Page 129 - Flathead Living Fall 2014

FLATHEAD VALLEY Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish & Vicinity MONTANA
SOUVENIR MAP & GUIDE - 5TH EDITION
Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey • “Big Sky Big Moose” • Nancy Cawdrey Studios & Gallery, Bigfork www.DiscoveryMap.com
Check out our MOBILE VISITORS’ GUIDE for more information on where to EAT, PLAY, SHOP and STAY!
a ruN throuGh history
DoWNtoWN kaLisPeLL
October 4 | 10 a.m.
This fun run begins at the Museum at Central School and ends at the Hockaday Museum of Art. This is a family fun event and everyone, from runners to walkers, are invited to participate in the 5k. Serious runners only please in the 10k. $15 pre-registered, $20 if
registered after September 27. www.downtownkalispell.com/events/ annual-events/annual-5k-run
kaLisPeLL ski cLub ski sWaP aND saLe
fLatheaD couNty fairGrouNDs
October 4 – October 5
Browse a large selection of new and used winter gear to get prepped for the coming winter season.
www.kalispellskiclub.com
GLacier syMPhoNy & choraLe: sPeLLbouND!
fLatheaD hiGh schooL PerforMaNce haLL October 11: 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
October 12: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Experience the electrifying 17-year-old Simone Porter who is back in the Flathead Valley again this year after debuting her talents at last year’s Festival Amadeus. www.gscmusic.org
bob MarshaLL WiLDerNess fouNDatioN: 8th aNNuaL voices of the WiLDerNess aLPiNe baLLrooM
November 8 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Voices of the Wilderness is an art exhibition, silent auction and fundraiser, which highlights and supports the boots on the ground work of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. This year’s keynote speaker is the famed Wilderness packer, Smoke Elser. Auction full of varying priced items. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
www.bmwf.org
hockaDay MuseuM of art
coMMuNity oPeN houses
November 28 & 29
December 26 & 27
The Hockaday Museum of Art offers free admission during its Community Open House days. Enjoy the current exhibitions and historic art. Free admittance. www.hockadaymuseum.org
bIGFoRK
chalk ‘n rock festival
electric avenue in bigfork
September 20: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
September 21: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is a two-day performance art event consisting of chalk art drawn on the streets of Bigfork accompanied by music groups. Free event.
www.chalknrock.org
taMarack tiMe! & octoberfest
eLectric ave, biGfork
October 11: 1 p.m.
This is an old-fashioned celebration of harvest filled with food tastings, harvest decorations and entertainment. Make your own cider, carve pumpkins and enjoy merchant specials all day.
Tickets $4
the Nutcracker baLLet
biGfork ceNter for the PerforMiNG arts
November 28 – November 30
2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
A talented cast of dancers perform the annual holiday classic in Bigfork. The Sugar Plum Parade will be after the 2 p.m. performance on Friday and Saturday. Tickets: adults $20, seniors $17
and children $15. www.bigfork.org/events/view/176
FLOORS INSTALLED WITH PRIDE
So you’ll be proud!
Most homes with fresh wood flooring command a better resale price. Invest in quality. Install Sand Finish or we rent professional flooring machines and have the commercial products and advice to help the do-it yourselfer.
Call to book your flooring upgrade today!
Larry Alton, Eagle Woodworking 755-4770 shop 212-8235 mobile
Decades of experience, hundreds of local happy customers.
Rehearsal for the Nutcracker.
FALL 2014 | FLATHEAD LIVING 127
PHOTO BY LIDO VIzzuTTI