Gibson Park is truly the crown jewel of the Great Falls park system.  It offers a pond, play structures, statues, a garden and so much more!  On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are talking about what they know (and a lot about what they don't know) about this beloved spot. 

More about Gibson Park: https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/gibson-park-0

Article "Great Falls Park Superintendent has Narrow Escape from Animal:" https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/blog/gibson-park-wildlife

Great Falls is the place to be for live music, craft beer, horse racing, running, baseball, and so much more this summer!  Rebecca and Shannon are chatting about events coming up this June, July, and August and why you should plan your trip to Great Falls to be part of them! 

As always, check out https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/events/ for a look at upcoming events.

Register for Summer Trails Day here: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/event/summer-trails-day/

The amazing Ophelia Easton joins Rebecca and Shannon to chat about the beautiful mural she created inside the visitor center and offices of Great Falls Montana Tourism.  Hear about the process of making this two wall masterpiece a reality, including the choice to include a cow instead of a deer. 

Come see Ophelia's mural in person at 15 Overlook Drive in Great Falls, Montana!

Watch timelapse video of the mural's creation on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@VisitGreatFalls/videos

P.S. You'll hear us reference Western Art Week in this episode.  We recorded this back in March, but be sure to join us here in March 2024 for another Western Art Week!

We're gearing up for the summer rodeo season with a look at the women behind the rodeo queen crown!  The queen of rodeo queens Jody Rempel joins Rebacca and Shannon to talk about all that goes on behind the crown and boots. 

Craft Beer Week is back for the fifth year! Get a taste of some of the freshest and best beer in the world!  Get to Great Falls June 5-10th 2023 for Beer Olympics, Tap Takeovers, a golf scramble, and Montana Brew Fest!  Kelly and Celeste from Downtown Great Falls join this episode of the podcast for all the details!

Craft Beer Week info and schedule: http://gfcraftbeerweek.com/?fbclid=IwAR34nlIUPnC-WEledVYb1MA9I4Q_0ESp4iAKGdk_VFGLq4qXeEUdXFfh2G8

Happy 25th Annivesary to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center!  May 5th marks a quarter century for this staple in our community.  On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with Duane Buchi, the current executive director.  He shares some great stories, and gives us a preview of the Lewis and Clark Festival. Get to Great Falls for the big celebration June 30th-July 2nd 2023! 

More information about the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center here: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/lewis_and_clark_interpretive_center_venue/

Lewis & Clark Festival information: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/event/2023lewisandclarkfestival/

We're celebrating 25 year of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center!  In part one, of a two part series, Rebecca and Shannon chat learn the origin story of the center.  Jane Weber shares how it came to be, and some behind-the-scenes-stories involving a Grizzly bear.

More about the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hlcnf/recarea/?recid=61458

The 4th annual Greatest Dam Mimosa Showdown is coming up on May 13th 2023 in Great Falls!  This year, 19 bars and restaurants will present their creative concoctions for your tasting pleasure.  Rebecca and Shannon chat with the two-time Mimosa Showdown winners from Kellergeist!  Get a taste of what they'll be serving, and what to expect.  Try them all (responsibly) and vote for your favorite!

To see a list of this year's competitors and to find more information: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/greatest-dam-mimosa-showdown/

Great Falls' newest historical place to grab a beer!  Rebecca and Shannon are talking with two of the founders and owners of Annie's Tap House.  The tap house is named after and inspired by Annie Busby, one of the first women to homestead in North Central Montana.  She has a fascinating story you won't want to miss.  Plus, the guests brought beer - Annie's Homestead Hefeweizen! 

Annie's Tap House is located in The Commons at 112 Central Avenue in Downtown Great Falls. 

https://anniestaphouse.com/

KRTV story referenced: https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/annies-tap-house-open-for-business-in-great-falls

We are so fortunate to have a wonderful arts and music community here in Great Falls!  Coming up on April 29th the Great Falls Symphony and Great Falls Symphonic Choir will perform together for "The Planets."  On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with a Great Falls champion and songbird Michelle Chenoweth about auditioning for the choir and what you can expect when you attend a performance. Michelle also shares about a suprise the choir has in store. 

More informtion and tickets: https://www.gfsymphony.org/