Alston Chase | We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear
With a title taken from Rudyard Kipling’s poem, "The Power of the Dog,” author Alston Chase takes a deeply personal and philosophical look at his canine companions for the past three decades. The family’s first Jack Russell terrier, Phineas, who was shipped to the couple’s remote Montana ranch as a birthday present for Alston’s wife, Diana, quickly warmed the hearts of these Mastiff owners. “Phineas grew up small, but refused to admit it. … Read more
Double dance delight: Two weekends, two galas
Missoula gets a double dose of dance in early February with performances by Headwaters Dance Company Feb. 5-7 and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre, Feb. 13. Headwaters Dance Company performs six dances by five different choreographers from New York, Salt Lake City and Missoula during its annual gala … and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre celebrates its 10th anniversary with a bouquet of valentines. Read more
Staatsballett Berlin performs in Bozeman
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with members of the world-renowned Staatsballett Berlin performing “Les Danses de L’Amour,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Emerson Cultural Center in Bozeman. This performance, sponsored by Youth Arts in Action, features classical and contemporary dances of love by an international cast from Staatsballett Berlin, rated by critics as one of the top five ballet companies in the world. Read more • (1) Comments
Rock & Worship Roadshow begins in Billings
One of the most anticipated tours of the spring, the Rock & Worship Road Show, launches March 17 in Billings. The diverse line up boasts current Grammy nominee and multi-platinum band MercyMe, award-winning and multi-gold-selling vocalist Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, and the burgeoning new bands Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road. Read more
The Crested Hens | Unplucked
The Hamilton-based Crested Hens’ second CD with the clever title is a conglomeration of Canadian violinist Valerie Sim’s instrumentals, written from 2006-’08. The band takes its name from an old Irish tune, and although the instrumental makeup is Irish, it’s not quite fiddle music. More like older-century parlor music, or a movie score, propelled by Sim’s silky classical tone and flawless intonation. Read more • (1) Comments
Applications available Feb. 14-28 for STOKR bike ride
Applications are available online Feb. 14-28 for the popular Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River (STOKR) bike ride, slated for May 9-10 near Libby. A lottery drawing, held March 9, determines who gets to go on this year’s ride. The 16th annual event raises money to build Habitat for Humanity homes for those in need in Libby. Read more
Grant helps finish Kalispell to Kila bike trail
The Recreational Trails Program of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has awarded Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana $181,000 to complete the popular trail connecting Kila to Kalispell. The grant will enable the group to complete construction of a paved trail between the two towns, following the route of the historic Great Northern Railway.
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