Good Day
Butte
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the new Tractor Supply on Harrison Avenue, Lynette Hogart from the Chelsea Bailey Shelter — with adoptable Husky Wyzowski — rallied donations of dry dog and cat food to fight pet hunger as economic struggles grow. Donations are accepted at the shelter on Centennial Avenue and at the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department on Front Street during operating hours Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. KXTL
- ➤ Today, a Veterans Day service begins at the Butte Civic Center at 10 a.m. and a light brunch follows. Local runners may join Butte's Veterans Day Run—registration is available in-person at American Legion Hall from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with a $20 fee—and the race starts at 11:11 a.m. to benefit the American Legion Silver Bow Post #1. KXTL
- ➤ Local residents are invited to help decorate the historic Elling House as a community event to preserve this landmark — details on volunteer meetups will be announced. The Montana Standard
- ➤ East Middle School will host the ‘Hometown Heroes’ Vietnam Memorial dedication—honoring 24 fallen Butte men with family and friends gathering to remember their service. The Montana Standard
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CornerStone Plaza on South Harrison Avenue has opened with a Chipotle restaurant now operating. The developer said more chains such as Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mikes and Five Guys will open soon — a boost for local contractors and the Harrison corridor that city officials welcome. KXLF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On November 21, the tribute concert Stayin’ Alive will honor Bee Gees hits at Butte’s Mother Lode Theater—doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. KXTL
- ➤ Melanie Rae Wendt of Butte has written and will direct Ecstasy, a modern retelling of The Bacchae that will run Nov. 14th and 15th at the Covellite Theatre starting at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for the show only and $65 for the package with dinner at 7 p.m., which must be purchased before Thursday at noon. KXLF
- ➤ Today, Covellite Theater starts its busy week with an open mic night for local acts. Upcoming events include a free movie on November 12th, comedy on November 13th, and the world premiere dinner theater production 'Ecstasy' on November 14th and 15th—written and directed by Melanie Rae Wendt with dinner from Saffron Mediterranean. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Southwest Montana are removing 35 miles of barbed wire fences in Grasshopper Valley this week to improve migration routes for pronghorn and elk—part of an end-of-the-year project by the National Wildlife Federation—and over 200 volunteers have joined the work. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town Pump has given $1 million in grants to food banks amid the ongoing government shutdown—food banks can spend the funds even as Congress discusses ending the shutdown this week. The Montana Standard
- ➤ On November 4, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Butte's Berkeley Pit Superfund site and promised faster cleanup and closer community partnership—he met with local residents to hear concerns about issues such as lead levels. His remarks emphasized that government officials plan to work closely with the community to address long-standing safety issues. KXLF
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People’s Choice Movie Night
7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation based — Enjoy a mystery film chosen by the audience under the stars on the big screen.
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Uptown Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter and entertainment every Thursday night this fall.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Experience an exciting evening of local talent hosted by Dan Mitchem.
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Uptown Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy a night of laughter every Thursday this fall in Butte.
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Discovery Ski Patrol Annual Fundraiser
6-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Contributions encouraged — Engage in a night of winter-themed entertainment supporting ski safety and community involvement.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Dan Mitchem in a cozy atmosphere.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Kane O'Neill in a vibrant theatre setting.
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Happy Ska-lidays 2025
8 PM – 2 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $ — Celebrate the holiday season with a lively night of ska music featuring Big Ska Country and Big Mosquito.
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After The Snowfall: A Ski Movie Fundraiser
7-1 a.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Fundraiser event — Kick off the winter season with a ski movie and support a local cause.
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