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purr-fest “Nothing lasts forever dude,” or so goes the poster for punk band Bomb the Music Industry’s upcoming final dates in January in New York. But you might recall that BTMI played one of its “last shows” in Missoula in fall 2012, and then kept touring for months. Nothing lasts forever, for sure—especially bands’ threats that they’re done for. One of Missoula’s punk outfits arises from the grave, or maybe the litter box, when Cat Heaven plays a reunion show at the ZACC. The band included Tyson Ballew on guitar and vocals, Buddy Jackson’s Grant Geiger on drums and the Whoopass Girls’ Ethan J. Uhl on guitars and “screamy vocals.” They called it quits when Ballew moved away from Missoula in 2012. WHAT: Cat Heaven, Scribblers, Little Giants, Pancakes WHEN: Fri., Dec. 27 from 7–11 PM WHERE: ZACC basement HOW MUCH: $5 donation MORE INFO: facebook.com/ tummyrockrecords
Ballew, you may remember, is also a tireless solo artist, frequent show promoter and maestro at Tummy Rock Records. Missoula lost a great DIY organizer when he moved away, but fortunately, he
tain Elk Foundation conference room for Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters, at 5205 Grant Creek Dr., and work on your elk-camp locution with the best. All are invited. Noon– 1 PM. Free. All sorts of nimble-footed shenanigans are underway at the Missoula Senior Center. Starting things off is the 1:15 Intro to African Dance class, followed by the Sentinel High School Jazz Band at 2:45, Way Cool Music at 5:15, Missoula Folklore Society dancing at 6:30 and the Starlighter’s Swing Band from 10 to 10:45.
still comes back on occasion. We also lost a great little pop punk outfit when Cat Heaven disbanded. The August 2012 album Fear of A Cat Planet has some real gems, like the angsty “(Fuckin’ Up) in Montana” and “Garden City Hardcore,” which is probably the most perky song I’ve ever heard that complains about the lack of a punk scene. It’s a rare bit of fun to hear punk rock that’s so Missoulareferential. As a whole, Cat Heaven is a perfect example of the Tummy Rock Records motto: “Have Fun, Play Nice, Sing Loud.” Bands may come and go, but it’s a motto that seems pretty timeless. —Kate Whittle
by 7 PM two-step and 8 PM country cha-cha.
tana.edu or call 549-7933 for more information.
Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, from 6 to 8 PM. All ages.
Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free pub trivia, which takes place every Tuesday at 8 PM. Here’s a question to tickle your brainwaves: The New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square originated because of a ban on fireworks. What year did the ball first drop? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.)
The Unity Dance and Drum African Dance Class is sure to teach you some moves you didn’t learn in junior high when it meets Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. $10, $35 for four classes. Email tarn.ream@umon-
Put down those Potato Oles and ring in the Año Nuevo with some
nightlife The 1,000 Hands For Peace meditation group uses ancient mudras for cleansing the heart. Meets Tuesdays at the Ewam Buddhist Center, S. Third Ave W. 5:306:30 PM. Call Clare at 721-8224. It’s always a glutenous good time when Wheat Montana, 2520 S. Third St. W., presents Black Mountain Boys Bluegrass from 5:30 to 8 PM. Free. Call 327-0900. Put on your red shoes and dance at the Country Dance Lessons, Tuesdays at the Hamilton Senior Center. The shindig steps off at 6 PM with a line dance, followed
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