The History Museum is teaming up with John Roberts y Pan Blanco and local sponsors to bring live jazz back to Great Falls. On Sept. 17, ‘A Night at the Ozark’ will feature lively afro-cuban Jazz music, a dance floor, both indoor and outdoor seating (with a big screen to watch on,) a variety of food trucks offering dinner options
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On Sept. 17, a downtown metered parking space will temporarily be turned into a public park and social gathering space for the 8th Annual PARK(ing) Day. “Built with a bit of whimsy, part creative process, it calls attention to the fact that we need more open, public, green space downtown. PARK(ing) Day is meant to create an interesting public space
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Great Falls Fire Rescue, with other local first responders, is hosting a remembrance ceremony at 7:45 a.m. in Elks Riverside Park on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will include music, color guard presentation, a bell ceremony at the time of the south tower collapse, a moment of silence and remarks
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The C.M. Russell Museum has purchased the Russell watercolor Brother Van on Buffalo Hunt from long-time owner Benefis Health System. The purchase was made possible through a cooperative agreement with Benefis and donors who helped the museum raise $400,000 to purchase the painting. The acquisition was supported by lead donations from local donors, including the museum’s Art and Soul Campaign co-chair
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The 10th Street Bridge, which is owned by the City of Great Falls, has been renamed “Arlyne Reichert Community Heritage Bridge.” Commissioners voted during their Sept. 7 meeting to rename the bridge, which is no longer used for vehicle traffic, but is planned for reopening as a pedestrian and bike crossing to connect the River’s Edge Trail. True Brew to
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Park and Recreation and the Gibson Park Snack Shack are hosting “Movie in the Park” on Sept. 4. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle begins at 7:30 p.m. in Gibson Park near the bandshell. The movie is free, so grab the lawn chairs or a blanket and take the family to the park for an evening under the stars. The film
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The Montana State Fair released its revenues last week and county officials said it was one of the better fairs. The county’s fair advisory board painted a different picture during their Aug. 25 meeting that was not attended by commissioners or fair staff. Commissioner Don Ryan stopped by to drop off financials but didn’t stay for the meeting. He told
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Last summer, a redheaded friend and I were chitchatting with a local bar owner and someone said something like “wouldn’t it be fun if we had a day of festivities inspired by redheads, or gingers, or whatever you want to call it.” Indeed it would be fun, and since mine and my fellow ginger friend’s birthdays are in August, we
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Several years ago, a handful of people started thinking about a mural festival idea. “There are so many towns that wish they had this stuff. You wished it five years ago and now you have it,” said Cameron Moberg, an internationally known muralist, who’s back in Great Falls for the third annual ArtsFest Montana. He visited Great Falls in 2017
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N Thai Food There’s a new food truck in Great Falls. N Thai Food has been working with the health department and said Aug. 10 that they are now fully licensed. They’ll do their first set up at the Farmers Market on Aug. 14. The Boutique Co. The Boutique Co., which is currently located at 1201 10th Ave. S., is
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