The Rocky Fire burns overnight near the town of Clear Lake, California. Hot and dry weather caused the fire to burn actively at night, threatening homes and downing power lines. At least three home were destroyed. PHOTOS BY STUART PALLEY
Photo project documents wildfire, effects
of climate change
By Jessianne Castle ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOORS EDITOR
BOZEMAN – Stuart Palley’s
photographs are haunting. They trap you in a world of fear and sparkling fire,
intense colors and awe. Blending journalistic-type reporting with art, Palley’s
photo project, “Terra Flamma: Wildfires at Night,” is five years in the making
and focuses on raising awareness about fire management, drought and climate
change.
On June 13, the Los Angeles-based
photographer presented his work, “Terra Flamma,” Latin for “earth on fire,” as a
large-format exhibition at the Bozeman home of Wes Siler and Virginia McQueen.
Approximately two-dozen people turned out for the event, and from a lively din
of conversation it was clear his images were sparking thought.
“They’re breathtaking and dangerous
and sad,” McQueen said. “These are beautiful photographs. Stuart draws in your
eye but then the curiosity leads to something else: What’s the consequence of
megafire?”
While the majority of Palley’s work
is from California, he says many of the scenes are representative of megafires
that could break out—or already have—across other areas of the U.S.
“This is happening in our backyards,”
Palley said, describing the intense fires that
have raged in the last decade as the American West trends hotter and drier at a
time when many are building homes in the wildland-urban interface. “This is an
acute effect of climate change. As every year goes on, they get more intense.”
Palley said that with an average of
nine more high-fire-danger days each year, it’s critical for communities to be
fire-wise. Specific suggestions for homeowners in Big Sky are available on page
11 of the Real Estate Guide.
“The responsibility of every homeowner
is to have a defensible home,” he said.
Visit terraflamma.org for more information about Palley or to view more of his work.
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My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience. This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization. No prior experience is necessary. Register at santoshabigsky.com/workshops-special-events
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm