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Current Exhibits

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

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in Historic Downtown Billings

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

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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.

Yellowstone County Museum 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

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 • My Hero! - on view through January 2 • Stephen Glueckert - on view through January 7

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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Cost of the class is $60 for museum members and $67 for nonmembers. A $10 supply fee will be paid directly to the instructor. Visit the museum website www.artmuseum.org, or call the Front Desk at 406-256-6804 to register for the class. The class size is limited, so make your reservations soon.

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They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bonburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.

Billings Studio Theatre 1500 Rimrock Rd.

traditional horse-drawn wagon ride with Elk River Outfitters as you experience ZooLights at ZooMontana. The wagon seats approximately 16 people and is pulled by a team of working draft horses.

Bring your group and fill the wagon or join others as you see the lights212 and enjoy a festive evening. Reservations are recommended! Tickets will go on sale soon! $12 Adults $6 Children under 12 Free for kids 3 and under ZooMontana, 2100 Shiloh Road zoomontana.org Ho rse

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$15 per Van $20 per Bus ZooMontana, 2100 Shiloh Road www.zoomontana.org Dec. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

A Celtic Christmas

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $21 Adults $16 Seniors & Military $10 Students A Celtic Christmas combines the music and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. From the jigs and reels to Christmas favorites performed with Celtic flair. There will be sing-along songs and stories both poignant and preposterous. Join us at our family friendly “Pub” for some Christmas cheers! A Celtic Christmas is an original work of Steve Zediker and Terri Hammerquist.

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts 2317 Montana Ave. novabillings.org Dec. 14

Uberbrew Tap Takeover at City Vineyard Wine

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Calling all beer geeks!!! City Vineyard

Wine will be trying 6 award-winning and small-batch beers from the guys at Uberbrew for this tap takeover. You will not want to miss this.

City Vineyard 1335 Golden Valley Circle Suit Dec. 15

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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 Dec. 15

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All That Remains Pub Station, 2502 First Avenue N. General Admission / All Ages Doors at 10 p.m. / Show at 10:30 p.m. $25 Advance / Day of Show Dec. 15

Friday Night Magic

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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every Friday at 4 to play Magic: The Gathering. Don’t know how to play?

Don’t worry! We have starter decks and lots of helpful, enthusiastic people who will be happy to teach you. We’ll be having some tournaments in the future, so now is a good time to start learning the basics. See you there!

Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway wwww.billingslibrary.org Dec. 16 (Red Lodge)

Indoor Farmers Market

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Rocky Fork Food Hub is having an indoor farmer’s market Sat. Dec. 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Roosevelt gym. There are both food vendors and crafters. Come and get your holiday food items and do a little last minute gift shopping.

If you didn’t make Christmas Stroll in Red Lodge, then walk straight from the market downtown to our fabulous stores.

Old Roosevelt 519 Broadway Ave. S, Red Lodge Dec. 16

Pinky and the Floyd:

Performing “The Wall” in its Entirety Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $25 Advance / Day of Show Dec. 16

Deck The Balls Dodgeball Tournament

All Day • $80 Ugly Sweaters, Santas and Christmas Trees OH MY! Join us as we commence in our 1st annual Deck the Balls Dodgeball Tournament December 16th benefiting PEAK & Aspen’s Angels two Billings non-profit organizations. Trophies and bragging rights go to 1st place in each division.

In addition, the team wearing the best holiday-themed costume wins an additional prize! So gather your teams of 10 and come dressed as Elf, fruit cake or your favorite wrapping paper the possibilities are endless!

Co-Ed Division 1 - Grades 1-5 (Team Fee) $80 Co-Ed Division 2 - Grades 6-12 (Team Fee) $100 Co-Ed Division 3 - Adult (Team Fee) $120 Tournament schedules will be emailed 2 days prior to event Limited Sign Ups available. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show off your mad dodgeball skills!

Ben Steele Middle School 5640 Grand Ave. www.billings365.com Dec. 16, 17

Happy HoliZooDays

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit the animals, do some holiday shopping, and enjoy some warm beverages from Mountain Mudd!

Free photos with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and kids can do some fun holiday crafts.

If there is snow, bring the sleds!

FREE for Members/$5 for NonMembers ZooMontana, 2100 Shiloh Road zoomontana.org Dec. 16, 17

Billings Symphony presents Holiday Pops

16th: 7:30 p.m.

17th: 2 p.m.

A Dickens Christmas Billings Symphony Chorale Dan Nickerson, narrator Celebrate a classic Christmas complete with a performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Sing along with the songs you know and cherish. Don’t be a Scrooge and miss out on this family classic! Oh, and Santa will be there too!

Call (406) 252-3610 for tickets.

Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale (406) 252-3610 Alberta Bair Theater 2801 3rd Ave. N albertabairtheater.org Dec. 17

Weekend Wonders Family Program

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Naturalist-led program for all ages of explorers Third Sunday of every month. Check our website calendar for monthly theme: www.mtaudbon.org/center $5/person or FREE for members Montana Audubon Center 7026 S Billings Blvd. www.mtaudubon.org Dec. 18

Extreme Bingo at High Horse Saloon & Eatery

7 p.m.

Join High Horse Saloon & Eatery on Monday’s for Extreme Bingo!

High Horse Saloon & Eatery 3953 Montana Ave. www.thehighhorsesaloonandeatery. com Dec. 19

Trivia Night with McLovin

8 p.m.

Trivia every Tuesday night at The Vig with Billings radio celebrity, McLovin of Hot 101.9’s The Big J Show! Win food from The Vig. 1st place gets $35, 2nd place gets $15 and 3rd place gets $10 The Vig Alehouse 501 Hilltop Rd. Dec. 20

Charlie Brown Christmas

7:30 p.m. • $45; $39; $30; Student $25 A Charlie Brown Christmas features all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score live on stage in a line by line, song by song recreation of

the beloved TV special that first aired in 1965. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they present a pageant, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. The evening ends with a Christmas caroling sing-a-long party with Schroeder’s band.

A Charlie Brown Christmas is directed

by Ray Roderick, who adapted the book and directed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s North American National Tour, served as associate director of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden for six years, and associate director for Susan Stroman’s Broadway revival of THE MUSIC MAN. Alberta Bair Theater 2801 3rd Ave. N albertabairtheater.org Dec. 20

Montana Breweries Unite To Fight Hunger! at Thirsty Street Brewing

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Montana Breweries Unite to Fight!

Tis’ the season to help your neighbor, and your local brewery wants to make it as easy and enjoying some pints.

Directions: Show up and enjoy some pints!

A portion of every pint sold during this event will be combined with others all across the state to raise provide for our seniors, children, veterans, and families across Montana that are in need of a holiday meal.

No good deed will go unrewarded: For every pint purchased, you will receive an entry to a Montana Ski & Stay package at one of 3 Montana Ski resorts!

Find the full details & complete schedule of all participating breweries at mfbn.org/swpn Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Thirsty Street Brewing Company, 3008 1st Ave. North More about the Montana Food Bank Network: The Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) rescues foods and provides nutritious foods to end hunger for thousands of people across Montana.

We believe that every person has the basic human right to access highquality nutritious food. No person deserves to go hungry. Ever.

We rescue millions of pounds of surplus food from farmers, manufacturers, and grocery stores. It is then sorted, repacked and distributed to nearly 140 food banks, homeless shelters, and meal programs throughout Montana.

At the same time, we are working to activate allies and advocates to help shape policy, while partnering with organizations that are addressing the needs of low-income families.

We believe that together we can strengthen the roots of all communities across Montana. And we need you to be a part of that today.

Contact Cassidy Green, cgreen@ mfbn.org, 406-215-1774 Thirsty Street Brewing 3008 1st Ave. N mfbn.org/swpn

Dec. 21

History of Billings’ Parks

(High Noon Lecture Series) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. • FREE History of Billings’ Parks

by Elisabeth DeGrenier Join us to learn the history of Billings’ earliest parks. From North Park to Lake Elmo to Pioneer – WHC Community Historian, Elisabeth DeGrenier, will explore how Billings’ parks were created and share stories of the events and activities they held.

Sponsored by: Bill and Anne Cole Western Heritage Center 2822 Montana Ave. ywhc.org Dec. 22

Pennyroyal Three

(Ultimate Nirvana Tribute) & Not Your Boyfriend’s Band Friday, December 22, 2017 Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) Doors at 8 p.m. / Show at 9 p.m. $10 Advance / Day of Show Dec. 22

Friday Night Magic

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

We’re starting Friday Night Magic in the TECH Lab! Come to the lab every Friday at 4 to play Magic: The Gathering. Don’t know how to play?

Don’t worry! We have starter decks and lots of helpful, enthusiastic people who will be happy to teach you. We’ll be having some tournaments in the future, so now is a good time to start learning the basics. See you there!

Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway www.billingslibrary.org Dec. 23

Chase Hawks Rodeo

7 p.m.

The Chase Hawks Rough Stock rodeo starts with memories of when the Angels came for 6-year-old Chase Hawks.

Then look out! Here comes “One of the best rough stock rodeos in American”. With most of the stock and cowboys coming directly from the just concluded NFR in Las Vegas.

It’s almost impossible to see more world champion cowboys horses and bulls than on this one night inside the Rimrock Auto Arena in Billings, Montana.

5 & Under are free with General Admission.

MetraPark 308 6th Ave. N metrapark.com Dec. 23

Holiday Show

w/ Yellowstoned & Dead Presleys Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / 21+ Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $10 Advance / Day of Show

Dec. 26

Trivia Night with McLovin

8 p.m.

Trivia every Tuesday night at The Vig with Billings radio celebrity, McLovin of Hot 101.9’s The Big J Show! Win food from The Vig. 1st place gets $35, 2nd place gets $15 and 3rd place gets $10.

The Vig Alehouse 501 Hilltop Rd. Dec. 26, 27, 29, 30

Kids Books to Movies at Billings Public Library

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Watch your favorite kids book at Billings Public Library. Stay for the whole movie, and be entered into a drawing for a copy of the movie and the book the movie is based on.

Beauty and the Beast - 12/26 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie - 12/27 Middle School; The Worst Years of My Life - 2/28 Boss Baby - 12/29 Little Prince - 12/30 Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway Dec. 28

Projectile Comedy

8 p.m. • $5 Projectile Comedy Enjoy the hilarious off the cuff improv comedy of Projectile Comedy.

Thursday nights at the Loft Night Club.

The Loft Dance Club 1123 1st Ave. N www.facebook.com/projectilecomedy

Dec. 29

Friday Night Magic

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

We’re starting Friday Night Magic in the TECH Lab! Come to the lab every Friday at 4 to play Magic: The Gathering. Don’t know how to play?

Don’t worry! We have starter decks and lots of helpful, enthusiastic people who will be happy to teach you. We’ll be having some tournaments in the future, so now is a good time to start learning the basics. See you there!

Billings Public Library 510 N Broadway billingslibrary.org Dec. 29

Music Night with Ellen and The Old School

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Listen to music by Ellen and The Old School at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery!

Yellowstone Cellars & Winery 1335 Holiday Cir. www.yellowstonecellars.com Dec. 29

Righteous Vendetta

w/ guests Wake Me Pub Station (2502 First Avenue North) General Admission / All Ages Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 8 p.m. $10 Advance / $15 Day of Show Dec. 30

Music Night with Sal & Kathy Garibay

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. • FREE Listen to live music by Sal & Kathy Garibay at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery!

Yellowstone Cellars & Winery 1335 Holiday Cir. www.yellowstonecellars.com

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.

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.

Dec. 30

Pablo and The Budda at The Pub Station

8 p.m. • $8 Celebrating Pablo’s (Nathan Raschkow) 30th birthday on the 30th!

Pablo and the Budda is an Acoustic duo that plays an eclectic blend of modern and classic tunes across an array of genres.

The Pub Station 2502 1st Ave. N www.1111presents.com Dec. 31

Zoo Year - A Noon New Year’s Eve Celebration

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for a kid-friendly New Year’s celebration under the EEC ZooPavilion. We will have fun crafts, animal encounters and a ball dropping with a celebration toast (apple juice) at Noon. If there is snow, guests are welcome to bring sleds and enjoy some snow fun on our hills in Bison Field. The Zoo will be open regular hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with regular admission and free for members.

Regular Admission; Free for ZooMembers ZooMontana, 2100 Shiloh Rd. www.zoomontana.org Dec. 31

The Kingston Trio

8 p.m.

Billings Symphony presents The Kingston Trio.

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Bill Zorn, George Grove and Rick Dougherty. They are continuing The Kingston Trio legacy with fantastic reviews, command performances and standing ovations wherever they perform.

Alberta Bair Theater $51.50; $46.50; $36.50; $26.50 2801 3rd Ave. N www.albertabairtheater.org Dec. 31

Music Night with Darren James & Jessica Lechner at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. • FREE Start your New Year’s Eve by enjoying live music by Darren James and Jessica Lechner at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery!

1335 Holiday Cir. www.yellowstonecellars.com Dec. 31

Exit 53 Live New Years Eve at High Horse Saloon & Eatery

8 p.m.

Listen to live music and ring in the New Year with Exit 53 at High Horse Saloon & Eatery!

High Horse Saloon & Eatery 3953 Montana Ave. www.thehighhorsesaloonandeatery. com

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Creative ways to reuse Christmas cards Roughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year. That’s quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display.

With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas greetings, some people may wonder how they can prolong the merriment offered by these cards. Here are some creative ways to put Christmas cards to new use once this holiday season has come and gone.

Make your own gift tags. Christmas card stock is the perfect medium to turn into gift tags for presents. Cut the cards into squares or rectangles or use a stencil to create whatever shape you desire. Then use a hole punch to create a space for ribbon or another tie. Use the tag to dress up gifts with something more unique than self-stick tags.

Get magnetized. All it takes is a scissor, some glue and sheets of magnet for a decorative and fun craft project. Turn favorite Christmas cards into mementos that can be saved year after year, which also will dress up refrigerators or other magnetic surfaces.

This idea works well for photo greeting cards as well.

Make Christmas card ornaments. Use the cards to create uniquely shaped ornaments for the tree. Cards can be turned into block shapes and hung with ribbon. Another idea is to punch out circles

or ovals from the cards and tile them on a foam egg to look like a multicolored pine cone. Explore your creative side and decorate your tree at the same time.

Create greeting card garlands. Display cards by stringing them together and hanging them from the mantle or another prominent area. If cards are too large, punch out large circles from the cards and then attach those disks to heavy thread.

Decorate your packages. Instead of overspending on preprinted gift bags, make your own. Buy plain bags in a solid color and then embellish them with cutout patterns or pictures from Christmas cards.

Frame favorite cards. Make greeting cards a permanent part of holiday decor by framing the most decorative ones you receive. Use these frames year after year and put them on display with other holiday decorations.

Make a wine bottle gift tag. Use a 11⁄4-inch hole punch to create an opening for the neck of a wine bottle on a piece of folded card stock. Glue a greeting card to the portion of the card stock that will lay flush with the wine bottle and you have a decorative wine tag.

Shred older cards for confetti. Fill gift boxes or bags with homemade confetti made from recycled Christmas cards.

Holiday greeting cards can be recycled into gift tags, ornaments or even framed to stretch out their usefulness.

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Budget for holiday gratuities Trash/recycling collectors:

Check with the local municipality for regulations on tipping public service providers, who can be tipped depending on your budget.

Daycare staff or babysitter:

Those tasked with caring for children are worthy of a little something extra. A gift between $40 and $70 can be fitting. In addition, include a handmade gift from the children if kids are old enough. The Emily Post Institute suggests gifting one week’s pay to a live-in nanny or au pair.

Housekeeper:

Up to one week’s pay should suffice for housekeepers.

Personal caregiver:

Gift between one week and one month’s salary for someone charged with caring for a loved one. In a nursing home setting, provide a gift the staff can enjoy, such as a catered lunch.

Teacher:

He or she spends several hours a day with children. Pool resources with other parents to purchase a gift card or thoughtful gift.

Other people that may be tipped include salon workers, building superintendents, doormen, tutors, and pet groomers whose services are required often.

If the rate of spending during the holiday is any indication, generosity is in full force come the end of the year. During their second annual holiday debt survey, the financial resource MagnifyMoney found consumers who took on debt during the 2016 holiday season started the New Year an average of $1,003 in the red. That marks an increase of 1.7 percent over 2015.

Rather than finding themselves in debt again next January, shoppers inclined to use their credit cards this holiday season must recognize the importance of budgeting for all holiday expenses — including those that may not immediately come to mind, such as gratuities for service providers.

Gratuities are gestures of kindness and appreciation during the holiday season. Although gratuities are not entirely necessary, many etiquette experts say certain people, particularly those who provide year-round services, are worthy of a little extra money this time of year. Consider thank-you notes for those people who don’t land on this year’s gratuity list.

The following is a list of service workers whose efforts throughout the year are typically worthy of gratuities come the holiday season.

Postal workers:

Postal workers face the elements each and every day to make sure letters and packages arrive on time. Their work is made even more challenging during the rush of the holiday season, when mail flow increases considerably. The U.S. Postal Service forbids carriers from accepting cash gifts, but gift cards or other tokens of appreciation can be fitting.

Newspaper delivery person:

Gift the equivalent of one month of the subscription price, which may be between $10 and 30.

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‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at ABT Dec 20 The First Interstate Bank Fox Series features holiday cheer at Alberta Bair Theater with A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.

This brand new touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown –as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism of the season, Lucy convinces him to direct the neighborhood Christmas play. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry when he selects a tiny fir tree for the production. It’s up to Linus to save the day and remind everyone of the real message of the holiday. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, showcases the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, performed by a three-piece ensemble on stage, as well as a concert of beloved holiday

carols led by the Peanuts characters.

Based on the popular Peanuts comic strip, the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson became a holiday viewing tradition after it first aired in 1965. It was adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer, by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage is produced by Gershwin Entertainment.

This performance is sponsored by First Interstate Bank, Bill and Anne Cole, ABC6/Fox4 and Planet 106.7. Tickets, $45, $39, $30, and $25 for students with valid I.D., are available at the Alberta Bair Theater Box Office on the corner of 3rd Ave N and N Broadway, by phone at 406-256-6052 (box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday 12-5 ) and/or online at www.albertabairtheater.org. There is a group discount for single transactions of ten or more tickets.

Holiday Pops: A Dickens Christmas, in 2 Performances.

The Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale celebrates the holiday season with two performances of our Holiday Pops concert, A Dickens Christmas, Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. A Dickens Christmas features Dan Nickerson as the Narrator and Bret Weston, vocal soloist. Come see Santa and enjoy this timeless classic at the Alberta Bair Theater.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote A Christmas Carol in just a few weeks, beginning in October of 1843. By Christmas of that year 6,000 copies were sold in the first five days, calling for another printing. Only 2 months after its first publication, no less than 8 stage productions were in the works. At the time in Victorian England, Christmas as we know it today was not celebrated.

Dickens helped to change that with theme of unity, family and feasting, so prevalent in A Christmas Carol. It was Dickens’ response to the child labor abuse in the mines and factories. It was his way of bringing these issues to the public eye. During a reading of A Christmas Carol in Chicago in 1867, a prominent business owner was so moved by the story; he shut down his factory on Christmas Day and gave turkeys to all his employees.

A Christmas Carol has been adapted to the stage over 40 times and to film over 20 times, most recently, the November release of The Man Who Invented Christmas starring Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge. It has been adapted to TV, Radio, Graphic Novels, and yet more books. A Christmas Carol has never been out of print since its first publication over 150 years ago.

Dan Nickerson is a BF graduate of Cornish College of the Arts (’10) Theatre program in Seattle, Washington. He has performed on stage and on camera in California, Washington and Montana. Since moving to Billings in 2011, he has performed at the Billings Studio Theater (BST), Venture Theatre, Prince Theater & The Helena Theatre Company. In the fall of 2013, he took

over as Youth Director for NOVA Center of the Performing Arts and hasn’t looked back since: directing, writing, and producing shows for the Youth Conservatory year around (novabillings.org). Nickerson is also no stranger to the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale stage. He has performed as Hector Berlioz in Symphonie Fantastic, the BSO&C’s premier of Behind the Scenes. Most recently, he played Mother Goose and Alexander T. Wolf in the 2016-2017 family concert, The True Story the Three Little Pigs. In Holiday Pops: A Dickens’ Christmas, he will be the narrator of A Christmas Carol.

Bret Weston is currently in his 24th year performing with the Billings Symphony Chorale. He attended MSU-Bozeman and studied vocal performance under Lowell Hickman. During his vocal career, Weston has performed with Venture Theatre, the Billings Studio Theatre, The Rimrock Opera Company and of course, the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale.

He performed as a soloist in 2016’s Symphony in the Park, and most recently was a featured soloist in November’s Luther’s Legacy.

Holiday Pops: A Dickens’ Christmas is proudly sponsored by Lee & Denise Scherer, and MorningStar Senior Living. Guest artist sponsors are Guy Glenn & Elizabeth McNamer Glenn. The 2017-2018 season is sponsored by The Oakland Companies. The 2017-2018 host hotel is The Northern Hotel.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale’s Holiday Pops: A Dickens Christmas in two performances: Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alberta Bair Theater.

For more information about Holiday Pops, www.billingssymphony.org/holiday-pops/ Tickets are available by calling 252-3610 or online at www.billingssymphony.org

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PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! “Key” Strategies For A Safe New Year’s Celebration:

• Plan an alcohol-free celebration – Host a fondue or “make your own” ice cream sundae party as a fresh alternative. Add some fun party games to keep guests entertained without drinking!

• Check your keys with the host – This is an effective strategy for giving the host some control over inebriated guests.

• Keep the number of a taxi company handy – A good tip for both party guests and hosts alike.

• Offer to drive a guest home – Start the New Year off right by performing a good deed and help keep drunk drivers off the road.

It probably comes as no surprise that more traffic fatalities due to drunk driving occur around the New Year’s holiday than any other time of year. Of course, drivers should never drink and drive. With your safety in mind, these community sponsors urge you to review these important tips for hosting or attending a safe celebration!

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• Appoint a designated driver – Use the buddy system and you can return the favor next time.

• Provide lots of snacks to party guests – Drinking on an empty-stomach rapidly increases the potentially destabilizing effects of alcohol.

• Post transportation info on party invites – Include information for public transportation, carpools and taxi company phone numbers.

• Don’t let a friend drive drunk – Take the car keys away or use one of the strategies above to see your friends safely home.

WITH BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE FOR A SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Smart ways to finance holiday purchases Consumerism reaches a fevered pitch during the last quarter of the year, when the holidays fuel increased spending on everything from dining and entertainment to gadgets to toys.

It can be easy to get swept along during the season of spending and fail to pay attention to budgets when the urge to splurge on loved ones sets in. However, failure to take inventory of where money is going can leave individuals facing some unwanted financial repercussions come the new year.

Spending beyond their means is something many holiday shoppers fall victim to. Perhaps they didn’t accurately budget for the year, or surprise purchases crop up, pulling resources away from holiday allowances. That’s when credit cards can become so attractive, and potentially dangerous.

A 2014 survey from Accenture, a leading global professional services company, found that most people make a budget for holiday gift buying, but nearly half exceed their budgets anyway. Buying with credit cards makes overspending easy.

Consumers who want to avoid holiday debt can take a proactive approach and explore some other financing options this holiday season.

Layaway:

Various retailers have reinstituted layaway policies to make it easier for shoppers to buy holiday gifts. With layaway, instead of paying for an item all at once and leaving with it the same day, shoppers pay a percentage of the cost of the item. In the meantime, it is held in layaway. Once an item has been paid for in full, the merchandise is free to leave the store. Spacing out payments can help shoppers avoid overspending, and many stores do not charge interest fees on layaway purchases.

Holiday clubs:

Financial institutions may offer savings clubs that can help people save for holiday spending over several months. The “club” is simply a special short-term savings account set up to encourage holiday saving. Many such accounts can be opened with a nominal deposit. At the end of the term, the money can be withdrawn and used for holiday purchases. Shoppers likely won’t miss the small amount of money being set aside each paycheck, but are surprised to see just how quickly savings can add up.

While some banks still offer Christmas club accounts, which reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s, today they are most commonly offered by credit unions. According to the Credit Union National Association, or CUNA, nearly 72 percent of credit unions run Christmas clubs, and consumer interest in these clubs is holding steady.

Credit card perks:

Smarter credit card usage during the year can be handy come the holidays. Choose cards that will yield cash back or other perks, such as discounts at certain retailers. Also, be sure to pay the balances off in full when the bills arrive, so as not to rack up high interest charges throughout the year. Use the cash-back rewards you accumulate during the year as a holiday spending allowance.

Holiday shoppers can implement a few saving and spending strategies to avoid going into debt this holiday season.

Using layaway, holiday club accounts and credit card perks, shoppers can take some of the bite out of end-ofyear spending.

Tips for less stressful holiday travel Roadways, railways and skies tend to get busy come the holiday season, when millions of people across the globe travel to visit family and friends.

Wherever travelers are headed, be it across the country or across the world, they should realize that many other people are traveling as well. That can lead to traffic, long lines and other side effects associated with large crowds. But before travelers let the idea of challenging travel conditions deter them, they can consider certain ways to make the process of getting from point A to point B a bit more manageable.

Travel by car Those traveling by automobile will have a few extra steps to take to ensure their trips go off with minimal disturbances. One of the more important steps is to ensure the vehicle is properly maintained prior to departing. Have the car checked by a mechanic and take care of any service appointments, such as oil changes or tire rotations.

Map out the route in advance and have an alternative plan if the route chosen proves to be too congested. One idea is to choose a scenic drive that may be a little longer but has less traffic. In addition, account for rest stops or points of interest that can break up the trip. Apps such as GasBuddy can help drivers find the cheapest gas or the cleanest bathrooms along their routes.

Bring along plenty of snacks so you can eat healthy and aren’t forced to rely on foods you otherwise would not eat. This is particularly helpful with keeping kids satiated. Plan for a few

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treats along the way so that everyone traveling has an end goal, such as an ice cream or a souvenir.

Traveling by plane One of the key things air travelers can do to make holiday traveling easier is to avoid peak travel dates. Whenever possible, avoid traveling the day right before the holiday, which tends be the busiest and most expensive. Remember, weekends tend to be more harried and expensive as well, particularly when the holidays fall in close proximity to a weekend.

Weather is a gamble in many regions of the world during the holiday season. Develop a contingency plan just in case foul weather delays or cancels flights. It’s much less stressful to put plan B into motion than it can be to rush around trying to make new, last-minute plans.

Always shop around for the best rates, but also the best atmosphere. It may be wiser to fly out of a smaller airport where crowds will be thinner and delays less frequent, or you may prefer a larger airport that’s closer to home and offers more amenities.

Another way to avoid delays is to pack minimally. Ship gifts and even travel essentials ahead to your destination, and only bring carry-on bags aboard the plane. This helps travelers sail through security checks and avoid the crowds at the luggage carousels.

Holiday travel requires planning, patience and having alternative plans in place so that everyone can make it home for the holidays.

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Antiques, Collectibles & Thrift Stores 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 OXFORD HOTEL ANTIQUES: Billings’ oldest shop, Est. 1981.

2411 Montana Ave. in historic Billings. Michael and Alexandra, single-owner shop. Western, books, glass, jewelry, advertising, postcards, clothing, textiles, retro, vinyl records, furniture.

Two floors, 6,000 sq. ft. Find us on Facebook, AAA Oxford Hotel or look for weekly ads & photos on Billings Craigs List. 406-2482094 YESTERYEAR’S ANTIQUE MALL: The oldest antique mall in Billings with three floors, over 65 dealers and 100 consignors offering huge selections.

Featuring Montana memorabilia, Western and Native American items. 102 North 29th St. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 406-2563567, Facebook YesterYearsAntique-Mall.

*ANGRY HANK’S Microbrewery: 20 N. 30th St. downtown is a must-try for beer aficionados and anyone else who has “a bit o’ thirst.” Combine a ranch kid with a brewing degree, and you come up with nine great brews on tap. The rotating selection keeps people coming back to try the beers of the month. There’s beer for every taste, with ‘Steet Fight’ an Irish Red Ale, being the most popular. Three-pint tavern

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SPIN FRESH COIN LAUNDRY: near MetraPark at 410 Lake Elmo. Expanded facility, new large-capacity washers/dryers. 6 a.m.-midnight daily.

limit and 1/2 gallons to go. Clean, shiny, inviting, Angry Hank’s is within easy walking distance of many hotels and close to the famous restaurants on historic Montana Avenue and First Avenue. Pop and popcorn for kids. Brewery merchandise available — hats, t-shirts, glasses.

Mon.-Sat. 4-8 p.m. “Come Angry... Leave Happy!”

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18 – Welcome! Visitor’s Guide

Dining *PUG MAHON’S IRISH PUB: 3011 First Ave. North, 406-2594190. Open Mon.-Sat. serving from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. In a city as diverse as Billings, Pug Mahon’s has become the mainstay of good talk, great food, and traditional Irish hospitality. Boasting a bar created from the hand-hewn cottonwood and pine logs from an original Yellowstone River cabin and an atmosphere reminiscent of an Irish pub, Pug Mahon’s serves pub dinners, an Irish tradition. Our delectable menu, using recipes “from me sainted Irish Mother,” offers both Irish and American fare. The entire family, young and old, is welcome for lunch and dinner.

Pug Mahon’s — come for the company, the food and a bit of Ireland. Find us in downtown Billings, only 4,000 miles southwest of Dublin. Now serving Billings original pizza!

Guido’s.

Entertainment MetraPark: Billings’ events center, concerts, trade shows, sports, festivals, rodeos, motorsports, and more!

Tickets 406-256-2422, 1-800-3668538; www.metrapark.com.

Home of Montana’s largest event, MontanaFair. 308 Sixth Ave. N.

Golf Shops MITCHELL GOLF: Montana’s largest golf store.

Huge inventory. Indoor teaching,video analysis & practice center.Specializing in custom fitting for all major brands. Seven “Full Swing” simulators for play or practice.

Over 40 courses. Reservations recommended. 3007 Montana Ave. downtown. Open 7 Days-AWeek. UPS daily. (406) 245-8691. www.mitchellgolfmt.com

Health Care BILLINGS CLINIC SAMEDAY CARE: Just Walk In! Downtown Eighth Ave. N. and N. 28th St., M-F 7-7:30, Sat.-Sun. 9-5; Heights 760 Wicks Lane, M-F 7:30-6; West 2675 Central Ave., M-F 7:30-6, Sat. 9-1; ExpressCare 3137 Grand

Ave. in Albertsons, M-F 8-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; 670 Main St. & 511 Central Ave. ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE (SVH) WALK-IN CARE: Two locations. SVH Walk-in Clinic, 2910 12th Ave. N. (Emergency entrance) 7 a.m.-11 p.m., 365 days a year. SVH Broadwater Walk-in Clinic, 2019 Broadwater, M-F 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.5:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Call NURSE ADVISOR, free 24-hour health information and physician referral, 406-657-8778. www.svh-mt.org

Liquor Stores BOTTLES AND SHOTS/CLUB CASINO: Liquor stores and more! Boasting the finest gaming in town.

Convenient Heights/Westend locations. Open 365 days. 24/7 Main St. Heights 406-245-8118 and 3925 Grand Ave. 406-6553394. Whether you are planning a party, a picnic, an intimate dinner or a themed event, stop in at Bottles and Shots for a complete selection of wines, spirits, mixes and sparkling ideas for a great event. Enjoy free wine tastings every Wednesday and Friday from 5-7 p.m. The Heights store features a shot bar to try something new. The Liquor

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Parking Garages DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGES: Park One, Two and Three available evenings and weekends. Weekends, daytime hourly M-F in Park Two and Three. Call 406-657-8412 for further information.

Quilt Shops *BACKDOOR QUILT SHOPPE: Famous for its “quilting bee” atmosphere. That’s what you get

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Welcome! Visitor’s Guide – 19 when you take a mother and daughter who describe themselves as “a couple of country gals who always loved sewing.” You’ll shop and sew in the midst of chatter and laughter. Their way of making quilting as fun for you as it is for them includes offering classes (one day or a series), helping you with fabric selections and quilting techniques, and offering open sewing times. Here for an extended stay? Come in and quilt! They have a huge selection of quilting supplies and sell finished quilts, too. They have masculine, Western and other theme favorites also. Judy Niemeyer Certified Shop, Batiks, and Anita Godesign Embroidery Cards. Brother and Nolting Long Arm Dealer, sewing machine repairs and antique sewing machine sales round out their offerings. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.6 p.m. 406-655-1001. Located next to West End Perkins behind King Town Center at 712 Carbon Street. “Come in and let us share our love of quilting with you!” www.backdoorquiltshoppe.com

Western Apparel and Boots LOU TAUBERT RANCH OUTFITTERS: Serving the West since 1919 “One of the Nation’s Leading Western Stores.” We carry boots

by Lucchese, Anderson Bean, Tony Lama, and many more.

Filson, Johnny Was, Double D Ranchwear, and hats by Stetson, Resistol, Pendleton, and Seratelli —some of the most famous brands in the West. We carry men’s, women’s and children’s Western-wear. We can fit you in boot sizes from 6-15, widths A, B, D, E, EE, EEE. See our exotic boots. Specialty items include turquoise jewelry, leather belts and wallets, Montana Silversmith buckles, bolos and jewelry.

Western Home Decor. We’re easy to find downtown at 123 North Broadway (North 28th). Mon.Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Phone 406-245-2248 or Fax 406-2459929. www.loutaubert.com

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Santa at the Mall WHAT

Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Rimrock Mall. Kids are invited to enjoy holiday crafts with Santa and play games all provided by Wise Wonders Children’s Museum in Center Court. Attendees may donate to Wise Wonders and will receive guest passes to Wise Wonders Children’s Museum (while supplies last). After welcoming Santa, children are invited to take precious photos with him.

COST Free to attend. Photo packages will be available for purchase.

WHERE Rimrock Mall 300 S. 24th St. W. Billings, MT 59102 Santa photo dates and times are listed below: • Mon., Dec. 11-Fri., Dec. 15: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Sat., Dec. 16: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 17: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Mon., Dec. 18-Sat., Dec. 23: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Christmas Eve, Sun., Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more information, please visit RimrockMall.com

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The Greater Billings Area

Shaped by the Yellowstone River and sheltered by the Rims, Billings is a regional hub for commerce.

Whether you’re looking for bronco busting rodeo action or the relaxation of fishing or hunting, you’ll be in good company around Billings. Watch Montana’s wildlife by grabbing your binoculars and heading to the plains or hiking in the mountains that surround the valley. Use Billings as a central point to the best western attractions, events, hospitality, shopping and cuisine.

Folks have found Billings a comfy haven for at least 2,000 years—just study the paintings at Pictograph Cave State Park. The wildlife drawn on the cave’s rock walls still roam this area—catch real-life glimpses along the Rimrock Trail or on a Yellowstone River float.

Then fast forward to more recent history at the Moss Mansion, Pompeys Pillar National Monument or Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, less than an hour’s drive off I-94.

When it comes to dining, Billings spans classic cattletown flare, authentic world taste, and even modern eating scattered all over.

Whereever you go, you will find something tasty.

For the microbrew fans, Billings features Montana’s only walkable brewpub crawl—six craft breweries all within walking distance in Downtown Billings. Start your tour at Angry Hanks.

Billings also sports one of the states largest art galleries Yellowstone Art Museum. It houses many works from local and world artists.

Courtesy of VisitMt.com

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Discovering Montana’s present in its past With so many modern day distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of what makes us Americans, let alone citizens of such a great state as Montana. Yet the seeds to our roots are readily available in sights and activities just down the road. Through visits to these parts of our heritage in southern Montana, we can discover many of the essences that make us unique.

LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD (near Garryowen): General Custer and his men met their demise here in the most famous battle site of the 1870s’ Indian Wars. The U.S. National Park Service offers a museum, gift shop, and guided and selfguided tours with the battle’s notable landmarks clearly marked and interpreted. Not the least of which are the headstones of the troopers who fell here.

CUSTER BATTLEFIELD TRADING POST & CAFÉ: Across from the Battlefield entrance, this colorful landmark features exceptional gifts - including beadwork and crafts made by local Crow Indian artisans - plus a hearty menu reflective of the Old West. The mostly Crow staff will enrich your dining and shopping experience in this historic-looking log building that’s fashioned after the 1877 Old Fort Custer Hospital.

TOWN OF GARRYOWEN - SITTING BULL’S CAMP: (Exit 514, I-90) The oasis on the Little Big Horn River, the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Custer Battlefield Museum, historical trading post, United States post office, and world-famous Bury the Hatchet BBQ. Don’t miss stopping here!

It’s one of the historical, award-winning highlights in the state of Montana.

NATIVE AMERICANS: The Battlefield is located in the heart of the Crow Tribe Reservation, and nearby is Lame Deer on the reservation of the Northern Cheyenne. Both tribes sponsor powwows and native activities throughout the year. Especially popular is the Crow Native Days each June which includes the Ultimate Warrior Contest, a triathlon highlighted by bareback horse relay races!. Crow Fair, with up to 1,000 tipi camps, is also hugely popular. Held in August, it features nightly powwows and daily parades through the camp with participants and horses all decked out in their native best.

ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK (Busby): Often overlooked, this engagement was every bit as important in shaping subsequent events as the Little Bighorn battle a few days later.

Here the balance of power between the army and Indians shifted with a dramatic victory by the Sioux and Cheyenne. Learn why

the Cheyenne refer to this event as The Battle Where The Girl Saved Her Brother.

Other Sites Of Note:

Custer Battlefield Museum & Theater (Exit 514, I-90): Don’t miss visiting the award-winning museum collection, boasting over 100 historical photographs, firearms, Indian artifacts, and much more from the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the largest collection in the world on display. Open daily 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Bighorn County Museum (Hardin): Rich exhibits demonstrate military and civilian history from when this area was settled in the late 1800s.

Pompey’s Pillar (East of Billings): A National Historic Landmark visited by Lewis & Clark and remarkable for the many Indian petroglyphs still evident.

Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area (Ft. Smith,): Adjacent to the Yellowtail Dam and Afterbay Lake (very popular with trout fishermen).

St. Labre Indian Mission (Ashland): This private Catholic high school embraces a predominantly Crow and Northern Cheyenne student population. Don’t miss the big annual powwow held each May. Plenty Coups State Park (Pryor): A museum dedicated to the famous Crow leader Chief Plenty Coups sits adjacent to a small park which is ideal for quiet camping and a home-base for day trips throughout the area.

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