The Evolution of The Lil Smokies

The band drops its new album Tornillo on Jan. 24

By Maggie Dresser // Jan 3, 2020

Spotlight Event: Bonsai’s Anniversary Party

Bonsai Brewing Project is celebrating its sixth anniversary by offering beer and merchandise deals

By Beacon Staff // Jan 1, 2020

Side Dish

Flaky Fish Tacos with Vegetable Slaw

Side Dish

Flaky Fish Tacos with Vegetable Slaw

A good fish taco is in a class by itself

By Katie Workman // Dec 31, 2019

Spotlight Event: Polar Bear Plunge

People will once again willingly throw themselves into the frigid waters of the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi

By Beacon Staff // Dec 31, 2019

Spotlight Event: New Year’s Eve with 20 Grand

Enjoy the holiday with some breathing room and your friendly neighborhood funk band

By Beacon Staff // Dec 29, 2019

Spotlight Event: New Year’s Eve Rail Jam

Skiers and snowboarders will hit rails and boxes on a custom built rail jam venue competing for cash prizes

By Beacon Staff // Dec 28, 2019

Celebrating a New Decade

Starting with fireworks at Big Mountain and ending with a Polar Plunge in Flathead Lake

By Maggie Dresser // Dec 28, 2019

Spotlight Event: The Lil Smokies

A unique blend of excellent songwriting, bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band

By Beacon Staff // Dec 26, 2019

Side Dish

Grilled Provencal Chicken and Peppers

Side Dish

Grilled Provencal Chicken and Peppers

This chicken and pepper dish requires only a handful of ingredients, little skill and a small commitment of time by the fire

By Katie Workman // Dec 25, 2019

Spotlight Event: Torchlight Parade

Gather at the bottom of Ed’s Run to watch the Torchlight Parade descend from the top of Chair 2

By Beacon Staff // Dec 22, 2019

New Exhibit Highlights the History of Kalispell’s Carnegie Library

Before it was the Hockaday Museum of Art, the building hosted Kalispell’s library funded by the richest man in the world

By Justin Franz // Dec 19, 2019

Spotlight Event: Christmas Holiday Pops

This fun-filled concert will feature holiday music for the whole family

By Beacon Staff // Dec 19, 2019

Side Dish

Baked Muffin Frittatas

Side Dish

Baked Muffin Frittatas

These “egg muffins” are perfect for entertaining and any leftovers turn a grab-and-go breakfast into a treat

By Elizabeth Karmel // Dec 17, 2019

Spotlight Event: Yuletide Affair 16

The Yuletide Affair tradition continues with its incomparable mix of heartwarming holiday music, heart-stopping performance and hilarious satire

By Beacon Staff // Dec 17, 2019

A Christmas Film Classic Onstage

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents A Christmas Story for five performances

By Maggie Dresser // Dec 13, 2019