Why does Thelonius Monk play piano like that? Why is John Coltrane’s music so intense? Why is Billie Holiday’s voice so unique? The Jazz Legacy Project has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note Jazz Club in Atlanta, Georgia where they regularly sell out performances. They’ve discovered playing jazz and telling the stories behind the music is something audiences thoroughly enjoy. And now this red-hot jazz band is going to be in Eureka!! https://www.jazzlegacyproject.com/

What a treat to open Sunburst’s 26th annual winter concert series with this home-grown bluegrass plucking singing, and strumming group featuring six of the Tobacco Valley’s finest musicians. Come out for a wonderful evening as Deep Mountain takes to the big stage for an awesome concert. https://www.facebook.com/tvbluegrass/

Isn’t this what we all look forward to in the Fall? Sunburst’s absolute fabulous Toast of the Town with hand made wine cups, a range of beverages, delicious hors d’oeuvres, great auction items to bid on, raffles and a wonderful evening at Indian Springs! This year, Jodi Jones is crafting the wine cups for us. Of course there will be wonderful items to bid on for the Silent Auction including art, gift coupons, tasty treats, and passes to golf. Tickets at the door. $25/per

Jessica Roki Kilroy! Maybe you heard her music when she was growing up in the Tobacco Valley. Now she has made a name for herself with numerous CDs, film scripts and touring the world with her incredible voice and guitar. It is such a treat to have her back home for this concert which you won’t want to miss. Indian Springs Ranch. 5pm. Free.

https://rokifolk.com/

The actors pull into town and set up the stage. And then at 6pm, they start this year’s (free) Shakespearean play, “Hamlet”! Bring a chair or a blanket for the lawn. And if you want dinner, Elkhorn Smokehouse will have delicious food for sale starting at 5pm. Thanks to our awesome sponsors Lincoln Electric Co-op and Interbel for helping us bring in this superb live theater to the Tobacco Valley.

Terry Sherven is a local treasure. You want to be sure to catch this family-friendly (and free) concert under the big tent at Indian Springs Ranch. What better way to spend a relaxing early evening then listening to Terry’s music and watching the mountains? Bring a chair or sit on the lawn.

Who doesn’t enjoy having the Kootenai Rails-to-Trail starting from right downtown Eureka? Come out for this annual celebration to enjoy the trail and help support it. Live music, refreshments, and art starting from the trail’s parking lot across the Tobacco River bridge from Riverside Park. This year’s art features handmade musical instruments by Ray Jacobs and woodblock prints of musicians by Shirley Jacobs. Tell your friends. Make it a wonderful morning.

Sunburst’s Summer Series opens with the magical Celtic sound of Tra le Gael. With lightning hammered dulcimer, sprightly Celtic harp, driving guitar and soaring flute and whistles, Tra le Gael is a Celtic ensemble based in the Flathead Valley, engaging audiences with energetic reels, lively jigs and lovely airs, from traditional Irish tunes to modern compositions. Come join us under the big tent to hear these musicians! 5pm. Family-friendly and free.

Remember the high energy, incredibly talented teens who brought us “Be More Chill,” “Ride the Cyclone” and “Firebringer”? They are set for another one this April!!! Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing. Then, they began dancing. And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future. Tickets at the door.

Remember the high energy, incredibly talented teens who brought us “Be More Chill,” “Ride the Cyclone” and “Firebringer”? They are set for another one this April!!! Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing. Then, they began dancing. And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future. Tickets at the door.

A Montana ensemble that offers top quality music and a great show. This four-piece ensemble brings us a mixture of classical, world and pop – all performed exceptionally well. We know Cascade Quartet will make a great finale for our Silver Anniversary season of Sunburst’s Performing Arts Series. 

https://www.cascadequartet.org/

A truly great group to bring back, Rebecca has played Eureka twice before – once part of Rhythm Angels and then with Mark Oblinger. This time she’s touring with the awesome Robert Johnson and Mark Oblinger as her back-up singers, and Sandra Wong on violin.  Her show offers a variety of Rebecca’s great music, and features songs from her latest CD “Sanctuary.”

https://www.rebeccafolsom.com/

Our local teens who brought you “Be More Chill”, “Ride the Cyclone”, and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are set to bring another incredible musical to the stage here in the Tobacco Valley. “Firebringer” is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski , a book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Brian Holden. It explores the interconnectedness of civilization, cultivation of natural resources and capitalism. “Firebringer” blends rich themes with infectious music and crass cave drawings.

At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier through her inventions. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever.

Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/student

Our local teens who brought you “Be More Chill”, “Ride the Cyclone”, and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are set to bring another incredible musical to the stage here in the Tobacco Valley. “Firebringer” is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski , a book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Brian Holden. It explores the interconnectedness of civilization, cultivation of natural resources and capitalism. “Firebringer” blends rich themes with infectious music and crass cave drawings.

At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier through her inventions. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever.

Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/student

oh my!  These two have the energy and musical chops to capture any audience.  They describe their sound as Glam Folk and we do believe Champagne Sunday brings a sound that will totally wow you – regardless of your age. Champagne Sunday has the power to fill any stage, have you smiling at their jokes and dancing to their tunes, while melting your heart. A musical duo that is heading for the stars!!

https://champagnesunday.com/

Come see this incredible production of “King Arthur’s Quest” starring kids you know. These young actors work really hard all week to bring you this fabulous musical. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets at the door: $10/adults, and 18 and younger for free.

Come see this incredible production of “King Arthur’s Quest” starring kids you know. These young actors work really hard all week to bring you this fabulous musical. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets at the door: $10/adults, and 18 and younger for free.

You can be a star! If you are a student between grades 1-12, you can audition for this year’s Missoula Children’s Theater production. “King Arthur’s Quest” will have auditions on Monday, November 13 with rehearsals all week after school and two shows on Saturday November 18th. Give it a try! Show up for the audition with your biggest smile and loudest voice. We know you can do it.

Auditions are open to all young people in the valley from all schools and home schooled.

This is a hot Canadian 5-piece band from Vancouver, BC. Despite coming from north of us, they have a southern sound with marimba and trumpet, as well as other spicy instruments.  Music to dance to and music to dream to. They describe their sound as rooted in rhythmic traditions from around the globe, and what they deliver transcends, blurring the lines between jazz and folk.

https://www.robinlayne.com/robin-layne--the-rhythm-makers.html

Tom is from Mexico although now Canadian. Kalissa’s family is from the Canadian Maritimes. Together Tom and Kalissa perform in English, Spanish and French. Extremely talented musicians, Tom does guitar, mandolin and jarana, while Kalissa plays violin. Both do beautiful vocals. We are excited for this amazing duo to open our 25th season. Like all concerts in the Sunburst winter series, it is held at the Eureka high school auditorium starting at 7pm. Tickets available at the door or through the Sunburst office.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zSw7GwPe4E

A remarkable evening watching the sun slip behind the mountains. Talking with friends, looking at art, listening to French cafe music, and supporting the programs and activities Sunburst Arts and Education bring to the Tobacco Valley. You know it will be wonderful. Tasty hors d'oeuvres, wonderful items to bid on, a handmade wine cup to take home but really the best part is knowing you are making your community vibrant with the arts, theater and music. Tickets available at the event which is held under the tent at Indian Springs Ranch.

An event that brings the entire community out for an evening on the lawn at the Historical Village watching an incredible troupe of actors stage a full-length Shakespeare play. This year you’ll see Measure for Measure, listed as a comedy in Shakespeare’s canon, but which also has dramatic and thematic elements relevant to the 21st century for all audiences. Of course, this is a free event thanks to the sponsorship of Lincoln Electric Cooperative and Interbel. If you come early and want dinner, Elkhorn BBQ will have delicious pork dinners for sale at the Historical Village starting at 5pm. Deep Mountain Band will provide some awesome bluegrass music prior to the play from 4:30 - 5:30pm. And Sunburst volunteers will have beverages and desserts on hand. See you at the play!

Tim Helnore and his Highwater Band give us great music that will have you out of your seats dancing. Catch this final concert in Sunburst's 2023 Summer Series. You will have something to celebrate. Come out for an afternoon under the tent at Indian Springs. It is free, with music designed for the family. And you just might want to stay and enjoy a drink and dinner at the pub afterwards

If you haven't heard Dan Dubuque's music yet - you are in for a serious treat. And if you have heard him perform, than no doubt you will be here to catch his concert in Eureka. This is the second in Sunburst Arts' 2023 Summer Series - free and music designed for the whole family. https://www.dandubuque.com/

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Do you enjoy walking or riding your bike along the Rails-to-Trail from Eureka to the Koocanusa reservoir? We are having our annual event to celebrate the trail and raise funds to help with its maintenance. This year’s featured artist is Terry Gill. If you haven’t seen his amazing sculptures, you are in for a real treat. And there will be live music along the trail as well as snacks and beverages to refresh you. Put this Saturday morning event on your calendar as it is going to be lovely. Meet us at the beginning of the trail in Eureka, across the Tobacco River bridge from town.

The Harp Choir under the direction of Connie Frank is the ideal way to open our Summer Series. The talent and skills of these musicians on harps, violins and keyboard will help us all appreciate the start of summer. As with all Sunburst Summer Series concerts, this is a family-friendly and free event. Enjoy an early evening under the tent at Indian Springs Ranch or sitting on the lawn.

Jâca is a clarinet and guitar duo combining classical and world music to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the stage. Jâca’s music reflects the versatility of their instruments with their diverse musical and cultural heritage. From Flamenco to Fado, Appalachia to Argentina, Jâca’s music is truly a unique fusion. Tickets at the door $15 adults. Students for free. Season passes (five admissions) $60.

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

The local teens who brought you “Be More Chill” and “Ride the Cyclone” are at it again. Don’t miss this show. In fact - drag your cousin along. Tickets at the door.

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

The local teens who brought you “Be More Chill” and “Ride the Cyclone” are at it again. Don’t miss this show. In fact - drag your cousin along. Tickets at the door.