Red Lodge, Montana is Staycation Heaven!! Stay close to home and enjoy any number of activities and things to do locally!

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

1-28:  Blue Buffalo Artists.  This exhibit features 23 professional artists from 8 Western states who have joined together to show their work and offer classes in multiple mediums and art disciplines.  In the Main Depot Gallery.  Free and open during normal Arts Guild hours.  For more information, call the Arts Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.

1:  The Arts of China with Bob Thorp.  The fourth in a series of 8 slide lectures about the major artistic mediums of China.  The origins of bronze casting with a focus on Shang ritual bronzes (ca 1200 BCE), the royal cult, divination, sacrifice and symbolism will be discussed.  7-9pm at the Arts Guild in Red Lodge.  FREE!  For more information, call the Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.   
 
8:  The Arts of China with Bob Thorp.  The fifth in a series of 8 slide lectures about the major artistic mediums of China.  During this class, participants will visit several sites where foreign inputs (Silk Road and Buddhism) were catalysts for the earliest monumental sculpture in China.  7-9pm at the Arts Guild in Red Lodge.  FREE!  For more information, call the Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.          

10:  Artists’ Reception.  Meet the Blue Buffalo artists who are featured in the Guild’s Main Depot Gallery during the month of February.  Friday, Feb 10th, 4-6pm.  The reception is free and open to all.  Refreshments will be served.  For more information, call the Arts Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.

10:  Town Series Racing PARTIES! 6pm ~ Red Lodge Ales/Sam's Tap Room & Brewery ~ contact phone: 446-4607 ~  Party & awards will be on the 10th at Sam's Tap Room

11:  Buffalo, Bonnets & Chocolate.  It’s the Guild’s winter fundraiser at Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, 6-9 pm.  Silent Auction of artwork and all the chocolate you can eat!  Tickets $20.  Proceeds go to support more workshops for adults and children.  Wear a bonnet or hat and receive a chance to win an original buffalo painting by one of the members of the Blue Buffalo Artists.  Bring a piece of clean, gently used adult or children’s clothing and receive another chance to win the painting.  Clothing donated at the event will be given to the Red Lodge/Roberts Senior Citizen Center Thrift Store or The Kid’s Corner in Red Lodge.  For more information, call the Arts Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.

14:  Valentine's Day

15:  The Arts of China with Bob Thorp.  The sixth in a series of 8 slide lectures about the major artistic mediums of China.  Several important sites will be visited during this slide lecture.  Materials, planning, the timber frame system:  the earliest examples (Tang-Song) and later practices (Ming-Qing).  7-9pm at the Arts Guild in Red Lodge.  FREE!  For more information, call the Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.    

15:  Red Lodge Carnegie Library Booksale (Third Wednesday of the month) 10am-6pm ~

15:  How to afford health insurance for your family ~ 6:30 to 8pm ~ Red Lodge Carnegie Library ~ contact phone: 402-370-6637 ~ e-mail: StephL@CFRA.org ~ Do you worry about how to afford health insurance for your family?

The 2010 Affordable Care Act protects you, the customer, from the greed of insurance companies. Join us for conversations  about health insurance companies, rate hikes, health rebates & real-life accountability. We’ll answer your questions about  impacts of this law to your family, business and community.  Join the Center for Rural Affairs and the Montana Small Business Alliance on Wednesday, February 15th at 6pm at the Red  Lodge Library to learn more.

*Supper served at 6p for all* Bring your questions & neighbors!
(in case of bad weather, alternate date Feb. 16th at a location to be announced)

20:  President's Day ~ Long weekend!  Come play in Red Lodge and rent one of our fine vacation homes!

22:  The Arts of China with Bob Thorp.  The seventh in a series of 8 slide lectures about the major artistic mediums of China.  The origins of writing, including script and Chinese characters in East Asia, materials for writing, script types, and criticism and appreciation of calligraphy will be discussed.  7-9pm at the Arts Guild in Red Lodge.  FREE!  For more information, call the Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.   

23:  Grizzly and Black Bears ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Carbon County Historical Society and Museum ~ Free and open to the public ~ Shawn Stewart of the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department will speak about Grizzly and Black Bears on Thursday February 23, 2012 at 7 pm.

25:  Painting from a Photograph with Dorci Newman Tremblay.  Learn how to use a photo when painting and how to choose which parts of the photo to paint and achieve success.  Learn about values, composition and color.  Call the Arts Guild in Red Lodge for more information and to register and receive the supply list.  (406) 446-1370.   

25:  Continuing the Work: Celebrating a Year of Local Food ~ 6:00 pm cocktails; 7:00 pm dinner ~ Elks Club ~ In February 2011, our Beartooth Front Community Forum: Improving Community Well-Being Through Food was the event that propelled our local food movement into action. Over the past year, we have had many successes, and our work continues. We would like you to join us in celebrating this milestone at a celebratory dinner on Saturday, February 25, at the Elks Club, Red Lodge. This event will feature not only local food but also local art. Come at 6:00 p.m. to view art from the Red Lodge Clay Center, have a drink, and mix with other local foodies. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Reservations will be required.

27:  Missoula Children’s Theatre begins.  Auditions on Monday, Feb 27.  The performances of "The Tortoise vs the Hare" will be held on Saturday, March 3, 1 and 3:30pm.  Call the Arts Guild in Red Lodge for more information.  (406) 446-1370.   

29:  The Arts of China with Bob Thorp.  The last in an 8 part series on the major artistic mediums in China.  For this class, painting will be discussed, including materials used, techniques, and formats with focus on tomb murals (Tang) and cave chapels (N. Dyn-Tang), as well as portable scrolls (Song and later) and landscapes.  7-9pm at the Arts Guild in Red Lodge.  FREE!  For more information, call the Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370.  

Enjoy a Red Lodge Staycation!

Definition of Staycation:

"A vacation spent close to home"