One of the best stories of 2016 is the story of Comedian Quincy Jones. In 2015, Jones was diagnosed with Stage IV mesothelioma and given one year to live. He began receiving treatment with chemotherapy. Friends set up a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to fund a stand-up special for Jones, and ...
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Bale of Hay Saloon Brothel Days celebrates Montana history on June 18th
One Montana miner said: “Many’s the miner who’d never wash his face or comb his hair, if it wasn’t for thinkin’ of the sportin’ girls he might meet in the saloon.” The Bale of Hay Saloon in Virginia City, MT will present a tribute to these working women, both Prostitutes and Hurdy-Gurdy Girls with ...
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Four local bands kick off Belgrade’s Music Off Main on Thursday, June 16th
Get ready! After the success of last year’s festivities, Music Off Main will return to Belgrade with monthly events throughout the summer–and the fun is bigger than ever! The first of the season is set to occur on Thursday, June 16th, when four (4!) local bands bring their talents to an event fun ...
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Oliver! opens at Ellen on July 15
There is nothing quite like a well-crafted musical to bring together a community. Opening Friday, July 15, Oliver! brings a talented cast of 33 and a live orchestra to The Ellen Theatre stage. Presented by Montana TheatreWorks (producers of last year's sold out hits Fiddler on the Roof and White ...
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Hops & History June 28 at 5:30 pm Museum of the Rockies Living History Farm
Hops have been an important ingredient in beer for centuries and today they are perhaps more popular than ever before. Whether adding a oral punch or preserving beer itself, hops are a key ingredient for Montana beers. Until recently, hops were not grown on a commercial scale in our state. Join Tom ...
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Donald G. Frye Jr. obit
The Last Last Call
Donald G. Frye Jr. finished his last shift at 7:55 a.m. on June 5, 2016. I always marveled at his work ethic, his love for his family and friends and his will to live a fulfilled life. He was born on Jan. 31, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, to parents Donald G. Frye Sr. and Mary T. ...
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