Upcoming events

Glacier Symphony gives two Gershwin Galas

Glacier Symphony rings in 2019 with two performances of the Gershwin Gala at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish: Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Jan 20, 3 p.m.

Featuring the music of the great American composer George Gershwin, the program features a 45-piece orchestra under the direction of conductor John Zoltek with guest pianist Natalia Lauk.

Tickets are available for the main floor or the balcony in two seating tiers.

Visit www.glaciersymphony.org to buy tickets, call 406-407-7000, or at the Glacier Symphony box office at 69 N. Main St., Kalispell.

The gala will offer cabaret-style seating along with refreshments, beer and wine available to purchase. Theater and balcony seating is also available.

Chill out at Frosty the Brewfest

Kalispell’s four craft breweries and the Brewing Academy at Flathead Valley Community College are hosting “Frosty the Brewfest” from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19.

The bands Jameson and the Sordid Seeds and Smart Alex will provide live music. There will be food vendors and outdoor events for the whole family, including a kids’ “dash for cash” and fat tire bike races for the adults.

Valley Bank is hosting the event in its parking lot on the corner of Third Street West and First Avenue West, downtown Kalispell. Look for the big heated tent.

Adult tickets are $20 and include a commemorative ceramic mug and four drink tickets, each good for a six-ounce pour of the Flathead’s brews. Children under 12 are free and youth ages 13 to 20 are $5. Tickets will be available at the gate and this week at Bias Brewing, Kalispell Brewing Co., Sacred Waters Brewing Co., and SunRift Beer Co.

Proceeds from this family-friendly event will benefit the Kalispell Downtown Association and Flathead Community Foundation.

For additional information, contact Pam Carbonari at 406-253-6923 or email pam@downtownkalispell.com