Opening reception and retirement party for Marilyn Bruya, 4-7 p.m., UM PARTV Center.
Books, readings
M.F.A. Thesis reading featuring Jeremy Pataky and Grace Egbert, 7 p.m., Stensrud Building 314 N. First St. Call 243-2029.
Lecture
Evening Lecture Series with Rich DeSimone, mountain lion biologist, 7 p.m., Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. Suggested donation $3 adults, $1 children, MNHC members free. Call 327-0405.
Former CNN world affairs correspondent and host of the Foreign Policy Association's “Great Decisions” Ralph Begleiter will speak on “Global Media and the Power of Images or Why ‘They' Hate Us and Why It Matters,' ” 7 p.m., University Center Ballroom. Call 728-3328.
Music
UM Student Chamber Recital, 7:30 p.m., UM Music Recital Hall. Free and open. Info: 243-6880.
Jazzoula, Wilma Building 131 S. Higgins Ave. Call 542-0077., 6:30 p.m.
Theatre
UM Department of Drama/Dance presents “Big Love,” 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre for the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets and info: 243-4581.
The Hamilton Players present “Crimes of the Heart,” 8 p.m. Tickets and info: 375-9050.
Potpourri
Loyola Sacred Heart High School Foundation annual benefit auction, BASH, “Building A Scholastic Heritage,” Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center, 1040 S. First St. Silent and oral auctions, 6 p.m. Call 728-2367.
“The Ground Truth: After the Killing Ends,” event of the Spring 2007 Peace and Justice Film Series, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., University Center Theatre.
The Animation Show, 8 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $5.
“The Pursuit of Happyness” benefit for the Poverello Center, 7:30 p.m., Wilma Theatre. Showing of Academy Award movie with Will Smith; introductory remarks by Mayor John Engen. Tickets $12, $10 students. Call 728-1809.
Friday, April 27
Art
Ninth Annual Recycled Art show opening reception, 4-7 p.m., Art City, 407 W. Main St.
Books, readings
M.F.A. Thesis readings by Jason McMackin and Michael Bigley, 7 p.m., The Stensrud Building, 314 N. First St.
Dance
Friday Night Dance Series featuring Complicated Contras with Roy Curet, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Union Hall, 210 E. Main St. $5.
Music
Discount Quartet with Barrett Meigs and Steve Kalling, 6:30 p.m., 515 at 515 S. Higgins Ave. Info: 327-1515.
Seth Walser, acoustic guitar, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hot Springs Hotel.
UM student recital, Katie Maker, soprano, 7:30 p.m., UM Music Recital Hall. Free and open. Info: 243-6880.
Friends to Youth Annual Jazz It Up fundraiser featuring Eden Atwood and the Hellgate Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. Tickets $100 per couple. Call 728-2662.
Duncan Sheik in concert, 8 p.m., UC Ballroom. Tickets $25 plus fees, currently on sale at Ear Candy Music, the Source and Rockin Rudy's.
UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, featuring Buddy DeFranco, saxophonist Bob Mintzer and trumpet player Ingrid Jensen, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre. Tickets $20 adults, one night; $35 adults, both nights. $15 students and seniors one night and $2s5 for both nights. Reserved tickets available at www.griztix.com, the UC Box Office, Adams Center ticket office or Worden's Market. For more ticket information, call 1-888-MONTANA. All seats are reserved.
Theater
UM Department of Drama/Dance presents “Big Love,” 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre for the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets and info: 243-4581.
The Hamilton Players present “Crimes of the Heart,” 8 p.m. Tickets and info: 375-9050.
Ten Minute Play Festival presented by students and alumni of UM, 8 p.m., The Loft, above Higgins Alley. Tickets $5. Call (406) 493-6374.
Potpourri
Loyola Sacred Heart High School Foundation annual benefit auction, BASH, “Building A Scholastic Heritage,” Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center, 1040 S. First St. Silent and oral auctions, 6 p.m. Call 728-2367.
The Animation Show, 8 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $5.
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, UM Multicultural Alliance and Friends of Guinea present a Fundraising Film event for the Amadou Diallo Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and empowerment in Guinea, West Africa. Roxy Theater, 728 S. Higgins Ave. 7:15 p.m. Unity Dance and Drum will start the evening off with West African dancing and drumming. A screening of the documentary “Death of Two Sons” will follow. $5 suggested donation. Call 721-5422.
Saturday, April 28
Art
Saturday Discovery Day, Springtime in the Bitterroot: Writing and Sketching in the Field, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. $45 class fee. $35 MNHC members. Call 327-0405.
Books, readings
Kathleen Kudlinski signs her books including “My Lady, Pocahontas,” 1-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St. Info: 721-1117.
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare! with guest reader UM professor Brady Harrison, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St. Info: 721-1117.
M.F.A. Thesis readings featuring Nabil Kashyap and Andy Smetanka, 6:30 p.m., Ceretana Studios, 801 Sherwood with music to follow.
Dance
Community Dance to Lockwood's Versatiles, 8-11 p.m., Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. $5. All ages.
Kid's stuff
Montana Natural History Center presents “Awesome Amphibians,” 2 p.m., 120 Hickory St. Admission 50 cents for children, $1 adults and members free. Call 327-0405.
Music
Left Over Biscuits, bluegrass, 8-10 p.m., Symes Hot Springs Hotel.
UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, featuring Buddy DeFranco, Ed Soph, Andy Firth. 7:30 p.m., University Theatre. Tickets $20 adults, one night; $35 adults, both nights. $15 students and seniors one night and $2s5 for both nights. Reserved tickets available at www.griztix.com, the UC Box Office, Adams Center ticket office or Worden's Market. For more ticket information call 1-888-MONTANA. All seats are reserved.
Cherry, Cherry, the “ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute Band,” in concert, Wilma Theatre. Tickets are $15 general, at the Adams Center Box Office, Student Union Building, Southgate Mall, Worden's Market, Aaron's Furniture, online at www.griztix.com or 1-888-MONTANA.
Glacier Chorale's “Festival of the Voice,” 7:30 p.m., Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdale Road, Bigfork. Tickets $15 adults and seniors, $10 youth. Available at www.glaciersymphonychorale.org and at GSC outlets: Books West in Kalispell; The Village Shop, and Montana Coffee Traders-downtown, in Whitefish; Glacier Wallflower in Columbia Falls; ArtFusion in Bigfork; Sliters Ace Hardware in Lakeside; at the door. For more concert information call the GSC office at (406) 257-3241 Ext.1.
Guitarist Will Vitale and folk singer Claudie Rubin, 7:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Call (406) 756-8381.
Theater
UM Department of Drama/Dance presents “Big Love,” 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre for the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets and info: 243-4581.
The Hamilton Players present “Crimes of the Heart,” 8 p.m. Tickets and info: 375-9050.
Ten Minute Play Festival presented by students and alumni of UM, 8 p.m., The Loft, above Higgins Alley. Tickets $5. Call (406) 493-6374.
Potpourri
Loyola Sacred Heart High School Foundation annual benefit auction, BASH, “Building A Scholastic Heritage,” Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center, 1040 S. First St. Silent and oral auctions preceded by gala dinner by reservation only. Call 728-2367.
Kim Carrell, professional film and stage actor and fight choreographer, will conduct a stage combat workshop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Chantilly Theatre, 319 Main St., Stevensville. $60 for teens and adults. Call 777-2722.
Beads for Birds, bead show benefit for Raptors of the Rockies, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Broadway Inn and Conference Center, 1609 W. Broadway. Call 360-6063.
World's Largest Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., UM Parking Garage. Call 243-5874.
Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society sponsors a gem, mineral and fossil show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th, Hamilton. Admission $2 adults, children under 10 free with adult. Call 363-1590.
The Animation Show, 8 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $5.
Sunday, April 29
Art
Opening reception for new exhibit, “Our Vehicles, Our Lives,” 1-4 p.m., Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. Info: 728-3476.
Nature drawing in pen and ink, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. $30. Call 251-9856.
Music
UM student recital, Lindsey Crerar, flute, and Amy Fredrickson, flute, 3 p.m., UM Music Recital Hall. Free and open. Info: 243-6880.
Glacier Chorale's “Festival of the Voice,” 3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Churcy, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Bigfork. Tickets $15 adults and seniors, $10 youth. Available at www.glaciersymphonychorale.org and at GSC outlets: Books West in Kalispell; The Village Shop, and Montana Coffee Traders-downtown, in Whitefish; Glacier Wallflower in Columbia Falls; ArtFusion in Bigfork; Sliters Ace Hardware in Lakeside; at the door. For more concert information call the GSC office at (406) 257-3241 Ext.1.
Theater
The Hamilton Players present “Crimes of the Heart,” 2 p.m. Tickets and info: 375-9050.
Ten Minute Play Festival presented by students and alumni of UM, 8 p.m., The Loft, above Higgins Alley. Tickets $5. Call (406) 493-6374.
Potpourri
Beads for Birds, bead show benefit for Raptors of the Rockies, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Broadway Inn and Conference Center, 1609 W. Broadway. Call 360-6063.
The Animation Show, 8 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $5.
Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society sponsors a gem, mineral and fossil show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th, Hamilton. Admission $2 adults, children under 10 free with adult. Call 363-1590.
Monday, April 30
Books/readings
Robert Hass, U.S. Poet Laureate from 1995-1997 and professor of English, University of California, Berkeley, presents “Litany, Dirge and the Origins of Lyric Poetry,” 3:10-4:30 p.m., Gallagher Business Building Room 123. Call 243-2981.
Music
University Choir and Chamber Chorale in concert, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre. $5 general, $3 students and seniors. Info: 243-6880.
Blue Mountain Piano Trio, 7:30 p.m., UM Music Recital Hall. Free and open. Info: 243-6880.
Potpourri
Scrabble Club, 6:30 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main. Call 721-0387.
Tuesday, May 1
Art
Art as Business, “Success as An Artist,” panel discussion, 5:30-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Call (406) 755-2023.
Kid's stuff
Storytime, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St. Info: 721-1117.
Music
Honors Convocation Concert, 7:30 p.m., UM Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public. 243-6880.
Dolce Canto, Missoula chamber choir, in concert, “A Cappella Around the World,” 7:30 p.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. Free, but donation of $10 for adults, $5 students is suggested. Info: Peter Park at 544-4923.
Theater
UM Department of Drama/Dance presents “Big Love,” 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre for the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets and info: 243-4581.
Potpourri
Improvistas, improvisational comedy group, 7-9 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. Call 327-1515.
18th Annual Wine Tasting, Food Festival, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Tickets $40 per person or a table for $40. Proceeds benefit funds to support kids in the community through sports and performing arts. Tickets and info: (406) 862-5371 Ext. 221.
Wednesday, May 2
Books/readings
Neil McMahon reads from “Lone Creek,” 7 p.m., Chapter One Book Store, 252 Main St., Hamilton. Info: 363-5220.
M.F.A. Thesis reading by Patia Stephens, 6 p.m., Jeannette Rankin Hall, Room 202.
Dance
UM's Department of Drama/Dance Annual Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students with Griz Cards or seniors and $5 for children under 12. Call 243-4581.
Music
Discount Quartet with Barrett Meigs and Steve Kalling, 6:30 pm.., 515 at 515 S. Higgins Ave. Info: 327-1515.
UM Symphonic Wind Ensemble in concert, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre, 243-6880.
Theater
UM Department of Drama/Dance presents “Big Love,” 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre for the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Tickets and info: 243-4581.
Potpourri
Wine tasting, with featured wines form France, Italy and Spain paired with the food of Chef Paul Myers, Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $35 per person or $65 per couple. Call 327-1515.
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