Good Day
Helena
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Helena College students present their capstone project 'The Cost of Living' at the Holter Museum of Art — an annual exhibition that shows creative work from local aspiring artists. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson High School junior Sydney Lamping unveiled a new billboard on I-15 near Clancy to promote safe driving as part of her two-year FCCLA project; she will work with the state legislature next year to propose making not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense. KTVH
- ➤ The 4-H club raised nearly $19,000 to build a new wash rack that will triple in size and serve over 400 members, with Matrix Construction + Capital Concrete and AJ Concrete Pumping donating work. The facility will open when the Last Chance Stampede comes to town in July. KTVH
- ➤ Capital High students built an inclusive Tizer Botanic Garden themed float for Helena’s annual Vigilante Day Parade to celebrate unity among all students — a project that gathered local business support. KTVH will stream the parade on Facebook today. KTVH
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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.)
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The Barber of Seville
2-4 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost not specified — Experience the hilarious antics of Rosina, Count Almaviva, Dr. Bartolo, and Figaro in this fully staged opera production.
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Geoff Tate Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Geoff Tate, known for his powerful vocals and iconic role in Queensryche.
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Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem at Helena Avenue Theater
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Helena Avenue Theater — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy a night of laughs with NBC's Tonight Show comedian Jonathan van Halem.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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