Distinctly Montana Magazine
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Our DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH DISTINCTLY MONTANA 10 BEST EVENTS FOR WINTER 2012 31 AUGUSTA ,"MONTANA PAGES AND PALETTES" Artists share work inspired by the title of a book by a Montana author. Latigo and Lace. 20 BOZEMAN, MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY presents the Muir Quartet in MSU Reynolds Hall. 4 HELENA, ANNUAL CHOCOLATE & VALENTINE FAIR at the Civic Center. 4-6 WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN WINTER CARNIVAL, exciting Nordic activities, including winter birdwatching. www.crownofthecontinent.net. 10-15 HELENA-SEELEY LAKE, RACE TO THE SKY, a 350-mile dogsled race. 11 BOZEMAN, MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES MASQUERADE BALL. 17-18 BILLINGS (17TH) AND BOZEMAN (18TH): ELVIS PRESLEY LIVES! Multimedia extravaganza pays homage to various stages of the King's career. 17-26 MISSOULA, BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL. 3-4 BILLINGS, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL features top artisans from several states. 10-11 RED LODGE, SKI JORING CHAMPIONSHIP Ski Joring in Red Lodge The Muir String Quartet DONNIE SEXTON NONPROFIT NEWS FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 4 RED LODGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHEFS INVITATIONAL. The evening at Bridger Creek will feature cuisine designed by famous chefs, complimented by fine wines, in a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club. Contact 446-9900. 4 BRIDGER CLINIC'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, THE SWEET TOOTH BALL, will be held in Bozeman. Event includes dancing and auction items, such as a red cruiser bike and African safari. Contact 587-0681. GRATEFUL NATION. MONTANA has lost more soldiers per capita in Afghanistan and Iraq than any other state. In order to honor the fallen and help support the families left behind, David Bell, a UM graduate, co-founded Grateful Nation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. On November 4th five statues by Rick Rowley were unveiled on UM's campus. The recipient of national media atten- tion, the organization is conducting a fund-raising campaign to underwrite scholarships and future outreach. For more info, see www.gratefulnationmontana.com. 90 DISTINCTLY MONTANA • WINTER 2011