BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//EVDB//www.eventful.com//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Great Falls Montana Events BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T030000 DTSTAMP:20091004T044137Z SUMMARY:Christmas Collection DESCRIPTION: The Annual Christmas Collection is held from Wednesday e vening through Sunday afternoon on the second floor of Paris Gibson Sq uare\, which is transformed into a holiday wonderland and a premiere h oliday arts and crafts shopping extravaganza. Ranging from cute and qu irky to extraordinarily beautiful\, this eagerly anticipated annual ev ent features original work by hundreds of the finest crafts people and artists in the Northwest. Proceeds from each year's Christmas Collect ion benefit Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art's exhibitions and progra ms.Housed in a 100-year-old registered National Historic Landmark buil ding\, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is the second largest contemp orary art museum in Montana. While shopping at Christmas Collection\, visitors are encouraged to explore the museum galleries and tour the h istoric building\, originally opened in 1896 as the city's first high school. The admission fee to the Museum is included in the Christmas C ollection ticket price.Christmas Collection treats more than 5\,000 pe ople each year to a winter wonderland of treats for the eyes\, ears\, and taste buds! Arts and crafts from throughout the Northwest region a re displayed in delightfully decorated theme rooms including Cabin Fev er\, Grandma's Parlor\, Country Christmas\, The Gibson Inn\, and Arcti c Village. Wednesday evening features the elegant\, by-ticket-only Pre view Evening Gala from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Entertained by festive holid ay performers and treated to fine hors d'oeuvres\, preview evening gue sts have the privilege of being the first to explore the Christmas Col lection bounty. Tickets are $25 per person and are limited to 250. Be sure and purchase yours early! Saturday there will be children's activ ities while you shop.General admission hours begin on Thursday. The Co llection is open Thursday\, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 7:00pm \, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is $3 on Thursday\, Fr iday\, and Saturday\, and is free on Sunday. Museum members receive fr ee admission all four days. So bring your shopping list\, holiday spir it and enjoy the Christmas Collection! Please call to purchase Preview Evening tickets or for more information. Mailing Address:1400 1st A venue NorthGreat Falls\, MT 59401Street Address:1400 1st Avenue NorthG reat Falls\, MT 59401Phone: 406-727-8255 ext 309Fax: 406-727-8256http: //www.the-square.orgEmail: laura@the-square.org Directions: Christmas Collection will take place at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art\, at t he corner of 1st Avenue North and 14th Street. LOCATION:1400 1st Avenue North @ 1400 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1254631297 UID:E0-001-011199734-6@2009110803 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-011199734-6@2009110803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T030000 DTSTAMP:20091012T200320Z SUMMARY:Christmas Collection DESCRIPTION: The Annual Christmas Collection is held from Wednesday e vening through Sunday afternoon on the second floor of Paris Gibson Sq uare\, which is transformed into a holiday wonderland and a premiere h oliday arts and crafts shopping extravaganza. Ranging from cute and qu irky to extraordinarily beautiful\, this eagerly anticipated annual ev ent features original work by hundreds of the finest crafts people and artists in the Northwest. Proceeds from each year's Christmas Collect ion benefit Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art's exhibitions and progra ms.Housed in a 100-year-old registered National Historic Landmark buil ding\, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is the second largest contemp orary art museum in Montana. While shopping at Christmas Collection\, visitors are encouraged to explore the museum galleries and tour the h istoric building\, originally opened in 1896 as the city's first high school. The admission fee to the Museum is included in the Christmas C ollection ticket price.Christmas Collection treats more than 5\,000 pe ople each year to a winter wonderland of treats for the eyes\, ears\, and taste buds! Arts and crafts from throughout the Northwest region a re displayed in delightfully decorated theme rooms including Cabin Fev er\, Grandma's Parlor\, Country Christmas\, The Gibson Inn\, and Arcti c Village. Wednesday evening features the elegant\, by-ticket-only Pre view Evening Gala from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Entertained by festive holid ay performers and treated to fine hors d'oeuvres\, preview evening gue sts have the privilege of being the first to explore the Christmas Col lection bounty. Tickets are $25 per person and are limited to 250. Be sure and purchase yours early! Saturday there will be children's activ ities while you shop.General admission hours begin on Thursday. The Co llection is open Thursday\, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 7:00pm \, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is $3 on Thursday\, Fr iday\, and Saturday\, and is free on Sunday. Museum members receive fr ee admission all four days. So bring your shopping list\, holiday spir it and enjoy the Christmas Collection! Please call to purchase Preview Evening tickets or for more information. Mailing Address:1400 1st A venue NorthGreat Falls\, MT 59401Street Address:1400 1st Avenue NorthG reat Falls\, MT 59401Phone: 406-727-8255 ext 309Fax: 406-727-8256http: //www.the-square.orgEmail: laura@the-square.org Directions: Christmas Collection will take place at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art\, at t he corner of 1st Avenue North and 14th Street. LOCATION:1400 1st Avenue North @ 1400 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1255377800 UID:E0-001-025318648-8@2009110803 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025318648-8@2009110803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T120000 DTEND:20091108T150000 DTSTAMP:20091014T210919Z SUMMARY:31st Annual Christmas Collection DESCRIPTION:Start off the Christmas season with style at the 31st Annu al Christmas Collection - a holiday sale of arts and fine crafts. Over 100 crafters from all over the US have contributed to our 5 themed ro oms filled with unique\, fun\, classic and one-of-a-kind crafts and gi fts. Show runs November 5-7 from 10am - 7pm\, November 8 from 10am - 3 pm. On November 8th enjoy free admission and a visit from a very speci al guest (Hint: He wears a red suit!) Don't miss your chance to shop t il you drop at this years Christmas Collection. Call 727-8255 for more information. LOCATION:1400 1st Avenue North @ 1400 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1255554559 UID:E0-001-025548950-1 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025548950-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T180000 DTSTAMP:20091012T182442Z SUMMARY:Star Party 2009 DESCRIPTION: Star Party - With cooperation from the USDA Forest Servi ce\, the Central Montana Astronomy Society hosts its monthly star part y\, a star-gazing experience with large telescopes set up for public v iewing\, and interesting explanations of the features being viewed fro m 6 - midnight. The Lewis and Clark Expedition relied on celestial obs ervation to chart their course. Learn more about our night sky. This e vent will occur on the following Friday evenings from 6:00pm to midnig ht\, subject to the weather. Extravaganza\, free admission to the Lewi s and Clark Center\, refreshments plus indoor activities for children and adults.September 25\, 2009October 23\, 2009November 20\, 2009 - Ex travaganza\, free admissionDecember 18\, 2009 Mailing Address:4201 G iant Springs RoadGreat Falls\, MT 59403Street Address:Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive CenterGreat Falls\, MT 59403Phone : 406-727-8733Alternate Phone: 406-965-3139Fax: 406-453-6157http://www .fs.fed.us/r1/lewisclark/lcicEmail: mailroom_r1_lewis_and_clark@fs.fed .us Directions: The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpreti ve Center can be reached by following the brown Interpretive Center / State Park signs in Great Falls. 1/4 mile from Giant Springs\; 1.5 mil es east of Black Eagle Dam. LOCATION:4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, Montana 59403 United St ates SEQUENCE:1255371882 UID:E0-001-009881388-0@2009110818 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009881388-0@2009110818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T180000 DTSTAMP:20080102T150959Z SUMMARY:Great Falls Events - www.GreatFallsEvents.com - Free Events Li sting DESCRIPTION:Great Falls Nightlife & Events never end. www.GreatFallsE vents.com has a complete up to date listing of all the current Nightli fe and Events. Find Event lists\, calendar of events\, contact inform ation and much more. ADD your upcoming events for FREE. LOCATION:Nightlife & Events in Great Falls\, Montana @ www GreatFallsE vents com, Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1199286599 UID:E0-001-008265605-3@2009110818 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-008265605-3@2009110818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091110T173000 DTSTAMP:20091107T121746Z SUMMARY:You can influence the healthcare vote! DESCRIPTION: Come to the Labor Temple this Tuesday November 10th at 5: 30 and help us make calls as we now are so close to reform\, you will make the difference. LOCATION:Labor Temple @ 1112 Seventh Street South, Great Falls, Montan a 59405 United States SEQUENCE:1257596266 UID:E0-001-026074655-2 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-026074655-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T210000 DTSTAMP:20091101T004013Z SUMMARY:Dru- Fit DESCRIPTION: Ages: 21+ \n LOCATION:Loading Zone\, Great Falls @ Tenth Avenue South, Great Falls, Montana 59405 United States SEQUENCE:1257036013 UID:E0-001-025947524-1 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025947524-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T180000 DTSTAMP:20080723T064923Z SUMMARY:Melyssa Jane DESCRIPTION:Acoustic show with Melyssa Jane\, Jimmy Ravenscroft and ot hers LOCATION:The Health Food Cafe @ 200 Central Avenue, Great Falls, Monta na 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1216795763 UID:E0-001-014106838-6@2009111318 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014106838-6@2009111318 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T210000 DTEND:20091114T020000 DTSTAMP:20091026T232011Z SUMMARY:America's Liquor Down Band DESCRIPTION:Don't be scared on Friday the 13th...be entertained!! Amer ica's Liquor Down Band returns to the Westside Vets!! LOCATION:Westside Vets @ Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1256599211 UID:E0-001-025862327-6 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025862327-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T193000 DTEND:20091114T210000 DTSTAMP:20091008T201810Z SUMMARY:Film: Tomorrow Will Be DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at http://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net or 4 06-455-8514. \n$10 each in advance\; $15 day of show.\n\nHow would you live today\, if you could see tomorrow? This is the underlining messa ge behind "Tomorrow Will Be…" and puts Danny (Gerald Bickel) on a ro ller coaster ride torn between friends and family. David (Ron Mann)\, Danny's brother receives a letter with a grave message regarding Danny ’s whereabouts and telling or other strange events occurring in his home town of Great Falls. The story also follows Troy\, (Tim Kolberg) Danny's best friend\, who has been struggling since childhood from an illness. See everyday life through the eyes of people seeing signs of the end. This film is designed to keep the audience on the edge of the ir seats. But nothing will prepare them for the final conflict – whi ch features the end of the world from a Great Falls’ point of view. Don’t miss this film which will leave audiences with goose bumps. \n \nThe film stars: Gerald Bickel\, Trent Brooks\, Todd Harris\, Don Joh nson\, Steve Keller\, Tim Kolberg\, Jamie McAlister\, Michael Pease an d Monique Tesinsky. \n\nFilming started in May of 2009. Viewer discret ion advised. Intense violence\, language and disturbing imagery. LOCATION:Mansfield Theatre @ Montana, United States SEQUENCE:1255033090 UID:E0-001-025317576-5 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025317576-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T200000 DTSTAMP:20091101T005403Z SUMMARY:The Outhouse Poets DESCRIPTION: Ages: All Ages this is the all school reunion and everyo ne is invited LOCATION:The BECC Club @ Black eagle, Great Falls, Montana 59405 Unite d States SEQUENCE:1257036843 UID:E0-001-025949338-0 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025949338-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T210000 DTEND:20091115T020000 DTSTAMP:20091026T232236Z SUMMARY:America's Liquor Down Band DESCRIPTION:Bringing the party to the Westside Vets..it's America's Li quor Down Band!! LOCATION:Westside Vets @ Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1256599356 UID:E0-001-025862370-8 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025862370-8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T193000 DTSTAMP:20091024T122949Z SUMMARY:Chinook Winds\, Cascade Quartet / Zwilich DESCRIPTION: Great Falls Symphony Orchestra presents: Program TBA\n LOCATION:400 Thirteenth Street North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 Unite d States SEQUENCE:1256387389 UID:E0-001-025750162-1 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-025750162-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T200000 DTSTAMP:20091018T003137Z SUMMARY:GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER DESCRIPTION: Great Falls - Mansfield Center for the Performing ArtsGRE AT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Purchase Tickets: Wednesday November 18th\, 2009 \, 8:00 PM Charge by phone: 406.455.8514 \n LOCATION:Mansfield Theatre @ Montana, United States SEQUENCE:1255825897 UID:E0-001-022006195-0 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-022006195-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T210000 DTEND:20091120T010000 DTSTAMP:20091104T073300Z SUMMARY:America's Liquor Down Band DESCRIPTION:It's a very Special Thursday Performance of America's Liqu or Down featuring special guests. LOCATION:Westside Vets @ Great Falls, Montana 59401 United States SEQUENCE:1257319980 UID:E0-001-026041342-3 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-026041342-3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR