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All Around BILLINGS 2019 MAY 2019 | 1 DOWNTOWN BID he Downtown Billings BID (Busi- ness Improvement District) Street T Team, comprised of four individ- uals often seen wearing purple and riding four wheelers, handles all street duties in the 18-block downtown district including but not limited to trash and litter removal, graffiti removal, sidewalk sweeping, snow removal, pressure washing, planter and flower basket maintenance, event opera- tions, bike rack installations, downtown Christmas decoration installation and more. 2 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 ALL AROUND BILLINGS DOWNTOWN BILLINGS ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBERS BOARD ROSTER Mariah Carpenter, DBP BOARD MEMBERS DBA FY 19 Joy of Living, Black Dog Coffee, 2019 Randy Hafer Sam Merrick, Chair of the Board, Metra Park, Ann Kosempa, David Fishbaugh 2020 Pub Station/1111 Present, 2020 Zack Dunn Amanda Lechner, Jeff Keller, VP Projects and Promotions, Pillar Treasurer, Rocky Mountain Bank Event Services, 2019 2020 Steve Arveschoug OPEN, 2019 Mandi Graham, Chris Kukulski Billings Clinic, 2020 Biff Hagstrom, Russ Hall Member At Large, Christos Thera- Jeff Lethert, py; igruv eyeware, 2019 Billings Lifestyle Magazine, 2020 Denis Pitman Travis Dimond, AD HOC Berkshire Hathaway, 2019 Kim Olsen OPEN, Derek Aspinwall, Billings Cultural Partners Jock West Aspinwall Mountain Wear, 2020 OPEN, Ethan Kanning Brandon Scala, Valley Federal Credit Union, 2019 Downtown Billings Partnership Lauri Patterson Toni Schneider, John Walsh, CTA Architects Engineers, 2019 MSUB Steve Tostenrud Shelly Gayvert, Chris White, Sam Merrick Albertson’s, 2019 Magic City Growers Joni Harman Zack Dunn, David Fishbaugh, Yellowstone Bank, 2020 Parking Advisory Board James A. Patten Matt Blakeslee, Jennifer Reiser, ArtHouse Cinema & Pub, 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Norman Miller ALL AROUND BILLINGS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 3 EVENTS ways to keep kids busy in DOWNTOWN BILLINGS 10By CHARITY DEWING [email protected] Summer vacation is just around the corner. Keep kids engaged and away from the tele- vision or tablet at one of down- town’s many kid-friendly hot spots. Here are some ideas to get kids out of the house and bust the boredom blues. The Billings Public Library is a fun place 1 to let a child’s imagi- nation grow. Kids love getting their very own library card and checking out books to take home. Even better, the li- brary offers a lot of activities for kids of all ages: story times, fin- ger-puppet plays, and singa- longs for the younger kids. Older kids can take advantage of the vast amount of Legos available to build until their heart’s con- tent. For more information, go to billingslibrary.org or call Gazette Staff (406) 657-8258. Kiddos can play pretend while learning at Wise Wonders The Billings Public Children’s Museum, 110 N. 29th St. Library also offers 2 game nights at the If you have young kids tech lab: Fortnite Fri- that need a place to days happen every Friday from 3 play for the day, then 1-3 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons Wise Wonders Chil- happens Saturdays from dren’s Museum is just what you 1-4 p.m.; Teen Book Group are looking for. Kids can pretend meets Thursday, April 25, to be a veterinarian with stuffed 4:-5 p.m. For more information, animals at the Animal Rescue go to billingslibrary.org or call Clinic; or make the clouds rain, CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette (406) 657-8258. fish for sharks, and turn the There are many adventures books available at the Billings Public Library. 4 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 ALL AROUND BILLINGS water wheel at the Yellowstone River water exhibit. There are more than 15 exhibits that will keep kids learning and playing all day long. Cost is $5; the first Friday of every month is free from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For details, see wisewonders.org or call (406) 702-1280. Strawberry Festival is a longstanding communi- 4 ty event that welcomes the summer season under Skypoint from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 8. There are food trucks, cof- fee vendors and strawberry every- thing. Kids can sink their teeth into a slice of the delicious strawberry shortcake created by the Chefs and Cooks of Montana while dancers and musicians add cultural flair that pleases eyes and ears. And there’s even an interactive chil- dren’s area including free crafts and activities for all ages. Gazette Staff Bring the whole family to Strawberry Festival. Food trucks, live entertainment, crafts, activities, and the traditional 60- foot strawberry shortcake makes for a Saturday morning well spent. Gazette Staff Kids can learn a lot from local farmers at the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market, happening every Saturday morning from July to October. Farmers’ markets are a 5 great way to get the kids out of the house on Sat- Gazette staff urday mornings. From July SpringFest at the Moss Mansion to October local farmers and ven- dors take over the streets of down- CASEY PAGE, Billings Gazette SpringFest at the Moss grounds, check out the beautiful town Billings with fresh local pro- The Western Heritage Center Mansion is a highlight gardens, eat good food, and soak duce; homemade baked goods; 7 for downtown Billings. up beautiful art and summer sun. flora of all kinds; musicians on Western Heritage Center The art festival, held June The Moss Mansion is a great place street corners; and of course, bal- offers educational ex- 1, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., features to visit this summer and learn loon animals galore. Kids can have 6 hibits for the whole fam- local artists, antique booths, mu- about the Moss family. Self-guid- a great time learning about local ily to enjoy. Cost is $5 for sical entertainment and a wide va- ed tours are from noon to 3 p.m., farmers and appreciating arts and adults, $3 for seniors and students, riety of refreshments for every Tuesday through Sunday. Cost is culture, all while enjoying food and $1 for kids 12 and under. For more taste. $12 for adults, $8 for students, kids warm weather. information, check out ywhc.org. Kids can play on the historic 5 and under get in for free. ALL AROUND BILLINGS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 5 The Billings Family YMCA is a lifesaver 8 when you need to work the energy out of your kids. For only $18, no membership required, fami- lies can spend the day enjoy- ing all of the different activi- ties offered at the Y. Hit the basketball courts, take a swim, run on the track, play racquetball, or climb the rock wall. The kids’ fitness center includes paddleball, an elec- tronic basketball arcade game, Xbox games and a foos- ball table. The first visit is free. Foster a child’s ap- petite for art at the 9 Yellowstone Art Museum. Exhibitions ABOVE: At the intersection include The Young Artists’ of Second Avenue North and Broadway Avenue, better Gallery showcases artwork known as Skypoint, is where from kids in the Billings com- local farms and food trucks munity. There are also classes bring fresh goods to the table. and events. For more infor- The Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ mation go to artmuseum.org Market is in full swing every Saturday with area vendors Peanuts, hot dogs, offering a wholesome helping 10 cotton candy and a of fresh goods. Through early warm summer eve- October, stop by to taste what ning at Dehler Park Big Sky Country has to offer. watching the old bat and ball: BETHANY BAKER, Gazette Staff that’s a homerun for the whole LEFT: One of Dehler Park’s family. The Billings Mustangs more unique features is the start their season with a home grassy berm along the foul line baseball game at 6:35 p.m., in right field. Fans, especially June 14. General admission is families, enjoy soaking up the $5. For the game schedule and sun in these “standing-room more information go to milb. only” seats that sell for $4. com or call (406) 252-1241. CASEY PAGE, Gazette Staff Presents 28th Annual Telling Stories, • History Museum Building Minds, • Walking Tours ination! • Public Programs Powering Imag 2822 Montana Avenue Billings, Montana www.ywhc.org 406-256-6809 6 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 ALL AROUND BILLINGS ARTWALK STILL WALKING In its 25th year, ArtWalk has grown to 35 downtown businesses and galleries By CHARITY DEWING [email protected] If You Go ArtWalk takes place Friday, Art has long been a vital part of April 5 at various locations downtown Billings, and for 25 sea- throughout downtown Billings. sons ArtWalk has grown and fl our- More information about the April Gazette sta ished in the heart of the city. ArtWalk, including maps, gallery Pottery by Danny Bealer of Billings fi lls some shelves at Toucan Gallery. It all began in 1994 with a hand- notes, and photos, can be found at ful of local artists, including Vicki artwalkbillings.com. Printed maps ing local keeps us going. It is a huge east of North 27th Street to North Van Buskirk, then-owner of Tou- are available at all participating money-making night for all of 29th Street; “Skypoint,” between can Gallery, coming together to sites on ArtWalk nights. downtown. The restaurants, bars Second Avenue North and First Av- promote their art. They chose fi ve and retail stores all benefi t from enue North from North 27th Street dates, all on the fi rst Friday of the ArtWalk,” said Bryan. and North 30th Street; and the month. That tradition has contin- glass, pottery, oil paintings, char- ArtWalk has built the commu- “Historic Loop,” which includes ued with a sixth ArtWalk per year coal drawings.