Helena-area arts and leisure information

Cuban-Canadian musician Alex Cuba brings a novel mix of Latin soul and feel-good pop to The Myrna Loy on Thursday at 7:30 pm.

Touring alone for this tour, Cuba says audiences can count on there to be one thing for everybody.

Cuba has earned two Juno Awards, 4 Grammy nominations and one award, and quite a few Latin Grammy Awards.

Cuba was born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba, however has known as Canada residence for over 20 years. Its composition is a mix of each.

Tickets are $30. Name or go to the Myrna Loy Field Workplace at 406-443-0287, 15 N. Ewing St. or on-line at themyrnaloy.com.

The Helena New Horizons Live performance Band presents its Fall Live performance at three pm on November 24 at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

The theme of the live performance is “American Composers,” with music choices corresponding to Copeland's “Fanfare for the Widespread Man,” Mancini's “Nice Waldo Pepper March,” Sousa's “Globe and Eagle,” a tribute to Louis Armstrong, and a mixture of well-known Gershwin items.

Moreover, the band will play a few seasonal choices. The band administrators are Tom Mazanec, Jim Perkins, Jerry Sept and Larry Irwin. The live performance is free, though donations are appreciated on the door.

The Helena Xpress Singers are searching for younger individuals to take part of their Christmas Youngsters's Choir this vacation season.

Youngsters of all ages are invited to attend three rehearsals, from 5 to five:45 p.m. on Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, at First Presbyterian Church, 535 Ewing St., upstairs in Richardson Corridor. Youngsters below 5 years outdated have to be accompanied by an grownup.

The Youngsters's Christmas Choir will carry out two songs on the Xpress Singers Christmas Live performance on December 15 at three pm at St. Paul's Methodist Church.

For extra data, please contact: ChildrensChorusDirector@HelenaXpressSingers.org

The Helena Symphony returns to the Helena Civic Heart with the opera “Hansel and Gretel” from the 70th season.

It is going to be 7:30 pm on November 16 and a couple of pm on November 17 on the Helena Civic Heart, 340 Neill Ave.

The Brothers Grimm's whimsical 1812 masterpiece involves life on this manufacturing that includes the coming-of-age story of Hansel and Gretel and their journey via the woods, the battle with the mysterious witch, a dream ballet, and studying about greed, belief and overcoming fears. . This household opera carried out in English is ideal for all ages.

Tickets price between $22 and $55 and can be found on-line at helenasymphony.org or by calling the Symphony workplace at 406-442-1860.

The Bray Vacation Present till December 23 at Bray Gallery and Customer Centre, 2915 Nation Membership Ave.

Store paintings from present and former resident artists to seek out the proper distinctive reward for anybody in your checklist.

Store Native: Take into account these distinctive reward concepts; a hand-crafted mug for warm morning drinks, a comforting bowl of soup, a particular jug for the desk, jewellery, a shocking sculpture, a standout vase, pleasing cocktail glasses, uncommon ornaments and discover extra in particular person on the gallery.

The Holter Museum of Artwork will host its mid-year fundraising occasion, The Artwork of Journey, going down from 6 to eight p.m. on November 15, with a cheerful hour and time to bid on silent public sale gadgets beginning at 5 p.m.

Be part of Holter, Stay Longitude Journey and Viking Cruises to speak luxurious river cruises, strive a wine flight that corresponds to totally different rivers in Europe, bid on lovely artworks and presumably win a luxurious Viking cruise round European rivers of eight days for 2. .

The silent public sale closes at 7:45 pm on November 15. It contains greater than 35 artwork gadgets, all with a beginning sale value below $400, plus a number of journey, expertise and wine-related gadgets. Gives are solely obtainable on Holter. To preview all silent public sale gadgets, go to https://holtermuseum.org/silent-auction/.

For extra data and to buy tickets, go to www.holtermuseum.org or contact Holter at 406-442-6400.

The magic of the vacation season involves life as Queen Metropolis Ballet Firm presents its 23rd annual conventional manufacturing of the timeless basic “The Nutcracker” on the Helena Civic Heart on November 23-24.

That includes a proficient forged of QCBC dancers, college students, alumni and famend visitor artists, this yr's manufacturing guarantees a magical expertise.

Tickets can be found on-line at HelenaCivicCenter.com, by cellphone at 406-447-8481 or in particular person on the Helena Civic Heart Field Workplace. Costs vary from $18 to $50, with particular reductions obtainable for college kids and seniors within the worth part. There are additionally VIP tables obtainable for teams.

“Alice in Wonderland Jr.” might be offered by Grandstreet Theater College college students Dec. 5-15 at Grandstreet Theatre, 325 N. Park Ave.

Performances are at 7:30 pm Tuesday via Friday. Saturday exhibits are at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. Sunday exhibits are at 2:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m.

Folks can select their very own value on Wednesdays. Tickets on different days are $15.

Fall down the rabbit gap with Alice as you navigate the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery.

The exhibits characteristic Disney songs corresponding to “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Track” and “Portray the Roses Pink,” together with new songs that embody music from the 2010 live-action movie.

Helena's 11^th The annual Final Likelihood New Play Fest, the longest-running pageant of its type in Montana, will happen Nov. 7-17 and have new initiatives from Montana writers.

Montana Brief Cuts, a program of 10-minute performs, returns to the Fest with the theme “Future Current Tense.”

This occasion is on the Helena Avenue Theater (HAT) at 1319 Helena Ave.

Tickets for particular person performances are $18 (grownup) or $15 (pupil/senior) and can be found on the door or on-line. $30 Fest passes are additionally obtainable, admitting holders to any efficiency through the Fest. Tickets might be bought on-line at https://buytickets.at/lcnpf. Night performances are at 7 pm, weekend matinees fluctuate relying on the day. Verify the web site for precise instances.