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FLATHEADBEACON.COM ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUGUST 13, 2014 | 47 LIBRARY CORNER
So Bad It’s Good
By APRIL VOMFELL ImagineIF Libraries
The do-it-yourself nirvana pic- tured on Pinterest doesn’t always pan out. The instruc-
tions look easy, but the
result is, well, not amaz-
ing?
Take heart! There is a whole world built around such failures.
Pinterest Fail is a
website that celebrates contributors’ botched at-
tempts at being crafty. The site’s ta- gline: “Where good intentions come to die.”
Some great examples: a rainbow layer cake that turns out as a col- lapsing pile of colored frosting and sprinkles; a newborn baby posed with big geeky glasses and a stack of books that turns out as a wailing baby falling face-first on the glasses and books; a glowing bouncy ball that turns out as a lumpy cornstarch rock.
It can be enjoyable, or at least re- assuring, to admire such failures.
RIVERBEND CONCERT SERIES, 7 PM
Sliter Park, Bigfork
Live music from Willson & McKee. Bring your own seating and bug spray. Adults - $3; Kids - $1. Q: 837-5888
A SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR CINDY SCHILTZ, 5 PM Brookies Cookies, Bigfork
Cindy has been a part of the Bigfork community for over 25 years and she is now battling ovarian cancer. This benefit event raises funds for her through a silent auction with live music provided by The Bad Larry’s, 17 Mile and Spring Wagon String Band. There will also be a pig roast and beer and wine served. Those who cannot make the benefit can make a donation to Cindy Schiltz Benefit Fund. Contact Lilian at Glacier Bank of Bigfork.
MONDAY 8/18
CASTLE LAKE VOLUNTEER VACATION, 8 AM Great Bear Wilderness
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation provides all
of the food, tools and logistical support including pack support to carry in the gear. Volunteers just need to carry in personal and fishing gear. Q: 387.3808
KALISPELL BLUEGRASS JAM, 6 PM
Colter Coffee, Kalispell
Open jam , newcomers and out of towners welcome! Bring your instrument( guitar, banjo, fiddles, bass, harmonica, dobro , dulcimer, mandolin, washboard, cello, viola, ukelele, voices) this is all fun for bluegrass ! Q: 755-1319
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. 7pm - Intermediate Class. 8pm - Beginner Class. $10/Person. Q: 626-367-1943
TUESDAY 8/19
PINE CLASS NEEDLE CLASS, 9 AM
Swan Ecosystem Center
Pine Needle Basket Class with master artist Judy
For more – yes, more! – get an eye- ful of these. They’re like the blooper reel on an already funny movie.
Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Horribly, Hi- lariously Wrong. It’s a bonanza of sugary mess- es and witty commen- tary. For example, plas- tic babies riding frosting
carrots.
Awkward Family
Photos and Awkward
Family Pet Photos. Be prepared for extremely awkward maternity photos, brides with guns, mullets, and families posing with pet raccoons, squirrels, possums, goats
and heaps of rabbits.
However, on a more serious note,
failure is actually a necessary part of success. If you don’t believe me, try reading “The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success” by Megan McArdle.
And then go look at more hilari- ous photos of other people’s mis- takes.
Arledge. All materials and instruction are provided to make a finished basket. Q: 754-3137
MRHA REINING HORSE SHOW, 9 AM
Majestic Valley Arena
Come and watch the top reining horses, trainers and riders compete for prize money and trophies. Free to spectators. Concessions will be available. Q: 755 5366
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
JOHN DUNNIGAN, 6 PM
Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whitefish Every Tuesday on the deck. Q: 862-7550
TAMARACK TRIVIA, 7 PM
Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
Play as a team or individually, don’t miss the fun and great prizes! Q: 844-0244
PICNIC IN THE PARK, 7 PM
Depot Park, Kalispell
Depot Park Summer Dinnertime Concert Series. This week’s music provided by Flathead Valley Community Ban. Admission is free. Food and Beverages available for purchase.
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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