Good morning, Great Falls.

After 14 and 29 years, Pit Stop Tavern (Black Eagle) and Maria’s Mexican (Great Falls) close Saturday, Feb.

14 while new eateries like Panera Bread, Texas Roadhouse, Pomodoro, Xóchitl, Little Light Coffee Co. and Pizza Ranch open and Chick-fil-A advances plans with a traffic study for 711 10th Ave S.

Conductor candidate Robert Kahn — with international experience from the Netherlands and major orchestras — will lead the Great Falls Symphony’s Romantic Journey concert on Saturday, Feb.

14 at the Mansfield Theater with a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.; he aims to inspire the community through music education.

K.L. Leadingham, a former exotic dancer from the Playground Lounge, now writes to share her journey overcoming trauma, addiction, and family hardship with her new book The Enchanting Eclipse.

She will work with former colleagues to help others tell their own stories.

Local shoppers can choose from last‑minute Valentine’s Day gift options that will arrive before Saturday using fast shipping or digital delivery — options include practical picks and digital experiences from retailers like Amazon and Uncommon Goods for those planning a thoughtful celebration on February 14.

The Tribune’s Prep Athlete of the Week contest now highlights wrestling stars with Great Falls High’s Andrea Kennedy and Ross Tolliver + CMR’s Kailynn Kramer and Wil Rhoten earning key dual wins.

Voting continues until Friday, Feb. 13 at 11:59 p.m. with winners set to be announced next week.

26th Annual AMFM Conference

Feb 24-27 — Holiday Inn Great Falls-Convention Center — $275 Early Bird, $325 Standard — Engage in expert-led sessions and networking opportunities at Montana's premier floodplain management event.

Paper Flowers - Remembering Fleetwood Mac

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience a tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers in Great Falls.

2026 Great Falls Electric Pro Basketball Kid's Camp

8 p.m. — Downtown Great Falls Office — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with skill-building activities for kids in a family-friendly neighborhood.

Sebastian Bach Concert

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Newberry — $42.12 to $237 — Experience a night of rock with VIP options including a meet and greet with Sebastian Bach.