New+Notable
Joe Diffie, Kentucky Headhunters take Main Stage at Headwaters Country Jam
Joe Diffie, the power hit-maker who dominated the country scene in the 1990s, joins the line-up Headwaters Country Jam, June 28-30 at The Bridge, a natural amphitheatre near Three Forks. He’ll perform at 10 p.m. Saturday. Justin Moore and Joe Nichols open the show Thursday, followed by the Kentucky Headhunters on Friday. JT Hodges, Frankie Ballard and Aaron Tippin are also part of the annual country music fest. Read more
Music+CDs
David Casey | The Reckoning Begins
Eleven originals by Helena's David Casey, known from his Watercarver's Guild days, builds on his reputation as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Playing no less than 14 instruments (my math could be wrong – at any rate, there's a bunch!), he covers a lot of musical styles. Former bandmate and Decemberists' front man Colin Meloy gives a nod to the "bouzouki madness" on the recording. Read more
Theatre+Dance
Brewery Follies launch another riotous season in Virginia City
The Brewery Follies of Virginia City opens its season May 25 at the historic H. S. Gilbert Brewery. Expect another riotous summer season of belly laughs, celebrity impersonations, sketch comedy, and plenty of music. Sunset Magazine called it “… a cabaret show wild enough for any old-time miner.” The Follies, under the direction of Mike and Jill Verdon claims a simple mission … Read more
Books+Readings
Christopher Paolini | Inheritance
In his fourth and final novel of the Inheritance cycle, Christopher Paolini offers a dramatic conclusion to the saga of Eragon and the Dragon Riders of the land of Alagaesia. Paolini originally planned to end the tale with book number three, but there was still too much story to tell. Inheritance, with its darker tone, delivers the most furious round of battles yet, as conflicts intensify between good and evil. Read more
Artists+Exhibits
R. Wade Nelson | “Montana Elevator Series”
Works by R. Wade Nelson are on display May 3-June 16 at the Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell, with an artist talk at 4 p.m. May 24, followed by a reception from 5-7 p.m. Nelson lives in Thompson Falls where he was a high school art teacher for 30 years. Now retired, he works as a full-time artist, painting on a wide palette of recyclable materials with paint purchased at the local hardware store. Read more
Sports+Recreation
On your mark: Gearing up for Montana Women’s Run and other May races
The Montana Women’s Run is gearing up for its 31st annual race, held May 12, the day before Mother’s Day in downtown Billings. Women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the two-mile and five-mile events. Also on tap: Bloomsday Run in Spokane, May 5; and Don't Fence Me In Trail Run in Helena, May 12. Read more