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I'll Be Riding The Rims This Weekend

Andy West — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:12 +0000

Thank goodness for Bike, Walk, Bus Week this week here in Billings. Had it not happened and had I not blogged about it I never would have known that the Downtown Billings Association has a Loan-A-Bike program. Not just any bikes but Cannondale’s like the one pictured above. I have been considering purchasing a bicycle [...]

Finally Billings Turns Green!

Andy West — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:00 +0000

While I am not new to Montana I am new to Billings as of six months ago (I spent part of my childhood in Great Falls and Havre). Up until a week ago, except for the odd couple of days when the snow actually stayed on the ground, Billings has been incredibly brown. To be [...]

It's Dyno Day In Billings This Saturday!

Andy West — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:22:23 +0000

If you are an ace mechanic or own a POWERFUL piece of automotive machinery you are going to love Dyno Day! It is an event that was put together with horsepower in mind. It kicks off this Saturday at 9am at 704 Lohwest Lane which is North of King Avenue and west of south 64th street

Free Beer Tonight At Carter's Brewing!

Andy West — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:32:52 +0000

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As part of Bike, Walk, Bus week here in Billings you'll receive ONE FREE BEER if you bike or walk to work and over to Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana Ave. If you are not a consumer of adult libations other restaurants are offering great deals if you ride your bike this week:

At THE SOUP PLACE at 106 N 28th if you bike to work and over for lunch you'll receive a 10% discount on your purchase

Remember It's Bike, Walk, Bus Week

Andy West — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:58:16 +0000

Tonight, among other things, that means FREE BEER! One free beer to be specific if you bike or walk to work and then over to the Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company at 2123 1st. Ave. N. Tomorrow that means ONE FREE BEER if you bike or walk to work and over to Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana [...]

Lake Elmo Has Been Drained

Andy West — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:32:56 +0000

What Was The Venture Theater Is Now The NOVA Center For The Performing Arts

Andy West — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:29:57 +0000

It has been well publicized that the Venture Theater was in dire financial straits for the last several months. The newly named NOVA Center For The Performing Arts is a collaborative “venture” (pardon the pun) between the Venture Theater and Rimrock Opera Company. The Venture’s struggles spurred donations and a fund raising campaign which allowed [...]

Downtown Billings Association Loans Bikes For Free

Andy West — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:40:29 +0000

Their Loan-A-Bike program, sponsored by Peaks to Plains Design and Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic loans bikes for use fee free! The Downtown Billing Association’s aim is to get you to think of bicycles as efficient, practical transportation, as well as recreation. They loan out Cannondale bicycles (great brand) and provide locks and helmets free of charge. [...]

Race Season Starts Tonight At BMP Speedway!

Andy West — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:16:32 +0000

I love this time of year. The trees are turning green, the weather is warm and the summer racing season gets underway tonight at BMP. Tonight the admission is free for “Teaser” races featuring Sprint, Late Model, Modified, Midwest Modified, Super Stock and Street Stock cars. Tomorrow the racing officially counts. For more information logon [...]

Bill Cosby And Andy West Discuss World Peace

Andy West — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:14:40 +0000

Okay, so we were not really discussing world peace. This picture makes it looks like I was photo-bombing him but that wasn't the case either. I was going to lunch when the comedy and television legend hopped aboard the elevator along with the promoter for his show tonight at the Alberta Bair Theatre in downtown Billings

Bike, Walk, Bus Week Next Week In Billings

Andy West — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:46:16 +0000

Next week (May 13th-15th) you can ride free with your bike on the Met Transit line! The City of Billings Met Transit buses will provide FREE bus service on all routes if you ride your bike during Bike Walk Bus Week. Of course you have to have ridden your bike with you as I doubt they’ll just take your word for [...]

Theme Of Proposed Billings Magazine Is… Butts!

Andy West — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:35:20 +0000

Walking to lunch today in Downtown Billings I found this flyer. They're looking for people who want to photograph butts (or have pictures taken of their butt), blog about butts or paint a fine butt. The contacts, Zach and Yaz, certainly have come up with a unique idea for a periodical but will it be profitable and have mass appeal?

Here is the text from the flyer pictured above: "We are a group of mature individuals and we are absolutely fascinated by butts (God knows why)

Bill Cosby Is Coming To Billings Alberta Bair Theater!

Andy West — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:07:10 +0000

The Alberta Bair Theater has brought an excellent roster of comedian’s to Billings in 2013 not the least of which were Lisa Lampanelli and Louie Anderson. Now, the ABT is welcoming the most successful comedian of all-time as measured by record and book sales, TV ratings and just about any other metric… his name is [...]

The Mother's Stories of Mom's Great Escape 2013 Photo Contest

JP — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:19:17 +0000

We received an overwhelming number of submissions for this year’s photo contest on Cat Country 102.9. With each entry we asked for a quick reason why they felt the person they were submitting should be the winner. Each one of the stories showed us that there a lot of wonderful people out there who have [...]

Camping In Montana, Where's The Best Place?

Tara Nicole — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:45 +0000

I love to go camping. Pure and simple. I love the outdoors, hanging with family and friends and most of all..I love the campfire! The smell, the warmth, pretty much everything about it. But where’s the best place to go camping? I’ve been to Cooney Reservoir. That was fun with our kids, but lacked trees and [...]

Cool Thrift Shop Buy!

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:35:45 +0000

Since I live in one of Downtown Billings newly renovated loft buildings designed by High Plains Architects (that reminds me, I have to pay my rent today… oops) I’m always on the lookout for mid-century modern pieces that will look cool in my place. So on the weekends you’ll often see me trolling the thrift [...]

Where Are The Pictographs At Pictograph Caves State Park?

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:23:31 +0000

If you're a regular reader of my blog (assuming there are regular readers of my blog... anyone? Crickets.) you know I visited Pictograph Caves State Park this Sunday and had a great time. It is a good, vigorous hike up to the caves from the parking lot, lots of greenery and spectacular views, picnic spots and the excitement of not knowing if a rattlesnake is just around the corner

Billings To Be Represented At The Kentucky Derby!

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:10:39 +0000

Frac Daddy, co-owned by Ken Schlenker from Billings is racing in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Churchill Downs. He’ll be racing from post number 18 on the far outside which trainer Ken McPeek says suits him because the “horse doesn’t like dirt in his face”. The 3 year old colt, who was sired by [...]

I Had The Best Pizza Today

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:24 +0000

A pizza place which shall remain unnamed (it’s in downtown Billings) is the Italian version of “The Soup Nazi” from the old Seinfeld sitcom. I called today and ordered a pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and onions. After I was done with my order the guy on the phone said it would be [...]

Pictograph Caves State Park Just Outside Of Billings

Andy West — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:32:23 +0000

One of the neater aspects of living in Billings is that there is a lot to see less than an hours drive in nearly any direction. For instance, about a 5 minute drive south of Lockwood is Pictograph Caves State Park. Registered as a national monument the caves are an interesting trek back through time. [...]