Blazing Saddles VII photos and video
August 11, 2008 | Filed Under Images of Livingston, Around town | Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago I posted Blazing Saddles VII photos and a video of stills (with music) on the Payden Memorial Foundation Web site. I thought those who pledged my ride (for over $1000!) and those who rode, sponsored, and volunteered would like to check it out:
http://www.payden.org/BlazingGallery/
NOTE: Blazing Saddles is an annual fundraising bicycle ride to benefit kids with cancer. Now in its seventh year, the event (July 19, 2008) raised$43,500 for families in need who have kids with cancer.
Sparkling Dawg Design, my Web design and hosting service, is the official volunteer Web designer and hosting service for the Payden Memorial Foundation.
Some good reasons to go to the Friday Farmer’s Market
July 19, 2008 | Filed Under Around town | Leave a Comment
If you needed just one good reason to go to the Friday Farmer’s Market on Callender Street, the breakfast pizza from Adagio’s would be it. I had sausage, pancetta, cheese, and the incredibly good pizza sauce on mine. I picked mine up to go and it was excellent even when I reheated it the next day. But Adagio chef and owner Jim Liska, ever one to bring a touch of Italy to Livingston, has put out some tables and coffee, so you can sit on a sunny morning and enjoy yours at a leisurely pace. (Tables have umbrellas for shade if you desire it.)
More great reasons: Robert Porte’s chocolate cake. I got one last week to take to a dinner with friends and it was a huge hit. Using ingredients like organic eggs, Belgian chocolate, and Amish butter, Robert has created a dessert that is absolutely mouth-watering. And then there were the sirloins from Indreland Ranch Angus Beef. It’s always a welcome sight to see Betsy at the Wednesday Farmer’s Market, but grabbing some steaks for the weekend on Friday is an added treat. I broiled my hormone-free sirloins on Sunday after a 50+ mile bike ride and they were a fine reward for the workout.
Jody Allen is there, too, with bok choy and other greens as well as herbs and spices, and homemade dog biscuits that my two dawgs really love. As our short growing season offers up more produce, you won’t want to miss the chance to get yours–locally and naturally grown.
You can also pick up a jar of Crazy Woman Wine Preserves. I got the Pomegranate and tried it on some of Livingston’s own Wilcoxson’s French vanilla ice cream. Oh, my.
Locally raised lamb, homemade pies, and more are also available. Expect to see more in the coming weeks.
The Friday Morning Farmers Market, unlike it’s companion Wednesday afternoon Market at Miles Park, is all about food. Look for it downtown from 7:30 to 10:00am, through Harvest Season, on Callender Street between Main and Second. Buy local! Good food from your neighbors. Brought to you by the Corporation for the Northern Rockies and their generous sponsors.
Livingston Roundup Rodeo Parade
July 8, 2008 | Filed Under Around town | Leave a Comment
Livingston Roundup Rodeo ParadeHere is an mp4 movie of still photos from this year’s annual Livingston Roundup Rodeo Parade. [Revised 7/8/08 to include some photos I forgot to include the first time.] The theme was aliens, or Star Wars/Star Trek, or something like that. Not every participant got the theme, but those who did–the Montana Spay/Neuter Task Force with it’s wonderful treatment of both Star Wars and Star Trek characters and themes, the Stafford Animal Shelter with it’s space pets and foil hats, and the kids with the light swords–got it in style. Before the parade, Governor Schweitzer presented a grant check to the Senior Center for much needed building repairs and renovations, and also unveiled the Montana Main Street program’s new logo. But the real treat, as ever, was seeing the children. Click the play button to start.
| View the Video |
Notes:
“America the Beautiful” is performed by Peggo and Paul.
The Enterprise article (Thursday 7/3) confused the Stafford and the Spay/Neuter Task Force floats/groups, but just look at the signs and you can tell who is who.