April 2012 Featured Artist Lars Pointer

Here's a video with artwork from Lars Pointer on display at Colter Coffee for the month of April. The music is courtesy of the Sun Raven Band, which Pointer happens to play in. Enjoy! Lars can be reached at larserik3335@gmail.com for commission works.

Colter Coffee to Host Latte Art Competition

Colter Coffee Roasting will host the 4th Annual Latte Art Competition May 27, 2012. Local coffee houses and the public are invited to attend and/or compete. Here's a clip with some of the action from last year's event.

What's Hangin'

The Big Fat Elephant Show by Dawn Duane Evans

Here's a great resource. Have you seen What's Hangn' in downtown Kalispell this month?
Check out What's Hangin' on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whats-Hangin/140599949329008

The Art of Sarsten Noice

Colter Coffee Roasting has the art of Dawn Duane Evans, Bob Hamilton, Len Miller and Jim Dunkl. The Boiler Room features the art of Sarsten Noice, and Ceres Bakery has work by Mary Ogdahl.

A Peek at Abbey Road by Bob Hamilton

Apollo 11 Moonrise by Bob Hamilton

Acrylic by Mary Ogdahl.

Jim Dunkl colored pencil sketch.

Trip To Haiti Provides Perspective for FHS Student

Passing Down a Legacy, Inspiring the Next Generation & the Importance of Social Media

Lucy Smith talks about why it is important to utilize social media to help further the message of Kalispell Gets You Glacier (a collaborative marketing initiative between the City of Kalispell, Kalispell Business Improvement District, The Museum at Central School, Conrad Mansion Museum, and Hockaday Museum of Art). The goal of Kalispell Gets You Glacier is to engage youth in heritage tourism activities, to create social media marketing tools, and to connect youth with their history & culture, while appealing to visiting teens.

A Look Inside Camas Creek Yarn

A video series called, "Kalispell Gets You Glacier." A preserve America grant administered by the National Parks Service in partnership with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. A collaborative marketing initiative in the heart of northwest Montana. This is Jaryn Ravetto, a Flathead High School Senior.

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.

Local Man Turns Antique Window Into Homage

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.