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Comedians take the WMPAC stage

WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

BIG SKY – In the new year, WMPAC will put on the Big Sky Laugh Fest, featuring a performance by legendary sketch comedy group The Second City on Jan. 7 and stand-up comedian Roy Wood Jr. on Jan. 8.

Wood Jr. was a long-time correspondent on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” and has recorded two standup specials with Comedy Central. Unlike most WMPAC shows, Wood Jr.’s is geared for audiences 18 and over, so it’s a great night to get a babysitter and enjoy an adults-only night out with friends.

To stay consistent with local school district policies and CDC guidelines in the midst of this ongoing pandemic, WMPAC has enacted a series of guidelines in line with those of other national performing arts centers. For the remainder of the shows this season, guests will be asked to show either proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the show or proof of vaccination. Ticket holders are encouraged to download and use the MyBindle app to streamline the entry process. All guests will be asked to wear a mask for the duration of the performance.

Guests are able to purchase a live streaming experience or tickets to see a show inperson at warrenmillerpac.org.

Tedeschi Trucks concert to benefit Haven

EBS STAFF

BOZEMAN – After 15 months, Tedeschi Trucks return to the stage again, performing at The Armory Music Hall in Bozeman on Jan. 14 for a concert benefitting local nonprofit Haven. Part of the Armory’s Fireside Live series, this unique live show will feature a smaller configuration of the contemporary blues and rock band.

Haven is a nonprofit that provides confidential support, legal advocacy, counseling and a safe place to stay for anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking or stalking.

Tickets are available for both general admission (standing room only) and limited VIP table seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Visit amorymusichall.com to purchase your tickets.

2 snowmobilers die in avalanche north of Yellowstone

ASSOCIATED PRESS

COOKE CITY – Two Minnesota men died in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the mountains north of Yellowstone National Park, where about 3 feet of snow had fallen over the past week, the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center said.

A group of eight snowmobilers was recreating in the area of Scotch Bonnet Mountain north of Cooke City at mid-day Dec. 27. One man got stuck on the southeast facing slope and another man was trying to help dig him out when the avalanche happened, Park County Undersheriff Clay Herbst said Tuesday.

The group had avalanche beacons and rescue equipment, Herbst said. They were able to dig the men out and attempted CPR, but were unable to revive them.

The victims were Jesse Thelen, 43, of Paynesville, Minnesota, and Carl Thelen, 40, from St. Martin, Minnesota, Park County Coroner Al Jenkins told The Livingston Enterprise. Due to consistent snowfall in the mountains around Cooke City, humantriggered avalanches were likely on steep, wind-loaded slopes, the avalanche center said in its Dec. 28 forecast.

Due to consistent snowfall in the mountains around Cooke City, human-triggered avalanches were likely on steep, wind-loaded slopes, the avalanche center said in its forecast on Monday morning.

The deaths were the fifth and six due to avalanches in the United States this month, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Montana had two avalanche deaths during the 2020-21 season.

Christmas tree recycling at community park

EBS STAFF

BIG SKY – Don’t let your Christmas tree dry up in your living room. Big Sky Community Organization and Republic Services are providing an easy recycling method to dispose of your tree in a green way.

Stop by the Big Sky Community Park between now and Jan. 14 to drop off your Christmas tree in one of the large recycling containers at the loop closest to the softball fields. The trees will be repurposed and chipped into mulch.

Please remove all decorations and garbage before disposing of your tree. Artificial trees will not be accepted.

BASE membership passes on sale mid-January

EBS STAFF

BIG SKY – Memberships to the BASE community center will go on sale mid-January.

Members will have access to complimentary fitness and wellness classes, the climbing and bouldering walls, The HIVE gymnasium and gym equipment, SPARK, or Spanish Peaks Area for Recreation and Knowledge, multipurpose room and the child watch area and more. EBS. “We also tried to be mindful of the pass rates so that most everyone could afford to purchase a pass.”

The ALL IN Uplands Annual Pass starts at $25 for ages 3-22, and extends to $121 for a Family Pass of up to six members of the same household. The Annual Pass is paid monthly. BASE will also be offering a Beehive Season Pass with a one-time purchase starting at $198 for youth, a Mud Creek 10 Punch Pass for $200, and a Hummocks Day Pass for $25.