All Around Billings 2013 by Billings Gazette

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Welcome to the heart of Billings We invite you to visit downtown Billings, the heart of our city. From banking to retail to entertainment and 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 unparalleled health care. Public amenities such as way finding signage, pedestrian kiosks with updated business directories and maps and landscaping enhance the streetscapes and translate into pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and streets. 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 store fronts with you in mind and invite you into their shops to peruse their

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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

award-winning 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. There is a lot of hustle and bustle downtown. Event season is upon us and boasts events like: Alive After 5, summer concert series, Thursdays, May 30Aug. 29. Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 8. Heart and Sole Run, June 15. 35th Annual Summer Fair, July 13. Big Sky State Games, July 1921. Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, July 20-Oct. 5. Artwalk, Aug. 2. Magic City Blues, Aug. 8-11. MontanaFair at MetraPark, Aug. 9-17.

Harvest Fest, Oct. 12. Don’t forget to stroll our Historic Montana Avenue, which is not only busy with retail and cultural venues during the day, but turns into the hot spot to be at night with taverns, restaurants, tap rooms and tasting rooms. On Friday nights, leave the driving to us once you arrive and jump on the trolley to get you from one great experience to another. Need directions to that great little book store? Can’t find your hotel? Ask one of the Business Improvement District’s Ambassadors, the Purple People, for directions or ask one of our dedicatedto-downtown bike cops to assist you. Let us help you discover downtown. Whether you are here for a day, a week or a lifetime, enjoy your stay with us! Lisa K. Harmon Executive Director Downtown Billings Alliance

Downtown Billings advertisers Al’s Bootery Babcock Theatre Billings City Parking Billings Federal Credit Union Bottega The Clothing Company Cherry Tree Inn Desmonds Downtown Billings Association Far West Gallery Gallery Interiors Global Village Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

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ArtWalk

Friday night event showcases local, regional artists ArtWalk downtown was established in 1994 as a venue to promote fi ne 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 attend ArtWalk downtown. ArtWalk will be held on the fi rst Friday of August, October and December from 5 to 9 p.m. Maps are available at the galleries, and refreshments will be served. Free rides to ArtWalk galleries are available on the artWALKERSbus. The bus begins its loop at 5 and 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. in the Good Earth Market/Wetzel parking lot and at Level 504 at 6:50 and 8:50 p.m. For more information and current listings, visit www.artwalkbillings.com.

The public can view work in many styles such as this piece by Sean R. Heavey titled “The Mothership,” above, or fine silver earrings by Susan Germer, left. Courtesy of Billings ArtWalk

Featured stops Barjon’s Books, Music & Gifts, 223 N. 29th St. Big Sky Cheap Tees, 2911 Third Ave. N. Billings Food Bank, 2112 Fourth Ave. N. Billings Gallery of Fine Art, 118 N. Broadway Catherine Louisa Gallery, 120 N. Broadway Chinatown Art Gallery, 2624 Minnesota Ave. CTA Atrium Gallery, 13 N. 23rd St.

Gallery Interiors, 2702 Second Ave. N. Global Village, 2720 Third Ave. N. Good Earth Market, 3024 Second Ave. N. Guido’s Pizzeria, 3011 First Ave. N. Stephen Haraden Studio, 2911 Second Ave. N., #235 Jason Jam Gallery, 2501 Montana Ave., #7 Kennedy’s Stained Glass/ Amy Dean Watercolor Studio, 2923 Second Ave. N.

Level 504, 504 N. 20th St. Lore Law Firm, 2921 Second Ave. N. Marcasa Clothing, 104 N. Broadway McCormick Café, 2419 Montana Ave. Navigate Art/Unreal, 15 N. 26th, #301 Purple Sage Gallery, 2511 Montana Ave. Sandstone Gallery, 2913 Second Ave. N.

susang, 2501 Montana Ave., #8 Toucan Gallery, 2505 Montana Ave. Underground Culture Krew, 2814 Third Ave. N. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. del Alma Gallery, 2507 Montana Ave. Jens Gallery & Design, 2822 Third Ave. N.

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Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market

Saturday morning market returns July 20 The area under Skypoint will again be buzzing with vendors and customers between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon each Saturday this summer. The Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market returns to downtown Billings on Saturday, July 20, and continues through Oct. 5. The Farmers’ Market is a 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. Not limited to large farmers, a neighborhood table is available for people with garden goods to sell. Those interested in obtaining booth space at either event may call the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market at 406-855-1299 or 406-6975295.

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Above, Brenda Wipf from the Martinsdale Hutterite Colony sells vegetables, baked goods and other food at the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market in downtown Billings. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 20 through Oct. 5, and Wednesdays in August from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Live music is featured at the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market. BOB ZELLAR/Gazette Staff

Loan-A-Bike offers bicycles for downtown riding 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 Bill-

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ings 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. Want to expand the program or need more information? Join our Bicycle-Friendly Downtown Committee! Visit www.downtownbillings.com for more information.

Billings Mustangs

Mustangs baseball opens at home June 20 Gazette Staff‌ It wouldn’t be summer in Billings without minor league baseball at Dehler Park, 2611 Ninth Ave. N. The Billings Mustangs, an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds for 40 years, are part of the eight-team Pioneer League. The Mustangs will be led by Pat Kelly, who is returning for his third season as team manager. This year’s home opener, against the Great Falls Voyagers, is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on June 20. Dehler Park, which opened in 2008, has five seating options. Three sections of reserved seating are available as well as general admission bleacher and berm seating. Single-game tickets start at $3 for berm seating and go up to $9 for club box seating. For information, call 252-1241 or go to billingsmustangs.com Here’s a schedule of home games: Thursday, June 20, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Friday, June 21, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Wednesday, June 26, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Thursday, June 27, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Friday, June 28, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Thursday, July 4, 4:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Friday, July 5, 7:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Saturday, July 6, 7:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Sunday, July 7, 2:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Wednesday, July 17, 7:05 p.m., vs. Grand Junction Rockies Thursday, July 18, 7:05 p.m., vs. Grand Junction Rockies Friday, July 19, 7:05 p.m., vs. Grand Junction Rockies Saturday, July 20, 7:05 p.m., vs. Orem Owlz Sunday, July 21, 2:05 p.m., vs. Orem Owlz

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Above, Billings Mustangs players line up before the 2012 season opener at Dehler Park. Pat Kelly, left, returns this year for his third season as the Billings Mustangs’ manager. CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff

Monday, July 22, 7:05 p.m., vs. Orem Owlz Tuesday, July 23, 7:05 p.m., vs. Orem Owlz Saturday, July 27, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Sunday, July 28, 2:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Monday, July 29, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Thursday, Aug. 8, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Friday, Aug. 9, 7:05 p.m., vs. Great Falls Voyagers Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Monday, Aug. 12, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:05 p.m., vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:05 p.m., vs. Idaho Falls Chukars Friday, Aug. 23, 7:05 p.m., vs. Idaho Falls Chukars Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:05 p.m., vs. Ogden Raptors Sunday, Aug. 25, 2:05 p.m., vs. Ogden Raptors Monday, Aug. 26, 7:05 p.m., vs. Ogden Raptors Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7:05 p.m., vs. Ogden Raptors Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7:05 p.m., vs. Helena Brewers Thursday, Sept. 5, 7:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Friday, Sept. 6, 7:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey Sunday, Sept. 8, 2:05 p.m., vs. Missoula Osprey

Downtown Night at the Mustangs is Downtown Billings’ longest running event. This year, join us Monday, July 29, 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 and concessions that offer brats, burgers, soft drinks, beer and mojito coolers. You can walk the entire field thanks to an outfield terrace. Tickets can be purchased at the Dehler Park ticket office or by going to www.billingsmustangs.com and clicking on “tickets.” Dehler Park 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!

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Spare Change for Real Change

Campaign raises $10,000 for area resource agencies “Sometimes the smallest things we do make the biggest difference.” What a great year we’ve had! In 2012 Spare Change for Real Change, an awareness and fundraising campaign, granted more than $10,000 to area resource agencies, and the difference has already been felt in Billings. Simple needs have been met, such as sheets, shower curtains and cribs, and folks have been able to take the first step into their home with grant assistance. Homeless veterans, through Volunteers of America at Independence Hall, have found support in transition kits that make moving into their new place a little easier. All told, since 2005, we’ve granted more than $22,500 to organizations throughout Billings that work to alleviate homelessness and poverty through education, housing, social services and re-integration. Granting by the Spare Change for Real Change program occurs through a cooperative process between the BID Board and the Mayor’s Committee on Homelessness and is used to support projects related to Billings’ 10-year plan to end homelessness. All of this was made possible because so many people have chosen to support the wildly popular Purple 5K, a downtown bike race, and the Spare Change for Real Change meter program. So much has been accomplished through community support and through generous sponsors. We are working toward our goal for 2013: $20,000. We invite you to get in the game! This year, we are excited to announce the expansion of our already ambitious programs to include more meter placements, the biggest Purple 5K so far and the evolution of the Downtown Crit into the Spare Change Crit Series. A Spare Change For Real Change meter has al-

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Runners take off at the start of the 2013 Purple 5K.

ready been placed at the West End location of NAPA Automotive, and another meter is right around the corner for the Downtown location. The Spare Change Crit Series will be scheduled for various times over the course of the summer to include three races total; all on different courses, culminating in a final championship race in Downtown Billings. Expect a

friendly competitive atmosphere and some exciting spectating opportunities, as well as fun partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Join us as we race for our health, race to make a difference, and take big steps to alleviate poverty and homelessness in our city. For more information, visit www.4realchange.org.

Business Improvement District’s Downtown Ambassadors When you’re in Downtown Billings, a clean and secure environment makes all the difference to living, working, shopping and visiting. That’s why in 2005, the Downtown Billings Business Improvement

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District (BID) launched the Downtown Ambassador program, funded by the newly formed BID. Our Downtown Ambassadors, the Purple People, are dedicated to a clean, safe and inviting Downtown.

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. Look for them. Rely on them.

They’re here to assist you as you discover all things downtown. If you would like assistance from a Downtown Ambassador, please contact the BID office at 406294-5060.

Downtown Resource Officers

Bicycle cops dedicated to keeping downtown safe

The Downtown Billings Business Improvement District has, since 2005, facilitated Clean and Safe Programs. In June 2010, the BID expanded to include a larger, business district safety zone providing the expanded BID two downtown resource officers, a Crime Watch for Business Program. Officers Shane Winden and Harley Cagle provide additional presence, visibility and assistance in downtown Billings over and above that which is already provided by the Billings Police Department. The downtown center beat officers, stationed at the Downtown Billings Alliance office, are bike cops, too. You will see them patrolling the district and making sure downtown events are running smoothly. Crime Watch for Business has expanded this year through the efforts of the downtown officers. It functions much like Neighborhood Watch programs already in place in Billings. Neighbors keep an eye on one another to help keep their, in this case, business community safe; collaboration is the key. Downtown Billings is very proud of its downtown cops! Officers Winden and Cagle can Billings Police bicycle officers Shane Winden and Harley Cagle patrol the downtown area. be reached at 406-690-4227.

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Cultural Partners

Alberta Bair Theater

www.albertabairtheater.org 406-256-6052 n Take your seat in the largest performing arts center between Minneapolis and Spokane, Wash. n Enjoy professional touring companies, musicians, dance and theater. n Host to local performing groups, the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Rimrock Opera. n Outstanding performing arts education for 26,000 children annually.

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Big Sky Chamber Ensemble

n Performing music from the late Renaissance Period into the classical era with an emphasis on music from about 1600 into the 18th century.

Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale www.billingssymphony.org 406-252-3610 n Orchestral masterpieces year-round. n Free summer concert in Pioneer Park. n Active program in the schools serving thousands of children.

Billings Studio Theatre

www.billingsstudiotheatre.com 406-248-1141 n One of Montana’s oldest community theaters. n Enjoy musicals, dramas and comedies in the intimate 250-seat theater. n More than 14 different productions and 120 performance nights a year. n Open auditions and volunteer opportunities. n Growing stage productions and Theatre for Kids Only Summer Camps (TKO).

www.artwalkbillings.com n Evening downtown open-house on selected first Fridays year-round.

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Cultural Partners

Moss Mansion Downtown Billings

www.downtownbillings.com n Revitalization. Clean and safe. Urban growth. Culture. Outreach. Entertainment. Branding. Beautification. Innovation. Retention and recruitment. The Downtown Billings Alliance is the Downtown Billings Association, the Downtown Billings Partnership and the Business Improvement District.

MetraPark

www.metrapark.com 406-256-2400 n Montana’s largest entertainment and trade venues. n Concerts, sports, rodeo, MontanaFair, trade shows and more.

www.mossmansion.com 406-256-5100 n Beautifully preserved, early 20th century house. n Enjoy guided tours, the gardens and gift shop. n Year-round special events for children and adults.

Pompeys Pillar National Monument www.pompeyspillar.com 406-875-2400 n One of America’s most famous sandstone buttes. n Site of the only physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 18041806. n Clark Days in July.

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Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center

www.mtace.org 406-294-5099 n Acres of restored riparian habitat along the Yellowstone River, three ponds and a mile of trails. n Participate in the children’s and family nature programs, and adult lectures and workshops. n Birthday parties, scouting and special events. n Audubon’s Adventures in Nature Summer Camp program for ages 4-17. n Volunteer with restoration and education. n Earth Day celebration event in April. n Participate in Audubon Naturalists in the Schools yearlong program.

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Cultural Partners

Rimrock Opera Parmly Billings Library

www.billings.lib.mt.us 406-657-8258 n Where our community connects, grows and discovers the love of reading. n Books, movies and music for the whole family. n Downloadable e-books, music and audiobooks. n Story time and crafts for babies and children. n Online homework help and courses for all ages. n Free wireless and technology classes. n Book discussions, film series and other programs. n Information and ideas that inspire.

www.rimrockopera.org 406-671-2214 n One to two major operatic performances annually, both classic and contemporary. n Revel in Rimrock Opera Chorus for Kids ROCK. n Join with Rimrock Opera to keep opera alive and contribute to the vitality of this region.

The Y Writer’s Voice www.billingsymca.org 406-294-1620 n Assist emerging writers in their artistic and professional development. n Programs featuring accomplished writers. n Programs that challenge the traditional idea of the literary arts while enriching the community. n Provide access to the arts in nontraditional communities and opportunities

for active engagement between artists and audience. n Ninety public programs presented statewide annually featuring 40 to 50 regional writers and 15 to 20 nationally recognized authors.

Rocky Mountain College

www.rocky.edu 406-657-1000 n Montana’s oldest institution of higher education. n Sixty-acre campus of historic buildings and beautiful tree-lined boulevards. n Joining a liberal arts tradition and practical training for specific careers. n Twenty-seven majors and three master’s programs. n Student arts programs connect with the community in theatre, music and visual art.

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Yellowstone Art Museum Yellowstone County Museum

www.yellowstonecountymuseum.org 406-256-6811 n Located atop the Rimrocks, the Yellowstone County Museum collects, preserves and present the unique history of the Yellowstone River Basin.

Western Heritage Center Yellowstone Chamber Players

www.yellowstonechamberplayers.org n Quartets, quintets and small ensemble performances throughout the Billings area.

www.ywhc.org 406-256-6809 n Telling stories of life in the Yellowstone River Valley, with a collection of more than 16,000 artifacts. n Interactive exhibition components and educational experiences for all ages. n Located in historic downtown Billings in a Richardsonian Romanesque building that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. n American Alliance of Museums accredited. n Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

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www.artmuseum.org 406-256-6804 n Find yourself at Billings’ cultural hub and Montana’s flagship art museum. n Contemplate changing exhibitions of local, national and international art. n Take part in children’s and family programs, and adult lectures and workshops. n See one of the country’s only publicly accessible art storage vaults. n Connect with an artist-in-residence in their studio. n Plan a special event or visit the café.

ZooMontana www.zoomontana.org 406-652-8100 n Beautifully sited near the Yellowstone River. n Highlighting animal life from the local region and similar latitudes throughout the world.

Yesteryears Antiques Colleen Rooke - Proprietor 406-256-3567 102 N. 29th St. Billings, MT 59101 Sunday, May 19, 2013

Downtown Billings Alliance Business Improvement District Board of Directors The Business Improvement District (Beautification, Safety, Hospitality, and Outreach) Working as a group to promote and keep your downtown vibrant, beautiful and safe.

Norman Miller, Secretary/Treasurer, 1-Year Term 406-651-9260 nlzm2000@yahoo.com Michael Gray, Chairman of the Board, 4-Year Term 406-294-8113 x112 mgray@gng.net

Denice Johnson 406-248-1722 denice@neecees.net Kris Fairlee, Treasurer 406-255-5139 kristin.fairlee.@fib.com Dana Bishop, VP Advocacy 406-652-1575 danabish@hotmail.com

Steve Wahrlich, 2-Year Term Best Western Clocktower Inn 406-238-1793 sw@bwclocktowerinn.com

Downtown Billings Association Board of Directors

Michelle Cormier, 4-Year Term 406-259-4430 michelle@cormier.com

The Downtown Billings Association (Membership, Events, Promotion, and Advocacy) Debbie Singer Working as a group to promote downtown 406-670-3828 as a vital economic and cultural center. deborah.singer@northwestern.com

Billie Ruff, 1-Year Term 406- 259-0999 bjruff@travelcafeonline.com Brad Anderson, 3-Year Term 406-256-6551 brada@andersonmgt.com Mike Schaer, Vice Chair, 2-Year Term 406-255-9510 mike@cu.net

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

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ONE-YEAR TERM — JUNE 30, 2013 Robert “Biff” Hagstrom 406-661-1005 biff@biffthisdesign.com Mike “Bebo” Bilansky 406-256-6551 mikeb@andersonmgt.com

Jim Nymeyer 406-252-4398 jimnymeyer@yahoo.com

Ziggy Ziegler, VP/Membership 406-672-6981 jazsaz33@msn.com TWO-YEAR TERM — JUNE 30, 2014 Maisie Sulser 406-896-0250 msulser@highplainsarchitects.com

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Downtown Billings Alliance Chris White 406-672-0425 Chris.White@albertsons.com William Wood, Member at Large 406-256-8915 x203 woody@albertabairtheater.org Gail Harmoning 406-294-1070 gharmon1327@live.com Matt Robertson 406-671-1158) mrobertson@naibusinessproperties.com Kim Schweikert, VP/Marketing and Events 406-252-9600 kimblerlys@esgw.org Steve Bruggeman, Chairman of the Board 406-698-4118 sbruggeman@valleyfcu.com

DBA AD Hoc Board Members Chris Mallow 406-657-8412 mallowc@ci.billings.mt.us

Downtown Billings Partnership Board of Directors As of July 1, 2012 The Downtown Billings Partnership {Downtown Revitalization and Redevelopment} Working as a group to promote Urban Development, Housing and Infrastructure.

Tom Krause 406-245-4111 tom@billingschamber.com Shelly Gayvert 406-855-1299 dgayvert@imt.net

OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

John Walsh 406-896-5888 jwalsh@msubillings.edu Greg A. Krueger 406-294-5060 gregk@downtownbillings.com

President — Matt Robertson Vice President — Jock West Immediate Past President — Steve Wahrlich Secretary — Jeremiah Young Treasurer — Steve Tostenrud BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Gray — BID 406-294-8113 mgray@gng.net

Julie Burton 406-657-4628 jburton1@billingsclinic.org

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

Jock West — at-Large Member (06/30/2014) 406-252-3858 jock@jockbwestlaw.com

Matt Robertson — DBA 406-671-1158 mrobertson@businessprop.com

Kim Olsen — Downtown Property Owners Association Inc. 406-259-7123 kimo@o2architects.net

Steve Arveschoug — Big Sky EDA 406-869-8401 stevea@bigskyeda.org Tina Volek — City of Billings 406-657-8430 VolekC@ci.billings.mt.us

Lisa Harmon — BID and/or DBA 406-294-5060 lharmon@downtownbillings.com Greta Besch Moen — Billings Public Schools gjbesch@gmail.com

Vacant — at-Large Member (6/30/2014)

Ex-Officio & Affiliates — nonvoting

Jeremy Morgret — at-Large Member (6/30/2015) 406-655-2722 Jmorgret@stockmanbank.com

Lloyd Mickelson — Library & BCP mickelson77@bresnan.net

Connie Wardell — Billings Public Schools Steve Tostenrud — at-Large Member 406-855-5160 Banking (6/30/2015) cwardell@usadig.com Steve.Tostenrud@fib.com Jim Reno — Yellowstone County Commission 406-256-2701 jreno@co.yellowstone.mt.us

BOARD ALTERNATES

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

Don Olsen — Urban Design 406-259-7123 dono@o2architects.net Rebecca Bird — Council Appointee beckybird@bresnan.net Steve Wahrlich — Immediate Past President 406-259-5511 sw@bwclocktowerinn.com

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Downtown Billings Calendar of Events May 30

June 1 1 6 8 13 15 20 27

July 8-13 11 13 14 18 19 20 25 27 29

Alive After 5: Downtime, Bin 119, 5-8 p.m. SpringFest: Moss Mansion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cocktail Culture: Western Heritage Center, 7 p.m. Alive After 5: Rock Bottom Drifters, Jaded Ladies, Andy’s Bar, 5-8 p.m. Strawberry Festival: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Alive After 5: Zen, Billings Gazette Communications, 5-8 p.m. Heart and Sole Race: downtown, 8 a.m. Alive After 5: The Clintons, Billings Depot, 5-8 p.m. Alive After 5: Funk in the Trunk, Café Italia, 5-8 p.m.

September Crazy Days Downtown Alive After 5: South Park Line, Walker’s, 5-8 p.m. Summer Fair: Veterans’ Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Fair: Veterans’ Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Alive After 5: Stranded by Choice, Tiny’s Tavern, 5-8 p.m. Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies: Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon Alive After 5: Jared Stewart, The Rex, 5-8 p.m. Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon Downtown Night at the Mustangs: Dehler Park, 7:05 p.m.

August 1 2 3 8

9-11 Magic City Blues Festival: various locations and times 9-17 MontanaFair: MetraPark, www.montanafair.com 10 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 15 Alive After 5: 7th Avenue Band, Monte Carlo, 5-8 p.m. 17 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 22 Alive After 5: Midlife Chryslers, DBA @ N. 31st, 5-8 p.m. 24 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 24 Billings Clinic Classic 29 Alive After 5: D’Tective, Wild West Saloon/Surfer Joe’s, 5-8 p.m. 30 Burn the Point Parade and Street Dance: downtown, 6:30 p.m. 31 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 31 Burn the Point Car Show: MetraPark, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2 Labor Day 7 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 14 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 21 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 28 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon

October

4 Artwalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m. 5 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 12 Harvestfest: Skypoint, 9 a.m. 19 NILE Cattle Drive and Parade: downtown 31 Downtown Trick or Treating: noon-5 p.m.

November

Alive After 5: Bucky Beaver, Montana Brewing Company, 5-8 p.m. 29 Holiday Parade: downtown, 7 p.m. ArtWalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m. Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon December Alive After 5: Steve Brown and Peach Pickers, 6 ArtWalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m. Pug Mahon’s, 5-8 p.m. 6 Christmas Stroll /Santa: downtown, 6-9 p.m.

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Heart and Sole Run

Dads have special invite to June 15 running event Gazette Staff‌

The event, in its 34th year, is aiming to get friends and families Fathers have a special invitation moving together. to make the Heart and Sole Run Students from Washington, part of their Father’s Day weekend Broadwater and Newman elemencelebration. tary schools will participate and “Men are not quite as active as have been getting in shape with women are these days in terms of workouts before school. focus on their general fitness,” said The weekend kicks off on June David Irion, president and CEO of 13, with Alive After 5, an outdoor St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation. summer street party in front of The “There’s a clear difference there, Billings Gazette. Zen will perform even statistically identifiable.” from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is June 15, the day The Heart and Sole features before Father’s Day. a 2-mile walk, and a 5K and 10K. In 2011, 7.6 million females finThe 5K is designated as the Road ished road races in the United States Runners Club of America Western compared with 6.2 million men, Regional Championship and begins according to Running USA. at 8 a.m. The 2-mile walk begins at “We really think this is an im8:20 a.m., with the 10K start set for portant thing for men to take a look 8:30. at,” Irion said. “They don’t have to Runners and walkers finish run. Guys especially get intimidated at Dehler Park where St. Vincent by their theory that they have to run Healthcare and the Gazette will the 5K or be a world-class runner. host the Montana Active Life FesThe main thing is, which I think tival featuring lots of activities for women have started to do really families, including Zumba, a climbwell, is get out and do something.” ing wall and an inflatable obstacle This event is a call to all fathers course provided by the YMCA. to “get off the couch,” Irion said. Proceeds from the race go to the New this year is a team category. YMCA and BikeNet. Teams will get a free photo taken Last year, the YMCA Strong at the finish at Dehler Park, and Community Campaign received there’ll be prizes for the teams with $14,000 and BikeNet received best costumes, most people, most $11,000. St. Vincent Healthcare and dads and oldest dad. The Billings Gazette Communica-

The Heart and Sole Run is June 15 and includes three races and a Montana Active Life Festival at the finish line in Dehler Park. The 5K run starts at 8 a.m., the 2-mile health walk at 8:20 a.m. and the 10K run at 8:30 a.m. CASEY PAGE/ Gazette Staff

tions are title sponsors and the race is organized by Montana Amateur Sports. “We are excited about our continued Heart and Sole event participation,” said Michael Gulledge, publisher of The Gazette. “St. Vincent’s leadership for over 30 years provides a solid foundation to grow Heart and Sole into a weekend of celebrating a healthy lifestyle. It’s just the right thing

to do and proceeds benefiting the YMCA and the expanding trails system is excellent.” Organizers are hoping the Heart and Sole attracts at least 3,500 people this year, Irion said. “We want to grow this thing every year,” Irion said. To register or to learn more about the Heart and Sole Run, visit the event website at www.heartandsolerace.org or call 406-254-7426.

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MontanaFair taking pig theme to extreme The Country Music Association’s 2012 New Artist Of The Year will be one of the featured night acts at MontanaFair in August. Hunter Hayes is booked for the Aug. 11 show. The band Gloriana is the opener. Hayes opened for Carrie Underwood at Rimrock Auto Arena in February, and his music includes the hits “Wanted,” “Storm Warning,” and “I Want Crazy.” This will be Gloriana’s second appearance at MontanaFair. The band opened for Trace Adkins in 2009. MontanaFair, set for Aug. 9-17, is themed “Pig Out,” focusing on fair food favorites including Viking on a stick, fried cheese curds, fresh-squeezed lemonade and funnel cakes. Three concerts are planned for Rimrock Auto Arena: Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year, Brantley Gilbert on Aug. 9; The Offspring and Chevelle on Aug. 10 and Hayes with Gloriana on Aug. 11. Supercross on Aug. 13 and the Yellowstone River Roundup PRORodeo on Aug. 15, 16 and 17 round out the fair’s night shows in the grandstand. There’s plenty to see at MontanaFair, including racing pigs, dueling pianos and plenty of 4-H exhibits and handicrafts.

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JAMES WOODCOCK/Gazette Staff

Kyle Schaff wears his number and his ribbon on his pockets as he shows his market lamb at the MontanaFair Junior Livestock Sale.

Kenny and Joan Minnie relax as they take in the sights while attending MontanaFair, scheduled for Aug. 9-17.

Savannah Jack returns for a second year at the Pond stage. Alternating at the same location will be Yesterdayze, a six-member band that reprises 1960s tunes. New this year is the Movie Stunt Adventure, a high stunt tower offering professional stunt exhibitions and a chance for fairgoers to be a stunt star. Some in the audience will be eligible for training to allow them to try professional stunts. Tickets for all evening events

$23 reserved, and $16 for general admission. General admission and discounted gate and ride tickets for kids ages 6-12 are $12. tickets are on sale at MetraPark, All arena concerts and grandstand Rimrock Mall, local Cellular Plus performances begin at 7 p.m. Stores as well as by phone and at except Supercross, which begins montanafair.com and metrapark. at 6 p.m. com. Gate admission for MontanaConcert tickets are priced at $45 Fair is $8 for adults and $5 for kids and $35 for reserved seats and $25 6-12 or people 65 and older. These for general admission seating. can be purchased in strips of eight SuperCross tickets are $20 for for $32 before the fair begins. reserved, $16 for general admisFor information about all events sion, $12 for kids ages 6-12 in at MontanaFair and how to enter general admission seating. Rodeo competition for cash or ribbons, go tickets are: $26 premium reserved, to montanafair.com.

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Magic City Blues

Magic City Blues weekend events keep expanding By JACI WEBB jwebb@billingsgazette.com‌

Now in its 12th year, the Magic City Blues Festival has gained a national reputation for hosting big-name acts, and this summer is no exception. The event, which kicks off with headliner Blues Traveler on Aug. 9, will include the Steve Miller band on Aug. 10 and the Robert Cray Band at South Park on Aug. 11. Magic City Blues promoter Tim Goodridge said he’s changing a few things up this year on advice of the festivals’ fans. This year the South Park concert on Aug. 11 will be more family-friendly. Kids 11 and younger will be admitted free with a paying adult. And the food vendors will be more plentiful, with more ethnic food, including Mexican and Asian dishes. The four-day festival kicks off Aug. 8 at St. John’s Lutheran Home with a free show, then moves to Montana Avenue on Aug. 9 and 10 for two night shows for those 18 and older. On Aug. 11, a daylong family concert will be at South Park. The Steve Miller Band will headline the Aug. 10 show with opener Matt Andersen. Vintage Trouble will be an opener on the main stage Aug. 9. “We’ve been doing it long enough now that we have credibility with the agents and the bands. That has to do with our longevity,” Goodridge said. Goodridge said it’s nice to have a big-name anchor like the Steve Miller Band, who he has been trying to book for years. But he gets even more excited to see emerging bands like Vintage Trouble come to town. Just like the Lumineers, who played South Park three years ago, and Rev. Peyton and His Big Damn Band, who have played the festival twice, Goodridge expects Vintage Trouble to hit it big soon. “We want to be taste-makers,” Goodridge said. “It’s Magic City Blues, so you know you can go there for great music and probably turn into fans for the rest of your life.” Peter Karp and Sue Foley and Matt Andersen are scheduled openers on Aug. 9. Vintage Trouble opens for Blues Traveler on Aug. 8. Allen Stone opens for the Robert Cray Band on Aug. 11.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Fans cheer for Sons of Fathers at Magic City Blues. The three-day concert festival is Aug. 8-11 and will feature Blues Traveler, the Steve Miller Band and the Robert Cray Band, among many other performers. For information, go to magiccityblues.com.

As an extension of Magic City Blues, Goodridge developed a nonprofit organization, Perfect Pitch, which raises money for local music programs. Goodridge said the organization has donated at least $50,000 over the years to local music programs. Among the volunteers who help put on Magic City Blues are area music educators, including Quentin Staton, band director of Lockwood School, and Kari Drange, music teacher at Shepherd School. Perfect Pitch aided both of those schools. “We helped the Lockwood School purchase some instruments last year, and Kari Drange typically uses her money to fix or buy instruments,” Goodridge said. “We always sponsor music programs like the talent show at Senior. Basically, the music

directors use the money for whatever they need.” Three years ago, the Magic City Soul run was established as part of Montana Cycling’s Race Series. Race organizer Stephanie Kirkpatrick said she expects 500 runners in the 10K and 3K this year. Both races begin at South Park on Aug. 10. As a special outreach, race organizers sponsor any kid from the Friendship House who would like to compete. Last year, 20 students participated in weekly training sessions to prepare for the race and were sponsored in the event. Race registration opens in June at www. montanacyclingraceseries.com. For tickets or more information, go to magicityblues.com.

Taproom trolley

Billings brewers, distillers start downtown service By SUSAN OLP solp@billingsgazette.com‌ Eight downtown brewers and distillers want to make it easier for customers to travel from one of the establishments to the next. So the eight have launched a one-day-aweek trolley service that makes regular stops at the businesses so people can easily move between them. “The idea is to have the trolley pick up people and travel through the brewery district, which includes two distilleries as well, and a couple of hotels or more, just to give people a ride,” said George Moncure, president of Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. The trolley, which is owned by the Billings Trolley Co., makes continuous loops to all the taprooms and distilleries from 4 to 8 p.m. or after. The service started on April 26. Those behind the project are Angry Hank’s, Carter’s Brewing, Himmelberger Brewing Co., Montana Brewing Co., Spirit of Montana Distilling, Trailhead Spirits, Uberbrew and Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. The trolley also stops at the Northern Hotel and the Best Western Clocktower Inn. Owners of the breweries and distilleries started talking about the idea earlier this year, Moncure said. Offering easy transportation to locals and visitors is another way to boost business and allow customers to taste the locally produced brews. The trolley service also takes a page from the past, Moncure said. “In a way it’s kind of nostalgic,” he said. “There used to be a trolley service here, the Billings Traction Co. In 1910, six electric cars went around town here to Coulson, south of town.” The trolley service is a nice way for visitors to Billings to cover a lot of ground downtown without having to navigate the streets themselves, Moncure said. “We have a lot of people who stay in hotels and they come and visit us at our various establishments,” he said. “I think invariably they have a good time and they get in conversations mingle with locals. with locals.” Jake Holshue, a distiller with Trailhead Moncure said he’ll get emails or even Spirits, said this is just one of the ideas local postcards later from people telling him how brewers and distillers are working on. much they enjoyed their stay and the chance to They’re also hoping to band together to

The Billings Trolley Co. trolley is parked in front of Angry Hank’s. The trolley travels among downtown Billings breweries, distilleries and hotels on Friday nights. From left, George Moncure from Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co., Gregg Layman from Montana Brewing Co. and Jake Holshue from Trailhead Spirits chat on the trolley. CASEY PAGE/ Gazette Staff

participate in the popular Alive After 5 summer street party series, among other things. “There’s been a lot cooperation going on among us, and we’re trying to promote that,” he said. Sunday, May 19, 2013

Play Museums

Moss Mansion Historic House Museum 914 Division St. 406-256-5100

Rainbow Bar 98 2403 Montana Ave. 406-259-0047

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

Stampede Bar & Grill 90 222 N. Broadway 406-281-8425

Andy’s Bar & Lounge 66 1815 First Ave. N.

Museum of Women’s History 2824 Third Ave. N. 406-248-2015 Western Heritage Center 2822 Montana Ave. 406-256-6809

Night life

Monte Carlo Casino 120 2824 First Ave. N. 406-259-3393

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

NV Nightclub 2501 Montana Ave. 406-245-2500

Surfer Joe’s 106 1516 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-8505

Theaters

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

The Babcock, LLC 2810 2nd Ave N. 406-259-7123

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts 2317 Montana Ave. 406-591-9535

Wild West Saloon 87 1516 Fourth Ave. N. 406-252-8505

29 Nickel Alley 2707 First Ave. N. 406-254-1751

Yellowstone County Museum 1950 Terminal Circle 406-256-6811

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Tours

Tours by Montana Fun Adventures www.montanafunadventures.com 126 406-254-7180

Tasting, taprooms

109 Trailhead Spirits 2314 Montana Ave. 406-969-1627

Shop RETAIL

Clothing, footwear

Books

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

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

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

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Cricket Clothing Company 89 Gypsy Wind 202 N. 29th St. 115 2814 Second Ave. N. 406-259-3624 406-252-9126

Desmonds Men’s Store 89 2819 Second Ave. N. 406-245-4612

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Gifts & Floral

90 Pharmacy 2900 12th Ave. N., #110-W 406-245-6717

89 Galleries Farwest Gallery 2817 Montana Ave. 406-245-2334 Montana Vintage Clothing 88 Meadowlark Gallery 112 N. 29th St. 118 N. 29th St. 406-248-7650 406-294-8575 Neecee’s 73 Toucan Gallery 2821 Second Ave. N. 2505 Montana Ave. 406-248-1722 406-252-0122 Marcasa Clothing 100 N. Broadway 406-256-5585

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1 Gainan’s Flowers and Gifts 502 N. 30th St. 406-245-6434 106 Plaza Gifts 27 N. 27th St. 406-245-7373 88 Stogies 2717 First Ave. N. 406-248-6879

109 Grocery Stores Albertsons 611 N. 27th St. 406-248-7474

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

Jewelers

Montague’s Jewelers 38 2810 Second Ave. N. 406-294-9370

Specialty Stores

108 Billings Army Navy Surplus 10 N. 29th St. 406-259-8528 90 Brockel’s Chocolates 117 N. 29th St. 406-248-2705

Gene Rockman Associates 2704 Second Ave. N. 406-252-2741 Pierce Flooring & Design 2950 King Ave. W. 406-652-4666 Toad N Willow 2202 First Ave. N. 406-896-6240

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

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

Mitchell Golf Co. 3007 Montana Ave. 90 406-245-8691

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Home Furnishings, Interior Gallery Interiors 2702 Second Ave. N. 406-248-2001

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

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

Western Pawn Brokers 2817 Montana Ave. 112 406-245-2334 Yesteryears Antiques 102 N. 29th St. 406-256-3567

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Shop SERVICE Automotive Repair, Service Edam’s/Staley’s

Tire & Automotive 2503 First Ave. N. 406-256-5221 Expert Tire 3016 First Ave. N. 406-245-6184 Masterlube 2650 Fourth Ave. N. 406-248-8871 The Brake Shop 2211 Fourth Ave. N. 406-259-8622

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

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

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

Limber Tree Yoga Studio 40 Dry Cleaners 212 N. 29th St. Wetzel’s Quality Cleaners 104 406-860-9642 117 N. 30th St. McBride & McBride Computer, Internet 406-245-3760 Optometrists 110 104 Computers Unlimited 2120 Grand Ave. 2407 Montana Ave. Health Services, 406-656-7605 406-255-9500 Underriner Motors 1830 Fourth Ave. N. 93 406-255-2350

Fitness

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

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

Anytime Fitness 103 2702 Montana Ave. 406-294-1070 Billings Clinic 72 2800 10th Ave. N. 406-238-2500

121 Soul Sync Bodywork 2822 Third Ave. N. 406-281-0135 4

Turley Dental Care 315 N. 25th St. 406-248-6177

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

Homesite Designers 14 117 N. Broadway 406-259-7003

Specialty Services Associated Employers 2727 Central Ave. 406-248-6187

Mosaic Threads 2590 Holman Ave. 406-647-3435

PROFESSIONAL Accountants Avitus Group 175 N. 27th St. 406-255-7470

Attorneys

Axilon Law Group, PLLC Law Firm 90 108 115 N. Broadway, Suite 310 406-294-9466 Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC 56 2825 Third Ave. N., Suite 100 57 406-248-3100

Galusha Higgins MyTopo 130 & Galusha 1 S. Broadway 303 N. 28th St., # 503 Beckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glass Shop Inc. 84 406-671-4116 406-248-1681 3325 First Ave. N. Peterson Quality Office 36 Architects, 406-259-2255 502 N. 32nd St. Landscape Billings Construction Supply 406-245-5151 A & E Architects, P.C. 26 5414 King Ave. E. 608 N. 29th St. Reliable Tent & Awning 406-248-8355 406-248-2633 Company 46 501 N. 23rd St. Billings Office Systems CTA Architects 406-252-4689 2 Custer Ave. & Engineers 112 406-245-5776 13 N. 23rd St. Smith Funeral Chapel 406-896-6238 925 S. 27th St. Central Products 406-245-6427 1321 Central Ave. High Plains 406-294-6008 Architects, P.C. 139 T-K Production Co. 2720 Minnesota Ave. First Montana Title Co. 72 406-259-8480 406-896-0250 204 N. 29th St. Universal Awards 102 O2 Architects 406-248-3000 73 3217 Montana Ave. 208 N. Broadway, Suite 350 Fisher Video Conferencing 90 406-245-6312 406-259-7123 2711 First Ave. N. Valley Building Products 406-248-3267 Peaks to Plains Design 37 302 S. 24th St. 404 N. 31st St., Suite 405 406-252-8442 Geering Co. Hearth & Home 406-294-9499 3823 Montana Ave. Western Office 406-252-2068 Schutz Foss Architects 54 Equipment 36 3030 Fourth Ave. N. Graphic Imprints 98 514 N. 32nd St. 406-252-9218 406-245-3029 120 N. 18th St. 406-256-0894

Wholesalers

Hardy Construction Co. 420 N. 25th St. 406-252-0510

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

Felt, Martin, Frazier and Weldon, PC 73 208 N. Broadway, Suite 313 406-248-7646 Guthals, Hunnes & Reuss, P.C. 175 N. 27th St. 406-245-3071

Moulton Bellingham Longo Mather 108 27 N. 27th St., Suite 1900 406-248-7731 Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green 73 2817 Second Ave. N., Suite 300 406-252-8500 Thompson Law Firm, PLLC 176 S. 32nd St. W. 406-294-4230

Shop Consultants

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

Elation P.O. Box 3294 406-294-2400

Emerald Oil 2718 Montana Ave., Suite 220 406-245-4901 Sodo Consulting P.O. Box 81551 406-671-3379

Education

MSUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Downtown 208 N. Broadway 406-896-5882

Edward Jones 213 N. Broadway 406-254-0403 First Interstate Bank 401 N. 31st St. 406-255-6000

Montana Health Federal Credit Union 73 3100 Second Ave. N. 406-259-2000

73 Insurance Peter Yegen Jr. Inc. Insurance & Realtors 211 N. 30th St. 74 406-252-0163

Media

The Billings Gazette 37 401 N. Broadway 406-657-1200 Billings Times Printing & Publishing 86 2919 Montana Ave. 406-245-4994

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

Stockman Bank 402 N. Broadway 406-655-2400

Altana Federal Credit Union 219 N. 25th St. 406-651-2328

US Bank 303 N. Broadway 406-657-8117

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

Billings Federal Credit Union 2522 Fourth Ave. N. 406-248-1127

Wells Fargo Bank 59 Montana, N.A. 175 N. 27th St. 406-657-3503

MSUB College of Business 1500 University Dr. 406-657-2326 MSU Billings 1500 University Dr. 406-254-9787

Financial Services

Buchanan Capital, LLC 201 N. Broadway 406-294-3000 Christensen, Shy & Associates 303 N. Broadway 406-655-9228

Yellowstone Bank 74 3010 Third Ave. N. 406-248-3600

Billings365.com Connoisseur Media 2075 Central Ave. 406-248-7777 KULR 8 TV 2045 Overland Ave 406-656-8000 Q2 KTVQ 53 3203 Third Ave. N. 406-252-5611 Radio Billings, LLC 222 N. 32nd St. 406-238-1000

Townsquare Media 27 N. 27th St., 23rd Floor 406-248-7827

Mortgage

Mann Mortgage 219 N. 30th St. Government entities 406-245-6266 Big Sky Economic 57 Development 69 222 N. 32nd St., Suite 200 406-256-6871

Nonprofit Organization

72 Big Sky Senior Services 100 3-1/2 N. 35th St. 406-259-3111 Big Sky State Games 41 490 N. 31st St., Suite 200 406-254-7426

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Billings Cultural Partners P.O. Box 2117 Billings Depot, Inc. 2310 Montana Ave. 406-656-7273

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

The Center for Children and Families 3021 Third Ave. N. 406-294-5090 Christian Science Reading Room 2817 Second Ave. N. 69 406-248-8661

Christos Therapy 1500 Poly Dr., Suite 201 108 406-245-4005 Easter Seals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain 1537 Ave. D 72 406-252-9600 Junior League of Billings 2822 Third Ave. N., #210 406-652-6272

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Dine Casual Cuisine Fieldhouse Café 2601 Minnesota Ave. 406-534-2556 Hog Wild Café/ Party Pig Catering 204 N. 22nd St. 406-839-3154

Coffee Shops

131 Broadway Deli and Café 313 N. Broadway 406-281-8568 Paula’s Edibles 78 2712 Second Ave. N. 406-655-0865

Ethnic Cuisine

McCormick Café 2419 Montana Ave. 406-255-9555

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

Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas 2809 First Ave. N. 406-248-5231

Guido’s Pizza 89 3005 First Ave. N. 406-259-1041

Soup and Such 2716 Third Ave. N. 460-294-0148

74 Subway 2624 Minnesota Ave. 406-294-7827

The Soup Place 106 N. Broadway 406-294-7687

89 Wendy’s of Montana 2906 Second Ave. N. 406-248-7647

Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery 2525 First Ave. N. 406-248-3060

Fast Food

Fine Dining Benson’s 404 N. 30th St. 406-545-4041

Billings Petroleum Club 57 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-6700 Bin 119 90 119 N. Broadway 406-294-9119 Jake’s 2701 First Ave. N. 110 406-259-9375 Lilac 2515 Montana Ave. 87 406-240-4028 Montana Sky 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-7400 140

Q Catering 2503 Montana Ave. 406-245-2503 The Rex 2401 Montana Ave. 406-245-7477

Walkers American 38 Grill & Tapas Bar 2700 First Ave. N. 406-245-9291

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Sports Bars, Bars, Pubs

Hooligan’s Sports Bar 111 N. Broadway 89 406-259-3327

Montana Brewing Co. 113 N. Broadway 90 406-252-9200

Pug Mahon’s 3011 First Ave. N. 110 406-259-4190

Rock Pile 1207 N. 27th St. 108 406-245-5985 The Bookie 3011 First Ave. N. 109 406-245-4900

Tiny’s Tavern, Inc. 323 N. 24th St. 110 406-259-0828

Vendor Cart

SMOR 628 Grand Ave. 107 406-223-4515

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

Cherry Tree Inn 823 N. Broadway 406-252-5603 Crowne Plaza Billings 27 N. 27th St. 406-252-7400

Dude Rancher Lodge 415 N. 29th St. 92 406-259-5561 Swift Building Lofts 2605 Minnesota Ave. 10 406-839-2266

Places of Worship

First Congregational 108 United Church of Christ 310 N. 27th St. 406-245-6477

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Visitor Services

Billings Area Chamber of Commerce 815 S. 27th St. 131 406-245-4111

Business Improvement District Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-294-5060 57 Downtown Billings Association Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-259-5454

Downtown Billings Partnership Inc. 2815 Second Ave. N. 406-294-1070 Parmly Billings Library 510 N. Broadway 73 406-657-8292 Welcome! Visitors Guide 415 East Main 73 406-628-8051

Red Lodge

Red Lodge offers bounty of summer activities By ZACH BENOIT zbenoit@billingsgazette.com‌ Arts and culture? Check. Physical activity and competitions? Yep. Nature? Of course. Celebrations and parties? You better believe it. It’s not a stretch to say that you could make a summer to-do list and check off every item without having to leave Red Lodge. At least in the visual sense, the Beartooth and Absaroka mountains surrounding town are Red Lodge’s most obvious feature. Just a few miles to the south, the famed Beartooth Highway is world-renowned as one of the most scenic drives in the country and, at its highest in Montana, reaches an elevation of 10,350 feet. But there’s more to the mountains than just a pretty drive. On June 23, the 45th annual Beartooth Run — a 5K or 10K hill climb road race — takes place at the top of the Beartooth Pass and challenges runners to finish the entire course, all above 10,000 feet. For those looking for a longer burn, a cycle tour of the greater Yellowstone National Park area may be the ticket. One such company, the recently established Cycle Greater Yellowstone, offers a complete guided bicycle tour of the park in Montana and Wyoming from Aug. 18 to 24. Looking for something a little more slow-paced? On July 6, geologist Marv Kauffman and ecologist Phil Robertson will lead a one-day excursion will lead a geological and ecological tour of the Beartooth Mountains. If walking, running and cycling aren’t your thing, how

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Gordon Johnson from Great Falls directs the Festival Orchestra during a recent Red Lodge Music Festival. This year marks the 50th annual festival, which will be June 1-9.

about a little boating? The Rock Creek Slalom Races will be held on June 8 and take kayakers through a series of slalom gates ending at Rock Creek Park in downtown Red Lodge. For those looking to do something that doesn’t involve the outdoors, there’s still plenty around town. Montana’s oldest music festival will kick off the summer with its 50th anniversary when the Red Lodge Music Festival brings 200 students into town from June 1 through 9 for a series of concerts and performances. From July 2 to 4, the Home of

Champions Parade and Rodeo brings professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls to town and holds parades each day at noon, culminating with a Fourth of July rodeo. The 19th annual Beartooth Motorcycle Rally will be June 19 to 21 and brings thousands of bikers to town for rides. On Aug. 3, the Red Lodge Festival of Nations highlights the town’s cultural diversity and includes a full day of ethnic events, food and celebrations, as well as a parade through downtown. If all of the celebrations are a bit too hectic, the Carbon County

Historical Society and Museum plans to hold a series of historic downtown walking tours on occasional Thursday evening throughout the summer. Yellowstone National Park is just a hop, skip and a jump away in one direction while Billings is just over the horizon in the other, meaning there’s easy access to plenty of nature as well as bigger city services. With a reputation as a town with serious vacation and tourism chops along with everything going on around Red Lodge over the summer, it might not be a bad idea to start planning now.

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Roundup

Musselshell museum gets boost with new displays By BRETT FRENCH french@billingsgazette.com‌

ROUNDUP — It took a lot of pancake fundraisers, picnics and potlucks to make it happen, and in May the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum’s debuted “Clovis to Coal: An 11,000-year Community Identity Project.” The exhibit features interpretive panels explaining the human connection to the Musselshell Valley from the end of the last Ice Age through the homestead settlement era. “This will, in my mind anyway, put this museum on the map,” said Gary Thomas, board member of the museum. “It’s extremely professional.” The 10 new interpretive panels were developed by Livingston archaeologist Larry Lahren, owner of Anthro Research Inc., and his staff. The company has done similar projects for museums in Big Timber, Harlowton, Columbus and Malta. “We try to tailor it to the local area,” Lahren said, even though much of the history is similar for the different Montana communities.” Lahren and his staff create displays for small museums. They’re never quite sure what they may discover hidden in the corner of the buildings as they explore them for artifacts to use in the displays. “What happens is people donate stuff and nobody is really sure what it is,” Lahren said. Thomas said he liked what Lahren had done at the Harlowton museum so much that he sought the support of the Roundup museum board and then helped gather donations to fund the $10,900

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“Clovis to Coal: An 11,000-year Community Identity Project” is a set of interpretive panels developed for the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum.

the museum in a long, long time.” The two-story museum has been located in Roundup’s old Catholic school at 524 First St. W., since the 1970s. It includes an old log cabin from the 1800s that has been reassembled and furnished, as well as agricultural equipment, a blacksmith shop, sheep wagon and printing equipment from the town’s newspaper. Many of the items on display previously bore no interpretation to explain their place in the area’s history, Thomas said. When Lahren and his crew went through the museum to inventory items, they found some artifacts that weren’t from the region, as well as some that weren’t authentic. In addition to informing visitors, Thomas sees the new displays as a way for young students in the area’s schools to get more information for Montana’s Indian Anthro Research Inc. Education for All program. This illustration depicts a hunter from 11,000 years ago. The museum is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily through Sept. 25. There project. age humans and continuing on to is no admission fee, but donations Since the display is small, it the homesteading era. are accepted. picked some of the high points in “This is quite an undertaking,” For more information call 323the past 11,000 years of history in Thomas said. 1525 or 323-1662 or go to mvhm. the area, beginning with early ice “It’s the biggest investment in us/index.html.

Bozeman

Shakespeare in Parks to perform ‘Henry V,’ ‘The Recruiting Officer’ Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Shakespeare’s “Henry V” and George Farquhar’s “The Recruiting Officer” during its upcoming summer tour. In its 41st season, the troupe expects to give 75 performances in 60 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 June 19 with eight performances in Bozeman before hitting the road July 1 and concluding its summer tour Sept. 8. This season the company has added performances in Malta, Thayne, Wyo., Livingston and the Rockin TJ Ranch in Bozeman. “This summer, an anticipated audience of over 30,000 will be treated to two wonderful performances that encompass classic history to hilarious restoration comedy,” said Joel

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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs in Pioneer Park in 2011. The theater company is scheduled to give 75 performances in 60 communities, starting with 10 shows in Bozeman. The summer tour runs July 1 through Sept. 8.

Jahnke, MSIP’s artistic director and a professor of theater at Montana State University. Jahnke, who has been with the company since 1977, will direct this year’s production

Martinsdale

Bair Museum to exhibit ledger art The Charles M. Bair Family Museum outside Martinsdale makes for a great family day trip. The Bair house museum features antiques collected by the Bair family as well as their Native American and Western art. A new museum sits adjacent to the Charles M. Bair family home and opened in 2012. It features four galleries that present the Bair family’s Native American collection, western paintings by Charles RusCrow artist Above George Thomas drew this portrait of Hot Dancers, dated July 11, 1882. The drawing is part of Montana State University Billings Library’s Collection on display at the Charles M. Bair Family Art Museum. MSUB Library Barstow Collection

of “Henry V.” During his tenure, Jahnke has directed more than 40 productions for MSIP. He has also directed for the Montana Repertory Theatre, Greasy Joan and company in Chicago and the Magic Circle Mime Company based in Seattle. Associate artistic director William Brown directs “The Recruiting Officer.” Elegant costumes and beautiful scenery along with original music by award-winning composer Andrew Hansen will complement the restoration comedy. 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. Audiences are encouraged to show up prior to curtain time with chairs, blankets, a picnic supper and friends and family to enjoy the evening. For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit the company’s website www.shakespeareintheparks.org.

BAIR MUSEUM A scenic 2 hour drive from Billings!

sell and Joseph Sharp, Edward S. Curtis photogravures, and modern European and American paintings. This summer, pieces from Montana State University Billings’ Barstow collection of Crow Ledger Art from will be on display at the Art Museum through Aug. 11. The museum and house are open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 406-572-3314, bairfamilymuseum.org. Step into Montana history. Visit the beautiful new state-of-the museum and the sprawling family ranch home; it’s a visual legacy of a proud family heritage!

The Charles M. Bair Family Museum Martinsdale, Montana www.bairfamilymuseum.org 10am -5pm, 7 days a week, Memorial Day through Labor Day On Hwy 294, just 1 mile south of Hwy 12 between White Sulphur Springs and Harlowton. (406) 572-3314 info@bairfamilymuseum.org

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Virginia City

Events fill summer months to mark townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 150 years since the discovery of gold in Alder Gulch, and Virginia City is planning celebrations all summer to mark the anniversary. Festivities begin over Memorial Day, and events are planned every weekend through Labor Day. On May 26, 1863, six men decided to make camp beside a mountain stream whose course they had been following since morning. Four of the party went to prospect up the creek and ended up prospecting a piece of exposed bedrock. It proved to be one of the richest gold deposits in North America. Anniversary celebration highlights include a nonmotorized-vehicle parade May 25; discovery of gold historical performance and events May 26; Brothel Days on June 29; the National Stagecoach and Freightwagon Association National Conference on July

10-14; Virginia City Treaty Days and Daylight Creek Gathering to honor the Lemhi Shoshone and native heritage of the area July 19-21; Grand Victorian Balls June 21-23 and Aug. 16-18. The Virginia City Area Chamber of Commerce has led a partnership to plan and support the events of the summer including a team of volunteers and financial supporters too numerous to mention, and numerous agencies and organizations including the Montana Heritage Commission, Virginia City Preservation Alliance, Elling House Arts and Humanities Center, the Town of Virginia City, Madison County, Montana History Foundation, Humanities Montana and many more. For more, go to www.virginiacity. com, email info@virginiacity.com, or call the chamber at 800-829-2969 or Rebecca at 406-539-5683.

Visitors stroll through Virginia City, which is celebrating 150 years this summer. Associated Press

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Billings area calendar of events Saturday, June 1

Cocktail Culture: 7 p.m. Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. Drinks, dancing, vintage dress. $35. Benefits Western Heritage Center. 256-6809; ywhc.org. SpringFest: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Moss Mansion, 914 Division St. Pancake breakfast ($5), 8:30 a.m. Arts and crafts, handmade goods, art demonstrations, old-fashioned bake sale, live music, dance performances, concessions, children’s activities. Free admission. Guided house tours hourly, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ($10, adults; $7, seniors, military; $5, ages 6-17.) 256-5100; mossmansion.com. Ryan Bingham with The Wild Feathers: 8 p.m. Babcock Theatre, 2812 Second Ave. N. 866-300-8300; tickets300.com; jadepresents.com. Musical “Next to Normal”: 8 p.m. NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-

9535; venturetheatre.org. Cody, Wyo.: Cody Nite Rodeo. 8 p.m. Stampede Grounds. Rodeo events include bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, bronc riding every night through August. Annual Buffalo Bill Stampede, July 1-4. $18, adults; $8, ages 7-12; free, ages 6 and younger. Group pricing and camping available. 307-5875155; codystampederodeo.com. Cody, Wyo.: Chuckwagon cooking demonstrations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Sample Dutch oven biscuits and fire-roasted beans, Monday through Friday, some Saturdays, through Aug. 31. Free. 307-578-4110; bbhc.org. Fort Peck: “Nunsense 2.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Shooting of Deputy Dillingham. Interpreters present events sur-

rounding murder of one of Henry Plummer’s deputies by fellow deputies. Demonstrations, food. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Celebrating its 50th year, the state’s biggest music festival attracts more than 200 students from Montana and other states, and faculty from universities, colleges and symphony orchestras from all over the nation. Spanning nine days, the festival includes five evening faculty concerts, two evening student recitals, and afternoon band and orchestra performances. Faculty concert at Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Season concert tickets: $40, adults; $25, seniors, students. Single performance: $10/$6. 252-4599; redlodgemusicfestival.org. Virginia City: Opening night, Illustrious Virginia City Players. Opera House.

Montana’s oldest summer stock company begins 64th season performing 19th-century melodrama, Vaudeville acts. “Sherlock Holmes’ Hound of the Baskervilles” June 1-30, “Rip Van Winkle” July 2-28, “Frankenstein” July 30-Sept. 2. Show times: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. $16, adults; $15, college students, military, seniors; $12, children. 1-800829-2969; virginiacityplayers.com.

Sunday, June 2

Fort Peck: “Nunsense 2.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Shooting of Deputy Dillingham. Interpreters present events sur-

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Praise & Worship ChurCh direCtory

Assemblies of God Chapel of Hope Assembly of God 2425 Hwy 87 E., Lockwood 256-2328 Worship Sun. 10:30am & 6:00pm Sunday School 9:00am, Nursery Provided

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

bAptist 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 Service, 6:00pm Wednesday Evening Service, 6:30pm Pastor Josh Howey www.lighthousebaptistbil.ipage.com

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bAptist 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

CAtholiC Mary Queen of Peace parish 259-7611 Little Flower 3411 3rd Ave. S. Daily Mass, Tues-Fri, 9am Saturday Eve Mass, 4pm Sunday Eve Mass, 7pm Holy Rosary 501 Custer Ave. Sunday Mass, 9am Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 523 S. 29th St. Sunday Mass,11am

Saint Bernard

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

St. Patrick Co-Cathedral

the ChurCh of jesus Christ of lAtter-dAy sAints BILLINGS MONTANA EAST STAKE

Wicks Lane Chapel, 1000 Wicks Lane

Skyview Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 11:00am • 256-2032

Hawthorne Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 1:00pm • 259-1312

Shepherd Ward 1000 Wicks Lane • Billings 9:00am • 259-0350

Stake Center 1640 Broadmoor Drive

Hilltop Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 11:00am • 259-3711

Lake Hills Ward

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

1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 1:00pm • 256-5223

St. Pius X

1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 9:00am • 248-6972

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

ChristiAn sCienCe First Church of Christ, Scientist 7 Burlington Ave. Reading Room, 248-8661 Sunday Service, 10:30am Sunday School, 10:30am Wednesday Service, 7:30pm

Alkali Creek Ward

ConGreGAtionAl Pilgrim Congregational Church 409 S. 36th St. • 252-8390 Where Christ is Lord, and Everyone is Welcome! “Coffee and Cookies” in Library, 9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Sunday Worship, 10:00am

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

Praise & Worship ChurCh DireCtory

episCopal ChurCh

Foursquare

lutheran

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Word of Life Fellowship

Grace Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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

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

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

evangeliCal Faith Evangelical Church 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

First Evangelical Free Church 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 Heights Campus 1235 West Wicks Lane Saturday Service, 5:00pm Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:00am Lockwood Campus • 1413 Rosebud Lane Sunday Service, 9:00am & 11:00am 406-259-5648 www.harvestweb.net

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

Foursquare Faith Chapel Shiloh & Broadwater • 656-8780 Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Service 9:30am & 11:15am Kids’ Ministry at all services Lead Pastor Nate Poetzl www.faithchapel.cc

Jewish (urJ) Congregation Beth Aaron 2031 Broadwater Ave. • 248-6412 Check Website or Phone Message for Service Schedule Rabbi Barbara Block www.cbamt.org

lutheran American Lutheran Church Corner of Divsion & Lewis • 252-4171 Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Education Hour 9:45am Summer Worship 8:30am & 10:00am Nursery Available www.amluth.org

Apostles Lutheran Church (WELS) and Preschool Ages 3–5 3140 Broadwater Ave. • 656-7141 Bible Hour for Adults & Children, Sunday 9:15am Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:30am Monday Worship 6:30pm Pastor Jay Bickelhaupt 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 Sunday School, 9:00am–9:45am, Sept–Mid May Only Coffee/Fellowship 8:30–9:30am www.atonementbillings.org

www.gracelutheranbillings.org

Joy Lutheran Church (LCMC) 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.goodshepherdbillings.org

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

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

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Praise & Worship church directory

non-denominational Beit Ephraim Messianic Congregation

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

Calvary Chapel 21231 S. 48th St. W. 254-1944 Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Evening Youth Group 6:00pm Pastor Wayne Hathaway www.calvarychapel.com

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 Sunday Worship 8:30am & 10:30am 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

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

presbyterian (pca) Rocky Mountain Community Church

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

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presbyterian (usa)

united church of christ

First Presbyterian Church

Mayflower Congregational united Church of Christ

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) 6:30pm Taizé Worship on the Third Saturday of Each Month 11:00 am Fall - Spring Worship 9:30 am Sunday School–All Ages Nursery provided, Handicap accessible standrewbillings.org

quaker

(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 Pastor John Bryson www.billingsadventist.com

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 Ave. B. 259-9711 A Reconciling Church All are Welcome On Sundays 9:00am-10:00am Discussion of Cross, Bible Church, and more 10:15am Worship with Activities for Children Susan Otey, Pastor www.graceumcbillings.com

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

unitarian universalist

united pentecostal

Billings unitarian universalist Fellowship

The Pentecostals of Billings

2032 Central Ave. • 652-1893 Sunday Service, 10:30am Wednesday Community 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

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

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A couple dances on North 26th Street during an Alive After 5 in downtown Billings. The weekly concert series runs every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. May 30 through Aug. 29. For the concert schedule, go to aliveafter5.com.

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Thursday, June 6

rounding murder of one of Henry Alive After 5: 5-9 p.m. Andy’s Bar. Plummer’s deputies by fellow depuRock Bottom Drifters and Jaded Laties. Demonstrations, food. Montana dies. Kicks off weekly concert series Heritage Commission, 406-843happening at different downtown 5247; virginiacity.com. locations through Aug. 29. DownRed Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival townbillings.com. faculty concert. 7:30 p.m. Civic Cen- Cody, Wyo.: Lunchtime Expedition. ter. $10, adults; $6, seniors, students. 12:15 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical 252-4599; redlodgemusicfestival. Center. Speaker to be announced. org. Free. 307-578-4078; bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. Cody Shooting Complex. Shooters dressed Tuesday, June 4 in clothing circa 1860 to 1899, Lamb of God, Decapitated, Tercompete in three-day, Single Action ror: Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Shrine Shooting Society (SASS)-sanctioned Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Wyoming State Championship $25 in advance; $29 day of show. Cowboy Action Shooting match. 8 Tickets300, 2911 Third Ave. N.; a.m.-2 p.m. daily through Saturday. Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866307-587-2946; highlonesomedrift300-8300; jadepresents.com. ers.com. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival faculty concert. 7:30 p.m. Civic Cen- Livingston: Harmony Market. 4-8 p.m. first Thursdays monthly through Noter. 10, adults; $6, seniors, students. vember. Best Western Yellowstone 252-4599; redlodgemusicfestival. Inn. Vendors of products, foods, org. services relating to health, harmony and balance. Mountainrainbowark. Wednesday, June 5 com. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival faculty concert. 7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 10, adults; $6, seniors, students. Please see Events, 40

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Friday, June 7

event headquarters. Bird festival with guided field trips, speakers. mtaudubon.org/birdwatching/festival; 406-443-3949. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival student ensemble performances. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Civic Center. Free. Red Lodge: Museum Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society and Museum. Free admission all day. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory. com. Virginia City: Irish Weekend. Celebration of town’s Irish heritage through Sunday. Virginiacity.com.

Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. Musical “Next to Normal”: 8 p.m. NOVA Center for the Performing Saturday, June 8 Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591Strawberry Festival: Downtown. 9535; venturetheatre.org. Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. Art, craft, Play “August: Osage County”: NOVA food vendors; live entertainment; Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 kids’ zone; 60-foot shortcake. 8 a.m.Montana Ave. 591-9535; venturethe5 p.m. 406-259-5454; strawberatre.org. ryfun.com. Fort Peck: “Nunsense 2.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 p.m. Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526Billings Studio Theatre. 248-1141; 9943. billingsstudiotheatre.com. Lewistown: Wings Across the Big Sky. Musical “Next to Normal”: 8 p.m. Through Sunday. Yogo Inn is the NOVA Center for the Performing

Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 5919535; venturetheatre.org. Play “August: Osage County”: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Bozeman: Full Draw Film Tour. The Ellen Theatre. Doors open, 6 p.m. Film presentation, 7 p.m. Annual bowhunting film festival tours Northwest. Proceeds benefit Hunt of a Lifetime. $13, adults; $9, ages 12 and younger. 406-585-5885; theellentheatre.com. Fort Peck: “Nunsense 2.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Glendive: Buzzard Day and Music in Makoshika. Celebrate the return of the turkey vulture to Eastern Montana with Buzzard Day at Makoshika State Park. There’ll be events for all age groups, including a pancake breakfast, Buzzard Burger lunch, nature walks, 5K and 10K runs and festival games. Free. 406-377-6256 or makoshika@mt.gov. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The George Ives Trial and Hanging. Living historians bring to life historic trial. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com. Red Lodge: Founders Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society and Museum joins The Pollard Hotel to honor Red Lodge Music Festival’s 50th anniversary. Free admission to programs and museum. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory. com. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival faculty concert. 7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 10, adults; $6, seniors, students. 252-4599; redlodgemusicfestival. org. Virginia City: Second Saturday Farmers’ Market. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Virginia City Artisans & Growers Guild presents baked goods, locally grown and made goods, art, fabric, complimentary coffee at the west end of town every second Saturday through August. 406-843-5833.

Sunday, June 9

Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 2 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50,

Sunday, May 19, 2013

students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. Musical “Next to Normal”: 2 p.m. NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 5919535; venturetheatre.org. Fort Peck: “Nunsense 2.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The George Ives Trial and Hanging. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com.

Monday, June 10

Cody, Wyo.: Family programs. 1:303:30 p.m. Greever Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Games, art, activities weekdays through midAugust. 307-578-4110; bbhc.org.

Tuesday, June 11

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. $34, $25. Box office, 2566052; albertbairtheater.org. We Came as Romans, Like Moths to Flames, Ice Nine Kills, Set it Off: 7 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. $18 in advance; $20 day of show. Tickets300, 2911 Third Ave. N.; Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-300-8300; jadepresents.com.

Thursday, June 13

Alive After 5: Zen, 5 to 8 p.m. Billings Gazette parking lot Lecture, Gus Kopriva, “Broken Brushes: German art from the Kaiser to Hitler, works on paper from the Kopriva Collection”: 7 p.m. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Exhibit through Aug. 4. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. Cody, Wyo.: Bear Awareness education programs. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Museum of Natural History, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Thursdays and Fridays through August. 307-578-4078; bbhc.org.

Friday, June 14

Saturday, June 15

Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Powwow. 9:30 a.m. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Grand entry, noon and 6 p.m. Intertribal competition powwow through Sunday. Dancers compete for $30,000 in prizes in various dance categories; Native American arts vendors, fry bread, concessions; Learning Tipi offers exploration of dance styles, clothing. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free, ages 6 and younger. 307-578-4049; bbhc.org. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Nevada City: Living History: Alder Gulch by Lantern. Witness history during lantern tours starting at 9:30 p.m. June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 17, Aug. 31. Reservations required. 406-843-5247.

speare in the Parks. Free. 406-994248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. 3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Play “August: Osage County”: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Crow Agency: Crow Native Days. Powwows, youth activities, basketball, Montana Ave. 591-9535; venturetheconcerts, rodeo, horse racing, foot atre.org. races, Ultimate Warrior Mens and Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Ladies Challenge through June 22. Powwow. 9:30 a.m. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Hardin: Little Big Horn Days. Through Sunday. Grand entry, noon. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free, ages 6 and younger. 307-578-4049; bbhc.org. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Thursday, June 20 Alive After 5: The Clintons, Billings Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Depot, 5-8 p.m. Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 Monday, June 17 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Red Lodge: Historic Walking Tour of Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, Downtown. 7 p.m. Meet at Carbon students. 248-1141; billingsstudioCounty Historical Society and Mutheatre.com. seum. Free, members; $2, nonmemBozeman: Play “Henry V.” 8 p.m. MSU bers. Inclement weather alternative: Grove. Presented by Montana Shaketalk and tour of historic mine and speare in the Parks. Free. 406-994museum exhibits. 446-3667; carbon3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. countyhistory.com. Crow Agency: Crow Native Days. Parade, activities, powwow.

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Friday, June 21

Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. Play “August: Osage County”: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Bozeman: Play “Henry V.” 8 p.m. MSU Grove. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Crow Agency: Crow Native Days. Activities, powwow. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943. Hardin: Custer’s Last Stand Reenactment. $20. Custerslaststand.org. Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball weekend. High Tea at Bennet House, 4 p.m. Free. Weekend activities include dancing, grand march, promenade around town, church service. Era clothing available at Rank’s CASEY RIFFE/Gazette Staff Mercantile on loan from the Vintage Two boys play in the water as they wash off their paint after portraying Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in the Real Bird Battle of the Little Bighorn Attic in Ennis. VirginiacitygrandvicReenactment. The reenactment is one of two that takes places to torianball.com. commemorate the June 1876 battle in which Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer was killed. The Real Bird reenactment will be at 1 p.m., and the Custer’s Last Stand Reenactment is at 2 p.m. June 21-23. Saturday, June 22 A Night of Wine and Roses”: 7-10 p.m. Yellowstone Art Museum, Crow Agency: Crow Native Days. wine-tasting before event. 446401 N. 27th St. Wine tasting, hors Activities, powwow. 0611, 446-0612; beartoothbillingd’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, Fishtail: Family Fun Day. 7 a.m. pancake sclinic.org. Young Artists’ art, tours. $50. breakfast, followed by parade, Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball. Sponsored by Soroptimist of Billings booths, park activities, lunch, duck Dance practice, 1 and 2 p.m. Checkto benefit scholarship fund and local race and more. Benefits Fishtail in and photos by Montana Photo charities. sibillings.org; 294-1948. Community Center and Fishtail Park. Gallery, 5:30 p.m. Grand march, Comedy play “Is He Dead?”: 7:30 328-4272. introductions, dancing, 7 p.m. Light p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 7:30 p.m. Fort repast, 9:30 p.m. Farewell waltz, 11 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526p.m. $35, individual; $60, couple; $10, students. 248-1141; billingsstudio9943. ages 15, younger. 406-682-7935; theatre.com. Hardin: Custer’s Last Stand Reenact406-431-0714; virginiacitygrandvicPlay “August: Osage County”: NOVA ment. $20. Custerslaststand.org. torianball.com. Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave. 591-9535; venturethe- Red Lodge: Annual Beartooth Ball. 5-11 p.m. Rock Creek Resort. Themed atre.org. Sunday, June 23 fundraiser for Beartooth Billings Bozeman: Play “Henry V.” 8 p.m. MSU Clinic Foundation includes heavy hors Sandy James & the Junior Fiddlers: 5 Grove. Presented by Montana Shakep.m. Virginia City Preservation Allid’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, speare in the Parks. Free. 406-994ance hosts a free concert at 106 E. live music. $50; $100, VIP includes 3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Wallace St. Virginiacity.com. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Hardin: Custer’s Last Stand Reenactment. $20. Custerslaststand.org. Pray: Danny Freund & Friends. 8 p.m. Chico Saloon. Red Lodge: 45th Annual Beartooth Run. 8:30 a.m. 5- and 10K runs climbing to altitudes above 10,000 feet. Beartoothrun.com. Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball. Church service from 1879 prayer book at historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. Virginiacitygrandvictorianball.com.

Wednesday, June 26 Bozeman: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 8 p.m. MSU Grove. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Thursday, June 27

Alive After 5: Funk in the Trunk, Café Italia, 5-8 p.m. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Main Street between Rouse Avenue and Black Avenue. Kids’ activities, 6-8 p.m., and live music, 7-8 p.m., kick off eight-week series. 406-5864008; downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 8 p.m. MSU Grove. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Friday, June 28

Sheryl Shark and Curt Jacobs: 6:309:30 p.m. The Rex, 2401 Montana Ave. Bozeman: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 8 p.m. MSU Grove. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Cody, Wyo.: Family Fun Day. 3-7 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Included with regular admission price. 307-578-4110; bbhc.org. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-5269943.

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Macie Biscoe and Tyrah Bargas try out violins in the instrument petting zoo during Symphony in the Park. The outdoor concert event is Sunday, June 30, in Pioneer Park. It includes the instrument petting zoo opens at 4 p.m., a Billings Community Band performance at 5 p.m., a Young Conductors’ Contest at 6:45 p.m., and the Billings Symphony Orchestra performance at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 29

Alder Gulch Legends. Learn myths, legends, facts of early settlement Retro Run 5K: 9 a.m. MetraPark. Undays. Demonstrations, food, activitimed run/walk. Participants dress in ties. Montana Heritage Commission, retro clothing from decade of choice. 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. 1980s-themed dance follows. Hosted Virginia City: Brothel Days. Bale of Hay by Fit5280. Registration, theretroSaloon. Dave Calendine plays historic run5k.com. piano, noon. Ellen Baumler presents Billings GrassRoots Fest: 1 p.m.-1 a.m. lecture on Montana brothels, 1 p.m. Bones Brewing, 1425 Broadwater Bed races, 4 p.m. Kate McCourt’s Ave. All ages outdoors, 1-10 p.m. “The Green Front Excavation: 21 and older indoors, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Digging up an 1890’s Chinatown 839-9231; bonesbrewing.com. Brothel” lecture, 5 p.m. Costume Killswitch Engage: Doors open, 6 p.m. party, music by Speakeasy, 9 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Proceeds benefit town’s sesquiAve. With As I lay Dying, Miss May centennial funds. 406-843-5700; I, Affiance. $24 advance; $28 day of baleofhaysaloon.com. show. Tickets300 box office, 2911 Virginia City: An Evening of Cowboy Third Ave. N; Rimrock Mall; Ernie Poetry with Harry Yeoman. 7 p.m. November; 866-300-8300; jadepreThe Elling House Arts & Humanisents.com. ties Center. Yeoman gives a voice to Bozeman: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” genuine cowboys of long ago. 4068 p.m. MSU Grove. Presented by 843-5507. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Sunday, June 30 Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Symphony in the Park: Pioneer Park, Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526Food sponsors and instrument 9943. petting zoo open at 4 p.m.; Billings Nevada City: Living History: Alder Community Band, conducted by Rob Gulch by Lantern. 9:30 p.m. Witness Wells, at 5 p.m.; Young Conductors’ history by lantern light. Reservations required. 406-843-5247. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Please see Events, 44

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Events Continued from 43 Contest at 6:45 p.m. led by Maestra Anne Harrigan, Billings Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Cody, Wyo.: PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour. 8 p.m. Stampede Grounds. $20, adults; $10, ages 12 and younger. 307-5875155; codystampederodeo.com. Fort Peck: “Footloose.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Alder Gulch Legends. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. Virginia City: Brothel Days. Bale of Hay Saloon. Dave Calendine plays historic piano, noon. Ellen Baumler presents lecture on Montana brothels, 1 p.m. Kate McCourt’s “The Green Front Excavation: Digging up an 1890’s Chinatown Brothel” lecture, 4 p.m. 406-843-5700; baleofhaysaloon. com.

Monday, July 1

Big Timber: Play “Henry V.” 6:30 p.m. City Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406994-3901; shakespeareintheparks. org. Bozeman: Southwest Montana Arts Show and Sale. Bozeman Library. Exhibit, sale of works by Montana Institute of the Arts members through July. 406-586-1350; southwestmontanaarts.org. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Stampede. 8 p.m. Stampede Grounds. $16. 307587-5155; codystampederodeo.com. Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Extravaganza. City Park. Annual three-day craft fair. 307-578-7040.

Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.Fairgrounds gazebo. Presented by 7 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-222Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 2300; livingstondepot.org. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareinRed Lodge: Home of Champions Parade theparks.org. and Rodeo. Daily parades downtown at noon. Through July 4. 446-2422; Thursday, July 4 redlodgerodeo.com. Bozeman: Festival of the Fourth. Virginia City: “Rip Van Winkle.” Opera Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Live House. Illustrious Virginia City Playmusic, 8:30-10:30 p.m. One of Moners perform. Vaudeville acts follow. 2 tana’s largest fireworks display at p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, dusk. Free. 406-582-3270; gallatin. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, mt.gov/fairgrounds. Friday, Saturday. Through July 28. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Stampede. 8 $16, adults; $15, college students, p.m. Stampede Grounds. $24. 307military, seniors; $12, children. 587-5155; codystampederodeo.com. 1-800-829-2969; virginiacityplayFort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny ers.com. Cash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Tuesday, July 2 Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Stampede. Wednesday, July 3 Laurel: Fourth of July Celebration: 8 p.m. Stampede Grounds. Kiddie Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Stampede. 8 6 a.m., pancake breakfast; 7 a.m., parade, 10 a.m. $18. 307-587-5155; p.m. Stampede Grounds. $20. 307Chief Joseph Run; 10 a.m., Kiddies codystampederodeo.com. 587-5155; codystampederodeo.com. Parade; 11 a.m., Grand Parade; 10 Hobson-Utica: Play “Henry V.” 6:30 p.m. Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.a.m. to 9 p.m. food and craft fair; Utica Clubhouse Lawn. Presented by 7 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-222dusk, fireworks. Most events near Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 2300; livingstondepot.org Thomson Park. 406-628-8105 or go Free. 406-994-3901; shakespearein- Lewistown: Play “The Recruiting to laurelmontana.org/lcc/July_4th_ theparks.org. Officer.” 6:30 p.m. Fergus County Celebration.html

Sunday, May 19, 2013

CASEY RIFFE/Gazette Staff

Spectators watch the Fourth of July parade in Laurel. The holiday festivities kick off with street dance July 3 on First Street between Second and Third avenues. July 4 events include a pancake breakfast, the Chief Joseph Run, the Kiddies Parade and grand parade, a food and craft fair, live music and fireworks after dark.

Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406222-2300; livingstondepot.org. Lodge Grass: Valley of the Chiefs Powwow. Through Monday. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Old Fashioned 4th of July. Interpreters present fun-filled weekend with 19th-century-style contests, competitions, demonstrations. Bring picnic lunch. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com. Sheridan, Wyo.: Rodeo Week. Events include entertainment, pageants, parade, art show and sale, daily carnival, races, street dance, golf tournament, more. Through Sunday. Sheridanwyorodeo.com. Virginia City: Old Fashioned Fourth of July. With fireworks at dusk. Virginiacity.com.

Saturday, July 6

Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943.

Lodge Grass: Valley of the Chiefs Powwow. Relays, chili cook off, fry bread contest, foot races, car show, singing contests; all drums welcome. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Old Fashioned 4th of July. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com. Sidney: Play “Henry V.” 6:30 p.m. Veterans Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Virginia City: Kids’ Fishing Derby. 10 a.m. Ages 12 and younger fish the pond west of town for prizes, enjoy ice cream after. 406-843-5504; virginiacity.com.

Sunday, July 7

Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Lodge Grass: Valley of the Chiefs Powwow. Relays, chili cook off, fry bread contest, foot races, car show, singing contests; all drums welcome. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Old Fashioned 4th of July. Montana CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff Heritage Commission, 406-843Zoe Indreland, 8, from California, looks at flowers on display at Summerfair, which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-14 at 5247; virginiacity.com. Veteran’s Park.

Monday, July 8

Glendive: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6 p.m. Makoshika State Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Lodge Grass: Valley of the Chiefs Powwow.

Tuesday, July 9

Ekalaka: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6:30 p.m. Dahl Memorial Lawn. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Red Lodge: Historic Walking Tour of Downtown. 7 p.m. Meet at Carbon County Historical Society and Museum. Free, members; $2, nonmembers. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory.com.

Wednesday, July 10

Malta: Play “Henry V.” 6:30 p.m. Pumping Plant Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.

Free. 406-994-3901; shakespearein- Sheridan, Wyo.: Rodeo Week. theparks.org. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Sheridan, Wyo.: Sheridan WYO Grinnell Street, 6 a.m. On Main Rodeo. 7 p.m. Fairgrounds. Nightly Street: Sneaker & Spurs Rodeo Run, through Saturday. $7-$29.50. (Prices 8 a.m.; Bed races, 9 a.m.; Along the increase at gate.) 307-672-9084; Big Horns Race, 9 a.m.; Parade, 10 sheridanwyorodeo.com. a.m. Miss Indian America Reunion Powwow follows. American Indian Art Show & Sale at Sagebrush Art Thursday, July 11 Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kiwanis Duck Alive After 5: South Park Line, Race at Kendrick Park, 1 p.m. At fairWalker’s, 5-8 p.m. grounds: Carnival, 5 p.m.-midnight; Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Street dance downtown follows rodeo. Friday, July 12 Sheridanwyorodeo.com. Cody, Wyo.: Winchester Arms CollecSidney: Authors Showcase. 7 p.m. Montors Association Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dak Heritage Center. 406-433-3500; Riley Arena. Buying, selling, trading; mondakheritagecenter.org. educational displays. $8, adults; free, Virginia City: Dillon Junior Fiddlers. 7 ages 12 and younger. 605-342-4300. p.m. The Elling House. DillonjuniorfidForsyth: Play “Henry V.” 6 p.m. Rosebud dlers.com. County Courthouse, east lawn. Presented by Montana Shakespeare Saturday, July 13 in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; Yellowstone Art Museum’s Summershakespeareintheparks.org. fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veteran’s Park Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny (Poly Drive at 13th Street West). ReCash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck gion’s largest juried arts-and-crafts Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943.

festival. Food, activities, entertainment throughout the day. $2, adults; $1, students; $5, family. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Birney: Play “Henry V.” 6 p.m. Poker Jim Butte. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Cody, Wyo.: Winchester Arms Collectors Association Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Riley Arena. Buying, selling, trading; educational displays. $8, adults; free, ages 12 and younger. 605-342-4300. Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Nevada City: Living History: Alder Gulch by Lantern. 9:30 p.m. Witness history by lantern light. Reservations required. 406-843-5247.

Sunday, July 14

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Events Continued from 45 adults; $1, students; $5, family. 2566804; artmuseum.org. Cody, Wyo.: Winchester Arms Collectors Association Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Riley Arena. Buying, selling, trading; educational displays. $8, adults; free, ages 12 and younger. 605-342-4300. Colstrip: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6:30 p.m. Rye Park Pavilion. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943.

Monday, July 15

Play “Henry V”: 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Tuesday, July 16

Play “The Recruiting Officer”: 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Red Lodge: Historic Walking Tour of Downtown. 7 p.m. Meet at Carbon County Historical Society and Museum. Free, members; $2, nonmembers. Inclement weather alternative: talk and tour of historic mine and museum exhibits. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory.com.

Wednesday, July 17

Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. Fairgrounds. Miniature bull riding & freestyle bull fighting ($5). Carnival, free entertainment, rodeos, exhibits, contests through Sunday. Gallatincountyfair.com. Hardin: Play “Henry V.” 6:30 p.m. South Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Thursday, July 18

“Come and Hear the Music: A Journey into American Song”: Noon. Western

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Fans dance during the St. John’s Summer Concert Series, which kicks off Thursday, July 11, and runs for six consecutive Thursdays. The free concert series is presented by St. John’s Lutheran Ministries and is held on the St. John’s campus at Rimrock Road and Shiloh Road. Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. Maverick String Stretchers perform American bluegrass music. 2566809; ywhc.org. Alive After 5: Stranded by Choice, Tiny’s Tavern, 5-8 p.m. Cody, Wyo.: Desert Noises, Concert in the Park series. Free. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Bring seating. Cityofcody-wy.gov.

Friday, July 19

Big Sky State Games: Opening ceremonies. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium. Ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. and include a celebrity torchlighting and the Montana Mile. Competitions at locations throughout town. 2547426; bigskygames.org. Cody, Wyo.: Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Events through Sunday include keynote speaker Lance Ito, Los Angeles Superior Court judge; ribbon cutting, cocktail reception,

films, presentations, book signings. Celebrates pending acquisition of Heart Mountain Root Cellar, restoration of hospital chimney, dedication of James Ito Victory Garden. Reservations, heartmountain.org. Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Livingston: Summerfest Along the Yellowstone. Little Jane and the Pistol Whips, The Max, Sacajawea Park. www.livingstonmusicfestival.com. Red Lodge: 19th Annual Beartooth Rally. Three-day motorcycle festival offers weekend packed with rides, music, food and fun. 446-2022; bonedaddyscustomcycle.com. Virginia City: Dog & Grog Montana Microbrew Festival. 9 p.m. Bale of Hay Saloon. Wee Dog Pint Night kicks off annual two days of music, sausage and beer with $2 pints by Butte’s Quarry Brewing, music by Tom Susanj. Baleofhaysaloon.com. Virginia City: Treaty Days & Daylight Creek Gathering. Welcomes Lemhi-

Shoshone tribes back to their native lands, celebrates all people with community feast, drumming, dancing, historical performance Virginia City Treaty signing, interpretive lectures through July 21. Virginiacity.com.

Saturday, July 20

Big Sky State Games: Competitions at locations throughout town. 2547426; bigskygames.org. Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market opens: 8 a.m.-noon. Downtown, between First Avenue North and Third Avenue North, and North 27th Street and North 29th Street. Continues every Saturday through Oct. 5, and 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays in August. Yellowstonevalleyfarmersmarket. org. Absarokee: Play “Henry V.” 6 p.m. Fishtail Family Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair events.

Extreme Trail Horse Battle, 9 a.m. Mountaineers 4x4 Mud Bog ($5), 11 a.m. Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo & Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding ($5), 6 p.m. Gallatincountyfair.com. Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Livingston: Summerfest Along the Yellowstone. Shuffle Bums. Bop-aDips, Clumsy Lovers, Western Skies, Sacajawea Park. www.livingstonmusicfestival.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. Museum opens, 10 a.m. Demonstrations including firearms on California Street, food, hands-on activities throughout the day. Re-enactment of arrest, execution, 2 p.m. “The Forbes-Moody Wagon Train Story” by Captain James Williams, 3 p.m. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com. Virginia City: Dog & Grog Montana Microbrew Festival. Noon-9 p.m. Bale of Hay Saloon. Beer by Lewis and Clark Brewing, Bitterroot Brewing, Bayern Brewing, Neptune’s Brewery, Madison River Brewing, Bozeman Brewing, Lone Peak Brewery, Kettle House Brewery, Quarry Brewing, Blackfoot Brewing. $16 includes eight tasters of beer, Polish dog, BOB ZELLAR/Gazette Staff limited edition commemorative glass. Max Simmons tops the hill at the Great American Championship Motorcycle Music by Comstock Lode, 9 p.m. Hillclimb. The hillclimb is July 26-28 at the Billings Motorcycle Club grounds at 3630 Old Blue Creek Road. Baleofhaysaloon.com.

Sunday, July 21

kids’ day, carnival, stage shows, liveStreet, food, hands-on activities Big Sky State Games: Locations stock sale. Free admission Tuesday throughout the day. Re-enactment throughout town. 254-7426; bigskynight. Parkcountyfair.com. of arrest, execution, 2 p.m. “The games.org. Forbes-Moody Wagon Train Story” Livingston: Summerfest Along the Yelby Captain James Williams, 3 p.m. lowstone. The Trishas, Gwen SebasMontana Heritage Commission, 406- Wednesday, July 24 Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour: tian, Screen Door Porch, Sacajawea 843-5247; virginiacity.com. 7 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Park. www.livingstonmusicfestival. Third Ave. N. 256-6052, 877-321com. Tuesday, July 23 2074; albertabairtheater.org. Fort Peck: “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Red Lodge: Play “Henry V.” 6 p.m. Lions Cash Musical.” 4 p.m. Fort Peck Sum- Cody, Wyo.: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6:30 p.m. Canal Park. Park. Presented by Montana Shakemer Theatre. 406-526-9943. Presented by Montana Shakespeare speare in the Parks. Free. 406-994Nevada City: Living History Weekend: in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; 3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. The Capture of Steve Marshland. shakespeareintheparks.org. Discover what happened when vigiPowell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. Events lantes caught up with a road agent through Saturday include a concert, Thursday, July 25 after failed train robbery attempt. Alive After 5: Jared Stewart, The Rex, monster truck show, demolition Museum opens, 10 a.m. Demonstra5-8 p.m. derby, “Park County’s Got Talent,” tions including firearms on California

Cody, Wyo.: Four Shillings Short, Concert in the Park series. Free. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Bring seating. Cityofcody-wy.gov. Cooke City/Silver Gate: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6 p.m. Silver Gate Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Livingston: Kathy Mattea. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch Montana. $35. 406222-2255; musicranchmontana.net. Sheridan, Wyo.: Clay Walker. Trails End Concert Park. $41.75, general admission; $81.75, VIP; $206.75, meet and greet. Outlets around town; trailsendconcertpark.com. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam: Colt Ford, Jack Ingram. Festival includes music and other events including the Redneck Olympics and new this year, a Redneck Beauty Pageant. www.HeadwatersCountryJam. White Sulphur Springs: Red Ants Pants Music Festival. Merle Haggard headlines four days of local and national acts. 3-day pass: $115 in advance, $130 at event. 1-day: $45/$50. Camping: $15 per person. Redantspantsmusicfestival.com

Friday, July 26

Columbus: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6 p.m. Heritage Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Fort Peck: “The Music Man.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406526-9943. Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Registration, 8 a.m. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com. Sheridan, Wyo.: Clay Walker. Trails End Concert Park. $50, general admission; $80, reserved. Outlets around town; trailsendconcertpark.com. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam: Diamond Rio, Confederate Railroad. www.HeadwatersCountryJam.

Saturday, July 27

Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-noon. Downtown. Every Saturday through Oct. 5, and 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays in August. Yellowstonevalleyfarmersmarket.org. Fort Peck: “The Music Man.” 7:30 p.m.

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Events Continued from 47 Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406526-9943. Gardiner: Play “The Recruiting Officer.” 6 p.m. Arch Park. Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Nevada City: Living History: Alder Gulch by Lantern. 9:30 p.m. Witness history by lantern light. Reservations required. 406-843-5247. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Miner’s Court — Claim Disputes. Interactive demonstrations, historic food, activities teach how early claims were settled. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com. Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Annual commemorative weekend of William Clark’s 1806 visit. Afternoon family programs, Native American storytellers, free overnight RV, tent camping. Pompeypillars.com. Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Classic car show downtown, 8 a.m. Awards, 2 p.m. Drive-in movie at airport, dusk. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge. com. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam: Craig Morgan, Sammy Kershaw. www.HeadwatersCountryJam.

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Trevor Duncan of Shreveport, La., looks through a sexton while visiting Clark Days at Pompeys Pillar. Clark Days is July 27-28 and includes a pancake breakfast, interpretive tours, Native American dancers, Lewis and Clark demonstrations, family activities and much more. lars.com. Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Drag races at airport, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 6643264; cruisenredlodge.com. Virginia City: Tour of Masonic Temple; lecture on the Masons & Vigilantes. 5 p.m. Masonic Temple. Free. Virginiacity.com.

Friday, Aug. 2

Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. 4 p.m. Lindley Park. Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 8 p.m. Music, dance, theater performances; kids’ activities including children’s run. Juried art show at library. Through Sunday. 406-5864003; sweetpeafestival.org.

Cody, Wyo: “National Day of the American Cowboy” Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Special activities, presentations, music, games included with Saturday, Aug. 3 regular museum admission. 307-578- Tuesday, July 30 Virginia City: “Frankenstein.” Opera Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley 4014; bbhc.org. House. Illustrious Virginia City PlayPark. Children’s run, 10 a.m. PerforFort Peck: “The Music Man.” 4 p.m. Fort ers perform. Vaudeville acts follow. 2 mances, art, activities all day. 406Peck Summer Theatre. 406-526p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 586-4003; sweetpeafestival.org. 9943. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Friday, Saturday. Through Sept. 2. Mentock Park. Hot air balloon comMiner’s Court — Claim Disputes. $16, adults; $15, college students, petitions and “moon glow” highlight Montana Heritage Commission, 406military, seniors; $12, children. annual three-day event. 307-527843-5247; virginiacity.com. 1-800-829-2969; virginiacityplay7424. Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Pancake ers.com. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: breakfast; interpretive tours; Native Placer Gold. Learn process of finding, American dancers, storytellers, and panning gold. See 19th-century daily drummers; Lewis & Clark demonThursday, Aug. 1 life. Historic skills demonstrations, strations; family activities; games; Alive After 5: Bucky Beaver, Montana food. Montana Heritage Commission, firearms demonstrations; Indian Brewing Co., 5-8 p.m. 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. tacos, buffalo burgers. Pompeypil-

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Red Lodge: Climb to Conquer Cancer. Registration, free breakfast for survivors and caregivers, 8:30 a.m. Three-mile hike, 9:30 a.m. Entertainment, food, awards follow. Benefits American Cancer Society. 4464257; climbrl.org. Red Lodge: Festival of Nations. Ethnic dancing, music, games, food and more celebrate the town’s rich cultural diversity. Parade downtown, 11:30 a.m. Redlodgefestivalofnations.us. Sheridan, Wyo.: Doobie Brothers. Trails End Concert Park. $31.75, Mosey Park, bleachers; $56.75, general admission; $86.75, reserved; $206.75, meet and greet. Outlets around town; trailsendconcertpark.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Gift of the Waters pageant. 6 p.m. Hot Springs State Park. Annual historic Indian pageant commemorates 1897 land sale agreement between Shoshone Chief Washakie and U.S. government. Singing, dancing, “The Lord’s Prayer”

in Native sign language, ceremony. Free. Limited seating available, or bring own chair/blanket. Giftofthewaters.com. Virginia City: Vigilante Music Festival. Noon. Downtown. Second annual family-friendly fest with performances by some of Montana’s best bands. Admission by donation. Virginiacity. com.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Cody, Wyo.: Cody Air Fair. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Yellowstone Regional Airport. Fly-in, food. 307-587-9262. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Placer Gold. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity. com.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market opens: 4:30-8 p.m. Downtown, between First Avenue North and Third Avenue North, and North 27th Street BOB ZELLAR/Gazette Staff and North 29th Street. Weekly The Dirty Dash — a 5K run over a mud-filled obstacle course — is July 27 at MetraPark. For information, go to www. through August. Yellowstonevalleythedirtydash.com. farmersmarket.org.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Alive After 5: Steve Brown and Peach Pickers, Pug Mahon’s, 5-8 p.m Magic City Blues kick-off: 7-8:30 p.m. St. John’s, 3940 Rimrock Road. TBA. All ages. Free. Festival tickets at Holiday Stationstores; Rimrock Mall; Cactus Records (Bozeman); 5340400; magiccityblues.com. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout. Cody Shooting Complex. 20th annual 350-target challenge includes skeet, trap, wobble trap, 5 stand, sporting clays through Saturday. Public invited to watch. 307-578-4771; bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Screen Door Porch. Free. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Concert in the Park series. Bring seating. Cityofcody-wy.gov.

Friday, Aug. 9

Magic City Blues: Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. On the Stillwater Stage, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues, 9:30 p.m. On the Budweiser Stage, Vintage Trouble, 8:30 p.m.; Blues

Traveler, 10:30 p.m. 534-0400; Beans, Bacon & Bannock Bread. magiccityblues.com. Sample miner’s diet; help prepare Glendive: Black Stone Cherry. 8 p.m. gold-rush-era food. Montana HeriDawson County Fairgrounds. tage Commission, 406-843-5247; Three Forks: Rockin’ the Rivers. The virginiacity.com. Bridge, 12 miles west of Three Forks. Three Forks: Rockin’ the Rivers. The Annual three-day rock festival kicks Bridge, 12 miles west of Three Forks. off with performances by Tesla, WarRick Springfield, Saving Abel, Black rant, Firehouse, Trixter. 406-285Stone Cherry. 406-285-0099, 8660099, 866-285-0097; rockintheriv285-0097; rockintherivers.com. ers.com. Virginia City: Virginia City Art Show. Virginia City: 38th Annual Virginia City Works and artists on the boardwalk Art Show. Works and artists on the and at Community Center, 10 a.m.-7 boardwalk and at Community Cenp.m. Quick draw and auction ($5 ter, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 406-539-5683; admission) at Elks Lodge, 7:30 p.m. virginiacity.com. 406-539-5683; virginiacity.com.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Magic City Blues: 2300-2500 Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. On the Stillwater Stage: Alex Nauman Trio +3, 5:30 p.m.; On the Budweiser Stage: Peter Karp & Sue Foley, 6:30 p.m.; Matt Andersen, 8:30 p.m.; Steve Miller Band, 10 p.m. 5340400; magiccityblues.com. Nevada City: Living History Weekend:

Bridge, 12 miles west of Three Forks. Sweet, Jackyl, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Whiskey River Band. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Alive After 5: 7th Avenue Band, Monte Carlo, 5-8 p.m. “Come and Hear the Music: A Journey into American Song”: Noon. Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. “The American Cowboy: Songs of the Open Plains and the Silver Screen” with Almeda Bradshaw. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Livingston: “Take Me Home: The Music Sunday, Aug. 11 of John Denver.” 7:30 p.m. Music Magic City Blues: South Park. Gates Ranch Montana. $26. 406-222open, 2:30 p.m. Allen Stone, 5 p.m. 2255; musicranchmontana.net. Robert Cray Band, 7 p.m. All ages. Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry 534-0400; magiccityblues.com. Gathering & Western Music RendezNevada City: Living History Weekend: vous kick-off. Eagles Club. Barbecue, Beans, Bacon & Bannock Bread. open mic with special guest, artist Montana Heritage Commission, 406Kevin Red Star. Performances, activi843-5247; virginiacity.com. Three Forks: Rockin’ the Rivers. The

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Events Continued from 53 ties through Sunday. Tickets at Don’s Store; 406-538-4575; Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com.

Friday, Aug. 16

Bozeman: A Day in the Country. 5100 S. 19th Road, six miles south of I-90 interchange. Four country-themed quilting mini-classes, picnic lunch. Registration, 406-587-8216; quiltinginthecountry.com. Crow Agency: Crow Fair: The nation’s largest modern-day American Indian encampment features dancing, drumming, food, daily rodeos and racing, traditional bead work, buckskin and leather work, evening powwows, morning parades and at the close of the fair, the Dance-Through Camp. The first grand entry starts at 1 p.m. Aug. 16. An afternoon War Bonnet Dance is Aug. 17. 406-6383808. Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music special session. 1:30 p.m. Eagles Club. “Horses, Horses, Horses.” Tickets at Don’s Store; 406-538-4575; Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com. Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball weekend. High Tea at Bennet House, 4 p.m. Free. Weekend activities include dancing, grand march, promenade around town, church service. 1860’s era clothing available at Rank’s Mercantile on loan from the Vintage Attic in Ennis. Virginiacitygrandvictorianball.com.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Bellydance Spectacular: 7 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. Featuring Sadie, April Rose. $13, general admission; $5, ages 3-12; free, ages 2, younger. 256-6052, 877-3212074; albertabairtheater.org. Baker: Styx in concert. 7:30 p.m Keith Raymond opens. Part of Fallon County Fair. Livingston: Charley Pride. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch Montana. $68. 406222-2255; musicranchmontana.net. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Flour Riot. Interpretations of events surrounding flour short-

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age. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406843-5247; virginiacity.com. Nevada City: Living History: Alder Gulch by Lantern. 9:30 p.m. Witness history by lantern light. Reservations required. 406-843-5247. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N Wheels. Airport. Car show, air show. Public welcome. Pcwingsnwheels.com. Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball. Dance practice, 1 and 2 p.m. Checkin and photos by Montana Photo Gallery, 5:30 p.m. Grand march, introductions, dancing, 7 p.m. Light repast, 9:30 p.m. Farewell waltz, 11 p.m. $35, individual; $60, couple; $10, ages 15, younger. 406-682-7935; 406-431-0714; virginiacitygrandvictorianball.com. Worden: Huntley Project Threshing Bee. Two days of steam and gas threshing with events for the whole family including a stationary engine display, gas tractor and steam engine plowing, hay baling, binding, a sawmill, wood planer and shingle mill, working blacksmith shop, tractor pull competition, parade, arts, crafts, live music and concessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture. 406-967-6687.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Flour Riot. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. Virginia City: Grand Victorian Ball. Church service from 1879 prayer book at historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. Virginiacitygrandvictorianball.com. Worden: Huntley Project Threshing Bee. Continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture. 406-967-6687.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Alive After 5: Midlife Chryslers, DBA @ N. 31st, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

Fort Peck: “Greater Tuna.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406526-9943. Virginia City: Blues Fest. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bale of Hay Saloon. Mo Hippa performs. Baleofhaysaloon.com.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Nevada City: Living History Weekend: The Women of the Gulch. Join suffragettes seeking women’s voting rights — or join the opposition. Demonstrations, food, more. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-8435247; virginiacity.com. Sheridan, Wyo.: ‘80s Rock Fest. Trails End Concert Park. Warrant, Dokken, FireHouse, Skid Row. $51.75, general admission; $206.75, meet and greet. Outlets around town; trailsendconcertpark.com. Virgina City: Blues Fest. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bale of Hay Saloon. Music by Shuffle Bums. Baleofhaysaloon.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Bozeman: Bridger Raptor Festival. Free annual event in and around Bozeman centers around raptor migration count of largest-known Golden Eagle migration in the nation, at Bridger Bowl ski area in Gallatin National Forest north of Bozeman. Other activities include wildlife films, nature walks and talks, education and entertainment programs for people of all ages. 406-443-3949; mtaudubon. org/birds/raptor.html#bridger.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Alive After 5: D’Tective, Wild West Saloon/Surfer Joe’s, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

contributions to benefit more than 52 charities are encouraged. 4462820; redlodgefunrun.org. Virginia City: Labor Day Horseback Poker Ride. Registration, Bale of Hay Saloon, 8:30-10 a.m. Also, poker walk for non-riders. $15, includes meal. 406-843-5700; virginiacity. com.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Bozeman: Farm Festival. 1-5 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Costumed interpreters demonstrate blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, basket making, more. Garden tours, sheep dog demonstrations, live music. Admission included with paid museum entry. Free for museum members. 406-994-2251; museumoftherockies.org. Fort Peck: “Greater Tuna.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406526-9943. Nevada City: Living History Weekend: Jack Slade’s End. Montana Heritage Commission, 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. Reed Point: Running of the Sheep: Hundreds of Montana woolies take to the main street of Reed Point during this Labor Day weekend staple. It’s all in the spirit of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, with a little Montana flair. Events include a street fair, parade and street dance. 406-326-2315

Fort Peck: “Greater Tuna.” 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 406Nevada City: Living History Weekend: 526-9943. Jack Slade’s End. Montana Heritage Meeteetse, Wyo.: 101st Annual Labor Commission, 406-843-5247; virginDay Celebration. Rodeos, street iacity.com. games, food, entertainment through- Red Lodge: Labor Day Arts Fair. 9 a.m.out the weekend. 307-868-2454. 5 p.m. Lions Club Park and Depot Nevada City: Living History: Alder Gallery. Fine arts and crafts from Gulch by Lantern. 9:30 p.m. Witness more than 80 regional artisans, food, history by lantern light. Reservations entertainment all day at the gazebo. required. 406-843-5247. 446-1370; carboncountydepotgalNevada City: Living History Weekend: lery.org. Jack Slade’s End. Witness Slade’s fate after his night shooting up the Saturday, Sept. 7 town. Activities, demonstrations, food. Montana Heritage Commission, Evening under the Big Sky: 6 p.m. Audubon Conservation Education 406-843-5247; virginiacity.com. Center, 7026 S. Billings Blvd. Dinner; Red Lodge: 10th Annual Red Lodge Fun silent, live auctions; music by KemRun for Charities. 9 a.m. Lions Park. mick and Friends. $50 individual; The day’s free events include a 10K $350, table of eight. Benefits Center. run, 5K run/walk, 2-mile fun walk, 294-5099; mtacec.org. toddler trot and barbecue. Charitable

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