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Canoe Trip with a Naturalist
Education
406-327-0405
Join naturalist Lee Metzgar for a basic canoe class, followed by a trip on the river, studying local wildlife, geology and more. The center also offers an evening bat walk with Kristi DuBois, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St.
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.montananaturalist.org. Clark Fork River Market
The Clark Fork River Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods and other wares from area farmers, ranchers and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, coffee, tea and cold drinks are also available, along with plenty of seating for customers who want to relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere. Live music adds to the festivities from 11am to 1pm, with occasional entertainment from solo artists from 9am to 11am.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park and the Wilma Building in downtown Missoula.
2008 Montana Volleyball: Bradley
Sports
For tickets call 406-243-4051 or 1-888-MONTANA.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
West Auxiliary Gym of the Adams Center
Missoula, MT.
Second Saturday Family Event
Art/Culture
With different art projects each month, your family is certain to find something of interest. Join Us, bring the kids, and have fun creating unique, creative artworks. For more information, visit our website at www.missoulaartmuseum.org or call at 406/728.0447.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Missoula Art Museum.
Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Free 4 All Regatta
Recreation
Free 4 All Regatta hosted by the University of Montana Rowing Club
Come out to Salmon Lake Saturday August 30th for a fun filled afternoon of racing and competition just for your man powered boat and help support the University of Montana Rowing Club. Competitions will begin at noon with registration starting at 11am. Registration costs are $5 in advance and $10 on day of Regatta. Please no motorized or wind powered craft entrys. For information or registration please call (408) 531.1307 or e-mail at vanessa.emily.h@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!!!
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Salmon Lake.
Summer Family Fun at Qwivals
Special Event
Summer FUN at Qwivals Fun Center. June 3rd thru Sept 1st --Tues-Fri 12-9, Saturday 12-10pm Go kart, mini golf, air jumpers, birthday parties, laser tag, new mining adventure. Homemade Gelato. Group Rates.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
30 Minutes South of Missoula on Hwy 93 in Victor, MT 59875.
Saturday Drawing Club
Art/Culture
Join Us every Saturday for instruction on Drawing the Figure. Live models used. Some supplies provided. For more information, visit us at www.missoulaartmuseum.org or call 406/728.0447.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum.
Saddle-up and Paint!
Art/Culture
24 Plein Air artists will paint and sculpt the landscape of Saddlehorn. Auction Steak dinner on Saturday August 30. proceeds benefit the Bigfork Musuem of Art & History Call Saddlehorn for tickets 837-6500.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Flathead Lake Lodge/Elk Ranch.
Famous Corn Maze Open
Special Event
Get Lost while finding fun at Qwivals in our Famous Corn Field maze. Opens Aug 20th.
Open Tues-Sat 12-9pm though Sept 1.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:00 PM.
30 Minutes South of Missoula on Hwy 93 in Victor, MT 59875.
2008 Montana Volleyball: North Dakota State
Sports
For tickets call 406-243-4051 or 1-888-MONTANA.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
West Auxiliary Gym of the Adams Center
Missoula, MT.
Club Q
Music/Concerts
L.G.B.T. / alternative dance and social scene features a high-powered sound system, light show and huge dance floor. Tickets are $5 for 18-20 year olds, free for 21 and over. Call 728-6963.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Elks Lodge - Missoula.
Classes at the Downtown Dance Collective
Dance
Join us for the most exciting dance and exercise classes in Missoula! Sign up online! Classes and Workshops begin May 19th.
Sunday, August 31, 2008.
121 West Main Street.
Jazz Brunch
Music/Concerts
Clarinetist Chuck Florence, bassist Beth Lo and guitarist David Horgan regale the brunch crowd with Jazz.
Call 532-5300 for details.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Blue Canyon Restaurant, Hilton Garden Inn - Missoula.
Summer Family Fun at Qwivals
Special Event
Summer FUN at Qwivals Fun Center. June 3rd thru Sept 1st --Tues-Fri 12-9, Saturday 12-10pm Go kart, mini golf, air jumpers, birthday parties, laser tag, new mining adventure. Homemade Gelato. Group Rates.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
30 Minutes South of Missoula on Hwy 93 in Victor, MT 59875.
Splash Montana outdoor waterpark closes for the season
Ice cream social, Doggie Dive-In. 3001 Bancroft in Playfair Park, 406-542-WAVE.
Monday, September 1, 2008.
Bancroft in Playfair Park.
For more info visit www.missoulaparks.org. Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Labor Day Celebration
Special Event
Come celebrate Labor Day Sept 1st! Qwivals will be open 12-7pm.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
30 Minutes South of Missoula on Hwy 93 in Victor, MT 59875.
Summer Family Fun at Qwivals
Special Event
Summer FUN at Qwivals Fun Center. June 3rd thru Sept 1st --Tues-Fri 12-9, Saturday 12-10pm Go kart, mini golf, air jumpers, birthday parties, laser tag, new mining adventure. Homemade Gelato. Group Rates.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
30 Minutes South of Missoula on Hwy 93 in Victor, MT 59875.
Margarita & Martini Madness
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
Phone: 541-BLUE
Daily features at the Blue Canyon. Call for more information.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern.
For more info visit www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com. Teranga Dance & Drum
Dance
Teranga Dance & Drum, West African Sabar Drum & Dance classes. Every Monday night, 2926 S. 3rd St. W. . Drum class starts 6:45 p.m. dance class starts at 7:45 p.m. $8 for either class or $10 for both. Call (406) 529-2322 for more info.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
2926 S. 3rd St. W. (across from Hawthorne School) - Missoula.
City Council Meeting
Government/Politics
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine St, Missoula.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. City Council Meeting
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/cityclerk.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Council Chambers
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. Family Story Time
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.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Missoula Public Library
301 East Main, Missoula.
Meditation
Special Event
Every Monday night at 7:30pm
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.
Monday, September 1, 2008, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Open Way Mindfulness Center - 702 Brooks.
Pet Problems
Education
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
KBGA (89.9 FM).
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Toddler Playgroup
Kids
The Children's Museum hosts a playgroup for children ages 18 months through 4 an their grownups. Join us for this informal, facilitated hour of exploration and socialization!
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00am.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum - 225 W Front.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Breast Cancer Support Group
Meetings/Conventions
St. Pat's sponsors a Breast Cancer Support Group for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are survivors, as well as family members. The group meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center at 420 W. Pine Street. Meetings are led by Jan Riva, a medical social worker at St. Pat's.
For more information, please call 329-5713.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
St. Patrick Hospital - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 420 W. Pine Street.
Shakespeare in the Parks: “All’s Well That Ends Well”
Theatre/Film
Free and open to the public. Information: www2.montana.edu/shakespeare.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
UM Oval.
Bike Well Classes
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Free Cycles Missoula.
Comedy Night, followed by Top 40 dancing.
Special Event
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 2:30 AM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Our Familiar: Animal Myth and Reality in the MAM Collections
Art/Culture
Phone: 728-0447
Living creatures found in physical and fanciful environments have fascinated artists throughout time. Our Familiar, MAM’s summer exhibition from the permanent collections, features animal imagery embodying ideas as diverse as love for the natural world, political beliefs, shared memories and secret selves.
Our Familiar celebrates a unique collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics, textiles and sculptures created over the last 60 years by Montana artists past and present, including Mary Ann Bonjorni, Walter Hook, Jay Rummel, James Todd, Jessie Wilber and Lulu Yee. The unveiling of recent acquisitions by Nancy Erickson and Theodore Waddell highlights the exhibition.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Missoula Family Violence Council Meeting
Meetings/Conventions
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Missoula Public Library--large meeting room.
Wing Night
Food
All You Can Eat Wings and Sports on 25 HDTV's!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Shakespeare in the Parks: “Macbeth”
Theatre/Film
Free and open to the public. Information: www2.montana.edu/shakespeare.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
UM Oval.
"Macbeth"
Theatre/Film
Shakespeare's shortest tragedy with its three "Weird Sisters" and perennially relevant themes of greed, lust for power and betrayal, is the wellspring from which all great thrillers and horror stories originate. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings the tragedy, with it's soaring language and spellbinding plot, to town.
406-994-1200.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UM Oval
Missoula, MT.
All Levels Dance Class
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
707A Ronan St.
MisCon Meeting Missoula
Meetings/Conventions
Organizational and sci-fi enthusiasts can satisfy both cravings by attending bimonthly meetings of MisCon, Montana's longest running science fiction convention, the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 PM at Ruby's Inn, 4825 N. Reserve St. Free. Call 544-7083.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ruby's Inn.
Missoula Stitch N Bitch
Art/Culture
The Missoula SNB meets weekly and our meetings are open to everyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, quilts, sews, or stitches of any kind (we even have a couple of chainmailers). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shelli: Mrsaiaihelltune@gmail.com
- - ALWAYS TOTALLY FREE - -.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Good Food Store.
Latin Roots
Dance
Dance, Rythmic Expression, Workout with Penélope Baquero. All levels welcome.
Let your body teach you the rhythms of Latin roots at Teranga Arts School.
7:00 to 8:30pm Wednesdays.
$8 ea. or 6 classes for $40.
For more info call 493-0071.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
2926 South 3rd W - Missoula.
Ladies DJ Night
Music/Concerts
Every Wednesday night. Check out our drink specials!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace - 147 W Broadway.
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. World of Wonders
Kids
The Children’s Museum, Missoula presents the World of Wonders, a series of interactive programs for children. Join us on a journey of science, discovery and technology. Activities will include story telling, interactive games, music and movement, art projects and science experiments.
Call 541-PLAY for details.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum - 225 W Front.
Worden's Wine Tasting
Food
Cost is $10.00 per person, the tasting fee will be deducted from your purchase on a case of wine.
Please call 549-1293 for details.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Worden's Market - 451 North Higgins.
For more info visit www.wordens.com. Strategy Game Night
World Games
Phone: 541-4386.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
World Games of Montana
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.worldgamesofmontana.com. Festival of Flavors: Grand Wine Tasting Event
Food
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation will culminate its inaugural Festival of Flavors celebration with a “Grand Wine Tasting Event” featuring samplings of the Valley’s finest foods, over 100 choice wines to sample and winery representatives on hand to educate guests about the wines and the art of wine and food pairing. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. Tickets are $75 each, and proceeds support the FVCC student scholarship program. To purchase tickets, call the FVCC Foundation Office at (406) 756-3963. For more information and to view the complete Festival of Flavors gala schedule, visit www.fvcc.edu.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Hilton Garden Inn.
For more info visit www.fvcc.edu. Open Mic Dauphine's
Open Mic Dauphine's Missoula Every Thursday
Ending Mar 15, 2017
at 07:00 PM
Dauphine's Cafe, 130 E. Broadway, addresses our town's shortage of open mic nights with their own each Thursday at 7 PM. Performers should check in beginning at 6, and there are drink and food specials galore. Free. Call 829-8188.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dauphine's Bakery and Cafe
Missoula, MT.
Montana Slim at Sean Kelly's - 9/4
Music/Concerts
Montana Slim String Band is an emerging newgrass band from San Francisco. Combining diverse musical backgrounds and influences, they have succeeded in creating a sound all their own. Built upon invigorating live performances, peppered with dueling melodic fiddle, mandolin and acoustic guitar improvisation, Montana Slim String Band will have the dance floor swaying. Passionate vocal harmonies, reflective lyrical tales, and solid foundational bass rhythms can all be found in Montana Slim's original youthful interpretation of bluegrass.
Montana Slim String Band will be making their second Northwest run. This time around, the high-energy four-piece string band will be on tour promoting their debut full-length album "Slim Pickins," which will be released in August.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:00 PM – Friday, September 5, 2008, 1:00 AM.
Sean Kelly's - 130 W. Pine St. Missoula.
For more info visit www.myspace.com. Rocktastic DJ Night Party
Mike Gill and John Markley host the Rocktastic DJ Night Party this, and every, Thu. at 9 PM at the Palace, 147 W. Broadway. Free.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace
Missoula, MT.
Race to the Sky- Dogmushing Sumposium
Dogmushing symposium and with some great speakers and a
Dinner for the public on Friday night, trade show, etc.
Information at info@racetothesky.org
2009 dates for Race to the Sky is February 13-18, 2009.
Pam Beckstrom, Race To The Sky secretary.
Friday, September 5, 2008 – Saturday, September 6, 2008.
Missoula at Quality Inn and Conference Center.
Terry Fator
406-243-4051
Ventriloquist, impersonator, singer, comedian and season two winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent" brings his "Million Dollar Voice" to the Magic City. Fator has a unique talent of making his characters sing like national recording artists and he does it without moving his lips. Hear from stars such as Garth Brooks, Elton John, the Rat Pack, Etta James, Elvis, James Blunt and Maroon Five, just to name a few. American Entertainment Magazine named him as one of the top five male entertainers of the year. The evening opens with special guests Williams and Ree.
Friday, September 5, 2008.
University Theatre
Missoula, MT.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Preschool Story Times
Kids
Bring your Preschooler (age 3-6) to this storytime to hear stories, fingerplays and flannel board stories. Let their imaginations run wild and instill a love of books and reading into their lives!
Please call 721-BOOK for details.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 E Main.
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. First Friday
Art/Culture
Stroll Missoula's downtown and take in the art from all the galleries Missoula has to offer.
Call 543-4238 for more information.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Missoula.
First Friday
Art/Culture
This month Betty's walls feature Rosie Glow Torsos: In her belief that art should be affordable for all, Sherry Roe has created whimsical bodies in an endeavor to sustain her contributions to the aspiring Missoula Community Non-profit Organizations fundraisers.
Don't miss folk- blues musician, Rosalyn Amo on the Betty's stage belting out originals and covers.
Rosie colored wine and delicious cookies for all art appreciators.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
521 S Higgins.
MUD's Annual Garden Party
Contact: MUD
Phone: 721-7513
Email: kara@mudproject.org
MUD is hosting its Annual Garden Party “Back to Our Roots” on Friday, September 5th, from 5-11pm. There will be live music by Broken Valley Road how, entertainment by Improvisto, silent auction, dinner and drinks from Big Sky and New Belgium. MUD has made a lot of changes on site this summer and we are very excited to show our members and community all we have done.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Missoula Urban Demonstration
Missoula, MT.
Bone Ball
Special Event
Humane Society of Western Montana is having its 6th annual Bone Ball on September 5th. The events will include a dinner, silent and live auctions, and a fashion show. We are also raffling off a 1980 T-top Corvette (need not be present to win). Tickets are on sale at the Humane Society, as well as at www.myhswm.org, both Go Fetch! locations, both South Avenue Market locations, PetSmart, and Quality Supply.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Caras Park Pavillion.
Bone Ball
Special Event
Bone Ball
Caras Park
5:30 - 10 pm.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Caras Park.
Missoula Humane Society's Bone Ball
Phone: 549-HSWM.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Caras Park
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit myhswm.org. Mah Johngg & Go Night
Phone: 541-4386.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
World Games of Montana.
For more info visit www.worldgamesofmontana.com. Buy Fresh Buy Local
Food
The first Friday of each month, in conjunction with First Friday Gallery Walk, participating downtown restaurants will serve local food on their menu. In addition, patrons can learn about what farm or ranch produced the food, and about the local food movement in Missoula. Look for the logo at these participating restaurants: The Catalyst, The Red Bird, Biga Pizza, The Pearl, Scotty's Table, Finn & Porter, 515, and others!
The Buy Fresh Buy Local Farm to Restaurant Collaborative works to reintroduce Missoula diners to their food. We aim to connect people back to the system that grows our food - the seed, the land, the farmer or rancher and the routes that deliver it to us. This project helps create new connections.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Downtown restaurants.
For more info visit www.umt.edu. Friday Funk Blaster
Music/Concerts
Every Friday night.
Brought to you by Hendawg and Earcandy Music.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace - 147 W Broadway.
Feel Good Friday: a hip-hop video remix dance party!
Music/Concerts
Join Aaron Traylor: The Tallest DJ in America for a visual treat and the phattest beats.
Live video remixing on 22 HDTV's surrounded by the "best dance floor in the 'Zoo". No Cover.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 9:30 PM – Saturday, September 6, 2008, 2:30 AM.
The Broadway - 1609 W. Broadway.
Last Chance Pedal Dance - XC & DH Mountain Bike Race
Sports
XC Mountain Bike Race - Saturday, Sept. 6
Registration at 8:30am
Beginner Race starts at 10:30am
Sport/Expert starts at 11am
DH State Championship - Sunday, Sept 7
Course pre-walk on Saturday from 1-6pm
Registration at 9am
Pre-ride course from 10-Noon
(must pre-ride course once, two times max)
Championship race starts at 1pm
Beginners Welcome!
Pre-registration $25, Day of race $35
Online Registration: www.sportsbaseonline.com
All riders must have a valid USAC License. Beginner and Sport riders can purchase a license at the event for $5.
All riders MUST wear a helmet at all times when riding.
Race permit number pending
Days Inn of Lolo - 406-273-2121
Discounted rates for participating racers
Camping available in designated areas at Bitterroot Resort for $5
For more information contact:
Jed Dennison
406-531-1216
bitterroot.dh.xc@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 – Sunday, September 7, 2008.
Hosted at:
Bitterroot Resort
8888 McClain Creek Rd
Florence, MT 59833.
UPS Bike MS presented by Conoco Phillips
Special Event
The funds raised through this campaign allow the Montana office to support our 1,600 clients and their families through programs that provide information, education, exercise opportunities, and financial assistance.
To Register: go to nationalmssociety.org/mtt OR call 1-800-344-4867, option 2.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 – Sunday, September 7, 2008.
From Billings to Red Lodge and Back.
For more info visit www.nationalmssociety.org. 3rd Annual Double Haul Fly Fishing Fundraiser
Recreation
The Poverello Center
Phone: 728-1809
Save the date! By day we fish, by night we celebrate!
-Catch and Release Fishing Competition
-Guided floats on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot or Blackfoot Rivers
-Reserve your boat, your tickets and donate to the auction today!
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Poverello Center
Missoula, MT.
Clark Fork River Market
The Clark Fork River Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods and other wares from area farmers, ranchers and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, coffee, tea and cold drinks are also available, along with plenty of seating for customers who want to relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere. Live music adds to the festivities from 11am to 1pm, with occasional entertainment from solo artists from 9am to 11am.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park and the Wilma Building in downtown Missoula.
Bitterroot River Clean Up *Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help keep the river flowing free and gorgeous! If you are interested please call the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce at 406-363-2400 for additional information.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bitterroot.
For more info visit www.bitterrootvalleychamber.com. Belly Dance for Body and Soul
Dance
An introduction to fundamentals, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and Sept. 6; and a two-step and swing class, 5:45-7 p.m. Aug. 22.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Downtown Dance Collective
Missoula, MT.
Friends & Family Games for Autism
Special Event
Family event to benefit Montana Community Autism and Aspergers Network (MT CAAN)
Enjoy Fun Family Games including Tug-o-war, Freeze Dance, Waterballoon Toss and More! Music by bluegrass, folk group The Workers Award-winning BBQ by UPNSMOKIN. Kid's art project by Very Special Arts, Face Painting, Bouncy Houses and lots of open space to play!
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.
Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. GRAND OPENING: Zootown Arts Community Center
The Zootown Arts Community Center will be having a Grand
Opening celebrating all that is local in Missoula for the fine arts. It
is an all-day-come as you are-Saturday celebration of Missoula and it\'s
community artists. This will be a great chance to tour the facility
available for renting for individual classes, lectures, group
educational classes, and art parties! Discounts will be available from
the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Sign ups for fall community art
classes offered at ZACC's Creative Community Classroom will begin then.
Many of the classes are taught by artists working at the ZACC and are
part of the Independent Artist Collaborative. Other classes are taught
by ZACC volunteers and board members. Original local Missoula art retail by ReCreate Designs, Slumgullion Publishing Company, and ZooCity Custom Apparel will be available as well as other ZACC artists! Jamie Halvorson of POR Gallery will host a gallery show and local art auction. Live music will be available all day and mini work…
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Zootown Arts Community Center
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.zootownarts.com. Missoula Hempfest
Festival/Fair
406-552-4693
13th annual event aims to increase awareness of the many uses of industrial hemp with a fashion show, product displays, informative speakers and entertainment. Food and beverages are available, and funds benefit the Montana Hemp Council.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Caras Park
Missoula, MT.
Saturday Drawing Club
Art/Culture
Join Us every Saturday for instruction on Drawing the Figure. Live models used. Some supplies provided. For more information, visit us at www.missoulaartmuseum.org or call 406/728.0447.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum.
Club Q
Music/Concerts
L.G.B.T. / alternative dance and social scene features a high-powered sound system, light show and huge dance floor. Tickets are $5 for 18-20 year olds, free for 21 and over. Call 728-6963.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Elks Lodge - Missoula.
Jazz Brunch
Music/Concerts
Clarinetist Chuck Florence, bassist Beth Lo and guitarist David Horgan regale the brunch crowd with Jazz.
Call 532-5300 for details.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Blue Canyon Restaurant, Hilton Garden Inn - Missoula.
Bike Night at Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
541-BLUE
Hop on your motorcycle and ride down to the Blue Canyon. Join us on the patio for buckets of beer and special food features.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern.
For more info visit www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com. Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Water Babies Classes
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Peak Health and Wellness Center
Missoula, MT.
Missoula Scrabble League
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Missoula Public Library.
Teranga Dance & Drum
Dance
Teranga Dance & Drum, West African Sabar Drum & Dance classes. Every Monday night, 2926 S. 3rd St. W. . Drum class starts 6:45 p.m. dance class starts at 7:45 p.m. $8 for either class or $10 for both. Call (406) 529-2322 for more info.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
2926 S. 3rd St. W. (across from Hawthorne School) - Missoula.
City Council Meeting
Government/Politics
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine St, Missoula.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. Bingo
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
VFW
Missoula, MT.
City Council Meeting
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/cityclerk.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
City Council Chambers
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. Red Bird Wine Bar Music :Donna Smith Trio w/ Toe Tapping Jazz
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Red Bird Wine Bar
11 North Higgins nestled in Florence Buildings Lobby.
Family Story Time
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Missoula Public Library
301 East Main, Missoula.
Meditation
Special Event
Every Monday night at 7:30pm
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Open Way Mindfulness Center - 702 Brooks.
Pet Problems
Education
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
KBGA (89.9 FM).
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Tiny Tales
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library.
World of Wonders
Kids
The Children’s Museum, Missoula presents the World of Wonders, a series of interactive programs for children. Join us on a journey of science, discovery and technology. Activities will include story telling, interactive games, music and movement, art projects and science experiments.
Every 1st Thursday at 3:30pm and 2nd Tuesday at 11:00am
Age Group: Kids
Venue: Missoula Children's Museum
Address: 225 W Front, Missoula
Phone: 541.PLAY.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meetings/Conventions
St. Pat's sponsors a Breast Cancer Support Group for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are survivors, as well as family members. The group meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center at 420 W. Pine Street. Meetings are led by Jan Riva, a medical social worker at St. Pat's.
For more information, please call 329-5713.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
St. Patrick Hospital - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 420 W. Pine Street.
UM Children's Dance
Kids
UM Children's Dance Classes with availability in the following sessions:
Creative Movement II for 5-6 yr. olds, Tuesdays from 4:15-5:00
Boys Movin' for boys 5-9 yrs. old
Wednesdays from 4:15-5:00
Creative and Modern Dance for 7-8 yr. olds
Thursdays 4:15-5:00
Dance and Choreography for 9-12 yr. olds
Thursdays 5:10-6:10
call 243-2849 for information and registration.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.
UM Campus, PARTV Building
Room 035, Ballet Studio.
Bike Well Classes
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Free Cycles Missoula.
Model A meeting
Meetings/Conventions
Monthly meeting for the Big Sky A's, the Model A club for Missoula area. You don't have to have a Model A, just a fondness for Model A's. Ford made the Model A from 1928 - 1931.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Southgate Mall Community Room.
For more info visit www.spitfire.net. Barbershop Quartets
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Comedy Night, followed by Top 40 dancing.
Special Event
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 2:30 AM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Our Familiar: Animal Myth and Reality in the MAM Collections
Art/Culture
728-0447
Living creatures found in physical and fanciful environments have fascinated artists throughout time. Our Familiar, MAM’s summer exhibition from the permanent collections, features animal imagery embodying ideas as diverse as love for the natural world, political beliefs, shared memories and secret selves.
Our Familiar celebrates a unique collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics, textiles and sculptures created over the last 60 years by Montana artists past and present, including Mary Ann Bonjorni, Walter Hook, Jay Rummel, James Todd, Jessie Wilber and Lulu Yee. The unveiling of recent acquisitions by Nancy Erickson and Theodore Waddell highlights the exhibition.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Wing Night
Food
All You Can Eat Wings and Sports on 25 HDTV's!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Missoula Stitch N Bitch
Art/Culture
The Missoula SNB meets weekly and our meetings are open to everyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, quilts, sews, or stitches of any kind (we even have a couple of chainmailers). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shelli: Mrsaiaihelltune@gmail.com
- - ALWAYS TOTALLY FREE - -.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Good Food Store.
Latin Roots
Dance
Dance, Rythmic Expression, Workout with Penélope Baquero. All levels welcome.
Let your body teach you the rhythms of Latin roots at Teranga Arts School.
7:00 to 8:30pm Wednesdays.
$8 ea. or 6 classes for $40.
For more info call 493-0071.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
2926 South 3rd W - Missoula.
Ladies DJ Night
Music/Concerts
Every Wednesday night. Check out our drink specials!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace - 147 W Broadway.
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Tiny Tales
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.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library.
Big Sky SHRM Luncheon & presentation
Big Sky SHRM
Phone: 406-210-2065
Cost: $10 members $12 non members (includes lunch, gratuity & speaker fees). Big Sky SHRM luncheons provide HR professionals an opportunity to network and share with other area professionals who want to be an essential partner in their respective businesses.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
DoubleTree Hotel
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.bigskyshrm.org. Worden's Wine Tasting
Food
Cost is $10.00 per person, the tasting fee will be deducted from your purchase on a case of wine.
Please call 549-1293 for details.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Worden's Market - 451 North Higgins.
For more info visit www.wordens.com. Live Music by Max Hay
Music/Concerts
Max Hay returns to Hamilton with his unique style of Reggae, Irish, and Americana music. The show will feature special guest Reuben Vold. No Cover.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bitter Root Brewing Company.
Open Mic Dauphine's
Open Mic Dauphine's Missoula Every Thursday
Ending Mar 15, 2017
at 07:00 PM
Dauphine's Cafe, 130 E. Broadway, addresses our town's shortage of open mic nights with their own each Thursday at 7 PM. Performers should check in beginning at 6, and there are drink and food specials galore. Free. Call 829-8188.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dauphine's Bakery and Cafe
Missoula, MT.
Rocktastic DJ Night Party
Mike Gill and John Markley host the Rocktastic DJ Night Party this, and every, Thu. at 9 PM at the Palace, 147 W. Broadway. Free.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace
Missoula, MT.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Preschool Story Times
Kids
Bring your Preschooler (age 3-6) to this storytime to hear stories, fingerplays and flannel board stories. Let their imaginations run wild and instill a love of books and reading into their lives!
Please call 721-BOOK for details.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 E Main.
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Tiny Tales
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.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library.
Playdate with an Artist
Art/Culture
The Children's Museum welcomes local artists to share their knowledge and expertise with young visitors ready to create!
Third Friday at 11:00am and Last Tuesday at 3:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Venue: Missoula Children's Museum
Address: 225 W Front, Missoula
Phone: 541.PLAY.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit learnplayimagine.org. Defending The Caveman
Theatre/Film
Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries, and it’s sure to win yours.
A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage.
www.defendingthecaveman.com
Tickets at all GrizTix outlets and www.griztix.com.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:00 PM.
The Wilma Theatre
131 S. Higgins Ave.
Missoula, MT.
Friday Funk Blaster
Music/Concerts
Every Friday night.
Brought to you by Hendawg and Earcandy Music.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace - 147 W Broadway.
Feel Good Friday: a hip-hop video remix dance party!
Music/Concerts
Join Aaron Traylor: The Tallest DJ in America for a visual treat and the phattest beats.
Live video remixing on 22 HDTV's surrounded by the "best dance floor in the 'Zoo". No Cover.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:30 PM – Saturday, September 13, 2008, 2:30 AM.
The Broadway - 1609 W. Broadway.
Clark Fork River Market
The Clark Fork River Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods and other wares from area farmers, ranchers and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, coffee, tea and cold drinks are also available, along with plenty of seating for customers who want to relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere. Live music adds to the festivities from 11am to 1pm, with occasional entertainment from solo artists from 9am to 11am.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park and the Wilma Building in downtown Missoula.
Shake Rattle & Pose Yoga Dance Fusion Workshop
Recreation
Invigorate your classes or your personal practice with this creative fusion of yoga and dance: cardiovascular, strength and flexibility in one class. Learn moves from international dance forms to dance your way in and out of numerous yoga poses.
This workshop is an all-day teacher training workshop, worth 6.75 AFAA credits and .8 ACE credits. The 8-hour teaches numerous movement styles teachers can use to develop their own class. Choreography drills, game creation, background on movement styles, and other teacher development tools are offered in this program.
However, you do not need to be a teacher to take this workshop. If you are a yoga and/or dance student with 6 months of training, you are welcome to take this workshop.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Down Dog Missoula
327 E. Broadway
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.8thelementyoga.com. Family Art Workshop
Kids
Second Saturdays for kids and families are drop-in, hands-on, fun art workshops occurring from 10:30 am - 12:00noon on the second Saturday of every month.
Call 728-0447 for more information.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Art Museum, 335 North Pattee - Missoula.
For more info visit www.missoulaartmuseum.org. Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Saturday Drawing Club
Art/Culture
Join Us every Saturday for instruction on Drawing the Figure. Live models used. Some supplies provided. For more information, visit us at www.missoulaartmuseum.org or call 406/728.0447.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum.
2008 Montana Griz Football: Southern Utah
Sports
For tickets call: 406-243-4051 or 1-888-MONTANA.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 1:05 PM – 4:05 PM.
Washington-Grizzly Statium.
For more info visit www.montanagrizzlies.com. Club Q
Music/Concerts
L.G.B.T. / alternative dance and social scene features a high-powered sound system, light show and huge dance floor. Tickets are $5 for 18-20 year olds, free for 21 and over. Call 728-6963.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Elks Lodge - Missoula.
Jazz Brunch
Music/Concerts
Clarinetist Chuck Florence, bassist Beth Lo and guitarist David Horgan regale the brunch crowd with Jazz.
Call 532-5300 for details.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Blue Canyon Restaurant, Hilton Garden Inn - Missoula.
2nd Annual Old West Autumn Fest
Festival/Fair
2821 South Russell St. Missoula, MT 59801-7913 406-721-2930
For immediate release in community calendars and schedules.
July 14, 2008
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Opportunity Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Old West Autumn Fest, Sundays, September 14 & 21, 2008 from 10am – 4pm at 14275 Hamel Road, Opportunity Ranch in Frenchtown. The Fest will be an event for the whole family. Planned activities include: hayrides, pumpkin picking, food, dancing, music, farm animals, firefighter displays, exhibits, arts and crafts, farmers market, apple cider making, and lots of games. The Old West Autumn Fest combines historical western folk lore and music along with farm and ranch activities. The 2007 Fest attracted 1,400 people the first year.
The Fest will take place in Frenchtown at Opportunity Ranch, a 160 acre working ranch for individuals with disabilities. For the past four years Opportunity Ranch has raised sheep, cattle, pigs and garden produce. This year the Ranch Crew is expecting to raise 6…
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
14275 Hamel Road, Opportunity Ranch Frenchtown, MT 59834.
Book Signing: Hipolito Rafael Chacon
406-543-6952
Author signs The Original Man: The Life and Work of Montana Architect A.J. Gibson, the first complete biography of Albert John Gibson, Missoula County's best-known and most beloved architect.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
University Congregational Church of Christ
Missoula, MT.
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Annual Peace Party
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center
Phone: 543-3955.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Caras Park
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.jrpc.org. Rancid
Music/Concerts
One of the cornerstone bands of the 90s punk revival, Rancid's classic sound drew critical praise for its political commitment, surging energy and undeniable way with a hook. The band's third album, ...And Out Come the Wolves, made them a platinum-selling sensation and an inescapable presence on MTV and modern rock radio. Special guests are Less Than Jake and The Reptile Dysfunction.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wilma Theatre
131 S. Higgins
Missoula, MT.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Teranga Dance & Drum
Dance
Teranga Dance & Drum, West African Sabar Drum & Dance classes. Every Monday night, 2926 S. 3rd St. W. . Drum class starts 6:45 p.m. dance class starts at 7:45 p.m. $8 for either class or $10 for both. Call (406) 529-2322 for more info.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
2926 S. 3rd St. W. (across from Hawthorne School) - Missoula.
City Council Meeting
Government/Politics
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine St, Missoula.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. City Council Meeting
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the outside door of the Ryman Street Entrance of City Hall at least 2 days prior to the meeting and on the City's web page at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/cityclerk.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Council Chambers
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us. Red Bird Wine Bar Music : John Floridis w/ Bluesy Folk Rock
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Red Bird Wine Bar
11 North Higgins nestled in Florence Buildings Lobby.
Family Story Time
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.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Missoula Public Library
301 East Main, Missoula.
Cesarean Awareness & Birth Activism Meeting
Meetings/Conventions
Join the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and ICAN of Greater Missoula for monthly meetings on topics related to childbirth education, support, and advocacy. Get involved in changing Missoula's birth culture for the better and empowering people to make informed choices. More information available on our website.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Vitality Chiropractic Clinic
410 W. Spruce (entrance at back of building).
For more info visit icanofmissoula.terapad.com. Meditation
Special Event
Every Monday night at 7:30pm
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.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Open Way Mindfulness Center - 702 Brooks.
Pet Problems
Education
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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
KBGA (89.9 FM).
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Toddler Playgroup
Kids
The Children's Museum hosts a playgroup for children ages 18 months through 4 an their grownups. Join us for this informal, facilitated hour of exploration and socialization!
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00am.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum - 225 W Front.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Breast Cancer Support Group
Meetings/Conventions
St. Pat's sponsors a Breast Cancer Support Group for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are survivors, as well as family members. The group meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center at 420 W. Pine Street. Meetings are led by Jan Riva, a medical social worker at St. Pat's.
For more information, please call 329-5713.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
St. Patrick Hospital - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 420 W. Pine Street.
Bike Well Classes
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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Free Cycles Missoula.
Comedy Night, followed by Top 40 dancing.
Special Event
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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 2:30 AM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Stroller Strides
Recreation
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do with their stroller aged children. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for class. We begin class at 9:00 am.
For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/missoula.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Playfair Park.
For more info visit strollerstrides.net. Ready! Set...Read!
Kids
This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun activity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Our Familiar: Animal Myth and Reality in the MAM Collections
Art/Culture
Phone: 728-0447
Living creatures found in physical and fanciful environments have fascinated artists throughout time. Our Familiar, MAM’s summer exhibition from the permanent collections, features animal imagery embodying ideas as diverse as love for the natural world, political beliefs, shared memories and secret selves.
Our Familiar celebrates a unique collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics, textiles and sculptures created over the last 60 years by Montana artists past and present, including Mary Ann Bonjorni, Walter Hook, Jay Rummel, James Todd, Jessie Wilber and Lulu Yee. The unveiling of recent acquisitions by Nancy Erickson and Theodore Waddell highlights the exhibition.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Missoula Art Museum
Missoula, MT.
For more info visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Wing Night
Food
All You Can Eat Wings and Sports on 25 HDTV's!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Broadway 1609 West Broadway.
Missoula Stitch N Bitch
Art/Culture
The Missoula SNB meets weekly and our meetings are open to everyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, quilts, sews, or stitches of any kind (we even have a couple of chainmailers). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shelli: Mrsaiaihelltune@gmail.com
- - ALWAYS TOTALLY FREE - -.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Good Food Store.
Latin Roots
Dance
Dance, Rythmic Expression, Workout with Penélope Baquero. All levels welcome.
Let your body teach you the rhythms of Latin roots at Teranga Arts School.
7:00 to 8:30pm Wednesdays.
$8 ea. or 6 classes for $40.
For more info call 493-0071.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
2926 South 3rd W - Missoula.
Ladies DJ Night
Music/Concerts
Every Wednesday night. Check out our drink specials!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace - 147 W Broadway.
Volunteer Meeting for the Humane Society of Western Montana
Meetings/Conventions
To sign up for the monthly volunteer meeting, or if you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 406-549-3934, 406-549-HSWM or volunteer@myhswm.org.
Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Humane Society of Western MT, 5930 HWY 93 South - Missoula.
For more info visit www.myhswm.org. Ravalli County Caregiver Conference
Meetings/Conventions
This annual "no cost" conference is an educational and networking opportunity for all caregivers. Pre-registration deadline is September 5th. To register call: Kathy Flynn 327-4594 or Joanne Verwolf 363-5242 or email iserenity@summitilc.org.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bitterroot River Inn
139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive
Hamilton, MT 59840.
Tiny Tales
Kids
Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Rock Against Racism
Music/Concerts
Concert event with 13+ local bands, speakers and exhibitors all to raise money and awareness for the YWCA's Racial Justice Initiative. Free and All Ages.
www.ywcaofmissoula.org.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Caras Park.
Healthy U
Kids
This program focuses on health and wellness.
Third Thursday of each month at 3:30pm
Please call 541-PLAY for details.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Missoula Children's Museum - 225 W Front.
For more info visit www.learnplayimagine.org. Worden's Wine Tasting
Food
Cost is $10.00 per person, the tasting fee will be deducted from your purchase on a case of wine.
Please call 549-1293 for details.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Worden's Market - 451 North Higgins.
For more info visit www.wordens.com. Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Meetings/Conventions
Please join the Bariatric team at St. Patrick Hospital for our monthly support group meetings.
Meetings are every third Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 329-2960 to register or for more information.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
St. Patrick Hospital.
Life Drawing
Art/Culture
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.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ceretana Studios and Gallery.
For more info visit www.myspace.com. Third Thursday Book Group
Art/Culture
The Third Thursday Book Group meets monthly. If anyone attending these programs needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 721-BOOK (2665). The Missoula Public Library is located at 301 East Main Street. For more information on future library programs, call 721-2665 or visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Missoula Public Library - 301 East Main.
For more info visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Open Mic Dauphine's
Open Mic Dauphine's Missoula Every Thursday
Ending Mar 15, 2017
at 07:00 PM
Dauphine's Cafe, 130 E. Broadway, addresses our town's shortage of open mic nights with their own each Thursday at 7 PM. Performers should check in beginning at 6, and there are drink and food specials galore. Free. Call 829-8188.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dauphine's Bakery and Cafe
Missoula, MT.
Rocktastic DJ Night Party
Mike Gill and John Markley host the Rocktastic DJ Night Party this, and every, Thu. at 9 PM at the Palace, 147 W. Broadway. Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace
Missoula, MT.
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