Butte entertainment

The Butte Elks Lodge is not wasting any time at all showing off their new digs after the completion of a phase of their remodeling and renovation project, which they proudly unveiled at last weekend's open house. This weekend, get ready to laugh, sing and maybe even dance a little as the Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos Show comes to town with a 7pm showtime set for this Saturday.

Have you taken a look at Butte's amazing Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel at Stodden Park? If you haven't, you should. You're going to be amazed at what you'll find.

One of the fastest and most colorful ways to experience Butte is through one of the Trolley Tours available through the Butte Chamber of Commerce at 1000 E. George Street, just east of Montana St. You will learn about all of the characters and scoundrels, the famous folk and the miners. You'll see where they lived and worked. You will learn all about Butte, what made it grow and how it became one of the great urban centers of the early 1900s. Plus, drivers are selected on their knowledge of Butte history and folklore, and they present it in a very entertaining manner.

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.