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TABLE OF CONTENTS Arts & Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Billings Downtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Billings Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Laurel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Custer Battlefield Museum / Garryowen . . . . . . . . 16-17 Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Indian Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22 Television Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22

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POPULATION OF BILLINGS 106,954 YELLOWSTONE COUNTY 154,152 • MONTANA 1,015,165 BILLINGS ELEVATION 3,124 FT.

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Jay Owenhouse the Authentic Illusionist presents ‘Family Magic’ Jay’s new show voted “best touring family show in Asia” here Sept. 16 Jay Owenhouse, legendary escape artist and one of the most awarded illusionists in history, returns to Billings on September 16 with his latest show “Family Magic,” a performance of grand illusions. Show times are at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Alberta Bair Theater. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 4 at Noon at the ABT Box Office by phone (406) 256-6052, online at www.albertabairtheater.org and at the window at 2801 Third Ave N in Downtown Billings. The show has been voted by audiences and critics alike “One of the Top 10 Live Shows in America.” Jay has amazed millions on TV in Masters of Illusions and Magic on the Edge. The Salt Lake Tribune calls him “Simply Amazing!” and The Tokyo Times calls the elaborate production “Truly Magic, a Must See!” Jay welcomes you into his mysterious world of wonder and the impossible. You will experience grand illusions with the most amazing magic in the world, Bengal tigers up close, dangerous escapes, and inspiring storytelling. Seeing Owenhouse live is an evening that will leave you breathless with a feeling of childhood wonder that “anything is possible!”. Owenhouse spent 2008 touring China and Japan, where his show received the “Best Touring Family Show in Asia” award. Upon his return to the U.S. he worked on his T.V. series and received critical acclaim for his live show “Dare to Believe!” Caught by the magic bug at four years old, Owenhouse first performed as a freshman in high school. He has invented magic effects and designed illusions not only for his show, but, in the spirit of “giving it away to keep it,” for other magicians of world renown. Come see why Mark Ebner, Hollywood entertainment journalist, calls The Magic of Jay Owenhouse, (with apologies to PT Barnum) “the greatest touring family show on earth.”

The Tim May & Steve Smith Duo

By Yellowstone Bluegrass Association, Yellowstone Public Radio and Hansen Music The Tim May and Steve Smith duo brings an evening of original, traditional and swing music with mandolinist/vocalist Steve Smith and Nashville guitarist/vocalist Tim May. Smith and May originally met while on staff at Camp Bluegrass in Levelland, Texas and quickly discovered many common musical threads for exploration honoring tradition and improvisation. Their new CD/EP (seven songs) reflects upon this acoustic music force the duo has become. Their shows include tight vocal harmonies, dazzling guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin and twin mandolin works throughout a broad range of styles and includes many original vocal and instrumental works. For more info on the musicians: desertnight.com

Saturday, August 26, 2017 • 8 p.m. Cisel Recital Hall at MSU-B $20 at the door

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Current Exhibits

Galleries Visit these

Moss Mansion Historic Museum Home

914 Division St., 406-256-5100, www.mossmansion.com Closed Monday, open Tues. thru Sun. 1-4 p.m.

Northcutt Steele Gallery

1500 University Dr., 406-657-2011, msubillings.edu/gallery/ Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

in Historic Downtown Billings

Yellowstone County Museum

Toucan Gallery

2505 Montana Ave. Celebrating the creative spirit. Painting, pottery, fiber glass, jewelry, cards, and more. Many unique and affordable things. 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 406-252-0122, www.toucanarts.com.

1950 Terminal Circle, 406-256-6811 • www.ycmhistory.org Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Native American Collection - ongoing • Western Room - ongoing • Historic Firearms - ongoing

Yellowstone Art Museum

RMC’s Ryniker-Morrison Art Gallery

401 N. 27th St., 406-256-6804 www.artmuseum.org Tues./Wed./Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thurs. - Fri. 10 a.m. 8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Boundless Visions - Selections from the Permanent Collection: Exhibition is ongoing • Modernist Intersections - July 27 - October 22 • Earth to Earth - on view through October 15 yam

Technology Hall of Rocky Mountain College (1511 Poly Drive, Billings MT 59102.) Open to the public from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call for more info at 406-259-6563.

Custer Battlefield Museum I-90 Exit 514 at Garryowen, Montana. More info on page 14. Custer Battlefield Historical Artifacts - ongoing Native American Art - ongoing

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Yellowstone Art Museum

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Downtown Billings Alliance

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Al’s Bootery

1st Ave. N. Mitchell Golf

Empire Park Garage

Toucan Gallery

Montana Ave.

Minnesota Ave.

Oxford Antiques

NOVA Theatre

Billings Depot

Historic District Beginning of Billings... Listed in National Register of Historic Places.

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Billings, MT - The Downtown Billings Alliance is pleased to North Park announce the Alive After 5 summer concert series schedule. Park Hill Drive From June 2Pioneer to August 25, the series includes 13 consecutive Park . . ve N. eN e venue events, each with a different downtown serving asotvariety v aA v A A h e 6t 4th nn . of cuisine, takingGrand place Thursdays from 5 e-. N8. Ap.m. With Mi ve Grand Ave Ave v na A a t entertainment ranging from local, regional, 1s ont and national bands, M

admission for Alive After 5 remains free for the public but includes a $2 cover charge for an alcohol wrist band. Details and band information can be found at www. downtownbillings.com For more information, please contact Natasha Potratz, natashap@downtownbillings.com, 406-294-5060.

July 20th-----Montana Brewing Co.---------------------- The Wench July 27th-----Walker's----------------------------------- South Park Line Aug. 3rd-----Don Luis--------------------John Roberts y Pan Blanco Aug. 10th----Wild Ginger---------------------DJ Breece & DJ Benefit Aug. 17th----Pug Mahon's----------------------------------- Bitter Road Aug. 24th----Family Fun Night------------------ Steve Fulton Music Aug. 31st----Northern Hotel----------------------- Midlife Chryslers

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Events Calendar upcoming exhibitions, open days, seminars, and other important dates

Aug. 24

THURSDAY

Joe Pug

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $12 Advance / $14 Day of Show Aug. 24

HEALTHY BY DESIGN GARDENERS’ MARKET

Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market provides an opportunity for residents to purchase fresh, affordable produce, eggs, preserves, baked goods and crafts. The market accepts cash, debit, credit, WIC, and SNAP. There are also a variety of family-friendly activities to take part in each week. For more information on weekly activities and what produce is being featured at the market like Healthy By Design on Facebook. South Park 6th Ave. S. and South 30th 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24

TABLETOP GAMING CLUB

Join a local teen as he leads a group dedicated to playing a variety of tabletop games, from Dungeons & Dragons to Clue! Come and join the fun, or bring your own game and share it with others! Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway 3 p.m. FREE Aug. 24

ALIVE AFTER 5

Family Fun Night Steve Fulton Music Alive After 5 is an outdoor concert series that takes place over the course of 13 consecutive Thursdays from the beginning of June until the end of August. Hosted at a different venue every week, it combines live music, adult beverages, fresh food, and favorite downtown locations such as restaurants, breweries, cultural venues, and South Park. The entertainment ranges from local bands to regional and national touring groups. North Park 6th Ave N & N 21st St. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free Admission; $2 for Drink Wristband (for those 21 and older) Aug. 24

PROJECTILE COMEDY

Enjoy the hilarious off the cuff improv comedy of Projectile Comedy.

Thursday nights at the Loft Night Club. The Loft Night Club 1123 1st Ave N. 8 p.m. $5 Aug. 24

JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS

Music is having a moment. Listeners are crying out for something true–– some meaty songs that’ll give us some comfort, even as they cut closer to the bone. Everyone is finally ready for the gritty, thundering country Jason Boland and the Stragglers have sharpened over almost 20 years’ worth of selling out roomy venues and commanding stages across the nation. And new album Squelch provides the ideal vehicle. “We’re just trying to make something that we’re proud of,” lead songwriter and vocalist Boland says. “If any more people want to take notice of it, they’re welcome.” On stage, Boland leads a raucous party. Off stage, he’s mellow and warm, often wryly philosophical. But no matter where he is, he’s always grateful. “You play the dimly lit honky tonks of the world and take the music to the people, several at a time,” he says. “Some shows are huge, some shows aren’t. You take the good and the bad and you go down the road. And you think, ‘Isn’t that what everybody’s going for?’ Well no, it’s not. But that’s what we look back on and always smile about––the shaky ground that we’ve always been on. The uncertainty of it all.” Tickets going on sale Friday, July 21 @ 10 a.m. The Pub Station 2502 1st Ave N. 10:45 p.m. $15 Advance / $18 Day of Show Aug. 24

MY HERO:

CONTEMPORARY ART AND SUPERHERO ACTION RECEPTION Come celebrate our newest exhibition, My Hero: Contemporary Art and Superhero Action on Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Yellowstone Art Museum 401 N 27th St. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free for Members/ Regular Paid Admission for Non-Members Aug. 24, 25, 26

SUMMER CHRISTMAS

(FREE ADMISSION ) Come Shop with 70 plus Vendors Have Lunch with SANDEES our food

Vendor Many Beautiful items to choose for Mom Or Just Because CONTACT: Patty Mcfadden aslan9sp@aol.com PO Box 21813 Billings, Mont. 59104 (406) 545-9711 Shrine Auditorium 1125 Broadwater Ave. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Aug. 25

The Southsiders Walking Tour

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore the rich history of the south side! On this tour, we’ll look at the remnants of Billings’ railroad beginnings, see the influence of the sugar beet factory and learn about the role of South Park in our community. (begins South Side Senior Center - call for directions) Western Heritage Center 2822 Montana Ave. publicywhc.org

FRIDAY Aug. 25

5th Annual Rock2Raise

6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Join us for the 5th Annual Rock2Raise Concert, benefiting children in our community! John Roberts Y Pan Blanco will headline the outdoor concert -- including food, family fun, and live music! Friday, August 25th outside of the Billings Depot. Gates open at 5, music starts at 6. Food trucks and full beverage bar on site. See you there! Billings Depot 2310 Montana Ave. Aug. 25

Firefly Outdoor Movies in the Parks

8 p.m. Tonight’s movie is ‘Rogue One The Star Wars Story.’ Raffle to benefit the Ramsey Keller Foundation. We are kicking off the summer of Family friendly FREE movies in the park. All movies start just after sunset but come early to enjoy dinner and other vendors, play on the playground, and get your face painted. *Please note that dates and locations are subject to change so please keep an eye on this page for updates There will be raffles throughout the summer benefiting wonderful charities and local organizations, and local PTAs selling concessions to raise money for their schools. Castle Rock Park W Wicks Ln.

Aug. 25

Billings Kiwanis Movies Under the Stars

7 p.m. Billings Kiwanis Movies Under Stars at Zoo Montana 100% of concession sales benefit ZooMontana Presents “Beauty and The Beast” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. ZooMontana 2100 S Shiloh Rd Aug. 25

Rockin’ Under the Big Sky

7 p.m. Please join the Adult Resource Alliance in a fundraiser event to support the many services and programs for seniors across Yellowstone County. This event will feature live music by ZeN, dancing, heavy hors d’ oeuvers, no host cash bar, a variety of desserts, silent and live auctions. You won’t want to miss the live auction which will feature one-of-a-kind wheel barrows painted by Yellowstone County’s most talented auto body artists. MetraPark 308 6th Ave N. publicmetrapark.com Aug. 25

Music Night with Jim Newton

8 p.m. Listen to Blues, Western, Country and Classic Rock by Jim Newton at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery! Yellowstone Cellars & Winery 1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, Mont. 59101 publicyellowstonecellars.com Aug. 25

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Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages

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SATURDAY Aug. 26

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market

Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market takes place Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. - noon in Downtown Billings. It features fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods and a variety of meats, too. If you’re looking for a beautiful selection of fresh flowers, the Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market is for you. Or just stop by to check it out and eat some yummy foods from the vendors. Skypoint 2nd Ave N & N Broadway Aug. 26

Open House at the Audubon Center

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Explore and enjoy the great outdoors! Borrow a nature knapsack with field guides, insect nets, and binoculars. Or, rent a canoe to explore the ponds ($10/hour per canoe or FREE for members). Then cool off indoors while you make a nature-inspired craft and chat with our Naturalists. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through August 26th. Montana Audubon Center 7026 S Billings Blvd. Aug. 26

Beat the Heat 5K

9 a.m. • $22.50 The Billings Police Department is hosting the third Beat the Heat 5k starting at ZooMontana. The race gives runners an opportunity to outrun the police-with the chance at a medal and additional prizes. Emergency vehicles will also be on display for citizens to learn about and explore emergency equipment. ZooMontana 2100 S Shiloh Rd, Billings, Mont. 59106 publicrunsignup.com Aug. 26

MORE Racing: Mud Drags

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come watch the trucks of all classes compete in the Mud Drag Concessions are available ---NO COOLERS ALLOWED-Tickets are available at the gate. Gates open at 8 a.m. - racing starts at noon. Spectator fee is $10, Pit pass $15, 12 and under are free. Entry details at http:// montanaoffroadextreme.com/ attach_moneySpectator fee is $10, Pit pass $15, 12 and under are free 8400 Story Rd

Aug. 26

Shakewell, Grooveshoe

8 p.m. • 21+ • $5 Can you feel the rumbling from the Rockies? No, it’s not the Yellowstone Supervolcano, but it has the amplitude to make bodies shake and dance floors quake. Shakewell is tearing down venues with tectonic dance grooves radiating from their epicenter in Missoula. A funk brotherhood of lifelong friends and collaborators, Shakewell thumps out funk, neo-soul, and rock’n’roll. The resulting 5-piece release will toss you around with original songs and imaginative mash-ups, cranking the Richter scale up to 11. Keep eyes on the seismograph and ears to the ground, ‘cause Shakewell is comin’ to throw down in your town! Location The Pub Station 2502 1st Ave N public1111presents.com Aug. 26

Legends of Classic Rock

with Blue Oyster Cult, Jefferson Starship, and More 4 p.m. • $39.99 - $49.99 Blue Oyster Cult, Jefferson Starship, Steve Fulton Music, Midlife Chryslers and Mojo live in Concert! Enjoy your favorite classic hits set against the Montana skyline as you sip on cold brews and enjoy some good eats too. The Annual Elk River Reunion Festivals at the Cove Creek Outdoor Pavilion in Billings, Montana are concerts you won’t want to miss. Bring your chairs and blankets and umbrellas for shade! Enjoy food trucks and vendors on site, and of course ice cold beers, drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors at 4 p.m., music begins at 4:30 p.m. 5600 Central Ave, Billings, Mont. 59106 publiclinecampproductions.com Aug. 26

Music Night with Jeff Long

8 p.m. Jeff Long has been the band director at Senior High School in Billings since 2002. During that time the bands have earned a reputation for excellence and received several national honors. With a B.A. in Music Education and a Masters in Jazz Studies, Jeff has spent years mastering the trumpet. Currently, he is playing the EWI, or electronic wind instrument. Yellowstone Cellars & Winery 1335 Holiday Cir. Aug. 26

The Mavericks at Billings Clinic Classic

8 p.m. Get your dancing shoes on - The Mavericks are coming to town! Join us for the Billings Clinic Classic on August 26, 2017, as the two-time

Grammy-nominated band known for their eclectic, genre-defying music & as one of the finest live bands touring today, The Mavericks, headline our evening entertainment. With the recent release of their critically acclaimed album Brand New Day, The Mavericks will have party goers on their feet rockin’ to Cuban grooves, tejano/bluegrass, Nashville pop and western swing - a literal world tour of music. The Billings Clinic Classic, an evening filled with friends, food, and music, is the major fundraising event for Billings Clinic. All proceeds from this year’s Classic Havana Night will benefit the Friends of Nursing Endowment at Billings Clinic. Hundreds of party-goers enjoy hosted refreshments and an amazing array of appetizers amidst a sea of beautiful tents and twinkling lights in the heart of downtown Billings. The evening progresses to the Alberta Bair Theater featuring The Mavericks. After the Mavericks performance, partygoers dance the night away as the entertainment continues with music from Billings very own John Roberts y Pan Blanco. For questions or to purchase your tickets, please call Billings Clinic Foundation at 406-657-4670. Alberta Bair Theater 2801 3rd Ave N, Billings, Mont. 59101 publicalbertabairtheater.org

SUNDAY Aug. 27

Nickelback with special guest Daughtry

6 p.m. • $30, $60, $89.50, $125 Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. The band went through a few drummer changes between 1995 and 2005, achieving its current form when Adair replaced drummer Ryan Vikedal. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and ranking as the eleventh best-selling music act, and the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. of the 2000s, behind The Beatles. Billboard ranks them the most successful rock group of the decade; their song “How You Remind Me” was listed as the bestselling rock song of the decade and the fourth best-selling of the decade. They were listed number seven on the Billboard top artist of the decade, with four albums listed on the Billboard top albums of the decade. MetraPark 308 6th Ave N, Billings, Mont. 59101 publicmetrapark.com Aug. 27

Open Jam

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come take part in our Open Jam The Garage at Yellowstone Valley Brewing

2123 1st Ave. N publicyellowstonevalleybrew.com

MONDAY Aug. 28

Local Progressive Mondays

7 p.m. • 21+ Local Progressive Mondays are twoband showcases of Billings’ local music talent, featuring a progressive ticket price. The earlier you show up the better your odds at a cheaper ticket price. Progressive Ticket Pricing: First 1-10: Free, 11-20: $1, 21-30: $2, 31-40: $3, 41-50: $4, 51 on out: $5 Tickets only available at the door. Cash Only. Aug 28 Bands - Ticker Tape Parade and Jerod Birchell The Pub Station 2502 1st Ave. N public1111presents.com

TUESDAY Aug. 29

Nature Nuts

10 a.m. A special program for the smallest explorers! Guided nature encounters for kids age 1-4 and an accompanying adult. Every Tuesday, year-round 10 a.m. - 11 a.m..$6 per pair or FREE for members. Different theme each week (see our online calendar) @ www. mtaudubon.org/center. Montana Audubon Center 7026 S Billings Blvd.

WEDNESDAY Aug. 30

Beer Bingo

8 p.m. • 21+ Beer Bingo every Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m.. $0.50 a card, limit two cards per person. Winner takes all! Sponsored by Red Lodge Ales. $8 pitchers of Red Lodge Ales. Hosted By the Vig’s own Bingo Betty. The Vig Alehouse 501 Hilltop Rd.

Aug. 30

Minus the Bear

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m.

NEXT THURSDAY Aug. 31

Tabletop Gaming Club

3 p.m. Join a local teen as he leads a group dedicated to playing a variety of

tabletop games, from Dungeons & Dragons to Clue! Come and join the fun, or bring your own game and share it with others! Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway

Sept. 8 - Bozeman

Tribal Seeds

Eagles Ballroom (316 East Main Street, Bozeman, Mont 59715) General Admission/21+ Doors at 9 p.m./Show at 10 p.m. $25 in Advance/Day of show Sept. 9

Not Your Boyfriend’s Band, Lost Sols Aug. 31

Weedeater

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $15 Advance / Day of Show

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pub Station (2502 First Ave.N) General Admission / 21+ Doors at 8 p.m. / Show at 9 p.m. $10 Advance / Day of Show Sept. 10

Sol Seed, Yellowstoned

Sunday, September 10, 2017 Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. $10 Advance/Day of Show

“Low Dough Show”

END Ever, Tribe, Rotwood, Roy Buzzard and The Bones Pub Station (2502 First Ave. N) Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $5 Advance / Day of Show

Sept. 13

Quebe Sisters

When the Quebe Sisters from Texas take a stage, and the triple-threat fiddle champions start playing and singing in multi-part close harmony, audiences are usually transfixed, then blown away. Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. $20 Advance/$25 Day of Show

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $10 Advance / Day of Show

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $26 Advance/Day of Show Sept. 6

Zomboy: Rott & Roll Tour w/ Eptic, Xilent

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $25 Advance / Day of Show

Sept. 25

Metro Station

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $16 Advance / $20 Day of Show Sept 27

Oct. 2

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. $10 Advance/Day of Show

Conor Oberst

w/ Special Guests – We Came As Romans, The Word Alive, Escape The Fate Babcock Theatre (2810 1⁄2 Second Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 6 p.m. / Show at 6:45 p.m. $27 in advance / $30 Day of show

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $15 Advance / Day of Show

Sept. 16

Sept. 5

I Prevail Presents “Rage On The Stage”

Explosions in the Sky

Sept. 2

New Kingston

Sept. 23

Sept. 11

The Nth Power, Ghost Note Sept. 1

Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $30 Advance / $35 Day of Show

Kuinka

Sept. 17

The Photoshoplifters’ CD Release Show w/ Deliquesce, Ageless Evermore Pub Station (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $5 Advance / $8 Day of Show Sept. 23

Dennis Quaid and The Sharks

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North, Billings) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $25 Advance/$28 Day of Show

Jimmy Eat World

with Man With a Mission Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $30 Advance / Day of Show Oct. 3

Zeke, Against the Grain Pub Station (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $15 Advance / Day of Show Oct. 4

Grieves

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $15 Advance / $17 Day of Show Oct. 6

Hairball

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $25 Advance / $28 Day of Show Oct. 16

Every Time I Die

w/ special guests Knocked Loose, Hollow Earth Pub Station (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $18 Advance / $20 Day of Show

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Hollywood Undead, Butcher Babies

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 6 p.m. / Show at 7 p.m. $25 Advance / Day of Show Oct. 20

Agent Orange, Flatfoot 56, Get Dead

Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/21+ Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. $15 Advance/$20 Day of Show Oct. 24

Secondhand Serenade

Awake: 10-Year Anniversary w/ He Is We, Ronnie Winter-Defoe of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Before the explosion of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, the music industry had not yet seen a forwardthinking artist rise from the internet to find success in the mainstream. But all of that changed in the form of a lone man and his guitar. The year was 2007 when the #1 Myspace artist took the leap from the early days of social networking to the world of big box retail, releasing his first album commercially through a brand new record label. The artist was Secondhand Serenade, the label was Glassnote Records and the album was titled, Awake. Fast forward a full decade later and the team is getting back together. Not only is Secondhand Serenade (real name John Vesely) back on the Glassnote roster, but the album that started their relationship many moons ago is being brought back to life in the form of Awake: Remixed & Remastered, 10 Years & 10,000 Tears Later. Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission/All Ages Doors at 6 p.m./Show at 6:30 p.m. $20 Advance/$25 Day of Show Nov. 11

The White Buffalo

Pub Station (2502 First Ave. N) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 8 p.m. / Show at 9 p.m. $18 Advance / $20 Day of Show Dec. 15

Chad Prather

Pub Station Ballroom (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages – MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $26 Advance / Day of Show Standing

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Open call for artists’ submissions The Yellowstone Art Museum announces an open call for submissions from Montana artists for consideration to be included in the exhibition Montana Triennial 2018. The Montana Triennial was first organized and presented as a juried exhibition by the Missoula Art Museum in 2009 with subsequent exhibitions in 2012 and 2015. These exhibitions have served to demonstrate the diverse and excellent array of artistic practice in the nation’s fourth largest state. The Yellowstone Art Museum, at the invitation of the Missoula Art Museum, has agreed to organize and present the fourth Triennial at the YAM, involving Nicole Herden, Curator of Art at the Boise Art Museum, as an independent juror who will select works from artists’ submissions for inclusion in the exhibition. Given her tenure at the BAM and her position in the region, Ms. Herden is uniquely qualified to serve as the exhibition juror. Noting the growth of artists’ and visitors’ interest in and responses to past Triennials, the YAM’s presentation will

occur in its largest gallery and adjacent corridors July 26 – October 14, 2018, providing an optimal experience for a broad spectrum of Montana’s rich cultural activity to be viewed. The range of visual expression will run the gamut from traditional oil paintings to purely conceptuallybased artworks, in keeping with the YAM’s commitment to exhibiting quality regional art of any sort. All Montana visual artists eighteen and older are invited to submit an application to this juried exhibition. Artists may submit up to four images for consideration. Most visual arts media are eligible. Visit the museum’s website for more information and to download the submission form http:// www.artmuseum.org/special-events/montana-triennial/. Artist submissions are due at the museum September 29, 2017. For more information contact Amanda Daniel, Assistant Curator, curatorial@artmuseum.org

Hidden Western Treasures at the Yellowstone County Museum A hidden treasure western history enthusiasts will delight in discovering, the Yellowstone County Museum has exhibits dedicated to ranch life, historic firearms, and one of the largest collections of American Indian artifacts in the region.

Western Room

Short-horned beef cattle were trailed into the Yellowstone River Valley from Idaho and Oregon by Edward Cardwell in 1879. Beef cattle production became a linchpin industry in Montana Territory once rail service opened access to eastern markets. A J.K. Ralston original mural, spanning the breadth of the room, is displayed above the Yellowstone County Museum’s authentic chuckwagon. It is a trueto-life depiction of the valley’s first settlers and the gear they carried with them. Ralston’s skillful hand shows the pilot wagon with its seasoned guide, chuckwagon, bed wagon, and finally the bawling, tail-twitching mass driven by outriders. Rodeo, ranch, and riding enthusiasts will marvel at the craftsmanship of the Connolly family - purveyors of Western wear, tack, and saddles in Billings since 1912. Several saddles are on display, and each one exhibits both utility and beauty in its own way.

American Indian Collection

A spacious room highlights the stories, art, apparel, and tools of the Yellowstone Valley’s earliest residents. With stunning quill- and beadwork filling the cases, the displays are considered some of the best of its kind in the state. New in 2017 is “Waiting for the Earth to Move,” the largest assemblage of Ghost Dance objects on display in the world. At a time of political and cultural turbulence, the 1890s Ghost Dance offered hope to the downtrodden tribes of the American Southwest and Plains. The evocative imagery of Ghost Dancers’ shirts and regalia captures both their pain and their anticipation of a better future.

Landmarks Gallery

This gallery space is updated annually and currently features the exhibit “A Rip-Roaring Good Time: Sin in the Magic City.” Using historic photos and objects, it explores the rowdy early days of Billings with stories of gambling, alcohol, theft, vigilantism, and more. The museum’s patio affords a spectacular view of Billings and the Yellowstone Valley. (It can be rented for private events!)The expansive grounds surrounding the museum are a perfect place to rest on a sunny day. Old Engine 1031 and the Range Rider of the West statue are a short walk from the museum. The museum gift shop is well stocked with a variety of gifts and souvenirs. An array of books covers many Yellowstone Valley topics. Don’t miss our unique

two-headed calf plush toy - it’s a replica of the real deal in the museum and there’s nothing else like it! The Yellowstone County Museum is entered through the historic McCormick log cabin at 1950 Terminal Circle. Follow the roundabout into the airport and loop around the parking area until you reach the cabin on the right. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Learn more at ycmhistory. org or call 406-256-6811. Free admission.

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Annual Elk River Reunion

Legends of Classic Rock Festival Saturday August 26th, 2017 Line Camp Productions is pleased to announce the Annual Elk River Reunion - Legends of Classic Rock Festival on Saturday August 26th. Blue Oyster Cult and Jefferson Starship will coheadline the festival with support by Steve Fulton Music, Midlife Chryslers and Mojo. Hear the classic rock hits from the bands who made them! The music begins at 4:30 p.m.; gates open at 4 p.m. and at noon for Extended Stay patrons. Tickets are on sale now. Prices are $39.99 General Admission (inclusive of fees) and $49.99 VIP (inclusive of fees and VIP parking). Tickets can be purchased at elkrivermusicfestivals. com, the Shrine Auditorium or High Horse Saloon and Eatery in Billings. VIP tickets include preferred viewing area for the concerts, preferred parking, access to the VIP tented lounge with its own bar, tables and chairs. An adult must accompany all minors. The festival will take place at the new Cove Creek Outdoor Pavilion, located at 56th Street West and Central Avenue in Billings. The setting will offer a grassy field with the giant stage set against the Montana skyline. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and umbrellas for shade. A big screen behind the stage will be showing all the action so attendees are sure to have a great view of the show. Attendees can enjoy ice-cold brews, food from local vendors and non-alcoholic beverages on site. Other vendors and activities will be located throughout the festival. Interested food vendors and merchants can visit elkrivermusicfestivals.com to apply for space. Extended stay will be available for those wishing to stay overnight. RVs and tents will be permitted for an additional fee of $50 each at the gate. This fee does not include tickets to the festival.

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Blue Oyster Cult BÖC’s list of hits include three stone cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting “ (Don’t Fear) The Reaper ” from 1976’s Agents of Fortune, the pummeling “Godzilla” from 1977’s Spectres and the hypnotically melodic “Burnin’ for You” from 1981’s Fire of Unknown Origin. Jefferson Starship The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture songs such as “Volunteers,” “White Rabbit,” “Wooden Ships,” “Somebody to Love, Today,” “Miracles,” “Count on Me,” “Fast Buck Freddie,” “Jane” and “Find Your Way Back” continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today. It’s sure to be an amazing night of Classic Hits with five bands performing live in the great Montana outdoors. Jefferson Starship

YAM's Masquerade Party

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The Yellowstone Art Museum is proud to host the 3rd Annual Masquerade Party on Saturday, October 28th beginning at 7 p.m. once again featuring Billings AlternaCirque performances and aerial wine pouring, and DJ Benefit. The evening features a costume contest with prizes and free souvenir photos for each guest, tarot card readers and other mystics, hors d'oeuvres, local draft beer, dancing, drinks, and more. Get your tickets early and join the party. Ages 21 and up, doors open at 7 p.m. Presale for YAM members begins Thursday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. during the opening of our new exhibition My Hero! Contemporary Art and Superhero Action. Open ticket sales begin September 1st. Early bird tickets start at $25 each, so get your tickets before the price increases or they sell out. Tickets are available at the Yellowstone Art Museum or online at http://www.artmuseum.org/special-events/masquerade-party. Learn to carve pumpkins in a whole new way with artist Jason Jam. Dig into the pumpkin and carve out features in this Adult Art Education workshop on October 21st from 10–1 p.m. Sign up by calling the museum front desk at 406-256-6804 or online at www. artmuseum.org/education/adult-education. Learn about the YAM’s haunted past as the Yellowstone County Jail in a one-hour guided tour on Friday, October 20th or 27th starting at 7 p.m. These tours are free for members and High 5 Pass cardholders or with paid museum admission. Registration is recommended. Sign up by calling the museum front desk at 406-256-6804.

"Campfire Caravan"

Featuring the Brothers Comatose, Mipso, and The Lil Smokies “Campfire Caravan” featuring The Brothers Comatose, Mipso, and The Lil Smokies hosts three of today’s foremost emerging indie Americana bands as they trek across the United States - stopping in more than 30 cities from Sept. 26 through Nov. 18. “Campfire Caravan” swings through Nashville for a sneak peak of the 15-musician road show at the 18th Annual AMERICANAFEST 2017 (Sept. 13) prior to kicking off the tour at the Pub Station in Billings. Fueled by Lagunitas, “Campfire Caravan” travels to the West Coast, The Rockies, Midwest, East Coast and South before concluding the tour at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. A comprehensive list of tour dates is below, and interviews and hi-res photos are available upon request. Americana, bluegrass and country music genres are in-themidst of a renaissance. In all corners of the country, artists are making a name for themselves with remarkably refreshing takes on traditional genres; efforts that are redefining the music beyond simple categorizations. The Brothers Comatose, Mipso, and The Lil Smokies are of this ilk. Each reside in different parts of America - The Brothers Comatose from the West Coast, Mipso from North Carolina’s Triangle region, and The Lil Smokies from the Rocky Mountains. Bringing their own unique interpretations of, and inspired contributions to, the evolution of traditional American music, each act sets a new bar with their compelling live performances. Together on one stage - music fans will be treated to charismatic singers, virtuosic stringslingers, complex and nuanced songwriting and compositions, and more. With each band quickly rising the ranks, “Campfire Caravan” is a nod to the musicians’ early days playing music, when they’d perform for friends and family in basements, living rooms,

and around campfires. “Campfire Caravan” celebrates the American tradition of gathering communities around music. In an untraditional format, all three bands rotate in the lineup with no single ensemble acting as the tour headliner. A completely different show will be presented in each city with spontaneous collaborations amongst the groups taking place between sets. “Campfire Caravan” hosts a raucous party with a wholesome spirit at premier venues across the country, including Bowery Ballroom (NYC), Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR), Ogden Theater (Denver, CO), and 9:30 Club (Washington, DC). The Brothers Comatose tour in support of a brand-new single, “Don’t Make Me Get Up And Go” - produced by indie-rock legend John Vanderslice, which is scheduled for release in advance of AMERICANAFEST 2017 (Release Date: Sept. 8, 2017). Mipso showcases their recent #3 Billboard Bluegrass Chart-ranking, Coming Down The Mountain (April 2017). The Lil Smokies release their sophomore studio album, Changing Shades, in Sept. 2017. Artist Fan Club Tickets on sale now at www.campfirecaravan. com. General Public ticket on sale begins Friday, August 4 at 1pm EDT at www.campfirecaravan.com. www.campfirecaravan.com #CampfireCaravan “CAMPFIRE CARAVAN” FALL 2017 TOUR DATES • Tuesday, September 26 - Billings, MT - Pub Station • Wednesday, September 27 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Center for Arts & Culture • Thursday, September 28 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater

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Custer Battlefield Museum Garryowen (Exit 514, I-90)

Rated one of America’s Top Military Museums by Fox News

Custer Battlefield Museum, Exit 514, I-90, is located at one of the most historic sites in Montana and a “must see” for those interested in the Battle of Little Bighorn and the history of the American West, Garryowen, Montana. Adopted in 1867, “Garryowen,” the old Irish tune, is the permanent regimental marching song of the U.S. 7th Cavalry. A historic site, Garryowen, the only town within the Battlefield, is located at I-90 Exit 514 just south of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Custer National Cemetery. The town is just one hour’s drive from either Billings, Mont. or Sheridan, Wyo. at Exit 514, I-90. The Battle of the Little Bighorn began on the quiet riverbanks of the Little Bighorn when 7th Cavalry troops attacked Sitting Bull’s camp in the first military action of the West’s most famous battle. Major Marcus Reno’s troops attacked Sitting Bull’s camp on the afternoon of June 25, 1876 at Garryowen, Exit 514. Visible from the town of Garryowen are all of the famous locations associated with the Battle of the Little Bighorn, including the site where Custer was last seen alive, Major Reno’s hilltop defence site, Weir Point, Last Stand Hill, Medicine Tail Coulee, the Crow’s nest, and Wolf Mountains. The Tomb of the United States Unknown Soldier is the site of one of the first 7th Cavalry casualties. The granite above-ground crypt was dedicated during the Burial of the Hatchet ceremony in 1926 at Garryowen, during the 50th commemoration of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. White Bull, a Sioux, and General Godfrey performed the ceremony with 50,000 in attendance. This town is now privately owned and operated. The Custer Battlefield Museum houses extensive new exhibits including hundreds of Custer Battlefield artifacts from the Battle of

the Little Bighorn and the Plains Indian War period. The institution also boasts a very rare Lewis and Clark book exhibit, which features an original document signed by Captain William Clark. Once inside the museum, patrons can view a remarkable documentary, Contested Ground, which was nominated for a Sundance Film Award in 2016. Produced and narrated by Steve Adelson, a leading oral historian on the Battle, this spectacular film gives an in-depth and powerful explanation of the events leading up to and culminating at what would become known as the Battle of the Little Bighorn or more famously remembered as Custer's Last Stand. This is the largest collection on display of important Indian War period artifacts and manuscripts related to Custer, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the 7th Cavalry, as well as an acclaimed collection of over 100 important historic photographs by the frontier photographer D.F. Barry. These artifacts and manuscripts are on permanent display in the Museum gallery. A main feature of the Museum’s collection is a display of artifacts specifically related to Sitting Bull, including his death mask, pipe bag, war club, and the contract he signed with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show. The contract is the only known document bearing Sitting Bull’s attested signature, witnessed by two Federal Indian Agents. More museum highlights include a lock of Custer’s hair, Captain Tom W Custer’s Kerr revolver, Little Wolf’s battleworn eagle feather war bonnet, weapons, cavalry spurs, war shirts, and a Remington Army revolver dropped on the Reno retreat route- still fully loaded! A significant collection of battle-vintage beaded clothing on exhibit adds to bronzes, paintings, and other memorabilia to create an educational tour through the American frontier.

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Hardin

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Hardin Area

Hardin, 15 miles west of Little Bighorn (Custer) Battlefield, is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River. The town is surrounded by productive ranches and farms, and the area is rich in history.

Museum and Visitor Center

Big Horn County Historical Museum and State Visitor Center is easily accessible off Interstate 90, or Exit 495 through downtown Hardin. The museum is located on a 35-acre site, once a flourishing vegetable farm that includes the original farmhouse and barn. Through the years 26 authentic historic structures from throughout the county have been moved to the site and restored. Each building features exhibits that represent that era. Along with the historic buildings, three structures were built on site to provide exhibit space for the horse drawn equipment, extensive collection of restored tractors and farm equipment, and a main exhibit building that serves as a visitor center, office and gift shop. Recent restoration projects include the Will James studio and a homestead house. This living storybook of early Montana shows the diversity of items that were used by early-day settlers. A new 13,690 sq. ft. museum building opened in 2012. The new facility provides a climate controlled environment, a large gallery and proper archival space, a multi-media/educational room, a larger gift shop, and expanded restrooms. You feel as if you are walking down the historic street of Big Horn County’s early years. Whether you are looking for local, regional or state information, the museum’s friendly visitor center staff is eager to provide brochures and to assist with directions. Enjoy the gift shop and interpretive exhibits 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily May-Sept., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Oct.April. Admission is $5A, $4Sr, $3St. 12+, 11 and under free. For information about the museum and the area call 406-6651671 or visit BigHornCounty Museum.org. Historic District Hardin’s Historic District starts near Railroad Street and Center Avenue through the 200 and 400 blocks, plus buildings facing Third Street from Cheyenne Avenue to Crow Avenue. The District earned a listing on the National Historic Register in 1984. Call 406-629-0134 to schedule a walking tour. The Historic Preservation Office is in the depot. Big Horn County and Hardin information are also on the National Register data base.

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September 10

Church service 3 p.m. at the Historic church located at the museum.

Church 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 – 1 (ticket required), live and silent auction, antique tractor and automobile parade - 3 p.m., kid’s games

Christ E & R Church 100th anniversary.

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Legends of the Little Bighorn live in Hardin Hardin, 15 miles west of Little Bighorn (Custer) Battlefield, is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River. The town is surrounded by productive ranches and farms, and the area is rich in history. General Custer meets his demise here every year. Civilized fun and comforts include a pioneer museum, an art gallery, trading posts, a variety of interesting shops, a kiddie playground, an indoor swimming pool and exercise rooms, and a golf course.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

I-90 Exit 510, 406-638-2621. Open year round. Located near Crow Agency, on Highway 212 (I-90 Exit 510), Little Bighorn Battlefield is just 15 miles east of Hardin.

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Accommodations: Motels, campgrounds, and restaurants will keep you comfortable while you explore the Little Bighorn Battlefield and Custer National Cemetery, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Yellowtail Dam, and the Bighorn River. Chamber of Commerce Hospitality: Besides being the home of Little Big Horn Days, Hardin has other events from rodeos and parades to street dances, art and craft shows, to quilt shows. See the calendar of events in this section, or call the Chamber of Commerce office at 406-6651672 for details. Historians say the town was named for Samuel H. Hardin, a cattle man from Wyoming who leased tracts of land on the Crow Reservation to range his cattle. Local industry now includes farming and ranching, surface coal mining, fishing and recreational opportunities. You’ll see sugar beets, corn, wheat, and barley in the fields. The raising of beef cattle, sheep, hogs, and quarter horses is part of the livestock economic picture. Just east of Hardin, where the Little Bighorn River joins the Bighorn, is the island site where the Far West sternwheeler boat anchored on June 27, 1876, to evacuate the wounded from the Reno and Benteen battles. It was the Far West that carried survivors with the story of Custer’s defeat to the rest of the world.

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Crow Agency Apsaalooke

The Crow Reservation is where culture and tradition are a way of life, perpetuated from generation to generation. Experience the culture of the Apsaalooke, “Children of the Large-Beaked Bird,” the Crow People.

Big Horn County

Big Horn County is a land made up of varying jurisdictions. As you drive across the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Nations, be aware that each has its own unique regulations and law enforcement agencies. The National Park Service maintains jurisdiction at Little Bighorn Battlefield and the Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape. Visitors may want to enjoy fishing the Big Horn, Little Big Horn, and Tongue Rivers which wind through this region. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports including boating, water skiing and more. Chief Plenty Coups State Park, at Pryor, contains much history of the Crow Indians. Among the primary attractions within Big Horn County is the Little Bighorn Battlefield, site of the defeat of Lt. Colonel George Custer and the 7th Calvary by a combined force of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in 1876. Annual re-enactments of the battle occur each June. In August, Crow Agency, capital of the Crow Nation, hosts Crow Fair when the landscape is transformed by the addition of over 1,000 pitched teepees and thousands of people gathering for traditional dances, drumming and other events. Big Horn County is rich in culture and time-honored traditions.

Northern Cheyenne: Busby, Lame Deer and Ashland Loop Busby

Just off Highway 212 at Busby is a monument to Two Moon, a Northern Cheyenne Chief who took part in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Convinced that he could not run from the army forever, he surrendered his band to General Miles at Fort Keogh (Miles City) and they remained there until the Tongue River Reservation was established in 1884. The monument was built in 1936 by an Indian trader, Moncure. In 1993 a historic reburial was held in Busby, bringing home the remains of 10 men, five women, and two children who had died about 116 years before, during the Indian Wars. The remains had been in the possession of museums at Harvard’s Peabody Museum, the National Museum of Health and Medicine and at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History. The remains are buried in a circle near the Two Moon Monument on Highway 212. The “museum burials” were the result of an 1880s Army directive ordering military surgeons to collect the skeletal remains of Indians killed in battle in order to gauge the ballistic effectiveness of new Army carbines and to study Indian subcultures. A federal law was passed in 1990 that allowed the return of the bones to their homelands for burial.

Lame Deer

Lame Deer is headquarters for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the site of the offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Also at Lame Deer are the Dull Knife Memorial College and Dull Knife Memorial Library. Lame Deer is the site of the Northern Cheyenne Annual 4th of July Pow Wow. Gourd dancing is held daily, and rations and feasting are always part of the festivities. The Northern Cheyenne Reservation extends from the Crow Reservation eastward to the Tongue River. The Morning Star design is the official emblem of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. For the Cheyennes, the Morning Star “lights the morning sky and shines more brightly than the other stars.” It has a different color. The Cheyennes often pray when they see this star early in the morning sky. It has its own name in the Cheyenne language: Wohehiv.

Ashland

Ashland is located on Highway 212 “The Warrior Trail.” The St. Labre Indian School at Ashland celebrates over 129 years of education, social programs, college scholarships and much more. The Museum and Gift Shop summer hours are: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After Labor Day, hours are Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Varied weekend hours. Tours of the facility are available. The St. Labre Museum is filled with Indian artifacts from all over the country. Adjacent to the museum is a Native American gift shop.

St. Labre

Founded in 1884 to serve the Northern Cheyenne Indians, St. Labre is located in the beautiful and historic Tongue River Valley, bounded by the Tongue River and the scenic Custer

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National Forest, filled with traces of early Indian days. In 1883, a soldier, Private George Yoakam, stationed at Fort Keogh near Miles City, recognized the hard times experienced by the Northern Cheyennes. He contacted Bishop Brondel and told him of the Indian people who were roaming the Tongue River Valley without homes or land. Land was subsequently purchased by the bishop and, on March 29, 1884, St. Labre Indian School became a reality. Four Ursuline Sisters from Toledo, Ohio, responded to the bishop’s requests for priests and nuns. St. Labre Indian School made a humble beginning with the construction of a log cabin school operated by the Sisters. This three-room cabin served as residence, school and dormitory, as well as the church. A replica of the cabin now stands on the site of the original mission. Today St. Labre provides pre-school to grade 12 education to Native children at three locations on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Indian reservations. St. Labre depends almost entirely on private donations for its many programs. Without federal or church funds, many friends all over the United States “keep the miracle alive.” Visitors to this facility will enjoy seeing the unique teepee-style church and Cheyenne Indian Museum with its large collection of Native American artifacts and art from the Northern Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux and several other tribes.

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THE CROW AND NORTHERN CHEYENNE THE CROW

About 75 percent of the Crow tribe’s approximately 10,000 or more enrolled members live on or near the reservation. Eighty-five percent speak Crow as their first language. This tribe was called “Apsaalooke,” which means “children of the large-beaked bird.” White men later misinterpreted the word as “crow.” Chief Plenty Coups was the last chief to gain that status in the traditional Crow manner. He lived until 1932, leaving his land and home as a park for all people. The Crow Reservation is in southcentral Montana, bordered by Wyoming on the south, with its northwestern boundary about 10 miles from Billings. For many years the vast coal deposits under the eastern portion of the reservation remained untapped. One mine is now in operation and providing royalty income and employment to tribal members. The Crow operate only a small portion of their irrigated or dry farm acreage and about 30 percent of their grazing land. They maintain a buffalo herd of 300 head. Attractions include The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area features spectacular scenery, wildlife viewing, boating, fishing and camping. There are two visitor centers, one at Fort Smith and one at Yellowtail Dam. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument/Reno-Benteen Battlefield commemorating the Sioux/Cheyenne victory over the Seventh Cavalry. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument features museum exhibits, an interpretive center and ranger-led programs. Chief Plenty Coups State Park, home and grave site of the well-known Crow chief, Plenty Coups. There is a display of Crow artifacts and history, and a scenic picnic area. The 99th Annual Crow Fair Celebration Powwow & Rodeo will be at Crow Agency on August 16-21, 2017 at Crow Agency, Montana, includes parades, a four-day powwow, a rodeo and horse races. The Crow Fair Celebration is the largest Native American event in Montana, and one of the biggest powwows in the country. Held each year in Crow Agency, Montana by The Apsáalooke people of the Crow Indian Reservation just South of Hardin, Montana. Also known as the “Tipi Capital of the world”, attracts more than 50,000 spectators and participants from the around the world.

THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE

Approximately 5,000 Northern Cheyenne, along with members of other tribes and with non-Native Americans, live on the reservation. Lame Deer is the tribal and government agency headquarters. There are four other districts that comprise the whole reservation. The rugged country of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation is in southeastern Montana. It covers 445,000 acres and is bounded on the east by the Tongue River and on the west by the Crow Reservation. Major employers include the St. Labre Indian School, the federal government, tribal government, power companies and construction companies. The education system, farming, ranching and small businesses contribute to the economy. A historical buffalo jump, burial sites of Indian chiefs, Custer’s last camp before the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the Cheyenne Indian Museum and Gift Store, St. Labre Indian School and the Ashland Pow Wow are of special interest in the Ashland area. Lame Deer is tribal headquarters and home of the Northern Cheyenne Powwow. Some features are the Northern Cheyenne Arts and Crafts Center, Charging Horse Casino and Cafe, Chief Dull Knife College Cultural Center and Lame Deer Museum. The Pow Wow and Rodeo is held the 4th of July weekend.

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Northern Cheyenne and Crow Indian Reservations are served by St. Labre Indian School at three locations. St. Labre provides education to Native American students, pre-school through 12th grade. Come visit the Cheyenne Indian Museum and Gift Shop at St. Labre. Historical and rare artifacts tell the story of a rich history. MONDAY-FRIDAY: Call for extended summer hours

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Drive to the top of the world The Beartooth Highway was the brainchild of Dr. J.C.F. Siegfriedt, a local doctor who wanted to lure tourists to the Red Lodge area that was financially suffering from a waning coal industry. To obtain federal aid, Siegfriedt teamed up with O.H.P. Shelley, founder of Carbon County News, and Congressman Scott Leavitt. Together, the men successfully lobbied for the passage of the Park Approach Act in 1931. The act allocated funds to build roads to national parks. The pass was opened in 1936. The Beartooth Highway begins in the mountain town of Red Lodge and quickly starts climbing steep switchbacks. After winding 20 miles through 50-60 million-yearold mountains, you come to a pullout that provides excellent panoramas of the Beartooth Plateau. From here you can see the Hell Roaring and Silver Run Plateaus to the north. Glacier Lake is also visible, and if you look hard enough, you might even spot a mountain goat or other wildlife. From here, the road keeps ascending and reveals magnificent canyons carved by the Clark’s Fork River. Thirty miles from Red Lodge, you reach the summit of the pass at 10,974 feet. Shortly after, you come upon the only service area along the entire highway at the tiny settlement of Top of the World. The descent provides views of many mountain lakes. Besides breathtaking landscapes, look for wildflowers and

wildlife. Wildflowers grow below treeline in the summers. Indian Paintbrush, monkeyflower, senecio, buttercups, lupine, arrowleaf, balsamroot, beardstongue, and forget-me-nots are among the wildflowers that carpet the country along the Beartooth Highway. Drive with caution and keep your eyes peeled for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mule deer, black bears, grizzly bears, and moose. When you decide to drive the Beartooth Scenic Highway, take your time. There are many excellent recreational opportunities along the way. There are numerous hiking trails off the road, including some that lead to Island Lake and Beartooth Lake. You can take off for a short day hike or a long multi-day trek. The Beartooth Loop National Recreation Trail is an excellent 15- to 20-mile hike that goes past the original site of Camp Sawtooth, formerly an exclusive vacation retreat. Cross country skiing is also possible in early June and July. The pass is closed to cars in the winter but is groomed for snowmobiles. For Friends of the Beartooth All-American Road email: info@ beartoothhighway.com

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ACTION TOYS: If you have an ounce of country in you, you’ll enjoy visiting the biggest “Little Farm Toy Store in the West.” Nowhere else will you find the selection of collectible farm toy replicas offered at this quaint country store. Hundreds of tractors displayed and for sale along with wagons, implements, gas pumps, and toy farm animals. This store would make Old MacDonald proud. Stop in or write for a mail order catalog. Action Toys and Museum, 2274 South Shiloh Road, Billings, MT 59106. I-90 Exit 443. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sunday. 406-651-8199, email Lisap@ actionfarmtoys, www.actionfarmtoys.com

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JAILHOUSE GALLERY & KEYHOLE GIFTS: The Gallery, non-profit ART center, celebrates 39! years in Hardin promoting our artists & artisans and their unique talents with various displays. We also put on several “Puzzle Rooms” though out the year. 406-665-3239, email jhghardin@ hotmail.com, www.jailhousegallery.org. 309 N. Center Ave., Hardin Mont.

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