BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Helena, Montana - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helenamt.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Helena, Montana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095742 CREATED:20240517T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T164403Z UID:10020231-1722679200-1730548800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY \nWant to cover more ground\, enjoy a luxury ride\, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes the Cathedral of Saint Helena\, the Mansion District\, and Reeder’s Alley with photo ops along the way. Drinks welcome\, fun mandatory! \nTour rides Saturdays at 10:00am. \nPedaling is optional\, participants are advised to go at their own pace when pedaling on the Pub Trolley. \nHistory tour meets at the entrance of Reeder’s Alley. Recommended for ages 10+ URL:https://helenamt.com/event/pedaling-through-the-past-historic-pub-trolley-tour/2024-08-03/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/05/Pub-Trolley-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240517T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T164403Z UID:10020232-1723284000-1731150000@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY \nWant to cover more ground\, enjoy a luxury ride\, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes the Cathedral of Saint Helena\, the Mansion District\, and Reeder’s Alley with photo ops along the way. Drinks welcome\, fun mandatory! \nTour rides Saturdays at 10:00am. \nPedaling is optional\, participants are advised to go at their own pace when pedaling on the Pub Trolley. \nHistory tour meets at the entrance of Reeder’s Alley. Recommended for ages 10+ URL:https://helenamt.com/event/pedaling-through-the-past-historic-pub-trolley-tour/2024-08-10/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/05/Pub-Trolley-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T110000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240517T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T164403Z UID:10020233-1723888800-1731754800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY \nWant to cover more ground\, enjoy a luxury ride\, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes the Cathedral of Saint Helena\, the Mansion District\, and Reeder’s Alley with photo ops along the way. Drinks welcome\, fun mandatory! \nTour rides Saturdays at 10:00am. \nPedaling is optional\, participants are advised to go at their own pace when pedaling on the Pub Trolley. \nHistory tour meets at the entrance of Reeder’s Alley. Recommended for ages 10+ URL:https://helenamt.com/event/pedaling-through-the-past-historic-pub-trolley-tour/2024-08-17/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/05/Pub-Trolley-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241123T110000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240517T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T164403Z UID:10020234-1724493600-1732359600@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY \nWant to cover more ground\, enjoy a luxury ride\, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes the Cathedral of Saint Helena\, the Mansion District\, and Reeder’s Alley with photo ops along the way. Drinks welcome\, fun mandatory! \nTour rides Saturdays at 10:00am. \nPedaling is optional\, participants are advised to go at their own pace when pedaling on the Pub Trolley. \nHistory tour meets at the entrance of Reeder’s Alley. Recommended for ages 10+ URL:https://helenamt.com/event/pedaling-through-the-past-historic-pub-trolley-tour/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/05/Pub-Trolley-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241130T110000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240517T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T164403Z UID:10020235-1725098400-1732964400@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY \nWant to cover more ground\, enjoy a luxury ride\, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes the Cathedral of Saint Helena\, the Mansion District\, and Reeder’s Alley with photo ops along the way. Drinks welcome\, fun mandatory! \nTour rides Saturdays at 10:00am. \nPedaling is optional\, participants are advised to go at their own pace when pedaling on the Pub Trolley. \nHistory tour meets at the entrance of Reeder’s Alley. Recommended for ages 10+ URL:https://helenamt.com/event/pedaling-through-the-past-historic-pub-trolley-tour/2024-08-31/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/05/Pub-Trolley-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021533-1730820600-1730827800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-11-05/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T193000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241106T184217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T184217Z UID:10021890-1731004200-1731007800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Fashion Frontlines: American and Soviet Fashion During the Cold War DESCRIPTION:In this presentation by Lindsey Mick\, an MTHS archivist\, she will explore how fashion became another frontline in the ideological battle between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Mick will look through the lens of Montana newspapers and other media to explore how both Americans and Soviets used fashion to demonstrate their nation’s modernity and cultural superiority during this tense era in world history. URL:https://helenamt.com/event/fashion-frontlines-american-and-soviet-fashion-during-the-cold-war/ LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Library\, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/11/MHS-logo-all-fnl_vertical.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241231T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241031T221903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T221903Z UID:10021881-1731052800-1735664400@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Ho Ho Holter Annual Holiday Sale DESCRIPTION:Ho-Ho-Holter is a longstanding Holter and Community tradition\, kicking off the holiday season with intention to buy local\, buy handmade this holiday season! This annual show and sale features handmade art and fine craft from local and regional artists. \nHighlighting the immense amount of talent in and around Montana\, Ho-Ho-Holter offers patrons an opportunity to collect\, and purchase handmade work for their private collection or as gifts this holiday season. \nThis sale spans the Holter Store and fills three galleries with artwork from over 40 local and regional artists and craftspeople\, inviting the community to come enjoy\, celebrate\, give\, and collect from artists! URL:https://helenamt.com/event/ho-ho-holter-annual-holiday-sale/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/10/Holter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241108T200000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241031T203810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T203810Z UID:10021878-1731081600-1731096000@helenamt.com SUMMARY:“Break our Walls” East Side Gallery & the Fall of the Berlin Wall High School Art Show DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall\, join students from Capital High and Helena High Schools for an art show. At the end of the show\, we will tear down the wall!\nNov. 8 from 4-8pm – view student artwork on the wall\nNov. 9 at 4pm – join MSU Professor Schweppe and German Instructor Kate Kithil in a discussion on the significance and impact of the wall\nNov. 9 at 8:30pm – in commemoration of the fall\, help us tear down the wall! URL:https://helenamt.com/event/break-our-walls-east-side-gallery-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-high-school-art-show/2024-11-08/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family Friendly,Free,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/10/Final-Poster-Berlin-Wall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241108T200000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241031T203357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T203357Z UID:10021872-1731088800-1731096000@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Inside the Pause" by Heidi Marie Faessel DESCRIPTION:Through this body of work\, I invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences during the pandemic and to consider the ways in which we are all interconnected. By transforming everyday materials into art\, I hope to convey a sense of resilience. Ultimately\, this exhibit is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to find meaning even in the most challenging times. URL:https://helenamt.com/event/opening-reception-for-inside-the-pause-by-heidi-marie-faessel/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Free,Kid Friendly,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/10/entanglement-knot.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241109T213000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241031T203810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T203810Z UID:10021879-1731168000-1731187800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:“Break our Walls” East Side Gallery & the Fall of the Berlin Wall High School Art Show DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall\, join students from Capital High and Helena High Schools for an art show. At the end of the show\, we will tear down the wall!\nNov. 8 from 4-8pm – view student artwork on the wall\nNov. 9 at 4pm – join MSU Professor Schweppe and German Instructor Kate Kithil in a discussion on the significance and impact of the wall\nNov. 9 at 8:30pm – in commemoration of the fall\, help us tear down the wall! URL:https://helenamt.com/event/break-our-walls-east-side-gallery-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-high-school-art-show/2024-11-09/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family Friendly,Free,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/10/Final-Poster-Berlin-Wall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241112T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241112T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021534-1731425400-1731432600@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-11-12/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T193000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241106T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T184413Z UID:10021893-1731522600-1731526200@helenamt.com SUMMARY:An Intro to the Montana Historical Society Photograph Archives DESCRIPTION:Throughout Montana’s history\, the Montana Historical Society has acquired more than 1.25 million photographs in thousands of collections. Together\, these images document the myriad lives and landscapes of the Treasure State’s history. Photo Archivist Jeff Malcomson will share what the MTHS photo archives are about and reveal compelling examples from four of the major collections. URL:https://helenamt.com/event/an-intro-to-the-montana-historical-society-photograph-archives/ LOCATION:Touchmark on Saddle Drive\, 915 Saddle Drive\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Entertainment,Free,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/11/Nov-Malcomson-300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240909T160439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T160439Z UID:10021497-1731524400-1731529800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Reading & Discussion Series: Jewish Environmental Wisdom DESCRIPTION:This reading & discussion series will be guided by the following central question: What wisdom might Jewish traditions offer for our current environmental crises? Philosophy\, as the love of wisdom\, should be open to wisdom wherever it embeds itself. The Tanakh\, the textual source of Judaism\, arose from within a largely agrarian society with deep connections to particular lands and places. It seems reasonable\, then\, to start with the assumption that the traditions of thought and practice that have grown out of the Hebrew Bible (and inspired it) might offer environmental wisdom for our pressing times. \nTogether\, over 4 every-other-Wednesday sessions\, we will closely read and discuss the contemporary import of essays from a variety of Jewish authors including Abraham Joshua Heschel\, Leo Strauss\, Daniel Delgado\, James Hatley\, and others. Sessions will be discussion-based\, facilitated by Kaleb Cohen and Mitchell Conway\, with one guest facilitator joining along the way. \nSome core questions that we’ll explore: \n— How might Hebraic ideas inform philosophy? Are they philosophical or solely religious ideas? Can those ideas have any meaning outside of their cultural context?\n— What role might the Jewish notion of exile hold for an environmental ethic?\n— In Montana\, how ought we respond to a history of violence against buffalo and Indigenous peoples and what could Jewish traditions teach us about these responses?\n— What is the meaning of rest in an age of industrialization and unrelenting resource extraction? \nWhile each session will be self-contained (such that you can attend a stand-alone session and still benefit)\, participating in as many sessions as possible will allow more time to make and experience larger connections between readings\, ideas\, and questions explored. \nFREE & open to the public. Donations appreciated. Learn more\, check out what we’ll be reading here (seats limited!): https://merlinccc.org/event/reading-discussion-series-environment-jewish/ \nRSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/merlinccc/jewish-environmental-wisdom URL:https://helenamt.com/event/reading-discussion-series-jewish-environmental-wisdom/2024-11-13/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center\, 101 Reeder's Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/09/Reading-Discussion-Series-Jewish-Environmental-Wisdom_Featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021535-1732030200-1732037400@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-11-19/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T200000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241106T165224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T165224Z UID:10021894-1732125600-1732132800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:"This Place the Gods Touched Earth" Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Join the Montana Arts Council and the Montana Historical Society for the book launch of “This Place the Gods Touched Earth.” The book includes the work of 11 Montana Poet Laureates\, who speak to us with the voice of the land\, the rivers\, the wind\, the stars – and that quiet\, persistent voice of poetry itself. The Jailhouse Gallery event at The Myrna Loy in Helena includes a reading\, refreshments\, and books available for purchase. URL:https://helenamt.com/event/this-place-the-gods-touched-earth-book-launch/ LOCATION:The Myrna Loy\, 15 North Ewing St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Food & Drink,Free,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/11/This-Place.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T190000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20241106T193103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193103Z UID:10021895-1732212000-1732215600@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23 Unexpected Stories That Awaken Montana's Past DESCRIPTION:Anthropologist Sally Thompson has unearthed new information and startling insights into Montana’s untold history in 23 true stories in her new book “Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23 Unexpected Stories That Awaken Montana’s Past.” Along the way\, she shares the challenges of groundbreaking research and the joys of finding hidden treasures. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. The recorded presentation is from 6 to 7 p.m. and will be available on the MTHS YouTube channel. URL:https://helenamt.com/event/disturbing-the-sleeping-buffalo-23-unexpected-stories-that-awaken-montanas-past/ LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Library\, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Entertainment,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241126T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241126T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021536-1732635000-1732642200@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-11-26/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241127T203000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095743 CREATED:20240909T160439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T160439Z UID:10021498-1732734000-1732739400@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Reading & Discussion Series: Jewish Environmental Wisdom DESCRIPTION:This reading & discussion series will be guided by the following central question: What wisdom might Jewish traditions offer for our current environmental crises? Philosophy\, as the love of wisdom\, should be open to wisdom wherever it embeds itself. The Tanakh\, the textual source of Judaism\, arose from within a largely agrarian society with deep connections to particular lands and places. It seems reasonable\, then\, to start with the assumption that the traditions of thought and practice that have grown out of the Hebrew Bible (and inspired it) might offer environmental wisdom for our pressing times. \nTogether\, over 4 every-other-Wednesday sessions\, we will closely read and discuss the contemporary import of essays from a variety of Jewish authors including Abraham Joshua Heschel\, Leo Strauss\, Daniel Delgado\, James Hatley\, and others. Sessions will be discussion-based\, facilitated by Kaleb Cohen and Mitchell Conway\, with one guest facilitator joining along the way. \nSome core questions that we’ll explore: \n— How might Hebraic ideas inform philosophy? Are they philosophical or solely religious ideas? Can those ideas have any meaning outside of their cultural context?\n— What role might the Jewish notion of exile hold for an environmental ethic?\n— In Montana\, how ought we respond to a history of violence against buffalo and Indigenous peoples and what could Jewish traditions teach us about these responses?\n— What is the meaning of rest in an age of industrialization and unrelenting resource extraction? \nWhile each session will be self-contained (such that you can attend a stand-alone session and still benefit)\, participating in as many sessions as possible will allow more time to make and experience larger connections between readings\, ideas\, and questions explored. \nFREE & open to the public. Donations appreciated. Learn more\, check out what we’ll be reading here (seats limited!): https://merlinccc.org/event/reading-discussion-series-environment-jewish/ \nRSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/merlinccc/jewish-environmental-wisdom URL:https://helenamt.com/event/reading-discussion-series-jewish-environmental-wisdom/2024-11-27/ LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center\, 101 Reeder's Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/09/Reading-Discussion-Series-Jewish-Environmental-Wisdom_Featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR