Updated July 24 Renovation of the C.M. Russell High School auditorium is underway, funded by donors through the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation. During the July 13 school board meeting, Superintendent Heather Hoyer said painting was underway, including covering the formerly magenta surfaces. She said the goal is to have the auditorium work completed in time for holiday concerts. GFPS
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County Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts during their July 14 meeting for grounds entertainment and night concerts for the 2026 Montana State Fair. Commissioners approved a $432,000 contract with Lakefront Entertainment, doing business as Fran Romeo Agency, which is the talent buying consultant for the Montana State Fair. The 2026 night shows are: Third Eye Blind: July 25 Kansas: July 26
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*Photo by Wendi Koble from Swoon Films The Great Falls Theatre Company is off to see the Wizard, taking the community on a trip down the Yellow Brick Road with its summer musical opening July 9. More than 40 local actors, a live orchestra, original sets and costumes take audiences to the Land of Oz in the stage adaptation of
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Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours caught some of the patriotic festivities for America’s 250th anniversary at the parade in downtown Great Falls. Festivities continue tonight with the annual fireworks show, organized and funded by the People’s Park and Recreation Foundation, from West Bank Park. City officials reminding locals of new fireworks rules; GFFR/GFPD will be patrolling for fireworks The show is
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Horse racing at Montana Expo Park has been replaced with Indian Relays, organized by the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, for the 2026 fair. The relays are set for July 25-26. The Little Shell released more details for the relays. Little Shell hosting Indian Relays this summer at Expo Park Gates will open at noon and races start at
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Horse racing at Montana Expo Park has been replaced with Indian Relays, organized by the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, for the 2026 fair. The relays are set for July 25-26. This year’s fair is July 24-Aug. 1 and this year’s theme is “Red, White and Fair.” Susan Shannon, Expo Park manager, told Cascade County Commissioners during a June
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Local historical figures come “alive” to talk about their contributions to Great Falls and the world on June 21 at Highland Cemetery during the 14th annual Waking the Dead storytelling tours. The tours run at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the cemetery, 2010 33rd Ave. S. Tour takers will see 10 grave sites while storytellers, dressed in period-appropriate outfits, will present the
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Updated June 12 to correct the number of county records held by The History Musuem Cascade County officials have been discussing budgets and funding of non-mandated services in recent months. Those discussions are generally conducted during informal meetings among County Commissioners and county staff and any applicable external agencies. The meetings are noticed on the county calendar and open to
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Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana opens for members on June 13 at its new location at 201 2nd Ave. S. From June 13 through the end of June, the museum will operate Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm exclusively for members as it launches operations in the new space. The museum will open to the general public
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After a two year search, the Great Falls Symphony has a new music director. Robert Kahn accepted the position and kicked into overdrive with symphony staff to finalize programming for the 2006-2027 season. The symphony’s search committee met May 18 to review surveys from the community, musicians and board members and using a deliberative analysis tool, recommended Kahn to the
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