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  • Northeastern Arts Network Presents The Lucky Valentines In Concert

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Oct 9, 2024

    The Northeastern Arts Network presents "The Lucky Valentines" as part of their 2024-25 Big Sky Concert Series on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the MonDak Heritage Center. This Montana duo have written upward of 80 songs, and use a mix of folk melodic sensibilities, tight harmonies, and a whole lotta love to make sad things beautiful. Their sound could be bottled up as "Bruce Springsteen and Patty Griffin meet Shovels and Rope in a Gypsy Junkshop". He sometimes uses a third-hand suitcase as a kick drum, a...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Hosts Broadway Dance Duo Feb. 8

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Jan 24, 2024

    Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents NIC+DESI! NIC+DESI who sing, dance, and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway on Thursday Feb. 8 at the MonDak Heritage Center, 406-433-3500, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney at 7 p.m.! Following star turns and contributions, on Broadway and in numerous nationally touring musicals; theatrical power couple Nicolas Dromard and Desireé Davar created this new duo act to be able to share their love of song and dance with...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Hosts Juno Award-Winning Musicians Tom & Kalissa Landa

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Nov 15, 2023

    Traveling from Canada will be the Folk-Roots power couple Tom and Kalissa Landa to the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. This duo is best known as lead members of The Paperboys, or their Latin inspired counterpart Locarno, as well as the BC World Music Collective. Their music is a combination of Celtic, Folk, Latin, Mexican, and Roots music and also reflects their respective Mexican and Chilean heritages. Tom and Kalissa have a lovely vocal harmony blend and...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Kicks Off Their Big Sky Concert Series Sept. 14

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Sep 13, 2023

    "The Odyssey" follows the journey of Odysseus as he encounters Cyclops, sirens, and more on his 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War. Oglesby's adaptation condenses this sprawling tale into a fastpaced, slapstick comedy performed by a small ensemble of three actors playing dozens of characters. Through imaginative storytelling and physical comedy, the play captures the poetry and tragedy of the original work while making it accessible to modern audiences. Every fall, the Montana Repertory...

  • NE Arts Network Announces 2023-24 Big Sky Concert Series

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Aug 30, 2023

    The Northeastern Arts Network is pleased to present the 2023-24 Big Sky Concert Series. This year's series features exciting a kaleidoscope of musical entertainment as part of this art organization's ongoing commitment to provide quality entertainment to the community with a variety of shows that will appeal to every age and interest. The following performances will be held at 7 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney. The season kicks off on Sept. 14 when Montana Repertory Theatre presents...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Concert March 17

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Mar 15, 2023

    The Northeastern Arts Network presents their finale of the Big Sky Concert Season on Friday, March 17 with a unique duo celebrating chamber music from the 18th Century. Baroque Music Montana specializes in music inspired by history, performing works by celebrated composers of the Baroque, as well as many pieces rarely or not heard since the 18th century. Baroque violinist Carrie Krause and Seattle based lutenist John Lenti have toured together with their repertoire from their recently recorded a...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Concert March 17

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Mar 8, 2023

    The Northeastern Arts Network presents their finale of the Big Sky Concert Season on Friday, March 17 with a unique duo celebrating chamber music from the 18th Century. Baroque Music Montana specializes in music inspired by history, performing works by celebrated composers of the Baroque, as well as many pieces rarely or not heard since the 18th century. Baroque violinist Carrie Krause and Seattle based lutenist John Lenti have toured together with their repertoire from their recently recorded a...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Concert Feb.10 Featuring "A BAND CALLED HONALEE"

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Feb 1, 2023

    The Northeastern Arts Network presents a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary. Join us for "A BAND CALLED HONALEE" on Friday, Feb. 10. "A BAND CALLED HONALEE" is a musically accomplished, interactive, and energetic trio, their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again. The group believes the melodies and messages of the 1960s folk and folk/rock era are just as relevant today as they were when they were first sung,...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Concert Nov.18

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Nov 9, 2022

    The Northeastern Arts Network is presenting the music of Jâca on Friday, Nov. 18. Jâca is a clarinet and guitar duo that combines classical and world music to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the stage. Jâca's music reflects the versatility of their instruments, using Western Classical training as a base to combine with their diverse musical and cultural heritage. From Flamenco to Fado, Appalachia to Argentina, and guitar slides to clarinet smears, J...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Announces 2022-23 Season Lineup

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Sep 14, 2022

    The Northeastern Arts Network is pleased to present the 2022-23 Big Sky Concert Series to our community. This year's series features an exciting kaleidoscope of musical entertainment as part of this art organization's ongoing commitment to provide quality entertainment to the community with a variety of shows that will appeal to every age and interest. The following performances will be held on Friday evenings, 7 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney. The first performance of the season...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Season Finale March 11

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Mar 9, 2022

    Enjoy a fantastic night of music on Friday, March 11. John Roberts Y Pan Blanco is an original sound ensemble that is designed to make the audience move. They are melding high energy, danceable Funk, African and Salsa grooves with blistering instrumental solos, all aimed at sharing musical diversity with the audience. With an incredibly energetic band of high-level musicians, John Roberts brings many years of national and international touring, recording and performing experiences to this...

  • Acoustic Eidolon, Sidney, Feb. 18

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Feb 2, 2022

    Northeastern Arts Network 2021-22 Big Sky Concert Series welcomes Acoustic Eidolon on Friday, Feb. 18. Consisting of Hannah Alkire (cello and vocals) and Joe Scott (double-nick guitjo, ukulele and vocals) this musical duo performs original music, covers, and weaves stories of the music and their travels and life between songs. Their passion and energy draws one into their musical realm with humor and poignancy. Both performers are recognized internationally for their music and instrumentation. A...

  • Twin Kennedy To Perform In Sidney, Nov. 19

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Nov 17, 2021

    Northeastern Arts Network 2021-22 Big Sky Concert Series welcomes Twin Kennedy on Friday, Nov. 19. Twin Kennedy's family-friendly show has been a hit across North America. Now based in Nashville, TN, the duo crisscrosses the continent multiple times a year, receiving standing ovations everywhere they go. With years of classical training, including their Bachelor's Degrees in Music Performance from the University of Victoria, the sisters have found their home in country music. With Carli on...

  • Men Of Worth Concert, Oct. 29, Sidney

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Oct 20, 2021

    The first performance of the Northeastern Arts Network 2021-22 Big Sky Concert Series kicks off on Friday, Oct. 29. Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in over 30 years of touring together. Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles. Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of inst...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Announces Big Sky Series 2021-22

    Jill Dostert Wagner|Sep 29, 2021

    The Northeastern Arts Network is pleased to present the 2021-22 Big Sky Concert Series to our community. This year's series features exciting live theatre and a kaleidoscope of musical entertainment as part of this art organization's ongoing commitment to provide quality entertainment to the community with a variety of shows that will appeal to every age and interest. The following performances will be held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney. The first performance of...