For a while it seemed that summer would take forever to arrive and then all of a sudden it's June first! They say great things come in pairs, but I'm going to say great things come in a series. And, now I'll prove it. I'm mixing up the format of this newsletter and will let you in on all the great summer series in Helena so that no matter when you can venture to Montana's capital, you'll know what's happening. For a complete events listing including all these activities visit our brand-new web site helenamt.com.
Mondays
Mondays At the Myrna: June 4 to August 20
Local talent and internationally acclaimed artists alike share the stage at the Myrna Loy Center for musical concerts, performing arts and contemporary media. Films nightly and most concerts on Monday nights, 8:00 pm. For a complete schedule visit myrnaloycenter.org or call 406.443.0287.
Tuesdays
Y. Tuesdays: June 12 to August 21
Y. Tuesdays, an all-youth performance showcase featuring dance, music, improv, extreme athletics, comedy, theatre, film and more! Tuesdays at Performance Square on the Walking Mall, 6-9 pm. dowtnownhelena.com or call 406.447.1535.
Wednesdays
Alive @ Five: May 16 to August 29
In it's 15th Season, Alive @ Five is a summer must in Helena. With rotating locations throughout downtown, Alive @ Five always features a variety of food and craft vendors and a chance for family and friends to enjoy free live music. For a complete schedule visit downtownhelena.com. 5-9 pm
Thursdays
Out to Lunch: June 7 to August 30
Live music every Thursday at the Great Northern Town Center amphitheatre. Enjoy a delicious lunch from food vendors or bring your own. 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Saturdays
Bird Watching Walks: June 2 - September 8
Venture out with the experts from Birds & Beasleys on this Saturday morning bird walk. Meet at Birds & Beasleys store, 2 S. Last Chance Gulch, above the Base Camp at 7:30 am. The bird watching destination will change and will be set the Wednesday prior. For more information call 406-449-0904.
Saturdays
Farmer's Market: June 2 - October 27
The Helena Farmer's Market is now in it's 39th Season. Only Montana agricultural products and hand-crafted items produced or manufactured by the vendors may be sold at the market. The market is on Fuller Avenue in downtown Helena between Neil and Lawrence. For more information call 406-202-1886 or visit helenafarmersmarket.com. 9 am to 1 pm.
Saturdays/Sundays
Trolley to Trails: June 2 to September 30
Pick-up at Women's Mural at the corner of Last Chance Gulch/Walking Mall & Broadway. Pick-up times 8:00 am, 8:40 am and 9:20 am.
The trolley brings bike riders or hikers to the Mount Helena Ridge trail head. Trail ends at Mount Helena City Park near downtown where the shuttle leaves from. Free. Donations are appreciated. Length of trail: 5.7 miles.
