Looking for a fun way to spend your time and money this weekend or into the next week? Here are some top picks from The Gazette's Cathy Ulrich and Jaci Webb.

Cathy's pick

You've only got a little over a week to create your master work! Venture Theatre is taking submissions for its annual one-act play festival through Sunday, Nov. 1. A $10 submission fee and a 20-minute piece gets your foot in the theater door. The festival is open to Montana, Wyoming and Idaho residents only. A caveat: You have to be open to some editing once the plays are produced. It's a workshop atmosphere. For more information, call 591-9535 or go to venturetheatre.org.

Jaci's pick

Playing modern melodies on centuries-old instruments, the Ahn Trio brings the string trio into a new era. The three sisters, born in Seoul and educated at Juilliard in New York, perform works by modern, visionary composers. They will give a free lecture demonstration today at the Alberta Bair Theater from 5 to 6 p.m. and perform a concert Saturday at the ABT. Call 256-6052 for tickets.