Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday, Oct. 30

"Almost, Maine." 8 p.m. Billigns Studi Theatre. Comedy-drama performed by Rocky Mountain College theater students. $10 adults; $8 stduents and seniors.

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Bozeman: "The Seafarer." 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre. $12. 406-587-0737, ext. 1.

Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 8 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Roundup: Children's book fair. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Panther Den.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Film viewing, "Little Big Man": 2 p.m. Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway. Native American film series. Free.

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Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 8 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Sunday, Nov. 1

CANCELED: Puddle of Mudd concert: Doors, 6:30 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. With Burn Halo, Like a Storm, Grudge. $23, advance; $25 day of show, plus fees. Box office, Rimrock Mall, Ernie November, 800-525-7328; ticketswest.com.

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Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 3 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Makin' A Splash with Gala '09 Singin' In the Rain. 2 p.m. WYO Theater. $20, adults; $18, seniors & military; $11, students; $9, ages 12 and younger. 307-672-9084; wyotheater.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Powell, Wyo.: Northwest College Wind Band and Choir concert. 7:30 p.m. Nelson Performing Arts Center auditorium, Northwest College. Free. www.northwestcollege.edu/calendar.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Livingston: Author Alston Chase reads. 7 p.m. Pine Creek Lodge & Café. 406-222-3628; pinecreeklodgemontana.com.

Thursday, Nov. 5

"Illustrate a Story": 7-9 p.m. MSU Billings College of Technology. One-of-a-kind books auctioned, rare book sale, entertainment by cowboy poet Wally McRae, dessert and wine. $45. 237-6149.

Cirque Dreams Illumination: 7:30 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Broadway theatrics combined with circus artistry. $47.50, $42.50, $35.50. www.metrapark.com; 256-2402, 800-366-8538.

Dog Park Kick-Off Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Billings Community Center, 360 N. 23rd St. Provides information on upcoming dog park development, dog park brochure, volunteer and donation opportunities, refreshments. Sign up for free Billings Dog Park T-shirt. 657-8371.

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Miles City: Fall Film Festival. 7 p.m. Montana Theatre. "Food Inc." Rated PG.

Friday, Nov. 6

Elks Lodge garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 934 Lewis Ave. Benefits Lodge programs.

Tribute to the High Plains Native Women Warrior. 5-8 p.m. Valley Credit Union, 207 N. Broadway. Honors women veterans with displays and stories. Sponsored by High Plains Women's Museum. 861-4838.

Black Tie Blue Jeans Scholarship Benefit: Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Lane. Registration, cocktails, photos, silent auction, 6 p.m. Dinner, live auction, 7:30 p.m. Dancing, music by Midlife Chryslers, 9 p.m. $125. 657-1006.

Folk dancing: 7-9 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 2420 13th St. W. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Free. 855-2715.

Seniors dance: 7 p.m. Billings Community and Senior Center, 360 N. 23rd St.

"The Beauty Queen of Leenane": 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $16, adults; $13, students. Rated R. Not suitable for children. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

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Bozeman: Program, "Creativity and Addiction." Gran Tree Inn. 406-587-9300; montanafriendsofjung.com.

Bozeman: Elise Event. 6:30 p.m. Black Box Theater. Shakespeare in the Schools performs "Romeo and Juliet," wine reception follows. $25. Benefits Shakespeare in the Schools. 406-994-3310.

Bozeman: "Cirque Dreams: Illumination." 7:30 p.m. Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Part of American Bank Broadway in Bozeman Series. 800-808-5940 or Bobcat Ticket Office.

Bozeman: Contra dance. Eagles Lodge. Beginners workshop, 7:30 p.m. Dance, 8 p.m. Music by Sassafras Stomp. $7, Bozeman Folklore Society members; $9, nonmembers; $5, MSU students and ages 18 and younger; free, ages 5 and younger. 406-281-0689; bozemanfolklore.org.

Forsyth: Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair. 3-9 p.m. Schoolhouse History & Art Center. 406-748-4822.

Gardiner: Great Scots Pipes & Drums concert. 7 p.m. High school gymnasium. 406-848-7795.

Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 8 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Miles City: "The Creature Creeps." 7 p.m. Veterans Affairs Facility auditorium.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Elks Lodge garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 934 Lewis Ave. Benefits Lodge programs.

Book signing: 2-4 p.m. Borders Books, 2833 King Ave. W. Craig Lancaster, "600 Hours of Edward."

Billings Symphony "The Planets and the Heavens" and "Broadway Favorites" with Doug LaBrecque: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater. Billingssymphony.org.

Monster Truck Winter Nationals & Bad Boys of Arenacross: 7:30 p.m. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. $17.50, general admission; $20.50 VIP, includes pre-show pit party, 6 p.m. $10.50, ages 3-12 (general and VIP); Ticket price increases $2 day of show. 256-2422; 800-366-8538; metrapark.com.

Ballroom dancing. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Elks Club ballroom, 934 Lewis Ave. $15. Sponsored by Yellowstone Ballroom Dance Club. Formal attire. 259-5739.

"The Beauty Queen of Leenane": 8 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $16, adults; $13, students. Rated R. Not suitable for children. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

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Big Timber: Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Civic Center.

Bozeman: Jazz Montana Jazz Festival. Doors open, 6 p.m. Ellen Theatre. 1 O'Clock Jazz Band, Brian Bromberg Quintet perform. $25, Jazz Montana members; $30, nonmembers; $35, at event.

Forsyth: Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Schoolhouse History & Art Center. 406-748-4822.

Lavina: Bazaar and quilt show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. School gymnasium.

Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 8 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Miles City: "The Creature Creeps." 5 p.m. Veterans Affairs Facility auditorium.

Sidney: Food and Wine Festival. St. Matthew's Parish Center. $40. Benefits Foundation for Community Care. 406-488-2273.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Livingston: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." 3 p.m. Firehouse 5 Theatre. $15, adult; $12, seniors, college students; $9, children 17 and younger. 406-222-1420; crazymountainproductions.org.

Melstone: Bazaar and pancake supper. Fire Hall. Sale, 3 p.m. Supper, 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 9

Asleep at the Wheel concert: Doors, 7 p.m. Babcock Theatre, 2812 Second Ave. N. $29.50 plus fees. Ernie November; 800-325-7328; ticketswest.com.