NORTHWEST MONTANA
Sept. 28-Oct. 1 • MISSOULA • CINE International Film Fest
This film fest of cultures and issues of natures and environment explores the natural world. More information: 406-728-9380.
Sept. 29-Oct. 21 • POLSON • Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake
Over $15,000 in cash and prizes! Fish the lake for 4 3-day weekends... all it takes is one fish to win! Fish fry for participants on October 21st at the Blue Bay Campground with Awards Ceremony. Register online at www.mackdays.com.
More information: 406-883-2888 ext. 7294.
1 • BIGFORK • Oktoberfest
This 2nd annual event features German food, beer, and wine and music by the Don Lawrence Band. More information: 406-892-2435.
3-28 • BIGFORK • Watermedia 2006
The Montana Watercolor Society’s Watermedia National Juried Exhibition is held annually at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center. Cash prizes!
More information: 406-837-6927.
5-8 • KALISPELL • Glacier Jazz Stampede
This 13th Annual event is a weekend to remember for Jazz enthusiasts.
More information: 406-755-6088.
5 • WHITEFISH • Gallery Night
Experience the art of Whitefish! At the Walking Man Frame Shop and Gallery.
More information: 406-863-2787.
6 • KALISPEL • Ski Swap
The official ski swap to kick off the coming season. More information: 406-758-5810.
6 • WHITEFISH • Theater
A quartet of irresistible charisma, Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem are the ambassadors of American acoustic music. Appalachian fiddle tunes and more.
More information: 406-862-5371.
7 • HAMILTON • McIntosh Apple Day
This 28th annual event is referred to as the biggest bake sale under the Big Sky. Everything apples! More information: 406-363-3338.
7 • MISSOULA • Blue Mountain All Women’s Run
This fun annual family event includes events ranging from a family fun run to a half-marathon. More information: 406-543-2880.
7 • POLSON • Apples by the Bay Festival
At the Catholic Church, this event includes a bake sale, flea market, farmer’s market, and more. Featuring the soon-to-be-famous apple pies weighing over four pounds.
More information: 406-887-2234.
7-8 • WHITEFISH • Reining Cow and Horse Derby
Riders and horses match their skill against cattle. More information: 406-755-5366.
12 • POLSON • Jam Session
Bluegrass and Old Timey Jam Session at Boettcher Park on the grass at “The Shack” from 6 - 10 pm.
12 • WHITEFISH • Gone Fishin’
Public Welcome! Come join us for refreshments. Put on by D.A. Davidson and Co. More information: 406-758-5810.
13 • HAMILTON • Wine Tasting Festival
This is a semi-formal event where participants taste a vast variety of wines and sample hors d’oeuvres. More information: 406-363-3338.
13-15 • WHITEFISH • Golden Eagle Migration
Come celebrate with us. Lodging included $355. Register online at www.glacierinstitute.org. Email: register@glacierinstitute.org. More information: 406-758-5810.
13-15 • WHITEFISH • Flathead River Writers Conference
International speakers, panel discussions and workshops for all subjects. More information: 406-862-8757 or hows@centurytel.net or check the web for The Flathead Writers.
14 • BIGFORK • Tamarack Time!
This is an old fashioned celebration of the harvest. Celebrate the Tamarack, also known as the Western Larch, this fall. More information: 406-837-4400 or 406-837-5888.
14 • BIGFORK • Barn Dance
At the River Bend Ranch you’ll find live dance music, dinner, wine and beer, and cash raffle prizes! More information: 406-837-5888.
14-15 • ESSEX • Glacier Golden Arts and Crafts
Planned so that visitors can view Glacier National Park during one of its most beautiful times of year. More information: 406-888-5700.
14 • MISSOULA • U of M Homecoming Parade
U of M holds the largest parade in Missoula with over 100 entries. Grizzly football game to follow. More information: 406-243-5211.
15- June 30, 2007 • HAMILTON • Sunday Series Programs
Regional History, Global History, Native American and Lewis and Clark, Natural History, and more. More information: 406-363-3338.
20-22 • ESSEX • Annual Fall Murder Mystery Weekend
Murder at the Inn....intrigue and mystery... And it’s the guests’ job to discover the identity of the villain. More information: 406-888-5700.
20-29 • WHITEFISH • Beauty and the Beast Musical Season Kick-off
Magic comes alive through this tale of enchantment and redemption.
More information: 406-862-5371.
21-22 • KALISPELL • Stamp Show
Learn about travel, history, art, sports, nature, architecture, and other subjects.
More information: 406-755-7917 or 406-888-5204.
27-29 • KALISPELL • Christmas at the Mansion
This is a Victorian holiday bazaar with food, music, turn-of-the-century costumes and more. More information: 406-755-2166.
28 • MISSOULA • Fall Family Fest
Celebrate Fall with us at Fort Missoula. Crafts, games, pony rides, and more.
More information: 406-721-7275.
29 • DEER LODGE • Harvest Festival
An excellent family outing at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Children dressed in costumes and ghost stories. More information: 406-846-2070 ext. 224.
SOUTHWEST MONTANA
Sept. 30-Oct 1, 7-8 • BOZEMAN • Bridger Raptor Festival
Witness the largest known migration of Golden Eagles in North America. More information: 406-585-1211.
1 • BIG SKY • Closing Day for the Summer Season
All mountain village resort facilities close for the season. See you when the snow flies!
1 • NORRIS • Live Music!
Norris Hot Springs features Thermal Grass every Sunday for the rest of the month. More information: 406-685-3303.
3-8 • BOZEMAN • HatcH Film Festival
This six-day festival is a non-profit founded on mentorship and will feature the screening of groundbreaking student films from across the globe.
More information: 406-586-2635 or www.hatchfest.com.
4 • BOZEMAN • Comedy Night at the Baxter
National touring comedians from Comedy Central, MTV and Saturday Night Live. Two comedians each night. 7 pm at the Baxter, $5 cover. Wednesday nights for the rest of the next 3 months.
5-7 • BOZEMAN • MSU Homecoming Weekend
MSU campus events all day. Game and parade on the 7th. More information: 406-994-2401.
5, 12, 26 • NORRIS • Live Music
Norris Hot Springs features Salt Water Residue. More information: 406-685-3303.
6 • BOZEMAN • Equinox Comedy Death Match
At Mixers at 8 pm, every Friday in October! Improv comedy gladiators battle to the death. More information: www.equinoxtheatre.org.
6, 7, 21, 28 • NORRIS • Live Music
Norris Hot Springs features Elliot Genther. More Information: 406-685-3303.
7 • ABSAROKEE • River Run and Fun Walk.
A fund raiser event put on by the Absarokee Civic Club for the benefit of many community projects. For all ages. More information: 406-328-4775.
7-Jan. 28 • BOZEMAN • Museum of the Rockies
Exhibit: Space Toys. Spanning 130 years of imagination and celebrating humankind’s age-old quest to explore the Universe. More information: 406-994-2652 and www.museumoftherockies.org.
7 • BUTTE • Concert Series
Community concert series featuring “La Pieta” and “Angele Dubeau” at the Mother Lode Theatre. More information: 406-723-3602.
7 • WEST YELLOWSTONE • Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour
Ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful starting at 9 am. Enjoy the fall colors on this 60 mile trip past geysers, thermal features, bison, and bugling elk.
More information: 406-646-9427.
9 • DILLON • American Musical Journey
Dallas Brass, a nationally known Brass Ensemble including members of the High School and Middle School Bands. More information: 406-683-7772.
12 • BOZEMAN • Friends of the MSU Libraries Annual Dinner and Auction
6 pm at the GranTree Inn. Join us for silent auctions, dinner, and speaker Dr. Richard Gilmore of Concordia University. More information: 406-994-3119 or www.lib.montana.edu/about/friends.
13-15, 20-22 • BOZEMAN • Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference
An environmental and social justice conference featuring over 45 speakers and workshops, an exhibit hall, organic food, art and live music at the Emerson Cultural Center. More information: www.bioneers.org or www.porterhouseproductions.com.
13, 14, 20, 27 • NORRIS • Live Music
Norris Hot Springs features Tom Murphy. More information: 406-685-3303.
14 • LIMA • Soup Supper
All Aboard Annual Soup Supper. Homemade soup and pies, and pumpkin carving for all ages. More information: 406-276-3745.
18 • BOZEMAN • Michael Franti and Spearhead Yell Fire! Tour
At the Willson Theater, tickets on sale already at Cactus Records. More information: www.porterhouseproductions.com or 406-586-3426.
19 • BOZEMAN • Equinox Comedy Death Match
At the Equinox Theater at 8 pm. $5. Improv comedy gladiators battle to the death. More information: 406-587-0737 ext 1.
19 • NORRIS • Live Music
Norris Hot Springs features Anne and Pete Sibley. More information: 406-685-3303.
20 • ENNIS • Hunters Feed and Wild Game Cook-Off
This is a very popular event! Merchants on Main cook up exotic wild game dishes and serve their culinary delights. More information: 406-682-5357.
21-29 • BOZEMAN • Laser Horrors at the Museum
This popular Halloween laser show returns with music, colorful effects and a creepy finale at the Museum of the Rockies. More information: 406-994-DINO.
27-29 • BOZEMAN • Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show
This annual event includes 3 buildings with over 78 dealers with booths of antique merchandise. More information: 406-388-1873.
27 • BOZEMAN • The Physics of Star Trek
Internationally known physicist Lawrence Krauss will guide you on a warp speed journey through the Star Trek universe... and information on modern physics at the Museum of the Rockies. More information: 406-994-2251.
27 • LIVINGSTON • Downtown Gallery Walks
Ten distinctive galleries invite the public into their downtown locations. Some drinks and hors d’oeuvres. More information: 406-222-5122.
28 • BOZEMAN • “Who’s Awake?” with the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween and have a hootin’ good time. Join a naturalist from the center for a presentation on owls at the Museum of the Rockies.
More information: 406-994-5282.
28-29 • BOZEMAN • Bozeman Symphony
“The Song of the Earth” with Arthur Post and Carlos Nakai. More information: 406-556-5048 or 406-586-1321 or www.bozemansymphony.org.
28-Jan. 21 • BOZEMAN • Museum of the Rockies
Exhibit: “On the Road again, Montana’s Changing Landscape.” Photographs from Montana Highway Engineers from the years 1920 and 1945.
More information: 406-994-2652.
29 • BIG SKY • Moonlight Howlin’ Halloween Party
Bring the whole family in costume to Moonlight Basin for the Halloween Party at the Pony Express Lodge from 2 pm to 5 pm. A spooky time!
30 • BUTTE • Concert Series
Community concert series featuring concert Pianist Angela Jia Kim at the Mother Lode Theatre. More information: 406-723-3602.
31 • BIG TIMBER • Halloween Children’s Parade
Parade downtown Big Timber, Halloween Party to follow.
More information: 406-932-4603 or 406-932-5131.
31 • BOZEMAN • Halloween Open House
At the Emerson Cultural Center. More information: 406-587-9797.
31 • ENNIS • Halloween Carnival and Bingo
At Ennis Elementary School, the carnival features 14 exciting booths for the kids and prizes. More information: 406-682-5279.
CENTRAL MONTANA
1-6 • HELENA • Photography Workshop
Come join us at the Rocking Z Ranch for a workshop lead by Pam Barbour. More information: 406-458-3890
6 • GREAT FALLS • The Art of Wine
The 9th annual event will be held at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. More information: 406-727-8255.
6-8 • HAVRE • Legends for Lights Pheasant Jamboree
Many different events are awaiting your arrival. More information: 406-265-4318.
7 • CHINOOK • Bear Paw Battle Commemoration
The Nez Perce National Historical Park, Bear Paw Battlefield and Lapwai Veterans of Foreign Wars will commemorate the final battle with a traditional Pipe Ceremony. More information: 406-357-3130.
7 • HELENA • Kids Fall Fest
In Pioneer Park, downtown. More information: 406-447-1535.
14 • HELENA • St. Peters Hospital Foundation Gala
This 16th annual event is an elegant ball with live and silent auctions. Live music provided by local talent. More information: 406-444-2370.
20 • GREAT FALLS • Voices in the Shadow
Visitors to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center discover characters of the Lewis and Clark era in the shadows of the darkened exhibit hall. More information: 406-727-8733.
21-22 • HELENA NEU • Celebration - Mind/Body/Spirit Fair.
Celebrating Nature, Energy and Universe in Montana’s capital city. Visit the fair and see the displays. More information: 406-227-8401.
28-29 • HAVRE • Art Association Annual Show and Sale
Guest artist for the 2006 show and sale is Mary Ann Cherry of Idaho Falls. More information: 406-265-4723.
28 • HELENA • Autumn Art and Craft Show
This 23rd annual event will have over 90 juried artists and craftspeople from Montana. More information: 406-449-4790.
28 • HELENA • Live Pianist at the Civic
Pianist You-You Zhang at the Helena Civic Center. More information: 406-442-1860.
EASTERN MONTANA
6 • BILLINGS • Artwalk Downtown
This is a community event with more than 28 galleries hosting free receptions for artists and artisans. More information: 406-252-2010.
7 • RED LODGE • Rocky Mountain Chefs Invitational
This event raises money for the Boys and Girls Club of Red Lodge. Enjoy a decadent five course meal prepared by Bridge Creek Executive Chef Eric Trager and a guest from the surrounding area. More information: 406-446-1718.
8-Nov. 12 • MILES CITY • Festival of Quilted Wonders
The 7th annual festival features traditional and contemporary quilts that are judged in 5 categories. More information: 406-234-0635.
14 • BILLINGS • Harvestfest
This festival celebrates the change of seasons with a cultural event that invites food vendors, arts and crafts and Farmers Market vendors to participate. More information:
406-259-5454.
14 • BILLINGS • Symphony - Romantic Era
Featuring guest cellist Alisa Weilerstein and music by Shastakovich and Brahms. More information: 406-252-3610.
14 • RED LODGE • Feast for the Beasts Auction and Dance.
Mark your calendars for Red Lodge’s most popular fundraiser of the year! At Rock Creek Resort, this includes a cocktail hour, dinner, and more. More information:
406-446-1718 or www.redlodge.com.
18-21 • BILLINGS • Nile Stock Show, Pro Rodeo, Horse Extravaganza.
Now in its 39th year, this show has a rich history of celebrating the western tradition. In the MetraPark in Billings. More information: 406-256-2495.
27-29 • BILLINGS • Rimrock Opera: Madam Butterfly
International cast members headline the opera’s production. Fully staged and orchestrated. More information: 406-671-2214.
28 • BILLINGS • Beaux Arts Ball
The Yellowstone Art Museum hosts its 5th annual ball at the Billings Depot. More information: 406-256-6804.
31 • RED LODGE • Annual Halloween Festivities
Red Lodge at its craziest! Join the fun and festivities around Red lodge for boys and ghouls of all ages. Live music, costume contests and more. More information: 406-446-1718 or www.redlodge.com.
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