Eric Dowdle

Now through May 16th, when you purchase a Butte, America Puzzle you will be entered into a weekly drawing for fantastic prizes from local businesses.

Here's a great gift idea that is unique and represents our fair town very well. One that is classy but won't break the bank either. Something that could even be enjoyed by the entire family. It's the new "Butte, America" jigsaw puzzle from nationally renowned folk artist Eric Dowdle.

It looks like they're expecting a party Tuesday evening at the Depot. As we previously announced last week nationally renowned Americana artist Eric Dowdle will be in town for the official unveiling of his "Butte, America" puzzle, the image of which has yet to be revealed. Judging from some of his past work, we are in for a pleasant surprise at tomorrow's unveiling which will begin at 5pm at the Butte Depot with Stephanie Sorini and members of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Organizers have just announced that local multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Montoya will be providing music.

The Butte Depot is going to be a busy place. Aside from bringing in country star Rodney Atkins for the big pre-fireworks concert at the Original Mineyard on Wednesday, the Depot will be the place where Eric Dowdle will unveil his new Butte, America-themed puzzle, whose image has been top-secret up until now.

Eric Dowdle is an internationally acclaimed folk artist that you may have heard of or even follow. What makes Dowdle unique is his unique way of telling stories through pictures. Eric finds inspriation in a town's landscape and it's history and he has travelled around the globe capturing the essence and spirit of the towns he photographs. It is no surprise that he has chosen Butte, Montana as one of his subjects.