Billings Area Events

• Montana State Activities, Events & Festivals

February 2010

Through Feb. 28... 14th Annual Reading Program with Grand Prize, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8256

Fridays... Night at the Fights, 7:30 p.m., $15, $25, Babcock Theater, 2812 2nd Ave N, Downtown Billings

Thursday-Sunday... The Reef Water Park, Zoo Drive, Exit 443, Th. 4-9, F 4-10, Sat. 9-10, Sun. 9-7, 839-9283.

Wednesday... Wise Penny - Wacky Wednesdays every Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Refreshments, special discounts. Non profit store operated by Junior League of Billings, 116 N. 29th St.

Current Exhibits:

• Billings Logan International Airport, 1901 Terminal Circle:

Billings Welcomes the World Kite Display

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Through Feb. 12... A Place Called Thorofare: People, Wilderness and Wildlife Management, West Gallery

Through Feb. 18... Ben Steele: WWII POW Exhibit

Through Feb. 28... Parading through History: The Apsaalooke Nation

Through Dec. 31, 2011... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country

Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey

Dude Ranch Lobby

J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road; 256-6804:

Through Mar. 6... Art Auction 42, Auction Mar. 6

Through April... Wild West and Tranquil Seas

Through June 20... Equine Muse: Deborah Butterfield

Ongoing Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, (YAM) 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804:

A Western Icon: The Stories and Illustrations of Will James and Bronzes by his friend Charles M. Russell

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811: John Petek Photo Exhibit, Tues.-Sat. 10:30-5:30. Free admission.

24 The Taj Mahal Trio, live in concert, Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

24 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. Alaska Anchorage, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

25 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

25-27 Montana High School Boys and Girls Eastern A Divisional Basketball Tournament, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

26-28 Annual RV & Boat Show, MetraPark Expo Center,

256-2400

26 The Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble, 12:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

27-28 Huff’s Antiques Show, MetraPark Pavilion, 256-2400

27 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. Western Oregon, 2 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

27 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Alaska Anchorage, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

28 Billings Outlaws vs. Kent Predators, 4 p.m., Indoor Football, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2456

28 Yellowstone Chamber Players, 3 p.m. at MSU Billings Cisel Hall

MARCH 2010

Thursday-Sunday... The Reef Water Park, Zoo Drive, Exit 443, Th. 4-9, F 4-10, Sat. 9-10, Sun. 9-7, 839-9283. Wear your favorite college basketball jersey in March and get all-day admission for $14.95.

7 Nights a Week... Karaoke and Live Poker, Crystal Lounge, 101 N. 28th, 259-0010

Wednesday... Wise Penny - Wacky Wednesdays every Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Refreshments, special discounts. Non profit store operated by Junior league of Billings, 116 N. 29th St.

Current Exhibits:

• Billings Logan International Airport, 1901 Terminal Circle:

Billings Welcomes the World Kite Display

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Through Dec. 31, 2011... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country

Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey

Dude Ranch Lobby

J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.; 256-6804:

Through Mar. 6... Art Auction 42, Auction Mar. 6

Through April... Wild West and Tranquil Seas

Through June 20... Equine Muse: Deborah Butterfield

Mar. 19 Through June 27... Humble Grace: A Tribute to Frances Senska

Mar. 25 Through June 27... Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate

Ongoing Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, (YAM) 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804:

A Western Icon: The Stories and Illustrations of Will James and Bronzes by his friend Charles M. Russell

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811: John Petek Photo Exhibit, Tues.-Sat. 10:30-5:30. Free admission.

1-2 Cats, Broadway Musical, 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

2 Spanish Conversation Group, 5:30 p.m., free, 2nd floor, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

3 After Five Mixer at Yellowstone Art Museum (401 N. 27th St.), 5-7 p.m., 294-5060

4 Thursday Night Movies: Baran. Modern Iranian story of star-crossed love. Directed by Majid Majidi. (Iran, 2001, PG), 7 p.m., free, 3rd floor meeting room, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

4-6 Class C State Boys Basketball Tournament, Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 256-2400

5-7 High School Musical 2 On Stage, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

5-7 My Way, Fri. (Opening Night) & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

5-7 Billings Home Improvement Show, MetraPark Expo Center, Fri. 12-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5

5-7 Team Roping Jackpot (Fri.), Polar Bear & Rodeo (Sat.), and Youth Rodeo (Sun.), Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

6 Art Auction 42 Party & Auction, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

7 Passafire and the Wailers, 8 p.m., Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

9 Harold and the Purple Crayon, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

9 Wine 201, MSU Billings Annual Wine & Food Festival Kick-off, 657-2381

10 March Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., $5/person, Hi Mountain Recreation, 7175 Trade Center Ave., RSVP 245-4111

10 Wyoming authors Laura Bell and Mark Spragg book reading and discussion, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 530 S. 24th St. West, 655-9500

10 Leahy, Celtic music, 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

11 Wyoming authors Laura Bell and Mark Spragg book reading and discussion, 12 noon, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

11-13 High School Musical 2 On Stage, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

11-13 Boys and Girls State AA Basketball Tournament, Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 256-2400

12 Team Roping Jackpot, Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

12 MSU Billings Women’s Softball vs. Northwest Nazarene, 1 & 3 p.m., Cenex Stadium, North 27th St.

12-13 P.O.V. Teen 2010, 8 p.m. (Fri. Opening Night), Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

12-14 My Way, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

13 Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: The Planets, 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Billings, 11 a.m., West on 3rd Ave., East on 2nd Ave.

13 St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Billings

13 MSU Billings Women’s Softball vs. Northwest Nazarene, 1 & 3 p.m., Cenex Stadium, North 27th St.

13-14 Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival, MetraPark Montana Pavilion, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4

14 Ballroom dancing to the 'Big Band' sounds of the Al Bedoo Shrine Dance Band, 4-7 p.m., Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

14 Billings Outlaws vs. Tri-Cities Fever, 4 p.m., Indoor Football, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2456

16 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

18 Thursday Night Movies: Mediterraneo. Soldiers find no reason to keep fighting when they occupy a sun-drenched island. Directed by Gabriele Salvatores. (Italy, 1991, R), 7 p.m., free, 3rd floor meeting room, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway,

657-8257

18 Women Only Garage Party, Beartooth Harley-Davidson/Buell, 6900 S. Frontage Rd, RSVP 252-2888, online at www.BeartoothHarley.com

18-20 P.O.V. Teen 2010, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. (Sat. final show), Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or

591-9535

19 High Noon Lecture Series - Billings: Montanas Trailhead Book Signing, 12-1 p.m., Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809

19 Campus Visit Day, Rocky Mountain College

19 Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory, 12:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

19-21 My Way, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

19-21 Team Roping Jackpot & UBRC (Fri.), UBRC & Rope N Run (Sat.), UBRC (Sun.), Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

20 Black Otter District Scout Show, MetraPark Montana Pavilion

20 Monster Truck Winter Nationals and Thrill, 7:30 p.m., MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2456

20 Spanish Conversation Group, 1:30 p.m., free, 3rd floor, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

20 Casino Royale, 7 p.m., fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County, 794-9341

23 Jobs Jamboree, 2 p.m., MetraPark Montana Pavilion

23 Rock & Worship Roadshow, 6 p.m., Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 256-2400

23 LitCentric Book Group, call 657-8258 for free copy of book, 7 p.m., free, 3rd floor, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway,

657-8257

26-27 MSU Billings Men’s Baseball vs. Central Washington, Fri. 3 & 6 p.m., Sat. 1 & 4 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St.

26-27 Improv, 8 p.m., (Fri. Funky Bunch Improv & Sat. Venture Improv), Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

26-28 My Way, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (Final Show), Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

26-28 Market on Montana Avenue, Billings Historic Depot, Fri. 4-7, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4, 2310 Montana Avenue

26-28 Team Roping Jackpot (Fri.), Rough Stock Rodeo (Sat.), USTPA Penning, RSNC Sorting (Sat. & Sun.), Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

27-28 Recreation Travel Expo, MetraPark Expo Center

27 Montana Open Wrestling, Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 256-2400

27 Purple 5K Race & Crit Bicycle Race, Downtown Billings

28 Yellowstone Chamber Players, 3 p.m., MSU Billings Music Department, Cisel Recital Hall

29-4/2 Around the World in 5 Days Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Rd., 652-8100

31 Cabaret, Broadway Musical, 7:30 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

31-4/3 Walking with Dinosaurs, Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 256-2400

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