MOR’s popular series Brews & the Big Sky: Montana Made, Montana Brewed. returns for another edition on Tuesday, November 29th at the Museum of the Rockies from 6–8pm.
There are several fun and informative lectures and events—on top of their wonderful exhibits—to choose from at the Museum of the Rockies. Here’s a look at what’s coming up. Thrive will present its Dynamite Dads program at MOR on Wednesday, November 16th from 6–7:30pm. The event is designed for dads, uncles, grandfathers, and male role models to spend time with the children they adore while enjoying a free activity and a free meal! Explore MOR’s exhibits including “The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii” and play in the Children’s Discovery Center in this exciting evening of museum adventures. This evening is free to the public with advanced registration at www.allthrive.org/. The Leisure & Luxury Faculty and Distinguished Guests Lecture Series will present a number of informative lectures that will explore a diverse range of topics related to the exhibition, “Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii.” Led by faculty from Montana State University and visiting presenters, this series of lectures will highlight the unique connections between the ecosystems and cultural systems of the Yellowstone region and the ancient Bay of Naples. “Introduction to Ancient Coins” with Dr. Warren Esty, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Montana State University will take place on Thursday, November 17th in Hager Auditorium beginning at 6pm.
“Andromeda Unchained: Possession, Perception, and Adornment in Pompeian Wall Painting” with Dr. Neville McFerrin, Visiting Professor of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion, Bryn Mawr College will follow on Thursday, December 1st in Hager Auditorium beginning at 6pm. A reception will follow each of these lectures. These events are free and open to the public.
MOR’s popular series Brews & the Big Sky: Montana Made, Montana Brewed. returns for another edition on Tuesday, November 29th at the Museum of the Rockies from 6–8pm. “The Art of the Hunt” with Sitka Gear will feature brew selections from Bitter Root Brewing. There is an $8 admission which includes a free glass and beer tasting for those 21 and older. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. Brews & the Big Sky supports the MOR History Program. This will be the last Brews & the Big Sky presentation until February 2017. Humans have been hunting in the Northern Rockies for thousands of years. Native people were subsistence hunters and today’s hunters are likewise interested in putting wild game on the table through the long months of Montana’s winter. Join in for an investigation of the hunting traditions of the Northern Rockies. From bison to elk, deer, and birds, this event will look at hunting as a means of enhancing the local menu, as well as helping to conserve and promote animal survival in our region.
Brews & The Big Sky explores the unique growth and success of business and industry under the Big Sky paired with unique Montana brews. This adults-only winter series enters its second season with program expansions. Enjoy a night out as the Museum becomes a lively venue for drinks, dinner, and local history. Begin your evening with an exploration of local industries, presented by Curator of History, Michael Fox, with a lecture in the Hager Auditorium.
Following the lecture, sample brews from a Montana brewery, purchase dinner from a local food truck, or wander through MOR exhibitions. Enjoy an adults-only evening at MOR!
Using the past and present, Museum of the Rockies inspires life-long learning in science, history, culture, and art; advances knowledge through collections, research and discovery; and presents engaging, vibrant exhibits and programming. MOR brings the world to Montana and Montana to the world. For more information for these and future events, or to register, visit www.museumoftherockies.org/ or call (406) 994-5257. •
