Running with purpose INSIDE Labor Day Arts Fair
More than 90 artists have masterpieces waiting to find their forever homes at Lions Park, Sept. 3. Page 2
Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
Runners’ fingers are crossed for a snow-free Sept. 4 on Red Lodge Mountain. Page 3
Red Lodge Ales Oktoberfest
Drinking games and German fare find their way to the brewery, Sept. 8. Page 4
Upcoming Events
Red Lodge is host to exciting events year-round; read up on what’s happening. Page 4
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RED LODGE Hometown Humanities
Largest fundraiser in Carbon County celebrates 15 years BY TARA CADY
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Since the Fun Run for Charities began in 2004, the annual event has raised more than $2.3 million for more than 70 nonprofits that serve Carbon County residents. The county’s largest fundraiser put on by the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation continues to be a Labor Day Weekend favorite in 2018. Beginning at 7 a.m., Sept. 1, runners can pick up their race packet and T-shirt at Lions Park for the 10K, 5K or 2-mile walk. Day-of registrants pay $20 to participate, while those pre-registered race for free. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. The three races kick off at 9 a.m., beginning and ending at the park. All abilities are welcome, and participants can bring their canines along as long as leashes do not exceed six feet. Kiddos can get their hearts pumping, too, by taking part in the Rascal Relay happening shortly afterward. By 10 a.m., a free barbecue sponsored by the Lions Club will be serving up scrumptious plates for participating runners, donors and charities. Music, a Beartooth Mountain Guides climbing wall, Pippi the Clown, an awards ceremony and
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Choose between a 10K, 5K and 2-mile walk to support the 61 Carbon County charities at the Fun Run, Sept. 1. historic Yellowstone bus rides by the Buses of Yellowstone Preservation Trust round out the postrace happenings. Sixty-one nonprofits are on the receiving end of this year’s event, including organizations new to the fundraiser, like Big Horn Basin Paleontological Institute, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, Carbon County 4-H, and Friends of Bridger Public Library. Most fundraising occurs outside of the Fun Run through mailers, but event-goers can donate at the door or enter a raffle, with proceeds going toward a match fund. According to the foundation’s marketing and outreach coordinator Chelsea Ditmore, the match fund
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benefits all 61 charities, who receive a percentage from the match for all the donations they receive. Proceeds from merchandise like T-shirts, moisture-wicking shirts, hats, dog scarves and stickers also benefit the match fund. Items for sale can be found at one of more than 61 booths at the park; each charity has its own spot to share with the community its mission and how donations go to support it. “One of the big purposes
of the Fun Run is to help streamline, not just for the different nonprofits, but also for the donors,” Ditmore said. The fundraising continues for two weeks after the event. Donors can stop by the foundation’s office at 122 Hauser Ave. S., or visit redlodgefunrun.org to pledge their support. Last year, the Fun Run raised $222,638 for its 56 participating charities. This year’s goal is to raise $250,000. People come from as far as Texas and the Midwest to support the fundraiser. And local volunteers have dedicated more than 1,704 hours to make the event possible. “We live in a very caring and thoughtful community,” Ditmore said.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARBON COUNTY ARTS GUILD
James K. Vincent’s “Prairie, Solo Exhibition” shares an opening reception with the “Looking Through the Lens: Members Photography Show” exhibit, Sept. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery.
Carbon County Arts Guild has exhibits, events down to a fine art BY TARA CADY
tcady@billingsgazette.com
Tucked inside the old Burlington Northern Railroad train depot is the Carbon County Arts Guild and its appropriately-titled Depot Gallery. Art exhibits and events come and go each month, but passion for art remains yearround.
Exhibits
Through Aug. 28, two exhibits highlight landscapes inspired by places as near as Yellowstone Country and rural Montana to as far as western America and Ohio valleys. Carol Hartman’s “Homesteads” focuses on the homesteads of northern Montana along the Missouri River. According to the Arts Guild, “… Carol’s large colorful oil paintings reflect upon the remoteness, the hardships, and the struggles of early pioneers. That moment of decision to ‘change one’s life’ is paramount to the concept of her ‘Homesteads … Courage to Change’ exhibition which centers on the human spirit and the direction of evolvement of mankind, contributing to the growth of society.” Leah Gallagher’s “Yellowstone to Blue Grass Country” exhibit is
a diverse collection of landscapes in various media, including oil, acrylic, pastel and charcoal. The Indiana native showcases not only place in her art, with an emphasis on florals, but portraits, too. Beginning Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, the Main Gallery is showing James K. Vincent’s “Prairie, Solo Exhibition” and the North Gallery is showing guild members’ “Looking Through the Lens: Members Photography Show.” An opening reception for both exhibits is happening from 3 to 5 p.m., Sept. 8, featuring an artist talk at 4 p.m. Vincent’s craft has been influenced through his studies in Florence, Italy, and specifically with Carolyn Thayer, Jeff Schaezle, Joe Trakimas, Loren Entz and Jim LeBar. The photography exhibit includes works by Willow Brown, Cheryl Davis, Wendy Johnson, Shelly Olin, Kevin Kinzley, Jase Petersen, Carrie Rhett, Shawn Stewart, Dan Wells and Susan Wolfe.
Events
Aug. 28 marks the last open studio session for the summer season. From 6 to 8 p.m., choose between drawing or painting a live model. As a group, participants decide the duration of the model’s poses, as well as where they’ll
create works of art. Neighboring Lions Park is a secondary option to the Arts Guild, located at 11 8th St. W. No registration is needed for the $5 activity; participants should bring their own supplies. Traditional art papers have no sway with Elizabeth LaRowe, who is teaching the “Exploring Watercolor Painting on New Surface” workshop, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guild members receive a 10-percent discount on the $55 admission fee. Instead of traditional art paper, Richeson Premium Gessoed Hardboard will be used and provided to attendees. Registrants should bring their own lunch and painting supplies. Painters ages 16 and up are welcome and can register by calling the guild at (406) 446-1370. The 39th Annual Labor Day Arts Fair commences Monday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Depot Gallery and nearby Lions Park. More than 90 artists will be selling original works at booths beside food vendors that surround the gazebo. All-day entertainment is another plus to attending this free parkside fair. More information on exhibits and events is available at carboncountydepotgallery.org and (406) Carol Hartman’s “Along the Oregon Trail” is one of many landscapes on display through Aug. 28 at the Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery. 446-1370.
Red Lodge Clay Center sculptors tell narratives through art BY CHARITY DEWING
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The unique exhibits at the Red Lodge Clay Center reshape concepts of pottery. From beautifully-crafted abstract figures to porcelain dishes, bowls and cups with intricate paintings telling a story, the exclusive art demonstrates how art can be practical, inspirational and habitual. Sean O’Connell is known for his contemporary tableware, created on a pottery wheel or hand built with porcelain clay. The porcelain is hand-painted with complex designs and finished with a long-lasting glaze. O’Connell’s pieces are lead-free and created to endure long-term wear and tear. The end result is vibrant and
well-crafted art that can be used in daily life. O’Connell’s work will be on exhibit at the Red Lodge Clay Center throughout September with an artist’s reception from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 28. In addition, a demonstration workshop with artists Beth Lo and Kensuke Yamada will take place Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and requires advanced registration. Lo’s beautiful statuettes and tableware pottery is delicately crafted. Whether on a vase, a cup, a bowl or a figurine, she manages to capture aspects of Asian heritage with contemporary verve, each piece telling a story with charming characters.
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Sean O’Connell’s work will be on display at the Red Lodge Clay Center with an artist’s reception from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 28. Lo will present slide talks about Asian influences in her work as well as the importance of all ethnicity in art. She will also demonstrate crafting functional pieces for the two-day workshop. Kensuke Yamada creates larger sculptures with a complexity of emotion. Yamada’s vivid and distinctive statues call to human
emotion, leaving the viewer to decide the sentiment behind the eyes of the figures. He will be presenting various hand-building techniques used in making figurative human forms. Lo was Yamada’s instructor at the University of Montana; she saw incredible talent in her student and was honored to work
with him at the clay center. “I admire his work. Our workshops line-up – it will be a nice compare and contrast of Asian influence; our art has highly-decorated surfaces but he works fast and I work slowly,” said Lo. For more information call (406) 446-3993 or visit redlodgeclaycenter.com. M 1
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Going ‘cold turkey’ a community effort on Thanksgiving Day BY TARA CADY
tcady@billingsgazette.com
While the quitting process may be short-lived, its effects could be long-lasting and life-saving. Many who’ve ceased smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products have seen and felt the difference of healthier lungs and hearts. Those who haven’t get their chance to quit “cold turkey” during the Great American Smokeout, an American Cancer Society initiative appropriately scheduled on Thanksgiving Day. The Carbon/Stillwater Tobacco Prevention Program, of Beartooth Billings Clinic, and Beartooth Recreational Trails Association host the 9th annual Turkey Trot, Thursday, Nov. 22. In line with the national campaign, participants avoid tobacco products for 24 hours and instead walk and run for the cause. Interested attendees should meet at the Edgar Gruel building at the Carbon County Fairgrounds, at the south end of Rodeo Road off Highway 78. Once the trot kicks off at 10 a.m., runners and walkers will navigate the airport loop of the Rocky Fork Trail, near Red Lodge Airport, and finish back at the Edgar Gruel building. The event is free-of-charge, but participants should bring a non-perishable food item for donation to BareTooth Cupboards, a community food bank serving Carbon County. According to the event’s coordinators, “this one-day effort could mark the first day of a life free from tobacco addiction for Montana smokers and spit tobacco users, and the start of a tobacco-free Montana.” Registration forms are available at the Beartooth Billings Clinic registration office, Sylvan Peak Mountain Shop and beartoothbillingsclinic.org. For more details on participating or volunteering at the event, contact Carbon/Stillwater tobacco prevention specialist Jean Atherly at (406) 860-3825 or jatherly@ Choose health during the Turkey Trot, Nov. 22. beartoothbillingsclinic.org.
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Make a run for Red Lodge Mountain BY TARA CADY
tcady@billingsgazette.com
Fingers are crossed for a snow-free Sept. 4. Last year for the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race, eight inches of snow piled high on the course loop, creating a safety issue and ultimately canceling the annual event. The race has been moved forward nearly two weeks hopefully to prevent such weather woes from happening again. “September is kind of hard to figure out,” said Red Lodge Events race director Kristin Hollum. “You just kind of have to pick a date and hope that Mother Nature cooperates.” If it does, the first of four
races will start at 6 a.m. Marathoners will lead the way through a rigorous track designed by Hollum at Red Lodge Mountain. The remaining races are staggered so that all participants finish their respective runs between mid- to late-afternoon. Relay teams start at 8:30 a.m.; half marathoners start at 11 a.m.; and the hot lap begins at noon. “The hope is they’re kind
of all finishing in a one- to two-hour range of each other,” Hollum said. The course loop creates an easy opportunity for spectators to support everyone, regardless of which race runners are participating in. One lap equals 4.3 miles; six laps is 26.2 miles, equivalent to a marathon. The Nitty Gritty originally began as a relay race. The team-centered race continues to be an event staple, encouraging runners to strategize among themselves how to win. Teams can range between two to six people and be co-ed or single-gendered. How many laps each team member runs
Celebrate Black Friday on the white mountain BY CHARITY DEWING
cdewing@billingsgazette.com
You can join the masses for Black Friday sales or you can shred some powder at opening day of Red Lodge Mountain, Nov. 23. Come snow or shine, the mountain is prepared with the largest snowmaking system in Montana to ensure favorable conditions. New this season, the mountain is offering two different passes. The Multi-Mountain Pass gets you all the extras of the Grizzly Peak Club. Perks include early chair on Sundays and Wednesdays, discounted skiing at participating Midwest Ski Areas Association resorts, free skiing at 10 partner resorts, including Whitefish and Grand Targhee. The Local’s Pass is the ideal fit for RLM skiers and riders who stay close to home, with the same privileges of the Grizzly Peak Club, and discounts on food, retail, lessons and rentals. Season pass pricing starts at $599 for adults, $369 for M 1
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Red Lodge Mountain begins its season the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. juniors, $209 for children and $199 for seniors. Kids 5 and under ski free. The learning area is free to beginner skiers and riders of all ages. For those who just want a day of play on the slopes, single-day tickets start at $57 for adults, $44 for juniors (13-18), $24 for children (6-12) and $47 seniors (65-69) and $20 for 70 and above.
If you don’t have ski equipment but want to try before you buy, the onsite rental shop offers skis, poles, snowboards and boots, fitted by a staff of experts who will get you in the right gear for your day. There are also ski and snowboarding lessons for every age. After you work up an appetite, head to one of three onsite dining options, ranging from table service to cafeteria-style. The Main Lodge Cafeteria is located in the base area and offers burgers, soups, sandwiches, chili, snacks, an assortment of pop, and beer and wine. The Midway Chalet is located at mid-mountain with views that cannot be beat. The Bierstubè is a full-service restaurant, open for lunch and après ski, with live music on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. Don’t feel guilty about ditching the Black Friday sales. Grab your poles, skis, boots and boards for opening day because what happens on the slopes stays on the slopes.
is up to them. Solo runners have their choice of a full marathon, half marathon and hot lap, which is single lap around the course loop. Costs vary on race, with $40 for both marathon and half marathon, $30 for the hot lap and overall team costs ranging from $80 to $240 depending on the number of team members. “Red Lodge Events is part of the Chamber of Commerce here in Red Lodge,” Hollum said. “Anything that is above and beyond covering our expenses goes to the Chamber to support businesses in our community.” Participants get a three-
quarter-length baseball shirt with registration and are encouraged to bring their canine companion. “Dogs are allowed to run with you and they don’t have to be on a leash if they are well-behaved,” said Hollum. “It’s something we don’t have with a lot of races, but since there’s no traffic anywhere, dogs love to run on trails.” A few kegs, food and snacks are available for free
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lAbor DAy Arts FAir Lions Park in Red Lodge
Monday, Sept. 3, 2018 9a.m.-4p.m. organized by the Carbon County Arts Guild, 90 artists will converge on Lions - Park, which
Ski and Gear Swap BY CHARITY DEWING
cdewing@billingsgazette.com
Beartooth Recreational Trails Association will hold its annual Ski and Gear Swap, Nov. 17, at the Red Lodge Veterans Memorial Civic Center. Items can be dropped off from 5-7 p.m., Nov. 16, and from 8-10 a.m., Nov. 17. Doors open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. The swap will accept the following gear: camping, backpacking, skis, boards, boots, bindings, skins, snowshoeing, climbing, biking and paddling. Old, dirty, broken or dangerous gear will not be taken. Experts will be there to decide if equipment meets swap standards. Parents can sign-up their children for a learnto-ski program; children’s cross-country skis, boots and poles are available onsite to rent. Season rentals are $35 per set plus a $25 deposit. Swap attendees can also purchase passes to the Red Lodge Nordic Center. A portion of the proceeds goes to Beartooth Recreational Trails Association.
to runners and their supporters. Prizes are awarded to the best female and male in each race; prizes will be locally-made and/or sourced. Red Lodge Events is hoping for 75 to 100 runners. Hollum says to stay tuned to the Red Lodge Events Facebook page for registration discount codes and updated event details, like the course map. A link to register is available at redlodgeevents.com.
is adjacent to the historic train depot, to offer a creative assortment of art and fine crafts. Artisans will bring their very best items to include fine art, sculpture, glass, photography, jewelry, pottery, wood carving, metal art, furniture and greeting cards. Food vendors will also be available.Take time to shop for that special occasion or indulge in something just for yourself. For more information, call the Carbon County Arts Guild in Red Lodge at (406) 446-1370. The mission of the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery is to support, inspire, and encourage all artists. Reaching out, the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery provides art education and exposure to the visual, performing and literary arts for the benefit of the broadest possible audience.
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RED LODGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 16-19 20th Annual Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally, Lions Camp 25 A Night Under the Stars benefit for Carbon County Historical Society
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15th Annual Fun Run for Charities, downtown Red Lodge and Lions Park, 9 a.m.
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39th Annual Labor Day Arts Fair, Carbon County Depot Gallery and Lions Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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First Friday Artwalk, downtown Red Lodge, 5-7 p.m.
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Oktoberfest, Red Lodge Ales, 2-9 p.m.
8 The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race, Red Lodge Mountain Resort, 6 a.m. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Animals like this mountain lion come to life at night during the Nocturnal Life Night Tours, Sept. 28 and Oct. 12.
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary brings back nocturnal tours the animals and capture the innate eye-glow of nocturnal species. All habitats will be accessible, but the most popular are the raccoons, foxes, mountain lions and of course, the night owls. “Everything looks different at night. Humans aren’t comfortable in the dark. During day tours, it can feel like the animals are on human turf, but at night, it suddenly feels like we are on their turf,” said Robson. Tour admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids at the door. If you book in advance, it’s $10 for adults and $4 for kids. For more information, visit yellowstonewildlifesanctuary.org or call (406) 446-1133.
BY CHARITY DEWING
cdewing@billingsgazette.com
The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary has been part of the Red Lodge community for 30 years. The sanctuary opened in 1988 as the Beartooth Nature Center, a children’s petting zoo and hoofed-animal display, before becoming a nature preserve for wild animals from the region. “These animals were either someone’s pet or injured and cannot be introduced back into the wild,” said education director, Gary Robson. “We only take in animals that need us.” The sanctuary has three veterinarians that tend to every animal’s physical well-being, which has led to remarkable lifespans for the animals, like a 24-year-old bear and 24-year-old elk. “Keeping them mentally healthy is just as important as their physical health,” said Robson.
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Rocky Mountain Chefs Invitational, Carbon County Steakhouse, 5:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 31 Downtown Trick-or-Treat for Tots, 3-5 p.m. 31
Kids’ Halloween Party, Red Lodge Pizza Co., 5-6:30 p.m.
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Kids’ Halloween Costume Contest, Beartooth Elks #534, 5:15 p.m.
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Fall Fest Trunk-or-Treat for Tweens & Teens, KOA Campgrounds, 6:30-9 p.m.
31 Adult music and costume contest, The Pub at the Pollard Hotel, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 31 Adult costume contest, Natali’s Front Bar, 9 p.m. 31 Adult costume contest, The Blue Ribbon Bar, 11 p.m. 31 Adult music and costume contest, Snow Creek Saloon, 11:30 p.m.-midnight
NOVEMBER 16 Ski and Gear Swap (item drop-off), Red Lodge Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 5-7 p.m. 17 Ski and Gear Swap, Red Lodge Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 8-10 a.m. (item drop-off); 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (sales)
Night owls are one of many species to see at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 615 2nd St. E. After a two-year hiatus, the Nocturnal Life Night Tours are returning Sept. 28 and Oct 12, both night tours
begin at dusk. Each participant can borrow a red-filter light from the sanctuary, which allows visitors to see
Annual Boys & Girls Club fundraiser will wine and dine BY TARA CADY
tcady@billingsgazette.com
The Rocky Mountain Chefs Invitational is a mouthful in more ways than one. As the lead annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County, it has hosted well-known culinary talents with hopes that attendees’ donations are larger than their plates. Money raised is unrestricted, in that they benefit the nonprofit’s most significant needs, including operating costs and youth programs like gardening, summer camp, tutoring and robotics. Roughly 45 kids are served daily through the club. Last year, about $35,000 was fundraised. A $40,000 goal has been set this year. The annual event happens Sept. 28, at the Carbon
County Steakhouse at 121 Broadway Ave. S. in downtown Red Lodge. A cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with a wine-pairing dinner served at 6:30 p.m. This year’s guest chef is Josh Smouse from Lexington, Kentucky’s Honeywood Restaurant. Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County CEO Dana Castellani says Smouse, known for adding Kentucky southern flair to his food, is excited to participate in the event. “Every year there’s something a little different,” Castellani said. “Traditionally, it’s about something new.”
Babcock & Miles, a wine store in Red Lodge, will pair vino with dinner. Tickets to the event are $150 per person. “It’s definitely one of the higher-end fundraising dinners in town,” said Castellani. “The wine and food alone pushes that value pretty high up there.” A silent auction precedes dinner and a live auction immediately follows it. Experience packages, with certificates for lodging and/or special events, are included in the offerings. People can also participate in the wine pull for a chance to win a red, white, or sparkling bottle of “mystery” wine. Roughly 100 can attend, and those interested should call the club at (406) 4462582 for tickets. More details are available at bgofcarboncounty.org.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Red Lodge Ales BY CHARITY DEWING
cdewing@billingsgazette.com
You don’t have to go to Germany to experience Oktoberfest. Bring the family to Red Lodge Ales from 2 to 9 p.m., Sept. 8, for live music, food and games. The family-friendly event will offer a variety of children’s activities like a bouncy house, dunk tank, climbing wall and face painting. Why let the kids have all the fun? Adults can participate in games like keg toss, stein hold and cornhole for this year’s Oktoberfest Olympics. Tickets are $1. After you work up an
appetite, sink your teeth in traditional German fare like bratwurst sausages and potato salad. Because you can’t go to a beer festival without trying a traditional pilsner, wash it all down with a cool pint of Oktoberfest Lager. Proceeds benefit the Beartooth Recreational Trails Association, a nonprofit that develops and preserves hiking and bike trails in the Red Lodge area. Admission is $5 for PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LODGE ALES adults, kids 12 and under are free. For more information, Bring the family to Red Lodge call Red Lodge Ales at (406) Ales on Sept. 8 and celebrate 446-0243. Oktoberfest. M 1