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“The Unrelenting Stream: Contemporary Society from All Directions” is on exhibit at the Holter Museum in the Baucus Gallery and runs from April 12 to June 15.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. An artist talk will commence at 6:30, with a cash bar and appetizers available.
Initially conceived as a linear narrative of man’s struggles and resolutions, “The Unrelenting Storm” series evolved into a poetic exploration of life’s complexities. Through fragmented moments, it captures the essence of human experience – from wonder to pain.
For more information, visit holtermuseum.org or call 406-442-6400.
Join us for Artist Amplified on Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senska Center for Education and Engagement at the Archie Bray Foundation.
Local florist and event planner Abbey Cook will collaborate with regional clay artist Stephanie McGeorge to explore enhancing floral arrangements and elevating vases.
Gain insight into artistic decisions in vase making and discover how to take your floral displays and vase selections to the next level. This presentation is essential for both consumers and vase makers.
Artist Amplified showcases artists’ histories, processes and conceptual motivations, making it an enriching experience for art enthusiasts.
Visit archiebray.org or call 406-443-0934 for more information.
Join Carroll College for the 2024 Roeben-Raunig Lecture in Social Justice and the Human-Animal Relationship titled “Why Animals Are People Too” on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Simperman Hall Wiegand/Amphitheatre.
Dave Aftandilian, associate professor of anthropology and founding director of the Human-Animal Relationships (HARE) Program at Texas Christian University, will deliver the keynote address.
The lecture will delve into the implications of recognizing non-human animals as individuals with their own consciousness, emotions and possibly spiritual paths, rather than mere objects.
The first Heart of Helena Art Auction, sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, will be held on Thursday, April 11, at the Helena Civic Center from 6-9 p.m.
The auction will support nonprofit service organizations in the community.
The event will feature a silent art auction.
Tickets are $25, available online at www.spchelena.org and at the door. For more information, contact Dave at 406-443-0009.
The Clay Arts Guild of Helena and the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts are again joining forces supporting Helena Food Share’s Empty Bowls Helena event on Thursday, May 16, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center.
A pre-event Community Bowl Fest at The Bray’s Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement will be Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No experience is necessary, and a $5 donation is suggested to cover materials.
Artists from both organizations are crafting unique bowls for the occasion. Attendees will select a handmade bowl and enjoy a meal of soup, bread and dessert provided by local eateries. Guests can take their bowls home as a memento, symbolizing the event’s mission.
During the evening, guests will enjoy a program highlighting the importance of nutritious food for all in the community. A silent auction featuring artwork and items donated by local talents and businesses will also take place, with proceeds supporting Helena Food Share programs.
Tickets for the event will be available starting April 13.
For more details on Empty Bowls Helena and Helena Food Share, visit HelenaFoodShare.org/EmptyBowls2024.
The Lewis & Clark Library will show a film screening of “The Right to Read” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
The award-winning film produced by LeVar Burton shares the stories of those who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of lifelong success: the ability to read.
Visit www.lclibrary.org to register and learn more.
Montreal’s acclaimed jazz saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps explores a powerful new electronic sound in his latest album, “Augmented Reality.”
His quintet will perform their award-winning album 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at The Myrna Loy.
Benjamin Deschamps and his jazz quintet dazzle at The Myrna Loy April 18.
Winner of the Prix Opus Best Jazz Album in 2023, it is the latest of Deschamps’ three critically acclaimed albums.
A classical musician by training, Deschamps is also a flutist, clarinetist and arranger.
This highly-praised album almost didn’t happen.
“COVID hit us pretty hard,” he says. The music world shut down. “There was nothing to do,” Deschamps said.
But then, he received a timely grant from the Canada Council of the Arts to write new music.
One of the songs, “Healing Chant,” is “an ode to hope, telling people to keep fighting for what they believe,” he says.
Tickets are $25 and available at the box office, 15 N. Ewing, themyrnaloy.com or by calling 406-443-0287.
The Moonshiner Band will perform 8 p.m. to midnight, April 19, at Dave’s 32 oz Bar, Grill & Bowling at 115 N. Main St. in Boulder.
The band plays blues, country and rock.
Carroll College and the Helena Symphony announce their collaboration for the 20th annual Intrepid Credit Union Symphony Under the Stars.
Scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m., at the Carroll College Campus – Guadalupe Hill, the concert culminates in a dazzling fireworks display. Admission is free.
This year’s theme celebrates the legendary Tina Turner, paying homage to her iconic contributions to rock ‘n’ roll.
Specific details regarding seating, parking and other production information can be found at the Symphony Under the Stars Facebook page and website at www.facebook.com/SymphonyUnderTheStars, or www.symphonyunderthestars.com.
Join us at Carroll College Theatre Department’s presentation of “Seussical: The Musical” in the FLEX Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays on April 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays on April 14, 21 and 28 at 2:30 p.m.
In just 75 minutes, this Theatre for Young Audiences version takes you on a journey alongside Dr. Seuss characters as the Cat in the Hat accompanies Horton, an elephant, on an adventure. From a speck of dust housing Whos to guarding an abandoned egg, Horton faces challenges aplenty.
In addition to evening and matinee performances, the theater will host daytime shows tailored for area students. This year, we welcome 1,040 early childhood and elementary students, many of whom will experience live theater for the first time.
Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $12 for non-Carroll students and seniors, and $5 for children (ages 2-12) and Carroll ID holders. Tickets may be purchased online at www.carroll.edu/theatre or at the door.
Free parking available in the Campus Center parking lot off Lyndale.
Catch Disney’s “101 Dalmatians KIDS” live at Grandstreet on April 29 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 4:30 p.m.
This high-energy 30-minute musical, tailored for elementary school-aged performers, brings to life the beloved story from Dodie Smith’s novel and the beloved Disney movies. The Grandstreet Theatre cast includes 26 students led by Marianne Adams.
Specially adapted for young talents, this production features favorite Disney tunes like “Cruella De Vil” and “Dalmatian Vacation,” ensuring a delightful time for audiences of all ages.
Tickets priced at $8 are available at grandstreettheatre.com or at the box office by calling 406-447-1574.
Raven’s Feather Productions has announced its 2024 season with two shows making their debut in Helena.
Kicking off the season is Meghan Brown’s “What Happened While Hero Was Dead,” premiering on May 9. This fresh take on “Much Ado About Nothing” injects humor, feminism and a dash of sensuality into Shakespeare’s classic tale.
On Sept. 13, prepare for “The Children,” by Lucy Kirkwood. Set in post-nuclear English countryside, the award-winning production delves into a romantic entanglement among three scientists grappling with the aftermath of a disaster.
For more details, visit Raven’s Feather’s website at ravensfeather.org.
Tickets will be available for purchase approximately a month prior to each show.
Submissions to the Around the Town calendar should be emailed to irarts@helenair.com and should be 200 words or less. Submissions should be written in story form, no flyers please. Call Phil Drake at 406-447-4086 if you have questions.
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Benjamin Deschamps and his jazz quintet dazzle at The Myrna Loy April 18.
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