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Sweet Pea 2009 Dates:
Festival: August 7, 8, & 9
Sweet Pea Ball: July 31 (Friday)
Chalk on the Walk: August 4 (Tuesday)
Bite of Bozeman: August 5 (Wednesday)
Art Show Opening: August 6 (Thursday)
[Download the 2009 Schedule of Events in PDF (2.1MB)]
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ARTS & CRAFTS |
| Always a highlight of the Festival, 100 artists and crafts people from the Gallatin Valley and around the nation will converge on Lindley Park to show their wares to the public. Be sure to wander under the canopy of shady trees and explore the arts and crafts booths. Booths will be open for sales on Friday from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. |
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ART SHOW |
| The Sweet Pea Juried and Open Art Shows will once again be held in the Bozeman Public Library’s central hallway gallery. The shows will feature a diverse collection of artwork, ranging from watercolor and oil paintings, to sculpture and jewelry. All are invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, August 6th between 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Public Library’s Large Conference Room. Both shows may be viewed during the library’s normal business hours in August, which are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, and Friday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. |
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THE BALL |
The Sweet Pea Festival Ball moves back to the Gallatin Gateway Inn this year to kick off the Sweet Pea festivities on Friday, July 31st. Mark this date on your calendar because we are going back to our roots and “Celebrating the Swing Era.”
Doors will open at 7:00 pm followed by a free swing lesson hosted by Have Fun Dancing with Lauren Coleman from 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The River City Swing Band will take the stage at 8:00 pm. All ages are welcome, but bring your ID if you want to partake of adult beverages. Put on your best dancing shoes and vintage or semi-format attire as prizes will be awarded for the most swingin’ dance duos on the floor as well as best dance costumes.
Tickets are $20 per person or $35 for a couple. Tickets will be available at the door. Don’t miss out on the Sweet Pea Ball as it kicks off the 2009 Festival and its theme of “Sweet Pea Celebrates Our Roots: Arts, Culture, Community” at the grand Gallatin Gateway Inn on Friday, July 31st.
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BITE OF BOZEMAN |
Sweet Pea is once again excited to present the Bite of Bozeman. Join us on Main Street Wednesday, August 5th at 6:00 pm when friends, family, and visitors mingle in a casual atmosphere while enjoying a wonderful variety of cuisine from the area’s finest restaurants and vendors. Come out and play while you fill your stomach and tap your toes to the beat of the music from Diamond Rock and Soul, Archer’s Mob, Rock Montana, and Slo Mo Jo and the No Shows. There is no fee to participate, just the cost of food. We will see you there! |
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CHALK ON THE WALK |
| Decorate the sidewalks of downtown Bozeman with your own artwork! Chalk on the Walk is a favorite way for many Festivalites, both children and adults, to express themselves during the Festival of the Arts. On Tuesday, August 4th, create your own artistic statement on Main Street between Grand and Broadway. Chalk will be provided after registering at Grand Avenue Christian Church, 110 South Grand, 9:30 am – 10:30 am that morning. There is no participation fee. |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES |
| Children’s Arts and Craft stations will take place from noon-3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Watch for 2009 activities to be announced soon! |
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CHILDREN'S RUN |
The FUN starts here! Following the success of recent years, the Sweet Pea Children’s 1K Fun Run will lead the Sweet Pea Parade. What a great way for your family to spend their Saturday morning! The race begins at 10:00 am sharp at Main
Street and 8th Avenue and ends at Main Street and Church Avenue.
Parents may register their children by mailing in the entry form, dropping it off at the Main Street or 19th Street First Security Bank, or participating in walk-in registration August 5-7th at the 19th Street First Security Bank. There is no race day registration—sorry, no exceptions. Youth entry fee is $2 through July 31st and $4 on August 1st. The following age groups are being offered: stroller, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, and special needs. Youth 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (there is no fee for the adult).
The day of the race, runners are asked to be at the staging area/start by 9:45 am. Mail-in registrants may pick up race numbers from 9:15 am – 9:45 am at the southwest corner of Main Street and 8th. An information page will be handed out with race numbers at registration; please read this with your child. For more info, call the Recreation Department at 582-2290. |
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CHURCH IN THE PARK |
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Church in the Park presents The Coming Together of Ages – a musical dueling debate staging old style worship and the new. Is there common ground to discover? Join us for the message and witness a unique collision of local talents. We invite you to bring
your family and friends, or make some new ones, while sharing in this community worship service. Wristbands are required. See you at the Bowl! |
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COLLABORATIVE (music, dance, theatre & family all rolled into one!) |
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The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) has been touring extensively for 35 years from Montana to Japan and will visit nearly 1,300 communities this year with 47 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in town with a set, lights, costumes, props, and makeup—everything it takes to put on a play... except the cast. The team holds an open audition and casts 50-60 local students to perform in the production.
The show is rehearsed throughout the week and a public performance is presented on Saturday. For the Sweet Pea Festival, the Missoula Children’s Theatre will be performing an original adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. MCT’s mission is the development of lifeskills in children through participation in the performing arts. [Bowl/Main Stage, Saturday, 3:00 pm]
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DANCE |
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Taylor 2: modern dance [Friday, 6:30 pm]
Few artists of our time have had the profound impact on their art form that Paul Taylor has had on dance. Fifty-fi ve years after he made his fi rst avant garde works, he has a collection of 130 dances performed by his own celebrated Company and Taylor 2 as well as renowned dance companies here and abroad. Taylor 2 was formed over 10 years ago to ensure that the works of this highly popular choreographer, Paul Taylor, could be seen by audiences all over the world, unhindered by economic or technical limitations. This dynamic 6-member company works tirelessly to meet the needs of different communities. To quote The Aspen Times: “Inclusion in Taylor 2 is a major achievement and a signifi cant rite of passage in the dance world. Taylor 2 is just as strong as the main company, in different ways. They’re really exciting and they bring a freshness to their work that can’t be duplicated.” Taylor 2 will perform two classic works, “Airs” and “Piazzola Caldera,” at Sweet Pea. [Bowl/Main Stage]
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FAMILY |
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Jack Gladstone [Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm]
Jack Gladstone is a Native “PoetSinger” and lecturer from the Blackfeet Indian Nation of Montana. Regarded as a cultural bridge builder, he delivers programs nationally on American Indian mythology and history. In a career spanning two decades, Jack has produced fi fteen critically acclaimed CD’s. In 1985, Jack co-founded “Native America Speaks” an award-winning lecture series for Glacier National Park. [Family Stage] |
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Antonio Rocha [Saturday, 12pm & 2pm; Sunday, 11:00 am & 2pm]
Antonio Rocha, a native of Brazil, began his career in the performing arts in 1985. In 1988 he received a Partner of the
Americas’ grant to come to the USA to perform and study with Master Tony Montanaro. Since then he has earned a Summa Cum Laude Theater BA from USM (University of Southern Maine) and studied with French mime Marcel Marceau. Mr. Rocha’s unique solo shows of stories and mime have been performed from Singapore to The Yukon, in ten countries on five continents. His work is an eloquent mixture of acting, mime, and voice creating a very dynamic and unique experience. Transitions in his shows are well crafted, making audiences forget what is mimed versus spoken. Antonio also uses his voice, not only to portray characters, but also to project sound affects supporting the atmosphere in his work. [Family Stage] |
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FLOWER SHOW |
| Local gardeners! Bring your sweet pea blossoms to display for the community at our Flower Show tent north of Information Headquarters. Entries are accepted with no entry fee at the Flower Show Tent in Lindley Park on Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Throughout the weekend, flowers will be on display and volunteers will be available to answer your growing questions and provide information about the history of the sweet peas.
See our Flower Show page for more information! |
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FOOD CONCESSIONS |
| Come hungry to the park! From tator pigs, hot dogs and corn to cotton candy and soda, there will be goodies for every palate. |
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MUSIC |
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Toubab Krewe [Friday, 8:00 pm]
Blending American and West African influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe has set “a new standard for fusions of rock and West African music” (Afropop Worldwide). Since forming in 2005, the magnetic instrumental quintet has won a diverse and devoted following at performances everywhere from Bonnaroo to the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, the most remote festival in the world. Toubab Krewe is currently on an extensive 40-city cross-country tour in support of their sophomore album, “Live at the Orange Peel.” [Bowl/Main Stage] |
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Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca [Saturday, 7:00 pm]
Lemvo’s passion for the roots of Afro-Cuba comes through in his singing with a voice that is vibrant and melodious. He is one of the few artists in tropical music today who is moving the genre forward. Lemvo and his band, Makina Loca, manage a blend of Cuban and Central African traditions that is seamless and organic—and infectious. Their music is a celebration aimed squarely at the dance floor! [Bowl/Main Stage] |
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Seth Walker [Saturday, 3:00 pm]
The driving delivery and infectious downhome style of Seth Walker’s voice and songs resonate with blues and roots music heavily infl uenced by the styles of B.B. King, T. Bone Walker, and Snooks Eaglin to name just a few. Walker has established himself in the music world as a unique and compelling performer. Walker delivers “a different point of blue” in today’s ever changing world and his eclectic blend of outstanding guitar talent and rootsy, soul filled vocals will thrill any music fan. [Bowl/Main Stage] |
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PARADE |
| Directly after the Children’s Run, the Sweet Pea Parade begins at Main Street and 8th Avenue, marching eastward to Church Avenue. This year’s Parade theme is "Sweet Pea Celebrates Our Roots: Art, Culture, Community." Join 10,000 of your friends and neighbors by following the Parade to Lindley Park! Please note: Parking on Main Street is restricted along the parade route Saturday morning. |
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THEATRE |
| Returning again for Sweet Pea’s 32nd year is Montana’s own Shakespeare in the Parks! This year they are presenting an all-new production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “The Tempest.” So put on an Elizabethan Era attitude and come enjoy their full of life performances.
What’s silly and moose-like? The Equinox Theatre’s Silly Moose, of course. Get your fill of improv fun with their unpredictable show for kids and kids at heart! Also sporting high energy improv is the popular local favorite Spontaneous Combustibles—back again to amaze and mystify. Missoula Children’s Theatre will be presenting a very special workshop “Mime Your Own Business,” an interactive exploration of the non-verbal, advanced art of mime. If that wasn’t enough, we are also proud to present Greg Owens and his original show of music and comedy... oh and there is more? You bet there is! Kaleidoscope Players are back with a dazzling spectacle guaranteed to make you smile!
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WRISTBANDS ON SALE |
Through Wednesday, August 5th: $10.00, all pre-sales outlets
Through Thursday, August 6th at Jacobs Crossing Lobby ONLY (424 E Main): $10.00
Festival Days, August 7, 8 &9: $15.00 available at Lindley Park Only
In an effort to simplify our processes, we now use a Sweet Pea wristband for admission. But don’t worry: a commemorative button is still available for your collection! All proceeds from wristbands and merchandise help support the Festival. If net gain is realized by the Festival, it is given back to the community in the form of grants. Thank you for supporting Sweet Pea!
Children 6 years of age and under are admitted free. Your Sweet Pea wristband entitles you to participate in all Festival events held in Lindley Park.
Admission sales are the Festival’s primary source of financial support.
Sweet Pea has leased Lindley Park from the City of Bozeman August 7th, 8th, and 9th. Therefore, a wristband is required for admission to the park on those dates. No refunds on wristband sales. |
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