Music

Current Schedule of Music Events

Tra Le Gael- Montana Celtic with a Flair

Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble: Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble plays music inspired by the traditions of the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe.

Grin and Bear It String Clan: The Grin and Bear It String Clan is an enthusiastic and fun gathering of musicians playing oldtime and eclectic tunes.

The Cottage Inn: The Cottage Inn, a pub-style restaurant, is located in Kila along U.S. Highway 2. Music is available almost every evening, including a Thursday Irish Jam Session.

Bear Hug Mountain Festival: The Bear Hug Mountain Festival and Contra Dance Camp is an annual fun-filled weekend of music, dancing, and storytelling on Flathead Lake in September.

Northwest Folkife Festival: The Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free celebration of year-round ethnic, folk, and traditional arts in Seattle.

Community 

Our Local Community.

• The Flathead Valley Beacon: The Flathead Valley Beacon is an independent news source delivering thought-provoking news and commentary.
• The Nurturing Center: The Nurturing Center in Kalispell is committed to helping people be the best parents they can be, guiding them to resources such as quality childcare, support groups, mentoring programs and parenting information.
• Painter/ Sculptor Betsey Hurd depictis what she knows; horses and cows, sheep, dogs — all the four-leggeds that she lives with, and observes.
• John Ashley Fine Art Photography: John is a wonderful Kila artist whose images are reminiscent of the natural beauty and humor of wild places and wild critters. You may notice a number of these prints around Calm Animal Care.

Our Greater Community

Animal Welfare Projects

• Nicaragua
• Cuba
• Cuba - April 2009 (Proyecto Felino)
• Noah's Wish