Farm to Table: Family and Food in the Yellowstone Valley

The Moss Mansion’s August 2018 exhibit, Farm to Table: Family and Food in the Yellowstone Valley, explores the concepts of farming, agriculture, cooking, sustainability and tradition in Montana over the last 150 years in the Yellowstone Valley. For the Moss family, like all of Billings, local agriculture and food traditions were integral to daily life. In this exhibit, visitors will find original farm equipment used on the agricultural land owned and developed by PB Moss, Moss family recipes and insight into PB’s entrepreneurial spirit and success that was deeply tied to local agriculture. Local families and tribes will share stories about their own experiences and food traditions that have developed in the area. Visitors can also expect to learn about contemporary producers and how local agriculture continues to be part of the fabric of Yellowstone Valley life today. The Moss Mansion has partnered with Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council’s Food Hub to connect our community with those local producers. MossMansion.com

2018 Magic City Blues Festival

Every summer for 16 years, Magic City Blues has attracted thousands of music fans from all across the country. Magic City Blues, an urban music festival in a rural state, is a signature event for the city of Billings and the state of Montana.

2018 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 (FREE)

Magic City Blues at ALIVE AFTER 5

CAROLYN WONDERLAND

FRIDAY, AUG. 3

AN 18+ SHOW | Gates open at 5 p.m.

Stillwater Stage

5 p.m. LANEY LOU AND THE BIRD DOGS

6:30 p.m. BENYARO

8:30 p.m. LLOYD JONES QUARTET

Budweiser Stage

6 p.m. WILLY G

7:30 p.m. CAROLYN WONDERLAND

9:30 p.m. ZZ TOP

SATURDAY, AUG. 4

AN 18+ SHOW | Gates open at 5 p.m.

Stillwater Stage

5 p.m. DEAD PRESLEYS

6:30 p.m. TOO SLIM AND THE TAILDRAGGERS

8:30 p.m. MADISEN WARD AND THE MAMA BEAR

Budweiser Stage

6:15 p.m. ALDER LIGHTS

8 p.m. AJR

9:30 p.m. PHILLIP PHILLIPS

For more information, visit MagicCityBlues.com.

 

Artwalk Downtown Billings

ArtWalk Downtown Billings began in 1994 when a group of visionary folks created a recurring event that highlighted the ever-growing community of artists and art galleries in downtown Billings. In 2016, ArtWalk became affiliated with the Downtown Billings Alliance. 

All ArtWalk events are free to the public. The events are organized and paid for by season members, one-time participants and generous sponsors. Featured artists frequently attend. Food and beverages are often served, and live music is offered.

In addition to the many fine arts and fine crafts offered for sale, ArtWalk includes art activities, gallery talks, and dance and theater performances. Host sites include galleries, art studios, businesses, a downtown Billings church, nonprofit entities, restaurants and other venues who value the creative spirit that thrives in downtown Billings.

ArtWalk is an all-weather event. For more information, visit ArtWalkBillings.com.