Nine Inch Nails heads to Montana
MetraPark in Billings has confirmed that industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails were blasting into town Nov. 29, with tickets going on sale Sept. 27. The band’s website, www.nin.com, also lists a performance at Missoula’s Adams Center on Dec. 9, with tickets going on sale Oct. 24 – but the latter show has not been confirmed by the venue or promoter. Read more
Missoula touts cultural offerings
From Dec. 5-7, the Garden City offers a remarkable number of cultural events during "Meet Me in Missoula." Offerings include a Parade of Lights, a Keith Anderson concert at the Wilma Theater, an MCT Community Theater production of “Nuncrackers,” the Missoula Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert, the University Center’s Holiday Craft Fair, and a UM Drama/Dance presentation of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Read more
Bioneers host conference, music and film fest
The annual Norther Rockies Bioneers Conference, Oct. 16-19 at the Emerson Center in Bozeman, presents leading scientists and social innovators who are creating practical solutions to help restore the Earth’s imperiled ecosystems and heal our human communities. In addition to lectures and panel discussions, the sixth annual gathering includes workshops, concerts and the REAL2REEL Film Festival. Read more
Big Sky Rep tells tale of “star-cross’d lovers”
Big Sky Repertory Theatre, Butte’s premier professional theatre company, launches its Fall Classics Series Sept. 19-27 at the Mother Lode Theatre with a never-before-seen adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.” This version, adapted by Alex Miller, uses just four actors to play all 21 roles … Read more
New Ronan gallery occupies former Masonic Lodge
The Main Street Gallery, a new fine arts gallery located at 400 Main Street in Ronan, celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18. The 4,500-square-foot gallery is located in the historic Ronan Masonic Lodge … Read more
Eagles fly by during Bridger Raptor Festival
Check out the largest known golden eagle migration in the United States during the annual Bridger Raptor Festival, Oct. 4-5 at Bridger Bowl near Bozeman. Activities include a wildlife film festival, interpretive programs with live raptors, nature walks and talks, face painting, storytelling, education and entertainment programs for people of all ages. Read more
Pedal to Old Faithful during Fall Cycle Tour
Take a pedal-driven visit to Yellowstone Park during the 11th annual Fall Cycle Tour, Oct. 11. The tour, which travels from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, is 60 miles long … The route starts in West Yellowstone at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center, and follows Yellowstone Avenue to the gate of Yellowstone National Park.... Read more