# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of conversation, insight, and storytelling as we celebrate the launch of his new book.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e6874870-42b7-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w1090-h740-dc000000-gmir.png Author and longtime Montana Free Press contributor Jon Bennion will be joined by MTFP Founder and Executive Director John S. Adams for a live discussion on the ideas, reporting, and real-world dynamics behind the book. Together, they’ll dig into the forces shaping politics in Montana—past, present, and future.The conversation will be followed by a brief audience Q&A and an opportunity to meet the author. Copies of Big Sky Politics will be available for purchase on-site through Montana Book Co., with time for book signings to close out the evening.Event DetailsFree and open to the public, although an RSVP is encouraged!Thursday, May 7, 20266:00 – 8:00 p.m. MT Upstairs Gallery Space 331 N Last Chance GulchHelena, MT 59601Guests may enter through the front of the store until 6:15 PM. After that time, please use the rear entrance upstairs at The Trailhead (330 N Jackson St).Come be part of the conversation and help us mark the release of a book that brings Montana politics into sharper focus. Special thanks to Montana Book Co. for hosting the event and providing book sales. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e70292f0-42b7-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w548-h740-dc000000-gmir.png About the Book:Big Sky Politics, now in an updated second edition, details 80 years of Montana candidates, campaigns and elections, including contemporary context and campaign materials, new analysis of the most recent 20 years of Montana elections, campaign finance data for top races, and expanded down-ballot results, creating a valuable resource for citizens, students, candidates, journalists, and anyone with an interest in Montana’s ever-changing political landscape.About the Author:Jon Bennion was born and raised in Billings. He holds a B.A. in political science and a law degree from the University of Montana. He published the first edition of Big Sky Politics in 2004. For three decades, Jon has been an observer, participant, appointee, and candidate in Montanaʼs political and policy arenas.Learn more at: bigskypolitics.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helena/big-sky-politics-book-launch-and-conversation-with-jon-bennion/100001988213682646 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, science-fair, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Helena - **state**: MT - **country**: United States - **location**: Montana Book Company - **lat**: 46.5895744 - **long**: -112.0376745 - **full address**: Montana Book Company, 331 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1d2aea5a7e2b77b8de92e0b1af6089caa3bb5ebc37395dd37ce2baa8bb009dd0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf0f1f0-gmir.jpg?v=1777382437 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion being held? - **A:** Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Montana Book Company, 331 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion? - **A:** Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion is organized by Montana Free Press. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Sky Politics: Book Launch and Conversation with Jon Bennion is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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