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Your Weekly Missoula Art & Culture News
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The next
First Friday
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April 1, 2016, from 5 - 8 PM
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Visit here
for the most up-to-date information about gallery exhibit openings and other events.
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Missoula's art and cultural nonprofits are collectively a $39.9 million industry. Learn more here.
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Visit our website to learn more about this Kennedy Center Initiative to ensure equal access to an arts education for Any Given Child. |
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MCC Awards Luncheon
Join us for our annual awards luncheon to honor those who have made significant contributions to the arts community this year in Missoula! The luncheon takes place on Tuesday, March 29, at the Doubletree Hotel from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
This year's awardees are:
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Cultural Achievement
: John Driscoll,
Missoula Symphony Association
- Individual Artist: Kendahl Jan Jubb,
Watercolor Painter
- Arts Educator: Dorothy Morrison
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K-5 music teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary School
- Business Support for the Arts: Flanagan Motors
- Cultural Vision: The Clay Studio of Missoula
For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here to visit our website.
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SPARK! Seeks New Director
SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning, Missoula's chapter of the Kennedy Center's Any Given Child initiative, is seeking a Director to lead the initiative. SPARK! is a community wide partnership working to expand arts programming in Missoula County Public Schools. We facilitate and foster connections between district schools, local arts organizations, and teaching artists helping to ensure access to the arts for all MCPS students.
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This Month's Missoula
Gallery Highlights
Missoula Art Museum
features:
March 4 - July 23
February 19 - June 25
February 12 - May 21
February 27 - April 16
Zootown Arts Community Center
presents
March 11 - 25
Montana Museum of Art and
Culture
features:
March 3 - April 23
March 3 - April April 23
UM's Gallery of Visual Arts
presents
March 10 - 24
February 29 - March 31
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Fact & Fiction Book Reading
On Thursday, March 17, hear Gwen Florio read from her mystery novel, DISGRACED. The reading takes place at 5:30 PM at Fact & Fiction in downtown Missoula, followed by a book signing.
Gwen Florio (Missoula, MT) has won several journalism awards and been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Denver Post, and the Missoulian, and her short fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and Women Writing the West.
Click here to visit Fact & Fiction's website for more details.
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Dolce Canto Presents: Elemental Harmony
This exciting concert celebrates our connection to nature, with programming inspired by the four classical elements of earth, air, fire & water. The concert will include music from the Renaissance to modern times that explores connections between the elements and the human experience.
The concert takes place at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 19, at St. Francis Xavier, 420 W. Pine Street. Doors open at 6:45.
Click here to buy your tickets today!
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Art Associates of Missoula
The
Art Associates of Missoula
monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 AM at Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main Street.
Courtney Blazon
will be sharing her colorful illustrations inspired by fairy tales, poetry, natural history and the animal world. Art Associates meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information please call Susie at 544-0891.
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UM Jazz Festival
The University of Montana College of Visual and Performing Arts in conjunction with the School of Music is proud to announce the 2016 edition of the UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival which will occur on March 17 - 18.
Read more about this event by clicking here.
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UM Presents: All in the Timing
All in the Timing
brings audiences a sampling of short comic plays from David Ives, a contemporary playwright The New York Times
called "a master of fun." These one-act comedies are loosely connected by themes of romantic complications, language, and the meaning of life. Both poignant and hilarious,
All in the Timing
's truly original characters and plots will spark laughter and reflection as Ives meditates on humanity using first dates, famous historical figures, and-of course-chimpanzees. The show runs March 15 - 19 at the Masquer Theatre in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center, on campus at the University of Montana.
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MCT Presents: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
All 37 works (plus the sonnets) of William Shakespeare performed in one evening? Since Shakespeare himself concluded that "brevity is the soul of wit," he would likely enjoy
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
. It has become one of the most popular productions of modern theatre, and the
Missoula Community Theatre
is proud to present the show
March 10 - 20
at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts
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International Culture & Food Festival
University of Montana
hosts the an
nu
al
International Culture & Food Festival
from 12:00 - 5:
00 PM on March 20 at the University Center.
The event is a
n extravaganza where guests can visit colorful display booths
fe
aturing countries around the world; thrill in a five-hour International Culture Show featuring music, song and dance
seldom seen in Missoula; visit Children's World with crafts, storytelling, games and other interactive events; watch films from the Montana International Children's Film Festival; and savor delicious food from all corners of the globe
in the Food Bazaar, with over 20 food booths offering
culinary specialties, most of them handmade. Tickets are available at the door the day of the event or in advance from Foreign Student and Scholar Services by calling 243-222
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The Montana Book Award Goes To...
Congratulations to the author of
The Lentil Underground,
Liz Carlisle, the winner of the
2015 Montana Book Award. This annual award recognizes literary and/or artistic excellence in a book written or illustrated by someone who lives in Montana, is set in Montana, or deals with Montana themes or issues. Presentations and a reception with the winning authors will take place on April 6 during the Montana Library Association Conference in Missoula.
Read more about the award here.
Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America tells the inspiring story of David Oien and other Montana organic farmers who work with heirloom seeds and biologically diverse farm systems. Under the brand Timeless Natural Food, their unique business movement has grown into a million-dollar enterprise.
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Mini Benefit Show!
Support the ZACC at this amazing gala event,the 4th Annual Mini Benefit Show, on Saturday, March 26 at The Wilma.
Click here for more details.
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Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me?
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Cancer, Courage, & Creativity
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Montana Book Festival
The Montana Book Festival is a celebration of literary arts held each fall in downtown Missoula that seeks to provide a dynamic, evolving forum for literary engagement, as well as to foster literary community and enthusiasm for the written word by among readers of all ages.
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Zootown Fringe Festival
Registration is open for Missoula's annual
ZooTown Fringe Festival.
ZooTown Fringe is a self-produced festival; participants are responsible for staging and promoting their own projects. The Fringe promotes the festival as a whole; the participants are responsible for ensuring patrons are aware and interested in their project. For participants, the Fringe is an opportunity for exposure, experience, and income. To participate, visit the website for information about how to apply. This year's festival is August 16 - 23.
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Regional Art & Culture News
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Western Art Week in Great Falls
On or around Charlie Russell's birthday, artists and art admirers flock to Great Falls for
Western Art Week. Nearly a dozen art shows and auctions are scheduled March 16 - 20.
Click here to view the schedule.
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Programs at Yellowstone Art Museum
FAM at the YAM:
Friday Family Fun Night on
March 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Join in on this opportunity for the whole family to come and make art together! Session taught by local artists.
No registration required. All ages are welcome. Click here for pricing and information.
"Look Draw Look Draw"
Experience Art Adult Education on March 19 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, a drawing workshop led by Robin Earles.
To sign up, call the museum at 256-6804 or visit us online.
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National Art & Culture News
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What's in the box? The Met Breuer opens new possibilities in a dramatic art space.
On Friday, the Upper East Side building that served as the home of the Whitney from 1966 to 2014 will reopen to the public as the Met Breuer, an expansion space for shows that don't fit into the galleries, or established curatorial focus, of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's landlocked campus on Fifth Avenue. Keep reading at The Washington Post...
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George Martin and the Beatles: A Producer's Impact, in Five Songs
When we hear a great recording, we tend to think of the music as having sprung fully developed from the imagination of the musician or band that cut the tracks. But that ignores the role of the producer, who translates the musician's vision into the sound we experience. Keep reading this article at The New York Times...
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International Art & Culture News
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My Date With Michelangelo
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Thank you for contributing to MCC's weekly newsletter.
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Missoula Cultural Council serves as a resource for the coordination, development and support of art and culture for the benefit of the Missoula community, with the goals of:
- Advocating for public and private support of the arts and cultural activities.
- Encouraging collaborative efforts among local arts organizations
- Educating community leaders and policy makers about the economic benefits of the arts.
- Celebrating the value of diverse cultures and helping our community understand its place in the world.
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| Missoula Cultural Council | 327 East Broadway | PO BOX 7662 | Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 541-0860 | mcc@missoulacultural.org | www.missoulacultural.org
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Missoula Cultural Council Members
When you become a member of the Missoula Cultural Council, you support all of our wonderful events and our creative community. As a member, you demonstrate a shared commitment to our mission. Most importantly, your contribution helps to ensure the future of the arts in our community. Whether you share a passion for the performing arts, visual arts, or the humanities, Missoula Cultural Council has it all. But we can't do it without your help.
Join us today!
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Charles Engelhard Foundation
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Kay Cassens
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Community Medical Center
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Phil Hamilton
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Janet Whaley
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Max and Betty Swanson Foundation
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L.E.A.W. Family Foundation
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PayneWest Insurance
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A&E Architects
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Bayern Brewing
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Beaudette Consulting Engineers
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Fact and Fiction
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First Interstate Bank
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JCCS
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NorthWestern Energy
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Roemer's Tire Factory
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Western Montana Clinic
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The Mark Twain:
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Bernice's Bakery
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First Montana Bank
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Sirius Construction
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Boone Karlberg
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Zip Beverage
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Cathy Capps
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Tom Rickard
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Montana Ace Hardware
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Dye & Moe
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Nutritional Laboratories
Republic Services of Montana
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The Louis Armstrong:
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4 Ravens Gallery
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A Carousel for Missoula
The Artists' Shop
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Barney Jette Jewelry Design
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Boyle, Deveny & Meyer
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Brink Gallery
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The Clay Studio of Missoula
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Dana Gallery
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Doc's Sandwich Shop
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e3 Convergence Gallery
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Flaherty Financial Services
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Galusha, Higgins and Galusha
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Mark Heyka
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Hide & Sole
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Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
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Humanities Montana
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International Choral Festival
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Doug & Caryl Klein
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L.A. Design & Pirnie Art Showroom
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
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Missoula Art Museum
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MCT, Inc.
Missoula Children's Theatre/Missoula Community Theatre
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Missoula Downtown Partnership
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Missoula Economic Partnership
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Missoula Independent
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Missoula Writing Collaborative
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Montana Art & Framing
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Montana Public Radio
Montana PBS
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Montana Museum of Art & Culture
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Monte Dolack Gallery
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Cherie Newman
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Opportunity Resources
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Portico Real Estate
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Nancy Seiler Studio & Gallery
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String Orchestra of the Rockies
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Terrazas Law Offices
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The Bookstore at UM
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UM Gallery of Visual Arts
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Jim & Marci Valeo
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Zootown Arts Community Center
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MCC Board & Staff
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President
Frankie Flaherty
Vice President
Greg Boris
Immediate Past President
Pam Walzer
Treasurer
Mickey Fredrickson
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Board of Directors
Laura Bovard
John Combs
Greg Johnson
Greg Nemoff
Katie Patten
Inay Todd
Jacque Walawander
Staff
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Executive Director
Matt Anglen |
Program Director
Grace Stopher |
Public Art Coordinator
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Missoula Cultural Council | 327 East Broadway | PO BOX 7662 | Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 541-0860 | mcc@missoulacultural.org | www.missoulacultural.org
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