­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­novemBer 1,­2015 Kids’ book festival returns to Library The Bozeman Public Library Foundation What do digging holes and knitting laborative books Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and Rounding out the afternoon will be a work- will present its 8th annual Children’s sweaters have in common? Not much you may Extra Yarn. This talented duo’s books will surely shop, “Writing Stories and Drawing Stories Festival of the think, but become favorites of kids and and Doing Both at the Book Saturday, both are the adults alike. Same Time” for all ages November 7th, activities of Kicking off the morning pre- by Barnett and Klassen. from 9am to 5pm choice in sentations will be “10,000 This is immediately fol- at the Library, the witty, Laughs or Your Money Back: A lowed by a chat with featuring Jon wonderful, Free Event with Mac Barnett.” Barnett, Klassen, and Klassen, Mac and magical To learn more about him as a Davis, moderated by Barnett, and children’s speaker, please check out his Children’s Librarian, local favorite books writ- TEDx talk at ted.com/speak- Cindy Christin. Kent Davis. ten by ers/mac_barnett. Next up will The morning session Inspired by the Barnett and be Klassen’s “Getting Imaginary begins with a writing Montana Festival illustrated Animals to do What You Want.” workshop “Characters of the Book, the by Klassen. Speaking as a writer and illustra- Make the Book” with goal of the With the tor, he will put his pen to work local authors Michele Bozeman help of a in ways kids cannot even imag- Corriel and Janet Fox. Children’s faithful dog ine. To see more of his genius, For kiddos and their Festival of the and box of please visit his Tumblr page jon- families, there will be Book is to cele- yarn, klassen.tumblr.com/. Both pre- crafts, knitting activities, brate children’s Barnett and sentations are appropriate for book signings, and a literature, inspire children of all ages, and Klassen weave two delightful tales of ingenuity, ages 3+. In the afternoon, local author, actor, writing and illustration contest. Once again, instill a life-long love of reading. determination, and imagination in their col- playwright, and teacher Kent Davis will lead Country Bookshelf is selling books and donat- “Idea Hunting: Stalking the Next Story,” a ing a portion to the Library Foundation, spon- hands-on, interactive hour for kids ages 8+, sor of the annual festival. Thanks to partners incorporating a dash of improv, a pinch of his that include Humanities Montana, First Cheyenne artist comes to new book, and a heaping ladle of fun. Security Bank, Country Bookshelf, Magpie Attendees will delve into the mysteries of Guesthouse, Society of Children’s Book Wheatgrass Saloon where ideas come from, taking creative risks, Writers and Illustrators, Yarn Scout, Montana and collaborating with others. His first middle Parent Magazine, and MSU’s College of Wheatgrass Saloon Gallery will host an both before and during times of conflict, Ms. grades novel, A Riddle in Ruby, hit the shelves Education, Health and Human Services, this artist reception for Ledger Artist, Alaina Buffalo Spirit uses ledger paper made during just last month. It is an ambitious tale of trick- one-day festival is free and open to the public! Buffalo Spirit on Friday, November 6th from this period in much of her work. ery, cunning, thievery, and camaraderie, with a For info about the festival and contest entries, 6-8pm to present “Looking Through Cheyenne Ms. Buffalo Spirit began her artistic career bit of steampunk thrown in for good measure. see childrensfestivalofthebook.wordpress.com. • Eyes.” Alaina is a in 2004 and has partici- Cheyenne woman pated in the Northern who draws & paints Plains Indian Art Show in on antique ledger Sioux Falls, South paper just as her Dakota, the Summer Art Submit your Christmas Stroll ancestors did in the Market at the Lewis and 1860s. Through her Clark Interpretive Center art, she becomes a in Great Falls, Montana poster design! story-teller, sharing the and at Kentucky Crafted, The Emerson Center for the Arts & receive $200 in cash funded by the Emerson images of women and in Louisville, Kentucky. Culture and the Downtown Bozeman Center for Art and Culture and the horses. Her work has been fea- Association are looking for an artist to create Downtown Bozeman Association. The artist “Alaina Buffalo tured at the Ancient the 2015 Christmas Stroll poster! will also be recognized on these organizations’ Spirit is a self-taught Traders Gallery in Please email a high resolution (300 dpi or websites, social media and press releases sever- artist from the Minneapolis, Minnesota greater) .tiff or .jpeg image of 2-D art work in al times building up to the event. Finally, the So’taa’ee band of the as well as throughout 18” x 24” format by 5pm on Wednesday, November artist will also receive 15 Christmas Stroll but- Northern Cheyenne Montana. In 2008, her 4th. These posters are distributed to all down- tons to give to family and friends to enjoy the Nation, whose work work was on display at town businesses. In addition, the poster will be spirit of the Christmas Stroll on December honors the women the Museum of the Plains featured on the cover of the “Official” 5th. Please note: the chosen artist MUST be that made a difference Indian in Browning, Christmas Stroll insert of the Bozeman Daily present at the Emerson during the Christmas in her life. Alaina Montana and in June of Chronicle on December 4th. The insert will Stroll to sign posters on December 5th from 1- Buffalo Spirit’s art- that year was chosen as also include an article featuring the Christmas 2 pm. To submit your piece, please email edu- work is based on the the cover art for the Stroll poster artist and artwork. [email protected]. For questions, please traditional ledger art, University of Washington As a thank you, the winning artist will call 587-9797 (ex 104). • originated by Indian Medical School’s warriors who were incar- Sacred Pipe Woman Pediatrics Archives Journal. cerated in the 1800s. Most recently, Alaina’s work Using the materials that were available to has been showcased in Kalispell, Montana at them, these warrior artists recorded their pow- the Montana Arts Council Art Showcase. Artists’ Gallery presents Don erful stories through images made on the The show runs from through November ledger paper issued by the government for tal- 20th. Wheatgrass Saloon is located at 120 N. Sander & Barb Starner lying and record-keeping. Inspired by these Main in Livingston. For questions, call Lisa at The Artists’ Gallery in the Emerson paints the majesty of Montana’s landscape, in early images which depicted life on the Plains, 406-224-3895. • Cultural Center will feature the work of Don addition to mountain men and other charac- Sander and Barb Starner during the ters, both real and imagined. month of November. The show will include a Don’t miss out on meeting these talented Featured Artist Reception artists and dis- where you can meet the cussing their artists and share a glass of pieces! Located in wine. Come see the art- the Emerson work and its makers at the Center for the Featured Artist Reception Arts and Culture, in The Artists’ Gallery, the Artists’ Friday, November 13th, Gallery is open from 5pm to 8pm. Monday through Barb Starner has spent Saturday from her career as an artist and 10am to 5pm. educator. She credits her The Artists’ students with motivating Gallery is a coop- her to use dynamic medi- erative of about ums, ranging from collage 20 member artists and alcohol ink to oils, living in Bozeman masa paper and richly and the surround- hued watercolors. Starner ing area. It was finds beauty and inspira- formed in 1992, tion in her surroundings. and provides an Whether in a grand-scale alternative to the landscape, or an intimate traditional art glimpse at the smallest of gallery business. flowers, she conveys a deep Members main- and vibrant appreciation tain freedom and for the beauty of the world Starner. Cactus Flower control over their own around us. artwork, and business A naturalist, outdoorsman, and history decisions are made collectively by the artists buff, Don fell in love with Montana’s land- themselves. Advertising, gallery maintenance, scapes and rich heritage during his first visit in website design, etc. are all handled by mem- the late seventies. He moved his family to ber artists. Members even take turns working Churchill, MT not long after. Becoming a in the gallery. Stop in any time during business popular landscape painter, he has also won hours and you’ll meet one of the artists! Learn awards for portraiture in juried shows. Don more at artistsgallerybozeman.com. • page 2A • Volume 22, Number21 - November 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com• 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” November 1, 2015 • The boZoNe • Page 3a Cleanse your palates for the The Nutcracker returns 13th annual Wine & Beer Tasting to Willson Auditorium The Livingston Depot repertoire including both classic and museum and community center. Montana Ballet Company the role of Drosselmeyer. Foundation will be holding its thir- Latin jazz. The raffle prize wraps up Celebrating its thirtieth year in (MBC), under the direction of MBC’s production of The teenth annual Wine and Beer the evening with a “Gourmet 2015, the Depot remains popular Elizabeth DeFanti, announces its Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s Tasting Friday, November 6th from Extravaganza,” an international col- with guests and visitors is a credit to 32nd Annual production of The beloved score, is one of the largest 6 to 8pm at the the members and Nutcracker on Friday, December artistic collaborations in the region Livingston Depot friends who continue 4th and Saturday, December 5th at featuring the work of accomplished Center.