October 14, 2019 // Art + Culture News
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World View Film Series: Wasteland
Monday, October 14, 7 PM
The Roxy Theater
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The Roxy Theater is proud to bring you WORLD VIEW: CULTURES ON DISPLAY - four films which highlight and celebrate the unifying power of the visual arts around the world. Hosted by Global and Cultural Affairs in Arts Missoula, and presented
free of charge.
Filmed over nearly three years, the Academy Award-nominated WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” – self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives.
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New Social
Dance Classes!
Starting October 14 - 15
Downtown Dance Collective
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Social Dance Classes at the DDC for 18+. East Coast Swing, Bachata, Salsa, and Tango. New sessions starting soon.
East Coast Swing with Zooey Zephyr
In the East Coast Swing I class, you will learn the basics of this energetic, vintage American dance—the steps, how to connect with a variety of partners, and how to perform the moves and turns that make this dance so fun. The classes build from week to week, with an emphasis on how to listen to and communicate with your partner, as well as a focus on how to mix and match the various moves together in order to make your dancing feel fluid.
Bachata with Jennifer Corbin
Using simple side-to-side and forward-to-back stepping and sensual hip movements, the Bachata is a great dance for beginners and has almost replaced salsa and merengue in night clubs and on dance floors around the world. It’s all about sensuality and doesn’t use complicated turn patterns. The Bachata is a dance from the Caribbean and Dominican Republic and began as a very basic dance. Essentially, this authentic style features a full 8-count, dancing within a square, hence the side-to-side and forward-to-back footwork. Sensual hip movements and a closer embrace are par for this dance. Are you ready for the heat?
Salsa with Jennifer Corbin
This course extends over five or six weeks and is intended to give you the confidence to build your first steps as a salsa dancer. The classes are structured and progressive. At the beginning of each class, you will learn how to listen to the music, so you can step to the salsa timing. This will help you to dance in connection with your partner and to enjoy more of the music, while learning a new flare or footwork combination at every class.
Basic steps, side steps, left & right turns and cross body lead and open break are at the core of this session. You will also learn footwork “shines” like the suzy q’s, cross overs, etc.
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Art Associates of Missoula
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 10 AM
Missoula Art Museum
The Arts Associates of Missoula will be meeting Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 AM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Brandon Reintjes, Curator of MAM will share information about the exhibits featured at the Museum in this year's 5th Grade Art Experience, including works by Native American artist Rick Bartow. Arts Associates meetings are
free and open to the public.
For more information call Susie at 544-0891.
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Drink & Draw: Rocky Horror Live!
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Western Cider
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The ZACC is partnering with Western Cider and Missoula’s favorite annual racy, retro, sci-fi musical, the Rocky Horror Show LIVE at the Wilma, to present Rocky Horror Drink & Draw LIVE at Western Cider. Cast members will model in character for lucky attendees to sketch, with a new session every 30 minutes. Costumes strongly encouraged and Rocky Horror fans of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Our volunteers will be on hand for figure drawing instruction. They are also fabulous dancers if you don’t want to do the Time Warp all by yourself. All art supplies will be free and supplied by the ZACC. The show is generously donating tickets for us to raffle, and the ZACC receives a portion of the profit from cider sales during the event.
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UM Celebrate Piano Series:
Pianissimo!
Friday & Saturday, October 18-19, 7:00 PM
Music Recital Hall, UM
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A Missoula original, this concert is a hit with all audiences! Join us for the 12th annual Pianissimo! concerts, a fun-filled, high-energy evening with music of all genres performed on multiple pianos by multiple pianists. The featured performers include UM faculty members Christopher Hahn, Steven Hesla and Barbara Blegen, as well as the fabulous student pianists from the award-winning University of Montana Keyboard Society. This popular event often sells out, so get your tickets early.
Music Recital Hall: $25 General; $20 Seniors; $10 Students
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2nd Annual
Outdoor Movie Night
at Bob Ward's
Saturday, October 19
Doors @ 5:00 PM
Film @ 7:00 PM
Bob Ward's Sports and Outdoors
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On Saturday, October 19th
Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors
in Missoula will host an outdoor screening of the new film from Picture Organic Clothing,
SHELTER
, featuring Jeremy Jones, Leo Taillefer, Thomas Delfino and friends.
Prior to
SHELTER
, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival will present three documentary adventure short films including A NORDIC SKATER, LIFE OF PIE and CAN’T SKI VEGAS, a nod to backcountry skating, the joy of desert biking and community pizza, and an a-typical bachelor party on a wild, wintery Alaska river.
WHEN
Satuday, October 19th - Doors 5pm, Films 7pm
WHERE
Parking Lot at Bob Ward's Missoula, 3015 Paxson
WEATHER
Bundle up! Bring a camp chair and some blankets, we'll have heaters and hot drinks at the ready!
The screening begins after sundown (around 7:00pm) but the event starts early with drinks, food, and special deals on top brands in ski, snowboard, and the outdoors. A beer and wine bar provided by
The Dram Shop
and food from local food truck
River City Eats
open at 5pm.
Grab a puffy coat and beanie, bring your own lawn or camp chair, and reserve your vantage point early for this fun night of outdoor cinema. The film screening is free and open to the public at the Bob Ward’s store in Missoula, 3015 Paxson.
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Art Talk
with Beth Lo & Josh DeWeese
Saturday, October 19, 3:00 PM
Radius Gallery
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Join us Saturday October 19th at 3:00pm as artists Beth Lo and Josh DeWeese talk about the current exhibit, atoms of our frame. These two accomplished artists have been major influencers of the contemporary art scene in Montana for over 30 years.
Beth Lo studied ceramics with Rudy Autio at UM and was herself a professor there for over 30 years. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world. "Cultural marginality and blending tradition vs. Westernization, language and translation are key elements of my work...." says Lo. "I use the image of the child as a symbol of innocence, potential, and vulnerability."
Josh DeWeese has made an indelible mark on the field of ceramics as a teacher at MSU Bozeman, as an artist in collections worldwide, and as the Resident Director of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts for 14 years. He writes, "Pottery's greatest power
is its association with the human body...necks and feet, bellies and shoulders, and lips to touch our lips.... An intimate relationship develops and pots become our friends."
Please call Radius Gallery to RSVP at (406) 541-7070 as there is a limited number of seating available.
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Book Reading with Author John Connolly
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 PM
Shakespeare & Co.
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John Connolly was born in Dublin in 1968. He worked as a bartender, local government official and journalist before publishing his first novel, Every Dead Thing, in 1999. He is the winner of a number of literary prizes for his work, including the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony awards, and a CWA Dagger. His latest books are A Book of Bones, Horror Express, and he.
About A Book of Bones: Private Investigator Charlie Parker returns in this heart-pounding thriller as he seeks revenge against the darkest forces in the world, from the internationally bestselling author of the acclaimed The Woman in the Woods.
He is our best hope.
He is our last hope.
On a lonely moor in northern England, the body of a young woman is discovered. In the south, a girl lies buried beneath a Saxon mound. To the southeast, the ruins of a priory hide a human skull.
Each is a sacrifice, a summons. And something in the darkness has heard the call.
Charlie Parker has also heard it and from the forests of Maine to the deserts of the Mexican border, from the canals of Amsterdam to the streets of London, he will track those who would cast the world into darkness.
Parker fears no evil—but evil fears him.
With John Connolly’s signature “blend of crime and supernatural horror” (Crime Reads), A Book of Bones is a terrifying and suspenseful thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
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Northern Rockies Heritage Center Presents:
Montana Conversations with
David McCumber
and
Dennis Swibold
Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 PM
Heritage Hall
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The Northern Rockies Heritage Center will host two Montana Conversations programs: "The Public Trust" with David McCumber and "What Happened to The News?" with Dennis Swibold on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The program will be at Heritage Hall at 6:00 PM. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana's Cultural Trust, and private donations.
Newspapers are for-profit enterprises. But they are more than that. Readers expect much of their newspapers. They expect the news to be covered with energy and thoroughness, particularly the local news. That's just for starters. They also expect a newspaper to be a watchdog -- to be a protector of the "Little guy," an advocate for truth and fairness not only in what we write, but in government and public affairs in general. In other words, if people are not being treated fairly, if they are being endangered, or discriminated against, or taken advantage of, they expect us to b low the whistle. That's a newspaper's unwritten contract with the community it serves. Newspaper editors like David McCumber frequently call it "the public trust." And it's a real thing that not only has a big impact on a newspaper's brand but also on the community it serves.
Never has so much news been available. the trick is knowing how to find it -- and how to judge its credibility. This program -- presented by veteran journalist, author and educator Dennis Swibold -- takes listeners behind the curtain to reveal how the news is made and explain the revolutionary changed facing today's fast-paced news media. It also offers citizens tools and techniques for staying well-informed amid the virtual blizzard of information -- and for participating directly in the civic debates crucial to their communities, state and nation.
David McCumber is Editor at Montana Standard. Dennis Swibold is a professor at University of Montana School of Journalism.
Come early for appetizers at 5:00 PM. Heritage Hall is ADA Accessible.
For more information, please call Northern Rockies Heritage Hall at (406) 728-3662.
Contact person: Sarah Klein-Gallegos, Executive Director, (406) 728-3662 (Office) or (406) 241-9162 (Cell)
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Freaky Friday
October 24 - November 3
MCT Center of the Performing Arts
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Daughter Ellie (Caydance Wilson, left) and her mom Katherine (Darci Monsos)
experience a magical hourglass moment that leads to a very Freaky Friday,
while brother Fletcher (Sawyer Partain) looks on.
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The Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) proudly presents the new musical, Disney’s Freaky Friday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. When a story is genuinely compelling, it contains the power to be retold in many different ways, and to speak across generations. Such is the case with Disney’s Freaky Friday, which has entertained families since the original 1972 Mary Rodgers book was released and subsequently produced into two successful movies.
Director Joseph Martinez says most people are probably familiar with the story: a frazzled mom and angsty daughter magically switch bodies and lives for one day, which creates frustration for them and comedy for the audience. But Martinez says the musical successfully reaches further. “This script surprised me that it is much deeper…the story focuses on issues children and parents are going through and are afraid to tell anyone. It’s a beautifully written script.” Mom and daughter unexpectedly find compassion and respect for the other’s journey, and newer, more tender definitions of family are allowed to grow and blossom.
Martinez has found working with the Freaky Friday cast absolutely delightful. “The energy is amazing. They love what they are doing. The cast has really taken on the responsibility of telling this story.” The enthusiasm the teen cast members infuse into the show has been exhilarating, he notes. “It’s fun when you can have a cast of teenagers playing teenagers.” He says it’s been an exciting, gratifying experience to see the “kids that have grown up learning in our children’s programs and then performing in the ensembles of our community theatre take on leads and carry a show. Seeing that growth is always invigorating.”
Martinez is confident that audiences will not only enjoy the story and musical score of Disney’s Freaky Friday, but that it will strike chords with people on a heart level. Tickets for Disney’s Freaky Friday are available at MCTinc.org.
*Disney’s Freaky Friday will take place at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 24-Nov. 3, 2019. Tickets are available at MCTinc.org; by calling 406-728-PLAY(7529); or at the MCT Box Office, which is open Mon.-Fri. between 9AM and 5PM. The production is sponsored by TrailWest Bank, Madison Creek Furnishings, and Equity Management Inc.
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Grand Opening!
Friday, October 25, 5 - 11 PM
New ZACC // 216 W Main St
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IT’S TIME! The ZACC will open our doors to the public in the newly renovated Studebaker Building at 216 W Main St on October 25, 2019 at 5 PM for the 5th Annual Missoula Monster Project! Admission is free and everyone is welcome. This year’s monsters will be on display in the Main Gallery, and will be for sale and immediate possession (if desired). Our Coed Rock Camp will be the first group ever to perform on the new ZACC stage at 7 PM. Executive Director Kia Liszak will speak immediately afterward, and kick off our inaugural Monster Mash Bash Dance Party. A cash bar will be open throughout the gallery opening and during the Monster Mash Bash, with free hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Those attending the bash in costume will be entered into a costume contest for coveted prizes. We’re so excited to finally share what we’ve been working on with all of Missoula, and we hope to see you there!
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Enchanted Forest:
A Celebration of Magic and Wonder
Saturday, October 26, 6 - 10 PM
Free Cycles
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Luminaries
Saturday, October 26, 10:30 - 12:30 PM
Living Art of Montana
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Living Art is committed to offering our service programs free of charge. We know that many of our participants and their families are carrying heavy financial burdens as a result of treatment. They have shared with us how great they feel coming here, knowing they can enjoy being part of this creative community, without having to justify fees in support of their health and well-being.
Our workshops provide participants an opportunity for social connection in a safe, non-medical environment with others who have some understanding of what it’s like to deal with illness or loss. The creative process provides an opportunity for reflection; it can remind us who we are - separate - from what we're going through. It can bring us back to ourselves. Living Art honors the truth of a person’s experience and at the same time recognizes and encourages each person’s strengths, creativity and potential.
The benefit to participants is expressed by the following quote, “I had no place for my emotions roiling below the surface. The poems, metaphors and different creative explorations gave me a vehicle to let them out… The jump from confusion to resolve and vision in my work shows how the act of expressing my despair and pain, free me to take the next step to images of hope.” Workshop participant
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ROCKtober Volume 2
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 - 11 PM
New ZACC // 216 W Main St
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We're rocking hard for the new ZACC OPENING WEEKEND! ROCKtober returns bigger and better with an epic line-up of favorite local acts performing cover sets as a variety of bands, including X, the Pixies, Blink182, and the Cramps! You don’t want to miss one of the first all ages live music shows at the NEW ZACC. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM, music starts at 8. Cash bar open 7:30 to 10 PM for rockers 21+. Creepy, spooky, weird, and normal costumes strongly encouraged. Get yourself to ROCKtober and ROCK like you mean it!
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Hand Drumming and Rhythm Exploration for Older Adults
A 5-week class series
Tuesdays through October 29, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Missoula Senior Center
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Tracy Topp
of
Drum Brothers
will teach a 5-week beginning hand drumming class series for people age 50 and
up
. This class will start from the ground up and no previous experience is needed.
Participants will learn beginning rhythms and explore the techniques and polyrhythmic interplay of African drumming. Come experience the joy and power of community music-making! Drums will be provided.
Since the dawn of human culture, drums and percussion have been used as a tool for expression, communication, and celebration. And drumming together in a group can be a powerful example of cooperation and teamwork. In addition,
research
has shown that drumming reduces stress and generates feelings of relaxation and focus. And on top of all this, drumming exists as total lighthearted fun! Don't miss this special opportunity to experience the power of rhythm and connection!
Bio: A dancer since she was three,
Tracy Topp
has choreography experience and training in many dance styles, including West African, Middle Eastern, modern, and jazz. She has studied African dance and drumming with many teachers including; Djeneba Sako, Youssouf Koumbassa, Mabiba Baenge, and Manimou Camara and has taught African dance at Drum Brothers annual rhythm retreats for over a decade.
A self described renaissance girl, Tracy has a B.A. in Arts from Nebraska Wesleyan and is also a singer and percussionist. Tracy currently performs with Drum Brothers world percussion ensemble and teaches ongoing hand drumming classes in Missoula, MT. She also manages the Drum Brothers drum shop in Arlee, MT.
$60 for the 5-week series ($12/class) or $14 for single classes. Participants will get the $12/class rate when they purchase 3 or more classes.
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New Kid's Classes!
Starting October 21 - 24
Downtown Dance Collective
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At the DDC, we know that all children possess the joy of dance. Our classes are less about recitals and more about the individual. We are more interested in doing what we can to make sure that we are building confidence and expression in each child, and teaching the importance of community alongside body awareness.
New classes beginning
October 21-24.
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After School
Art Adventure!
Tuesdays, 3:45 - 5:15 PM
Missoula Art Museum
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Tuesdays // 3:45–5:15 PM // Ages 7–12 // $54/60 Create artwork inspired by MAM exhibitions. There is a short tour and a series of projects including drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3-D exploration.
Nikki Rossignol
ASAA Series 2: October 22–November 26
Also be sure to join us for
FREE Saturday Family Workshops!
Every Saturday 11 AM - 12:30 PM. The whole family is invited to make art together in these artist-led, free workshops. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a spot. Children under age seven should be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided.
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Fall/Winter Classes & Workshops at MCT!
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The shorter days of fall mean more opportunities for young stars to shine brightly with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT). With exciting productions and classes, MCT is where your children of all skill levels can explore their budding passion for theatre.
Rising Stars is specially crafted for grades K-2. Meeting Tues/Thur, Nov. 5-21, Rising Stars allows young performers to gain skills and confidence in a nurturing, fun atmosphere. Rising Stars will present an informal, non-ticketed performance on Thur, Nov. 21.
MCT’s innovative
Play in a Day program is a day camp that occurs on most Missoula County Public Schools “no school days.” Within the course of one day, the K-8 performers will rehearse a small musical, which they then perform at 5:30PM. “I’m not Scared” (Oct. 17), “Monst-querade Ball” (Oct. 18), and “Dinosaurs” (Nov. 15) are this autumn’s Play in a Day performance themes.
Theatre Skills classes are for young performers ready for more in-depth work. Theatre Skills Classes will meet Sat mornings for six weeks, 10AM-12PM, Oct. 12-Nov. 16. Open to K-12, but divided into K-2, 3-6, and 7-12 classes, the fall session will focus on developing acting skills. Theatre Skills Classes will also be offered in Apr-May of 2020.
The falling temperatures of December will bring the magic of
Disney’s Frozen Jr.! These classes, open to grades 7-12, run Dec. 3-Feb. 8, with performances Feb. 6-8, 2020.
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Wild Horses of the Cedar Mountains
Antonia Wolf Photography
October 4 - 31
Shannon Callaghan Interiors
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Matthew Hamon:
Ratljóst
July 12 - October 31
PARTV Building, UM
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Atoms of our Frame
Sept 27 - November 2
Radius Gallery
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Trophy Room
Sept. 14 - Dec. 28
Missoula Art Museum
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Jack Franjevic:
Montana Modernists
Sept. 13 - Dec. 14
MMAC, Meloy Gallery
PARTV Center
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Painted Color Ceramics
(Corvallis)
For more details on Painted Color Ceramics & Classes,
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Lakebottom Sound
Free Sessions
FIRST Sundays 6-8PM at Imagine Nation Brewing
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Zootown Arts Community Center
For upcoming classes and details, please visit the
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Bare Bait Dance
Modern Dance Class
Open Space, 005
PARTV Building, U of M
Tuesdays 5:30-7PM
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Unity Dance & Drum
African Dance Class
Missoula Senior Center
Tuesdays, 7-8:30PM
Contact: 549-7933
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Missoula Art Museum
Lunch Club - 30min tours & chats at MAM!
For full listings and more information on MAM's classes:
Website!
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People's Market
Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM
May through September
@ Higgins and Pine
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The Clay Studio
of Missoula
For information on ALL Adult and Kid classes at The Clay Studio of Missoula,
click here!
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Downtown Dance Collective
Drop-In Classes
Ages 13+
For all experience levels
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Flamenco Montana
Mondays at
The Barn Movement studio
Beginners: Mondays 6:00-7:30PM
Continuing: Tuesdays 6:00-7:30PM
542-9270
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Art Calls, Auditions & Commissions
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Friends and Family Art Call!
All past and present staff, board members, volunteers, studio holders, instructors, students, ZACC Main & Hallway Gallery artists, and ZACC collaborators are invited to submit to our 2019 Friends and Family Show! Anyone belonging to any of these groups who submits work will be accepted!
Deadline: November 3
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The DDC has many opportunities for artists to participate in group and solo exhibitions. Show your work for one or two months in the heART of downtown and have your work featured on First Friday. All visual artists welcome!
Email us a sample of your work, description of your show, and possible dates you would like have your work shown.
INFO@DDCMONTANA.COM
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KBGA Missoula artists radio show. Talk about an art event, life as an artists, etc.
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Arts Missoula Partners & Affiliates
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Click the links below for more information
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Sister Cities:
Palmerston North, New Zealand & Neckargemünd, Germany
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