Destination Downtown Spring 2019

Spring 2019

D OW N TOWN

Your comprehensive guide to Downtown Billings

FEBRUARY 2019

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Welcome to downtown Billings!

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“Downtowns provide memorable and authentic experiences. They distinguish themselves as neighborhoods apart from others in their region and stand out as unique global destinations. Further, they accommodate authentic food, shopping, entertainment, individuals and groups” ~ Downtown Billings Alliance 2018 Strategic Plan Downtown Billings lies at the heart of our community, a vibrant and diverse experience for locals and visitors alike.

Billings, Montana is perfectly poised to become a true regional and national destination, a shining star in our great state, and we believe it starts with downtown. Explore downtown Billings and you will discover a rich tapestry of history, culture, food, drinks, entertainment and downtown living. Locally-owned and -operated businesses are continuously partnering with community leaders to create an inclusive and exciting city core. Enduring and sustainable success for downtown Billings means lasting and continuing success for Billings and our regional partners.

The Downtown Billings Alliance welcomes you with pride to our neighborhood. With a variety of award-winning restaurants, locally-owned shops and galleries, theaters, live music and festivals, downtown Billings has something for everyone.

You’ll find more information in this issue of Destination Downtown and in our Downtown Guide and Directory, available at all downtown businesses. In our downtown you’ll find an exciting place to eat, drink, shop, learn, celebrate, live, work and play.

Discover for yourself!

Welcome to downtown Billings, we are so excited to have you here!

Katy Easton Executive Director Downtown Billings Alliance

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Downtown restaurants have something to satisfy every appetite. See what’s on the menu this season and book your reservation.

pages 24-27 Cover photo by The Gazette Staff

Destination Downtown is a special advertising section of The Billings Gazette.

Access Destination Downtown at www.billingsgazette.com/specialsections Publisher Dave Worstell

Content Editor Charity Dewing

Advertising Director Ryan Brosseau

Special Sections Coordinator Christy Suits

Advertising Manager Arcadea Scott

DOWNTOWN

Your comprehensive guide to Downtown Billings Looking for something to do?

See the calendar of events on pages 16-17.

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Seasonal Events Spring Home Improvement Show With as many as 650 exhibits, this season’s Home Improvement Show offers something for everyone. Booths include hands-on displays, custom water features and sand sculptures, HDTV Home Theater Rooms featuring high-tech video and audio electronics, and much more. New this year, HRDC will be onsite with First Time Home Buyers class information. Add 15 food vendors, face painting, live animals, and cooking demos for a fun-filled family day. Let’s all go!

March 1, noon-8 p.m.; March 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 3 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Street Fair Get your green on Saturday, March 16, for the 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic street fair.Hosted by the Downtown Billings Alliance and Hooligan’s Sports Bar, festivities include traditional Irish dancing, cloggers, bagpipers, food and craft vendors, fun activities for kids and as many as 100 floats.

March 16, 11 a.m.

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Yellowstone Art Auction 51 The Yellowstone Art Museum’s annual art auction continues to raise funding to support exhibitions and provide educational programs for the Billings community.The auction is a two-day event featuring 30-50 artists for both silent and live auctions with raffle drawings and live-art experiences. Tickets can be purchased individually, bundled or at the door. Profits go to the Yellowstone Art Museum.

March 8, 5-7 p.m.; March 9, 5-11 p.m.

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Artwalk Celebrating it’s 25th season, galleries and artists invite the public to share in good art, great conversation, complimentary wine and snacks, and community support.

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Purple 5K Hosted by the Downtown Billings Alliance, the 10th annual Purple 5K raises awareness and proceeds for the needy and homeless. Bring your family and friends and make a difference in the community. Proceeds go to Spare Change for Real Change.

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The 38th Annual Montana Women’s Run The intersection on 2nd Ave. North, between North 25th Street and North 24th St., fills with generations of women celebrating health and fitness. Commemorate Mother’s Day with the special women in your life – walk it, run it, wheel it, the 38th annual Montana Women’s Run is for everyone.

May 11, 8 and 9 a.m.2nd Ave. N.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival Billings’ finest chefs and wine masters come together for this week-long gala event that supports the MSU Billings Foundation and the students of Montana State University Billings.

Gourmet food, cultivated wines, good friends and new ones – sounds like a fabulous time.For more information, contact Jeanne Moller at jmoller@msubillings.edu or (406) 657-1623.

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ARTWALK

CELEBRATING 25TH SEASON AND GOING STRONG

By CHARITY DEWING cdewing@billingsgazette.com Art has long been a vital part of downtown Billings, and for 25 seasons, ArtWalk has flourished in the heart of the city.

It all started in 1994, when a handful of local artists, including Vicki Van Buskirk, then-owner of Toucan Gallery, decided to come together and promote their art.

They chose five dates, all on the first Friday of the month. That tradition has continued with a sixth Artwalk, added last year.

When ArtWalk began, two horse-drawn trolleys would circuit 14 galleries. Attendees received stamps for every gallery visited, seven stamps and guests were eligible for a prize. It was an alluring custom to engage with one another, drink wine and enjoy beautiful art.

Some of Montana’s most famous artists, like Kevin Red-Star, experienced their first gallery openings as part of Artwalk. Since then, Artwalk has grown to 40 sites offering live music, dance, glass, pottery, oil paintings,

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charcoal drawings – you name it and the downtown Artwalk has it.

Virginia Bryan has been director of Artwalk for five years and she is still pleasantly surprised by the ingenuity and talent in the community.

“Every Artwalk is different. The artists and galleries are always coming up with new, inventive ideas,” said Bryan.

Bryan knows the time and financial commitment the galleries undertake, not only as small business owners but for Artwalk as well.

“It is so important to support local businesses and artists, they really enhance downtown.

Buying local keeps us going. It is a huge moneymaking night for all of downtown. The restaurants, bars and retail stores all benefit from Artwalk,” said Bryan.

Artwalk has built the community, a defining pillar in the cultural evolution and diversity of downtown Billings. It has given artists of every genre, ethnicity and gender a home to begin and sustain their craft.

“Everyone is born an artist,” said Bryan. “We all have that creative part, we just need to discover what it is and how to display it. That is what Artwalk does - it educates.”

The 25th season begins Friday, April 5, 2019. For more information on Artwalk, go to artwalkbillings.com.

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Toucan Gallery owners Mark Sanderson and Allison O’Donnell.

Toucan Galley A staple on Montana Avenue for more than 36 years, Toucan Gallery remains a favorite among Artwalk enthusiasts and artists alike.

Mark Sanderson and wife Allison O’Donnell bought Toucan Gallery 12 years ago, filling the impressive shoes of previous owner, Vicki Van Buskirk.

Since then, the popularity, dependability and affordability of fine art has remained steadfast at Toucan.

Sanderson was always fascinated by creative living. He was an architect and worked as a graphic designer.

O’Donnell was an artist and employee at Toucan. When they were told Van Buskirk was ready to retire and they had the opportunity to buy the gallery, they knew it was too good to pass up.

The couple bought the galley in 2007. In 2008, the country experienced a large recession. Art was a

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Earrings and necklaces from Maria Gotta of Livingstone and earrings by John Felten of Billings fill a table at Toucan Gallery in downtown Billings.

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Susan Kennedy Sommerfeld works on a stained glass window at Kennedy’s Stained Glass studio.

nearly unattainable luxury.

“We knew we needed to expand our offerings, create accessible price points, and provide hand-made products by local artists,” said Sanderson.

With a broader variety, Toucan offered more than a traditional gallery. They kept the community is mind.

“Billings has such a diverse market.

Many Artwalk regulars are working people.

We didn’t want to be a gallery that only sells $2,000 pieces because that really only appeals to collectors,” said Sanderson.

Sanderson and O’Donnell did not want to narrow their market. The gallery offers high-end paintings, accessories, pottery, glass work, sketches, metal and wood work: you can hang it, wear it or use it – Toucan has something for everyone.

“We wanted eclectic art with attainability that stops economic prejudice,” said Sanderson.

Perhaps that is the largest part of the longstanding and always growing esteem of Toucan Gallery. It is a place for all. It welcomes new artist, preserves the seasoned ones, and allows the community to leave with a token of inspiration.

“We have a firm philosophy: art is for everyone,” said Sanderson.

For more information about Toucan Gallery go to toucanarts.com.

Kennedy’s Stained Glass An art form that is easily 1,000 years old, stained glass is often linked to church windows. However, Susan Kennedy Sommerfeld, owner and artist at Kennedy’s Stained Glass takes the ancient form and adds modern appeal.

Her largest projects are creating and restoring church windows, but Sommerfeld

1981. She taught classes, sold supplies and did commissions. For 15 years she worked to establish herself in the community. Soon, she reached a point where she needed to reevaluate her efforts. That’s when she knew it was time to move and focus on just having a studio.

Now at 2923 2nd Ave. N., Kennedy’s Stained Glass beams with natural light shimmering through the many pieces of glass art in the working gallery. Depending on the day, the sun reveals a new way to see the art work.

“Glass is ever-changing. The time, day and season all affect the colors and reveals aspects you never noticed before,” said Sommerfeld.

Art is often a metaphor for emotion.

Glass is no exception. Like life, light changCourtesy photo es the way we may perceive objects and situations. It changes the integrity, exposes Terakedis Fine Art and Jewelry new truths, and uncovers hidden beauties you didn’t see the first time. doesn’t stop there. From benches to port For more information about Kennedy’s windows, lamps to décor, earrings and or- Stained Glass go to kennedysstainedglass. naments, Sommerfeld pushes the bound- com. aries of color-infused glass.

Her journey began with her mother, art- Terakedis Fine Art and Jewelry ist Alice Kennedy. She watched her mother Zach Terakedis grew up with creative create beautiful glass art, attended her art shows and learned the skill of stained glass. parents. Art runs through his veins. He obInitially, it was a hobby. Sommerfeld served his father, a sculpture, develop a cawas an aspiring actress and singer in Los reer as a full-time artist — an extraordinary Angeles and did stained glass on the side. achievement, even by modern standards in She met a man from Billings and fell in love. metropolitan cities. His father’s mentorThey were married and soon, Sommerfeld ship inspired him.

Terakedis spent much of his early career found herself in the Magic City.

“I needed a creative outlet and I loved working with inner-city youth in Chicago.

He provided art as a therapeutic outlet and creating stained glass,” said Sommerfled.

As it turned out, there was a need for a vessel for children to safely express themstained-glass galley, as the only one in town selves.

“They were able to form bonds and relate had recently closed.

Sommerfeld opened her first studio in to one another. Not everyone can just ver-

bally speak their minds. Kids are extraordinary artists – they haven’t been squashed yet,” said Terakedis.

Art, Terakedis says, implores social and emotional interaction – something adults tend to avoid, especially in a public setting.

Terakedis wants the people who walk into his gallery to leave fear at the door.

“Galleries that have a ‘don’t touch, don’t talk’ rule are not interesting to me. Look at the art, engage with people, talk about it,” said Terakedis.

Terakedis believes art should be an experience that engages all of the senses. The downtown scene is, itself, a conduit for art. Walking the streets brings stories to life.

Take the time to look around and observe the offerings of humanity all around you. Art is often inspired by its immediate surroundings.

“When we go shopping at a big box store, we know what to expect. With art, you don’t know what you will find,” said Terakedis. “Same with downtown Billings.

It reminds us of who we are, our economic and social diversity, the homeless population – you will see someone totally different than you – everyone has a story.”

Art engages the human experience. It connects us to someone we have never spoken with before, shows our similarities, common interests and emotional responses.

Artwalk has become an appropriate channel for that. Each site brings something new and appealing. It can offer therapeutic refuge to some, inspiration for others, but it is always a nourishing resource for the community it serves.

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WELLNESS HACK PART ONE Healthy living in downtown Billings

By CHARITY DEWING cdewing@billingsgazette.com Billings loves a good restaurant. Downtown has plenty of options for every kind of foodie. With the increase of food allergies and desire for natural options, businesses are becoming aware of the healthconscious community. The movement is more than a fad, it is a call for awareness that healthy eating isn’t just trendy – it’s necessary.

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You are what you eat Nicole Griffith, owner of Well Pared Eatery & Juice Bar, has been enCourtesy photo grossed in health and wellness most of her Well Pared offers a large menu of healthy, fresh life. With a degree in health and human per- juice and smoothie options.

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Flights of kombucha at The Grotto at 2223 Montana Ave.

formance, Griffith relentlessly researches to understand the “why” and “how” of nutrition to better edify the community and her customers.

“Nutrition is the key to everything,” said Griffith. “We have a lot of customers who didn’t or don’t know the benefits of eating clean foods.”

Well Pared offers a menu free of artificial ingredients, sweeteners and preservatives. Griffith’s approach to healthy fast food was well received in the community – so much so that she opened a second location at 2710 1st Ave. N. Griffith says eating as clean as possible with raw fruits and vegetables, and simple ingredients, is the key to long-term wellness.

“I don’t believe in elimination,” said Griffith. “Focus on eating healthy foods most of the time. It is so easy to focus on what you will miss if you remove something entirely. Don’t do that. Take small steps and your mindset begins to shift.”

A common argument for many is that healthy foods just don’t taste good. The body and taste buds acclimate to certain flavors, chemicals and addictive ingredients, like refined sugar. Small steps allow an adjustment period and soon craving nutritional foods.

Another large obstacle is the high cost of healthy foods. Griffith wants to encourage the community to look at the bigger picture. While it is cheaper to eat most fast food, the long-term consequences can lead to illness.

“You have two choices: you can pay for it now or pay for it later,” said Griffith.

Of course, convenience is another struggle for many downtown residents.

While plugging away at computers, in meetings and running errands, eating our portion of fruits and veggies often gets neglected. That’s where juicing comes in.

CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette

Advice from Dr. Meagan Kochel Slow down

Well Pared has a full food menu featuring granola bowls, warm bowls, salads and wraps.

“Your body absorbs all of those nutrients into the cells very quickly. So, you notice immediate effects from the vitamins,” said Griffith.

For many, the appeal to modify unhealthy living comes from the desire to lose weight and in some cases, treat illness.

Griffith has seen success for both.

“We have numbers of clients lose weight,” said Griffith. “Some have eliminated chemotherapy and are in cancer remission, and they attribute much of that to implementing juicing into their daily lives.”

While an apple a day will keep the doctor away, one piece of fruit does not give us all of the daily vitamins our bodies need.

Try adding an additional fruit or veggie – or maybe a tall glass of raw juice.

For more information visit wellpared. com.

Food as medicine Another addition to downtown is the Grotto Kombucha Bar and Tap Room.

Dr. Meagan Kochel reminds us that healthy eating also has to do with how we eat. Take time to chew and digest your food. Stressful eating causes intestinal problems.

Relaxing and eating slowly is what your body needs.

“Your saliva needs a chance to help you digest your food. Stressful eating will prevent your body from absorbing the nutrients. Take time to eat, for both mental and physical nourishment,” said Kochel.

Stay hydrated

The human body is more water than anything else.

Our blood, cellular structure, circulation, brain and spine all need water to function.

Kids need water. Be wary of giving children too many sugary sports drinks.

Electrolytes affect children differently that they do adults and sugar content can be very high.

Adults should avoid excessive amounts of caffeinated drinks and try to add more H20 into their daily routine.

Herbal teas are a great way to stay hydrated and gain nutritional benefits like antioxidants.

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“Initially, the menu was just going to feature a few appetizers,” said Ashley.

As announcement of their business began to circulate, the community reached out to the Klaus sisters asking them to expand their menu.

“When you listen to what people are saying, it adds value to the community,” said Ashley.

For the first time in downtown history, the Grotto offers an all-vegan, gluten-free menu.

“We have developed satisfying and delicious menu options. Some are new and some are old family recipes,” said Ashley.

With plant-based diners and allergy suffers in mind,

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the Klaus sisters want to show how food is medicine.

“Healing foods are so important,” said Ashley.

It was the medicinal concept of healthful nutrition that propelled the sisters to explore the benefits of Kombucha.

Kombucha is a type of sparkling and sweetened black or green tea that is fermented. It supplies your gut with probiotics. The influence of this good bacteria is believed to improve behavior, cognitive function, digestion and overall health.

Kombucha is not a onesize-fits-all beverage. The Grotto will have 15 flavors on tap, including a rotating seasonal selection.

“We always say that there is a flavor for everyone. We will ask our customers what flavors they like and provide samples,” said Ashley.

The ambience of the Grotto is designed with stress-reduction in mind.

Dim lighting, metallic col-

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ors contrasting with lush greenery — the Klaus sisters wanted industrial elegance immersed with a spa-like setting.

“We want it to be a rejuvenating experience,” said Ashley.

By promoting healthy living and taking time to find solace, the Klaus sisters hope to inspire customers to take care of their minds and bodies.

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Dr. Meagan Kochel, ND, at the Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic.

Dr. Meagan Kochel, Naturopathic Oncologist and Family Medicine Resident at the Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic says our cells are always changing and are built on what we eat, drink and breathe.

“They are the building blocks of the body,” said Kochel.

Calorie-rich, nutrientpoor foods do not give our bodies what they need. Kochel says everyone has different situations that affect our abilities to eat healthy foods.

“I ask my patients what they are able to do,” said Kochel.

Keep it realistic. Kochel

recommends adding one new healthy food a week.

“If you try a new food and hate it, that’s not the end of the road. You just try something new the next week.

Don’t give up on fruits and vegetables,” said Kochel.

Nutrition is not a universal idea. There is no overlying blanket of healthy living. Moderation is key.

Many of us need to find a balance that works best for us. Getting the proper micronutrients, like B vitamins, influences our mental health; macronutrients like fat, protein and carbohydrates help provide energy.

“Disease management

makes us have different dietary needs. You have to ask yourself what works best for you,” said Kochel.

Slow changes are important. Healthy eating is based upon the individual, given their needs. So what if you ate cookies and pizza over the weekend, that’s not the end of your journey to healthy living – keep going.

Humans can be resistant to change. The thought of losing a food we love entirely only sets us up for failure.

“Don’t take things away.

Just add things instead,” said Kochel.

Ultimately, you are the one making changes in your life. But with the right resources, education and time, healthy evolution can occur.

“There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to food. Everyone is different.

When my patients come to me and need guidance and want to make the changes, we approach it based on their personal needs,” said Kochel.

The Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic offers wellness class throughout the year. For more information call 259-5096 or go to yncnaturally.com.

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Friday - Sunday, 8-10 Jurassic Quest, Expo Center at MetraPark, all day, times vary.

Friday-Sunday, 22-24 Our Town, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, times vary.

Thursday – Saturday, 7-9 Boys Class C State Basketball Tournament, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

7:30 p.m.

Cooking With Kids, Yellowstone Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPAMALOT, Alberta Bair Theater,

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Friday-Sunday, 1-3 Home Improvement Show, Montana Pavilion, Expo Center at MetraPark, times vary.

Friday, 1 Murphy’s Celtic Legacy, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Jam at the Yam, Yellowstone Art Museum, 4-8 p.m.

Funky Bunch Improv, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.

FAM at the YAM, Yellowstone Art Museum, 5-7 p.m.

MARCH

Thurday, 28-March 2 Southern B Divisional Basketball, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

Tuesday, 26 Your Alien, Alberta Bair Theater, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Sunday & Saturday, 24-25 iLuminate, Alberta Bair Theater, 7 p.m.; 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, 23 Yoga at the YAM, Yellowstone Art Museum, 9-10 a.m.

Friday April 5-14 Metamorphoses, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, times vary.

Friday & Saturday, 5-6 Rescued and Reclaimed, MetraPark Expo center, 5-9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, 22 Gabriel Royal & Supaman, Alberta Bair Theater, 12:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 5 Charlotte’s Web, Alberta Bair Theater, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Pixies, Alberta Bair Theater, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 4 Sapphire Belly Dance Festival, Craft Local, 7 p.m.

Exploring Alcohol Inks with Yupo Paper with Nyd Kraushaar, Yellowstone Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 11-12 Thunderstruck Dance Competition, Montana Pavilion at MetraPark, times vary.

Friday & Saturday, 3-4 Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale, Montana Pavilion at MetraPark, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, 3 FAM at the YAM, Yellowstone Art Museum, 5–7 p.m.

Tuesday, 2 Glenn Miller Orchestra, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 3

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Saturday, 27 Montana Women’s Expo, Montana Pavilion at MetraPark, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 13 Billings Symphony presents Beethoven & Brahms, Alberta Bair Theater.

Monday, 22 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, 7 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 12-14 Professional Bull Riders, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

Monday & Tuesday, 8-9 The Sound of Music, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, 8 Breaking Benjamin, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, 6 Wax On, Wax Off: Oil Paint and Cold Wax with Sara Mast, Yellowstone Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 5-7 Festival of One-Act Operas, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, times vary.

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Friday, 1 Jam at the Yam, Yellowstone Art Museum, 4–8 p.m.

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Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31 Montana Open Wrestling, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

Friday-Sunday, 29-31 Spotlight Dance, Montana Pavilion at MetraPark, all day, times vary.

ron Kagan, Yellowstone Art Museum.

Michel T. Desroches exhibition, Yellowstone Art Museum.

String Theory: Mixed Media Work by Sha-

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Saturday, 16 Venture Improv, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.

Billings Symphony presents Symphony Royale, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, 18 Kinky Boots, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 20 Jobs Jamboree, Montana Pavilion at MetraPark, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday - Tuesday, 13-19 NAIA Women’s Division I National Championships, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

Friday-Sunday, 15-17 Montana RV-Boat and Powersports Show, Expo Center at MetraPark, all day, times vary.

Friday & Saturday, 29 -31 Festival of One-Act Operas, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, times vary.

Thursday, 28 Me... Jane, Alberta Bair Theater, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, 23 Styx & Larry the Cable Guy: “Laugh.

Rock. Seriously,” Rimrock Auto Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Yoga at the YAM, Yellowstone Art Museum, 9–10 a.m.

Friday & Saturday, 8-9 Art Auction 51, Yellowstone Art Museum, 5-7 & 5-11 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 22-24 Billings RV and Boat Show and Sale, MetraPark Expo Center, times vary.

Saturday, 9 Studio Second Saturday “Art at the Vault,” Yellowstone Art Museum, 10 a.m. to noon.

Hosting a Tea Party, Yellowstone Art Museum, 1–4 p.m.

Tuesday, 12 Shen Yun, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 23 Opera Fest, NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 6 p.m.

Friday, 8 The Irish Comedy Tour, Alberta Bair Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 22-23 Super A Divisional Basketball, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, times vary.

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February 2019

Owners Jennifer Ingraham, left, and Shelley Turk of Marketplace 3301.

CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette

REFURBISH, REPAINT,

RESTORE, REPEAT

Marketplace 3301 continues to make memories

By CHARITY DEWING cdewing@billingsgazette.com

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ike the treasures it withholds behind its doors, Marketplace 3301 is a slice of history with a new beginning. It’s been around for nearly 100 years, a relic that has seen a few different hands tend to it – each carefully preserving its legacy. It has been refurbished, repainted and restored, time and again.

The building, located at 3301 First Ave. N., was originally constructed in the late 1920s as a Chevy service station and showroom for Goan Motor Company. Some 20 years later, Lew

Williams acquired the business, calling it Lew Chevrolet, Inc. In 1954, Roul Hoyt purchased Lew Chevrolet and turned it into Rowe Furniture.

In 1986, Marian Cooke, owner of Holliday Furniture at 202 N. 29th St., suffered a devastating blow when her downtown business was destroyed in an alley fire behind the building on Dec. 20 of that year. Then Cooke purchased Rowe Furniture, reopening Holliday Furniture Store in downtown Billings.

Years passed, and after a successful run in the community, Holliday Furniture eventually closed its doors — but Cooke was looking for a tenant.

In October of 2010, Shelley Turk

and daughter Jennifer Ingraham decided to pursue their dream of owning an antique store together and 3301 First Ave. N. provided the perfect space.

“We loved shopping at Granny’s Attic antique mall and when it closed, we wondered what would happen to all of those vendors - that’s when we began taking the steps to make this happen,” said Ingraham.

It wasn’t easy. Local business owners struggle to maintain and get their feet off the ground. Turk recalls meeting with realtors, one telling her she would never succeed.

“I looked at him and said, ‘Watch me.’”

Turk and husband Brice, along with

Ingraham and husband Josh, made it a family affair, working tirelessly to bring the business to life. They wanted to honor Cooke and the tremendous amount of care she took in the building and her business. Aspects of Holliday furniture remain as customer favorites in the store, like the floor-to-ceiling birdcage and log cabin display.

Marketplace 3301 has been in business for nine years and counting. With 44,000 square feet and as many as 100 vendors, Turk says the store is the largest antique mall in Montana.

In December 2018, they purchased the building.

“It was nothing I dreamt I could do – it’s a miracle to me,” said Turk.

With that, came harder choices, like removing the iconic tower that so many Billings residents identified with the building.

“That was a heartbreaking decision and we thought about it for a long time,” said Turk.

What was a landmark in downtown had become a danger, as the tower began to lean. Contractors examined the damage and told Turk that it was only a matter of time, or the right storm, before it fell down. The interior of the building also suffered severe water damage from the pulling weight of the tower, leaving a giant hole in the ceiling. The choice was no longer about preserving the tower but preserving the building.

“It had to come down. It took us weeks to accept that we couldn’t fix it,” said Ingraham.

CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette

Cabin display at Marketplace 3301.

Marketplace 3301

The exterior also had a facelift, removing the final remnants of Holliday Furniture store and adding new paint and corrugated, rustic metal accents.

“Now that we own it, we wanted it to look like ours,” said Turk.

Inside, the same charm and wonder can still be found. The store has a gallery-like feel with booths lining every nook and cranny. For many, the store offers solace. The café often hosts gatherings for parties; groups play games, have lunch, tea and coffee; students and writers come for a quiet place to have a latte and concentrate.

Most come to walk the many paths that lead you through the

CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette

two-level store. With vendors from all over the U.S., the store offers an array of artifacts – both refurbished and in original form.

“There have been so many memorable pieces. One that really sticks in my memory is a handmade table built in the 1700s,” said Turk. “It came over on a ship from Spain.”

Other items, like handwritten letters and recipes have been found tucked in the cracks of the many antiques that find their way to Marketplace.

“People find items from their own history. Maybe it was a plate set your grandmother had or a toy that you had as a child. Once, a woman found her own family pho-

tos. She was in tears,” said Turk.

The sentimental connection to items that remind us of times past often strikes the emotions of many customers. Turk and Ingraham are there to offer a hug and listen to their shopper’s stories.

“I love to hear that gasp of delight when someone has found something that triggers a memory,” said Ingraham.

That same reaction can be heard and seen for refurbished items that serve a new and unique purpose.

“We are a green business in that way – we keep things out of landfills,” said Turk.

Durability is another perk to reusing and purchasing antiques items.

“There is a functional side.

These items were made to last.

They aren’t from a box store. They are unique and one-of-kind,” said Ingraham. “You take that item home and then it becomes your story.”

Whether it be a collector of Civil War memorabilia, a lover of old relics turned new, or an overall enthusiast for the possible treasures an antique store can withhold, the demographic of clients has shifted from older shoppers and expands to all ages.

Perhaps it is the connection to the past that draws people from all walks of life through the doors of Marketplace 3301, providing comfort to the eyes of its onlookers – where there are no expectations or requirements. It’s just you and the memories.

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Style Watch Photos by Casey Page of The Gazette Staff

Casual can look classy.

Dark blue, straight-leg denim jeans and a charcoal-gray, button-up collar shirt are ideal for a day on the town. Add brown leather Fluchos loafers to tie this stylish look together.

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Be fabulous and original in this cinched-waist vintage dress.

The sweetheart neckline paired with layers of beaded and jeweled necklaces adds sophisticated flair while the cuffed short sleeves are flirty fun. Add a gold clutch and suede, lace-up heels to wow the crowd.

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Dress it up with layers of necklaces.

The elegant figure-eight necklace with crystal gemstones accents the neckline while the longer chain with sterling silver feather accent adds more dimension and structure. Throw on a pair of tan, suede sandals with rattan soles to complete this sophisticated look.

Paired with comfy camo lounging pants, this long-sleeve cotton tee is ideal for relaxing around the house on lazy Sundays. And, we love a good Montana shout-out.

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A Christmas Carol Dickens’ famous tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation.

December 7-9 & 14-16

Much Ado About Nothing

Christmas In Wales December 9 , 2018

Festival of One-Act Operas: Buoso’s Ghost by Michael Ching Bastien und Bastienne by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Musical Evening at Choufleuris by Jacques Offenbach March 29-31 & April 5-7

Little Women Adapted by Peter Clapham.

January 11-13 & 18-20

Metamorphoses Performed by youth actors in grades 7-12.

April 5-7 & 12-14

July 13, 14, 19-21 & 26-28

Our Town Written by Thornton Wilder February 15-17 & 22-24

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If you need something sweet and filling, The Sojourner is the dish for you.

Towering layers of made-from-scratch French toast are topped with fresh strawberries and Chantilly cream. Add a light dusting of powdered sugar and you have yourself some good old-fashioned comfort food.

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115 N 29th St.

You don’t have to decide on one entrée at Guadalajara. Try a classic combination platter of beef tacos and beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas.

The authentic Mexican cuisine comes with flavorsome heaps of Spanish rice, pinto beans and melted cheddar cheese.

Guadalajara

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A directory of the best food Downtown Billings has to offer.

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A sweet finish tops off a scrumptious meal. At Bin 119, you can go big or small and then go home.

The house cheesecake comes in a variety of luscious flavors to indulge in, but you also can’t go wrong with crème brulee. Equally delicious is the chocolate ballerina cup filled with milk-chocolate mousse and strawberries.

Meat and potatoes take on new meaning with Commons 1882’s boneless beef short rib. Served with mashed potatoes, green beans and beef jus, this classic Montana dish is great for the gluten-sensitive.

Add a glass of vino, draft beer or specialty cocktail for a refreshing finishing touch.

Seva Kitchen

Stella’s

Courtesy photo

119 N. Broadway

If you go to TEN at the Northern, you’d better be hungry. The all-American 48-oz. bone-in ribeye is first grilled, then marked and followed by an ovenfinish for a perfect sear. If you have room for dessert, pair this incredible meal with the Big Sky High apple pie and Montana craft beer.

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19 N. Broadway

Jake’s Steakhouse

313 N. Broadway

2325 1st Ave. N.

2701 1st Ave. N.

Get the French feel with this delectable charcuterie board featuring smoked walnuts, pickled vegetables, dry cured meats, preserves, mustard and baguette slices. Pair it with one of Seva’s house reds and bon appétit.

Corned beef hash made from a fresh brisket, brined and roasted with signature spices and mixed with potatoes. If that doesn’t sound like enough, add two eggs and an order of pancakes to make this breakfast a great way to start your day.

A mound of chips smothered in refried beans, queso cheese, shredded jack cheese, topped with fresh pico de gallo, jalapeños and drizzled with lime crema and chipotle aioli.Is your mouth watering yet?

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BIN 119

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TEN

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A directory of the best food Downtown Billings has to offer.

Featured restaurants are marked with a shaded box.

Casual Cuisine Back Porch Deli 207 N. Broadway (406) 254-9519 Bernie’s Diner 19 N. Broadway (406) 867-6767 The Burger Dive 114 N. 27th St. (406) 281-8292 Café Zydeco 2503 Montana Ave. (406) 248-3440 Crazy Mary’s 1404 6th Ave. N. (406) 252-0089 Denny’s 501 N. 27th St. (406) 256-7335 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2519 Montana Ave. (406) 969-3909 Dude Rancher Restaurant 415 N. 29th St. (406) 259-5561 Harper & Madison 3115 10th Ave. N. (406) 281-8550 Hog Wild Cafe/Party Pig Catering 204 N. 22nd St. (406) 839-3154

Lisa’s Sandwich Den 2908 First Ave. N. (406) 252-4282 McCormick Café 2419 Montana Ave. (406) 255-9555 Perkins 825 N. 27th St. (406) 248-8320 Pita Pit 2813 Second Ave. N. (406) 245-7482 Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas 2809 First Ave. N. (406) 248-5231 Sassy Biscuit 115 N 29th St (406) 200-7530 Soup and Such 2716 Third Ave. N. (406) 294-0148 Stacked: A Montana Grill 106 N. Broadway (406) 534-8702 Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery 2525 First Ave. N. (406) 248-3060

Coffee/Specialty Shops Annex, Coffeehouse and Bakery 2601 Minnesota Ave., Ste. 4 (406) 371-5904 Big Dipper Ice Cream 100 N. Broadway (406) 534-2350

Broadway Deli & Café 313 N. Broadway (406) 281-8568 Brockel’s Chocolates 117 N. 29th St. (406) 248-2705 City Brew 1131 N. 27th St. (406) 294-4620 Ebon Coffee Collective 2712 2nd Ave. N. (406) 431-4522 The Grotto Kombucha Bar & Taproom 2223 Montana Ave. Suite 104 Mazevo Coffee Roasters & Espresso Bar 2719 First Ave. N. (406) 534-6625 MoAV Coffee House 2501 Montana Ave. Rock Creek Coffee Roasters 124 N. 28th St. (406) 896-1600 Starbucks 27 N. 27th St. (DoubleTree) (406) 252-7400 Velvet Cravings 225 N. Broadway (406) 294-0308 Veronika’s Pastry Shop 2513 Montana Ave. (406) 855-5770

Ethnic Cuisine The Athenian 18 N. 29th St. (406) 248-5681

Seva Kitchen 313 N. Broadway (406) 969-2221

Café Italia 2417 Montana Ave (406) 896-9700 Cham Thai & Cuisine 2916 First Ave. N. (406) 256-1812 Ciao Mambo 2301 Montana Ave (406) 325-5100 Don Luis 15 N. 26th St. (406) 256-3355

Shanghai Village 2926 Second Ave. N. (406) 245-6887 Wild Ginger 2713 Montana Ave. (406) 252-4486

Fast Food Burger King 520 N. 27th St. (406) 245-7911 Hardee’s

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 17 N. 19th St. (406) 259-8930 Guido’s Pizza 3005 First Ave. N. (406) 259-1041 Imperial Thai Cuisine 216 N. Broadway (406) 696-3330 La Tinga 113 N. 30th St. (406) 969-8828 Mia’s Wok 3012 4th Ave N. (406) 371-7273 Mirch Masala Indian Restaurant 304 N 19th St. (406) 589-4289 NaRa Restaurant 3 Custer Ave. (406) 245-8866 Sarah’s Mexican Food 310 N. 29th St. (406) 256-5234

608 N. 27th St. (406) 259-3344 Jimmy John’s 122 N. Broadway (406) 281-8282 Kentucky Fried Chicken 719 N. 27th St. (406) 259-2641

Fine Dining Billings Petroleum Club 27 N. 27th St, 22nd Floor (406) 252-6700 Bin 119 119 N. Broadway (406) 294-9119 Commons 1882 404 N. 30th St. (406) 254-1882 DoubleTree Montana Sky 27 N. 27th St. (406) 252-7400

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The Fieldhouse 2601 Minnesota Ave., Suite 3 (406) 534-2556 Jake’s 2701 First Ave. N. (406) 259-9375 Juliano’s 2912 Seventh Ave. N. (406) 248-6400 Lilac 2515 Montana Ave. (406) 969-4959 TEN 19 N. Broadway (406) 867-6767 Walkers Urban Grill 2700 First Ave. N. (406) 245-9291

Sports Bars Bars - Pubs Angry Hanks 20 N. 30th St. (406) 252-3370 Asylum Distillery 2223 Montana Ave., Suite 101 (406) 200-7022 The Bookie 3011 First Ave. N. (406) 245-4900 Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana Ave. (406) 252-0663 Daisy Dukes 222 N. Broadway (406) 201-8725

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Doc Harper’s 116 N. Broadway (406) 2007177 Hooligan’s Sports Bar 111 N. Broadway (406) 259-3328 Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill 2203 Montana Ave. (406) 534-8918 Montana Brewing Co. 113 N. Broadway (406) 252-9200 Monte Bar & Casino 2824 First Ave. N (406) 259-3393 The Pub Station 2502 First Ave. N. (406) 894-2020 The Rainbow Bar 2403 Montana Ave. (406) 259-0047 406 Kitchen & Taproom 1207 N. 27th St. (406) 245-5985 Thirsty Street Brewing Co. 3008 First Ave. N. thirstystreet.com Tiny’s Tavern, Inc. 323 N. 24th St. (406) 259-0826 Trailhead Spirits 2314 Montana Ave. (406) 969-1627 Uberbrew 2305 Montana Ave. (406) 534-6960 Yellowstone Valley Brewing 2123 First Ave. N. (406) 245-0918

Arts & Culture ALBERTA BAIR THEATER iLuminate

This family-friendly show will delight all ages as trained dancers in glow-inthe-dark costumes create a unique visual experience. From ballet to hip hop, expect an evening of unforgettable choreography and beautiful light illusions for all.

Date & Time: Feb. 24, 7 p.m.; Feb 25, 12:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Holy Grail. This slap-stick, laugh-out-loud production features classic Monty Python characters like killer rabbits, flying cows, and taunting Frenchmen. Through amusing musical performances, go back to medieval England with this satire of the Arthurian legend.

Date & Time: March 6, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

& Son to the fashionista catwalks of Milan, this fun musical with score by pop icon, Cyndi Lauper will have you stomping your heels.

Date & Time: March 18, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Gabriel Royal & Supaman

What do you get when you pare a member of the “Apsaalooke Nation” and This raunchy group of comedians Brooklyn subway musician? An unforgetbring some Dublin swag with their notable evening of diverse artistry. Montana’s holds-barred wit. With an ancestry straight own, Supaman takes the stage with New from the Emerald Isle, Derek Richards, York cellist Gabriel Royal for an evening of Mike McCarthy, Damon Leibert and Derrick dance, jazzy pop music, as well as Native Your Alien Keane will have audiences rolling with A little boy finds a American Flute and culture. stories of outrageous family members, new best friend – one Date & Time: March 22, 12:30 & hilarious jokes, fiddle-playing, singing and problem, he’s an alien.

7:30 p.m. so much more. This will be dynamic evening Now, he needs to find a Location: Alberta Bair Theater with these sidesplitting Irish-American way to get his new friend Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 home to his planet. This fun- jokers that you will not want to miss. Adult or visit albertabairtheater.org. audiences only. filled show encourages love and Date & Time: March 8, 7:30 p.m. acceptance with enchanting music and an Me... Jane Location: Alberta Bair Theater endearing story of friendship.

Dr. Jane Goodall is a name that Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 resonates with most as the leading expert Date & Time: Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. & or visit albertabairtheater.org. on chimpanzees. This delightful tale takes 12:30 p.m. the audience to Goodall’s childhood, when Location: Alberta Bair Theater the only chimpanzee in her life was a toy Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 Shen Yun Discover a time and culture long named Jubilee. or visit albertabairtheater.org. forgotten in Chinese history. Through Bring the kids for a heartwarming Chinese dance, Shen Yun performing arts adventure as Jane and Jubilee explore why Murphy’s Celtic Legacy takes the audience to a mystical world of conservation is so important and how all Twenty-two dancers and seven ancient China, where legends are real. With life should be protected. musicians bring the narrative myth of two vibrant veils, multi-colored costuming and Date & Time: March 28, 9:30 a.m. & Celtic tribes who need to come together visually stimulating backdrop, the perform12:30 p.m. to establish peace for their lands to the ers of Shen Yun will amaze spectators with Location: Alberta Bair Theater stage. Filled with drama, incredible dance, incredible choreographies and meaningful Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 beautiful music – all immersed in Irish storytelling. or visit albertabairtheater.org. legacy – this will be an evening of fantastic Date & Time: March 12, 7:30 p.m. storytelling.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Glenn Miller Orchestra Date & Time: March 1, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 Coming out of the Swing Era of the Location: Alberta Bair Theater or visit albertabairtheater.org. late 1930s to early 40s, The Glenn Miller Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 Orchestra continues to honor its namesake or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Kinky Boots with sensational “big band” music that has Luck always happens in the most unaudiences dancing in their seats.

SPAMALOT likely of ways. Inspired by true events, this With 18-members, the band carries on Adapted from the classic film, production follows Charlie Price, the owner the tradition of arrangements from Miller, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” SPAMA- of a rundown shoe factory that is about to himself, delivering jazzy melodies that LOT brings audiences to the Round Table go belly-up – until Lola steps into his life. appeals to all ages.

Date & Time: April 2, 7:30 p.m. as King Arthur and his knights seek the From the dank factory floors of Price

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The Irish Comedy Tour

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Pixies

Thirty years ago, the Pixies emerged from Boston, Massachusetts, setting the alternative rock stage for bands of the 90s to thrive.

One band breakup later, a regroup, and exodus of members, the Pixies are back and true to nature, embrace their transformation.

Playing songs from the new album, “Head Carrier,” fans can expect a new version of the beloved band as they continue to make great music while evolving their melodic collection.

Date & Time: April 3, 8 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Charlotte’s Web

The tale of one terrific pig comes to the stage in this endearing adaptation of E.B. White’s timeless tale of unyielding friendship.

Barn spider, Charlotte, will do whatever it takes to make Farmer Zuckerman believe runt of the litter, Wilbur, is a prize hog. With Fern and all of the farm animals to help, the characters discover that bravery comes in all sizes.

Date & Time: April 5, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

The Sound of Music

The ABT will come alive with this cherished, musical tale based on the true story of Maria von Trapp and the seven von Trapp children.

Filled with love, valor and importance of family, this enchanting musical narrative will have audiences envisioning their favorite things.

Date & Time: April 8, 7:30 p.m.; April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052

or visit albertabairtheater.org.

ART HOUSE CINEMA & PUB

To view movie showings at Art House Cinema & Pub, visit arthousebillings.com.

BILLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

To view classes and seminars at Billings Public Library, visit billingslibrary.org.

BILLINGS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE Billings Symphony presents Symphony Royale

Celebrating composers, J.S. Bach, George Fredric Handel, and Antonia Vivaldi, the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale will honor the incredible Baroque composers who created the mainstream idea of classical music.

Date & Time: March 16, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

Billings Symphony presents Beethoven & Brahms

Celebrating two of the most prominent influences in classic music, acclaimed pianist, Brian Ganz returns to the Alberta Bair to perform Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Brahms Symphony No. 1.

Noted as one of the most admired pianist of his time, Ganz has played as a soloist with the most prestigious symphonies across the globe. Prepare for an evening of classical masterpieces that allow audiences to experience art in this eternal form.

Date & Time: April 13 Location: Alberta Bair Theater Tickets: Call ABT at (406) 256-6052 or visit albertabairtheater.org.

NOVA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Our Town

This three-act play embodies the essence of the human experience with “Daily Life,� “Love and Marriage,� and “Death and Eternity.�

The production features a narrator that speaks directly to the audience and steps in as various characters in the play.

Set in the town of Grover’s Corners, two families are exposed in their normalcies, relationships and deaths. The relatable and emotional drama combined with the bare stage still resonates with audiences today.

Date & Time: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2 p.m.

Location: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillings.org.

Funky Bunch Improv

Festival of One-Act Operas Three one-act operas, “Buoso’s Ghost,� “Bastien und Bastienne� and “A Musical Evening at Choufleuri’s� will be performed at Nova Center for the Performing Arts. With compositions by Micheal Ching, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Jacques Offenbach, audiences will awe over the beautiful music and captivating performances.

Date & Time: March 29 & 30, 7:30-9 p.m.; March 31, 2-4 p.m.; April 5-6, 7:30-9 p.m.; April 7, 2-4 p.m.

Location: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillings.org.

Metamorphoses Performed by grades 7-12, young actors perform the magnum opus by Roman poet, Ovid.

From creation to chaos and all of the Greek mythos in between, audiences will find human connection in the epic poem from 8 AD. Date & Time: April 5-6, 7:30-9 p.m.; April 7, 2-4 p.m.; April 12-13, 7:30-9 p.m.; April 14, 2-3 p.m.

Location: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillings.org.

Gotta have that funk! This high school improv troupe performs the first Friday of every month with hilarious skits borrowed from popular shows like “Whose Line is it Anyway?� Audiences cannot help but get caught up the sidesplitting dynamic of this improv group where anything can happen.

THE PUB STATION Date & Time: March 1, 7:30 p.m.

To view events at The Pub Station, visit Location: NOVA Center for the Performing 1111presents.com.

Arts Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillings.org.

Venture Improv

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For over 20 years, this improv group has been amusing audiences with their witty stage rapport.

With various games and different actors taking part Super A Divisional Basketeach time, this fresh approach to theater production offers a hilarious and unpredictable result that ball Basketball teams of divisional boys and girls has kept audiences coming back for more. from Class A schools compete for a chance to go Date & Time: March 16, 7:30 p.m.

Location: NOVA Center for the Performing to state.

Arts Date & Time: Feb. 22-23, times vary.

Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillLocation: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark ings.org.

Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Opera Fest Treat yourself to a refined evening of live music with local opera vocalists at OperaFest.

Held at Highlands Golf Club, merriments include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, gourmet dining with topnotch wines and silent auction. Profits will go towards fostering and developing performing arts in Billings.

Date & Time: March 23, 6 p.m.

Location: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Call (406) 591-9535 or visit novabillings.org.

Billings RV and Boat Show and Sale Billings Recreational hosts the largest showcase of RVs and boats in Montana. Dealers will be on-hand to speak about new manufacturing features and upgrades. Admission is free.

Date & Time: Feb. 22-24, times vary.

Location: Expo Center at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Southern B Divisional Basketball

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Southern B Boys and Girls Divisional Basketball Tournament will give it their best shot to go to state.

Date & Time: Feb. 28-March 2, times vary.

Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Home Improvement Show Vendors galore will be exhibiting products for indoor and outdoor home maintenance and renovation. With food, kid’s activities, crafts and knowledgeable retailers, there is something for everyone. Admission is free.

Date & Time: March 1, noon to 8 p.m.; March 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Montana Pavilion, Expo Center at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

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Boys Class C State Basketball Tournament Players are going to get some net at the Boys Class C State Basketball Tournament.

Date & Time: March 7-9, times vary Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Jurassic Quest Calling all paleontologists in-the-making and dino lovers everywhere – this event is for you. From the Cretaceous to the Triassic, guests will walk through every period of dinosaur evolution with life-sized robotic models and landscapes. Learn all about your prehistoric favorites at this impressively real exhibition.

Date & Time: March 8, 3 – 8 p.m.; March 9, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; March 10, 8 p.m.

Location: Expo Center at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

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NAIA Women’s Division I National Championships Seven days and 32 teams play hard ball in this single-elimination tournament.

Date & Time: March 13-19, times vary Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

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Montana RV-Boat and Powersports Show

Sellers from all over the region come together to display RV and boat inventory, present top-of-the-line products and stateof-the-art features Date & Time: March 15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; March 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Expo Center at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Jobs Jamboree

Job seekers and businesses looking to establish new partnerships are invited to Montana’s largest job fair. This face-toface environment, allows both parties an opportunity to network and find the right fit for their professional future.

Date & Time: March 20, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Montana Pavilion at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

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Styx & Larry the Cable Guy: “Laugh.

Rock. Seriously.”

Location: Montana Pavilion at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Montana Open Wrestling

Girls and boys off all ages lay it out on the mats for trophies and recognition for best performance.

Date & Time: March 30-31, times vary Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Rescued and Reclaimed

Booths of antique and refurbished vintage goods will be sold by dealers from all over the region. From era dolls to small trinkets; handmade jewelry, restored furniture and décor; and craft creations of all kinds, there is a hidden treasure for everyone. Food and drinks vendors will also be onsite.

Date & Time: April 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Expo center at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Breaking Benjamin

Post-grunge, alternative metal band, Breaking Benjamin will take the stage What do you get when you join a at Rimrock Auto Areana with guest rock legendary rock band with one of the most bands, Asking Alexandria, Underoath and recognized comedians of the last few Diamante for a head-banging good time. decades? An incredible evening of classic Date & Time: April 8, 6:30 p.m. tunes and good ol’ boy humor. 80’s rock Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at band, Styx and Larry the Cable Guy will be MetraPark hitting all of the emotional chords. Fans Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit should be prepared to sing, laugh and have metrapark.com. a rockin’ good time.

Date & Time: March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Professional Bull Riders Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at This ain’t their first rodeo. Making evMetraPark ery second count, 20 bull riders compete Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit for the top spot in the PBR, where awards metrapark.com. have gone up to $140 million in prize money. The blood, sweat, dirt and tears all Spotlight Dance comes down to that eight second ride.

Care to dance? Dancers and spectaDate & Time: April 12, 7:45 p.m.; April tors are welcome to this incredible dance 13, 5:45 p.m.; April 14, 1:45 p.m. competition, where dancers display their Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at talents on the stage for recognition and MetraPark prizes. Participation in the event is $119 Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit and the last day to register Feb. 25. Supmetrapark.com. port the performing arts and have a great time watching talented artists dance like Rain: A Tribute to the there is no tomorrow.

Date & Time: March 29, noon – Beatles 9:30 p.m.; March 30, 7 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.; Honoring one of the most iconic March 31, 7 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. bands in history, this tribute ensemble

brings the legendary “Fab Four,” John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr back to the stage. Singing the hits that fans know and love, take a colorful journey back to Abbey Road.

Date & Time: April 22, 7 p.m.

Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Montana Women’s Expo

Women who need assistance with parenting, careers, healthcare, finances, education and so much more are encouraged to attended The Montana Women’s Expo. Local professionals will be on-hand to answer questions and provide information. Admission is free.

Date & Time: April 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Montana Pavilion at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale

Why pay retail price for something that will only be used for a short time?

Parents and children can explore aisles of gently-used baby items, clothing, shoes, toys, books and so much more. With items for all ages and sizes, there is something for all children.

Date & Time: May 3, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; May 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Montana Pavilion at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

Thunderstruck Dance Competition

International dance competition featuring specialized troupes and experienced solo artists that will knock your socks off.

Date & Time: May 11-12 Location: Montana Pavilion at MetraPark Tickets: Call (406) 256-2400 or visit metrapark.com.

WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER

To view upcoming exhibits and events at The Western Heritage Center, visit ywhc.org.

YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM EVENTS & CLASSES Yoga at the YAM

Studio Second Saturday “Art at the Vault”

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to embrace inspiration at the YAM’s Visible Vault. Tour the facility and stick around for an opportunity to create your own work of art, inside of the vault. No experience necessary – just the willingness to have fun. Registration opens one week in advance.

Date & Time: March 9, 10 a.m. to noon.

Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Tickets: $8 members, $10 nonmembers; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see artmuseum.org for more information.

If you have always wanted to try yoga, this is a great class for beginners. Join instructor, YungBen as he leads a restorative class that helps participants join breath, body and mind together. Walk-ins welcome.

Date & Time: February 23, March 23, April 13 & 27, 9 – 10 a.m.

Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Tickets: $10 members, $15 nonHosting a Tea Party members; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see Don’t be made as a March hare. Learn artmuseum.org for more information. how to host a proper tea party. Attendees will learn tips and tricks on how to make your Jam at the Yam table settings and décor topnotch. Taste Come snow, rain or shine, you can altesting of various recipes like bite-size sandways Jam at the Yam the first Friday of every wiches, desserts, tea and other beverages month. Enjoy the music of local performers will be provided and everyone gets a recipe and browse the many exhibits of fine art booklet. Space is limited. throughout the museum. Wine bar and Date & Time: March 9, 1 – 4 p.m. appetizers are also offered – a great start to Location: Yellowstone Art Museum any date night.

Tickets: $35 members, $45 nonDate & Time: March 1, 4 – 8 p.m.; April members; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see 1, 4 – 8 p.m. artmuseum.org for more information.

Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Tickets: call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or Cooking With Kids see artmuseum.org for more information.

Kids, ages 10-14, who love to roll up their

sleeves and help in the kitchen will learn to create a full meal. The best part – they get to Bring your kids and learn from a local, serve a parent the food they make. After the professional artist as they teach their meal, parent and child will a make decadent favorite techniques that you get try on your dessert to share. Children will also get their own. Laugh, create and build an appreciation own recipe book. Fourteen spaces available. for arts and culture in young minds. Great for Date & Time: March 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. all ages. Drop-ins welcome.

Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Date & Time: March 1, 5 -7 p.m.; May Tickets: $35 members, $45 non3, 5 – 7 p.m. members; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see Location: Yellowstone Art Museum artmuseum.org for more information.

Tickets: $8 for kid members, adults free; $5 for adult and $10 for kid nonWax On, Wax Off: Oil members; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see Paint and Cold Wax with artmuseum.org for more information.

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This two-day event features 30-50 artists for both silent and live auctions with raffle drawings. Tickets can be purchased individually, bundled, or at the door. Proceeds go to the Yellowstone Art Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs for the Billings community.

Date & Time: March 8, 5-7 p.m.; March 9, 5-11 p.m.

Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Tickets: call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see artmuseum.org for more information.

Sara Mast

Learn how to paint using cold wax and oil paint with a variation of tools, some of which, may be unexpected. Learn to manipulate your devises, invent textured surfaces, and open your mind to new ways to create art. All experience levels welcome.

Date & Time: April 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in education studio Location: Yellowstone Art Museum Tickets: $60 members, $80 nonmembers, $50 supply fee; call YAM at (406) 256-6804 or see artmuseum.org for more information.

DOWNTOWN DID YOU KNOW? The Montana Women’s Run was started by men

By CHARITY DEWING cdewing@billingsgazette.com There is something intense, emotional and powerful about the start line. Thousands of women in one place, all beginning the same journey – it radiates empowerment throughout the streets of downtown Billings – it is nothing short of magical.

What began in 1982 as a small race with approximately 200 women competing in its fi rst year, the Montana Women’s Run was initially an act of gratitude from a group of men. The Yellowstone Rim Runners decided to host a race for

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the women who worked behind-thescenes to organize the men’s races over the years. With the help of the Junior League of Billings, the fi rst Women’s Run was held in Pioneer Park.

“Women were intimidated by running with men at that time,” said long-time board member, Ekkie Wedul. “There was not much of an emphasis on women taking care of themselves.”

Since then, the Women’s Run has grown exponentially, making it the largest racing event in Montana. With as many as 9,000 participants, women from all over the region come to celebrate and promote unity, health and fitness. Hand-in-hand, with a stroller, in a wheelchair, walking or running, the race brings women of all ages and abilities together.

“There is such a sense of camaraderie. Generations of women come together to support one another. Our

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focus is health and fitness in Billings, the relationships that develop is just an added bonus,” said Wedul.

Many small groups that began at the “Getting Started” clinics continue after the run is over. Women have found exercising together produces emotional and physical health.

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The Montana Women’s Run on May 12, 1984 at Pioneer Park.

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The First Annual Women’s Run was hosted by the men’s Junior League of Billings.

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“Getting Started” clinics will take place every Monday at 5:30 p.m., from March 18–May 6, in Billings and Lockwood to prepare participants for race day. Additional events include a free kids run, women’s expo and a $10 kickoff dinner. Preregistration is required for dinner.

The 38th Annual Montana Women’s Run is Saturday, May 11, with the 5 mile race beginning at 8 a.m., and the 2 mile race at 9 a.m. Runners can register May 8-10, at 213 N. 29th St. $30.00/walk-in entry or $27 online.

The award ceremony takes place at 9:30 a.m., under Skypoint. Cash prizes, medals, trophies and certificates will be awarded to top participants from their respected divisions.

“Awards are based on age.

We have seen women who are 100 years old participate,” said Wedul. “Many of them have never participated in a sporting event. I had a woman with tears in her eyes saying she had never participated in something where the National Anthem was played.”

For 24 years, the Montana Women’s Run has donated as much as one million dollars to female-driven organizations,

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Erin Jones, right, hugs her niece, Haylie Oberlander, 10, center, as they and Haylie’s mom, Tara Christman, left, all finish the 2011 Montana Women’s Run.

like the YWCA, Billings Clinic Women’s Wellness Fund, MSUB Women’s Cross Country Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College Women’s Scholarship and the Billings Family YMCA. What began as a small movement towards equality has grown to become a celebratory influence in Montana and the surrounding areas. Appropriately set the day before Mother’s Day, the common thread of valuing the women in our life – whether it is your mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, or the one you see in the mirror – is evident.

“There is no reason to be intimated. Just try it once. You’ll CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff love it,” said Wedul.

For more information on the Tina Heikens, left, hugs her mom, CASEY PAGE/Gazette Staff 38th Annual Montana Women’s Martha Bouchard, at the finish line of Runners and walkers make their way down Third Avenue North in the 2013 the 2012 Montana Women’s Run. Montana Women’s Run. Run, go to womensrun.org.

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A historic photo shows the “Go Western” parade passing the Chevrolet dealership on First Avenue North, now home to Marketplace 3301.

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