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Monday, August 18 at Block 3: Live Fire, Bold Flavor – A Wild Game BBQ Experience with the Flip Flop Guy

Experience wild game like never before!

Join Andy Moeckel – better known as @theflipflopguy – for a live-fire BBQ showcasing his signature deer leg roast, cooked over an open flame and served hot from the pit. This is a one-night-only event filled with bold flavors, good company, and live music at Block 3.

Limited seating available – don’t miss this unforgettable evening of smoke, spice, and serious flavor.

BOOK NOW

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Wednesday, August 20 at Courtney Collins Fine Art from 5-7PM: “Man of the World” – Celebrating the Visionary Art of Kevin Red Star

“Man of the World” – Celebrating the Visionary Art of Kevin Red Star.

Join us for an extraordinary solo exhibition featuring Kevin Red Star, the world-renowned Native American painter celebrated for his luminous portrayals of Crow (Apsaalooka) culture.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Courtney Collins Fine Art, Big Sky, Montana

Kevin Red Star, a distinguished artist with roots deeply embedded on the Crow Reservation in Southern Montana, has earned international acclaim for capturing the essence of his ancestral heritage through mesmerizing imagery.  His paintings are more than visual narratives; they are luminous visions of centuries-old Crow traditions, rendered with authenticity that has garnered respect throughout Native America and beyond.

In the world of museums and private collections, Kevin’s work is revered not just for its cultural significance but also for its compelling imagery – each piece a complete statement of self, lingering in viewers’ minds long after the initial glance.  His mastery of color and composition creates a vivid tapestry of stories, spirituality, and identity that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

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Wednesday, August 13 at Courtney Collins Fine Art from 11-7PM: Trunk Show with Jeweler Jill Garber

TRUNK SHOW AT COURTNEY COLLINS FINE ART, TOWN CENTER, WITH JEWELER JILL GARBER WEDNESDAY AUG 13TH  11:00 -7:00 pm

Artist and designer, Jill Garber has spent her life creating beauty with her hands.  Her exquisite collection of jewelry and clothing is overflowing with an unapologetic blend of history, romance and refinement, thoughtfully woven together with beloved elements of the West. In the lovely world created by her imagination, we embrace our human spirit of commonality and celebrate the gift of being entirely unique.  We know Jill well for her token cameo pieces that are one of a kind. Come meet Jill and enjoy a conversation  and view her new collection.

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Thursday, August 7: Gravity Haus Grand Opening

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Gravity Haus Big Sky with food, drinks, live music, family-friendly activities, and great company. Stick around after for Music in the Mountains at Len Hill Park featuring The Nude Party!

Gravity Haus Big Sky
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM
88 Big Pine Dr, Big Sky, MT

Event Schedule

4:00 PM | Welcome & Kickoff

– Doors open

– Complimentary taco bar, drinks (margaritas, beer, NA beverages), and activities

– Live music begins with Wes Urbaniak

4:30 PM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- With Jim Deters, Mike DeFrino, Grant D’Entremont, the Gravity Haus team, and the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

4:00–6:00 PM | Guided Tours

– Get a behind-the-scenes look at our new space with a team-led tour

4:00–6:30 PM | Activities & Amenities

– Lawn games & cowboy roping

– Try out our recovery amenities: Normatec boots, Hyperice guns, sauna & cold plunge sessions

6:15 PM | Raffle Drawing- Win Gravity Haus gear, complimentary stays, a 6-month membership & more

6:30 PM | Thank You & Farewell

– Closing remarks from Jim Deters

– Head to Len Hill Park for Music in the Mountains featuring The Nude Party

Need to Know

Parking: Available at 88 Big Pine Dr, with overflow lots behind the hotel and across the street (first come, first served)

Questions? Contact Adam Lashinsky at adam.lashinsky@gravityhaus.com

Stay Updated: gravityhaus.com/experiences

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Wednesday, August 6 at Courtney Collins Fine Art from 5-7pm: Lane Timothy – LEGENDARY – Artist Reception

You’re invited!

Lane Timothy – LEGENDARY – Artist Reception – Wednesday, August 6th – 5 PM to 7 PM located at Courtney Collins Fine Art

Montana native Lane Timothy has been painting since he can remember. At only 16, Lane won the Charlie Russell National Art Scholarship which inspired him to delve into painting the American west.

Many years later, his unique talent of blending his signature contemporary art technique to western iconography has made him a favorite among collectors worldwide. Lane’s Vintage Americana pieces have graced multiple magazine covers and attracted gallery attention alike. He often takes time off to reflect, consuming emotion and recalling history to create his next authentic vision. His latest series is based on his roots, and culture of the west. Using large canvas layered with texture, oil and limited color, he creates modern realism with old soul.

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All August: The People We Meet – A Charcoal Portrait Exhibit by Tyler Hoff at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery

In August we will feature an exhibit of charcoal portraits by artist Tyler Hoff. Titled “The People we Meet” the show is a tribute to the strangers, friends and fleeting moments that shape our day. Tyler is uniquely skilled in capturing expressive emotion in a moment of time. Tyler also does charcoal portraits by commission, creating unique memories.

We hope you’ll stop in to see this new original work and to also view new work from the permanent members of the Studio and Gallery. We will be hosting our FIRST FRIDAY summer evening on Friday August 1 from 5 – 7PM.

We welcome locals and visitors to come by for sips and bits and an opportunity to meet and support the artists who make up the Big Sky Artists Collective.

Open daily from 11 – 6PM, and later, depending on weather, on Farmers Market Wednesdays.

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July 17-19: Big Sky PBR!

Enjoy three nights of Challenger Series Professional Bull Riding with some of the world’s top riders and bulls. Tickets range from General Admission to Golden Buckle VIP and are all first come, first serve bleacher seating. Big Sky PBR is set in an outdoor arena and is a rain or shine event. HERE is more information about the event and how to inquire/purchase tickets!

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Celebrate the 4th of July with the Arts Council of Big Sky and The Tiny Band!

Join us for another fantastic night of free Music in the Mountains in Big Sky as we host our annual Fourth of July Celebration event in the Big Sky Town Center’s Len Hill Park! Kicking us off is DJ Chedda into Two sets of The Tiny Band

The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be available. Please remember that NO DOGS, NO GLASS CONTAINERS, AND NO SMOKING and most importantly, NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS are allowed in the park. The Park opens at 6 p.m., DJ Chedda will play 6-7 p.m. Then The Tiny Band takes the stage at 7:15 p.m.

With three singers, killer horns, and a thumpin’ rhythm section, The Tiny Band will have you groovin’ all night and begging for more. Since July 2010 they’ve entertained guests at countless weddings, parties and special events to rave reviews. The Tiny Band repertoire is a blend of Motown, rock, soul and pop standards that keeps the dance floor pulsing . With hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa, Elton John to Leon Bridges, The Tiny Band brings big vocals, high energy and anything but a tiny sound.

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PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY!

Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery For immediate release

PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY!

Big Sky comes alive with artists painting everywhere in the third annual

Paint Under the Big Sky.

BIG SKY, MT, June 23, 2025

They are back!  You may see artists painting anywhere in Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon for the third annual Paint Under the Big Sky from now until the end of June.  Twenty-eight artists from across the nation are painting in the area between Spanish Creek Road to Taylor Fork Road, capturing the beauty and majesty theBig Sky area has to offer.

The opening reception for the public is Saturday evening, June 28, from 5-8PM. Artist awards, compliments of The Lone Mountain Land Company and others, will be conferred at 6PM. This event is an opportunity to meet the artists as well as to have “first pick” of the beautiful creations.

Paintings will be displayed and sold through July 31 at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio and Gallery at 88 Ousel Falls Road.

Plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, where artists paint landscapes on location outdoors in one or more sittings. Plein air painters have become an important historical resource to record and capture local scenery with emotion and passion for future generations.

Plein Air Kids 2025 returns this year where 36 children, ages 6-15, will complete a plein air painting. Registration for this event is still open, so swing by the gallery to pick up a free painting kit for each child. Kid’spaintings will be offered for display and sale at the Arts Council of Big Sky, 77 Lone Peak Drive on Friday, June 27 from 4-6pm.  Awards will be announced at 5pm.  Each painting will sell for $30 (with $25 going back to theyoung artist).  Student artists, friends and families are encouraged to attend and support these young artists.

More information is available HERE.

Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is a non-profit organization formed to promote and support Big Sky area artists and provides the opportunity to show work as well as learn in a nurturing environment.

Contact Information

Maggie Shane

BSAC President and Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery Director bigskyartistscollective@gmail.com

(530) 412-2578

https://bigskyartistscollective.com

Plein air artist, Barb Brooks from Maryland, painting Yellow Mountain this week.

“Lone Mountain Melody”, by Pam Ciupa, 2024 Winner of Paint Under the Big Sky.

Enthusiastic young outdoor painter, Asha Barmore showing off her painting for Plein Air Kids 2025.

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