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World premiere of ‘American Veteran: A Story Without Words’ to showcase Billings Veterans
When Photographer Marcus “Doc” Cravens makes a portrait, he asks his subject to tell him a story. He’s developed an eye for emotion, and when the moment is right, he…
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Montana debut of Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Cold Mountain Suite’ featured in Billings Symphony’s American Kaleidoscope
When Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon set out to write her first opera, she considered more than 100 stories and books before her gaze landed on the book “Cold…
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Renowned pianist Kevin Cole joins Billings Symphony to perform Gershwin classic ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
It has been said that it’s impossible to play Gershwin’s Rapsody in Blue well, unless you love it. If that’s true, the love abounds when Kevin Cole is at the…
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Saturday! Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective brings the music of Henry Mancini to the Babcock Theatre
On Saturday, September 10, the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective performs a tribute to the great Henry Mancini at the historic Babcock Theatre. This special event, presented by the Billings Symphony,…
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Friendship and serendipity bring the work of Henry Mancini to Billings
When Scott Jeppesen, founder of the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective, met Monica Mancini, daughter of the great Henry Mancini, he never could have known that he would one day be…
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Muralist Elley Swan unveils newest public work of art during Friday’s ArtWalk
Elley Swan describes herself as a “reluctant muralist.” She didn’t set out to paint large-scale works of public art, but after the success of her first mural in 2018 at…
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We stand for peace and in solidarity with Ukraine
To show solidarity with the people of Ukraine and celebrate the country’s rich heritage and identity, the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale performed the Ukraine national anthem during two concerts…
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Folk Musings transports listeners around the globe with traditional tunes arranged for flute and guitar
Much like a game of telephone, folk music has been passed from ear to ear for generations. Often embellished, these personal stamps find their way through the ages, producing familiar,…
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Whiskey & Wine fundraiser helps the Billings Symphony connect with kids, elderly
Billings, MT – Musicians and their audiences understand the power of music to heal, encourage, and engage. Through the Explore Music! Program, the Billings Orchestra & Chorale is providing outreach…
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