Come join us for a family friendly celebration of summer and community! Wildlight Montana has been offering yoga, sound & healing to the Missoula and Alberton valley for years and is collaborating with Nord-Studios, Living Rhythm Community Drumming, musicians Lee Rizzo, Ceci Monroe and Pronto y Alivio for this special event. Tickets are on sale now; please register and pay so we can plan accordingly. We are so excited to celebrate summer, music, art, rhythm & community with you all!
What to Bring
Please bring a camp chair or folding chair for drum circle and extra seating if possible. We will be having a community potluck at 4 pm, bring a dish to share! This is a non-alcoholic event. Attendees are invited to bring their own NA beverages.
Schedule
4 pm: Potluck
5 pm: Living Rhythm community drum circle facilitated by Matthew & Jenna Nord
6 pm: Live music by Lee Rizzo & Pronto Y Alivio
Sliding scale contribution
$20-35 per person
$70 Family Rate
Kids under 12 years old FREE!
Ceci y Pronto Alivio
Pronto Alivio is a Missoula-based band formed in September 2025, weaving together soulful storytelling into an intimate, genre-bending sound. The group is fronted by Ceci Elizabeth (lead vocals, cello, guitar, keys), whose songwriting is inspired by the time she has lived in Colombia and reflects a wide emotional landscape: love songs to nature, stories of grief and heartbreak, and the quiet courage required to move through change with humility and hope. Ceci's sound features bilingual lyrics in Spanish and English and blends blues, folk, reggaetón acústico, and llanero-inspired grooves into an eclectic tapestry.
Pronto Alivio features the magic of Matthew Nord (drums, percussion, keys, backup vocals), Marko Cappoferri (bass, synth, backup vocals), and Callie Woodman (backup vocals, hand percussion), whose interplay brings warmth, groove, and dynamic energy to the band’s original music. The group has quickly made waves, including sharing the stage with Canta Brasil, and filling shows at Sacred Ally, the Longstaff House and Free Cycles, as well as recording a Tiny Desk Contest Video that now has over 50k views.
Photo credit: Jenna Nord Photography
Lee Rizzo
Lee Rizzo is a word nerd, a poetess, to do lister, and metaphor fanboy. Attempting to meet love as it is revealed to her while spinning it into verse, melody and craft. She hopes to express what she observes, dreams and wonders in performance and community. Lee grew up in Missoula and has been raising two daughters with her main squeeze and wrestling companion. She means well and does her best and sometimes cool stuff comes by way of her efforts.
Living Rhythm Drum Circles ~ Matthew Nord
Matthew leads with rhythm — not just the beat of the drum, but the heartbeat of human connection. For over a decade, he has facilitated gatherings that blend drum circles, movement, breathwork, and sound into immersive experiences that are as grounding as they are uplifting.
Matthew has worked as a group facilitator for organizations such as the Montana Men’s Foundation, Camp Mak-A-Dream Montana & Camp Good Grief. He has guided people of all ages and backgrounds through experiences ranging from soulful, reflective circles, to jubilant, laughter-filled celebrations. Each session is customized to the energy and intention of the gathering — whether it’s deep transformation, grief, heartfelt bonding, or joyful release.
Matthew and his wife, photographer Jenna Nord, founded Nord Studios together in Missoula, Montana, through which they collaborate on weddings, workshops and more. Learn more about Living Rhythm Drum Circles and other offerings through the Nord Studios website.