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Chuck Mead appears at Big Sky with Willie Nelson
He’s been known as the co-founder of the three-time Grammy nominated BR549, the honky-tonk heroes that almost single-handedly lit and carried the blowtorch for the mid-‘90s alternative country explosion. He’s been hailed as ‘The Hillbilly Renaissance Man’ for his subsequent successes as a songwriter, performer, producer and musical theater director. Now after more than a decade as one of the most uncompromising and consistent talents in the American roots music movement, Chuck Mead at last emerges with the most anticipated role of his entire career: Solo Artist.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Returns
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will return to Gallatin and Park counties in early September, providing a final opportunity for local audiences to see plays that were rained out with unusual frequency this summer.
“The quote ‘for the rain it raineth every day’ from ‘Twelfth Night’ has come to mind several times this summer,” said Joel Jahnke, MSIP artistic director. “Our home base of Bozeman has been particularly hard hit with bad weather both at the MSU-Grove near the Duck Pond at the start of the season and again at Sweet Pea. We just want to get the word out that there are still a few more opportunities to see (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Julius Caesar”) this summer.”
Come Find Us
“Come Find Us,” a film that showcases the skills of some of Montana’s best freestyle snowboard riders and freestyle skiers, premiere at 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Emerson Theater in Bozeman. It is the product of the talents of a group of MSU.
“Come Find Us,” a feature-length film that showcases the skills of some of Montana’s best freestyle snowboard riders and freestyle skiers, will have its world premiere at 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Emerson Theater in Bozeman.
The film, which includes 50 Montana “riders” and skiers, is the product of a group of Montana State University film students who also happen to be top-flight boarders and skiers.
Crail Exhibit to Highlight High-Country Harvest, Food Bank, Beaver Slide
On Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29, from noon to 3:00 pm, the Historic Crail Ranch on Spotted Elk Road in Big Sky will feature a display depicting traditional harvest activities in the Montana high country.
In keeping with the harvest theme, attendees are invited to bring along canned goods or other donations suitable for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank.
Big Sky’s agrarian roots run deep. Augustus Franklin Crail, who established the ranch in what is now the meadow area of Big Sky in 1902, experimented with strains of wheat to improve yields in the short, cold growing season found in the Big Sky area. On display will be photographs and documents showing the high degree of success enjoyed by Augustus and his son Emmett Crail as they farmed the land for almost 50 years.