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“The Traveling Feast,” by Rick Bass. New York: Little, Brown and Co., 288 pages. Consider the subtitle of Rick Bass’s non-fiction account of traveling the country — and flying overseas — to serve meals to his writing mentors: “On the Road and at the Table with My Heroes.” (more…) Continue Reading →
“What Does Not Return,” by Tami Haaland. Lost Horse Press, paperback, 65 pages. $18. “The Bluebird Run,” by Greg Keeler. Elk River Books, paperback, 193 pages. Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all. This is the final installment of the series. (more…) Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all.
As a master’s of education student at MSU Billings, Taylor Tellez’s main message is to be unapologetically yourself. He and I talked about identities and labels and the growing number of circles in Billings that support such discussions. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Yellowstone Repertory Theatre is ending its first season with the theatrical equivalent of a walk-off home run, an engaging and memorable production of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play. On opening night of “Crimes of the Heart,” Craig Huisenga, one of the theater’s founding members along with Dina Brophy and Caitlin Hart, assured the audience that a second season is coming. (more…) Continue Reading →
A new organization called the Harlo Music Project will be staging four concerts in Harlowton this summer, with the opening show scheduled for Saturday, June 23. (more…) Continue Reading →
Yellowstone Repertory Theatre will end its inaugural season with “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley, which opens Friday, June 8, at NOVA Center for the Performing Arts. (more…) Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all.
Abena Lane’s full birth name translates as “pure strength warrior.” This quality is woven into her military service, her faith and the way she talks about representations of black culture, reaching out a hand and Montana Interfaith Network, a group of spiritual leaders that stands up against violence and injustice. (more…) Continue Reading →
For the third year in a row, Red Lodge will play host this month to a songwriter festival featuring some of country music’s best hit makers. The third annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival will run Thursday through Saturday, June 21-23, with music from Nashville luminaires as well as some of the best songwriters in Montana and Wyoming. (more…) Continue Reading →
In the second of six events scheduled for its 24th season, ArtWalk Downtown Billings will present a night of art and music this Friday, June 1, from 5 to 9 p.m.
ArtWalk has added two new season members for this event — Joy of Living, 102 N. Broadway, which will feature photographer Cory Young, and CTA Architects Engineers, 13 N. 32nd St., which will feature art and furniture creator Robert Keil and potter John Joyce. (more…) Continue Reading →
