Category: Arts & Entertainment
February 22: Arts Council of Big Sky hosts the 13th Annual Auction for the Arts Fundraising Gala
The Arts Council of Big Sky will be hosting the 13th Annual Auction for the Arts fundraising gala on Saturday, February 22, in the Grand Ballroom at the Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana. Tickets are on sale!
The event will start at 5 p.m. and include multiple ways to collect new art, make new connections, support artists, and enrich the Big Sky Community. The evening consists of a Quick Finish Live Auction, a Juried Silent Auction, fabulous food and drink, live entertainment, and a paddle raise for accessible arts education.
This annual fundraiser for one of Big Sky’s longest-running non-profits has become one of the year’s most anticipated events and features some of the best local, regional, and national artists. The Auction for the Arts is the only fundraising event that benefits the Arts Council of Big Sky. It is imperative to the organization’s mission to create an art-centric community through artistic events, cultural outreach, public art, and education. Buy tickets HERE.
Every Tuesday thru April 8: Après with the Arts
February 8: Batsu! this weekend at WMPAC
It will be one of the wilder nights we’ve hosted at WMPAC. Everybody over 18+ is invited. And fair warning…this show is not for everyone.
The twist on this outrageous evening is less about glorifying the winner, and more about punishing the loser. It certainly has the potential to bring out the schadenfreude in all of us.
For the first time, Batsu! is leaving the comforts of the big city to hit the road, and we’re thrilled Big Sky is on their map.
Join us for an unpredictable, over-the-top night that promises to be as entertaining as it is unforgettable.
Here is an eblast with more details and we are offering $20 tickets with promo code yellowdino.
All February: A World Beyond by Tim Radigan & Wild Portraits by Delaney Coveno at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery
Kicking off February at the Big Sky Artists Studio & Gallery in the Town Center are photography shows from 2 emerging artists in the Big Sky Artists Collective: “A World Beyond” by Tim Radigan and “Wild Portraits” by Delaney Coveno.
The FIRST FRIDAY opening of the show will be on Friday, February 7th from 5 – 7pm. Please let visitors know that they are welcome to join us for Sips and Bits. It’s a great chance to meet the artists and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective and to see art from local artists and photographers.
Please be aware that the Big Sky Artists’ Studio and Gallery and other merchants in the Town Center will be open on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month throughout the year from 5Pm till 7 or 8PM. The Studio & Gallery will always have a new show opening on that day and other merchants also plan to have something special that evening.
The Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is owned and operated by the members of the Big Sky Artists Collective. New work from members is rotated and featured throughout the year. When you purchase from the Studio & Gallery you are buying original art and supporting local artists from the Big Sky area.
BASE: Winter 2025 Activities & Events Schedule
BASE/BSCO Winter Programs Activities
January:
- BASEmint Youth Program:
- Tuesday: Climbing 4:30-5:15 p.m.
- Wed: Kickboxing 4:30-5:15 p.m.
- Thurs: Movement Lab + Game on 4:15-5:15 p.m.
- 1/3 Glide Big Sky Begins 1 p.m. (January 3-31)
- 1/3 Curling League Season 1 continues through 1/17
- Fridays in January 1 p.m.
- 1/3/25 BSCO Trails- Meet at BASE
- 1/10/25 Crail Trail- Meet at Crail Ranch
- 1/17/25 Huffs Trek (Poop Shoot) – Meet at Huffs Trek Trailhead
- 1/24/25 Golf Course with BSR- (*LMR pass required)
- 1/31/25 Backcountry Date TBD
- 1/5 Snowshoe Meet Up Group: Sundays, 12 p.m.
- 1/5/25 Hummocks/Uplands
- 1/12/24 Mountain to Meadow
- 1/19/24 Mud Creek
- 1/26/24 Yellow Mule
- 1/6 Adult Futsal League Begins 1/6 – 2/24
- 1/6 Gays on Blades, 8pm during open skate
- 1/7 3v3 Hockey Continues 6-10pm
- 1/8 GCWC Book Club 1:30-3 p.m.
- 1/8-1/22 Adult Intro to Climbing Series Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
- 1/9 Winter Volleyball League Continues, (Ages 16+) 6-10 p.m.
- 1/10 Date Night 6-9 p.m.
- 1/11 Stingers Game, 5pm
- 1/12 Potential 5v5 morning hockey games, 10am
- 1/14 Mark Sullivan Author Presentation with Library 7-9 p.m.
- 1/24-2/21 Curling season 2 begins
February:
- 2/1 Marty Pavelich Invitational, 6pm
- 2/2 Volleyball Tournament, 2pm
- 2/3 Futsal League continues through 2/24
- 2/3 Fitness Equipment Delivery this week
- 2/3 Gays on Blades, 8pm during open skate
- 2/4 3v3 Hockey League continues through 2/25
- 2/6 Volleyball Winter Season #2 begins, 2/6 – 3/20
- 2/7 Curling Season #2 continues through 2/21
- 2/9 Potential 5v5 morning hockey games, 10am
- 2/14 Date night
- 2/22 & 2/28 Curling Tournament of Champions
March:
- 3/3 Gays on blades, 8pm during open skate
- 3/6 Volleyball Season #2 continues through 3/20
- 3/7 Date Night
- 3/16 & 3/20 Volleyball Season #2 Playoffs
April:
- 4/18 Date night
For further information and details, visit Big Sky Community Organization HERE
The Arts Council of Big Sky has a new home!
It’s official–the Arts Council has purchased the building at 77 Lone Peak Drive (formerly Choppers restaurant), with the goal on transforming the space into an arts center. The building acquisition was made possible by an extraordinary lead gift from Big Sky resident and long-time ACBS supporter Don Grasso. Grasso is a passionate philanthropist who believes in paying forward his good fortune by giving back to meaningful causes. “I made this donation to honor my sister-in-law Patty Rhea and her husband Bob, who have inspired me to recognize the power of the arts,” said Grasso. “I hope this gift is transformational for the Big Sky community and inspires others to give generously too.”
The Rheas are Big Sky residents that have made significant contributions to the community for more than twenty years. Patty Rhea is a former curator and past ACBS board member who has been a champion for public art in Big Sky for a decade, spearheading such efforts as the Deborah Butterfield horse sculpture “Winter” located in the Town Center Plaza, and the upcoming Brad Rude sculpture “To the Skyland” to be placed in the Community Park in 2025. Bob Rhea is current board chair of the Moonlight Community Foundation.
“This is an amazing opportunity to revitalize an empty space and bring some more vibrancy into the Town Center,” said Brian Hurlbut, ACBS Executive Director. “It has always been the organization’s dream to have our own building, and we are truly excited for what the future holds.”
We have big plans for the space, and have retained CCY Architects out of Basalt, Colorado, to help us achieve our vision. The attached rendering is just one example of what he hope to do!
December 22: Big Sky Ladies Night
LADIES – get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style this Sunday from 4:00 – 7:00pm in Town Center & Meadow Village. Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive fun, exclusive deals, and community cheer! See flyer for more details including all of the businesses that are participating!