Entertainment
Explore the latest entertainment news from the Daily Inter Lake, featuring concerts, theater, holiday performances, community arts, and cultural events across Kalispell and the Flathead Valley. Stay connected with local creativity, seasonal celebrations, and performances that highlight the region’s vibrant arts scene.
Louisiana blues legend Tab Benoit to perform at Wachholz College Center June 5
Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his …
High Plains Book Award finalists announced
Finalists for the 2022 High Plains Book Awards were released June 20, with winners to be announced at an awards event Oct. 8 in Billings.
Polebridge ranch hosts summer music events
The Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge is highlighting the summer season with several upcoming music events that are free and open to the public. The following music events will be held at the outdoor stage in the r…
Mizutani’s next concert plays on patriotic theme
Master violinist Wai Mizutani and Impact continue The Lord of the String concert series with Opus 6 “Echoes of Americana” Saturday, June 25.
History museum opens new exhibit about Kalispell
On New Year’s Day 1892, 3,500 people came down to the freshly-laid railroad tracks in the center of Kalispell to celebrate the completion of the Great Northern…
Whitefish Review garners Best Cover Award
The American Society of Magazine Editors announced the finalists and winners of the 16th ASME Best Cover Contest, and Whitefish Review has won its second “Read…
Movie Night at the Museum presents silent comedy
The Northwest Montana History Museum’s next Movie Night at the Museum will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, with the classic 1923 silent comedy “Safety Last!”
ATP’s ‘Queens of Country’ has performances this weekend
Dolly Parton. Patsy Cline. Tammy Wynette. Loretta Lynn. Reba McIntyre. The music of these “Queens of Country,” along with some of their contemporary counterpar…
KALICO invites artists to one-day painting challenge
KALICO Art Center and the Kalispell Downtown Association a new art challenge for the Flathead Valley: The Clarence Rundell Challenge.
Entertainment briefs
Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead host Summer Art Show
‘The House That Rob Built’ Lady Griz documentary wins Emmy
“The House That Rob Built” Lady Griz sports documentary was awarded the Best Documentary in the Cultural/Historical category at the Northwest Regional Emmy Awa…
Summer ArtFest draws legion of artists to Whitefish
Summer ArtFest at Whitefish returns for its fourth annual art show and sale at the downtown O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center.
Area 406 Music & Arts Festival returns to the Flathead
Area 406 Music & Arts Festival returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2, for two days of dance music …
Kalispell band wins semi-final blues competition in Spokane
The Kenny James Miller Band won the Spokane Semi-Final Competition June 5 in the 2023 International Blues Challenge, one of the world’s largest band, solo/duo …
Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens ‘Freaky Friday’ next week
Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents the new musical “Freaky Friday” beginning June 22 and running through the summer.
Entertainment briefs
Grace Larson signs her latest book June 21