FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS HEALTHY FAMILIES FIRST FUN NIGHT at the FARM Wednesday 05/20/2008 5:30-7:00PM Presented by Families First Staff at the Garden City Harvest Community Farm
Join us as we explore Garden City Harvest Community Farm at the beginning of the growing season! Families learn appreciation of farm work and the taste of wholesome food. The Good Food Store will help provide a delicious organic meal. FREE! Call 721-7690 to register so we have food for everyone.
FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS Relatives as Parents Wednesday 05/21/2008 6:15 -8:15 PM Presented by Families First at YMCA
Relatives often step in when children need to be raised in safer, healthier, environments. The unexpected physical, emotional, financial and legal demands can be daunting. This program helps kinship families find answers to difficult questions, gain access to resources and receive support through a community of families in similar situations. Class is Free! and Childcare is provided. Call 721-7690 to pre-register.
FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS PIZZA FOR PARENTS: Emotional Intelligence Wednesday 05/21/2008 11:00-12:15PM Presented by Sara Polanchek at Rattlesnake Elementary
Learn how to help your child increase awareness of their own feelings, the ability to empathize with other people and improve their listening skills. We'd all like to raise kids who are well-adjusted, happy, and successful, and parenting with empathy can aid our efforts. We’ll talk about recognizing our own feelings and the feelings of others, empathetic responses and self-discipline in parenting. Class is free and childcare is available. Please call 676-4509 to pre-register.
FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS Post Partum Support Group Wednesday 5/21/2008 10:30AM-11:30AM Presented by Lara Mattson Radle at The Birth Center (1211 S Reserve St # 101)
An opportunity for new moms to get together and talk openly about the ups and downs of motherhood. Call 721-7690 for more information.
FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS Anger Management Thursday 05/22/2008 NOON-2PM Presented by Brad Boyland at Families First
This two hour workshop will give you tips for keeping your cool. Class is $25 and childcare is provided upon request. Please call 721-7690 to pre-register.
FAMILIES FIRST PRESENTS Anger Management Wednesday 05/28/2008 7:00PM-9:00PM Presented by Katherine Kosma at Pablo Headstart
What parent hasn’t gotten really angry with their kids at one time or another?
This class will help parents from all walks of life with anger management and will give insight on emotion regulation to help parents get a grasp when their temper flares. This class is Free and includes childcare if needed. Please call 676-4509 to pre-register.
Jordan Green Administrative Assistant Families First 815 E. Front St. Ste #3 Missoula, MT 59802 ph: 406-721-7690 fax: 406-541-6567 info@familiesfirstmt.org
06 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Art Muse...email from the MAM
Willard Alternative School Juried Student Exhibition Artist Reception
Artists Reception: May 8, 6 - 8 pm. Open mic poetry and music "Art is a way to express feelings, opinions, and individuality. At Willard there is a lot of diversity and we'd like to show you the abundance of talent here." - Lydia, Willard Alternative High School student
This summer, in the Education Gallery, we are proud to partner with students from the Willard Alternative High School for their first group exhibition at the MAM. Juried and curated by Willard students, this exhibition will include artworks in a wide variety of mediums.
MAM visitors will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the next generation of Missoula artists. Organized by Linden How, Americorps VISTA at MAM. Teen & Adult Class Relief Collagraph Without a Press May 10, 10am-4pm Teacher: Bev Glueckert Saturday, May 10, 10am-4am Fee:$72/80
This workshop will explore the basics of constructing a collagraph plate, then hand-printing. We will use various inking techniques, papers and other experiments to complete a fabulous body of prints.
Materials provided, but please bring any flat, textural materials you may have - fabric, textured wallpaper, doo-dads, etc.
Please register: here to save your seat!
NEW: All Ages Exhibition Tours! Every Saturday starting May 10, 12 pm
Join MAM educators for an interactive tour of the current exhibitions. The art guides will be available before and after the tour to discuss the art on view and to answer any questions. To schedule a private tour call 406.728.0447.
MAM will be hosting a number of new exhibits this summer, as well as Summer Art Classes. With so much happening, you are sure to find something for the whole family!
06 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
The Daly Mansion: Events and Activities-Summer 2008
Summer Tour Information: The Daly Mansion is open for guided and self-guided tours beginning May 11th and will be open all summer long, seven days a week, 10am-4pm through early October. Tour prices are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, $5.00 for children ages 6yrs-17rs, and children 5 years and younger are admitted free. For more information call 363-6004 ext.6# Sundays in the Summer Music Series: The Daly Mansion will be presenting entertainment by local musicians in the Gazebo on Sundays at Noon during the summer months. Admissions to the performances will be free. Donations to support local musicians may be accepted. To get information regarding the line-up and the schedule or to book your band, call the Mansion at 363-6004 ext. 3#. July 24, Community Band Concert The Community Band will be performing an evening of music on the grounds of the Daly Mansion on Thursday, July 24th. Bring a picnic dinner and purchase strawberry shortcake from the band. The Mansion gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the band starts to play at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. For more information call Shawn Thacker at 642-3224. July 25-27, Daly Days-Living History Fun for the Whole Family! Join the Daly Mansion for a community-wide celebration of Daly Days. Step back in time on Saturday the 26th as they recreate life at the Daly Mansion during the 1800’s. The day will include re-enactors in the house and on the grounds, demonstrations, antique farm equipment, carriage rides down Providence Way, local artisans, music, tours, and more. They also encourage you to visit downtown Hamilton for more Daly Days festivities including sidewalk sales, vintage car show, and The Brew Festival. Admission to the Mansion’s Living History Event is $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors, $7.00 for children 6yrs-17yrs., and children under 5 yrs. are free. There will also be $30.00 family passes available for purchase. August 1, Roundup at Riverside The Daly Mansion presents Round Up at Riverside Fund Raiser. Friday, August 1, 2008. Silent Auction & Cocktails begin at 5:30pm. BBQ Dinner at 6:30 and live auction begins at 7:45pm. Auction items include gourmet dinners in private homes, original and collectible works of art, guided fishing and hunting trips, cooking classes and many other fabulous items. Attire is Bitterroot black tie. Tickets $100 per person and proceeds for this event will be used to benefit the Daly Mansion. The Daly Mansion is located at 251 Eastside Hwy in Hamilton. Please call 363-6004 x2 for more information.
August 9, Kids In The Garden Join Kids In The Garden at The Daly Mansion on Saturday, August 9th in a Celebration of the Sun. This event is free and children and their grown-ups are invited and encouraged to attend. A wide variety of sunflowers will be planted and a Sunflower Street will be created going down the center of the garden. Children will build sunflower houses. There will also be music, crafts, displays from other local organizations, and examples of solar power. For more information, call Carla at 961-0107. August 24, Montana Shakespeare In The Parks The Hamilton Players are proud to bring you Montana Shakespeare In Parks on the grounds of the Daly Mansion on Sunday, August 24th at 6pm. This summer’s performance will be the Shakespearian tragedy, Macbeth. The performance is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy live professional theater in beautiful surroundings. For more information, call The Hamilton Players at 375-9050.
06 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
News and Events for the week of May 5, 2008
Meet Me in Missoula
A Big Success! Cultural events in Missoula this past weekend were overwhelmed with record-breaking attendance. Garden City Brewfest drew more than 5,000 people to Caras Park on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, while earlier that morning, the Clark Fork River Market reported higher numbers of opening-day visitors than ever before in their history. The beautiful weather (and the Oil Painters of America opening) also brought thousands of people downtown for First Friday Gallery Night, and retailers report higher than usual traffic on Friday and Saturday. It was a great weekend to be in Missoula! In Missoula...
Wilco performs at the UM Adams center May 5 at 8:00 p.m. Visit www.griztix.com
The University of Montana Department of Music presents a student recital featuring Myles Nardinger, piano, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5; a Jazz Composers' Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6; a student recital featuring Molly Petrik, and Aneta Panusz, piano, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9. All events are in the Music Recital Hall. For more information, please call 243-6880.
The Western Montana-Missoula Friendship Force Club is recruiting people for a one week cultural exchange visit with the Friendship Force Club in Gifu, Japan. There will also be an optional 1 week tour. Please call Kris or Mary Kelly at 542-6634.
Zootown Arts announces a Call For Artists for its Summer Guest Artist Series. We are looking for professional and working artists to be part of community summer art classes. Artists will be paid. Contact Hanna Hannan at 549-7555 or visit www.zootownarts.com
Missoula Public Library is hosting Out at the Library, a LGBT historical exhibit from now through May 31. "Out at the Library: Celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center" is organized and circulated by the San Francisco Public Library. The Missoula Public Library provides programs, materials and services to meet the informational, cultural, recreational and educational needs of Missoula and outlying areas. If anyone attending the programs needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 721-BOOK (2665).
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture presents The Poindexter Collection, May 6 - August 16, 2008. The collection presents a cross section of modern American painting including works by Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, Franz Kline and Richard Diebenkorn on loan to MMAC from the Montana Historical Society. For more information, call 243-2019 or visit www.umt.edu/montanamuseum
Missoula Community Theater presents Seussical runs through May 11 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. Call 728-1911 or visit www.mctinc.org
The Sentinel High School Jazz Band holds its Spring Jazz Concert May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margaret Johnson Theater at Sentinel High School. For more information contact Gary Gillett at 728-2403, ext. 7041.
Doubt, the Pulitzer Prize winning & Tony Award winning play at the Crystal Theater, opens May 7, produced by the Pilmico Group. Visit www.doubtmt.com for online tickets & information.
The Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau presents a Travel Montana Presentation on May 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park, featuring Betsy Baumgart, Montana Promotion Division Administrator, and Victor Bjornberg, Tourism Development Coordinator. During the meeting the Montana Tourism & Recreation Strategic Plan 2008-2012 will be reviewed. FREE to CVB members! ($5 for non-members). Hors d'oeuvers and beverages will be served. RSVP to Sylvia Love at sylvia@missoulacvb.org or 532-3250.
Harold McCoy, founder and director to the Ozark Institute on Healing with the Focused Mind, will present a free lecture on Friday, May 9 at the Quality Inn on Brooks. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Conference Center (behind the motel). This will be followed by a two day workshop and private healing sessions are also available. Harold will explain his techniques of healing and talk about his success with tumors, diabetes, headaches and many other ailments. He will also demonstrate self healing and how the power of the mind controls our body. Call Joyce at 728-2287 for more info.
The Missoula Community Chorus presents its Spring Concert at the Recital Hall at the University of Montana May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.missoulachorus.org
Missoula Aging Services' RSVP program is gearing up for the annual Missoula County Disaster Drill on May 10, and will need about 70 volunteers to participate. To meet this need, RSVP is putting out a call to the community for potential volunteers (age 18+) to help with the upcoming drill. The drill benefits our entire community in the event of an actual disaster. The emergency responders will have time to practice and evaluate their preparedness. Contact Helen at Missoula Aging Services at 728-7682 for more information.
The Women's Club will hold a Practice Dance May 10 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. for $5. The studio door (The Women's Club, 2105 Bow St.), last door on the right, is open from 7:55 - 8:10. If you arrive after that call the cell number which is on the door. Carry in a pair of shoes that have had the soles cleaned off. Friends are welcome. Visit dance@thewomensclub.com
31st International Wildlife Film Festival - The Changing Planet: A Global Evolution in Media & Conservation begins May 10 at the Wilma and Roxy Theaters. There are special events all week related to the festival, such as the Wildwalk and Wildfest on May 10, a Special Presentation on may 15 by Alastair Fothergill, Executive Producer of the BBC's Planet Earth Series, and several workshops and screenings. For all information, visit www.wildlifefilms.org or call 728-9380.
Fact and & Fiction presents Dorothy Patent and Don and Cassie Hartman, signing When the Wolves Returned, on May 11 at 12:30 p.m. This event is in conjunction with the International Wildlife Film Festival all week. Deborah Oberbillig will be signing Bird Feats of Montana May 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Visit www.factandfictionbooks.com or call 721-2881.
The consultants for the Missoula Downtown Master Plan will be back in town May 13-15 for the second of four public workshops and more than 20 stakeholder meetings. In March over 150 people gathered to identify Downtown's strengths and weaknesses and share their vision for a better Downtown. Crandall Arambula, the contracted consultants from Portland, Ore., will present a summary of Workshop #1 and a set of draft goals identified by the community. These goals are the driving force for the development of land use and circulation alternatives to be presented. Public input is critical in shaping these alternatives into a locally-driven vision, and the community's preferences will guide and direct these alternatives toward a greater Missoula. Information on the Greater Downtown Master Plan can be found on the BID website: www.missouladowntownbid.org. Additional questions can be directed to the Downtown BID via phone (728-1140) or email info@missouladowntownbid.org .
Shakespeare and Co. presents Margot Kahn on Wednesday, May 14, reading from Horses That Buck: The Story of Champion Bronc Rider Bill Smith at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.shakespeareandco.com
Classes begin at the newly opened Downtown Dance Collective on May 19, and the Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for June 6. For More information visit www.ddcmontana.com or contact Heather at heather@ddcmontana.com
Would you like to give your staff the opportunity to win two round-trip Allegiant Air tickets to Las Vegas or Phoenix? The Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau kicks off a Scavenger Hunt in conjunction with Promoting Missoula and You, a workshopn on May 21 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m. One person who has attended Promoting Missoula and You or submitted a complete and correct Scavenger Hunt questionnaire will win two round-trip tickets on Allegiant Air to Las Vegas or Phoenix. For more information contact Sylvia Love at 532-3250 or Sylvia@missoulacvb.org to register your staff.
The Missoula Iris Society invites you to attend a Benefit Garden Tour to support the Society's gardens at Fort Missoula, our public iris shows, and other educational programs. The event will be held Saturday, June 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided tour showcases the Iris Display Gardens near the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and 6 private gardens in the immediate Missoula area with a variety of sizes, themes, and settings for your viewing. Visitors arrange their own itinerary by starting at any garden and setting their own pace.
Tickets, with a map and general driving directions, can be purchased for $10.00 at Doctor PC located at 225 North Higgins in downtown Missoula, Caras Nursery and Landscape at 2727 South 3rd Street, the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, or by calling either 251-5833 or 829-8868. Tickets will also be available on the day of the tour at the featured gardens, making it easy to include additional family and friends. Further information is available at www.missoulairis.com and is posted on many business bulletin boards along the Highway 93 corridor.
You are also invited to attend our annual Iris Show on Saturday, June 14th at the JC Pennney Court in Southgate Mall. Free to the public, the iris displays and arrangementse can be viewed starting at 10 a.m. and is a judged event according to the American Iris Society rules.
The Missoula Iris Society, a non-profit organization, was organized 52 years ago and has maintained the Iris Display Gardens at Fort Missoula for the past 27 years.
Fred Frey, Publicity Missoula Iris Society 529-6683
02 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Missoula Children’s Theatre Hosts an End of the Season Reception
The public is welcome to attend an end of the season reception hosted by MCT on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. MCT will draw the winning ticket for their Little Red Truck Raffle at 6:00 p.m.—the winner will receive a red Ford Ranger truck or $10,000! The raffle prize is donated by Bitterroot Motors. In addition to the raffle, door prizes will be drawn for lucky moms who attend the reception in honor of Mother’s Day.
Little Red Truck Raffle tickets are still available and may be purchased from the MCT Box office Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 1 hour prior to all MCT Community Theatre Seussical performances. All proceeds from this raffle will go to the Missoula Children’s Theatre. For more information, call Cate Sundeen at 728-1911, ext. 226.
01 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Missoula Parks and Recreation Public Service Announcement
For immediate release, May 1, 2008 through May 4, 2008
Crackdown on City leash law continues
Dog owners are being reminded; pick up after your pooch and use a leash to keep parks safe and fun for everyone. Missoula City-County Animal Control has issued nearly 40 citations so far this week for off-leash dogs and to pet owners who failed to pick up their pet's waste. The enforcement blitz is part Missoula Parks and Recreation's of “People, Pets and Parks Week”, through May 4, to remind pet owners about their legal responsibilities in public spaces.
City Ordinance #3310 requires that dogs be leashed in City limits and owners remove pet waste from streets, parks and trails. Violations of the ordinance can carry fines from $25 to $500.
City-County Animal Control has increased patrols in all City parks and on trails and is issuing citations regularly. Missoula police patrols have educated about 60 citizens in parks and trails this week about City leash laws.
Many pet owners do not realize that dog waste is a harmful contaminant to soil and water. When left in city parks and on trails, dog waste infects the soil and grass with dangerous bacteria and contaminates rivers and streams through run-off. Children run the greatest risk of infection when they play in parks or playgrounds and then put their hands in their mouths or rub their eyes with their hands. Even a group of teens or adults playing Frisbee or touch football in an open area could be in danger. “The risk of disease transmission, including exposure to Campylobacter, Giardia, Cryptosporidiosis and other diseases resulting in severe diarrhea, is greatly increased in all of these circumstances,” says Shelly Meyer, Infectious Disease Specialist at Missoula City-County Health Department. Contrary to popular belief, dog waste is a not a fertilizer because it is very high in nitrogen and can kill desirable grasses and native plants, allowing noxious weeds to flourish.
The focus of the “People, Pets and Parks” campaign is to remind citizens of these easy steps to being a responsible pet owner:
· Take advantage of the Mutt Mitts offered in dispensers at local parks.
· Leash your dog at all times on city streets and trails, in city parks, and where required on open space lands.
· Share the parks: Never assume that other park visitors will enjoy contact with your dog. Just as you would not allow your child to jump on or approach strangers, you should not allow your pet to do so.
· Ensure you always have extra bags in your car so you are prepared when you travel with your dog. Carry extra bags when walking your dog and make them available to other pet owners who are without. One responsible pet owner recommends keeping a couple of bags tied to the handle of the dog leash at all times.
· Tell friends and neighbors about the harmful effects of animal waste on the environment. Encourage them to clean up after and leash pets.
· Dogs are permitted off-leash at Jacob's Island Bark Park, Fort Missoula Canine Campus, most City open space, and many state and federal public recreation areas. Find out more at www.missoulaparks.org.
. If concern for others or your pet isn't enough to get you to pick up after and leash your dog, think of the potential impact it could have on your wallet. You can be fined up to $500 for a violation of the animal control ordinance. Section 6.08.450 MMC; Section 1.20.020 MMC and Section 7-5-4207 MCA.
For more information about enforcement of city-county animal control laws, contact Animal Control at 541-7387. For more information about the “People, Pets and Parks” campaign, visit www.missoulaparks.org, or phone Missoula Parks and Recreation at 721-7275.
Rebecca Goodrich Communications Specialist Missoula Parks and Recreation 406-552-6254 Fax 406-327-2135 600 Cregg Lane Currents Aquatics Center Missoula, MT 59801
01 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Humanities Montana
May 2008 E-Newsletter Welcome to the Humanities Montana E-Newsletter, where you will find links to Humanities Montana news, grant guidelines and deadlines, calendar of events, and much more. Please send queries, address corrections, changes, subscription or unsubscription requests, etc., to Mark Sherouse. Recent editions are available in the e-newsletter archive. The current edition is available also at the Humanities Montana website.
Hattie Big Sky Is 2008 One Book Montana Selection The 2008 One Book Montana selection was announced April 11 at the annual conference of the Montana Library Association, in Great Falls: Kirby Larson’s historical novel Hattie Big Sky. One Book Montana invites the entire state to read and discuss this engaging book about a young woman’s efforts to “prove up” on a homestead in 1918 Montana. Much further information about the book, author, discussion guides and other resources is available at the One Book Montana web-page. Hattie’s publisher, Delacorte/Random House, has generously donated 200 copies of the book to Humanities Montana for use in the One Book Montana program.
Thank You, Montana Library Association The Montana Library Association recently honored Humanities Montana with its annual “Special Friend of Libraries” award. The award marked some 35 years of partnership between Humanities Montana and Montana libraries, their foundations and friends organizations, and book groups. Humanities Montana is deeply appreciative of the recognition and looks forward to continuing a most productive partnership with Montana’s librarians and their many constituencies. Pix at our awards and honors page.
Letters About Literature State Winners Announced Humanities Montana has announced the Montana state winners of the 2008 Letters About Literature program. LAL is a national reading and writing promotion program sponsored, since 2001, by Humanities Montana in conjunction with The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and Target Stores. The program asks children and youth grades 4-12 to write a personal letter to an author whose book was especially meaningful to them. More than 650 Montana students entered this year. The statewide winners are listed at the Montana Letters About Literature page.
Website Change-over Commencing on May 2, the Humanities Montana website will be located at www.humanitiesmontana.org. The new website address will incorporate our former Montana Center for the Book and Montana Festival of the Book websites as well. Please change your bookmarks and address books accordingly. And please let us know of any difficulties you encounter…
Montana Public Affairs Initiative Humanities Montana continues to be most interested in grant project proposals that bring the humanities to bear upon public issues in Montana. Our Montana Public Affairs Initiative includes a new grant initiative as well as Speakers Bureau and OpenBook programs. Descriptions of the initiative and the variety of offerings available through it are in the Montana Public Affairs Initiative catalog, available on-line or in print by request.
Wheeler Conference on Climate Change in Montana The Burton K. Wheeler Center in Bozeman will conduct a public conference May 12-13 on climate change in Montana, its prospective impacts, and opportunities it may provide, particularly for the energy and agriculture sectors. Information on the conference and registration is at the Center‘s website, http://www.montana.edu/wheeler/spring_2008_info.htm.
Gracious Space Workshop Seattle’s Center for Ethical Leadership will conduct a three-day “Creating Gracious Space” workshop May 29-31 at Island Wood on Bainbridge Island. Through Humanities Montana, Leadership Montana, and other organizations, many Montanans are acquainted with author Patricia Hughes’ book Gracious Space: Working Better Together. The workshop will prepare participants to design and lead workshops and other events in their own organizations and communities. Further information is at the Center for Ethical Leadership website.
Upcoming Grant Proposal Deadlines Our next grant proposal deadline, for projects requesting $5,000 or less is May 20. Full information on grants guidelines and deadlines, including recent changes, is available at the website.
May Humanities Montana-Supported Events May 6 Charlie’s Top Hands Lecture Series, “Joe DeYong,” Dan Gagliasso, C.M. Russell Museum, 7:00 pm, Great Falls May 29 Food for Thought, An Evening of Great Conversation, Parmly Billings Library, 6:00 pm, Billings May also will see a variety of Speakers Bureau and OpenBook programs, all to be found on the Humanities Montana calendar.
Recent Grants Awarded Out at the Library with Tom Spanbauer, Missoula Public Library, $1,000. Workshop and reading by Tom Spanbauer, the culmination of a six week series on the role LGBTs have played in the shaping of American culture. April 26, 2008. Balkan Spring, An Illyrian Adventure, Helena Civic Television, $1,000. Grant to fund travel and research for a television program, the primary topic of which is the regional and geopolitical significance and ramifications of Kosovo’s independence from Serbia. Aloha: Breath of Life, Student Senate of the University of Montana Western, $1,000. Polynesian Culture Club presentation and discussion of multi-cultural education program to Bozeman schools at the 33rd Annual American Indian Council Pow-wow at Montana State University-Bozeman. Ohsoto’Kino: Blackfeet Voices from the Past, Sakio Heritage, East Glacier, $4,475. Support for gathering, editing and dissemination of Blackfeet elder stories to enhance knowledge of Blackfeet language and history of tribal members. Right Time, Right Place: The Story of Librarian Inez Ratekin-Herrig, The Heritage Museum, Libby, $1,988. Fellowship to continue research and writing of a biography of the late Inez Ratekin Herrig, who served as head of the Lincoln County Free Library in Libby Montana for 60 years beginning in 1929.
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For More Information... Humanities Montana is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the humanities to Montana, strengthening the intellectual, cultural, and civic lives of its residents. Much more information on Humanities Montana and its many programs and services is available on our websites, www.humanities-mt.org and www.bookfest-mt.org. Write us at 311 Brantly, Missoula, MT, 59812-7848, or info@humanitiesmontana.org, or call us at 406-243-6022, toll-free in Montana, 800-624-6001.
01 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Greater Downtown Master Plan Consultants Return for Round #2 - May 13-15, 2008
Greater Downtown Master Plan Consultants Return for Round #2 - May 13-15, 2008
PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2 Wednesday, May 14 6:30-9 pm Holiday Inn-Downtown at the Park (200 S. Pattee)
The consultants for the Missoula Downtown Master Plan will be back in town May 13-15 for the second of four public workshops and more than 20 stakeholder meetings. In March over 150 people gathered to identify Downtown’s strengths and weaknesses and share their vision for a better Downtown. Crandall Arambula, the contracted consultants from Portland, Ore., will present a summary of Workshop #1 and a set of draft goals identified by the community. These goals are the driving force for the development of land use and circulation alternatives to be presented. Public input is critical in shaping these alternatives into a locally-driven vision, and the community’s preferences will guide and direct these alternatives toward a greater Missoula.
“It’s very important for the community as a whole to attend this workshop on May 14 because Crandall Arambula will present concepts for change, and we want the community to weigh in on those concepts,” said Rod Austin, the recently-hired Director of Operations for the Downtown Business Improvement District. “This is the point in the process where it gets interesting.”
In addition to the public workshop, Crandall Arambula will meet with 21 stakeholder groups during their three-day visit to Missoula.
The purpose of developing a Master Plan for Downtown Missoula is multiple: • To lay out the future for Downtown Missoula • To provide direction for positive change • To indicate how much and what kind of development is appropriate • To provide reasonable certainty and predictability for potential investors • To provide guidance for day-to-day decisions by government officials • To suggest the impact of changes over time • To provide better visual definition to the downtown • To serve as a document for citizens to understand proposed changes and put them into proper context • To define obligations for government officials and those who follow in decision making
The results of this community-wide planning process will include, among other things, comprehensive strategies for: • Employment • Retail Recruitment & Retention • Housing • Parking • Implementation
Information on the Greater Downtown Master Plan can be found on the BID website: www.missouladowntownbid.org. Additional questions can be directed to the Downtown BID via phone (728-1140) or email (info@missouladowntownbid.org).
The schedule for the next round of Master Plan Meetings:
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8-9 am Economic Development Professionals 20-30 MAEDC, MCDC, BREDD Holiday Inn 9-10 am Missoula Builders 20-30 MBIA Holiday Inn 10-11 am Historic Preservationists 10-15 MHPC Holiday Inn 11am-12 pm Montana Museum of Art & Culture 5-8 Barb Koostra Holiday Inn 12-1 pm The University of Montana 5-10 Cathleen Collins Holiday Inn 2:15-3:15 pm Downtown Housing 15-20 Lori Davison Holiday Inn 3:30- 4:30 pm Missoula Realtors 20-30 MOR Holiday Inn
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8-9 am Downtown Retailers 20-30 MDA Holiday Inn 9-10 am Steering Committee 20-25 McCarthy Holiday Inn 10:15-11:15 am Property Assessment 3-5 McCarthy Downtown 11:30am-1 pm Arts & Humanities Coalition (lunch in restaurant) 15-20 Benson, Schmitt Holiday Inn 1:15-2:15 pm Technical Advisory Committee 15-20 McCarthy Holiday Inn 2:15-3:15 pm Parks, Trails, Green Space & Riverfront 10-15 McCarthy, Shaw Holiday Inn 3:30-4:30 pm First Interstate Building Plan 5-10 McCarthy, Horner Holiday Inn 5:30-6:30 pm Program Adjustments & Room Setup 5-10 McCarthy Holiday Inn 6:30-9 pm PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2 300 McCarthy Holiday Inn
Thursday, May 15, 2008 8-9 am Technical Advisory Committee 15-20 McCarthy Holiday Inn 9-10 am Steering Committee 20-25 McCarthy Holiday Inn 10:15-11:15 am Transportation Demand Management 10-20 Phil Smith Holiday Inn 11:30-12:30 pm Neighborhood Council Reps 8-10 Melissa Schmitt Holiday Inn 12:30-2 pm Historical Walking Tour 3-5 Philip Maechling Downtown 2-3 pm Public Art Committee 5-10 Dave Strohmaier Holiday Inn
“This planning process is one of the most important things we can do to ensure the long-term success of our Downtown,” said Kim Johns, owner of J. Elaine’s Boutique and member of the Master Plan Steering Committee. “We truly need to know how to develop our Downtown in the areas of retail, parking, employment, housing and transportation so that all Missoulians take ownership of their downtown and commit to its success.”
More information on the Greater Downtown Master Plan can be found online at www.missouladowntownbid.org. Questions or concerns can be directed to Linda McCarthy at 728-1140.
01 May 2008 by Missoula CVB
Art Muse...email from the MAM
Encaustic Invitational Exhibition Opening May 2 - July 19, 2008 Artist's Reception: May 2, 2008, 5 - 8 pm Artist's Gallery Talk: May 2, 2008, 7 pm The Encaustic Invitational showcases six artists from the region who have chosen encaustic as their primary medium. All of the artists invited are well established and have been exhibiting their work for many years. Some of these artists have worked with encaustic for decades, whereas others are relative newcomers to the process; all are still exploring the possibilities of this ancient medium. The artists invited to participate are Sara Mast, Leslie Van Stavern Millar, Shawna Moore and Suzanne Truman, all from Montana, and Joseph Goldberg and Wendy Franklund Miller from the Spokane area.
The medium of encaustic has recently gained popularity as it lends itself to the contemporary urge to layer found images and to create densely textured surfaces with minimal imagery. The application of layers of wax and pigment allows for a deep foundation of image andcolor. The adhesive and translucent qualities of wax used in the process allow artists to add collage and textural elements to the image. Meet Me in Missoula May 2-4, 2008 @ THE MAM
Meet us at the MAM for a weekend of special events to help celebrate "Meet Me in Missoula" a weekend of exceptional cultural happenings throughout the city.
Friday, May 2, 2008 Music & More at MAM, First Friday, 5 - 8 pm Encaustic Invitational Artist Gallery Talk, 7 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2008 "Sketching in Missoula" Family Art Workshop, 11am - 1pm Chalk on the Walk, 11 am - 1 pm (outside MAM, weather permitting) All Ages Exhibition Tours, 1 & 3 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Self Guided Exhibition Tours, 11 am - 4 pm Willard Alternative School Juried Student Exhibition Opening
May 2 - August 22, 2008 // Lela Autio Education Gallery
Artists Reception: May 8, 6 - 8 pm. Open mic poetry and music "Art is a way to express feelings, opinions, and individuality. At Willard there is a lot of diversity and we'd like to show you the abundance of talent here." - Lydia, Willard Alternative High School student
This summer, in the Education Gallery, we are proud to partner with students from the Willard Alternative High School for their first group exhibition at the MAM. Juried and curated by Willard students, this exhibition will include artworks in a wide variety of mediums.
MAM visitors will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the next generation of Missoula artists. Organized by Linden How, Americorps VISTA at MAM.
Missoula Art Museum 335 North Pattee Street Missoula MT 59802
T: 406.728.0447
Museum Summer Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
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