BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Helena, Montana - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helenamt.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Helena, Montana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241202T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20241031T173158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T173158Z UID:10021884-1733061600-1733155200@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Nutcracker on the Rocks DESCRIPTION:Cohesion Dance Project celebrates 10 years of Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks in Helena on Saturday\, November 30 and Sunday\, December 1\, 2024 at the Helena Civic Center. Featuring the music of James Brown\, Aretha Franklin\, The Rolling Stones\, Janis Joplin and more\, this community based\, rock-n-roll rendition of the holiday classic showcases a unique and energetic fusion of dancers and dance styles\, along with a roaring Harley Davidson on stage! Leading audiences on a thrilling journey through the decades\, Nutcracker on the Rocks artistically blends community dancers with professional visiting guest artists in creative partnerships and energetic collaborations\, seamlessly weaving people of all ages and abilities\, including those with disabilities\, into the fabric of the choreography. \nNutcracker on the Rocks originated in Albuquerque\, NM\, and was performed there for 20 years. Helena now holds the prestigious honor of being the only location where this innovative production is staged. \nThe 2024 cast includes nearly 70 community dancers of all ages and abilities performing alongside professional visiting guest artists from across the country. Local lead dancers include Téa Woodland as the Rat Queen and Laura Brown as Marie. Visiting artists returning to the Helena stage are Missoula-based Rebecca White as Madame Drosselmeier and NYC-based Alex Ptelikapich who most recently graced the Grandstreet stage this summer as Race in Newsies! \nDon’t miss the excitement of Nutcracker on the Rocks this Thanksgiving weekend! URL:https://helenamt.com/event/nutcracker-on-the-rocks-2/2024-12-01/ LOCATION:Helena Civic Center\, 340 Neill Ave.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Entertainment,Family Friendly,Holiday,Kid Friendly,Seasonal Event,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/10/2024-NOTR-basic-with-dates-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021537-1733239800-1733247000@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-12-03/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241210T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241210T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021538-1733844600-1733851800@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-12-10/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241217T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241217T173000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20240910T163247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163248Z UID:10021539-1734449400-1734456600@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Art Smart - After School Art Class DESCRIPTION:An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week\, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn the artist’s name and a short history of their life before then exploring notable work. Once the class has met the artist\, we will then begin working with that artist’s preferred medium on a piece of our own. The final half of the hour of the class is an open studio exploration with students welcome to continue working on the day’s pieces\, start a new piece\, or return to work from past sessions. This class is open to all skill levels! Come with your own knowledge and the willingness to learn!\nSpeaking about artists\, meet your arts instructor! Abby Ouellette is an Illustrator originally from Boston\, Massachusetts. She is passionate about bright colors\, desert plants\, and creating work that is fun. Abby frequently explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations\, and brings a fun and nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques. She can talk forever about her many plants\, her personal library of books\, and her dog Mabel. \nTo learn more about Abby and view her work\, visit https://www.abbyouellette.com/ \nAges 8-12\nOpen to all skill levels! \nMonthly & semester based registration options URL:https://helenamt.com/event/art-smart-after-school-art-class-2/2024-12-17/ LOCATION:Holter Museum of Art\, 12 E. Lawrence St.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/01/ART-SMART.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241221T213000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20241118T173010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T173010Z UID:10021909-1734807600-1734816600@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Premiere Dance Company's The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a dazzling holiday experience as Premiere Dance Company proudly presents its 32nd anniversary production of The Nutcracker! Step into a world of swirling snowflakes\, enchanted toys\, and a growing Christmas tree as our talented dancers bring this beloved classic to life. Join Clara on her magical adventure from the sparkling Land of Snow to the sweet-filled Kingdom of Sweets. PDC invites you to be part of the magic and tradition that has enchanted Helena for over three decades—don’t miss this unforgettable holiday celebration! \nTicket prices: \nBox $37\nPremium $32\nSelect $27\nSelect – Student\, Senior\, Child $20\nEconomy $15 URL:https://helenamt.com/event/premiere-dance-companys-the-nutcracker-3/2024-12-21/ LOCATION:Helena Civic Center\, 340 Neill Ave.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family Friendly,Holiday,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/11/2024PDCNutcracker450x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T163000 DTSTAMP:20241202T054333 CREATED:20241118T173010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T173010Z UID:10021910-1734876000-1734885000@helenamt.com SUMMARY:Premiere Dance Company's The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a dazzling holiday experience as Premiere Dance Company proudly presents its 32nd anniversary production of The Nutcracker! Step into a world of swirling snowflakes\, enchanted toys\, and a growing Christmas tree as our talented dancers bring this beloved classic to life. Join Clara on her magical adventure from the sparkling Land of Snow to the sweet-filled Kingdom of Sweets. PDC invites you to be part of the magic and tradition that has enchanted Helena for over three decades—don’t miss this unforgettable holiday celebration! \nTicket prices: \nBox $37\nPremium $32\nSelect $27\nSelect – Student\, Senior\, Child $20\nEconomy $15 URL:https://helenamt.com/event/premiere-dance-companys-the-nutcracker-3/2024-12-22/ LOCATION:Helena Civic Center\, 340 Neill Ave.\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family Friendly,Holiday,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helenamt.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/11/2024PDCNutcracker450x450.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR