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Park fees The entrance fee is $25 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $20 for each motorcycle; or $12 for each visitor 16 and older entering by foot, bike, etc. This fee provides the visitor with a seven-day entrance permit for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Keep your admission receipt in order to re-enter the parks. Annual passes for Yellowstone and other national parks also are for sale. Discounted passes for senior citizens or people with disabilities are available. Entrances are open 24 hours a day. The only exceptions are caused by road construction and weather-related restrictions. Recorded Road Information: 307-344-2117. Follow us on Twitter: http:// twitter.com/YellowstoneNPS For more information, contact the Yellowstone National Park Public Affairs Office between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. weekdays, except for holidays, at 307-344-2015 or by email at Yell_Public_Affairs@nps.gov. Permits are required for these park activities: Fishing, boating or use of float tubes, overnight backcountry camping, travel with a service animal in the backcountry, stock entry into the park requires Coggins testing, all commercial services, commercial filming and photography with props or models.

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access road may be closed to public traffic 24-hours a day starting at By Memorial Day weekend, all noon, Sept. 4 through Nov. 21. The of Yellowstone National Park’s campground at Indian Creek will roads are traditionally open after close six days earlier this year than weeks of snow removal by road normal. crews. The Canyon to Tower Road may The last to open, on May 25, is be closed to public traffic from the Beartooth Pass and Tower Falls 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. from July 5 to to Canyon Junction. Sept. 22 nightly from Chittenden The Old Faithful to West Road to Tower Junction Gate in the Thumb route, as well as the road north section of the park. from West Thumb to the South During times when the road is Entrance and West Thumb to Lake open to the public, delays should Village opened, as did the road be limited to no more than 30 minfrom Tower Junction to Tower Fall. utes at a time, except on MemoHere’s a list of some of the road rial Day weekend (May 25-28) and closures or delays travelers may Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1-3). face as Yellowstone’s short conThere is ongoing construction struction season gets under way: at the Lamar River Bridge on the The Canyon to Tower Road may way to the Northeast Entrance. be closed to public traffic 24 hours More road information, includa day Sept. 22 to May 23, 2013. ing what roads are open during The Indian Creek Campground each season, can be found at the

park’s Operating Hours and Seasons page. Call the 24-hour Current Road Report hotline at 307-344-2117 for the latest information on conditions affecting roads within the park. For information on construction projects en route to the park, contact: 1-800-226-7623 or visit www.mdt511.com for Montana road projects; 1-888-996-7623 or visit www.wyoroad.info/ for Wyoming roadwork; for information about all road projects in Grand Teton National Park, call 307-739-3614. The park’s newspaper, Teewinot, includes a road construction map for further reference and can be found online at www.nps.gov/grte, or picked up at any park entrance station or visitor center.

Park offers guide for visitors in wheelchairs By MARTIN KIDSTON mkidston@billingsgazette.com

and improve the park’s network of boardwalks whenever funding allows, wheelchair accessibility Yellowstone National Park has remains difficult in some places. released a trail guide for visitors who When considering an improvement use wheelchairs. project, such as that taking place at “Accessibility in Yellowstone: A the Norris Geyser Basin, the park Guide for Visitors who use Wheelmust look at a variety of factors that chairs,” breaks the park down into include terrain, aesthetics, natural eight zones that include attractions resources and environmental and in the Mammoth, Norris, Madicultural factors. son and Old Faithful areas, among “Our architects strive to alter others. the landscape as little as possible “Accessibility in the park is when making additions or relocata top priority in terms of visitor ing visitor features to best preserve experience and the design of our the natural landscape,” Hottle said. facilities,” said Dan Hottle, a park “There are going to remain areas spokesman. that will simply — yet unfortunately Yellowstone was established — only be accessible to those who as a national park in 1872, and can reach them by foot.” while crews work to maintain But the park is working to

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improve wheelchair access to other areas within the park, according to the booklet produced by the park’s interpretation division. Hottle said the park also plans to improve turnouts at Obsidian Cliff, the Calcite Springs Overlook and areas around Canyon Rim Drive. Doing so, he said, will help those who use wheelchairs get a better view of the park’s attractions. The largest accessibility project under way in the park is at Norris Geyser Basin. Crews are building a ramp that will run from the head of the Norris Basin Trail past Steamboat Geyser to the back basin area. When the ramp is complete, Hottle said, crews will remove the existing stairs and rehab the old trail.

Stretch your legs There are plenty of places to hike with kids Story and Photos By BRETT FRENCH french@billingsgazette.com With 2 million acres and 1,000 miles of trails, it’s easy to find a place to stretch your legs in Yellowstone National Park. But what about hiking with children? What are some of the places that you can get them out of the car to safely burn off some excess wiggling and maybe induce a nap? Here are a couple of my favorite short walks in the park. Guidebooks, maps, the park’s website and staff are also sources for more information.

Lake with a view One of my top picks is Trout Lake, in the northeast corner of the park. When my daughter and I visited one spring day years ago, we spotted a bald eagle dive-bombing an otter. Talk about a wild place. Then the otter took a nap on a piece of driftwood. We had a great time photographing it. The climb from the parking lot only took about 10-15 minutes. We also saw a male Barrow’s goldeneye duck try to charm some females, Canada geese, a small herd of elk and after topping a nearby hill, we spooked a pair of sandhill cranes. From the hill, we had a great view of the Soda Butte Creek valley

The hike to Trout Lake is short and sweet.

stone National Park. I GPS’ed the trailhead parking lot at North 44 degrees, 53.951 minutes and West 110 degrees, 07.391 minutes. The trail is clearly marked. Although it’s a steep climb of about 150 feet up to the lake, it is short and therefore probably suitable for fairly young children, depending on their experience.

a padlock. If you want to bike only, continue on to the Fountain Flat Road and the Nez Perce Creek picnic area, a 5-mile route one way that is partially paved and closed to vehicles. The roundtrip route from Midway Geyser Basin parking area to Fairy Falls is about 5 miles but the hiking is fairly easy with little elevation gain.

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For a multifunctional route, Hikers must stay 100 yards away from bears and wolves. consider the trail to Fairy Falls. It provides a bike path, a different view of Grand Prismatic Spring as stretching to its juncture with the well as a trek to Fairy Falls. Lamar River. Two other lakes are There are two ways to access within a quarter of a mile to the this trail. One is from the Fountain north, Shrimp and Buck lakes. Flat Road, which is a longer ride/ Fishing is allowed on the lakes hike. So with younger children, I beginning May 26. A permit is recommend parking at the Midway required for an adult, but children 15 and younger can fish for free. The Geyser Basin parking area about 4 miles north of Old Faithful. regulations require that cutthroat You immediately cross the trout be released, but up to five Firehole River and then parallel nonnative fish, such as rainbow the river en route to the turnoff to trout, can be kept. the Fairy Falls trail about a mile The turnoff for the trailhead to away. Along the route you will pass Trout Lake is about 13 miles south of Cooke City, about a mile south of a hill overlooking Grand Prismatic Spring. No bikes are allowed on Pebble Creek campground. the 1.6-mile trail to Fairy Falls, so The lake is not far from the if you plan to bike then hike, bring northeast entrance to Yellow-

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No trip to Yellowstone National Park can be complete, in my mind, without a trip to the Boiling River. Just inside the park’s North Entrance is a place where a searing hot springs enters the Gardner River. A small dike has been hand built to slow the inflow of the chilly Gardner River’s waters, but still allows enough through to take the edge off the searing hot springs (104 to 118 degrees). The hot springs is actually an underground discharge from Mammoth Hot Springs, just up the hill. It emerges alongside the river, running parallel for a short distance before cascading over travertine terraces and into the side channel of the Gardner. At the parking area, the Park

Otters are one of the unique animals hikers may see in a visit to Yellowstone National Park.

Service does its best to warn people of the possible dangers: skin rashes, infections and/or primary amoebic meningitis. So squeamish parents may just want to walk down and take a look at the scene rather than get wet. Because of the inflows from the river, there are cold currents that occasionally chillingly remind you this is no swimming pool. But the view of the surrounding canyon and the elk resting nearby easily make up for the sometimes intemperate water flows. The Boiling River is generally open from dusk till dawn, except when the water’s high during spring runoff. Please respect the area and follow all the rules — no bikes, pets, food or drink, camping, nudity or soap. That way, this unique and restorative spot will be open to future generations. Here’s a tip: Take along a garbage bag to put your clothes in while you swim. It will keep your gear from getting wet from the rising steam, more of a problem in cold weather than in warm. Also, a pair of water shoes or river sandals will protect your toes. You can change into and out of your suit at the vault toilet at the trailhead. Lastly, don’t forget a towel. It’s only a half-mile walk to the bathing spot on a very gentle trail. No wheeled vehicles are allowed. My GPS reading in the parking lot was North 44 degrees, 59.541 minutes and West 110 degrees, 41.490 minutes.

Meadow walk In his book “Yellowstone Trails: A Hiking Guide,” Mark C. Marschall calls the Bighorn Pass

Tips for trekkers Here are some things to consider when hiking in Yellowstone National Park:  Mosquitoes can be troublesome, so pack along bug repellent.  It’s always a good idea to carry water, snacks and a small first-aid kit when hiking with children.  Remember that the weather can change quickly. Packing a rain jacket is always a good idea.  Give any wildlife a wide berth. Park regulations require visitors to stay 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from all other wildlife.  Carry and know how to use bear spray.  Remember the sun is more intense at Yellowstone’s higher elevation, so slather on some sunscreen and consider wearing a hat to shade your head. For other ideas on where to hike, consider these books: “An Outdoor Family Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks,” from The Mountaineers Books; “Yellowstone Trails, A Hiking Guide,” by Mark C. Marschall; “Yellowstone Treasures, The Traveler’s Companion to the National Park,” by Janet Chapple.

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Park reuses, recycles to keep trash from landfills By BRETT FRENCH french@billingsgazette.com

assembled by the Yellowstone Park Foundation, the park’s nonprofit fundraising arm. Xanterra Parks Jim Evanoff, Yellowstone’s en- and Resorts, which runs concesvironmental protection specialist, sion operations in the park, has has made it his life’s work to keep worked to make its operations the park’s trash out of landfills. more earth friendly. That’s no small feat considerPlastic pop bottles thrown in a ing the roughly 3 million visitors to trash can in Yellowstone now go to the park each year generate about a Georgia company that recycles 4,000 tons of trash. them into carpet backing. Glass Evanoff, who retired from bottles are crushed in Livingston the job this spring, also led other and used as sand. Food waste is sustainability initiatives — such as composted at a plant outside West recycling small propane cylinders Yellowstone and used in landscapand bear spray canisters. ing projects. Fry oil from food “In the last nine years or so, operations is now burned in boilers Jim’s been focused predominantly at Mammoth and Old Faithful. on making Yellowstone a greener And alternative fuels are used in place when it comes to environpark vehicles. mental sustainability,” said Steve The diversion of garbage from Iobst, deputy superintendent of landfills just made sense to EvaYellowstone. noff because parks are all about Many of the sustainability preserving natural resources. Yet projects have been funded through most of the nation’s parks have no partnerships with corporations, one like Evanoff to coordinate such universities and private businesses projects, he said.

The park’s management of wildlife, natural resources and visitors has changed dramatically since the park was created in 1872, Evanoff said. What was seen as bad back in the early years of the park — such as wolves and grizzly bears — are now believed to be key to balancing the ecosystem’s wildlife. And some things that were seen as good back then — such as feeding bears refuse from hotels and roadside garbage dumps for visitors’ entertainment — are no longer allowed. “Yellowstone was the world’s first national park, so we want to be the first to do the right thing,” Evanoff said. Other fun facts from Evanoff: The roughly 3 million visitors a year to Yellowstone National Park arrive in about 1 million vehicles. The average visitor stays only 1.5 days. Many years ago, to ensure more trout were available to anglers,

park staff would go to Molly Island in Yellowstone Lake every spring and smash pelican eggs, because pelicans eat trout. The single most complex job in Yellowstone, according to Evanoff, is removing snow from its roadways in the spring. The 12-week operation burns about 1,300 gallons of fuel a day and costs about $1 million. Yellowstone contains more than 2,000 bear-proof canisters for garbage that are emptied every day. When the garbage trucks are not being used they are parked behind a 10-foot-high fence. Forty percent of Yellowstone’s waste comes from food. After realizing that hundreds of tiny shampoo bottles were tossed into the garbage from Yellowstone’s 2,000 hotel rooms every day, Xanterra Parks and Resorts, which operates the park’s hotels, switched over to cornstarch-based bottles that are biodegradable.

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This 1888 poster, which measures 28 feet by 13 feet, depicts the 1887 performance of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show for Queen Victoria in London.

Museum snaps up 1887 poster By MARTIN KIDSTON mkidston@billingsgazette.com

slight bleeding of the ink. “Posters of this size were intended to attract as much attention as possible,” Rumm When a huge poster depicting Buffalo said. “It would have been plastered on the Bill’s Wild West Show in 1887 surfaced this wall of a large building, or on the fence year at a Colorado auction, the Buffalo Bill around the arena where the Wild West Show Historical Center jumped at the opportunity would be performing. It would have been to buy it. eye catching.” “We have other posters here, but most of Rumm believes the poster was printed them are considerably smaller,” said John in 1888 after the Wild West Show returned Rumm, the center’s curator of Western from London. It’s unknown if the artist American history. “We have a few that are who drew the poster worked off the sketch large, but nothing as large as this one. As of another artist or a photograph taken in intact as it was, it looks like it had come off London. the press only yesterday.” But creating a four-color poster spanning It’s unknown where the poster originat28 feet was something of an undertaking ed. It depicts the Wild West Show’s perforback then. The job required 763 printmance in London in 1887 in front of Queen ing blocks, each measuring about 29 by 12 Victoria and members of the royal family inches. and a crowd of 20,000. The poster itself includes 32 sheets, and Museum officials aren’t sure where the would have been pieced together, not unlike poster has been for the last 123 years. Given decorators hanging wallpaper. its condition, Rumm said, it’s possible that The poster will serve as a centerpiece of the show bill was never used because of a the new Buffalo Bill display.

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Historical Center opens new Buffalo Bill exhibit By MARTIN KIDSTON mkidston@billingsgazette.com CODY, Wyo. — Visitors to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center will gain a better understanding of William F. Cody this summer, even if they’ve seen the icon’s exhibit at the museum before. The old Buffalo Bill exhibit was dismantled in October for the first time since its original installation in 1986. Crews spent the winter redesigning the $2.7 million gallery for its grand reopening and the 2012 travel season. “Rather than just the persona of ‘Buffalo Bill,’ we’re introducing people to the persona of William Cody,” said Lynn Houze, assistant curator of the Buffalo Bill-Western History Gallery. “We’re trying to do the complete picture so our visitors will have a better idea of Cody the man.” The exhibit includes many items new to the display, including a large “show bill” used to promote Cody’s “Wild West Show” in late 1800s, and a 200-year-old tree stump that once marked the location of Camp Monaco, one of Cody’s favorite hunting spots. Visitors can read dime novels true to Cody’s era and try on period clothing. A diorama of the Wild West Show also give’s fans an idea of the logistical challenges Cody faced in taking his famous show on tour.

Houze said the new exhibit goes farther in telling Cody’s full story, including the year 1876, which may have been one of the worst of Cody’s life. “That was a watershed year for him,” said Houze. “His son Kit died in April, and the Little Bighorn battle took place in June. His friend Wild Bill Hickok was killed in August. He had all those things going on.” The new display joins a long list of award-winning museums at the historical center, including the Plains Indians Museum, the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, the Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Museum of Natural History, which chronicles wildlife and habitat across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily just west of downtown Cody.

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Be prepared when photographing in Yellowstone By JENNA CAPLETTE For The Gazette In Yellowstone, you’ll discover spectacular opportunities for incredible photographs every day. Be ready for those opportunities by following these tips. 1. Keep your camera handy and loaded with fresh batteries. 2. Take several photographs to help train your eye. Check each image on your LCD screen or view it later using your computer or a photography store kiosk. Delete the images you don’t like and figure out what “worked” on the images you like. 3. Record how you captured each image. You can either carry a notebook or reference your camera’s file information (metadata) when you get back to your computer. 4. Get up and get going. Morning offers incredible opportunities for sighting wildlife, and some of the best lighting for outdoor photography. Early evening, bright overcast days, fog and snowstorms also create dramatic opportunities for extraordinary photographs. 5. Keep your camera clean and dry. Steam from geysers and hot pots can condense on your gear. Carry an absorbent, lintfree cloth to pat dry your camera body and lens if this happens. To clean your gear, use a microfiber lens cleaning cloth along with Purosol Optical Molecular Lens Cleaner, a “green” cleaner that breaks down the bonds that dust, dirt and grime use to glue themselves to lens surfaces. 6. Stay a safe distance away when photographing wildlife. Resist the temptation to get just a little closer. If your camera has interchangeable lenses, work with a long zoom lens, 300mm or more. Remember, the best wildlife photos show their subject interacting with landscape, weather and other animals. 7. Protect your images by transferring them from your camera’s flash memory to a computer and backing them up to an external drive at the end of each day,. Photographic images evoke memory. When you take lots of pictures, you can relive and enjoy your Yellowstone adventure for years to come.

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National Park Service develops plans for Lake area By BRETT FRENCH french@billingsgazette.com

structure’s rear entrance to make it more appealing and adding paths and lighting to make foot traffic A new management plan for the safer at night. Two shower areas Lake area was approved by the Park would be built for visitors at Bridge Service this spring. Bay and the channel between the It’s designed to limit developBridge Bay Marina and Yellowstone ment, set design standards and Lake would be dredged. outline infrastructure projects that Some of the historic Lodge cabmay occur over the next 10 to 15 ins closest to Lodge Creek would be years as funding becomes available. moved closer to the hotel and away Some historic buildings would from prime wildlife habitat. be moved and several facilities The Lake area houses almost would be refurbished, and the 750 concession and park employees leaky 70-year-old water system in the summer and 18 to 20 in the that serves the Fishing Bridge area winter. Yellowstone National Park would be improved. The Fishing Bridge RV Park has Lake Hotel, built in 1891 by the Northern Pacific Railroad, is the oldest operating 358 sites now and the Bridge Bay Yellowstone plans to eliminate hotel in the National Park Service. The rear entrance to the hotel would be 33 spaces in the Fishing Bridge RV campground contains 438 sites. upgraded under a long-term plan that has been approved. Park and reconfigure the design to Lake Hotel and Lake Lodge have allow bigger vehicles to pull through about 480 rooms. of the campground would be elimi- developed for areas of Yellowstone the campsites rather than back in. The Park Service’s plan “builds An additional 3.5 acres of pavenated, but vegetation would be left in the past few years. upon management actions from ment would be added to the park, between individual sites. Among the projects addressed the past several decades designed which was developed in 1964. A The planning document is one in the plan are seismic stabilization to reduce human impacts on grizzly wooded corridor down the middle of several that the Park Service has of the Lake Hotel, redesigning the bears in the Lake area.”

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town was moved, buildings and all, to Gardiner as the rail line extended farther south. A northern corner of YellowThe basin was then used for stone National Park degraded by agriculture, with some of the old decades of inappropriate use and irrigation canals still visible on the overrun with nonnative vegetalandscape. Then in 1929 and 1932, tion is showing signs of recovery the Park Service purchased the after the first four years of a 10-year property to extend its boundary to study. encompass wintering areas used by The results of a study published park wildlife — mainly pronghorn, in the 2012 issue of the journal elk and bison. Yellowstone Science showed that The Park Service continued to elimination of nonnative plants farm the land for a while, before with herbicide inside three fenced seeding it to crested wheatgrass in plots, which were then replanted the 1940s and ‘50s. Crested wheatwith barley and winter wheat to re- grass was well adapted to the area’s build the soil, are responding well. arid climate, where only about 10 Soil organic matter in the fenced inches of moisture falls a year, but it study areas increased 40 percent in was a poor forage base for wildlife. two years compared with soil outSince the 1990s, the basin has side the fence, according to a study been overrun by desert alyssum, an written by researchers Bill Hamilexotic mustard plant. The alyssum ton, of Washington & Lee Univerhas blocked out native grasses and sity, and Eric Hellquist, of State reproduces quickly. University New York-Oswego. In 2008, after consulting The research also showed that other agencies and experts, the soil microbes were more diverse Park Service launched the curnear native species than nonnarent project, fencing off three plots tives. totaling about 30 acres at Cinnabar, Used by American Indians Stephens Creek and Reese Creek for centuries, the Gardiner Basin to keep wildlife out while the soil is was settled by Euro-Americans regenerated and native plants are in the late 1800s. The town of re-established. Cinnabar was established there The 10-year period for the in 1883, growing up around the study was chosen because it takes rail terminus for those traveling years for the soil to be restored and to newly established Yellowstone the natives to establish a strong National Park. Ten years later, the foothold.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Events are in Billings unless otherwise listed. Saturday, May 26 Montana Arabian Horse Show: Super Barn at MetraPark. Mtarabianhorses. com. Play “In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $15. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $20, adults; $16, students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre.com. Bozeman: “The Visceral Show.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Cabaret/burlesque with local performers. Ages 18 and older. $10 tickets at Cactus Records and at event. 406-451-5126. Cody, Wyo.: “Greater Yellowstone Raptor Experience” summer programs begin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily through Sept. 3. Braun Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. In case of inclement weather, Coe Auditorium. Cost to be determined. 307-578-4111; bbhc.org. Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org. West Yellowstone: Earthquake Lake Visitor Center opens. Facilities provide interpretive services for more than 50,000 people annually. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until July 16, when the center will close for renovation and reconstruction. Fs.usda.gov/gallatin. Sunday, May 27 Montana Arabian Horse Show: Super Barn at MetraPark. Mtarabianhorses. com. Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org. Monday, May 28 Bozeman: Memorial Day Events. Breakfast at American Legion Gallatin Post 14, 7-9 a.m. Parade on Main Street, 9:30 a.m. Service at Sunset Hills Cemetery, 11 a.m. 406-624-6526.

Norris: Memorial Day Music Festival. 4-9 p.m. Norris Hot Springs. Little Jane and the Pistol Whips; Two Bit Franks; jam. 406-685-3303; norrishotsprings.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Dig For A Day. Daily through summer, weather permitting. All ages can dig for fossils at Warm Springs Ranch. Orientation, 8 a.m. Leave for site, 8:30 a.m. Lunch, digging tools, and transportation to and from site provided. Adult must accompany children younger than 18. $150, adults; $80, children. Reservations, 800-4553466; wyodino.org. Tuesday, May 29 Miles City: Western Art Roundup quick draw, auction. Following Bucking Horse Sale parade. Riverside Park. 406-2340635; ccac.milescity.org. Wednesday, May 30 Merle Haggard concert: Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 Third Ave. N. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Show starts, 7:30 p.m. $60, main floor, loge; $55, balcony. 256-6052; albertabairtheater.org. Thursday, May 31 Sidney: Arnstein Killingsberg Family Orchestra concert. 7 p.m. Mondak Heritage Center. $5. 406-433-3500; themondak.org. Friday, June 1 Hoof it with a Historian: Swords Park: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 11:30 a.m. Caravan to park’s parking lot for guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger. 256-6809; ywhc.org. NILE Foundation’s Stetsons & Stilettos Ball: 6 p.m. Holiday Inn Convention Center. Country Music Award nominee Andy Griggs and Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers perform, four-course steak and shrimp dinner, live and silent auctions. $100 couple, $60 single ($75 couple and $40 single for NILE members). 256-2495. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Bozeman: Radio play “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Weekly series performed and recorded live, Fridays-Saturdays through July 28. Each play showcases a different genre from radio’s Golden Age. $7, adults; $5, students. Discounted, full-run passes available. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Cody, Wyo.: Chuckwagon cooking demonstrations, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays and most Saturdays through August. Sample Dutch oven biscuits and fireroasted beans. Free. Bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Cody Cattle Company season begins. All-you-can-eat chuckwagon dinner buffet, 5:30-8 p.m. Award-winning Western music by Ryan Martin and his Everywhere West Band, 6:30 p.m. Nightly through September. Ticket prices vary. 307-272-5770; codycattlecompany.com. Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org. Malta: Texaco County Music Showdown. Doors open, 6 p.m. Performances begin, 7 p.m. Trafton Park Arena. Musicians vie for chance at national title. Concessions available. 406-654-2472. Saturday, June 2 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Lukas Seely’s Montana Comedy Competition finals: 7:30 p.m. Bones Brewing, 1425 Broadwater Ave. 839-9231; bonesbrewing.com. SpringFest: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Moss Mansion, 914 Division St. Outdoor arts and crafts festival with sales, demonstrations, pancake breakfast, live music, concessions, bake sale. Free admission; regular admission prices for mansion tours. 256-5100; mossmansion.com. Funky Bunch Improv senior show: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $5. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

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Bozeman: 14th Annual Watershed Festival & Fishing Derby: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fish Technology Center. Fishing, duck races, food, exhibits for all ages. 406-5820526; outdoorscience.org. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org. Molt: Spur of the Moment. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Started in 1964, this attracts more than 200 students from Montana and other states, with faculty from national universities, colleges, symphony orchestras. Nine-day event features five evening faculty concerts, two evening student recitals, afternoon band and orchestra performances. Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; $6, students, seniors. Season passes ($40/$25) available by calling 2593476. Redlodgemusicfestival.org. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Fish for Kid’s Sake. 11 a.m. Hot Springs State Park. Friendly fishing competition benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hot Springs County. Must have fishing license. 800-2949700, ext. 107; thermopolis.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Open house. Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center. Historic building houses exhibits about wildlife, Wyoming outlaws, Native Americans, oil and gas, coal mining and more. 307-864-5183; hschistory.org. Sunday, June 3 Get Outside Montana kick-off: 1-3 p.m. Audubon Center, 7026 S. Billings Blvd. Many activities and special guest Smokey Bear help kick off free friendly team competition. Details, registration: mtacec.org. Fort Peck: Comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). 4 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org.

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Lavina: Montana Old-Time Fiddlers DisCody, Wyo.: Best of the West Rendezvous. Inaugural 3-day event with trict Four. 1-5 p.m. Cozy Corner. Potluck antler trade show at Stampede Rodeo and jam. Public welcome. Grounds, Huskemaw Long Range ChalLivingston: Program, “Bluebird Box Monilenge competitive shooting at Monster toring and Banding Demonstration.” Lake. 307-587-2787, ext. 112. 8-11 a.m. Meet at Yellowstone Ranger Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. 8 a.m.-2 District. Free. 406-222-1892; Sign up p.m. Cody Shooting Complex. Single online, Livingstonace.org. Action Shooting Society (SASS) sancRed Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. tioned Wyoming State Championship Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; of Cowboy Action Shooting. Live-fire $6, students, seniors. Redlodgemusiccompetition with 1860-1899 firearms, festival.org. period clothing. Free for spectators. 307587-2946; highlonesomedrifters.com. Monday, June 4 Cody, Wyo.: “Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Shootout. Cody System” lecture with Cheryl JaShooting Complex. Through Sunday. worowski. 12:15 p.m. Coe Auditorium. 307-587-2946. Free. 307-587-4771; bbhc.org. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Glendive: Summer Youth and Campfire Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m.; $10, adults; Programs. Makoshika State Park. Youth $6, students, seniors. Redlodgemusicprograms: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays festival.org. through Aug. 23. Classroom and outdoor learning experiences for ages 7-13; Tuesday, June 5 parents welcome. Registration required: Bozeman: Transit of Venus Event. 4-7 p.m. 406-377-6256; makoshika@mt.gov. Bobcat Stadium. Historic passing of Campfire programs with guest speakers, Venus between Earth and the sun for 7-9 p.m. every other Thursday at Makothe last time in more than 100 years. shika Hiatt Amphitheater. Safe solar viewing glasses provided. Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Telescopes with solar filters; displays Free student recital at Civic Center, 7 from Montana State University science p.m. Redlodgemusicfestival.org. and engineering students, faculty; kids’ activities. Free. 406-994-2251; Friday, June 8 museumoftherockies.org. Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. Meet at Western Heritage Center, Redlodgemusicfestival.org. 2822 Montana Ave., 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. Wednesday, June 6 $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, Humanities Heroes awards: 5 p.m. Westyounger; includes pass to WHC. 256ern Heritage Center, 2822 Montana 6809; ywhc.org. Ave. The accomplishments of Howard Fix at Six: 6 p.m. Shooters Sports Bar, Boggess, Tami Haaland, Elizabeth 1600 Ave. D, behind Oz Fitness. Music McNamer, Joe Medicine Crow, Janine by ZeN. 252-6220. Pease, Mardell Plainfeather, Ben Steele Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Marand Karen Stevenson are honored. ried”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, Reception follows. Free. 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; Red Lodge: Red Lodge Music Festival. $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstuFaculty recital at Civic Center, 7:30 diotheatre.com. p.m.; $10, adults; $5, students. RedMusical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon lodgemusicfestival.org. Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. Thursday, June 7 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Don Luis, 15 N. 26th Bozeman: Art Walk. 6-8 p.m. Downtown. St. 10 Foot Tall and 80 Proof, Free. Artists’ openings, receptions, refreshBozeman: MORart. 7-9:30 p.m. Museum ments, music. Downtownbozeman.org. of the Rockies. Hear the stories behind Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 the donated art for the Wine Classic p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play in July. Artists, demonstrations, art performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, sale, $1 raffle, hors d’oeuvres, no-host students. 406-587-0737; equinoxthewine bar. $15. Tickets, 406-994-1998; atre.com. events@montana.edu.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting MarMonday, June 11 ried”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Per$12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstuormances by Montana Music Institute diotheatre.com. attendees. Free. 655-0320; MontanaMusical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon musicinstitute.com. Barber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. West Yellowstone: Train Day. 9 a.m.-9 Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. p.m. Yellowstone Historic Center Mu$20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. seum. Celebrates first train steamed into West Yellowstone this day in 1908. Bozeman: Film screening, “Music Within.” Doors open, 6 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Special activities throughout the day. Museum of the Rockies. Free. 406406-646-7461; yellowstonehistoric994-2251; museumoftherockies.org. center.org. Ralston, Wyo.: Jake Clark Mule Days. Big Boulder Ranch. Art show, music, Tuesday, June 12 auctions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Team sorting Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James competition, 1 p.m. Roping, racing, 5 Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Perp.m. Tack & Misc. auctions, 7 p.m. 307ormances by Montana Music Institute 754-4320; saddlemule.com. attendees. Free. 655-0320; Montanamusicinstitute.com. Friday, June 15 Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org. Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided Wednesday, June 13 walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Peryounger; includes pass to WHC. 256ormances by Montana Music Institute 6809; ywhc.org. attendees. Free. 655-0320; MontanaFix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. 4912 Laurel Road. musicinstitute.com. Music by Black Velvet. Free. 259-1942. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog Student recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org. Middle School, 1200 30th Ave. W. PerBig Sky: Hayride & Riverside barbecue: ormances by Montana Music Institute 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. attendees. Free. 655-0320; Montana12. Two-hour horseback or hayride to musicinstitute.com. steak or chicken dinner along Gallatin The Montana Band with Rob Quist River. $55, adult hayride; $30, ages concert: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair The12 and younger; $85/$75, horseback. ater, 2801 Third Ave. N. First show of 406- 995-4283; 320ranch.com. reunioon tour; Wild West Soirée kickRalston, Wyo.: Jake Clark Mule Days. Big off. $30/$20. Rimrock Mall; 256-6052; Boulder Ranch. Saddle mule show and albertabairtheater.org. sale, rodeos, parade, art show, auction, shooting competition, live music, danc- Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, ing, roping, racing, through Sunday. 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; Mounted shooting basics clinic, 9 a.m. $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstu307-754-4320; saddlemule.com. diotheatre.com. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Thursday, June 14 Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. VenAlive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Billings Gazette, ture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 401 N. Broadway. Music by ZeN. Free. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Aliveafter5.com. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 Recital: 11:10 a.m. Will James Middle p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play School, 1200 30th Ave. W. Perorperformed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, mances by Montana Music Institute students. 406-587-0737; equinoxthefaculty. Free. 655-0320; Montanamuatre.com. sicinstitute.com. Bozeman: Montana Pride. Events around Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Dog town all weekend include parade, Show: MetraPark. Yvkc.org. workshops, drag shows. Montanapride. org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Powwow. 9:30 a.m. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Grand entries, noon, 6 p.m. Two days of Native American art vendors, food, dancing, drumming. Learning Tipi allows further exploration. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free for ages 0-6 and Native American visitors and participants. 307-578-4102; bbhc.org. Forsyth: Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match. 8:30 a.m. AG Lee Ranch. 406346-2763; quigleymatch.com. Molt: Southbound. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857. Ralston, Wyo.: Jake Clark Mule Days. 9 a.m. Big Boulder Ranch. Parade, 11 a.m. Rodeo, 1 p.m. Ribeye steak and hamburger dinner, 5 p.m. Barn dance, music by Hurricane Mesa, 7 p.m.; old-fashioned pie auction during breaks.307-754-4320; saddlemule. com. Sidney: Open Range concert. 7 p.m. MonSaturday, June 16 dak Heritage Center. Free. 406-433Heart & Sole Run: 5K, 8:30 a.m. 2-mile 3500; themondak.org. health walk, 8:50 a.m. 10K, 9 a.m. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Spot Car Rally. Walk, run and wheelchair. Start at 12th Registration ($30), 8 a.m. Scot Kohler, Avenue and North 30th St. Finish at freehand pinstrip artist; food; door Dehler Park. Benefits YMCA Strong prizes. Poker run, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Campaign scholarships and Parade, 4:30 p.m. 20th Anniversary Bike Net. Heartandsolerace.org. party, cake, ice cream, beer garden, 5 Wild West Soiree: Annual day of family p.m. Dance, music by The Rewinders, fun benefits Alberta Bair Theater, 5:30 p.m. Free admission. 877-8642801 Third Ave. N. Soiree Star Musical 3192; thercc@rtconnect.net. Shoot Out, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Chili-tasting, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Street fair, 11 a.m.-4 Sunday, June 17 p.m. Street dance, music by The Bucky Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting MarBeaver Ground Grippers, 7-11 p.m. Food ried”: 2 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, and craft vendors all day. Albertabair1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; theater.org. $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstuComedy play “Maggie’s Getting Mardiotheatre.com. ried”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; Barber of Fleet Street)”: 2 p.m. Ven$12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstuture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. diotheatre.com. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Bozeman: Montana Pride. Hike, interfaith Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venservice, farewell brunch. Monture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. tanapride.org. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Bozeman: Montana Pride. Parade downTwo jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. town, 11 a.m. Activities around town. Public welcome. 307-754-2687. Montanapride.org. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Museum’s grand opening, ribbon-cutting. 1:30 p.m. Free. Music by Buffalo Bill Band. 307-5874771; bbhc.org. Culbertson: Frontier Days. Rodeos at Saddle Club; barn dances; parade Saturday. Fort Peck: Musical comedy “All Shook Up.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Season tickets and reserved seating available. 406-5269943; fortpecktheatre.org. Ralston, Wyo.: Jake Clark Mule Days. 9 a.m. Big Boulder Ranch. Breakfast, 6:30-9 a.m. Ranch mule competion, 4 p.m. 307-754-4320; saddlemule.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Community acoustic jam session. 6-8 p.m. Front Porch Deli. Free. Thermopolis.com. West Yellowstone: Summer Business Fair and Taste of West Yellowstone. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hayden Hall, Holiday Inn Conference Center. Visit with local businesses, learn about local attractions, summer events. Sample the best area restaurants, eateries, bakeries. Free admission. 406-646-7701.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Cody, Wyo.: Plains Indian Museum Powwow. 9:30 a.m. Grand entry, noon. Robbie Powwow Garden, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $10, adults; $5, ages 7-17; free for ages 0-6 and Native American visitors and participants. 307-578-4102; bbhc. org. Forsyth: Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match. 8:30 a.m. AG Lee Ranch. Awards, 10:30 a.m. 406-346-2763; quigleymatch. com. Ralston, Wyo.: Jake Clark Mule Days. Big Boulder Ranch. Cowboy Church, 7 a.m. Auctions, 1 p.m. 307-754-4320; saddlemule.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Spot Car Rally. Registration ($30), 7:30 a.m. Show and shine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Awards, 3 p.m. Scot Kohler, freehand pinstrip artist; food; door prizes. Free admission. 877-864-3192; thercc@ rtconnect.net.

Bozeman: David Allan Coe. Doors open, 7 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Crawford Theater, Emerson Center. $25 in advance, available at Cactus Records; $32 at event. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Friday, June 22 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Fiddler’s Green, 5104 Southgate Drive. Music by Peach Pickers. Free. 259-2020. Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; Wednesday, June 20 $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstuBozeman: Sculptor lecture. Public library, diotheatre.com. community meeting room. Features artist from Bozeman Sculpture Park. Reception Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venfollows. Free. Bozemansculpturepark.org. ture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shake591-9535; venturetheatre.org. speare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Bozeman: James McMurtry. 8 p.m. CrawFree. 406-994-3901; shakespeareinford Theater, Emerson Center. $25, theparks.org. available at Cactus Records and vootie. com. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. Thursday, June 21 Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, p.m. RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 40627th St. For anyone interested in buying 587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org. Continues each Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Thursday throughout the summer. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareinAlive After 5: 5-8 p.m. The Depot, 2310 theparks.org. Montana Ave. Music by The Clintons. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Saturday, June 23 Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Married”: Comedy play “Maggie’s Getting Mar7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 ried”: 7:30 p.m. Billings Studio Theatre, Rimrock Road. $16, adults; $12.50, 1500 Rimrock Road. $16, adults; students. 248-1141; billingsstudiotheatre. $12.50, students. 248-1141; billingsstucom. diotheatre.com. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon BarMusical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon ber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. VenTheatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591ture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 9535; venturetheatre.org. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Cody, Wyo.: Guys Night at the Museum. 5-7 Cody, Wyo.: Optimist Club Sock Hop. 5:30 p.m. John Bunker Sands Photography p.m. Cody Auditorium. Impersonators Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Hors of Buddy Holly, Elvis, Patsy Cline; dance d’oeuvres, cash bar, “Hunters of the Sky: contest; vintage cars. Hamburgers, Raptors and Their Prey in the Greater $10, Hot Dogs, $5. Rootbeer floats, Yellowstone” with Dr. Charles R. Preston cherry cokes available. Yellowstoneand Melissa Hill. $15, members; $25, country.org. nonmembers. 307-578-4000; bbhc.org.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSU-Grove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Molt: Longtime Lonesome Dogs. 9 a.m.noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-6693857. Red Lodge: Beartooth Ball “Woodstock.” 4:30 p.m. VIP wine-tasting reception; 6:30 p.m. general admission for food, silent and live auctions and music. Hippie Van contest. Red Lodge Airport. Benefits Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation. 446-0616; mkaras@ beartoothbillingsclinic.org. Sunday, June 24 Symphony in the Park: Pioneer Park. Food available, 4 p.m. Billings Community Band performs, 5 p.m. Instrument petting zoo, 6 p.m. Youth conductor contest, 6:45 p.m. Free concert by Billings Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets. Billingssymphony.org. Wednesday, June 27 Billings Crit: Downtown. Registration, 4 p.m. Race, 6 p.m. Annual bike race benefits homelessness programs. 4realchange.downtownbillings.com. Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by 338th U.S. Army Band. Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSUGrove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Thursday, June 28 Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Cafe Italia, 2417 Montana Ave. Music by Funk in the Trunk. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSUGrove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Bozeman: Comedians Lee Camp, Katie Goodman. 7 and 9 p.m. Equinox Theatre. $12. Katiegoodman.com/tickets.

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Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by 338th U.S. Army Band. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. Annual Three-day music festival at The Bridge. Music by Joe Nichols, Justin Moore. 800-555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com. Friday, June 29 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Hudson’s 2658 Grand Ave. Music by Jared Stewart. Free. 656-3600. Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSUGrove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Cody, Wyo.: Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Free with regular admission. 307-578-4110; bbhc.org. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. 800-555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com. Saturday, June 30 Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. 11th annual weekly summer concert series kicks off with music by The Clintons. Children’s activities at First Security Bank. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 8 p.m. MSUGrove. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Happenings around Yellowstone Cody, Wyo.: PRCA Xtreme Bulls. 7 p.m. Stampede Park. $10/$20. Codystampederodeo.com. Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 25th annual juried event. Show, sale, activities through Monday. 406-222-2300; livingstondepot.org. Molt: Highway 302. 9 a.m.-noon. Prairie Winds Café. 406-669-3857. Three Forks: Headwaters Country Jam. 800-555-8989; headwaterscountryjam.com. Sunday, July 1 Musical “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)”: 2 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $20. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org. Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeos. Stampede Park. Through Wednesday. Codystampederodeo.com. Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-2222300; livingstondepot.org. West Yellowstone: Fly-Casting Clinics. 7:30 p.m. Sundays throughout summer. Meet at Jacklin’s Fly Shop. Seminars, presentations by Bob Jacklin. Fly rod outfits available, free. 406-646-7336; bjacklin@jacklinsflyshop.com.

Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Gallery grand opening event. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307-587-4771; bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo events. Parade, 9:30 a.m. Wild West Extravaganza Craft Fair at city park. Codystampederodeo.com. Red Lodge: Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo, rodeo grounds. Parade downtown, noon. Rodeo (Family Night), 6 p.m. $15-$30. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com. Roundup: Asleep at the Wheel in concert: 7:30 p.m. City Park. Lonnie Bell hosts. Mike Morgan and Monty Sealey open, along with funny man Steve Hamilton. Admission: RIDE wristband, $20 adults, $5 children.

Wednesday, July 4 Big Sky: Celebration. Community Park. Foot and bike races with child supervision provided, 9 a.m. (Registration, 8:30 a.m.) Kids’ activities and facepainting, noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch, 11 a.m. Duck Race, 1;30 p.m. Flag football, 1:45 p.m. Disc golf tournament for ages 10 and older, 3 p.m. Bigskychamber.org. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by Freddy Pink; local food vendors. Fireworks follow. Free. Monday, July 2 Bigskyarts.org. Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo Bozeman: Festival of the Fourth. Gallatin events. Kiddie parade, 10 a.m. Wild County Fairgrounds. Live music, 8:30West Extravaganza Craft Fair at city 10:30 p.m. One of the state’s largest park. Codystampederodeo.com. fireworks display begins at dusk. Free. Livingston: Festival of the Arts. 10 a.m.-5 Gallatin.mt.gov/fairgrounds. p.m. Depot Rotary Park. 406-222Cody, Wyo.: Cody Stampede Rodeo 2300; livingstondepot.org. events. Parade, 9:30 a.m. Wild West Red Lodge: Home of Champions Parade and Extravaganza Craft Fair at city park. Rodeo. Rodeo grounds. Parade downCodystampederodeo.com. town, noon. Rodeo (Family Night), 6 p.m. Cooke City: Annual Fireman’s Picnic and $25, family of four; $15/$30, individual. Fireworks Display. Cookecitychamber. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com. org. West Yellowstone: Junior Smokejumper Hobson: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Program. East end of Chamber/Visitor Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Center. Mondays through Saturdays. Utica Clubhouse lawn; Hobson School Two-hour program for children ages 6 to if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shake12 to meet a smokejumper, learn about speareintheparks.org. smokejumping. Includes fire suppression, Laurel: Fourth of July Celebration. training, tools; parachute techniques; Pancake breakfast, 6 a.m. Chief Joseph plant identification. Free. 406-646-7557; Run, 6-9 a.m. Food and craft fair, 8 smokejumpercenter.org. a.m.-9 p.m. Parade, noon. Activities, entertainment, including live music, Tuesday, July 3 all day long. Fireworks at night. 628Big Timber: “Hamlet” by Montana Shake8105; laurelmontana.org. speare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; Civic Center if indoors. Free. 406-9943901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Four days of entertainment and activities celebrating 100 years of community. Breakfast buffet, 7 a.m. Community walk at Town Square, 9 a.m. Opening ceremony at Lincoln Field, 10 a.m. Barbecues at Civic Center, noon and 5 p.m. Kids’ inflatables, 1-5 p.m. Hypnotist/comedian Silverados at fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m. Documentary film; book-signings by area authors at Orpheum Theater. Nighttime fireworks at Bolster Dam. Plentywood100.com. Red Lodge: Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo: Rodeo grounds. Parade downtown, noon. Rodeo, 3 p.m. $15$30. 446-2422; redlodgerodeo.com. West Yellowstone: Celebrating America. Fire department’s benefit barbecue at Chamber of Commerce, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; continues at Town Park, 6 p.m. Live music. Fireworks, 10 p.m. 406-6467701; westyellowstonechamber.com. West Yellowstone: Pie on the Porch. Yellowstone Historic Center. Eat homemade pie, 3 p.m. Watch parade at 6 p.m. Benefits the Center. 406-6467461; yellowstonehistoriccenter.org.

Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Santa Fe Red’s, 1223 Grand Ave. Music by Repeat Performance. Free. 252-2221. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festival. 1 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds. Music by Michael Martin Murphey & The Rio Grande Band, Houston Jones, Sons And Brothers, Northern Departure, Travers Chandler & Avery County, Spring Creek, Jalan Crossland, Troxel & Krieger, Too Wet To Plow, Pick & Holler. Workshops, open mic, contests. Tent camping, RV hookups available. $75 advance/$85 at gate, 3-day pass; $30/$35, Friday only. Children, 12 and younger, free with paid adult. 307-6845544; bighornmountainfestival.com. Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Activities throughout day. Historical walk, 9:30 a.m. Kids’ activities, 2-7 p.m. Barbecue, 4 p.m. Show at school, 7 p.m. Plentywood100.com.

Saturday, July 7 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free Thursday, July 5 admission, members; $1, nonmembers. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Yellowstone Art 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Music by MidMontana Brews & BBQs: 3-11 p.m. Chiesa Life Chryslers. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Plaza at MetraPark. Barbecue, variety St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred of international cuisine; 40 kegged and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Montana microbrews; live music. Free Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and admission. Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. ZooGrass: ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Music by Dave Oltrogge, 7 p.m. Free. Road. Arts and crafts, activities, 655-5600; sjlm.org. displays, food court, Marshall Tucker Lewistown: “Hamlet” by Montana Band concert. Proceeds support the Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. education and conservation work of Fergus Fairgrounds gazebo; Trade ZooMontana. 652-8100; zoomontana. Center if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; org. shakespeareintheparks.org. Big Sky: Art Walk. Noon-7 p.m. Meadow Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Village Center. Annual exhibit runs Sherwood Park. Activities and class through Sunday. Bigskychamber.org. reunions throughout day. Mission Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 Mountain Wood Band concert, 7 p.m. p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play Plentywood100.com. performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheFriday, July 6 atre.com. Hoof it with a Historian: Swords Park: Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Meet at Western Heritage Center, Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Bad 2822 Montana Ave., 11:30 a.m. CaraIntentions concert. Children’s activities van to park’s parking lot for guided at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. Downtownbozeman.org. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger. 256-6809; ywhc.org.

Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festival. Johnson County Fairgrounds. State Mandolin and Banjo Championships, guitar and fiddle contests, vendors, Band Scramble, open jam. Live music, noon-10 p.m. $75 advance/$85 at gate, 3-day pass; $45/$50, Saturday only. Children, 12 and younger, free with paid adult. 307-684-5544; bighornmountainfestival.com. Plentywood: Centennial Celebration. Sherwood Park. Activities throughout day. 5K walk/run, 8:30 a.m. Historical walk, 9:30 a.m. Parade on Main Street, 11 a.m. Closing ceremony, 3 p.m. Barbecue, 5 p.m. Entertainment at fairgrounds, 7 p.m. Plentywood100.com. Red Lodge: Geology, Ecology Tour of the Beartooth Mountains. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Carbon County Historical Society and Museum. Dr. Marv Kauffman, geologist, and Dr. Phil Robertson, ecologist, lead memorable tour. $50, includes lunch. 446-3667; carboncountyhistory. com.

sáalooke Astronomy and Lifeways. 6-7 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies. Tim McCleary explores Crow cultural concepts of astronomy. 406994-2251; musueumoftherockies.org. Cody, Wyo.: Yellowstone Jazz Festival. 6-8 p.m. City Park. 25th annual two-day festival kicks off with a free concert. Yellowstonejazzfestival.com.

Friday, July 13 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Pepper’s Bar & Grill: 75 27th St. W. Music by Downtime. Free. 652-6773. Bozeman: Art Walk. 6-8 p.m. Downtown. Artists’ openings, receptions, refreshments, music. Downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. Visitor-friendly contesSunday, July 8 tants compete in three days of timed Buffalo, Wyo.: Big Horn Mountain Festishooting events. Concessions, seating, val. Johnson County Fairgrounds. Live and parking available. 406-580-2788. music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 advance/$85 Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 5-8 at gate, 3-day pass; $20/$25, Sunday p.m. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. only. Children, 12 and younger, free Family-oriented, smoke-free, three-day with paid adult. 307-684-5544; bigshow with more than 300 booths of hornmountainfestival.com. firearms; cowboy and Indian memoraPlentywood: Centennial Celebration lunbilia, bits; spurs and saddles; Western cheon. 10 a.m. Methodist Church. and wildlife art; furniture; vintage clothing; jewelry; knives, books; more. Wednesday, July 11 406-580-5458. Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Emerson Center, west lawn. Live p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play music, local food, face painting, activiperformed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, ties. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Thursday, July 12 Cody, Wyo.: Yellowstone Jazz Festival. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Tiny’s Tavern, 323 5-10 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center N. 24th St. Music by Deadman’s Hand lawn. Vocalist Sunny Wilkinson, 5 p.m. and Downtime. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Yellowstone Big Band, 6 and 8 p.m. St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred Dotsero, 7 and 9 p.m. $10. Tickets at and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s The Thistle and Cody Chamber. YelLutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and lowstonejazzfestival.com. Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Wilie and the Wild West Saturday, July 14 Band, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org. Dirty Dash 5K: 8 a.m. MetraPark. Team Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 race on muddy, nontraditional obstacle p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center course. Registration, $50 per person. Park. Music by B-Side Players; local Piglet Plunge (ages 2-11, registration, food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. $5), 2:20 p.m. Benefits local charities. Free admission for observers. ThedirtyBozeman: Extreme History Project: Apdash.com/races/billings.html.

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Happenings around Yellowstone SummerFair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veterans Park, corner of Poly Drive and 13th Street West. Region’s largest juried arts and crafts festival. More than 100 booths, children’s area, hands-on activities, live entertainment. $2, adults; $1, students; $5, family. Benefits Yellowstone Art Museum. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 406-580-5458. Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. 406-580-2788. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Clumsy Lovers concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: Wine Classic: 6-10:30 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Annual event with food, French wine sampling; live, silent auctions. $150-$450. Benefits changing exhibit fund. 406-994-1998; events@montana.edu.

Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Red Lodge: Art in the Beartooths. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery’s annual summer fundraiser. Featured artist Tom Wolfe. Artist paint-out at Arts Guild, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Demonstrations by 30 artists at Lions Park, free. Live, silent auctions, dinner, drinks, entertainment in Lions Park at night, $50. 446-1370; carboncountydepotgallery.com. Sunday, July 15 SummerFair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veterans Park, corner of Poly Drive and 13th Street West. $2, adults; $1, students; $5, family. Benefits Yellowstone Art Museum. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Trespass America Festival: Doors open, 4:30 p.m. Show, 5:30 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Killswitch Engage, Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, Emmure, God Forbid, Battlecross. $43.50, general admission floor; $40.50/$36, reserved. 256-2422; 800-366-8538; metrapark.com.

Bozeman: Bozeman Trail Gun Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 406-580-5458. Bozeman: Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition. Copper Spring Ranch. 406-580-2788. Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687. Sheridan, Wyo.: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Kendrick Park; WYO Theater if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Monday, July 16 “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park; MSU-B Petro Theater if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Tuesday, July 17 Halestorm, New Medicine, Emphatic: Babcock Theatre, 2812 Second Ave. N. $20. Rimrock Mall; Ernie November; 866-300-8300; tickets300.com.

“Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park; MSU-B Petro Theater if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Wednesday, July 18 Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. Fairgrounds. Entertainment by hypnotist Michael Mezmer, Young Guns Wild West Fun Park, Kids Pedal Power tractor pulls, All Aboard Train, Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Mountaineers 4x4 Mud Bog, FFA Mutton Bustin’, Double D Pig Wrestling, North Star Amusement Carnival. Through Sunday. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair.com. Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Emerson Center, west lawn. Live music, local food, face painting, activities. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. Thursday, July 19 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m. RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Red Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. 446-2022; bonedaddyscustomcycle. com. Red Lodge: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Lions Park; Former Roosevelt gymnasium if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. West Yellowstone: Farmageddon Records Saturday, July 21 Music Festival. Longhorn Saloon. 406Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fair646-0196; farmageddonfest.com. grounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair.com. Monday, July 23 Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Powell, Wyo.: “Twelfth Night” by MonRouse Avenue to Black Avenue. 10Ft tana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 Tall and 80 Proof concert. Children’s p.m. Washington Park; Powell Comactivities at First Security Bank, 6-8 mons if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. shakespeareintheparks.org. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play Tuesday, July 24 performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, Cody, Wyo.: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakestudents. 406-587-0737; equinoxthespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m. Canal atre.com. Park; Cody Auditorium if indoors. Free. Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea Park. 406-994-3901; shakespeareinthepaMusic, food, activities. $15, adults; rks.org. $5, ages 7-12; free, ages 6, younger. Powell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. Pig wresLivingstonmontana.com. tling. $10, weekly gate admission; free, Livingston: Dance club. 7-11 p.m. Ameriages 0-12. Parkcountyfair.com. can Legion. Country-Western music by Paul Ray. Public welcome. 406-932Friday, July 20 Wednesday, July 25 4944. Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Absarokee: “Hamlet” by Montana ShakeRed Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. Meet at Western Heritage Center, speare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Fishtail Family 446-2022; bonedaddyscustomcycle. 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided Park; Bus Barn if indoors. Free. 406-994com. walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. 3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, Thermopolis, Wyo.: Kids’ Dig. 8:30 a.m. Meet at Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Fun Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 younger; includes pass to WHC. 256p.m. Emerson Center, west lawn. Live paleontology program for ages 8 to 12. 6809; ywhc.org. music, local food, face painting, activi800-455-3466; wyodino.org. Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairties. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. grounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincoun- West Yellowstone: 11th Annual Heritage Powell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. ParkcounCelebration. 5-10 p.m. Union Pacific tyfair.com. tyfair.com. Dining Lodge. Dinner with “Women in Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 Yellowstone” theme. 406-646-7461; p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play Thursday, July 26 yellowstonehistoriccenter.org. performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, West Yellowstone: Farmageddon Records Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheparking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Music Festival. Longhorn Saloon. 406atre.com. Weather permitting. Free. 646-0196; farmageddonfest.com. Livingston: Pam Tillis. 7:30 p.m. Music Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Monte Carlo, 2828 Ranch. $36-$44. 406-222-2225; First Ave. N. Music by 7th Avenue Sunday, July 22 musicranchmontana.net. Band. Free. Aliveafter5.com. The Band Perry, Gloriana: 7 p.m. Rimrock Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred Auto Arena at MetraPark. Rimrock Park. Family-friendly annual three-day and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Mall; Cellular Plus stores; box office; music festival with food, activities for Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and 256-2422; 800-366-8538; metrapark. all ages. $20, three-day adult pass or Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. com. $15 per day; $10, three-day pass, ages Music by Mid-Life Chryslers, 7 p.m. 7-12, or $5 per day; free for ages 6 and Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. FairFree. 655-5600; sjlm.org. grounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincounyounger. Livingstonmontana.com. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 tyfair.com. Red Lodge: 18th Annual Beartooth Rally. p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Livingston: Summerfest. Sacajawea Park. Motorcyclists gather for three days of Park. Music by Nicki Bluhm and The Live music, food, activities. $15, adults; riding, food, music. 446-2022; boneGramblers; local food vendors. Free. $5, ages 7-12; free, ages 6, younger. daddyscustomcycle.com. Bigskyarts.org. Livingstonmontana.com. Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. The Rex, 2401 Montana Ave. Music by Jared Stewart. Free. Aliveafter5.com. St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Cold Hard Cash, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by The Black Lillies; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Bozeman: Gallatin County Fair. 8 a.m. Fairgrounds. 406-582-3270; gallatincountyfair.com. Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Tom Catmull & the Clerics. Worland, Wyo.: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Sanders Park; Middle school if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

West Yellowstone: Farmageddon Records Music Festival. 2 p.m. Longhorn Saloon. Three days of outdoor concerts for all ages by dozens of musicians. $82.50, adults; $39.50, ages 7-17; camping available. 406-646-0196; farmageddonfest.com.

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Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by General Consensus. Columbus: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Heritage Park; Columbus Pavilion if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Livingston: “Memories of Conway” concert. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. Musical tribute by Twitty’s son Michael Twitty, and grandson Tre Twitty. $25. 406222-2225; musicranchmontana.net. Powell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. “Park County’s Got Talent.” Parkcountyfair. com. Friday, July 27 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $10; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us. Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 2566809; ywhc.org. Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Squire Lounge, 1525 Broadwater Ave. Music by Jamelution. Free. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Cooke City/Silver Gate: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Silver Gate Park; Range Rider’s Lodge if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Gallatin Gateway: Slab Town Antique Show. 5-8 p.m. Little Bear School House Museum. Outdoor three-day show with food available. 406-3881873. Lewistown: Central Montana Fair concert. 8 p.m. Fairgrounds. Opening act Junior Brown; John Anderson performs. Powell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. Live concert. Parkcountyfair.com. Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Registration at night kicks off annual weekend of cruising, car show and related activities. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Saturday, July 28 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $15; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us. Mexican Fiesta: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. South Park, South Broadway and Sixth Avenue South. Live music, Mexican dancing, talent show, food, crafts, games, silent auction, car show. Dance follows at Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Big Sky: Fair and Arts Festival. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Town Park Center. Bigskychamber. com. Bozeman: Sweet Pea Ball. Music by Basement Jazz. Sweetpeafestival.org. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. John Bohlinger and Megan Mullins concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. Radio play performed, recorded. $7, adults; $5, students. 406-587-0737; equinoxtheatre.com. Cody, Wyo.: Family Fun Day: National Day of the American Cowboy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Special activities, presentations, music, rodeo games celebrate spirit of American West. Free with price of admission. 307-578-4014; bbhc.org. Gardiner: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Arch Park; Gardiner School if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Annual weekend with nature walks, historical programs, interpretive booths, food, ceremonies. Free admission from 5 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday. 406-8965235; pompeyspillar.org. Powell, Wyo.: Park County Fair. Demolition derby. Parkcountyfair.com. Red Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Show on Main Street, 8 a.m. Awards, 2 p.m. Old-fashioned drive-in movie at airport, dusk. 664-3264; cruisenredlodge.com. Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Motorcycle Club grounds, off South Billings Boulevard. $15; $25, three-day pass. 252-5588; billingsmotorcycleclub.us.

Fort Peck: Musical “Willie Wonka.” 4 p.m. St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Reserved seating available. 406-526Music by Johnny Rodgers Band, 7 p.m. 9943; fortpecktheatre.org. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org. Pompeys Pillar: Clark Days. Free admisBig Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 sion until 5 p.m. 406-896-5235; p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center pompeyspillar.org. Park. Music by The Clumsy Lovers; loRed Lodge: Cruisen Red Lodge. Drag races cal food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. at airport, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 664-3264; Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. cruisenredlodge.com. City Park bandshell. Music by WhiteWater Ramble. Monday, July 30 Bozeman: The Quebe Sisters Band concert. Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds. Three-day country fair with free ad7:30 p.m. The Ellen Theatre. $18/$30. mission. Ranch rodeo. 406-222-4185; 406-585-5885; theellentheatre.com. parkcounty.org. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 31 Powell Airport. Air Show, specialty car The Heartless Bastards: 9 p.m. Manny’s show, fly-in, remote control airplane Sports & Entertainment, 4241 Kari demonstrations through Sunday. 307Lane. $15. Rimrock Mall; Ernie Novem899-5528; yellowstonecountry.org. ber; 866-300-8300; 1111presents. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Springs County com. 655-7979. Fair. Thermopolis.com. Bozeman: Chalk on the Walk. Downtown West Yellowstone: “Twelfth Night” by sidewalks display original chalkworks. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 Sweetpeafestival.org. p.m. Union Pacific building. Free. 406Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Springs County 994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Fair. Through Saturday. Thermopolis. com. Friday, Aug. 3 Fix @ Six: 6-10 p.m. Bones Brewing: 1425 Wednesday, Aug. 1 Broadwater Ave. Music by 10 Foot Tall Bozeman: Bite of Bozeman. 6-9 p.m. Main and 80 Proof. 839-9231; bonesbrewStreet. Cuisine by more than 40 local ing.com. restaurants; music by local bands. Comedian Lewis Black, “Running on Sweetpeafestival.org. Empty”: 8 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater, Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds. 2801 Third Ave. N. $48. 256-6052; Three-day country fair with free albertabairtheater.org. admission. 4-H/FFA rodeo, Sundown Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Showdown. 406-222-4185; parkPark. Annual three-day art festival. Accounty.org. tivities include juried art show, parade Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Springs County on Main Street, a sweet pea flower Fair. Thermopolis.com. show, children’s run, family-friendly West Yellowstone: Historic walking tours. entertainment by Storycrafters and Al Self-guided informative tours follow Simmons, as well as local performers. green “Bear Paw Trail.” Obtain maps Live music throughout the weekend at Chamber of Commerce or locations by national and local acts including around town. Daily through August. Jeanne Jolly, Glen Phillips, Hot Club of Free. 406-646-7701; westyellowCowtown, Milonga, Cure for the Comstonechamber.com. mon, Little Jane & the Pistol Whips, Bridger Creek Boys, Bluebird Sky. Thursday, Aug. 2 Admission by purchasing a wristband; Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Pug Mahon’s, 3011 ages 6 and younger are free. 406-586Fourth Ave. N. Music by Peach Pickers. 4003; sweetpeafestival.org. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Bozeman: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Shakespeare in the Parks. 4:30 p.m. Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. YelLindley Park. Free. 406-994-3901; lowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage shakespeareintheparks.org. Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com.

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Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Mentock Park. Evening balloon glow kicks off 3-day annual event. 307-5277424; yellowstonecountry.org. Livingston: Park County Fair. Fairgrounds. Three-day country fair with free admission. Pig wrestling. 406-222-4185; parkcounty.org. Livingston: John Conlee. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $26-$34. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Powell Airport. 307-899-5528; yellowstonecountry.org. Red Lodge: Festival of Nations. Annual two-day celebration of cultures. Ethnic food, dance, music, entertainment. Parade, 5 p.m. Events at Lions Park, 5:45 p.m. Free admission. 406-860-1902; redlodgefestivalofnations.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Springs County Fair. Thermopolis.com. West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Annual 10 days of living history; Trader’s Row; carding and spinning wool, butter-making, leather-working demonstrations; seminars on Native American culture and Fur Trade Era; entertainment. Competitions include cowboy poetry, storytelling, black powder shoot, knife and tomahawk throws. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com.

Saturday, Aug. 4 Bozeman: S.L.A.M. Festival (Support Local Artists and Musicians). Bogert Park. Annual weekend supports the arts in Montana. Exhibits, music, vendors through Sunday. Slamfestivals. org. Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Park. Children’s run and parade, 10 a.m. 406-586-4003; sweetpeafestival.org. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Whitewater Ramble concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Bozeman: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 4:30 p.m. Lindley Park. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Mentock Park. 307-527-7424; yellowstonecountry.org.

Happenings around Yellowstone Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Powell Airport. 307-899-5528; yellowstonecountry.org. Red Lodge: Climb to Conquer Cancer. 8:30 a.m. breakfast; 9:30 a.m. climb, entertainment, lunch, awards ceremony. Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort. $35 ages 13 and up; $10 ages 12 and under. ($45 event day). Commemorative flag with a loved one’s name $15. www.climbrl. org; 446-4257. Red Lodge: Festival of Nations. 11 a.m. Lions Park. Free admission. 406-8601902; redlodgefestivalofnations.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Hot Springs County Fair. Thermopolis.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Kids’ Dig. 8:30 a.m. Meet at Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Fun paleontology program for ages 8 to 12. 800-455-3466; wyodino.org. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Gift of the Waters pageant. 7 p.m. Hot Springs State Park. Annual historic Indian pageant commemorating 1897 land sale agreement between Shoshone Chief Washakie and U.S. government. Singing, dancing, “The Lord’s Prayer” in Native sign language, ceremony. Free. Giftofthewaters.com. Thermopolis, Wyo.: Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hot Springs State Park. Thermopolis.com. West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com.

West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com. Tuesday, Aug. 7 West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com. Wednesday, Aug. 8 West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com.

Thursday, Aug. 9 Grand opening, “Boundless Visions” permanent exhibit: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Gala reception. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Walker’s Grill, 2700 First Ave. N. Musical act to be announced. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com. St. John’s Summer Concert Series: Fred and Marie Miller Pavilion at St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, Shiloh Road and Rimrock Road. Barbecue ($7), 6 p.m. Music by Magic City Blues performer, 7 p.m. Free. 655-5600; sjlm.org. Sunday, Aug. 5 Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 Bozeman: S.L.A.M. Festival (Support p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Local Artists and Musicians). Bogert Park. Music by The Elders; local food Park. Slamfestivals.org. vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Bozeman: Sweet Pea Festival. Lindley Park. Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 406-586-4003; sweetpeafestival.org. p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Jeff Cody, Wyo.: Wild West Balloon Fest. Troxel & Trevor Kreiger. Mentock Park. 307-527-7424; yellowCody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational stonecountry.org. Shootout. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Livingston: Park County Demolition Annual shotgun challenge. 307-578Derby. Fairgrounds. 406-222-4185; 4025; bbhc.org. parkcounty.org. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Air show, Livingston: Johnny Rodriguez. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $20-$28. 406-222car show, remote control airplane 2225; musicranchmontana.net. demonstrations. West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Thermopolis, Wyo.: Gift of the Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin pageant. 7 p.m. Hot Springs State National Forest Service land west of Park. Free. Giftofthewaters.com. town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s Thermopolis, Wyo.: Kiwanis Arts & fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com. Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hot Springs State Park. Thermopolis.com.

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Happenings around Yellowstone Friday, Aug. 10 MontanaFair: MetraPark. Sneak-A-Peek Night, 4 p.m. Rides, 6 p.m. 256-2422; 800-366-8538; montanafair.com. Dakota Country: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Magic City Blues: 2300-2500 Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. On the Stillwater Stage: TBA, 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Popa Chubby, 9:30 p.m. On the Budweiser Stage: Oli Brown, 6:30 p.m. Little Freddie King, 8:30 p.m. Chris Isaak, 10:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Magiccityblues.com. Sublime with Rome concert: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 festival floor, $35 reserved, $25 general. 256-2422, 1-800-366-8538; montanafair.com; MetraPark box office, Rimrock Mall customer service counter or Billings Cellular Plus stores. Big Sky: Big Sky Classic Music Festival. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by Boston Brass. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Bozeman: Art Walk. 6-8 p.m. Downtown. Artists’ openings, receptions, refreshments, music. Downtownbozeman.org. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307-578-4025; bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. View films produced by descendents of camp internees. $7, adults; $5, students, seniors. Heartmountain.org. Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. Through Sunday. 406-222-4185; parkcounty.org. Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. The Bridge. Annual three-day rock festival. Music by Ed Kowalczyk (former lead singer of Live), Candlebox, Sick Puppies, Kenny James Miller Band, Airstream Safari, Randy Hansen. Camping available. $55/$65, single day; $140/$165, three days; $290/$315, VIP. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com. West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com.

Saturday, Aug. 11 Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 premium reserved, $35 reserved, $25 general. 256-2422, 1-800-366-8538; www.montanafair.com; MetraPark box office, Rimrock Mall customer service counter or Billings Cellular Plus stores. Magic City Blues: 2300-2500 Montana Ave. Gates open, 5 p.m. On the Stillwater Stage: TBA, 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Popa Chubby, 9:30 p.m. On the Budweiser Stage: TBA, 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Counting Crows, 10:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Magiccityblues.com. Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Montanafair.com. Big Sky: Dog Days. Community Park. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Activities include DooDah Costume Parade, agility contest and demonstration, trail run with Fido, pet tricks competition, duck race, and dock diving. 406-209-1643; bsccmt.org. Big Sky: Big Sky Classic Music Festival. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by Enso String Quartet. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams concert. Children’s activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Cody, Wyo.: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout. Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 307-578-4025; bbhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. $7, adults; $5, students, seniors. Heartmountain.org. Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. 406222-4185; parkcounty.org. Meeteetse, Wyo.: Kirwin Excursion. Meet at Visitor Information Center. Annual full-day trip to Kirwin with speakers who talk about the abandoned town, gold- and silver-mining, people and the area. Bring lunch, drinks, warm clothes, walking shoes, a camera. Fourwheel drive or high clearance vehicle is required; car pooling encouraged. Donations accepted. 307-868-2454; meeteetsewy.com. Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. The Bridge. Music by Cinderella, Kix, Rocksugar, Adrian and the Sickness, Jared Stewart, Appetite for Deception. $55/$65, single day. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com.

West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com. Sunday, Aug. 12 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Montanafair.com. Billy Currington: 7 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. $45 premium reserved, $35 reserved, $25 general. 256-2422, 1-800-366-8538; www. montanafair.com; MetraPark box office, Rimrock Mall customer service counter or Billings Cellular Plus stores. Magic City Blues at South Park: Gates open, 2:30 p.m. Sixth Avenue South and South 30th Street. TBA, 3, 5 p.m. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, 7 p.m. All ages. Magiccityblues.com. Livingston: Gun Show. Fairgrounds. 406222-4185; parkcounty.org. Three Forks: Rockin the Rivers. Music by Kenny Loggins, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pure Prairie League, Whiskey River (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band), Blue Jack, Pinky and the Floyd. $55/$65, single day. 406-285-0099, 866-285-0097; rockintherivers.com. West Yellowstone: Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Gallatin National Forest Service land west of town. Free for visitors; $10 shooter’s fee. Twoturtlestradingpost.com. Monday, Aug. 13 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Montanafair.com. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Supercross 6 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com. Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Wednesday, Aug. 15 Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Montanafair.com. Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Emerson Center, west lawn. Live music, local food, face painting, activities. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org.

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Crow Agency: Crow Fair. Grand entries, evening powwows, bead work, buckskin, dances, pari-mutuel horse racing, All-Indian rodeo. Daily parades Friday through Sunday. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com. Phillipsburg: “Hamlet” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. City Park; High school gymnasium if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org. Thursday, Aug. 16 Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo 7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Brew Pub, 113 N. Broadway. Music by Bucky Beaver. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Dakota Country: 8:30 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Jazz jam with Parker Brown, Brad Edwards, Alex Nauman: 6 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. Garage Pub, 2123-B First Ave. N. 245-0918; yellowstonevalleybrew.com. Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m. RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org. Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by John Reischman and the Jaybirds; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Jeff Troxel & Trevor Kreiger. Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com. Livingston: Moe Brandy. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $28-$34. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net. Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Check-in, 1 p.m. Welcome Chuck Wagon Supper, open mic party at The Eagles. Tickets at Don’s Store. Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com. St. Ignatius: “Twelfth Night” by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 6 p.m. Ampitheater; Elementary school gymnasium if indoors. Free. 406-994-3901; shakespeareintheparks.org.

Happenings around Yellowstone Friday, Aug. 17 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo 7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com.. Bozeman: A Day in the Country. Located off of 19th Street. Four quilting miniclasses and picnic lunch. Registration required. Outdoor quilt display on original homestead buildings and in gardens through Saturday. 406-5878216; quiltinginthecountry.com. Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com. Fort Peck: Comedy “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m. Fort Peck Summer Theatre. $17, adults; $12, K-12 students; $5, preschool age. Reserved seating available. 406-526-9943; fortpecktheatre.org. Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Performances (pin pass required) and Western art show (free) throughout day at Eagles. Jam and dance (pass or $3 single/$5 couple) at Pine Meadows Club House, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Don’s Store. Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Airport. Air show, car show, remote control airplane demonstrations. Powellvalleychamber.org.

Livingston: Lacy J. Dalton. 7:30 p.m. Music Ranch. $20-$28. 406-222-2225; musicranchmontana.net. Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous. Performances (pin pass required) and Western art show (free) throughout day at Eagles. Performances by talent showcase and cowboy humorist Baxter Black at Fergus Center, doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Don’s Store. Montanacowboypoetrygathering.com. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Airport. Powellvalleychamber.org. West Yellowstone: Hebgen Cup. Kirkwood Resort. Annual regatta and trout cook-off. Health and nutrition classes, volleyball, horseshoes, boat rides, casting lessons, kayak rides, beer-tasting, live music by Suzi Ragsdale, bonfire. 406-646-7200.

Sunday, Aug. 19 Bozeman: Cruisin’ on Main Car Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Main Street, between Willson Avenue and Rouse Avenue. Live music, food, auto mall, prizes, poker walk. Registration at U.S. Bank, 8 a.m. 406-586-4008; downtownbozeman. org. Cody, Wyo.: Wyoming Fiddlers District Two jam. 1-4 p.m. Cassie’s Supper Club. Public welcome. 307-754-2687. Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; visitmt.com. Grass Range: 130th Third Sunday Jam. Afternoon. Wrangler Bar. Performances by many Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Saturday, Aug. 18 Rendezvous. Montanafair: Noon-midnight. MetraPark. Yellowstone River Roundup Pro-Rodeo Lewistown: Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendez7 p.m. at grandstand. Montanafair.com. vous. Cowboy church at Celebration Dakota Country: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, Community Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Tickets at Don’s Store. MontanacowBozeman: A Day in the Country/Quilting in boypoetrygathering.com. the Country. Located off of 19th Street. Powell, Wyo.: Wings ‘N’ Wheels. Airport. 406-587-8216; quiltinginthecountry. Powellvalleychamber.org. com. Bozeman: Music on Main. 6-8:30 p.m. Rouse Avenue to Black Avenue. Keegan Monday, Aug. 20 Crow Fair: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; Smith and the Fam concert. Children’s visitmt.com. activities at First Security Bank, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtownbozeman.org. Crow Agency: Crow Fair. 406-638-3719; Wednesday, Aug. 22 Bozeman: Lunch on the Lawn. 11 a.m.-1 visitmt.com. p.m. Emerson Center, west lawn. Live Livingston: Dance club. 7-11 p.m. Amerimusic, local food, face painting, activican Legion. Country-Western music by ties. 406-587-9797; theemerson.org. Paul Ray. Public welcome. 406-9324944.

Thursday, Aug. 23 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m. RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org. Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free. Alive After 5 Family Fun Night: 5-8 p.m. Downtown. Music by Big Caboose and ABC’s. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by The John Beck and the Bohemian Saints; local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Bozeman: Extreme History Project: “The Green Front Excavation: Digging up an 1890s Chinatown Brothel.” 6-7 p.m. Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies. Kate McCourt presents on 2009 excavation. Free. 406-994-2251; musueumoftherockies.com. Friday, Aug. 24 Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Cody, Wyo.: Concert in the Park. 6-8 p.m. City Park bandshell. Music by Alte Kameraden. Thursday, Aug. 30 Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market: 5-7 p.m. RiverStone Health parking lot, 123 S. 27th St. For anyone interested in buying or selling produce. 651-6444; healthybydesignyellowstone.org. Weekly Hot Rod Reunion: 6 p.m. Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. Weather permitting. Free. Alive After 5: 5-8 p.m. Surfer Joe’s, 1516 Fourth Ave. N. Music by D’tective. Free. Aliveafter5.com. Big Sky Polka Fest: Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Jam, 7-10 p.m. 656-7470. Big Sky: Music in the Mountains. Open, 6 p.m. Music starts, 7 p.m. Town Center Park. Music by The Cold Hard Cash Show (Johnny Cash tribute); local food vendors. Free. Bigskyarts.org. Friday, Aug. 31 Burn the Point: Parade downtown, 7 p.m. Street dance follows. 248-9295; chasehawks.com.

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Hoof it with a Historian: Downtown: Meet at Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 11:45 a.m. Guided walk with historian Kevin Kooistra. $10, adults; $5, students; free, ages 12, younger; includes pass to WHC. 256-6809; ywhc.org. Beyond Control: 9 p.m. Montana Chad’s, 3953 Montana Ave. 259-0111. Big Sky Polka Fest: 3-10 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Music by Julie Lee’s White Rose Duo, Ridgeland Dutchmen, Just for Fun Band. $15; $35, three-day pass; half-price, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12. 656-7470. Saturday, Sept. 1 First Saturday Dollar Day: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. Free admission, members; $1, nonmembers. 256-6804; artmuseum.org. Burn the Point: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MetraPark. Car show, swap meet, car corral. 2489295; chasehawks.com. Big Sky Polka Fest: 2-11 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. $18; $35, three-day pass; half-price, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12. 656-7470. Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Rodeos, street games, food, entertainment. Meeteetsewy. com. Meeteetse, Wyo.: Meeteetse Absaroka Challenge. 5K, 10K races; extreme 15K mountain run with 2,000-foot rise in elevation. 307-868-2603; meetrec.org. Sunday, Sept. 2 Big Sky Polka Fest: Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Polka mass, 11 a.m. Dancing, 1-6 p.m. $10; $35, threeday pass; half-price, ages 13-18; free, ages 0-12. 656-7470. Reed Point: Sheep drive. Events begin at 10 a.m. and culminate with the “running of the sheep.” Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Meeteetsewy.com. Monday, Sept. 3 Red Lodge: 33rd Annual Labor Day Arts Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lion’s Club Park and Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery. More than 80 regional artists display works. Food and entertainment throughout the day. Free admission. 446-1370; carboncountydepotgallery. org. Meeteetse, Wyo.: Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Meeteetsewy.com.

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