Good morning, Butte.

The Butte Chamber of Commerce will host its 113th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on September 18th at the Civic Center to honor 20 local business leaders under 40 for their contributions—marking a key celebration of community excellence.

Earlier this week at Covellite Theater (215 W.

Broadway), a free screening of The Breakfast Club on Wednesday and a Comedy Night on Thursday pleased local movie and comedy fans. Today the venue hosts the Elisabeth Carlisle Band and The Harmony Aviators, who perform live for a festive evening.

International travelers are showing interest in Montana landmarks as a new list of the top 120 lesser-known destinations includes two local attractions.

The World Museum of Mining in Butte is ranked at 100 and the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is rated at 48 — drawing attention to the state’s rich history and natural scenery.

A study shows that for every dollar spent on tribal colleges, Montana taxpayers get nearly $13 back + this high return on investment highlights the value of investing in local education.

Researchers say the finding supports more funding for these schools.

With cooler fall weather and winter snow on the horizon, visitors in Butte are heading to Crystal Park in the Pioneer Mountains for rockhounding on 220 acres set aside by the Forest Service—offering picnic tables, grills, and a paved trail while requiring hand tools and limiting each visitor to a five-day digging season.

Understanding English Spelling with Gabe Henry

12 AM – 1 PM — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — Explore the amusing history and oddities of English spelling in this engaging discussion with author Gabe Henry.

Beats and Bubbles

6-9 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donations appreciated — Enjoy a family-friendly EDM night with great music and a vibrant atmosphere.

Uptown Comedy Showcase

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter in Butte with Uptown Comedy.

BigSky Paranormal Conference

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Historic Clark Chateau Museum & Gallery — Tickets available — Dive into the mysteries of the paranormal with ghost stories and UFO sightings.

Zach Rushing Comedy Show

7-9:30 p.m. — Butte Elks Lodge #240 — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of American comedy with Zach Rushing's 'Not So Rich & Famous' tour.

Tuesday Night Open Mic

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Enjoy an evening of local talent and music hosted by Aaron Armstrong.

People’s Choice Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — The audience picks the frightful film for a night of cinematic thrills.

6 Hours of Disco Mountain Bike Race

9 AM – 3 PM — Discovery Ski Area — Entry fee required — Race against the clock to complete as many laps as possible in this thrilling mountain biking event.