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A former resident of Saratoga is taking his talents to the Europe this spring. Saratoga Middle/High school graduate Garry Wood and his wife Mirthe Bolhuis are headed to the Netherlands starting a two-month tour. Dubbing themselves the "Bird and the Bear," the Folk/Americana duo said that though they have several shows lined up in Holland and Germany, their trip did not start out as a tour at all. "We originally planned the entire trip as time off basically," Garry said. "We had a pretty crazy...
When Virginia Parker took her first official tour of the Saratoga Museum, she came in ready to share her knowledge. She examined the diorama of Indians hunting buffalo explaining the materials the early natives used to create their spears. Then, she moved on to the basement, depicting where the family would sit in a Victorian living room. In the attic of the museum, Parker found an artifact that really caught her attention. It was a quilt - with the signatures of several names she recognized...
Button Contest Winner, Ashlynn Johnson Treasure Hunt First place, 27 minutes- Alyson Sneddon, Bob and Maggie Kelley Second place, 1 hour, 35 minutes- Jimmy and Sandy McKinney, Brandon Russell, Margaret Weber Third place, 1 hour, 49 minutes- Sandy, Rick, Mary and Joy Martin Kids’ Sledding Pre-K First place, 18.44 seconds- Ashten Hubbs Second place, 55.22 seconds- Galloway O’Leary First/Second grade First place, 15.44 seconds- Beck Geisick Second place, 18.25 seconds- Trenton Hubbs Third place, 19.39 seconds- Baylin Sifford Third/Fourth gra...
Gospel singer Steve Desmond is returning to Saratoga for another performance this New Year’s Eve. Desmond, a senior pastor and accomplished singer from Greeley, Colo., brings a wide variety of music styles to the Platte Valley. His styles include southern gospel, country, classical gather style and contemporary praise and worship. He has performed concerts and speaks to several audiences throughout the mid-west. Everyone of all ages are invited to attend the concert. The concert is free to the public. The concert is sponsored by the Platte V... Full story
Musician David Moran is returning to Saratoga. Moran, who has played at Las Vegas casinos, on Alaskan cruises and on riverboats in Sacramento and Cincinnati, said he is very excited about returning to Saratoga. Moran will be the entertainment for the Ugly Sweater Contest from 8 to 10 p.m., Saturday at the Saratoga Resort & Spa. Moran has been performing for more than 30 years and is accomplished on the ragtime banjo, guitar and harmonica according to his bio. "I look forward to returning to... Full story
Community choirs in Saratoga and Encampment are performing Christmas concerts this month. The Saratoga Community Choir is performing at 4 p.m., Sunday at the Platte Valley Community Center Theater. The Encampment Community Choir is presenting its 16th annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., Dec. 18 at the Encampment Opera House. The Sierra Madre Strings will provide prelude music beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both concerts, free of charge.... Full story
For those who enjoy Honky-Tonk music, they are in for a treat on Saturday. Recording artist Sam Platts is returning to Saratoga for a performance at 7 p.m., Saturday at the Platte Valley Community Center Great Hall. Platts' aunt, Sue Jones, who is the music series coordinator for the Platte Valley Community Center, said that she has been working on having Sam Platts and The Kootenai Three, come to Saratoga for a family dance for two years. Last year, the band was so booked that they could not... Full story
The Platte Valley is ready to be alive with the sound and power of music next month. The concert season begins with two Saratoga school concerts, which will showcase the talent of many students here in our Valley. The first of the two, the Saratoga Middle/High School Christmas Concert, takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) Theater. Up next is the Saratoga Elementary School Christmas Concert, which features performances from kindergarten-through-second grade students and the sixth-grade band. This concert... Full story
Murder is in the air. Fake murder, that is. Starting Nov. 16, the Grand Encampment Opera Company will host its second annual Murder Mystery Dinner. “It takes place in the Old West after a big poker tournament,” said Vicki Loftice, a board member of the Grand Encampment Opera Company. Tickets cost $20, which buys a western-themed dinner, and participation in the murder mystery. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and at that moment, is when you begin playing your character, Loftice said. However, tic... Full story
It's out of the tower and on the run as a zany cast of friends and foes help Rapunzel's harrowing escape from the towering imprisonment of Madame Gothel. Add a dash of French flair and pinch of personal triumph and friendship, and this is a story the audience won't forget. The Missoula Children's Theatre is presenting "Rapunzel" at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Platte Valley Community Center Theater. The production includes more than 50 local students as they present an original... Full story
What does Saratoga have in common with Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles? Bobby Chitwood. Chitwood and his band started their 10-day tour promoting their new album, “Gravity”, Thursday. The band started it at Duke’s Bar and Grill in Saratoga. Friday morning they headed for Las Vegas. When the band is not on tour with Chitwood, they are working for other artists or bands. Jeremy Holt, who plays lead guitar, also plays for Lone Star. Dave Fowler, the bassist, at one time was the road manag...
Snake River Brewing Co. took the Steinley Cup for a second year in a row Saturday with its Pako’s India Pale Ale (IPA). “This one is for Wyoming,” said Auggie Katzer with Little Snake River Brewing Co. “We are happy to represent Wyoming for a second year in a row.” Prairie Fire Brewery in Gillette, took the people’s choice with its Prairie Fire IPA. This is the first year the Saratoga-Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce made IPA a competing brew in the competition. Crimmins said the event was a...
Above, Dick Weber, of Coupeville, Wash., was in Riverside visiting his daughter Margaret Weber, owner of the Bear Trap. He made a stop to the C.J. Box book signing at the Saratoga Museum Saturday. Weber, who has been carving caricatures for 40 years, said his daughter convinced him to carve Joe Pickett, the main character in Box’s book series. Box kept the wood sculpture on his table during the book signing. Box said his stand-alone book, “The Highway,” is in its fifth printing since Aug. 1. Th... Full story