Arts & Entertainment listings May 5–May 12, 2011
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Scan photos that feature abstract and traditional landscapes when Whitefish’s Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., presents an opening reception for artist Rosella Mosteller’s exhibit Reading Between the Lines, starting at 6 PM. Free. Call 862-5929. The Missoula AIDS Council, 500 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 100, presents the workshop HIV 101, which covers a basic overview of HIV and AIDS, at 6 PM. Free. Call 543-4770.
Leave no branch behind. Santa Cruz, Calif.’s The Devil Makes Three plays a mix of punk influenced folk, blues, ragtime, and bluegrass at the Top Hat Tue., May 10, at 10 PM. $15/$13 advance plus fees at Ear Candy Music and online at seafarerentertainment.com.
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also be fundraising for the MAMA campaign, and contributions are welcome. Free. E-mail Erin at erinelle@gmail.com.
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Get in the know about the Affordable Care Act when the Center for Rural Affairs presents the community forum Got Health Care Questions?, which runs from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM in the gallery of the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Free. Visit cfra.org.
Spin your spokes in celebration of Bike Walk Bus Week when Adventure Cycling Association and Free Cycles present a commuter party at Free Cycles, 732 S. First St. W., which includes live music from MudSlide Charley, plus food and beverages, from 5–9 PM. Free. Call 880-6834.
Walk for your favorite midwife when Missoula participates in a Global March For Midwives, with a 5K walk starting at 4 PM at McCormick Park. Supporters will
The Joan Zen Duo duels with a rookie’s girl scout cookies when it performs at 6 PM at the Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton. Free. Call 363-PINT.
FREE FORECLOSURE
Nibble on some potluck foods with your neighbors during the Missoula Urban Demonstration Project’s MUD Mingle, which runs from 6–9 PM at MUD, 629 Phillips St. Bring a potluck dish to share, as well as your own plates, cups and utensils. Free. Call 721-7513. Hear about Western entrepreneurism, climate change, economic development and other topics from an array of speakers during the inaugural New West Festival: 2011 Rise of the Rockies, which kicks off with a reception at 6 PM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. The conference follows on May 6 at the Holiday Inn–Downtown at the Park with opening remarks at 9 AM, followed by talks throughout the day. $150/$125 nonprofit employees/$100 students. Visit newwest.net/festival for more info. end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., May 6, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Overlord c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.
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PREVENTION WORKSHOP Presented by homeWORD Tuesday, May 10, 11am-1pm
Missoula Job Service 539 S 3rd St W Space is limited to the first 30 registrants. Lunch will be provided.
1804 North Ave W, Suite F 406-214-3112 • shearartsalon.com
Register online at www.homeword.org or by contacting Holly at 532-4663 x10
15% off all Organic Face care
Wednesday, May 4 – Saturday, May 7 180 S. 3rd W. next to Bernice’s M-F 10-6 • Sat 11-5 • 728.0543 meadowsweet-herbs.com
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