Elk River Arts & Lectures presents a first-ever, four-day festival running concurrently with the 2026 Elk River Writers Workshop, October 18th-23rd. Each evening, community members are invited to join workshop participants at Chico Hot Springs in Pray, Montana, for a series of free salons and panels featuring
“"This is so great. Every town should have this.”
“This is a welcoming space, and everyone needs to be welcomed in a different way.”
“There are so many good sewing supplies!”
“You don't have to be rich to try a new craft.”
“This is a great use
2026 Westerly Award Recipients Honored at Park County Community Foundation’s Seventh Annual Paradise Ramble Event
The Park County Community Foundation (PCCF) announces John and Bernice Gillespie as the 2026 recipients of The Westerly Award at the foundation’s seventh annual Paradise Ramble event at Sage Lodge. The Westerly Award
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darrell Scott returns to The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on August 1st for a performance at the Blake Pavilion.
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music.
The Livingston Center for Art and Culture is proud to host American Made: A Celebration of the Folk Arts, an exhibit celebrating works that honor cultural traditions, community and lived experience. The exhibit runs from July 14th through August 6th.
Just what is meant by folk art? Definitions vary, but
Wheatgrass Books welcomes Montana Poet Laureate Allen Morris Jones for a book signing during Livingston's Fourth Friday Art Walk on Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm.
Jones will be signing copies of his new short story collection, A Kind of Man, a powerful gathering of fiction
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today cocaine and methamphetamine seizures increased in Montana during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same time last year, while fentanyl seizures continued to decline. Anti-drug task forces remain committed to keeping dangerous drugs out of Montana communities.
“Fentanyl and other
BOZEMAN – The Bozeman Symphony invites the public to enjoy a free afternoon of live music in historic Virginia City on Saturday, July 18th, at The Elling House Arts and Humanities Center, 404 E. Idaho Street in Bozeman.
The concert, featuring Symphony Principal Harp Angela Espinosa and Violinist Luke, will take
Elk River Arts & Lectures presents a first-ever, four-day festival running concurrently with the 2026 Elk River Writers Workshop, October 18th-23rd. Each evening, community members are invited to join workshop participants at Chico Hot Springs in Pray, Montana, for a series of free salons and panels featuring
by Jacob Schwarz
It was senior night for the 2026 Park High Rangers varsity baseball squad. Facing the Butte Central Maroons, a victory by five or more runs was needed to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Central A Division—and their first playoff appearance since baseball became a
HRDC is preparing to open its Livingston Warming Center for the upcoming winter season, providing a safe, warm space for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking adequate heat during Montana’s coldest months.
The Warming Center model operates seasonally and relies on community support and fundraising to keep its doors open.
The Park County Council for the Arts (PCCArts) proudly awarded Parks Reece the distinction of Inaugural Artist Laureate for 2025. PCCArts also recognized the late Russell Chatham as the 2025 Legacy Laureate. Parks, as well as Russell’s daughter Lea, received a beautiful leather award ribbon designed by Chase DeForest.
By Melissa Johansen
Livingston’s third annual Craft Supply Swap will be held October 25th, from noon to 4 pm at Old Lumberyard (122 North F Street). This is a fun, free community event that centers creativity, reducing waste, and connecting our communities.
There is a lot of community excitement
Raise a glass and your spirits at the Livingston 2nd Street Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Admission is free and there’s fun for all! Enjoy interactive adult and kids’ activities, seasonal drink and food specials, and live accordion music. There will be a long
The National Alliance On Metal Illness (NAMI) has designated September as National Suicide Prevention Month to shine a spotlight on a topic not often talked about... suicide.
“Regarding the question of suicide, keep it a question. It’s not really an answer.” - Peter McWilliams
Everyone is affected by suicide, not
The Park County Community Journal (PCCJ) presents its 9th annual Best of Park County poll, a contest intended to showcase our community’s best—the outstanding people, places, and local businesses that make this special community vibrant.
Voting will begin on Wednesday, August 20th, at 9 am and concludes three
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Brad Wilson
In his recent guest column, Sam Byrne, managing partner of CrossHarbor Capital Partners, offered an apology to the Shields Valley community for missteps in water use at Crazy
Elk River Arts & Lectures presents a first-ever, four-day festival running concurrently with the 2026 Elk River Writers Workshop, October 18th-23rd. Each evening, community members are invited to join workshop participants at Chico Hot Springs in Pray, Montana, for a series of free salons and panels featuring
“"This is so great. Every town should have this.”
“This is a welcoming space, and everyone needs to be welcomed in a different way.”
“There are so many good sewing supplies!”
“You don't have to be rich to try a new craft.”
“This is a great use
2026 Westerly Award Recipients Honored at Park County Community Foundation’s Seventh Annual Paradise Ramble Event
The Park County Community Foundation (PCCF) announces John and Bernice Gillespie as the 2026 recipients of The Westerly Award at the foundation’s seventh annual Paradise Ramble event at Sage Lodge. The Westerly Award
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darrell Scott returns to The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on August 1st for a performance at the Blake Pavilion.
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music.
The Livingston Center for Art and Culture is proud to host American Made: A Celebration of the Folk Arts, an exhibit celebrating works that honor cultural traditions, community and lived experience. The exhibit runs from July 14th through August 6th.
Just what is meant by folk art? Definitions vary, but
Wheatgrass Books welcomes Montana Poet Laureate Allen Morris Jones for a book signing during Livingston's Fourth Friday Art Walk on Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm.
Jones will be signing copies of his new short story collection, A Kind of Man, a powerful gathering of fiction
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today cocaine and methamphetamine seizures increased in Montana during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same time last year, while fentanyl seizures continued to decline. Anti-drug task forces remain committed to keeping dangerous drugs out of Montana communities.
“Fentanyl and other
BOZEMAN – The Bozeman Symphony invites the public to enjoy a free afternoon of live music in historic Virginia City on Saturday, July 18th, at The Elling House Arts and Humanities Center, 404 E. Idaho Street in Bozeman.
The concert, featuring Symphony Principal Harp Angela Espinosa and Violinist Luke, will take