North x Northwest
North x Northwest is a 10-day introduction to Billings’ arts, entertainment, and cultural scene. Organized by Billings Cultural Partners, the September collective includes many season openers and daily features include film, music, art, literature and entertainment events, giving patrons a glimpse of the cultural diversity Billings has to offer.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
6-8pm
Yellowstone Art Museum
North x Northwest Exhibition Reception and People’s Choice Award
The Yellowstone Art Museum’s first annual North by Northwest art exhibition is on view from July 18–October 10, 2019. Juror Julia Andrews, director of the Coral Springs Museum of Art, selected 60 works from 543 entries. The finalists represent 18 states and a range of media including painting, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, and photography. Exhibition visitors are invited to vote for their favorite work of art from July 18th through September 11th. People’s Choice, Juror’s Choice and Purchase Awards will be announced at the reception at 6:30.
6-9pm
Billings Symphony
Whiskey & Wine @ Henry’s Garage
Whiskey, Bourbon, Malbec or Riesling, what is your preference? We have something for every taste at the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale’s premier event, Whiskey & Wine. Enjoy samples from the top Whiskey and Wine distributors in Montana. Join us Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at the nostalgic Henry’s Garage from 6-9 p.m. Discover a new favorite! Tickets are $40 – All proceeds benefit the BSO&C. Tickets are available starting August 15th by calling 406-252-3610 or online at billingssymphony.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
4-9pm
SCRaP in Billings
Billings Art Show & Sell
Montana Arts Council MAP cohorts are featured Artists in SCRaP’s annual Show and Sell along with Billings Art Walk in Downtown Billings and the Billings Arts Association Show at Gainan’s in the Heights.
TBD
Art House Cinema
Montana Connected Film Series
The highly-acclaimed A River Runs Through It (1992), based on Montana author Norman Maclean’s 1976 novel and filmed primarily in Livingston by film legend Robert Redford.
5:30pm
Montana Audubon Center
Evening Under the Big Sky
The 2019 Montana Audubon Center Evening Under the Big Sky is Friday, September 13th. This event, held on site at the Center, provides critical support for our outdoor education programming and land stewardship efforts. Our goal for 2019 is $40,000 in funds raised, which represents approximately 10% of our annual operating budget.Tickets available at this link. Individual tickets $75, table of 8 for $550.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
2pm & 8pm
Alberta Bair Theater
The Other Mozart (matinee) @ MSU-Billings Petro Theater
The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Nannerl Mozart—a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer who performed throughout Europe with her brother, Amadeus, to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Directed by Isaac Byrne, this one woman performance is set in and on a sweeping 18-foot dress. Based on facts, stories, and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heartbreaking letters, Nannerl’s story resonates today. Along with music composed by her famous brother and Marianna Martines (a Viennese female composer who inspired Nannerl), original music was written by Nathan Davis and Phyllis Chen (of Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival and the International Contemporary Ensemble) using clavichords, music boxes, bells, teacups, and fans.
10am-3pm
SCRaP in Billings
Billings Art Show & Sell
Montana Arts Council MAP cohorts are featured Artists in SCRaP’s annual Show and Sell along with Billings Art Walk in Downtown Billings and the Billings Arts Association Show at Gainan’s in the Heights.
6-9pm
SCRaP in Billings
Art For a Cause Reception @ First Congregational Church
The Billings Downtown Exchange Club will be Hosting their Inaugural Art For a Cause reception and auction on September 14th proceeds from this auction will benefit youth at risk organizations in the community.
TBD
Art House Cinema
Montana Connected Film Series
Jared Moshe’s indie take on the American western filmed in Southwest Montana with The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TBD
Art House Cinema
Montana Connected Film Series
The gripping documentary Dark Money (2018), Montana director Kimberly Reed’s deep dive into political corruption and Montana’s role in the fight to preserve fair politics.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
6:30pm
Pub Station
Black Label Society
The Black Dahlia Murder
Alien Weaponry
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
TBD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
6:30-8pm
Montana Audubon Center
Nature Journaling
Join Audubon Center staff to learn the basic techniques and personal benefits of sketching and writing about nature. Pencils and paper provided, bring additional supplies if desired. No experience necessary, all ages welcome. $10/person.
TBD
Billings Symphony
Symphony Rehearsal @ The Lincoln Center
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
12pm
Western Heritage Center
Me & Martha
4 -11pm
Mint Film Festival
Opening Night Film and Block Party @ the Babcock Theatre.
TBD
Billings Symphony
Master Class
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
5-8pm
Wise Wonders
Free Family Fun Night
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
7:30pm
Billings Symphony
A 1920’s Evening @ Lincoln Center
Opening night for the 2019-2020 Symphony season, Live at the Lincoln Center celebrates jazz influences on classical music with George Gershwin’s An American in Paris and world-renowned pianist Conrad Tao playing Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major. Join us as we recognize the founding members of the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale and honor the memory of our founder Robert Staffanson (1921-2019).
5-8pm
Mint Film Festival
Babcock Theatre.
Northern Plains Resource Council and MINT present Wild & Scene Films.
8-11:30pm
Mint Film Festival
Petroleum Club
Wild & Scene Films After Party
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
12-3pm
Moss Mansion
Stories in Stained Glass
Visit the Moss and dive into the beauty, history and mystery of stained glass. Learn how it is made, the science of glass color, the restoration process and the stories told by the stained glass that glows in the first churches of Billings.
5-6pm
Mint Film Festival
Closing Ceremony & Film Awards.
6-10pm
Mint Film Festival
Closing Night Party.
Dates and Times
- Thursday, September 12, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Friday, September 13, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Saturday, September 14, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Monday, September 16, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Friday, September 20, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Saturday, September 21, 2019 – 12:00 AM
- Sunday, September 22, 2019 – 12:00 AM
