This Week in the Flathead Events Calendar | Dec. 4-10
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
MUSIC
• Holiday Concert featuring the Flathead High School Choir and Choral-Aires, First Presbyterian Church, Kalispell. 12:15 p.m.
• Kevin Van Dort, Kalispell Brewing Company, Kalispell. 5-7 p.m.
• Community Christmas Celebration, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. 5-9 p.m.
• Storyhill, KM Theatre, Kalispell. 7:30 p.m.
• Holiday Band Concert featuring the Flathead High School bands and percussion ensemble, Flathead High School Performance Hall, Kalispell. 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mic Night, The Bandit, Columbia Falls. 8:30 p.m.
• John Dunnigan, Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. 9 p.m.
• Open Mic Night, Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 9 p.m.
• Thursday Night Jam with Luke Lautaret, Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell. 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Al, Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls. 9:30 p.m.
DANCE
• Clogging Class, Bigfork Dance Studio. 11-11:45 a.m. (890-5667)
• Western Line Dancers, Kalispell Senior Center. 6-8 p.m. (Roz: 752-8724, Linda: 892-3466, Shari: 257-8258)
CARDS ETC
• Bingo, Kalispell Senior Center. 1-2:30 p.m. (257-1598)
• Free Roll Hold ‘Em Ladies Poker, Silver Canyon Card Room at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. 5 p.m. (250-5969)
THEATER
• “Hush: An Interview with America” presented by the Glacier High School Wolfpack Theatre Company. Wolfpack Theatre, Glacier High School, Kalispell. 6:33 p.m.
• “The King and I” sneak preview performance, presented by the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 7:30 p.m.
• “Cowboy Christmas” presented by the Flathead Valley Community College Theatre. FVCC Theatre in the Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
• First Friday/Kalispell Art Walk and Holiday Stroll. Downtown Kalispell. 5-9 p.m.
• Polson Parade of Lights. Downtown Polson. 6 p.m.
• Columbia Falls Night of Lights. Downtown Columbia Falls. 6:30 p.m.
MUSIC
• Community Christmas Celebration, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. 5-9 p.m.
• Steve Eckels CD Release Celebration, Think Local Gift Shop, Kalispell. 5-8 p.m.
• Jack Waller Trio, Kila Pub, Kila. 7 p.m. (755-1919)
• Jeff Arcel, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish. 7 p.m.
• Leo Valentine, Split Rock Cafe, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
• Cat’s Pajamas, Tupelo Grille, Whitefish. 8 p.m.
• Karaoke, Cowboy Casino, Bigfork. 8 p.m.
• Sonny King, Eagles Club, Kalispell. 8 p.m.
• Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 8:30 p.m.
• The Luke O’Connell Band, Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. 9 p.m.
CARDS ETC
• Pinochle, Kalispell Senior Center. 1:30 p.m. (257-1598)
• Free Roll Hold ‘Em Poker, Silver Canyon Card Room at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. 5 p.m. (250-5969)
• Bingo, Whitefish Moose Lodge. 6:30 p.m. (862-2669)
PHOTOGRAPHY
• Photographers Night Open House, Photo Finish!, Bigfork. 4-8 p.m. (837-1127)
ART
• Handmade Holiday featuring local artists from around the Flathead. Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish. 5-9 p.m.
MUSEUM
• Christmas Tour, Conrad Mansion Museum, Kalispell. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. (755-2166)
• Christmas Gift Shop Sale, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (756-8381)
BOOKS
• “Have Stroller, Will Travel” book launch party with author Katie Cantrell. 111 S. Main St., Kalispell.
THEATER
• “The King and I” presented by the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 7:30 p.m.
• “Cowboy Christmas” presented by the Flathead Valley Community College Theatre. FVCC Theatre in the Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
• “Miracle on 34th Street” presented by the Port Polson Players. Theatre on the Lake, Polson. 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
• Magical Holiday Parade, Downtown Bigfork. 6 p.m.
MUSIC
• Classic Country Jam and Dance, Eagles Club, Kalispell, 1-4 p.m.
• Steve Eckels CD Release Celebration, Think Local Gift Shop, Kalispell. 2-5 p.m.
• Aran Buzzas, Kalispell Brewing Company, Kalispell. 5-8 p.m.
• Craig Wickham, Haskill Station, Whitefish. 6 p.m.
• “Wake Up Old Man Winter Party,” featuring the Bad Larrys. Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside. 7 p.m.
• “Joy to the World” presented by Valley Voices Community Choir. Flathead High School Auditorium, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
• John Dunnigan, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish. 7 p.m.
• “Touch of Christmas” concert. Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, Bigfork. 7:30 p.m.
• Brent Jameson, Tupelo Grille, Whitefish. 8 p.m.
• Roy Wilhelm and the Ashley Creek Ramblers, Eagles Club, Kalispell. 8 p.m.
• Dean and Riley and Good Old Fashioned, Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 8 p.m.
• Engine ‘99, Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. 9 p.m.
ART
• Elks Christmas Craft Show, Elks Club, Kalispell. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Handmade Holiday featuring local artists from around the Flathead. Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LIBRARY
• Family Jam, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell, 11 a.m.
• Author Ben Clanton will read “Rex Wrecks It!” and “Mo’s Mustache.” ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. 3-4 p.m.
CARDS
• Poker Tournament, Cattlemen’s, Kalispell. 4 p.m. (407-2334)
DANCE
• “Winter Celebration” performed by the Noble Dance Performing Company and Apprentice Company. Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Whitefish. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (212-0293)
• International Folk Dancing, Kalispell Salvation Army Gym. 7 p.m. (862-3456)
• Country/Swing Dance Lessons, Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls. 7:30 p.m.
MUSEUM
• Christmas Tour, Conrad Mansion Museum, Kalispell. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. (755-2166)
• Holiday Tea and Tour, Conrad Mansion Museum, Kalispell. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (755-2166)
• Holiday Gift Shop Sale, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (756-8381)
THEATER
• Auditions for “Jake’s Women” with the Bigfork Community Players, Marina Cay Resort, Bigfork. 9-11 a.m.
• “The King and I” presented by the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 7:30 p.m.
• “Cowboy Christmas” presented by the Flathead Valley Community College Theatre. FVCC Theatre in the Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
• “Miracle on 34th Street” presented by the Port Polson Players. Theatre on the Lake, Polson. 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
• Elks Christmas Craft Show, Elks Club, Kalispell. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MUSIC
• Christmas Caroling, Downtown Bigfork. 3-4 p.m.
• “Carols and Songs of Winter” featuring John Floridis, a benefit concert for Neighbors in Need. Whitefish United Methodist Church, Whitefish. 5 p.m.
DANCE
• “Winter Celebration” performed by the Noble Dance Performing Company and Apprentice Company. Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Whitefish. 2 p.m. (212-0293)
• Argentine Tango Classes with Patrick Marsolek and Lori Mitchell. Flathead Fitness, Kalispell. 2-3:15 p.m. for basics and 3:30-4:45 p.m. for building on basics. (443-3439)
THEATER
• “The King and I” presented by the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 4 p.m.
• “Rumors” Workshop with the Bigfork Community Players, Marina Cay Resort, Bigfork. 1 p.m.
• “Miracle on 34th Street” presented by the Port Polson Players. Theatre on the Lake, Polson. 2 p.m.
MONDAY, DEC. 8
MUSIC
• Taproom Jams, Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Bigfork. 5 p.m.
TRIVIA
• Tasting Room Trivia Night, Kalispell Brewing Company, Kalispell. 6 p.m.
DANCE
• Kalispell Country Cloggers Dance Class, Eagles Club, Kalispell. 5:30 p.m. (892-3466)
• Flatheaders Square Dancing Club lessons, Kalispell Senior Center. 6:30 p.m. (752-4964)
• Salsa Lessons, Eagles Club, Kalispell. 7 p.m.
• Dance Lessons with Roz Kristoffersen, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell. 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Call FVCC for more information at 756-3832.
CARDS
• Cribbage, Kalispell Senior Center. 1 p.m. (257-1598)
THEATER
• Auditions for “The Hobbit,” with the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 4 p.m. (862-5371)
• Community Night at Wasabi to benefit Alpine Theatre Project, Wasabi, Whitefish. 5 p.m.
• “A Very Merry Crushmas Cabaret” presented by Viscosity Theatre. RATED R - Not appropriate for children. Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 8 p.m.
CELEBRATE THE ARTS! at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell.
• Student Art Club Holiday Sale. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Art Faculty Live Demonstrations. 5-7 p.m.
• Student Art Show Opening Celebration and Award Ceremony. 5-7 p.m.
• Music Faculty Concert. 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
TRIVIA
• Tamarack Trivia Night, Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside, 7 p.m. (844-0244)
HISTORY/BOOK CLUBS
• Cultural and Art History Club meeting, Stumptown Art Studio, Whitefish. 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Friends Book Club meets to discuss “We the Living” by Ayn Rand. ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. 5-6 p.m.
DANCE
• Line Dancing, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. 9:30 a.m. (257-8258)
CARDS
• Pinochle, Kalispell Senior Center. 1:30 p.m. (257-1598)
CHOIR
• Flathead Valleyaires meet, Epworth United Methodist Church, Kalispell. 7 p.m. (755-1755)
THEATER
• Auditions for “The Hobbit,” with the Whitefish Theatre Company. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. 4 p.m. (862-5371)
• “A Very Merry Crushmas Cabaret” presented by Viscosity Theatre. RATED R - Not appropriate for children. Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 8 p.m.
CELEBRATE THE ARTS! at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell.
• Student Art Club Holiday Sale. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Art Faculty Live Demonstrations. 5-7 p.m.
• Student Art Show. 5-7 p.m.
• Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performance. 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
MUSIC
• The Bad Larrys, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish. 6 p.m.
• Live Irish Music, Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. 8 p.m.
• Jam Night with the Smart Alex, Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whitefish, 8:30 p.m.
• Open Mic Night, Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Jody, Rainbow Bar, Kalispell, 9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with Al, Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls. 9:30 p.m. (892-9925)
• Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, Crush Lounge, Whitefish. 10 p.m.
TRIVIA
• Wednesday Trivia and Pasta, Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Bigfork. 6 p.m.
LITERATURE
• Book reading and signing with Bigfork author Leslie Budewitz. North Lake County Public Library, Polson. 4 p.m. (883-8225)
DANCE
• Steppin’ 2 the Rhythm with April Dance Lessons, Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls. 7:30 p.m. (892-9925)
• Dance Lessons with Roz Kristoffersen, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell. 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Call FVCC for more information at 756-3832.
CARDS
• Free Roll Hold ‘Em (age18-22) Poker, Silver Canyon Card Room at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. 5 p.m. (250-5969)
THEATER
• Auditions for William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” with Flathead Valley Community College Theatre. FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Green Room, Kalispell. 2 p.m. (756-3906)
• “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” presented by the Flathead High School Theatre. David M. Hashley Theatre, Flathead High School, Kalispell. 6 p.m.
CELEBRATE THE ARTS! at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell.
• Student Art Club Holiday Sale. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Photoshop Demonstrations. 4:30-5 p.m.
• Art Faculty Live Demonstrations. 5-7 p.m.
• Student Art Show. 5-7 p.m.
• Holiday Cards Demonstration 5:30-6 p.m.