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Welcome to the heart of Billings Welcome to walkable Downtown Billings!

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Downtown Billings, the heart of our city.

From banking to retail to entertainment and HARMON nightlife, downtown bustles from sun up to sun down. Cradled by the Rimrocks, Downtown Billings is a regional draw attracting visitors and enamoring its residents with state-of-the-art dining, retail, arts and culture, education and health care. Our financial services sector is strong and growing in downtown Billings.

Billings ranks sixth nationally for best business climate. And it shows in new business, expanding business, and construction in progress! In downtown you’ll find a wonderful mix of locally owned and operated businesses. Our merchants prepare their storefronts with you in mind and invite you into

their shops to peruse their diverse retail offerings. You’ll love the personalized customer service you receive from our downtown businesses.

Stroll the vibrant, clean and safe streetscapes that lead to our awardwinning museums, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and you’ll know that you are exploring Billings at its best.

Whether chatting over fine wine, sampling locally brewed beer or dancing to live music, Downtown Billings provides a delightful place to gather for visitors and locals alike.

We invite you to the wonderful community that is Downtown Billings and its eclectic mix of people and places, festivals and feasts, and incomparable accommodations and services in the core of our city.

Stay a while, relax a little, get to know us, little northwest treasure that we are!

Enthusiastically, Lisa K. Harmon

CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff

There’s plenty of opportunity to dance in the street at Magic City Blues — one of the many annual events held in downtown Billings.

Downtown Billings Table of Contents Downtown Billings Events................11 Dine............................................18-19 Shop..........................................20-28 Retail Cultural Partners.........................12-15 Visit................................................19 Services Downtown Billings Alliance..........16-17 Play................................................20 Professional

Downtown Billings Map..............28-29

Index of Downtown Billings Advertisers Al’s Bootery Babcock Theatre Billings Army Navy Surplus Billings City Parking Billings Federal Credit Union Bottega The Clothing Company Café Italia Cherry Tree Inn Downtown Billings Association Far West Gallery

Gallery Interiors Global Village Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant Harry Koyama Fine Art H-Bar Hatworks Jake’s Lou Taubert Marketplace 3301 McCormick Café Montague’s Montana Vintage Clothing

Montana State University Billings Native American Nations neecee’s Oxford Antiques Prairie Blossoms Pug Mahon’s Q Restaurant Rainbow Bar Rock Creek Coffee Roasters Shipton’s Big R Stogie’s

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Artwalk Friday night event showcases local, regional artists ArtWalk Downtown was established in 1994 as a venue to promote fine art and art crafts in Billings.

The participating galleries and businesses offer local and regional artists the opportunity to show a wide variety of works for your visual enjoyment. Everyone is invited to ArtWalk Downtown.

ArtWalk will be held on the first Friday of August, October and December from 5 to 9 p.m.

Maps are available at the galleries and refreshments will be served.

Bus transportation also is available.

For more information and current listings, visit www.artwalkbillings.com.

The public can view paintings in many styles such as this piece by Robert Tompkins titled “Compliments to Yellow.”

Courtesy of ArtWalk; Artist: Robert Tompkins Courtesy of Billings ArtWalk; Artist: Freeman Butts

Featured stops St.

1. Barjon’s Books, Music & Gifts, 223 N. 29th

2. Billings Food Bank, 2112 Fourth Ave. N. 3. Billings Gallery of Fine Art, 118 N. Broadway 4. Cline Fine Art of Montana, 120 N. Broadway 5. CTA Atrium Gallery, 13 N. 23rd St. 6. Gallery Interiors, 2702 Second Ave. N. 7. Global Village, 2720 Third Ave. N. 8. Good Earth Market, 3024 Second Ave. N. 9. Stephen Haraden Studio, 2911 Second Ave. N.

10. Kennedy’s Stained Glass/Amy Dean Watercolor Studio, 2923 Second Ave. N. 11. Harry Koyama Fine Art, 2509 Montana Ave. 12. Grafix Level 504, 502-504 N. 20th St. 13. Guido’s Pizzeria, 3011 First Ave. N. 14. Jens Gallery & Design, 2822 Third Ave. N. 15. Lore Law Firm, 2921 Second Ave. N. 16. McCormick Café, 2419 Montana Ave. 17. MSU-B Potters’ Guild, 2804 Third Ave. N. 18. Navigate Art, 15 N. 26th #301 19. Papa Bear Gallery, Corner of North 23rd Street and Montana Ave.

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20. Prairie Blossoms, 225 N. Broadway 21. Purple Sage Gallery, 2511 Montana Ave. 22. Q’s Art & Frame Shop, 1511 Sixth Ave. N. 23. Sandstone Gallery, 2913 Second Ave. N. 24. Sunrise Studio & Art Gallery, 2923 Montana Ave. 25. susang, 2501 Montana Ave. #8 26. The Big Top Studio & Gallery, 421 N. 20th St. 27. Toucan Gallery, 2505 Montana Ave. 28. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.

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First Fridays

Shop late downtown on First Fridays

On the First Friday of each month, rain or shine, Downtown Billings comes alive with a unique celebration that is different from all the other days of the week.

It’s a neighborhood shopping extravaganza and everyone is invited! Select stores are open until 8 p.m. — just look for the purple signs.

This event is an open house opportunity to explore and support locally owned, independent businesses located in downtown.

Of course, Downtown Billings is expecting you, so feel free to venture forth and enjoy the many art galleries, dining, culture and nightlife opportunities that our vibrant community has to offer.

It’s impossible to see it all in just one visit, but don’t worry, we do this every month.

PAUL RUHTER/Gazette Staff

Participating businesses stay open late on the first Friday of each month; just look for the purple signs.

Participating businesses

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Barjon’s Books 223 N. 29th St. 406-252-4398

Gypsy Wind 202 N. 29th St. 406-252-2007

Purple Sage Gallery 2511 Montana Ave. 406-860-3859

Bottega Clothing 2814 Second Ave. N., Suite A 406-248-9078

Harry Koyama Fine Art 2509 Montana Ave. 406-259-2261

Toucan Gallery 2505 Montana Ave. 406-252-0122

Cricket Clothing Company 2814 Second Ave. N. 406-259-3624

Marcasa Clothing 100 N. Broadway 406-256-5585

Venture Theatre 2317 Montana Ave. 406-591-9535

Downtown Billings Associaton 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-294-5060

neecee’s 2821 Second Ave. N. 406-248-1722

Yellowstone Art Museum 401 N. 27th St. 406-256-6804

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Spare Change for Real Change

4 organizations receive Spare Change grants Spare Change for Real Change is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spare Change for Real Change Grant for 2011. Four organizations received grant awards this year totaling $7,500.

The main recipient is the Housing Authority of Billings in the amount of $4,500 for HUD-VASH security deposit assistance that helps homeless veterans re-establish their own housing situation.

We will also be awarding the Mental Health Center-Hub $1,000 to be used for new laptops for their caseworkers when they are doing outreach and home visits.

Also chosen is Tumbleweed in the amount of $1,000 to be put toward outreach supplies for homeless and runaway youth.

Finally, $1,000 will be given to Yellowstone County Family Drug Treatment Court which will also be used for security deposit assistance for clients when they are ready for independent housing as they successfully move through their treatment course.

The Board of the Downtown Billings Business Improvement District (BID) established the fundraising and public education campaign Spare Change for Real Change in the fall of 2005 with two major goals in mind.

The first was to encourage the public to reconsider their method of giving, reminding them that while change given to a panhandler is too often used to feed an addiction, there are other, better ways to give.

As a Business Improvement District, it is the organization’s responsibility to consider the welfare of the local businesses, but to do so with a heart for all members of our com-

PAUL RUHTER/Gazette Staff

Cyclists compete in the Downtown Crit. Proceeds from the annual race fund the Spare Change for Real Change program in Billings.

munity, which resulted in the Board’s second goal through Spare Change for Real Change; educating and caring for the community downtown and across the city of Billings.

This year, Spare Change for Real Change has grown.

Last year, our goal was to be able to grant $5,000; this year we grew that goal to $7,500 and that goal was met.

The second annual Purple 5K and Downtown Crit were great successes, drawing more than 300 participants to downtown, and raising unprecedented money and awareness for the program.

Donations were made to local and national charities in the name of the winners of these events, including the Children’s Miracle Network, Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, the Humane Society, Billings Food Bank, the Hub, The Women’s and Family Shelter, the Montana Rescue Mission, and the Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline. These events will continue to be held on an annual basis.

As they grow, so will the effectiveness of the grant program, and so will the public awareness of the situation of the homeless citizens of Billings and the organizations that work so hard to transition them back to a safe, secure, and warm housing.

Further support of the program comes through sponsorships of donation meters, currently located at the Parmly Billings Library, Downtown MET Transfer Station, Crowne Plaza Starbucks, MSU Billings’ Student Union Building, King of Glory Church, NAPA Auto (West End) and the Downtown Billings Alliance office.

There is still time to make a difference.

Join us June 27 in downtown Billings for the Criterium-style bike race.

To learn more about Spare Change for Real Change and our events, visit www.4realchange.org.

Purple People Ambassadors With a desire to improve the business climate and the quality of life in downtown Billings, the Business Improvement District (BID) was created in 2005, and quickly launched the Downtown Ambassador program. Our Downtown Ambassadors, the Purple People, are dedicated to a clean, safe, and inviting Downtown.

Need directions to that great little vintage store? Can’t find your hotel? Looking for Alive After 5, our summer concert series? Ask one of the Purple People for our downtown fold out map (with calendar of events) and directions. Walk anywhere within the business grid of shops, unique galleries, restaurants, theaters, not to mention,

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the many museums and their diverse collections and you will know that you have experienced Downtown Billings at its finest!

If you would like assistance from a Downtown Ambassador, please contact the BID office at 406-294-5060.

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Billings Mustangs Mustangs start 60th season June 18 Gazette Staff The Billings Mustangs will kick off their 60th season playing in Billings with a homestand against Missoula on June 18.

The 2012 Mustangs will wear a special sleeve patch on home and road uniforms to acknowledge the anniversary. The commemorative logo also will be available on team merchandise and souvenirs.

“We haven’t really done anything with our anniversaries up to this point, at least since I’ve been here, and felt this one was significant enough to do something with,” said Billings Mustangs general manager Gary Roller Roller. “Across the country there aren’t a lot of (minor league) teams that can say they’ve played 60 seasons.

I think that’s a lot of the driving force behind this.”

It hasn’t been 60 consecutive seasons for the Mustangs, who first played in 1948.

There were stretches in the 1960s where the Mustangs didn’t operate a team. But the franchise, which played its first professional game on April 28, 1948, is entering its 39th consecutive season with the Cincinnati Reds, one of the longest player development relationships in professional baseball.

“You have to look for certain things to keep it fresh and keep the look fresh,” Roller said of the logo, which was designed in association with Simon Studio.

“The first thought wasn’t how much money we could make off of this, because, to be honest, we’re probably not going to

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make any. It’s a celebration of our history, and we’re proud of that.”

Pat Kelly, who managed the Billings Mustangs to a 44-32 record in 2011, will return for the 2012 season. In 2011, Kelly’s first with the Mustangs, the team finished with the best overall record in the North Division but did not make the playoffs due to the split-season format. Kelly has spent 20 seasons managing in the minor leagues.

The Mustangs begin the 2012 season on June 18 with a fourgame homestand at Dehler Park against the Missoula Opsrey.

The season wraps up with a four-day road trip to Helena and Missoula Sept. 3-6.

Sunday home games, Roller said, will start at 2:05 p.m. rather than 4:05, which has been the traditional first pitch since the move

to Dehler Park four seasons ago.

Roller said the Mustangs have long wanted the earlier time, but league by-laws prevent earlyafternoon starts in the first game of a series to allow the traveling team or teams more rest before a game. All of this year’s Sunday games either fall in the middle of a series or at the end.

“We’ve always felt (2:05 p.m.) is a good time to play,” Roller said. “I think the 4:05 slot is the hottest part of the day, especially here with so much concrete where it’s had all day to bake. At 4:05 here, it is smoking.”

The Mustangs make their first trip to Grand Junction, Colo., on July 23. Grand Junction joined the league when new owners purchased the Casper (Wyo.) Ghosts and moved the franchise to Colorado.

For a full schedule and ticket information, go to www.milb. com/index.jsp?sid=t513 or call 406-252-1241.

PAUL RUHTER/Gazette Staff

Above, Pioneer League baseball begins June 18 at Dehler Park in Billings. Inset, the Mustangs will sport a commemorative logo on this year’s uniforms to mark the team’s 60 seasons in Billings.

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Downtown Night at the Mustangs Downtown Night at the Mustangs is Downtown Billings’ longest-running event.

This year, join us on Monday, July 30, at 7:05 p.m. as the Billings Mustangs play Great Falls.

Giveaways and promotions will be featured during the game donated by Downtown merchants and businesses.

Dehler Park has picnic areas for families and large groups, a cool merchandise shop, concessions that include brats, burgers, soft drinks, beer and mojito coolers. You can walk the entire field thanks to an outfield terrace which is home to those who buy a standing room only ticket.

Get your tickets at Dehler Park ticket office, or by going to www.billingsmustangs.com and clicking on tickets.

Parking is behind and to the east of Dehler Park. You can also park at metered parking in Downtown or in Park I or Park II (garages) which are all free in the evening.

Dehler Park (and before at Cobb Field) is renowned in the Pioneer League for the “Beer Batter.” Every game, the Mustangs Beer Boosters designate one player as the “Beer Batter.”

If that player gets a hit, attendees can buy four beers for $10.

Many eager buyers stand at the stairs anticipating a hit and the oncoming rush of people.

Come celebrate the season with us at Downtown Night at the Mustangs.

Downtown Resource Officers

Keeping downtown safe 2 resource officers help city’s center run smoothly

LARRY MAYER\Gazette Staff

Downtown Billings bicycle officers Harley Cagle, left, and Shane Winden patrol the downtown area.

Downtown Billings is committed to a dynamic, safe urban center, and to that end, now has two downtown resource officers assigned to the district.

In January 2011, Billings Police Department Officer Harley Cagle came on board as the second downtown resource officer, joining Officer Shane Winden.

Officers Winden and Cagle provide additional presence, visibility, and assistance in Downtown Billings over and above that which is already provided by the Billings Police Department. Our

Downtown Center Beat Officers, stationed at the Downtown Billings Alliance office, patrol on foot and they are bike cops, too. You’ll see them patrolling the district, deterring crime, giving a helping hand, and generally making sure our downtown is running smoothly.

Through their leadership, the Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a Business Watch program that functions much like a Neighborhood Watch program. Neighbors keep an eye on each other to help keep their, in this case, business community safe.

Downtown Billings is very proud of its downtown cops!

Officers Winden and Cagle can be reached at 406-690-4227.

Loan-A-Bike program: Bicycles welcome in Downtown Billings The Loan-A-Bike program makes a bicycle available for use, free of charge, during business hours in downtown Billings.

This program encourages people to think of bicycles as efficient, practical transportation, as well as recreation or exercise equipment. Grab a bicycle, lock and

helmet free of charge for midday downtown errands or simply a breath of fresh air.

All you need to do is stop by the Downtown Billings offices at 2815 Second Ave. N. with a photo ID, a credit or debit card, and a few calories to burn.

It’s just another step taken

by Downtown Billings to celebrate the friendly, lively nature of downtown, connect to our nearby trails, and increase awareness of walking and cycling as efficient, effective forms of alternate transportation.

With escalating energy costs, walkability and connectivity are

increasingly important issues, and Downtown Billings is committed to building an effective downtown infrastructure. Look for secure bike parking, more bike racks and bicycle specific lanes and paths that work well with existing roadways and parking facilities in Downtown Billings.

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Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market

Saturday morning market returns July 21 The area under Skypoint will again be buzzing with vendors and customers alike between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon each Saturday this summer.

The Farmers’ Market returns to downtown Billings on Saturday, July 21, and continues through Oct. 6.

The Farmers’ Market is a successful mix of outdoor shopping with unique, one-of-a-kind goods.

Local vendors and area farmers offer baked goods, prepared foods and fresh fruits and vegetables — everything from honey to huckleberries.

Not solely limited to large farmers, a neighborhood table is available for people with garden goods to sell.

In August, a Wednesday evening Farmers’ Market also will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A smaller version of the Saturday event, the evening market offers patrons the same quality wares.

The fi rst evening market is Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 29.

Those interested in obtaining booth space at either event may call the Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market’s market master at 406-855-1299.

Erin Janoso of Badger Rock Farm sells vegetables at the last farmers’ market of the 2011 season.

Markets begin July 21 in downtown Billings.

CASEY PAGE/ Gazette Staff photos

Chrystl Stinehagen of Billings, right, buys berries from Theodore Sharbarin of the Berry Patch at the season’s first Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market in July 2011.

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Downtown Calendar of Events June

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: 10 ft. Tall & 80 Proof, Don Luis, 5-8 p.m.

9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strawberry Festival: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Zen, Billings Gazette Communications, 5-8 p.m.

16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heart and Sole Race: downtown, 8:30 a.m.

16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wild West Soiree: Alberta Bair Theater 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: The Clintons, Billings Depot, 5-8 p.m.

27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Criterium Bike Race: downtown, 6 p.m.

28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Funk in the Trunk, Café Italia/Q Cuisine/McCormick Café, 5-8 p.m.

July

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Fourth of July!

6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Downtime, Yellowstone Art Museum, 5-8 p.m.

12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Dead Man’s Hand, Tiny’s Tavern, 5-8 p.m.

14-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Fair: Veterans’ Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Jared Stewart, The Rex, 5-8 p.m.

20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies, Wendy’s Field @ Daylis Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 23-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crazy Days Downtown 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: 7th Avenue Band, Monte Carlo, 5-8 p.m.

28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Night w/ the Mustangs: Dehler Park, 7:05 p.m.

August

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 4:30-8 p.m.

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Peach Pickers, Pug Mahon’s, 5-8 p.m.

3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArtWalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.

4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 4:30-8 p.m.

9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: TBA, Walker’s, 5-8 p.m.

10-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magic City Blues Festival: various locations and times 10-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MontanaFair: MetraPark, www.montanafair.com

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11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmer’s Market: Skypoint, 4:30-8 p.m.

16. . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Bucky Beaver, Montana Brewing Company, 5-8 p.m.

18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 4:30-8 p.m.

23. . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: Big Caboose - The ABC’s, DBA @ N. 31st, 5-8 p.m.

25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billings Clinic Classic 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 4:30-8 p.m.

30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alive After 5: D’tective, Surfer Joe’s, 5-8 p.m.

31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burn the Point Parade and Street Dance: downtown, 7 p.m.

September

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burn the Point Car Show: MetraPark, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon

October

5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArtWalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.

6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvestfest: downtown, 9 a.m.

31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Trick or Treating: noon-5 p.m.

November

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Parade: downtown, 7 p.m.

December

7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Friday: downtown, 5-8 p.m.

7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Stroll / Santa: downtown, 6-9 p.m.

7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArtWalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.

Celebrating

75 years of making Billings Sparkle! www.montaguesjewelers.com

DOWNTOWN 2810 2nd Ave N RIMROCK MALL Across from Herbergers

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Cultural Partners

Alberta Bair Th eater

Alberta Bair Theater 406-256-8915 2801 Third Avenue N. www.albertabairtheater.org The Alberta Bair Theater is the region’s largest fully equipped performing arts theater and is designed to meet the needs of local performing groups and touring professional companies. Enjoy live entertainment.

Bringing the excitement of performing arts to the Big Sky Country!

Parmly Billings Library 510 N. Broadway 406-657-8258 www.billings.lib.mt.us Parmly Billings Library is changing the face of Billings starting in Summer 2012, as construction begins on a new library for the 21st Century. While the new building grows, visitors will still find books, music, movies and audiobooks for everyone in the family. Online services include e-book, audiobook and music downloads, as well learning resources, auto repair manuals, medical research and much more. Cards are available for nonresidents of Yellowstone County, too — please ask our friendly staff for details. Visitors to Billings are welcome to check email and online hometown newspapers using Parmly Billings Library’s Internet stations or our free wireless access. Check out our homepage for latest details about the Library programs and services for all ages, both downtown and at the Community Library on the campus of the MSU Billings College of Technology. Find us on Facebook and Twitter, too!

Library Parmly Billings

2821 2nd Ave N • 248-1722

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Cultural Partners

Western Heritag e Center

Western Heritage Center 2822 Montana Ave. 406-256-6809 www.ywhc.org www.facebook.com/WesternHeritageCenter www.twitter.com/WesternHrtgCntr www.youtube.com/westernheritagecente The Western Heritage Center is a regional museum and educational center whose artifact and western art collections, exhibits and programs tell the stories of life in the Yellowstone River Valley. Interactive exhibits offer something for each member of your family — from dress-up clothes, games and activities for kids, technology components for students to engaging content for mom and dad, there really is something for everyone! Located in historic downtown Billings, the building that houses the Western Heritage Center is the former Parmly Billings Memorial Library, a Richardsonian Romanesque structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Accredited by the American Association of Museums and an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Western Heritage Center is a must see!

Moss Mansion Historic House Museum 914 Division St. 406-256-5100 www.mossmansion.com Explore a historic local treasure in Downtown Billings! Designed by New York architect, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, designer of the original Waldorf Astoria, the Moss Mansion was home to Preston Boyd (P.B.) Moss and wife, Mattie. Since 1903 the house has stood witness to the growth and development of Billings. A successful entrepreneur and politician, P.B. was one of Billings’ wealthiest citizens. Together with his wife Mattie, they built the beautiful red sandstone structure and traveled the world to hand pick the many furnishings that would make their house a home. Today, visitors will find many of these objects in the same rooms for which they were purchased.

The Moss Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a source of inspiration and education for all those who visit.

Take a guided tour, stroll through the beautiful grounds, and shop at Mattie’s Gift Shop. Join us on June 2nd for SpringFest, our annual arts and crafts festival or stop by to view our new exhibit featuring never before seen Moss family items and vintage clothing.

Men’s & Women’s Cuts Color, Perms, Nails & Massage Walk-Ins Always Welcome

406-839-9024

2908 2 Ave N • Downtown Billings, MT nd

See uS oN FAceBook

Montana Vintage Clothing 110 N. 29th St. • 406-248-7650 Mon - Sat 10:00 - 5:30 or by appointment www.montanavintage.com

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Yesteryears Antiques Colleen Rooke - Proprietor 406-256-3567 102 N. 29th St. Billings, MT 59101

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Cultural Partners Rimrock Opera Company

Rimrock Opera Tickets: 406-256-6052 Info: 406-671-2214 www.rimrockopera.org info@rimrockopera.org Rimrock Opera makes high-quality, world famous opera productions available to everyone. Artistic Director Douglas Nagel has led the company since 1999, producing two operas per season at the Alberta Bair Theater.

Rimrock Opera Chorus for Kids (ROCK) is an auditioned choir for grades 1-12 in its sixth season.

Solid musical training throughout the academic year, public performances and a week-long summer camp round out the ROCK season. Rimrock Opera has become a vital cultural institution in the Billings region, and its outreach program of touring shows cover schools throughout Montana and Northern Wyoming.

Yellowstone Art Museum 401 N. 27th St. 406-256-6804 Yellowstone www.yellowstone.artmuseum.org Art Museum Welcome to the YAM! We would like to invite you to tour of one of the most active art museums in the northwest. Whether it’s the incredibly diverse contemporary art scene or the work of groundbreaking artists from the past, our mission is ART! We are Montana’s premier art museum, presenting Montana’s most forward-looking artists and bringing here to Montana historic and world art significant for our region. Please also visit our web site where you’ll find information about our collections and programs and discover ways that you can help us continue to build on our past and present successes. Join us and be where the art is!

Far West Gallery WESTERN PAWN BROKER

billings DOWnTOWn 17 n. 29th st.

next to Monte Carlo Casino

259-8930

billings HEigHTs 1403 Main st. inside Doc & Eddy’s Casino

245-2151

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652-5156

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265-1852

Montana’s oldest PawnshoP

www.westernpawnbrokers.com 2817 Montana Ave • Billings, MT 800-793-7296 • 245-2334 M-F 8:30 am-6pm • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-3

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Specializing in Western and Native American Art & Jewelry M-F 8:30am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

2817 Montana Ave. • www.farwestgallery.com 245-2334 • 1-800-793-7296

Cultural Partners Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale 2721 Second Ave. N., Suite 350 Tickets/Information: 406-252-3610 www.billingssymphony.org The Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale is celebrating 62 years in our community.

Under the baton of Maestra Anne Harrigan, the Billings Symphony season runs September through April with six series concerts, an annual Family Concert in January, a free Symphony in the Park event the last Sunday in June, two performances during Thanksgiving weekend of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” with a renowned ballet company and a New Year’s Eve celebration event. Explore Music!, 15 programs that comprise the music education and community engagement program, runs throughout the calendar year.

Yellowstone County Museum 1950 Airport Terminal Circle 406-256-6811 y Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - FREE ADMISSION Billings Symphon ale or Ch & tra yellowstonecountymuseum.org es ch Or ycm@tctwest.net The museum’s feature exhibit 2012 is “J. Brock Lee- Montana’s Great Artist” an exhibit of original oil paintings and charcoal sketches by Billings native, Joyce Lee. Permanent historical exhibits include “History of the Horse and Cattle industry and Cowboy in the Yellowstone Valley,” “History of the Northern Plains Native Tribes,” “Firearms of the Yellowstone Valley Exhibit” and “1920s Auto Travel in the Yellowstone Valley” exhibit. A fabulous view of the Yellowstone Valley and surrounding mountain ranges can be seen from the observation deck.

Historic Billings Depot 2310 Montana Ave. 406-656-7273 www.billingsdepot.org events@billingsdepot.org The Historic Billings Depot, impeccably restored to its 1909 grandeur, serves as the centerpiece of Montana Avenue and is the premier wedding and special event center in Billings. The original Passenger Station and Baggage Room provide an elegant and memorable venue for weddings and receptions, fundraisers, children’s events, trade shows, business meetings and conferences, theater performances, company Christmas parties, and every other type of celebration imaginable. The Depot is also proud to announce the addition of a beautiful new outdoor area for open-air “I-do’s” and receptions called the Gainan’s Courtyard, as well as a larger plaza area for community events and live music.

Stay for as little as

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Powering Imag 2822 Montana Avenue Billings, Montana www.ywhc.org 406-256-6809

55

$

a night!

Over 100 vendors & 44,000 square feet of treasure hunting

Billings, Montana 59101 North 28th St. at 9th Ave. in the Billings Medical Corridor

3301 1st Ave N • Billings, MT

AAA Approved All Major Credit Cards Accepted Family Owned & Operated - Since 1971

406-281-8460 • www.marketplace3301.com

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823 North Broadway

406/252-5603 • 800/237-5882

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Downtown Billings Alliance Our goal is to create a vibrant, inviting and smart place where people from all walks of life are able to explore, work, create and share remarkable urban experiences that inspire and revitalize.

DBA Board of Directors

TWO-YEAR TERM — JUNE 30, 2013

ONE-YEAR TERM — JUNE 30, 2012

Robert “Biff ” Hagstrom 406-661-1005 biff@biffthisdesign.com

Bob Carr 406-670-3750 rcarr@msubillings.edu

BID Board of Directors Steve Wahrlich, 3-Year Term 406-238-1793 sw@bwclocktowerinn.com

Chris White 406-672-0425 Chris.White@albertsons.com

Michelle Cormier, 1-Year Term 406-259-4430 michelle@cormier.com

William Wood, At Large Member 406-256-8915 x203 woody@albertabairtheater.org

Billie Ruff, 2-Year Term 406-259-0999 bjruff@travelcafeonline.com

Gail Harmoning 406-294-1070 gharmon1327@live.com

Brad Anderson, 4-Year Term 406-256-6551 brada@andersonmgt.com

Matt Robertson, Representative, DBP Board 406-671-1158 mrobertson@businessprop.com

Mike Schaer, Vice Chair, 3-Year Term 406-255-9510 mike@cu.net Norman Miller, Secretary/Treasurer, 2-Year Term 406-651-9260 nlzm2000@yahoo.com Michael Gray, Chairman of the Board, 1-Year Term 406-294-8113 x112 mgray@gng.net

Kim Schweikert, VP/Marketing 406-896-5888 kschweikert@msubillings.edu Steve Bruggeman, Chairman of the Board 406-698-4118 sbruggeman@valleydsi.com Julie Burton 406-657-4628 jburton1@billingsclinic.org

Mike “Bebo” Bilansky 406-256-6551 mikeb@andersonmgt.com Denice Johnson 406-248-1722 denice@neecees.net Kris Fairlee, Treasurer 406-255-5139 kristin.fairlee.@fib.com Dana Bishop, VP/Advocacy 406-252-7191 danab@econoprintmt.com Greg Krueger 406-670-3379 greg@solutionsdowntown.com Debbie Singer 406-670-3828 deborah.singer@northwestern.com Ziggy Ziegler, VP/Membership 406-672-6981 jazsaz33@msn.com

Moss Mansion Historic House Museum Guided Tours Available

Tuesday through

Sunday Available for weddings & special occasions

914 Division Street Billings, MT • 256-5100

www.mossmansion.com

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Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef™ Specialties, Spirits, Piano Bar Fri-Sat 245-7477 • 2401 Montana Avenue

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Downtown Billings Alliance DBA AD Hoc Board Members Chris Mallow 406-657-8412 mallowc@ci.billings.mt.us Tom Krause 406-245-4111 tom@billingschamber.com

OFFICERS / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President — Matt Robertson Vice President — Jock West Immediate Past President — Steve Wahrlich Secretary — Jeremiah Young Treasurer — Steve Tostenrud

Where The Locals Eat Serving Breakfast & Lunch M-Sat Open for Breakfast on Sunday 255-9555 • 2419 Montana Ave

Jeremiah Young — At-Large Member (6/30/2013) 406-256-5585 rockegear@gmail.com

Connie Wardell — Billings Public Schools 406-855-5160 cwardell@usadig.com

As of February 24, 2012

Don Olsen — PAB 406-259-7123 dono@o2architects.net

Matt Robertson — DBA 406-671-1158 matt@cbthebrokers.com

Tina Volek — City of Billings 406-657-8430 VolekC@ci.billings.mt.us

Downtown Billings Partnership Board of Directors

Michael Gray — BID 406-294-8113 mgray@gng.net

Steve Tostenrud — At-Large Member Banking (6/30/2012 Steve.Tostenrud@fib.com

Steve Arveschoug — Big Sky EDA 406-869-8401 stevea@bigskyeda.org

Shelly Gayvert 406-855-1299 dgayvert@imt.net

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joni Harman — at-Large Member (6/30/2013) 406-690-2002 joni.harman@gmail.com

Jim Reno — Yellowstone County Commission 406-256-2701 jreno@co.yellowstone.mt.us Jock West — At-Large Member (06/30/2014) 406-252-3858 jock@jockbwestlaw.com Kim Olsen —Downtown Prop. Own. Assn., Inc. 406-259-7123 kimo@o2architects.net Vacant — At-Large Member (6/30/2014) Jeremy Morgret — At-Large Member (6/30/2012) 406-655-2722 Jmorgret@stockmanbank.com

Cleaning • Restoration Blocking • Custom Hats Mike Hodges, Proprietor 2513-B Montana Ave. • 254-7126

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On Hold — At-Large Member (6/30/2013) (Nelson) BOARD ALTERNATES Lisa Harmon — BID and/or DBA 406-294-5060 lharmon@downtownbillings.com Greta Besch Moen — Billings Public Schools gjbesch@gmail.com EX-OFFICIO & AFFILIATES — NONVOTING Lloyd Mickelson — Library & BCP mickelson@3dnorth.com Don Olsen — Urban Design 406-259-7123 dono@o2architects.net Pending — Council Appointee Steve Wahrlich — Immediate Past President 406-259-5511 sw@bwclocktowerinn.com

406.259.2261 • 2509 Montana Ave • Billings, MT email: harrykoyamafineart@gmail.com www.harrykoyama.com

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Dine

Downtown Billings Association member directory

Casual Cuisine Back Porch Deli 207 N. Broadway 406-254-9519 The Burger Dive 114 N. 27th St. 406-281-8292 Hog Wild Café/Party Pig Catering 204 N. 22nd St. 406-839-3154 McCormick Café 2419 Montana Ave. 406-255-9555 Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas 2809 First. Ave. N. 406-248-5231 Soup and Such 2716 Third Ave. N. 406-294-0148 The Soup Place 106 N. Broadway 406-294-7687 Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery 2525 First Ave. N. 406-248-3060 Coffee Shops Broadway Deli and Café 313 N. Broadway 406-281-8568

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Casa Blanca Coffee 1233 N. 30th St. 90 406-237-5282 Muddy Waters Espresso 2817 Second Ave. N. 78 406-256-5282 Paula’s Edibles - Specialty Chocolates 2712 Second Ave. N. 110 406-655-0865

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Fast Food

Numbers listed with the site names designate the location on the map of downtown Billings on pages 28 and 29.

Downtown Subs 224 N. 29th St. 406-256-0353

72

Jimmy John’s 122 N. Broadway 73 406-281-8282

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Subway 2624 Minnesota Ave. 90 406-294-7827 Wendy’s of Montana 2906 Second Ave. N. 406-248-7647

Ethnic Cuisine

Café Italia 2417 Montana Ave. 74 406-896-9700

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Don Luis 15 N. 26th St. 89 406-256-3355

109

Guido’s Pizza 3005 First Ave. N. 92 406-259-1041 Khanthaly’s Eggrolls 406-248-5670 57 zPizza 116 N. Broadway 406-281-8020

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Fine Dining Billings Petroleum Club 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-6700

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Bin 119 119 N. Broadway 406-294-9119

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Jake’s 2701 First Ave. N. 406-259-9375

90

Lilac 2515 Montana Ave. 89 406-240-4028

110

Montana Sky 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-7400

108

A Little Restaurant where Everything is Special.

Extensive Wine & Spirits Menu Open 4:30-10pm Tues - Sat 2503 Montana Avenue • 245-2503

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Pastas, Hand Tossed Pizzas, Appetizers, and House Specialties with a twist on Italian favorites.

Domestic Beers, Imported Beers & Wines.

Lunch Served 11am-2pm Mon-Friday Dinner served 4:30pm-9pm Tues-Sunday 2417 Montana Avenue • 869-9700

Dine

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Q Cuisine 2503 Montana Ave. 406-245-2503

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The Rex 2401 Montana Ave. 406-245-7477 Walkers American Grill & Tapas Bar 2700 First Ave. N. 406-245-9291

Sports Bars - Bars - Pubs

Rock Pile 1207 N. 27th St. 406-245-5985

Hooligan’s Sports Bar 110 111 N. Broadway 406-259-3328

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Montana Brewing Co. 107 113 N. Broadway 406-252-9200

90

The Bookie 3011 First Ave. N. 406-245-4900

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Tiny’s Tavern, Inc. 323 N. 24th St. 87 406-259-0828

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131 Downtown Billings Partnership, Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-294-1070

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Pug Mahon’s 3011 First Ave. N. 406-259-4190

Visit Accommodations

Swift Building Lofts 2605 Minnesota Ave. 406-839-2266

Best Western Clocktower Inn 2511 First. Ave. N. 406-259-5511

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Cherry Tree Inn 823 N. Broadway 406-252-5603

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Visitor Services

Business Improvement District, Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 40 406-294-5060

Dude Rancher Lodge 415 N. 29th St. 406-259-5561

Downtown Billings Association, Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-259-5454

Rimrock Inn 1203 N. 27th St. 406-252-7107

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Places of Worship

Billings Area Chamber of Commerce 815 S. 27th St. 108 406-245-4111

Crowne Plaza Billings 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-7400

OXFORD

Parmly Billings Library 510 N. Broadway 406-657-8292

First Congregational United Church of Christ 73 310 N. 27th St. 406-245-6477

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Buying and Buying and Selling Selling Quality Quality Collectibles Collectibles for 30 Years

248-2094 248-2094 2411 Montana Ave. Billings, MTAve. 2411 Montana

ANTIQUES

Ce 25 lebr Ye atin ar g s

HOTEL

Buying one piece, 6000 sq. ft. a houseful or Building! estate consultation

Newly Remodeled Still the best drinks in town 2403 Montana Ave. 259-0047

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10 North 29 th • BillinGS, MT

259-8528 • 1-800-653-8528

M-F 9:00-6:00 SAT 9-5:30 • SUn 12:00-5

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Play Theaters

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Alberta Bair Theater 2801 Third Ave. N. 406-256-6052

Western Heritage Center 2822 Montana Ave. 406-256-6809 56 Yellowstone Art Museum 401 N. 27th St. 406-256-6804

The Babcock, LLC 2810 Second Ave. N. 406-259-7123

89 Yellowstone County Museum 1950 Terminal Circle 406-256-6811

Venture Theatre 2317 Montana Ave. 406-591-9535

Nightlife

Museums

Crystal Lounge Casino & Card Club 101 N. Broadway 406-259-0010

Moss Mansion Historic House Museum 914 Division St. 406-256-5100 Museum of Women’s History 2824 Third Ave. N. 406-248-2015

66 Monte Carlo Casino 2824 First Ave. N. 406-259-3393 Nickel Alley 2707 First Ave. N. 406-254-1751

120 29 Rainbow Bar 2403 Montana Ave. 406-259-0047 Rowdy’s 222 N. Broadway 406-661-1436

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Surfer Joe’s 1516 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-8505 Wild West Saloon 90 1516 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-8505 106

Tours

87 Tours by Montana Fun Adventures www.montanafunadventures.com 406-254-7180

Shop RETAIL

Books A Few Books More 520 N. 32nd St. 406-248-6500 Barjon’s Books 223 N. 29th St. 406-656-7273

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Clothing & Footwear

Desmonds Men’s Store 2819 Second Ave. N. 406-245-4612

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Al’s Bootery 1820 First Ave. N. 36 406-245-4827

115 Gypsy Wind 202 N. 29th St. 406-252-9126

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Bottega Clothing 2814 Second Ave. N. 73 406-248-9078

89 In Step Shoes 108 N. Broadway 406-896-8424

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89 Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters 123 N. Broadway 406-245-2248

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Cricket Clothing Company 2814 Second Ave. N. 406-259-3624

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Shop

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Marcasa Clothing 100 N. Broadway 406-256-5585

89 Toucan Gallery 2505 Montana Ave. 406-252-0122

Meridian, LTD 2818 Second Ave. N. 406-245-9677

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Montana Vintage Clothing 110 N. 29th St. 406-248-7650

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neecee’s 2821 Second Ave. N. 406-248-1722

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Rocke Gear 102 N. Broadway 406-248-1262

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Drug Store

Galleries Farwest Gallery 2817 Montana Ave. 406-245-2334

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Gallery Interiors 2702 Second Ave. N. 406-248-2001

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Meadowlark Gallery 118 N. 29th St. 406-294-8575 Purple Sage Gallery 2511 Montana Avenue 406-860-3859

Toad N Willow 2202 First Ave. N. 406-896-6240

Gifts & Floral Gainan’s Flowers and Gifts 502 N. 30th St. 406-245-6434 Plaza Gifts 27 N. 27th St. 406-245-7373 Stogies 2717 First Ave. N. 406-248-6879

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Jewelers

108 Montague’s Jewelers 2810 Second Ave. N. 406-294-9370

Grocery Stores

Pharmacy 1 2900 12th Ave. N., Suite 110-W 406-245-6717

Harry Koyama Fine Art 2509 Montana Ave. 406-259-2261

109 Pierce Flooring & Design 2950 King Ave. W. 406-652-4666

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Specialty Stores Billings Army Navy Surplus 10 N. 29th St. 406-259-8528

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Albertson’s 611 N. 27th St. 406-248-7474

29 Brockel’s Chocolates 117 N. 29th St. 406-248-2705

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Good Earth Market 3024 Second Ave. N. 406-259-2622

87 Family Treasures 1824 First Ave. N. 406-259-2269

115

Global Village 2720 Third Ave. N. 406-670-0143

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Mitchell Golf Company 102 3007 Montana Ave. 406-245-8691

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Home Furnishings, Interior

Ethan Allen 3220 First Ave. N. 109 406-254-2244 Gallery Interiors 2702 Second Ave. N. 88 406-248-2001 Gene Rockman Associates 2704 Second Ave. N. 109 406-252-2741

Montana Leather Company 90 2015 First Ave. N. 406-245-1660

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Native American Trading Post 90 207 N. Broadway, #130 406-254-1019

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Shop

Downtown Billings Association member directory

Prairie Blossoms 225 N. Broadway 406-655-1052

74 Masterlube 2650 Fourth Ave. N. 406-248-8871

The Gift Corner/Loose Ends 1233 N. 30th St. 406-237-3382

The Brake Shop 2211 Fourth Ave. N. 406-259-8622

Western Pawn 2817 Montana Ave. 406-245-2334 Yesteryears Antiques 102 N. 29th St. 406-256-3567

46 EconoPrint 3211 First Ave. N. 406-252-7191

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88 Underriner Motors 1830 Fourth Ave. N. 406-255-2350

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Dry Cleaners

Computer & Internet

Automotive Repair, Service Edam’s/Staley’s Tire & Automotive 2503 First Ave. N. 406-256-5221

Holiday Station Store #274 2620 Sixth Ave. N. 406-248-7037

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106 Tire Rama 2409 Fourth Ave. N. 406-248-7115

SERVICE

Expert Tire 3016 First Ave. N. 406-245-6184

58 Budget Instant Print 214 N. 29th St. 406-248-2305

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Computers Unlimited 2407 Montana Ave. 406-255-9500

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Anytime Fitness 2702 Montana Ave. 406-294-1070

Western • Steel Toe Work Boots • Moccasins Slippers • Sandals Mon-Fri • 8:30-6pm Sat • 9-5pm • Sun • Closed

1820 1st Ave. • Billings, MT 800-745-4827 • 245-4827 alsbootery@imt.net

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Kids’ Boots • Purses and more!

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Financial Montana Health Federal Credit Union 3100 Second Ave. N. 406-259-2000

Copy & Printing Accent Print Shop 9 N. 32nd St. 406-245-8698

Wetzel’s Quality Cleaners 117 N. 30th St. 406-245-3760

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35¢ per hour • M-F 8-5 • FREE on-street parking all other times

The fee for parking in the City of Billings parking garages is only 25¢ per hour for first 2 hours, $1 per hour after, $5 daily max.

The CiTy garages are: Park 1, located at 2912 3rd avenue North, is open 24 hours/day and parking is free of charge from 6:30pm to 10:30am, Monday - Friday, and at all times on the weekends.

Park 2, located at 2651 1st avenue North, is open 24 hours/day and parking is free of charge from 11:30pm to 7:15am, Monday - saturday, and all day sunday.

Park 3, located at 210 North 27th street (facing 2nd avenue North), is open 24 hours/day and parking is free of charge from 6:30pm to 10:30am, Monday-Friday, and at all times on the weekends.

Park 4, located at 515 North 31st street, is open from 5:30am to 9:30pm, Monday-Friday, but is closed at all other times.

So, park your vehicle in a City parking garage and enjoy Billings’ fabulous downtown!

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Billings Clinic 2800 10th Ave. N. 406-238-2500

4 Billings Office Systems 2 Custer Ave. 406-245-5776

Billings Family YMCA 402 N. 32nd St. 406-248-1685

Homesite Designers 117 N. Broadway 406-259-7003

36 Central Products 1321 Central Ave. 406-294-6008

Kenco Security and Technology 3416 First Ave. N. 406-245-4946

McBride & McBride Optometrists 2120 Grand Ave. 406-656-7605

Critelli Glass 20 N. 31st St. 406-259-2525

St. Vincent Healthcare 1233 N. 30th St. 406-657-7000

First Montana Title Company 204 N. 29th St. 406-248-3000

Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic 720 N. 30th St. 406-259-5096

14 Fisher Video Conferencing 2711 First Ave. N. 406-248-3267 Geering Co., Hearth & Home 3823 Montana Ave. 406-252-2068

Specialty Services Associated Employers 2727 Central Ave. 406-248-6187 Becker’s Glass Shop, Inc. 3325 First Ave. N. 406-259-2255

Graphic Imprints 120 N. 18th St. 406-256-0894 Hardy Construction Co. 84 420 N. 25th St. 406-252-0510 Healing Touch 100 N. 27th St., Suite 345 406-697-8156

Billings Construction Supply 5414 King Ave. E. 406-248-8355

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Mosaic Threads 2590 Holman Ave. 406-647-3435 72 MyTopo 1 S. Broadway 406-671-4116

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90 Peterson Quality Office 502 N. 32nd St. 406-245-5151

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Reliable Tent & Awning Company 501 N. 23rd St. 406-252-4689

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98 Sirius Business Co. P.O. Box 1303 406-671-4116 43 Smith Funeral Chapel 925 S. 27th St. 406-245-6427 107 T-K Production Co. 406-259-8480

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Broadway && 2nd Ave North well as these FInE RETAIlERs: Retail, as Residential Performing Spaces Retail, Residential &Creek Performing Spaces Montague’s Jewelers • Rock Coffee Roasters THEATRE Broadway & 2ndGallery Ave North Cline Fine Art • Billings of Fine Art Main Floor Seating Broadway & 2ndJohns AveSeating North Z Pizza • Jimmy Balcony THEATRE 760 total seats

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Universal Awards 3217 Montana Ave. 406-245-6312

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Wholesalers Beam Global 2600 Patricia Lane 406-680-6987

Valley Building Products 302 S. 24th St. 406-252-8442 Western Office Equipment 514 N. 32nd St. 406- 245-3029

36 CenturyLink 27 N 27th St. 406-255-8311

Yellowstone Electric 1919 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-3407

49 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. 344 Howard Ave. 406-252-9355

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Accountants Galusha Higgins & Galusha 108 303 N. 28th St. # 503 406-248-1681

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Architects / Landscape A & E Architects, P.C. 608 N. 29th St. 406-248-2633

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Collaborative Design Architects 2280 Grant Rd. 406-248-3765 112

High Plains Architects, P.C. 2720 Minnesota Ave. 406-896-0250

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O2 Architects 208 N. Broadway, Suite 350 406-259-7123

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Peaks to Plains Design 404 N. 31st St., Suite 405 406-294-9499

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Schutz Foss Architects 3030 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-9218

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Moulton Bellingham Longo Mather 27 N. 27th St., Suite 1900 406-248-7731

108 Altana Federal Credit Union 3212 Central Ave. 406-651-2328

Thompson Law Firm, PLLC 176 S. 32nd St. W. 406-294-4230

Consultants Canvas Creek Team Building 2404 Montana Ave. 406-690-5999 Sodo Consulting P.O. Box 81551 406-671-3379 Voyager Oil and Gas 2718 Montana Ave., Suite 220 406-245-4901

Attorneys

Education

Axilon Law Group, PLLC Law Firm 115 N. Broadway, Suite 310 406-294-9466

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Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC 2825 Third Ave. N., Suite 100 406-248-3100

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Crowley Fleck PLLP 490 N. 31st St., Suite 500 406-252-3441

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Felt, Martin, Frazier, and Weldon, PC 208 N. Broadway, Suite 313 406-248-7646

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Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green 2817 Second Ave. N., Suite 300 406-252-8500

CTA Architects & Engineers 13 N. 23rd St. 406-896-6238

Financial Services

Guthals, Hunnes, & Reuss, P.C. 27 N. 27th St 406-245-3071

Bright Futures Montessori Academy 2520 Fifth Ave. S. 406-696-1815 MSUB - Downtown 208 N. Broadway 406-896-5882 MSUB College of Business 1500 University Drive.

406-657-2326 MSU Billings 1500 University Drive.

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Buchanan Capital, LLC 201 N. Broadway 406-294-3000

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Christensen, Shy & Associates 303 N. Broadway 406-655-9228

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D.A. Davidson & Company 123 208 N. Broadway 406-248-7851

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Edward Jones 213 N. Broadway 406-254-0403

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First Interstate Bank 107 401 N. 31st St. 406-255-6000

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Rocky Mountain Bank 2929 Third Ave. N. 406-655-3135

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Stockman Bank 402 N. Broadway 406-655-2400

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US Bank 303 N. Broadway 73 406-657-8117

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Valley Credit Union 207 N. Broadway 406-698-4118

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Wells Fargo Bank Montana, N.A. 175 N. 27th St. 406-657-3503

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Shop Yellowstone Bank 3010 Third Ave. N. 406-248-3600

Downtown Billings Association member directory 71 Q2 KTVQ 53 3203 Third Ave. N. 406-252-5611 Townsquare Media 27 N. 27th St., 23rd Floor 406-248-7827

Government Entities Big Sky Economic Development 222 N. 32nd St., Suite 200 406-256-6871 City Hall Parking Division 210 N. 27th St. 406-657-8412

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Peter Yegen Jr., Inc. Insurance & Realtors 72 211 N. 30th St. Big Sky Senior Services 406-252-0163 3-1/2 N. 35th St. 406-259-3111

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Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market Skypoint 37 406-855-1299

Big Sky State Games 490 N. 31st St., Suite 200 406-254-7426

The Billings Gazette 401 N. Broadway 406-657-1200

41 Billings Depot Inc. 2310 Montana Ave. 406-656-7273

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105 Billings Food Bank 2112 Fourth Ave. N. 406-259-2856

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Connoisseur Media 101 Grand Ave. 406-248-7777 KULR 8 TV 2045 Overland Ave. 406-656-8000

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Property Owners, Services

Billings Cultural Partners P.O. Box 2117

Christian Science Reading Room 2817 Second Ave. N. 406-248-8661

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Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch 3112 First Ave. S. 100 406-651-1323

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 2610 Montana Ave. 406-252-1855 Steppin’ In Foundation Inc. 1500 Poly Dr., Suite 201 406-256-0515

Benedetti Media Group 222 N. 32nd St. 406-238-1000

Billings Times Printing & Publishing 2919 Montana Ave. 406-245-4994

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South Central Mental Health Center 1245 N. 29th St. 406-252-5658

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Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids 516 N. 32nd St. 406-255-0540

Mortgage Mann Mortgage 219 N. 30th St. 406-245-6266

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108 Junior League of Billings 2822 Third Ave. N., # 210 406-652-6272

Welcome! Visitors Guide 69 415 East Main 406-628-8051

Insurance Farmers Insurance Group - Daniel 2047 Broadwater Ave. 406-252-3411

Eagle Mount 2822 Third Ave. N., Suite 203 406-245-5422

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Christos Therapy 1500 Poly Dr., Suite 201 406-245-4005

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Broadway Property Management 2721 Second Ave. N., Suite 200 406-252-3230

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Hedden Empire Building 210 N. 29th St. 406-245-1122

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Kampgrounds of America 550 N. 31st St. 406-248-7444

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Shakespeare in the Parks

Troupe serves up ‘Hamlet,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ The professional actors in the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks troupe will perform “Hamlet” and “Twelfth Night” during its 2012 tour, its 40th, this summer.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks

BOZEMAN — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform “Hamlet” and “Twelfth Night” during its upcoming 2012 tour.

In its 40th season, the troupe expects to perform 76 performances in 59 communities in the region.

The company features 10 professional actors selected by national auditions who tour without technical assistance to bring live theater to communities primarily in rural areas.

The company launches its 10-week tour with eight performances in Bozeman before hitting the road July 2 and concluding its summer tour on Sept. 9. This year performances have been added in Columbus, Whitehall and two days in Butte.

“This summer, the anticipated audience of more than 30,000 people will be treated to two wonderful performances that cover the broad perspec-

SummerFair SummerFair gears up for 34th year This year’s SummerFair, a fundraiser for the Yellowstone Art Museum, is set for July 14 and 15 at Veterans Park.

Artists, entertainers and food vendors fill the park on Saturday and Sunday with more than 100 artisans’ booths, food and a children’s area with activities and entertainment.

Organizers say the event attracts about 10,000 over both days.

Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students and $5 for a family.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

SummerFair is July 14 and 15 at Veterans’ Park.

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tive of Shakespeare’s genius as a playwright,” said Joel Jahnke, MSIP’s artistic director and a professor of theater at Montana State University.

Jahnke directs “Hamlet,” which he said is almost universally hailed as the greatest play ever written in the English language. Associate artistic director William Brown directs “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare’s comedy of wild infatuation and mistaken identities.

All performances of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, with the exception of those at Bozeman’s Sweet Pea Festival, are free and tickets are not needed for admission.

For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit the company’s website http://www.shakespeareintheparks.org.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is an outreach program of MSU’s College of Arts and Architecture.

Symphony in the Park Symphony brings ‘em out to Pioneer Park Gazette Staff Grab your friends, family and a blanket and head to Pioneer Park on June 24 for Symphony in the Park.

It’s one of the biggest gatherings of the summer, and it’s free.

Events begin at 4 p.m. with an instrument petting zoo and vendors providing refreshments.

The Billings Community Band plays at 5 p.m. and a Young Conductors Contest is at 6:45 with Maestra Anne Harrigan.

The symphony will perform at 7 p.m.

And though the concert is the symphony’s free treat for the community, volunteers will be seeking donations in support of the organization.

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Carter Boehme plays a baritone at the Instrument Petting Zoo during Symphony in the Park at Pioneer Park.

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Heart and Sole Run

Race is center of ‘Hottest Weekend in June’

By CINDY UKEN cuken@billingsgazette.com An entire weekend of events and activities, including concerts, a street dance and a healthy living expo, are planned around the 33rd Annual Heart and Sole Run over Father’s Day weekend.

Organizers from the St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation and the Billings Gazette are calling it the “Hottest Weekend in June” and hoping it becomes a signature event in the region.

Events begin with an Alive After Five concert in the Billings Gazette parking lot on Thursday, June 14. Zen will perform.

On Friday, June 15, the Alberta Bair Theater has booked the Montana Band with Rob Quist.

Heart and Sole participants will receive a $5 discount on the $30 ticket.

“For 33 years, the Heart and Sole Run has grown in popularity,” said David Irion, president and CEO of the St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation.

“We are ramping it up a notch ... to make it a destination-style event. We have long-sought a weekend event to draw people to Billings.”

The run is Saturday, June 16 and offers a 5K, 10K and 2-mile health walk. Heart and Sole is the 5K Western Regional Championship. Everyone who enters the 5K is automatically entered in the championship.

The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 2-mile walk and the 10K, all ending inside the stadium at Dehler Park where St. Vincent Healthcare and the Billings Gazette will host a healthy living festival.

The “Montana Active Life Festival” will feature booths

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The Heart and Sole Run on June 16, left, will conclude with a healthy living expo at Dehler park, the race’s finish line. Later that day, a slew of family friendly events are planned for the Wild West Soiree Street Fair, above.

from organizations that promote healthy living. Last year’s festival drew more than 3,000 to Dehler Park.

The YMCA will provide plenty of things for kids to do, including Zumba sessions and games. Admission is free and anyone may attend.

Last year, organizers of the run donated $20,000 to the YMCA Strong Community Campaign and BikeNet. Organizers are hoping to draw 4,000 runners and become a signature event for Billings.

“We are pleased to expand the reach of the event and partner with others in promoting health and fitness as a way of life not only in our community but regionally,” said Michael Gulledge, publisher of the Gazette.

The Wild West Soiree Street Fair in downtown Billings begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, and includes a battle of the bands dubbed the Soiree Stars Musical Shootout. A street dance at 7 p.m. will wrap the weekend.

Registration for the 2012 Heart

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Magic City Blues

Downtown blues fest continues to draw top talent Gazette Staff Chris Isaak, Allison Krauss and the Counting Crows are among the musicians lined up for this year’s Magic City Blues Fest, Aug. 9-12.

Magic City Blues organizer Tim Goodridge has continued to expand the event and build on its success. Now in its 11th year, it includes four days of music on Montana Avenue, in South Park and at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Last summer, the Magic City Blues Soul Run was added, and it’s back again this year.

A free performance is planned for Aug. 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Chris Isaak headlines the Mon-

tana Avenue show on Friday, Aug. 10.

Also perfoming on Friday are Popa Chubby, the Oli Brown Band and Little Freddie King, with more details still to come.

Counting Crows take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 11. Other performers are still being lined up for the rest of Saturday’s bill.

Alison Krauss and Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, will close out the weekend on Sunday, Aug. 12, at Magic City Blues at South Park. Krauss and Union Station will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with opening acts to be announced later.

Tickets are on sale at magcicityblues.com, Billings Holiday sta-

tions and Rimrock Mall. They’re also available by calling 406-5340400.

Tickets are $49 per night, $79 for a two-night combo or $119 to attend everything.

The Magic City Blues Soul Run is Aug. 11 and begins and finishes in South Park.

The 10K starts at 8 a.m. and the 3K will begin at 9 a.m.

It’s a flat and fast course with bands playing along the course and finish line. The 3K is designed for the beginner runners and walkers. Post-race festivities with door Joel Ryan prizes and family activities are in Chris Isaak will be the Aug. 10 South Park following the race.

For more on the Soul Run, go to headliner of the Magic City Blues Fest on Montana Avenue. montanacycling.com/

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Downtown events

Seasonal events draw thousands downtown

By SUSAN OLP solp@billingsgazette.com People looking for anything from music, food and festivals can get their fill Downtown this summer.

Year after year, the number of downtown activities continues to grow, says Lisa Harmon, executive director of the Downtown Billings Association.

“We’ve become kind of a destination,” Harmon said. “In fact, we’re the largest city for a couple of states.”

The events draw an increasing number of people, as well, Harmon said. Last year alone, about 12,000 visitors attended the Strawberry Festival, and the Wild West Soiree drew more than 9,000.

One factor that brings people downtown is its renaissance, thanks to years of renovation.

Colorful foliage, daily cleaning and the presence of police on bicycle patrols also make downtown a pleasant and safe place for the different events.

“We’ve made downtown a better stage for it,” said Harmon.

Here are some details about events coming up in downtown Billings: First Friday: June 1, July 6, Aug. 3. Downtown businesses extend their shopping hours until 8 p.m.

Alive After 5: The outdoor concert series runs Thursday night from 5 to 8 p.m., from June 7 to Aug. 30. The free concerts, which feature local bands, take place at different downtown venues and offer dancing, food and beverages.

This year’s lineup includes: June 7: Ten foot tall & 80 proof at Don Luis

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Above, A giant strawberry shortcake will be served up at this year’s Strawberry Fest on June 9.

At left, Six Strings Down plays at Alive After Five at the Yellowstone Art Museum. The museum will host the concert again this summer on July 5 featuring Downtime.

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June 14: Zen at the Billings Gazette June 21: The Clintons at the Billings Depot June 28: Funk in the trunk at Cafe Italia/Q Cuisine/McCormick Cafe July 5: Downtime at the Yellowstone Art Museum July 12: Dead Man’s Hand at Tiny’s Tavern July 19: Jared Stewart at the Rex

July 26: Seventh Avenue Band at the Monte Carlo August 2: Peach Pickers at Pug Mahon’s August 9: Walker’s Grill (to be announced) August 16: Bucky Beaver at Montana Brewing Co. August 23: Big Caboose and The ABC Band under Skypoint for DBA Family Fun Night August 30: D’Tective at Surfer Joes

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Strawberry Festival: June 9. Think of just about every way you can turn strawberries into something enjoyable to eat, and you’ll find it at the 21st annual festival. That includes a 60-foot strawberry shortcake. The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes live music and more than 100 booths that feature food, arts and crafts and activities for children.

Wild West Soiree: June 16.

The fourth annual soiree, put on by the Alberta Bair Theater, includes a street fair that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It offers games, food, arts, crafts and entertainment, and a $5 wristband allows participants to join in games an unlimited number of times.

The event also includes chili tasting, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as a Soiree Star Musical Shootout that will pit four bands against each other during the street fair.

The winner will open for Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers at the free street dance that will go from 7 to 11:30 p.m.

Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market: The 26th edition of the farmers’ market runs from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, from July 21 through Oct. 6. Wednesday evening farmers’ markets are slated for Aug. 1-29.

Criterium Bike Race: June 27. Timed bike races for participants of every level of rider run on a six-block circuit downtown.

Onlookers can cheer their favorite bicyclists as they race around the course.

Artwalk: Aug. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Magic City Blues festival: Aug. 9-12. Four days of musical acts on Montana Avenue, in South Park and at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Battle of the Little Bighorn

Custer rides again June 22-24 at Little Bighorn

By LORNA THACKERAY lthackeray@billingsgazette.com The Battle of the Little Bighorn will be fought again and again for the edification of thousands of tourists over the weekend of June 22-24. Two separate re-enactments, one near Hardin and another near Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The script for the re-enactment near Hardin, sponsored by the Hardin Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is based on notes from Crow historian Joe Medicine Crow. Crow warriors acted as scouts for Custer.

Performances are at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Cost is $20 for adults and $8 for children. Children 5 and younger get in free.

The Real Bird family reenactment near the battlefield takes place on the banks of the Little Bighorn River at Medicine Tail Coulee, where some say Custer tried unsuccessfully to cross with his five companies.

The site, like the battlefield itself, is within the boundaries of

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Lt. Col. Custer is surrounded by Seventh Cavalry re-enactors at Custer’s Last Stand Re-enactment. The re-enactment and many events commemorating the battle are planned in Hardin and Crow Agency June 22-24.

the Crow Reservation.

Performances are at 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for youth.

Young children are admitted free.

Both events feature seasoned Indian and cavalry re-enactors.

The entire weekend, starting Thursday, is filled with events in Hardin for Little Bighorn Days and in Crow Agency for Crow Native Days. Since the towns are 15 minutes apart on Interstate

90, and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is just a few minutes from Crow Agency, visitors can take in a lot.

One of the highlights in Hardin is the annual 1876 Grand Ball.

Participants in period costume dance the night away Thursday, June 21, to the same music the 7th Cavalry would have heard at frontier posts across the West. For those who want to learn dances of the era, a group lesson is set that

afternoon from 1 to 2:15 at the Big Horn County Fairgrounds.

Tickets are $30 each and include a light supper. Tickets must be purchased in advance. None will be sold at the door. The dance lesson will cost $5. Period dresses can be rented by calling 406-6392219.

The Hardin celebration also includes parades on Friday and Saturday mornings, a demolition derby at the fairgrounds on Saturday and a street dance beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Crow Native Days includes parades, powwows, traditional games, horse races, rodeo, relays, trail rides and the Ultimate Warrior Challenge. Tribes from around the country are invited and everyone is welcome.

The battle anniversary falls on a Monday this year. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument usually waives admission fees on the anniversary and schedules speakers from tribes that participated in the battle, as well as organizations associated with preserving the battlefield and its history.

Hotels in nearby Hardin fill quickly. Reservations are a good idea. Billings is 45 miles to the west on Interstate 90.

About the battle In the last days of June in the sweltering summer of 1876, one of the largest forces of Northern Plains Indians ever assembled set up camp circles on the edge of the Little Bighorn River.

On the dusty afternoon of June 25, while young men bathed in the river and women went about their chores, three companies of the U.S. 7th Cavalry came crashing across the water into Sitting Bull’s camp.

Five more companies under the direct command of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer rode the ridges above, apparently planning to cross and attack further along the river. Two more companies and the pack train were coming up a few miles away.

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Custer’s five companies back and wiped out the entire command, including Custer as he fought to his end on Last Stand Hill.

A few miles away, warriors laid siege to Custer’s six remaining companies, inflicting heavy casualties for two more days. Then, at the approach of more soldiers, the tribes packed up their camps and moved toward the Bighorn Mountains.

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24 Nightingale Dr., Lockwood • 256-2328 Worship Sun. 8:20am, 11:00am, 6pm Sunday School 9:45am, Nursery Provided

Parkhill Assembly of God

1707 Parkhill Drive, Billings • 259-7294 Sunday School 9:00am Worship Sun. 10:15am Childrens Church 10:15am Nursery Care Provided at all Services Wed. Family Night 7:00pm Pastor Robert Fox Children’s and Youth Pastor, Joey Taylor Children’s Ministries, Janie Taylor www.parkhillassembly.com

bAptist Bible Believers Baptist Church 1111 Main St. Suite 15 • 259-1736 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Service 11:00am Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm Pastor Pete Hengel Radio, KURL, Sun. 4:30pm

Emmanuel Baptist Church (SBC)

328 S. Shiloh Rd. • 652-3161 Sunday School 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am, Gospel Bluegrass Worship Music 9:30am & 11:00am, Contemporary Music Nursery for 9:30am & 11:00am services AWANA Program, 4 years–6th grade, Wednesday 6:00pm Check the website for weekday opportunities for all ages. www.myemmanuel.net

Lighthouse Baptist Church

207 N. Broadway • 839-0739 (Bottom Level of the Valley Building) Independent-King James Old Fashion Baptist Church Sunday School, 10:00am Sunday Preaching, 11:00am Sunday Evening, 6:00pm Pastor Josh Howey

West Side Baptist Church 323 S. 32nd St. W. • 656-6885 Sun. Service 10:45am & 6:00pm Bible Classes • All Ages 9:30am Wed Prayer Meeting 7:00pm www.wsbcbillings.org

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3603 O’Shea Cir., Briarwood • 252-0620 (Formerly The Perfect Place) Sunday School 9:00am Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor Steve Scansen

Holy Rosary Church

501 Custer Ave. • 259-7611 Sunday Mass 9:00am Wed. & Fri. Mass 9:00am Reconciliation Sunday 8:00am

Little Flower Church

3411 3rd Ave. S. • 259-7611 Saturday Mass 4:00pm Tues. & Thurs. Mass 9:00am Reconciliation Saturday 3:00pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 523 S. 29th Street • 259-7611 Sunday Mass, 11:00am Reconciliation Sunday 12:00pm

Saint Bernard’s

226 Wicks Lane • 259-4350 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00pm Sunday Mass 9:00am & 11:00am www.stbernardblgs.org

St. Patrick Co-Cathedral

215 N. 31st • 259-3389 Saturday 5:00pm Mass Sunday Mass, 8:00am & 10:30am www.catholic-church.org/stpatricksbillings

St. Pius X

717 18th St. W. • 656-2522 (18th & Broadwater) Saturday Evening Mass 5:00pm Sunday Mass 9:00am & 11:00am www.stpiusxblgs.org

St. Thomas The Apostle

Colton Blvd & Woody Dr • 656-5800 “Alive in Christ” Saturday Evening Mass 5:00pm Sunday Mass 8:30am & 10:30am Daily Mass Tues–Fri 9:00am www.stthomasbillings.org

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

7 Burlington Ave. Reading Room, 248-8661 Sunday Service, 10:30am Sunday School, 10:30am Wed. Service, 7:30pm

BILLINGS MONTANA EAST STAKE Wicks Lane Chapel, 1000 Wicks Lane Skyview Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 9:00am • 256-2032 Hawthorne Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 11:00am • 259-1312 Shepherd Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 1:00pm • 259-0350

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1640 Broadmoor Drive Hilltop Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 9:00am • 259-3711 Lake Hills Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 11:00am • 256-5223 Alkali Creek Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 1:00pm • 248-6972

ConGreGAtionAl Pilgrim Congregational Church 409 S. 36th St. • 252-8390 Where Christ is Lord, and Everyone is Welcome!

Bible Study, 8:30am Sunday School, 9:30am Sunday Worship, 10:00am Pastor Carlos A. Ramalho

episCopAl ChurCh Holy Cross Church-Episcopal 2429 Mission Way • 208-7314 (Meeting at Kathy Lillis Chapel) Sunday Holy Communion 10:00am www.holycrosschurchbillings.org

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Episcopal church

humanist

luthEran

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Billings Association of Humanist

Joy Lutheran Church (LCMC)

119 N. 33rd • 252-7186 Summer Schedule Saturday Holy Eucharist 5:00pm Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:00am No Wednesday Service www.stlukesbillings.org

EvangElical

N. 27th Street & 3rd Ave N • 252-3170 Meet at parlor, First Congregational Church Sunday Service, 1:00pm, Public Invited! www.billings.humanists.net

JEwish (urJ) Congregation Beth Aaron

Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ Chapel, Seventh Day Adventist Church 3200 Broadwater Ave. • 656-6832, 655-0138 Sunday Worship, 10:00am

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (ELCA)

1108 24th St. W. • 656-1080 Saturday Worship 5:00pm Sunday Worship 9:00am Holy Communion All Services Sunday School & Adult Ed 10:15am Nursery Available www.lcgsmt.org

Faith Evangelical Church

2031 Broadwater Ave. • 248-6412 Check Website or Phone Message for Service Schedule Rabbi Barbara Block www.cbamt.org

First Evangelical Free Church

American Lutheran Church

Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Apostles Lutheran Church (WELS) and Preschool Ages 3–5

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 2336 St. Johns Ave. • 656-6687 Sunday Worship, 8:00am & 10:45am Sunday School & Bible Class, 9:30am Summer Hours June – August: Sunday Worship, 9:00am www.mountolive.com

3145 Sweetwater Dr. • 656-8747 Sat. Worship Celebration, 5:00pm Sun. Worship Celebration, 8:30am & 11:00am Sunday Bible-In-Life Hour, 9:45am www.faithe.org 401 Custer Ave. • 259-6026 Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Home Fellowship Groups 6:00pm Youth Ministry Tuesday 7:00pm www.efreebillings.com

Harvest Church

1235 West Wicks Lane • 406-259-5648 Saturday Service 4:00pm & 6:00pm (During the summer, Saturdays at 5:00pm) Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:00am Lockwood Campus • 1413 Rosebud Lane Sunday Service, 9:00am & 11:00am www.harvestweb.net

Hope Church

5554 Grand Ave. • 652-7726 10:00am Coffee Time in Café Hope 10:30am Worship Service

FoursquarE Faith Chapel

Shiloh & Broadwater • 656-8780 Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:00am Kids’ Ministry at all services Lead Pastor Stan Simmons www.faithchapel.cc

Word of Life Fellowship

1737 King Ave. W. • 655-2002 Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:00am Alex Chai, Pastor www.wordoflifebillings.org

luthEran Corner of Divsion & Lewis • 252-4171 Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Education Hour 9:45am Nursery Available www.amluth.org

3140 Broadwater Ave. • 656-7141 Bible Hour for Adults & Children, Sun 9:15am Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:30am Monday Worship 6:30pm Pastor Jay Bickelhaupt & Pastor Jonathan Zimpelmann www.apostlesmt.net

Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA) 407 Wicks Lane • 245-7004 (Corner of Wicks & Lake Elmo Rd) Sunday Traditional Service 8:00am Sunday Contempory Service 9:45am Education Hour, 9:00am–9:45am, Sept–Mid May Only Coffee/Fellowship 8:30–9:30am www.atonementbillings.org

First English Lutheran Church 1243 N. 31st • 245-4933 (1 blk W. of St. Vincent’s Hosp.)

10:00am Worship Pastor Mark Donald www.felcbillings.org

Grace Lutheran Church (LCMC)

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ 304 34th St. W. • 652-6298, 256-1083 (Smith’s West Chapel) Sunday Worship, Traditional Service, 9:00am Hospitality Hour, 10:00am

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

2939 Colton Blvd. • 656-2018 Sunday Worship, 9:30am Wednesday Service, 6:30pm www.messiahlutheranbillings.org

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) 537 Grand Ave. • 245-3984 Saturday Service, 5:00pm Sunday Services, 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday School & Bible Classes, 9:30am Pastor Dan Rinderknecht & Pastor Tim Richholt www.trinitybillings.org

nazarEnE Billings First Church of the Nazarene

805 Alderson Ave. • 259-1255 Sunday School 9:15am Breakfast 10:15am Worship 10:50am Summer Worship begins June: Breakfast 10:15am Worship 10:50am Bible Study Wed. 7:00pm (offer programs for children & teens at the same time) Pastor JD Shanahan www.billingsnazarene.com

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non-denominational

presbyterian (pca)

united church of christ

Beit Ephraim Messianic Congregation

Rocky Mountain Community Church

Mayflower Congregational united Church of Christ

3212 1st Ave S. • 406-666-2365 Meet at Quality Inn, 2036 Overland Ave. “Yeshua (Jesus) is the way, the truth, and the life” Saturday, 2:00pm Pastor Hale Harris Email: menorah@nemont.net

Jubilee Christian Center 3611 Highway 312 Sunday Worship 10:45am Wednesday Service 7:00pm

New Life Church

3/4 mile S. of King Ave on Shiloh Rd. • 656-0171 Wednesday Youth Services 6:30pm 4th-6th Grade & 7th-12th Saturday Worship 5:30pm Sunday Worship 10:00am Children’s Church & Nursery at Both Services www.nlcmt.org

The Oasis Church

2102 Old Hardin Rd. • 254-7189 “An Oasis of Love & Hope, Spirit Filled, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Warfare” Sunday Service 10:30am Thursday Service, 7:00pm Pastor John Kyle www.theoasisplace.org

open bible Open Bible Christian Center 302 19th St. W. • 656-4946 Sunday Worship, 11:00am Family Night, Wed., 6:45pm Paster Ron Rager www.billingsopenbible.com

orthodox christian St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church

401 Lewis Avenue • 254-1194 Wednesday Evening Prayer/Vespers, 6:00pm Saturday Evening Prayer/Vespers, 5:00pm Sunday Service Divine Liturgy, 10:00am

2832 Broadwater Ave. • 259-7811 Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Poirer Worship Service, 10:00am Sermons online at RMCCMontana.org

presbyterian (usa) First Presbyterian Church

13th & Poly • 252-3434 Sunday School, For All Ages, 9:15am Sunday Worship Service, 10:30am Fellowship to Follow Worship Pastor David Thompson www.fpcbillings.org

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

180 24th St. W. • 656-9256 Summer Worship 9:30am (begins May 29) 11:00 am Fall - Spring Worship 9:30 am Sunday School–All Ages Nursery provided, Handicap accessible www.standrewbillings.org

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(RELigiOuS SOCiETy OF FRiENdS) Billings Friends Meeting

Angela’s Piazza, 420 Grand Ave. • 252-5647 Sunday Worship: 10:00 am (except August)

seventh day adventist Billings Seventh day Adventist Church

3200 Broadwater Ave. • 656-3401 9:30 am Sabbath School 10:45 am Worship Service Brad Brown, Pastor www.billingsadventist.org

unitarian universalist Billings unitarian universalist Fellowship 2032 Central Ave. • 652-1893 Sunday Service, 10:30am Wednesday Service, 7:00pm www.uubillings.org

united church of christ First Congregational Church (uCC)

310 N. 27th • 245-6477 “Open & Affirming” Traditional Worship Service, 11:00am Summer Worship, 10:00am Coffee & conversation following each service Church School, 11:15am Nursery Provided www.firstchurchbillings.org

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All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

2940 Poly @ Rehberg • 656-5414 An Open & Affirming Just Peace Church Where God Is Still Speaking Worship & Sunday School 10:00am Childcare Available www.mayflowerofbillings.com

united methodist First united Methodist

2800 4th Ave. N. • 245-3001 Fellowship & Coffee Hour 9:00am Classes for all ages 9:15am One Worship Service 10:30am Paster Tim J. Hathaway www.billingsfirst.org

grace united Methodist

1935 Avenue B • 259-9711 Adult Sunday School, 9:00am Sunday Worship with Children’s Activities, 10:15am Nursery Provided for Ages 5 & Under Pastor Susan Otey www.graceumcbillings.org

Shiloh united Methodist

1810 Shiloh Rd. • 656-0050 Worship Service 8:00am & 10:00am Nursery Provided at 10:00am Service www.shilohumc-mt.org

united pentecostal The Pentecostals of Billings 2335 Lewis Avenue • 652-2443 Sunday Worship, 10:00am Bible Study Wed 7:00pm www.pobmt.org

unity unity Church of Christianity 14th St. W. & Lynn Ave • 254-9554 Sunday Service, 10:00am Pastor Richard Stone www.unitychurchbillings.org

vineyard® Billings Vineyard® Church 2376 Main St. • 259-VINE Sunday Worship, 10:00am www.billingsvineyard.org

Calendar SUNDAY, MAY 20 Wilbur Rehmann, Ken Nelson, Bill Honaker: 7-10 p.m. Walkers American Grill, 2700 First Ave. N. 245-9291.

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Gun Fighters Show. 6-7 p.m.

Irma Hotel. Nightly professional Wild West shoot-outs through September. Free. 307587-4221; codygunfighters.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Wes Adams’ Winchester and Savage firearms collection. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Through 2013. 307-5874771; bbhc.org.

Miles City: Western Art Roundup brunch reception. 9:30-11 a.m. Custer County Art & Heritage Center. With artists Gene Albritton, Jeneese Hilton, Greg Eiselein, Birdie Real Bird, Bonnie Zahn Griffith. $15, includes food, music. Exhibit through Sunday, June 17. 406-234-0635; ccac.milescity.org.

Bozeman: Children’s summer programs. Museum of the Rockies. Ongoing educational programs include Sensational Babies; Tours for Tots; Astronauts in Training; Dinosaur Detectives; Junior Paleontologists; Stargazers; Queens, Kings & Emperors; Nanotechnology; MOR Medley. Prices, schedules vary.

406-994-2251; museumoftherockies.org.

Miles City: Bucking Horse Sale. Rodeo. 406234-2890.

Acton: Montana Old-Time Fiddlers District Four.

1-5 p.m. Acton Bar & Steakhouse. Public welcome.

Bozeman: Intermountain Opera Company’s “Madama Butterfly.” 3 p.m. Willson Auditorium. $20-$60; students receive 50 percent discount, first-time attendees, 25 percent.

406-587-2889; intermountainopera.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687.

Norris: John Lowell. 7 p.m. Norris Hot Springs.

406-685-3303; norrishotsprings.com.

Livingston: Musical “Phantom of the Opera”: 3 p.m. Dulcie Theatre, Shane Lalani Center for the Arts. $12, adults; $9, students, seniors; $6, ages 17, younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Livingston: 10-Minute Play Festival. 3 p.m. Blue Slipper Theatre. $12, adults; $10, students, seniors. 406-222-4730; blueslipper.com.

MONDAY, MAY 21 Lewis and Clark Middle School Choir concert: 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Education Center auditorium, 415 N. 30th St. Hostile Takeover 2012 tour: Doors open, 7 p.m.

Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Tech N9ne with Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, Prozak, Stevie Stone, Mayday. $32.50.

259-4384; strangevip.com.

Will James Middle School Orchestra concert: 7 p.m. School gym.

Bozeman: Astronomy Day. 1-4 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Montana State University exhibitors in lobby, telescopes on display, children’s events; featured lecturer David Levy, comet discoverer. Free admission all day. 406-9942251; museumoftherockies.org.

Bozeman: “Code of the West” film screening.

7 p.m. Crawford Theater, Emerson Center.

Follows 2011 Montana State Legislature debating medical marijuana. $7 tickets available at brownpapertickets.com/245350.

TUESDAY, MAY 22 Deer Tick: 7 p.m. Manny’s Sports & Entertainment, 4241 Kari Lane. All ages. $15. Tickets at Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-3008300; tickets300.com. 655-7979.

Senior High Choral Pops concert: 6:30 p.m.

School auditorium. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass. Reception honoring graduating seniors follows.

Skyview High Pops I: 7 p.m. School theater. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass.

West High Pops I concert: 7:30 p.m. School auditorium. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass.

Lewistown: Historic Preservation Awards. Lewistown Art Center. Winners of student art/ photo contest announced; works displayed.

406-535-8278; lewistownartcenter.org.

Bozeman: “Balance” Art 21 film screening. 6 p.m. Jessie Wilber Gallery, Emerson Center.

406-587-9797; theemerson.org.

Livingston: Family Fun Bird Walk and Celebration: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Designed for families with children 6 years old and older. Meet at Bozeman Trail Connector Trail. Learn bird identification. “Helping Birds in 20 Easy Ways Every Day” follows at Washington School. Free. 406-222-1892; Sign up online, Livingstonace.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Livingston: Gypsy Rhythm Writers read. 7 p.m.

Pine Creek Café and Lounge. 406-2223628; pinecreeklodgemontana.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 Charles M. Bair Family Gallery ribbon-cutting, grand opening reception: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. “Body of Work: Figural Work from the Permanent Collection” permanent exhibit in newly remodeled gallery. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Billings Idol finals: 8 p.m. Squire Lounge, 1525 Broadwater Ave. Second annual karaoke sing-off. 647-0052; billngsjaycees@gmail. com.

Jam with Plumblue: 7 p.m. Shooters Sports Bar, 1600 Ave. D, behind Oz Fitness. 2526220.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Lewis & Clark Middle School Orchestra concert: 7:30 p.m. School auditorium.

Riverside Middle School Band/Orchestra concert: 7 p.m. School gym.

West High Pops II concert: 7:30 p.m. School auditorium. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Play “In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $15. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $20, adults; $16, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Martinsdale: Bair Family Museum opens for season. “Edgar Samuel Paxson — Illustrations from The Life of L.B. Stateler, A Story of Life on the Frontier” exhibit. Open 10 a.m.5 p.m. through Labor Day. Last tour, 4 p.m. daily. $5, adults; $3, seniors, $2, students.

406-572-3314; bairfamilymuseum.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 Jam at the YAM: 5:30-8 p.m. Yellowstone Art Museum. Live music by Chuck Holland. 2566804; artmuseum.org.

Montana Arabian Horse Show: Super Barn at MetraPark. Mtarabianhorses.com.

DJ N-ER-G: 9 p.m. Shooters Sports Bar, 1600 Ave. D, behind Oz Fitness. 252-6220.

Exit 288: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Limited Warranty: 7 p.m. Cadillac Jax, 1744 Grand Ave. 839-2356.

Norris: Mathias. 7 p.m. Norris Hot Springs. 406685-3303; norrishotsprings.com.

Silverado: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Play “In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $15. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $20, adults; $16, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Lewistown: “Cheers for Brassieres” silent art auction closing reception. Lewistown Art Center. Benefits central Montana women’s cancer screening programs. 406-535-8278; lewistownartcenter.org.

Sidney: Artist’s reception, Caire Eide Photography Show. 7 p.m. Mondak Heritage Center.

Free. Exhibit through Saturday, June 2.

406-433-3500; themondak.org.

Livingston: Shelly Besler, Andrew Doolittle & Jamey Warren. 7 p.m. Pine Creek Café and Lounge. 406-222-3628; pinecreeklodgemontana.com.

Bozeman: “The Visceral Show.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Cabaret/burlesque with local performers. Ages 18 and older. $10 tickets at Cactus Records and at event. 406-4515126.

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Virginia City: Brewery Follies first new show premieres. 8 p.m. H.S. Gilbert Brewery.

Mature content. Satirical, cabaret comedy shows, 8 p.m. most Wednesdays through Sundays, with matinees at 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through June 10. Reservations recommended (by phone only). 800-8292969, ext. 3; breweryfollies.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Exit 288: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Limited Warranty: 7 p.m. Cadillac Jax, 1744 Grand Ave. 839-2356.

Rattlesnake Jake: 9 p.m. Shooters Sports Bar, 1600 Ave. D, behind Oz Fitness. 252-6220.

Silverado: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Montana Arabian Horse Show: Super Barn at MetraPark. Mtarabianhorses.com.

Play “In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $15. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $20, adults; $16, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Cody, Wyo.: “Greater Yellowstone Raptor Experience” summer programs begin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily through Sept. 3. Braun Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. In case of inclement weather, Coe Auditorium. Cost to be determined. 307-578-4111; bbhc.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Gold Discovery. Historic recreation of gold discovery in Alder Gulch. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Virginia City: Spring Horseback Poker Ride.

Registration at the Bale of Hay Saloon, 8:3010 a.m. $15, includes a meal after the ride.

Poker walk for non-riders out there, we will also offer a Poker Walk around Virginia City.

In the case of inclement weather, call saloon, 406-843-5700.

Livingston: Dance club. 7-11 p.m. American Legion. Country-Western music by Paul Ray. Public welcome. 406-932-4944.

Livingston: Holler ‘n Pine. 7:30 p.m. Pine Creek Café and Lounge. 406-222-3628; pinecreeklodgemontana.com.

Molt: Highway 302. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Norris: Montana Skies. 7 p.m. Norris Hot Springs. 406-685-3303; norrishotsprings. com.

Bozeman: “The Visceral Show.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Cabaret/burlesque with local performers. Ages 18 and older. $10 tickets at Cactus Records and at event. 406-4515126.

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Calendar Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 Montana Arabian Horse Show: Super Barn at MetraPark. Mtarabianhorses.com.

Alex Nauman, Matt Smiley, Erik Olson, Bill Honaker: 7-10 p.m. Walkers American Grill, 2700 First Ave. N. 245-9291.

Limited Warranty: 6 p.m. Cadillac Jax, 1744 Grand Ave. 839-2356.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Gold Discovery. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Norris: Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer. 7 p.m.

Norris Hot Springs. 406-685-3303; norrishotsprings.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

MONDAY, MAY 28 Bozeman: Memorial Day Events. Breakfast at American Legion Gallatin Post 14, 7-9 a.m.

Parade on Main Street, 9:30 a.m. Service at Sunset Hills Cemetery, 11 a.m. 406-6246526.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Gold Discovery. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Norris: Memorial Day Music Festival. 4-9 p.m.

Norris Hot Springs. Little Jane and the Pistol Whips; Two Bit Franks; jam. 406-685-3303; norrishotsprings.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 29 Miles City: Western Art Roundup quick draw, auction. Following Bucking Horse Sale parade. Riverside Park. 406-234-0635; ccac.milescity.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Merle Haggard concert: Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. Doors open, 6:30 p.m.

Show starts, 7:30 p.m. $60, main floor, loge; $55, balcony. 256-6052; albertabairtheater. org.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Sidney: Arnstein Killingsberg Family Orchestra concert. 7 p.m. Mondak Heritage Center. $5.

406-433-3500; themondak.org.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Hoof it with a Historian: Swords Park: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 11:30 a.m. Caravan to park’s parking lot for guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

NILE Foundation’s Stetsons & Stilettos Ball: 6 p.m. Holiday Inn Convention Center. Country Music Award nominee Andy Griggs and Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers perform, four-course steak and shrimp dinner, live and silent auctions. $100 couple, $60 single ($75 couple and $40 single for NILE members). 256-2495.

Buster Sparks Band: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Chuckwagon cooking demonstrations, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays and most Saturdays through August. Sample Dutch oven biscuits and fire-roasted beans. Free.

Bbhc.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Cattle Company season begins. All-you-can-eat chuckwagon dinner buffet, 5:30-8 p.m. Award-winning Western music by Ryan Martin and his Everywhere West Band, 6:30 p.m. Nightly through September. Ticket prices vary. 307-272-5770; codycattlecompany.com.

Malta: Texaco Country Music Showdown.

Doors open, 6 p.m. Performances begin, 7 p.m. Trafton Park Arena. Musicians vie for chance at national title. Concessions available. 406-654-2472; Bozeman: Radio play “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”

8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Weekly series performed and recorded live, Fridays-Saturdays through July 28. Each play showcases a different genre from radio’s Golden Age. $7, adults; $5, students. Discounted, full-run passes available. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Buster Sparks Band: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Lukas Seely’s Montana Comedy Competition finals: 7:30 p.m. Bones Brewing, 1425 Broadwater Ave. 839-9231; bonesbrewing. com.

SpringFest: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Moss Mansion, 914 Division St. Outdoor arts and crafts festival with sales, demonstrations, pancake breakfast, live music, concessions, bake sale.

Free admission; regular admission prices for mansion tours. 256-5100; mossmansion. com.

Funky Bunch Improv senior show: 8 p.m.

Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $5.

591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: 14th Annual Watershed Festival & Fishing Derby: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fish Technology Center. Fishing, duck races, food, exhibits for all ages. 406-582-0526; outdoorscience.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Shooting of Deputy Dillingham. Interpreters present events surrounding murder of one of Henry Plummer’s deputies by fellow deputies. Demonstrations, foods and more.

Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Started in 1964, this attracts more than 200 students from Montana and other states, with faculty from national universities, colleges, symphony orchestras. Nine-day event features five evening faculty concerts, two evening student recitals, afternoon band and orchestra performances. Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $6, students, seniors.

Season passes ($40/$25) available by calling 259-3476. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Molt: Spur of the Moment. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Virginia City: Virginia City’s Illustrious Players’ season opens. 63rd year for state’s oldest summer stock company. 19th-century melodrama, vaudeville includes “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” through Aug. 5. “Davy Crockett! Be Sure Yer Right, Then Go Ahead!,” July 10-Aug. 5. “Seven Keys to Baldpate,” Aug. 7-Sept. 2. 7 p.m.

Tuesdays-Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays. $16, adults; $15, college students, seniors, military; $10, children. Reservations, 800-8292969; virginiacityplayers@ymail.com.

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Get Outside Montana kick-off: 1-3 p.m.

Audubon Center, 7026 S. Billings Blvd. Many activities and special guest Smokey Bear help kick off free friendly team competition.

Details, registration: mtacec.org.

Livingston: Program, “Bluebird Box Monitoring and Banding Demonstration.” 8-11 a.m.

Meet at Yellowstone Ranger District. Free.

406-222-1892; Sign up online, Livingstonace.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Shooting of Deputy Dillingham. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Lavina: Montana Old-Time Fiddlers District Four. 1-5 p.m. Cozy Corner. Potluck and jam.

Public welcome.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $6, students, seniors. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 4 Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $6, students, seniors. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. Cody Shooting Complex. Through Sunday. 307-587-2946.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Bozeman: Transit of Venus Event. 4-7 p.m.

Bobcat Stadium. Historic passing of Venus between Earth and the sun for the last time in more than 100 years. Safe solar viewing glasses provided. Telescopes with solar filters; displays from Montana State University science and engineering students, faculty; kids’ activities. Free. 406-994-2251; museumoftherockies.org.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Humanities Heroes awards: 5 p.m. Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. The accomplishments of Howard Boggess, Tami Haaland, Elizabeth McNamer, Joe Medicine Crow, Janine Pease, Mardell Plainfeather, Ben Steele and Karen Stevenson are honored. Reception follows. Free.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Faculty recital at Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $5, students. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Don Luis, 15 N. 26th St. 10 Foot Tall and 80 Proof, Free.

Calendar Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Bozeman: MORart. 7-9:30 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Hear the stories behind the donated art for the Wine Classic in July. Artists, demonstrations, art sale, $1 raffle, hors d’oeuvres, no-host wine bar. $15. Tickets, 406-994-1998; events@montana.edu.

Cody, Wyo.: Best of the West Rendezvous. Inaugural 3-day event with antler trade show at Stampede Rodeo Grounds, Huskemaw Long Range Challenge competitive shooting at Monster Lake. 307-587-2787, ext. 112.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Cody Shooting Complex. Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) sanctioned Wyoming State Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. Live-fire competition with 1860-1899 firearms, period clothing. Free for spectators.

307-587-2946; highlonesomedrifters.com.

Cody, Wyo.: “Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal System” lecture with Cheryl Jaworowski. 12:15 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free. 307-587-4771; bbhc.org.

Glendive: Summer Youth and Campfire Programs. Makoshika State Park. Youth programs: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 23. Classroom and outdoor learning experiences for ages 7-13; parents welcome.

Registration required: 406-377-6256; makoshika@mt.gov. Campfire programs with guest speakers, 7-9 p.m. every other Thursday at Makoshika Hiatt Amphitheater.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Free student recital at Civic Center, 7 p.m. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 COR Enterprises fundraiser: 6 p.m. 2121 Lampman Drive. Live and silent auctions including authentic autographed sports memorabilia, raffle, food, autographs. $30. 294-6114 (tcline@corenterprises.com) or 294-6129 (jking@corenterprises.com) for information or tickets.

Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Fix at Six: 6 p.m. Shooters Sports Bar, 1600 Ave. D, behind Oz Fitness. Music by ZeN. 252-6220.

Jamelution: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Art Walk. 6-8 p.m. Downtown.

Artists’ openings, receptions, refreshments, music. Downtownbozeman.org.

Red Lodge: Museum Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society. Free admission.

446-3667; carboncountyhistory.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Best of the West Rendezvous.

Stampede Rodeo Grounds and Monster Lake. 307-587-2787, ext. 112.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. 8:50 a.m. Cody Shooting Complex. Free for spectators. 307587-2946; highlonesomedrifters.com.

Virginia City: Irish Weekend. Activities throughout the weekend, to be announced.

800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Free student recitals at Civic Center, 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Poetry Jam: 6-9 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing’s Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. With Terpsichore Dance Company.

Jamelution: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Strawberry Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown.

Pancake breakfast; art; antique and flea market; 65-foot strawberry shortcake; entertainment by local acts. Strawberryfun.com.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students.

248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Best of the West Rendezvous.

Stampede Rodeo Grounds and Monster Lake. 307-587-2787, ext. 112.

Cody, Wyo.: Horsefair Expo. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Breed show, demonstrations, performances, exhibits and a silent auction will also take place. 307-587-3780.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. 8:45 a.m.

Cody Shooting Complex. Free for spectators. 307-587-2946; highlonesomedrifters. com.

Glendive: Buzzard Day. Makoshika State Park.

Annual celebration of turkey vultures’ return. Pancake breakfast; “buzzard burger” lunch; 5K, 10K runs; festival games; nature activities, demonstrations. Wilderness walk (off-trail, may be difficult for young children), 10 a.m. Live music in the evening.

Free admission. 406-377-6256; makoshika@mt.gov.

Malta: Car show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown.

With vendors, entertainment. 406-6541477.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The George Ives Trial and Hanging. Living historians bring to life historic trial. Demonstrations, foods and more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Red Lodge: Founders Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society and Museum.

Tribute to rodeos and two Red Lodge supporters: Norrine “the Outlaw Queen” Linderman, musician; Glory Mahan, July 4th parade director. Programs, free museum admission. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory. com.

Yellowstone National Park: Fee Free Days.

No admission charge at any entrance. Nps. gov/yell.

Molt: Ramblin’ Laurels. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $6, students, seniors. Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Festival of Cultures: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rocky Mountain College. Multicultural arts, crafts, food, entertainment on the green; children’s artwork at RMC Gallery in Tech Hall.

657-1042;peacestudies@rocky.edu.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 2 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 2 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Malta: Drag races. Hi-Line Drag Strip. 406654-1477.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The George Ives Trial and Hanging. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Laurel: Montana Old-Time Fiddlers District Four. 1-5 p.m. Caboose Saloon. Public welcome.

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All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

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Calendar Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Finale concert at Civic Center, 1:30 p.m.; free.

Redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Season tickets and reserved seating available.

406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Film screening, “Music Within.” Doors open, 6 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies. Free. 406-994-2251; museumoftherockies.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle School, 1200 30th St. W. Perormances by Montana Music Institute attendees. Free.

655-0320; Montanamusicinstitute.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Fore the Animals golf tournament: 1 p.m.

Eagle Rock Golf Course, 5624 Larimer Lane.

Four-person scramble benefits Beartooth Humane Society in Red Lodge. $75 per person; $300 per foursome, includes game, prizes, catered dinner. 446-0284; beartoothhuumane.org.

Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

D’tective: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. 4912 Laurel Road. Music

by Black Velvet. Free. 259-1942.

Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Perormances by Montana Music Institute attendees. Free.

655-0320; Montanamusicinstitute.com.

The Montana Band with Rob Quist concert: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. First show of reunioon tour; Wild West Soirée kick-off. $30/$20. Rimrock Mall; 256-6052; albertabairtheater.org.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Bozeman: Montana Pride. Events around town all weekend include parade, workshops, drag shows. Montanapride.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Museum’s grand opening, ribbon-cutting. 1:30 p.m. Free. Music by Buffalo Bill Band. 307-587-4771; bbhc.org.

Culbertson: Frontier Days. Rodeos at Saddle Club; barn dances; parade Saturday.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available.

406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Performances by Montana Music Institute attendees. Free.

655-0320; Montanamusicinstitute.com.

Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle School, 1200 30th St. W. Perormances by Montana Music Institute attendees. Free.

655-0320; Montanamusicinstitute.com.

Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org.

Big Sky: Hayride & Riverside barbecue: 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 12.

Two-hour horseback or hayride to steak or chicken dinner along Gallatin River. $55, adult hayride; $30, ages 12 and younger; $85/$75, horseback. 406- 995-4283; 320ranch.com.

Virginia City: Brewery Follies second new show premieres. 4 and 8 p.m. H.S. Gilbert Brewery. Mature content. Satirical, cabaret comedy shows twice daily through Sunday, Sept. 2. Reservations recommended (by phone only). 800-829-2969, ext. 3; breweryfollies.net.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Billings Gazette, 401 N. Broadway. Music by ZeN. Free. Aliveafter5. com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle School, 1200 30th St. W. Performances by Montana Music Institute faculty. Free. 6550320; Montanamusicinstitute.com.

Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Heart & Sole Run: 5K, 8:30 a.m. 2-mile health walk, 8:50 a.m. 10K, 9 a.m. Walk, run and wheelchair. Start at 12th Avenue and North 30th St. Finish at Dehler Park. Benefits YMCA Strong Community Campaign scholarships and Bike Net. Heartandsolerace.org.

Wild West Soiree: Annual day of family fun benefits Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. Soiree Star Musical Shoot Out, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Chili-tasting, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Street fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Street dance, music by The Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers, 7-11 p.m. Food and craft vendors all day. Albertabairtheater.org.

D’tective: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Montana Pride. Parade downtown, 11 a.m. Activities around town. Montanapride.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Powwow.

9:30 a.m. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Grand entries, noon, 6 p.m. Two days of Native American art vendors, food, dancing, drumming. Learning Tipi allows further exploration. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free for ages 0-6 and Native American visitors and participants. 307578-4102; bbhc.org.

Forsyth: Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match.

8:30 a.m. AG Lee Ranch. 406-346-2763; quigleymatch.com.

Fort Peck: Longest Dam Race. Kiwanis Park.

5-mile bicycle, 10-K run, 5-K run, 5-K walk.

406-228-2222; chamber@glasgowmt.net.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Montana Vigilantes. Witness formation of the Montana vigilantes; learn about the organization.

Historic skills and demonstrations, historic foods and more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Livingston: Dance club. 7-11 p.m. American Legion. Country-Western music by Paul Ray. Public welcome. 406-932-4944.

Molt: Southbound. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Sidney: Open Range concert. 7 p.m. Mondak Heritage Center. Free. 406-433-3500; themondak.org.

Virginia City: White Trash Bash. 9 p.m. Music

by Mountain Grip. Costumes including hunting/camouflage encouraged. 406-8435700; baleofhaysaloon.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 2 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 2 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Montana Pride. Hike, interfaith service, farewell brunch. Montanapride.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Powwow.

9:30 a.m. Grand entry, noon. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free for ages 0-6 and Native American visitors and participants. 307-578-4102; bbhc.org.

Forsyth: Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match.

8:30 a.m. AG Lee Ranch. Awards, 10:30 a.m.

406-346-2763; quigleymatch.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Montana Vigilantes. 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Nappy Roots: 7 p.m. Manny’s Sports & Entertainment, 4241 Kari Lane. $15. Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-300-8300; 1111presents.com. 655-7979.

Bozeman: Sculptor lecture. Public library, community meeting room. Features artist from Bozeman Sculpture Park. Reception follows.

Free. Bozemansculpturepark.org.

Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. The Depot, 2310 Montana Ave. Music by The Clintons. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Calendar Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Guys Night at the Museum. 5-7 p.m. John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, “Hunters of the Sky: Raptors and Their Prey in the Greater Yellowstone” program with Dr. Charles R. Preston and Melissa Hill. $15, members; $25, nonmembers. 307-578-4000; bbhc.org.

Bozeman: David Allan Coe. Doors open, 7 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Crawford Theater, Emerson Center. $25 in advance, available at Cactus Records; $32 at event. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org.

Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes WHC pass. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Fiddler’s Green, 5104 Southgate Drive. Music by Peach Pickers.

Free. 259-2020.

Honky Tonk Heroes: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Sweet Briar: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Glendive: Cars in the Park. Registration at Napa, cruise, fun run, 5:30-8 p.m. Gearhead gathering at Yellowstone Inn, 9 p.m.-midnight. 406-377-3855; badlandsdrifters.com.

Sidney: Town & Country Festival. Run run, 7 a.m. Parade follows. Entertainment, free food, children’s activities. Ranch rodeo at fairgrounds, 2 p.m. Street dance at night.

406-433-1916; sidneymt.com.

Bozeman: James McMurtry. 8 p.m. Crawford Theater, Emerson Center. $25, available at Cactus Records and vootie.com. 406-5879797; theemerson.org.

Malta: Milk River Gospel Jamboree. 5-10 p.m.

High school auditorium. All styles of gospel music through Sunday. Includes performances by Firm Foundation, Ferhr Family of Milk River, Ophoven Family, Prairie Gold, Forever Free, Next Journey, Accounted For, The Waldner Messengers. Free admission.

406-654-1292; mrg-jam.roxer.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Honky Tonk Heroes: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Sweet Briar: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 2481141; billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Optimist Club Sock Hop. 5:30 p.m.

Cody Auditorium. Impersonators of Buddy Holly, Elvis, Patsy Cline; dance contest; vintage cars. Hamburgers, $10, Hot Dogs, $5. Rootbeer floats, cherry cokes available.

Yellowstonecountry.org.

Glendive: Cars in the Park. Eyer Park. Registration, 9 a.m. Car show, noon. Trophy presentaion, 4 p.m. Barbecue for participants follows. 406-377-3855; badlandsdrifters. com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Civil War in Montana. Learn about impact of gold strike on war in the States. Lantern tour at night; see what life in a gold rush town was like. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: Beartooth Ball “Woodstock.” 4:30 p.m. VIP wine-tasting reception; 6:30 p.m. general admission for food, silent and live auctions and music. Hippie Van contest. Red Lodge Airport. Benefits Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation. 446-0616; mkaras@ beartoothbillingsclinic.org.

Scobey: Pioneer Days. Family-friendly variety shows starring Dirty Shame Belles and Dixieland Band; tours of 35 preserved historical buildings, acreage portraying homestead life in Pioneer Town. Pancake and sausage breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon. Parade, 3 p.m. 406487-5965.

Malta: Milk River Gospel Jamboree. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. High school auditorium. Free. 406-6541292; mrg-jam.roxer.com.

Molt: Longtime Lonesome Dogs. 9 a.m.-noon.

Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

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thermopolis Chamber of CommerCe 220 Park St., Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443 1-877-864-3192, www.thermopolis.com

DiScounT Golf $ 1600 for 18 holes • The Safari Club - For a truly unique and enjoyable experience, dine and drink among our collection of big game trophies. This private collection contains trophies from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska and the United States. Enjoy the warm glowing fireplaces during the cold winter nights. Our patio is great for food and cocktails on warm Wyoming days.

Our menu has a wide variety of steaks, Buffalo, seafood, chicken, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and our Chef’s special entrees.

• Health Club - offers and extensive weight room which contains two universal weights, free weights, exercise bicycles, tread mills, stair stepper, pec machine, leg machine and much more. It also offers a racquetball court and tanning bed room for an additional fee.

• Spa - offers private soaking tubs, a steam room, a private Jacuzzi room, all with hot mineral water. Also available is a dry sauna and for the ultimate relaxation have a massage by our licensed masseuse.

Hot Springs State Park • Thermopolis, WY 82442 1-800-DAYSINN • (307) 864-3131 • www.thermopolisdaysinn.com

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Calendar Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Symphony in the Park: Pioneer Park. Food available, 4 p.m. Billings Community Band performs, 5 p.m. Instrument petting zoo, 6 p.m. Youth conductor contest, 6:45 p.m. Free concert by Billings Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets.

Billingssymphony.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Civil War in Montana. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Scobey: Pioneer Days. Entertainment, tours throughout day. Thresherman’s breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon. Parade, 3 p.m. 406-487-5965.

Malta: Milk River Gospel Jamboree. 1-5:30 p.m.

High school auditorium. Free. 406-6541292; mrg-jam.roxer.com.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Billings Crit: Downtown. Registration, 4 p.m.

Race, 6 p.m. Annual bike race benefits homelessness programs. 4realchange. downtownbillings.com.

Red Lodge: 17th Annual Beartooth Ball: Woodstock. Red Lodge Airport. Wine, food, dancing to music by Midlife Chryslers; silent, live auctions. VIP ($100), 4:30 p.m. Main event ($50), 6:30 p.m. Benefits Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation. 446-0616; beartoothbillingsclinic.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by 338th U.S. Army Band.

Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Cafe Italia, 2417 Montana Ave. Music by Funk in the Trunk. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

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Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Comedians Lee Camp, Katie Goodman. 7 and 9 p.m. Equinox Theatre. $12.

Katiegoodman.com/tickets.

Brockton: Badlands Celebration powwow.

Grounds located about 40 miles east of Wolf Point, off Highway 2. 406-786-7684; 406-786-7900.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by 338th U.S. Army Band.

Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. Annual Three-day music festival at The Bridge.

Music by Joe Nichols, Justin Moore. 800555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com.

Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Black Water Band: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Hudson’s 2658 Grand Ave. Music by Jared Stewart. Free. 656-3600.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Brockton: Badlands Celebration powwow.

Grounds located about 40 miles east of Wolf Point, off Highway 2. 406-786-7684; 406-786-7900.

Cody, Wyo.: Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Free with regular admission. 307-578-4110; bbhc.org.

Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. 800555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Black Water Band: Bugz’s Bar & Casino, 1341 Main St. 252-4112.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Depot Rotary Park. 25th annual juried event.

Show, sale, activities through Monday. 406222-2300; livingstondepot.org.

Brockton: Badlands Celebration powwow.

Grounds located about 40 miles east of Wolf Point, off Highway 2. 406-786-7684; 406-786-7900.

Cody, Wyo.: PRCA Xtreme Bulls. 7 p.m. Stampede Park. $10/$20. Codystampederodeo. com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Old Fashioned 4th of July. Interpreters present fun-filled weekend with 19th-century-style contests and competitions, picnic lunch, demonstrations. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Virginia City: Authors and Poets. Elling House Arts & Humanities Center. Cowboy poet Harry Yeomans recites. 406-843-5454.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. 11th annual weekly summer concert series kicks off with music

by The Clintons. Children’s activities at First Security Bank. Free. Downtownbozeman. org.

Molt: Highway 302. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857.

Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. 800555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 2 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-222-2300; livingstondepot.org.

Brockton: Badlands Celebration powwow.

Grounds located about 40 miles east of Wolf Point, off Highway 2. 406-786-7684; 406-786-7900.

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeos. Stampede Park. Through Wednesday. Codystampederodeo.com.

Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

MONDAY, JULY 2 Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-222-2300; livingstondepot.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo events. Kiddie parade, 10 a.m. Wild West Extravaganza Craft Fair at city park. Codystampederodeo. com.

Red Lodge: Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo. Rodeo grounds. Parade downtown, noon. Rodeo (Family Night), 6 p.m. $25, family of four; $15/$30, individual. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com.

Dillon: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Jaycee Park; Western Keltz Arena if indoors. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 3 Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Gallery grand opening event. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307587-4771; bbhc.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo events.

Parade, 9:30 a.m. Wild West Extravaganza Craft Fair at city park. Codystampederodeo. com.

Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo: Rodeo grounds. Parade downtown, noon. Rodeo (Family Night), 6 p.m. $15-$30. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com.

Roundup: Asleep at the Wheel in concert: 7:30 p.m. City Park. Lonnie Bell hosts. Mike Morgan and Monty Sealey open, along with funny man Steve Hamilton. Admission: RIDE wristband, $20 adults, $5 children.

Big Timber: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; Civic Center if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Big Sky: Celebration. Community Park. Foot and bike races with child supervision provided, 9 a.m. (Registration, 8:30 a.m.) Kids’ activities and face-painting, noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch, 11 a.m. Duck Race, 1:30 p.m. Flag football, 1:45 p.m. Disc golf tournament for ages 10 and older, 3 p.m.

Bigskychamber.org.

Bozeman: Festival of the Fourth. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Live music, 8:3010:30 p.m. One of the state’s largest fireworks display begins at dusk. Free.

Gallatin.mt.gov/fairgrounds.

Calendar Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo events.

Parade, 9:30 a.m. Wild West Extravaganza Craft Fair at city park. Codystampederodeo. com.

Cooke City: Annual Fireman’s Picnic and Fireworks Display. Cookecitychamber.org.

Laurel: Fourth of July Celebration. Pancake breakfast, 6 a.m. Chief Joseph Run, 6-9 a.m.

Food and craft fair, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Parade, noon. Activities, entertainment, including live music, all day long. Fireworks at night.

628-8105; laurelmontana.org.

Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Four days of entertainment and activities celebrating 100 years of community.

Breakfast buffet, 7 a.m. Community walk at Town Square, 9 a.m. Opening ceremony at Lincoln Field, 10 a.m. Barbecues at Civic Center, noon and 5 p.m. Kids’ inflatables, 1-5 p.m. Hypnotist/comedian Silverados at fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m. Documentary film; book-signings by area authors at Orpheum Theater. Nighttime fireworks at Bolster Dam. Plentywood100.com.

Red Lodge: Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo: Rodeo grounds. Parade downtown, noon. Rodeo, 3 p.m. $15-$30. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com.

Virginia City: Fireworks at dusk. 800-8292969; virginiacity.com.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park.

Music by Freddy Pink; local food vendors.

Fireworks follow. Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Roundup: Hotel California concert, “A Salute to the Eagles.” 6 p.m. Admission: RIDE wristband, $20 adults, $5 children.

Hobson: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Utica Clubhouse lawn; Hobson School if indoors. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Music by Mid-Life Chryslers. Free. Aliveafter5.com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew. com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music

by Dave Oltrogge, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Activities and class reunions throughout day. Mission Mountain Wood Band concert, 7 p.m. Plentywood100.com.

Lewistown: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Fergus Fairgrounds gazebo; Trade Center if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 Hoof it with a Historian: Swords Park: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 11:30 a.m. Caravan to park’s parking lot for guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger. 256-6809; ywhc. org.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Santa Fe Red’s, 1223 Grand Ave. Music by Repeat Performance.

Free. 252-2221.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Activities throughout day. Historical walk, 9:30 a.m. Kids’ activities, 2-7 p.m.

Barbecue, 4 p.m. Show at school, 7 p.m.

Plentywood100.com.

Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festival. 1 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds. Music by Michael Martin Murphey & The Rio Grande Band, Houston Jones, Sons And Brothers, Northern Departure, Travers Chandler & Avery County, Spring Creek, Jalan Crossland, Troxel & Krieger, Too Wet To Plow, Pick & Holler. Workshops, open mic, contests.

Tent camping, RV hookups available. $75 advance/$85 at gate, 3-day pass; $30/$35, Friday only. Children, 12 and younger, free with paid adult. 307-684-5544; bighornmountainfestival.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Forsyth: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Rosebud County Courthouse, east lawn; FHS Theater if indoors.

Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Montana Brews & BBQs: 3-11 p.m. Chiesa Plaza at MetraPark. Barbecue, variety of international cuisine; 40 kegged Montana microbrews; live music. Free admission.

ZooGrass: ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Road.

Arts and crafts, activities, displays, food court, Marshall Tucker Band concert.

Proceeds support the education and conservation work of ZooMontana. 652-8100; zoomontana.org.

Zollar & Blattie: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Big Sky: Art Walk. Noon-7 p.m. Meadow Village Center. Annual exhibit runs through Sunday.

Bigskychamber.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Alder Gulch Legends. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Activities throughout day. 5K walk/ run, 8:30 a.m. Historical walk, 9:30 a.m.

Parade on Main Street, 11 a.m. Closing ceremony, 3 p.m. Barbecue, 5 p.m. Entertainment at fairgrounds, 7 p.m. Plentywood100. com.

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Calendar Red Lodge: Geology, Ecology Tour of the Beartooth Mountains. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society and Museum.

Dr. Marv Kauffman, geologist, and Dr. Phil Robertson, ecologist, lead memorable tour. $50, includes lunch. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory.com.

Virginia City: Kids’ fishing derby. 406-8435504.

Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festival.

Johnson County Fairgrounds. State Mandolin and Banjo Championships, guitar and fiddle contests, vendors, Band Scramble, open jam. Live music, noon-10 p.m. $75 advance/$85 at gate, 3-day pass; $45/$50, Saturday only. Children, 12 and younger, free with paid adult. 307-684-5544; bighornmountainfestival.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Bad Intentions concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

Sidney: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Veterans Park; Middle school auditorium if indoors.

Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Big Sky: Art Walk. Noon-7 p.m. Meadow Village Center. Bigskychamber.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Alder Gulch Legends. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Plentywood: Centennial Celebration luncheon.

10 a.m. Methodist Church.

Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festival.

Johnson County Fairgrounds. Live music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 advance/$85 at gate, 3-day pass; $20/$25, Sunday only. Children, 12 and younger, free with paid adult. 307-6845544; bighornmountainfestival.com.

Beach, N.D.: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m.

Swimming pool park; elementary school if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

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MONDAY, JULY 9 Wolf Point: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Bridge Park; High school auditorium if indoors. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Glendive: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Makoshika State Park; Dawson College Teske Performing Arts Theater if indoors. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Virginia City: Opening night, Virginia City’s Illustrious Players’ “Davy Crockett! Be Sure Yer Right, Then Go Ahead!,” Tuesdays-Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays. Through Aug. 5. $16, adults; $15, college students, seniors, military; $10, children. Reservations, 800829-2969; virginiacityplayers@ymail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Emerson Center, west lawn. Live music, local food, face painting, activities. 406-5879797; theemerson.org.

Ekalaka: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Dahl Memorial Lawn; Carter County High School if indoors. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Tiny’s Tavern, 323 N. 24th St. Music by Deadman’s Hand and Downtime. Free. Aliveafter5.com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road.

Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Wilie and the Wild West Band, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Bozeman: Extreme History Project: Apsáalooke Astronomy and Lifeways. 6-7 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies. Tim McCleary explores Crow cultural concepts of astronomy. 406-994-2251; musueumoftherockies.org.

Fort Peck: Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. Mandatory rules meeting, 5 p.m. Kiwanis Park. Annual catch-and-release tournament through Saturday. 406-2282222; mtgovcup.com.

Wolf Point: Wild Horse Stampede. Annual three-day event includes PRCA-sanctioned rodeo, Human Stampede Run/Walk, daily parades, carnival, wild horse race, kids’ stick-horse rodeo, street dances and cowboy church. 406-653-2200.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park.

Music by B-Side Players; local food vendors.

Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Yellowstone Jazz Festival. 6-8 p.m. City Park. 25th annual two-day festival kicks off with a free concert. Yellowstonejazzfestival.com.

Miles City: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Pumping Plant Park; Sacred Heart gymnasium if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Pepper’s Bar & Grill: 75 27th St. W. Music by Downtime. Free. 652-6773.

Sweet Briar: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Bozeman: Art Walk. 6-8 p.m. Downtown.

Artists’ openings, receptions, refreshments, music. Downtownbozeman.org.

Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. Visitor-friendly contestants compete in three days of timed shooting events.

Concessions, seating, and parking available.

406-580-2788.

Fort Peck: Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Peck Lake.

406-228-2222; mtgovcup.com.

Sidney: Sunrise Festival of the Arts. Veterans Memorial Park. Dancing to live music, art, Writers’ Row, children’s activities. Free admission. 406-433-1916; sidneymt.com.

Wolf Point: Wild Horse Stampede. 406-6532200.

Cody, Wyo.: Yellowstone Jazz Festival. 5-10 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center lawn. Vocalist Sunny Wilkinson, 5 p.m. Yellowstone Big Band, 6 and 8 p.m. Dotsero, 7 and 9 p.m. $10. Tickets at The Thistle and Cody Chamber. Yellowstonejazzfestival.com.

Birney: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Poker Jim Butte. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 5-8 p.m.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Family-oriented, smoke-free, three-day show with more than 300 booths of firearms; cowboy and Indian memorabilia, bits; spurs and saddles; Western and wildlife art; furniture; vintage clothing; jewelry; knives, books; more. 406580-5458.

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Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Dirty Dash 5K: 8 a.m. MetraPark. Team race on muddy, nontraditional obstacle course.

Registration, $50 per person. Piglet Plunge (ages 2-11, registration, $5), 2:20 p.m.

Benefits local charities. Free admission for observers. Thedirtydash.com/races/billings. html.

SummerFair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veterans Park, corner of Poly Drive and 13th Street West.

Region’s largest juried arts and crafts festival. More than 100 booths, children’s area, hands-on activities, live entertainment. $2, adults; $1, students; $5, family. Benefits Yellowstone Art Museum. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Sweet Briar: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Red Lodge: Art in the Beartooths. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery’s annual summer fundraiser. Featured artist Tom Wolfe. Artist paint-out at Arts Guild, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Demonstrations by 30 artists at Lions Park, free. Live, silent auctions, dinner, drinks, entertainment in Lions Park at night, $50. 446-1370; carboncountydepotgallery.com.

Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 406-5805458.

Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. 406-580-2788.

Bozeman: Wine Classic: 6-10:30 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Annual event with food, French wine sampling; live, silent auctions. $150-$450. Benefits changing exhibit fund.

406-994-1998; events@montana.edu.

Fort Peck: Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Peck Lake.

406-228-2222; mtgovcup.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Capture of Steve Marshland. Discover what happened when vigilantes caught up with a road agent after failed train robbery attempt. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Wolf Point: Wild Horse Stampede. 406-6532200.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Clumsy Lovers concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman. org.

Calendar

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Colstrip: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Rye Park Pavilion; Frank Brattin Middle School if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 SummerFair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veterans Park, corner of Poly Drive and 13th Street West. $2, adults; $1, students; $5, family. Benefits Yellowstone Art Museum. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Trespass America Festival: Doors open, 4:30 p.m. Show, 5:30 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Killswitch Engage, Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, Emmure, God Forbid, Battlecross. $43.50, general admission floor; $40.50/$36, reserved. 256-2422; 800-366-8538; metrapark.com.

Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 406-5805458.

Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. 406-580-2788.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Capture of Steve Marshland. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

Sheridan, Wyo.: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Kendrick Park; WYO Theater if indoors. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

MONDAY, JULY 16 “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park; MSU-B Petro Theater if indoors. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Halestorm, New Medicine, Emphatic: Babcock Theatre, 2812 Second Ave. N. $20. Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-300-8300; tickets300.com.

“Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park; MSU-B Petro Theater if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Sleeping Giant Middle School Jazz Band: 3 p.m. Gallatin Valley Mall. 406-586-4565.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. Fairgrounds. Entertainment by hypnotist Michael Mezmer, Young Guns Wild West Fun Park, Kids Pedal Power tractor pulls, All Aboard Train, Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Mountaineers 4x4 Mud Bog, FFA Mutton Bustin’, Double D Pig Wrestling, North Star Amusement Carnival. Through Sunday. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair.com.

Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Emerson Center, west lawn. Live music, local food, face painting, activities. 406-5879797; theemerson.org.

Hardin: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. South Park; Middle school auditorium if indoors. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. The Rex, 2401 Montana Ave. Music by Jared Stewart. Free. Aliveafter5.com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road.

Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Cold Hard Cash, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairgrounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair. com.

Forsyth: Rosebud Treasure County Fair.

Yellowstone River Rumble mixed martial arts competition, 7 p.m. 406-346-2144; rosebudcountyfair.com.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by The Black Lillies; local food vendors.

Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Tom Catmull & the Clerics.

VirGinia CitY

virginia city chamber of commerce P.O. Box 218., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59755 1-800-829-2969, www.virginiacity.com

Classic & Western Hotel Rooms, Victorian Suites & Miner’s Cabins Groups & Families Welcome!

NEW! Stage Stop Coffee located inside the hotel.

1-800-829-2969 • (406) 843-5377

Alder Gulch Accomodations • PO Box 205 Virginia City, MT 59755 • email: roojake@3rivers.net

FRIDAY, JULY 20 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

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Calendar Bozeman: Crazy Days. 9 a.m. Downtown. More than 200 merchants’ sales on downtown sidewalks through Sunday. Downtownbozeman.org.

Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairgrounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair. com.

Forsyth: Rosebud Treasure County Fair. NILE rodeo, 7 p.m. 406-346-2144; rosebudcountyfair.com.

Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea Park.

Family-friendly annual three-day music festival with food, activities for all ages. $20, three-day adult pass or $15 per day; $10, three-day pass, ages 7-12, or $5 per day; free for ages 6 and younger. Livingstonmontana.com.

Red Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. Motorcyclists gather for three days of riding, food, music. 446-2022; bonedaddyscustomcycle.com.

Livingston: Pam Tillis. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $36-$44. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

Roundup: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; Community Center if indoors. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Bozeman: Crazy Days. 9 a.m. Downtown. Downtownbozeman.org.

Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairgrounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair. com.

Forsyth: Rosebud Treasure County Fair. Tanya Tucker concert, 8 p.m. 406-346-2144; rosebudcountyfair.com.

Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea Park.

Music, food, activities. $15, adults; $5, ages 7-12; free, ages 6, younger. Livingstonmontana.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Vigilante Double Cross. Learn about vigilante justice.

Historic skills, demonstrations, foods and more. Lantern tour at night; see what life was like in a gold rush town. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. 4462022; bonedaddyscustomcycle.com.

Virginia City: Dog & Grog. Bale of Hay Saloon. Ninth annual festival features best Montana-made microbrews, Polish sausage, live music. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com; baleofhaysaloon.com.

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Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. 10Ft Tall and 80 Proof concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org.

Livingston: Dance club. 7-11 p.m. American Legion. Country-Western music by Paul Ray. Public welcome. 406-932-4944.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 The Band Perry, Gloriana: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Rimrock Mall; Cellular Plus stores; box office; 256-2422; 800-3668538; metrapark.com.

Bozeman: Crazy Days. 9 a.m. Downtown. Downtownbozeman.org.

Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairgrounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair. com.

Forsyth: Rosebud Treasure County Fair.

Demolition derby, 2 p.m. 406-346-2144; rosebudcountyfair.com.

Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea Park. Live music, food, activities. $15, adults; $5, ages 7-12; free, ages 6, younger. Livingstonmontana.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Vigilante Double Cross. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. 4462022; bonedaddyscustomcycle.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Gypsy.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

Red Lodge: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Lions Park; Former Roosevelt gymnasium if indoors. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Cody, Wyo.: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Canal Park; Cody Auditorium if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Emerson Center, west lawn. Live music, local food, face painting, activities. 406-5879797; theemerson.org.

Absarokee: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Fishtail Family Park; Bus Barn if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Monte Carlo, 2828 First Ave. N. Music by 7th Avenue Band. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road.

Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Mid-Life Chryslers, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by General Consensus.

Livingston: “Memories of Conway” concert.

7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. Musical tribute by Twitty’s son Michael Twitty, and grandson Tre Twitty. $25. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

Columbus: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Heritage Park; Columbus Pavilion if indoors. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $10; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us.

Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Dakota Country: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Squire Lounge, 1525 Broadwater Ave. Music by Jamelution. Free.

Lewistown: Central Montana Fair concert. 8 p.m. Fairgrounds. Opening act Junior Brown; John Anderson performs.

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Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Registration at night kicks off annual weekend of cruising, car show and related activities. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com.

Terry: The Clintons. 7 p.m. Prairie County Fairgrounds. With the Beave. Kick-off for annual TerrYYippee! Visitterrymontana.com.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Cooke City/Silver Gate: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Silver Gate Park; Range Rider’s Lodge if indoors. Free.

406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Gallatin Gateway: Slab Town Antique Show.

5-8 p.m. Little Bear School House Museum.

Outdoor three-day show with food available.

406-388-1873.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $15; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us.

Mexican Fiesta: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. South Park, South Broadway and Sixth Avenue South.

Live music, Mexican dancing, talent show, food, crafts, games, silent auction, car show.

Dance follows at Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave., 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Dakota Country: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Big Sky: Fair & Arts Festival. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Town Park Center. Bigskychamber.com.

Bozeman: Sweet Pea Ball. Music by Basement Jazz. Sweetpeafestival.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Family Fun Day: National Day of the American Cowboy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Special activities, presentations, music, rodeo games celebrate spirit of American West. Free with price of admission. 307-578-4014; bbhc.org.

Gallatin Gateway: Slab Town Antique Show.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Little Bear School House Museum. 406-388-1873.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Miner’s Court - Claim Disputes. Participate in miner’s court; learn how many early claims were settled. Demonstrations, food, more.

Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com.

Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Annual weekend with nature walks, historical programs, interpretive booths, food, ceremonies. Free admission from 5 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m.

Sunday. 406-896-5235; pompeyspillar.org.

Calendar Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Show on Main Street, 8 a.m. Awards, 2 p.m. Old-fashioned drive-in movie at airport, dusk. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com.

Terry: TerrYYippee! Corn toss doubles tournament at Murn Park, 9:30 a.m. Prairie County Motorcycle Association Motorcross at fairgrounds, 3-6 p.m. Evening street dance, music by the Liquidators follows. Visitterrymontana.com.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. John Bohlinger and Megan Mullins concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m.

Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-5870737; equinoxtheatre.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $15; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us.

Gallatin Gateway: Slab Town Antique Show.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Little Bear School House Museum. 406-388-1873.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Miner’s Court - Claim Disputes. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Free admission until 5 p.m. 406-896-5235; pompeyspillar.org.

Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Drag races at airport, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Bozeman: The Quebe Sisters Band concert.

7:30 p.m. The Ellen Theatre. $18/$30. 406585-5885; theellentheatre.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 The Heartless Bastards: 9 p.m. Manny’s Sports & Entertainment, 4241 Kari Lane. $15. Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-300-8300; 1111presents.com. 655-7979.

Bozeman: Chalk on the Walk. Downtown sidewalks display original chalkworks.

Sweetpeafestival.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 Bozeman: Bite of Bozeman. 6-9 p.m. Main Street. Cuisine by more than 40 local restaurants; music by local bands. Sweetpeafestival.org.

Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds.

Three-day country fair with free admission.

4-H/FFA rodeo, Sundown Showdown. 406222-4185; parkcounty.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Pug Mahon’s, 3011 Fourth Ave. N. Music by Peach Pickers. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road.

Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Johnny Rodgers Band, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds.

Three-day country fair with free admission.

Ranch rodeo. 406-222-4185; parkcounty. org.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park.

Music by The Clumsy Lovers; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m.

City Park bandshell. Music by WhiteWater Ramble.

Red Lodge: Festival of Nations. Annual two-day celebration of cultures. Ethnic food, dance, music, entertainment. Parade, 5 p.m. Events at Lions Park, 5:45 p.m. Free admission.

406-860-1902; redlodgefestivalofnations. com.

Livingston: John Conlee. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $26-$34. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 4:30 p.m. Lindley Park. Free.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. 406-5269943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 4 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Bozeman: S.L.A.M. Festival (Support Local Artists and Musicians). Bogert Park. Annual weekend supports the arts in Montana.

Exhibits, music, vendors through Sunday.

Slamfestivals.org.

Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Park.

Children’s run and parade, 10 a.m. 406-5864003; sweetpeafestival.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Mentock Park. 307-527-7424; yellowstonecountry. org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Placer Gold! Learn the process of finding, panning gold. See 19th-century daily life. Historic skills and demonstrations, historic foods.

Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com.

Red Lodge: Climb to Conquer Cancer. 8:30 a.m. breakfast; 9:30 a.m. climb, entertainment, lunch, awards ceremony. Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort. $35 ages 13 and up; $10 ages 12 and under. ($45 event day).

Commemorative flag with a loved one’s name $15. www.climbrl.org; 446-4257.

Red Lodge: Festival of Nations. 11 a.m. Lions Park. Free admission. 406-860-1902; redlodgefestivalofnations.com.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Whitewater Ramble concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org.

Virginia City: Open Air Concert. Details to be announced. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 4:30 p.m. Lindley Park. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 3 Hoof it with a Historian: Swords Park: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 11:30 a.m. Caravan to park’s parking lot for guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Bones Brewing: 1425 Broadwater Ave. Music by 10 Foot Tall and 80 Proof. 839-9231; bonesbrewing.com.

Comedian Lewis Black, “Running on Empty”: 8 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. $48. 256-6052; albertabairtheater.org.

Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Park.

Annual three-day art festival. Activities include juried art show, parade on Main Street, a sweet pea flower show, children’s run, family-friendly entertainment by Storycrafters and Al Simmons, as well as local performers. Live music throughout the weekend by national and local acts including Jeanne Jolly, Glen Phillips, Hot Club of Cowtown, Milonga, Cure for the Common, Little Jane & the Pistol Whips, Bridger Creek Boys, Bluebird Sky. Admission by purchasing a wristband; ages 6 and younger are free. 406-586-4003; sweetpeafestival.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Mentock Park. Evening balloon glow kicks off 3-day annual event. 307-527-7424; yellowstonecountry.org.

Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds. Threeday country fair with free admission. Pig wrestling. 406-222-4185; parkcounty.org.

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Calendar Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 5 Bozeman: S.L.A.M. Festival (Support Local Artists and Musicians). Bogert Park. Slamfestivals.org.

Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Park.

406-586-4003; sweetpeafestival.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Mentock Park. 307-527-7424; yellowstonecountry. org.

Livingston: Park County Demolition Derby. Fairgrounds. 406-222-4185; parkcounty.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Placer Gold! Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 7 Virginia City: Opening night, Virginia City’s Illustrious Players’ “Seven Keys to Baldpate.”

7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays through Sept. 2. $16, adults; $15, college students, seniors, military; $10, children. Reservations, 800-829-2969; virginiacityplayers@ymail.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 Glendive: Dawson County Fair through Aug. 12.

Fairgrounds. $2 at gate. Open class horse show 8 a.m. Santa Maria barbecue 5 p.m.

Cut Bank: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; Civic Center if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 9 Grand opening, “Boundless Visions” permanent exhibit: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Gala reception. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Walker’s Grill, 2700 First Ave. N. Aliveafter5.com.

St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road.

Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Magic City Blues performer, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Annual shotgun challenge. 307-578-4025; bbhc.org.

Glendive: Dawson County Fair through Aug. 12. Fairgrounds. $2 at gate. Hypnotist Chris Mabrey through Saturday. Night show at grandstand: Talent competition; country musician Charlie Jenkins follows; $10 ages 16 and older; $5 ages 15, younger. 406-3776781; dawsonfair.com.

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MontanaFair kicks off with Sneak A Peek night on Friday, Aug. 10.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m.

City Park bandshell. Music by Jeff Troxel & Trevor Kreiger.

Livingston: Johnny Rodriguez. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $20-$28. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

Fort Benton: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; Elementary school if indoors. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 10 MontanaFair: MetraPark. Sneak-A-Peek Night, 4 p.m. Rides, 6 p.m. 256-2422; 800-3668538; montanafair.com.

Magic City Blues: 2300-2500 Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. Stillwater Stage: TBA, 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Popa Chubby, 9:30 p.m.

Budweiser Stage: Oli Brown, 6:30 p.m. Little Freddie King, 8:30 p.m. Chris Isaak, 10:30 p.m. 18 and older. Magiccityblues.com.

Sublime with Rome concert: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 festival floor, $35 reserved, $25 general. 256-2422, 1-800-366-8538; montanafair.com.

Virginia City: Annual Art Show. Works by Montana and Pacific Northwest artists, along boardwalk and at Community Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; activities throughout weekend.

800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307-5784025; bbhc.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. View films produced by descendants of camp internees. $7, adults; $5, students, seniors. Heartmountain.org.

Culbertson: Roosevelt County Fair. Breakfast, noon meal, free. Fashion revue, fun run, Farmhand Olympics, petting zoo, livestock auction. 406-392-5365.

Glendive: Dawson County Fair through Aug. 12. Fairgrounds. $2 at gate. Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans followed by 32 Below; $10. 406-377-6781; dawsonfair.com.

Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. Through Sunday. 406-222-4185; parkcounty.org.

Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. The Bridge.

Annual three-day rock festival. Music by Ed Kowalczyk (former lead singer of Live), Candlebox, Sick Puppies, Kenny James Miller Band, Airstream Safari, Randy Hansen. Camping available. $55/$65, single day; $140/$165, three days; $290/$315, VIP. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 11 Virginia City: Annual Virginia City Art Show.

Works along boardwalk and at Community Center. Quick draw and auction at Elks Club ($5 admission), 7 p.m. activities throughout weekend. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 premium reserved, $35 reserved, $25 general. 2562422, 1-800-366-8538; www.montanafair. com.

Magic City Blues: 2300-2500 Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. On the Stillwater Stage: TBA, 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Popa Chubby, 9:30 p.m. On the Budweiser Stage: TBA, 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Counting Crows, 10:30 p.m.

Ages 18 and older. Magiccityblues.com.

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Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark.

Montanafair.com.

Ennis: Madison Valley Arts Festival. Peter T.’s Park. Juried art show, raffle, live entertainment, food, book signings, children’s facepainting. Ennisartsassociation.org.

Virginia City: Annual Virginia City Art Show.

Works along boardwalk and at Community Center, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Quick draw and auction at Elks Club ($5 admission), 7:30 p.m. activities throughout weekend. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Big Sky: Dog Days. Community Park. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Activities include DooDah Costume Parade, agility contest and demonstration, trail run with Fido, pet tricks competition, duck race, and dock diving.

406-209-1643; bsccmt.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307-5784025; bbhc.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. $7, adults; $5, students, seniors. Heartmountain.org.

Culbertson: Roosevelt County Fair. Breakfast, noon meal, free. 406-392-5365.

Forsyth: Duck Days. Parade on Main Street, 10 a.m. Duck race at river, 2 p.m.; $10 per duck. Bingo, barbecue on Main Street, 5 p.m.

Street dance, live music at First State Bank, 8 p.m. 406-346-7341.

Glendive: Dawson County Fair. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. $10 for ages 16, older; $5, ages 15, younger. Dance follows rodeo with L.A.W. Band. 406-377-6781; dawsonfair.com.

Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. 406-2224185; parkcounty.org.

Meeteetse, Wyo.: Kirwin Excursion. Meet at Visitor Information Center. Full-day trip to Kirwin with speakers who talk about the abandoned town, gold- and silver-mining, people and the area. Bring lunch, drinks, warm clothes, walking shoes. Four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle required; car pooling encouraged. Donations accepted.

307-868-2454; meeteetsewy.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Beans, Bacon & Bannock Bread. Sample miner’s diet; help prepare gold-rush-era food. Demonstrations, 19th-century daily life. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Big Sky: Big Sky Classic Music Festival. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by Enso String Quartet. Free.

Bigskyarts.org.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Downtownbozeman.org.

Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. The Bridge. Music by Cinderella, Kix, Rocksugar, Adrian and the Sickness, Jared Stewart, Appetite for Deception. $55/$65, single day. 406-2850099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com.

Calendar Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 12 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark.

Montanafair.com.

Billy Currington: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 premium reserved, $35 reserved, $25 general. 256-2422, 1-800-3668538; www.montanafair.com; MetraPark box office, Rimrock Mall customer service counter or Billings Cellular Plus stores.

Magic City Blues at South Park: Gates open, 2:30 p.m. Sixth Avenue South and South 30th Street. TBA, 3, 5 p.m. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, 7 p.m. All ages. Magiccityblues.com.

Virginia City: Art Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Works along boardwalk and at Community Center.

800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Culbertson: Roosevelt County Fair. 406-3925365.

Glendive: Dawson County Fair. Ranch Rodeo in afternoon. 406-377-6781; dawsonfair.com.

Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. 406-2224185; parkcounty.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Beans, Bacon & Bannock Bread. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. Music by Kenny Loggins, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pure Prairie League, Whiskey River (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band), Blue Jack, Pinky and the Floyd. $55/$65, single day. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre. org.

MONDAY, AUG. 13 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark.

Montanafair.com.

TUESDAY, AUG. 14 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Supercross 6 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair. com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark.

Montanafair.com.

Crow Agency: Crow Fair. Grand entries, evening powwows, bead work, buckskin, dances, pari-mutuel horse racing, All-Indian rodeo.

Daily parades Friday through Sunday. 406638-3719; visitmt.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 16 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo 7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Brew Pub, 113 N. Broadway. Music by Bucky Beaver. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com.

Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous. Check-in, 1 p.m. Welcome Chuck Wagon Supper, open mic party at The Eagles. Tickets at Don’s Store. Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park.

Music by John Reischman and the Jaybirds; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m.

City Park bandshell. Music by Jeff Troxel & Trevor Kreiger.

Livingston: Moe Brandy. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $28-$34. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

FRIDAY, AUG. 17 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo 7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com..

Bozeman: A Day in the Country. Located off of 19th Street. Four quilting mini-classes and picnic lunch. Registration required. Outdoor quilt display on original homestead buildings and in gardens through Saturday. 406-5878216; quiltinginthecountry.com.

Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com.

Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Performances (pin pass required) and Western art show (free) throughout day at Eagles. Jam and dance (pass or $3 single/$5 couple) at Pine Meadows Club House, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Don’s Store. Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com.

Virginia City: “A Step Back in Time - Events of the Grand Victorian Ball.” Prelude to Saturday’s Grand Ball. High tea at Bennett House (free but reservations required; call 406-682-4935.) Virginia City Players at Opera House, 7 p.m. Living history in Nevada City. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 18 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo 7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com.

Dakota Country: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111.

Bozeman: A Day in the Country/Quilting in the Country. Located off of 19th Street. 406587-8216; quiltinginthecountry.com.

Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com.

Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Performances (pin pass required) and Western art show (free) throughout day at Eagles.

Performances by talent showcase and cowboy humorist Baxter Black at Fergus Center, doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Don’s Store.

Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Flour Riot. Interpretations of events surrounding flour shortage. Demonstrations, food, more.

Latern tour at night. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Virginia City: “Grand Victorian Ball for Peace (1865).” Dance lessons at Community Center, 1 and 3 p.m. Promenade around town, 7 p.m. Grand march, 7:30 p.m. Ball with live music at Community Center follows. Last waltz, 11-11:30 p.m. $35, individual; $60, couple; $10, children 15 and younger. For costume rental, call Rank’s Mercantile, 406843-5454. 800-829-2969; virginiacity.com.

Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Keegan Smith and the Fam concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org.

Livingston: Lacy J. Dalton. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $20-$28. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age.

406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

West Yellowstone: Hebgen Cup. Kirkwood Resort. Annual regatta and trout cook-off.

Health and nutrition classes, volleyball, horseshoes, boat rides, casting lessons, kayak rides, beer-tasting, live music by Suzi Ragsdale, bonfire. 406-646-7200.

SUNDAY, AUG. 19 Bozeman: Cruisin’ on Main Car Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Main Street, between Willson Avenue and Rouse Avenue. Live music, food, auto mall, prizes, poker walk. Registration at U.S. Bank, 8 a.m. 406-586-4008; downtownbozeman.org.

Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com.

Grass Range: 130th Third Sunday Jam. Afternoon. Wrangler Bar. Performances by many Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous.

Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Cowboy church at Celebration Community Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. Tickets at Don’s Store.

Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Flour Riot. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687.

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Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 20 Crow Fair: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt. com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 23 Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free.

Alive After 5 Family Fun Night: 5-8 p.m. Downtown. Music by Big Caboose and ABC’s.

Free. Aliveafter5.com.

Bozeman: Extreme History Project: “The Green Front Excavation: Digging up an 1890s Chinatown Brothel.” 6-7 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies. Kate McCourt presents on 2009 excavation. Free. 406994-2251; musueumoftherockies.com.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music

by The John Beck and the Bohemian Saints; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Alte Kameraden.

Virginia City: Blues Fest ‘12. Bale of Hay Saloon.

Music by Mo Hippa, 9 p.m. Music festival all weekend. 406-843-5700; baleofhaysaloon. com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 25 Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Women of the Gulch. Join suffragettes seeking women’s voting rights - or join the opposition. See 19th century daily life. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Sidney: MonDak Harvest Fest. Richland County Fairgrounds. Children’s pedal pull, pedal car races during day. Tractor and pickup pull at night. 406-433-1916; sidneymt.com.

Virginia City: Blues Fest ‘12. Bale of Hay Saloon.

Music by Mike Bader, 9 p.m. 406-843-5700; baleofhaysaloon.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. 406-5269943; fortpecktheatre.org.

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Calendar SUNDAY, AUG. 26 Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Women of the Gulch. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Virginia City: Blues Fest ‘12. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jazz Factory. Brunch with music by Steve Hulse and guests. 406-843-5700; baleofhaysaloon.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 30 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m.

RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Surfer Joe’s, 1516 Fourth Ave. N. Music by D’tective. Free.

Aliveafter5.com.

Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

Big Sky Polka Fest: Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Jam, 7-10 p.m. 656-7470.

Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m.

Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park.

Music by The Cold Hard Cash Show (Johnny Cash tribute); local food vendors. Free.

Bigskyarts.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 31 Burn the Point: Parade downtown, 7 p.m.

Street dance follows. 248-9295; chasehawks.com.

Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Big Sky Polka Fest: 3-10 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Music by Julie Lee’s White Rose Duo, Ridgeland Dutchmen, Just for Fun Band. $15; $35, three-day pass; half-price, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12.

656-7470.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. 406-5269943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org.

Burn the Point: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MetraPark. Car show, swap meet, car corral. 248-9295; chasehawks.com.

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Big Sky Polka Fest: 2-11 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. $18; $35, three-day pass; half-price, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12. 656-7470.

Culbertson: Labor Day Wagon Train/trail Ride.

Covered-wagon ride through foothills. Food, entertainment, horse hay included. 406790-0600.

Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Rodeos, street games, food, entertainment. Meeteetsewy.com.

Meeteetse, Wyo.: Meeteetse Absaroka Challenge. 5K, 10K races; extreme 15K mountain run with 2,000-foot rise in elevation. 307868-2603; meetrec.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Jack Slade’s End. Witness Jack Slade’s fate after his night of shooting up the town. Lantern tour at night. Demonstrations, food, more.

Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com.

Virginia City: Horseback Poker Ride. Registration at Bale of Hay Saloon, 8:30-10 a.m.

Poker walk for non-riders. $15, includes meal. 406-843-5700; baleofhaysaloon.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m.

Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2 Big Sky Polka Fest: Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Polka mass, 11 a.m. Dancing, 1-6 p.m. $10; $35, three-day pass; halfprice, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12. 656-7470.

Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Meeteetsewy.com.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Jack Slade’s End. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

Manhattan: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Alterbrand Park; Public school if indoors. Free.

Reed Point: Running of the sheep, sheep drive.

Events include parade, vendors. 10 a.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 3 Red Lodge: 33rd Annual Labor Day Arts Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lion’s Club Park and Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery. More than 80 regional artists display works. Food and entertainment throughout the day. Free admission. 446-1370; carboncountydepotgallery.org.

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Jack Slade’s End. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Meeteetsewy.com.

S I Y COD

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O E D O R

cody stampede &

xtreme bulls

June 30 - July 4 • 2012

Cody, Wyoming every night!

June thru August • 8 pm

Plus: P Parades, arades, art, music, & more!

tickets:

1.800.207.0744

codystampederodeo.com • codynightrodeo.com

In Cooperation with the Park County Travel Council

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

It’s where the locals eat

2701 1st Avenue North • Downtown • 259-9375 2425 Gabel Road • West End • 252-9375 All Around Billings — May 20, 2012

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To Tell The Truth........

“It’s a great place to stay!” easy to find. take interstate exit #450 to 9th ave. north and turn left one-half block. you are centrally located to downtown, the metra, airport and with easy access to other parts of the city. aaa approved. all major credit cards accepted. family owned and operated since 1971. across the street from Billings clinic.

FrIendly! ComForTable!

• Walk to downtown • Low rates • Elevator • FREE continental breakfast • Electronic security • Kitchenettes

• Guest controlled heating & cooling • Your small pet welcome • Family owned • Easy airport access • Exercise room and sauna

• 24 hour coffee pot • 24 hour front desk • Guest laundry • Winter plugins • Close to MSU Billings

Ready to Getaway!?

Come stay for

55 a Night

as little as $

family owned & operated since 1971.

AAA Approved

823 N. Broadway • Billings, MT 59101

North 28th Street at 9th Avenue, across the street from Billings Clinic

406-252-5603 • 800-237-5882 www.billingscherrytreeinn.com G56

All Around Billings — May 20, 2012