The world is more connected than ever through the internet, social media and artificial intelligence, but “people are more and more lonely,” Robert Kahn, the fourth candidate in the Great Falls Symphony‘s search for a new conductor this season. “The sense of community that’s missing,” Kahn said. “I think this is where performing arts can bring people together in a meaningful
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Paul Wages will provide a presentation on the details contained within the 1802 Aaron Arrowsmith Map of North America, which is the same map displayed in the lobby of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The shape of this 1802 projection of North America is virtually identical to a modern map. The program begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, with
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Roger Hawkes, 71, was sentenced in federal court Feb. 3 to nine months in prison for stealing items from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in 2024. The Coeur d’Alene man pleaded guilty to a count of removing archeological resources before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston. Hawkes entered the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls on Sept.
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The Great Falls Public Library is hosting a celebration of Great Falls’ African American community from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Cordingley Room in the basement. The free and open to the public program features African American culture, history and cuisine. The event is co-sponsored by the Alma Smith Jacobs Foundation, a non-profit promoting education, the Alexander Worship Temple
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The city is surveying the community on their experiences with events held at the Civic Center, entertainment and cultural preferences. The survey is open through Feb. 1 here. City Commissioners approved a $96,447 agreement withTheatreDNA for a facilities utilization and feasibility study during a September meeting. Staff recommended approval of the agreement with TheatreDNA of the six responses received to
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City Commissioners approved final payment during their Jan. 20 meeting for the Mansfield Theater seating project. The final payment includes $47,215.98 to Wadsworth Construction and $476.93 to the state miscellaneous tax fund. The project was initially estimated at $650,000 and the city received $487,500 in state funds for the project, plus $162,500 of downtown tax increment financing funds for the
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Middle school students in sixth, seventh and eight grade from public, private, charter and home schools across Montana can apply for the 2026 Montana Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized by the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana. The Montana Civics Bee is one of 50 state-level competitions encompassed by the National Civics Bee, created by U.S. Chamber of
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Many of the stories of 2025 were tough: crime, death or injury, destruction, tax increases, or otherwise not particularly cheerful. So to round out the year, we decided to make a top 10 of the stories that brought us some joy or fun this year. –Mural festival connecting art, community –“Theater has always been there to push those bubbles and
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Do you know the difference between pictographs and petroglyphs? If you want a chance to learn the answer while getting a first-hand look at both ancient art forms, join First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park for one of their guided rock art hikes on Dec. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A First Peoples Buffalo Jump ranger will lead
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“You’ve been given a great gift, George, a chance to see what the world would be like if you’ve never been born.” It’s a well-known line from It’s a Wonderful Life, spoken by Clara, an angel hoping for her wings, in the Great Falls Theatre Company holiday production, as she reminds George Bailey of how good he really has it.
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