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Alliance Francaise
A cultural and educational organization celebrating French culture, civilization and language. The Missoula chapter, one of nearly 150 in the nation, offers conversation groups, cultural programs, a French summer camp for kids, French language classes and a French immersion workshop.
Emily Epperson, 406-728-3327 (language classes) ethelmac@bresnan.net
Michel Valentin, 406-243-2301 (workshop)
Ethel McDonald, 406-549-9722 (camp)
www.afmissoula.org
Alpine Artisans
Alpine Artisans is a group of over 150 artists and supporters of the arts dedicated to promoting and preserving the arts in the Seeley/Swan/Blackfoot Valleys. Alpine Artisans sponsors the annual Loon and Fish Festival Memorial Day weekend, Open Book Club book readings and signings throughout the year, a year-round self-guided Tour of the Arts featuring open studios, 2Valley Stage performing arts series, arts education outreach activities, and numerous other cultural events throughout the year.
Martha Powers Swanson
P.O. Box 841
Seeley Lake, MT
406-793-5706
www.alpineartisans.org
marthaforaai@blackfoot.net
Art Associates of Missoula
A nonprofit corporation serves as a fundraising service and support
group to benefit the Missoula Art Museum. We offer memberships, workshops,
programs, give financial scholarships to art students at the University
of Montana, promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts throughout
Missoula County with a special emphasis on the Fifth Grade Art Experience.
Programs
are held every third Wed. at 10 a.m. Sept. through May, usually at the MAM in the Art Associates of Missoula Educ. Center Classroom. Call for details.
Nancy Graves, 406-721-5117, or
Kathi Quick, 406-728-2736.
Volunteer contacts for the Fifth grade Art Experience call
Kim Birck at 406-543-4452 or
Diane Bodholt at 406-829-3956.
All Inquiries:
artassociatesofmissoula@yahoo.com
Attitudinal Healing and the Arts Inc.
Provides Attitudinal Healing support groups at no charge, and workshops
and retreats in the areas of attitudinal healing, the arts, and their
relationship to each other on a fee basis. Participants discover how
to let go of fear, conflict and feelings of isolation, and choose instead
peace and love.
Daniel Comstock, DMA, director. 406-728-6501.
www.cahamt.org
caha@dcomstock.com
Con Brio.
A women’s chorus that sings an international repertoire of songs of peace, hope and justice. The only requirement is an ear for music; previous choral experience is not necessary. The group performs at various private and public events as well as its own concerts. Rehearsals are Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
102 McLeod Ave. in Missoula.
Contact Michel, 406-543-6443, or
Melody, 406-542-9746
The Crystal Theatre
515 S Higgins Ave., Missoula, 59801.
Performance, film and special events venue available for rent.
Contact Brae Bullard at 406-327-1515.
DancingFlix.com
DancingFlix.com has a rental library of hundreds of dance DVDs available to customers in online subscription packages. We specialize in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Street but also carry all other genres (instructional and performance).
We are both a gallery and a museum--a great resource for dancers and teachers looking for inspiration, education and entertainment.
Linda Parker
117 Apple House Ln.
Missoula, MT
406-493-6778
www.dancingflix.com
info@dancingflix.com
Downtown Dance Collective
The mission of Downtown Dance Collective is to make dance available to everyone of any social or economic status, age, gener or artistic or cultural background. All styles, at varying levels for the artist to the non-dancer alike. The DDC is an atmosphere in which students and instructors have artistic choices, share in the artistic process, and learn the value of artistic expression. We 1) provide resources for emerging artists in the community to grow and nurture their dreams; 2) bring in artists and companies from around the globe to inspire and educate; and 3) provide a venue for informal performances and activities.
Heather Adams
121 West Main Street, Missoula, MT 59802
www.ddcmontana.com
406-360-8763
Fact & Fiction
220 N. Higgins
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-721-2881
800-769-7323
E-mail:
ffbook@montana.com
First Friday Gallery Night/Missoula Downtown Association
Visit Missoula’s Downtown museums and galleries for new and vintage artwork. Most Missoula galleries celebrate new exhibits on the first Friday of the month from 5-8 pm. Meet artists from throughout the region and enjoy refreshments and appetizers.
225 1/2 W. Broadway
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-543-4238
E-mail:
mda@missouladowntown.com
First Night Missoula
A community New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, produced by the Missoula Cultural Council, featuring hundreds of performing, visual and literary artists. Missoula’s theaters, schools, dance halls, churches and businesses are transformed into showcases for the diverse talents of Montana’s artistic, ethnic and cultural communities. First Night is alcohol and drug free.
1121 E. Broadway, suite 106
P.O. Box 7662
Missoula, MT, 59807
406-532-3240
Sara Bruya, Special Events Coordinator
E-mail: sara@missoulacultural.org
www.firstnightmissoula.org
Five Rivers Festival of Film
(P.O. Box 9391)
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-777-0090
E-mail:
filmfest@montana.com
Five Valley Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International
Local chapter of the international, nonprofit organization for women
who sing four-part barbershop harmony. The 55 member Missoula chapter
practices and performs throughout the year. Rehearsals are Tuesdays,
7-9:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, Woody and pine streets.
Call Corrin Magruder at 406-549-5868 or
Peg McDaniel at 406-543-4956 or
e-mail Marlene at
m_lienau@hotmail.com
Headwaters Dance Co.
A professional, modern dance, repertory, touring company based in Missoula.
We present work by choreographers from all over the country, as well
as creating our own. We tour throughout the Northwest offering evening
performances and educational and community outreach.
Contacts: 406-728-1131
www.headwatersdance.org
Artistic director: Amy Ragsdale.
For bookings: the Kristin Lee Agency
klee@kristenleeagency.com
406-541-3999
Heaven’s Harmony Children’s Music
Christian-based drama/theater and vocal/music instruction and performance
for ages 4-17. Call Jeanne Saunders, 406-642-3651, or email
shine@heavensharmonymusic.com
www.heavensharmonymusic.com
International Choral Festival
Carol Stovall
P.O. Box 8203
Missoula, MT, 59807
406-721-7985
www.choralfestival.org
E-mail:
info@choralfestival.org
Since 1987 the International Choral Festival has presented to Missoula some of the finest choirs in the world during a summer week of concerts at downtown venues. Friendships bridging continents are established through home stays with local families. The eighth International Choral Festival is scheduled for July 15-19, 2009.
International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival
718 S. Higgins
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-728-9380
E-mail:
iwff@wildlifefilms.org
Open: M-SU At the historic Roxy Theater in the heart of downtown, we
feature award-winning wildlife films from around the world, special
wildlife programs, film & video workshops for all ages & a unique
wildlife gift shop; also an annual International Film Festival each
spring.
K. Ross Toole Archives, Mansfield Library
University of Montana
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-243-2053
E-mail:
archives@selway.umt.edu
Keyboard Encounters
Adult piano lessons to learn to play for fun and relaxation.
Morgenroth Music at 406-549-0013 for more details and session times.
www.montanamusic.com
Lively Times
Lively Times was created in 1993 by co-publishers Susan Bearse and Kristi Niemeyer. Each month Lively Times gathers information, sells ads and constructs the most comprehensive arts and entertainment paper in the state - all from their nifty headquarters near the tiny town of Charlo. Lively Times strives to connect Montana's thriving arts & entertainment community.
writeus@livelytimes.com
www.livelytimes.com
Living Art of Montana
PO Box 17303
Missoula, MT 59808
406-549-5329
ysteinprograms@livingartofmontana.org
www.livingartofmontana.org
Using the arts and nature to support healing.
MCT Center for the Performing Arts
425 E. Broadway
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-728-1911
Tickets 728-7529
E-mail:
mct@mctinc.org
Home to the largest touring children’s theatre program in the
nation, visiting nearly 1,000 communities worldwide. A full season of
outstanding Community Theatre, local children’s productions, and
a performing arts summer camp on Flathead Lake, attended by over 200
of the most talented young people from around the world.
Missoula Calligraphers Guild
Offers workshops the third Wednesday of each month at the
MCT building,
200 Adams St. from 7 PM to 9:30 PM.
Contact Wilma Hardenburgh, 406-251-5419,
pen@montana.com
or
sploosh@in-tch.com
.
Missoula City Band
Rehearsals each Monday evening 7-9 PM Sentinel High School Band Room,
901 South Ave West. Gigs each Wednesday 8-9 PM at the Bonner Band Shell,
corner of Ronald and Hastings Avenues. Participation is open to all
adult music makers and selected high schools students by recommendation
and audition.
Please contact 728-2400 Ext 7041.
Your comments, suggestions and ideas are encouraged.
City Band Hotline 728-2400 ext. 7541 for weekly updates.
www.missoulacityband.org
Missoula Community Chorus
Founded in 2001, the chorus now has more than 100 voices, and under the direction of Ronald Wilcott, the no audition chorus, and its satellite group the Missoula Community Chamber Chorale, perform several times a year. Holiday appearances in December and our Singing valentines are especially well-received and fun! Interested musicians can contact us through our website. New singers are admitted, space permitting, in September and January.
Kathy Settevendemie, Chorus Manager
400 W. Broadway, suite 1, PMB 260
Missoula, MT 59802
406-244-5800
866-6MELODY (866-663-5639)
Email: missoulachorus@hotmail.com
www.missoulachorus.org
Missoula Community Concert Band
Contact Fred Luety, 406-251-4482. In its 16th year, this 50-60 piece band provides an opportunity for adults to play symphonic wind ensemble music. Monday evening rehearsals are held at the sentinel high School band room. The group meets twice a year, fall and early spring, for seven week sessions that culminate in a concert on Sunday afternoon at MCT.
Missoula Folklore Society
MFS is dedicated to promoting, preserving, enjoying and sharing the
music, dance, arts, crafts, and skills of contemporary and traditional
cultures through concerts, jam sessions, dances, festivals and workshops.
MFS members receive discounts at concerts and dances. Newcomers (singles
and couples) are welcome to attend monthly contra dances on the first
and third Saturdays of each month. Contra dances are held on the second
floor of the Union Club, October through May. All dances are taught
from scratch, accompanied by live music, and are open to the public
of all ages. MSF also sponsors regular concerts throughout the year
by traditional and contemporary musicians.
Check out
www.montanafolk.org
for upcoming concerts and dances.
For more information contact Robert Logan
406-728-6161
mtfolk@montanafolk.org
Missoula Full Moon Drumming
A monthly public gathering to celebrate community through rhythm. Extra
drums and instruments are available. The evenings are a mix of established
rhythms and jams, as well as chanting, singing and dancing. People can
participate or just listen. Events are held on or about the evening
of each full moon.
Summer drummings at Jacob’s Island, and the rest of the year at
Unity Church
546 South Ave. W
For dates and times call 406-880-3283.
Missoula Mendelssohn Club
This 60-member men’s choral group performs throughout western
Montana and has toured internationally. Founders of the Missoula international
Choral Festival. Rehearsals Monday, 7 PM,
University of Montana Music Building, Room 218.
To join, call Don Carey, director, 406-728-4294.
Missoula Quilters Guild
The Missoula Quilters' Guild is a creative group of local quilters who
love to share their art form. We meet the second Wednesday of the month
from September through May at the Quality Inn at 3803 Brooks Street at
7:00 pm. The Guild is dedicated to promoting the
appreciation of the art of quilting and contributing to the growth of
expertise and knowledge of quilting. We sponsor workshops and retreats
as well as a bi-annual quilt show. All persons interested in quilting
are encouraged to attend a meeting.
2814 Brooks, Box 325
Missoula, MT 59801
406-543-1726
missoulaquiltersguild.pbwiki.com
Missoula Symphony Association
The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale presents five pairs of
concerts annually, autumn through spring, and offers a wide variety
of outreach activities including summer concerts. The Missoula Symphony
Guild provides music, scholarships, contributes to the orchestra, and
sponsors educational and social events.
320 E Main St.
Missoula, MT 59802
406-721-3194
www.misssoulasymphony.org
Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
320 E. Main
(P.O. Box 8301)
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-721-3194
E-mail:
info@missoulasymphony.org
Missoula Writing Collaborative
Helping Children learn to love writing, the collaborative trains and
employs professional poets and prose writers to work with students and
the underserved, bringing creative writing, reading, and speaking skills
to the classroom. Offered for grades 3-12, the collaborative also works
with at-risk teenagers, and the developmentally disabled. Also offers
a poetry program at the Poverello Center. Serves Missoula and surrounding
communities. Megan McNamer, administrative director and Sheryl Noethe,
artistic director.
Located at
10 Brunswick Building
223 W Railroad St.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-549-3348
mailing address
Po Box 9237
Missoula, MT 59807
visit
www.missoulawritingcollaborative.org
email
info@missoulawritingcollaborative.org
Missoula “Youth Symphony and Hellgate and Sentinel high school string orchestras
Students from Missoula and outlaying high schools perform a variety
of local concerts throughout the year.
Auditions in September.
Audition materials available in the summer.
Contact director William Hollin, 406-728-2400, ext 6068
Missoula Gaelic Cultural Society
Promotes and preserves the Gaelic culture in the region through language,
dance, music and social gatherings. Sponsors of the annual three-day
Montana Irish Festival, featuring language, music, dance, history, drama,
and more.
Box 7264
Missoula, 59807
www.mtgaelic.org
email
info@mtgaelic.org
Montana Arts Council
The Montana Arts Council is the agency of state government established to develop the creative potential of all Montanans, advance education, spur economic vibrancy and revitalize communities through involvement in the arts.
Montana Committee for the Humanities
& Montana
Center for the Book
311 Brantly Hall, UM
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-243-6022
E-mail:
humanities.mt@umontana.edu
MCH is Montana’s nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment
for the Humanities. The Montana Center for the Book is the state’s
affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Both
sponsor the Montana Festival of the Book.
Montana Oldtime Fiddlers Club
Promotes old-time fiddling and keeping the fiddling world alive. Two
summer fiddle camp sessions run June 5-11 and 13-18,
Contact Dick Pederson 406-543-5806.
Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association
P.O. Box 1306
Missoula, MT
www.mtbluegrass.com
Email: mrba@mtbluegrass.com
A Montana non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving bluegrass music. Western Montana is rich in bluegrass music and the MRBA is at the heart of the bluegrass community, hosting a one-day bluegrass festival in April featuring some of the northwest's finest bluegrass bands.
We take advantage of our beautiful surroundings and fine weather by holding a number of bluegrass campouts throughout the summer. These campouts feature some of the hottest jams around, some fine potluck meals and wonderful fellowship. They are some of our most popular activities. We have a winter series of jams at Ruby's Inn and Convention Center the 2nd Saturday of the month Dec-March.
Montana Watercolor society
For any level adult artists in watercolor and water media. For membership
information, contact Ron Paulick, membership chair, 708 56th St S.,
Great Falls, MT 59405 or e-mail
cambrea@mt.net
.
For information, contact
Montana Watercolor Society
Box 3002
Missoula, MT 59806
www.montanawatercolorsociety.org
Montana Web Designers & Developers Association
Montana nonprofit association of Internet based developers, firms, programmers, industry insiders and innovators. Membership information available.
Post Office Box 8225
Missoula, MT 59806
406.322.2983
http://www.MTWDA.org
Montana Writer’s Guild
Group for published and unpublished writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry of all kinds. The guild provides a supportive atmosphere where writers can share their work and receive constructive criticism, and has sponsored writing workshops and talks by local authors. The guild has published anthologies of its members’ work, “A Blend of Voices,” and “Montana Voices.” Membership dues are $12 yearly. The guild meets monthly; call president Allen Van Hoozen, 406-251-3795, or Kate Kronen, 406-721-1749, for more information.
Mountain Press Publishing Company
1301 S. 3rd St. W
(P.O. Box 2399)
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-728-1900
800-234-5308
E-mail:
info@mtnpress.com
Open: M-F 9-5
Discover an independent publisher devoted to providing quality non-fiction
on geology, earth science, birds, plants, and history for adults and
children. Also carry reprints of Will James' classic cowboy fiction.
Many Montana-related titles available.
Montana Repertory Theatre
Rose Ayers
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
406-243-6809
www.montanarep.org
mtrepertoryrose@hotmail.com
The Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1967 to provide professional theatre to our own and neighboring Western states at an affordable cost. The Montana Rep is one of the oldest and most respected touring companies in the country. Our mission is to tell the great stories of our world to enlighten, develop and celebrate the human spirit in an ever-expanding community.
Nashville Songwriters Association International
Meets once a month in Missoula and consists of a body of creative minds,
including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur,
who are committed to protect the rights and the future of the profession
of songwriting; elevate and celebrate the songwriter; and to act as
a unifying force within the music community and the community at large.
For more information and meeting location, contact Western Montana’s
Regional Coordinator, Mardi Milligan, at 406-542-9258 or
songwriters@mardimilligan.com
For more information, go to the NSAI
website
www.nashvillesongwriters.com
or
call (800)321-6008
The Pimlico Group, LLC
Seth Bloom
P.O. Box 3624
Missoula, MT 59807
406-829-3391
www.doubtmt.com
seth@pimlicobook.com
The Pimlico Group LLC is a new Film, Television and Theatrical Production Company. We are making our debut with John Patrick Shanley\'s Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award Winning Drama \"Doubt\" at the Crystal Theater (
515 South Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801)on May 7th 2008. The show runs through May 24th, at 8pm every night except Sundays and Mondays, and we offer a 2 pm matinee on Saturdays. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available at the door, and for purchase online at www.doubtmt.com starting March 20th, 2008.
Future plans for The Pimlico Group, LLC include the opening of a 300 seat professional venue, and a full service Sound Stage and Editing Suite. You can look forward to semi-annual theatrical productions, Broadway Tours, Feature and Short Film Productions and Festivals, as well as our \"New Work Series\" that will feature fully produced theatrical productions from up-and-coming playwrights in our region.
Quiet Drum & Percussion
Blends worldwide percussion instruments, softer drums and voice for
a meditative musical evening. Flutes, violin, udu, harps, Tibetan bowls
and bells and smaller percussion instruments make up the musical mix.
Largely improvisional. All musical talent and experience levels welcome.
For dates and times call John or Susan Hancock, 406-721-2789 or
email
jhmslmt@yahoo.com
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre
2704 Brooks St.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-549-5155
www.rmbt.org
Since 1988 Rockey Mountain Ballet Theatre has provided audience members of all ages with a unique dance experience. The company preforms throughout Montana, the West, and internationally under Artistic Director Charlene Campbell. The RMBT school offers classes for ages 3 through adult. RMBT is honored to represent Montana in China during the Olympic summer of 2008 on a diplomatic tour to 8 cities.
The Rocky Mountainaires Chapter of the Barbershop harmony Society
Chartered in 1969, the male chorus performs in four-part harmony, a
variety of music, including jazz, gospel, standards, novelty tunes and
ballads. Available for performances.
Contact Dennis Tayer 406-549-0839 or 406-880-8373.
Annual show in May. Meets 7:30 PM Tuesdays downstairs at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 202 Brooks st., Missoula. The chorus welcomes men of all ages
who like to sing.
Contact Joe Gyles 406-544-9045;
Don Kiely, 406-327-0020; or
Jack Grover 406-549-3231
www.evg.org/rocky
Storykeepers
Encourages the preservation of personal and oral histories; promotes
the art of storytelling; informs the community of story-keeping events;
sponsors classes and workshops. Volunteers welcome for the Listening
to Patients project.
Contact Judy Wright, 406-549-9813
Susie Rusho 406-549-0752 or
Michelle Wheeler 406-327-7400
String Orchestra of the Rockies
The String Orchestra of the Rockies is a professional string orchestra,
the only ensemble of its kind in Montana. Its core is 12 to 14 players
from around the state, including music faculty at the University of
Montana and Montana Sate University. Its four-concert season in Missoula
runs from fall through spring.
www.sor-montana.org
SORockies@msn.com
SORmail@blackfoot.net or
406-728-8203
Tangled Tones Music Studio
Matthew Nord
2005 South Ave. West
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-396-3352
www.tangledtones.com
Tangled Tones Music Studio is devoted to providing an environment for all musicians to learn, teach, record and perform the music they want to play. A large common space is available for use as a group lesson area, performance area and is open to the public to be used for any artistic function. Tangled Tones' goal is to provide a place for musicians and artists to network and create.
Timothy Gordon Appraisal
Missoula, MT, 59801
1-888-720-1812
Art appraiser/broker. Expert appraiser to collectors and galleries.
Appraising all art works. Brokering rare art. Specializing in all mediums
and genres.
The World Theater and Event Center
Features family based concerts, stage shows and plays for the community.
The Good News Diner Show which is presented under a theme name three
times a year takes place at the theater. This long-running musical variety
show directed by Chris Evans is now produced by We Productions. The
theater seats 225 people and comes complete with lobby and snack bar.
For more information about upcoming shows or rental details, call
Joyce Chicoine at 406-728-2287 or
Jim Ramsey at 406-251-7073
The University of Montana Department of Music
UM Music Building
Missoula, MT, 59801
406-243-6880
www.umt.edu/music
E-mail:
griz.music@umontana.edu
The University of Montana Department of Music offers a Faculty and Guest Artist Performance Series, and student ensemble concerts; including band, orchestral, percussion, vocal, keyboard, composition and music technology programs. The department is renowned for its tradition of excellence in providing quality education and outreach to the Missoula
community.
Young Audiences of Western Montana
Sponsors workshops for children and parents, and in-school performances.
Email
alaynusa@montana.com
200 North Adams St or Box 9096,
Missoula, 59807
406-721-5924
Zootown Arts
Hanna Hannan
615 Brooks St.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-549-7555
zootownarts.blogspot.com
Email: zootownarts@yahoo.com
Zootown Arts is an alternative community art program for children/teenagers in Missoula.
Recently, Zootown Arts has taken an interest in family workshops and collaboration with the plethora of alternative educational organizations in the valley. Zootown's main focus is the after school enrichment program where kids explore different media, meet Missoula artists, and create artworks together that are meaningful in their lives.
Zootown strives to present guest artists in the schools through grants, donations, and artist volunteers. We explore styles of painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, and mixed media work. The blend of art with science, history, and culture is an important goal of the program. Zootown encourages artistic problem-solving skills in a student based learning atmosphere with a low ratio of student to teacher remaining less than 10- 1. Zootown Arts would like to transition the after school programming into a non-profit.
We are also seeking a good place to call home where we could offer the Missoula community and youth a space to showcase and create art as families and as friends while working with artists from the community.
The hope is to employ artists in the valley and make community alternative art and art making more readily available. The hope is to synthesize music, dance, and visual art with a community garden space to explore in the near future.
