Good morning, Butte.

Irish author Kevin Barry’s latest novel The Heart in Winter was inspired by his research at Butte Public Archives more than 25 years ago and he said the town has changed since then.

He will talk about the book today at 7 p.m.—his lecture is set at the Montana Tech auditorium.

Montana residents are bracing for heavy snow as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for many mountain areas—forecasters predict snow totals from 2 to 18 inches with travel becoming hazardous in several locations.

Butte-Silver Bow officials said they are not eager to answer a DOC query on a proposed women's prison—further details on next steps were not provided.

Butte now has a new eatery where HP2 Cafe brings Hitchin Post dishes closer to home—serving hot sandwiches like a 1/2-pound pastrami option and a giant smashburger with shoestring fries.

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. next to Butte Produce and Supply.

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.

NRAER Fall Conference

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Copper King Convention Center — Cost varies — Discover entrepreneurial insights and networking opportunities for educators and providers in the visual impairment community.

Scream (1996) Screening

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation based — Enjoy a classic horror film on the big screen with friends.

Uptown Comedy Night at Covellite Theatre

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Yee-haw, let’s laugh all through fall in Butte!

SWEet Race 5k Fundraiser 2024

3:00 – 6:30 p.m. — 45 Three Bears Drive, Butte, MT — Entry fee applies — Support Montana Tech's Society of Women Engineers with a scenic 5k run around Blacktail Loop.

Uptown Comedy at the Covellite Theatre

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a night filled with laughter and comedic performances in Butte this fall.

Tuesday Night Open Mic with Aaron Armstrong

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a night of diverse local talent at an inviting open mic hosted by Aaron Armstrong.

The Brothers Grimm Screening

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation-based entry — Enjoy a fantasy adventure with The Brothers Grimm on the big screen.