Matt Anglen is a prodigal Missoulian who has returned to the valley after a brief stint as a starving artist in the Windy City. He is currently the Program Director for the Missoula Cultural Council and lives with his wife and son at the base of MountJumbo.
Arts & Culture MSO
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast Day Camp March 15-19
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast will mosey on to the stage of the MCT ... more
MCT Upcoming Show: Shrek the Musical JR
The Missoula Children's Theatre is excited to wave the “freak flag”... more
Stream MCT’s Robin Hood Jan. 2-11
Laugh all the way to magical, mythical Sherwood Forest Jan. 2-11 with t... more
MCT’s Elf Comes off the Shelf
Available on-demand Dec. 21-30 for just $5, Elf the Musical is available to view as many times as you wish in the 48 hours after you first begin to view it.... more
MCT presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Take a holiday trip back to the 1940’s with the Missoula Community Theatre during It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Dec. 10-20. ... more
MCT Presents On-Stage and Live Streaming of Souvenir
In the wake of cancelling the Missoula Community Theatre’s production of Matilda, MCT has found a true gem to bring to the stage that can be produced while following health and safety protocols. ... more
Missoula Community Theatre’s Matilda CANCELLED
MCT’s Executive Director, Michael McGill, has announced the final decision to cancel the Missoula Community Theatre’s Matilda.... more
Great Activities for Students in Missoula
Planning to visit Missoula but don't know how to have fun? The city has many interesting locations. Here are great activities for students in Missoula.... more
Registration Open for the Wizard of Oz with MCT
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) is excited to announce that registration is open for all of its local chil-dren’s programming, beginning with the fall production of The Wizard of Oz. ... more
Missoula Community Theatre Postpones Matilda the Musical
the Missoula Community Theatre has made the difficult decision to postpone Matilda the Musical, the final production of the 2019-2020 season.... more
Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Disney’s Frozen, JR.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre is ecstatic to present Disney’s Frozen JR., February 6-8, 2020. ... more
MCT Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE on Stage!
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Fort Peck Summer Theatre, is proud to present A Charlie Brown Christmas live on stage. ... more
MCT Presents Freaky Friday Oct. 24-Nov. 3
The Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) proudly presents the new musical, Freaky Friday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. ... more
MCT Holds Auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies
The Missoula Community Theatre will hold an open audition for the non-musical farce Leading Ladies on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM.... more
New International Speaker Series Kicks Off Oct 21 at the Roxy Theater
NEW ZEALAND - The first International Community Speaker Series (ICSS) event,is this Monday, Oct 21, at 7:00 p.m., at the Roxy theater. The event is FREE and open to the public! ... more
14th Annual River City Roots Festival Begins Friday, August 23
River City Roots Festival is on Friday, August 23 featuring Honey Island Swamp Band as the headliner Friday night and Leftover Salmon will close out the festival Saturday, August 24.... more
The Markets Are Back in Town
Clark Fork Farmer's Market, Missoula Farmers Market, Missoula People's Market is starting in Missoula in May!... more
2019 International Fly Fishing Film Festival Features Trout-To-Taimen Around the World
World-wide fly-fishing adventures will be premiered at the 2019 International Fly Fishing Film Festival, April 27 at the Wilma Theater, Missoula, MT.... more
Fort Missoula Regional Park Hosts Old-Fashioned Fall Family Fest on Oct 20
By BECKY GOODRICH - Fort Missoula Regional Park invites kids and their families to the 18th Annual Fall Family Fest and Kaboom! Play Day on Saturday, October 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.... more
Auditions for Elf The Musical at Missoula Community Theatre
By MICHELLE NYE - The Missoula Community Theatre will hold an open audition for Elf the Musical on Sunday, September 30 from 12:30-4:30 PM. ... more
Missoula Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Sister Act
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition on Sunday, August 26 for Sister Act. The audition will take place from 12:30-6:00 PM.... more
Andorcles and the Lion with MCT
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will present a fast-paced, funny version of Aesop’s classic story Adocles and the Lion, Sept 13-14.... more
Thirty Artists Selected For River City Roots Festival Art Show
Thirty artists have been selected for the Juried Art Show on Main Street Friday and Saturday, August 24-25, during the 13th Annual River City Roots Festival in Downtown Missoula.... more
Audition for Sister Act
by MICHELLE NIGH - Get your “Sunday Morning Fever” burning and groove your spirit on over to the MCT Center for the Performing Arts! ... more
MCT’s 7th Annual Adapted Performance
On Tuesday, May 8, MCT will present an adapted performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.... more
Handel’s Julius Caesar February 9-11th
Handel’s Julius Caesar runs February 9-11at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. ... more
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Willy Wonka Kids
Get Your lucky tickets for Willy Wonka Kids--playing Nov. 10-11 at MCT.... more
MCT’s Fall Season of Fun for Kids!
Hakuna matata! Grab your golden ticket because it’s going to be a fall of musical theatre adventures with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT).... more
The World of Broadway at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts
By MICHELLE NIGH - Nearly 200 kids to perform The World of Broadway Thurs., Aug. 10-Sat., Aug. 12 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... more
MCT: Register for Fall Children’s Programming
Check out MCT's new fall line-up of fun, educational opportunities for kids in our area.... more
Summer at the Bigfork Playhouse
By DILLON TABISH - Bigfork’s local theater is one of the only smaller companies in the country to receive the rights to perform “Mamma Mia!... more
10 Heavenly Montana Hikes West of the Continental Divide
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Nothing inspires like a heart-pounding hike into Montana's high country. Put these ten picks for memorable hikes on your Montana bucket list!... more
Missoula Casino Guide
Missoula has become home to some excellent hotel casinos and gambling houses that make this compact city something of a Las Vegas in the mountains. ... more
30+ Things for Kids to Do in Missoula, Montana
By LINDA McCARTHY - I am amazed at how many free and low cost things there are to do with kids in Missoula, Montana. My daughter and I compiled a list of more than 30 Things to Do With Kids in Missoula:... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 22
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
11th Annual Roots Fest Opens Friday, August 26
The 11th Annual River City Roots Festival opens on Friday, August 26 featuring Missoula’s own Lil’ Smokies as the headliner Friday night and multi-Grammy Award winning Rodney Crowell Sat. night. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 15
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 1
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 25
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 18
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 4
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
America’s Most Acclaimed Baroque Musicians to Perform in Montana
They come from all corners of North America, bringing gut-string instruments, virtuoso talent, encyclopedic knowledge of a bygone era and acclaim as the modern masters of their art.... more
Cultural Spotlight: VonCommon Studios
By GRACE STOPHER - Nestled in an unsuspecting corner at Wyoming and Johnson streets, you may notice a little door in a string of warehouses with a blue sandwich board nearby, ushering you inside to VonCommon St... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 20
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT BURSTING with activity June 20-26
The MCT Center for the Performing Arts is bursting at the seams the week of June 20-25! ... more
Bill Bowers speechLess: A Fundraiser for the Next Step Prep Scholarship Fund
Hellgate High School graduate Bill Bowers returns to Missoula for a one-of-a kind performance - Tues., June 28, at 7:30pm at MCT.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 6
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 30
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT, UM Confucius Institute and Beijing Theatre Collaboration
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) continues its collaboration with the China National Theatre for Children (CNTC) in Beijing. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 9
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Flora and Fauna Interpreted at MAM
A field note is a means for recording an observation in order to remember and better understand the particular phenomenon later.... more
Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical
Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical is flying with the Missoula Community Theatre April 28-May 15!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 11
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 4
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 28
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MAM Features Art Installation That Will Evolve Daily
Billings native Abbie Miller to create site-specific installation March 28-31.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 29
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 22
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 15
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Opens March 10
All 37 works (plus the sonnets) of William Shakespeare performed in one evening? The Missoula Community Theatre is proud to present the show March 10-20.... more
The Snow Queen World Premiere at MCT
The world premiere of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Snow Queen will take place February 20 and 21 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 8
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Uncorked: Red Carpet Gala
The Missoula Community Chorus is hosting their 11th Annual “Missoula Uncorked” fundraiser--a "Red Carpet Gala" featuring a live telecast of the 88th Annual Academy Awards.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 1
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 25
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 18
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 11
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
The Drowsy Chaperone Opens January 21st
In an “insanely ridiculous” fashion, The Drowsy Chaperone makes its Missoula debut on the stage of the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 28
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 21
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 14
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 7
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 30
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 23
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 16
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
The Missoula Community Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”
The Missoula Community Theatre is proud to present "The Sound of Music" for three weeks of performances December 3-6, 9-13 and 16-20.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 9
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Audition For “The Drowsy Chaperone”
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition for actors, singers and dancers to play the roles in The Drowsy Chaperone. Audition are on Sun. Nov 22, from 12:30-4pm.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 2
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 26
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 19
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 5
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 28
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Audition for The Sound of Music
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition for the roles in The Sound of Music on Sunday, October 4th, at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... more
“Wild Propaganda” Art Exhibit Crosses Boundaries
Join Rob Whitehair, on First Friday, Oct 2, from 5pm – 8pm, for a reception and launch party for his debut art exhibit and line of fashion apparel entitled “Wild Propaganda.”... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 21
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Country Music: Good vs. Bad
By BOB WIRE. “You should write a song about that!” Any songwriter will tell you he or she hears that almost every day. Especially if, like me, they tend to write about the less-explored detritus of life, li... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 14
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT Presents Little Red and the Hoods
This delightful tale of Little Red Riding Hood is told with modern lessons for today’s children. Public performances are Sept. 17 & 18 at 1pm, and Sept 19 at 10am.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 7
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
What’s Happening at the Top Hat: Sept. 4-9
Playing at the Top Hat Lounge this week: Andrea Harsell, Elephant Revival & the Rustics, Ted Ness & the Rusty Nails, Ted Ness & the Rusty Nails, Quartetto Gelato, & more!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 31
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 24
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT Holds Auditions for Sweeney Todd–The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition for Sweeney Todd—The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Sunday, August 30th, at the MCT.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 17
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Mary Beth Percival: Missoula Painter in the Medium of Watercolor
By MONTE DOLACK - My wife Mary Beth Percival works mainly in watercolor and has always been passionate about the Montana landscape and it’s dramatic big sky. A special exhibition of her work is currently on v... more
The Pimps of Joytime Perform at the Top Hat Aug 20
Top Hat Entertainment presents genre defying, Brooklyn-bred The Pimps of Joytime at the Top Hat on Thursday, August 20.... more
Learning How the Arts are Being Integrated and Connected in Missoula
By TOM BENSEN -The Washington, DC-based Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) visited Missoula to learn how the arts are being integrated and connected with the Missoula community.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 3
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT’s Performing Arts Camp 2015: Booking it on Broadway–A Novel Review
Tickets are $15 and go on sale to the public on Sat., August 1st! Booking it on Broadway—A Novel Review plays Aug. 13-15.... more
Missoula – A River Runs Through It
Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 27
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 20
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 13
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
MCT Announces Free Kids’ Celebration Friday, July 24th
On Friday, July 24th, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Missoula Children’s Theatre is throwing a party for kids of ALL ages! ... more
Installation of Ybarra’s Public Art Sculpture Underway at Silver Park
Construction of the new public art piece for Silver Park, George Ybarra’s sculpture “Perseverance and Passage,” has begun.... more
The Missoula Community Theatre 2015-16 Season on Sale July 1st
The Missoula Community Theatre season goes on sale to the public Wednesday, July 1st. Whether your place is in the audience or on stage, this season has something for everyone! ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 29
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
It’s Summertime in Montana
By TOM BENSEN-Gauging from the thermometer, summer is here. If you love concerts and summertime events, here are some MUST things to do in Missoula and Montana.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 22
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
If Charlie Russell Painted Missile Silos
By MONTE DOLACK- What if Montana’s famous cowboy artist, Charlie Russell was living today? I have mused many times as to what shape his artworks would yield in today's world.... more
Broadway Star Eden Espinosa Presents a Benefit Performance for MCT’s Next Step Prep
On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, the sound of Broadway will come to the MCT Center for the Performing Arts as MCT’s Next Step Prep presents Eden Espinosa – Live in Concert.... more
Own Your Own “Paint” Carousel Pony or “Scafti” the Dragon
By THERESA COX- Three very special carvings will go home with lucky winners following A Carousel for Missoula’s gala this Thursday, June 18, at the Ranch Club barn.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 15
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 8
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Play It Missoula! Downtown Pianos Delivered Friday, June 5
Three Play It Missoula! pianos will be delivered to Downtown locations this Friday, June 5, 2015 for First Friday festivities. You gotta check em out!... more
Top 9 First Friday Shows You Don’t Want to Miss
By MATT ANGLEN - First Friday Art Walk happens every single month in Missoula, come rain, or sleet, or pounding blizzard. Here is our top 9 list of Must See Events:... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 1
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more