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.

Downtown Kalispell: 2011 Art Walk Preview `

Art Walk Mini-Preview: Here's a Glance.

Colter Coffee Roasting has Local Color Studio owner, Danielle Taylor, a mixed-medium artist who lives in downtown Somers, MT. Upstairs, at the Main Street Loft: Gypsy Framing (Erin Burke-Webster) and Magic Lantern Slides by Patty Burke. Downstairs, pottery and jewelery from various local artists.

Ceres Bakery hosts the artwork of Dawn Duane Evans. Evans has hand-painted silk scarves, designer brooms and a variety of paintings. She also has a studio and gallery (159 North Main Street) just north of Bikology - Everyday Art Studio - open for the Art Walk. Lynon Lohof,  a photographer with a series taken in Glacier National Park and another from Yellowstone National Park.

Noice Studio & Gallery: Marshall Noice and his daughter, a multi-talented artist, Sarsten Noice. Her artwork and music are featured in the video below.

Shorty's Barbershop: Eclectic mix of local artists including, Jarod Schwab (paintings, as well as orginal T-shirt designs.  Local artist, Luke Smith, will be demonstrating live painting.

This is but a sampling of the creative talent that will be on display tomorrow evening in downtown Kalispell! Don't forget to check out the action at:

Art Walk 2010

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.

Fishing at the Flathead River

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.

Fall Color on the East Side