The Biggest & Best New Years Eve Party In Billings!

Join your favorite radio stations in ringing in the new year! Cat Country 102.9, Channel 95, 103.7 The Hawk, 97.1 K-Bear and News Radio 970 invite you to the best party in Billings! It all happens December 31st at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana Convention Center! They still have a few reserved tables available, get yours by calling Townsquare Media at 248-7827. Individual tickets are just $12 bucks and the Holiday Inn has some great savings on rooms so that you can welcome 2011 safely! Doors open at 8 and The Bucky Beaver Groundgrippers take the stage at 9:30. Don't miss it!

Ladies Holiday Night With Hana Pestle

12/23

“I really just want to reach out to new people and inspire them to create their own art.” – Hana Pestle, 2009

And this 19 year old, Billings, Montana native is doing just that. Through her seasoned, bold vocals, and outstanding guitar skills, Hana Pestle tours the United States and wins over crowds with her music nightly. In Summer/Fall of 2009, the world will see the release of her beautifully crafted debut album via FNR Records.

You can watch Hana create her own musical art at Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co. 2123 1st Avenue North in Downtown Billings on Thursday, December 23rd from 5pm-8pm. For more info contact Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co., at 245-0918.

Big Sky Chorus Holiday Concert

12/11

The Parmly Billings Library will be hosting a celebration of Holiday songs on Saturday, December 11th at 11am on the 1st floor of the library. Light refreshments will be available. For more info contact the Parmly Billings Library at687-8258.

Fusion Fight Night: Seasons Beatings!

12/10

Catch Mixed Martial Arts live at the Shrine Auditorium on December 10th at 7:30pm. Bring in 2 cans of non-perishable food for a donation and receive $5 off your ticket.

Tickets are available at the Shrine, 1125 Broadwater Avenue.

Reserved Seating: $35
General Admission: $20

For more info: 259-4384

Townsquare Media's New Years Eve Party

12/31

Townsquare Media is putting on their annual New Years Eve Party at the Holiday Inn Convention Center at 5500 Midland Road on December 31st. Doors open at 8pm with music by the Bucky Beaver Groundgrippers starting at 9pm.

Individual tickets: $20
Reserved tables of 10: $100
VIP Reserved tables of 10: $130, includes private wait staff, up close seating, and a complimentary bottle of Champagne at Midnight.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Townsquare Media at 248-7827

Billings Senior High Holiday Concert

12/14

The Billings Senior High Orchesta Deparment will present a Holiday Concert in the Senior High Auditorium on December 14th at 7:00pm.

Admission for the concert is a non-perishable food item for the Billings Food Bank, a toy for the Toys for Tots program, or a cash donation to help the US Marine Corp to purchase toys for the Toys for Tots program. Help them help the less fortunate by donating to one or both of these charities.

For more information, please contact the Billings Senior High Music Department at 281-5512.

12 Nights of Zoo Lights

Weekends from 12/10 - 12/25

The largest drive through Holiday Lights in the area...

ZooMontana is hosting a magical holiday drive-thru experience every weekend in December. Special sleigh rides available for groups of 15 to enjoy the lights with hot chocolate, coffee, and other specialty drinks. Cost for the sleigh ride is $20. Space & time are limited.

You can also take your own car! Admission is $10 per car. For more information contact ZooMontana at 652-8100.

Big Band Dance & Supper

12/12

Appetite Required. Dancing Shoes Optional.

Aspen View invites you to enjoy Lawrence Welk-type shows and delicious chef-prepared cuisine at their upcoming Big Band Dance & Supper. December 12th at 3:00pm.

Aspen View Retirement is located at 3075 Avenue C in Billings. For more information contact 652-7788.

Laugh Out Loud!

11/26

Billings local comedians will be putting on a fundraiser for the Western Heritage Center on Friday, November 26th. Lukas Seely, John Sanderlings, and other local comedians will have you giggling, laughing, and howling with laughter - all to benefit the educational programs at the Western Heritage Center. Doors open at 6:30 at the Carlin with light hors d’oeuvres, and the laughter starts at 7:30. Tickets are $20 each. For more info call 245-2500.

Billings Senior High Madrigal Dinner

12/9-12/11

Directed by Scott Corey, Billings Senior High will hold its annual Madrigal Dinner on December 9th, 10th, and 11th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The students will create a 15th century feast - a prime rib dinner complete with all the trimmings, complete with costumed royalty, servers and performers. The Madrigal Dinner is a fund raising event for the choral program at Senior High. The cost for the dinner is $20 per person and must be purchased in advance, with ticket sales ending on December 8th. To purchase tickets, call the Senior High choir office at 281-5483.

A Montana Christmas

12/3

The Alberta Bair Theater presents "A Montana Christmas", an Old West trip down memory lane. Songs and poetry performed by TJ Casey and some special friends. One performance only on Friday December 3rd. This show is a benefit for the Giving Back Foundation, a nonprofit that offers support for farmers and ranchers in need after tough weather has affected their crops. For tickets and more info, contact the ABT at 256-6052.

Holiday Parade!

11/26

Get downtown early to get your spot on the streets of Downtown Billings for the annual Holiday Parade Friday November 26th starting at 7pm. Check out all the colorful floats, extravagant light displays, entertainers and carolers. Don't miss Santa! For more info call 294-5060.

Billings Bulls host Bozeman Ice Dogs

11/24

The Centennial Ice Arena will host ice hockey between the Billings Bulls and Bozeman Ice Dogs on Wednesday November 24th at 7pm. Ages 13 & up: $10, 6-12:$7, and children 5 and under get in free. All seating is general admission. The Centennial Ice Arena is located at 427 Bench Blvd. For more info call 254-6459.

Thanksgiving Day Run

11/25

The Rim Runners Club will hold a Thanksgiving Run on Thursday, November 25. Meet at the parking lot behind center/right field at Dehler Park at 8am and run the black otter loop. Everyone is welcome! If the weather holds there will be a potluck breakfast afterwards. There is no cost to attend. For more info visit their website at www.rimrunners.org.

Messiah Festival

12/5

The Messiah Festival Committee in conjunction with St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation will present the Messiah Festival at the Alberta Bair Theater on Sunday, December 5th at 3:30pm. The Festival raises money for the operating budget of the Meadowlark House, a free cancer patient lodging facility. The concert is presented free of charge as a gift of the season to the community. For more information call the Messiah Festival offices at 237-0453.

Santa Kicks off The Holiday Season!

11/19

Santa's comin' to town Friday November 19th at the Rimrock Mall. Children will have the opportunity to create bears at Build-A-Bear workship and donate them to Toys for Tots. This event is free and holiday treats will be provided. Festivities are held from 6-9pm, and Santa visits at 6:30pm! For more information call Vickie-Lynn Tacke at 656-3398.

20th Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony

12/7

Riverstone Health Hospice presents it's 20th Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony Tuesday, December 7th, 5:30pm at Riverstone Health 123 South 27th Street. A time to remember those whose presence is missed, and gather those who are still among us. Each light on the tree has been placed in honor of a loved one who has passed. For more information about th Tree of Lights, or to make a donation in honor of a loved one, call the Riverstone Health Foundation at 651-6555.

Ole! For Our Troops!

11/18 - 12/17

Taco Johns wants you to help say Ole! For our Troops! Here's how you can help send a care package to our troops. Just stop by these locations:

November 18th - Central Ave. Taco Johns
December 3rd - Grand Ave. Taco Johns
December 10th - 20th St. Taco Johns
December 17th - Main St. Heights Taco Johns

Taco Johns is donating 97 cents from each burrito purchased between 6-9am on these days to a great care package for our troops! You can also help by dropping a donation in the jar (and score a coupon for FREE Potato Ole's) AND sign the giant travelling banner that they'll send to the troops (another way to score a FREE Potato Ole Coupon) Ole!

Friendship House Annual Blanket Drive

11/21-12/1

Keepers of the Hood, a community service group made up of 4th-6th graders at Friendship House After School Program is currently collecting blankets to donate to the needy. They are trying to collect 100 blankets by December 1st. Bring clean, gently used blankets to Friendship House 3123 8th Avenue South. Call Jessica at 259-5569 for more info.

The Best in Billings!

11/17

The Billings Chamber will honor Billings Best Wednesday November 17th at the Alberta Bair Theater. Awards will be given out for Business Person of the Year, Civic Leadership Award, Education Excellence, Customer Service, Youth Volunteer of the Year, and a whole lot more - awarded to Billings Best. Cocktail begins at 6:30pm, and the award ceremony begins at 7:30pm. For tickets or more information, call the Chamber at 245-1111.

No Veteran Left Behind

11/17

Stand Downs are 1 to 3 day events providing homeless veterans with services such as flu shots, health screenings, clothing and more. Hundreds of veterans are expected to turn out Wednesday at the Billings Homeless Stand Down, a day long event designed to provide these and more services to homeless veterans. This event will be held at the Shrine Auditorium on Wednesday November 17th from 10a-4p.

Beatallica!

11/21

Ready for a unique experience? Check out "Beatallica" at the Railyard Alehouse -2526 Montana Avenue- on Sunday November 21st. Beatallica takes the stage at 9pm, and the cost is $10/person. Beatallica mashes together music from Metallica and the Beatles...songs like "The thing that should not let it be" and "And justice for all my loving". For info visit their website at http://www.beatallica.com/ or call the Railyard at 867-2337.

Live Jazz @ Walkers Grill

11/21

Check out live Jazz entertainment Sunday November 21st 7pm at Walkers Grill Downtown @ 2700 1st Avenue North. This weeks feature artist- Pablo Masis. For info call Walkers @ 245-9291.

A Holiday Tradition! The Nutcracker w/ San Diego Ballet!

11/27-11/28

The Billings Symphony Orchestra continues it's holiday tradition with Tchaikovsky's infamous "Nutcracker" performed with the San Diego Ballet! November 27-28 at the Alberta Bair Theater 2801 3rd Avenue North. Call 256-6052 for tickets and showtimes.

Festival of Trees

ENDS DECEMBER 5

The 25th annual Festival of Trees is happening December 2-5th at the Shrine Auditorium. The Gala Silver anniversary auction party will kick off a festive holiday themed weekend where guests will enjoy champagne and hors d oeuvres and a forest of decorated holiday trees. Individual tickets for the gala may be purchased for $50 or $500 for a table of 8. Be the winning bid on your favorite tree and display it in your home or office. Guests may also view the trees for $3 per person or $10 per family. For more information, contact Sue Dow at 855-1248.

Bell Ringers!

NOVEMBER 19

The Salvation Army will be kicking off it's Bell Ringer drive this Friday November 19th at all area Perkins locations. Come show your support for the Salvation Army!

A Christmas Carol @ The Venture Theater

11/19 - 12/18

Support local theater! Check out the classic "A Christmas Carol" running from Friday November 19th through Saturday December 18th at the Venture Theater 2317 Montana Avenue. Call 591-9535 for show times & ticket info.

Jam at the YAM!

11/19

Local musicians, wine tastings, appetizers...sounds like an awesome Friday night! Check it out at the Yellowstone Art Museum 401 N. 27th St, on Friday November 19th from 6-8pm. Give 'em a call for more info - 256-6804.

Grease at the Alberta Bair!

11/18

"Grease" on Thursday November 18th at the Alberta Bair Theater 2801 3rd Ave N. Tickets are $25, $43, and $48. For more info call the ABT @ 256-8915.

Dakota Country @ Montana Chads

11/17

Catch country western greats "Dakota Country" Tuesday November 16th & Wednesday November 17th at 8:30pm at Montana Chads, 3953 Montana Avenue - 259-0111.

2010 Holiday Food & Gift Show

11/20 - 11/21

The 25th annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival will be held November 20th & 21st at Metrapark. Get your holiday shopping started early with over 250 vendors, arts & crafts booths, cooking demos, singing and dancing performances, and new this year, visit "Town Square" with the kids and get pictures taken with Santa! For more information, contact Doug Sidwell at 696-6585!

Flakesgiving 2010

11/19-11/20

Flakesgiving will be held Friday the 19th & Saturday the 20th at Metrapark. If you would like to volunteer, please come on by at 10am on either or both days! No phone calls needed, just show up and we'll put you to work! Friday is turkey basket set-up day, and Saturday we hand out meals and deliver. For more information call Townsquare's main office at 248-7827.

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