Jan
18
Prodigal Sons
January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I saw the documentary “Prodigal Sons” on Saturday, and it is quite remarkable.
If you grew up in Helena in the mid-80s, you might remember the name Paul McKerrow – he was the star quarterback for the Bengals, co-valedictorian, and BMOC in general. His brother Marc – adopted just a year before Paul was born [...]
Jul
27
Bonzai and Bluegrass
July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today’s edition of The Billings Gazette has some good stories today which are worth reading.
The first is a story about the Japanese community in 20th century Harlowton and the second is of the last Japanese native in Harlowton. The story of Henry Muneta is especially poignant since he is the father-in-law of a Big Sky [...]
Jul
13
Beans, Franks & Cowboy Poets
July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
From the Billings Gazette:
Music, area poets and food are in the mix in Joliet at “Beans, Franks & Cowboy Poets” on Saturday at Joliet Community Center. The Joliet Public Library event starts with the meal at 4 p.m. and poetry at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited.
For information, call 406-962-3013.
Jul
13
The Meagher County Book Festival
July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for some great insight into becoming a published author in a Montana based magazine this is a “must attend” event; there will be publishers and/or editors from nine Montana themed publications hosting a discussion panel on their role in the state’s literature and how to become published in their magazines.
If you [...]
Aug
21
Sneak Preview
August 21, 2004 | 4 Comments
Here’s a peak at the proposed banner that we will be using here at BigSkyBlog…eventually, I hope to have a few rotating banners to highlight different aspects of our wonderful state, but this one is our starter. And we owe the lovely design to our very own Jen!