butte arts

It's not every day in Butte, Montana that aficionados of the fine arts are treated to something as exquisite as a world-class ballet, but this Friday evening they will not only get one of the world's finest companies in town but also a presentation of a timeless classic right here in our own beautiful Mother Lode Theater.

The Butte Tourism Business Improvement District, or TBIF, knows that people who come to events stay in our hotels, motels, inns and properties and that those people also spend plenty of money in our local stores and restaurants. Are you a person involved with an event that brings people to Butte? There may be grant money available for your event. The TBID Grant Cycle for January 2025 is now open to Butte-Silver Bow County entities. Applications can be accessed here and will be accepted through January 31st at 5pm.

If there is one bright spot in the days following the return of Daylight Savings Time it is, well, the return of Dark. Dark Sevier, that is. Tuesday night at the Covellite Theater, 215 W. Broadway in Uptown Butte, the “Dark Nights of Winter” open mic series begins its second season after an impressive run on the soapbox in the commons last year. All ages and styles of performance are welcome and encouraged to participate.

As one who works in a fast-paced media environment, I am very familiar with strict deadlines and working under pressure. That is, I thought I was until I read about the Ten24 play series that is coming to the Covellite Theater next Saturday, June 1. What they're doing makes my work look like child's play. And since this is in conjunction with the Orphan Girl Children's Theater, many of those who are taking part in this literally are kids. So, that kind of adds insult to injury.

The Mother Lode Theater's "Montana Made Music Series" wraps up this Saturday night and they truly may have saved the best for last. Wylie and the Wild West are set to perform alongside Wylie's brother Erik "Fingers" Ray in what promises to be an incredible show for all who enjoy western swing, blues and even yodeling.

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (One Act for Young Wizards) will be presented this weekend at the Mother Lode Theatre.