The Chocolat Affaire 2012

"A Chocolat Affaire"

Friday, February 10, 2012

5:00 - 10:00 PM

Your Kalispell Downtown Association and the Kalispell Business Improvement District invite you and your friends and family to an evening in Historic Downtown Kalispell.  Friday night, February 10, “A Chocolat Affaire”, promises to be an evening to remember. If you enjoyed the December Art Walk, you will love this event.  Walk through various downtown businesses tasting a variety of chocolate treats and shopping for your special valentine.  Businesses will be offering sale items and some discounts. Shop, taste and judge the chocolate from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and then treat yourself to a wonderful evening of jazz from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at the COCOABANANA aka; The Split Rock Café, 30 2^nd St. East. Listen to the musical sounds of the COCOANUTS featuring Tom Gunn, piano; Don Caverly, bass; Jack Waller, drums; Chuck Florence, sax; Miriam Singer, songbird) brought to you by Don K Subaru, another Singer & Simpson Production.

 Food, beer, wine, specialty coffee & soft drinks will be available for purchase during the evening.  The awards ceremony for best chocolate will be presented at 8:00 along with many door prizes. Many thanks to our event sponsors; Glacier Bank, Insured Titles, Scottibelli’s, Sterling Titles, The Split Rock Café, Wheaton’s and Whitefish Credit Union.

Reclaimed Window Becomes Homage to The Beatles

Featured at Ceres Bakery in downtown Kalispell: A "Peek at Abby Road." By Bob Hamilton

A lifelong Beatle fan and music collector, Bob created this unique work to pay homage to John, Paul, George and Ringo and their iconic album "Abby Road" released in 1969. The window used to create this piece was reclaimed from the Whitefish Central School during its renovation. The window was found behind an interior wall and was once an exterior window facing north prior to a much earlier renovation/addition at the school. The license was purchased at the Abby Road Studios in London in 2011. Bob is a resident of Kalispell.

Bob is also interested in obtaining antique windows to create additional works. Please contact the artist directly at 406-212-7561.

"A Peek at Abby Road." $695.00 See the piece in person at 318 Main Street in downtown Kalispell, MT.

Jan. 2012 Featured Artist @ Ceres Bakery: Sarsten Noice

Featured at Ceres Bakery in downtown Kalispell: Sarsten Noice.

Click the video below for more of her art and a sampling of her music.

Lee Proctor Installation on Main Street

Lee Proctor sets up his installation.

Blown Glass: "The Arctic"

Lee Proctor is a likable guy.  He also fabricates incredible works made with glass and metal. This local artist will have an installation at 124 Main Street (next door to Flowers By Hansen) through the winter season. Currently, the collection includes a Nouveau floor lamp and blown glass pottery. 

Nouveau floor lamp.

2011 Art Walk Slated for December 2.

Sarsten Noice to be featured at Noice Studio & Gallery.

The annual Art Walk and Holiday Stroll in downtown Kalispell is scheduled for Friday December 2 from 5 pm - 9 pm.

Downtown businesses can take part in two ways. Become a participant for $100, or sponsor the event for $50. Larger sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information contact Art Walk Event Coordinator, Joann Russell, at 406-755-3321.

Imagination Station Celebrates 10 years in Downtown Kalispell

 The Imagination Station in downtown Kalispell is celebrating its 10th anniversary until Saturday with 10% off storewide. The imagination Station is also a "Wooden Coin" participant.
 
"The WOODEN COIN," Coins have a value of $5.00 off a purchase of $25.00 or greater - one per purchase at participating Downtown Kalispell merchants/restaurants.. The Coins will be available at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce to out of town visitors and will be given to many different Kalispell conference attendees in registration packets in place of coupons.

Live Music @ The Split Rock Cafe in Downtown Kalispell

Sean Howard Burress performs at the Split Rock Cafe in downtown Kalispell this past Saturday morning. Burress will be back this Saturday form more live music.

The Split Rock Cafe is located at 30 Second Street East in downtown Kalispell, serving breakfast and lunch daily.

Picnic in the Park: July 13, 2011

Thursday Fest

Gourmet Burgers: Flathead Burger Company

More Than a Haircut

J. Thomas Salon 228 Main Street, 406.752.8711.

Norm's News: Fifties Style Eats & Treats

Abretia Crandell of Norm's News.

Carson Crawford of Missoula waits to pay for his sweets at Norm's News.

 

Boiler Room Featured Artist: Helen Huck Voelker Ramon

Ramon, now in her late 90s, moved to Montana in the early 1900s when her parents homesteaded the North Fork. Her artwork is a mix of post impressionism and homestead sentimental.

Think Local Grand Opening Tonight!

Think Local, Exclusively Montana Made Art & Gift Shop, invites the community to its grand opening, tonight from 5-9 p.m. at 140 Main Street in downtown Kalispell.

Wine and cheese will be served tonight with store specials running from June 14-18.

"We had such an awesome response from the community during the Christmas holiday," Kay Smart, co-organizer of Think Local said. "It was our Christmas wish to be able to comeback and fill a storefront in downtown."

Think Local has been back in the old Pastime Building on Main since May and are looking forward to the busy summer season.

"We are excited to serve the visitors and locals of our area," Smart said.

For more information, call 406.260.4499.

Colter Coffee Featured Artist: Sarsten Noice

A quick glance and your focus is redirected.

Bright, vibrant, inspired by Montana and its natural beauty, Sarsten Noice, though a fledgling painter, has a distinct, eye-catching style.


Noice, 19, is the daughter of downtown Kalispell artist, Marshall Noice - known for technicolor landscapes, which are featured in galleries across the United States.

Sarsten, a Flathead Valley Community College student, has art shows at the Green Tea House in Whitefish and at Colter Coffee in downtown Kalispell this month.

"My inspiration is the land - it's Montana," Sarsten said. "It's a direct line of consciousness to the closeness of nature here."

Noice will be the featured artist at the Boiler Room (525 8th Street East
Kalispell, MT) for the month of July.