Arts and Entertainment News

Chocolate Affair Feb. 10

Walk through various downtown businesses tasting a variety of chocolate treats and shopping for that special valentine during the Chocolate Affair on Friday, Feb. 10.

The event by the Kalispell Downtown Association invites people to shop, taste and judge the chocolate from 5–8 p.m.

Pick up a walking card at any participating business downtown the evening of the event. To be eligible for gift certificates one must visit participating businesses and get the card stamped. Those entering must be 18 to win and only one entry is allowed per person. Drop off completed cards at any of the locations on the walking card the evening of the event. Winners will be notified by mail. A list of participating businesses are at www.downtownkalispell.com the week of the event.

Mission Valley Choral Society begins practices

Mission Valley Choral Society begins practicing for Palm Sunday weekend concerts Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Life Church, lower level, in Polson.

Anyone 18 years of age and over is encouraged to attend. Additionally, high school students enrolled in either choir or band are also welcome.

Concerts are scheduled for Saturday, April 1, St. Ignatius Mission and Sunday, April 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. A meal will be served immediately following the Sunday concert in the basement of the church. Donations taken during the concert and meal will benefit Helping Hands of Mission Valley.

Call Valerie for more information, 406-261-3304.

Frosty the Brewfest Saturday

Frosty the Brewfest, sponsored by Kalispell Auto Group, features seven local breweries and a local winery and cidery, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Valley Bank parking lot in downtown Kalispell.

The winter fundraising event is a four-hour outdoor brewfest and family-friendly community celebration featuring food trucks, special events, contests and live music by Mike Murray and Marshall Catch in a heated tent.

This year's proceeds will go to the Samaritan House.

There will be over $2,500 in prizes in the Sportsman Ski Haus’ “Kid's Dash for Gear'' and Wheaton’s cycle will be hosting the Slow Fatbike Races.

TL Slicks Barber Shop will be judging and handing out the prizes for the annual “Frosty the Beard Contest.”

Tickets are being sold at the following locations: Bias Brewing, Sacred Waters, Sunrift, Montavino, Big Mountain Ciderworks and Tamarack Brewing or online via eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frosty-the-brewfest-2023-tickets-506740653937.

FVCC Theatre Presents ‘Lucky Me’

Flathead Valley Community College Theatre presents “Lucky Me,” a whimsical comedy by Robert Caisley about love, aging, bad luck and airport security.

Sara is one incredibly unlucky woman who just can’t seem to catch a break. Sara’s life gets even less lucky when Tom, the new neighbor, brings Sara home from the emergency room on New Year's Eve with a fractured fifth metatarsal.

As Tom's attraction to Sara increases, he learns of the bizarre streak of bad luck that's been haunting Sara for exactly twenty-two years. Despite all of that, Sara’s luck just may be due to change for the better.

“Lucky Me” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11 in the FVCC Joe Legate Black Box Theatre.

Ticket prices are $12 general admission, $7 seniors and free for students. Tickets are available online at fvcc.edu/events, at the FVCC Bookstore, or at the box office prior to each performance.

‘The Vagina Monologues’ returns

An episodic play “The Vagina Monologues” returns to Whitefish 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, at the the O’Shaughnessy Center, after a few years off of the stage due to Covid-19.

All funds raised benefit the Abbie Shelter.

This internationally-acclaimed play deals with women’s issues and self-discovery. The portion of the public who have never seen the play before are invited to come join the revolution. Those who have already seen it once, twice, or five times, know that there’s something for everyone. Have a glass of wine (or two), laugh, cry, and contemplate at this annual event that puts the power in empowerment. It’s the girls-night-out that everyone is talking about and all men are welcome and encouraged to attend – but leave the kids at home. Tickets are $15 online and at the door; for more information visit www.abbieshelter.org.