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Fundraiser For a Good Lady

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:09:20 +0000

If you have ever attended an event at MetraPark, then chances are you have seen Jeanie Chick. Jeanie has been a member of the MetraPark family for over twelve years and has always offered a smile and a helpful hand whenever needed. Now it’s our turn to help Jeanie. Please join us for a Spaghetti [...]

Jammin At the Job Fair

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:06:35 +0000

Got the chance to hang out at the 21st Job Jamboree today in the Exhibition hall at Metrapark. ….Over 100 employers on hand looking for help and so many good looking potential employees. I spent the my time in the booth with Livin’ Large Larry – I have to be honest here, I figured out why Larry [...]

It's Time for the Spring Home Improvement Show!

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:04:07 +0000

Let’s all go! Where to? The Home Improvement Show! The 30th annual Spring Home Improvement Show is this weekend at the Montana Pavilion at the Expo Center at MetraPark! Over 650 exhibits spread over 100,000 square feet! This year’s show features 2 high definition home theatre rooms, 15 food vendors, cooking demos, a kids workshop, [...]

The NILE is in Town Through Saturday! [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:30:58 +0000

Everybody loves a clown! The rodeo clown that is! J.J. Harrison is back as clown again for the NILE at Rimrock Auto Arena October 18-20! Tonight is Cat-Griz night. Where your Cat or Griz shirt for extra fun at 7 p.m. Friday is Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night for Breast Cancer Awareness. Saturday night [...]

It's NILE Time in the Magic City! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:39:10 +0000

Saddle up! The NILE is in town this week! The first performance of the PRCA Rodeo kicks off tonight at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark! Announcer Wayne Brooks and Rodeo Clown J.J. Harrison joined me live on the KBear Morning Show today to fill us in on what we can look forward to!

Jami Joins the Circus!

Jami Bond — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:10:05 +0000

The Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus was in town over the weekend and I got unique opportunity to take part in some of the fun! Check it out! I made some new friends too!

Plenty of Fun to be Had at the Circus! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:17:42 +0000

The Greatest Show on Earth starts tomorrow! The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus is in Billings from September 20-23 at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Dean Kelley dropped by the KBear Morning Show today to fill us in on all the fun! Have a listen! Dean Kelley Ringling Bros. Barnum & Baily Circus

Win Tickets to The Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus All This Week! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:00:35 +0000

The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming to the Magic City and you could win tickets to the Greatest Show on Earth from KBear! Ringling Brothers Presents Barnum Bash has assembled the most amazing international acts including Dimitri the Strong Man, Motorcycle Mania, Epic Asian Elephants, Wheel of Steel, and Hand Balancers. All [...]

Win Styx Tix With the Styx Mix! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:44:55 +0000

Styx is coming to Billings this Friday, September 14 at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Do you want to go? You could courtesy of KBear! All this week tune in with me during the morning show and listen for the Styx Mix! When you hear it be caller number 9 and you’ll be on [...]

Montana Fair 2012 is Underway With Billy Currington Tonight

Livin Large Larry — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:25:37 +0000

Country star Billy Currington headlines tonight, August 12 at Montana Fair at Rimrock Auto Arena at 7 p.m. Savannah Jack is the opener. And you can also catch Savannah Jack on the Chiesa Plaza stage all Montana Fair long. They perform at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m nightly with the exception being tonight so they may get ready for their show with Billy Currington.

It's Almost Time For MontanaFair! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:19:44 +0000

Get ready for eight full days of fun! MontanaFair is just a few days away! It all gets underway on Friday night with sneek-a-peek night beginning at 6pm and will wrap up on Saturday August 18! Lots of new stuff is coming this year along with favorites from year’s past! MetraPark General Manager, Bill Dutcher joined me live in the studio during the KBear Morning show today with a preview! Have a listen!

If You Haven't Heard, Bob Dylan Is NOT Coming to Billings [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:23:44 +0000

I for one was excited at the prospect of Bob Dylan playing Billings again. It was two Summers ago that Bob and John Mellancamp performed at Dehler Park during their "Baseball Stadium Tour". Bob Dylan was slated to perform at MetraPark right in the middle of Montana Fair, on August 15. The concert was cancelled late last week.

Get Muddy at The Dirty Dash [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:29:55 +0000

No need to dress up for this one. Get ready for the world’s muddiest race! The Dirty Dash is coming to MetraPark on Saturday but you better hurry if you want to take part, registration ends at 5:00p.m. today! The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your [...]

Find The Perrys – The Band Perry Concert Tickets Contest

JP — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:02:08 +0000

Find The Perrys Ticket Contest If you missed this mornings first clue on Livin Large Larry’s show on 97.1 KBEAR, here it is. What is missing from the following, King, Central, Lewis and Grand…. That’s your first clue to go find The Band Perry tickets we stashed here in Billings. If the ticket’s haven’t been [...]

It's Official! Bob Dylan is Coming to Billings!

Jami Bond — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:14:00 +0000

The papers are signed and it’s now official! Bob Dylan is coming to Billings this summer! Tickets for the August 15th show at the Rimrock Auto Arena will go on sale June 30 at 10:00a.m. Ticket prices are $45, $39.50 and $27.50 and include admission to MontanaFair. They will be available at the MetraPark Box [...]

330 Pound Ed Beckley Will Jump His Harley Over Cars Saturday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:00:03 +0000

As always it was a pleasure speaking with Ed Beckley from the Monster Trucks on the show. We talked about the Summer Nationals Monster Truck Show this Saturday, June 23 at the Grandstands at MetraPark. But then about half way through our talk Ed said something that surprised me!

Monster Trucks Roar into Billings This Weekend

Jami Bond — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:13:36 +0000

It’s gonna be loud as the Monster Truck Summer Nationals roll into Billings this weekend! Lots of mayhem and destruction will be outside at the Grandstands at MetraPark for one night only! The 2012 National Champion Bigfoot will be on hand plus, Ghost Ryder, El, Loco, Hombre, Outtah Control, Monkey N Round will be racing [...]

Metrapark Going to the Dogs

Jami Bond — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:52:21 +0000

MetraPark is going to the dogs this week! June 19-21 some of the prettiest pooches from across the country as well as Canada and Mexico will strut their stuff at the “Copper Circuit Cluster”at the Expo Center. More than 125 AKC recognized dog breeds will be judged during the 3 days. Each day will see [...]

Classic Rock Legend May Return to Billings

Jami Bond — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:39:12 +0000

A classic rock legend may be returning to the Magic City this summer! The Billings Gazette is reporting in today’s (June 18) paper that Bob Dylan is set to perform at the Rimrock Auto Arena!

Former President, George W. Bush In Town Friday Night, May 11

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000

Former President George W. Bush will be speaking Friday night, May 11 at the Expo Center at MetraPark. He is coming on behalf of Provision International, a ministry that helps people in need worldwide. This part of the Montana Missions Banquet.