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This past year the Missoula Cultural Council re-wrote its mission statement, something that every nonprofit needs to do periodically. After debating

on commas, articles and whatnot, we completed a new mission that is as good and concise as we have ever had –

Connecting Art, Culture and Community through Education, Advocacy and Celebration. As we prepare for another First Night New Year’s Eve Festival of the arts, it’s important to keep our mission in the forefront. First Night Missoula promotes this mission better than any other event in Missoula. Year after year,

through good and not-so-good times, First Night brings this community together for one big night of celebration of this place, its people, our collective creativity, and the passage of time. We are proud to produce this event each year, as it highlights the best that Missoula has to offer. Everything from the opening parade at Southgate Mall to the Twilight Bonfire at the Higgins Avenue bridge to First Night Idol in the Wilma Theatre to the Masquerade Ball and Grand Finale at the University Center – and all in between – make this a wonderful and exciting event to be a part of each winter. But it is the people of Missoula that make this happen – the artists, volunteers, assisting organizations, business sponsors and individual donors. Please make sure you thank all these people as you enjoy this special and magical evening. Have a happy and prosperous 2010.

Tom BensenExecutive Director, Missoula Cultural Council

Welcome to First Night Missoula 2010.

In this program:

Things to know about First Night

MissoulaPage 4

AcknowlegementsPages 5-9

First Night NotesPage 12

Venue MapPage 13

Schedule of EventsPages 14-45

First Night IdolPage 36-37

About MCCPage 46

2010 First Night Button Outlets

First Night Office:

Albertsons (Eastgate, Trempers, Northgate, South Russell)Butterfly HerbsChapter One Bookstore (Hamilton)Crystal VideoFact & FictionGood Food StoreHarvest Foods (Lolo)The Historic Wilma TheatreMDA OfficePink GrizzlyRockin Rudy’sRosauersRose Merries at Community Medical CenterSafeway Food & DrugSouthgate Mall Guest Services CenterSuper 1 Foods (Stevensville)Worden’s Market

Happy New Year, everyone! I am pleased to welcome you to our 16th Annual celebration of First Night Missoula.

First Night was originally created by a group of civic-minded artists in Boston as a meaning-ful New Year’s Eve celebration of local art and culture. Offered to the city as the finale to its Bicentennial events in 1976, First Night Boston also began a new tradi-tion, bringing neighboring communities together through a joint celebration. First Night is now celebrated in about 75 cities

throughout the United States and in several other countries.We’re delighted to celebrate with a Masquerade Ball in the

UC Ballroom all day long. Kids and adults alike may enjoy making your own mask in the University Center. Then, join the Missoula Folklore Society, Salsa Loca, Big Sky Mudflaps, The String Orchestra of the Rockies, and The Ed Norton Big Band for a masked party of many musical genres. The String Orchestra of the Rockies is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year, so they’re bringing along a masked-celebrity-guest for a New Year’s guessing game!

We’re also very excited for our Fifth Annual First Night Idol competition, which promises to be another wonderful showcase of high school musical talent. The winner will have the opportunity to sing the Ed Norton Big Band at the Mas-querade finale in the UC Ballroom.

Visit our website at www.missoulacultural.org/firstnight where you can find more information about First Night per-formers and up-to-date schedule information.

As always, our First Night celebration would not be pos-sible without the generous help of hundreds of volunteers. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every con-tributing organization and individual, and all of our First Night sponsors, for your continuing support. I wish you all a wonderful, safe and happy 2010!

Debby FlorenceSpecial Events CoordinatorMissoula Cultural Council

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FIRST NIGHT

MAKING THE MOST OF FIRST NIGHTExperienced First Nighters agree it’s a good idea to review your program before you set

out. Decide which acts you’d like to see. Look at the map and determine where they are located. Then plan a route--walking and/or using the free First Night buses.

First Night sets are 45 minutes in length and performers have been asked to end their shows on time so you’ll have ample time to get to the next venue. Plan to arrive prompt-ly--seating is on a first-come-first-served basis, and is limited to fire code capacities. You might want to make several “back-up” choices. However, with over 75 events and activi-ties, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy.

First Night 2010 begins with the Children’s Parade of Masks at Southgate Mall at 1:00 p.m., followed by performances and other events throughout the Downtown and on the University of Montana campus. The Masquerade Ball, featuring the String Orchestra of the Rockies, occurs all evening at the University Center Ballroom. The Midnight Grand Finale in the Ballroom and UC Commons, features the Ed Norton Big Band and the Drum Brothers.

BUTTONSButtons cost $12.00 ($15.00 day of event) and give you access to all First Night activi-

ties. Children 7 and under are admitted free with a button-wearing adult. Buttons are available at more than 20 outlets around Missoula (see page 3). By wearing your button throughout the holidays, you’ll help spread the word about this exciting event. Sorry, First Night buttons are not refundable.

FIRST NIGHT IDOL TICKETSYou must have both a button and a ticket to get into First Night Idol. $2 in addition

to your First Night Button. The ticket price will remain the same on the day of the event ($2 in advance, $2 day of event). We HIGHLY recommend buying your ticket well in advance to guarantee your seat.

PARKING/FIRST NIGHT SHUTTLESFree Parking will be available at the University Adams Center parking lot, the Uni-

versity Center parking garage and surrounding lots and McCormick Park’s parking lot. Beach Transportation shuttles will be free for button wearers and will stop at parking lots and at most performance sites every 10 minutes from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every 5 minutes from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The “Downtown-University Express” will again be another transportation option (refer to map on page 13). Beginning at 11:00 p.m., Beach Transportation will take people directly to the University Center for the Midnight Finale, and after the event will deliver attendees to various parking lots. If you plan to attend the Grand Finale, consider parking your car in the McCormick Park parking lot and using the shuttle.

ACCESSIBILITYMost First Night performance sites are wheelchair accessible. STS handicapped-acces-

sible shuttles are free. For reservations, call Beach Transportation at 549-6121 by the evening of December 30. If you are hearing impaired and need an interpreter, please call the First Night office (2 weeks in advance, if possible).

RESTROOMSMost First Night performance sites have restrooms. Facilities are also available in

Caras Park.

ALCOHOL/SMOKINGFirst Night is an alcohol- and drug-free event. Smoking is not permitted in any per-

formance site.

FOODThere’s plenty of food available all over town! Many downtown restaurants and coffee

shops support First Night by remaining open. Refreshments are also available at many First Night venues, such as the University Center, Wilma Theater, Break Espresso, the Catalyst, and The Senior Center (during scheduled activities).

WEATHERAll scheduled First Night programming will take place regardless of weather. Come

dressed appropriately. (Layers are best).

EMERGENCIESCall 911 for emergency medical services. Lost or found children should also be re-

ported to 911 or to the nearest police officer.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESIf you are interested in performing for First Night 2011, please contact the First Night

office at (406) 532-3240, write us at P.O. Box 7662, Missoula, MT 59807, or visit us at www.missoulacultural.org/firstnight. An application will be sent to you in the spring, along with deadline information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESOver 400 volunteers help to make this event possible. If you’d like to help during the

year or on New Year’s Eve, call the First Night office at (406) 532-3240.

PROGRAM CHANGESFor the most updated First Night program, please visit our website at www.missou-

lacultural.org/firstnight. The December 25th Missoulian Entertainer section will also contain First Night program information, including any unavoidable changes.

FIRST NIGHT MISSOULAFirst Night Missoula is produced by the Missoula Cultural Council, a local, non-profit

organization. This annual event is made possible by contributions and community sup-port. www.missoulacultural.org/firstnight

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Sponsors & ContributorsPresenting Sponsors

Grand Finale Sponsor

Major Media Sponsors

Family Programming Sponsor

Major Artist Sponsors

First Night Idol Sponsors

Technical Support Sponsors

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Sponsors & Contributors

Special Attraction Sponsor

A.L.P.S.Doubletree HotelBresnan CommunicationsBonnie HamiltonHistoric Wilma TheatreHumanities MontanaL.A. Design

Quality InnRocky Mountain Development GroupSigns NowSun Mountain SportsTurner Sign ArtsV.W. Ice

Volunteer Sponsors

A&E ArchitectsBeaudette Consulting

EngineersFact and FictionFirst Security Bank

Northwestern EnergyPayne Financial GroupSt. Patrick HospitalWestern States InsuranceWestern Montana Clinic

Individual Event Sponsors

Allied Waste ServicesBernice’s BakeryBoone KarlbergCTA Architects EngineersDollar Rent a CarDye and MoeFirst Interstate BankFirst National Bank of MontanaJules Model and Talent AgencyMontana Ace Hardware

Mountain ImportsRuby’s Inn and Convention CenterSecuritas SecurityShear Art SalonSirius ConstructionSweet Emotions FloralTreasure State BankTwo Sisters CateringU.S. BankZip Beverage

Downtown Culture ClubPlease support these downtown businesses and

organizations that support the arts.

Alterowitz Law OfficesBechtold Law Firm, PLLCBoyle, Deveny and MeyerCarey Law FirmCollection Bureau ServicesDark RoomDatsopoulos, MacDonald and LindDoc’s Sandwich ShopFull Moon ConceptsGarlington, Lohn and RobinsonHide and SoleMissoula Osprey Baseball Club

Missoula Textile ServicesOpen Road BicyclesOpportunity ResourcesOz ArchitectsPita PitRoemer’s Tire FactoryCraig Shannon, Criminal Defense AttorneySpecticca Optical BoutiqueUptown DinerThe UPS StoreWilliams Law Firm

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Sponsors & ContributorsFriends of First Night

Albertsons Food and Drug Stores

Advanced Litho Printing of Missoula

Audrie Allyn and Keith Hardin

Richard Auerbach

Scott Ayers/ Robin Etingen-Ayres

Bagels on Broadway

David and Lucy Braach

The Bridge

Ethyl and Erwin Byrnes

Campbell and Associates

Kay Cassens

The Catalyst

Cenex Harvest Sales

Betty Christian

Coca-Cola

Costco Wholesale

Culligan Water

Steve Dailey, DDS

Denny’s Copy Stop

Tom Deveny

Jerry and Ethel Diettert

Dominos Pizza

Betty duPont

Eastgate Rental and Party Center

FedEx Kinko’s

Jerry Fetz

Front Street Pasta and Wraps

Good Food Store

Donna Gaukler

Carolyn Goren, MD

Doug Grimm

Grizzly Grocery

Bonnie Hamilton

Phil Hamilton / Janet Whaley

Highway Technologies

Ed and Janet House

Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters

Iron Horse

KTMF – ABC 23

KMMF – Fox 17

KPAX-TV

Sandy Lawler

Lively Times

Dick and Mardy Lockwood

Ernie Lucero

Mackenzie River Pizza

MCAT

Missoula Independent

Nora McDougall-Collins

McEwen Big Sky LLC at River Front Place

Missoula Aging Services – RSVP

Missoula Children’s Theatre, Inc.

Missoula Emergency Services

Missoula Flagship Program

Missoula Folklore Society

Montana Club

Montana Public Radio

Mustard Seed

Kelli Neumayer

Orange Street Food Farm

Pepsi-Cola

Phoenix Publishing

Deserae Pollock

Press Box

Quizno’s

Rockin’ Rudy’s

Rosauers

Bill Rossbach

Safeway Food and Drug

The Shack

Don and Pat Simmons

Simmons Media Group

Staggaring Ox

Jan Sousa

Summit Beverage

Ednor Therriault

Unity Church of Missoula

University Theatre Productions

University Center Bookstore and market

UM Foreign Student and Scholar Services

Marianne Vigeland and family

Western Montana Fair

Don and Bente Winston

Kathy Witkowsky

Sam and Stephanie Wallace

Bob, Barb, Rusty and Speaker Wire

Thanks to anyone we may have inadvertently omitted.

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First Night Missoula Organization

MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cindy Klette, President

Carol Stovall, Vice-President

Dann Swallow, Treasurer

Sage Grendahl, Secretary

Stan Anglen, Rod Austin, Marilyn Bruya, Terry Conrad, Judy

Hartz, Ram Murphy, Deborah Stapely-Graham, Rick Wishcamper

MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL STAFF

Executive Director: Tom Bensen

Special Events Coordinator: Debby Florence

FIRST NIGHT COMMITTEE

Terry Conrad, Chair; Stan Anglen, Bill Buseman,

Adrianne Donald, John Hancock, Brian McDonald,

Steve Robertson, Julie Weaver

Program: Headwaters Printing of Missoula

ARTIST SELECTION COMMITTEE

Stan Anglen, Tom Bensen, Debby Florence,

Steve Robertson, Niki Payton

FIRST NIGHT IDOL COMMITTEE

Marc Anthony, Bill Buseman, Kjerstin Gurda, Scott Mathews,

Vanessa Nie, Niki Payton, Camille Perry, and Danny D!

SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS

Ethel Diettert, Jerry Diettert, Dennis Maercklein,

Marie Root, Thomas Baker, Constance Quest,

Bill Clarke, John Arvish, Andy Wells,

Jackie Harrington, Jay Straw, Steve Jacobs,

Trish Piedalue, Bill Buseman, Kaylene Hudson,

Sheila Callahan, Jean Zosel, Matt Hermes,

Carol McQuade, Dottie Caluori, Vicki Correia,

Rebecca Klein, Lowell Hanson, Deserea Pollock,

Bob Wire, Margaret Johnson, Terry Elander, Justine Morris

First Night Missoula expresses a heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, too numerous to mention, who contributed their time and energy to make this celebration possible. They are invaluable to the community-wide spirit of First Night.

First Night® is a registered trademark of First Night, Inc., registered in the U.S. Patent Office

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Special ThanksFirst Night is sponsored in part by grants from the following:

Gallagher Western Montana Charitable FoundationDennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Cassens TransportCharles Engelhard Foundation

Max and Betty Swanson FoundationSt. Patrick Hospital & Health Foundation

Montana Arts Council – an agency funded by the State of Montana and the National Endowment for the Arts

Montana Cultural Trust Montana Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Muralt Family FoundationMissoula Community Foundation

Western Montana Community Foundation

Special thanks to the following:

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Missoula Chamber of CommerceMissoula Convention and

Visitors BureauMissoula County High School

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Missoula Downtown AssociationMissoula Emergency Services

Missoula Fire DepartmentMissoula Food Bank

Missoula Mayor John EngenMissoula Police DepartmentSound Creations/Steve and

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Ongoing EventsMasquerade BallAll day in the UC Ballroom, enjoy a Masquerade Ball . Kids and adults alike may enjoy mak-ing a mask in the University Center. Then, join the Missoula Folklore Society, Salsa Loca, Big Sky Mudflaps, The String Orchestra of the Rockies, and The Ed Norton Big Band for a masked party of many musical genres. The String Orchestra of the Rockies is celebrating its 25th anni-versary this year, so they’re bringing along a masked-celebrity-guest for a New Year’s guessing game! Then, the Ed Norton Big Band will swing us into the New Year for our Masked Finale!

Ice Carving ChefsIce carving has become a special tradition at First Night Missoula! Each year several chefs from the University of Montana Dining services spend all day creating a dazzling display of ice sculpture. This year’s ice carving spectacle will take place at the Missoula Court-house. From noon on, you can drop by to see them at their craft. By nightfall, the work is completed and well lit for all to see. Missoula Courthouse Lawn, 12-5 p.m.

Currents Aquatics CenterFree Swim at Currents Aquatics Center with First Night Button on New Year’s Eve. Celebrate the upcoming 2010 with wild ride on a waterslide! Or, check out the children’s water playground and warm up in our crystal-clear spa. Children under 6 must be ac-

companied in the water by an adult. Also open New Year’s Day, Noon – 4:00 p.m., regu-lar admission. Phone 721-PARK. www.missoulaparks.org. Located in McCormick Park, off the Orange Street bridge. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Missoula Art MuseumStroll through MAM’s six galleries and view: Donna Loos’ autobiographical silhouette paintings, Roger Shimomura’s moving internment paintings, Scott Fife’s larger-than-life sculptures, Teresa Tamura’s heart-felt photographic es-say, and Freeman Butts’ collection of Family Gifts. MAM will also provide a “creativity station” for kids of all ages to make their own cards and orna-ments. Enjoy tasty treats and drinks throughout the day. Free Expression. Free Admission. For more information visit www.missoulaartmuseum.org or

phone 406.728.0447. First Night hours: 11 am – 4 pm

UC Game RoomAir Hockey, Snooker, Pool, and Table Tennis, free with a First Night button. University Center, 2:00 p.m. – midnight.

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Command Central – 111 North Higgins Ave.First Night’s Command Central – the place to get questions answered – is located in

the Florence Building at 111 North Higgins Ave. downtown. Here you can buy a button, get a program, look over the bus route, plan the day and evening. It is also where artists and volunteers check in before the event.

First Night Opening ParadeFirst Night 2010 begins at 1:00 p.m. at the JC Penney Court at Southgate Mall with the

annual Children’s Parade of Masks. The Mall will provide the masks and decorations! Come anytime after 12:00, noon, and bring your imagination! Prizes, refreshment and entertainment! Join us to kick off the celebration! Later, you can wear your mask to the Masquerade Ball in the UC Ballroom!

Twilight Gathering & Bonfire - 5:00 p.m.Cast your New Year’s resolution into the fire and salute the final daylight of 2009.

The annual bonfire is a good time to take a break from all the First Night festivity and watch the sun set for the final time this year outside First Inter-national Bank, near the Higgins St. bridge.

Midnight Grand FinaleThis year’s fantastic Midnight

Grand Finale will take place at the UC Ballroom. Join the String Orchestra of the Rockies and the Ed Norton Big Band for a Mas-querade Ball. We’ll welcome the New Year by dancing to swing! You’re welcome to dress the part; mask-making will be available in the UC all day long.

First Night 2010 GraphicsThe First Night Missoula 2010

artwork was designed by Debby Florence, our First Night Mis-soula event coordinator. The owl and the pussycat, as well as the stars and musical notes were hand-painted by Craig Domes of Lost Dog Productions. Craig is also the program manager at the Missoula Children’s Museum.

Ice Carvings at the Courthouse Lawn

Each year chefs from the University of Montana Dining Services spend all day creating a dazzling display of ice sculpture for First Night Missoula. This year the ice carvings return to the Courthouse Lawn. From 12:00 noon on, you can drop by and see them at their craft. By night-fall, the work is completed and well lit for all to see.

First Night Shuttle BusThe big yellow school buses

are free to all wearing a First Night button. Thanks tot eh Shuttle Bus sponsors – The Mis-soula Parking Commission, The Charles Engelhard Foundation and Beach Transportation.

First Night Notes

LOCATIONS NUMBERS KEYCommand Central - 111 N Higgins

Historic Wilma Theatre

Downtown Dance Collective

Missoula Art Museum (MAM)

Missoula County Court House

MCT Center for the Performing Arts

Break Espresso

Catalyst Cafe and Espresso

University Theatre

University Recital Hall

University Center - ATRIUM

University Center - GAME ROOM

University Center - COMMONS

University Center - 2nd Floor LOUNGE

University Center - BALLROOM

University Center - 3rd Floor LOBBY

University Center - 3rd Floor THEATRE

UM Continuing Ed. Conf. Center (Todd Bldg)

Crystal Theatre

Senior Center

Missoula Community School

Caras Park Pavillion

A Carousel For Missoula

Currants Aquatic Center

Glacier Ice Rink

City Life Community Center 1515 Fairview

Southgate Mall

Note: First Night and Beach Transportation are againproviding a “Downtown to University Express” bus. This bus will stop ONLY at the Courthouse and the Missoula Children’s Theatre before going directly to the University locations

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All DayContinuing:Ice Carving: Courthouse lawn, Noon – eveningCurrents Free Swim: Currents Aquatic Center, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Art Exhibits: Missoula Art Museum, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

12:00The Ice Carving ChefsIce carving has become a special tradition at First Night Missoula! Each year sev-eral chefs from the University of Montana Dining services spend all day creating a dazzling display of ice sculpture. This years ice carving spectacle will take place at the Courthouse lawn. From 10:00 a.m. on, you can drop by to see them at their craft. By nightfall, the work is completed and well lit for all to see. Courthouse Lawn, Carving from noon to 5:00 pm.

1:00Parade of MasksFirst Night 2009 officially begins at the JC Penney Court at Southgate Mall with the annual Children’s Hat Parade. You provide the hat, and the mall will provide the deco-rations! Come anytime after 12:00 noon and bring your imagination. Prizes, refresh-ments and entertainment. Join us to kick off the celebration! Southgate Mall, 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Mountain FM 102.5

Lee ZimmermanThe shortest distance from the head to the heart is through the cello: Montana’s Lee Zimmerman takes audiences there and back again on the song of his five-string. Zimmerman dazzles with an eclectic mix of classical technique, soaring improv, and shameless whimsy. Missoula Art Museum from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Margaret Johnson – Let’s Act ActivitiesWe will be doing a variety of easy, fun exercises, both vo-cal and physical, to put you at ease in front of an audience. Whether you are 5 or 90, these activities are designed to elimi-nate your fears of getting up in front of people. Theatre expe-rience isn’t necessary; just bring enthusiasm and a willing-ness to laugh--a lot. Margaret F. Johnson taught high school theatre for thirty-seven years. She served as the Montana State Thespian Director from 1972-1992, establishing the state

convention held every year in partnership with UM. She directed over 190 productions, published a book ‘The Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide’ honored for her years in theatre at The Odyssey of the Stars and recently played Mrs. Mops in “A Christmas Carol”. New Years Eve, 1:00-1:45 pm, rm

203 Todd Building-UM

2:00Christian AckermanChristian Ackerman has been performing mime since he was seven years old. Using the art form of tradi-tional pantomime and that of slapstick comedy set to music, he has entered a number of talent and variety shows. He has been privileged to have participated in First Night Missoula for ten years now and has en-joyed every minute of it. www.christianackerman.com. MCT Center for the Performing Arts Theater from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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2:00Rocky Mountain Ballet TheaterThis Fall, the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre turns Ten! From the stunning individuality and dramatic, expressive style of the RMBT dancers to the costumes, terrific music, vibrant repertory and our daily Missoula resident activi-ties we present the diverse cultures of our Montana to the rest of the world...through dance. University Theater from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

A Carousel for MissoulaCome ride the ponies on New Year’s Eve. Free with a First Night button. www.carrousel.com. Caras Park, 2:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Sentinel H.S. Jazz BandThe Sentinel High School Jazz Band is a big band, specializing in the performance of classic, standard tunes from the 40’s for your dancing and listening pleasure. Come and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes played wonderfully by a group of very talented and sharing student musicians. We will all have a great time! Senior Center from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Sonnets on the SidewalkStop by and read one of Shakespeare’s sonnets aloud to your family, friends and passers-by, or just stop and listen. This is some of the most beautiful love poetry ever written. Over the course of three hours all 154 sonnets will be read. Bonfire from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Missoula Taekwondo CenterThe Missoula Taekwondo Center Demonstra-tion team, led by Steve Rosbarsky, is com-prised of children and adults who practice Taekwondo on a regular basis. This group will showcase the many elements of Taekwondo that make it the most popular Martial Art in the world. www.missoulatkd.com Southgate Mall, J.C. Penny Court. 2:00 pm

Hal Stearns – Big Sky TalesFrom Indian tribes to politicians, explorers and writers, soldiers and athletes and cowboys, Montana is loaded with fascinating stories. Hal Stearns will whet your curiosity with a few of his favorites. Hal Stearns is a native of Harlowton with generations of ranchers, homesteaders and newsmen in his family. He has a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame an M.A. and doctorate from UM. He taught for 34 years in Germany, at Sentinel High School and UM. Honored as Montana’s Teacher of the Year and

Outstanding U.S. History Teacher, he was a re-cipient of two National Endowment of the Humanities grants and was a Keizai Koho Fellow to Japan. He also served in the Montana Army National Guard for 35 years attaining the rank of Brigadier General. New Years Eve, 2:00-2:45 PM, RM 204, Todd Building-UM

MagicMark King began his career in magic as a “Professional En-tertainer” in 1980. Since that time, he has become one of the most frequently requested performers in the Northwest. Mark has made numerous appearances at major corporation trade shows, grade, middle and high schools, colleges, universities, fraternities, sororities, churches, country clubs, restaurants and fairs. His unique blend of comedy and magic are appropriate for all ages. Wilma from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Dragon’s Tales Puppet TheaterAimed for children ages 4 to 9, puppeteer Mary Wachtel will present a program of folk tales with shadow puppets. She began doing puppet shows at the Missoula Public Li-brary in 1976. MCT Center for the Performing Arts from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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2:00Jazz Graffiti

Jazz Graffiti is Missoula’s multi-gener-ational jazz ensemble. Made up of gui-tar, bass, drums, trumpet and two saxo-phones, the group performs a lively mix of classic and contemporary jazz. Com-bining some of Missoula’s young jazz musicians with several veteran players, Jazz Graffiti is adept at a variety of styles--funk, soul, blues, Latin, and swing – and it is adept at pleasing audiences of all ages and musical tastes.UC 2nd Floor Lounge, 3:30 p.m.

Gaelic MeadowlarksBring in the New Year sing-ing! Gaelic Meadowlark invites revelers of all ages to join us for this celebration. Gather around the piano on the third floor of the University Center for a sing along. We are compiling a songbook called Aires, Car-ols, Jigs, Marches and Reels.

If you like Celtic Music, Welsh Choirs or Robert Burns this is for you. UC Third Floor Lobby, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Face PaintingMCT Center for the Performing Arts Center for the Performing Arts Lobby, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

3:00Tangled Tones Music Studios & Club Shmed StudiosPresents: Playing With the Band & World RhythmMusic & Time: How we got Here from There... Take a trip through time on the waves of music. Beginning with West-Af-rican Drumming, then traveling to America on the notes of Folk Music, Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass, Country right on through to good old Rock ‘n Roll! Be prepared for a diverse and energet-ic show! Groups have been formed from local Missoulians of all ages to perform songs on guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin, voice, bass and more. Directed by Matthew Nord, owner of Tangled Tones Music Studio & Ryan Maynes, owner of Club Shmed Studios. This will be an on going program for years to come that is open to all who are interested, visit our website to get involved – we are all musical, we all have something to share! www.tangled-tones.com. Downtown Dance Collective from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Parsons’ Pony FarmThe popular Parsons’ ponies will provide hand-led rides for children under 100 lbs. from 3 to 6 pm. The friendly ponies are available year round for parties, les-sons, and trail rides. See all the ponies at www.parsonsponies.com Caras Park from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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3:00Navigation through Time

A children’s activity for First Night Missoula 2010 Sponsored by Travelers’ Rest Preserva-tion and Heritage Association (TRPHA). Par-ticipants in this hands-on activity will try out their skills with map and compass and learn about the history of navigational tools, tech-niques, and knowledge. First Night “explorers” will navigate a course through the UC Atrium to reach a designated target during this treasure hunt style activity.

Kids Delerious Dance Partyand ActivitiesHey Kids, bring your parents and join us to welcome the New Year by building the Universe’s Longest Marble Run, and dancing at the Black Bird Little Tyke Dance Party! You’ll get to construct shoots and ramps for run-away balls, and you can shake your legs to bubble machines and super fun dance grooves. Missoula Community School from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Missoula Folklore SocietyThe Missoula Folklore Society will guide all comers through fun, easy-to-learn community folk dances -- mainly New England contra (a variation of English country dance) and circle dances. Call-ers Bev Young, Roy Curet & Janet Grove teach each dance and experienced dancers guide the beginners through the dance. No partner or experience needed. Sleep-ing Child String Band will accompany the dances with lively Appalachian & Irish folk tunes on fiddle, guitar, & piano.

Dances work well for dancers aged 8 to 80; younger kids will need an adult guide. www.montanafolk.org. UC Ballroom from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Jon Jackson – The Crime Novel on FilmOne of the most popular and influential kinds of stories in the past 70 years has been the detective or crime story. It’s no coincidence that this period also includes the rise of the motion picture as a cultural factor. But telling a story in print is much different from telling it on celluloid. This lecture addresses famous stories such as The Maltese Falcon, Little Caesar, Chinatown, and Prizzi’s Honor. Jon Jackson is the author of 11 novels; journalism on food, golf, fishing, literature; graduate of U-Montana (BA-1970), U-Iowa (MFA –1973); radio presenter, KUFM – The Food Guys, Jazz Sessions. Born in Michigan, resident of Montana since 1968. New Years Eve, 3:00-3:45 PM, RM 203, Todd Building-UM

3:15Turning the Wheel

Turning the Wheel is a national non-profit that is passionate about working with the arts to foster self-esteem, leadership skills and creative prob-lem solving. We use creative movement exercises, singing,visual arts and improvisational theater games to create a safe and playful environment for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to express, explore and connect with themselves and each other. MCT Center for the Performing Arts Theater, meeting room from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM

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3:30The Discount Quartet

The Discount Quartet, a dynamic jazz trio with Eric Keeling on guitars, Raleigh Charbonneau on drums, and Steve Kalling on bass, balances classic and modern sounds while playing swing to bop, bossas, blues, ballads and beyond. We have fun, swing hard, and put the ‘B’ in subtle. Missoula Art Museum from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

4:00Headwaters Dance Co.Headwaters Dance Co., Montana’s only professional contemporary dance company, presents excerpts from their upcoming premiere of the The Montana Suite.” Come meet the new dancers, see Montana in move-ment and move a bit yourselves.” University Theater from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Being Mahmoud Admadinejad: Inside Today’s IranMark Johnson & Sally Cummins.The nuclear crisis in Iran has attracted the world’s attention. For thirty years the govern-ments of the US and Iran have viewed each other with suspicion and animosity. Mark Johnson and Sally Cummins have just returned from a six week visit across Iran. They spoke with dozens of Iranian citizens in many cities and villages. Find out what is hap-pening behind the scenes and what Iranians really think of Americans.Mark Johnson is a thirty year veteran of the US Foreign Service, with posting in the Middle East from 1978-81. He was a member of the Iran working group in the US State Department, negotiating the Iranian Hostage crisis. He is the Founder of the Montana World Affairs Council.Sally Cummins recently retired from the Office of the Legal Adviser in the US State Department where she was Editor of the Digest of US Practices in International Law.Mark Johnson is a former U.S. diplomat who served throughout the Middle East, and was ambassador to Senegal. He is the founder of the Montana World Affairs Council. New Years Eve, 4:00-4:45: RM 203 & 204 Todd Building-UM

John FloridisJohn Floridis is a 15 year resident in the “Big Sky” having moved here from the strong shouldered, down but never out city of Cleveland, Ohio. He has released 5 recordings mixing bluesy, folk-rock vo-cal tunes with adventurous solo acous-tic guitar compositions . He has been named Missoula’s best musician by the Missoula Independent and performed in the Western region for over a de-cade. He has performed with artists as diverse as Shawn Colvin, Derek Trucks, Patty Griffin, Richard Thompson, Em-mylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Patty Larkin. He is also a producer of Musician’s Spotlight and Friday Morning Freeforms for Montana Public Radio and a former Registered Music Therapist. John Floridis performs on acoustic/electric guitar, vocals and manipulated, and sometimes sampled and looped sounds. www.johnfloridis.com. UC 3rd Floor Theater from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Jeanette Rankin Peace CenterHelp create a luminary community Peace sign in Caras Park. Bring your votive candle in a paper bag (lunch size) with a small amount of sand to Caras Park, light it from the World Peace Flame, and place it in the circle with your wish for peace. Volunteers from the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center will have extra candles, bags and sand for those who forget materials but want to participate. Weather permit-

ting, the sign will shine a message of peace throughout the night. Sponsored by the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center since First Night 2001. Caras Park, 4:00 pm - midnight.

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4:00YMusic and Amy MartinGet your First Night Missoula off to a great start with an all-ages musi-cal variety show! The Missoula Coy-ote Choir, the Meadowlark Singers, a band of middle school rockers and other groups will fill the Wilma The-ater with two hours of song and fun. It’s all part of YMusic, the community music department of the Missoula Family YMCA. The purpose of YMusic is to inspire people of all ages, back-grounds and abilities to make music – come to this show to see exactly what that means. You may come away with a desire to take a fiddle class, enroll in a choir, or dig out your old guitar and jam with your kids.Wilma Theater from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Montana Clown WorkCurly’s Funtastic Kidzone is a set of interactive game cen-ters for children of all ages and will be open from 4:00 to 9:00. First Night strollers may choose from: the Basketball Center where you can work on that hook shot; the Beautiful Center where you can make wonderful spin-art designs or try your hand at the chalk-board; or the Giggle Blaster. And from 5:00 to 8:00. Share

in the merriment of this once in a lifetime celebration...enjoy!!!! UC Atrium from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Backyard Recorder ConsortThe Backyard Recorder Consort rings in the New Year with “Something Old, Some-thing New,” consort music spanning five centuries on the entire family of recorders played by Jo Ella Hug, Nancy Seldin, Sarah Weber and Katherine Skinner. UM Recital Hall from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Face Painting UC Atrium, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Glacier Ice Rink Free Skate Free skating with a first night button. Skate rentals will be $2 for ages 15 and under and $4 for (adults) 16 and over. www.glaciericerink.com. Fairgrounds, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Southgate Mall

CommandCentral

First Interstate Bank Bonfire

Courthouse Lawn

Catalyst

Crystal Theater

Downtown Dance Collective

Wilma Theater

MAM(11am-5pm)

MCT

MCT Lobby

MCT Meeting Room

Break Espresso

Senior Center

MissoulaCommunity

School

Caras ParkPavillion

A Carouselfor Missoula

Univ. Theater

UMToddBuilding

UM Recital Hall

UC Atrium

UC

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UC Game Room

UC Commons

UC 2nd Floor Lounge

UC Ballroom:Masquerade Ball

All Evening

UC 3rd FloorTheater

UC 3rd Floor Lobby

Currents

Glacier Ice Rink

City Life

Mark King YMusic Choirs Celtic Dragon First Night Idol Jack Gladtone

Free Rides with Button

Rocky Mtn. Ballet Theater

Headwaters Dance Co. Ballet Arts

Unity Dance& Drum

7:30-8:30 floor change Amy Martin Dublin Gulch

Backyard Recorder Consort

5 Valley Chorus Sweet Adelines Alphorn Trio Montana A Cappella Society

Face painting

Montana Clown Work Kids Activities

Octopus Chess

Travelers Rest

Games free with Button

ChristianAckerman

FredericoBrothers

KelliNeumeyer

Mark KingHypnosisMark Twain

Dragon Tales Turning the Wheel

Our Lady of Guadalupe Malarkey

Sentinel Jazz Band

Kids Dance Party,Marble Run, Balloon Hats

Jeanette Rankin Peace Sign 4-midnightParson’s Pony Rides

Kira Means

Discount Quartet

LeeZimmerman

Christian

Jazz Grafitti

Let’s ActActivities

Big Sky Tales

Crime Novelon Film

Backyard

InsideToday’s Iran

MontanaActors’ Theater

Public Information, check in for artists and volunteers.

Parade of Masks

Tangled Tones Patio Andaluz

Open Field Artists

Montana

Missoula NOW art show

Taekwondo

Ed Norton 11- 12:30MissoulaFolklore Society Salsa Loca Big Sky Mudflaps String Orchestra

of the Rockies

John Floridis Rio Duncan &

Marsolek Bill MizeDavid

WalburnSinging Sons of Beaches

Masquerade Ball Mask-Making. Sponsored art activity .

Free Swim with Button. 11 AM to 7 PM

Free Ice skating with button 4 PM to 7 PM

Teen activities, game room

Cash For Junkers

Burning River

Full GrownMen

Zeppo9:15-10:30 Drum Bros 11: pm – 12:30

Ramblin’ Rose Sidhe Andrea

Harsell Tom and the Tomatoes Conroys

Live Ice Carving Ice Sculptures on Display

Face Painting

Lockwood’s Versatiles

Sonnets on the Sidewalk

Bonfire

GaelicMeadowlarks

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1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00Venue

Southgate Mall

CommandCentral

First Interstate Bank Bonfire

Courthouse Lawn

Catalyst

Crystal Theater

Downtown Dance Collective

Wilma Theater

MAM(11am-5pm)

MCT

MCT Lobby

MCT Meeting Room

Break Espresso

Senior Center

MissoulaCommunity

School

Caras ParkPavillion

A Carouselfor Missoula

Univ. Theater

UMToddBuilding

UM Recital Hall

UC Atrium

UC

UC

UC

UC Game Room

UC Commons

UC 2nd Floor Lounge

UC Ballroom:Masquerade Ball

All Evening

UC 3rd FloorTheater

UC 3rd Floor Lobby

Currents

Glacier Ice Rink

City Life

Mark King YMusic Choirs Celtic Dragon First Night Idol Jack Gladtone

Free Rides with Button

Rocky Mtn. Ballet Theater

Headwaters Dance Co. Ballet Arts

Unity Dance& Drum

7:30-8:30 floor change Amy Martin Dublin Gulch

Backyard Recorder Consort

5 Valley Chorus Sweet Adelines Alphorn Trio Montana A Cappella Society

Face painting

Montana Clown Work Kids Activities

Octopus Chess

Travelers Rest

Games free with Button

ChristianAckerman

FredericoBrothers

KelliNeumeyer

Mark KingHypnosisMark Twain

Dragon Tales Turning the Wheel

Our Lady of Guadalupe Malarkey

Sentinel Jazz Band

Kids Dance Party,Marble Run, Balloon Hats

Jeanette Rankin Peace Sign 4-midnightParson’s Pony Rides

Kira Means

Discount Quartet

LeeZimmerman

Christian

Jazz Grafitti

Let’s ActActivities

Big Sky Tales

Crime Novelon Film

Backyard

InsideToday’s Iran

MontanaActors’ Theater

Public Information, check in for artists and volunteers.

Parade of Masks

Tangled Tones Patio Andaluz

Open Field Artists

Montana

Missoula NOW art show

Taekwondo

Ed Norton 11- 12:30MissoulaFolklore Society Salsa Loca Big Sky Mudflaps String Orchestra

of the Rockies

John Floridis Rio Duncan &

Marsolek Bill MizeDavid

WalburnSinging Sons of Beaches

Masquerade Ball Mask-Making. Sponsored art activity .

Free Swim with Button. 11 AM to 7 PM

Free Ice skating with button 4 PM to 7 PM

Teen activities, game room

Cash For Junkers

Burning River

Full GrownMen

Zeppo9:15-10:30 Drum Bros 11: pm – 12:30

Ramblin’ Rose Sidhe Andrea

Harsell Tom and the Tomatoes Conroys

Live Ice Carving Ice Sculptures on Display

Face Painting

Lockwood’s Versatiles

Sonnets on the Sidewalk

Bonfire

GaelicMeadowlarks

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5:00Twilight Gathering & Bonfire Cast your New Year’s resolution into the fire and salute the final daylight of 2008. The annual bonfire is a good time to take a break from all the First Night festivity and watch the sun set for the final time this year and enjoy the view of Missoula from new bank building. 5:00 p.m.

Patio AndaluzExperience the music, dance, poetry and song of Pa-tio Andaluz, and the spirit of flamenco! In the words of Teo Morca: “Why flamenco? Flamenco was born of the human soul crying out for eternal freedom of spirit... the art of living each day to the fullest as an individual, and fulfilling your individuality as a unique creative expression of life. Flamenco is un-derstood throughout the world as the essence of all human feelings and emotions in music, in rhythm, in song, in dance, and in art.” From the pure joy of cante chico to to the depths of cante jondo, share the aire and gracia of flamenco. With Linda Bailey, Tony Beltramo, Meyer Chessin, Sonia Chessin, Eileen Cummings, Karen Gonzales, Germaine Haberman, Jeff Haberman, Paul Lenihan, Victoria Lenihan, and Julio Morales. Downtown Dance Collective from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Ballet Arts AcademyBallet Arts Academy presents a light-hearted concert of con-temporary and classical divertissements including “Tune in Tonight, a TV themes ballet medley,” plus excerpts from The Nutcracker and more. Dazzling entertainment for the whole family!University Theater from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Ramblin’ RoseThe Missoula bluegrass duo, Ramblin’ Rose, combines the musical talents of Phyllis Erck and Curtis Rathburn. When the two met several years ago, there was magic in the air when they spontaneous-ly started singing harmonies together. They’re musical backgrounds are vastly diverse. Curtis is a former rock ‘n roll singer and blues guitar sensation. Phyl-lis Erck is a classically trained vocalist gone old timey. Their quest for common musical ground produced a unique interpretation of bluegrass, gospel and honky tonk selections with Curtis’ basso profundo and Phyllis’ high soprano voice accompanied by Curtis’ soulful guitar moves and Phyllis’ capturing accompaniment on her resona-tor guitar. www.ramblinrosebluegrass.com. UC 2nd floor Lounge from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM .

The Frederico BrothersThe Frederico Brothers is an accomplished folk act in which the star of the show is

the song. The Frederico Brothers are: Bruce Carl-son- vocals guita; Phil Hamilton- harmonicas; Paul Kelley- vocals, bass; Roger Moquin- vocals, drums; and Peter Walther- vocals, electric guitar, mandolin. All five live in Missoula, have day jobs and families, and approach music for the cre-ative joy of it. Besides singing songs about trains, death, and love gone wrong, the group focuses on vocal harmonies and great songs- both origi-nal and otherwise. The 2003 CD, “Rails,” was the group’s first collective recording project. Outside

of our hometown of Missoula, Montana, the CD is available online at cdbaby.com. MCT Center for the Performing Arts Theater from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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5:00Salsa LocaSalsa Loca, Missoula’s premier Latin-Music band, specializes in the fiery Afro-Cuban sounds of mambo, cha-cha, guaracha and guaguanco, along with samba, merengue and other Caribbean and South American styles. This is ideal dance music for experienced salsa dancers and novices alike. UC Ballroom from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM

Missoula Now: Art ExhibitCome enjoy a group show of painting, drawing, prints, sculpture and photogra-phy by Missoula’s new and emerging art-ists, including Courtney Blazon, Jennifer Leutzinger, Shalene Valenzuela, Patricia Thornton, Frank stepek, Tricia Opstad, Jonathan Marquis, Carrie Maynes, Ericka Schenck, Gretal Stoudt, Andy Smetanka, Marcy James, Brad Allen, Edgar Smith, Tim Thornton and more... Catalyst Cafe and Espresso, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

5:15RioRio plays classical Brazilian bossa nova w/ a contemporary twist. the songs fea-ture the sensual voice of Julia and the lyrical guitar of Tim.UC 3rd Floor The-ater from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

5:30Cash For JunkersCash for Junkers plays eminently danceable Honky-Tonk and Western Swing music with both feet firmly in the 20th century. Conjuring the familiar spirits of Bob and Billy Jack Wills, Hank Penny, Jimmy Martin, and the ubiquitous George Jones, the band generates an infectious groove that keeps the feet bouncing on the beat. “Swing is an imperative verb, not a record store bin.” (With Grace Decker, fiddle and vocals, Tyler Roady Rhythm guitar and vocals, Nate Biehl, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and vocals, John Rosett, lead and steel guitars, and Steve Kalling, double bass).. UC Commons from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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5:30Our Lady of GuadalupeOur lady of Guadalupe, from Seattle, plays original mu-sic drawing from indie folk, blues, and roots influences. Their eerie, rhythmic sound incorporates Scott Kinyon on banjo, Danielle Hess on slide guitar, and occasional guests on violin and electric guitar. Break Espresso from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Five Valley Chorus Sweet Adelines

This double quartet represents the Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines, singing a wide variety of songs arranged in barbershop style: four part acapella harmo-ny. They love sharing their classic American art form with audiences, and invite women of all ages to visit their practices and give it a try. Learn more at www.fivevalleysweetadelines.com. UM Recital Hall from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

6:00Burning River

The Burning River Trio is a bluesy, funk-rock concept fronted by Missoula guitar-ist and songwriter John Flo-ridis, along with the very fine rhythm section of Bruce Threlkeld on drums and Ron Setzer on bass. Together they bring an eclectic mix of solid songs with very danceable grooves, creative renderings of Floridis’ original material as well as unique arrangements

of well known and obscure covers, ie., Muddy Waters done Bo Diddley style.....The Who done performed Lyle Lovett country swing.....a Jimi Hendrix groove with Greg Brown lyrics. If you like your dance music diverse with many stylistic flavors, The Burning River Trio will not disappoint. UC Commons from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The OctopusThe Octopus is Greg Nowak, 12-year Montana chess champion , and national master with 52 years chess-playing experience. He is also currently the champion in Wyoming and Idaho as well. Greg is called the Octopus because of his ability to play as many as 56 games of chess at once. He makes his moves in 5 to 15 seconds and welcomes players of all ages and abilities. Nowak will play continu-ously, opponents will come and go. Spectators are welcome. UC Atrium from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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6:15Lawrence Duncan and Matthew Marsolek

Lawrence Duncan and Matthew Marsolek have been playing music together since 1993. Best known as members of Drum Brothers and Mandir, they have also been well recieved in specal venues as a duo. Lawrence’s focus on woodwind in-struments has in the last 15 years been augmented to include harp, EWI and West African percussion. Matthew is a composer/arranger with exceptional vocal and acous-tic/classical guitar skills. He also has

a level of accomplishment in traditional West African djembe music seldom seen in North America. Their collaboration includes music for winds, voice and guitar, in-spired by jazz, classical and popular Western idioms, and the music of Inda and Africa.UC 3rd Floor Theater from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

6:30Big Sky Mudflaps

The Mudflaps are cel-ebrating 33 years of performing together. Their unique sound---a blend of jazz, swing and rhythm and blues---has won them national ac-claim. Appearing across the country at clubs, col-leges, festivals and con-certs, they have earned praise from publications such as the New York Times, the Village Voice,

Billboard, Esquire Magazine and many others. The Mudflaps have shared concert billing with Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck and “Riders In The Sky,” and have appeared on “The Today Show” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” www.bigskymudflaps.com. UC Ballroom from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

SidheAmerican Chanson: where folk and classical meet for coffee. With honesty and an unstuffy virtuosity, Sidhe delivers poignant originals for voice and fingerstyle guitar alongside both clas-sic and obscure cover material spanning the last 200 years. http://www.guitarandvoice.com. UC 2nd Floor lounge from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Kelli NeumayerKelli Marie Neumayer “Belly Dance” 2009 Headliner Belly Dancer of the Year Kelli Marie is an accomplished performer, instructor and innovator of Middle Eastern dance. Join Kelli Marie and student dancers as they pres-ent the Ancient and Exotic art of belly dance, Hula /Poly-nesian dance and special guest performers! MCT Center for the Performing Arts Theater from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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6:30Unity Dance & DrumUnity Dance and Drum performs high-energy Af-rican music and dance-from the stomping, clap-ping, and slap-ping gumboot dances of South Africa, to the sweet soothing sounds of Zim-babwean mbira (thumb piano) and song, to the athletic, drum-driven dances of West Africa-we bring you an excit-ing cultural experience complete with bright costumes, masks, and tantalizing musi-cal arrangements. Get ready to dance in the new year!University Theater from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Celtic Dragon Bag Pipe BandA perennial favorite at every Missoula First Night, the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band plays ensemble music with bagpipes and drums in the Scottish regimental style. Montana’s pre-mier pipe band

is pleased to perform throughout the Northwest and in Canada, and especially at home for the holidays. Wilma Theater from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM .

7:00Montana Alphorn Trio

Enjoy the unique haunting harmonies and melodious calls from these natural, over twelve feet long horns, played by the Mon-tana Alphorn Trio for your enjoyment. Dressed in traditional Tyrolean outfits, the trio plays music from Switzerland, where the Alphorn is the official national instrument. UM Recital Hall from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Kira MeansKira Means is making a name for herself in Missoula with her ex-ceptional voice, emo-tional and thought-provoking lyrics, and diverse talent that is far beyond her four-teen years. Her mix of of acoustic pop with a twist of jazz will in-clude original tunes as well as covers. Break Espresso from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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7:30Bill Mize & Beth BramhallAfter a three year absence from the First Night Missoula stage, Bill Mize and Beth Bramhall return for another set of original fingerstyle guitar and accordion instrumental music. Dividing their time between the mountains of Ten-nessee and Montana, Bill and Beth have played around the country, from the Newport Guitar Festival in Rhode Island to the Healdsburg Festival in California. www.billmize.com. UC 3rd floor Theater from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open Field ArtistsA Missoula, Montana based collabora-tive performance art group, the Open Field Artists (OFA) integrates theatre, movement, music and other mediums in the creation of process-based piec-es. Our work addresses contemporary socio-political, spiritual and environ-mental issues in an effort to inspire awareness, learning, creative thought and self-reflection.Open Field Artists has been working

collaboratively under the facilitation of Heidi J. to create the show Da Floresta (the forest, translated from Portuguese). This show is the culmination of her travels to the World Social Forum in the Brazilian Amazon. We hope you will be entertained and deeply moved toward transformation. Downtown Dance Collective from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

8:00Full Grown MenFull Grown Men focuses on blues and jazz-based dance music, with the emphasis on rhythm, swing, energy and soul. The band was formed among old friends and fellow musicians, based on the idea of playing straight-ahead dance mu-sic with lots of fire and fun. UC Commons from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Andrea HarsellAndrea Harsell has been bringing her vibrant perform-ing style and exceptional songwriting to audiences around the country for over ten years. With a powerful, supple voice and a passel of outstanding original songs, Andrea is a force of nature. Her music defies categoriza-tion, as she moves freely between bluegrass, folk, coun-try, and rock ‘n roll. Andrea’s singing is influenced by a wide variety of artists, from Allison Krauss to Alanis Morrisette. But it’s undeniably the spirit of Janis Joplin that seems to drive this vibrant, exciting performer. An-drea will beaccompanied by Louie “The Lead” Bond in her First Night performance. UC 2nd floor Lounge from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Mark TwainMichael Delaney will portray the subtle humor of Mark Twain. Mark Twain is still widely thought of as a kindly old teller of children’s stories. First Night this year will give that superstition a proper burial. MCT Center for the Performing Arts from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Cherry Creek Radio and the Flagship Program have joined the Missoula Cultural Council to produce the 4th annual First Night Idol contest--an entertaining karaoke competi-tion made popular by the TV show “American Idol.”

The competition is open to area High School students, and preliminary rounds take place in November and December. Contestants are evaluated on voice quality, song choice, stage presence, audience engagement, original material, dra-matization/choreography, and costume choice. Come cheer on all of the talented and courageous finalists at 8:30 p.m. in the Historic Wilma Theater.

Master of Ceremonies: STAR FM’s Danny D!

Danny D! began working as a deejay for a roller skating rink in Great Falls and never thought it would lead him to the career he enjoys so much today. As a sophomore in high school, Danny D! worked weekends for a radio station called K99. After only a few months, he was given the opportunity to host a con-temporary Christian show called ‘The Light.’ It was his first show and after only a short period of time, ‘The Light’ become the number one show in Great Falls on Sunday mornings. Danny D!

attended the University of Montana and worked as the af-ternoon announcer on StarFM in Missoula until 2003 when he was offered a position as station manager for The Zone in Billings. Today, Danny D! is back on the radio waves in Missoula and is the station manager and morning host for StarFM. www.dannydradio.com.continued on page 37

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2010 Panel of JudgesDeserae Pollock With a degree from the Art Institute of Port-land and ten years experience as a profession-al model, Deserae Pollock, started Jules Model and Talent Agency right here in Missoula! Jules fills a niche in Montana, providing businesses with professional, affordable talent and pho-tography for advertising production or special events. Clients experience high-fashion photo shoots, as well as gain education and coach-ing regarding nutrition, exercise and overall health. The Agency believes true beauty radi-ates from the inside out. www.julestalent.com

Bob Wire Raised on the hard twang of Johnny, Hank, Buck and Merle, Bob

Wire has developed his personal brand of rockin’ country that has been fill-ing dance floors for more than a dozen years. A singer and guitar slinger out of Missoula, Montana, Bob writes songs for folks who have a sense of humor, and aren’t afraid to think for them-selves. Bob Wire and his original band, the Fencemenders made the rounds in Western Montana for ten years, during

which time they were voted “Best Local Band” three times by the readers of the Missoula Independent. He has released two solo CD’s, American Piehole and Sentimental Breakdown, that have re-ceived many positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Find Bob Wire on MySpace.

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8:30String Orchestra of the Rockies

The String Orchestra of the Rockies has delighted audiences in Missoula and the surrounding area for 25 years. Perform-ing without a conductor, SOR relies on the expertise of some of the finest string players from across Montana to create a cohesive, dynamic sound. Put on your dancing shoes, create a costume or come

as you are, and enjoy an evening of Viennese Waltzes. Try and guess the identity of our masked mystery guest. Bring in the New Year with family, friends and frivolity! UC Ballroom from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM

First Night Idol CompetitionWitness a star being born! The Flagship Program and the Missoula Cultural Council present the fifth annual First Night Idol contest. The prelimi-nary competitions will take place in late Novem-ber, early December and the finalists will compete on New Year’s Eve to claim the title of “First Night Idol 2010.” Kaleidoscope Entertainment will provide the music, and a panel of celebrity judges will help crown the victor! Come cheer for your favorite talent. Sponsored by Cherry Creek Radio and Subway. $2 ticket required plus First Night Button. Call 542-3240. Wilma from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM

MalarkeyJoin Malarkey for a high-energy Irish tra-ditional music performance. They prom-ise to have you “jigging and reeling” in your seats with their brand of Montana made music from Ireland. A song or two may even have you singing along as Malarkey celebrates First Night Missoula. Break Espresso from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Amy MartinAfter moving to Missoula in the fall of 1999, Amy took part in the Y2K First Night Missoula events as a member of the community choir which sang in the new millennium in the Adams Center. The next year, she gave a solo perfor-mance, singing songs from her first album, To You. This year marks Amy’s 10th consecutive First Night Missoula set. Celebrating this decade of music-making in Missoula, Amy will play at least one song from each of her eight albums, as well as a couple of new, unrecorded songs. Rumor has it a special guest may make an appearance as well. University Theater from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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Join the Montana A Cappella Society, a unique vocal ensemble costumed as 1800’s street carolers, as they present a diverse selection of secular and sacred holiday music spanning five centuries. www.montanaacappella.org. UM Recital Hall from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM

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9:00Zeppo

Zeppo is a nine piece Rhythm and Blues Band with 3 Horns, 2 Sing-ers, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Influenced by artists like Ray Charles, Johnny Otis, Percy Mayfield, Al Green, Johnny Taylor, O.V. Wright....the list goes on and on. There’s a New Orleans touch in the mix with the slammin’ Horns, the Piano/Organ man sounding

like he has 12 fingers, and a solid funky Bass as the only instrumentation that gives room to the space as well as the notes. The Band consists of longtime local musicians Peter Barberio – Bari Sax, Mike Milch – Trumpet, Noby Powell – Alto Sax, Jeff Meese – Bass, Chris Duparri – Guitar, Chuck Lester and Ruthie Dada – Vocals, Greg Walter – Keyboards, and Bruce Wetherby - Drums. UC Commons from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Tom and the TomatoesTom and the Tomatoes, a group of four female musician/vocalists and one gui-tar-slinging cowboy from Dutton, lends their lush harmonies to songs selected from rock, celtic, jazz, blues, gypsy, folk, klezmer and country-swing libraries. The songs feature each of the musicians taking turns delivering raw, soulful lead vocals, backed by harmonies, guitars, accordion, mandolin, fiddle, flute, egg percussion, and stand-up bass. UC 2nd fl lounge from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Lockwood’s VersatilesThe Lockwood’s Versatiles are cel-ebrating 60 years of performing together this New Years Eve. Their first professional dance job was at the Paul Bunyon Supper Club in Colombia Falls on 12-31-1949, and they have been performing on a steady basis ever since. This will be their 16th year playing for First Night Missoula. Senior Center from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM

David WalburnFrom its colorful past to the present day,Montana and Glacier National Park have come to symbolize the dreams of the American West. Celebrate Glacier National Park’s Centennial with David’s original music and imagery that captures the spirit and essence of Montana’s unique landscape, its colorful characters and events that make up Life Under The Big Sky! UC 3rd Floor theater from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

9:30HypnosisMark King added his Hypnosis shows to his act in 1989. Since then he has entertained audiences with hypnosis shows all over the Northwest at fraternities, sororities, corporate parties, high school senior all night parties and fairs. Incorporating music and comedy skits make the hypnosis shows hilarious and unforgettable. The shows are for all ages but geared toward the adult audience. MCT Center for the Performing Arts from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM

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10:00Mike and Tari ConroyMike and Tari Conroy, along with daughter Becci Rose, will be performing old style bluegrass featuring many songs from their newest recording, Sourwood Mountain.” UC 2nd floor lounge from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM

10:30Jack GladstoneJack Gladstone, a grandson of Blackfeet Indian chief Red Crow, guides the audi-ence through myths, animal legends and character portraits into a better under-standing of our Native American Heri-tage. As a singer, songwriter and masterful storyteller, Jack touches the hearts of his audiences with his enlightening narrative and thought-provoking songs about the adventures, triumphs and tragedies of Na-tive America. The presentation includes segments on the wolf, bear, buffalo and horse as well as honors the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. Historical and contemporary photographs blend with music and narrative to convey the passage of culture and time within North America. www.jackgladstone.com. Wilma Historic Theater from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Dublin GulchPerennial favorites Dublin Gulch return to help ring in the New Year with a mix of traditional Irish and Celtic songs and tunes. Once again, Butte’s Tiernan Irish Danc-ers join the lads with their pow-

erful and elaborate dance arrange-ments. UM Theater from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM

The Singing Sons of BeachesThe Singing Sons of Beaches is an entertaining and witty vocal trio with acoustic guitars that present a musical-comedy show full of good conversation and beau-tiful harmonies. With songs about Montana’s cities and people, Steve Riddle, Greg Devlin and Nick Terhaar have entertained together publicly for over ten years. UC 3rd Floor Theater from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM

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11:00Grand Finale at the University Center

Drum BrothersDrum Brothers present high energy performances that celebrate a

diverse mix of world instruments and sounds: West African drums, Middle Eastern frame drums, Australian didgeridoo, close harmony vocals, acous-tic guitar, flute, soprano

sax, and original arrangements and compositions. For over a decade they have performed throughout the Northwest and in Canada at festivals, performing arts series, school assemblies, dance events, and private celebrations. The members are: Michael and Matthew Marsolek, Lawrence Duncan, and Colin Ruggiero. www.drumbroth-ers.com. UC Commons from 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Ed Norton Big BandThe Ed Norton Big Band is back to swing us into 2010 as part of our Masquerade Ball. This 18-piece ensemble specializes in America’s classic music---jazz and swing. The band’s repertoire showcases tunes from the swing era, by composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, and Benny Goodman, alongside the work of modern jazz masters such as Sonny Rol-lins and Charlie Parker. Featuring a full comple-ment of trum-pets, trombones, saxophones and rhythm section, the Ed Norton Big Band proves that swing is back in a big way, and nothing swings like a genuine big band. UC Ball-room from 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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About Missoula Cultural Council

Mission Statement: Connecting Art, Culture and Community through Education, Advocacy

and Celebration.

Through the activities outlined below, the Missoula Cultural Council

• Advocates for public and private support of the arts and cultural activities• Encourages collaborative efforts among local art organizations• Educates community leaders and policy makers about the economic

benefits of the arts• Celebrates the value of diverse cultures and helping our community

understand its place in the world

Website and Weekly NewsletterOn the MCC website, the community can access a directory of local artists and art organizations, as well as an up-to-date schedule of cultural events happening around Western Montana. www.missoulacultural.org

In addition, the weekly MCC newsletter goes out by email to alert read-ers about arts and cultural events locally, nationally and internationally. This is also the best source for updates about current MCC activities. To subscribe, visit our website.

First Friday InfoOn the first Friday of every month from 5-8 pm, gal-leries, museums and retailers in downtown Missoula host First Friday Gallery Night--an opportunity for all to enjoy new art exhibits, to socialize with artists and gallery owners, and to experience the energy of a lively downtown Missoula evening. Every month, MCC publishes a listing of First Friday events. Visit our website and click on the First Friday Gallery Night link.

First Night MissoulaOn New Year’s Eve, First Night Missoula showcases over 75 performances and activities in more than 30 venues throughout downtown Missoula, the University of Montana campus and Southgate Mall. Music, theatre, dance, children’s programs, visual arts, and more highlight this magi-cal day-long event. Each year’s festival promises something for everyone. www.missoulacultural.org/firstnight

Sister CitiesMCC administers Missoula’s sister city relationships with Neckargemünd, Germany and Palmerston North, New Zealand. These sister cities are celebrated annually during New Zealand Days in June and at Germanfest in Caras Park in September. To learn more about our sister cities, and to correspond with their citizens, please visit www.missoulacultural.org/sistercities

Cultural TourismWith many local partners, MCC works to promote cultural activities that appeal to the out-of-town visitor. On the first weekends in May and December, Missoula enjoys many of its quintessential artistic and cultural events. MCC, in partnership with the Missoula Con-vention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Missoula Downtown Association and area businesses and cultural organizations, has taken this opportunity to promote Mis-soula regionally as an “Arts and Culture” destination through a marketing effort called Meet Me in Missoula. Please visit www.missoulacultural.org/mmim

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