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WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN BILLINGS “This is Downtown Billings.” We use that phrase frequently, and with a lot of pride. But what does it really mean? For us, it is not a casual statement, it is an invitation to enjoy the best Downtown Billings has to offer. It’s art. It’s culture. It’s exceptional retail and dining. It’s a summer concert series, the largest ArtWalk in the state, 12 weeks and 5 blocks of Farmers Market, home-spun festivals and feasts; it’s Montana Fair. It’s indie theater, innovative coffee shops, home-made ice cream, boutique, antique and vintage shops,
and award-winning tap houses and distilleries. It’s baseball, an award-winning, a state-of-theart library; it’s farm-to-table, a children’s museum and so much more. And every bit of it is filled with good people, from the people that run the businesses to the people that frequent them. They might just be the best part of this city, and they are the Downtown Billings Association. They invite you into their establishments; you’ll love the personalized service you receive in downtown Billings. In this downtown edition of
the All Around Billings Directory, you’ll find our member businesses listed and all the information you need to enjoy your experience in Downtown Billings! So, join us for a day, for an extended visit, or for a lifetime. We’re so glad you’re here.
Lisa K. Harmon Executive Director Downtown Billings Alliance
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DOWNTOWN BILLINGS ADVERTISERS Al’s Bootery Barjon’s Books Billings Federal Credit Union Cherry Tree Inn Downtown Billings Association Gallery Interiors Global Village
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant Jake’s Lou Taubert Montana Vintage Clothing Nova Center for the Performing Arts Oxford Antiques
Pug Mahon’s
Toucan Gallery
Rainbow Bar
Western Heritage Center
Rock Creek Coffee Roasters
Western Pawnbrokers
Stacked, A Montana Grill
Wetzel’s Quality Cleaners
Stogies
Wild Ginger
The Moss Mansion
Yellowstone Art Museum
The Rex
Yesteryears Antique Mall
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ARTWALK
Friday night event showcases local, regional artists ArtWalk Downtown Billings opened its 22nd Season with its Spring ArtWalk on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 5 - 9 p.m. Over three dozen art galleries, studios, museums, non-profit organizations and other venues welcome visitors to meet local and regional artists, view their work, hear artists tell their stories, purchase art, greet like-minded people and celebrate the creative spirit that thrives in downtown Billings. Events scheduled for the remainder of the 22nd Season include the Summer ArtWalk on August 5, Autumn ArtWalk on October 7, Holiday ArtWalk on December 2, 2016 and Winter ArtWalk on February 3, 2017 (first Fridays of the months noted). Many venues offer live music and light refreshments. Metered on-street parking and downtown city garage parking are free during ArtWalk. There is no charge to attend ArtWalk events, although interactive art activities may include a modest materials fee. ArtWalk began in 1994 when a small, visionary group of artists and gallery owners on Montana Avenue opened their doors on Friday evenings during the year to welcome art aficionados, share a beverage, talk about and purchase art. Over the years, the event has captured the imagination of Billings residents and visitors. We see newcomers, visitors, groups of friends, couples and family groups of all ages. These days, some locations are standing room only,
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Season Members
“Flores Rosa” by Robert Tompkins showing at Tompkins Fine Art including the Toucan Gallery, affectionately known as the “birthplace of the Billings ArtWalk.” Mother Nature usually looks kindly on ArtWalk and sends us balmy weather, no matter the season. However, in some years, ArtWalk winter temperatures have dipped to -20 below. Not to worry! ArtWalk is weather resistant; its artists and patrons are hearty folks. Once the Season dates are set, ArtWalk events are not cancelled. Challenging the weather becomes part of the fun! In 2014, ArtWalk formalized a working agreement with the Downtown Billings Alliance to strengthen and add structure to the event, although it is still a member-led organization. Artists across Montana and northern Wyoming look to the Billings ArtWalk as a destination where their work can be discovered by a new audience and where they can reconnect with old friends.
Artists Anonymous Studio & Gallery 111 North 30th, Suite 224
Jason Jam Gallery The Carlin Hotel Building 2501 Montana Avenue #7
Barjon’s Books 233 North 29th Street
Kennedy’s Stained Glass 2923 - Second Avenue North
Better to Gather 2404 Montana Avenue
Limber Tree Yoga Studio and Spa 212 - North 29th Street
Billings Food Bank 2112 - Fourth Avenue North Cassie Crafton Kramer 504 Square Feet, LLP The Carlin Hotel Building 2701 Montana Avenue #10 Catherine Louisa Gallery 103 North Broadway Clark Marten Photography 2606 Montana Avenue del Alma Gallery & Studio 2507 Montana Avenue Downtown Billings Alliance (DBA) 2815 - 2nd Avenue North First Congregational Church UCC 310 North 27th Street Gallery Interiors 2814 2nd Avenue North
Mann Mortgage 2511 Montana Avenue McCormick Cafe 2419 Montana Avenue Tyler Murphy – Montana Gallery and Studio 2710 - 2nd Avenue North Northern Hotel 19 North Broadway Prodigal Gallery 2517 Montana Avenue Pug Mahon’s and Guido’s Pizzeria 3011 - 1st Avenue North Sandstone Gallery 2913 2nd Avenue North SCRAP in Billings 21 South 29th Street Stephen Haraden Studio 2911 Second Avenue North #235
Gallery Nine at Connie Dillon Fine Art Tompkins Fine Art The Carlin Hotel Building 2501 Montana Avenue, Suite 9 Studio and Gallery The Carlin Hotel Building Global Village 2501 Montana Avenue #4 2720 3rd Avenue North Toucan Gallery Good Earth Market’s 2505 Montana Avenue Apple Gallery Underground Culture Krew 3024 - 2nd Avenue North (UCK) Harry Koyama Fine Art 19 North 29th Street 2509 Montana Avenue Yellowstone Art Museum 401 North 27th Street
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YELLOWSTONE VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday morning Farmers’ Market returns July 16 The area under Skypoint will again be buzzing with vendors and customers alike between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon each Saturday this summer. The Farmers’ Market returns to downtown Billings on Saturday, July 16 and continues through October 1. 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 solely 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 406-697-5295. Visit their website at www.yvfm.org, or find them on Facebook by searching “Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market.”
Left: Phillip Prewett sells vegetables at the Prewett Farm booth at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Billings. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 16 through October 1. Below: Chef Jeremy Engebretson buys tomatoes and artichokes from Danly Farms at the Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market in downtown Billings. BOB ZELLAR/GAZETTE STAFF
CASEY PAGE/GAZETTE STAFF
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PUBLIC ART
DBA Public Art Committee brightens up downtown The Downtown Billings Alliance’s Public Art Committee launched the Traffic Signal Box Wrap Program in 2013. This program is primarily funded by the City of Billings and has completed 11 traffic signal boxes wraps so far, each featuring images of original works of art. The art is selected from chosen local and regional artists’ and is digitally transferred to a vinyl overlay and professionally wrapped around each signal box. The vinyl wrap is sustainable in the elements and has anti-graffiti qualities that allow it to be cleaned very easily. The Public Art Committee is currently working on a Native American Heritage mural project for the Best Western Plus Clock Tower Inn parking garage wall facing 2nd Ave. N. The hope is to see the large-scale mural completed this summer, which is considered a legacy piece for the community of Billings. The Public Art Committee has collaborated on other initiatives downtown, including a summer piano installation under Skypoint for public use, the sidewalk mural event Chalk on the Walk, the mural on 29th street next to Limber Tree Yoga studio, and “Art Alley” next to Good Earth Market. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DBA
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DOWNTOWN BILLINGS ALLIANCE Business Improvement District Slate Board of Directors Randy Hafer, Board Chair, term expires December 31, 2017 High Plains Architects 406-896-0250 rhafer@highplainsarchitects.com Sherry Daly, term expires December 31, 2017 Montana Vintage Clothing 406-248-7650 mtvintage@msn.com Sean Lynch, term expires December 31, 2018 Pub Station/1111 Presents 406-894-2020 sean@1111presents.com Rudi Marten, term expires December 31, 2017 Clark Marten Photography 406-322-5554 rudi@clarkmarten.com Scott Turner, term expires December 31, 2019 Billings Times (406) 245-4994 mail@billingstimes.net Michael A. Tuss, term expires December 31, 2017 CTA Architects & Engineers (406) 896-6167 miket@ctagroup.com
Downtown Billings Association Board of Directors Maisie Sulser-Handle, Board Chair A&E Architects msulser@aearchitects.com Robert “Biff” Hagstrom Cristos Therapy biff@biffthisdesign.com
Amanda Lechner Pillar Events pillareventservices@gmail.com
Chris White Albertson’s chris.white@albertsons.com
Sam Merrick MetraPark smerrick@metrapark.com
Kris Fairlee First Interstate Bank kristin.fairlee.@fib.com
Travis Dimond Berkshire Hathaway/Floberg Realty travis@floberg.com
Norman Miller Miller Building nlzm2000@yahoo.com
Sam Merrick MetraPark smerrick@metrapark.com
Greta Besch Moen Billings Public Schools gjbesch@gmail.com
Tana Hergenraider Century 21 Realtors tana@century21.com
Phil Nelson Stockman Bank pnelson@stockmanbank.com
Justin Wutzke Kinetic Marketing wutzke@gmail.com
Kim Olsen O2 Architects kimo@o2architects.net
Sean Graves Montana Brewing Co./Hooligan’s seanmichaelgraves@gmail.com
James A. Patten PPBG Law japatten@ppbglaw.com
Downtown Billings Partnership Inc. Board of Directors
Jim Reno County Commissioners jreno@co.yellowstone.mt.gov
Dana Bishop BNI Billings danab@allegrabillings.com Ziggy Ziegler Stella’s Restaurant & Bakery jazsaz33@q.com Phil Nelson Stockman Bank pnelson@stockmanbank.com William Wood Alberta Bair Theater woody@albertabairtheater.org Mike Craighill Soup & Such mike.craighill@gmail.com Julie Burton Billings Clinic jburton1@billingsclinic.org Jennifer Reiser Billings Chamber of Commerce jennifer@billingschamber.com
Jeremy Morgret, Board Chair Stockman Bank jmorgret@stockmanbank.com
Maisie Sulser A&E Architects msulser@aearchitects.com
Steve Arveschoug Big Sky EDA stevea@bigskyeda.org
Steve Tostenrud First Interstate Bank steve.tostenrud@fib.com
Terry Bouck Billings Public Schools bouckt@billingsschools.org
Tina Volek City Administrator/City of Billings volekc@ci.billings.mt.us
Greg A. Krueger Downtown Billings Partnership gregk@downtownbillings.com
Michelle Cormier Billings Real Estate Professionals michelle@cormier.com
Jock West West Law Firm jock@westlawfirm.pro
Kim Jestrab DA Davidson kjestrab@dadco.com
Joni Harman Swift Lofts joni.harman@gmail.com
William Wood Alberta Bair Theater woody@albertabairtheater.org
Shelly Gayvert Farmers’ Market magiccitygrowers@gmail.com John Walsh MSUB Extended Campus jwalsh@msubillings.edu
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BILLINGS MUSTANGS
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEL BARBOUR
Downtown Night will be Monday, July 18th at 7:05 pm as the Billings Mustangs play the Orem Owlz.
Dehler Park to host Downtown Night at the Mustangs Downtown Billings’ longest running event, Downtown Night at the Mustangs, takes place this year on Monday, July 18th at 7:05 pm. The DBA sponsors this particular game and invites the whole downtown community to come out to the ol’ ball game. We invite our downtown merchant members to get involved by participating in a cooperative advertising opportunity that creates public awareness for their business. The merchant can donate an item to be given away during the baseball game. Their business name and giveaway item will be publicly announced in the stadium throughout the night and will also be mentioned on the broadcasting stations. To thank participating merchants, the DBA offers tickets to the game! Come celebrate the season with us and cheer on your Billings Mustangs as they take on the Orem Owlz! Tickets can be purchased at the Dehler Park ticket office or by going to www.billingsmustangs.com and clicking on tickets.
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DOWNTOWN CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 2 Alive After 5: Pub Station, 5-8 p.m.
13 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
4 SpringFest: Moss Mansion, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
18 Alive After 5: Family Fun Night in South Park, 5-8 p.m.
9 Alive After 5: Wild Ginger, 5-8 p.m.
20 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
11 Strawberry Festival: Skypoint, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
25 Alive After 5: Northern Hotel, 5-8 p.m. 27 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
16 Alive After 5: Commons 1882, 5-8 p.m.
27 Billings Clinic Classic
18 Heart and Sole Race: downtown, 8 a.m. 23 Alive After 5: Café Italia, 5-8 p.m. 24-25 Last Best Country Fest: 4-11:30 p.m. 30 Alive After 5: Pita Pit, 5-8 p.m. JULY 7 Alive After 5: Fieldhouse, 5-8 p.m.
Crazy Days Taking place this year on July 21-23, downtown retailers feature colorful sidewalk sales with merchandise up to 70% off. Sales and specials vary with each merchant; it’s the biggest shopping event in downtown Billings!
SEPTEMBER 2 Burn the Point Parade and Street Dance: downtown, 6:30 p.m. 3 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon 3 Burn the Point Car Show: MetraPark, 10 a.m.-3 p.m 5 Labor Day
9 SummerFair: Veterans Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
10 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
10 SummerFair: Veterans Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 14 Alive After 5: Tiny’s Tavern, 5-8 p.m.
28 Alive After 5: The Rex, 5-8 p.m.
17 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
15 Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies: Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
30 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
24 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
AUGUST 4 Alive After 5: Montana Brewing Co., 5-8 p.m.
OCTOBER 1 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
16 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
5 Artwalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.
7 Artwalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.
18 Downtown Night at the Mustangs: Dehler Park, 7:05 p.m.
5-6 Magic City Blues: various locations and times, www.magiccityblues.com
8 Harvestfest: Skypoint, 9 a.m.
15-17 Big Sky State Games: various locations and times, www.bigskygames.org
21 Alive After 5: Walker’s Grill, 5-8 p.m. 21-23 43rd Annual BMW International Rally: MetraPark, www.bmwmoa.org
12-20 MontanaFair: MetraPark, www.montanafair.com
21-23 Downtown Crazy Days: downtown locations
6 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
23 Farmers’ Market: Skypoint, 8 a.m.-noon
11 Alive After 5: Pug Mahon’s, 5-8 p.m.
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28 Downtown Trick or Treat: noon-5 p.m. NOVEMBER 25 Holiday Parade and Christmas Stroll: downtown, 6-9 p.m. DECEMBER 2 Artwalk: downtown, 5-9 p.m.
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SPARE CHANGE FOR REAL CHANGE
Program continues to bridge gap between city, public efforts Spare Change for Real Change was created to bridge the gap between the city’s concerted efforts to impact homelessness and alleviate poverty, and the public’s participation in those efforts. Through education campaigns and providing an alternative to giving money, Spare Change for Real Change has become an effective program in the fight! Spare Change for Real Change is Downtown Billings’ nonprofit education, awareness, and granting program that works to end the cycles of homelessness, poverty, and addiction in Billings. To date, SCRC has been able to grant close to $80,000 towards very effective and focused work concerning those issues. Right now, they are dedicating the majority of their funds toward the Motivated Addictions Alternative Program (MAAP), which includes securing the position of the Resource Outreach Coordinator. The Purple 5K is the biggest fundraiser for Spare Change for Real Change, and this year’s 7th annual event grew by 112 for a total of 582 participants compared to last year’s 470.
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The Purple 5K, which took place on April 3rd this year, is the program’s largest fundraiser.
Organizations & Initiatives that SCRC has Funded: Community Innovations
The Center for Children and Families
Housing Authority
VOA’s home for Homeless Veterans
The Hub
Friendship House
Tumbleweed
RimrockCommunity Crisis Center
Montana Rescue Mission
Motivated Addiction Alternative Program
HRDC
Billings Community Connect
South Park Senior Citizens CenterCanvas Project — Illuminating Homelessness
St. Vincent DePaul Charity Office
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COMMUNITY INNOVATIONS
Downtown Billings sees vast improvements through new inititiatives Back in 2014, a Community Innovations Summit was hosted by the Downtown Billings Alliance (DBA) and the City of Billings to address the issues of chronic inebriation, an increase in street disorder, and transiency affecting the city, and in particular, downtown Billings. The two day summit, which showcased national best practices, was data-driven and solution-oriented. The summit was a success, hosting over 300 civic leaders, city and government officials, business owners, and members of the community on Day 1. Over 100 people attended on Day 2, a day designed for working group formation and sharing. These working groups formed the Community Innovations Team who continue to meet monthly. A website was created for the initiatives, hosted and managed by the Downtown Billings Alliance, and staff has been assigned to the ongoing initiative. The Community Innovations Team, drawing on leadership from the business community, the social service sector, city government and officials, law enforcement, tribal leaders, and the faith community, continues to drive change through creation of 5 working task forces, implementation of comprehensive, downtown community policing program, and a continuum of care where the cornerstone is cultural awareness and sensitivity in counseling and treatment, while intersecting vulnerable populations with resources and alternatives to cyclical, addictive, or negative behavior.
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Officers Lennick and Nichols, together with Resource Outreach Coordinator, Joel Simpson, comprise the Downtown Outreach Team that assist at-risk and addicted individuals in the downtown district. One of the most impressive milestones to date is the hire of a mobile case-worker who works in collaboration with the Downtown Resource Officers in approaching at-risk and addicted individuals in the downtown district. Since the inception of the Community Innovations Initiative, the City of Billings saw in 2015 a 42% reduction in open container
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DOWNTOWN BILLINGS EXPERIENCE CARD The Downtown Billings Alliance is pleased to introduce a loyalty card in Downtown Billings, the “Best Friend Downtown Billings” (BFD) Experience Card, a VIP-styled card program designed to enhance your experience in Downtown Billings with upgraded services, discounts, and perks at all your local favorites. The BFD Experience cards are available online at downtownbillings.com as well as at the DBA office, 2815 2nd Ave. N. and will be offered at all major DBA events downtown. With a cost of $35, it’s easy to see a return on the year-round benefits offered through the card. And it’s easy- just show the card to the accepting merchant,
and receive your benefit-no swipe, no hassle! A BFD card is a great way to celebrate and champion local, small business, entertainment, art and culture by shopping, playing and staying in downtown Billings. Your support means these excellent offerings, shops, and amenities continue in our vibrant downtown. As a new program introduced this year, expect to see more and more benefits throughout the year as more businesses choose to offer benefits to cardholders. Once again, welcome to downtown, and remember you’ve got a friend! Visit downtownbillings.com to purchase or for more information.
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Yesteryears Antiques Colleen Rooke - Proprietor 406-256-3567 102 N. 29th St. Billings, MT 59101
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BATTLE OF THE PLANS
Battle of the Plans inspires local entrepreneurs
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The Downtown Billings Alliance is excited to foster and support the entrepreneurial spirit in pursuing great businesses in the heart of Billings. One of the ways we’ve done so is through the Battle of the Plans business plan competition launched in February, 2016. In the preliminary call for proposals, 40 business proposals were submitted full of great ideas for downtown! These proposals will move through a selection committee process, receive training and support, and will be asked to develop complete business plans to be submitted in September. While a number of awards apply, the grand prize winner of the Battle of the Plans will receive a full year of rent paid to open their business in downtown, a full marketing and design package, advertising, and membership to the 3 economic development organizations in Billings, the Downtown Billings Alliance, the Big Sky EDA, and the Billings Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Billings is a growing and thriving community full of creative and invested individuals and businesses, and that collective effort is only furthered by the introduction of new business. Congratulations to all of the participant in the Battle of the Plans!
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CULTURAL PARTNERS Alberta Bair Theater www.albertabairtheater.org 406-256-6052
work; many sites offer refreshments. ArtWalk events are free, although art activities may include a modest materials fee. On-street metered spaces and city garage parking are also free during ArtWalk. Maps are on the website and at all ArtWalk sites on the night of each event.
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performing arts center between Minneapolis and Spokane Enjoy professional touring companies, musicians, dance and theater Host to local performing groups, Big Sky Chamber Ensemble such as the Billings Symphony Performing music from the late and community arts organizations Renaissance Period into the classical Billings Studio Theatre era with an emphasis on music from www.billingsstudio Outstanding performing arts about 1600 into the 18th century. education for 22,000 children theatre.com annually 406-248-1141
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Contributing to the quality of life in Yellowstone County.
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ArtWalk’s 22nd Season includes five Billings Public Library events on the first Fridays of May, www.billings.lib.mt.us August, October, December 2016 and February 2017. Galleries, studios, 406-657-8258 museums, nonprofits, businesses and Where our other “art-worthy” venues open their community doors and celebrate art, artists and connects, the creative spirit that lives in downgrows and town Billings. Hours are 5 - 9 p.m. Artdiscovers the ists often attend to chat about their love of reading
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oldest community theatres Enjoy musicals, dramas and comedies in the intimate 250-seat theatre Over 14 different productions and 120 performance nights a year Open auditions and volunteer opportunities Also offered are Growing Stage Productions (GSP) and Theatre for Kids Only (TKO) summer camp/school specifically for youth ages 8 to 18 Costume Rentals by appointment
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Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
www.downtownbillings.com Urban development. Art & Culture. Revitalization. Event Management. Shopping. Dining. Clean & Safe programs. Outreach. Entertainment. Beautification. Innovation. This is the Downtown Billings Alliance: the Downtown Billings Association, the Downtown Billings Partnership, the Business Improvement District.
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CULTURAL PARTNERS Rent the facility for your next
MetraPark
www.metrapark.com 406-256-2400 Montana’s largest entertainment
and trade venues Concerts, sports, rodeo, MontanaFair, trade shows and more
professional meeting, scout gathering, or birthday party Celebrate nature during one of our community events, including Earth Day Celebration, Global Big Day, and Get Outside Montana Join 40 formal classrooms by connecting with the Center’s Audubon Naturalists-in-the-Schools (ANTS) program (for teachers).
Montana Audubon Center www.mtacec.org 406-294-5099
Moss Mansion Museum
Enjoy 27
acres of restored habitat along the Yellowstone River, including three ponds and a mile of easy walking trail Try a hand at fishing and canoeing in two of the three ponds Explore the Shepard Nature Play Space, a unique playground that incorporates elements of nature, art, and music Sign up for one of 27 summer camp sessions or year-round home school science programs
www.mossmansion.com 406-256-5100
Beautifully preserved turn of the
century mansion on the National Historic Home register. Guided tours, beautiful gardens, and gift shop. Private party and event venue. Annual community events and fundraisers for the whole family. Year-round activities for children and adults. Volunteer opportunities for students, adults, and seniors. Find us on Facebook at Moss Mansion and get the latest calendar and event information at www.mossmansion.com.
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Enhancing the performing arts
culture of the greater Billings region through education, development and performance. Theater, Opera, High School and Adult Improvisational Comedy Troupes Conservatory Classes and Summer Camps for K-12 in Acting, Movement, Voice, Improv, Stage Combat, Stage Technology Theater in the schools Rentals for Performances, Classes, Meetings, Parties, Presentations
ica’s most famous sandstone buttes Site of the only physical evidence of the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1804-1806 Clark Days – Saturday, July 30, 2016 with free camping Friday night and the night of the event
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pus of historic buildings and beautiful treelined boulevards Joining a liberal arts tradition and practical training for specific careers Twenty-seven majors and three master’s programs Student arts programs connect with the community in theatre, music and visual art
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next to Monte Carlo Casino
259-8930
billings nEW billings lOCATiOn HEigHTs 1403 Main st. 1223 grand Ave inside Doc & Eddy’s Casino
lAUREl 216 1st Ave. s. 628-4117
245-2151
Formerly Santa Fe Red’s
652-5156
HAvRE 335 1st st. Havre, MT 265-1852
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CULTURAL PARTNERS The Writer’s Voice 406-294-2390
Assist emerging writers in their
of all ages through changing exhibits. Each exhibit, educational trunk and program uses the diverse history of the region to create a multi-sensory experience designed to stimulate each participant’s mind and emotions. The WHC is accredited by the
artistic and professional development Programs featuring accomplished writers Programs that challenge the traditional idea of the literary arts while enriching the commuAmerican Association of Museums. nityProvide access to the arts See the website (www.ywhc.org) in non-traditional communities for information on current exhiband opportunities for active enits and events. gagement between artists and audience Yellowstone Art Museum Presents the High Plains Bookwww.artmuseum.org Fest each year in October 406-256-6804
Plan a special event or visit the café
Yellowstone Chamber Players
www.yellowstonechamberplayers.org Quartets, quintets and small ensemble performances throughout the Billings area.
ZooMontana
www.zoomontana.org
Yellowstone County Museum
www.yellowstonecountymuseum.org 406-256-6811
406-652-8100 Montana’s only true Zoological/
Botanical Park
ZooMontana cares for 104 ani-
mals of 56 different species, including Otters, Grizzly Bear, Amur Located atop the Rimrocks, the Tiger, Red Panda, Canada Lynx, Yellowstone County Museum collects, Eagles and more. Find yourself at Billings’ cultural preserves and present the unique hishub and Montana’s flagship art ZooMontana offers visitors a tory of the Yellowstone River Basin. museum unique opportunity to learn about Greater Yellowstone eco Contemplate changing exhibitions system fauna through direct of local, national, and internaobservation, interpretive displays tional art and experiential, educational Take part in children’s and family programs, reaching over 100,000 programs, adult lectures, and Western Heritage Center people per year. workshops www.ywhc.org See one of the country’s only ZooMontana cares for wildlife dis406-256-6809 publicly accessible art storage placed from their natural habitat vaults due to injury, human imprinting The Western Heritage Center proor abandonment vides knowledge and skill-build Connect with an artist-in-resiing opportunities for visitors dence in their studio
Art GAllery Gift Boutique Picture frAminG
2713 Montana Avenue Downtown Billings 10am-5:30pm Tu–F | 10am-4pm Sat 2505 Montana Avenue | 252.0122
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DINING & EATERIES Casual Cuisine Back Porch Deli ....................74 207 N. Broadway 406-254-9519 McCormick Café.................. 110 2419 Montana Ave 406-255-9555 Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas......................89 2809 1st Ave N 406-248-5231 Soup and Such......................74 2716 3rd Ave N 406-294-0148 Stacked, A Montana Grill.......89 106 N Broadway 406-208-5241 Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery.......92 2525 1st Ave N 406-248-3060 The Burger Dive................... 90 114 N 27th St 406-281-8292
Please see map on page 20
La Tinga...............................88 113 N. 30th St. 406-696-8828
Fast Food Big Guy Barbecue Various Locations 406-671-2691
Walkers American Grill & Tapas Bar..................107 2700 1st Ave N 406-245-9291 Wild Ginger........................ 107 2713 Montana Ave 406-252-4486
Bars/Pubs
Hardees 608 N 27th St 406-259-3344 Pita Pit................................ 73 2813 2nd Ave N 406-652-9261
Fine Dining Billings Petroleum Club....... 108 27 N 27th St, 22nd Floor 406-252-6700 Bin 119................................ 90 119 N. Broadway 406-294-9119 Lilac................................... 109 2515 Montana Ave 406-240-4028
Angry Hank’s Micro Brewery....................104 20 N 30th St 406-252-3370 Crystal Lounge Casino & Card Club............... 90 101 N Broadway 406-259-0010 Doc Harper’s Tavern..............89 116 N. Broadway 406-200-7177 Hooligan’s Sports Bar........... 90 111 N Broadway 406-259-3328
Railyard Alehouse & Casino..123 2526 Montana Ave STE A 406-867-2337 Rainbow Bar....................... 110 2403 Montana Ave 406-259-0047 The Monte Bar & Casino....... 106 2824 1st Ave N 406-259-3393 Tiny’s Tavern........................ 61 323 N 24th St 406-259-0828 Trailhead Spirits................. 126 2314 Montana Ave 406-969-1627
Specialty Shops Big Dipper Ice Cream.............89 100 N Broadway 406-543-5722
Ethnic Cuisine
The Fieldhouse....................131 2601 Minnesota Ave, Ste 3 406-543-2556
Montana Brewing Company....90 113 N Broadway, Ste 202 406-252-9200
Broadway Deli and Café......... 57 313 N Broadway 406-259-0999
Café Italia.......................... 110 2417 Montana Ave 406-255-9555
The Rex.............................. 110 2401 Montana Ave 406-245-7477
Pug Mahon’s.........................87 3011 1st Ave N 406-259-4190
Velvet Cupcakes....................74 225 N Broadway 406-294-0308
Exceptional experiences await you at the YAM!
Stay for as little as
Fair Trade Gifts From Around the World
Jewelry • Baskets • Textiles • Clothing • Instruments
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$
a night!
823 North Broadway
Billings, Montana 59101 North 28th St. at 9th Ave. in the Billings Medical Corridor
Visit us at artmuseum.org
yellowstoneartmuseum 401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT
406/252-5603 • 800/237-5882
AAA Approved All Major Credit Cards Accepted Family Owned & Operated -Since 1971
2720 3rd Ave. N. Billings, MT 59101 www.globalvillagebillings.org • 259-3024 Music • Kitchenware • Pottery • Chocolate • Coffee • Tea
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Attractions & Art ATTRACTIONS ART Galleries GALLERIES Museums Moss Mansion Historic House
Moss Mansion Historic House Museum...............................66 Museum ..............................66 914 914 Division Division St St 406-256-5100 406-256-5100 Western Heritage Heritage Center..... Center .... 120 120 Western 2822 Montana Ave 2822 Montana Ave 406-256-6809 406-256-6809 Yellowstone Art Museum ......42 Yellowstone 401 N 27th St.Art Museum.......42 401 N 27th St. 406-256-6804 406-256-6804
Theaters Alberta Bair Theater ............56 Theaters 2801 3rd Ave N
Alberta Bair Theater.............56 406-256-8915 2801 3rd Ave N Art House Cinema & Pub .......88 406-256-8915 109 N 30th St 406-534-1128 Art House Cinema & Pub........88 109 N 30th St The Babcock Theatre ............89 406-534-1128 2810 2nd Ave N. 406-259-7123
Downtown SERVICES DOWNTOWN Services
The Babcock Theatre.............89 2810 2nd Ave N. Billings Wolves 406-259-7123 12373 Hwy 47 406-534-8822
Accomodations
12373 47 Photography ..122 Clark Hwy Marten 406-534-8822 2606 Montana Avenue 406-256-5555
Cherry Tree Inn 823 N Broadway 406-252-5603
Billings Construction Supply 5514 King Ave E 406-248-8355
Crowne Plaza Billings.......... Billings ......... 108 27 N 27th St 406-252-7400
Hardy Construction Co.. Co..........43 .........43 420 N 25th St 406-252-0510
Dude Rancher Lodge. Lodge............. ........... 40 415 N. 29th St. 406-259-5561
Valley Building Products 302 S 24th St 406-252-2884
Northern Hotel................... Hotel .................. 107 19 N. Broadway 406-867-6767
Copy & Printing
Sports
Sports Billings Wolves Galleries
Galleries Gallery Interiors ..................89
Clark Marten 2814 2nd Ave NPhotography...122 2606 Montana Avenue 406-248-2001 406-256-5555 Meadowlark Gallery .............88 Meadowlark 118 N 29th St Gallery..............88 118 N 29th St 406-294-8575 406-294-8575 Toucan Gallery................... 109 2505 Montana Ave Toucan Gallery. ................... 109 406-252-0122 2505 Montana Ave 406-252-0122
Computer & Internet
Best Western Clocktower Inn Inn....................... ...................... 92 2511 1st Ave N 406-259-5511
Computers Unlimited Unlimited.......... ......... 110 2407 Montana Ave 406-255-9500
Construction
Accent Print Shop Shop............... .............. 103 9 N 32nd St 406-245-8698
Swift Building Lofts. Lofts..............131 ............131 2605 Minnesota Ave, Ste 201 406-690-2002
Billings Office Systems 2 Custer Ave 406-245-5776
Automotive
Edam’s Tire & Automotive.....93 2503 1st Ave N 406-256-5221
Budget Instant Print............. Print ............ 72 214 N. 29th St. 406-248-2305
Masterlube...........................58 ..........................58 Masterlube 2650 4th Ave N 406-248-8871
Econo Print. Print...........................85 .........................85 3211 1st Ave N 406-252-7191
Tire Rama........................... Rama .......................... 44 2409 4th Ave N. 406-248-7115
Please see map on page 20
Gracias Gracias Amigos Amigos A Family Mexican Restaurant Serving Lunch & Dinner
www.billingsfcu.org 248-1127 760 Wicks Lane • 2522 4th Ave. N • 32nd & King Ave. W
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L o c at i o n s
DOWNTOWN – 17 North 29th Street HEIGHTS – 1403 Main Street WESTEND – 1223 Grand Avenue LAUREL – 216 1st Avenue South HAVRE – 335 1st Street
259-8930 245-2151 652-5156 628-4117 265-1852
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DOWNTOWN SERVICES Health Services, Fitness
Anytime Fitness...................121 2718 Montana Ave 406-294-0170 Billings Clinic 2917 10th Ave N 406-657-4000
Please see map on page 20
Turley Dental Care................74 315 N 25th St, Ste 101 406-248-6177
Billings Food Bank................62 2112 4th Ave N. 406-259-2856
Junior League of Billings........ 73 2822 3rd Ave N., #210 406-652-6272
Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic 720 N. 30th St. 406-259-5096
Billings Public Library.......... 40 510 N Broadway 406-657-8258
Non-Profits
Christian Science Reading Room...................... 73 2817 2nd Ave N 406-248-8661
Parents, Lets Unite for Kids (PLUK).................................36 516 N 32nd St 406-255-0540
Billings Family YMCA.............36 402 N 32nd St 406-248-1685
Big Sky State Games.............. 37 490 N. 31st St., Ste 200 406-254-7426
Billings Pharmacy 2900 12th Ave N., #110-W 406-245-6717
Billings Cultural Partners PO Box 2117 406-256-6804
McBride & McBride Optometrists 2120 Grand Ave, Ste 1 406-656-7605
Billings Depot, Inc................125 2310 Montana Ave 406-656-7273
The Hub...............................42 515 N 27th St 406-248-4803
Christos Therapy/iGruv 1500 Poly Dr. , Ste 201 406-245-4005
Volunteers of America........... 72 219 N. 30th St 406-294-5067
HRDC Dist. 7 P.O. Box 2016 406-247-4707
Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market................... 73 PO Box 1696 406-855-1299
miles Only 4,000est southw of Dublin
Dine on delicious homemade Pub Dinners. An Irish Tradition. Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm Closed Sunday
The Difference Shows...
3011 1st Ave. N. • 259-4190
D O I ’S U G 1st Avenue Pizza
Pizza made with an original Billings recipe! Cooked in our brick oven - The Best in Billings
Sanitone Certified Master Drycleaner Serving Billings Since 1915 117 N. 30th • 245-3760 Weekdays 7:30-6 • Saturdays 8:30-1 www.wetzelscleaners.com Conveniently loCated in downtown
3005 1st Ave. N. 259-1041
HOURS: Monday - Wednesday 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm Thursday - Saturday 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Sunday Closed t Take- OuIn or Dine-
BOOKIE
Pug n’s Maho Monday - Saturday 9am - Midnight
Ba r & Casino
3011 1st Ave. N. • 245-4900
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Please see map on page 20
SHOPPING & RETAIL Books
A Few Books More ................36 520 N 32nd St 406-248-6500 Barjon's Books..................... 73 223 N 29th St 406-252-4398
Clothing & Footwear
Al's Bootery........................115 1820 1st Ave N 406-245-4827 Aspinwall Mountain Wear ..... 72 2911 3rd Avenue North 406-702-1586 Cricket Clothing Company .....89 2814 2nd Ave N. 406-259-3624 Desmonds Men's Store ......... 73 2819 2nd Ave N 406-245-4612
Prohibition Clothiers............89 118 N Broadway 406-690-8676
Toad-N-Willow ....................112 2202 1st Ave N. 406-294-6040
Gifts & Floral
Specialty Stores
Gainan's Flowers & Gifts .......38 502 N. 30th St. 406-245-6434
Global Village ......................74 2720 3rd Ave N 406-259-3024
Grocery Stores
Mitchell Golf Company .......104 3007 Montana Ave 406-245-8691
Brockel's Chocolates ............89 117 N 29th St 406-248-2705
Albertsons 611 N 27th St 406-248-7474
Good Earth Market ...............87 3024 2nd Ave N 406-259-2622
Home Furnishings & Interior
Dress For Success................. 55 304 North 29th St 406-256-7304
Gallery Interiors ..................89 2814 2nd Ave N 406-248-2001
Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters..90 123 N Broadway 406-245-2248
Geering Co. Hearth & Home 3823 Montana Ave 406-252-2068
Montana Vintage Clothing ....88 112 N 29th St 406-248-7650
Kismet Rug Gallery .............. 73 224 N. Broadway St 406-200-7291
Mosaic Threads 2590 Holman Ave, Ste C 406-647-3435
Pierce Flooring & Design 3800 Pierce Parkway 406-655-8000
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Billings Army Navy Surplus..105 10 N 29th St 406-259-8528
Montana Leather Co. ............95 2015 1st Ave N 406-245-1660 Native American Trading Post..74 207 N. Broadway Ste 130 406-254-1019 Universal Awards ............... 102 3217 Montana Ave 406-245-6312 Western Office Equipment .... 52 514 N 32nd St 406-245-3029 Western Pawn Brokers ....... 106 2817 Montana Ave 406-245-2334 Yesteryears Antique Mall......88 102 N 29th St. 406-256-3567
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Downtown SERVICES DOWNTOWN Services Places of Worship
Billings First Church (UCC) .... 57 (UCC)..... 310 N 27th St 406-245-6477
Senior Living Affinity at Billings
Affinity at Billings 4215 4215 Montana Montana Sapphire Sapphire Dr. Dr. 406-245-4295 406-245-4295
Spas & Spas & Salons Salons Avenue Salon ...................... 90
Avenue 90 2708 2ndSalon....................... Ave N 2708 2nd Ave N 406-702-7307 406-702-7307 Limber Tree Yoga Limber Studio &Tree SpaYoga ........................ 72 Studio & Spa......................... 72 212 N 29th St 212 N 29th St 406-850-0460 406-850-0460
Specialty Services
Becker’s ..... 84 84 Becker’s Glass Glass Shop, Shop, Inc. Inc....... 3325 1st Ave N 3325 1st Ave N 406-259-2255 406-259-2255 Billings Open Studio .............89 2814 2nd Ave. N, Ste C Billings Open Studio..............89 323-356-3213 2814 2nd Ave. N, Ste C Crooked Line Studio ............. 51 323-356-3213 3330 4th Avenue N 406-927-8041 Crooked Line Studio.............. 51 DiA Events 3330 4th Avenue N P.O. Box 272 406-927-8041 406-256-1077 Fisher Video Conferencing ....90 DiA Events 2711 1st Ave N P.O. Box 272 406-248-3267 406-256-1077 Holiday Station Store ...........42 2620 6th Ave N 406-248-7037
Please see map on page 20 Fisher Conferencing.... 90 LumenVideo FX, Inc. .....................74 219 N. 2711 1stBroadway Ave N 406-245-7703 406-248-3267 Pillar Event Services, Inc. Holiday Station Store............42 P.O. Box 46 2620 6th Ave N 406-861-3931 406-248-7037 Pride of Montana ................. 91 175 N. 27th St, Ste 1310 406-245-0613 Lumen FX, Inc.......................74 219 N. Broadway Smith Funeral Chapel 406-245-7703 925 S. 27th St. 406-245-6427 Pillar Event Services, Inc. P.O. Box 46 T-K Production Co. ............. 106 406-861-3931 2812 1st Ave N 406-259-8480 Pride of Montana.................. 91 Wetzels Quality ....104 175 N. 27th St, SteCleaners 1310 117 N 30th St 406-245-0613 406-245-3760
Automotive
Accountants
Automotive
Architects/Landscape Architects/Landscape
Gene Rockman Associates.....90 2704 2nd Ave N. 406-252-2741 Gene Rockman Associates ....90 2704 2nd Ave N. Homesite Designers 406-252-2741 302 S. 27th St 406-259-7003 Homesite Designers 302Architects. S. 27th St ....................... 73 O2 406-259-7003 208 N Broadway, Ste 350 406-259-7123 O2 Architects ....................... 73 Peaks to Plains Design.......... 37 208 N Broadway, Ste 350 404 N 31st St, Ste 405 406-259-7123 406-294-9499 Peaks to Plains Design ......... 37 404 N 31st St,Architects. Ste 405 .......... 54 Schutz Foss 406-294-9499 3030 4th Ave N 406-252-9218 Schutz Foss Architects.......... 54 3030 4th Ave N 406-252-9218
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Downtown BID ..................... 73 925 S. 27th St. 2815 2nd Ave N 406-245-6427 406-294-5060 Downtown Billings T-K Production Co............... 106 Partnership ......................... 73 2815 1st 2ndAve AveNN 2812 406-294-5060 406-259-8480 City of Billings, Parking Quality DivisionCleaners.....104 ..................74 Wetzels 210 N 27th St 117 N 30th St 406-657-8412 406-245-3760 Billings Area Chamber of Commerce 815 S. 27th St.Electric Co. Yellowstone 406-245-4111 1919 4th Ave N
Yellowstone Electric Co. 1919 4th Ave N
Business & Professional BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Accountants Avitus Group...................... 108 175 N 27th St, Ste 800 406-255-7470 Avitus Group...................... 108 175 N 27th St, Ste 800 WIPFLI, LLP.......................... 57 406-255-7470 303 N 28th St, Ste 503 406-248-1681 WIPFLI, LLP ......................... 57 303 N 28th St, Ste 503 406-248-1681 A&E Architects...................... 26 608 N 29th St 406-248-2633 A&E Architects..................... 26 608 N 29th St & Engineers... 112 CTA Architects 406-248-2633 13 N. 23rd St 406-248-7455 CTA Architects & Engineers .. 112 13 N. 23rd St 406-248-7455
Smith Funeral Chapel Visitor Services
Please see map on page 20
Automotive Finance Center...139 19 S Broadway 406-259-3900 Automotive Finance Center ..139 19 S Broadway 406-259-3900 Axilon Law Group, PLLC Law Firm......................90 115 N Broadway, Ste 310 Axilon Law Group, 406-294-9466 PLLC Law Firm .....................90 115 N Broadway, Ste 310 Christensen Fulton 406-294-9466 & Filz, PLLC.......................... 56 2825 3rd Ave N, Ste 100 Christensen Fulton 406-248-3100 & Filz, PLLC ......................... 56 2825 3rd Ave N, Ste 100 406-248-3100
Attorneys
Attorneys
Crowley Fleck Please seePLLP............... map on page 2037 490 N 31st St, Ste 500 406-252-3441 Crowley FleckFrazier, PLLP .............. 37 Felt, Martin, 490 N 31st St, Ste 500 and Weldon, PC..................... 73 406-252-3441 208 N. Broadway, Ste. 313 Felt, Martin, Frazier, 406-248-7646 and Weldon, PC .................... 73 208 N. Broadway, 313 Guthals, Hunnes,Ste. Reuss, 406-248-7646 & Thompson, P.C................... 91 175 N 27th St, Ste. 903 Guthals, Hunnes, Reuss, 406-245-3071 & Thompson, P.C. ................. 91 175 N 27th St, Ste. 903 Patten, Peterman, 406-245-3071 Bekkedahl & Green, PLLC....... 73 2817 2nd Ave N., Ste 300 Patten, Peterman, 406-252-8500 Bekkedahl & Green, PLLC ...... 73 2817 2nd Ave N., Ste 300 406-252-8500
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Consultants
Associated Employers of Montana 2727 Central Ave, Suite 2 406-248-6178 Big Sky EDA.......................... 69 222 N 32nd St., Ste 200 406-256-6871 BNI Billings 208 Pueblo Dr. 406-690-2175 Elation................................. 73 2804 3rd Ave. N 406-294-2400 Mix Group PO Box 80451 406-850-8018 Solutions Downtown Consulting, LLC 406-652-2431
Education
MSU Billings Extended Campus................. 73 208 N Broadway 406-896-5890
Engineering
Beaudette Consulting Engineers, Inc...................... 121 2718 Montana Ave, Ste 216 406-696-4312 Territorial Landworks, Inc.....68 1817 South Ave W, Ste A 406-248-9000
Financial Services
Altana Federal Credit Union......................... 76 219 N. 25th St. 406-651-2326
Please see map on page 20
Billings Federal Credit Union......................... 59 2522 4th Ave N 406-248-1127
Peter Yegen Jr. Insurance & Realtors............................ 72 211 N 30th St 406-252-0163
Buchanan Capital 201 N. Broadway 406-860-5272
Media
D.A. Davidson & Company...... 73 208 N Broadway, Ste 101 406-248-7851 First Interstate Bank............. 74 401 N 31st St 406-255-6000 Edward Jones....................... 74 213 N. Broadway 406-254-0403 Montana Health Federal Credit Union.............86 3100 2nd Ave N 406-259-2000
Billings Gazette Communications................... 41 401 N Broadway 406-657-1200 Kinetic Agency......................90 117 N Broadway 406-534-2140 KTVQ-2 News........................ 52 3203 3rd Ave N 406-252-5611 KULR-8 TV News 2045 Overland Ave 406-656-8000 Radio Billings....................... 69 222 N 32nd St, 10th Floor 406-238-1000
First Montana Title Company.....................107 2737 Montana Ave 406-248-3000 Hedden Empire Building........ 72 210 N 29th St 406-245-1122 Mann Mortgage.................. 109 404 N 31st St 406-294-5300 Montana Power Building.......90 115 N Broadway, Ste 515 406-860-6789 NAI Business Properties.........51 3312 4th Ave N 406-256-5000 Two Valleys Realty................ 73 2822 3rd Ave N. 406-697-4035
Rocky Mountain Bank........... 55 2929 3rd Ave N 406-655-5100
The Billings Times................105 2919 Montana Ave 406-245-4994
Stockman Bank.....................40 402 N Broadway 406-655-2400
Townsquare Media.............. 108 27 N 27th St, 23rd Floor 406-248-7827
Valley Federal Credit Union.... 74 207 N 28th St, Co 25 406-655-5095
Webgrain, Inc 1752 Colton Blvd 406-534-9090
Wells Fargo Center................ 91 27 N. 27th St. 406-651-0603
Wells Fargo Bank.................. 91 175 N 27th St 406-657-3503
Billings SEO.......................... 57 303 N. Broadway #714 406-285-2922
Travel
Yellowstone Bank..................71 3010 3rd Ave N 406-248-3600
Insurance
PayneWest Insurance 3289 Gable Rd 406-238-1900
Real Estate
Broadway Property Management........................ 74 2721 2nd Ave N, Ste 200 406-252-3230 Century 21 Hometown Brokers 1605 Shiloh Road 406-670-5485
United Properties, Inc........... 37 404 N. 31st St., Ste 100 406-255-7100
AAA Mountain West.............. 52 3220 4th Ave N 406-869-4215 Travel Café........................... 57 313 N Broadway 406-259-0999
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEL BARBOUR
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T
he 25th Annual Strawberry Festival is Saturday, June 11th from 7:30am-4pm. This community event takes place under Skypoint starting with the Strawberry Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Billings Heights Lions Club at 7:30am. The festival will feature Arts & Crafts booths, food trucks, live entertainment, and a 60 foot long strawberry shortcake prepared by the Chefs & Cooks of Montana. There is a Kid’s Area sponsored featuring balloon twisting, free crafts, and interactive activities. The Strawberry Festival’s Arts & Crafts vendors come from around the region to showcase a collection of creations including photography, oil paintings, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, sculptures, glass, ceramics, garden art, and more. The festival will also have booths from local non-profit and commercial organizations, as well as, food vendors specializing in Asian, Mexican, BBQ, Italian, and Greek cuisines. In total, the festival hosts over 150 booths. Always a crowd favorite, the Chefs and Cooks of Montana assemble a 60ft Strawberry Shortcake at 11am. The cake serves approximately 1,500 people and is usually around $3.00 a slice. There is also live entertainment under Skypoint throughout the day including live music and dance performances.
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CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
D • I • R • E • C • T • O • R •Y
• Mon/Wed/Fri 8:45am-11:30am & 12:00pm-2:45pm
Preschool
• Tuesday/Thursday 8:45am-11:30am
• Ages 3-5 years • Field Trips • Bible Story Based Curriculum • Annual Art Show & Concert
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
• Accredited by the CCLE, • Monday-Friday Consortium for Classical and 8:30am - 3:30pm Lutheran Education and National Lutheran School Accreditation • Full Day Kindergarten • • Small Student/Teacher Ratio Offering a classical education with an emphasis on the centrality of Jesus Christ in every subject
Preschool
406-656-2635
Summer Program includes outings & activities Preschool, Transportation, Before & After School Care
Wonder Years
Preschool & Childcare Center 38 Burlington • Downtown (406) 245-4192
School
406-652-7431
2336 St. Johns Ave. Billings, Montana
www.mountolive.com/school/
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D • I • R • E • C • T • O • R •Y
Within every child is the voice, the movement, the language of music. And for your child, there is no greater pleasure than when you join in their play. Musikgarten is the key that opens the door to your child’s unique world.
Join us for Musikgarten Nature Trail at ZooMontana!
Pooh’s Too
Preschool & Childcare Center • Experienced, loving care providers • Creative Preschool programs and field trips • Before and after school programs • Transportation to and from schools • Fun summer activities • Infants to 12 years of age • Enrolling Now! 1407 Custer Avenue Billings, MT 59102
(406) 896-1111
Open Monday-Friday 6:30a.m.-6:00p.m.
Serving the Billings area for over 25 years!!
Here’s what buzzing this summer! Nature Nuts! Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am 2-5 year olds Fledglings Nature Preschool Enrolling for Fall! 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Open Sundays 2:00—4:00 pm All summer long!
Call or visit online:
(406) 294-5099 www.mtaudubon.org
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SUMMER SWELTER
ZooMontana’s events calendar packed GAZETTE STAFF
Rock concerts, a renaissance festival and a show of Scottish athletic prowess pack ZooMontana’s calendar this summer. One of the zoo’s most popular summer events is the Montana Renaissance Festival, set for June 4-5. On June 11, ZOOM MT is sponsored by the Glass Reunion Corvette Club, Yellowstone Valley Mustang Club and the Absaroka Region Porsche Club. ZooMontana and 11:11 Presents are The Car Show will be held in collaborating on three concerts this the Bison Field. The entry fee summer. Jon Pardi headlines a show for the show is $20 per car and that will include Corb Lund and the includes two tickets to the social Hurtin’ Albertans on Aug. 2. The hour and a spot on the field. Summerland Tour on Aug. 3, and the Open registration the day Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland of the event for all Corvette, and The Stragglers and American Mustang and Porsche owners or Aquarium on Aug. 10. register through one of the clubs: www.glassreunioncorvettes.co, www.facebook.com/YellowstoneValleyMustangClub; abs.pca. org/. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The social and awards will be at 3:30 p.m. The Highland Games are planned for June 25. The zoo also is teaming up with 11:11 Presents for three concerts on Aug. 2, 3 and Aug. 10. Jon Pardi headlines a show that will also feature Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, Tuesday, Aug. 2. The general-admission, all-ages, 6 p.m. show is rain or shine. Tickets are $32 in advance or $35 at the gate. The Summerland Tour 2016 featuring Sugar Ray, Everclear, Lit and Sponge, is set for Aug. 3. BOB ZELLAR/GAZETTE STAFF The show is general admission Travis Sutton competes in the and for all ages. It will go on rain farmers carry at the Highland or shine. Gates open at 5 p.m., Games at ZooMontana. The and the show starts at 6 p.m. Highland Games are planned for Tickets are $37 in advance or June 25. $40 the day of the show.
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Mitchell Grunst, right, and his nephew Jadon Trerice, 5, spar together at the Montana Renaissance Festival at ZooMontana. This year’s event, one of the most popular at the zoo, is set for June 4 and 5. The Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland and The Stragglers and American Aquarium will play at the zoo on Aug. 10. Doors to the general admission, all-ages show open 5 p.m., with the show beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $28 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Tickets for all three concerts are available at 1111presents.com, Pub Station Box Office (2502 First Ave. N.), ZooMontana, or by calling 877-987-6487. On Family Fun Day July 24, children will be treated to demonstrations by a wandering magician, the thrill of a bounce house and the zoo’s new playground.
“We are multi-generational, meaning an 80-year-old grandmother can enjoy the zoo as much as her 5-year-old grandson,” said ZooMontana Executive Director Jeff Ewelt. “I always find that to be a real perk of our organization.” On Aug. 6, during LemonZOOade Day, children will build and staff lemonade stands and judges will reward those with the tastiest products. The summer schedule is also dotted with dozens of wedding rehearsals and wedding ceremonies. Kids also can attend camps at ZooMontana throughout the summer. Go to zoomontana.org for more information.
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Tippet Rise Performance Arts Center opens on June 17 Tippet Rise Performance Arts Center plans its debut season this summer, opening on June 17 and featuring music inspired by the environment and curated by musical director Christopher O’Riley. Concerts will take place in picturesque settings that include the 150-seat Olivier Barn, the open-sided Tiara band shell, and the sculptural, open-air Domo, as well as at the site of select sculptures. The Tippet Rise 2016 schedule: 6:30 p.m., June 17: Nikolai Demidenko, piano, performing a twopart recital that includes waltzes and mazurkas by Chopin and the “Ballade No. 1” and B minor Sonata of Liszt. 2 p.m., June 18: Stephen Talasnik Celebratory Concert, featuring the Ariel String Quartet performing music by Aaron Jay Kernis and John Adams. 6:30 p.m., June 18: Ariel String Quartet with Nikolai Demidenko to perform Brahms, C Minor Piano Quartet. 6:30 p.m., June 24: Jenny Chen, piano. 2 p.m., June 25: Ensamble Studio Commission Celebratory Concert, featuring Emily Helenbrook, soprano, and Christopher O’Riley, piano. The suite of seven songs and piano solos include the world premiere of “Tippet Rise Songs,” a cycle by Antón García-Abril based on poetry by Peter Halstead. 6:30 p.m., June 25: Alessandro Deljavan, piano. 6:30 p.m., July 1: Yevgeny Sudbin, piano. 2 p.m., July 2: Matt Haimovitz, cello, performing the complete Bach Suites for Solo Cello with commissioned overtures to each suite. 6:30 p.m., July 8: George Li, piano. 2 p.m., July 9: Patrick Dougherty Celebratory Concert, featuring Eunice Kim, violin; John-Henry Crawford, cello; Christopher O’Riley, piano 6:30 p.m., July 9: All-Scriabin concert to include performance by Christopher O’Riley, Svetlana Smolina (piano) and Elmer Churampi (trumpet)
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A Patrick Dougherty sculpture called “Daydreams” has willows wrapped throughout a rustic school house at the Tippet Rise Art Center. and Yevgeny Sudbin (piano) 6:30 p.m., July 15: Matt Haimovitz, cello and Christopher O’Riley, piano performing Cello and Piano Sonatas of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Rachmaninoff. 2 p.m., July 16: Mark di Suvero Celebratory Concert featuring Dover String Quartet and Matt Haimovitz, cello. 6:30 p.m., July 16: All-Messiaen concert at Domo featuring Svetlana Smolina and Christopher O’Riley, pianos; Caroline Goulding, violin; Matt Haimovitz, cello; and John Bruce Yeh, clarinet. 6:30 p.m., July 22: Konstantin Lifschitz, piano, performing Bach, Goldberg Variations. 2 p.m., July 23: John Luther Adams, “Inuksuit,” ensemble to include the Excelsis Percussion Quartet and percussionists from the Billings Symphony and others, with Douglas Perkins, coordinator. 6:30 p.m., July 23: Stephen Hough, piano. 2 p.m., Aug. 20: Anne-Marie McDermott and Christopher O’Riley performing two-piano recital to include works by Philip Glass, David Lang, Paul Lansky and Sergei Rachmaninoff. 6:30 p.m., Aug. 21: Lucas Debargue, piano Tickets for all concerts are $10 for adults, and free for anyone 18 or younger. For information and tickets, visit www.tippetrise.org.
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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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INDEPENDENCE DAY
Small towns offer big fun during Independence Day celebrations Small communities in the area roll out the red carpet for to celebrate Independence Day. Consider a visit to Red Lodge, Laurel or Roundup for some hometown celebrations. In Laurel, events begin on July 3 with the Laurel Jaycees 40th Annual Street Dance on First Street between Secondnd and Third avenues from 7 p.m. to midnight and featuring music by ZEN. Proceeds from gate go to Laurel’s American Legion Baseball team and the Laurel Police Reserves. Events really get underway with a pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing to 11 a.m. at Fireman’s Park (Main Street and First Aveue) sponsored by the Laurel Jaycees. The Chief Joseph Run begins at 7 a.m. The Kiddies Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Western Security Bank and ends at Firefighter’s Memorial. No registration required for children to participate. The Grand Parade is at 11 a.m. and draws thousands of viewers. The Food and Craft Fair begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m., so people can shop and purchase food all day long. Activities and Entertainment are planned for throughout the day. The Fireworks begin as soon as it is dark. Laurel has the largest fireworks display in Montana. 406-628-8105 or laurelmontana. org. The citizens of Musselshell Valley are planning the 11th annual summer festival, Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza, which will be held July 2-4 at the Roundup City Park. Events on Saturday, July 2, include Cowboy church, the Buttons and Bows Rodeo and a Theodore Roosevelt actor/historian. Sunday, July 3 events include
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The Buttons and Bows Youth Rodeo is part of the festivities during Roundup’s annual Independence Day celebration.
A pancake breakfast is part of the July 4 festivities in Laurel. CASEY PAGE/ GAZETTE STAFF
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The Roundup Buttons and Bows Youth Rodeo is on tap on July 2. Beatles tribute band Britishmania, and fireworks Monday July 4 events include a 5K run, parade, rodeo and a concert by Cimmaron, followed by
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David Frizzell and Paulette Carlson, former lead singer of Highway 101. To find out more, go to roundupindependencedays.com Red Lodge celebrates independence from July 2-4 with the Home of Champions Rodeo. A parade for all ages begins each day at noon. The rodeo begins at 6 p.m. on July 2 and 3. The rodeo begins at 3 p.m. on July 4.
The rodeo is part of the PRCA circuit, bringing nearly all national champions to Red Lodge every year. Cowboys compete, and clowns and bullfighters entertain the crowd. This year the Home of Champions Rodeo and Parade is pleased to announce the appearance of Gizmo McCraken and bullfighter Al Sandvold. 406-446-2422 or redlodgerodeo.com. http://redlodgetickets.com/
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 4
Moss Mansion Springfest: SpringFest is held on the grounds of the Moss Mansion, 914 Division St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, food concessions, and live entertainment and a kids’ corner with carnival style games. 406256-5100, mossmansion.com.
June 12
Festival of Cultures: Celebrate cultural diversity with participants from all over the region and neighboring states. From 10 am. to 5 p.m., ethnic entertainment, a student-created inspirational fine art show, interactive children’s activities and hooping fun for young adults are all on the lush lawn of Rocky Mountain College. 406657-1042 or rocky.edu.
June 18
Heart and Sole Run: Kick off your Father’s Day weekend with a 5K, 10K or 2-mile fitness walk with your dad. A free Active Life Festival with fun, music and food takes place after the run at Dehler Park. Sign up for the race and get a discount on tickets to the Billings Mustangs vs. the Missoula Osprey at 6:05 p.m. heartandsolerace.com.
June 23-25
Red Lodge Songwriter Festival: This year marks the first Songwriter Festival. An event celebrating country songwriters, this three-day festival features songwriters from Nashville, Tenn., Montana and Wyoming. For more details visit redlodgesongwriterfest.com.
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Above: the Heart and Sole Run offers 5K, 10K or 2-mile distances on June 18. A free Active Life Festival with fun, music and food follows at Dehler Park. Sign up for the race and get a discount on tickets to the Billings Mustangs vs. the Missoula Osprey at 6:05 p.m. heartandsolerace.com. At right, SpringFest at the Moss Mansion is set for June 4. BOB ZELLAR/GAZETTE STAFF
history and culture, and takes place during Crow Native Days. LittlebigBattle of the Little Bighorn hornreenactment.com. Re-enactment: At 1 p.m. each day, on the banks of the Little Bighorn River, Fishtail Family Fun Day: Events the Real Bird family hosts a re-enactbegin with a pancake breakfast at ment of “Custer’s Last Stand” from the American Indian point of view. 7 a.m. The infamous “two-mile parade Featuring local riders and re-enactors in a one block town” begins at 11 a.m. from around the United States, the The day’s events include vendors, Battle of the Little Bighorn Re-enact- events in the park, barbecue lunch, ment began nearly 20 years ago as a raffle and a duck race. The band “Hillway to impart more Native American billings” will perform.
June 24-26
June 25
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church directory non-denominational
Presbyterian (usa)
One 4 Him Ministries
First Presbyterian Church
(Hebrew Bible College)
13th & Poly • 252-3434
445 Daniel St. 59101
Summer Sun. Worship 9:30am
Pastor Jim Harmon Phone 406-480-2650 Saturday Service starts at 8:00am please call for bible class costs and times email - hebrewbiblecollege@gmail.com website - www.one4himministries.org
united ChurCh of Christ Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ
Sunday Worship Service, 10:30am
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
Fellowship to Follow Worship
united methodist
Fall/Winter Schedule: Sunday School, For All Ages, 9:15am
Pastor David Thompson
First United Methodist
9:30am June-Aug Worship
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
Sunday Evening Youth Group 6:00pm
11:00 am Sept-May Worship
Grace United Methodist
Pastor Wayne Hathaway
9:30 am Sunday School–All Ages
www.calvarychapelbillings.com
Nursery provided, Handicap accessible
New Life Church
standrewbillings.org
3/4 mile S. of King Ave on Shiloh Rd.
quaker (religious society of friends)
Calvary Chapel 2121 S. 48th St. W. 254-1944 Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday School 10:00am
www.fpcbillings.org
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 180 24th St. W. • 656-9256
4th-6th Grade & 7th-12th
Angela’s Piazza, 420 Grand Ave. • 656-2163
1935 Ave. B 259-9711 A Reconciling Church Where All Are Welcome Sunday 9:00am -10am-Adult Discussion Group Sunday Worship 10:15am With activities for children Pastor Rev. Sarah Beck www.graceumcbillings.org
Wednesday Adult Study 6:45pm
Sunday Worship: 10:00 am (except August)
Shiloh United Methodist
656-0171 Wednesday Youth Services 6:30pm
Sunday Worship 8:30am & 10:30am
Billings Friends Meeting
Children’s Church & Nursery at Both Services
seventh day adventist
www.nlcmt.org
Billings Seventh Day
The Oasis Church 2102 Old Hardin Rd. • 254-7189 “An Oasis of Love & Hope, Spirit Filled, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Warfare” Sunday Service 10:30am Pastor John Kyle
Presbyterian (PCa) Rocky Mountain
Adventist Church 3200 Broadwater Ave. • 656-3401 9:30 am Sabbath School 10:45 am Worship Service Pastor John Bryson www.billingsadventist.com
unitarian universalist Billings Unitarian Universalist
Community Church
Fellowship
2832 Broadwater Ave. • 259-7811
2032 Central Ave. • 652-1893
Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Poirer
Sunday Service, 10:30am
Worship Service, 10:00am
Wednesday Community Lecture Series, 7:00pm
Sermons online at RMCCMontana.org
www.billingsuuf.org
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1810 Shiloh Rd. • 656-0050 Worship Service 8:00am & 10:00am Nursery Provided at both services www.shilohumc-mt.org
united PenteCostal The Pentecostals of Billings 2335 Lewis Avenue • 652-2443 Sunday Worship, 10:00am Bible Study Wed 7:00pm www.pobmt.org
unity
Unity Church of Billings 914th W. Street • 254-9554 Sunday Service, 10:00am www.unitychurchbillings.org
vineyard®
Billings Vineyard® Church 2376 Main St. • 259-VINE Sunday Worship, 10:00am www.athoughtfulchurch.com
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ChurCh DireCtory assembLies of god Chapel of hope Assembly of God Church At The Cross On The Hill 2425 Hwy 87 E., Lockwood 256-2328 Worship Sunday 10:30am Sunday School 9:00am, Nursery Provided www.billingshope.com
bapTisT First Baptist Church (ABC) 218 N. 34th St 259-6546 Traditional Worship, 9am Contemporary Worship, 10:30am Sunday Bible Study 6pm Wed Kids Club 6pm Wed. Adult Bible Study 6pm Wed. Youth Group, 6:30pm Pastor Ross Lieuallen
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, Sunday 5:00pm Check the website for weekday opportunities for all ages. www.myemmanuel.net
bapTisT West Side Baptist Church 323 S. 32nd St. W. 656-6885 Sunday Service 9:30am Sunday School 11:00am Summer Schedule Starts June 1 Sunday Service 9:30am No Sunday School Coffee time 11:00am www.wsbcbillings.org
CaThoLiC Mary Queen of Peace Parish 3411 3rd Avenue South 259-7611 Daily Mass, Tues-Fri, 9am Saturday Eve Mass, 4pm Sunday Mass, 9:30am Sunday Eve Mass, 6pm
St. Bernard
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 9:00am • 256-2032
226 Wicks Lane • 259-4350
hawthorne Ward
Saturday Evening Mass 5:00pm
1000 Wicks Lane • Billings
Sunday Mass 9:00am & 11:00am
11:00am • 259-1312
www.stbernardblgs.org
Shepherd Ward
St. Patrick Co-Cathedral
1000 Wicks Lane • Billings
215 N. 31st • 259-3389 Saturday 5:00pm Mass Sunday Mass, 8:00am & 10:30am www.stpatrickcocathedral.org
1:00pm • 259-0350
1640 Broadmoor Drive
St. Pius X
hilltop Ward
717 18th St. W. • 656-2522 (18th & Broadwater) Saturday Evening Mass 5:00pm Sunday Mass 9:00am & 11:00am www.stpiusxblgs.org
1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings
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
Stake Center
1:00pm • 259-3711
Lake hills Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 11:00am • 256-5223
Alkali Creek Ward 1640 Broadmoor Drive • Billings 1:00pm • 248-6972
CongregaTionaL Pilgrim Congregational Church 409 S. 36th St. • 252-8390 Where Christ is Lord, and Everyone is Welcome! Coffee & Fellowship 9:00am 10:00am Children’s Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship
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ChurCh DireCtory Word of Life Fellowship
LUtHERAn
1737 King Ave. W. • 655-2002
grace Lutheran Church (LCMC)
119 N. 33rd • 252-7186 Saturday Holy Eucharist 5:00pm Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Wednesday Eucharist 12:15pm The Rev. Melinda St.Clair www.stlukesbillings.org
Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:00am
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
EvAngELICAL
American Lutheran Church
Faith Evangelical Church
Corner of Division & Lewis • 252-4171
EPISCOPAL CHURCH St. Luke’s Episcopal 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
Alex Chai, Pastor www.wordoflifebillings.org
LUtHERAn
Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Education Hour 9:45am Summer Worship 8:30am & 10:00am Nursery Available www.amluth.org
401 Custer Ave. • 259-6026 Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am www.efreebillings.com
(WELS) and Preschool Ages 3–5
Harvest Church
3140 Broadwater Ave. • 656-7141
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 harvestchurch.tv
Bible Hour for Adults & Children,
EvAngELICAL Living Water Church
4119 Clevenger Ave 294-7250 Service Saturday 5:00pm Pastor; Rev. Fred Rodda www.billingslivingwater.org
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
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Apostles Lutheran Church
Sunday 9:15am Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:30am Monday Worship 6:30pm Pastor Jay Bickelhaupt www.apostlesmt.net Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1290 Sierra Granda Blvd Sunday Traditional Worship 8:00am Sunday Contemporary Worship 10:30am Summer Worship Schedule Starting May 29-One worship Service - 9:15am Coffee hour will follow Worship Service Pastor Darren Paulson www.atonementbillings.org
www.gracelutheranchurchbillings.com
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 Monday Evening Worship, 7:00pm 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 Assoc. Pastor Dan Keinath www.trinitybillings.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 25-28
Little Bighorn Days: The past comes alive every June in and around Hardin. Highlights of Little Bighorn Days include living history areas, arts and crafts fairs, a book fair, a 5K run/walk, a Lamborghini show. Parades, an 1876 Grand Ball and much more. Hardinmt.com.
June 26
Symphony in the Park: This free outdoor community concert is a great way to take in the Billings Symphony Orchestra at Pioneer Park. An instrument ‘petting zoo’ at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Community Band concert and the main concert at 7 p.m. 406-252-3610 or billingssymphony.org. 14th Annual Montana Barbecue Cookoff: Absarokee hosts some of the region’s best ribs, chicken and other smoked delights. Events take place in downtown Absarokee and will include beer, a food truck round-up, live music and a kid zone.
HANNAH POTES/GAZETTE STAFF
An instrument petting zoo is part of the events during Symphony in the Park at Pioneer Park on June 26.
July 9-10
SummerFair: Check out one of the largest juried arts and crafts festivals in the state at this fundraiser for the Yellowstone Art Museum. The event is at Veterans Park and admission is $3 for adults, free for those 17 and younger. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 406256-6804, ext. 236 or artmuseum.org.
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Check out one of the largest juried arts and crafts festivals in the state at SummerFair on July 9-10 at Veterans Park.
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Don’t get caught in a bad situation. While you’re enjoying Montana’s parks and rivers this summer: STOP to read the safety signs around the dams and waterways. LOOK around to make sure you don’t leave any trash. LISTEN for warning sirens that signal when dam spill gates are opening.
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The Big Sky State Games are set for July 15-17 at locations across Billings.
July 12-13
Festival of Nations: Red Lodge honors its roots as a coal-mining town and the diverse ethnic groups who worked and settled the area. Weekend activities include ethnic food, exhibits, daytime and evening entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Redlodge.com or facebook.com/FestivalOfNations. Spring M. Customer Associate, 9 years of service
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July 15-17
Big Sky State Games: This Olympic-style sports festival hosts more
than 10,000 Montana and Wyoming residents. Opening ceremonies include torch lighting by an Olympic athlete. More than 30 competitions take place around town throughout the weekend. 406-254-7426 or bigskygames.org. Beartooth Rally: This annual rally and weekend full of motorcycle rides, food, dancing and more in Red Lodge. For more information call 406-446-2022 or visit bonedaddyscustomcycle.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 21
Shakespeare in the Parks: 6 p.m. “Richard III,” Pioneer Park, alternate location is MSUB Petro Theatre. Free.
July 22
Shakespeare in the Parks: 6 p.m. “The Comedy of Errors,” Pioneer Park, alternate location is MSUB Petro Theatre. Free.
July 30
Clark Days: William Clark’s stop at Pompeys Pillar on July 25, 1806, is marked at Pompeys Pillar National Monument for Clark Days. Historical talks, nature walks, Native American cultural presentations, music, and food are part of the annual commemoration, where Saturday camping is allowed for just one night of the year. 406CASEY PAGE/GAZETTE STAFF 969-5380 or pompeyspillar.org/ MontanaFair is from Aug. 12-20 at MetraPark. Multi-platinum pop star, Jason Derulo, performs on Aug. 12; Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, on Aug. 13 and 3 Doors Down and Theory of a Deadman on Aug. 14. clark-days.
Virginia City
virginia city chamber of commerce P.O. Box 218, Virginia City, Montana, 59755 1-800-829-2969, www.virginiacity.com
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Cody KoA 5561 Greybull Hwy. Cody, Wy 82414 1-800-562-8507 • 307-587-2369
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 5-6
Magic City Blues: Montana’s largest urban music festival takes place on Montana Avenue on Friday and Saturday. Headliners include Ziggy Marley, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Elle King and more. Magiccityblues.com
Aug. 12-20
MontanaFair: Multi-platinum pop star, Jason Derulo, performs at Rimrock Auto Arena on Aug. 12; Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, better known as the “Fluffy Guy,” on Aug. 13 and 3 Doors Down and Theory of a Deadman on Aug. 14. Supercross and PRCA Pro Rodeo complete the night shows. ValuPasses to the fair include all grounds and night show entertainment and are available at metrapark.com. HANNAH POTES/GAZETTE STAFF
Hundreds of sheep fill the streets of Reed Point for the Great Montana Sheep Drive each Labor Day Weekend.
LivinGston
livinGston Chamber of CommerCe
Aug. 17-22
Crow Fair: The nation’s largest modern-day American Indian encampment celebrates its 98th year. This year features dancing, drumming, food, daily rodeos and racing, evening powwows, morning parades and at the close of the fair, the Dance-Through Camp. Visit teepeecapital.com or check the Crow Fair Facebook page.
The South Central Montana Antique Tractor and Machinery Association sponsors this weekend of steam and gas threshing with events for the whole family. 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 are daily at Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture. Antiquetractorclub.org.
Sept. 4
Great Montana Sheep Drive: Hundreds of sheep take to Reed Point’s main street during this Labor Day weekend staple. Events begin at 10 a.m. and include a street fair, parade and street dance. 406-326-2315
Sept. 5
Labor Day Arts Fair: This annual art event in Red Lodge features more than 80 artists’ booths displaying and selling bead work, pottery, paintings, sculptures, photography and more. Free, live entertainment throughout the day includes fiddlers, belly dancers, folk musicians, food booths, a concession stand and much more. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. Admission Huntley Project Threshing Bee: is free. Redlodge.com.
Aug. 20-21
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The nation’s largest modern-day American Indian encampment celebrates its 98th year from Aug. 17-22 at Crow Fair. HANNAH POTES/ GAZETTE STAFF
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D I N O OPOLIS We have more than one good dinosaur!
For more information please call 307-864-3192
Something for everybody... May Wyoming Dinosaur Center Dig Sites open! 13 – 2nd Friday Art Stroll 28-29 – 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament 21 – WYO Quarter Horse Sale
June 10 – 2nd Friday Art Stroll 10-12 – Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic 18-19 – Hot Spot Car Rally 23-26 – People of the Earth Days 23-25 – Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo
July 2-3 – Freedom Bike Run 4 – Independence Day Celebration 8 – 2nd Friday Art Stroll
9-10 – Lions Club Ranch Rodeo 15-17 – THS Reunion Weekend
August 1-5 – Hot Springs County Fair 6-7 – Gift of the Waters Pageant & Parade 6-7 – Big Horn Basin Folk Festival 12 – 2nd Friday Art Stroll 15 – Arts in the Park – Free Concert John Robert 20 – Demolition Derby
September 9 – 2nd Friday Art Stroll 10 – Smokin’ Water Golf Invitational 10 – Wyoming Quarter Horse Sale 16-18 – Annual Boy Scout Jamboree 17 – NRA Banquet 24 – Octobrewfest
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Easy to find. Take Interstate Exit #450 to 9th Ave. North and turn left one-half block. You are centrally located to downtown, the Metra, airport and with easy access to other parts of the city. All major credit cards accepted. Family owned and operated. Across the street from Billings Clinic.
n Is Where It’s At! w o t n w o D • Walk to downtown • Guest controlled heating and cooling • 24 hour coffee pot • Low rates • 24 hour front desk
• Elevator • Your small pet welcome • FREE continental breakfast • Family owned • Guest laundry
Come stay for
• Winter plugins • Electronic security • Kitchenettes • Easy airport access • Exercise room and sauna • Close to MSU Billings
65 a Night *
as little as $
*Before taxes 40 | Sunday, May 15, 2016
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