Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
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🎭 Culture
Crow tribal members are marking 200 years since the treaty signed on August 4, 1825 by hosting the Spirit of the Crow Warrior Gathering this week on federally owned public land, lighting the night sky with illuminated tipis.
The event comes just before Crow Fair — which draws 20,000 visitors and includes Crow Native Days with cultural events starting June 23.
🎓 Education
Evan Cass, a student at St. Francis Catholic School, became the first Billings student to qualify for the Optimist International World Oratorical Championships after winning a regional contest in Red Deer, Alberta — he earned a $2,500 scholarship.
He will compete in international finals on July 17 in St. Louis where he may win up to $15,000 in additional scholarship money.
Billings Public School District 2 announced that its benchmark scores for kindergarten through eighth grade show math proficiency at 64% and reading at 61%—with Meadowlark and Rose Park schools gaining while Riverside Middle dropped 3%.
Superintendent Dr. Garcia said the district will expand food and clothing programs—along with extending its Kinder Ready program—to help students in impoverished areas.
🎉 Billings Events
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Taylor Swift Tribute: Blank Space
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets required — Experience the dynamic performance of Los Angeles' popular Taylor Swift tribute band.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4:00 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Ticketed event — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roar to life in a thrilling live show.
The Coal Cars Duo Live
6 PM — Meadowlark Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music from local favorites Brian Wetzstein and Lee Calvin in a cozy brewery setting.
Billings Chamber Open Golf Tournament
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM — Briarwood Country Club — Registration Required — Have a great time at this fun-filled golf tournament while supporting local community initiatives.
Joe Stamm Band Live
7-10 p.m. — Craft Local — Free entry — Experience the unique Black Dirt Country Rock sound with storytelling from the Joe Stamm Band.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check local listings for ticket information — Catch an exciting baseball matchup under the Billings sky.
Hayden Coffman with Special Guest Cody Cozz
7 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience rising country star Hayden Coffman and the soulful sounds of Cody Cozz in an intimate setting.
Daft Punk Night
9:00–11:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19 to $22.50 — Dance the night away to Daft Punk hits and French electro vibes.
Amigo The Devil Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Pub Station — $36 to $64 — Experience the haunting melodies and raw truth of Amigo The Devil along with special guest David Talley.
Alive After 5: John Roberts y Pan Blanco
5-8 p.m. — Rainbow Bar — Free admission (wristband required for alcohol) — Celebrate 90 years of Rainbow Bar with live music and family-friendly activities.
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