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“It’s like there’s a wall between us.” Britchy plays the Ten Spoon Winery for a CD release show of the band’s new album, Every Heartache. Sat. April 19 from 6-9 PM. Free.
Nature poet Bob Pack reads from his newest works at the Davidson Honors College at 4 PM. Free. Anne Carlson of The Wilderness Society presents “Adaptive Management and Forest Restoration in a Changing Climate,” part of the conservation social science spring seminar series. Forestry Building, room 301. 4:10-5 PM.
nightlife Salute cool women and girls with the Soroptimist Spirit of Excellence’s Celebration of Achievement gala at Ruby’s Inn. Includes dinner, music, magician and award ceremonies. 5 PM. $25. Call Michelle at 406240-5991 to learn more. Ain’t no party like a garden party ‘cause a garden party don’t stop when experts from Missoula County Extension, MUD, Five Valleys Seed Library, MUD and more offer gardening resources and tips at the Missoula College, 900 South Ave. W. 5-7 PM. (‘K, so I guess it does stop. Or does it?) Kick it at a cool soirée in support of talented young folk at the seventh annual Aerie International gala, a fundraiser with hors d’oeurves, desserts, live jazz and readings from the 2014 issue of the Big Sky High School literary magazine. Dana Gallery. 5:30-8 PM. $10/$8 for students/$5 for
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ages 12 and under. $25 for four adult tickets. The four-week Introduction to Herbal Medicine course with clinical herbalist Britta Bloedorn presents a wholebody approach to preventing illness and self-care with western herbal medicine. 210 N. Higgins, Ste 318. Meets at 6 PM on Thursdays until May 1. $145. Call 406-830-0949 or email britta.bloedorn@ gmail.com to learn more.
Seattle poet and pie expert Kate Lebo serves up a mix of her recipes and wordsmithery at the Cookbook Club hosted by Good Food Store. 6:30 PM. $40, includes copy of A Commonplace Book of Pie. (See Books.) Southern rock outfit Blackberry Smoke plays the Wilma, along with The Delta Saints. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $18.50. Tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and knittingfactory.com.
Overcome your fears and take a stand when Treasure State Toastmasters mentors folks in leadership and public speaking. Community Medical Center meeting rooms, 2827 Ft. Missoula Road. 6–7 PM. Free.
Go down where it’s wetter, down where it’s better with Underwater Films of Jean Painlevé, live-scored by Next Door Prison Hotel to eight avante-garde films. 8 PM. $10/free with International Wildlife Film Festival pass.
Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free.
During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, local talented folks may titillate your eardrums. 8:30 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.
“Cultural Minister” Andre Floyd is here to spread the gospel of blues at Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. Singer-songwriter Kristi Neumann plays tunes while you kick back at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover.
Party like a spring chicken when the Youngblood Brass Band plays Stage 112. 9 PM. $10. Check out Stage 112’s Facebook page for more info. Take our deputy calendar editor out for spin when Dark Horse Country Band plays tunes at the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9 PM. Blessed be the drunks when the Hangover Saints play the