It’s Make it Missoula Monday. Each week, Trail 103.3 DJ, Craig Johnson shares his picks of the week for Missoula happenings. You can hear him discuss them on-air each Monday at 9:00 am. Here’s what’s happening this week:
Monday 4/13
Captain Wilson Conspiracy (MISC) at the Red Bird Wine Bar
7PM
FREE
All Ages
111 North Higgins Ave.
As Waves That Seek The Shore (CLASSICAL) at the University of Montana Music Recital Hall
7:30 PM
Description: Water plays an essential role in all of life. The University of Montana Chamber Chorale — a 2015 NAfME Northwest Honor Performing Choir — presents a concert event highlighting music life, love and loss all centered around the metaphor of water and it’s central importance to our being. Featured works include music by Whitacre, Monteverdi, and Elgar and are juxtaposed with the lush poetic imagery of Sara Teasdale.
As Waves that Seek the Shore – 4/13 at 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall at the University of Montana
Tuesday 4/14
Captain Wilson Conspiracy (JAZZ) at the Top Hat Lounge
7PM
FREE
All Ages
134 W Front St.
The Giving Tree Band & The Cerny Brothers (ROCK) at the Top Hat Lounge
8PM
Tickets are $10 or$8 in advance
18+
134 W Front St.
Wednesday 4/15
Kind of Like Spitting (ROCK) at Stage 112
8:00 PM
Doors open at 8pm; Show at 9pm
18+
Tickets: $10 Advance; $12 DOS
112 N Pattee
Max Wave Pint Night (COMMUNITY EVENT) at KettleHouse Brewing Co.
5PM
Description: Pint Night to support building the Max Wave on the Clark Fork River near downtown Missoula. Premier release of the Max Wave movie will take place at 7pm.
All Ages
313 North 1st St.
Boombox & Mikey Thunder (ELECTRONIC/FUNK) at the Top Hat Lounge
9PM
18+
Description: Electronic funk rock duo, BoomBox, performs live at the Top Hat Lounge April 15, 2015.
Tickets are $18, $15 in advance, and can be found at the Top Hat, Rockin’ Rudy’s. All tickets are general admission standing room only with limited bench seating available on a first come, first served basis.
134 W Front St.
Thursday 4/16
2015 UC Spring Art Fair (SPECIAL EVENT) at the University of Montana
Description: For the spring season, all the celebration will be taking place at the annual University Center Spring Art Fair. The Art Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Apr. 16-17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 18, in the UC Atrium. The art fair will feature unique art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics and more, all of which has been handcrafted by local and regional artists. Many artists are veterans to this art fair, and have attended this event faithfully for over 10 years. Along with a prize raffle, the fair also will showcase live music performed by UM students and Montana natives, including longtime favorite Stephanie Quist. The event is free and open to the public.
Mary Place and Blue Moon (BLUES) at the Union Club
5:30PM
All Ages
208 E. Main St.
Alejandro Escovedo (ROCK) at the Top Hat Lounge
8PM
Description: The Mexican-American singer songwriter, Alejandro Escovedo, plays the Top Hat Lounge April 16, 2015. A very limited number of special V.I.P. tickets are available. All other tickets are general admission standing room only with limited bench seating available on a first come, first served basis. Must be at least 18 years of age.
18+
134 W Front St.
Friday 4/17
2015 UM World Rhythms Concert 4/17 at 7:30 PM in UM’s Dennison Theater
George Carlton (MUSIC/WINE TASTING) at TenSpoon Vineyard and Winery
6PM
Description: Venture up the Rattlesnake and enjoy wine by the glass or flight (4 small tasters), antipasto plates by Biga Pizza (or bring your own picnic), and live music by George Carlton! Tasting Room open 4pm-9pm, Music 6pm-8:30pm
All Ages
4175 Rattlesnake Dr.
2015 UM World Rhythms Concert (MISC) at the University of Montana’s Dennison Theater
7:30PM
All Ages
Description: The 2015 World Rhythms Concert will feature West African Master Drummer/Dancer Edi Gbordzi with the UM West African Ensemble and Dancers performing a variety of traditional songs and dance pieces from Ghana, West Africa. The concert will also feature the UM Salsa Band, Mexican Marimba Band and Brazilian Ensemble!
