talk to a ranger.” Recreationists can also view various regulations and guidelines for the spe-

cific wilderness they plan on visiting, to be prepared for bears, moose or whatever species may be of concern in the area. Wilderness.net also has tools for land managers, with searchable databases that cover legal and scientific issues, along with climate change, fire and using tools on federal lands. Wilderness areas can be searched by the bureau that oversees it as well, including the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and the National Park Service. The Wilderness Institute is headquartered in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation on the UM campus. According to the release, the institute

manages the only online library that covers federal wilderness areas in this detail. The college of Forestry has managed the library since 1996, Ronald said, and last updated the website around 2010. Around 475,000 people use the tool every year, according to the release. The site is managed by one professional staff member, along with a group of three to five students from the schools of forestry, journalism and computer science, who work on developing, writing and posting to social media in support of the Institute. “It can take a little longer, but it provides a really unique opportunity,” Ronald said.

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Do-it-yourself art workshops flourishing “Our main thing is paint-your-own pottery,” she said. “We also do glass-fusing an do-it-yourself canvas painting.” Customers pick out their own pottery, from mugs to platters to bowls to planter pots to piggy-banks. Then, after they get done painting it in a group setting, Clarke glazes and fires the pottery and gives it back to the customer after about a week. “I have a private party room that holds 14 people,” she said. “We do birthday parties, family gatherings and corporate events. We do team-bonding or Christmas parties or whatever. I do some classes and special events. Things run from between $10 and $100.” She said there’s more than 200 patterns that people can choose from. “It’s a trace patter, so they follow stepby-step instructions,” she said. “It’s a bright, colorful place to hang out. I have good windows. And we’re offering summer camps for kids this year.”

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he do-it-yourself art studio scene in Missoula is thriving, as several of the crafty, group-focused businesses are popping up downtown to add to the handful already established. Ashley Fancher is the owner/operator of Pine and Company at 131 E. Main St. They host birthday parties, wedding celebrations and business team-building events to participate in sign-making workshops. Essentially, everyone who signs up gets to make a custom sign or choose from one of the many designs they already have. “They get the whole studio to themselves, and we teach them step-by-step from painting the background to applying the stencils to doing the lettering,” Fancher explained. “Or we have open workshops where anybody can sign up and they don’t have to have a minimum group size.” Fancher and her husband cut custom stencils beforehand, so the signs can say whatever you want, then everyone gathers for the three-hour workshop in the evenings to paint the signs. “We do allow people to bring in their own beer and wine, so that’s how we get husbands and boyfriends in,” Fancher explained. Birthday parties for kids are $25 per child, toddler storytime is $15, and adult classes start at $30 depending on group size. All supplies are included and you get to keep the fancy sign when you’re done. Fancher says that because her business isn’t a chain, they offer customers more flexibility and a unique experience. “We’re the only Pine and Company,” she said. Paisley Taylor is just starting the build-out on the CREATE art bar in the ground floor of the new Marriott Hotel on Front Street. When it opens in September, they’ll be located between the new Zoo Thai restaurant and the Skin Chic salon. “We’ll offer a menu of 15 different projects, and then you get to pick your project and you get all the materials and tools and instructions and go at your own pace and complete the project,” Taylor said. “We’ll offer assistance to help along the way if you need it or if you don’t, you’re on your own. We don’t have an instructor or classes; it’s a little bit more self-guided.

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Ashley Fancher, the owner/operator of Pine and Company, works on a sign in the business on Main Street in downtown Missoula. Fancher’s business targets birthday parties, wedding celebrations and business team-building events for their sign making workshops. But we’re there to help along the way.” She said that means a party of 10 people, for example, can come in and everyone can do different projects. “We’ll have leather wallets, string art, concrete coasters, leather wristlets and coozies,” she said. Since the hotel has a liquor license, the Create Art Bar will have a bar offering craft cocktails and a section with beer and wine as well. “I’ve always wanted to have my own art studio,” Taylor explained. “I was an art teacher before having children, so this has been about a four-year dream of mine to have some kind of do-it-yourself workshop here. And we can offer it with a bar so people can have a fun night out and be creative and walk away with something they like.” Just down the street, at 121 S. Higgins Avenue, Janis Heinrich Yoswa opened AR (Anders Ruff) Workshop in early May. They offer do-it-yourself home furnishing and décor projects like lazy Susans, custom wood signs, canvas pillows, centerpiece boxes and other projects. Heinrich Yoswa said they’ll be offering jewelry stamping and hand-knitting in

the future. “We also have retail,” she said. “Cute little gift ideas.” She said she’s still “working on the alcohol thing” because she can’t sell beer or wine or liquor, but on the Wine Down Wednesday Workshop on June 12, for example, the registration might come with free drinks and she may have a bringyour-own policy in the future. “We’re still trying to figure out the whole vibe of downtown,” she said. “We’ll have open houses where people can do smaller projects where they won’t have to register in advance, and we’ll be doing fundraisers with different organizations. We can also do off-site workshops, say, if a brewery wanted us to go there.” Heinrich Yoswa’s parents actually owned a jewelry store in the same location when she was growing up, but she left Missoula for 30 years and jumped at the opportunity when the location came available. “We’re the only one in Montana,” she said. The Hearts Afire Pottery studio at 2426 W. Central Ave. offers a different twist, according to owner Caren Clarke.

The Missoula Fine Art Studio offers instructed drawing and painting classes on weekends. Owners Terra Chapman and her husband Maurilio Milone welcome any skill level. “It’s essentially a painting program which starts with drawing,” Chapman said. “Everybody, regardless of level because we have beginners to professionals, everybody starts with drawing. And eventually we get into painting. We have figure, portrait, still-life and some landscape.” They also offer master studies programs. It’s located at 1205 Defoe St. Unit 1 in Missoula, and they have a website and social media pages. Even the small community of Lolo is getting in on the act. Stacie Warhurst owns and operates Give Me A Sign Crafthouse and Boutique at 11725 Hwy 93 S. in Lolo. “We offer DIY workshops,” Warhurst said. “We do signs, different wood things and offer space to other makers to perhaps teach.” In 2016, the Missoulian profiled Painting With A Twist, a do-it-yourself art studio at 2100 Stephens Ave. Suite 108 in the Stephens Center. The company is a nationwide franchise, and the Missoula location employs local artists who teach do-it-yourself painting classes.

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tars began popping into view as the sun’s light faded from Missoula on the summer solstice. This left the lot behind Free Cycles dark, but the lack of light wouldn’t last long. Shane Morgan, wearing a leather coat, apron and chaps, a hardhat (in silver, with maroon Griz logo) and goggles on his head, lifted a large metal spike and sledgehammer toward the spigot of a tall oven, burning between 2,000 and 3,000 degrees. A handful of other leather-clad artists (yes, this is art) scrambled around him to get in place, two holding a ceramic bucket suspended on long handles, others ready with shovels. Morgan placed the spike into the spigot, lifted the hammer, and with one, two, three, four taps, molten iron poured forth, a hellacious froth of the brightest orange that ran into the bucket and on the ground, sending sparks everywhere. The artists and watching crowd cheered and clapped in the daylight glow. “Happy summer solstice!” cried lead artist Jesse Blumenthal. Business as usual for iron artists. Around a decade ago, Blumenthal started working in cast iron in Maine in small foundry workshops, where he found jobs due to his metalworking background. His interest in cast iron grew, taking him to Minnesota and Crested Butte, Colorado, where he started an informal group of iron artists, who would put on event-ized pours like the one described above. “That was the first time I saw the community aspect,” Blumenthal said. “That really inspired me.” His artistic interest drew him to the University of Montana, where he earned his master of fine arts degree this year. He’s also become an integral part of Free Cycles’ artist community, putting on exhibits and events and hosting artists who work in more industrial veins. Blumenthal makes most of these moves centered on his fascination with metal.

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“The spectacle of it doesn’t need to be ignored,” Jesse Blumenthal, the lead artist on the project said of the Summer Solstice Iron Pour at Free Cycles in June. Many artists are initially drawn to iron from the “wow factor” as are audiences at events around the country.

James Walter, left, and Rob McKirdie, right, pour iron into molds at Blumenthal’s direction. “Iron in particular,” he said. “Working in metal and working increasingly in blacksmithing, I saw the potential in the plasticity of metal.” The “transformation aspect” still awes Blumenthal.

Though iron is quick to grab people’s interest, it’s not a particularly easy medium to get into. Rather than go to the art supply store and pick up paints, one has to have a large amount of scrap metal, some way to melt it down, a mold to pour it into, and

enough friends to help with the work. So sprung up the idea of iron pours as events, where Blumenthal would invite everyone he knew to a pour, invite people in town to come watch, and raise some money to fund the art. Artists from Oklahoma, Washington and Colorado came to Missoula for the solstice pour. “Traveling is part of the culture,” Blumenthal said. “There’s only a few dozen people, really.” These few dozen artists have bought into the idea that iron pours – which are increasingly unfunded by art schools, due to the high cost of upkeep – have a place in communities, as a way to help people make their own art and for performance value. But it is dangerous – spectators at Free Cycles are cordoned off about 20 feet away from the oven and artists are required to have the full leather getup, covered from head to toe in non-combustible material. (That includes heat-resistant helmets. “I have seen people melt their hard hats,” Blumenthal said.) Iron, however, is not necessarily more dangerous than other metals (like aluminum or steel), Blumenthal explained. Since

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Grant Boston tends the iron oven as the sun slips behind the mountain. The oven gets up to 2,700 degrees from burning a mixture of coal “coke” and iron scrap. iron reacts so strongly to moisture, it can be less harmful if it hits a patch of bare skin. “The water in you boils, and steams and rolls the iron off,” Blumenthal said. “So iron’s actually a bit safer than aluminum, cause aluminum sticks.” So iron pours, while not the most dangerous, are still plenty risky, requiring a clear hierarchy among the 6 to 12 artists working. One mans the oven, one taps the spigot. Two carry the “ladle” (that ceramic bucket that catches the iron) and a handful shovel dirt over stray bits of molten iron. One is the leader – that was Blumenthal on the summer solstice. “It requires a different kind of awareness.” Now for an explainer of the iron pour process: The night centers on the coke oven, a large tube oven that is fed from the top and tapped from the spigot at the base, which sits around four feet off the ground. Stairs are required to reach the open top of the 10-foot-tall oven. Grant Boston, with motorcycle-gangstyle patches on the back of his leathers reading “Hot Stuff” and “You Can’t Make Sculpture Sitting Down,” stood at the top of the stairs for hours, taking buckets of coal (or “coke”) and scrap iron and feeding them into the oven. By the way, the oven was named the “Coke-y Monster” – “cause it eats coke.” The oven burns around 2,700 degrees, and it’s controlled by pokers jammed into holes above the spigot. “It’s just feeding oxygen to the beast,” Blumenthal said. The scrap iron is broken-up iron radiators donated by Home ReSource and smashed by hand into chip-sized pieces.

Dozens of molds are lined up on benches, ready to be filled with iron. Most are by the artists working the iron pour, but a handful are from attendees, who could pay $20 for a mold to carve themselves before the event. Rob McKirdie and LX Aguirre worked the ladle, each taking one end of the long poles that held the ceramic bucket, which holds around 50 pounds of melted iron at a time. They had to blast the ladle with heat before pouring iron into it to clear the ceramic of any moisture and prepare it for the shock of molten metal. The two moved slowly with the ladle, carefully pouring into molds at Blumenthal’s direction. “You’ve got to keep everything level,” McKirdie said. “If you see iron coming out of your vents, you know it’s filled.” After a half-dozen taps, filled ladles, and poured molds, the real show begins. The summer solstice pour featured three performances. One sent an iron-filled mine cart down a ramp, crashing and spraying hot metal everywhere. A demonstration of Da Shuhua, an ancient form of fireworks, was next, with artists using a long spoon to fling iron at a wall, sending showers of sparks into the night. Then, finally, artists poured iron onto a spinning wheel angled to fling sparks across the Free Cycles lot. “A lot of people don’t like to throw it around,” Blumenthal said. “Because of all the work that goes into it.” But the performances are often what get people into iron casting, drawn in by the awe-inspiring sight of liquid metal pouring, flying and sparking. “The spectacle of it doesn’t need to be ignored,” Blumenthal said. “Don’t downplay its power.”

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CANINES AT THE COOKOUT Safety tips for dog owners to consider before the barbecue AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

f you plan on having your four-legged friend around at summer cookouts, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start grilling. The American Kennel Club offers the following tips to keep your dog safe at your next barbecue:

Make sure your yard is secure

It only takes one guest coming or going to accidentally let your dog out. Be sure to keep the gate to your yard closed. Make guests aware that your dog is there, and if people are coming and going frequently, consider putting him on a leash or in a crate. You might even want to designate a family member to stand by the gate when guests are arriving and leaving to make sure your dog doesn’t get loose.

Give your dog cool-down time

Having guests over for a barbecue is fun but can be stressful for your dog. If he’s been outside for a while, bring him indoors to rest from the heat and the hectic nature of a barbecue.

Foods to keep away from pets Food items that are safe for humans might not be safe for animals to eat. Below, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s list for foods to avoid letting pets eat: ‌ Raw meat: If you’re making hamburger

Onions, garlic and chives: If you’ve put patties or setting out steaks and chicken a lot of onions and garlic powder in your breasts for the barbecue, for instance, salsa, marinade or beans, don’t let your make sure they’re well out of reach of dog get into the leftovers. These can be your counter-surfing canines. harmful to your dog, especially in large amounts. Grapes, raisins and currants: These fruits can cause kidney failure in some Salty snacks: A pretzel or two shouldn’t dogs. Dogs can eat bananas and apples hurt, but if your dog gets into a whole safely. bag of them, he could get really sick. Fried and fatty foods: These foods can Xylitol: This sugar substitute can be not only cause a stomach ache, but they deadly for dogs. Xylitol is found in sugalso can cause a potentially life-threatarless gum, candies, oral products and ening disease called pancreatitis. some nut butters. Macadamia nuts: If you’re packing Moldy foods: If you put moldy cheese white chocolate chip macadamia nut rinds or hamburger buns in the trash cookies, make sure they stay out of can, make sure your dog doesn’t get into reach of your dog. the garbage. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Don’t feed your dog table scraps

Remind your guests not to give your dog any human food. Food from the barbecue is often greasy and can upset your dog’s stomach. Keep an eye on the food tables to make sure your dog does not grab anything. Certain foods can be toxic and should be kept far away from your dog’s reach.

Use sunscreen

Dogs can get sunburned, too. If your barbecue is during daytime hours, don’t forget to put sun block on your pup’s nose to prevent a burn.

Keep your dog hydrated

Be sure he has plenty of water, and if the party is outdoors, make sure he has access to a shaded area. If he starts showing signs of heatstroke (restlessness or agitation with vigorous panting or bright-red gums), bring him to a cooler area and contact your veterinarian immediately. On very hot days, it may be best to leave your dog inside.

Keep your dog away from the grill

Make sure your dog isn’t near the grill while it’s on. It’s very hot, and the open flame is especially dangerous. Your dog should be kept away from it even when you’re done using it, as it stays hot for a while after it’s turned off. Additionally, keep all grilling tools and lighter fluids out of reach from your dog. Never leave your grill unattended.

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Tuesday Trivia at Perfect Shot Tavern - in Polson 6:30 pm August 8, 15, 22 and 29 - at South Shore Lounge Karaoke at 8:30 pm August 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 - DJ at South Shore Lounge, below China Gate, Polson 10 pm August 4 Classic Country Jamming at Polson Elks 2-5 pm August 27 Tours & Tidbits presented by Salish Kootenai College; 275-4983 Thru August 4 - John Mercer's Musical Comedy Tonight on Wild Horse Island at Port Polson Players Theatre on the Lake; 883-9212, portpolsonplayers.com August 4 Ronan Pioneer Days at Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan, MT, Final Day August 4 Classic Country Jamming at Polson Elks 2-5 pm August 6 Barton & Caselli at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson August 8 Caselli's Crew featuring Will Peterson at KwaTaqNuk August 8 Singing Sons of Beaches at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson August 8-August 25 - Jones-Hope-Wooten Comedy The Savannah Sipping Society at Port Polson Players Theatre on the Lake; 883-9212 or portpolsonplayers.com August 8-9 - Highway 93 Band at KwaTaqNuk August 9 Flathead Lake Bio Station Open House; flbs.umt.edu August 10 Summerfest Crusin By The Bay Car Show in downtown Polson; andersonbroadcasting.com August 10 48th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival on courthouse lawn 10 am, Polson; sandpiperartgallery.com or 883-5956 August 10 Polson Rotary Festival for Youth Chili Cookoff at Riverside Park 11-2 pm

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What About Bob Karaoke at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Singing Sons of Beaches at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Highway 93 Band at Grey Wolf Casino (top of Evaro Hill) 9th Annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival in Polson; flatheadlakebluesfestival.com Salish Kootenai College 28th Annual Golf Scramble at Silver Fox Golf Course, SKC Campus; 275-4983 Small Town Girl Market at Mission Valley Christian Academy on Hwy 35; smalltowngirlmarket.com Barton & Caselli at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Singing Sons of Beaches at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Sunlight Black Band at KwaTaqNuk What About Bob Karaoke at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Highway 93 Band at KwaTaqNuk Singings Sons of Beaches at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Classic Country Jamming at Polson Elks 2-5 pm Barton & Caselli at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson Singing Sons of Beaches at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson 21st Annual Polson Fly-in at Polson Airport 8 a.m. What About Bob Karaoke at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson FINAL Singing Sons of Beaches for the summer at East Shore Smokehouse 6 pm, Hwy 35 Polson

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7 p.m. and follows a scenic trail course beginning and ending at the River Park in Hamilton. Children 10 and under are encouraged to participate in the Splish Splash Dash at 6:45 p.m. No pre-registration necessary for the dash, t-shirts are available on a first come-first served basis. Proceeds support bringing the community together to protect, enhance, and restore the Bitterroot watershed we all rely on. brwaterforum.org/ bitterroot-river-clean-up.

AUG. 4‌ Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Includes 150 vendors from all over the country. Wood work, pottery, paintings, jewelry and more. Visit bigfork.org/event/bigfork-festivalof-the-arts/2019-08-03/. Whitefish Lake Triathlon, 9 a.m., Whitefish City Beach. Solo and team triathlon, sprint distance ½ mile swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Visit 406running.com. Missoula Community Chorus’ third annual Summer Sing, University Congregational Church, 405 University Ave. Come together with singers from around Missoula and spend an afternoon with selections from Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.”MCC’s new Artistic Director Dr. Coreen Duffy will lead singers through a two-hour rehearsal beginning at 1 p.m. Singers will take a short break and then come back together to perform the “Elijah” selections for family and friends. Singers will also get a chance to hear MCC’S new Women’s Ensemble perform a few songs. There is a participation fee of $10. You can register online or pay at the door. If you would rather just sit and listen, there will be a final performance at 4 p.m. that is free to the general public.

AUG. 5-11‌ Festival Amadeus. Established in 2008, Festival Amadeus is Montana’s only week-long summer classical music festival. Centered in the scenic resort town of Whitefish, the festival centers on the music of Mozart and other classical era composers. Each year an engaging lineup of highly acclaimed musicians perform with the Festival Amadeus Orchestra and in more intimate chamber concerts. Visit glaciersymphony.org.

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Clayton Savage of Yoder, Wyoming, tries to fend off Humdinger after getting bucked off the bull during the Missoula Stampede Xtreme Bull riding event at the Western Montana Fair. Savage escaped from the wreck unhurt. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Wilma. $35-$45, available at logjampresents.com. Missoula City Band Concert featuring Gary Herbig, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. Visit missoulacityband.org.

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Western Montana Fair, Missoula County Fairgrounds. missoulafairgrounds.com. Made Fair marketplace at the Western Montana Fair, Commercial Building. A modern art and handcrafted market featuring local and regional artists and makers. Western Montana Fairgrounds Commercial Building. Visit handmademontana.com.

Town Mountain with Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs, 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. $15 in advance, available at logjampresents.com. All ages. Ani DiFranco with Pieta Brown,

The B-52s 40th anniversary tour with OMD Berlin, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, 605 Coldsmoke

AUG. 6‌ Nahko and Medicine for the People, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m show, The Wilma. $27-$30, available at logjampresents.com.

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Lane, Bonner. $42.50-$50, available at logjampresents.com. Kelli Shafer performs, 8 p.m., ZACC Basement, 235 N. First St. W. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

of Live, musical performances on the stage at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. 728-7529, MCTinc.org.

AUG. 8-10‌

164th Hamilton County Fair. Visit hamiltoncountyfair.com.

Rockin’ The Rivers, Montana’s original three day rockfest, Twin Bridges. Featuring Cheap Trick, Warrant, Zakk Sabbath, Saliva, Dokken, The Guess Who, Hinder and more. Call 406-285-0099 or visit rockintherivers.com. MCT Performing Arts Camp presents “Broadway Beat,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 5 and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, MCT Center for the Performing Arts. Performing Arts Camp (PAC) is for talented teens that audition from around the United States and beyond. After two weeks honing their skills in voice, dance and acting on the shores of Flathead Lake, the campers present a weekend

AUG. 8-11‌ AUG. 9-11‌ Trout Creek Huckleberry Festival. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors display and sell wares at Trout Creek Community Park. Events include entertainment on stage, a parade, a 5K run and much more. Visit huckleberryfestival.com. Huckleberry Days Arts Festival. Depot Park, Whitefish. Art festival with more than 100 artists and food vendors, local live entertainment, a mobile climbing wall for kids and adults and a huckleberry dessert bake-off contest. Call 406862-3501 for more information.

AUG. 9‌ Tommy Emmanuel, CGP with guest Jerry Douglas, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Wilma. $39.50$49.50, available at logjampresents.com. Tell Us Something: Youth! 6 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. Watch some amazing teens tell their personal stories at Tell Us Something: Youth! Marc Moss, founder of Tell Us Something in Missoula, will have spent a week with these talented young storytellers — coaching them and teaching them how to edit their personal experiences and anecdotes, and giving them the courage to share them live with us. Storytelling begins promptly at 6 PM. This is a free event and open to anyone who wants to attend. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. Bitter Root Water Forum’s Run for the River 5K, family friendly run/walk begins at

37th annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. Swan Lake Day Park, Highway 83. Visit swanlakemontana.org/huckleberry-festival. 48th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake County Courthouse lawn, Polson. Visit sandpiperartgallery.com or call 406-883-5956. “Hot Glue Relief Printing” with Bev Glueckert, 2-4 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. 549-7555, zootownarts.org. Missoula Outdoor Cinema, 8:54 p.m., Head Start School, 1001 Worden Ave. Featuring “Moana.” Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family donation. nmcdc.org/programs/ outdoor-cinema. “Missoula’s Own: Colonel Walter Johnson and the Battle of Mortain, France, August 1944,” 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316, Fort Missoula. 549-5346. Missoula Folklore Society contra dance, 7-10 p.m., Hip Strip Ballroom, Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. Music by Skippin’ A Groove; caller Robyn Lauster. $6 members, $9 nonmembers, under 18 free. missoualfolk.org. Montana Long Table’s Taste of Los Angeles, The Resort at Paws Up, 40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough. Not only will this Montana Long Table show off the incredible sights of western Montana — it’ll also give you a view of the best of Los Angeles. Join us as we welcome incredibly talented chefs from LA to our latest installment of our popular MLT series. In keeping with our Long Table tradition, purveyors and guests from near and far will all sit down to enjoy

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innovative, locally sourced cuisine — and this time, each chef will bring their distinctive point of view with dishes that highlight their Southern California roots. After the plates have been cleared, end your epic meal on the sweetest note: the dinner also coincides with National S’mores Day — a much-celebrated holiday at Paws Up. All Montana Long Table events are complimentary and included in your stay at Paws Up. For a direct booking, contact The Resort at Paws Up, 877-588-6783. pawsup. com/events/montana-long-table/ taste-of-los-angeles.

6:30 p.m. show, Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, 5417 Trumpeter Way. $35-$119, available at ticketweb.com. The War and Treaty, 8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, The Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. $15 in advance, available at logjampresents.com. All ages. Zootown Arts Girls Rock Camp performance, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Western Cider, 501 N. California. Hip-hop with Breakfast Boys Leisure Leage, s_nya, POPE FARCH!, Fish Bowl & Think Truk, 8-11 p.m., ZACC Basement, 235 N. First St. W. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

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AUG. 16-17‌

Ed Norton Big Band, 6-8 p.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. The Ed Norton Big Band plays live classics that may include “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Feeling Good.”

Missoula Osprey vs. Great Falls, 7:05 p.m., Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, 700 Cregg Lane. Main Office/Team Store, MSO Hub, 140 N. Higgins Ave. Call 543-3300 or visit milb.com/missoula/. Flathead Lake Blues Festival. Held at the Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater, Polson Fairgrounds. Visit flatheadlakebluesfestival.com for more information.

AUG. 14‌ “Migration Stories.” 7-8 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Everyone has a personal migration story, and we want to hear yours! In an open-mic styled event, participants will be able to sign up for story-telling timeslots. Share your positive experiences of identity, family, and culture, as well as the challenges and hardships of border crossing, detention and relocation. Migration Stories is presented in conjunction with the International Rescue Committee and Soft Landing Missoula. Free and open to the public. Missoula City Band Concert featuring Maggie Schuberg, 8 p.m., Bonner Park. Visit missoulacityband.org. Flying Lotus in 3D, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m show, The Wilma. $29.50-$32.50, available at logjampresents.com.

AUG. 14-18‌ Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell. Visit Nwmtfair.com.

AUG. 15‌ Uncle Kracker, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Wilma. $27.50$32.50, available at logjampresents.com.

AUG. 16‌ Iration – Love from Paradise! With Pepper, Fortunate Youth and Katastro, 5:30 p.m. doors,

AUG. 16-18 AND 23-25‌ The Hamilton Players present “The Little Prince,” Friday and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m., The Hamilton Playhouse. Based on the beloved classic by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, this play tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted Aviator whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, and a mysterious, regal “little man” who appears and asks him to “Please, sir, draw me a sheep.” 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

Aug. 17 Flathead Lake 5K, 10 a.m. 7225 US Highway 93, Lakeside. Visit 406running.com. Philipsburg 10th annual charity concert and auction, noon-7 p.m., Winninghoff Park Arena, 210 W. Stockton St., Philipsburg. Gates open at 11 a.m.; concert starts at noon with Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts from Denver kicking off the show; followed by Missoula’s Shakewell and then Home Cookin’. Auction items sold between band intermissions and Bozeman’s Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, recently featured

Written and Directed by Gary Lundgren (Calvin Marshall, Redwood Highway, Black Road). Produced by Annie Lundgren and Luis Rodriguez. https://phoenixoregonmovie.com/.

AUG. 17-18‌ 24 Hours of Flathead, Herron Park, Kalispell. Several options including 8 miles, 2 miles, solo 24 or 12 hours, duo 24 or 12 hours, team 24 or 12 hours, solo 24 or 12 hours handcycle and more. Visit 24hrsofflathead.org. 10th annual Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Daly Mansion, Hamilton. Highland & Irish Dance, pipe bands, herd dog demos, Scotch & Mead tastings, food and local, beers, Celtic wares, kid’s activities, Highland athletic competition, live music, Clans and more. Visit Bcg.org.

AUG. 18‌ The influential 1980s group The B-52s are bringing synth-pop acts OMD, aka Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and Berlin, to the KettleHouse Amphitheater on Thursday, Aug. 8. on PBS, will close the show from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 day of the event, children 12 and under free. Food and beverages available on site all day. Outdoor seating (bring a chair or blanket). No pets or outside food. Griztix.com or philipsburgrotary.org. Missoula Outdoor Cinema, 8:43 p.m., Head Start School, 1001 Worden Ave. Featuring “Steel Magnolias.” Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family donation. nmcdc.org/programs/ outdoor-cinema. Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart, 5:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, 5417 Trumpeter Way. $55-$75, available at ticketweb.com. “Kickstart Your Writing,” Saturday writing workshop with Caroline Patterson, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Living Art of Montana, 725 W. Alder These standalone writing workshops are offered monthly beginning in August and running through December. Dropins welcome. livingartofmontana. org. Saturday Family Art Workshop: “Word Art and

Superpowers,” 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Many artists have explored incorporating text into their art. Inspired by “Hard Edge/ Soft Ground: Access and Power,” we will brainstorm to uncover our personal “power word.” Using simple watercolor techniques to emphasize or fade the letter shapes into an abstracted, unified composition, and possibly adding imagery, we will create artworks that show our power. Free. missoulaartmuseum.org. Dunrovin Equine Art Extravaganza—An Equestrian Waltz, 2-7 p.m., Dunrovin Ranch, 5001 Expedition Drive, Lolo. Through art and music, the Equine Art Extravaganza celebrates the beautiful bond that has been forged throughout the ages between horses and humans. Six talented and creative artists will interpret this year’s theme of An Equestrian Waltz by painting and decorating a live horse. At 9 a.m. the artists arrive to begin painting their horses. At 2 p.m. guests are invited to meet the artists and watch them work. At 4 p.m. guests can enjoy a beverage and appetizers as they follow the decorated horses

through the forest to the Bitterroot River where our professional photographer, Mae Foresta, captures their beauty. At 5 p.m. the Painted Pony Parade formally presents each artist and equine partner. Following the parade, the horses are let free to run and roll and create stunning beautiful photographic opportunities. At 5 p.m. music by Charla Bauman and a family style dinner is served. $100. The Equine Art Extravaganza is an annual event hosted by the Friends of Dunrovin to raise funds to assist local nonprofit programs engaged in human, animal, environmental, or community well being. https://dunrovinranchmontana. com/equine-art-extravaganza/. Phoenix, Oregon Screening Event, 7:15-9:30 p.m., The Roxy, 718 S Higgins Ave. Join the Filmmakers of Phoenix, Oregon for a fun mini-bowling session prescreening. After the movie screening attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the Filmmaker. Commemorative Phoenix, Oregon the movie t-shirts and $10 movie download cards will be available for purchase, each download includes the director’s commentary. Phoenix, Oregon is

Symphony in the Park, 7 p.m., Caras Park. Concert is free but there are a limited number of reserve seats available for purchase under the tent, $20. 721-3194, missoulasymphony.org. John Butler Trio, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, 605 Coldsmoke Lane, Bonner. $30-$40, available at logjampresents.com. Missoula Osprey vs. Great Falls, 5:05 p.m., Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, 700 Cregg Lane. Main Office/Team Store, MSO Hub, 140 N. Higgins Ave. Call 543-3300 or visit milb.com/missoula/. Benefit Cornhole Tournament for adults and children hosted by Friends of Child Bridge, 2-5 p.m., Fort Missoula Bella Vista Pavilion. The tournament will benefit young victors of abuse and neglect in Missoula in the foster dare system who need equipped families to care for them. Register at childbridgecornhole.eventbrite.com. Call 840-0898 or email tcollins@childbridgemontana.org.

AUG. 19-21‌ Missoula Osprey vs. Great Falls, 7:05 p.m., Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, 700 Cregg Lane. Main Office/Team Store, MSO Hub, 140 N. Higgins Ave. Call 543-3300 or visit milb.com/missoula/.

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AUG. 20‌ Shinedown, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, 605 Coldsmoke Lane, Bonner. $39.50-$49.50, available at logjampresents.com. Drink and Draw “Dungeons and Dragons,” 5:30-7 p.m., Western Cider, 501 N. California. The ZACC is partnering with Muse Comics and Western Cider to create an awesome Dungeons & Dragons themed Drink & Draw — a.k.a. D&D D&D! We’ll have three D&D related art projects for attendees to create: Drawing your Character, Fantasy Cartography, and Dungeon Creation. Our volunteers will be on hand for art instruction, and for D&D related questions and conversation (they play). All art supplies will be free and supplied by the ZACC. We’ll also have D&D books and other materials available for reference. Muse Comics will provide a sweet D&D related item for raffle. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

AUG. 22‌ Missoula Y’s second annual Back-To-School Bash, 4-7 p.m., 3000 S. Russell St. Games, bounce house, food trucks, and more. Enjoy treats from the Pattie Wagon and Lemondairy food trucks. Plus, register for Y Fall programs and be entered to win raffle prizes! Free entry. Family-friendly and open to the public. Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Hamilton. Free; bring picnic and blanket. shakespeareintheparks.org

AUG. 23‌ Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Winninghoff Park, Philipsburg. Free; bring picnic and blanket. shakespeareintheparks.org

AUG. 23-24‌ River City Roots Fest. Missoula’s signature celebration of the city, Roots Fest attracts more than 10,000 individuals to the heart of the community for a variety of fun activities and was named the 2009 Montana Tourism Event of the Year. This event features quality live performances on a big stage on West Main Street, a juried art show, entertainment for children and families and a 4-mile run. This

Reggae-influenced group Iration and Pepper are playing Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 16. admission-free festival takes place annually the last weekend in August. Visit rivercityrootsfestival.com for more information and line up.

AUG. 23-25‌ Lost Trail Bike Fest & Shuttle Extravaganza. Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Area. Shuttled mountain biking, camping, live music, food and beverages. 6 trails to choose from, ranging from intermediate to expert. Visit Ltbikefest.com.

AUG. 24‌ Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., Palmer Park, Charlo. Free; bring picnic and blanket. shakespeareintheparks.org Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Wilma. $35-$45, available at Logjampresents.com. R i ve r C i t y R o o t s R u n , 8:30 a.m., Main Street and Higgins Avenue. 4 miles. Visit runwildmissoula.org/runwild/index. php/ID/cd95084a/race/river-cityroots-4-mile-fun-run/fuseaction/ rwm.clubRaces.htm. Missoula Outdoor Cinema, 8:30 p.m., Head Start School, 1001 Worden Ave. Featuring “Black Panther.” Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family donation. nmcdc.org/programs/ outdoor-cinema. Montana Long Table’s Bounty on the Blackfoot, The Resort at Paws Up, 40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough. For the fifth year

running, our ever-popular Blackfoot River feast will be graced by Guest Chef Brooke Williamson. She will delight Resort guests with a farm-to-table summer dinner that’s nearly as legendary as the river itself. The provisions will flow into Paws Up from Montana’s finest ranchers, farmers, brewers and other local purveyors of tastebud entertainment. New this year, television personality Phil Rosenthal will join in the fun and entertain Williamson’s guests with stories of his culinary travels. All Montana Long Table events are complimentary and included in your stay at Paws Up. For a direct booking, contact The Resort at Paws Up at 877-588-6783. pawsup. com/events/montana-long-table/ bounty-on-the-blackfoot.

AUG. 25‌ Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., Good Old Days Park, St. Ignatius. Free; bring picnic and blanket. shakespeareintheparks. org.

AUG. 26‌ Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 6 p.m., University of Montana Oval. Free; bring picnic and blanket. shakespeareintheparks.org.

AUG. 27‌ Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m., University of Montana Oval. Free; bring picnic and blanket.

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AUG. 27-31‌ Missoula Osprey vs. Billings, 7:05 p.m., Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, 700 Cregg Lane. Main Office/Team Store, MSO Hub, 140 N. Higgins Ave. Call 543-3300, or visit milb.com/missoula/.

AUG. 29‌ David Crosby & Friends Sky Trails Tour, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, The Wilma. $59.50-$69.50, available at logjampresents.com.

AUG. 29-SEPT. 1‌ Sanders County Fair a n d Ro d e o. P l a i n s . Vi s i t rmaf.net/events/2019/ sanders-county-fair—rodeo.

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1‌ Fish and Feast, The Resort at Paws Up, 40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough. Only at The Resort at Paws Up can you fly-fish Montana’s legendary Blackfoot River with the chefs who’ll be making your spectacular evening meal. Because after the local cutts and bows try to gorge on flies tossed by Chef Jason French and Chef Chris Pandel, Fish and Feast attendees will be the ones stuffing themselves with gourmet cuisine prepared by the chef fishermen. French makes his living crafting the wood-fired dishes he mastered after years in front of the open-flame at his Portland restaurant cum gathering spot, Ned Ludd. Fishing alongside him for

the weekend will be Chicago’s Chef Chris Pandel. He’s opened and successfully run restaurants all across his city, from Bucktown to the West Loop. His latest culinary sensations, Swift & Sons and Cold Storage, are both rooted in classic French techniques featuring local Midwestern ingredients. But on this weekend, Pandel will be equally concerned with his dry-fly selections. Wash down our guest chefs’ tasty concoctions with Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from featured vintner Lange Estate. Note how their label features a troutfishing fly, with different species appearing on the various varietals’ labels. For more information on pricing, call The Resort at Paws Up at 877-588-6783. pawsup.com/ events/fish-and-feast.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 1‌ Rumble in the Bay Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Bigfork. bigforkrumble.com or call 406-260-8385.

AUG. 31‌ The Mountain Goats with Lydia Loveless, 8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, The Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. $26 in advance, available at logjampresents.com. All ages.

SEPT. 8‌ Ed Norton Big Band, 6-8 p.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Gary Clark Jr. (blues, reggae, punk, hip-hop), 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, $39.50-$49.50, available at logjampresents.com.

SEPT. 9‌ Foreigner, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, $42.50-$52.50, available at logjampresents.com.

SEPT. 10‌ Expressive Markmaking, acrylics workshop, 2-5 p.m., Living Art of Montana, 725 W. Alder St. Suite 17. Registration required. call 549-5329.

SEPT. 13-15‌ In the Footsteps of Norman Maclean Festival, Missoula and Seeley Lake. Full schedule and ticketing at macleanfootsteps. com. This third Maclean Festival is a literary event featuring authors

Michael Punke, Rick Bass, Debra Magpie Earling, Annick Smith, Judy Blunt, Richard Manning, Dan O’Brien, Peter Stark and filmmakers from The Revenant and Perma Red, and a screening of The Revenant. Missoula events are at the MCT Theater with Norman’s Favorite Fishing Hole and Norman’s Neighborhood tours in Seeley Lake and on the Blackfoot River.

SEPT. 15‌ 40th Annual Train Show & Swap, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sentinel High School, 901 South Ave. W. In addition to several operating layouts, the show will feature model trains, railroad antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, books and much more for sale or trade.The Five Valley Modelers will also be there hosting their annual display and competition. Modelers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Admission is $3 for over 16, children under 16 are free. 543-6123, show@missoulamodelrail.org. String Orchestra of the Rockies presents “Lord of the Basses” featuring Catalin Rotaru, double bass, 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, UM. $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students. 243-4051, griztix.com.

SEPT. 17‌ Flogging Molly & Special Distortion, 5 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, 605 Coldsmoke Lane, Bonner. $42.50-$55.50, available at logjampresents.com.

SEPT. 22‌ “A Cliche Too Far: The 75th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden, Netherlands, September 1944,” 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316, Fort Missoula. An illustrated map talk on the Allied airborne attempt to end World War II in Europe by 1944 and an examination of the Nijmegan, Oosterbeek and Arnhem battlefields today. 549-5346.

SEPT. 27‌ Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, KettleHouse Amphitheatre, 605 Coldsmoke Lane, Bonner. $64.50-$74.50, available at logjampresents.com.

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SUNDAYS‌ The Bigfork Players presents “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” 2 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Storytime for ages 3 and older, 1:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-265. Live music, 6 p.m., Rumour Tap House, 1855 Stephens Ave. Live music, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. Joel Fetveit, Garden Bar, Bigfork. Ka l e i d o s co p e k a r a o k e , 9:30 p.m., VFW, 245 W. Main St. Karaoke, 9 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. Free Sunday pool, all day, Union Club, 208 E. Main St. “Bits & Brews: Let’s Game,” 1:30-7 p.m., VFW Post 209 Ole Beck, 245 W. Main St. Free entry; ages 18 and over. Featuring videogame consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. Along with featured games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Super Mario Party, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, PacMan, Street Fighter 2 and more.

MONDAYS‌ The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Moscow Monday, noon-8 p.m., Montgomery Distillery, 129 W. Front St. $1 from each cocktail sold donated to a local nonprofit, with the recipient changing each week. Storytime Empower Place Tiny Tales for ages 3 and under, 1-:30 a.m., 1720 Wyoming St. Open hours in the MakerSpace, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Raising the Dead, live recorded show of the Grateful Dead, 5 p.m.,

The Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Free; all ages. Karaoke, 9 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. Live music, 9 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. Kaleidoscope karaoke, 9:30 p.m., VFW, 245 W. Main St. Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Imagine Nation Brewing, 1151 W. Broadway.

TUESDAYS‌ Tuesday Evening Farmers Market, 5-7 p.m., Farmers Market Plaza, North end of Higgins Ave. Visit missoulafarmersmarket.com. The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Be ginning Flamenco I, 1-2:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre School, 2704 Brooks. Flamenco Montana/Victoria Lenihan Dance. flamencomt.com, 542-9270. Tiny tales for ages 3 and under, 10:30-11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665. Imagine Ireland with the Craicers and Friends, 6-8 p.m., Imagine Nation Brewing, 1151 W. Broadway. Unity Dance and Drum’s African dance class with Tarn Ream and live musicians, 7-8:30 p.m., Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. All levels, ages and drop-in dancers welcome. $10 per class, $35 for four classes. 5497033, tarn.ream@umontana.edu. Kaleidoscope karaoke, 9:30 p.m., VFW, 245 W. Main St. Live music or karaoke, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson. Trivia, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 209, 245 W. Main St. Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St.: Open hours in the MakerSpace, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; community creative writing workshop in the MakerSpace, 6 p.m.; System Check! 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Picking Circle 6-8 p.m., Montana Distillery, 631 Woody St, Missoula. Stringed instrument bluegrass picking circle,

every Tuesday at the Montana Distillery. Trivia, 6 p.m., Bonfire, Woods Bay. Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Perfect Shot Tavern, Polson.

WEDNESDAYS‌ Out to Lunch, Wednesdays starting June 5, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Caras Park. Live music, food vendors and children’s activities. 5434238, missouladowntown.com. Frenchtown Farmers Market, 5-7:30 p.m., eastern side of Frenchtown Elementary school. Food trucks, crafts and live entertainment. The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Flamenco II, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre School, 2704 Brooks. Flamenco Montana/Victoria Lenihan Dance. flamencomt. com, 542-9270. Kids Yoga for ages 5 and up, 3:30 p.m., North Valley Public Library, Stevensville. 777-5061. Tiny Tales at EmPower Place, 1720 Wyoming St. 721-2665. Toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton. 363-1670. Missoula Public Library: open hours in the MakerSpace, noon-5 p.m.; Middle School Writers Group, 3:30 p.m. Rocking Country Karaoke, 9 p.m., Dark Horse, 1805 Regent. Kraptastic karaoke with host Reid Reimers, 9 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St. Live music, 6 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. Solid Sound Karaoke, Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St. Trivia, 7:30-10 p.m., The Still Room, 1609 W. Broadway. Trivia, 8 p.m., Silver Slipper Lounge, 4063 U.S. Highway 93. Jenna’s Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Press Box, 825 E. Broadway. Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Flathead Lake Brewing, Bigfork.

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Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Ronan. Orchard Homes Farmers Market, 4:30-7 p.m., Orchard Homes Country Life Center, 2537 S. Third St. W. Downtown Tonight, Thursdays starting June 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Caras Park. Live music, food and drink vendors. 543-4238, missouladowntown.com. The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s”,Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. African dance class with live drums, Oumar Keita and Djebe Bara, 6-7 p.m., the Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. W., $5. Nonprofit Appreciation Day, 5 p.m., Imagine Nation Brewing, 1151 W. Broadway. All nonprofit workers receive half off your first beer. The discount is good all day every Thursday and is only available to nonprofit employees. Downtown drop-in wine tasting, 5 p.m., La Grotta Bella, 107 W. Spruce (under the Old Post Pub). $12.50; minimum four wines and a different theme each week. Singing Sons of Beaches, 6 p.m., Thursday East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson. Tiny Tales for ages 3 and under, 10:30 a.m.; Lego Club for ages 12 and under, 3:30-5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Art Club for ages 5-18, North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St., Stevensville. Live music, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. Rocking Karaoke hosted by Aaron B’Rocks 9 p.m., Dark Horse, 1805 Regent Ave. Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:20 a.m., Eagles, 2420 South Ave. W. Solid Sound Karaoke, Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St. Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., South Shore Lounge, Polson.

Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Polson. The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Tiny tales for ages 3 and under and story time for ages 3 and over, 10:30 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Preschool story time, 10:3011:30 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670. Open hours in the MakerSpace, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Family Friendly Friday, 6-8 p.m., The Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Free; all ages. Live music, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. Live music, Garden Bar, Bigfork. Live music, The Raven, Woods Bay. Live music, 6-8 p.m., Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. Live music, 8 p.m.-midnight, Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. Karaoke, 9 p.m., VFW Post 209, 245 W. Main St. Karaoke, Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St. I’ll House You 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Badlander, 208 Ryman St. I’ll House You is a monthly party of DJs, drinks and dancing. Live predator feeding, 4 p.m., Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, 218 E. Front St. Missoula Public Library: Yarns at the Library, noon; watercolor painting, for ages 18 and over, noon; open hours in the MakerSpace, 1-6 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group, 3:30 p.m. DJ, 10 p.m., South Shore Lounge, Polson.

SATURDAYS‌ Lolo Farmers/Craft Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lolo Community Center. Local farmers, crafters and artisans.

The Bigfork Players presents “The Totally Radical 80’s Revue,” “Oklahoma!,” “Seussical-the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Wedding Singer” or the “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s,” Seussical the Musical,” 8 p.m., Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For schedule, call 406-837-4886 or visit bigforksummerplayhouse.com. Story time, 11 a.m., Barnes and Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St. Story time for ages 3 and older, 10:30 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Live music, 8 p.m.-midnight, Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. Live music, 6-8 p.m., Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. Live music, 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. Live music, Garden Bar, Bigfork. Live music, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. Live music, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. Absolutely DJ night (hip-hop/ dance), 9 p.m. doors, Badlander, 208 Ryman St. No cover, ages 21 and over. Ka l e i d o s co p e k a r a o k e , 9:30 p.m., VFW, 245 W. Main St. DJ by RMF Entertainment, Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St. Clark Fork Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 225 S. Pattee St. (Riverside Parking Lot). Over 100 vendors with everything from farm direct products to breakfast and lunch food and drink and children’s activities. Call 396-0593 or visit clarkforkmarket.com. Missoula Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., north end of Higgins Avenue by the XXXXs. Fresh local produce, flowers, baked goods from over 100 vendors. Call 274-3042 or visit missoulafarmersmarket.com. Missoula Peoples Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Higgins and Pine Street. Local art and handcrafted goods. Visit missoulapeoplesmarket.org. DJ, 10 p.m., South Shore Lounge, Polson. Bingo, 2 p.m., Bonfire, Woods Bay.

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