Chokecherry reigns supreme in Lewistown
The puckery little berry that grows wild in Montana reigns supreme in downtown Lewistown on Saturday, Sept. 6, during the 19th annual Montana Chokecherry Festival, sponsored by the Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce ... The chokecherry is a deciduous shrub, native to North America, that grows along water and on hillsides. The plants typically bloom in July and the fruit begins to ripen in August. The reddish fruits are used to make jellies, jams, wine and other culinary delights. Read more
Tickets, campsites still available at Rockin’ the Rivers
A month before the first act takes the stage, the festival had sold out its 1,200 general campsites and organizers had created an overflow camping area with an additional 300 sites. “We knew that the tenth year at the Bridge would draw a big crowd,” said Rockin’ the Rivers president Mark Vandolah, “but we weren’t expecting to sell out of campsites this far before the show.” Read more
Montana State Fair comes to Expo Park
Lumberjacks, hypnotists, set of twin magicians, swampbilly singers, a one-handed juggler, a country singer, a kangaroo, racing pigs and eclectic offerings are on tap at the Montana State Fair, July 25-Aug.... Nine Billboard artists take the stage, with acts ranging from classic rock and country to shock rock and teen pop. The line-up includes Jason Aldean, July 26; Kellie Pickler, July 27; Eric Church, July 28; Chris Cagle, July 29; Joe Nichols, July 30; Kansas with the Great Falls Symphony, July 31; Little Big Town, Aug. 1; Alice Cooper, Aug. 2; and Corbin Bleu, Aug. 3. Read more
Celebrate all-things Celtic with the Montana Irish Festival
The 10th annual An Rí Rá Montana Irish Festival brings a dynamic array of national and regional talent to Park Street in historic Uptown Butte, Aug. 8-10. Some of the top names in Irish music will perform, including Searson, Beoga and the Makem and Spain Brothers. Some of the best regional Irish groups also perform. Read more
Emmy-winning series profiles musicians
The fourth season of "11th and Grant" will be produced July 21-25 at KUSM-TV studio, located at 11th and Grant in Bozeman, with five shows filmed in just five days. “This allows for one set-up for light stage, sound stage and set for the week,” says artist director and program host Eric Funk – a well-known Bozeman pianist and composer. During its fourth season, the program will feature interviews with The SaddleTramps (country rock), Kane's River (bluegrass), The Blokes (folk), David Morgenroth (jazz piano), and Azusa and Shuichi Komiyama (classical music on piano, flute and alto saxophone). Read more
Summer offerings range from Mozart to American pops
This summer the Glacier Symphony will offer a variety of music ranging from Mozart to American pops at both outdoor and indoor venues in July and August, beginning with free outdoor concerts and wrapping up the weeklong "Festival Amadeus." Read more
Rockin’ the Rivers celebrates 10th anniversary
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Rockin' the Rivers promises the most diverse musical talent in its decade-long history. The event, held at the Bridge just east of Three Forks, begins at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, and continues past midnight on Sunday, Aug. 10. Read more