This Week in the Flathead Events Calendar | Jan. 1-7, 2015

Scholarships available for young musicians

High school students are invited to apply for music scholarships from Glacier Symphony and Chorale.

Big talent is Bigfork bound

Guitar festival includes workshops, concerts

Tickets are now on sale for the six public concerts that will be held during the week-long Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop.

FHS band director finding his groove

It could be said that love brought new Flathead High School Band Director David Johnke to Kalispell.

Band teacher motivated by students, not awards

Allen Slater has received many awards during his 34 years as a high school band teacher, but that’s not what motivates him to help students make music.

Symphony offers scholarships for musical students

Stillwater Christian senior lives a musical life

[Editor’s note: This is the third article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]

Weekly events Nov. 15-21

THURSDAY, NOV. 15

North Valley Music School’s campaign for new building receives donations

North Valley Music School has received two $100,000 gifts from two donors for the construction of the new music school and campus in Whitefish.

Basso profundo

Retired dentist fills time with choral groups, animal shelter

Sublime fairy tale featured in Metropolitan Opera showing

One of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most celebrated pieces of music, “Die Zauberflöte” will be shown on Saturday, June 3 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center

Flutemaker hones his craft on shore of Flathead Lake

Soft and melodic notes familiar as a bird song drifted through the forest bordering the Flathead Indian Reservation near Bigfork recently as flutemaker and musician Niko Keys played one of his handmade instruments.

Filling a niche

Local gym marks first year with major expansion

Travis Davison doesn’t wear shoes at work. Or socks, for that matter. And much of the time he runs around in tie-dyed pants that anywhere else would look like pajamas. But for Coach Davison they’re part of his daily uniform.

Area 406 Festival holds launch party in Whitefish

As both a producer and vocalist with hip hop roots, Megan Hamilton mixes hypnotic bass, funky ruffs and house grooves to push the envelope with each track.

Port Polson Players stage musical comedy for the holidays

The Port Polson Players are celebrating their 45th season with a musical comedy and “Fable Of Thanks” with “The Beggar’s Bounty.”

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THURSDAY, NOV. 2

Weekend update

Dowler in concert

OPINION: Human rights activists oppose 'Equal Rights' conference

With the school year back in swing and summer fading in Western Montana there are plenty of educational events worth exploring this fall. There is one, however, that should not only be avoided but make us take attention and work to counter the bigotry that motivates its occurrence.

Joyce Edena Hedman Emmert, 82

Joyce Edena Hedman Emmert was a prayer warrior who loved Jesus Christ, music, babies and holiday meals with family. She prayed daily (and often into the night) for her family, friends and even the people she met on the street. She never knew a stranger because she loved to talk with everyone and learn their stories.

Joyce Edena Hedman Emmert, 82

Joyce Edena Hedman Emmert was a prayer warrior who loved Jesus Christ, music, babies and holiday meals with family. She prayed daily (and often into the night) for her family, friends and even the people she met on the street. She never knew a stranger because she loved to talk with everyone and learn their stories.