Good morning, Butte.

A recent Jiffy Lube study shows nearly half of Montanans will hit the highway for the holidays—drivers are expected to spend an average of two days on the road as they travel to visit family and friends.

This prediction means traffic may increase, prompting travelers to plan ahead—especially during busy periods.

The Festival of Trees fundraiser is at the Elks Lodge this weekend and shows hand-decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday items donated by local schools, businesses, and individuals.

Live auctions will take place Saturday and online bids will open at 1 p.m.—all proceeds will support United Way efforts to help low-income families stay warm.

Big Sky on Waterford will host its annual Parade of Trees on December 6th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3701 Elizabeth Warren Avenue—guests will tour over 90 decorated trees, bid on 13 trees crafted by local senior service agencies, and enjoy cookies, cocoa and a scavenger hunt while donating one can of nonperishable food to support local charities.

The Butte Rescue Mission will serve a Thanksgiving meal for local residents in need this Thanksgiving—aiming to offer a warm meal—according to the announcement.

WalletHub’s review of over 3,100 deals shows JCPenney tops Black Friday discounts for 2025 with a 74.1% discount—Belk and Kohl’s follow with 72.4% and 45.4% offers, and Montana shoppers can use these deals online or in local stores as shopping trends shift.

Montana Tech and the Butte Rotary Club will host the Peggy Sarsfield Young Women's Basketball Skills Camp on December 19 at the Montana Tech HPER Complex.

The camp is open to young players in first through sixth grades with sessions from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for the younger group and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for the older group — registration is $20 and includes a camp t-shirt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jordan Lane Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15ADV | $25DOS — Enjoy a lively night of music with Jordan Lane in the heart of Butte.

Mojo Risin' Tribute to The Doors

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $10 ADV | $15 DOS — Celebrate the iconic music of The Doors with an energetic tribute performance in Butte.

Tuesday Night Open Mic with Kane O'Neill

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Enjoy a variety of local talent at this cozy open mic night.

Holiday Cabaret: Wreck the Halls

7:30-11:50 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $10 for single seat, $65 for table — Celebrate the holidays with a lively cabaret performance full of entertainment.