The Bitterroot Performing Arts Council is in its 16th season of bringing high quality performances to the small town of Hamilton. In an industry that appeals to larger cities and venues, the BPAC has defied the odds and continues to impress both the performers and the audiences. One clear benefit is the performance theatre that has a full proscenium stage and theatre … [Read more...] about The Hot Sardines of New York jazz it up in Hamilton performance

To open its new season, the professional dance company Bare Bait Dance is staging “Here Be Dragons,” a new work by company founder and artistic director Joy French. The concept behind dragons came to French while contemplating the imagery of dragons on maps. She sees them as a visual representation of something unknown. As the dancers considered those “unknown” … [Read more...] about Missoula company, Bare Bait Dance, to explore the unknown in “Here Be Dragons”

Those dozing off during marathon hearings in Missoula City Council chambers have glanced from time to time at the art adorning the walls, dreaming perhaps of a better place. The same may be said for patients waiting to see their doctor at Partnership Health Center, or a deputy at the sheriff's department. Pieces from the Missoula Art Museum's permanent collection at least … [Read more...] about “A wonderful thing:” MAM’s public art display adds color to government buildings

The Top Hat turned the spotlight on some local music this weekend when Letter B and Maiah Wynne played. Letter B is planning a new album release by the end of the year before going on the road starting in March. They'll hit the Northwest music venues throughout the summer. Maiah is an accomplished songwriter whose work defies her young age. She brings her warm and melodic … [Read more...] about Top Hat turns spotlight on local music: Letter B and Maiah Wynne