Chamber Events

The Kay McKenna Youth Foundation, offers a FREE drop in program for children between the ages of 6-13. Available Monday through Thursday!

Exploration Works opens its doors to the public free of charge. Target Tuesday is a community outreach program funded by a grant from Target Stores and covers the cost of admission the first Tuesday of each month through October 2010. Special extended Tuesday hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The free admission program applies to all ages welcoming all visitors.

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy-soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. Wed thru Sat 8-10 pm Sun 2 pm

(Women-only Rodeo Clinic and exclusive seating) Bring the family to the Lewis & Clark Stampede. Proceeds benefit local breast cancer patients. Rodeo cowboys and fans are asked to wear pink on that day to show support and help raise money for the local breast cancer patients of St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center.

Join community partners in raising public awareness through a Tenmile 10-miler fun run/walk or a5K run/walk and educational event beginning and ending at the Tenmile Water treatment Plant located 1115 Rimini Rd. Proceeds will extend to the Lake Helena Watershed Group to promote education and stewardship for this critically important community asset. The 10 miler will begin at 8:00 A.M. and the 5k will begin at 9:00 A.M. Pre-registration is $15.00 and includes a T-shirt. Same day registration is available from 7:00 - 7:30 A.M. with a cost of $ 20.00 and no guarantee of a shirt. There will be music, awards, refreshments and many educational opportunities concerning the watershed. The City of Helena, The Montana Discovery Foundation and the Lake Helena Watershed Group have partnered to bring you this event. , Jason Fladland - 406-457-8511 jfladland@ci.helena.mt.us, Val Smith Race Director fitnut@mt.net or Debbie Anderson at The MT. Discovery Foundation 406-495-3711. Registration forms will be available on the City of Helena website the week of June 21st as well as other locations around Helena.

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Since 1985, Third Angle has presented more than 90 programs of contemporary music, commissioned more than 25 new works and released nine recordings to critical acclaim. one of the Northwest’s foremost presenters of contemporary American music will be premiering a new work by Charles Nichols of MSU. Devoted to creating and presenting musical events, works and collaborations that reflect the highest artistic expressions of our time, to instigating a creative dialogue through the works and artists presented, and to reinforcing the necessity for the voice of the living composer in our cultural heritage.

This is an event to honor and show support for all US Veterans, past and present, and their families, and to the civilian uniformed personnel of our Fire, Police, Sheriffs, MHP and EMS Departments. Ticket prices for the event are $4 for adults 18 and over. $1 for students 10-17 All Children under 9 admitted free. A special Family of 4 or more price of $10 will be available. All Uniformed Military and Civilian personnel or those showing proper ID will be admitted free. All veterans and families of service men and women are encouraged to attend and be honored. A photo wall will be made available for families to place a photo of their service member, past and present. A special ‘Those Who Gave All’ wall will be also made available for photos honoring our fallen hero’s. A raffle of three patriot quilts made by Montana quilters will also be held. The event is expected to last about 2 hours. Refreshment will be available. No Alcohol, smoking or dogs will be allowed on the event venue. All proceeds, above expenses, will go to benefit Montana Supporting Soldiers. A 501 (c) 3 Organization that sends letters and care packages to deployed service men and women.

• Montana City, presented by the Helena Vigilante Runners and the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). Scenic, challenging loop courses, mostly on single track trails with some jeep and dirt Forest Service road. 100% pavement free. Significant elevation gain with numerous small stream crossings. Well stocked aid stations with friendly volunteers are provided along the course. Generous cut off times. Entry fees: 50 Mile - $75.00 ($100 after July 24); 50K - $60 ($80 after July 24). Entry fee includes pre-race dinner, post-race dinner, technical T-shirt, and awards for all finishers.

A graduate class in Late Nite Catechism’s sinfully side-splitting series. Sister offers up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites ("Same sacrament, different marketing plan"), including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must! $25 Sponsored by: Mountain West Bank

Collecting five singular abilities and viewpoints into one musical force, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile have established their place among the most dynamic and talented presences across the full range of contemporary music-making. As performing and recording artists, composers and interpreters, technicians and stylists, Grammy-nominees, they continue to push the boundaries of possibility while maintaining an unerring devotion to the basic audience experience.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail North Livingston MT

Julius Caesar

Hands Down sponsored by Mosaic Architecture & Morrison Maierle

Annual Fundraiser auction and banquet to raise money for the NRA Foundation. The proceeds from this event, and others around the state, are used to support educational and training activities both locally in Montana and nationally. 50% of all money raised stays in Montana and is distributed to the organizations that apply to the foundation for grants.

Directions to Little Blackfoot Trailhead 8 AM start. Run up to Little Blackfoot Meadow on scenic, non-technical singletrack. Course has rolling hills with a net uphill on the way out, then downhill on the way back. You will cross the Blackfoot River twice, once with an opportunity to get your feet wet. Allow 1 hour to go to the trailhead from Helena. Parking is limited so we recommend carpooling.

Sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Sheriff Department to support the D.A.R.E. program. Tickets are $7

Helena Blues Project sponsored by Heritage Propane

5K and a 1-mile walk, which will be a collaborative effort involving the Helena Police Department, the Angel Fund, and the Attorney General’s office. The idea behind the race was generated from a law enforcement perspective, recognizing how important it is for kids to have positive interactions with law enforcement officers in their community.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail North Livingston MT

Presented by the Helena Patriot Day Coalition, (a subcommittee of Song Productions, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization.) Volunteers and sponsors are welcome and necessary. Donations are tax deductible.The 2010 theme is "Have You Forgotten?" The purpose of the event is to honor all American heroes, both military and civilian, in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on the United States of America on September 11, 2001. However, it is not limited to 9/11, it covers all USA conflicts, including WWI, WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, etc. An exciting program is planned. Needless to say, we will need to receive all info for the program participants, i.e. proper name spelling, titles, credentials, etc. for the printed program. If you are planning to participate, please let us know asap. We are also in need of financial sponsorship. As you know, we are simply a bunch of patriotic volunteers, under the umbrella of a local non-profit 501 (c ) (3) organization, dependant completely on donations. Our guidance this year is provided by SONG Productions, Inc., a Christian organization dedicated to the betterment of the Helena community. If you are led to volunteer your services, products, finances, prayers, or able to assist in any other way, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the supporters, volunteers, and sponsors of the previous years. Business support and volunteerism are necessary and vital to make a community event like this a reality.

Tickets are $60 & include full-course meal. Call for reservations.

Visit with local artists as they work in their studios; fundraiser to support public art in Helena.

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Ultimate Abba Revival-Vegas-style You won’t believe your ears – or your eyes - when the “Abba” group hits the stage! Re-visit the 1970’s & Mama Mia, Super Trooper, Dancing Queen

We’re looking forward to another great event on September 25th! Join us at the Helena Civic Center for the best party of the summer. We’ll have a delicious dinner and incredible auction items and 100% of the proceeds go to support our work. Tickets will be available to members on August 25th and to the general public on September 1st. This is a sell-out event so get your tickets early!

National, state, and local economies, donor and foundation giving, increasing regulations, politics, and technological advances are all factors that will fundamentally change the face of nonprofits forever. We are witnessing challenges to our basic exempt structure and evidence of vanishing boundaries between the nonprofit, business, and governmental sectors. This transformation is inevitable, but ripe for opportunity, new funding strategies, innovation, and dynamic partnerships. Join us to explore the forces working to change our sector, and learn where we can shape our future and where we must adapt to survive and thrive in the decades ahead.

St. Peter's Hospital Foundation 20th Gala of Giving Guests will be going GaGa with Glitz, Glamour, and Godiva! An elegant evening of art, food, fun, beverages, auctions, and dancing to the music of Soul Patrol.

Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns against Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.

Support Florence Crittenton’s Center for Pregnant and Parenting Teens by attending Community Night at Blackfoot River Brewery.

Remembering Benny Goodman Dave Bennett is a jaw dropping clarinet prodigy who brings to life the music of "The King of Swing" with incredible technique, expression and sensitivity.

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The Helena Symphony ushers in the holiday season with some of the greatest Christmas music of all time, including Bach's Magnificat and much more, in a heart-warming concert that brings the spirit of Christmas to Helena. Subscribers receive preferred seating choices.

Queen City Ballet and the Helena Symphony join forces to produce this most beloved ballet. Some of the nation's top level professional dancers join the company of Queen City Ballet complete with the holiday with two performances of The Nutcracker.

Bluegrass? Jazz? Blues? Ragtime? More? Yes! A blazing trail of phenomenal talent & hoards of humor! Sizzling techniques, improvisational risk taking, spontaneous…

Vocals, Versatility, Vaudeville Doo Wop to Hip Hop Masters of Harmony, a Pitch Perfect evening of sensational entertainment. “Best A Cappella vocal Group”

Book by John Caird Music by Stephen Schwartz Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby From Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell” and “Pippin”) and John Caird of “Les Miserables” comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”