YPR: Community Events

Yellowstone Public Radio maintains a list of upcoming events in our broadcast communities. If you would like to include an event on these pages and broadcast as a public service announcement, send an e-mail to Alicia Lee, YPR's Public Information Manager.

Events must be cultural or educational (exhibits, theater productions, concerts, lectures, films, etc.) and open to the public; fundraisers are not acceptable. Please include name pronunciations along with event title and explanation, date, time, place, short biographical information, presenting organziation, and contact phone number and email address.

Information must be received at least two weeks in advance of the event. Email to alee@ypradio.org, or fax to 406-657-2977, or mail to Alicia Lee, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298.

Click on the links to the left to browse for community events.

Calls for Competition Entries and Grant Submissions

Sweet Pea Poster Competition
Entry deadline is May 8 for posters to promote this summer's Sweet Pea Festival. Entry forms are available at Bozeman businesses, including the Art Shoppe, MSU Strand Union, Rocky Mountain Roasting Co., Baker Street in the Gallatin Valley Mall.

WY State Historical Society Project Grants
WSHS offers cash grants for projects related to the state's history, 100-1500 dollars. Apply to the Society's Lola Homsher Endowment Fund Committee by February 29; 766-2563 or www.wyshs.org.

BBHC Art Mentorship Program honoring Lloyd New
Buffalo Bill HIstorical Center Plains Indian Museum honors memory of Cherokee artist Lloyd New with grants for five aspiring Nataive American artists to study this summer with Oglala Lakota artist Roger Broer. Applications due February 28; 307-578-4049 or www.bbhc.org.

Yellowstone Historic Preservation Awards
Two awards to recognize individuals, organizations or projects for the dedication in preserving the history of Yellowstone County. Eugene T. Carroll Award and the Best Practices Achievement Award. Deadline April 1. For submission instructions call 247-8622.

High Plains Book Awards
Parmly Billings Library is accepting nominations for the 2nd annual Awards for best fiction, non-fiction, first book & emeritus award. Winners will be awarded at the October 2008 High Plains BookFest in Billings. For nomination guidelines visit the Parmly Billings library website, www.billings.lib.mt.us, or email to corby@skinnerbenoit.com.

Helena Symphony Chorale Seeks Singers
Patrick Patton directs the 100-voice chorus who will perform symphonic masterworks in concerts throughout the year, including Handl's Messiah & Donizetti's opera The Elixir of Love. For audition information call the Helena Symphony Office, 442-1860.

Equinox Theater's One-Act Festival in Bozeman
Submit one-act play scripts to the 4th annual Equinox One-Act Festival BY OCTOBER 15; selected plays will be produced at Equinox Theater in January. 587-0737.

Western Folklife Center's Song Contest
Submit new songs--inspired by the spirit of the greater Yellowstone area--on any subject & in any musical genre, language, musical tradition. Prizes & consideration for inclusion in a CD collection. Entry information at www.westernfolklife.org or 801-582-9576.

2008 Race to the Sky Art Competition
Artists invited to submit original artwork for posters & merchandise for Montana's premiere sled dog competition near Helena--a qualifying race for the Alaskan Iditarod. Guidelines & submission inforamtion at www.racetothesky.org or 406-881-DOGS. Deadline June 30.

Bozeman Public Library Exhibitions
Applications are being accepted for solo and group art exhibits in the Library Atrium Gallery. Each exhibit runs for 3 months, showcasing both traditional & contemporary art forms. Application reviews throughout the year. 406-582-2400.

Butte Phantom Art Walk
A featured artist on display every first Friday, June-September, in major uptown locations, with reception. Artists may apply at http://www.butteartwalk.org

Montana Wildlife Federation's Annual Photo Contest
Seeking photos depicting Montana's rich outdoor heritage. Prizes awarded to top three photos. http://www.montanawildlife.com

National Endowment for the Arts
Guidelines are available for Grants for Arts Projects. This program supports exemplary projects in dance,design, folk & traditional arts, visual arts, literature, local arts agencies, media arts, museums, music, theater, opera. $5,000-150,000 in grants. 202-682-5496, http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP05

Rocky Mountain National Park Artist in-Residence Program
Participants pursue their particular art form in the inspiring landscape of the Colorado park, two-week periods, June-September. 970-586-1206 or http://www.nps.gov/romo/visit/park/artist.html