It's the 19th annual Heart Butte Celebration kicked off today (Thursday) and continues through Sunday. It looks like the whole community's involved all weekend long. Earl Old Person is sharing the master of ceremonies chair along with Jay St
That's the title of a Robin Ward tune from the early 60's and it rings really true as we race through August and into September. I can't believe that our 4 county fair has come and gone as well as Whoop Up Days, 4th of July weekend in Choteau, Grizzly Day, and Dutton Fun Day not to mention all the other fun activities this summer
This Saturday, the 6th of August, marks this summer's Grizzly Day celebration in Dupuyer. I've been there a time or two before and I can't wait to go back this year. Of course, on the way, I'll stop by the Lighthouse and chew the fat about fishing with Bob Kovatch who's a great asset to my Old Fishing Hole program
The Shelby Merchants Association presenting "First Thursday" tomorrow (Thursday, when else(!) all over uptown Shelby. I don't have enough space or time here on my infamous Puffman Blog to tell you everything's that going on, but believe me, this will be an action packed two hours tomorrow night from 5 until 7
It's another Dutton Fun Day all day tomorrow, Saturday. This day of celebration of activities and FUN for the entire family is designed as a FUNdraiser to support Dutton's swimming pool and recreation complex.
Back in 1921, not long after oil had started gushing from our northern Montana fields, real estate sales here in Shelby were declining, dimming our little town's prospects of becoming the "Tulsa of the West." Then the mayor's son dreamed up a marketing ploy: offer to host heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey's next fight.
What began as a publicity stunt soon spiraled into a civic drama unlike any Montana had ever seen, or would ever again.
I'm looking forward to returning to the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby this evening (Tuesday) to read some more Montana History. I'll be anxious to find out how the Heritage residents spent and enjoyed their 4th of July holiday. I'm also anxious to pick up where w
From a childhood along the back roads of Texas, to Music City and on to the stages of Broadway, meet Gary Morris. Gary will be my special guest this afternoon (the Fourth of July). I'll be debuting the title cut and new single, "Faith and Freedom" from his latest CD. Gary is dedicating this very song and arrangement to the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as a July 4th Thank You to our military. The man has an amazing voice and is probably best known for his signature rendition of the classic "Wind Beneath My Wings" in addition to his starring role in Broadway's "Les Miserables". I know you'll enjoy the CD and I'm looking forward to meeting Gary this Fourth of July Monday afternoon. And by the way, happy 4th! Check out one of his Videos after the jump:
With this glorious Fourth of July weekend here, I'd like encourage adults and children alike to be careful with and around fireworks. Being in my business for so many years, it has always bothered me when I had to read "over the air" a news story dealing with a person or persons being injured on because of fireworks
One of my favorite Montana authors and a friend, Lenore McKelvey Puhek will be joining me this afternoon (Thursday) at 4:35 on the Puffman Show. Puhek, who's written "The River's Edge" (a story about Montana Territorial Governor, Thomas Francis Meagher) and "Annie: The Cabin in the Woods" will be in Choteau this Saturday at the City Festival at City Park from 9 to 3
For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught
Did you know that the Liberty Bell was NOT rung on July 4th, 1776 because the Declaration of Independence was neither signed nor proclaimed on that date? Do you realize that John Hancock was the only one of the 56 signers of the Declaration who actually signed it on July4th! And get this...both Jefferson and Adams, ex-presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence, both died on July 4th in 1826, and just a few minutes apart!