Supporting the Arts in the Big Horn Basin

We hold a variety of activities, from musicians to plays, movies to Zumba. We'd like to see you at the BCAC!



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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Basin Christmas Bazaar


Christmas Bazaar


Basin’s Christmas Bazaar will be held at two locations on December 8th.  Check out the local arts and crafts for sale at the Basin City Arts Center and the Big Horn County Fairgrounds from 9:00 to 2:00.

***Little Shoppers, for children 12 and under will be held at the Big Horn County Fairgrounds from 9:00 -12:00. All gifts are  $1.00, with a limit of ten/per child.

***Friends of the Basin Library with have an information table at the Basin City Arts Center. Check it out!!

*** A free Christmas movie will be shown at the Basin City Arts Center

Basin City Arts Center
Christmas Bazaar
December 8, 2018
9:00-2:00
Basin, WY
Lunch will be provided for $5.00
By RHS Art Club
Breakfast Burrito-Cinnamon Rolls
Hand Painted Jars-Personalized Ornaments
Homemade Jellies-Canned Food Items
Hand Crafted Items-Baked Items-Jewelry
Homemade Soaps/Lotions-Friends of the Library
Little Rebel Club and more

Free Christmas Movies from 9-1:30

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Soup and Cookie Night

Basin City Arts Center

Friday, October 26, 2018

5:30 -7:00 P.M.All members are free 

all others are $5.00 per person

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Missoula Children's Theater 


The Missoula Children's Theater will be in Basin once again,  starting September 10 and run until September 15.

**** Auditions will be held at the Basin City Arts Center on September 10th at 4:00 pm.

****It is open to Basin and Burlington students in kindergarten to 12th grade.

****Students must commit to practice everyday from 3:45 to 8:00.  Although not all cast members must be needed at each session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week.

**** Students will be able to pick up a parent audition letter and permission slips at their school.

**** The performances will be held Friday, September 14th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 15th at 2:00 pm.  Tickets to performances will be $5 for Adults and $1 for children.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The Rimrock Hot Club, and Route 66

The Rimrock Hot Club, and Route 66


On Friday, June 8 the Basin Arts Center and Security State Bank will host the first-ever Gypsy Jazz Festival featuring two of the hottest Gypsy Jazz groups in the Northwest: The Rimrock Hot Club, and Route 66.  Security State Bank hosting a reception at 6 p.m. in the BCAC Ballroom is sponsoring this free Gypsy Jazz Festival with the music starting at 7 p.m. for all to enjoy!  Donations to the BCAC are welcome!

“Gypsy Jazz is a style of jazz that originated back in the thirties and forties, pioneered by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli,” says Ron McClure, founder of the Lovell duo Route 66. “It’s Gypsy dance music fused with American Jazz and Big Band Swing.”

In recent years Gypsy Jazz has seen an amazing resurgence in popularity, both in Europe and America. “I think it’s due to the energy of the music,” says McClure. “People love listening to hot acoustic guitar and violin players. It’s the kind of music that kicks, without being deafening. Plus, people can dance to it.”
The Billings based Rimrock Hot Club is a gypsy jazz ensemble that was formed by Alex Nauman who is originally from Basin.
“Alex is probably the hottest guitarist in Billings,” McClure says. “His acoustic gypsy playing is truly amazing.”

Their group features two guitars, bass, violin and percussion, and their repertoire includes everything from tunes by Reinhardt and Grappelli to jazz standards and modern pop.
Route 66 is a duo featuring Ron McClure on guitar and vocals, and Emelyn Pimentel on rhythm guitar and string bass. Their sets include acoustic Parisian gypsy jazz, 30s and 40s swing music and the songs of Nat King Cole. For the past five years Route 66 has been the house band in the Speakeasy Restaurant, located in the basement of the Historic Greybull hotel.
“The atmosphere at the Speakeasy is perfect for our style of music,” says McClure. “There’s something special about playing in antiquated surroundings, which is one of the reasons we’re looking forward to performing in the Basin Arts Center. It should be a very swinging experience for everyone, and I hope there’s enough space for people to get up and dance.”
Security State Bank Reception is at 6 p.m. in the BCAC Ballroom followed by the free concert at 7 p.m.  For more information contact Jennifer @ 568-9346.  The Basin City Arts Center is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in our community.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Storytelling Workshop and Public Performance


Storytelling Workshop and Public Perfomance


Basin City Arts Center is hosting a day long workshop for people who would like to pursue the art of storytelling. The workshop will be held at the Basin City Art Center and taught by Michelle King and Cathy Ringler. High school students and adults are welcome to participate.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will get the opportunity to tell a story at a public performance, if they feel ready to do so.
The public performance will be held at 7:00 P.M. on June 16th.

For more information contact Michelle King at 307-568-9313
or telleroftales402@gmail.com
This workshop is partially paid for by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council.

Friday, April 13, 2018

High Country Cowboys will be performing a concert on April 14,  7:00 P.M. 2018 at the Basin City Arts Center. 

Fans of country and western music will not want to miss the return to Basin of the High Country Cowboys performing at the Basin City Arts Center. The HCCs are known for their classic sound of music like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the Sons of the Pioneers. Tickets at the door are Adults  $15 and Kids 12 and under $5. The concert is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council.  For more information call 568-9346. 

Thursday, March 22, 2018

High Country Cowboys





  Remembering the good old days of Western Music and the Silver Screen Cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the Sons of the Pioneers, the High Country Cowboys present to you, their brand of this Classic Genre! Born and raised in Montana, the three brothers John, Joe and Marty were brought up in the heart of ranch country where the roads are all dirt, and the cows still out number the people! They grew up watching the old B-western films on VHS which instilled in them their love for the west and of course cowboy music. Since their beginning in 2014, they have been recognized by different associations across the country. Their lead singer Marty has been awarded as Western Music Associations 'Yodeler of the Year' 3 times and once with the Pro Cowboy Country Artist Association. The PCCAA Also awarded the group as "Music Group of the Year" in 2017. They also received "Best Traditional Album of the Year" with the WMA IN 2017. Their traditional sound and three part western harmony has been compared to the Sons of the Pioneers and Marty Robbins.

  Remembering the good old days of Western Music and the Silver Screen Cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the Sons of the Pioneers, the High Country Cowboys present to you, their brand of this Classic Genre! Born and raised in Montana, the three brothers John, Joe and Marty were brought up in the heart of ranch country where the roads are all dirt, and the cows still out number the people! They grew up watching the old B-western films on VHS which instilled in them their love for the west and of course cowboy music. Since their beginning in 2014, they have been recognized by different associations across the country. Their lead singer Marty has been awarded as Western Music Associations 'Yodeler of the Year' 3 times and once with the Pro Cowboy Country Artist Association. The PCCAA Also awarded the group as "Music Group of the Year" in 2017. They also received "Best Traditional Album of the Year" with the WMA IN 2017. Their traditional sound and three part western harmony has been compared to the Sons of the Pioneers and Marty Robbins.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Ignite The Basin list of presenters


     List of Presenters for the 2018 Ignite the Basin

               


     Loren Alberts – Reviving the Electric Car
  
      Marion West – Why I Love Home Brewing
     
      Holly & Jim Hoffman – Go West Young Man
  
      Casey Lewis – Life at Full Blast

       Josh Pomeroy – Know Your Tree Roots
      
       Mary Flitner – Writing Your Life
     
      Dan Close, - Deep, Dark and Daring

      Earl Jensen – Walk Through the Flowers
     
      Tenika Eardley –

      Jaci Smith – Inspired to Explore



Sunday, February 25, 2018

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Low Water String Band

Low Water String Band



Basin City Arts Center Saturday
March 3 7pm -9pm


Low Water String Band is a Lander based indie bluegrass band featuring Jared Scott on banjo, Joe LeFevere on mandolin/fiddle, Annie Scott on upright bass, and Stuart Cerovski on rhythm guitar. Tickets at the door. Adults $15; ages 10 & under $5. Grab a seat at the BCAC and treat your ears and eyes to some local magic!
http://www.lowwaterstringband.com/

Monday, January 29, 2018

The Wonderful World of Disney Music




The Basin City Arts Center is hosting a musical treat entitled  The Wonderful World of Disney Music” on February 17th.  The program will feature many local musicians singing selections from Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Anastasia, Hercules and the Hunchback from Notre Dame, Frozen, and Pocahontas to name a few.   Enjoy the songs performed by Amy Elsberry, Del Kinswoman, Michael Jaycox, Scott Mattis, Misty Wollam, Grace Vigil, Raquel Neesham, Kaileigh Schell, Adrianna Chavis, Wende and AJ Jenness, Kelsea Chestnut and Kathy Clucas.

The evening will begin at 6:15 with decadent desserts served in the ballroom.  At 7:00 the music will begin downstairs in the theater.    Tickets will be $10.00 for ages 12 and up and $5.00 for children 11 and under.  Advanced tickets will allow people to enjoy the desserts and the music.  For the music only, tickets will be sold at the door for the same prices.  This musical review is a fundraiser for the Basin City Arts Center to help offset the cost of performances that are coming to the theater this year. 

For Advance Tickets contact: Carman Olson ( 307-899-0446) or Jennifer Miller (307-568-9346)  or Shelly King (307-899-0760)









Thursday, January 4, 2018