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Missoula Cultural Council // eNews
August 8, 2016
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Local Art & Culture Events
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Exhibitions Opening at ZACC
Freedom Within the Frame:
The Montana Art Therapy Association returns to the ZACC Gallery for a second year to showcase their traveling art exhibit featuring art from art therapists around Montana. This year's theme is "
Freedom Within the Frame
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Diane Olhoeft:
Welcome watercolor artist Diane Olhoeft to ZACC's Hallway Gallery!
Join the ZACC for an opening reception on August 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Both exhibitions will be up through August.
Visit ZACC
for more information.
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Symphony in the Park
The Missoula Symphony Orchestra returns to Caras Park
on Sunday, August 14, at 7:00 PM for its annual Symphony in the Park concert. Music Director Darko Butorac will lead the orchestra through a lively program of movie scores, dance numbers and light classics. Food and beverage may be purchased from on-site vendors and lawn chairs are encouraged. The event is free and fun for the whole family.
For more information on Symphony in the Park and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, call 406-721-3194 or visit
www.missoulasymphony.org
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Battle of the Bands
The first annual Missoula Battle of the Bands is taking place at the Western Montana Fair from
7 - 9 PM
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August 10 - 13
. Support local musicians and buy your tickets online at
www.missoulabattleofthebands.com
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Tickets are only $6 and include general admission to the fair.
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Missoula High School Actors Perform at the China Children's Theatre Festival
Can you "seek a sword from a notch on a boat?" Is it necessary to "teach a fish how to swim?" And there are consequences to "being there just to make up a number?" These ancient idiom stories have long been part of the repertoire of the China National Theatre for Children. And now a group of American high schoolers is presenting their version of these tales at this year's China Children's Theatre Festival -- in Chinese! Watch the news clip here!
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Drawn to Broadway at MCT Center for the Performing Arts
Are you Drawn to Broadway? Then you'll be drawn to MCT this week as 177 talented teenagers present this lively musical show. The culmination of the Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp (PAC), you and the family can enjoy the air-conditioned theatre on Thursday at 8 PM, Friday at 5 & 8 PM and Saturday at 1 & 4 PM. From comics to super heroes to historical icons, the show brings to life familiar characters and stories with song, dance and tons of fun! T
ickets available at
MCTinc.org or call 728-7529.
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Regional Art & Culture Events
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Drum Brothers Outdoor Concert
At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10th, Drum Brothers world percussion ensemble will be giving a concert at the newly renovated gazebo on the grounds of Daly Mansion in Hamilton. The concert is
$5 per person. For more information, please visit
www.dalymansion.org
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August at Carbon County Arts Guild
Blue Buffalo Artists Exhibit:
August 1-31
Mary Blain, Nellie Israel, and Gerald Wempner: Paintings and Bronzes: August 1-31
Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery is located in Red Lodge, MT. Visit their website for more info.
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Classes, Workshops, & Camps
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Tango at the Brick Room
Tango Missoula hosts an introductory class and milonga social dance on the second Saturday of each month at Downtown Dance Collective. This Saturday, the beginner lesson starts at 8 PM followed by dancing from 9 PM to midnight. No experience or partner necessary! Potluck food and refreshments.
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Summer Camps at ZACC
Slapstick Comedy: Aug 8 - 12
Vaudeville Camp: Aug 8 - 12
Collaborative Performance Camp: Aug 15 - 19
Visit Zootown Arts
website to register!
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Summer Camps at the Art Museum
Color and Painting in the Natural World:
Aug 8 - 12
Puppets, Play, and Performance: Aug 15 - 19
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Ongoing Exhibitions & Events
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Current Exhibitions at MAM
The Missoula Art Museum presents local and regional contemporary artists. Visit
MAM's website for information about current and upcoming exhibitions.
Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015
through December 10
Devin Leonardi: In Memoriam
through September 10
Karen McAlister Shimoda: Field Notes
through October 1
Holly Andres: The Homecoming
through August 20
Abbie Miller: Exit Strategies
through August 13
Frank Stella: Henry Garden
through August 20
Greg Siple: Bicycle Eclectic
through August 27
MAM Studio Art Teachers
through August 27
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This Summer at MMAC
The
Montana Museum of Art & Culture
at University of Montana hosts two incredible exhibitions this summer:
Wood Engravers Network Triennial Exhibition
June 9 - September 17
Paxson Gallery
Dramatic Moments: Frederic Remington's Early Engravings, 1882-1895
June 9 - September 17
Meloy Gallery
Free public lecture: "Remington's Formative Years," by art collector and educator Lee Silliman, September 8 from 7 - 8:30 PM
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Festival of the Dead
ZACC seeks submissions for the 5th Annual Festival of the Dead group art show inspired by the
theme "
Deadline to apply: September 18
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3rd Annual Radius Holiday Show
Radius Gallery invites artists to submit their original artworks to its third annual Holiday Show. Last year's show was very well received by gift buyers and collectors alike-with over 100 artworks sold! This year's show promises to be even bigger and better. Find out all details online here. Deadline: September 25, 2016.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
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Sussex School Seeks K-8th Grade Music Teacher
Sussex School, an independent, K-8th grade school is hiring a music teacher (.8 FTE) for the 2016/17 school year.
Sussex focuses on academic, social, and emotional growth in our students through place-based, experiential education and a focus on community. For more information about the position and how to apply, visit the Sussex website.
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Help Welcome International Students
T
he Missoula International Friendship Program (MIFP) is seeking volunteer families, couples and single people to become Community Friends to a growing number of international students and scholars who will begin studies at the University of Montana this fall. This is NOT a home stay and Community Friends have no financial obligations for the students or scholars. Many international students want to get to know Americans on a more personal basis and are eager to share their culture with you. This program is free to both students and Community Friends.
For more information or to apply see
mifp.org
Completed applications must be submitted by August 27, 2016.
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Missoula Art Museum Seeks Art Guides
MAM's Art Guide Program trains dedicated individuals to lead tours of MAM exhibitions for all ages. Employing the Visual Thinking Strategies approach, Art Guides reach audiences by helping them learn to look at, appreciate, and respond to contemporary art. If you're passionate about art and enjoy sharing the museum experience, the Art Guide Program is perfect for you!
For more info on becoming an art guide, contact
Renee Taaffe
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Join MAM for an
Art Guide Welcome and Celebration
on Friday, August 26th, from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Get together with MAM staff and the other art guides to relax and kickoff a new season at the museum. Food and libations will be served.
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4th Annual Zootown Fringe Festival
6 days of Fresh Live Shows
August 16-21, 2016
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Summertime High Tea
Sunday, August 28, 2016
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Festival Amadeus
Classical Music Festival
Whitefish and Bigfork, MT
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Crown of the Continent
Guitar Workshop & Festival
A dazzling lineup of master guitarists
August 28 - September 3, 2016
Bigfork, Montana
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In Philly, Sign Language Has Its Own Accent
People in Philadelphia speak with a distinctive Philly accent, and those who converse in sign language are no different. The area is known for having one of the most distinctive regional sign-language accents, and two researchers based at the University of Pennsylvania are trying to figure out why.
Read more...
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'Will & Jane': Two Literary Superheroes, United in Pop Culture
There's something about pop culture that loves a coupling. Kim and Kanye. Brad and Angelina. Bill and Hillary. Batman and Robin.
An exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington is adding a twist to the formula, and contemplating the enduring star power of another dynamic duo: William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. Read on...
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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.
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- 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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Press releases for upcoming events may be sent to
grace@missoulacultural.org.
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MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL | 327 E. BROADWAY | PO BOX 7662 | MISSOULA, MT 59807
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Membership at Missoula Cultural Council
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, the Missoula Cultural Council has it all. But we can't do it without your help. Join us today!
The da Vinci
City of Missoula
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
The Beethoven
Southgate Mall
Cassens
The Rembrandt
Missoula Parking Commission
Montana Arts Council
Missoulian
Missoula Federal Credit Union
Gallagher Western Montana Charitable Foundation
Charles Engelhard Foundation
The Rudolf Nureyev
Advanced Imaging at Community Medical Center
University of Montana
First Security Bank
Good Food Store
Pepsi
Montana Cultural Trust
Walmart
USBank
Kay Cassens
Community Medical Center
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Phil Hamilton & Janet Whaley
Sun Mountain Sports
Max & Betty Swanson Foundation
L.E.A.W. Family Foundation
PayneWest Insurance
The Beverly Sills
A&E Architects
Fact & Fiction
Northwestern Energy
Bayern Brewing
First Interstate Bank
Roemer's Tire Factory
Beaudette Consulting Engineers
JCCS
Western Montana Clinic
The Mark Twain
Bernice's Bakery
Boone Karlberg
Cathy Capps & Tom Rickard
Dye & Moe
First Montana Bank
Headwaters Printing
Muralt Family Foundation
Montana Ace Hardware
Nutritional Laboratories
Republic Services of Montana
Sirius Construction
Zip Beverage
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The Louis Armstrong
4 Ravens Gallery
Brink Gallery
e3 Convergence Gallery
Hide & Sole
Doug & Caryl Klein
MCT, Inc.
Missoula Children's Theatre
Missoula Community Theatre
Missoula Writing Collaborative
Monte Dolack Gallery
Nancy Seiler Studio & Gallery
UM Gallery of Visual Arts
A Carousel for Missoula
The Artists' Shop
The Clay Studio of Missoula
Flaherty Financial Services
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
L.A. Design & Pirnie Art Showroom
Missoula Downtown Partnership
Montana Art & Framing
Cherie Newman
String Orchestra of the Rockies
Jim & Marci Valeo
Barney Jette Jewelry
Dana Gallery
Galusha
Humanities Montana
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Missoula Economic Partnership
Montana Public Radio
Montana PBS
Opportunity Resources
Terrazas Law Offices
Zootown Arts Community Center
Boyle, Deveny, & Meyer
Doc's Sandwich Shop
Mark Heyka
International Choral Festival
Missoula Art Museum
Missoula Independent
Montana Museum of Art & Culture
Portico Real Estate
The Bookstore at UM |
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Missoula Cultural Council Board & Staff
President
Frankie Flaherty
Vice President
Greg Boris
Immediate Past President
Pam Walzer
Treasurer
Micki Frederikson
Secretary
Gwen Landquist
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Board of Directors
Laura Bovard
John Combs
Greg Johnson
Greg Nemoff
Katie Patten
Inay Todd
Jacque Walawander
Staff
Tom Bensen | Executive Director
Matt Anglen | Program Director
Grace Stopher | Public Art Coordinator |
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Missoula Cultural Council | 327 E. Broadway | P.O. Box 7662 | Missoula, MT | 59807
406.541.0860 | www.missoulacultural.org
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