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DECEMBER 2018

LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Jeff Lethert | jeff.lethert@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Ann Lethert | ann.lethert@lifestylepubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Steve Lethert | steve.lethert@lifestylepubs.com

For Auld Lang Syne AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephanie Hower, Jeff Lethert, Anmarie Lethert CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nathan Satran, Trevan Hiersche

Billings Lifestyle in 2018! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun.

The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again.

So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can.

We’ll take your lead, and we can’t wait to see you next year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 10 Hot Spot New Year’s Eve Night Out at the Windmill & Bar 51

14 Renovate and Refine Festive Holiday Porches by Kelsey Meier, Owner of Adorn Montana

20 Holiday Dreaming Wish Lists You Will Love

26 Back Stage: The Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers Their Story, Style, Success and a

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Spectacular New Year’s Eve Event to Close Out 2018

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

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Renovate & Refine

26 Back Stage 30 Page Turners 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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HOT SPOT

Hot Spot NEW YEAR’S EVE NIGHT OUT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER | PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN

THE CURTAINS ARE CLOSING ON 2018, AND THE PROMISE OF A NEW YEAR SHINES BRIGHT. Welcoming 2019 is cause for celebration, and many choose to venture out on the town for New Year's Eve festivities. The Windmill & Bar 51 provides patrons with a destination of casual elegance, complete with fine dining options and a refined yet fun atmosphere. Long regarded as one of the region’s premier steak and seafood supper clubs, the Windmill lives up to its reputation by offering a special NYE menu of surf and turf options. Toast the occasion with a cocktail from Bar 51, which boasts a wide array of wines, microbrews and lively mixed drinks.

Open, inviting and brimming with Montana charm, the Windmill & Bar 51 is the perfect place to savor an evening of enjoyment while ringing in the new year.

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FESTIVE HOLIDAY PORCHES BY KELSEY MEIER, OWNER OF ADORN MONTANA

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER | PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN

RENOVATE AND REFINE

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Christmas Past Vintage-inspired decor

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A FLAIR FOR HOME DECOR RUNS IN KELSEY MEIER'S FAMILY. Her grandparents founded Wagner's Home Furnishings in Missoula 65 years ago, a business that specializes in making "houses into homes." Her own interest in decorating flourished from an early age.

"As a child, I couldn’t wait for the seasons to change so that I could help my mom bring out the holiday decorations," Kelsey says. "Whether it was Christmas, Valentine’s Day or even St. Patrick’s Day, my mom decorated for each and every holiday, and I loved it—I still do."

Kelsey also loved to rearrange and redecorate her bedroom.

Born and raised in Billings, Kelsey graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula, where she spent time working at the family store, cultivating her knowledge of furnishings and styles. Although her degree is in elementary education, she ultimately ended up back in her hometown with her heart set on a new endeavor: a seasonal decorating business.

"Friends and family have often asked for help when it came to making decorating decisions," she says. "On numerous occasions, I have been told, 'You have a knack for decorating. You really should do this for a job.'"

Her start came earlier this year when she posted a photograph of her festive fall porch on social media. Soon after, the requests for decorating help were pouring in, and Adorn Montana was born.

Adorn Montana specializes in front porch decor, tablescapes and basic decorating (seasonal and every day), as well as window displays for businesses.

"What makes my business unique is that I rent my decor to clients," Kelsey says. "Of course, I’m happy to incorporate my client’s own decor and ideas, but for most, all they have to provide is the space for me to come and 'adorn' their home!"

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RENOVATE & REFINE

(CON TI N U ED)

Woodland Christmas

Natural, woodsy decor

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» Montana Christmas throw pillow, $48, made by Kelsey Meier (Adorn Montana)

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» Santa sleigh parking sign, $15, Hobby Lobby » Santa sleigh, $79.99, TJ Maxx » Burlap Santa sack, $19.99, Amazon.com

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HOLIDAY DREAMING WISH LISTS YOU WILL LOVE ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN

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This compilation of handpicked local goods, tailored to the Billings lifestyle, will inspire even the naughtiest among us to be nice this season.

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HOLIDAY DREAMING

(CON TI N U ED)

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This busy mother of two, born and raised in Montana, has a keen eye for fashion. South Harper Boutique & Mercantile is one of her favorite destinations to find stylish wardrobe staples and trendy accessories.

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THE WISH

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HOLIDAY DREAMING

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THE WISH

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Raised on a farm in Northeastern Montana, Devon Davidson always believed he would become a farmer, joining the trade of his father. During junior year of college, his father passed away, leaving Devon to contemplate the future. He met his wife shortly after his father’s passing and spent a few years working in North Carolina and Michigan, but ultimately ended up back in Montana to start a family. Partnered with his cousin, Devon decided to embark upon a new business venture. Both shared an interest in the MARS franchise which offered mobile auto cosmetic repairs for dealerships. Since then, his cousin has moved to Washington to run his own MARS, and Devon’s team is set up in a new building on Gabel Road. Their business services the retail public and offers a variety of services to accessorize vehicles, while continuing to service all major auto dealerships in town for cosmetic repairs. MARS can do almost anything to repair a vehicle cosmetically, detail it or accessorize it.

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THE BUCKY BE AVER GROUND GRIPPER S THEIR STORY, STYLE, SUCCESS AND A SPECTACULAR NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT TO CLOSE OUT 2018 ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY TREVAN HIERSCHE

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IT ALL BEGAN ON A GOLF COURSE.

Top. Throughout their career, they have

While hitting the links at Pryor Creek in 1992,

played high-profile events, as well.

Joe Link and George Devries were inspired

"We have been very fortunate to get to

to create a musical group with a unique

perform before thousands of people over

(and now well-known) band name. Johnny

the years. Probably the biggest crowd we

Link, the original drummer, slipped while

have performed for was 6,000 plus at Zoo

taking a shot. The golf pro at Pryor Creek,

Grass in the late '90s,” Rich says. “We have

Johnny Walker, exclaimed, “You should have

been honored to open (or close as is the

had your ‘Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers’

case at Homesteader Days) for several artists

on!” His remark made an impression on the

through the years, such as Tracy Lawrence,

men, and thus, with the title of a golf shoe

Mark

invented in the early 1940s, a local musical

Confederate Railroad, Montgomery Gentry,

favorite was born.

Little Texas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Restless

Comprising five members (four of whom are the originals from ’92), the Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers have been entertaining audiences for more than three decades.

“We believe we have been around so long because we really try to play whatever folks

Chestnut,

Kentucky

Headhunters,

Heart and Diamond Rio, just to name a few.”

They don’t shy away from trying new styles, either.

“From rock to funk to country to blues, there isn’t much we won’t try. Not sure that’s a good thing,” Rich says.

want to hear and will dance to,” says Rich Lutton, an original member who sings and

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plays rhythm guitar. “We also believe that if

On New Year’s Eve, audiences can enjoy

we are having fun, others will have fun, so

one of the TBBGG’s favorite events. For

we laugh a lot! Mostly at each other. At this

the past 20 years, they have performed

point in our playing careers, we are more like

a New Year's Eve show produced by

brothers than just bandmates.”

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A band of brothers makes for some sweet

“The afterparty jam sessions in the rooms

harmonies, which has kept the TBBGG in

[on NYE] are probably some of my favorite

the forefront of local musical acts. Whether

memories, although the security guards prob-

performing at an Alive After 5 or a private

ably don't enjoy them as much,” Rich says.

wedding, the group always exudes great

You can join them as they ring in 2019 at

energy and a love for good music, ranging

the Bighorn Resort. The show starts at 9

from George Strait to Led Zeppelin to ZZ

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

NOV 29 DEC 9

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THE MIDTOWN MEN Alberta Bair Theater

THE HIGH COUNTRY COWBOYS: COWBOY CHRISTMAS SHOW

This sensational holiday production

Alberta Bair Theater

Billings Depot

reunites four stars from the origi-

Remembering the good old days of

The Polar Express pulls into the

nal Broadway cast of Jersey Boys.

Western music and the silver screen

Billings Depot for eight nights: Nov.

Now on their ninth national tour,

cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry

29 - Dec. 9. The historic train sta-

the Midtown Men are bringing their

and the Sons of the Pioneers, the

tion transforms into a winter won-

magic to audiences everywhere,

High Country Cowboys present to

derland where children in footie

singing their favorite '60s hits from

you their brand of this classic genre!

pajamas snuggle on a fuzzy red rug,

the Beatles, the Rascals, the Turtles,

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as a children's theater production

Motown and the Four Seasons, along

brings the classic holiday tale to life.

with your favorite holiday music.

Kids get to have their picture taken

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NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH COLLIN RAYE

POLAR EXPRESS

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Alberta Bair Theater

'TWAS A GIRLS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

Billings Symphony presents New Year’s Eve with Collin Raye. Born

Alberta Bair Theater

Floyd Elliot Wray on Aug. 22, 1960,

Once you've seen the Oak Ridge

From the producers of the box office

in De Queen, Arkansas, country

Boys' Christmas show, you'll want

smash Girls Night: The Musical comes

artist Collin Raye was one of the

to make it a family tradition. This

the new must-see holiday show 'Twas

true hit-makers on the 1990s. Collin

year's "Shine the Light on Christmas"

a Girls Night before Christmas: The

still continues to crank out soulful,

show combines the Grammy Award-

Musical. This new Christmas sequel

heartfelt material with the honesty

winning quartet's classic country-pop

features the five ladies we have all

and richness that is signature to his

hits, like "Elvira," "Bobbie Su," and

come to know and love gathering for

vocals alone. BillingsSymphony.org

"Thank God For Kids," with a mixture

a night on the town to laugh, cry, gos-

of traditional and contemporary holi-

sip and just let their hair down during

day songs. OakRidgeBoys.com

the craziest of times: the holidays!

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WARREN MILLER'S FACE OF WINTER Alberta Bair Theater

This year, Face of Winter, the 69th

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holidays

Miller Entertainment presented by

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Chorale Diane

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with

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guest

Penning with

Holiday

Pops

the

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concert.

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tions from Switzerland to Chamonix,

see included in our Calendar sec-

British Columbia to Alaska, Chile,

tion. Submissions are accepted

Iceland, New Zealand and more.

via

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