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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Cascade County Commissioners approved a $31,724 contract change for the Expo Park roof project. That brings the project total to $2,427,246, but still within the ARPA funds budget for the project, according to Les Payne, county public works director. The county contracted with AT-Klemens in January 2024 for installation of multiple roofs at Expo Park. The original contract amount was
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Cascade County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals during their Dec. 9 meeting for three years, with the option to renew for an additional two years. Susan Shannon, Expo Park manager, told commissioners that the county has partnered with the rodeo since 1980 and it’s a “hallmark event” at the fairgrounds, attracting thousands. County
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It’s the holiday season and Great Falls Public Schools are in the spirit. During their Nov. 24 board meeting, Superintendent Heather Hoyer’s data for the day was holiday concerts with information from Dusty Molyneaux, the district’s music and art supervisor. There are 108 separate elementary concerts, eight middle school concerts, five high school concerts and three resources only concerts, for
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Brandon Horrocks has “never not been singing,” and it’s “like a dream” when he can marry the two worlds he occupies: orchestra and choir. On Dec. 7, he’ll be conducting the Great Falls Symphony in their annual Christmas concert, a holiday tradition for many, that’s nearly sold out. Horrocks is the third candidate in the symphony’s search for a new
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This year’s city Christmas ornament is the Arvon Block. The Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission selected the block, which now houses the Hotel Arvon and Celtic Cowboy as the 18th in the annual commemorative ornament series. These numbered ornaments, designed by local artist Sheree Nelson, are available for $20 at the in the city planning office at the
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The joint city-county Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is asking the City Commission to allow it to install fencing around the Boston and Montana Barn and to solicit bids over the winter for its stabilization. Rich Ecke, an HPAC member leading the group’s barn committee, told commissioners during their Nov. 18 work session that they’d raised about $30,000 since the spring
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Cascade County Commissioners approved a $147,200 change order for the Montana Expo Park roof project during their Nov. 12 meeting. That brings total to $2,395,522, but still within the ARPA funds budgeted for the project, according to Les Payne, county public works director. The county contracted with AT-Klemens in January 2024 for installation of multiple roofs at Expo Park. County
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For Fernanda Lastra, music, particularly the community symphony, is about connection. Lastra is the second candidate in the Great Falls Symphony’s search for a new conductor this season, its’ 67th. Each of the season’s six concerts will feature a finalist for music director and conductor. It’s a two year search process that began last season, drawing 238 applications from across
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