The Arts Council of Big Sky is launching the organization’s first major public art installation: a larger-than-life bronze horse by internationally acclaimed Montana artist Deborah Butterfield that will be placed in Town Center Plaza in September. Butterfield’s pieces can be found in the Whitney Museum...
As we settle into the end of summer, a craft session is one way to ease the transition into the onset of autumn and the inevitable winter ahead. In the Northern Rockies, there is no shortage of art class options ranging from ceramic and sculpture...
From design showcases and auctions to annual exhibits and festivals, here are some inspiring art events to catch in the coming months throughout the region. Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival August 10 - 12 | Atkinson Park, Ketchum, ID The 50th anniversary of this event features...
Some people travel to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks to check something off the old bucket list. Views of the Tetons? Check. Buffalo jam? Check. Others want to delve a little deeper. For the latter, a wildlife safari with a quality guide service can...
I don’t have any direct evidence to support this belief, but I’d be willing to bet that people have admired a fine view at least since some distant Australopithecine relative first climbed to the rim of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. There’s just something about lofty...
There’s nothing like live music on a warm summer evening, or all day long for that matter; the sunshine brings out the music and music lovers. Here are some of the festivals and concert series to catch this summer throughout the Northern Rockies. June-September, Thursdays at...
‘Tis the season for farmers’ markets, bounty from backyard gardens, fresh herbs, homegrown tomatoes, evenings around the grill, and dining al fresco. Here are some of the latest books on local flavor to help steer your summer cuisine. The Big Sky Bounty Cookbook: Local Ingredients and...
What do you pack for a day of fly fishing? Aside from the essentials, there are the elements to deal with: You’ll need layers to protect yourself from the blasting summer sun or the biting late-fall winds. And don’t forget the camera, or to stock...
As the executive director of Montana Trout Unlimited, David Brooks spends his days learning the ins and outs of legislation and issues as they pertain to fisheries. Dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Montana’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds, he’s the guy we approached to...
Auction for the Arts The Arts Council of Big Sky hosts its sixth annual fundraising art auction Thursday, March 22 at Moonlight Lodge. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a quick-finish session with well-known artists including Kevin Red Star, Carol Hagan, Gary Lynn Roberts, John...