Archive for the ‘Arts & Culture’ Category
Mary Beth Percival: Missoula Painter in the Medium of Watercolor
By MONTE DOLACK - My wife Mary Beth Percival works mainly in watercolor and has always been passionate about the Montana landscape and it’s dramatic big sky. A special exhibition of her work is currently on v... more
Foghorn String Band Coming to Missoula
By MARK VOSBURGH - Hankerin' for some authentic, honest, old time, country, Cajun, Appalachia or Bluegrass String Music? Take in The Foghorn String Band at the Top Hat Lounge on Friday, May 24th at 10 pm.... more
Todd Snider: A Singer’s Life of Jest, Sarcasm and Politics
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Todd Snider, an alt-country, folk/rock, singer/songwriter plays this Tuesday, April 30th at the Elk's Club. He unapologetically cusses, parties, touts drugs, and hammers Republicans in hi... more
More than Just Live Music on the Menu at Newly
Renovated Top Hat
By PAUL SIDORIAK - The newly renovated Top hat is on tempo to be one of the Northwest’s premier venues to have a rocking good time...AND a great lunch!... more
Claire Lynch Headlines at Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th
By MARK VOSBURGH - Nationally acclaimed International Bluegrass Music Association artist, Claire Lynch headlines the Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th at Ruby's Reserve Street Inn.... more
Fancy Footwork, Glittery Vocals Galore in MCT’s ‘Footloose’
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Footloose opens at the Missoula Community Theatre on Friday, April 26, and runs through Sunday, May 12. Tickets go on sale April 8.... more
Under the Southern Cross-Monte Dolack Travels to New Zealand
By MONTE DOLACK - I recently traveled with my wife and fellow artist Mary Beth Percival to the other side of the world on tour of New Zealand. Here's what we discovered...... more
Missoula Art Beat: Photographer Jane Goffe’s Quiet Moments
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Goffe’s images – stark Missoula railways, poised barnyard and agricultural scenes, and windshield-shattered pickup trucks--express her primary manner of feeling, of communicating, of l... more
Reality Plays Itself at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
By MEGAN JAE RIGGS - Sunday was the final day of the 10th annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, a 10-day romp through myriad subjects, ranging from animal slaughter, to childhood vaccinations, from Polaroid... more
Dolack Gallery Celebrates Its Twenty Year Anniversary
By MONTE DOLACK - We opened our gallery on Front Street in Downtown Missoula in the summer of 1993 and will have been there for 20 years this June. Hard to believe!... more
Missoula Bluegrass Picker Bill Neaves Profiled in National Flatpicking Guitar Magazine
By MARK VOSBURGH - As the editor of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, Dan Miller knows talent when he hears it. Here's what he had to say about our own local talent, Bill Neaves in January's issue.... more
Coming Soon: Reality Plays Itself at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
For 10 days in February, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the best nonfiction films of the past year and the past decade.... more
That Old-Time Sound: Chad Fadely, Montana Mandolin Master
By MARK VOSBURGH - When Chad Fadely was 15, his dad picked up his fiddle and returned to playing old-time music. Predictably, for a teenager, Chad "absolutely hated" it.... more
Japanese Exchange Students Expand Life Experiences at MCT
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Mariko Shimada and Mizuho Yamada, Japanese exchange students at the UM, are proof that life expands in proportion to one’s courage.... more
Miss Montana Uses Her Platform, Personal Obstacles to Hearten Autistic Community
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman, travels across Big Sky Country talking to kids and using her platform to help the autistic community.... more
It’s the Most Wonderette Time of the Year
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Writer-director Roger Bean has made musical nostalgia his livelihood. His biggest achievement, The Marvelous Wonderettes, comes to MCT.... more
We’re On the Air! It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Out of the Box Productions, presented by MCT, serves up a dose of 1940’s holiday nostalgia with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.... more
Fantastic Fabric: MCT’s Costume Shop Open as Part of First Friday
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Visit the costume shop on First Friday at MCT from 4-8 p.m. There'll be a visit from Santa, live music, carolers, snacks, tours, and giveaways.... more
Become an MCT VIP | Join the MCT First Friday Holiday Event
By LEISA GREENE - MCT is about giving. All Missoulians are welcome to join this season's First Friday at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m.... more
Scenic Artist Brings “Miracle” Director’s Vision to Life
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Yana Dryden isn’t just painter. She's the scenic artist creating backdrops for MCT’s upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical.... more
Four New Traffic Signal Box Art Projects Debut Friday
The City of Missoula’s Public Art Committee has chosen four Missoula artists for the next installations in the wildly popular Traffic Signal Box Project. ... more
Missoula’s Iconic Top Hat Set to Undergo Major Renovation After Sale
By KELLEN BECK - Although emotions around the sale of the Top Hat in Missoula are high, its former owner has confidence in the new owner and hopes for a bright future.... more
Honoring Life & Death at the Missoula Festival of the Dead
The Festival of the Dead includes a month of arts workshops, events, and performances, culminating in a traditional Dia de los Muertos processional down Higgins.... more
Camelot a Family Affair for 13-year-old ‘Tom of Warick’
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Last week, 13-year-old Dalton Keith debuted in his first Missoula Community Theatre performance, in the role of “Tom of Warick” in Camelot.... more
Act Out, Get Creative at the Missoula Community Theatre
By BRIAN D'aMBROSIO - Since 1977, the Missoula Community Theatre has strived to be an integral part of the city of Missoula’s artistic and cultural life. Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves and explain t... more
Missoula Community Theatre Presents Camelot
The Missoula Community Theatre proudly presents Camelot - October 19-21, 24-28, 2012. Based on T. H. White's classic novel, The Once and Future King. Directed by Joe Martinez, Camelot is an icon of the American... more
Canine’s Cameo in Camelot to Highlight Adopt-A-Dog Month
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Thanks to a partnership between MCT and the Humane Society of Western Montana, a dog named Misty will be in MCT’s rendition of Camelot.... more
‘Not Your Typical Camelot’: MCT Artistic Director Gives New Slant to an Old Classic
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - In October, MCT Artistic Director Joe Martinez will direct Camelot and bring a fresh set of creative circumstances to a classic play.... more
Balancing Out the Montana “Mountain Tax”
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Many Montanans talk about the “mountain tax” to describe the wage gap between here and other states. But it really does balance out.... more
Strange, Stubborn Troubadour: The Life of James McMurtry
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - True and fierce are two words routinely applied to the songwriting prowess of James McMurtry, who'll play in Missoula on September 20.... more
The Missoula Job Service: Helping Local Businesses
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - In addition to helping Missoulians find work, the Missoula Job Service offers services to support local businesses, like Submittable.... more
Hank Williams III: A Family Tradition of Defiance, Dissonance
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Hank Williams III never met his iconic grandfather, but their resemblance is beyond uncanny. And he revels in his boozy, rowdy family tradition.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Hamlet performed outdoors at Shakespeare in the Park, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hank 3, and more.... more
Press Release: Highlights from New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith
New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith stop raised more than $4,600 for Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula. Check out the photos and highlights from the event.... more
Senator Lee Metcalf: Champion of Conservation, Montana Legend
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Perhaps no U.S. Senator ever was more faithful to sensible, proactive resource management than Montana's Lee Metcalf.... more
Montana Wildernesses: Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 as a habitat for migratory birds and is home to a diversity of wildlife.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Hellgate Rollergirls' first bout of the year, River City Roots Fest, MUD garden party, and more.... more
The Economic Impact of Missoula’s Saturday Markets
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - In addition to creating a vibrant community, there are a number of economic benefits to supporting Missoula's farmers' markets.... more
MCT’s Next Step Prep Program: Becoming a Student of the Arts
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - It takes time and work to become a student of Next Step Prep. The best of the best performers usually have a continued interest in theater.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's a Bob Dylan pre-party, Garden City Harvest's Farm Party, Family Night at the ballpark, and more.... more
Ruby Jewel Jamboree Featuring John Reischman and the Jaybirds
By LEISA GREENE NELSON - The last concert in the 2012 bluegrass Ruby Jewel Jamboree is Aug. 16, with the Juno award-winning John Reischman and the Jaybirds. ... more
Former Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton’s Path to Happiness
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - While 3-time Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton's public persona was upbeat, inside she fought depression. Today, she shares her path to happiness.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week, including the full schedule of events at the Western Montana Fair!... more
Third Annual Celtic Festival Missoula: For the Fans
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - On July 28, the Third Annual Missoula Celtic Festival took place with beer, food, dancing, and music. For the bands, it's all about the fans.... more
Missoula Day Hikes: Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The 61,000-acre Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is positioned at the northern city limits of Missoula. It's heaven on earth for avid hikers!... more
Monk’s Bar Presents Jeanne Jolly
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Monk’s will feature Jeanne Jolly on Saturday, Aug. 4 along with the dynamic duo Montana Skies. It'll be an evening of extraordinary talent.... more
MCT’s Next Step Prep Program: A Scholarship and a Gift of Hope
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Many MCT Next Step Prep students would never have the opportunity to attend if it weren’t for the scholarship program.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Kids Fest at Caras Park, Gillian Welch plays the Wilma, Out to Lunch and First Friday. Busy Week!... more
Celtic Festival Missoula and the Highlander Beer Evolution
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Saturday, July 28 is the 3rd Celtic Festival. It's bigger than ever with 2 stages, 10 bands, triple the volunteers, and plenty of Highlander Beer.... more
MCT’s Next Step Prep Program: A Family Affair
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Sending Libby Carlson to MCT's Next Step Prep drama program is a goal her whole family supported. On July 26, the troupe performs a cabaret.... more