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54 | AUGUST 27, 2014 EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 8/27
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
ImagineIF Bigfork Library 10 am
ImagineIF Columbia Falls Library 10:30 am ImagineIF Kalispell Library 11 am
Preschool storytimes are filled with stories, songs, crafts, music and more. Each week features a unique theme.
Q: 837-6976
LEMONADE ON THE LAWN, 12 PM
Lincoln County Library, Libby
Music by “Beyond Help” with Lee Tonner and friends. This group is a local favorite with its bluegrass and Irish selections, among others. Bring your lunch or buy it there. Free lemonade and cookie sponsored by Friends of the Library. Q: 293-2778
BIGFORK FARMERS MARKET, 3 PM
Masonic Temple, Bigfork
Vendors sell fresh cut flowers, garden starters, fresh produce, herbs, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, jams, hand made crafts, and much, much, more.
NORTHWEST BALLET SCHOOL REGISTRATION, 3:30 PM WED & THURS
Dance Art Center, Kalispell
Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop classes for ages 3 1/2 through adults. Q: 755-0760
THE BAD LARRYS, 6 PM
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Come down to listen to some bluegrass! Q: 877 887 4026
TAMARACK COMMUNITY TAP NIGHT, 6 PM Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
Every Wednesday, from 6-9 p.m., 75 cents from every pint sold will go toward a local charity or community organiza- tion. This Wednesday’s Tap Night will benefit Montana Wildlife Federation, an organization of conservation-
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minded people who share a mission to protect and enhance Montana’s public wildlife, lands, waters, and fair chase hunting and fishing heritage. Q: 844.0244
STEPPIN’ 2 RHYTHM WITH APRIL, 7:30 PM Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls
Free dance lessons, followed by live music.
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT GUITAR WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL, 7:30 PM
Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork
“Jazz-fusion Luminary and Friends.” Lee Ritenour will command the stage with his high-octane team of John Beasley, keyboards, Abe Laboriel, bass, and Sonny Emory, drums. Look for some surprise guest artists to join him onstage as well. Q: 855-855-5900
JAM NIGHT WITH THE SMART ALEX, 8:30 PM Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whitefish
Every Wednesday the guys in the Smart Alex bring the jams and rock the house. Q: 862-7550
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH LUKE LAUTARET, 9 PM Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell
Sign up with your host, Luke Lautaret of Marshall Catch, to get a time slot and show off your talent. Q: 257-8188
THE BOSTON BOYS, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Future roots, soul, rock and bluegrass Q: 862-2816
KARAOKE WITH JODY, 9:30 PM Rainbow Bar and Casino, Kalispell Come and show off your talent! Q: 752-6630
THURSDAY 8/28
GEOLOGY ALONG THE HIGHLINE, 8 AM
Glacier Institute Field Camp
Our many vantage points provide spectacular views of
the classic glacial landscape. Along the hike we will make several stops to examine the billion year old sedimentary rocks, describe the processes of mountain-building and the further action of recent glacial activity. Q: 755-1211
COOKING DEMO - PALEO/PRIMAL SALAD DRESSINGS AND DIPS, 11:30 AM
Kalispell Natural Grocers
Simple recipes and ideas for making delicious salad dressings and dips to make your vegetables taste delec- table. Q: 755-5300
COLUMBIA FALLS FARMERS MARKET, 5 PM Columbia Falls
Locally grown food for local people. The farmers market is a family-friendly, community-building event that features locally grown produce and flowers, food and drink, art and crafts created by area artisans, and live music.
Q: 892-1424
SUMMER SERIES RODEO, 7 PM
Blue Moon Arena, Columbia Falls
Western Montana’s longest running Series Rodeo featur- ing bull riding, bareback riding, saddlebronc riding , team roping, tie down roping, steer wrestling,barrel racing, and calf riding. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for kids 6-12. Q: 250-5110
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT GUITAR WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL, 7:30 PM
Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge
“Rock ‘n Roll Superstar and Pure Classical.” John Oates, newly elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his band Hall and Oates, will be bringing bandmates Shane Theriot, guitar, Michael Jude, bass, and John Michel, drums. Q: 855-855-5900
HITS FROM THE 50S & 60S, 7:30 PM
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Enjoy an evening of live onstage hits from artists like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valens,
The Beach Boys, Elton John, Johnny Cash and more. Adults $24. Seniors $22. Children 10 & under $15. Q: 837-4886
ALMOST MAINE, 8 PM THU-SAT
John Dowdall Theatre
Port Polson Players & Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present a romantic comedy. $18 for adults $17 for senior citizens and students. Q: 883-9212
OPEN MIC, 8:30 PM
The Bandit, Columbia Falls
With the Trigger Happy Campers. All ages.
WORLD FAMOUS OPEN MIC, 9 PM
Crush Lounge, Whitefish
The hottest open-mic in the valley hosted by Marco Forcone and Don Caverly. Q: 730-1030
THE CLUMSY LOVERS, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Folk rock/bluegrass/Celtic jam band based in the Van- couver, British Columbia suburb of Coquitlam, with more than 2,000 live performances in a decade to its credit. Q: 862-2816
THURSDAY JAM WITH LUKE LAUTARET, 9 PM Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell
The place for live music! Join us and your host, Luke Lautaret of Marshall Catch, each and every Thursday for a Jam night that includes some of the valley’s best local musicians. Q: 257.8188
FRIDAY 8/29
POLSON FARMERS MARKET, 9 AM Downtown Polson
Locally grown food for local people. Q: 675-0177
EVENTS
FARMER’S MARKET
Wednesdays from 3-6pm and Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
Bigfork Masonic Temple
BIGFORK MUSEUM’S EARTH WORKS
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
www.big forkmuseum.org
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT GUITAR FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOP
August 24th - 30th
cocguitarfoundation.org
BIGFORK’S LAST FRIDAY CELEBRATION
Friday, August 29th
Gallery Exhibits, Dining Specials, Shopping Deals and More
RUMBLE IN THE BAY CAR SHOW
Sunday, August 31st – 8am-4pm
Downtown Bigfork • bigforkrumble.com
RIVERBEND CONCERT SERIES
Sunday, August 31st - 7pm - Blue Smoke
Sliter Memorial Park
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER BIGFORK (CFBB)
14TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Thursday, September 4th – 5pm
The Garden Bar and Grill
Free Food, Beer and Wine
For more details contact the Bigfork Area Chamber
www.bigfork.org • 837-5888