Friday, November 20

Art

The Main Street Gallery & Framing Christmas open house, 4-8 p.m., 400 Main St. S.W., Ronan. Call (406) 390-4764 or (406) 883-4611, or visit www.mainstreetgallerymontana.com.

Opening reception for “Pure Water,” photography by Barbara Michelman, 6 p.m., Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton. Call 363-3338.

Opening of multimedia show of found objects by artist Patricia DonDiego, 5:30 p.m., Bitterroot Trading Co., 206 Main St., Hamilton. Also featured are bronze works by Mari Bolen. Call 363-2782

Dance

Free dance class in Corvallis, 7-9 p.m. Waltz, schottische, polka, two-step, etc. Call 961-8866 for location.

Dance party featuring Bachelor Bob, 7 p.m., Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave., $4, all ages. Call 728-2287.

Kids’ stuff

Toddler Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., Hamilton. Call 363-1670.

Tiny Tales for ages birth-36 months, 10:30 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St.

Preschool storytime for ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St.

Music

Belton Blues Band, blues mix, classic rock,  8-10 p.m., Symes Hot Springs Hotel, Hot Springs.

University of Montana Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., UM, University Theatre, $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Call 243-6880.

University of Montana Student Recital Series featuring Susannah Craigwick and Jesse Christy, voice, 7:30 p.m., UM, Music Recital Hall. Call 243-6880.

Y Music Jamophilia Extravaganza, 7-9 p.m., Wilma Theatre, 131 S. Higgins Ave., $5 in advance, $8 at door, tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s, Worden’s and Missoula Family YMCA. Featuring Y Music students and instructors.

Rock for Peace featuring Reverend Slanky and Infernal Machine, 10 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St., $5 in advance at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave., $8 at the door. Sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center and the University of Montana Entertainment Management Program, this fundraiser concert will raise funds for the Peace Center’s Peace Park on Waterworks Hill and for the Students for Peace and Justice Film Series. Call 543-3955.

Potpourri

Annual Arts and Crafts Show, 4-8 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call  (406) 261-4560.

Bitterroot Art Guild annual Christmas Art and Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ravalli County Fairgrounds.

Wine tasting, 5-8 p.m., The Loft, 119 W. Main St.

Cheap Date Night, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

“The Founder of Republic of Turkey, Ataturk,” noon, University of Montana, University Center, Room 326. Presenter Isil Donumcu, a visiting scholar from Turkey, will talk about Ataturk’s life, reforms and principles. An event of UM International Education Week. Call 243-6865, e-mail jeanne.loftus@mso.umt.edu or visit www.umt.edu/ip.

“Hope Deferred: Oral Histories from Zimbabwe,” 2 p.m., University of Montana, University Center, Room 326. Presenter Peter Orner, Kittredge Writer-in-Residence. An event of UM International Education Week. Call 243-6865, e-mail jeanne.loftus@mso.umt.edu or visit www.umt.edu/ip.

Theater

“Romeo and Juliet,” presented by the Hellgate High School drama department, 7:30 p.m., Hellgate, auditorium, $6.

“Our Town,” presented by the Sentinel High School drama department, 7:30 p.m., Sentinel High School, Margaret Johnson Theater, $6 adults, $5 students.

“Fully Committed,” presented by Montana Rep Missoula, 7:30 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave., $10, $5 student rush (sign up at 7 p.m. the evening of performance). Visit www.montanarep.org.

Saturday, November 21

Art

Holiday Studio Tour, noon-6 p.m., Crayon Box Studio, 4303 Mount Ave., and Glass Concepts, 736 S. First St. W. Crayon Box Studio features Jennifer Fraser, Endless Places Photography, and Rebecca Martin, Beautifulbead handmade jewelry. Glass Concepts features Katie Patten, kiln-fired and leaded glass.

“World War I and Modern Art: An Interdisciplinary Approach – Eye Deep in Hell: How World War I Changed the Life of Words and Images in Art, Radically and Forever,” 1 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St., free for MAMbers and students with IDs, $5 public. This three-part lecture series explores the lasting impact of World War I on the artistic production of painters and writers. Presented by MAM registrar Ted Hughes and University of Montana adjunct professor Lisa Simon. Call 728-0447.

Cell Phone Tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Using your cell phone, listen to MAM’s exhibiting artists and curators as they describe their artwork and exhibitions. Call 728-0447.

Creativity For Life, hands-on workshops for people suffering illness or loss, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., donations appreciated. Sponsored by Living Art of Montana. Registration not required, but appreciated. Call Living Art at (406)549-5329  or visit www.livingartofmontana.org.

Holiday Weekend Fun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. MAM will host local choirs, jazz bands, pianists and musical artists of all types. “Creativity station” for kids of all ages to make their own holiday cards and ornaments. Visit www.missoulaartmuseum.org for a list of activities and performers.

Books/readings

Janice Mineer reads from her book “Gingerbread from the Heart,” 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

Wendy Parciak reads from “Requiem for Locusts,” 7 p.m., Grizzly Claw Trading Co., 3187 Highway 93, Seeley Lake.

Dance

Boots ’N’ Calico Club Class Lessons, 6-8 p.m., Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. Fourth St., Hamilton. No dance afterward. Call Donna Hicks at 961-0111 or Jeanne Burruss at 961-3468.

Contra dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Salvation Army gym, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell, $7 teens and adult, $15 family. Music by Sassafras Stomp. Caller: Mark Matthews. Call (406) 752-7469 or (406) 752-8226.

Kids’ stuff

Family Storytime, 11 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

Saturday Kids’ Activities, “Totally Turkeys!” 2 p.m., Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., free for MNHC members, $2 children. Do you know what a snood is?  Did you know that turkeys have beards? Learn fun and crazy facts about turkeys. Also play turkey games and make turkey calls that you can take home just in time for Thanksgiving. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 5 and up. Call 327-0405.

Kids grades 4-6 can find “Something to Do,” featuring jewelry madness 4 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

Seuss Saturday, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St. For ages 3-6. Activities include interactive storytelling, featuring “The Cat in the Hat.” Call 541-PLAY.

Kids’ Vibrations with Matthew Nord of Tangled Tones, 11 a.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 396-3352.

Music

Kathy Colton, folk, blues, originals,   8-10 p.m., Symes Hot Springs Hotel, Hot Springs.

Absolutely with DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo, 9 p.m., The Bandlander, 208 Ryman St. Free.

Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s “Masterwork 3: Autumn Violin,” featuring violinist Ilana Setapen, 7:30 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolf Pack Way, Kalispell, $10-$30. Tickets available at (406) 257-3241 or gscmusic.tix.com.

“Let’s Become Better Readers,” workshop presented by Molly Morrison, local independent piano teacher and collaborative pianist, sponsored by the Missoula Music Teachers Association, 9:30 a.m.-noon, University of Montana, Music Building, Room 218,  free for members, $20 nonmember teachers. Call Margery Whatley at 214-9139 or e-mail mcduffm@gmail.com. 

Potpourri

A Candy Cane Christmas Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Christian School, gym. Call 370-5473.

Food and Wine Pairing, 6 p.m., The Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier Drive, $85 single, $160 couple. Five-course dinner plus live jazz. Call 541-8473 or visit www.thecellars.net.

Dances of Universal Peace, 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Call 363-4026.

Bitterroot Art Guild annual Christmas Art and Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton.

Annual Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call  (406)

261-4560.

Artisans of the Valley Holiday Gift Bazaar, 10 a.m., Moore Hearing Building, intersection of Meridian and Three Mile Drive, Kalispell. Call (406) 257-2273.

Bigfork Elves Decorate for Christmas, 3-7 p.m. Elves gather at the Bigfork Inn, then disperse throughout the village decorating for the Christmas season. Sleigh rides set the stage for Christmas. Art walk is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tree lighting will be at 7 p.m. Call (406) 837-5888 or visit www.bigfork.org.

Saturday Discovery Day, “Working Dogs” field trip, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., $30 MNHC members, $35 public. Learn more about how dogs are being used to save endangered species and the habitats upon which they depend. Three OPI credits available.  Call 327-0405 to register. 

Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. Chili lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Call 543-7154.

Warren Miller’s “Dynasty,” 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Wilma Theatre, 131 S. Higgins Ave., tickets available at Gull Ski, Trailhead, Trailhead T9, or UM Campus Recreation Outdoor Program. Benefit for the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation. Visit www.trailheadmontana.net.

Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Christ the King Parish, 1400 Gerald Ave.

Theater

 “Romeo and Juliet,” presented by the Hellgate High School drama department, 7:30 p.m., Hellgate, auditorium, $6.

“Our Town,” presented by the Sentinel High School drama department, 7:30 p.m., Sentinel High School, Margaret Johnson Theater, $6 adults, $5 students.

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., University of Montana, University Theatre, tickets available at 243-4051 or www.nutcracker.com. Principal artists Ekaterina Bortrykova and Akzhol Mussakhanov star as Masha and the Nutcracker Prince. Directed by Anatoli Emelianov. Set against Valentin Fedorov’s hand-painted backdrops and life-sized dancing puppets.

Vigilante Theatre “History Mystery Train,” 8 p.m., Hamilton Playhouse. Visit www.hamiltonplayers.com.

“Fully Committed,” presented by Montana Rep Missoula, 7:30 p.m., Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave., $10, $5 student rush (sign up at 7 p.m. the evening of performance). Visit www.montanarep.org.

Sunday, November 22

Art

30th annual holiday open house, 2-6 p.m., Art City, 407 W. Main St., Hamilton. Call 363-4764.

Holiday Studio Tour, noon-6 p.m., Crayon Box Studio, 4303 Mount Ave., and Glass Concepts, 736 S. First St. W. Crayon Box Studio features Jennifer Fraser, Endless Places Photography, and Rebecca Martin, Beautifulbead handmade jewelry. Glass Concepts features Katie Patten, kiln-fired and leaded glass.

Holiday Weekend Fun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. MAM will host local choirs, jazz bands, pianists and musical artists of all types. “Creativity station” for kids of all ages to make their own holiday cards and ornaments. Visit www.missoulaartmuseum.org for a list of activities and performers.

Books/readings

Reading by poet Ed Skoog, author of  “Mister Skylight,” 4 p.m., Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. Call 549-9010.

Second Wind Reading Series featuring John Meyers,  6 p.m., The Palace, 147 W. Broadway.

Dance

Big Sky International Dance Group dance classes, Corvallis. Turning dances of Scandinavia and Europe, as well as line dances. For ages teen to middle age. Call Glory Corbett at 961-8866.

Kids’ stuff

“Cat in the Hat” storytime, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St. Call 721-1117.

Music

Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s “Masterwork 3: Autumn Violin,” featuring violinist Ilana Setapen, 3 p.m., Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St., $10-$30, tickets available at (406) 257-3241 or gscmusic.tix.com.

Community Choral rehearsal for the Habitat for Humanity Handel’s “Messiah” concert, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 130 S. Sixth St. W.  Open to all singers. Choral members collect pledges to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Missoula and join a choir of more than 100 to joyfully begin the holiday season. Complete information and pledge forms available at www.habitatmsla.

org or call 549-8210.

University of Montana Percussion Ensemble performs under the direction of Dr. Robert Lebetter, 3 p.m., Swan Valley School, Condon, $14. Call Polly Huppert at 549-0933.

Five Valley Accordion Dance, 1-4 p.m., Joker’s Wild, 4829 N. Reserve St., $3 members, $4 nonmembers. Accordions, guitars and banjos to dance and listen to.

CD release party for “One Being Inside All,” 1-2:30 p.m., St. Anthony Church, 217 Tremont St., $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Features two sets of songs on spiritual texts composed by Missoula resident Richard Conviser and performed by him on violin along with soprano Tonja King and pianist Jodi Marshall.

Potpourri

Missoula Public Library opens its large meeting room to writers for a Write-In, an opportunity for NaNoWriMo participants to meet, greet and write, 2-4 p.m., 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

Annual Arts and Crafts Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call  (406) 261-4560.

Scandinavian pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sons of Norway, Nordic Pines, 5795 U.S. Highway 93 S., $6.

Monday, November 23

Dance

Thanksgiving Dance and food drive, 8-9:30 p.m., Lolo Square and Round Dance Center, 2 1/2 miles west of Lolo on U.S. Highway 12.  Call 273-0652 or 273-0141.

Kids’ stuff

Storytime, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St.

Music

University of Montana Student Recital Series featuring Lillian Reichert, piano, 7:30 p.m., UM, Music Recital Hall. Call 243-6880.

The Missoula Mendelssohn Club men’s choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., University of Montana, Music Building, Room 218. Call 543-1911.

DJ Milkcrate Mechanic, 9 p.m., The Palace, 147 W. Broadway.

Potpourri

Bingo with Colin Bingo, 8:30 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St.

Tuesday, November 24

Dance

Open salsa dance, 9-11 p.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240.

Tribal dance, for children ages 9-14 p.m., 5-6  p.m., Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240.

Salsa dancing, beginners, 7-8 p.m., intermediates, 8-9 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St., $7.

Kids’ stuff

Storytime, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 2640 N. Reserve St.

Tiny Tales for ages birth-36 months, 10:30 a.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St.

Family Motion: Corona Yoga, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St. Call 541-PLAY or visit www.familiesfirstmontana.org to register.

Kids Klub, 4-7 p.m., Southgate Mall, Sears Court. Make a festival holiday craft. Call 721-5140.

Music

The Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines invites women of all ages to join them in preparing for and performing in the annual Christmas concert at Southgate Mall, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 308 W. Pine St. Call Marlene at 543-8137 or Cindy at 251-3006 or 258-4735.

Hip Hop Fusion, 9 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St., $7 from 9-11 p.m. $3 after 11 p.m. Fundraiser for the film “From Place to Place,” which will be screened at the show. MCs Ashley Barber and Adrian Casados host an evening of music from DJs Brad Dugdale, The Mermaid, The Milkcrate Mechanic and Halfpint with rhymes from Wapikiya Records MCs Pallas, Frodie, OT, Kashier and DJ.

Wednesday, November 25

Dance

Flamenco with Elenita Brown, Wednesdays through Nov. 4, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., $75. Call 541-7240.

Dancersize with Elenita Brown, Wednesdays through Nov. 4, 2:30-3 p.m. Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., $75. Call 541-7240.

Kids’ stuff

Family storytime, 7 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Call 721-2665.

Cultural Trunk: Ireland, 11 a.m. and  3 p.m., Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St. Call 541-PLAY or visit www.familiesfirstmontana.org to register.

Music

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Badlander, 208 Ryman St.

Thursday, November 26

Music

John Patrick Williams, local singer/songwriter, 6-9 p.m., Symes Hot Springs Hotel, Hot Springs.

ART CALLS

The Missoula Art Museum is now accepting submissions for the 5th Artini Auction: Wear Oh Ware. In the spirit of Artini, this year’s auction will once again have a fresh style and unique format. The Wear Oh Ware auction will feature handmade art objects; the twist is that it all be functional – wearables to wares – toys, furniture, teapots. The only limitation is the functional expression of you. One-of-a-kind or multiples will be considered as long as they are handmade by you. The works in Ware Oh Ware will be exhibited in the Carnegie Galleries as part of The 2010 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition, featuring all the work from the 38th Benefit Art Auction as well. On Artini Thursday, Feb. 18, MAM will host a special artist reception and the Wear Oh Ware live auction with hors d’oeuvres, live music and cash bar. The 2010 Art Auction Exhibition will be on view that evening with pre-bidding taken throughout the festivities. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. Notification will be e-mailed by Dec. 14. You may submit up to two works for consideration, and up to two images of each work. Do not send more than four total images. Attach your images in JPG format only to your e-mail, and label the files with your last name and the title of the work. For example: In the body of the email include name, address and phone, and for each work submitted title, medium, size, date of execution, value, donation (100 percent, 75 percent or 50 percent; taken from final sale price). Also include a brief biography – where you are from and your education/background, what you currently do – and artist statement. Keep each to 250 words or fewer. E-mail your submission to John Calsbeek at johnc@missoulaartmuseum.org with the subject “Artini Auction Submission.”

Call for entries for the 33rd International Wildlife Film Festival. Deadline for entries is Jan. 30, 2010. Late entries accepted Jan. 31 to Feb. 12, 2010, and require a late entry fee of 20 percent. The two-month judging process begins in February and filmmakers are notified via e-mail as to the status of their films’ progress through this intensive process. If you are interested in being considered as a final judge, contact iwff@wildlifefilms.org. Final judging is March 23-29. We are not able to underwrite airfare to Missoula, but we do provide hosted lodging and cover all expenses once here. A complimentary delegate pass is also provided to final judges who return to attend the festival in May. If you are in Montana and would like to be a preliminary judge, e-mail iwff@wildlifefilms.org or margaret@wildlifefilms.org. For more information, call 728-9380. E-mail iwff@wildlifefilms.org to receive an entry/registration packet in the mail. See entry guidelines, category descriptions and entry fees, plus festival highlights at www.wildlifefilms.org.

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is currently researching the Big Burn of 1910 for an exhibit that is scheduled to open in March 2010 to commemorate the centennial of this transformative fire. If you have memories, photographs, diaries or artifacts from the Big Burn, staff at the Historical Museum would love to talk. Call executive director Bob Brown at 728-3476.