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PHOTOS: Bigfork's Rumble in the Bay
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Whitefish Pilot
Big Sky Troubadours and Glacier Symphony blend Nashville storytelling with orchestra music in ‘Songwriters & the Symphony'
Big Sky Troubadours and the Glacier Symphony bring two musical worlds together for “Songwriters & the Symphony,” a one-of-a-kind evening featuring Nashville songwriters Wynn Varble, Brice Longand Jo Smith alongside select Glacier Symphony musicians. The Sept. 17 event will bring the intimate storytelling and raw emotion of a Nashville songwriter round together with the sweeping sound of a live symphony orchestra. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Glacier Symphony, supporting its continued mission of bringing exceptional orchestral music and cultural experiences to the community. “You know the songs. Now meet the people who wrote them and hear them in a way you've never heard them before,” Big Sky Troubadours founder Jo Smith said. “There is something incredibly special about taking a song that was born with a guitar and a voice and giving it an entirely new life through the sound of a symphony.” The evening will feature songs, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the writers themselves, exploring the relationship between songwriting and orchestral music, offering audiences an intimate look at the people and experiences behind some of country music's most memorable songs. The songwriters-in-the-round format has long been a Nashville tradition, giving audiences the opportunity to hear hit
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Kootenai Heritage Council Hosts Annual “Nashville Nights” Foundation Fundraiser Featuring Country Stars Buddy Jewell, James Carrothers, and Moore & Moore
LIBBY, Mont. — The Kootenai Heritage Council invites the community to an evening of music, dining, and community celebration at the annual “Nashville Nights” Foundation Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19,2026, 6 PM, at the Libby Memorial Center. Doors will open at 5:30. This year’s event features an...
NBCMontana
Wachholz College Center announces fall ‘Artists You Should Know’ lineup
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Wachholz College Center in Kalispell has announced its fall lineup for the “Artists You Should Know” series, featuring three performances in October. The series begins Oct. 1 with Sons of Serendip, a classical crossover quartet that gained national attention as finalists on NBC’s...
Whitefish Pilot
Whitefish golf sweeps in Frenchtown
It didn't take long into the 2026 season for Bulldog golf to earn team sweeps. Whitefish came away on top at the Frenchtown Invitational Thursday against 11 Class A schools. The Whitefish boys cruised to a team title with 293. Dillon took second at 329 and Stevensville third at 337. Leading the boys' performance was senior Mason O’Neil who shot 68, four under par, to take gold. Second place was a four-way tie, including Whitefish's Nick and Zack Schmid-Sommer, a junior and freshman, respectively. The siblings tied with Oliver Rowe of Ronan and Johnson Fox of Polson, shooting 74. Sixth place went to Whitefish junior Jessup Hutcheson who shot 77. Senior Ashton Taylor, who tied for 13th. On the girls side, Whitefish earned first at 349. Frenchtown was second with 434 and Dillon third at 451. Cameron Burnett of Hamilton was the first individual with 75. Karlee Brown led the Bulldogs, shooting 81 for second. Senior Rhylee Scott, tied with Dillon's Skyler LaPierre for third with 84. Whitefish freshman Jillian Wagner ensured three Dawgs were in the top five, shooting 85 for fifth. Caroline Owns was 10th with 99 and Baylee Hyland, 11th, shooting 101. The Whitefish Western A Invite
Lake County Leader
Photos: Polson schools and chamber join forces for community block party
Businesses, student athletes, families and community members gathered behind Linderman Elementary School for the annual Purple and Gold Day, accompanied by the Polson Chamber of Commerce's annual block party, on Thursday, Aug. 20. This was the third annual Purple and Gold Day hosted by the Polson School District, which was called the Polson Chamber Block Party with the Pirates this year. New Athletic Director Bill Sullivan said former Athletic Director Sean Dellwo created the event, and Sullivan’s favorite part is the camaraderie it provides students. The event gives student-athletes a chance to connect with future Pirates, and with the Chamber joining this year, families had the opportunity to interact with first responders, meet businesses and dunk a police officer in the dunk tank. The Chamber had a total of 30 vendors, including five different first responder agencies. Sullivan said the event allows students of all ages to come together without their cell phones. Golf athlete Cheyenne Bieber said she likes that the party gives younger kids a chance to learn what the team is all about. Sullivan said High School Principal Betsy Wade played a large role in coordinating the event, and the athletics programs are the meat and potatoes,
Flathead Beacon
Anne Frank’s Message in Kalispell
The story of Anne Frank has traveled through time and space, and now the young German Jew’s experience during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II has come to Kalispell. The “Anne Frank: A History for Today” exhibit from the University of South Carolina’s Anne Frank Center is at the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College. The exhibit, which has now traveled across Montana, explores the history of the Holocaust through the experiences of Anne Frank and her family. Frank and her family became known through the posthumous publication of her diary two years after her death, at age 15, at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Nearly 80 years after the publication of “The Diary of a Young Girl,” the book continues to be one of the world’s best-known and most-read books.
Whitefish Pilot
PHOTOS: Hootenanny draws trail, music lovers to Depot Park
The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny drew a joyous crowd to Depot Park on Friday, Aug. 21. Local band favorites New Wave Time Tripper and HotDayum! were on stage. The community event celebrated local trails and open lands with live music, local beer, food trucks, raffle and kids activities. The annual Hootenanny is a fundraiser for Whitefish Legacy Partners. Charles Taylor hits a bridge at Depot Park during the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny on Friday. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Wendy Ewing celebrates winning a raffle prize at the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny on Friday, Aug. 21. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Whitefish Legacy Partners staff member Cynthia Ingelfinger hands out raffle prizes at the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny at Depot Park on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
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New Whitefish golf coach looks to build on tradition, earn hardware
Whitefish High School Head Golf Coach Danny Neff knows what it takes to keep the Bulldogs on a high pedestal. “Whitefish has aways been known for the tradition of golf,” Neff said. The Whitefish girls are pushing for hardware coming off a second-place finish at state last year. “We’re hoping for a top three finish,” Neff said. “If they play how we know they can play, we’ll have no problem getting some hardware.” Seniors Karlee Brown, Rhylee Scott and Caroline Owens will be leaders for the team. Brown was fourth, Scott 13th and Owens 21st at state last year. The Whitefish boys are strong as well. There are three seniors on the varsity squad. The JV crew is competitive, and Neff anticipates a promising future for the team. “It’s bittersweet because we have eight kids that are always fighting for the last two spots on varsity,” Neff said. Whitefish-raised Neff has competitive roots that go back to his high school days. As a Bulldog he played football and wrestled, but golf has always been a part of my life. “Being a competitor myself – that's just how I grew up,” he said. Neff is beginning his 11th year at Muldown
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Bitterroot golfers at Ronan, Hamilton’s Burnett wins
The golf teams from Corvallis, Hamilton, and Stevensville started their seasons in Ronan at the aptly named Ronan Invitational on Thursday, August 20, against nine other Class A schools. Hamilton’s Cameron Burnett shot a three-over 75 to take first place in the girls standing; Burnett took 6th place at last...
Lake County Leader
Dozen area artists share work, process in annual studio tour
A dozen professional artists showcased their work and creative processes last weekend during the annual Artists of Polson Studio Tour. The free self-guided event spanned studios from Charlo and Ronan north to Finley Point and King’s Point, with many stops in-between, and included disciplines ranging from paintings, mosaics and stained glass to leather, handcrafted furniture and ceramics.
Whitefish Pilot
National Park Service birthday celebration, bike parade in Polebridge
North Fork community members are organizing a birthday celebration in honor of the 110th dedication of the National Park Service on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Aug. 25 is a fee-free day to National Parks including Glacier. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to gather at the Northern Lights Saloon for music and food. As sunset approaches, around 7 p.m., there will be a 5K round trip family-friendly bike parade. The route begins at the Northern Lights Saloon at 255 Polebridge Loop Road. People will slowly parade 1.5 miles along the river enjoying the sunset in the North Fork valley. The route finishes at the Polebridge Ranger Station, where a “happy birthday” sing-along and birthday cake is planned.
seattlerefined.com
Seattle design icon Olson Kundig finds its mountain muse in Whitefish, Montana
If you live in the Seattle area, chances are you've heard of Olson Kundig — or perhaps seen some of their stunning, distinctive works around the region. Among the lauded design firm's creations are public buildings, hospitality projects, wineries, sport facilities, cultural and civic centers and houses, too. Their...
Lake County Leader
Much Ado About Shakespeare: Traveling troupe performs in Polson, Charlo
As the sun began its westward slant, a crowd of about 400 people gathered on the hillside above the Flathead River, facing the new stage at the Polson Fairgrounds amphitheatre. Some lounged on blankets, others sat in camp chairs or cross-legged on the prickly grass, flanked by picnic baskets or sipping beverages, all eager for an annual dose of The Bard, courtesy of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. The traveling troupe of 11 professional actors is about two-thirds of their way through a summer tour that takes them to 64 communities in Montana and beyond, where they’ll stage nearly 80 performances. This year, they alternate between “Much Ado About Nothing,” staged in Polson Monday, and “The Merchant of Venice,” performed Tuesday at Palmer Park near Charlo. The actors come from all over, including Jamaica, where Gabbay Madu was born and raised, although she was largely educated in the U.S. She plays a leading role in “Much Ado” as the fiery and opinionated Beatrice, and a less demanding part as Solania in “Merchant.” After two hours on the stage, Madu was boxing programs, t-shirts and stickers from the merchandise table and stashing them in the back of a truck Monday night.
countryinsider.com
Whitefish Songwriter Fest Names Songwriting Contest Finalists.
Ten songwriters have been selected as finalists in the inaugural "It's All About the Song" Songwriting Contest, a new initiative from the nonprofit Whitefish Songwriter Festival. Six of the 10 are from Montana, including four of the five Under 18 finalists. The contest, developed with judging support from presenting sponsor...
Whitefish Pilot
Whitefish Theatre Company reveals 2026-27 season
Whitefish Theatre Company announced its 2026-27 season which features 14 performances that blend comedy, drama, music, musicals and intimate staged readings. The season opens Sept. 26-27 with "The White Chip," a dark comedy that follows a successful theater professional as he confronts alcoholism and recovery. The production explores addiction with humor and compassion as its protagonist's personal and professional life unravels. Comedian and stunt performer Matt Baker and his one-man show which combines stand-up comedy with audience participation and daring feats is scheduled for Oct. 2. The company's first mainstage play of the season, "Tokens of Affection," runs Oct. 16-24. Described as a grown-up version of The Parent Trap, the comedy centers on two adult siblings who conspire to reunite their estranged parents after a 37-year marriage begins to crumble. Saint of Soldiers, a Northwest Montana Americana band known for blending folk, rock, bluegrass and roots-inspired storytelling is Nov. 6. The Black Curtain Series returns Nov. 14-15 with "Dear Jack, Dear Louise," playwright Ken Ludwig's tribute to his parents' World War II-era courtship. The script follows a military doctor and aspiring actress who fall in love through letters while separated by war. Black Curtain productions feature minimal staging and script-in-hand
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Bozeman Symphony to offer free outdoor concert today in Kalispell
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Bozeman Symphony will offer a free outdoor concert Friday, Aug. 14, at the Wachholz College Center’s O'Shaughnessy Amphitheater in Kalispell. The concert runs from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. and will feature Associate Principal Horn Elizabeth Schmidt and classical guitarist Nora Spielman. The performance will...