Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A . C O M 89 EVENT ROUNDUP EVENT ROUNDUP OUR BEST EVENT ROUNDUP Here's a sampling of the fun you could have this spring. Big Sky March 19 SMOKIN' ACES TOUR: ROYAL FLUSH CHAM- PIONSHIP SLOPESTYLE to be held at Big Sky Resort (info@bigsky- resort.com). Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels will throw down their best tricks. You can compete in different age categories or watch. Billings March 24-June 30 YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM THE FALCON'S EYE: NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL SAMPLE. is well-loved Billings resident was fatally stabbed in 2014 by a mentally deranged person. He was a much-admired photographer of natural places, the founder of Falcon Guides, a philanthropist, and was featured in such books as Montana on My Mind. What to do in Montana? Go to distinctlymontana.com for the latest and greatest events around the state. Yellowstone National Park April Roads are open for bi- cycling, walking, jog- ging, or rollerblading on the road between the west entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs. Check www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm for exact opening and closing dates. Normal rules of the road apply; bear spray plus front and rear lights recommended. Flathead Lake May 14 YELLOW BAY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL A day of fun to peruse Montana- made products, food, and of course cherry products. Held at the Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18, route 35, 10 a.m.- 4p.m. en get ready for the summer fruiting of the blossoms and celebrate at the Flat- head Cherry Festival in Polson July 16-17. www.montanacherries.com. Deer Lodge April 1- June 1 OLD MONTANA PRISON. If you plan your visit during these dates you can see a special exhibit of sculptures, called "Hope, Terror, Promise, Rage: Contemporary Perspec- tives on the West." e sculptures are incorporated into parts of the grounds and cell block to deepen the emotional experience. 1106 Main Street, www.pcmaf.org. Missoula May 25 JEWEL, the American singer from Alaska, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, and philanthropist is live at the remodeled Wilma eatre on Higgins. Hurry to get tickets ($45-50) online at www.thewilma.com or call 1-877-987-6487. We bet she'll sing "e Missoula Song." Red Lodge June 4-12 RED LODGE MUSIC FESTIVAL Within the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains his event combines a music camp for students and faculty plus recit- als by both. Early bird discount if your register by April 18. For all information go to www.rlmf.org. Virginia City June 18-9 BROTHEL DAYS features a Victorian fashion show, bed races, a costume party, and dance. is popular event is held at the Bale of Hay Saloon. Go to www.virgin- iacity.com and search events for Brothel Days to read the full description.

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