Good morning, Butte.

Jay Wood, president of the Southwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry & Services in Deer Lodge, was named the Q2 2025 Salute to Service Award recipient by the Veterans Navigation Network.

He leads efforts to combat food insecurity & improve mental health support for local veterans.

This fall, Uptown Butte will welcome the Cleveland Market in a historic building on East Galena Street—where local shops including a leatherworker and organic grocer will offer unique goods.

The collective retail space is set to open in late August or early September.

Montana ranked 49th nationally for early education according to a WalletHub report that measured 12 factors — including state pre-K programs and spending per child.

The state, known for its natural beauty and agriculture, now faces pressure to boost support for its youngest learners.

Butte’s Ridge Waters waterpark has been closed for five days due to a faulty computerized control panel that regulates chlorine levels—officials are working with a distributor in Bismarck to ship and install a new part so the park will likely reopen on Monday.

Cruz Contreras Acoustic Performance

8-11 PM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Admission details not provided — Experience an intimate solo acoustic performance by Cruz Contreras in the beautiful setting of Butte's Covellite Theatre.

Comedy Night Featuring Alan Bromwell

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Butte Depot — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alan Bromwell and special guests from across the country.

Left on Tenth Concert

11:55 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $12 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience a lively performance by Left on Tenth featuring Charlie Apple in Butte.

Thriving in Chaos: Insights with Dr. Tasha Eurich

12 AM – 1 PM — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to thrive through chaos with Dr. Tasha Eurich's transformative insights.

Mighty Mystic Live with Sean Devine

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of reggae as Mighty Mystic brings the summer vibes to Butte.