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BOOK REVIEW

Listen. Laugh. Repeat.

By APRIL SZUCH
“Dad Is Fat” by Jim Gaigan.
Flathead County Library System
This guy’s rifs on Hot Pockets and

It always seems like a good time manatees have made me laugh so
for storytelling. Especially
hard while driving that I
during the holidays, when
could hardly see the road.
your family might be driv-
And now we get to hear
ing you crazy. Stories about about what it’s like to raise
other crazy families can be ive children. My guess? Hi-
a good distraction.
larious chaos.
“Still Foolin’ ’Em”
These stories are even
better in audio, with the au-
by Billy Crystal. A tale of
thor’s own voice ensuring
showbiz, friendships, fam-
that you feel the full force of
ily, behind the scenes as a
every anecdote. If one is not enough, celebrity.and his holy trinity: “Ad-
try another. Or crank up the volume vil, bourbon and Prozac.”
and make your whole family listen.
“Let’s Pretend This Never
“Bossypants” by Tina Fey. If Happened” by Jenny Lawson. If

you know anything about Tina Fey, your father is a Texas taxidermist,
you know that she’s funny. You’ll also you might grow up to be a writer who
ind out what she has to say about entertains others with your crazy
parenthood and becoming a woman.
family stories.
“Dress Your Family in Cor- Does your family seem less crazy
duroy and Denim” by David Se- now? I thought so.
daris. Any book by Sedaris is bet- A wide selection of books, music

ter listened to than read. His voice and ilms is available at the Flathead
is distilled mirth and magic. Also, County Library System in Kalispell,
his family is joyfully nuts. If you’re Columbia Falls, Bigfork and Marion.
short on time, just listen to his “San- For more information, visit www.lat-
taLand Diaries” on YouTube or NPR.
headcountylibrary.org.

downtown Kalispell, businesses and community venues Come join a new years celebration this new years eve at
will host a wide variety of musical performances with a 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. entertainment program sure to please the VFW in whiteish. LBP Entertainment on the 1’s and 2’s all night. Q: 862-4949
the entire family. For a complete schedule go to www.
irstnightlathead.org.
FREE PUBLIC SKATE, 9 PM
Stumptown Ice Den, Whiteish
RAIL JAM AND TORCHLIGHT PARADE, 4 PM City of Whiteish presents New Years Family fun night
Whiteish Mountain Resort
and free public skate. Q: 863-2477
Any “jam’ style of event means skiers/riders will be con- THE ROCKAHOLICS, 9 PM
stantly hitting the jumps and rails, so there is no break
The Silver Bullet, Columbia Falls
in the action between riders, making this style of event Rock the New Year in with the Rockaholics.
great for spectators. The torchlight parade and ireworks EXCLUSIVE 100 WITH 1985, 9 PM
begin as soon as the rail jam portion of the event is over. Crush Lounge, Whiteish
Q: 862-2900
Save yourself from “amateur night” shenanigans and
WRANGLER TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIP, 5 PM come party at the 3rd annual Exclusive 100 Rager! Only
Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell
100 tickets for sale. $60 per ticket buys you food, music,
This is going to be a huge roping event with 6 Cactus drinks, photos and a lot of fun. Q: 730-1030
Trophy Saddles. 12 Trophy Buckles. 6 Bailey Hats with
Double Down. 2 Fast Back Rope Sponsorships. 2 Boulet THE COPPER MOUNTAIN BAND, 9 PM
Boots. 2 Cactus Gear Sponsorships and much more. Great Northern Bar, Whiteish
Tickets: Free Q: 755-5366
Copper Mountain Band has energy on stage like no other
2ND ANNUAL UPSCALE HOEDOWN, 6 PM
group out there. They truly come alive when the music
Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell
starts. Q: 862-2816
Ring in the New year with Red Lion Hotel Kalispell’s sec- THE FLIP WILSONS AND JAMESON & THE SORDID
ond annual Upscale Hoedown. Visit redlion.com/Kalispell SEEDS, 10 PM
for more information. Q: 751-5050
Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whiteish
BILLY ANGEL, 7 PM
All star night of local music at the Craggy for New Years.
The Lodge at Whiteish Lake
Q: 862-7550
Billy is going to help you ring in the New Year.

ELECTRIC REVIVAL, 8 PM
If you want your events to make it in the
Symes Hotel, Hot Springs
paper please send them to me TWO weeks
Party for the New Year and soak at the same time.
prior. E-mail events to events@lathead-
NEW YEARS CELEBRATION, 9 PM beacon.com. Check us out at
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Whiteish
www.latheadevents.net.