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lOCal TradiTiON
the nutcracker
there’s no Better transition from the
autumnal world of Thanksgiving to the sugarplum Christmas season than the Northwest Ballet Company’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.”
The company, part of the Kalispell- based Northwest Ballet School,
will perform the holiday classic
the weekend after Thanksgiving,
Nov. 28 – Nov. 30, at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.
We’re not overstating it when we say this is a beloved tradition in the Flathead; the company has been performing this show in front of packed houses for 21 years. Not only is the Nutcracker an easily recognizable show in the ballet world – making it accessible for all ages – but it’s also a great time to showcase the valley’s local dancing talent.
Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30.
For ticketing information, call 406-755-0760 or visit www. northwestballet.com.
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Cinch bucking horse Championships
some of the nation’s Best cowBoys are
coming to Kalispell once again for the rides of their lives. The Cinch Bucking Horse Championships, at Majestic Valley Arena Oct. 4-5, is a premier rodeo event that features daring cowboys riding rowdy saddle broncs and bulls from across North America. Many of these 4- and 5-year-old broncs will be future world champion bucking horses and this event is one of their showcases before advancing up the
ranks. Last year’s event drew hundreds
of spectators to the Majestic Valley Arena and offered $70,000 in prize money. This year’s event will feature a barrel racing competition, celebrity team roping and the always-popular wife carrying contest. The Oct. 4 event is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Oct. 5 event is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit worldclassbucking- horseassociation.com or www.majesticval- leyarena.com.
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PHoto By greg lindstrom