Happenings

Exhibitions: “Hometown: The MMAC Permanent Collection Celebrates Missoula” and “Human Condition: The Art of Ben Steele” – June 4-Sept. 12, Paxson and Meloy galleries, UM Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. “Hometown” brings together images of the Garden City by artists who have called Missoula home. “Human Condition” honors MMAC’s commitment to sharing the history of the Bataan Death March through the artwork of WWII prisoner of war and Montana artist Ben Steele. Information: Brandon Reintjes, 406-243-2019, brandon.reintjes@mso.umt.edu, http://www.umt.edu/montanamuseum/.

Summer Course:“Cycle the Rockies: Energy and Climate Change in Montana” – June 10-July 7, across Montana. Students on this course will explore Montana by bicycle while studying the ecological, social and economic issues associated with energy production and use. Information: Wild Rockies Field Institute, 406-549-4336, wrfi@wrfi.net, http://wrfi.net/courses/cyclemontana.html.

Summer Backpacking Course: “Wild Rockies Summer Semester” – June 15-Aug. 14, across Montana. Students begin in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem of south-central Montana, trending steadily north in a series of backcountry trips and town meetings with regional community and conservation leaders. They will examine conservation at a broad regional perspective, a Native American perspective and at the local landscape level, with the goal of finding a comprehensive understanding of these issues. The course will conclude in the Canadian Rockies. Information: Wild Rockies Field Institute, 406-549-4336, wrfi@wrfi.net, http://wrfi.net/courses/cyclemontana.html. 

YETI Explorers Camp – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 15-19. UM DeWit RiteCare Clinic, 634 Eddy Ave. YETI Social Skills Camps are designed for school-age children, grades 2-7, who have social-skill challenges secondary to a diagnosis of autism or related disorders. YETI provides social-skills intervention in a fun and safe environment with a one-to-one ratio of adults to children. Costs $265, or insurance may be billed (prescription required). To secure a spot, a nonrefundable $25 fee is required for one camp and a $40 if also enrolling in the YETI Arts Camp. Information: Jennifer Closson, 406-243-5261, jennifer.closson@mso.umt.edu. 

YETI Arts Camp – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 22-26. UM DeWit RiteCare Clinic, 634 Eddy Ave. YETI Social Skills Camps are designed for school-age children, grades 2-7, who have social-skill challenges secondary to a diagnosis of autism or related disorders. YETI provides social-skills intervention in a fun and safe environment with a one-to-one ratio of adults to children. Costs $265, or insurance may be billed (prescription required). To secure a spot, a nonrefundable $25 fee is required for one camp and a $40 if also enrolling in the YETI Explorers Camp. Information: Jennifer Closson, 406-243-5261, jennifer.closson@mso.umt.edu. 

Camp CHRONICLE (Creating High-Quality Renderings & Original Narratives in a Language-Rich Environment) – 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 19-July 3. Designed for children ages 9-11 who experience difficulties with reading or writing such as dyslexia, reading comprehension deficits, difficulty with spelling or grammar, or struggle with planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks when completing a project. Costs $1,306, however, most insurance plans cover about $1,056. Need-based scholarships also are available. To secure a spot, a nonrefundable $25 fee that will be applied to the cost of the camp is required. Information: Jennifer Closson, 406-243-5261, jennifer.closson@mso.umt.edu, http://news.umt.edu/2015/04/041415camp.php.

UM Summer Music Camp – All day, Sunday- Saturday, June 21-27, Music Building. Students entering seventh grade through 2015 high school graduates will enjoy full concert band, small ensemble and solo performance opportunities. Costs $450 for a resident camper and $225 for a commuter/in-town camper. Information: James Smart, 406-243-6880, james.smart@umontana.edu.

Monday, June 15

            No events scheduled. 

Tuesday, June 16

            Student Wellness Event: “Overcoming Your Anxiety” – 3-4:30 p.m., Curry Health Center. The purpose of this group is to better understand stress and anxiety and to develop healthy coping skills. It is an open group, and students are welcome to join at any time over the two summer sessions. Information: Josh Tucker, 406-243-4711, joshua.tucker@mso.umt.edu, http://www.umt.edu/curry-health-center/Counseling/Seminars.php.

            William Marcus Retirement Party – 5:30-10 p.m., Caras Park. After 40 years with public media at UM, Marcus is retiring. He has served as the director of the Broadcast Media Center the past 20 years. The public is invited to join Montana Public Radio, MontanaPBS, and many other members of UM and the greater community. Remarks and a short presentation begin at 6:30 p.m. No-host event with food and drink vendors available. Music by the John Floridis Trio from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Rob Quist with special guests Ellie Nuno and Dave Griffith from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., and The Drum Brothers from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Information: 800-325-1565, development@mtpr.org, http://mtpr.org/post/william-marcus-retirement-party.

            Comedy Shows: Dave Chappelle, 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre. Chappelle, a comedian, screenwriter and producer, is best known for the sketch comedy TV series “Chappelle’s Show,” which aired on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2006. He began his film career in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks’ “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” and also had minor roles in “The Nutty Professor,” “Con Air” and “Blue Streak.” He landed his first major role in 1998 comedy “Half Baked.” The shows will contain mature content. Tickets cost $57, plus applicable fees, and are available at all GrizTix locations and online at http://www.umt.edu/griztix/. Information: UM Productions, 406-243-4719, marketing@umproductions.org. 

Wednesday, June 17

Science Sprouts: Early Childhood Program – 11 a.m.-noon, spectrUM Discovery Area, 218 E. Front St. Children ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult, can participate in playful science experiments and crafts for free with museum admission. Weekly on Wednesdays. Information: 406-728-7836, spectrUM@mso.umt.edu, http://spectrum.umt.edu/museum_programs/Camps/SchoolBreaksCamps.php.

Comedy Shows: Dave Chappelle, 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre. Chappelle, a comedian, screenwriter and producer, is best known for the sketch comedy TV series “Chappelle’s Show,” which aired on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2006. He began his film career in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks’ “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” and also had minor roles in “The Nutty Professor,” “Con Air” and “Blue Streak.” He landed his first major role in 1998 comedy “Half Baked.” The shows will contain mature content. Tickets cost $57, plus applicable fees, and are available at all GrizTix locations and online at http://www.umt.edu/griztix/. Information: UM Productions, 406-243-4719, marketing@umproductions.org. 

Thursday, June 18

Youth Camps: Soccer (Registration Deadline) – UM Fitness & Recreation Center. Campus Recreation Youth Camps, June 22-26, accepts youth entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This camp costs $145. Information: Campus Recreation Youth Camps, 406-243-5295, campusrec.youthcamps@mso.umt.edu, http://www.umt.edu/crec/YouthCamps/information.php.

Friday, June 19

            No events scheduled.

Saturday, June 20

            Ch-paa-qn Day Hike – 7 a.m.-5 p.m., UM Outdoor Program. Enjoy a moderate, 8-mile roundtrip hike to a beautiful summit west of Missoula. Register by June 19. $35 includes transportation and trip leaders. Information: 406-243-5172, crecop@mso.umt.edu, http://www.umt.edu/crec/Outdoor/TripClassDetails/land.php.