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The Maker Menu
FIRST FRIDAY
August 1st 5:00-8:00 pm The following businesses will be open late!
Sassafras
Offering some “Dog Days of Summer Deals”
Paint, Metal & Mud
Serving Rootbeer Floats and other goodies
First Choice Décor
African Experience Month. Showing Ghanaian trip pictures and stories posted throughout the store, we’ll have Ghanaian Peanut Stew and Rice samples, Ghanaian Chocolate treats, 10% off all African Products, including baskets! Closeout on Laga Bags 20% off.
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
check out our outdoor recreation equipment and supplies, something for everyone!
Flowers by Hansen
20% discount on all the animals in the store! Find an animal, get a discount!
Beckman’s Fine Furnishings
Downtown Kalispell’s premier furniture, decorating and gift store
Fawn Boutique
By APRIL VOMFELL ImagineIF Libraries
Talk of makers and maker cul- ture is everywhere these days. Mak- ing brings together tech-
nology, art and DIY, with hands-on projects and cre-
ative reinventions.
If you’re new to the maker discussion, let’s break it down into a menu of choices. Try and taste, sip and savor.
Beverage
As you peruse the menu, start sipping on “The Art of Tinkering: Meet 150+ Makers Working at the Intersection of Art, Science and Technology” by Karen Wilkinson.
Appetizers
Make magazine is a great choice for a quick snack. Get ideas and di- rections for easy projects like a so- lar USB charger or a baking soda and vinegar cannon.
As a quick sampler, dip into “Zero to Maker: Learn (Just Enough) to Make (Just About) Anything” by Da- vid Lang.
bluegrass & popular tunes - bass, banjo, guitar & vocals. Bring your own seating and bug spray. Adults - $3; Kids - $1. Q: 837-5888
FESTIVAL AMADEUS, 7 PM
Depot Park, Whitefish
Glacier Symphony & Chorale present a free open-
air orchestra concert. Gates open at 6p.m. offering picnicking along with food vendors and a festival beer and wine garden. Patrons are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The concert will be held rain or shine with seating under tents.
THE RUB, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Great sounds to get you movin’. Q: 862-2816
MONDAY 8/4
FREE LAKESIDE TENNIS CAMP, 9 AM
Ben Williams Park
Upward Tennis is a free one-week tennis clinic for players ages 11-12 who have outgrown the USTA 10 and under program. Q: (650) 346-1355
LEARN TO KNIT, 1 PM
Woolen Collectibles, Kalispell
This class covers needles, yarns and basic stitches with lots of time to practice, ask questions and discover the joy of this ancient craft. A hat project will be knit in class. $45. Q: 756-8746
LUCKY DUCK- DUCK RACE, 6:30 PM
Woodland Water Park, Kalispell
Adopt your Lucky Duck to win the race! $5 a duck or
$20 for a family of five ducks! 1st place duck wins $500. Ducks can be adopted at Picnic in the Park Summer Concert Series, Thursday!Fest, Rodda Paint Co. and Best Rates Insurance Inc. Q: 257-0720
LIVE IRISH MUSIC, 7 PM
Brannigans Irish Pub, Kalispell
Live Irish music and good eats every Monday. Q: 393- 2418
SALSA DANCING LESSONS, 7 PM
Kalispell Eagles
Every Monday night. 7 p.m. – intermediate class. 8 p.m. –
Main Course
To delve deeper into maker cul- ture, sink your teeth into “Makers: The New Industrial Revolution” by
Chris Anderson.
Set aside some time,
collect materials and serve up a big helping of “Maker Dad: Lunch Box Guitars, Antigravity Jars, and 22 Other Incredibly Cool Fa- ther-Daughter DIY Proj- ects” by Mark Frauen-
felder.
Kids can dig in, too, with “Tin-
kerlab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors” by Rachelle Doorley.
Dessert
It’s time for something sweet! Build a machine that mixes choco- late milk with “Make: LEGO and Ar- duino Projects” by John Baichtal or create a robot that serves cocktails with “The Ultimate DIY Geek Toys Guide” by Doug Cantor.
Sharing these new ideas and treats with friends or family will make your maker experience even more delicious.
beginner class. $10/person. Q: 626-367-1943
FESTIVAL AMADEUS CHAMBER NIGHT 1, 7:30 PM Whitefish Performing Arts Center
Fry Street String Quartet in Concert.
TUESDAY 8/5
INTRO TO ENTRELAC, 1 PM
Woolen Collectibles, Kalispell
Students will learn entrelac technique, and basic entrelac construction techniques. Must know how to knit and purl. $45. Q: 756-8746
WHITEFISH FARMERS MARKET, 5 PM
Depot Park, Whitefish
Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market where local farmers and craftsmen showcase their products at the North end of Central Avenue. Live music, prepared food, and the season’s freshest products are featured. Q: 862-2043
PICNIC IN THE PARK, 7 PM
Depot Park, Kalispell
Depot Park Summer Evening Concert Series with music from “Christian Johnson Project” – classic country and rocking newgrass. Admission is free. Food and beverages available for purchase.
FESTIVAL AMADEUS CHAMBER NIGHT 2, 7:30 PM Whitefish Performing Arts Center
Mozart piano wind uintet.
THE FULL MONTY, 8 PM
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York are miserable, have no cash, and no prospects. After catch- ing their wives and other women going crazy over male strippers, they set out to make some quick cash showing off their ‘real man’ bodies by becoming a team of male strippers in this musical. Age 18+. Q: 837-4886
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VALLEY’S BEST
Open until 7 - The only place for women’s clothing and accessories
4-6PM
4Drink & App for $10 Get a bite to eat and a sweet treat
Norm’s News Imagination Station
Wines by the Glass for $4 each
10% off any “Doggy Toy” ie frisbee, ball etc.
Western Outdoor
Open until 7:00 for all of your western boots, hats and clothing
Split Rock Café
Great food and wine – come check us out
THURSDAY FEST
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
in front of The Museum at Central School
This Week’s Band:
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139 1ST AVENUE WEST KALISPELL
755-4441
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POWER HOUR
Fresh and Creative Cocktails
Smart Alex