Rialto hosts special film events & fantastic live music

The historic Rialto theater has reopened its doors in the heart of Downtown Bozeman. This brand new event venue promises to bring an exciting lineup of top-tier talent from around the country. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
A Night of Gypsy Jazz with Tim Kliphuis and Alfonso Ponticelli with local help from Montana Manouche will take place Sunday, April 15th at 8pm. Tickets to this all ages show are $20. Doors at 7pm.                  The evening begins with the world-class musical presence that is Tim Kliphuis and Alfonso Ponticelli, a duo straight from across the Atlantic known for their virtuosity as well as their passion. Award-winning violin legend Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America’s top gypsy jazz guitarist, Ponticelli (Chicago), to highlight the music of famed musical duo Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and drawing inspiration from current-day gypsy, classical and folk music as well, they alternate moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration in an inspired journey that is different every night.
Afterwards, for all you swinging cats, the first few rows of seats will be cleared away for the upbeat sound of Montana Manouche aimed at getting you up on your feet for a hot time, so put on your dancing shoes and roll into the night right.
A screening of the documentary Disturbing the Peace followed by Q&A is set for Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. Tickets to this all ages event are $9.75. Doors at 6pm.
In 2006, Israeli and Palestinian former combatants, people who had taken an active role in the conflict, laid down their weapons and established Combatants for Peace. The egalitarian, bi-national, grassroots movement was founded on the belief that the cycle of violence can only be broken when Israelis and Palestinians join forces. Combatants for Peace is the only organization, worldwide, in which former fighters on both sides of an active conflict have laid down their weapons, choosing to work together for peace and justice. They were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.
Disturbing the Peace is an award-winning documentary made about the movement. After the film, two leading members of the organization, founder and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Suliman Khatib and IDF veteran Rami ben-Ari, will join the audience via skype for a Q&A and share the work that they are doing to end the occupation and bring peace to their homeland.
In collaboration with MSU’s Whitewater Kayak Club, the 2018 Paddling Film Festival will be held Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm. Join for a stoke-filled night with great films and raffle prizes. Tickets to this all ages event are $12. Doors at 6pm.
The evening will showcase the very best films the paddling community has to offer. From pack raft expeditions to huge whitewater in Pakistan, the show will include all types of paddling sports including hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, northern river canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, grueling kayak fishing battles and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of paddling life.
Some of the films included are Inside the Indus – A Pakistani Odyssey from Aniol & Crew, Into Twin Galaxies from Eric Boomer, The Time Travelers, a film showcasing the USA raft team attempting a record speed decent of The Grand Canyon, and many more.
Bozeman Doc Series will present a special screening of Gimme Shelter on Sunday, April 29th at 6:30pm. Tickets to this event are $10. Doors at 6pm.
Called the greatest rock film ever made, this landmark documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco’s Altamont Speedway, Direct Cinema pioneers David and Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were there to immortalize on film the bloody slash that transformed a decade’s dreams into disillusionment.
Kicking off a new month, Mike Love performs with Cas Haley on Thursday, May 3rd at 8pm. Tickets to this all ages show are $16. Doors at 7pm.
With a foundation rooted in the spirituality and message-based music of Reggae and Rastafari, Mike Love blends the sounds of progressive and classic rock, pop, R&B, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz and so much more. Love’s songs take you on a journey, one of healing and inspiration. One designed to help you on your path to knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Love’s latest release, Unleash the Love, is available now.
Mike Love has shared the stage with artists like Stephen Marley, Don Carlos, Trevor Hall, Nahko and Medicine for the People, John Butler Trio, Groundation, Steel Pulse, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson.
The Waiting follow with special guest Jason Wickens on Friday, May 4th at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $12. Doors at 7:30pm.
Bozeman-based roadhouse rock n’ roll band The Waiting celebrates the music of Tom Petty. Not exactly a “cover” or “tribute” band, they’re, in the spirit of The Heartbreakers, first and foremost a BAND: a motley mix of musicians and friends interpreting the songs of one of rock’s greatest legends.
The band’s motto is “We bring the Petty to your town,” and since 2013 they’ve been doing exactly that all across the Treasure State. Whether it’s one of Tom Petty’s smash hits with the Heartbreakers, a sampling from his solo albums, or even a collaboration with the Traveling Wilburys, The Waiting runs the gamut, performing each tune with undeniable, fiery live energy and a devotion to showing each person in the crowd a damn good time.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in the center of historic Downtown Bozeman. Get further acquainted with this exciting new event space at www.rialtobozeman.com, where you can also peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets. Follow the Rialto on Facebook for the most up to date event announcements, @therialto.