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orld peace is an ethereal concept that most of us want, but don’t know how to attain. Kalispell native Tessa Weyrauch takes the fight for peace personally. “I couldn’t work just any job. I had to be doing something good with my life and good for the world,” she said.

She graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and was accepted into the Peace Corps, heading to Peru, when she met her future fiancé. Despite objections, she followed her heart and delayed entry. But she isn’t just biding her time while her fiancé attends college so they can apply as a couple. Tessa looked to make a difference in Missoula by volunteering at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, which “exists to connect and empower people to build a socially just, non-violent and sustainable community and world,” according to its mission statement.

Their ideals meshed. In short order, Tessa was hired as the manager of their fair trade store, Olive Branch. Fair trade looks to reduce the number of exchanges a product goes through to reach the consumer, while providing the original producer a living wage in their country. For example, the Olive Branch sells

upcycled saries made into table runners or scarves by a person in India who is part of a women’s group to escape sex trafficking. The scarves go through only three sets of hands: the producer, the importer and Olive Branch, reducing many middlemen in the process.

The transition into management has been an adventure for the woman who wears so many hats. And when she needs to let off steam? She found a community of active nerds to do battle with using foam weapons. She said Belegarth was “the first place that I truly had a community that I was a part of in Missoula.”

This crusader continues to find worthwhile communities to align herself with on her path through life.

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f all the festivals that western Montana has to offer, none is more diverse and sprawling than the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.

Now in its 13th year, the festival brings 200-some movies to multiple venues in downtown Missoula over the course of 10 days.

Organizers culled the final selections from more than 1,500 movies, including shorts and feature length submissions from around the world.

With that much to savor, it helps to have a strategy to find the right movies.

In this issue’s cover story, we break down some of the major strands and related events at Big Sky. Notable among the offerings are a strong crop of Montana-related movies.

Many of aren’t Montana-focused films.

The “Skips Stones for Fudge” filmmakers traveled to other parts of the country to interview the men who dedicate themselves to competitive rock skipping.”

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For “The Middle Kingdom,” Bozeman filmmaker Jason Burlage spent time in Shanghai to create portrait of everyday life in a particular neighborhood.

“Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things,” relates the own-less philosophy of two Missoula transplants who have found a national following with their self-help books and blog.

For festival closer “The Bug,” Missoula director Damon Ristau traveled to Europe and Mexico City to retell the history and cult appeal of Volkswagen’s compact car.

Those are a strong sign that Missoula’s filmmakers retain a strong presence at a festival that draws films from around the world.

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montana

Mrs. Wonderful’s café features fresh bread, paninis, and more

By Patricia Tavenner

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ary Bailey: “Bread so that this house may never know hunger. Salt so that life may always have flavor.”

George Bailey: “Wine that joy and prosperity may reign forever.

Enter the Martini Castle” One may recognize the above words from the classic 1946 James Stewart film. But instead of Bedford Falls, let’s now jump forward 50 years in full color to a classic Main Street corner brick building in downtown Polson.

Replace the Italian family’s castle, for a different Italian family’s cafe.

There you may be greeted by the comforting smells of fresh baked loaves of Pane Rustica, savory scones and even the Caselli’s themselves, Mary Frances and Gino, owners of Mrs. Wonderful’s Marmalade Cafe. Included in the cast of characters Diana, Mary Frances’ daughter, as well as the bread, the salt (and hopefully one day) the wine and here lies the heart of a modern day, small town feel-good classic story.

It all started with the bread. After seven busy summers of selling their signature Italian round loaves as well as their Mrs. Wonderful’s homemade seasoned salts at various farmers markets, a fitting space became available to expand their vision into a restaurant atmosphere. Doors first opened in July of 2014. They started with the basics. Delicious panini made with their rustic toast and organic local ingredients served with homemade sodas of various fruits of the Flathead. Just like the ample portions of each plate, the menu grew.

One primary goal being to offer delicious homemade options made as much as possible with locally non-GMO ingredients. Rachel Murphy, baker, recounts how she and Mary Frances thoroughly tested numerous organic flours and were excited to find the best was milled from central Montana. Local farmers who offer produce and eggs often visit discussing what is new on the menu and how they can best plant, harvest and supply according to demand.

The cafe is now well into its second winter. Naturally Gino and Mary Frances

are concerned about another quiet small town season like they experienced in the short days of last winter. But like many new businesses in Montana, word of mouth is the trusted method of getting more traffic through the doors, and the word is now out. The more it snows, the more cozy the tin roofed parlor room becomes with its vintage crackling Depot Stove. In the short dark mornings, locals on their way to work pop in for a warm swedish style cinnamon roll or fresh berry scones with sweet citrus glaze. Skiers on the way to Blacktail Mountain fuel up with sourdough biscuit breakfast sandwiches made with raw milk white cheddar melted over an organic farm egg and local ham or bacon. Guests enjoy breaking bread over a delicious French press pot of coffee or hot tea with local honey. Visitors continue to come in as a perfect stop on the corridor from Missoula up to Glacier or Whitefish. Many Bigfork and Lakeside folk make the gorgeous scenic lakeshore drive south for a nourishing meal or box of pastries to go.

Often eating at a neighboring table could be a farmer that harvested the organic strawberry on your plate and at the other could be a traveler from a distant country visiting a local relative. Friday Pasta and Pizza nights are highlighted with live music from local musicians. Paul Sebesta has played a romantic mix of old standards and classical on either his fiddle, viola or guitar the past months. When asked about his experience, “It’s all about the food” he said. Then added, “When I play and watch the people enjoy their dinners in such a warm setting, I’m transported. I feel like I’m in Paris. When I taste Mary Frances’ rolls (cinnamon) I always am back in my grandmother’s kitchen.”

From Paris to Polson, it certainly is a “Wonderful life.”

Mrs. Wonderful’s Marmalade Cafe is located at 235 Main St. on the corner of Fourth Avenue. Winter hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday night features pasta and pizza.

Call (406) 319-2080 or follow them on Facebook for more information.

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music

Old ‘Dog’ made new Dr. Dog reinvents its first self-released cassette

By Alan Sculley

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r. Dog has taken the idea of making something old new again to a whole new level with its latest album, “Psychedelic Swamp.”

Fans of the band may recognize the title because “Psychedelic Swamp” was the name of the Philadelphia band’s self-released debut cassette.

But the new “Psychedelic Swamp” is not a remake of the original. It’s a total reinvention, in which various bits and parts from the cassette were taken, expanded upon and developed into an entirely new collection of songs.

The original cassette, made in 2001 when the original lineup of Dr. Dog was forming and just starting to play shows around the Philadelphia area, was hardly a fully-formed work.

It had very little distribution and has been unavailable for many years, but it did have a lyrical concept, according to guitarist/vocalist Scott McMicken.

“The tape was kind of a message to us, Dr. Dog, from this guy Phrases, who landed in the swamp and learned sort of a valuable life lesson while there,” he said in a mid-January phone interview.

“Then he felt the need to send his message back to earth, and he chose us to be the ones to translate it because he was aware that what he was doing and his ways of communicating, while they made sense in the swamp, were pretty much incomprehensible to anyone here. … So he chose us to take that kind of garbled mess and turn it into the biggest rock album ever made, so that it could be spread around the globe to the masses.”

But the music itself wasn’t as defined. McMicken said the original music didn’t so much form an album in the conventional statement as it was a statement about the band members’ intention as they moved forward to experiment and always follow their muse wherever it took them. This helps explain the cassette’s free-form, shape-shifting musical nature.

“The original album is like 35 tracks and almost two hours long, McMicken

Dr. Dog, a Philadelphia indie-rock band, is touring behind a remake of its first self-released cassette.

said, noting that the tape has a different sequence and flow of music from the new re-imagined version of “Psychedelic Swamp.”

The new “Psychedelic Swamp” is very much a cohesive set of a dozen songs (plus a short spoken word interlude).

Song like “Dead Record Player,” “Fire on My Back” and “Badvertise” are concise, poppy and punchy, but there is also quirkiness to several songs (the gauzy textures of “Golden Hind,” the spacey feel of “Holes in My Back” or the glammy tone of “Bring My Baby Back”) that shows Dr. Dog has retained the sense of musical adventure that helped inspire the original cassette.

McMicken said there were very few limits as to how far the band – which also includes Toby Leaman (vocals, bass, guitar), Frank McElroy (guitar), Zach Miller (keyboards), Eric Slick (drums) and Dimitri Manos (percussion/multiinstrumentalist) -- could go in turning the original source material into music that was essentially new.

Chances are the new “Psychedelic Swamp” songs will evolve further as Dr. Dog performs them on tour this winter. It’s possible, McMicken said, that the new album will be performed in its entirety as part of the show. But fans can expect plenty of other music to be included in the set.

“As per usual, we’re continuously going through the back catalog and keep up with that stuff,” he said. “There are kind of the standards, the staples of our set, and then there is a rotating cast of old tunes that either have been taking a break and come back to life (in the set) at some point. As per usual, we’re going out with a whole lot of songs to choose from so the set can vary pretty wildly.”

Dr. Dog and opener the Bright Light Social Hour will play the Wilma Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. Tickets for the all-ages show are $22 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Go to the box office or thewilma.com.

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books

Gold Fame Citrus

by Claire Vaye Watkins “Gold Fame Citrus” is the too-realistic dystopian novel of our nightmares. Watkins’ environmental message is clear and fictionalized by the pulse of a survivalist colony in the southern California desert – a crumbling, inhospitable wasteland painted as an endless mirage. Her writing is imaginative, hypnotizing, and just as manipulative as the near-future California she’s invented.

[FICTION; Riverhead Books, September 2015, $27.95, hardcover]

Science… For Her!

by Megan Amram Megan Amram’s “Science... For Her!” (think sixth-grade science wrapped in a Cosmo) is an over-the-top parody of popular women’s magazines and the most convincing satire available in book form. Once you move past the novelty of the concept, you’ll find sharp social commentary delivered by Amram’s unflinching narrative voice. A perfect coffee-table book that will be sure to liven up the usual conversation and possibly offend visiting friends and family members.

[HUMOR; Scribner Book Company, November 2015, $17, paperback]

The Wonder Garden

by Lauren Acampora This collection of highly polished, linked short stories, by the unknown Acampora, seems to have come out of nowhere. Where has this writer been hiding? She has arrived now, and her debut is great news for fans of acutely observed fiction.

Acampora writes like a veteran, with the assurance of someone in the top ranks of mature fiction writers.

Her potential seems almost limitless and it will be tremendously exciting to see what she does next. In the meantime, pick up this this jaw-dropping, five-star collection.

[FICTION; Grove Press, January 2016, $16.00, paperback]

Two White Rabbits

By Shakespeare and Company’s Kim Hutcheson and Garth Whitson

by Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng A beautifully illustrated picture book, the story of a young girl traveling north with her father toward the U.S. border. “When we travel, I count what I see,” she says. Hens, cows, dogs, birds, clouds in the sky. Simply told yet with many complex dimensions to appreciate and discuss, the story accrues new depth and meaning with each successive reading, and will teach a lesson not just in counting, but in the struggles of those who risk life and limb to find a safe place in the world.

[JUVENILE FICTION; Groundwood Books, October 2015, $18.95, hardcover]

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Winter thaw Group art show at historic house brightens up seasonal doldrums

by Kristine Komar

Lorree LeFevre West is one of the artists featured in “The HeART of Winter” art show outside Corvallis.

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he HeART of Winter features six women artists who are also abiding friends and colleagues. Besides offering their art for sale, they have several additional goals for the show. First, they offer their artwork to provide a bit of brightness and light to boost your outlook in the depth of the winter doldrums. The spring and summer landscapes (Michelle Kapor) and plein air paintings (Elene Weege) will do the job nicely.

The group has selected the Woods House as a venue for its cozy, homey feel that sets the tone for warm and leisurely conversations. Each artist will be demonstrating their work — a great stimulus to discussions about technique, inspiration and subject. Additionally, per Mari Bolen, the show’s organizer, demonstrations offer the perfect opportunity to introduce children to art. “So many school-age children receive so little exposure to art in school anymore.

We’re happy to have parents bring children to our show so they can get up close and personal with art and artists. Each of us enjoys helping young people discover the world of art.” Bolen, by the way, gives a fascinating tour of the steps of creating a bronze — illuminating for kids of any age. Karen Savory’s bright watercolors and acrylics will attract children’s interest and Loree LeFevre West’s three-dimensional collages and ceramics will attract young hands — at least they do mine. I’m sure if you’re careful she will allow it.

This is the second year of the show in the Old Woods House. Build in 1895, the house is eligible for the National Register. The Montana Cultural Resource Inventory describes it as follows: “the house, a two story brick hipped roof square, is reminiscent of the Italianate Tuscan Villa shape. The front porch and balcony ore neatly decorated by turned posts, a spindle railing, and

graceful arches, all crowned by decorative shingles in the gabled roof end.”

In addition to its architectural value, the old place holds many a story. Some who will stop by are equally as interested in the Victorian home as the art, curious about the inside of the historic brick house they’ve driven by for years.

That‘s fine with the artists, who often find themselves acting as informal tour guides. Some visitors even have stories to share that the owners haven’t heard.

The house is owned by Mike and Beverly Hennegar — Beverly is one of the artists in the show and if Mike is about, he is an energetic and knowledgeable guide.

The artists have many years of experience with showing art in a wide variety of places and venues. They appreciate the opportunity the Bitterroot Valley offers for networking and showing together in an environment that is informal, supportive, and collaborative rather than competitive. You can feel the difference. All in all, a different kind of show and worthy of your time.

“The HeART of Winter” mid-winter art show features six artists: Mari Bolen of Hamilton (bronzes), Beverly Hennegar of Corvallis (oils and photography), Michele Kapor of Hamilton (landscapes in oil), Karen Savory of Hamilton (acrylic and watercolor), Elene Weege of Stevensville (oils) and Loree LeFevre West (sculptural ceramics). The artist’s reception on Friday, Feb. 5, from noon to 10 p.m. at the Historic Wood’s House, 2200 Eastside Highway, 11 miles north of Corvallis. Additional viewing times are Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (406) 961-3887 or email maribolen@bolenbronzes.com.

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Gennie Deweese: The Process of Painting

Feb. 12 to May 21 “Creation: a synthesis, from the artist’s standpoint, of matter, space, and color. Creation is not a reproduction of observed fact.” – Hans Hofmann, from “Search for the Real and Other Essays” This exhibit of colorful and lively paintings from MAM’s Permanent Collection features works that provide a glimpse into the extraordinary mind and talent of beloved Bozeman artist Gennie DeWeese.

Selected from more than 30 DeWeese paintings in MAM’s collection, these nonobjective works, are a small but significant representation of the 60year career of this important figure in Montana’s colorful art history.

DeWeese was part of the pioneering generation of Montana artists that challenged the looming presence of Charlie Russell’s romantic depictions of the West by working in contemporary modes of art-making developed by European modernists.

This group of talented and educated artists, spread across Montana’s vast open spaces, set aside Russell’s romanticized representation and embraced modernist expressions.

Modernist Ceramics from MAM’s Permanent Collection

Feb. 19 to May 21 Frances Senksa, Val Knight, and Maxine Blackmer were three grandes dames of Montana modernism. This small exhibit features fine ceramic works by these three inspiring artists, teachers, and scholars who worked to change the landscape of contemporary art in Montana.

Gesine Janzen: Floodplains

Feb. 19 - June 25 First Friday: March 4, 5-8 p.m.

Artist reception and gallery talk: March 4, 7 p.m.

Color woodcuts: May 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $60/$65 This exhibition combines two of Bozemanbased artist Gesine Janzen’s bodies of work that use river imagery to explore the passing of time and the elusive qualities of memory. Janzen employs multiple print processes such as woodcut, monotype, lithography, and intaglio to layer multiple colors, forms, and veils of ink. These layers reflect the physical qualities of flowing water and mimic the act of recollection.

Continuing exhibitions

44th Benefit Art Auction Exhibition: Through Feb. 3.

“Terrain: Plateau Native Art and Poetry” Through Feb. 27.

Works by Gennie DeWeese like this oil on masonite will be on display from Feb. 12 through May at the Missoula Art Museum. Photo courtesy Missoula Art Museum

“Good Wood: Carved And Cut from MAM’s Permanent Collection” Through March 12.

“John Buck: Free For All” Through March 12.

- Courtesy of Missoula Art Museum

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in contrasting styles Clay Studio’s International Cup exhibits diverse interpretations of simple vessel

By CORY WALSH

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february 2016

he concept for the Clay Studio of Missoula’s exhibition is as simple as it sounds.

The International Cup opens up artists to interpret the “idea of a cup,” which can be as complex or minimal as they like.

On the first extreme is the cup set by Chiho Tokita of Toronto. Titled “fivesixtwofive,” the set consists of cups within cups, some of which are perforated.

“They’re emanating this idea of a cup inside a cup inside a cup,” said Shalene Valenzuela, executive director of the Clay Studio. They’re not all functional, she said, and play with notions of what a cup is.

This is the Clay Studios fifth International Cup. It was first held in 2006 and now runs every other year.

This year’s exhibition, on display through February, features 45 pieces by 35 artists, which were culled from more than 100 applicants and 200 works.

Josh DeWeese, the celebrated Bozeman-based ceramicist, acted as juror.

Valenzuela said having an outside juror brings a different set of eyes to the exhibition.

In his juror’s statement, DeWeese wrote that he based his selections on a number of factors, which include the feel and the look.

“The perceived form of the cup is very important. If it’s presenting itself as a utilitarian object, does it feel inviting? Does the handle look like it would feel comfortable? Is it balanced? Doe the lip make sense? Do I want to put my lips on it?” he wrote.

Valenzuela said that the form of a handmade cup can determine whether you want to use it when you open the cabinet: You could consider “not only one’s aesthetics, but the way that the cup feels in someone’s hands will dictate what cup they respond to more,” she said.

The look, though, is the first encounter with it.

“The glaze and surface treatment is another important factor,” DeWeese wrote. “Is it too predictable? Does the composition seem to work? Is it seductive? And if the cup is clearly nonutilitarian, does it communicate in a different, but meaningful way? Is it humorous? Do I want to investigate it further? Is it well made or crafted?”

His selections include whimsical pieces photo-transfer, such as David Stevens’ “rustic work,” Valenzuela said, and Jose Sierra’s geometric linework set against a curving form that leavings a notch for the thumb.

“There’s a huge range of decorating and varying methods,” Valenzuela said.

Illinois artist Kurt Brian Webb’s cups are carved with images of skulls and text; Ukrainian Tamara Smerechynska’s nautical imagery is complemented with jewel-like colors and circular indentations.

Leilani Trinka of Singapore crafted a prosecco flute from slab-built porcelain connected with steel pins, with repeated white circles in raised relief.

“It’s a very strong vitrified material that can stand up to a lot, that has this look of delicacy to it,” she said.

On the other end are the wood-fired Yunomi cups and mugs by Cory Upton-Cosulich of Belfast, Maine. Valenzuela noted its balanced form and finish.

“There’s so many forms in here that are complex, and then there’s these very simple vessels that are just a cup, but they’re beautiful,” she said.

The Clay Studio of Missoula’s International Cup 2016 exhibition will be on display from Friday, Feb. 5, through Feb. 26. An opening reception is scheduled for First Friday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The studio is located at 1106 Hawthorne St. Suite A.

above: The Clay Studio’s International Cup is an invitational, juried exhibition open to artists around the world.

Some stretch the boundaries of the cup, a simple functional vessel. Chiho Tokita of Toronto created a stoneware, wood-fired set, titled “fivesixtwofive,” that uses multiple vessels, some with perforations right: Leilani Trinka of Singapore uses porcelain slabs and steel pins to fashion her “Prosecco Flute.” far right: Other artists created well-constructed, beautiful and simple forms, such as Cory UptonCosulich of Belfast, Maine, who submitted this wood-fired yunomi cup that was fired in an anagama kiln for eight days.

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Performances feature music, comedy – and dessert by cory walsh Photo by Terry Cyr

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he Dirty Sexy Chocolate Show” was a culinary experiment for Missoula resident Jeremy Sher.

The trained actor and trained pastry chef put his two passions through an emulsion blender for an evening-length show set to 1970s soul music. It would be funny. It would be sexy. There would be dessert made on stage and served to the audience.

Given that it was a new venture, he was surprised when it began selling out before its very first show.

“I didn’t know how well it would be received. Even a year after we did the show, people were still talking to me about it. That’s when I really committed to bringing it back,” Sher said.

He’d already begun making plans to revive the show again in 2016 and take it on tour when his novel recipe earned a boost: an Artist’s Innovation Award from the Montana Art Council that came with $3,000 in funding.

He’s putting that money directly toward taking the show – and its 15 artists, performers and designers – on the road.

He decided against slimming it down for the tour. It’s still “big, silly and sexy with live music,” he said.

Sher said they could’ve used pre-recorded music, but opted to keep the live energy.

“It would just be a different show – not nearly as fun,” he said.

The participating performers include Missoula theater regular Reid Reimers, who many will recognize from his recurring role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the annual local production of “The Rocky Horror Show Live.”

On the musical front, jazz-and-blues singer Margi Cates of the WhizPops and Northern Lights. Cates is returning from New Orleans, where she moved to further her music career.

Cates, who performed in the show last year, said the set list is a mix of covers and parodies: soul and funk tunes rewritten about chocolate and baking. Isaac

Hayes’ “Do Your Thing” is transmogrified into “Jam On,” about putting apricot jelly on a tort.

“It’s a sexualization of food, but it’s really fun and bawdy and yummy,” she said.

She said she enjoys the show because she can stick with singing and not acting. “(I) just get to wear a beautiful corset and sing songs.”

Sometimes the other actors feed her chocolate on stage.

“It’s kind of a dream job,” she said.

Heather Adams of the Downtown Dance Collective generated all-new choreography. Bassist and composer John Sporman is leading the live band.

The show will hit Whitefish, Helena, Missoula and Seattle’s Triple Door.

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egarding his dual resume, Sher acted in the Montana Repertory Theatre’s “Circle Mirror Transformation” and its annual Colony writers workshop performances, in addition to work with regional theaters in Seattle, Chicago and New York.

He has 20 years of experience as a pastry chef, including work at Scotty’s Table, Posh Chocolat and the Buttercup Market and Cafe.

For the Missoula show, Bravo Catering is making the dessert with Tandem Doughnuts providing a gluten-free option.

The show will hit Whitefish on Wednesday through Friday, Feb 3-5, at the Crush Lounge. Go to dirtysexychocolateshow.com for tickets, which start at $22 for general admission, with VIP options available.

The show returns to the Top Hat on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14.

Tickets are available at tophatlounge.com. For more information, go to dirtysexychocolateshow.com or the show’s Facebook page. Previous shows have sold out, so purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.

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MCT, UM collaborate on Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Gondoliers”

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hether romance or comedy is what you are craving this February, you can satisfy both yearnings Valentine’s Day weekend with the pure lovely silliness of Gilbert and Sullivan.

“The Gondoliers,” a delightful musical romp, is the result of a biannual creative collaboration between the University of Montana Opera Theatre, UM Symphony Orchestra, and Missoula Community Theatre.

The Gondoliers will be presented at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 12-14.

“The Gondoliers” was the last great success of the writing team of Gilbert and Sullivan, who are known for their satirical wit — especially regarding class distinctions, and that signature humor is key to this whimsical story. Two young gondoliers have been raised as brothers. Right after they marry their respective sweethearts, they learn that the ruler of the mystical kingdom of Barataria has been killed, and one of the Gondoliers is actually the long lost heir of this deceased king. But which one? Only an old nursemaid knows. The search for her commences while the brothers hurry to Barataria to reign jointly. Romantic complications, silliness, and glorious music ensue as Gilbert and Sullivan “disentangle every knot.”

Director and UM music professor Anne Basinski is excited to bring this “comic gem” to the stage and delighted with the talent of the cast. “They bring

Taylor Caprara, seen here as Maria in Missoula Community Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music,” will perform in “The Gondoliers,” a collaboration between MC and the University of Montana Opera Theatre and the UM Symphony Orchestra.

Photo by Tom Bauer.

wonderful energy and humor, and beautiful voices to boot!” Among the cast are some familiar faces for Missoula audiences, such as Roxann Jackson (Duchess) and Royce McIntosh (Giuseppe), last seen as Mrs. Lovett and Judge Turpin, respectively, in Missoula Community Theatre’s production of “Sweeney Todd.”

And following her recent success as Maria in MCT’s “The Sound of Music,” Taylor Caprara will be playing the role of Casilda.

Basinski notes that the community-driven effort of this production adds to its luminescence. “The UM Opera Theatre and UM Symphony Orchestra relish the chance to collaborate with our friends at MCT — our prize-winning shows are the result,” alluding to the National Opera Association first place honors bestowed upon the 2014 collaboration of “The Legend of Orpheus” and the 2006 production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”

But above all, Basinski feels that this “high energy, charming show will absolutely make your Valentine’s Day weekend brighter…particularly if you are a fan of silly British humor.”

The Gondoliers runs Feb. 12-14 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets are available at mctinc.org, by calling (406) 728-7529 or at MCT’s box office.

- Courtesy of Missoula Community Theatre.

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The Winning Streak

Play explores our ability to forgive our parents for the past

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s part of the Black Curtain Theatre series, the Whitefish Theatre Company presents “The Winning Streak” written by Lee Blessing. This witty and bittersweet theatre production will be performed on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30, and 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

“The Winning Streak” follows Omar, a retired baseball umpire, who suddenly receives a phone call from Ry, a son he’s never seen. Ry has never wanted to meet his father, but now in his mid-thirties, he feels it’s time. In a series of funny yet touching scenes, this distant father and son revisit their lives in an effort to reconnect and get to know one another. Is there any common ground? Can Omar master the skills to become a father, or Ry to become his son? Can a winning streak by Omar’s local major-league baseball team help these two men who are just trying to win one in a row? “The Winning Streak” is a moving comedy about the need for family in us all. “’The Winning Streak’ is hilarious and heartbreaking,” says director Kim

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Krueger. “The cast and I have been on a wild ride discovering the complexity of this particular father-son relationship.” Krueger adds, “Omar and Ry’s baseball team may be on a winning streak, but these two are just trying to see if they even want to be on the same team. The play really explores our ability to forgive our parents for the past, our ability to forgive ourselves, and the decisions we make, despite everything, to be better people.”

Cast members include Tony Hernandez as Omar, Robby Cale as Ry, and Jack Eaton as the Voice of Baseball. Viewers are reminded that as a Black Curtain production, there will minimal staging, no set or props, and actors will be reading from a script.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students with general seating. Tickets are sold only at the door on the evenings of each show. The Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. and is located at 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. For more information, call 862-5371. This show is sponsored by Soroptomist International of Whitefish.

- Courtesy of Whitefish Theatre Company

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Classic among Classics Missoula Symphony, Chorale to perform Brahms’ German Requiem

By Lucy Beighle

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issoula Symphony Orchestra Music Director Darko Butorac describes the German Requiem by Johannes Brahms as “maybe the most magnificent work written for chorus and orchestra.”

No small praise considering the wealth of music from which to choose. The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale will perform this “magnificent work” on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28, and will be joined by two guest soloists, soprano Christina Pier and baritone Charles Robert Stephens.

Brahms wrote the work in to honor the life of his late mother and, being German Lutheran, he chose passages from the Lutheran Bible which were written in German (hence the title) and set them to music. This was an anomaly in the era in which requiems were typically Catholic and in Latin, as was the fact that he focused on the loss of the living rather than the salvation of the dead — the requiem honors life more than it mourns death.

Symphony Chorale Director Dean Peterson has fond memories of the piece.

“I saw the Requiem performed in 1974 under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Robert Shaw, whose score markings I am actually using for this performance,” he said. “It’s a huge work and one that we have spent many hours rehearsing, but the musicians love it and we are definitely up to the task of performing one of world’s great masterworks. Each time I hear it

I am moved by its beauty and message of hope, and the lush and romantic harmonies.”

The two guest soloists for the performances are no strangers to the stage.

Christina Pier has been hailed by Opera News for her “big, gleaming soprano and impressive coloratura.” She has soloed with symphonies all over the U.S., performing Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah and Don Giovanni, to name a few. Charles Robert Stephens, who was described by the New York Times as a “baritone of smooth distinction” spent 20 years in New York City performing with the New York City Opera and at Carnegie Hall, as well as performing numerous international concert tours to France, Russia and Canada. “The fact that we have such fantastic talent joining us for this piece is such a coup to the orchestra and chorale, and such a treat for the community,” said Butorac. “This concert is one you’re not going to want to miss.”

MSO’s performance of the German Requiem takes place on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Dennison Theatre on the University of Montana campus. Tickets are available online at missoulasymphony.org, by phone at 721-3194, or in person at the Symphony office at 320 East Main Street. For more information on German Requiem and the MSO, visit missoulasymphony.org.

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A Shonsone elder, a powwow princess and an Arapaho journalist seek lost sacred objects from their ancestors and archives on the Wind River Indian Reservation in “What Was Ours.�

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With more than 200 movies and related events, it takes some strategy to find the right films for you

by CORY WALSH

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The short documentary “Bob Swann” sketches a portrait of a bail bonds and his quirky hobbies, such as tap dancing, collecting clocks and shellacking peanuts.

This is Big Sky Country.

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ith more than 200 movies screening at five venues, attracting 20,000 attendees over the course of 10 days, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival isn’t just the largest film festival in the state. It’s also the largest arts event in Missoula all year round.

With the surfeit of quality films, it can be daunting trying to decide what you want to see. Here’s quick guide to the festival’s myriad movies and related activities.

OPENING NIGHT FILM

A serious playhouse: Fort Peck Summer Theatre thriving after 45 years

The festival always kicks off with the Montana premiere sponsored by HBO. This year’s film looks promising for music fans. “Mavis!” covers the life and career of renowned singer Mavis Staples. She started out with her family band, the Staples Singers, which had gospel/R&B hits like “I’ll Take You There,” through to a solo career collaborating with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.

The film screens at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Wilma Theatre.

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When it comes to finding films with subjects you’re interested in, the festival’s “strand” system is your best friend.

Each year, the organizers divide the movies into thematic strands, all listed on the website. Want movies by filmmakers from in state? Check out the “Made in Montana” strand. If you’re into the outdoors, try “Sports and Adventure,” “Best of the Wild and Scenic Film Tour” or “Waterworks,” an entire set of movies related to water.

“Indigenous Visions” collects movies from around the world about native culture, issues and people. “Sights and Sounds” gathers artists, musicians and visually driven films under one tent. “American Portraits” lists all the films that profile interesting individuals. “Past Projections” has historical documentaries.

One of the new strands, “Peace and Conflict,” focuses on war and conflict around the world. “Speaking Truth to Power” keys in on documentaries with challenging subjects such as the invention and use of the Taser, or the FBI’s terrorism informant programs.

COMPETITION FILMS

One paradox, though, is that the best documentaries can stir your interest in a subject you previously ignored. With the right subject and direction, they can suck you in.

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Top Left: Gennie DeWeese, Non Objective 26, detail, oil on masonite.

Top Right: Maxine Blackmer, Round Vessel, ceramic.

Bottom: Gesine Janzen, Waterway, woodcut.

“Those, in a lot of way, are the hardest ones for us to sell, because people will read that synopsis and maybe the subject doesn’t interest them – but the film is so good,” said Michael Workman, festival coordinator and associate programmer.

Workman, who helps make the selections, said documentaries are one of the festival’s strongest points.

“Even if you’re not interested in the subject, those films will transcend that. We always have a lot of those,” he said.

One way to account for your own biases is by consulting the list of films selected for the competitions, in best feature, best short (15 to 30 minutes), best mini (under 15 minutes) and the Big Sky Award, for movies about the American West.

These are the movies that the festival committee thinks stand out among the heavy competition, so you can count on a solid film even if the description doesn’t strike you.

FILMMAKER RETROSPECTIVES

Each year, the festival screens highlights or entire bodies of work from the best documentary filmmakers.

This year, the directors are Ondi Timoner and Lucy Walker, both award-winning, innovative filmmakers who have hit a midcareer stride, said Gita Saedi Kiely, Big Sky’s executive director.

Walker is “taking film to the next level,” Saedi Kiely said. As proof, Walker will share a new documentary that experiments with virtual reality. It will be available to watch throughout the day at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography.

Her previous works include acclaimed documentaries “Waste Land” (2010), which follows a contemporary artist, Vik Muniz, as he collaborates with the garbage pickers at Jardim Gramacho, the world’s largest landfill.

She’ll also share “The Crash Reel” (2013), which examines the recovery of Olympic snowboarder Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic head injury in 2009 while attempting a risky “double-cork.” The film follows Pearce in the aftermath, when his family rallies by his side and tries to dissuade him from a life-threatening return to the sport.

Timoner’s work has a more activist bent, said Saedi Kiely. “We Live in Public” examines the social experiments of an Internet entrepreneur, many of which predate the sharing culture later created by social media.

Both filmmakers will be in attendance for the retrospectives. Walker’s will take place the first weekend, and Timoner’s the second.

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“In Transit,” the final film by documentary legend Albert Maysles, follows everyday passengers on Amtrak’s Empire Builder, the busiest long-distance train route in America.

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The name DocShop might convince some that it’s intended only for filmmakers.

Organizers want people to know that the five-day media conference is for activists, nonprofits, businesses or anybody who uses media in their work, said Saedi Kiely.

Held in collaboration with the University of Montana and Montana State University, the theme this year is films as a catalyst for social change.

“We have people coming from all over the country who have gone viral with their campaigns,” she said. “They’re going to talk about their successes, tools of the trade and strategies,” she said.

For registration information, go to bigskyfilmfest.org/docshop.

SCHOOLHOUSE DOCS

“People are always asking, ‘What can I bring my kids to?’ “ Saedi Kiely said.

Most of these brand-new movies are unrated and haven’t been through the ratings system.

So organizers recruited local educators, teachers, librarians and more to screen movies and determine which are appropriate for kids.

The final movies will be screened Monday, Feb. 22, through Friday, Feb. 26, at the Roxy Theater, with convenient after-school time slots.

Most are intended for third grade and up, but Friday’s film will be all ages. Go to bigskyfilmfest.org for a full list.

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The subjects of two documentaries will perform live during the festival.

A new documentary, “Who is Lydia Loveless?” serves as an introduction to the 20-something singer and bandleader from Ohio, who cuts her alt-country with the impolite edge of old rock ‘n’ roll and punk.

Festival-goers may be familiar with director Gorman Bechard from “Every Everything: The Music, Life & Times of Grant Hart,” a documentary about the Husker Du member that screened at Big Sky last year.

Loveless will play the Top Hat on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Watch bigskyfilmfest.org for ticket information as the date approaches.

Former Soul Asylum member George McKelvey will perform Monday, Feb. 22, in

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above: Award-winning filmmaker Lucy Walker is the subject of a career-spanning All of her movies, including “The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom,” which was nominated for an Academy Award and won best short at Sundance.

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conjunction with “The Fight to Follow” after a screening of the movie.

Ajax Broome and Chris Richardson of local Warm Springs Productions directed the movie, which chronicles McKelvey’s struggle to balance his career as a musician in Minneapolis with a full-time job, fatherhood, and a solo recording project. The movie is having its Montana premiere at the festival.

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The festival is holding a two-day mentorship workshop for Montana teens on Feb. 27 and 28.

Kids will learn to film, edit and complete a short movie, in this case public service announcements on cyber-bullying and global warming.

To register or for more information, go to bigskyfilmfest.org/docshop/mentor_days_ for_teens.

if you go

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival takes place from Friday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 28, at various venues in downtown Missoula, including the Wilma, Roxy and Crystal theaters and the Top Hat, in addition to Shakespeare and Co. For more schedules and ticket information, go to bigskyfilmfest.org.

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music

High-Flying, Creative Quartet

Renowned Kronos musicians coming to Hamilton

By Kristine Komar

The Kronos Quartet, a celebrated group that performs music new and ancient from around the world, will perform in Hamilton on Valentine’s Day.

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grew up in a family where boredom was considered a personal problem. If you expressed the state of boredom, it meant you just weren’t very creative and you’d be asked to go weed the garden. I decided to never be bored and sought out the most creative people, things, opportunities I could find to keep me from ever being bored.

The Kronos Quartet’s appearance in the Bitterroot Performing Arts Series is just the kind of opportunity I sought out then and still do. What a gift to be able to see and breathe in such vision, accomplishment, life force. The Kronos Quartet is simply bursting with energy and talent and creativity and things they want to do, to accomplish.

That they are here to perform for us at all was a big lift on the part of Monica Grable, Series Executive Director. As she said on stage during the last (amazing) series performance by Parsons Dance, it’s a “pretty big deal” to have Kronos coming to the Bitterroot. They’re renowned artists, highly sought after, Grammy award winning, ground breaking, genre bending, and innovative experimenters.

Ever since Monica saw Kronos —David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Sunny Yang (cello)— perform in Los Angeles with pipa artist Wu Han (who has appeared on the Hamilton Performing Arts Center with the series) a few years ago, Kronos was on her list of artists to lure to Hamilton even though she didn’t believe it was very probable.

Kronos tours for five months each year and records. In addition, the group is committed to nurturing emerging performers and composers through workshops, master classes and other education programs. With such a tight schedule and usually booked to perform on larger stages the only way it would ever work is through block booking, a perfect gap in Kronos busy schedule, and great routing on the block. So when the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

in Big Sky called to see if the Bitterroot Performing Arts Series was interested in a block booking with Big Sky and Alberta Bair in Billings, the pieces came together.

Kronos has been performing together for more than 40 years and the group has “pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually re-imagining the string quartet experience.”

They’ve performed around the world, released more than 50 recordings, and commissioned more than 850 works and arrangements for string quartet. The group’s numerous awards also include a 2004 Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance. Kronos is known for collaborations with performers from cultures around the world as well as the likes of Paul McCartney, Tom Waits, and David Bowie. They’ve created pieces for dance with choreographers Merce Cunningham, Paul Cunningham, and Tywla Tharp; performed scores for movies.

Impressively, Kronos has established a nonprofit organization, The Kronos Performing Arts Association to implement their extraordinary mission. To give you an idea of the magnitude of the scope of work in terms of people, KPAA has 11 staffers.

Come be filled to the brim with all that is Kronos. You will surely be provided with lots of material to keep you safe from being assigned to weeding the garden.

Kronos Quartet will perform on Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center at Hamilton High School, 317 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. For tickets and series information, visit bitterrootperformingarts.org or call the box office at (406) 363-7946.

For more on the Kronos Quartet kronosquartet.org.

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music

Sinister afro-soul

Budos Band mix early psychedelic metal into their grooves

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he Budos Band, a group of Staten Island afro-beat and funk revivalists, bring a welcome breath of fresh air into their throwback sound with “Burnt Offering,” released last year on Daptone Records.

Their prior three albums established their template: hard-hitting instrumental funk with a blasting horn section and arrangements that drew on Fela Kuti, with doses of Ethiopian jazz pioneers like Mulatu Astatke.

“Burnt Offering,” meanwhile, hits on some of the 10-piece’s other interests: psychedelic rock and early metal from 1960s and early 1970s. It might be the rare funk album that incites head-banging instead of dancing.

From the first track, “Into the Fog,” which opens with an ominous organ drone and a clarion call horn line, the darker tone is in full effect.

“Aphasia” kicks off with a swaggering distorted chord progression that will appeal to fans of early Black Sabbath, when the group’s origins as a heavy blues band were still noticeable.

That’s not to say that “Burnt Offering” is a metal album: it sounds exactly like Budos, but outfitted with different inspirations, as though they’d unearthed the score to an old B-movie that melded horror and fantasy set in Africa.

As with all albums released on Daptone, the analog recording quality is rich,

The Budos Band, a group of Staten Island funk and afrobeat revivalists, spiked their sound with psychedelic rock and metal on “Burnt Offering.”

and the rhythm section’s spare-but-funky work is worth savoring. Nor do Budos ever wear out their welcome: While funk groups frequently slide into jamming and some unnecessarily, they keep their arrangements tight and the solos short - the trumpeter in particular reaches an intensity level to match the unusual combination of brass and metal.

The only quibble with the 10-song set is that they haven’t diversified the tempos and tone enough.

Labelmates like the Menahan Street Band have found a wide palette within their funk sound, including acoustic-guitar textures and the instrumental funk equivalent of ballads or downtempo tracks.

Budos never really slow things down, though, and the relentless energy level doesn’t let up. After all, even Sabbath and Fela turned in a mellower track now and again.

The Budos Band will play the Top Hat Lounge, 134 W. Front St., on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. The opener hasn’t yet been announced. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the show.

To purchase, go to the box office or tophatlounge.com.

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the down and dirty

savages “adore life”

 standout tracks: “evil” “slowing down the world” “t.i.w.y.g.”

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corridor music review

Savages talk about love on the London band’s terms

By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES – Savages is an intense band. Lead singer Jehnny Beth will use that description herself multiple times over a series of interviews.

She has a point. The sound: Guitar-based tension at its most concentrated.

Consider it the aural equivalent of a clenched fist. This, after all, is the image that graces the cover of the band’s second album, “Adore Life,” out early this year Matador Records.

The look: all black. The London-based band doesn’t deviate from this uniform, even when the temperature in L.A. was pushing 90 degrees in late August. Even then, leather jackets and dark blazers were not considered optional.

Pose a query to the band, and Savages will answer, but Beth will let you know when it’s time to move on. “Next question,” she’ll say. And should an interview drift into overly familiar territory, such as the members’ pre-Savages life, bassist Ayse Hassan will wave it off. “It has been documented online,” she’ll say.

So forgive perhaps the unsuspecting waitress at the bright Cafe Gratitude in Los Angeles, a vegetarian restaurant that begins each meal with a lighthearted question of the day. Today’s question: “If you could have any superpower, what would it be?” There’s a brief moment of silence, but Savages will not be thrown off course. The band, after all, has a worldview, and is nothing if not consistent.

The drummer speaks first. “I want the power to make people progressive, to make them care about the world around them,” Fay Milton says.

Beth doesn’t miss a beat. “Yes,” she says. “The power of consciousness.” Everyone nods in agreement. Next question.

In music and in person, Savages doesn’t say more than is necessary. The act’s debut album, 2013’s “Silence Yourself,” was a tightly wound affair that dealt with different shades of confrontation and helped catapult Savages toward the top of festival bills like Coachella, where the band is scheduled to perform in April. Winner of Britain’s prestigious Mercury Prize, “Silence Yourself” captured characters on the brink – of passion, of life and simply the ability to feel.

The follow-up is a sunnier affair, at least from a lyrical standpoint. Beth will say that some of the album is “naive.”

On “Adore Life,” the band is preoccupied with love, but it isn’t an obsession that eases Savages’ sonic assertiveness. The guitars are sharp and angled, and the rhythms fasten around the verses as if they’re a noose. Beth approaches the songs like a narrator. “I’m not going to hurt you,” she sings on the new album, “’cuz I’m flirting with you.” Yes, in the aggressive framework Savages provide, she has to spell it out.

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ut spend time with Savages, and the fascination with love on “Adore Life” starts to make sense. The members are even quite funny. They’ll joke with a waitress, and then spend two minutes after she’s left the table worrying if they’ve accidentally offended her. Savages members may be intense, but they’re forces of positivity. Honest.

“When you see hard-core gigs, where you have meanness and confrontation, I think that’s an expression of love as well,” Beth says by way of explanation. “It’s a release. It’s a release of energy. Any kind of release of energy is a positive thing. It’s exciting.”

Beth, however, wasn’t very positive when she looked at the first batch of songs for what would ultimately become “Adore Life.” The French-born artist, who was an actress in her native country before turning to music, was nervous they were trite, superficial. Does the world really need another artist singing about love?

“It’s an easy subject, maybe?” she says. “But for me it was a hard subject because of that. It’s so used. On the first record it was intentional not to write love songs.”

Almost three years after its release, the band’s debut, “Silence Yourself,” still feels like a call to arms. As much as the band’s post-punk references may have been pronounced at times (see Wire, Gang of Four), the album’s vigor was all modern, all Savages. A sense of time and place was distorted, as songs would close in on themselves then rip open and disintegrate. Songs could be frighteningly spacious and ambient, but a threat of violence, in the form of Gemma Thompson’s out-of-nowhere guitar, was always around the corner.

When Beth reflects back on the work, she says it was born of a desire to be “a part of something bigger than ourselves,” and her band mates agree. Just listen to Milton talk about her rhythmic approach on the taking-my-life-back maelstrom that is “She Will.”

“When we play ‘She Will,’ I have to hit the cymbal over and over again super hard,” Milton explains. “To get the energy to do that – to do it really truthfully for every show – I often imagine a scenario in my head. What am I playing this for?

“Often, I think about all the women in the audience, and this is going to sound dark, but in a large crowd there will be quite a large number of women who will have been raped or sexually assaulted. I imagine that in my head. I’m playing it to beat the (expletive) out of whoever did that to them.”

There’s that intensity again. When it’s suggested that perhaps Milton make life easier on herself by, say, thinking about when rent is due instead, she breaks out in laughter.

“No!” she shouts. “You cannot do that. Then it’s not real.”

Nothing, says Beth, is more real than vulnerability. Vulnerability is at the core of “Adore Life,” but there are no heart-on-sleeves confessionals or breakup anthems here, just open-wounded songs in which guilt, jealousy and societal conventions get all mixed up in

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SOUNDCLOUD MIX OF THE MONTH

rameses b Frontier: 2015 Year mix photo via monstercat

Now that 2015 is behind us, many of us have decided to take the time to reflect on the year past. Rameses B is no different, and the artist has compiled a year-end retrospective of his 2015 releases.

As with any retrospective, this mix spans a wide spectrum of emotion, starting slowly, building to an exciting climax, then coming back down gently. What makes it even more impressive is that, unlike many mixes found online, this mix is entirely composed of original compositions by Rameses B himself. As such, it’s not a cross section of electronic music’s best offerings of 2015, but even so, it’s a testament to Rameses B’s prolific output and wide-ranging talents.

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chairlift “moth”

 chairlift has mellowed a bit, but their first album in four years proves that less is more

witchcraft “nucleus”

 witchcraft’s unique, bluesy take on metal persists on “nucleus”, featuring both ballads and barn-burners

marble sounds “tautou”

 marble sounds’ third album comes across a little too formulaic and stiff, resulting in a mediocre album

david bowie “blackstar”

 to put it bluntly, this album is a hell of a swan song for a musical legend

february 2016

film

The Coens

abide Roxy screens retrospective of brothers’ best

By Becca Sayre Michael Stuhlbarg stars as physics professor Larry Gopnik, a modern-day Job, in the Coens’ “A Serious Man.”

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ew American filmmakers have managed to create a body of work as vital, involving, and distinctive as that of Joel and Ethan Coen. A retrospective of their films continues at the Roxy Theater throughout February.

“Blood Simple,” the Coens’ debut film, a noir about a cheating wife, a wealthy husband, and the private investigator he hires to catch her, received wide critical acclaim and began the trend of their films maintaining a strong sense of humor even in the face of very serious subject matter. It also introduced the major theme of their body of work: ordinary people trapped in dire circumstances beyond their control. This theme has found its outlet in some of contemporary cinema’s most memorable characters: Llewellyn Moss (Josh Brolin) in “No Country for Old Men,” whose discovery of a briefcase of cash sets into motion a disastrous series of events; the car salesman Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) in “Fargo,” a petty criminal who gets on the wrong side of both the thugs he’s hired to kidnap his wife and the police, and the titular character in “The Big Lebowski,” whose rug is destroyed in an unfortunate case of mistaken identity.

The Coens have worked in almost every genre of film imaginable, from Westerns to existential farces to crime thrillers to noir mysteries, but all their films are marked by their outrageous sense of humor and absurdist worldview.

That vision has proven so compelling to so many that it inspired an entire television series, the FX drama “Fargo,” ostensibly based on the film of the same name but containing remixed elements of several of the Coens’ other films.

The Coens also have a mastery of setting unrivaled in contemporary film: whether their films take place in the Depression-era Deep South (“O Brother Where Art Thou”), the American Southwest in the 1980s (“No Country for Old Men,” “Raising Arizona”), a 1960s Minnesota college town (“A Serious Man”), or Hollywood in the 1940s (“Barton Fink”), they never fail to perfectly capture the spirit of a time and place.

Also noteworthy is the extraordinary amount of quotable lines from the Coens’ films which have entered the modern lexicon. “The Big Lebowski” contains more famous lines by itself than do most contemporary filmographies: “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man,” “The Dude abides,” “Careful, man, there’s a beverage here!” and many others that the Corridor can’t run, being a family newspaper.

The Coen Brothers Retrospective at The Roxy kicked off in January with “Blood Simple,” “Raising Arizona,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Barton Fink.”

Coming up in February are more recent classics, “Fargo” (Thursday, Feb. 11), “O Brother Where Art Thou” (Thursday, Feb. 11), “No Country for Old Men” (Thursday, Feb. 18) and “A Serious Man” (Thursday, Feb. 25).

One major title may seem to be missing from that list. Not to worry: The Roxy has partnered with The Wilma to bring “The Big Lebowski” to their big screen on Friday, Feb. 12, complete with White Russians available at the bar.

For more information about The Roxy special screenings and retrospectives visit theroxytheater.org

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Season features more movies to keep an eye on than usual

By Rafer Guzman, Newsday

Ryan Reynolds as “Deadpool.” photo courtesy Twentieth Century Fox

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he drop in temperature each winter usually signals a drop in quality at the movies, but this season looks unexpectedly sunny.

Last winter’s movie lineup was remarkably dreary, enlivened only by Disney’s live-action “Cinderella” and the enjoyable hot-rod flick “Furious 7.” This year, though, is front-loaded with such potential crowd-pleasers as Ben Stiller’s long-awaited “Zoolander 2,” the kid-friendly “Kung Fu Panda 3” and two major comic-book movies, “Deadpool” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The new Coen brothers comedy, “Hail, Caesar!,” and the Sundance-winning horror film “The Witch” may also be bright spots.

Surely they can’t all be winners, but keep your fingers crossed for these 30 major winter movies:

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“THE FINEST HOURS” The story of a 1952 Coast Guard mission to rescue the crew of an oil tanker split in two by a storm. With Chris Pine, Eric Bana and Casey Affleck.

“JANE GOT A GUN” Jericho-raised Natalie Portman plays a defiant heroine in this Western from Huntington-raised director Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior”). With Ewan McGregor and Joel Edgerton.

“KUNG FU PANDA 3” Jack Black returns as the voice of the roly-poly Po, who must train his panda brethren for battle.

“FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK” Serial spoofer Marlon Wayans (“Scary Movie”) takes on the S&M romance “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

FEB. 5

“HAIL, CAESAR!” The Coen brothers’ new comedy, set during Hollywood’s Golden Age, stars Josh Brolin as a studio fixer trying to track down a kidnapped movie star (George Clooney). With Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill and Tilda Swinton.

“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES” Bodice-ripping and brainbashing combine in this film adaptation of the 2009 parody novel. With Lily James (“Cinderella”) and Sam Riley (“Control”).

FEB. 12

“DEADPOOL” Ryan Reynolds plays the Marvel anti-hero with a twisted sense of humor. This is his origin story.

“HOW TO BE SINGLE” A comedy about two friends (Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson) navigating New York City’s dating scene.

“ZOOLANDER 2” Ben Stiller returns as America’s favorite male model in this long-awaited sequel. Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell and Milla Jovovich reprise their original roles.

FEB. 19

“RACE” A biopic about Jesse Owens (Stephan James), the AfricanAmerican Olympian who left Hitler’s master racers in the dust.

“RISEN” Two Romans (Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton) are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus after his crucifixion. Directed and cowritten by Kevin Reynolds.

“THE WITCH” In the early 1600s, an isolated New England family turns against one of its own. Robert Eggers won best director for this debut feature at last year’s Sundance festival.

FEB. 26

“EDDIE THE EAGLE” A comedy based on the true story of British underdog ski-jumper Michael Edwards (Taron Egerton).

Hugh Jackman plays his disreputable (and fictional) coach.

“TRIPLE 9” A crew of dirty cops is blackmailed into pulling off a seemingly impossible heist. With Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie and Kate Winslet.

“CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY” Michelle Yeoh returns in a sequel to Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning martial-arts film of 2000. The original film’s choreographer, Yuen Woo-Ping, directs. Premieres in IMAX and on Netflix.

deadpool

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movies around missoula Gods of Egypt

An Egyptian mortal and a god team up to fight a dark deity who’s threatened Egypt’s empire. rated pg13 • coming feb. 26 • carmike cinemas

hail, caesar!

The Coen brothers enlisted a who’s-who of previous collaborators for a spoof of golden-era Hollywood, where a movie star (George Clooney) has been kidnapped, and a fixer (Josh Brolin) has to track him down Rated pg13 • Coming feb. 5 • Carmike Cinemas

BUT TERFLY HERBS 2 3 2 N . H I G G I N S AV E . • D O W N T O W N

zoolander 2 Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell and Milla Jovovich reprise their roles as empty-headed fashionistas this sequel, set 10 years after the endlessly quotable original.

Rated PG13 • Coming feb. 12 • Carmike Cinemas

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msla

FEB EVENTS CALENDAR

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To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month January 29 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-noon; Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Family storytime – stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns at the Library – an open fiber-arts craft group, noon–2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, 3:30 p.m.; Introduction to Programming in Java for Teens (MakerSpace)-for ages 13-18, 5-5:50 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

29 Joan Zen, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

30 Money Penny, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. No cover.

30 Triple Sec, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 815 Toole Ave. 30 Family Storytime for children of all ages and their caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

31 Family Storytime for children of all ages and their caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665,

missoulapubliclibrary.org.

31 Nate Vernon from Wartime Blues, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 815 Toole Ave.

February 1 Dan Dubuque, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 1 Janette Hillis-Jaffe presents and reads from her new book “Everyday Healing: Stand Up, Take Charge and Get Your Health Back…One Day at a Time,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com.

1 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; “Computer Fundamentals,” learn about the parts of the computer (hardware), how to turn it on and off, managing your desktop and how to open programs, no experience necessary, registration required, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

2, 9, 16, 23 ZACCercise, 12:15-1 p.m., Zootown Arts Community

Center, 235 N. First St. W. $5 suggested donation. Spend the lunch hour with the ZACC getting in your daily dose of exercise.

Moving your body to music — but this is not Oula. It is not Zumba. It’s ZACCercise. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

2, 9, 16, 23 Young Artist After-school Program (YAAP), “A Potter’s Paradise,” 3:15-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays through March 8, Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $80 for members, $90 nonmembers. This unit is full of new ceramic learning opportunities. Not only will you study the science of ceramics but YAAP artists will be able to experiment with clay like never before to create their heart’s desire through a variety of techniques.

Press molds, slip casting, paper-clay and cold finishes are just the beginning. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

2 Open time in the MakerSpace, allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop: in the MakerSpace, writing as a form of making.

Open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, 6-7:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

3 Still Life Drawing Basics, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $5 for members. Using graphite and watercolor, students will explore various shades of gray to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects. Learn the basics of bringing cubes, spheres, and cylinders to life. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

3 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or to work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; “Resumes,” a representative from Job Services will teach the basics of how to create a resume using our databases and basic templates to make formatting easy. Bring details (names/dates/contact information, etc.) on education, training and previous jobs so that you can get a start on a resume, registration required, noon; Middle-school writers for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words – and eat a little chocolate, 3:30 p.m.; Open Jewelry Studio in the MakerSpace, instruction on basic techniques is available, find new projects, enjoy a collaborative workshop atmosphere with MakerSpace mentor Irene Pritsak, 6-7:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

4, 11, 18, 25 Young Artist After-school Program (YAAP), “Space Odyssey,” 2:15-5 p.m., Thursdays through March 10, Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $80 members, $90 non-members. Learn about black holes, Planet Earth, stars, critical scientists of history and the incredible instruments that

february 2016 allow us to study these marvelous things. Get ready to sculpt, write, paint, film and marvel at our artistic talents. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

4 Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Watercolor Painting for all skill levels - MPL’s MakerSpace offers a drop-in class for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, instructor Rob P., noon-2 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area, 3:30-5 p.m.; Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

4 John Howard’s Homegrown Comedy, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 4 Black Mountain Moan, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 5 Open time in the MakerSpace, allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-noon; Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime - stories for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns at the Library, an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Introduction to Programming in Java for Teens (MakerSpace), for ages 13-18, 5-5:50 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

5, 12, 19, 26 Comic Club After-School program, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Fridays through April 1, Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Ages 6-11; $160 members, $150 non-members.

Create single and multi-panel cartoons to be included in “ZACC Comics Volume Two.” Emphasis will be placed on character development, inking, environment and story line, using graphite, ink, tracing paper, watercolor, colored markers, print making and

Pearson, Cathie Polak, Adrian Sandstrom, Jan Schachter, Ian Shelly, Jose Sierra, Tamara Smerechynska (Ukraine), Lauren Smith, Jenna Stanton (Canada), David Stevens, Tiffany Tang, Chiho Tokita (Canada), Leilani Trinka (Singapore), Cory UptonCosulich, Kurt Brian Webb, Jessica Wilson, Lisa York. 543-0509, theclaystudioofmissoula.org.

more. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

5 Irish music session, 6-9 p.m.; Band in Motion, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 5 Opening reception, The Brink Gallery, 111 W. Front St. Featuring “The Meadow,” works by Michael Galinsky. 728-5251, thebrinkgallery.com.

5 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W. Featuring “Close,” exhibit by Liz Longo featuring detailed color work combining human, animal and human elements.

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5 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Clyde Coffee, 610 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Wings and Bits of Things,” a multi-media love affair of color and texture by LIzzi Juda. Plus make a Valentine, buy a Valentine.

5 Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave., 317. Featuring “Adornment 4: Expressions in Contemporary Jewelry” with artists Pam Caidin, Kris Kramer, Rob Funk and Kristina Okonski. 317-1543, 4ravensgallery@gmail.com.

5 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. Featuring “Can’t Sleep, Dreaming of an Early Spring,” by local artist B. MartiNez. 5 First Friday, 5-9 p.m., Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing, 709 Ronan St. Featuring “Bob Marshall Country,” black-andwhite prints by Lee Silliman. 406) 541-7100, montanaart.com.

5 First Friday, Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. Featuring photographer Lucy Capehart, kinetic assemblage artist Stephen Glueckert and ceramic sculptor Randi O’Brien through Feb. 20.

541-7070, radiusgallery.com.

5 Opening reception, 5:30-9 p.m., the Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St. Unit A. Featuring “International Cup 2016,” ceramic works by artists Suzanne Adams-Ramsey, Stuart Asprey, Denise Detrich, Chris Drobnock, Matt Fiske, Nick Geankoplis (China), Todd Hayes, Bryan Hiveley, Mark Johnson, Lucien Kounce, Michael Lentini, Clay Leonard, Nick Listo, Virginia Marsh, Brooke Millecchia, Matt Mitros, Ray Morales, Marcus Najac, Anthony

5 Artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m., the Artists’ Shop, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Whimsy,” cyber sculpture by David Lewis of Clinton.

543-6393, missoulaartistsshop.com.

5 First Friday, Murphy-Jubb Fine Art, 210 N. Higgins Ave. Featuring new watercolors from Kendahl Jan Jubb and watercolors by Jaime Hoffmann. Kendahl’s work is in conjunction with the 17 watercolor paintings on display at Missoula International Airport.

728 -7050, kendahljanjubb.com.

5 First Friday, 5-9 p.m., the Hive, 800 S. Third St. W. Featuring “Nebula: Real and Imagined.” Dozens of oil paintings and you try to determine which ones are imagined and which ones are real.

396-2663, mozaicmt@gmail.com.

5 First Friday, 5-8 p.m., Lake Missoula Tea Co., 136 E. Broadway.

Featuring “From My Mind’s Eye,” paintings by local artist John Zelazny. 529-9477.

5 First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m., E3 Convergence Gallery, 229 W. Main St. Featuring “Connections & Collections,” watercolors by Bayla Laks. e3gallerymissoula.com.

5 First Friday, Betty’s Divine, 509 S. Higgins Ave. Featuring “Clean Energy,” a photography series by Claire Burgeson. 721-4777, bettysdivine.com.

5 Triple Sec jazz ensemble with Bill Haffey, Edie Smith, Scott Milner, Rich Brinkman and Don Maus perform vocal and instrumental bossa, swing, bop, ballads and blues, 6-8 p.m., Missoula Brewing Co., 200 International Drive.

5 Britchie, 6 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-8703, tenspoon.com.

6 Missoula Art Museum’s 44th Benefit Art Auction: “Out of the Box,”

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5 p.m., University Center third floor, UM. This year features a new auctioneer, 36 artworks auctioned live with seating in the round, plus 45 silent auction artworks. $1,200 for table of 12; tickets $100 members and $125 non-members. For more information, visit missoulaartmuseum.org.

6 UM Jazz Artist Series III presents the Jeff Hamilton Trio, 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, UM. Featuring Jeff Hamilton, drums, Tamir Hendelman, piano and Christoph Luty, bass. Tickets $25 general, $15 seniors, $10 students. 243-4581, Griztix.com.

6 Letter B, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 6 Valentine’s Day card making, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. All ages; free, donations appreciated. Enjoy paper or every variety, glitter, stamps, collage materials, and more. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

6 Shuggie B. Goode, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 6 Hooked on Art, celebrating Walter Hook’s birthday, Bonner School.

Clay workshop for kids, 12-1:30 p.m.; guest artist and former student of Hook’s, Donna Thomas shares her painting, 1-2 p.m.; art market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Live music and dance all day with current and former Bonner students including Andrea Harsell and her Bonner Dance Troupe. 207-2962.

6 Montana Repertory Theatre presents “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre, UM. Tickets available at UM Arts Box Office, 243-4581 or online at montanarep.org.

6 Winter Storytelling Series: “Nez Perce Creation Stories” by Josiah Pinkham, 11 a.m., Travelers’ Rest State Park, 6717 Highway 12 W., Lolo. $5 for adults. Free Trekker Kids program available.

273-4253.

6 Take Your Child to the Library Day: The Children’s Department at the Missoula Public Library is celebrating the international initiative called Take Your Child to the Library Day. Families are encouraged to attend the following activities sponsored by the library. Children who attend story time at 11 a.m. will discover the joy of learning about birds and make a treat to hang outside for their feathered friends. From 1-5 p.m. families can attend

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the Five Valleys Seed Swap and gardening event in the Large Meeting Room. Mini-workshops are offered for adults, and children can enjoy gardening crafts; Five Valleys Seed Swap, 1-5 p.m., free seeds available to take home and if you have any to share or trade please bring them. In addition to the seed swap, there will be kids’ activities and free mini-workshops on topics including mason bees, soil health, and seed saving. Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary. org.

7 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

7 Old Sap, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 8 Open time in the MakerSpace, allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, try them out during Electronics Exploration, participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; “Beginning WORD,” an introduction to word processing including how to create a document, manipulate the text and font, use templates and a few fun tricks, registration required, 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

8 Caroline Keys with Gibson Hartwell, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 9 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop, open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, MakerSpace 6-7:30 p.m.; System Check! The official MPL gamers club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m.; 2nd Tuesday MPL Book Group discusses “If Not For This,” by Pete Fromm, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

9, 16, March 1 Open studio, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nancy Seiler, 330 Brooks St. Seiler provides the space and help plus demonstrates an acrylic technique; no experience necessary. $25 with your materials (materials provided for additional $30). nancy@ nancyseiler.com, 370-1254.

10 Glass fusing orientation class, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. $20/$15 for members plus cost of glass. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

10 Missoula Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Guest House Inn, 3803 Brooks St. 10 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Be Up-Cycled Card Making (MakerSpace), just in time for Valentine’s Day, MPL’s MakerSpace presents two Be Up-Cycled classes on making Valentine’s Day cards with the first class from 11 a.m.-noon and the second class from noon-1 p.m. Specific tools, plus art and craft supplies set out for two hours to come make a Valentine’s Card. Bring red, white, pink or purple items such as lace,

cloth, string or buttons or any colors you would like to use and repurpose them into a card. Registration is limited to six to eight people per class, so register online at missoulapubliclibrary.org; “Android Tablets and Smartphones”: Are you new to using an Android-based tablet or smartphone? Are you wondering about the settings and features that these devices have to offer? This class will offer instruction on the features, settings, navigation and apps that are common to Androids. Participants must bring their own tablets and smartphones to the class. Registration required by calling 721-BOOK (2665), 12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Matinee at Main, free film, classics and recent features, 2 p.m.; Middle school writers-for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words — and eat a little chocolate, 3:30 p.m.; Open Jewelry Studio in the MakerSpace, instruction on basic techniques is available, find new projects, enjoy a collaborative workshop atmosphere with MakerSpace mentor Irene Pritsak, 6-7:30 p.m.; 2nd Wednesday Book Group discusses “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

11 Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Watercolor painting for all skill levels, MPL’s MakerSpace offers a drop-in class for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, noon-2 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, try them out during Electronics Exploration, participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area, 3:30-5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 7212665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

11 Ten Skip Stone, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 11 Montana Native Plant Society lecture, “Creating the Montana Native Plants, Noxious Weeds and New Invaders Posters” by Nancy Seiler, 7 p.m., Gallacher Building L09 UM. 11 Free-form painting with fluid acrylics with instructor Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. Classes limited to 10. $40 plus $25 materials fee. To sign up, email nancy@nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

11 The Curry Comedy Series, 8 p.m., The Silver Theatre, 2023 s.

Higgins Ave. Featuring the Indian curries of Masala Restaurant and eight local comedians. Guest host Mayor John Engen. Tickets and information available at thecurrycomedyseries.com.

12 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-noon; Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime - stories for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns @ the Library, an open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Teddy Bear Sleepover, the Children’s Department presents a Teddy Bear Sleepover. Children can bring their stuffed animal to the library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for MPL’s annual teddy bear sleepover. Pick your bear up on Saturday, Feb. 13 and design a valentine during a make-andtake craft time event from 2-4 p.m.; Introduction to Programming in Java for Teens (MakerSpace) for ages 13-18, 5-5:50 p.m.; World-Wide Cinema, free foreign film, “Amour Fou (Austrian),” 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

12 Tyler Knott Gregson reads from his new book, “All the Words Are Yours: Haiku on Love,” 7 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 549-9010, shakespeareandco.com.

12 Silk-screening night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. Free, donations appreciated. Come in with a blank shirt, tote bag, or scarf and leave with one of the house designs printed anywhere of your choosing. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

12 Second Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. Featuring “Love is Respect” and Art Activism Group Show. In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Missoula City-County Relationship Violence Services is hosting a group art exhibition that aims to educate the community about teen dating violence, healthy relationships, and consent.

The art show will be kicking off the Big Sky Documentary Film

Festival. Artworks take on a number of political, cultural, social, and environmental issues that are pertinent to the conversation today. Enjoy an evening of thought-provoking art, ideas, and conversation. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

12 Irish music session, 6-9 p.m.; Zeppo MT, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 12 Travis Yost, 6 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-8703, tenspoon.com.

12-14 Missoula Community Theatre presents “The Gondoliers,” MCT Center for the performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. “The Gondoliers” was the last great success of the writing team of Gilbert and Sullivan, who are known for their satirical wit — especially regarding class distinctions, and that signature humor is key to this whimsical story. Two young gondoliers have been raised as brothers. Right after they marry their respective sweethearts, they learn that the ruler of the mystical kingdom of Barataria has been killed, and one of the gondoliers is actually the long lost heir of this deceased king. But which one? Only an old nursemaid knows.

The search for her commences while the brothers hurry to Barataria to reign jointly. Romantic complications, silliness, and glorious music ensue as Gilbert and Sullivan “disentangle every knot.” Tickets available at MCTinc.org, by calling 728-7529 or at MCT’s box office.

13 Alternative Date Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. $50 per couple. You’ll be spending the evening working with your sweetheart on a project that is unique to you. This is experiential art that focuses on the process, rather than the outcome (even though we promise a firework worthy finale. Your artwork will add “color” to your relationship. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

13 Barnes & Noble fundraiser for Zootown Arts Community Center, 2-5 p.m. 15 percent of all sales go to the ZACC. 13 Missoula novelist Richard Fifield signs his new novel “The Flood Girls,” 2-5 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 2740 N. Reserve St. 13 Russ Nasset and the Revelators, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 13 Red Roses Tango at the Winery, Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. All levels dance lesson, 8 p.m.; Milonga, 9 p.m.midnight; teacher performances, 10:30 p.m. $10 per person, $8 students. (406) 443-3439, tangomissoula.com.

13 Wolfe & The Moons, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 13 Saturday family art workshop: “Valentine “Hat Trick” Card” with Donna Flanery, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. The “Hat Trick” folded paper card involves attaching two pieces of folded paper and cutting a window. The single accordion fold allows for two images, one when open and another when closed, creating a fantastic unique valentine for your loved one. The whole family is invited to make art together.

728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

13 Winter Storytelling Series: “Kid Gloves & Brass Knuckles: The Life of Mary Cooper Russell,” by Mary Jane Bradbury, 11 a.m., Travelers’ Rest State Park, 6717 Highway 12 W., Lolo. $5 for adults. Free Trekker Kids program available. 273-4253.

13, 27 Open Figure Drawing, non-instructed, 3-5 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $8/$10. Sessions will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month through May 14.

These sessions provide artists an opportunity to draw from a live model. Some supplies (newsprint and charcoal) are available for use. Participants must be 18 years or older. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

13 Art on Tap, 6-9 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-8703, tenspoon.com.

13 Nature Journaling Series: “Skies” with instructor Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. Classes limited to 10. $50 (materials list provided with registration). To sign up, email nancy@ nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

13-14 The Dirty Sexy Chocolate Show, Top Hat, 134 W. Front St. Tickets available at tophatlounge.com; information at dirtysexychocolateshow.com.

13 Family Storytime - stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 11 a.m.; Children’s Department hosts a Valentine’s Day-themed

Make and Take Craft event, 2-4 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

14 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

14 Insomnia Plague Band, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 14 The Ed Norton Big Band, 6-8 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $7.

14 Five Valley Accordion jam and dance, 1-4 p.m., Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. $3 members, $4 general.

16 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Young Adult Volunteer Orientation – come learn about ways to volunteer, play some games to learn new skills (and, yes, chocolate is involved), 3:30 p.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop: open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, MakerSpace 6-7:30 p.m.; System Check!, the official MPL gamers club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m.; Community Game Night, check out MPL’s new event for board gamers of all ages on the third Tuesday of each month, with a new theme each month. Learn a game or play one from MPL’s collection. Gamers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

17 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of your choice, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Be-Upcycled class with demonstration of the new glass scoring tool for DIY up-cycling wine bottles into drinking glasses and other ideas for projects at home. If you would like to score a bottle during the demo day, bring a bottle that’s clean and free of labels and all glue, and we will score as many as time allows for you to take home, noon; “Easy steps to eBooks”, learn how to take advantage of free access to electronic books, e-audio books, digital music and video through the library’s website. Attendees are encouraged to bring their e-readers and any cords they have. Registration required by calling us at 721-BOOK, 12:30 p.m.; Middle-School Writers, for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words–and eat a little chocolate, 3:30 p.m.; Open Jewelry Studio in the MakerSpace- instruction on basic techniques is available, find new projects, enjoy a collaborative workshop atmosphere with MakerSpace mentor Irene Pritsak, 6-7:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

17 Paint N’ Pour, 6- 8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. $25 /$20 for members, registration required.

Allow us to pour you a glass of wine, load up your palette, and instruct you on how to paint your own personal masterpiece.

Our instructor will present easy step-by-step directions with plenty of opportunity for the creative juices to flow and diverge so each piece is unique to the creator. Bring a friend or two, or make it a date night with your significant other. No painting experience required. Canvases, paint, wine provided. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

17 Art Associates of Missoula, 10 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Featuring “Observation Through Nature Journaling” with Nancy Seiler. 544-0891.

17 Teen Artist Workshop: “Mixed Media Mania” with Lady Pajama, 4-6 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free, all materials, pizzas and snacks provided. Make a mixed-media collage background with scraps of paper, tape, and other various items to paint or draw over for a multi-textured and multi-meaningful artwork. Words can be added as final touch.

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18 Mudslide Charley, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 18 Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Watercolor painting for all skill levels, drop-in class featuring an individual approach on skills and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques, noon-2 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits, participants welcome from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects, 3-6

february 2016 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area, 3:30-5 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

18 “Inspire. Connect. Create,” 2-5 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. $5 for members. Drop-in art class for individuals to come and work on their own unique projects. 5497555, zootownarts.org.

18 Monoprinting Basics with open acrylics and gelli plate with instructor Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. Classes limited to 10. $40 plus $25 materials fee. To sign up, email nancy@ nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

19-28 13th annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. More than 200 nonfiction feature-length films and shorts will be screening at the Wilma, Roxy and Crystal theaters and the Top Hat in addition to Shakespeare and Co. In addition to the screenings, there are DocShop panels on the power of film in spreading a message for any groups who use media; after-school film screenings for kids at the Roxy; retrospectives of award-winning filmmakers Ondi Timoner and Lucy Walker, who will participate in Q&As; and more. For more information, see this month’s cover story and go to bigskyfilmfest.org for information on festival passes and prices.

19, 26, March 4, 11 “Intro to Life Drawing” with Sarah Justice, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $90/$100.

Justice will give instruction on ways to see and draw the figure.

There will be discussion and demonstrations on measuring, breaking down parts of the body, finding the planes and values, and foreshortening techniques. Exercises of short poses to longer standing poses will allow for warm-up and eventually lead to completed drawings. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

19 Art guide training, 3 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Tour the new Gesine Janzen print exhibition. If you are interested in volunteering with MAM’s education programs, come to the training. For more information, contact Renée Taaffe, education curator, 728-0447 Ext. 228 or reneet@ missoulaartmuseum.org.

19 Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment or work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-noon; Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Preschool storytime, stories for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns at the Library, an open fiber-arts craft group: noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Introduction to Programming in Java for Teens (MakerSpace)-for ages 13-18, 5-5:50 p.m.; Cheap Date Night, free feature film, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

19 Irish music session, 6-9 p.m.; Cash for Junkers, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 19 Sixth annual Winter Brewfest presented by the Missoula Downtown Association and Kettlehouse Brewing Company, 5-9 p.m., Caras Park. Ages 21 and over. $12 admission (includes commemorative glass and two tokens), additional tokens $3 for two. Live music and food vendors. Missouladowntown.com.

to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived.

Food for fines cannot be used for lost, damaged or stolen items, or inter-library loan fees. Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

21 String Orchestra of the Rockies presents “La Folia,” a musical folly, 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, UM. Tickets available at 493-2990, sormt.org.

21 Captain Wilson Conspiracy, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 22 Food for fines: Bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for Fines cannot be used for lost, damaged or stolen items, or inter-library loan fees. “Intermediate QuickBooks,” get up to speed with the popular accounting software Quickbooks when MPL hosts the class “Intermediate Quickbooks” taught by Jamie Ballas of Anderson ZurMuehlen CPAs. Class is lecture-style and runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Free manuals will be given to attendees. Space is limited and online sign-up is required by visiting http://tinyurl.com/qbintermediate2016; Open time in the MakerSpace, allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; MakerSpace: Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; “Intro to Email,” learn the basics of creating an email account and writing a message, including attachments as well as sending and receiving messages.

Registration required by calling us at 721-BOOK (2665), 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

25 Dirty Revival, Top Hat, 134 W. Front St.

23 Food for fines- Bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for fines cannot be used for lost, damaged, or stolen items, or Inter-Library Loan fees. Open Time in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Frenchtown Branch LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m.; Community Creative Writing Workshop: in the MakerSpace-writing as a form of making. Open, drop-in environment focusing on creative writing workshop process, 6-7:30 p.m.; System Check! The Official MPL Gamers Club for ages 13-19, play on Wii, Xbox 360 in the YA department, 6:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

25 Poor Henry, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

23 Hey Marseilles (indie rock), Top Hat, 134 W. Front St.

20 Winter Storytelling Series: “Montana 1864” by Ken Egan, 11 a.m., Travelers’ Rest State Park, 6717 Highway 12 W., Lolo. $5 for adults. Free Trekker Kids program available. 273-4253.

24 Bob Ross Night, 6-8 p.m., Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. $20/$25 for non-members. Bring on your Bob Ross wigs, impressions, and appreciation for our monthly Bob Ross Night! Participants will be inspired to paint happy little trees as we watch a Bob Ross video and follow along while drinking wine and having fun in our gallery. Cost covers all your materials, supplies, and canvas. 549-7555, zootownarts.org.

21 Family Storytime – stories for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m.; Food for Fines begins on the 21st. Bring food donations

24 John Buck lecture by MaryAnn Bonjorni, 7 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Join Bonjorni in a discussion of Buck’s dynamic kinetic sculptures and large-scale woodblock prints. The talk will look at Buck’s complex use of imagery and unorthodox approach. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

23 BRILLZ with Party Favor, Jackal, Y2K, Stage 112, 112 Pattee St.

20 Frederico Brothers, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave.

20 Mudslide Charley, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St.

24 Reception with MaryAnn Bonjorni, 6 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Have a drink and rub elbows with artist and educator Bonjorni before her 7 p.m. talk on John Buck’s fabulous work at this special members-only reception. Members’ Events are designed to let you interact and exchange ideas and opinions with artists, collectors, teachers, and others who shape and influence the art world. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

22 Captain Wilson Conspiracy with Steve Kalling, Dr Halsch and Keaton Wilson, 7-10 p.m., Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

19 Captain Wilson Conspiracy, 6 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-8703, tenspoon.com.

20 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

24 Second opening, 7:30-9:30 p.m., the Brink Gallery, 111 W. Front St. Featuring “The Meadow,” works by Michael Galinsky. 7285251, thebrinkgallery.com.

24 President’s Lecture Series, 8 p.m., Dennison Theatre, UM. Featuring “We Are All Seeds: Food Security and Environmental Sustainability,” by Vandana Shiva, founder and director, Research Foundation for Science Technology; founder and managing trustee, Navdanya Trust, New Dehli, India. Umt.edu/ president/events/lectures.

23-March 29 After School Art Adventure II, Tuesdays, 3:45-5:15 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $45/$50; ages 7-11. Janaina Vieira-Marques Inspired by the “John Buck: Free for All” exhibit students will make a mixed-media diorama using kinetic structures built with wire. Over six weeks, using hands-on assemblage, students will embark on an adventure exploring kinetic building, creative thinking, and visual learning strategies.

728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

20 Nature Journaling Series: “Landscapes” with instructor Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. Classes limited to 10. $50 (materials list provided with registration). To sign up, email nancy@nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

and Crafts Reference Center and Home Improvement Reference Center. Registration required by calling us at 721-BOOK (2665), 12:30 p.m.; Middle School Writers, for writers and aspiring writers in grades 6-9, to get and give good feedback, play with words, 3:30 p.m.; Afternoon matinee at Missoula Main, free film, classics and recent features, 2 p.m.; Open jewelry studio in the MakerSpace, instruction on basic techniques is available, find new projects, enjoy a collaborative workshop atmosphere with MakerSpace mentor Irene Pritsak, 6-7:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

24 Food for fines, bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for fines cannot be used for lost, damaged or stolen items or inter-library loan fees. Open time in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Discovering MPL databases, this class explores databases available through the library’s website. This month’s featured databases are Hobbies

25 Food for fines, bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for fines cannot be used for lost, damaged, or stolen items, or inter-library loan fees. Tiny tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Library tour - learn more about the vision for a new building, noon, space is limited, sign up on the website missoulapubliclibrary.org. Watercolor painting for all skill levels-MPL’s MakerSpace offers a drop-in class for any level, featuring an individual approach for skill, and a group focus for subject and compositional techniques., instructor Rob P., noon-2 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; LEGO Club, for all ages up to 12, LEGOs cover the floor in the dragon rug area, 3:305:00 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

26 Food for fines, bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for fines cannot be used for lost, damaged, or stolen items, or inter-library loan fees. Open time in the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-noon; Tiny Tales for ages birth-3, parents and tots sing, tell stories and rhymes, and engage in fun activities in the large meeting room, 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime - stories for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m.; Yarns at the Library, open fiber-arts craft group, noon-2 p.m.; Young Adult Writers’ Group for writers in grades 9-12: come listen, share your work, do fun writing exercises, and eat snacks, 3:30 p.m.; Introduction to Programming in Java for Teens (MakerSpace) for ages 13-18, 5- 5:50 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

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26 Irish Music Session, 6-9 p.m.,; Gladys Friday, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 26 Andre Floyd, 6 p.m., Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-8703, tenspoon.com.

26 Hospice Ball, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Hilton Garden Inn, Entertainment by Luke Dowler, Safety Helmet, DJ Hollywood, Rachel Castillo and Kristina Singer plus silent auction, dessert auction, photo booth and more. Hospiceball.com.

27 Winter Storytelling Series: “Montana Women Making History” by Anja Jabour, 11 a.m., Travelers’ Rest State Park, 6717 Highway 12 W., Lolo. $5 for adults. Free Trekker Kids program available.

273-4253.

27 Caroline Keys, 6-8 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 27 Joan Zen, 9:30 p.m., Union Club, 208 E. Main St. 27 Food for Fines ends - Bring food donations to the Missoula Public Library or any of its branches to give to the Missoula Food Bank and get your overdue library fines waived. Food for Fines cannot be used for lost, damaged, or stolen items, or inter-library loan fees. Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

28 Family Storytime for children of all ages, and caregivers, 2 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

28 Western Union (swing), 6-8 p.m., Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. $7.

28 Basses Covered, 5-7 p.m., Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 29 Open time in the MakerSpace allows visitors to explore the resources of the MakerSpace, learn how to use the equipment, or to work on a project of their choice, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Electronics Exploration, learn about small electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits or littleBits, participants from absolute beginners to electronics enthusiasts working on projects welcome, 3-6 p.m.; “Internet Searching,” class offers an introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories, learn basic Internet safety, registration required by calling us at 721-BOOK (2665), 6 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665, missoulapubliclibrary.org.

29 Tom Catmull (slide guitar and charagno), 7-10 p.m., Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave.

March 1 “An Evening with Garrison Keillor,” 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, UM. Tickets $57.75, available at all GrizTix locations, by calling 243-2853 or online at griztix.com.

March 1-29 Preschool Art and Storytelling with Janaina VieiraMarques, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $40/$45; ages 3-5. Growing up is one of the most fun adventures. The way a child pursues the world in their first years is incredibly creative and fundamentally important to health development. Children will immerse themselves in handson exploration of storytelling, painting, and drawing. 728-0447, missoulaartmuseum.org.

3 Free-form painting with fluid acrylics with instructor Nancy Seiler, 1-4 p.m., 330 Brooks St. Classes limited to 10. $40 plus $25 materials fee. To sign up, email nancy@nancyseiler.com or call 370-1254.

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FEB EVENTS CALENDAR

valinor quartet

february 16 • 7:00pm libby memorial event center

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month January 30 Winter Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Polson Red Lion. Over 20 natural health experts available to help you with your wellness goals; (406) 8834216.

30-31 Black Curtain Theatre presents “The Winning Streak,” 7:30 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central

Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $8-$10. Omar, a retired baseball umpire, gets a phone call from Ry, a son he’s never seen, the product of a one-night stand long ago. In a series of funny, heartbreaking scenes, the two men negotiate every inch of a very rocky road in trying to come together in a bittersweet comedy about the need for family in us all. (406) 862-5371,

whitefishtheatreco.org 30-31 Whitefish Skijoring Championships, noon Saturday and Sunday, Whitefish Municipal Airport.

Free, $5 for parking. The Winter Carnival event, now in its 13th year, features a combination of horses (and mules), riders and skiers mixed with speed, jumps and, of course, snow, as competitors vie for an estimated

purse of over $20,000. (406) 7281131, whitefishskijoring.com.

31 Dixie Riddle, 8:30 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

February 2 Barton & Caselli, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

february 2016 5 Tom Catmull’s Radio Static, 7 p.m., Ronan Performing Arts Center, 421 Andrew St. N.W. Tickets $13$15, available at R&R Healthcare Solutions, Ronan True Value, First Interstate Bank or the Vine & Tap. Free admission for kids 18 and under.

The Missoula trio harkens back to the vibe of old-school, ’60s classic rock.

(406) 887-2739, missionvalleylive@ gmail.com.

5 A Chocolat Affaire, 5-7:30 p.m., downtown Kalispell. Walk through various downtown businesses tasting a variety of chocolate treats and shopping for your Valentine. Visit 12 locations for a chance to win door prizes. (406) 253-6923.

5 Father-Daughter Winter Ball, 6:30 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $20 per couple, $7 per additional daughter.

The elegant evening includes desserts, beverages, a DJ, photo booth and a rose for each daughter. (406) 862-5371, whitefishtheatreco.org.

5-7 Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities include a gala at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Penguin Plunge at 11 a.m. Saturday, Grand Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday, pie social and Rotary pancake breakfast Sunday. Carnival button required. (406) 862-3501, whitefishwintercarnival.com.

6 Sound of Art and Art of Sound, 5:30 p.m., Leon Hall, Charlo. Tickets $10.

The benefit for Ninepipe Arts Group features original art on or off the wall, music by K.C. and the Valley Cats, and sumptuous desserts. (406) 6442311.

7 Dixie Riddle, 8:30 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

8 Sunburst Performing Arts Series presents Valinor Quartet, 7 p.m., Lincoln County High School, Eureka.

Slava Tolstoy from the International String Trio and Sergei Teleshev from Trio Voronezh team up with two other international musicians on this Montana tour. (406) 297-0197.

10 What About Bob Starkel karaoke, 6 p.m., Finley Point Grill, Highway 35 mile marker 6, Polson.

11 Riders in the Sky, 7 p.m., Rex Theater, Thompson Falls. Tickets $30, all seats reserved. (406) 827-6385, sandersagility@gmail.com.

12 Backcountry Film Festival, 6:30 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $5-$10. Now in its

11th year, the festival brings together nine short films that center around human-powered winter recreation.

(406) 284-1747.

12 “Harmony of Rock: A Tribute to Three Dog Night and the Early ’70s,” 7:30 p.m., Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $29. The cast recreates the memorable music of one of the biggest hit makers of the early ’70s.

The show also features countless onehit-wonder chart busters as well as a few classic greats from such groups as the Doobie Brothers, Badfinger and Grass Roots. (406) 837-4885, bigforkcenter.org.

12-13 Dark Horse Band at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, Paradise.

12-14 Cabin Fever Days and World Famous Barstool Ski Race, Hungry Horse, Martin City and Coram. $3 Cabin Fever button required. Food and craft vendors, sled races, pool tourney and kid’s carnival. (406) 212-4326.

13 Fireworks and Torchlight Parade, 6:15 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Resort, 3889 Big Mountain Road. Watch as a glowing group of skiers descend the slope followed by fireworks. (406) 862-2900, skiwhitefish.com.

13 Lil’ Gladys at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

14 Dixie Riddle, 8:30 p.m., Crush Lounge, Whitefish.

16 Valinor Quartet, 7 p.m., Libby Memorial Event Center. Slava Tolstoy from the International String Trio and Sergei Teleshev from Trio Voronezh team up with two other international musicians on this Montana tour. (406) 293-9643.

18 Open mic at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

19 “A Jesuit Window into Western Montana Life,” noon, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Sally Thompson shares diaries, letters, field journals, sketches and paintings by Jesuit missionaries that offer views of life in the Rocky Mountain region during the mid-19th century.

Thompson and members of the Kootenai and Blackfeet tribes sign copies of “People Before the Park” from 6:30-8 p.m. (406) 755-5268, hockadaymuseum.org.

19-21 Montana Pond Hockey Classic, 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Foys Lake, Kalispell. The

third annual classic brings three days of competition spread across multiple rinks. The four vs. four round-robin tourney features two games Friday and Saturday and play-offs on Sunday. A beer garden, food vendors and family activities round out the event. (406) 758-2809, pondhockeyclassic.com/Montana.

20 Seventh annual Winter Fest, 5 p.m., Polson Elks Club. $10 admission includes food and live music by Blue Smoke; free for children under age 10. Silent auction and 50/50 drawing with proceeds to benefit Soup’s On and Family Table, which provide aid to the homeless and hungry. (406) 8835160 or 871-1109.

20 Flip Side at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

20-21 Glacier Symphony presents Rach 1 and Gaelic Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Flathead High School Performance Hall, 644 Fourth Ave. W., Kalispell.

Tickets $15-$34. Pianist Stanislav Khristenko, first-prize winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition, joins the orchestra for Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Works by Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” are also part of the repertoire. (406) 407-7000, gscmusic. org.

23 Bob Starkel karaoke, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

25 Reception: “Lines of All Kinds Children’s Art Exhibition,” 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. On view through March 26, recent two- and three-dimensional works by children in grades K-8. (406) 755-5268, hockadaymuseum.org.

25 Half and Half at Lake Bar, Highway 93, Polson.

25-28 “The Little Prince” 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday and 4 p.m.

Sunday, O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $8$18 ($10 Thursday preview night).

Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the timeless story follows the unlikely friendship between an aviator who crashes in the Sahara Desert and the innocent yet wise Little Prince who has fallen from the sky. (406) 862-5371, whitefishtheatreco.org.

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26 Reception: “Totally Fowl,” 5-7 p.m., Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery, 306 Main St., Polson. On view through April 1, the member exhibit features the works of Lynn Johnson (felting), Dona Miller (jewelry), Julie Christopher (sculpture/ painting), Suzie McNatt (photography) and invited artist Alex Wright (multimedia) plus the special Viola Deputy memorial art exhibit. (406) 883-5956, sandpiperartgallery.com.

26-28 Bigfork Community Players present “Don’t Drink the Water,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $5-$10, available at Bigfork Drug, Pocketstone Cafe, Kalispell Grand Hotel and at the door.

In the world of international politics and intrigue, nothing is as it should be in this explosive comedy by Woody Allen. bigforkcommunityplayers.com.

27 Kalispell Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College Arts and Technology Building, 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell.

Free admission. The faire will feature more than 30 local makers, “how to” demonstrations, kids’ activities and informative speakers. kalispellminimakerfaire.com.

29 Montana Special Olympics parade of athletes and opening ceremonies, 4-6 p.m., Central Avenue to Depot Park, Whitefish. Free.

March 1 Barton & Caselli, 6 p.m., East Shore Smokehouse, Highway 35, Polson.

3 Reception: Jury Smith and Erin Tapley, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

Smith shares earthenware sculpture through April 30 in “Source.” Tapley’s “Subarashi,” also continuing through April 30, informs viewers about the processes of hydro-printing and marbling. (406) 755-5268, hockadaymuseum.org.

4-6 “The Little Prince” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Tickets $8-$18. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the timeless story follows the unlikely friendship between an aviator who crashes in the Sahara Desert and the innocent yet wise Little Prince who has fallen from the sky. (406) 8625371, whitefishtheatreco.org.

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FEB

kronos quartet

february 14 • 7:30pm hamilton performing arts center

To submit your events to the calendar, please email info@corridormag.com by the 15th of the prior month 2 Marjorie Crawford Literature Seminar, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,Shawn Wathen facilitates the lecture on “The Hired Hand” by Aminatta Forna. Call Shawn at 363-5220 for more information.Books are available at Chapter One Book Store and the Library. Writer’s Group, 6:30-8 p.m., join John Robinson to improve your writing skills and be part of a writer’s group. All writing levels are welcome. Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

3 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., babies through age 2 sing, dance, and enjoy short stories; Documentary film series, 7 p.m., “Ridin’ for the Brand” directed by Bozeman resident Stephanie Alton, “Ridin’ for the Brand” journals a year in the life and times of three old-time Montana ranching families, exploring the issues impacting their future as farmers and our future as consumers.Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

4 Cribbage Club, 5:30-7p.m., all levels of expertise are welcome, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

5 Story Time for Kids, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Winter Tracks” with storytellers Tamara Stoker and Sally Blevins. Enjoy early literacy through stories, explorations, and crafts, designed for 3-5-year olds; Family Night: Teddy Bear Sleepover! 5-6 p.m. Bring your teddy bear or stuffed animal to the main floor of the library for a story time.

Then tuck your animal in for the evening, and return the next day to find out what your animal did at night. Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

5-6 Bitterroot Building Industry Association Home and Ranch Show, 4-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 375-9411.

9 Open Technology Lab,10 a.m.-noon, four iPads available for your use, feel free to bring in your own device, including phones, to use.

A staff member will be available to answer questions, provide direction and support. If you are a beginner, please contact Nansu to set up a separate training session, 363-1670. Adult coloring, 10 a.m.-noon, materials are provided, and you may also attend the technology lab which meets at the same time; Genealogy Group, 2 p.m. (for questions, call Alan Cosper, 961-4879 or Gene Wilhelm, 961-0097); Socrates Café, 7-9, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

10 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., babies through age 2 sing, dance, and enjoy short stories; Read to cats and dogs, 3:45-4:30 p.m., Bitterroot Humane Society. Sign up at the library information desk. Documentary film series, 7 p.m., “Happy Valley” chronicles the firestorm of accusations about who failed to protect the children following the arrest of former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky for 40 cases of child abuse. Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

11 Lego Club,3:30-5 p.m., ages 4-9, accompanied by a parent, are invited to create and build with Legos in the meeting room. Legos are provided, and the program is free; The Fellowship Club, 6 p.m., “The Power of Decision” by Dr. Raymond Charles Barker, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

11 Reception: Ernst Peterson “Photograph Montana” Contest Exhibit, 6 p.m., Ravalli County Museum and Historical Society, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Photographs of Big Sky Country fill the courtroom gallery through April 14 in this annual celebration of the legacy of Peterson, a renowned photographer whose works graced many national magazines. The museum also offers a special exhibit, “(S)now and Then,” featuring poems, drawings and stories that illustrate favorite winter memories. 363-3338, ravallimuseum.org.

12 Story time for kids ages 3-5, 10:30-11:15 a.m., “Hearts and Hands” with storytellers Tamara Stoker and Sally Blevins; Special Families, 6 p.m., watch a movie, enjoy friends and pizza. All families with children who have disabilities are welcome. Call Jess for details.

210-2937. Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

13 Spring Speakers Series featuring “Mrs. Woody’s Trunk of Memories” with Jenni Pak and “Mary Gleim Madam of Missoula” with Kim Kaufman, 10 a.m., Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton.

Free. 363-6004, Ext. 3.

13 Bitterroot Cowboy Ball, 6 p.m., Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. The Ravalli County Fairgrounds Rodeo Committee’s fundraiser includes a barbecue, calf pie bingo, live auction, raffle drawings and live music. 363-3411.

14 Kronos Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Performing Arts Center, 327 Fairgrounds Road. Tickets $28.50-$37.50. For 40 years, the quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually re-imagining the string quartet experience. 363-7946, bitterrootperformingarts.org.

16 Open Technology Lab, 10 a.m.-noon; Adult Coloring, 10 a.m.-noon, materials are provided; Writer’s Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

23 Open Technology Lab, 10 a.m.-noon; Adult Coloring, 10 a.m.-noon; Socrates Café, 7-9 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

17 Toddler and Baby Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., babies through age 2 sing, dance, and enjoy short stories; Documentary Film Series, 7 p.m.,”Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey” is the harrowing adventure of 700 people, trekking across the Himalaya with a call to save the planet’s “3rd Pole”, a glacial region now devastated by the climate chaos associated with global warming, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

24 Toddler and baby story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., babies through age 2 sing, dance, and enjoy short stories; Documentary film series, 7 p.m., “Autism in Love” explores the lives of four autistic adults as they pursue and manage romantic relationships. Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

18 Story box workshops, 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. Parents and caregivers can create three activities to retell stories. Call 363-1670 or sign up at the Information Desk and specify which session. If you need to bring your child, let us know ahead of time. Cribbage Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

25 Brown Bag It! book club, noon-1 p.m., discussion about “Divided: The Perils of Our Growing Inequality” by David Johnston; Lego Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

26 Story time for kids ages 3-5, 10:30-11:15 p.m., “Where is Bear?” with library storytellers, Tamara and Sally, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

19 Story time for kids ages 3-5, 10:30-11:15 a.m., “Squeak, Squeak, Mischievous Mice” with special guest storyteller De Groot; Stay-andplay time follows, Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, 363-1670.

27 Spring Speaker Series featuring “Meagher of the Sword” with Neal Lewing, 10 a.m., Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton.

Free. 363-6004, Ext. 3.

19-21 Sports Connection Gun Show, 1-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Admission $5. (406) 633-2206.

25 Kimberlee Carlson Jazz Trio with Ron Meissner, Pete Hand and Micki Singer, 6-8 p.m., Bitterroot Brewery, Hamilton.

19-21 “An Affair of the heART,” 5-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Masonic Temple, 115 S. Third St., Hamilton.

Admission $3. The Montana Bricolage Artists host this ninth annual textile art show and sale. Mediums include fabrics and fibers that are commercially manufactured and/or hand-dyed and manipulated by the artist. 360-9458.

19-21, Hamilton Players present “Something’s Afoot,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road. Tickets $15. The musical murder mystery is parody of the classic Agatha Christie style and was the first show ever produced at the playhouse. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

20 Spring Speakers Series featuring “Thomas Lewis,” a living history presentation with the Rev. Paul Armstrong, and “Christopher P. Higgins, Co-founder of Missoula” with Bob Brown, 10 a.m., Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. Free. 363-6004, Ext. 3.

26-28 Hamilton Players present “Something’s Afoot,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road.

Tickets $15. The musical murder mystery is parody of the classic Agatha Christie style and was the first show ever produced at the playhouse. 375-9050, hamiltonplayers.com.

27 Fly Fishing Film Tour 2016, 11 a.m., Pharaohplex Theater, 582 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Tickets $14-$15, $10 for ages 12 and younger. Join the Bitter Root Water Forum for this collection of short stories about fly-fishing feats around the globe. Witness anglers’ adventures from fishing for steelhead in British Columbia, monster brook trout in Patagonia, and marlin in Virginia. Proceeds benefit clean water and a healthy watershed in the Bitterroot Valley. 3752272, brwaterforum.org.

27 Triple Sec jazz ensemble, 6-8 p.m., Blacksmith Brewing Co., 114 Main St., Stevensville.

28 Five Valley Accordion jam and dance, 1-4 p.m., Rustic Hut, Florence. $3 members, $4 public.

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NOT CORRUPT ENOUGH

The Italian Supreme Court issued a ruling that a 100 euro note was not enough money to be deemed as bribery. A drunk driver had attempted to avoid arrest by offering the sum to officers during a traffic stop, but the country’s high court ultimately found the amount too small to be considered a crime. According to Italian law, a bribery attempt is considered corruption when made with seriousness and “able to psychologically unsettle the public official.” (United Press International)

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Thirty-five restaurants across China have been shut down after authorities discovered that they had been spicing their dishes with opium in an attempt to addict customers to their culinary delights. The drug, administered in the form of poppy powder, is commonly mixed with chili oil and powders to make it difficult to detect. In 2004, a string of 215 restaurants were closed down after facing similar charges. (Independent UK)

BRAVE BARE PURSUIT

In southern Norway, a man courageously stopped a thief from stealing his car by jumping on the vehicle’s roof and clinging on for the duration of a joyride, all while clad only in his underwear during sub-zero temperatures. Awoken by the noise of someone breaking into his car, the owner quickly ran outside and attempted to stop the theft.

When he encountered the suspect beginning to drive off, the man climbed onto the top of his VW Passat and endured a wild, 90kph ride for several kilometers before crashing into a safety barrier. Authorities noted that the owner was left “pretty bloody.” (BBC)

HARD TIMES FOR TUITION

With collage costs ever on the rise, over a million resourceful students across the United States are resorting to a site called SeekingArrangement.com to be paired with sugar daddies to help bankroll their educations. According to recently released numbers, the average allowance for the recipient of such an arrangement is $3,000 per month, with 79 percent of that total going mostly to tuition, books and rent. The relationship’s terms are negotiated beforehand, with no beating around the bush. As the site states, “Our members know what they want. Users approach one another without worrying about false pretenses.” (KATU ABC 2)

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ConCert series

La Folia

“a Musical Folly” February 21

Sunday 7:30 PM Music recital hall / univerSity of Montana

Come along as SOR explores an ancient melody that became an unrivaled phenomenon in the history of western music.

TickeTs: $25 Adult • $20 Senior • $10 Student/Child Tickets are available from griztix.com, Worden’s Market, MSO Hub, The Source, Southgate Mall, and the Adams Center Box Office 888-MONTANA For further information: Visit SORMT.ORG or call (406) 493-2990

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denouement Sarah Knobel • “Drips” archival pigment print, 44 by 60 inches On First Friday, Feb. 5, she will exhibit photographs and videos at FrontierSpace to submit your art to denouement, contact us at editor@corridormag.com

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2016 Race to the Sky

Friday Feb. 12th thru Tuesday Feb. 16th

Welcome Mushers to 31 years of Racing 300 & 100 mile routes Helena ★ Condon ★ Ovando ★ Seeley Lake ★ Lincoln

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