Museum brings three artists to Hamilton
The Artists in Residence program at the Ravalli County Museum is bringing three artists from the graduate program at The University of Montana to meet the public in Hamilton. At 6 p.m. tonight at the museum, artists Pamela Caughey, Randi O’Brien and Cathryn Sugg will meet with the public and host a reception featuring their artwork.

“110 in the Shade” opens this weekend
There is a big surprise in store for anyone who attends the upcoming production of “110 in the Shade” by the Stevensville Playhouse this weekend.

That’s no guitar
SEPP JANNOTTA - Ravalli Republic

Dance theatre hosts Mardi Gras party
This Saturday, bring your dancing shoes (or rather dancing socks, to protect the nice hardwood floor) to the River Street Dance Theatre in Hamilton for a good time and a good cause. The 8th annual “Mardi Gras Dance Party and Silent Auction” is a fundraiser to help the theatre purchase two sets of professionally-made costumes for their April 30-May 1 production of “Piazza Italiana.”

Building expo sets up in Hamilton
Whether you are thinking about painting a porch or building your dream house, this Saturday you will find an answer to almost any question you could have.

Darby hosts Winterfest 2010 this weekend
Darby is the place to be on Saturday for anyone looking for a respite from the winter doldrums. Winterfest 2010, hosted by the Town of Darby’s Parks and Recreation Committee, will feature a Mutt Pull, a bonfire at the grand opening of the Darby Ice Skating Rink and a dance with live music.

Hamilton hosts divisional speech tournament
Speech, debate and drama competitors across southwestern Montana have been fine-tuning their arguments, researching their positions, buying face-paint (for miming) and making sure they are completely prepared for the upcoming Southwestern Class A Speech, Debate and Drama divisional tournament in Hamilton this Saturday.

Snow Day event at Daly Mansion promises family fun
Even though there might not be much of the white stuff on the ground, the first annual Snow Day at Daly Mansion on Jan. 23 promises to be a fun family event, with or without its namesake.

Learning the art of directing
The Hamilton Players are bringing back their youth theater school for another session with the addition of a beginner’s directing class for high school students.

Hamilton Players holding auditions for ‘Annie’
When the Hamilton Players open their elaborate production of “Annie” the last weekend of February and the first two weekends in March, it will be more than just a play.

Harmonious Homecoming
Two Hamilton-raised musicians will return to the Bitterroot Valley on Monday evening to share their passions for song writing and performance.

Advent Winter Light Festival comes to Corvallis
In the words of Robin Lysne, author of ‘Sacred Living’: “Winter is a time to celebrate the light at the heart of darkness. With the triumph of light comes warmth and courage, strength and resolve. The light of the human spirit is the source of love, joy and peace.”

Bitterroot Valley Chorus to present ‘The Creation’
The Bitterroot Valley Chorus will present their 37th annual Christmas Concert in the Performing Arts Center at Hamilton High School on Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and also Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m.

A pageant with pizazz
The first session of the Hamilton Players’ 12-week-long after-school theater workshop for kids is wrapping up, and the budding little thespians just can’t wait to show off their new skills during this weekend’s Most Creative Christmas Pageant ever.

Dreams of Nutcracker returns
DAVID ERICKSON - Ravalli Republic

Grinch returns to Hamilton
The River Street Dance Theater returns to the stage this holiday season with their second annual production of Dr. Seuss’ Christmas standard “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” next Friday and Saturday at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center.

Fundraiser brings paws and a smile
Local pets get a chance to participate in the holiday season’s offerings this weekend at the Frosty Paws Holiday Bazaar and Pet Fair this Saturday and Sunday at the Bedford Building in Hamilton.

A taste of the holidays
Want to get a jump on your holiday gift shopping and support your local artisans this weekend?

Hamilton High School to present comedy-mystery
If you are looking for a little more spooky entertainment after Halloween, the Hamilton High School Drama Department has what you need.

‘Dracula’ filled with biting humor
He definitely wants to suck your blood. But first ... let him tell you a couple of jokes.

Fall events abound at Daly Mansion
Looking for foliage tinged with history? A spooky Halloween retreat? A craft fair to keep you out of the mall during shopping season?

Painters go outdoors for art
“For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life - the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value.”

Concert benefits media program
Let that calendar introduce me to the good of the world

Taste of Home presented live
JOHN CRAMER - Ravalli Republic

Copenhagen descends on Hamilton
Fans of serious theater can bone up on their philosophical and existential chops in an ethereal setting next Thursday evening when the Hamilton Players bring Michael Frayn’s play Copenhagen to the stage at the Hamilton Playhouse.

Free stage brings value to the fair
Anyone who has ever mused that nothing of value comes for free obviously hasn’t been to the Ravalli County Fair.

The Bard hits the road
Say you’re just out of high school and not sure what to do with your life. Should you follow a buddy to the bright lights of Seattle? Hang around home with your childhood sweetheart?

Getting back on the rails
STEVENSVILLE - The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders are up and running again after a brief hiatus in July.

Stevi hosts Creamery Picnic
Stevensville is once again churnin’ up the fun for the 97th annual Creamery Picnic on Friday and Saturday at Lewis and Clark Park.

Round-up at Riverside
It’s time for a Roundup at Riverside.