Stars lining up for MontanaFair concerts

Engvall just tries to be himself, and that's funny

Thrills old and new await midway riders

Weekly Webb: Slice of life, spice of life

Someone once said, "It's important to have a loving, supportive family - living in another town."

Olympics coverage presents TV time management challenge

The 2008 summer Olympics will be broadcast tonight on NBC from Beijing, and will run through Aug. 24. The opening ceremony, which takes place in the new and arrestingly beautiful "Bird's Nest" stadium, is rumored to feature a dramatic countdown, giant whales, an illuminated globe and performers flying above the audience.

5?+1: Betsy Harris

The Gazette's Cathy Ulrich asks local artists five questions - plus one random one - to get a feel for their place in the Billings scene.

Likely stage of Bard debuts unearthed

LONDON - The theater where "The Merchant of Venice" and "Romeo and Juliet" likely debuted and where William Shakespeare himself may have trodden the boards has likely been discovered in east London, archaeologists at the Museum of London said Wednesday.

Weekend 5:01 sampler

Friday, August 8, 2008

Film review: 'Pineapple Express' is potent blend of comedy, action

Imagine a "Pulp Fiction" starring the stoners from "Knocked Up." That's "Pineapple Express," a riotously funny introduction to a whole new genre of film - the stoner action comedy.

CD reviews: Newman's latest CD stands with his classics

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DVD reviews: Make fanciful escape to DVD 'Island'

Friday, August 8, 2008

Film review: Take another fun trip with 'Sisterhood'

You would think with all the television success Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel have had, they would be too big for their britches and would not want to do a sequel to "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Luckily for the fans of the books and the feature film, "Pants" is still a good fit for them.

Billings gets the blues

Magic City Blues is set for tonight and Saturday night on Montana Avenue.

Individual tickets for new ABT season go on sale Saturday

Individual tickets for the Alberta Bair Theatre's 2008-2009 season go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday.

'Weird Al' to bring comic tunes to Shrine

He's "white and nerdy," but "Weird Al" Yankovic is laughing all the way to sold-out arenas this summer.

Elements co-owner, daughters to show artworks at gallery

To celebrate the recent opening of Elements Gallery, co-owner Cynthia St. Charles has created a new textile art series and has invited daughters Michelle Shumaker, a photographer, and Elizabeth Shumaker, a painter, to share wall space.

Photographer Kern to speak about his exhibit at Flatiron

Flatiron Gallery, 2 Custer Ave., Suite A in Billings, hosts Dennis Kern's exhibit, "Montage of Muses," composites of real and imaginary visions seen with a photographer's eye. Kern will give a gallery talk today at 7 p.m.

'Ghost Ranches' artist Stanfel to talk Sunday about exhibit

ROUNDUP - Jane Stanfel's art show, "Ghost Ranches of Montana," will be on display at the Musselshell County Museum until the end of September.

Fest to mark 40 years of Wild Horse Range

LOVELL, Wyo. - To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range, the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center will hold its annual open house on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PMWMC Visitor Center, east of Lovell.

Son Ambulance plays Railyard on Monday

On the heels of its third full-length disc released in July, Omaha-based Son Ambulance is playing shows across the west and Midwest, including a show Monday at the Railyard.

Arts fest hits Ennis on Saturday

ENNIS - The 13th annual Madison Valley Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Peter T.'s Park, formerly Wild Rose Park, in downtown Ennis.

Barta photo show opens Aug. 16 in Nye

NYE - Artist Edward Barta is opening Poverty Flats Gallery, 253 Limestone Road, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Barta's specialty is traditional black and white photography, silver gelatin, remaining true to his art form with no digital in his collection. Refreshments will be served.

Guide: Get involved

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Guide; Art spaces

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Guide: Public radio

Here are program highlights for the next seven days on Yellowstone Public Radio (KEMC-FM, 91.7 in Billings).

Guide: At the movies

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Guide: In the clubs

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Calendar

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