Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
Good morning, Billings.
Twenty-eight dogs seized in Shepherd were moved to the former Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter building — a temporary home as Billings officials work on adoption plans while future use of the building remains undecided.
Blueprint MT, a high-end secondhand furniture and home goods store, is open at 2923 Montana Ave. in downtown Billings and offers luxury pieces at affordable prices for local shoppers.
A Billings lottery winner took home $250,000 after buying a ticket at Cenex Zip Trip #58 on Wicks Ln; the Montana State Lottery said a drawing for five $1 million prizes will occur on Dec.
26.
The Montana Board of Housing allocated $39 million in federal housing tax credits to five developers for building or rehabilitating 160 affordable homes in Billings, Kalispell, Livingston, Miles City and Missoula.
The move supports affordable housing amid limited federal funding.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen urged Montana drivers to avoid impaired driving this December as the Montana Highway Patrol will increase patrols during Christmas and New Year, following a 20% drop in alcohol-related traffic fatalities from last year.
17-year-old West High powerlifter Halle Sawicki has set 11 world records — including four at a Las Vegas meet — while capturing titles at world, national and state levels, and she will aim for her fourth state title in March.
Tanner Laws Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Experience authentic country music with Tanner Laws and their incredible storytelling melodies.
Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $67.00, $52.00; $52.00 Student + non-refundable fees — Enjoy a hilarious satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits with outrageous costumes and madcap impressions from a talented cast.
Rockin’ for Rimrock Benefit Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $59.15 — Enjoy a night of live music and community support for recovery and hope.
Mark O'Connor Christmas Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $42.00, $32.00; $17.00 Student — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics and original compositions by the acclaimed fiddler Mark O'Connor and his ensemble.
Yule-Aissance
Yule-Aissance is a two-day holiday Renaissance festival where knights, pirates, fae, and festive folk gather for shopping, entertainment, and seasonal delights. From Krampus and Father Christmas to dancing, classes, and costumes, it’s a magical winter experience for the whole family
SCB's Nutcracker Ballet Performances
9:00 – 11:30 PM — 1500 N 30th St, Billings, MT — Tickets available at the studio or online — Experience a brand new local ballet featuring all new choreography and local talent.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
6:30 p.m. — Billings Depot — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Adele's music under candlelight with a string quartet.
A Christmas Carol Performance
7:30 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $20.00-$77.00 — Experience a festive musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic with an audience singalong of beloved carols.
Parker Brown and The Bleeding Hearts Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19.15 — Experience a night of versatile musical talent with Parker Brown and special guest Jennaka Beartusk.
Wretches And Kings
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 to $49.15 — Enjoy live performances from Montana’s top tribute bands, Wretches and Kings and Hang Em High.
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