North Valley Music School hosts Montana Music Event fundraiser
"Locals on the Lake," a concert fundraiser for North Valley Music School's programs and scholarships, takes place Aug. 1 at Stillwater Landing north of Whitefish.
"Locals on the Lake," a concert fundraiser for North Valley Music School's programs and scholarships, takes place Aug. 1 on the Stillwater Landing stage.
North Valley Music School will host the Montana Music Event Sunday, Aug, 1, a fundraiser for the nonprofit music school. Now in its fifth year, the gathering provides essential support for the school’s scholarship fund and is an opportunity to bring musical performance to the community.
In the past, the event was hosted at the O’Shaughnessy Center. This year, the school themed the event “Locals on the Lake” and will take the music outside to Stillwater Landing north of Whitefish.
“We put a new twist on an old classic after reflecting on how nice it would be to spend some time outdoors listening to music on the lake,” said
director of opportunity Jessica Shaw. “We presented the idea and were grateful to find that many musicians and community partners felt the same way. We see this musical collaboration as a gift to our community and hope everyone will treat themselves to what we hope will be the perfect summer night in Montana.”
Locals on the Lake showcases over 20 talented local musicians and student alumni. The evening is family-friendly, with free face painting and Junior Tix for $5 (ages 0-5). Food trucks, shaved ice, craft beer from Sacred Waters, sangria from Waters Edge Winery, and a complimentary hourly shuttle service from Whitefish are also available.
Main gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the music will start at 6 p.m. Blankets, chairs, and cash are encouraged. Service animals are welcome; personal pets are asked to remain at home.
A VIP Social is from 5 to 6 pm. Tickets are $75 and limited to 75 guests. The social will include a seasonal three-course menu prepared fresh at Stillwater’s new outdoor kitchen (appetizer, main, side, dessert), along with
beer and wine, chamber music, a custom thank you gift, and the chance to mix and mingle with the event’s performers. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance and sales close on July 14.
The main event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Interested parties are invited to follow NVMS’s Facebook Page for volunteer opportunities and up-to-the-minute event updates,
including performer highlights and a surprise raffle. To buy tickets, call 406-862-8074 or order online at northvalleymusicschool.org
