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Join Ted Reichert, an avid bird and wildlife photographer, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, to learn how he has worked to improve his skills for the challenges of bird photography.
Presented by Last Chance Audubon Society, this program will be held at Montana Wild Auditorium, 2668 Broadwater Ave.
Reichert discovered locations close to Helena where he could perfect his photography of skittish and fast-moving birds. Using his exceptional photographs, he will describe the amazing diversity of birds in the area and his discoveries of many common and not so common birds and wildlife.
The first Heart of Helena Art Auction, sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, will be held on Thursday, April 11, at the Helena Civic Center from 6-9 p.m.
The auction will support nonprofit service organizations in the community. All proceeds from this event will be benefit these organizations and St. Peter’s Cathedral Capital Campaign Fund.
The event will feature a silent art auction with art from local artists and many well-known established artists.
Tickets are $25 and will be available from the various organizations benefiting from the event as well as online at www.spchelena.org and at the door. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and a Heart of Helena Cocktail. For more information, contact Dave at 406-443-0009.
“Jews of the Wild West” film screening and Q&A will be 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Temple Emanu-El, 515 N. Ewing St., Helena.
This is a feature length documentary about resilience and identity in an unexpected place by five-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Amanda Kinsey. At 5 p.m., there is a Zoom Q&A with the filmmaker.
The film depicts history, community and celebration of Jewish culture and includes a pre-film talk on Montana’s early Jews with historian Patty Dean.
The film tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States.
Early Western Jews, those of the silver screen and real life, are a largely forgotten chapter in U.S. history. There were nationally known names such as Levi Strauss, Samsonite founder Jesse Shwayder and the Guggenheim family, who built their great success through grit and determination in California and Colorado.
For more information, visit www.jewsofthewildwest.com.
The Lewis & Clark Library will show a film screening of “The Right to Read” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
The award-winning film produced by Lavar Burton, shares the stories of those who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of lifelong success: the ability to read.
Visit www.lclibrary.org to register and learn more.
Travis Yost will perform on the Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Western Bar, 406 N. Last Chance Gulch.
Travis Yost will perform on the Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Western Bar in Helena.
The show will begin with a short set of live music by local entertainer Max Hay, followed by a full hour of music from the special guest.
Immediately after the guest artist, Max will return to the stage for a late set of music that’s sure to include some surprises.
Admission is free to all audience members who are at least 21 years of age.
For more information or to sample the upcoming music, visit www.maxhay.com.
Carroll College and the Helena Symphony announce their collaboration for the 20th annual Intrepid Credit Union Symphony Under the Stars.
Scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m., at the Carroll College Campus – Guadalupe Hill, the concert culminates in a dazzling fireworks display. Admission is free.
A scene from the 2019 Symphony Under the Stars at Carroll College. Considered the largest summer event in Montana, the much-anticipated Symphony Under the Stars attracts well over 16,000 people from all over the state of Montana and beyond. This year’s event is Saturday, July 20.
This year’s theme celebrates the legendary Tina Turner, paying homage to her iconic contributions to rock ‘n’ roll. Audiences can anticipate renditions of Turner’s timeless hits including “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Private Dancer,” “Simply the Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Proud Mary.”
Concert attendees are encouraged to contribute nonperishable or canned goods, which will serve a dual purpose of anchoring blankets and supporting Helena Food Share. Donation drop boxes will be conveniently located throughout the event venue, providing concertgoers with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on their community.
Specific details regarding seating, parking and other production information can be found at the Symphony Under the Stars Facebook page and website at www.facebook.com/SymphonyUnderTheStars, or www.symphonyunderthestars.com.
Founder of the Juno-award winning band The Paperboys, Tom Landa, brings his newest band Locarno to The Myrna Loy stage 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4.
Prepare for a lively evening of Latin folk fusion music or what Landa likes to describe as an “amped up Mexican/Latin folk band.”
Tickets are $25 and are available at the box office, 15 N. Ewing, themyrnaloy.com or call 406-443-0287.
The Moonshiner Band will perform 8 p.m. to midnight, April 19, at Dave’s 32 oz Bar, Grill & Bowling at 115 N. Main St. in Boulder.
The band plays blues, country and rock.
Catch Disney’s “101 Dalmatians KIDS” live at Grandstreet on April 29 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 4:30 p.m.
This high-energy 30-minute musical, tailored for elementary school-aged performers, brings to life the beloved story from Dodie Smith’s novel and the beloved Disney movies. The Grandstreet Theatre cast includes 26 students led by Marianne Adams.
Embark on a journey with Roger, Anita, Pongo, Perdita and their adorable pups as they navigate through whimsical escapades and outsmart the infamous Cruella De Vil. Specially adapted for young talents, this production features favorite Disney tunes like “Cruella De Vil” and “Dalmatian Vacation,” ensuring a delightful time for audiences of all ages.
The musical is presented by the “48 Hours to Curtain” class at Grandstreet Theatre School, composed of advanced fifth and sixth graders, who handle everything from budgeting to the final performance.
Tickets priced at $8 are available at grandstreettheatre.com or at the box office by calling 406-447-1574.
Raven’s Feather Productions has announced its 2024 season with two shows making their debut in Helena.
Kicking off the season is Meghan Brown’s “What Happened While Hero Was Dead,” premiering on May 9. This fresh take on “Much Ado About Nothing” injects humor, feminism and a dash of sensuality into Shakespeare’s classic tale. Director Ross Peter Nelson, in collaboration with choreographer Sabrina Harding of Bumblebee Aerial Studio, offers a whimsical perspective on Hero’s journey to love, complete with high-flying antics.
In September, prepare for “The Children,” hailed as “one of the greatest new plays of the 21st century” by Lucy Kirkwood. Set in post-nuclear English countryside, the award-winning production delves into a romantic entanglement among three scientists grappling with the aftermath of a disaster. Directed by John Rausch, “The Children” opens on Sept. 13.
For more details, visit Raven’s Feather’s website at ravensfeather.org.
Tickets will be available for purchase approximately a month prior to each show, both of which will be staged at the Helena Avenue Theatre.
The Montana Playwrights Network will present the Montana Writers Rodeo conference April 19-20 at the Helena Avenue Theatre, 1319 Helena Ave.
This conference – hosted by MPN President Pamela Mencher, MPN Treasurer Pearl Allen, and co-directors Mindy Peltier and Christa Chiriaco – invites writers of all genres from across the state to gather for story education, author readings and networking.
Presenters include Russell Rowland, Leah Joki, Debbie Burke, Samantha Strom and Hilary Page.
Registration is available online at www.montanaplaywrights.org or at the door. For more information, call or text: 406-235-0353.
The Experimental Theatre Cooperative will produce Montana Short Cuts, a suite of short plays to be presented as part of the 11th Last Chance New Play Fest.
The Fest will be held in Helena in November 2024. All regional playwrights are invited to submit.
The playwright must currently reside in Montana or one of the four bordering states: Idaho, Wyoming, North or South Dakota.
The play must be received before July 15, 2024. All plays should be submitted via email as to experimental.theatre.coop@gmail.com.
For more info and the full list of rules, visit www.experimentaltheatrecoop.org/call-for-submissions.
Submissions to the Around the Town calendar should be emailed to irarts@helenair.com and should be 200 words or less. Submissions should be written in story form, no flyers please. Call Phil Drake at 406-447-4086 if you have questions.
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Travis Yost will perform on the Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Western Bar in Helena.
A scene from the 2019 Symphony Under the Stars at Carroll College. Considered the largest summer event in Montana, the much-anticipated Symphony Under the Stars attracts well over 16,000 people from all over the state of Montana and beyond. This year’s event is Saturday, July 20.
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