We had a great time hosting the 5th Annual Reeder’s Alley Block Party this year and are thankful that so many people came out to enjoy the festivities despite the persnickety weather! A celebration of community & ideas (and, of course, one of Helena’s most beloved historic sites — Reeder’s Alley), our fun and festive block party fundraiser (which also served as the after party for this year’s Governor’s Cup race) was dog-friendly, kid-friendly, fun for all ages and featured:
- Live Music
- Montana Microbrews, Wine & Tasty Eats
- A Local Youth/Adult Dance Act
- Body Painting & Fire Dancing
- Helena’s Playable Playgrounds
- An Awesome Raffle
- Tours of Pioneer Cabin
- A Bubble Station
- Lawn Games & Ping-Pong
- Live drawings in the alley by local artist Tim Holmes
- And more…
Huge thanks to Helena, our title sponsor (Montana Heritage Commission); our community partners, community sponsors, community supporters, and donors, our volunteers, vendors, entertainers, musicians & Reeder’s Alley! Check out thank you’s, video, press, and photos from the day below.
Celebrating Community & Ideas
Critical, creative thinking, reflection, and civil discourse are essential to the health and longevity of a community. And philosophical thinking and engagement plays an important part of this! Our fundraiser event was about:
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Celebrating Community & Ideas
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Honoring History & Reeder’s Alley
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Creating Environments that Encourage Intellectual Curiosity & Wonder
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Encouraging the Exchange of Ideas & Civil Discourse
What Proceeds Helped to Support
Special Thanks
To MAYOR WILMOT COLLINS for helping to kick-off our event
and honoring Reeder’s Alley and philosophy in the community!
Event Photos
Much Gratitude…
Our Event Logistics & Operations Manager
Anna Strange
Our Dedicated Volunteers
Tricia, Melanie, Dundee (and friends), Cesar, Kaylee, Tanner, Ryan, Toni, Michael, Larry, Marcus, Jim, Ross, Jon, Sarah, Robert (and his daughter), Marie, and Ruth
Our Musicians, Sound Crew, Entertainers, Historians & Artists
Voice of Reason
The Dan Henry Band
Sound Crew (John & Dave)
The Image Dancing Crew (led by the fearless Tawnya Ramos)
Fire Dancer (Hannah Rose)
Helena’s Playable Playgrounds, Shirley Herrin, and artist Tim Holmes
Our Photographers
Honored Roots Photography (Emily) & Michael Chapman (Merlin Volunteer)
Our Vendors
Big Bull Bar & Grill, Waffle Wagon, Saigon Alley, Eat Greekish, Cheddar’s, Great Ape Crepes, Adventure Dogs, Pennies on the Go, Chili O’Briens, Copperline, Cotton Top Pastries, and Karmadillos
City of Helena
Our Event Officers
Our Videographer
Dead Dino Productions (Lenny)
HCTV
Stephen Maly & the Helena crew
Reeder’s Alley Grounds Keeper
Jarod Sampson
Montana Radio Company
Event Sponsors
Event Donors
