Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
Good morning, Helena.
On Tuesday morning, Helena Education Foundation partnered with Boeing to unveil a robotics initiative in high schools.
The donation (valued at $100,000) helped expand STEM, career and technical learning for local students.
At its first Chamber State of the City event, local industry reps and officials met Monday to urge investing in forward-looking infrastructure such as schools.
Lewis and Clark Public Health said flu, COVID and RSV cases have been rising even during a mild winter, with about 70 cases per week and some hospitalizations.
Shelly Maag urged Helena residents to get vaccinated, exercise, eat well, and stay home when sick (to help prevent spread).
Helena native Konnor Ralph placed ninth in the men's freeski slopestyle final Tuesday in Livigno, Italy — his Olympic debut saw a solid performance.
He will compete in the men's freeski big air qualifying round Sunday.
Helena residents gathered at the Rocky Mountain Emergency Training Center early Tuesday to cheer hometown Olympian Konnor Ralph — who finished 9th in the slopestyle finals in Italy with a score of 66.
Fans will watch his big air qualifier on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Helena's Spring Art Walk
Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)
Helena Symphony: Bernstein & Beethoven
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost info TBD — Experience the musical brilliance of Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' and Beethoven's transformative 'Eroica' Symphony.
Dueling Pianos Battle 1
7-11 p.m. — Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel — $35-$55 — Enjoy a night of singing, dancing, and comedy in a lively piano showdown.
Dueling Pianos Showdown
7-11 PM — Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel — No cover charge — Enjoy an entertaining musical battle between two local organizations while supporting a great cause.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pink Floyd's The Wall
4-6 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience a note-for-note recreation of Pink Floyd’s iconic The Wall, plus a full set of greatest hits.
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