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EXPLORE RED LODGE
INSIDE Opening of the Beartooth Highway The All-American Highway is set to open Friday, May 27th for another season of breath-taking, beautiful adventures. Drive it, bike it, hike it as many times as you can. Page 2
Red Lodge Songwriter Festival
Home of Champions Rodeo: The 87th Home of Champions Rodeo returns to Red Lodge, featuring some of rodeo’s top professional cowboys and cowgirls. Page 4
Discover What’s Behind the Music
Upcoming events: Red Lodge is host to exciting events year-round; read up on the upcoming events. Page 6
usic lovers unite. M For three days, unearth the story behind your favorite songs. Many assume performers write their own music, when in fact that’s what songwriters do behindthe-scenes. Get to know who actually wrote the songs of George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and many others at the first ever Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, June 23-25. Featured songwriters and performers include James Dean Hicks, Tony Lane, Anthony Smith and Montana native Kostas. Similar to a “bar crawl,” concerts take place at several Red Lodge establishments including Red Lodge Pizza Company, The Roman Theater, Natali’s Front Bar, Sam’s Tap Room and the Pub at the Pollard Hotel. Attendees are encouraged to hit them all. Though the festival has a country focus this year, future plans for the event include branching out to other genres and encompassing a more multi-cultural feel, according to event coordinator Cory Johnson. Intended to be a party and festival atmosphere, families are welcome. Food and drink vendors will be on-hand to keep you satisfied. Several ticket packages are available. From attending a songwriter workshop to indulging in a VIP dinner, there are plenty of options to enjoy and better understand what goes into creating lyrics. A portion of the event proceeds support Friends of the
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Get to know who actually wrote the songs of George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and many others at the first ever Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, June 23-25.
Beartooth All-American Road and the organization’s efforts to improve the Beartooth Highway. See redlodgesongwriterfest.com for event details.
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Cruisen Red Lodge Classic Car Show and Drag Race TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
A barbecue, parade, car show and drag race—it doesn’t get much more American than Cruisen Red Lodge. In its 7th year, this event brings the best hot rods, rat rods and classic cars to Red Lodge for a weekend of oohs and ahhs. Bite down on some grub while you register your car for the show and drag race Friday, July 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bone Daddy’s. Step out for some fresh air that evening with friends and family to witness the cruise parade along Broadway Avenue at 7 p.m. Hot
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favorite cruiser and awards are given out every thirty minutes. Music from the 50s and 60s will be playing to keep the vibe classic and cool. Saturday night, delight in a drive-in movie courtesy of the Carbon County 4-H Club at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds. The film begins at dusk. Information regarding the movie title and event pricing will be available online as the event nears. Finish the weekend off right with the drag race Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Lodge Airport. Be sure to make it to all of the events because the same cars are not guaranteed to be featured each day. rods from the 30s to 70s will be on full display. The weekend’s main event takes place Saturday, You never know what nostalgia you might provoke. For up-to-date information, visit when registered classics will compete for the “best of show” trophy at the car show. Sponsors pick their cruisenredlodge.com.
Release the Roadway Opening of the Beartooth Highway TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
Every year, tourists from around the world plan their summer vacations around the opening of the Beartooth Highway. People start calling the Red Lodge Visitor’s Center as early as January to ask when they can start their adventures. Locals know that the highway typically opens Memorial Day Weekend. Like clockwork, cars, motorcycles and bicycles flood the 67-mile stretch as soon as physically possible. The Beartooth Highway remains closed early October through late May and for good reason. The winding switchbacks and questionable weather conditions make it unsafe for travel. Even in the summer months, the highway has closed due to inclement weather. According to Lauren Larson, public relations coordinator for the Red Lodge Chamber of Commerce, the extremely mild winter in 2016 shouldn’t impede the Beartooth Highway opening on schedule – Friday, May 27. Voted number one route for motorcyclists by the American Motorcyclist Association in 2013, the Beartooth Highway has gained popularity over the years. People are encouraged to stop at the visitor center for a map of the route, highlighting its many pulloffs, paths and camping and fishing sites. The 67-mile stretch takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to drive, depending on whether or not you stop to enjoy the many vistas, peaks, valleys, lakes and picnic spots along the way. The route features mountains with
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The 67-mile stretch takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to drive, depending on whether or not you stop to enjoy the many vistas, peaks, valleys, lakes and picnic spots along the way.
peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and the Custer, Gallatin and Shoshone National Forests. You might see the occasional animal, but bear sightings are rare. Wildlife include mountain goats, moose, elk, marmot, mule deer and wolf. The Beartooth Highway offers visitors the rare opportunity to be taken back to what their ancestors experienced – untouched, majestic miles upon miles. A history lesson in and of itself, the pull-offs feature snippets of the area’s history. By mile 49.9, the Beartooth Highway hooks to the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, where travelers can continue on toward Cody, Wyo. Travelers typically make a weekend out of traveling on the highway, either by trekking both directions between Red Lodge and Cooke City, exploring another scenic highway or venturing into Yellowstone National Park. Be sure to check with the Montana Department of Transportation at 406-444-6200 and mdt.mt.gov, or Red Lodge Visitor’s Center at 406CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff 446-1718 and redlodgechamber.org Like clockwork, cars, motorcycles and bicycles flood the Beartooth Highway as soon as physically for current road conditions. possible.
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On August 6, trek the scenic mountain and its challenging trails, generating funds to battle cancer while honoring the fight of loved ones.
Climb to Conquer Cancer An Annual American Cancer Society Event
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Red Lodge Mountain is something special. Local cancer survivors, caregivers and supporters of the Climb to Conquer Cancer have a prime fundraising spot right in their backyard. One of only nine climbs in the nation, the Climb to Conquer Cancer in Red Lodge is unique in that it is the only climb in Montana. Annually, participants trek the scenic mountain and its challenging trails, generating funds to battle cancer while honoring the fight of their loved ones. Individuals and teams of family, friends, co-workers – you name it – rally together for a day of non-competitive hiking. Three miles is all it takes to conquer the climb and combat cancer, one fundraising effort at a time. The magic begins Saturday, Aug. 6. Kick off the day
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with a survivors’ breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Register during breakfast and up to the official start time at 9:30 a.m. By 11:00, hikers will return to base, relishing in the moment with a little help from food and entertainment. Awards are disbursed at 11:30, celebrating the top fundraisers with live music and a well-deserved lunch. Print your loved ones’ names on a commemorative flag that lines the path for $20 each, honoring those who have fought or continue to fight. First Inter-
state Bank continues to display the flags after the event. Interested climbers can pre-register for $35. Children 12 and under register for $10. Those who register by June 10 are guaranteed a T-shirt for their participation. Registering the day of the event is $45. Registration includes lunch. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. For more information, to volunteer or sponsor a team, call Jordan Hoyt at 406-690-7336 or go to climbrl.org.
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The Beartooth Run A Road Race Raising the Bar TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
arly July is prime wildflowE er season along the Beartooth Highway. What better way to indulge the senses than to participate in the Beartooth Run on Saturday, July 9? Since the 80s, people have been flocking to the Beartooth Pass for the challenging run on the paved shoulder of the The Beartooth Run highway. Four years ago, the July 9 at 8:15 a.m. course changed and now run Top of the Beartooth Pass Info: redlodgeevents.com ners trek between the east and Register: imathlete.com west summits, participating in either the 5k or 10k race. awarded to overall winners At 10,000 ft., participants and front-runners in each age gain 500 ft. in elevation category. Early registrants throughout the run. Prizes are receive a commemorative Sili-
pint, a silicone pint glass ideal for camping. Racers must attend the 8:15 a.m. meeting the day of the race to participate. Parking opens at 7 a.m. Register online at imathlete.com by May 22 to get the early bird deal of $40. Progressive rate hikes occur after May 22 through the day of the event. Discounts are available for students and members of running clubs. To volunteer, contact event manager Kristen Hollum at k r is t e n . h o llu m @ g m a il .c o m . Those helping with set-up and take-down receive a reduced registration rate. See redlodgeevents.com for more information.
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Home of Champions Rodeo & Parade A long-standing family tradition BRENDA MAAS bmaas@billingsgazette.com
Picture this: You are sitting in the warm Red Lodge sun, soft mountain breeze on your face, enjoying the fast-paced steer wrestling event when a small, fixed-wing airplane buzzes down, lands and taxis down the runway at the Red Lodge Airport. A lanky cowboy, carrying his saddle, disembarks, walks toward the arena, climbs the fence and heads toward the chutes. A few events later, the bronc rider’s name is announced, he completes his ride and heads back over the fence toward the plane. Within minutes he is flying off to another destination for yet another ride. Sound crazy? Well, maybe, but then again, this is the Home of the Champions Rodeo in Red Lodge, Mont. Anything is possible. This year marks the 87th year of the renowned Home of the Champions Rodeo and Parade. Named after local cowboy Bill Linderman won his third World All Around Champion Title, the event continues to live up Gazette Staff to its prestigious name. Bull riders and clowns are just part of the fun at the Home of Champions Rodeo in Red Lodge July 2, 3 and 4 each year. According to Shari DeSaveur, marketing director, Home of the Champions is a Professional Rodeo Cow- Home of Champions 2016 boys Association (PRCA) event, that July 2, 3 & 4 Parade – starts at 12 noon each day draws different competitors each of Downtown Red Lodge the three days. Rodeo – starts at 6 p.m. on July 2 & 3 “There’s a large amount of mon- Starts at 3 p.m. on July 4 www.redlodgerodeo.com ey that can be won in a very short amount of time,” she said, “that, and Purchase Rodeo Admission our reputation is why we get world Tickets at: contenders competing in Red Lodge.” Shipton’s Big R (various locations) Each rodeo runs 2.5-3 hours and Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce is action packed every minute, she Red Lodge Rodeo Association www.redlodgerodeo.com added. a festive mood, be sure to attend Family affair the Home of Champions Parade in Rodeo officials expect 5,500 at- downtown Red Lodge, starting at tendees on July 2 and 3, swelling to noon each day. Glory Mahan has or8,000 on July 4. It’s a true family af- ganized the parade for the past 24 fair with entertainment like the mut- years, and she shares her zeal for ton bustin’ contest (where children the annual celebration. try to ride a sheep) and a rodeo clown “The parade is just a delight,” she (look for Gizmo this year) who chang- said. “This is all about our commues his “act” each night to keep the nity, and they always have fun ways crowd laughing on the edge of their to decorate and fit the theme.” seats. With Roscoe native and ProfesVeteran attendees know to bring sional Bull Riders (PBR) Ring of blankets or stadium chairs for the Honor retiree Clint Branger serving bleacher seating. Those who purchase as Grand Marshall with his 16-yeargeneral admission tickets in advance old son, Jake, the theme “Cowboys (see Admission Ticket box below) can & Families Ride Together” seems by-pass the ticket booth and enter the especially fitting in 2016. gate directly. Concessions, including “Clint’s pretty excited and told beer and other adult beverages, are me, ‘this community has been very available on site. good to me; it’s my chance to pay Each evening’s slate includes bare- that back,” Mahan said. PAGE/Gazette Staff back riding; steer wrestling; team She goes on to note that July 2 is Mackenzie Morean, 16, right, and her sister Madison, 13, wait for the start of theCASEY Home of roping; saddle bronc; calf roping; bar- “Family Day” and the parade is geared Champions Rodeo Parade in Red Lodge in the back of their family’s classic Chevrolet pickup truck rel racing and bull riding. toward children under age 13. July 3 decorated with flags Friday, July 3, 2015. The finale, the wild horse race, in- is “Ag & Mining” because of the area’s volves a team that tries to catch and history, and July 4 is “Traditionally we have some wonderful old cars it parallel to the ground,” said Mahan, “when it goes by people stand ride a wild horse across the finish line. Patriotic.” Additionally, each child that that come year after year.” However, one of the most inspira- and cross their hearts – it makes “It’s Old West Style,” said DeSaveur participates in the parade receives a of the ruckus last event. set of four general admission rodeo tional entries tends to be the “flat you tingle.” As one of the summer’s premier flag” that is carried by fire fighttickets for their family. “The kids have so much fun ers, police officers and emergency events, the Home of Champions RoEveryone loves a parade deo and Parade are true Red Lodge dressing up, decorating their pets medical technicians. For a more sedate pace that sets and their bikes,” Mahan said, “and “It requires many hands to carry celebrations – don’t miss it.
18th Annual Beartooth Rendezvous One of the best BMW rallies in the West BRENDA MAAS bmaas@billingsgazette.com
B eartooth Beemers will host the annual Beartooth Rendezvous Aug. 18-21, at Lions Camp, 10 miles south of Red Lodge, and you can’t beat the view. With rides like the Beartooth Highway, Chief Joseph Scenic Byway or Hellroaring Plateau, riders will be amazed turn after turn. Or, if you want a day on two legs instead of two wheels, stroll the streets of Red Lodge or just hang around camp.
Registration fees for the annual gathering include camping (tent or cabin) with hot showers and flush toilets, live music (first night), hot coffee, cold beverages, three catered dinners, rally decal and plenty of friendly “beemers.” Participants can also earn “door” prizes or awards for the oldest rider, youngest rider, longest-distancetraveled rider and oldest motorcycle. Some motorcycles will date back to the 70s, as will the owners’ stories. Additional breakfasts and lunch-
es can be purchased on-site as a fundraiser for the Lions’ Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp. Also, consider bringing and donating old/unused eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Pre-registration postmarked by July 20 is only $80; after July 20, the fee is $100 so pre-registration is highly recommended. Additionally, pre-purchase rally T-shirts via the website: www.beartoothbeemers.org. Contact registrar@ beartoothbeemers.org or 406259-4927 with questions or for registration assistance.
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Photo courtesy of Carbon County Historical Society and Museum
An undated, unidentified photo like this is one of the photographs the Carbon County Historical Society hopes to identify this summer during its Founders Day celebration, June 1-4.
Wanted: Faces of history in Carbon County DARRELL EHRLICK dehrlick@billingsgazette.com
he Carbon County Historical T Society has settled on a theme for this year’s “Founders’ Day” celebration — “Faces of Our History.” The only problem is it doesn’t know who some of those faces are. Every year, during the annual “Founders’ Day” celebration, which runs June 1 through June 4 in Red Lodge, the museum, located at 224 N. Broadway, offers free admission to residents and curious visitors. This year, Director Debbi Brown hopes to do more than just generate interest. She hopes to squeeze some names out of the visitors. Throughout the years, the museum and society have acquired photos from collections and estates. Some pictures have come with detailed descriptions, but many are just boxes of photos found somewhere. It literally
started when the society moved into the current museum — there was a box of photos and no one really knew how they got there or who the folks in the photographs were. Like many historical societies, they’ve kept these photographs, but have never been able to tie the faces to names. Until now. The society is busy getting prints made of the photos. Those prints will be set out on tables in the museum in hopes that area residents or those with ties to the area find a few familiar faces. Brown said there’ll be an effort to identify some in the photos so those pictures can be more useful to researchers and historians. As it stands now, the photographs are literally faces of the county’s history — faces without names. Brown said it’s a perfect compliment to the Montana Preservation Alliance’s road trip to Red Lodge during Founders’ Day. During the same time, the alliance
will be offering bus tours of Red Lodge with historians, authors, preservationists, archaeologists and tribal experts who will visit ancient rock art sites, historic trails, barns, churches, ranger stations, school houses and downtown storefronts. “Really what’s happened here is just like what happens in families,” Brown said. “We have these old family photos and we know they’re family and friends we just don’t know who those people are.” The photos will be scanned in and print on cardstock so that people can pick up the photos and give them a good look. In turn, she hopes to learn about those nameless folks so that she can give history back to area families. “All the time we get folks coming in here getting (copies) of photos. They say, ‘That’s my family. I don’t even have a picture of them,’ and we’re able to help,” Brown said.
Art while you wait: 43rd annual ‘Art in the Beartooths’ brings area art lovers together DARRELL EHRLICK dehrlick@billingsgazette.com hoever said watching paint W dry is boring has never been to Red Lodge. On July 9, residents will gather in Lions Park and at a few selected venues around Red Lodge to watch artists create their interpretation of local scenes as they literally make art while folks wait. The idea behind the 43rd annual “Art in The Beartooths” event is the same — raise money to support the Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery and its educational outreach to students and local aspiring artists. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., at the park and around the town when more than 30 artists begin to create a work of art for the exhibition which begins later that day at 4 p.m. In other words, in just a little more than a day of work
artists will have created a lasting piece of local art and help fund the education of other artists. The annual “Art In The Beartooths,” features a silent and live auction that night with a dinner and no-host bar. Art lovers can take in art created that day as well as contributions from other area artists. The public is encouraged to come to the park and watch the artists in action. During the day, the event is free. The auction, which starts with hors d’oeuvers, also features a barbecue dinner and desserts for $60 per person. The guild is also offering just auction seating (without dinner and food) for $20 per person. Though this is the guild’s signature annual event, the proceeds go to support the organization which is active yearround. “We feature everything — photography, jewelry, painting,
wood carvers, metals. There’s something for everybody here,” said Deborah Kline, executive director, of the organization that features 200 artists displaying works and just as many who are members but not showing. The guild has approximately 650 patrons who support it. “If you visit our gallery (located at 11 W. 8th St.), be sure to give yourself some time,” Kline said. “We have art in every nook and cranny.” Proceeds from the auction go to fund scholarships for college students ,and programming and training within the guild. That compliments the guild’s other educational outreach which supports three art teachers in seven different area schools and a summer art camp for young aspiring students. That program is sponsored through the guild and the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.
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RED LODGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 20 Bear Creek Saloon and Steakhouse season of Bear Creek Downs Pig racing begins, season runs May 20 through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) 26 Lecture Series: Song of the Dawn Priests – A History of the Crow People, Carbon County Historical Society and Museum 27 Beartooth Highway to Vista Point opens (check www.mdt.mt.gov for updates)
ter – Domo Sculpture Site, 2 p.m.
3-4 Founders Day, free days at the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4-12 Red Lodge Music Festival, five evening faculty concerts, two evening student recitals, and afternoon band and orchestra performances, Red Lodge Civic Center 9-11 1st Annual Summer ShredFest, Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area
15 Beartooth Rally “Coors Light Ranch Run”, sign-up at Bone Daddy’s between 10 a.m.-noon
30 Lecture Series: Chinese in Montana – Our Forgotten Pioneers, Carbon County Historical Society and Museum
JULY
1 Yevgeny Sudbin (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m. 2
30 Memorial Day
JUNE
Alessandro Deljavan (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
Matt Haimovitz (cello), Tippet Rise Art Center – Domo Sculpture Site, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Home of the Champions Rodeo, parade in downtown Red Lodge at noon, rodeo at fairgrounds at 6 p.m.
3 Home of the Champions Rodeo, parade in downtown Red Lodge at noon, rodeo at fairgrounds at 6 p.m. 4
Happy Fourth of July
Home of the Champions Rodeo, parade in downtown Red Lodge at noon, rodeo at fairgrounds at 3 p.m.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Richard III”, Lion’s Park, 6:30 p.m. Matt Haimovitz (cello) and Christopher O’Riley (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
16 Beartooth Rally “Willie’s 212 Run”, sign-up at Bone Daddy’s between 9 a.m.-noon
Dover String Quartet and Matt Haimovitz Celebrate: Artist Mark di Suvero’s Beethoven’s Quartet, Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 2 p.m.
Svetlana Smolina, Christopher O’Riley, Caroline Goulding, Matt Haimovitz, John Bruce Yeh Celebrate: Composer Olivier Messiaen, Tippet Rise Art Center – Domo Sculpture Site, 6:30 p.m. 17 Beartooth Rally Iron Horse Rodeo, Red Lodge Fairgrounds, 1 p.m.
Royal Shakespeare Company: Hamlet Film Screening, Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn , 6 p.m.
17 Nikolai Demidenko (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
8 George Li (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
18 Ariel String Quartet Celebrates: Artist Stephen Talasnik’s Pioneer, Tippet Rise Art Center – Pioneer Sculpture Site, 2 p.m.
9 Geology/Ecology Bus Tour of the Beartooth Mountains
22 Cruisen Red Lodge barbeque and informal cruise night (pre-registration available), Bone Daddy’s, 6-9 p.m. (parade at 7 p.m.)
Ariel String Quartet with Nikolai Demidenko, Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
19 Happy Father’s Day 23-25 1st Annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, shows will start late in the afternoon and play into the late night. 24 Jenny Chen (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m. 25 Emily Helenbrook, Christopher O’Riley Celebrate: Composer Anton Garcia-Abril, Tippet Rise Art Cen-
43rd Annual Art in the Beartooths, Lion’s Park, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., food, drinks and live entertainment at 5:30 p.m. 48th annual Beartooth Run, 10K and 5K run, Beartooth Pass, 8:30 a.m. Eunice Kim, John-Henry Crawford, Christopher O’Riley Celebrate: Artist Patrick Dougherty’s Daydreams, Tippet Rise Art Center – Daydreams Sculpture Site, 2 p.m. Svetlana Smolina, Yevgeny Subdin, Christopher O’Riley, Elmer Churampi Celebrate: Composer Alexander Scriabin, Tippet Rise Art Center –
AUGUST
Domo Sculpture Site, 6:30 p.m.
Konstantin Lifschitz (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
23 Cruisen Red Lodge, car show on Main Street at 8 a.m., awards at 2 p.m.
Inuksuit By John Luther Adams: Billings Symphony, University Musicians, Excelsis Percussion Quartet, Tippet Rise Art Center – Satellite Sculpture Site, 2 p.m. Stephen Hough (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m.
24 Cruisen Red Lodge, drag races at Red Lodge Airport, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
6 Climb to Conquer Cancer, threemile hike at Red Lodge Mountain, 9:30 a.m. 12-13 Festival of Nations, celebrate the cultural diversity that makes Red Lodge, MT such a unique, exciting, and fun place to visit 13-20 Cycle Greater Yellowstone, starts and ends in Red Lodge 18-21 Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally, Lion’s Club Youth Camp 20 Anne-Marie McDermott and Christopher O’Riley (two-piano), Tippet Rise Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m. 21 Lucas Debargue (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 2 p.m.
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Fun Run for Charities, 10K run, 5K run/walk, 2-mile Fun Walk, Toddler Trot, free BBQ, Historic Downtown Red Lodge and Lion’s Park, 9 a.m.
5 37th annual Labor Day Arts Fair, Carbon County Arts Guild and Lion’s Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.
More Event Information For exhibits, classes and events at the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery, please see carboncountydepotgallery.org. For exhibits, classes and events at the Red Lodge Clay Center, please see redlodgeclaycenter.com. For Historical Walking Tours of downtown Red Lodge, Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, please see carboncountyhistory.com. For Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary information, please see yellowstonewildlifesanctuary.com.
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TIPPET RISE ART CENTER INAUGURAL SEASON JUNE 17-AUGUST 20, 2016 Tippet Rise Art Center opens Friday, June 17. Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm, or 9pm at the conclusion of concerts. Concerts are 6:30pm, Friday and 2pm and 6:30pm Saturday.
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