Billings Area Events

• Montana State Activities, Events & Festivals

January 2012

7 Nights a Week... Karaoke and Live Poker, Crystal Lounge, 101 N. 28th, 259-0010

Tuesdays... Walk N Talk with the Doc, 5:30 p.m., start in the St. Vincent Healthcare Fortin Lobby, 1233 N. 30th St., free

Tuesdays... Free Dance Lessons, 8:30 p.m., no partner needed, two step, jitterbug, swing, Wild West, 1516 4th Ave. N., 259-1104

Wednesdays... Cattle Sales, Public Auction Yards, 9 a.m. through afternoon. Free admission. 1802 Minnesota Ave. 245-6447.

Thursdays... Cattle Sales, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Rd., Lockwood, along I-90 at Exit 455, 9 a.m. (sometimes a little later), billingslivestock.com, 245-4151. Free admission.

Current Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.; 256-6804:

Through Jan. 1, 2012... Molly Murphy: Reservations Required

Jan. 11-22, 2012...Fragile Strength: Glass and Drawings by Ali Kaaf

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Opening Jan. 19, 2012... A Mile in Her Shoes: Montana Women at Work

Through Dec. 31, 2012... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country

Dude Ranch Lobby

J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas

American Indian Tribal Histories Project

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811: Closed for January. Coming in Feb. Joyce Brock Lee art exhibit.

• Legacy Doll Museum, 3206 6th Ave. N., 252-0041. Fri., Noon-3 p.m., Sat., Noon-5 p.m.

January 2012

18 Universe of Dreams, multi-media concert that evokes all the wonder and mystery of the universe, recommended for grades 6-12, 12:30 p.m., Tickets $5, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

19 High Noon Lecture Series, “How to Write Your Memoir,” 12 noon-1 p.m., Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809

19 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. University of Great Falls, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

20 Adult Art Education: Introduction to Syrian Culture with Dr. Tayeb al-Hafez, 7 p.m., free to members, included with admission for non-members, 7 p.m., Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

20 Billings Bulls Hockey vs. Bozeman, 7:35 p.m., Adults $10, Children 6-12 $7, Children 5 & under free, 427 Bench Blvd., 294-0406

20-21 Neighborhood 3 Requisition of Doom, 8 p.m., $15, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

20-22 Rocky Mountain College Men’s and Women’s USCSA Grand Teton Ski team event, at Red Lodge

20-22 Great Rockies Sportshow, Fri. 1-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Adults $7, Juniors 6-16 $3, Kids 5 and under free, MetraPark Expo Center and Montana Pavilion, 406-580-3907

20-22 Ragtime: Concert Version, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $20, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

21 Susan Germer, “Create with Silver Precious Metal Clay,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., supply fee of $35, class fee $55 for members, $60 for non-members, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

21 Polar Bear 4D Barrel Race, enter 9:30-10:30 a.m., Run 11 a.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

21 Winter Rodeo Series, Slack 1 p.m., Performance 3 p.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

21 Ali Kaaf Gestural Drawing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $30 for members, $35 for non-members, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

21 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. MSU Northern, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

21 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Seattle Pacific University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

21 Universe of Dreams, multi-media concert that evokes all the wonder and mystery of the universe, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $18.50, $29.50, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

21 Blake Shelton in Concert, Justin Moore and Dia Frampton to open, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $27.50 and $53.25, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

21 Billings Bulls Hockey vs. Yellowstone, 7:35 p.m., Adults $10, 6-12 $7, Children 5 & under free, 427 Bench Blvd., 294-0406

22 Winter Youth Rodeo Series, 12 noon, Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

22 Yellowstone Chamber Players, 3 p.m., at the Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., $10 per person

24 Garry Krinsky - So Much More Than Science, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., recommended for grades K-8, Tickets $5, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

24-28 Rimrock Auto Sale, great deals on new and used vehicles, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

26 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Western Oregon University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

26-29 Ragtime: Concert Version, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $20, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

26-29 Neighborhood 3 Requisition of Doom, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $15, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

27 Friday Family Fun Night: Open Studio, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $6 per child (members), $7 per child (non-members), accompanying adults free, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

27-28 I Got The Music In Me, annual fundraiser at the Yellowstone Country Club, no host cocktails and buffet dinner 6:30 p.m., performance follows, $50 for dinner and show, raffle and auction, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

28 School District 2 Surplus Sale, great deals on used office items and furniture, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., MetraPark Montana Pavilion, 256-2400

28 Brooke Atherton, snow-dyeing fabrics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $30 for members, $35 for non-members, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

28 Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Free Family Concert, The Composer is Dead featuring Tim Marrone, Billings Symphony, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., no ticket required, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 252-3610

28 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Martin’s University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

30 Sylvester & the Magic Pebble, Enchanting Theatre, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., recommended for grades PreK-2, Tickets $5, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

February 2012

7 Nights a Week... Karaoke and Live Poker, Crystal Lounge, 101 N. 28th, 259-0010

Tuesdays... Walk N Talk with the Doc, 5:30 p.m., start in the St. Vincent Healthcare Fortin Lobby, 1233 N. 30th St., free

Tuesdays... Free Dance Lessons, 8:30 p.m., no partner needed, two step, jitterbug, swing, Wild West, 1516 4th Ave. N., 259-1104

Wednesdays... Cattle Sales, Public Auction Yards, 9 a.m. through afternoon. Free admission. 1802 Minnesota Ave. 245-6447.

Thursdays... Cattle Sales, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Rd., Lockwood, along I-90 at Exit 455, 9 a.m. (sometimes a little later), billingslivestock.com, 245-4151. Free admission.

Fridays... Feeder and Stocker Special, Public Auction Yards, 9 a.m. through afternoon. Free admission. 1802 Minnesota Ave. 245-6447.

Current Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.; 256-6804:

Jan. 26-March 3... YAM Art Auction 44 Exhibit

March 22-June 10... Creative Force: The Studio Art Quilt

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Jan. 20-Sept. 29... A Mile in Her Shoes: Montana Women at Work

Through Dec. 31... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country

Dude Ranch Lobby

J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas

American Indian Tribal Histories Project

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811:

Joyce Brock Lee art exhibit. Tues.-Sat. 10:30-5:30

• Legacy Doll Museum, 3206 6th Ave. N., 252-0041. Fri., Noon-3 p.m., Sat., Noon-5 p.m.

February 2012

2 Feeder special with all class cattle sale, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Road, 245-4151

2 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. University of Alaska Fairbanks, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

3 February Artwalk, downtown Billings, 5-9 p.m., 259-6563

3 First Fridays, downtown Billings, participating businesses open late, 5-8 p.m.

3 & 4 Billings Bulls Hockey vs. Missoula, 7:35 p.m., adults $10, children 6-12 $7, children 5 & under free, 427 Bench Blvd., 294-0406

3-4 Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, 8 p.m., $15, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

3-5 The Trip to Bountiful, Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16 adults, $12.50 students, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

4 Family Program, Snow Tracking at the Red Lodge Nordic Center, Adults $5 trail use fee, children ski free, bring your own skis, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Organized by Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

4 Family Life Expo, 10 a.m., free, MetraPark Montana Pavilion, 256-2400

4 Polar Bear 4D Barrel Race, 11 a.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

4 Winter Rodeo Series, 5:30 p.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

4 Billings Beach Blizzard, dinner, dancing, fun activities, silent and live auction, 5:30 p.m., $65 or Table of 8 for $500, at the Billings Depot, 2310 Montana Ave., 656-7273

4 Magic City Rollers Roller Derby Bout, 6 p.m., VIP $15, adults $12, child (6 to 12 years) $5, children 5 and under free, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

4 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. University of Alaska Anchorage, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

4 International Guitar Night, a world of music, 7:30 p.m., $29.50, Student $18.50, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

5 Winter Youth Rodeo Series, noon, Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

7 Blue ribbon stock cow and bred heifer II special, 9 a.m., PAYS Auction Yards, free admission, 1802 Minnesota Ave., 245-6447

7 Tech Tuesday: Helpful Computer Tasks, 11 a.m., free, 2nd floor computer class room, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8258

7 Spanish Conversation Group, 5:30 p.m., free, 2nd floor large study, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8258

9 Annual calving time classic stock cow and bred heifer sale, with all class cattle sale, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Road, 245-4151

9 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. Westminster College, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

9 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Central Washington University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

9-12 The Trip to Bountiful, Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16 adults, $12.50 students, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

10 Friday Nature Night, for students in grades 1-6, 6-8 p.m., $10, Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

10 Billings Bulls Hockey vs. Helena, 7:35 p.m., adults $10, children 6-12 $7, children 5 & under free, 427 Bench Blvd., 294-0406

10 The Roast of Big Jay, host of The Big J Show on KRSQ-Hot 101.9, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County, $15, 8 p.m., Babcock Theater, 2812 2nd Ave N, Downtown Billings

10-11 Montana High School Association All Class State High School Wrestling, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

10-12 How to Eat Like a Child, musical, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $10, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

10-12 Annual One Act Festival, 5 new plays, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $10, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

11 Rope N Run Series, enter 10 a.m., rope 11 a.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

11 Krave Fashion Show, 6 p.m., showcasing the latest fashions from local clothing boutiques, $50 general admission, $75 catwalk seating, Crowne Plaza, 27 N. 27th St., 444-0401

11 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. Lewis-Clark State College, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

11 MSU Billings Men’s Basketball vs. Northwest Nazarene University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

11 Doubt, drama, presented by Montana Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $29.50, $24.50, Student $18.50, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

11 Billings Bulls Hockey vs. Great Falls, 7:35 p.m., adults $10, children 6-12 $7, children 5 & under free, 427 Bench Blvd., 294-0406

12 Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour, 2 p.m., courtside plus $106, VIP $75, $43, $32, $37, $20, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

12 Rimrock Opera: A Special Valentine's Event, “Handkerchiefs: The Artful Little Squares of History,” presented by Terese Blanding, 2 p.m., 3301 Marketplace, 3301 First Ave. N., $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door, 671-2214

12 Ballroom Dancing, 4-7 p.m., $7 in advance, $10 at the door, dancing to the “Big Band” sounds of the Al Bedoo Shrine Dance Band, Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

12 Family Program, Owl Prowl, 6:30-8 p.m., free, Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

13 Hog and sheep sale, 9:30 a.m., PAYS Auction Yards, free admission, 1802 Minnesota Ave., 245-6447

15 Turning Page Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8258

16 High Noon Lecture Series, free, 12-1 p.m., Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809

16-18 Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE), 10 am., MetraPark Montana Pavilion, 256-2400

16-18 The Trip to Bountiful, Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12.50 students, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

17 School Break Camps, Celebrity Critters, for kids in grades 1-6, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40, Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

17 Elvis LIVES! The only tribute show approved by Graceland, 7:30 p.m., $44.50, $39.50, Student $23.50, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

17-18 Elite Pro Bullriders, 7 p.m., Fri. VIP $27.50, Adults $22.50, $17.50, $12.50, kids ages 2-12 are half price (excludes VIP), Sat. VIP $37.50, Adults $32.50, $27.50, $20.50, kids ages 2-12 are half price (excludes VIP), Tracy Lawrence concert follows Saturday’s last bullrider, MetraPark Montana Pavilion, 256-2400

17-19 How to Eat Like a Child, musical, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $10, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

17-19 Annual One Act Festival, 5 new plays, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $10, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 591-9535

18 Introduction to Encaustic with Brownie Snyder, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 members, $60 non-members, supply fee of $15, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

18 Polar Bear 4D Barrel Race, 11 a.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

18 Spanish Conversation Group, 1:30 p.m., free, 2nd floor large study, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8258

18 Winter Rodeo Series, 5:30 p.m., Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

18 Trivia Night, teams answer eight rounds of trivia questions, with each round based upon a theme, prizes for 1st-3rd place, silent auction, concessions available, $15 or Teams of 8 players $120, 6 p.m., St. Bernard’s Church, 226 Wicks Lane

18 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. Seattle Pacific University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

19 Yellowstone Chamber Players, 3 p.m., $10, MSU Billings Cisel Recital Hall

19 Winter Youth Rodeo Series, noon, Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437

20 Snowstorm Music Tour, hip-hop crossover sensation, T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes, with guests Grieves & Budo, Cris Cab. $35, 5:30 p.m., Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

21 Peter and the Wolf, a musical adventure recommended for grades K-5, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., $5, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

23 Knitting Group, 1 p.m., free, 3rd floor Broadway room, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8258

23 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. Montana Western, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

23 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. Simon Fraser University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

23-25 Montana High School Association Boys and Girls Eastern A Divisional Basketball Tournament, MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena, 256-2400

24 Friday Family Fun Night: Open Studio, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $6 per child (members), $7 per child (non-members) accompanying adults free, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

24-26 February special catalog sale with a special session of sons and daughters of money earners/champions, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Road, 245-4151

24-26 15th Annual RV & Boat Show, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5, admission charged, MetraPark Expo Center, 252-2424

25 The Next Step with Digital Photographs, Dennis Kern, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $30 members, $35 non-members, Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

25 Rocky Mountain College Basketball vs. Montana Tech, Women’s 5:30 p.m., Men’s 7:30 p.m., Fortin Center, off 1600 block of Rimrock Rd.

25 MSU Billings Women’s Basketball vs. Western Washington University, 7 p.m., Alterowitz Gym, N. 27th St. and Rimrock Road

25 Billings Symphony Orchestra: Musical Landscapes, 7:30 p.m., Adults $45, $40, $34, $22, Students $45, $20, $17, $11, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

25-26 Huff's Antique Show and Sale, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4, MetraPark Montana Pavilion, 238-9796

26 Family Program, Winter Ecology, 1:30-3 p.m., free, Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

28 Evening Lecture, Dr. Bernard Quetchenbach will present “Writing the River,” 7-8 p.m., $5, Audubon Conservation Education Center, 7026 South Billings Blvd., 294-5099

29 An Evening with George Jones, 7:30 p.m., $56, $51, Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

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