Festival of Trees

 

BCAC Corn Hole Tournament

 BCAC Corn Hole Tournament at Washington

Saturday, Sept. 12 BCAC Corn Hole Tournament at Washington Park 3 p.m..  $20 entry fee per team - entry form @ Emily - Security State Bank due Friday, Sept. 11 5 p.m.   Check-in 2:30 pm. on Saturday.  ACA Rules-Double Elimination. First place prize - Corn Hole Board.  Cash prizes for 2nd & 3rd.  We will have hot dogs ready to serve so grab a lawn chair and join us at Washington Park Info: Text or Call: Emily @ 307-461-2477

High Country Cowboys Outdoor Concert

High Country Cowboys in  Concert

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 High Country Cowboys at Riverside Football Field 7 p.m. Singing Cowboy Trio from Red Lodge - Good Ole Days Western Music presented by Basin City Arts Center.  Tickets at the gates: Adults $20 Students $10 Ages 5 & Under Free.  Bring your own lawn chairs and non-alcoholic refreshments.  Social distancing guidelines please. 

Sponsored by the Basin City Arts Center

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 the heart of ranch country in south central Montana, they grew up playing 'cowboys and ...Native Americans' and 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, the Pro Cowboy Country Association has awarded them "Music Group of the year, 2017 and 2018. They also received "Best Album of the Year" (for their album "Cowboy" in 2018). Their lead singer Marty has been awarded "Yodeler of the year" (2017) and "Male Vocalist of the Year" (2018). The International Western Music Association has also recognized their album "Cowboy" as "Best Album of the Year" 2017, and Marty has won IWMA "Yodeler of the Year" 3 times.  Their traditional sound and three part western harmony has been compared to the Sons of the Pioneers and Marty Robbins.

Soup and Cookie Night

Trace Bundy Concert

Trace Bundy returns to northern Wyoming!

Saturday, March 7th - 7:00pm (doors at 6:30pm)

Basin City Arts Center 

Tickets: $10

ALL AGES

Sponsored by The Shack

tracebundy.com  check him out on Youtube

Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.

Calendar of Events February to July 2020

At our "Love is in the Air" program, I promised to put out a calendar of upcoming events.  Please check this blog occasionally to get a more detailed view of each event.  Hope this will help you plan what events you would like to attend in the future.

Calendar

for Basin City Arts Center

February

February 22, 2020: Deanna Spillman’s Sip and Paint - Go to her website for more details “Traveling Canvas” https://www.deannastravelingcanvas.com

February 24, 2020:  Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theater @ 4:15 for grades K-13. 

February 25 - 28: Practices each day from 4:15 to 6:00 and 6:15 to 8:15.  Lower grades will not have as many practices.

February 28 (Friday): Snow Queen performance @ 7:00 P.M.

February 20 (Saturday): Snow Queen Performance @ 2:00 P.M.

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March 7 (Saturday) Trace Bunday 7:00 PM  Tickets $10  All ages

March 13 (Friday): Soup and Cookie Night:  Taste a variety of soups and cookies 5:30 - 7:00
Tickets $5:00 children under 5 free and families $20

March  20 (Friday): Ignite the Basin:  Ten  community members give 5 minute talks about various topics using 20 slides.  This program is found in many city throughout the U.S. 

March 21: Deanna Spillman’s Traveling Canvas: Sip and Paint

April 

April 25: Tentative Date:  Steel Drum Band from Buffalo under the direction David Romtveldt.  This will be family afternoon concert with an inexpensive lunch provided. 

April 30: Art Open Show - more information will follow.

May

May 7: Jared Rogerson: Jared Rogerson (pronounced RAW-jer-son) is an American singer/songwriter whose western roots have blossomed into a distinct cowboy-rock vibe. With his sonic fusion of country, Americana, rock and folk, he paints a contemporary and complicated rural West.

May 22 (Friday): Jalan Crossland, from Ten Sleep will give a concert.  His guitar playing earned him National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship honors in '97 and the State Flatpick Championship title of his home state in 1999. In recognition for his contribution to the arts in Wyoming, he was bestowed with the Governor's Arts Award in 2013.

July

July 1 (Wednesday) High Country Cowboys: Back by Popular Demand!! Since their beginning in 2014, the Pro Cowboy Country Association has awarded them "Music Group of the year, 2017 and 2018. They also received "Best Album of the Year" (for their album "Cowboy" in 2018). Their lead singer Marty has been awarded "Yodeler of the year" (2017) and "Male Vocalist of the Year" (2018). The International Western Music Association has also recognized their album "Cowboy" as "Best Album of the Year" 2017, and Marty has won IWMA "Yodeler of the Year" 3 times.  Their traditional sound and three part western harmony has been compared to the Sons of the Pioneers and Marty Robbins.

Missoula Children's Theater

 For more information contact Shelly King 307-568-9313 or 307-899-0760

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of THE SNOW QUEEN Monday, Feb. 24th at the basin City Arts Center from (4:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Among the roles to be cast are the Snow Queen, Gerda, Gerda’s Grandma, Gerda’s best friend Kay, and Kay’s Grandma. The Gardner Woman, Bae the Reindeer, and Yeti. The Little Robber Girl, Mr. and Mrs. Crow, and the Prince and Princess. There are also Hobgoblins, Snow Animals, Robbers, and Snow Chickens.  Students, Kindergarten through 12^th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary.  Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. each day.

THE SNOW QUEEN will be presented on Friday, Feb. 28th at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2:00 P.M. at Basin City arts Center.  The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Basin is brought to you by Wyoming Community Foundation with support from local businesses.

Love is in the Air

Basin City Arts Center is hosting a musical event in February, in honor of Valentine's Day. Local musicians will perform a variety of love songs during the evening. Starting at 6:00 P.M. desserts and appetizers will be served in the ballroom before the music starts. The musical program begins at 7:00 P.M.
Fantastic love songs will be performed by Kathy Clucas, Misty Wollam, Amy Elsberry, Grace Vigil, Kelsea Chestnut and Scott Nauman, Eva Stone, Lisa Chestnut, Lisa McDonald,
Wende and AJ Jenness, Adrian Melin, Judie Deepe,
Markita Gesch, and Carole Blakeman.

Tickets are $10 and children are $5

Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees

At the Basin City Arts Center 

November 30, 2019 

         1)  Artificial trees any size must have lights 

• 2)  Every entry will be given a number and you may have a theme

• name but no personal name or business will be on the tree for the
• voting 

• 3)  Setting up trees will be November 18th – 22nd from 4pm – 8pm 

• 4)  Displays will be open to the public for viewing and voting

• November 24th -27th from 4pm-8pm & 30th opening at 2 pm 

• 5)  There will be auction of trees November 30th at 4:30 with
  proceeds going to Basin City Arts Center 

• proceeds going to Basin City Arts Center 

• 6)  Places will be announced after auction of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
  winners Prizes will be 1

• winners Prizes will be 1st $75, 2nd $50 and 3rd $25 

• 7)  Call Carmen at 568-2944 to enter your tree 

• 8)  Or fill out form below and send to BCAC PO Box 817 Basin 

Name, Business, Group: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 

Contact Person: _____________________________________________ 

Phone Number: _____________________________________________ 

Address: __________________________________________________ 

Rewinders Concert

Soup and Cookie Night at Basin City Arts Center

October 25th
5:00 - 7:00
Family $20 other tickets $5
Members are free

10 varieties of soup to try - eat all you want!

High Country Cowboys return to the Basin City Arts Center

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 the heart of ranch country in south central Montana, they grew up playing 'cowboys and ...native americans' and 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, the Pro Cowboy Country Association has awarded them "Music Group of the year, 2017 and 2018. They also received "Best Album of the Year" (for their album "Cowboy" in 2018). Their lead singer Marty has been awarded "Yodeler of the year" (2017) and "Male Vocalist of the Year" (2018). The International Western Music Association has also recognized their album "Cowboy" as "Best Album of the Year" 2017, and Marty has won IWMA "Yodeler of the Year" 3 times.  Their traditional sound and three part western harmony has been compared to the Sons of the Pioneers and Marty Robbins.

5 minute slide presentations by community members

at the Basin City Arts Center

Free admission with donations accepted

60's Bash

60's Bash

at the Basin City Arts Center

Once again, the Basin City Arts Center will present a gala fundraiser featuring an array of talented local artists. This event will be held on , Saturday, February 16, 2019.  This year the show will feature 60’s music recorded by artists  Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Peter, Paul and Mary, the Animals, Aretha Franklin and Sonny and Cher just to name a few. Performing on stage will be Kathy Clucas, Michael Jaycox,  Misty Wollam, Amy Elsberry, Raquel  Neesham, Grace  Vigil and  Sam Crouse, Scott  Mattis, Adrianna Chevez, Kelsea  Chestnut, Kaileigh Schell,  Georgia Antley Hunt,  Darla Haller, Shelly King,  Amy Cates, Eva Stone,  Marilyn McCoy.  

Upstairs in the ballroom, fantastic desserts and appetizers from the 60’s will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.  No advanced tickets will be required this year, so make sure you get to the theater early to sample the 60’s fare.

Tickets will be $10.00 per person. Tickets for children 12 and under are $5.00.  For more information call Shelly King @ 307-899-0760 or Jennifer Miller @ 568-9346

Northwest College Studio Singers

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

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

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.

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.

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.