As of September 1, 2016, Missoula Cultural Council is known as  Arts Missoula . We are so thankful for your dedicated support of our organization since its inception in 1991. We strive to connect art, culture, and community everyday, and we look forward to serving you as Arts Missoula.  

On Monday, September 13th at 7pm, Buddhist author Lama Tsomo reads from her newest book, Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? Shakespeare & Co., downtown. Tsomo was born Jewish and in the American Midwest, and is now an ordained lama practicing Tibetan Buddhism. Learn about her journey on Monday!

On Wednesday, September 14th at 7pm, Montana native and author Dave Thomas will give a poetry reading from his book, Old Power Company Road. Downtown at Fact & Fiction. Through Thomas's experience in extremely labor-intensive jobs throughout his life, his work capitalizes on the many angles of the human condition.

The Mansfield Center on U of M campus has announced its Fall 2016 Lecture Series, the main focus of which being to promote an understanding of Asia, public affairs, and ethics. The lectures will be held throughout the fall, with the first on Tuesday, September 13th in the University Center, Rooms 326-327, 12-12:50pm. This lecture, called "Crossing Borders: A Global Perspective on Climate Change and Collaboration," will feature Asian Fellows from the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative on Environmental Issues.

The CoMotion Dance Project is hosting two "active audiences" performances on Thursday, September 15th from 9:45-10:45pm and 1-2pm in the Montana Theatre on U of M campus.

This immersive art experience will focus on climate change and the possibilities for the future, including artistic dance, original music, narration, and visual imagery. For more information on Comotion Dance Project, visit their website here.

On Friday, September 16th, 5:30-8pm, join the Dana  Gallery in honoring one of their most prominent and widely respected artists, Robert Moore, who is known as one of the best Impressionists in the American Northwest. He will be featuring all new work, and it is likely to dazzle even his long-time followers. Bring your party hat, because this reception will include hors d'oeuvres and some of Moore's best artist friends. 

The University's Creative Writing Program is hosting its 8th annual fundraising event, which will include  live and silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres, fine beverages, and much more. Proceeds from the Fall Opus help  fund student scholarships, an undergraduate fellowship, campus journals, and other literary events, and the event itself helps highlight and support the Creative Writing Program students' accomplishments.

This will take place on September 16th, 6 :30 to 10pm, in the Florence Building Governor's Room at 111 N. Higgins Ave. Tickets are $45 a person, $80 per couple, and are available at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older.

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Karin Schalm at 406-243-5267.