Missoula CVB

The Wide Open

05 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Missoula Art Museum
Ongoing through Saturday, January 10, 2009

The Wide Open is an exhibition featuring three of the most accomplished contemporary photographers working today: Lee Friedlander, Lois Conner and Geoffrey James. The works in this exhibition comprise the artists interpretations of the high plains of Northeastern Montana where the American Prairie Reserve is being created.

Opening Reception & Gallery Talk by Dick Dolan: Sept 5, American Prairie Foundation, 5 - 8 pm
Montana Festival of the Book Reception: October 25, time TBA
Steven R. Holloway: Following the Sense of Water
September 16 - November 15, 2008
NACIS Reception and Tours: October 10, 3-5 pm
Artist Gallery Talk: October 10, 4 pm

More info: www.missoulaartmuseum.org…

Exploravision K-12 Science and Technology Awards Program

08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Arlington, VA
Ongoing through Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program, one of the world's largest science and technology competitions for students in grades K-12, is now accepting entries for its 2009 competition. ExploraVision invites students to select a current technology and imagine what it might be like in 20 years. Up to $240,000 in savings bonds will be awarded this year to student winners whose innovative ideas combine imagination with the tools of science.

The deadline for submission is January 28, 2009. For more information or an application for 2009, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org.

More info: www.exploravision.org

Host an Exchange Student

08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, October 8 – Monday, December 1, 2008

Meet the World!
Open your heart and home to a young adventurer! Promote international understanding through cultural exchange and host an EF Foundation high school exchange student for a 5 or 10 months! Learn about other cultures and make friends around the world. Students carry full insurance and have their own spending money. We welcome interest from all family structures and invite diversity to our program. On-going support provided at local, regional and national level. Call 617 619 1945!

More info: www.effoundation.org

ELK DOGS

08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Missoula Art Museum
Missoula, MT
Ongoing through Saturday, February 21, 2009

Artists Gallery Talk and Reception: December 5, 5-8 pm
Program Screening, Montana Artists: December 14, 2 pm
Th is exhibition is focused on contemporary horse imagery created by
contemporary American Indian artists. The exhibition will feature invited artists Damian Charette (Crow), Jeneese Hilton (Blackfeet) and Jay Laber (Blackfeet), as well as selected works from MAM's Contemporary American Indian Art Collection including
Susan Stewart (Crow), and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Flathead
Salish/Shoshone/Cree). The exhibition will also accentuate the recently published book by The Nicolaysen Art Museum, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's, She Paints The Horse, which is available in the MAM bookstore.

More info: www.missoulaartmuseum.org…

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Humane Society of Western Montana
5930 Highway 93 South
Missoula, MT 59804
Saturday, November 1 – Monday, December 1, 2008

People over the age of 60 can adopt any pet over the age of 7 for free. We have many wonderful older animals that would love to retire in your home!

More info: www.myhswm.org

Tina Hoggatt and Jeffry Mitchell: Shiny, Happy, Pretty

07 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Missoula Art Museum
335 N Pattee St
Missoula, MT 59802
Ongoing through Saturday, January 31, 2009, 6pm

This exhibition is a collaborative project that is inspired and anchored
by a recently completed artist book entitled What is the Panda to You?
by Tina Hoggatt and Jeffry Mitchell. This limited edition book will be
shown in the Shott Gallery accentuating the collaborative nature of
these two artists. The handmade edition of 20 includes letterpress,
silkscreen, woodcuts, flock and collage.
In addition to a collaborative multimedia installation, individual works
from each of these artists will be featured in the Silver Gallery.
Hoggatt and Mitchell bring very different skills to this exhibition, yet
the nature of this project reflects how each artist's expertise is
strengthened and complimented through collaboration. Hoggatt was last
featured in a group exhibition, Out of the Bullpen, at MAM in 2003.
Mitchell was a resident of the Archie Bray Foundation in 2005 and was
recently recognized and featured as a finalist for the Contemporary
Northwest Art Awards at the Portland Art Museum.

More info: www.missoulaartmuseum.org

Holiday Tours

28 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The Daly Mansion - Hamilton
Ongoing through Saturday, December 20, 2008

Get yourself and your family in the holiday spirit by touring The Daly Mansion. All three floors of the house will be beautifully decorated and open for holiday tours including live entertainment every Friday evening. Cookies, punch, and coffee will be offered in the kitchen. Hours: Fridays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. Cost will be our general tour prices.

Call (406)363-6004 for details.

More info: dalymansion.org

Renaissance Arts and Craft Fair

28 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Holiday Inn at the Park
200 South Pattee Street
Missoula, MT
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30, 2008

406-538-2212
Juried arts and crafts show features some of the Northwest's finest artists and craftspeople. Peruse displays of jewelry, photography, sculpture, weaving, toys, handmade furniture, stained glass, glass beads and pottery. Harp music and other enterainment add to the holiday spirit.
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm

More info: www.travel.mt.gov…

Bitterroot Holiday Open Studios

30 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Bitterroot Star
Stevensville, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10am – 4:30pm

406-777-2954
Bitterroot Star hosts a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Maps are available at the Star, the Beaded Pony and Eastside Studio.

Handmade Felt Crafts from Kyrgyzstan

30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

China Woods Home and Garden, 716 N. Dickens, Missoula, Montana, 59802
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 11am – 5pm

Special event sale of Paula Goldman's handmade felted crafts from Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. Paula employs women in Kyrgyzstan who make felted wool carpets, pillows, hats, slippers, handbags, saddle blankets, wall hangings, Christmas ornaments and stockings, belts and scarves. For centuries the tribal women have been making shirdaks, hand-felted carpets used to line the yurt for warmth and decoration. These carpets are made from morino sheep wool which they felt, color with dyes, cut in ornate patterns, stitch, and finally quilt into thick, luxurious, warm rugs. 15% of proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. 11-5, Sat & Sun.

More info: www.chinawoodsstore.com

Griz Basketball

30 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

U of M
Missoula, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2 – 3pm

vs. Santa Clara

More info: www.montanagrizzlies.com

Dress Rehearsal for the Community Choir singing in the Habitat for Humanity Handel's Messiah Concert

30 Nov 2008 21:30:00 GMT

University Theater
Missoula, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Join the Community Choir of over 100 voices singing in
the Habitat for Humanity Handel\'s Messiah Concert. All singers are
welcome, and singers collect pledges to benefit Habitat in Missoula.
This is the dress rehearsal for the concert. For more information and
pledge forms, visit the Habitat website.

More info: www.habitatmsla.org

Red's Matt Jones

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 5 – 7pm

Red's Matt Jones

Cost: Free

Matt Jones plays solo jazz and improvisational piano at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell from 5 to 7 PM, a perfect way to relax into a Mon. evening. Call 755-9463

Birthday Parties at Humane Society of Western Montana

01 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Humane Society of Western Montana
5930 Highway 93 S.
Missoula, MT 59804
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 6pm

Humane Society of Western Montana is now doing birthday parties! Your child and up to nine friends can come to the shelter and celebrate with the animals. Cake, a tour of the facilities, games, and time to interact with the animals is included. Cost is $125 and we ask that you provide two adults to help with the party. Contact Andrea at 549.HSWM.

More info: www.myhswm.org

Steve Eckels - wed Flathead Every Wednesday

01 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The Cottage Inn
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 6 – 9pm

Cost: Free

Let Steve Eckels wind down your weekend with live classical guitar from 6 to 9 PM at The Cottage in Kila. Call 755-4572.

Vigilante Theatre's The History Mystery Train "Lost Chance at Last Gulch" Dinner Theater

01 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, Paradise, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 6:30 – 9:30pm

for reservations call 406 826 3150 fund raiser for Sanders County Arts Council

More info: www.quinnshotsprings.com

13th Annual Habitat for Humanity Messiah Concert

01 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

University Theater
Missoula, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

The Habitat for Humanity Messiah Concert begins the
holiday season in Missoula, bringing together professional soloists, a
30 piece orchestra, and a community choir of more than 100. The concert
is free, but free-will donations will be accepted to continue the good
work of Habitat in Missoula,providing affordable homes in our community.

More info: www.habitatmsla.org

Handel’s Messiah

01 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

University Theatre
Missoula, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

406-549-8210
Habitat for Humanity organizes this annual concert to benefit their building projects. Community choir is joined by professional soloists and a live orchestra. The audience is encouraged to sing along.

Euchre at Sean Kelly's

01 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Sean Kelly's
130 W Pine St
Missoula MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 8 – 9pm

Euchre - quite possibly the best card game ever!. Join us Sunday nights at 8 pm for a Free Euchre Tournament. No worries if you've never played, we'll teach you! Euchre is easy to learn and fun to play. Come in and meet some new friends and try not to get Euchred!

Event type: Hobbies
More info: www.seankellys.com

Landslide hosts Jam Night

01 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Finish Line - 153 Meridian Rd. Kalispell, MT
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 8 – 10pm

Landslide hosts Jam Night

The weekend isn't over until you wrap it up with Jam Night at the Finish Line in Kalispell. Landslide will host. The Finish Line is at 153 Meridian Rd. Sun. 8 PM. Free. Call 257-0248.

10th Annual Festival of Trees Silent Auction

01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Southgate Mall
Ongoing through Saturday, December 6, 2008

Come bid on over 80 items, from themed Christmas trees to artwork to holiday gifts.

All proceeds benefit Mountain Home Montana, a home for teen moms and their babies.

More info: www.moclub.com

"A Few of My Favorite Things"

01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Ravalli County Museum
Old Courtroom
Ongoing through Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ravalli County Museum presents - "A Few of My Favorite Things" The Art of Arthur Norby - a collection of sculptures, paintings, and casts. Never before seen on display, in the Old Courtroom. Through January 10.

Excellence & Degrees II

01 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Carroll Art Gallery
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 9am – 9pm

Closed weekends and holidays
Free
More info at 406 447 4302

Houses for a Dollar!

01 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Choice Chiropractic
913 SW Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
Monday, December 1, 2008, 9am – 6pm

Choice Chiropractic is your donation location for Habitat for Humanity. We are raising money for next years building season and you can help. Stop by and buy a paper house for a dollar to display in our front office window

More info: www.choicechiropracticmt.com

Stroller Strides of Missoula

01 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Body and Soul Missoula
3821 Stephens Ave
in the Meadowview Community Church
Monday, December 1, 2008, 9 – 10am

Stroller Strides is a total body workout for moms and their stroller aged children. We utilize our strollers, environment and resistance bands. All levels of fitness welcome. We meet M/W/F at 9:00am at Body and Soul Missoula (3821 Stephens Ave). Stroller Strides is a great way to meet other moms as well. Please email me with questions: stephanietopp@strollerstrides.net

More info: www.strollerstrides.net…

Festival of Trees - Silent Auction

01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Southgate Mall
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 10am – 9pm

More info: www.mountainhomemt.org

Soroptimist Holiday See's Candy Sale

01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton
Monday, December 1, 2008, 10am – 4pm

provides the perfect gift for those on your Christmas list! A beautiful selections of See's Holiday specialties, Christmas Tins, one and two-pound boxes decorated for the holidays and much more wonderful candy is again available from the Soroptimist in their See's candy mobile. The See's mobile will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm until sold out and located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton. See's mobile opens Monday November 24th. Come early for best selection.

Baby & Toddler clothing sale $6/bag @ Happy Mama Free Week!

01 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

736A S First St. W
Missoula, MT 59801
Monday, December 1, 2008, 11am – 2pm

Come help us kick off Free Week at Happy Mama Prenatal Wellness & Education Center! For our first event, Pass It On Missoula will be on location with quality (slightly flawed) used infant, toddler, and maternity clothing for just $6/bag!!! If you've never been to a PIO sale, you won't be disappointed. And if you have been before...right, we'll see you here!

BLOOD DRIVE

01 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Stevensville Feed N Farm 3673 Eastside Highway Blood mobile will be in the parking lot
Monday, December 1, 2008, 1 – 5pm

for appointment please call 777-5527

Avalanche Presentation

01 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

KM Theater
Kalispell, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 1 – 7pm

406-752-2446
Tickets $5
Bruce Tremper, director of the Utah Avalanche Center and author of Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain offers this talk. Proceeds help fund avalanche education in northwest Montana.

Volunteer Training : What are seeds for?

01 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 4 – 5pm

Work with our Visiting Naturalist in the Schools 4th and 5th grade program. This training will prepare you for December class visits when we'll explore the form and function of seeds.
Call 327-0405 for more information.

More info: www.montananaturalist.org

FVCC Offers Learning Adventure in Maui

02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Maui, HI
Monday, December 1, 2008, 5pm

Flathead Valley residents who want to escape the cold while experiencing authentic Hawaiian culture can join Flathead Valley Community College in a learning adventure on the island of Maui. As part of its cultural immersion program, FVCC is offering an 18-day learning adventure on an ancient registered archaeological site on the north shore of Maui December 29, 2008-January 15, 2009.

The cost to enroll in the program is $2,600 and includes roundtrip airfare from Spokane, camp-cooked meals, accommodations, all course activities and cultural presentations, island transportation and park and museum entrance fees. Additional expenses not included in the cost are class credits, transportation to and from Spokane, four personal days off, scuba certification fees and snorkeling and camping equipment.

The full balance is due to the college by December 1. Space is limited and will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

For more information, contact Multicultural Affairs Coordinator Mick Stemborski at 756-3945 or at mstembor@fvcc.edu.

More info: www.fvcc.edu

Chocolate Tasting/Silent Auction

02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Victor Heritage Museum
Victor, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 5 – 9pm

406-642-3997
Hometown celebration includes a chocolate tasting, silent auction, trolley rides, a lighting contest and caroling.

Red's Matt Jones

02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell
Monday, December 1, 2008, 5 – 7pm

Red's Matt Jones

Cost: Free

Matt Jones plays solo jazz and improvisational piano at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell from 5 to 7 PM, a perfect way to relax into a Mon. evening. Call 755-9463

Birthday Parties at Humane Society of Western Montana

02 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Humane Society of Western Montana
5930 Highway 93 S.
Missoula, MT 59804
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6pm

Humane Society of Western Montana is now doing birthday parties! Your child and up to nine friends can come to the shelter and celebrate with the animals. Cake, a tour of the facilities, games, and time to interact with the animals is included. Cost is $125 and we ask that you provide two adults to help with the party. Contact Andrea at 549.HSWM.

More info: www.myhswm.org

World AIDS Day Service of Rememberance and Hope

02 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

University Congregational Church (401 University)
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6 – 7:30pm

In honor of World AIDS Day, Missoula AIDS Council and the University Congregational Church will host a non-denominational service of remembrance and hope. At 6:45pm there will be a candelight procession to the University of Montana University Center Theater for a showing of, "Living with AIDS in rural Montana," a documentary by UM graduate student, Anne Medley.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Geneva Bybee

02 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Downtown Dance Collective
121 W. Main St.
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6 – 7pm

Tribal fusion : technically stunning Explore this artform that is sweeping the World of Bellydance. Fusions of Spanish Dance Posture, Middle Eastern Hipwork, Hip Hop Footwork come together stunningly. This course is based on techniques of Bellydance. Breaking down simply movements and applying intensive layering possibilities. Hip, funky, and female driven. Danced barefoot with pants.

More info: www.ddcmontana.com

Water Babies Classes

02 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Peak Health and Wellness Center
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6 – 7pm

Every Other Monday
Cost: $28 per month
Return your child to their natural environment when you enroll in Water Babies Swim Classes, the parent/child classes for kids aged 6 months through three-and-a-half years, every Mon. at 6 PM at Peak Health and Wellness Center, 5000 Blue Mountain Road. $28 per month. Call 251-3344 x. 46.

Missoula Scrabble League

02 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Missoula Public Library
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Missoula Scrabble League Missoula Every Other Monday
at 06:30 PM
Free
Train your fingers to feel the difference between a "Q" and an "E" when you attend the Missoula Scrabble League's weekly Scrabble meet at 6:30 PM in the boardroom of the Missoula Public Library. Free. Call 721-0387.

Teranga Dance & Drum

02 Dec 2008 01:45:00 GMT

Teranga Arts School
2926 S. 3rd St. W.
(across from Hawthorne School)
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:45 – 8:45pm

All levels of dancers and drummers can cure their cases of the Mondays every week during a Sabar West African drum class. The related dance class begins at 7:45. $8 drumming/$10 dancing/$12 both

More info: www.communitywalk.com…

Bingo

02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

VFW
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Free
Having warmed up (and sobered up) after yesterday's bingo spectacular, you've got another chance to connect the dots this evening when the VFW hosts bingo at 7 PM. Free.

Clay Nights

02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Cost: $10

Shape and mold something in your own image or otherwise every week at Stumptown Art Studio's Clay Night from 7 to 9 PM in Whitefish. They provide the gear: wheels, kilns, glazes and tools for you to create with. If you don't have your own clay, you can buy it, $8 for 25 lbs. or $15 for 50. $8/$10 nonmembers. If you can't make it today, Wed. is Clay Day from 10 AM to noon. Call 862-5929.

Family Story Time

02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Missoula Public Library
301 East Main, Missoula
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Every Monday Night at 7 pm. All-ages welcome for this story time, which includes stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel board stories and more.
Phone: 721 2665

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation

02 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Open Way Mindfulness Center
702 Brooks St
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

The traditions of Thich Nhat Hanh are practiced and the main focus of the group is to develop mindfulness in our everyday lives. All are welcome, free, donations for the space appreciated. Great group for beginners.

More info: www.missoulacvb.com…

ROCK & ROLL BINGO NIGHT

02 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Badlander
208 Ryman St
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 8pm – 12am

$1 PER CARD
HOSTED BY DJ HICKEY

More info: www.myspace.com…

UM Guest Artist Recital: Michael Coonrod

02 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

UM Music Recital Hall
Missoula, MT
Monday, December 1, 2008, 8 – 9pm

406-243-6880

Open Mic Night

02 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sean Kelly's
130 West Pine St
Missoula Mt
Monday, December 1, 2008, 9 – 10pm

For those people looking to display their talents on stage or for those of you looking to hear new talent, Sean Kelly’s holds an Open Mic Night every Monday. The entertainment is refreshingly good. Musicians need to call Monday morning after 10 am to reserve a time slot. This is a very popular event and time slots fill quickly so don’t procrastinate.

More info: www.seankellys.com

Excellence & Degrees II

02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Carroll Art Gallery
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9am – 9pm

Closed weekends and holidays
Free
More info at 406 447 4302

Houses for a Dollar!

02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Choice Chiropractic
913 SW Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9am – 6pm

Choice Chiropractic is your donation location for Habitat for Humanity. We are raising money for next years building season and you can help. Stop by and buy a paper house for a dollar to display in our front office window

More info: www.choicechiropracticmt.com

Pet Problems?

02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

KBGA (89.9 FM) Radio Broadcast
Missoula, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9 – 9:30am

Pet Problems? Fido or Fluffy driving you crazy? Call in (243-6226) during the show or email (petproblems@yahoo.com) in advance and listen to KBGA (89.9 FM) every Tuesday from 9 - 9:30 am for answers to your dog or cat issues.

More info: www.myspace.com…

Festival of Trees - Silent Auction

02 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Southgate Mall
Missoula, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10am – 9pm

More info: www.mountainhomemt.org

Soroptimist Holiday See's Candy Sale

02 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10am – 4pm

provides the perfect gift for those on your Christmas list! A beautiful selections of See's Holiday specialties, Christmas Tins, one and two-pound boxes decorated for the holidays and much more wonderful candy is again available from the Soroptimist in their See's candy mobile. The See's mobile will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm until sold out and located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton. See's mobile opens Monday November 24th. Come early for best selection.

Tiny Tales

02 Dec 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Missoula Public Library
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10:30 – 11:30am

If you can't read this, you may be a baby below the age of 36 months, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK.

Rocky Mountain Rhythm Kings

02 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Snappy Sport Senter - 1400 Hwy. 2 East Kalispell
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 12 – 1pm

Cost: Donation

Toes will tap and fingers will snap (in the painless way) when the Rocky Mountain Rhythm Kings ride into Snappy Sport Senter every Tue. at 1400 Hwy. 2 East. Noon. Donation. Call 257-7525.

New health program for seniors

02 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT

St. Patrick Hospital's Providence Center at 900 N. Orange Street in Missoula
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:30 – 3:30pm

St. Patrick Hospital invites older, sedentary adults to a new exercise and eating program. Active Living is a small, supportive class led by a dietitian and exercise specialist. Combining gentle exercises with a practical approach for changing eating and exercise habits, the program is designed to help inactive seniors restore or maintain independence. Call 329-5759 to register.

4th Annual First Night Idol competition preliminary rounds: Sentinel High School

02 Dec 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Various Locations
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 3:30 – 4:30pm

The 4th Annual First Night Idol competition preliminary rounds begin in November. Start practicing your song! And see Performance Pointers from Mr. Manners at the web link. Contact your Flagship Coordinator for more information, or call Sara at 532-3240.

Boys & Girls Club: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:00 p.m.
Hellgate High School: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m.
Sentinel High School: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30 p.m.
Big Sky High School: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m.

More info: www.missoulacultural.org…

Birthday Parties at Humane Society of Western Montana

03 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Humane Society of Western Montana
5930 Highway 93 S.
Missoula, MT 59804
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6pm

Humane Society of Western Montana is now doing birthday parties! Your child and up to nine friends can come to the shelter and celebrate with the animals. Cake, a tour of the facilities, games, and time to interact with the animals is included. Cost is $125 and we ask that you provide two adults to help with the party. Contact Andrea at 549.HSWM.

More info: www.myhswm.org

Federation of Fly Fishers

03 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Exchange
Hamilton, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6 – 7pm

Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Exchange in Hamilton. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Contact Bill Bean (406) 363-6158 for more information.

Holiday Cooking Classes: "Gifts from the Kitchen"

03 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Good Food Store
Missoula, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6:30 – 8pm

406-541-FOOD
This month's culinary offerings include "Gifts from the Kitchen," Dec. 2; "Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres," Dec. 4; "Hands-on Holiday Baking," 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9; "Hands-on Holiday Cupcakes," Dec. 11; "Festive Fondues," Dec. 16; and "Holiday Baking with the Gluten-Free Mama," Dec. 18.

Stroller Strides of Missoula

03 Dec 2008 01:45:00 GMT

Body and Soul Missoula
3821 Stephens Ave
in the Meadowview Community Church
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6:45 – 7:45pm

Stroller Strides is a total body workout for moms and their stroller aged children. We utilize our strollers, environment and resistance bands. All levels of fitness welcome. We meet Tuesday and Thursday at 6:45pm at Body and Soul Missoula. (3821 Stephens Ave). Stroller Strides is a
great way to meet other moms as well. Please email me with questions.
stephanietopp@strollerstrides.net

More info: www.strollerstrides.net…

Childbirth Education & Doula Info @ Happy Mama Free Week

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

736A S First St. W
Missoula, MT 59801
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Wondering what your childbirth education choices are here in Missoula? Or maybe you'd like to meet your potential doula (or find out what that is!)? You can meet, talk to and ask questions of all our area's childbirth educators and many of the Missoula doulas from 7-9pm during this Free Week event at Happy Mama Prenatal Wellness & Education Center!

Uncorked: Wine History and Culture

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

University Center 326/327
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 9pm

From its complex history to the hints of bourgeois in the finish, wine starts with an intriguingly global history, unexpectedly joined by notes of imperialism and social injustice. Not too complicated but not irrelevant, wine is the perfect accompaniment for everything from a simple dinner with friends, to a professional luncheon.
Want to learn more? Join us on December 2nd, from 7 pm to 9 pm in UC 326/327 for “Uncorked: Wine History and Culture,” a panel discussion of the relevance of wine in everyday life as well as its historical and culture implications.
“Uncorked: Wine History and Culture” is sponsored by the University Center Student Involvement programs.

Deidre Heaton

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The Cottage Inn - Kila
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 9:30pm

Deidre Heaton is an oldie, but newbie to the folk scene. She finds
inspiration in the pure beauty of her surroundings, life, her childhood memories, love and loss. Her songs and beautiful voice will take you on road trips through the long dusty roads of Texas, the whisky drinking taverns of Montana, the innocence of a young girl, and to a quiet country church on a Sunday morning. Enjoy her music every Tuesday from 7:00 -9:30PM at The Cottage in Kila. Call 755-4572.

Bike Well Classes

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Free Cycles Missoula
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Free
Learn to fix a flat, lube your hubs and bike responsibly at Free Cycle's Bike Well classes. And quit riding on the wrong side of the road, okay? 732 S. First St. W. at 7 PM. Also on Wed. and Thu. Call 541-7284 for times.

Griz Basketball

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

U of M
Missoula, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 8pm

vs. North Dakota

More info: www.montanagrizzlies.com

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Montana Theatre
Missoula, MT
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 9pm

By William Shakespeare
December 2-6, 2008
Saturday Matinee | 2:00 PM | December 6
Disreputable, conceited Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor with empty pockets. He attempts to seduce two wealthy married women, but his plans are foiled when the two matrons join forces to plot his comeuppance. Meanwhile, young Anne Page dreams of marriage to a man her parents think unsuitable. Schemes, diguises, and mistaken identities set the stage for true love's triumph!

Barbershop Quartets

03 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

St. Paul Lutheran Church
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Always wanted to harmonize while wearing a striped shirt and straw hat—or just interested in shattering that stereotype about barbershop quartets? Every Tue., The Rocky Mountainaires chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., at 7:30 PM to provide you the opportunity to do either. Call 243-4435.

Red's Tunes on Tuesday with Christian Johnson

03 Dec 2008 03:30:00 GMT

Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 8:30 – 11pm

Cost: Free

Enjoy Tunes on Tuesdays with Christian Johnson from 8:30 to 11 PM for acoustic open mic. An original member of the Mission Mountain Wood Band, leader of the Loose Caboose Band and member of Out of the Blue-Grass, Christian Johnson leads the jam every Tue. night at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Call 755-9463.

Open Mic Night

03 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Great Northern Bar & Grill in Whitefish
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9pm – 12am

Cost: Free

You never know what you'll hear at the Great Northern Bar's Open Mic Night in Whitefish. Dance when it's good, drink when it's not. 9 PM. Free. Call 862-2816.

Open Mic Night at The Wolf Den

03 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wolf Den in Polson
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9 – 10pm

Cost: Free

The moon's always full and the pack's always howlin' at the Wolf Den's Open Mic Night in Polson. Free. 9 PM. Call 883-2054.

Comedy Night, followed by Top 40 dancing.

03 Dec 2008 04:30:00 GMT

The Broadway 1609 West Broadway
Tuesday, December 2, 9:30pm – Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 2:30am

Join the best stand up comics in town for only one night, stay for dancing with Energy 107.5 FM and the Tallest DJ in the mix. $5 cover.

More info: www.energy1075.com

FVCC Honors Seminar: Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence

03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Arts & Technology Building
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The series will conclude December 3 with “Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence,” by Dr. Michael Galaty, associate professor of anthropology at Millsaps College. In his presentation, Galaty will explain how archaeological origins of affluence can be traced to the Neolithic “New Stone" Age and how the transition to agriculture and settled village life may have been adaptations to changes in the environment and prehistoric social life. He will investigate and discuss the first paradox of affluence—why humans left millions of years of egalitarian social relations behind.
This lecture will be shown in AT 204 from 1:00-2:30 pm and in AT 203 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Free and open to the public.
For more information, call Karen Longhart at 406-756-3998 or klonghar@fvcc.edu

More info: www.fvcc.edu

Excellence & Degrees II

03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Carroll Art Gallery
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9am – 9pm

Closed weekends and holidays
Free
More info at 406 447 4302

Houses for a Dollar!

03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Choice Chiropractic
913 SW Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9am – 6pm

Choice Chiropractic is your donation location for Habitat for Humanity. We are raising money for next years building season and you can help. Stop by and buy a paper house for a dollar to display in our front office window

More info: www.choicechiropracticmt.com

Stroller Strides of Missoula

03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Body and Soul Missoula
3821 Stephens Ave
in the Meadowview Community Church
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9 – 10am

Stroller Strides is a total body workout for moms and their stroller aged children. We utilize our strollers, environment and resistance bands. All levels of fitness welcome. We meet M/W/F at 9:00am at Body and Soul Missoula (3821 Stephens Ave). Stroller Strides is a great way to meet other moms as well. Please email me with questions: stephanietopp@strollerstrides.net

More info: www.strollerstrides.net…

Festival of Trees - Silent Auction

03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Southgate Mall
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 10am – 9pm

More info: www.mountainhomemt.org

Soroptimist Holiday See's Candy Sale

03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 10am – 4pm

provides the perfect gift for those on your Christmas list! A beautiful selections of See's Holiday specialties, Christmas Tins, one and two-pound boxes decorated for the holidays and much more wonderful candy is again available from the Soroptimist in their See's candy mobile. The See's mobile will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm until sold out and located in First Security Bank parking lot on Main and Hwy 93 in Hamilton. See's mobile opens Monday November 24th. Come early for best selection.

Fall Story Time Series

03 Dec 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Bitterroot Public Library
306 State Street
Hamilton, MT 59840-2759
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 10:30 – 11:30am

Story time takes place in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library. It begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Story time is designed for children 3-5 years of age. Siblings are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the library. 363-1670.
Allison Jessop
“Snow Day”

Ready? Set ... Read!

03 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Missoula Children's Museum
225 W Front, Missoula
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 11am – 12pm

This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30am.

Age Group: Kids
Phone: 541 PLAY

More info: www.learnplayimagine.org

Kevin Van Dort

03 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

University Center Atrium
University Campus
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 12 – 1pm

Kevin Van Dort ends the semester concert series with a soul, rock, and blues set Wednesday, December 3rd in the UC Atrium. Van Dort is originally from the Flathead and grew up in a musical family. His sound is highly influenced by Roots Reggae, Blues legend B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Kevin has lived in Missoula for ten years and has had the chance to experience and contribute to the local music scene.

FVCC Honors Seminar: Part 4: Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence

03 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 1 – 2pm

The series will conclude December 3 with "Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence," by Dr. Michael Galaty, associate professor of anthropology at Millsaps College. In his presentation, Galaty will explain how archaeological origins of affluence can be traced to the Neolithic "New Stone" Age and how the transition to agriculture and settled village life may have been adaptations to changes in the environment and prehistoric social life. He will investigate and discuss the first paradox of affluence-why humans left millions of years of egalitarian social relations behind.
This lecture will be shown in AT 204 from 1:00-2:30 pm and in AT 203 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Free and open to the public.
For more information, call Karen Longhart at 406-756-3998 or klonghar@fvcc.edu

More info: www.fvcc.edu

Wing Night

04 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The Broadway 1609 West Broadway
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6 – 10pm

All You Can Eat Wings and Sports on 25 HDTV's!

Birthday Parties at Humane Society of Western Montana

04 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Humane Society of Western Montana
5930 Highway 93 S.
Missoula, MT 59804
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6pm

Humane Society of Western Montana is now doing birthday parties! Your child and up to nine friends can come to the shelter and celebrate with the animals. Cake, a tour of the facilities, games, and time to interact with the animals is included. Cost is $125 and we ask that you provide two adults to help with the party. Contact Andrea at 549.HSWM.

More info: www.myhswm.org

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Geneva Bybee

04 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Downtown Dance Collective
121 W. Main St.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6 – 7pm

Tribal fusion : technically stunning Explore this artform that is sweeping the World of Bellydance. Fusions of Spanish Dance Posture, Middle Eastern Hipwork, Hip Hop Footwork come together stunningly. This course is based on techniques of Bellydance. Breaking down simply movements and applying intensive layering possibilities. Hip, funky, and female driven. Danced barefoot with pants.

More info: www.ddcmontana.com

Figure Drawing Class

04 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Missoula Art Museum
335 North Pattee
Missoula, Montana
59802
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6 – 8pm

FDC is an ongoing session that provides artists an opportunity to draw from a live model in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Wednesdays 6-8pm, must be 18 years or older. $5 member/$7 non-member.

Event type: Hobbies
Price - Low: $5
Price - High: $7
Age Range: Adults
Ticket Phone: 728-0447
Ticket Web Link: www.missoulaartmuseum.org
Contact: MAM
More info: www.missoulaartmuseum.org

Free film screening of Dark Energy, a Montana PBS examination of "clean-coal" technology.

04 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Roxy Theatre
718 So.Higgins Ave.
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:30pm

Sponsored by the Montana Environmental Information Center in Helena, MT. Socializing begins at 6:30pm, film shows at 7:30pm.

More info: www.meic.org

All Levels Dance Class

04 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

707A Ronan St.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Cost: $8/$12 drum and dance combo
Grind the corn and mash the yam with Les Etudiants de L'Afrique the first Wednesday of every month. This all-levels dance class happens at 707A Ronan, 6:30 PM. $8/$12 drum and dance combo. Call 549-9015 for info.

Parenting Accessories Product Review Night

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

736A S First St. W
Missoula, MT 59801
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Strollers, car seats, breast pumps, baby slings, cloth diapers, toys...researching even the basics for your new baby is an investment in time. Join us at this Happy Mama Prenatal Wellness & Education Center Free Week Event for an informative opportunity to get the low-down on some of the must-haves in parenting accessories! Meet with representatives from The Nursing Nook, Blackbird Kids Shop, Walking Stick Toys, Nature Boy, and Whippersnappers.

Life Drawing

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Ceretana Studios and Gallery
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Fall Life Drawing Sessions. Every Thursday at 7pm beginning Sept. 18th and ending Dec 18th. @ The Ceretana Studios and Gallery, 801 Sherwood, Missoula, Mt. Contact Dave Peterson at 546-5615 (cell) or 829-0472 for more information.

More info: www.myspace.com…

FVCC Honors Seminar: Part 4: Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 9pm

The series will conclude December 3 with "Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence," by Dr. Michael Galaty, associate professor of anthropology at Millsaps College. In his presentation, Galaty will explain how archaeological origins of affluence can be traced to the Neolithic "New Stone" Age and how the transition to agriculture and settled village life may have been adaptations to changes in the environment and prehistoric social life. He will investigate and discuss the first paradox of affluence-why humans left millions of years of egalitarian social relations behind.
This lecture will be shown in AT 204 from 1:00-2:30 pm and in AT 203 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Free and open to the public.
For more information, call Karen Longhart at 406-756-3998 or klonghar@fvcc.edu

More info: www.fvcc.edu

The Humans

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The Cottage Inn
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 10pm

Cost: Free

The Humans play at The Cottage Inn in Kila from 7 to 10 PM. You have to hear them for yourself.

Biomimicry: Blueprint for Nature - Evening Lecture

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

MNHC
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 8pm

327-0405
Join Sam Stier of the Biomimicry Institute for a
fascinating look at how nature’s best ideas can be
imitated to solve every day problems.
Target Age: Adults (Call 327-0405 for exceptions)
Cost: Suggested donation of $3

More info: www.montananaturalist.org

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

04 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Montana Theatre
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 9pm

By William Shakespeare
December 2-6, 2008
Saturday Matinee | 2:00 PM | December 6
Disreputable, conceited Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor with empty pockets. He attempts to seduce two wealthy married women, but his plans are foiled when the two matrons join forces to plot his comeuppance. Meanwhile, young Anne Page dreams of marriage to a man her parents think unsuitable. Schemes, diguises, and mistaken identities set the stage for true love's triumph!

“Swan Lake: Undercurrents”

04 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

UM Masquer Theater
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

406-243-4581
Tickets $7 per person or $12 for couples
UM Dance Department seniors, Jess Zacharias and Elizabeth Martin stage an original adaptation of the "Swan Lake" story. Fourteen dancers will interpret issues of intolerance, racism, gender bias and hate crimes in this unique presentation.

MSLA Breastfeeding Coalition Luncheon @ Happy Mama Free Week

04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

736A S First St. W
Missoula, MT 59801
Wednesday, December 3, 11pm – Thursday, December 4, 2008, 1am

Whether you're a soon-to-be mama, new mama, or just want to help support breastfeeding in our community, we hope you'll join us for lunch at this Happy Mama Prenatal Wellness and Education Center Free Week Event! Open to anyone who would like to connect with providers who offer breastfeeding products and other resources and support Missoula families.

Excellence & Degrees II

04 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Carroll Art Gallery
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Thursday, December 4, 2008, 9am – 9pm

Closed weekends and holidays
Free
More info at 406 447 4302

Houses for a Dollar!

04 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Choice Chiropractic
913 SW Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
Thursday, December 4, 2008, 9am – 6pm

Choice Chiropractic is your donation location for Habitat for Humanity. We are raising money for next years building season and you can help. Stop by and buy a paper house for a dollar to display in our front office window

More info: www.choicechiropracticmt.com