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A RUN THROUGH HISTORY
Downtown Kalispell
April 19, 10 a.m.
Flooding the streets of Kalispell. Travels through Woodland Park, passes the Conrad Mansion and continues through the historic eastside residential district. This is a family fun event and everyone – runners, walkers and strollers – is invited to participate in the 5K or 10K run or walk. Early registration $15, day of registration $20. www.downtownkalispell.com/
DEATH-BY-CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER
Conrad Mansion Museum
April 24 – 25, 7 p.m.
This fun, annual fundraiser features a Death- by-Chocolate fundraiser and Death at the Sock Hop. This event fills the halls of the mansion with would-be detectives hoping to solve a murder mystery amidst wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and two chocolate fountains. Get tickets early by calling 406-755-2166.
Tickets: $50 or $45 for members. www.conradmansion.com
37TH ANNUAL A.L.E.R.T. BANQUET
Flathead County Fairgrounds
April 25, 5:30 p.m.
This banquet consists of a hosted reception, dinner, live and silent auction and prize drawings. Call 752-1710 for more information. Tickets: $300 per couple. www.business.kalispellchamber.com/events/ details/37th-annual-a-l-e-r-t-fundraising- banquet-9141
A TIMELESS LEGACY – WOMEN ARTISTS OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Hockaday Museum
May 28 – July 18
Opening reception May 28, 5 p.m.
The purpose of “A Timeless Legacy” is to
honor the women artists of Glacier National Park. While there are many male artists who gained notoriety and made their livelihood off commissions and the sale of their paintings of the park, the women who came have largely remained unrecognized. This exhibit will recognize those early bold, spirited women who overcame the challenges of society, weather and geography to paint in Glacier National Park. www.hockadaymuseum.org
BIGFORK
WORKERS IN THE WOODS
Bigfork Museum
March 6 – 25
Watercolorist Gretchen Finch will display 15 works completed by the workers at Stoltze Lumber Company. The show will feature wood art works by the workers and area artists. Free. www.bigforkmuseum.org
BIGFORK BREWFEST
Downtown Bigfork
March 7, 3 p.m.
Enjoy Montana-based brews from around
the state at this fun-filled event in downtown Bigfork. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. www.bigforkbrewfest.com
DISNEY’S CAMP ROCK
Bigfork Children’s Theatre
March 20 – 21 & 27 – 28, 7:30 p.m.
This summer at camp was supposed to be all about the music and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers, and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown. Camp Rock: The Musical is based on the hit Disney Channel original movies. Tickets: $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students, $7 for children.
www.bigforkcenter.org
CRESTON AUCTION AND COUNTRY FAIR
Creston Fire Department
April 11, 9 a.m.
The 49th Creston Auction and Country Fair
is here again! Consignment day is April 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the ONLY day that donated and consigned items will be accepted at the school grounds in Creston – 12 miles east of Kalispell. Free.
TASTE OF BIGFORK 2014
Downtown Bigfork
April 26, 2 p.m.
Enjoy wine, music and amazing food from Bigfork restaurants. Call 406-837-5888 for tickets. Tickets: $40 per person.
MONTANA SPARTAN RACE
Flathead Lake Lodge
May 9 – 10
Try obstacle racing at its toughest at the Montana Spartan Sprint. From beginner trail racers and mud run participants to hardcore warriors, tough guys and marathon runners, they all come out to test themselves on the insane obstacle races! Ninety-nine percent of all people who try this event will finish, and 100 percent will have their thirst for mud and trail racing fully satisfied!
www.spartanrace.com
40TH ANNUAL BIGFORK WHITEWATER FESTIVAL, KAYAK RACES & TRIATHLON
Wild Mile on the Swan River
May 23 & May 24
Watch the action on the Swan River as kayakers compete in the slalom (upper and lower), giant slalom, a down river race and a triathlon. Call Kalispell Athletic Club (Stan) at 406-752-2880 for triathlon information, which is a four-mile paddle, 14-mile bike and four-mile run. Call Mike or Niki at 406-892-2256 for whitewater festival information.
www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com
“COWABUNGA – AMERICOW’S GOT TALENT” VARIETY SHOW
Bigfork Center for Performing Arts
April 17 – 18, 7:30 p.m.
April 19, 2 p.m.
Multi-talented entertainer-producer-comedians and local celebrities join COWABUNGA as judges and host the show. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, “Americow’s Got Talent” is this year’s theme and brings the
variety format back to the forefront of American (and Bigfork) culture by showcasing performers from the entire Flathead Valley. Proceeds support BPCT, Bigfork ACES and youth programs in Bigfork. www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com
COLUMBIA FALLS AREA
RUN FOR THE HUNGRY
Marantette Park
March 21, 9 a.m.
A 3K race that is held at Marantette Park.
The cost is a food donation. Bring cans or undamaged, unexpired packaged goods. All proceeds go to the Columbia Falls food bank.
WEEKEND OF GIVING – NORTH VALLEY MUSIC SCHOOL
The Belton Chalet
March 20 – 22
This entire weekend at the historic Belton Chalet is dedicated to giving back to the North Valley Music School. A percentage of food and drinks sold this weekend will be donated back to the North Valley Music School. www.beltonchalet.com
406.862.SHOW atpwhitefish.org
SPRING 2015 | FLATHEAD LIVING 127