Friday, November 6, 2009

Friday, Nov. 6

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

MarketPlace Magic: Noon-8 p.m. MetraPark. Lunch and raffle, 10 a.m.-noon. Benefits Junior League of Billings. 652-6272.

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.

Author visits: 6-8 p.m. Hastings. Duane Demars, Billings car collector and author of "Classic Cars of Montana and Wyoming" and "Hot Rods & Classics," talks with fans, signs books. classiccarsofmontana.com.

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. Music by Just Us Two - Jim & Sue.

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

ELSEWHERE

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: Friends of Jung event. 7-9 p.m. "Call to Create" lecture by Linda Leonard. Gran Tree Inn. 406-587-9300; montanafriendsofjung.com.

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.

Powell, Wyo.: First Friday Reading. Noon. Hinckley Library amphitheater, Northwest College. Staff, students and community members read their own work or that of a favorite author. Free.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Cloud Peak Symphony concert. 7:30 p.m. WYO Theater. $5, adults; free, ages 18 and younger. 307-672-9084; wyotheater.com.

Saturday, Nov. 7

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

MarketPlace Magic: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. MetraPark.

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

Hee Hawin' Boot Stompin' Fun-D Raiser: 5:30 p.m. Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. No-host social, buffet, raffles, silent auctions, dancing, entertainment. 651-5904.

Ringling Five in concert. 7 p.m. Lincoln Center auditorium, 415 N. 30th St. $12. Benefits Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1634. 867-6104.

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.

Billings Symphony "Broadway Favorites" with Doug LaBrecque: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater. $22-$45, adults; $11-$45, students. 252-3610; 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.

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

ELSEWHERE

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

Bozeman: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friends of Jung event. "Witness to the Fire: Creativity and the Veil of Addiction" workshop. Gran Tree Inn. 406-587-9300; montanafriendsofjung.com.

Bozeman: Jazz Montana Jazz Festival. Doors open, 6 p.m. Ellen Theatre. 1 O'Clock 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

MarketPlace Magic: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MetraPark.

"Shall We Dance?": 4-7 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. Ballroom dancing to Shrine Dance Band. $7 advance; $10 at door.

ELSEWHERE

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

Book signing, tea party: 3-5 p.m. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N 27th St. Marie Halone and her cookbook, "Level 3 & Me." Tea party, $7. Benefits YAM. Reservations, 256-6804, ext. 226.

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.

Will James Middle School Band concert: 7 p.m. School gym. Free.

ELSEWHERE

Miles City: Madrigal dinner. Doors open, 6 p.m. Park Place. 406-234-4920, ext. 272.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Billings Senior High Orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Lincoln Center auditorium, 415 N. 30th St. $5, adults; $3, students; free, Golden Age pass holders.

ELSEWHERE

Miles City: Madrigal dinner. Doors open, 6 p.m. Park Place. 406-234-4920, ext. 272.

Powell, Wyo.: Jazz Showcase with Northwest Studio Singers. 7:30 p.m. Nelson Performing Arts Center, Northwest College. Free.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Riders in the Sky concert. 7:30 p.m. WYO Theater. Theater's 20th anniversary celebration. $27, adult; $25, senior and military; $18, students; $13, ages 12 and younger. 307-672-9084; wyotheater.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Livingston: Photographs and stories about Jim Durfey's bike travels across Asia and Europe. 7 p.m. Pine Creek Lodge & Café. 406-222-3628; pinecreeklodgemontana.com.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Riders in the Sky concert. 7:30 p.m. WYO Theater. Theater's 20th anniversary celebration. $27, adult; $25, senior and military; $18, students; $13, ages 12 and younger. 307-672-9084; wyotheater.com.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Mending Minds luncheon: Noon. Mental Health Center, 1650 Ave. D. Free. Registration, 839-2445.

Giant Puppet Theater performs beloved children's classics "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny": 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater. For ages per-kindergarten-second grade. $5. 256-6052; ABT box office (for groups of 10 or more, call 256-8915, ext. 207; lgeda@albertabairtheater.org).

Skyview High Band concert: 7 p.m. School theater. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass.

West High Choir concert: 7:30 p.m. School auditorium. $5 adults, $3 students, free with Golden Age Pass.

"The Beauty Queen of Leenane": 7:30 p.m. Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave. $16, adults; $13, students. Equivalent of R rating; not suitable for children. 591-9535; venturetheatre.org.

Billings Community Orchestra fall concert: 7:30 p.m. St. Luke's Church, 119 N. 33rd St. Free will offering.

Film viewing, "Tibet-A Light in the Darkness": 7:30 p.m. Lewis and Clark Middle School, 1315 Lewis Ave. Travel and Adventure Film Series sponsored by Billings Kiwanis. $7 per person; $30, six-film single pass; $40, family. 652-6336.

ELSEWHERE

Miles City: Fall Film Festival. 7 p.m. Montana Theatre. "Lorna's Silence." Rated R.

Friday, Nov. 13

Giant Puppet Theater performs beloved children's classics "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny": 9:30 a.m. For ages per-kindergarten-second grade. $5. 256-8915, ext. 207; lgeda@albertabairtheater.org.

"Art is Ageless" dinner show: 6 p.m. Lillis Center, 2429 Mission Way. Comedian Brad Stine's "Laughter is Ageless," dinner, art show and silent auction. 655-5218.

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

ELSEWHERE

Basin: Happy Jacks in concert. 7 p.m. Basin City Arts Center, 121 S. Fourth St. Male vocalists from University of Wyoming. $10 ages 13 and up, $7 ages 60 and over, $5 ages 12 and under, $35 family.

Glendive: Play "The Odd Couple." 7 p.m. Toepke Center Theater, Dawson Community College. $7 adults, $5 ages 11-18 and 60-plus, free for DCC students and ages 10 and under (when accompanied by adult). Tickets at Glendive Chamber or DCC business office.

Livingston: Wine and Beer festival. 6-8 p.m. Depot Center. Beer and wine tasting, appetizers, silent auction, raffle, music by Jazzberryblue. $25, Depot Foundation members. $30, nonmembers. Benefits foundation. 406-222-2300.

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.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Third Annual Filmmakers Festival. 6 p.m. WYO Theater. $10. 307-399-1386; sheridanfilmmakers.com.

Saturday, Nov. 14

"Art is Ageless" show, silent auction: 10 a.m. Lillis Center, 2429 Mission Way. Artist demonstration, 2 p.m. Reception, 6 p.m. Silent auction closes, 8:30 p.m. 655-5218.

Art 4 Life Gala. 6 p.m. MSU Billings Student Union Ballroom. Benefits Growth Thru Art. Silent and live auctions, artwork sale, artist recognition. $10. Call 247-4710.

"Fabulous '50s" ice-skating show: 6-8 p.m. Centennial Ice Arena, 427 Bench Blvd. $5, ages 12 and older; $3, ages 5-11; free, younger than 5. 259-9555.

Men of Worth concert: 7 p.m. Babcock Theater, 2812 Second Ave. N. $15, adults; $10, seniors and children 13 and older; free, ages 12 and younger. Hansen Music, Barjon's Books. 656-2744.

Junior Brown concert: 7:30 p.m. Alberta Bair Theater. $30, adults; $16, students. 256-6052; Rimrock Mall; albertabairtheater.org.

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

ELSEWHERE

Bozeman: Bozeman Symphony Orchestra Latin pops concert. 7 p.m. MSU Strand Union Building ballroom. Cocktails, tapas, 5:30 p.m. Concert, 7 p.m. Reservations. 406-585-9774; bozemansymphony.org.

Bozeman: Contra dance. Eagles Lodge. Beginners workshop, 7:30 p.m. Dance, 8 p.m. Music by Steve and Sally O'Neal. $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.

Glendive: Play "The Odd Couple." 7 p.m. Toepke Center Theater, Dawson Community College. $7 adults, $5 ages 11-18 and 60-plus, free for DCC students and ages 10 and under (when accompanied by adult). Tickets at Glendive Chamber or DCC business office.

Livingston: Blues at The Depot. 8 p.m. Depot Center. Selwyn Cooper & The Hurricane Blues Band concert. $10, Depot members; $12, nonmembers. Conley's Books & Music; Gourmet Cellar; Cactus Records; Vargos Books; 406-222-2300.

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: Wine & Food Festival. 7-10 p.m. Omni Center. Wine, food, silent auction. $30. Bring non-perishable food donations for food bank. 234-2890.

Park City: Arts & Crafts Holiday Show & Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Civic Center. Free admission.

Powell, Wyo.: Northwest Civic Orchestra concert. 7:30 p.m. Nelson Performing Arts Center, Northwest College. $7 ($5 seniors).

Red Lodge: Dinner and auction to benefit Silver Run Ski Education Foundation. 6 p.m. Rock Creek Resort. $35 ages 13 and over; $7 ages 12 and under in advance or at the door. 698-6064.

Sheridan, Wyo.: Third Annual Filmmakers Festival. Noon. WYO Theater. $10. 307-399-1386; sheridanfilmmakers.com.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Sweet Adelines concert: 2 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave. With Big Sky Men's Barbershop Chorus, Quicksound, Checkpoint, T.O.Q. and the Gem Tones. $15, includes dessert. 259-9051.

ELSEWHERE

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.

Park City: Arts & Crafts Holiday Show & Sale. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Civic Center. Free admission.