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May 6 - August 16, 2008The Montana Museum of Art & Cult
ure presents, "The Poindexter Collection." This exhibition presents a cross section of modern American paintings including works by Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, Franz Kline and Richard Diebenkorn, on loan to MMAC from the Montana Historical Society.

Age Group: All Ages
Venue: University of Montana
Address: PARTV Center Montana Museum of Art & Culture, Meloy and Paxson Galleries
Phone: 406.243.2019

Meet local Blackfeet artists and see their fine work.

Julia Becker's installation plays in the vertical airspace i
n the museum entrance, a place where forces of gravity and natural light take precedence, a space that breathes into the other galleries, and is, in a sense, at the heart of the museum.

Open Through August 23, 2008

Living creatures found in physical and fanciful environments
have fascinated artists throughout time. Our Familiar, MAM's summer exhibition from the permanent collections, features animal imagery embodying ideas as diverse as love for the natural world, political beliefs, shared memories and secret selves.

406-721-FAIRFair fun commences with a concert by Third Day
, 7 p.m. Tuesday, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bullriders take a spin Thursday, and cowboys and cowgirls romp through the arena at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday during PRCA rodeos. A demolition derby careens through the arena 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A carnival, exhibits galore and horse-racing round out the offerings.

A sparkling musical cocktail...on the rocks.Join "America'
s Swingin' Sweethearts" as they re-live those magical musical moments that got them where they are today - divorced! Featuring a string of hits from the 50's & 60's. Starring David Naughton from An American Werewolf in London!

Whitefish Mountain Resort, in conjunction with Glacier Rest
aurant Group, has joined forces to create Montana's most definitive celebration of wine and food. Proceeds will benefit the Big Mountain Firefighters Association and the Whitefish City Police and Fire Departments.
(406) 862-1706

Sommelier Michael Jordan and Winemaker Adam Tolmach have bee
n named, respectively, Sommelier of the Year and Winemaker of the Year at the Whitefish Mountain Wine and Food Summit to be held in Whitefish, Montana on August 8th, 9th, and 10th of 2008.

A free, family event, it includes live entertainment of ma
ny
kinds, a huckleberry pancake breakfast, run/walk for fun, parade,
carnival, children's games, arts and crafts booths, exhibits, huckleberry
dessert contest, displays and a family dance under the stars. Come
experience down home fun!

10th annual, 3 day classic rock music festival. 30 bands,
camp on site, food & drink vendors, 2 bars, free showers.
Phone 406-285-0099

AmVets, 225 Ryman St: Karaoke, 9 p.m.The Badlander, 2
08 Ryman: Jazz DJs, 9 p.m. Live jazz, 10 p.m.

BLUE CANYON KITCHEN & LOUNGE, 3720 N. Reserve: Jazz at Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with Three of a Kind

Harry David's Lounge, 2700 Paxson: Kaleidoscope Karaoke, 9 p.m.,

Palace: Son Ambulance, The All Nighters, Deny the Dinosaur, 18+, $5

VFW Post 209, 245 W. Main St.: Bingo, 2 p.m.

Join us for the most exciting dance and exercise classes in
Missoula! Sign up online! Classes and Workshops begin May 19th.

10am-5pm - Huckleberry Days Art Festival - Credit Union Pa
rk - 1 Central

10am-6pm - 1/2 Block Jumping Tent & face painting for the Kids -
1 Central Ave

Clarinetist Chuck Florence, bassist Beth Lo and guitarist D
avid Horgan regale the brunch crowd with Jazz.

Call 532-5300 for details.

More information Contact Vicki at 677-FOOD or LIttlebird@b
lackfoot.net

Red's Matt Jones Cost: Free Matt Jones plays
solo jazz and improvisational piano at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell from 5 to 7 PM, a perfect way to relax into a Mon. evening. Call 755-9463

Cost: Free Let Steve Eckels wind down your weekend w
ith live classical guitar from 6 to 9 PM at The Cottage in Kila. Call 755-4572.

For students entering first, second or third grade in the f
all
406-327-0405
Are you an aspiring entomologist? Our bugs to slugs camp will keep you busy collecting insects from land and water! We'll learn how to identify different insects, create indoor insectariums and use different types of nets as we survey insect populations in lots of different habitats. A presentation by local bug expert, Byron Webber, will ensure that we know lots of great insect facts!

Join us for the most exciting dance and exercise classes in
Missoula! Sign up online! Classes and Workshops begin May 19th.

AmVets, 225 Ryman St: Karaoke, 9 p.m.The Badlander, 2
08 Ryman: DJ night, free, 21+

Harry David's Lounge, 2700 Paxson: Kaleidoscope Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Palace: ZooKeeperz DJ night, no cover, 21+

Red Bird, 111 N. Higgins: Russ Nassett, 7-10 p.m.

VFW Post 209, 245 W. Main St.: Bingo, 7 p.m.

Music Director Darko Butorac will lead the orchestra through
pops tunes, movie themes and light classics in the spirit of the Wild West. The program is perfect for the entire family. Food and beverage may be purchased on-site from a number of different vendors and lawn chairs are encouraged. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information on "Symphony in the Park" and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, please call 406-721-3194 or visit our web link .

406-549-0235

It's 1968! Tune in as America's swingin sweethearts - Pete B
artel and Keely Stevens - reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career on TV, in Las Vegas showrooms, and at the top of the hit parade. The only catch - they can't stand each other! Filled with chart-topping hits from the 50s and 60s, Pete 'n' Keely will spit sides while leaving the audience with a song in their hearts.

Landslide hosts Jam Night The weekend isn't over unt
il you wrap it up with Jam Night at the Finish Line in Kalispell. Landslide will host. The Finish Line is at 153 Meridian Rd. Sun. 8 PM. Free. Call 257-0248.

Red's Matt Jones Cost: Free Matt Jones plays
solo jazz and improvisational piano at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell from 5 to 7 PM, a perfect way to relax into a Mon. evening. Call 755-9463

Every Other Monday Cost: $28 per month Return your chil
d to their natural environment when you enroll in Water Babies Swim Classes, the parent/child classes for kids aged 6 months through three-and-a-half years, every Mon. at 6 PM at Peak Health and Wellness Center, 5000 Blue Mountain Road. $28 per month. Call 251-3344 x. 46.

For students entering first, second or third grade in the f
all
406-327-0405
Are you an aspiring entomologist? Our bugs to slugs camp will keep you busy collecting insects from land and water! We'll learn how to identify different insects, create indoor insectariums and use different types of nets as we survey insect populations in lots of different habitats. A presentation by local bug expert, Byron Webber, will ensure that we know lots of great insect facts!

AmVets, 225 Ryman St: Karaoke, 9 p.m.The Badlander, 2
08 Ryman: Pine Hill, 18+, $5

Broadway Sports Bar and Grill, 1609 W. Broadway: Live comedy at the Comedy Zone, 9 p.m., $5\; hip-hop video remixes with Tallest DJ in America and Energy 107.5

Harry David's Lounge, 2700 Paxson: Kaleidoscope Karaoke, 9 p.m.

HIGH SPIRITS, Florence: Open mic night, 8 p.m., all sound equipment provided

Poor Henry's Bar, Clinton: Bingo, 7 p.m.

Sean Kelly's, 130 W. Pine: Pub trivia, 8 p.m., free

Top Hat, 134 W. Front St.: Pinegrass Band, 10:30 p.m.

Wheat Montana, 2520 S. Third St. W.: Black Mountain Bluegrass, 5:30-8 p.m., no cover

Teranga Dance & Drum, West African Sabar Drum & Dance class
es. Every Monday night, 2926 S. 3rd St. W. . Drum class starts 6:45 p.m., dance class starts at 7:45 p.m. $8 for either class or $10 for both. Call (406) 529-2322 for more info.

Every Monday Night at 7 pm. All-ages welcome for this story
time, which includes stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel board stories and more.
Phone: 721 2665

Cost: $10 Shape and mold something in your own image
or otherwise every week at Stumptown Art Studio's Clay Night from 7 to 9 PM in Whitefish. They provide the gear: wheels, kilns, glazes and tools for you to create with. If you don't have your own clay, you can buy it, $8 for 25 lbs. or $15 for 50. $8/$10 nonmembers. If you can't make it today, Wed. is Clay Day from 10 AM to noon. Call 862-5929.

Over the next many weeks, Chris - an award winning photogra
pher and editor - will cover wolverines, lynx, grizzly bears, massive wildfires, frigid landscapes, birds and other creatures that call Glacier National Park home. Peterson will also share the story of his autistic son, the boy he affectionately calls "Boy Wonder" and how hiking in the woods changed both of their lives forever. On June 16th, the program will start at 7 pm with a reception and snacks to follow. Thereafter, each Monday's program at the Montana House will start at 7:30 p.m.
406-862-6110

It's 1968! Tune in as America's swingin sweethearts - Pete B
artel and Keely Stevens - reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career on TV, in Las Vegas showrooms, and at the top of the hit parade. The only catch - they can't stand each other! Filled with chart-topping hits from the 50s and 60s, Pete 'n' Keely will spit sides while leaving the audience with a song in their hearts.

406-541-FOOD Confidence in the Kitchen: So Good, So Healt
hy, So Affordable, Aug. 12\; Explore the Market\; The Whole Story on Whole Grains, Aug. 14\; Food for your Health: Eating Well with Diabetes, Aug. 19\; Kids in the Kitchen: "Hands On" Oodles of Noodles, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21\; Easy and Elegant: Chill or Be Chilled, Cool Summer Soups, Aug. 26\; and Explore the Market: Tons of Tomatoes, Aug. 28.

If you can't read this, you may be a baby below the age of
36 months, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK.

Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and st
ories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!

The Children's Museum, Missoula presents the World of Wonde
rs, a series of interactive programs for children. Join us on a journey of science, discovery and technology. Activities will include story telling, interactive games, music and movement, art projects and science experiments.

Every 1st Thursday at 3:30pm and 2nd Tuesday at 11:00am

Age Group: Kids
Venue: Missoula Children's Museum
Address: 225 W Front, Missoula
Phone: 541.PLAY

Cost: Donation Toes will tap and fingers will snap (
in the painless way) when the Rocky Mountain Rhythm Kings ride into Snappy Sport Senter every Tue. at 1400 Hwy. 2 East. Noon. Donation. Call 257-7525.

On one Tuesday every month, Southgate Mall Kids Klub hosts
fun filled free crafts and creative activities. Children who would like to attend can register at the Guest Services Center. Membership is free!

Every summer, two Farmers' Markets are staged each week. Th
e Tuesday evening Farmers' Market is held downtown every Tuesday from 5-7:30 p.m. at the north end of Central Avenue. It features fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as breads, pies, fresh flowers, locally grown pork, huckleberry smoothies, and more..

800-965-4827The "king of the blues" takes the stage.

For students entering first, second or third grade in the f
all
406-327-0405
Are you an aspiring entomologist? Our bugs to slugs camp will keep you busy collecting insects from land and water! We'll learn how to identify different insects, create indoor insectariums and use different types of nets as we survey insect populations in lots of different habitats. A presentation by local bug expert, Byron Webber, will ensure that we know lots of great insect facts!

AmVets, 225 Ryman St: DJ, dance music, 9 p.m., no cover

The Badlander, 208 Ryman: Martriden, Alabaster Morgue, Drown Mary, Universal Choke Sign

Bear's Brew Coffee House, 1221 Helen: Acoustic open micless, 7 p.m.

Bum STeer, Florence: Big Sky Karaoke and DJ

Deano's, Reserve St.: Grayhound Karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover

Feruqi's, 318 N. Higgins: Ladies night with DJ Dubwise, 9 p.m., no cover

Harry David's Lounge, 2700 Paxson: Kaleidoscope Karaoke, 9 p.m.

HIGH SPIRITS Rustic Hut, Florence: L.I.V. Entertainment karaoke, 9 p.m.

palace, Ladies on the wheels of steel, 21+, no cover

Top Hat, 134 W. Front St.: M Group

Trails End Bar, 1112 W. Broadway: Big Sky Karaoke

Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St.: Karaoke with Solid Sound, 9 p.m., no cover

Deidre Heaton is an oldie, but newbie to the folk scene. Sh
e finds
inspiration in the pure beauty of her surroundings, life, her childhood memories, love and loss. Her songs and beautiful voice will take you on road trips through the long dusty roads of Texas, the whisky drinking taverns of Montana, the innocence of a young girl, and to a quiet country church on a Sunday morning. Enjoy her music every Tuesday from 7:00 -9:30PM at The Cottage in Kila. Call 755-4572.

Cost is $28.00

Always wanted to harmonize while wearing a striped shirt and
straw hat-or just interested in shattering that stereotype about barbershop quartets? Every Tue., The Rocky Mountainaires chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., at 7:30 PM to provide you the opportunity to do either. Call 243-4435.

406-243-4051Frontmen Kurt Neuman and Sammy Llanas forged a
singing-songwriting partnership and a signature sound based on heartfelt lyrics, passionate harmonies and ringing guitars more than 20 years ago with their debut album Love and Hope and Sex and Dreams, which earned them a nod from Rolling Stone as Best New Band.

It's 1968! Tune in as America's swingin sweethearts - Pete B
artel and Keely Stevens - reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career on TV, in Las Vegas showrooms, and at the top of the hit parade. The only catch - they can't stand each other! Filled with chart-topping hits from the 50s and 60s, Pete 'n' Keely will spit sides while leaving the audience with a song in their hearts.

String Cheese Incident drummers Jason Hann & Michael Travis
preform 100% live improvised drum 'n bass, breakbeat, trip hop.

Cost: Free Enjoy Tunes on Tuesdays with Christian Jo
hnson from 8:30 to 11 PM for acoustic open mic. An original member of the Mission Mountain Wood Band, leader of the Loose Caboose Band and member of Out of the Blue-Grass, Christian Johnson leads the jam every Tue. night at Red's Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Call 755-9463.

Cost: Free The moon's always full and the pack's alw
ays howlin' at the Wolf Den's Open Mic Night in Polson. Free. 9 PM. Call 883-2054.

Cost: Free You never know what you'll hear at the Gr
eat Northern Bar's Open Mic Night in Whitefish. Dance when it's good, drink when it's not. 9 PM. Free. Call 862-2816.

This early literacy program includes storytime and a fun act
ivity. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am.

406-543-4238Weekly performing arts festival along the Clar
k Fork River features music and varied food vendors.

In a time where produce is shipped to Montana from as far aw
ay
as China and products are made on the other side of the world, the Thompson
Falls Market is a celebration of locally grown and hand crafted products.
Discover how delicious regionally grown produce is! Find jewelry,
exceptional baked good, perfectly sweet jams and jellies, and more.

Martriden, the blackened death metal band hailing from Mont
ana, returns to the state August 9 for five shows beginning in Billings following a grueling twelve state, 26 show tour. Martriden released their first full length CD, The Unsettling Dark, under the SOAR/Candlelight label in February 2008. Their four song EP released in March 2007 in Europe caused the legend Norwegian metal band, Emperor, to take notice and invite them to tour with them on their U.S. Tour in June of 2007. A Colorado Springs group, Alabaster Morgue, has joined them for the entire tour.

Four of the six band members are originally from Havre, Montana, including Michael Cook, Will Thackeray, and brothers, Kyle and Shane Howard. Chad Baumgardner of Harlowton rounds out the Montana natives. Joining them this summer on drums is Sam Murphy, a young talent from Bonney Lake, Washington.

CONTACT KYLE HOWARD 406-390-7420 FOR MORE INFORMATION


Montana venues include:

August 9, 2008 Billings, Montana F.O.E.
August 11, 2008 Butte, Montana Star Lanes
August 12, 2008 Great Falls, Montana Black Eagle Community Center
August 13, 2008 Missoula, Montana The Badlander
August 14, 2008 Bozeman, Montana The Filling Station

For students entering first, second or third grade in the f
all
406-327-0405
Are you an aspiring entomologist? Our bugs to slugs camp will keep you busy collecting insects from land and water! We'll learn how to identify different insects, create indoor insectariums and use different types of nets as we survey insect populations in lots of different habitats. A presentation by local bug expert, Byron Webber, will ensure that we know lots of great insect facts!

Phone: 406-549-0235Tickets: 406-542-5029One-of-a-kind mu
sic festival erupts every summer with more than 40 cutting-edge bands. Music begins at 8 p.m. nightly, with music and a record swap from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Big Dipper Ice Cream.

Dance, Rythmic Expression, Workout with Penélope Baquero.
All levels welcome.

Let your body teach you the rhythms of Latin roots at Teranga Arts School.
7:00 to 8:30pm Wednesdays.
$8 ea. or 6 classes for $40.
For more info call 493-0071.

Cost: Free The Humans play at The Cottage Inn in Kil
a from 7 to 10 PM. You have to hear them for yourself.

The Missoula SNB meets weekly and our meetings are open to e
veryone who knits, crochets, embroiders, quilts, sews, or stitches of any kind (we even have a couple of chainmailers). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shelli: Mrsaiaihelltune@gmail.com
- - ALWAYS TOTALLY FREE - -

It's 1968! Tune in as America's swingin sweethearts - Pete B
artel and Keely Stevens - reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career on TV, in Las Vegas showrooms, and at the top of the hit parade. The only catch - they can't stand each other! Filled with chart-topping hits from the 50s and 60s, Pete 'n' Keely will spit sides while leaving the audience with a song in their hearts.

Every Wednesday night. Check out our drink specials!

406-541-FOODExplore the Market\; The Whole Story on Whole
Grains, Aug. 14\; Food for your Health: Eating Well with Diabetes, Aug. 19\; Kids in the Kitchen: "Hands On" Oodles of Noodles, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21\; Easy and Elegant: Chill or Be Chilled, Cool Summer Soups, Aug. 26\; and Explore the Market: Tons of Tomatoes, Aug. 28.

If you can't read this, you may be a baby below the age of
36 months, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK.

Come join us for fingerplays, nursery rhymes, songs and st
ories. Tiny tales is a program for babies age birth to 3 accompanied by an adult lap. Help your child develop an active imagination and a love for books!

A second Farmers' Market is sponsored by the Dirty Hands Gar
den Club and is held on Thursdays from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Pin & Cue parking lot in Whitefish.
It features fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as breads, pies, fresh flowers, locally grown pork, huckleberry smoothies, and more..

Cost is $10.00 per person, the tasting fee will be deducted
from your purchase on a case of wine.

Please call 549-1293 for details.

Live music, food vendors and a beverage garden are part of
these evening get-togethers.
406-543-4238

Boy hates girl, girl is determined to get boy, and the aud
ience is derailed along the way with some of the Bard's greatest comic writing. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks stages this witty, wry story that, in the end, turns out to have been a fairy tale all along.
406-994-1200

For students entering first, second or third grade in the f
all
406-327-0405
Are you an aspiring entomologist? Our bugs to slugs camp will keep you busy collecting insects from land and water! We'll learn how to identify different insects, create indoor insectariums and use different types of nets as we survey insect populations in lots of different habitats. A presentation by local bug expert, Byron Webber, will ensure that we know lots of great insect facts!

Open Mic Dauphine's Missoula Every Thursday Ending Mar 1
5, 2017
at 07:00 PM
Dauphine's Cafe, 130 E. Broadway, addresses our town's shortage of open mic nights with their own each Thursday at 7 PM. Performers should check in beginning at 6, and there are drink and food specials galore. Free. Call 829-8188.

It's 1968! Tune in as America's swingin sweethearts - Pete B
artel and Keely Stevens - reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career on TV, in Las Vegas showrooms, and at the top of the hit parade. The only catch - they can't stand each other! Filled with chart-topping hits from the 50s and 60s, Pete 'n' Keely will spit sides while leaving the audience with a song in their hearts.

Join us for music and good times every Thursday from 8:00 -
10:30. The Cottage Inn - Kila 406-755-4572

Mike Gill and John Markley host the Rocktastic DJ Night Part
y this, and every, Thu. at 9 PM at the Palace, 147 W. Broadway. Free.