Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana has hired Jackie Worstell as its new executive director. Worstell has experience in nonprofit management and private industry. The C.M. Russell High School graduate led ZooMontana in Billings from 2006-2013 and served in the Air Force. “I am excited to bring my varied experience to Spark! as I return to my hometown of Great Falls,”
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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks this week. The company will perform “Henry V” on Aug. 8 and “As You Like It” on Aug. 9. Both performances are free and begin at 6 p.m. in Gibson Park. The Great Falls Theater Company will perform a pre-show at 5:15 p.m. both days. This is the 53rd year of the tour and the
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State parks in the Great Falls area are hosting multiple events in August. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park The full moon during the month of August is known as the “Sturgeon Moon” and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park near Ulm is offering a guided three-mile evening hike to enjoy views of the moon and night sky from the
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Cascade County Commissioners approved contracts for the carnival, ground entertainment, night concerts and the rodeo for this year’s state fair during July meetings. The commission approved a new five-year agreement during their July 8 meeting with the Thomas Carnival, Inc. for this year’s fair through the 2029 fair. 2025 Montana State Fair guide The county has contracted with Thomas Carnival
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The Montana State Fair runs July 25 through August 2 at the Montana Expopark. The Electric’s summer intern, Laurel Hunt, has compiled all the details for you to make planning your visit easy. Susan Shannon, Expo Park manager, told The Electric that the fair is “a great place to come and see all these things. It’s an experience.” The fair
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Great Falls celebrated July 4 with a parade and festivities downtown. Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours was there to capture scenes from the annual event with the U.S. military, local law enforcement and fire departments, plus dozens of community groups.
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Story and photos by Laurel Hunt | The Electric summer intern The annual July 4 parade in downtown Great Falls included the Central Montana Nurse Honor Guard. “It is a privilege to show our patriotism to our country and celebrate our independence,” Michele Miranti, of the group said. “It is exciting to get to represent something greater than ourselves.” The
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Story by Jenn Rowell | Photos by Laurel Hunt, The Electric’s summer intern “A story about people who happen to be Jewish,” with universal themes, takes to the stage this month with the Great Falls Theatre Company’s latest full scale musical. Fiddler on the Roof is a classic, Tony award winning story and songs that have delighted millions since it
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Photo by Matt Ehnes Multiple events are happening in Great Falls for the July 4 holiday. Municipal Band Concert The Municipal Band is performing at 7 p.m. July 2 at the Gibson Park band shell. They’ll be performing a tribute concert to Bud Nicholl, longtime conductor of the Municipal Band who died in May. Parade and concert The annual downtown
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The Lewis and Clark Overlook parking area in Giant Springs State Park will be closed beginning July 14. The parking lot is undergoing an asphalt repair project and the closure is expected to last from two to four weeks. During the closure period, parking and trail access to the South Shore Trail network will be available at the Rainbow Overlook
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