Join us for Science on Tap, Thursday, May 1st at 6:30pm in the Cellar at the FLBC Pubhouse. Our speaker is author Butch Larcombe. His talk will be, “A Clearly Unscientific Discussion on Colorful People and Events in the History of Flathead Lake.” Butch Larcombe is a lifelong Montana resident with a passion for all things Montana, including its people, history, geography and economy. His family published a weekly newspaper in Malta, Montana, for more than 50 years. Larcombe has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for the Missoulian, Great Falls Tribune and Helena Independent Record. He also served as editor and general manager of Montana Magazine for six years and worked in corporate communications for NorthWestern Energy from 2012 to 2019. Historic Tales of Flathead Lake was published in June 2024 by The History Press. Another nonfiction book, Montana Disasters: True Stories of Treasure State Tragedies and Triumphs, was published in December 2021 by Farcountry Press. Both books are available from the author, select bookstores and the usual national outlets. Larcombe is also the author of Golden Kilowatts: Water Power and the Early Growth of Montana, was also released in 2021. It is available from the Montana Historical Society and other history groups. Larcombe lives near Woods Bay with his wife, Jane, and a fine dog named Harry. Please note: No food will be available to order downstairs in the Cellar, please come before the presentation to eat upstairs. Please arrive downstairs 10-15 minutes prior to the start to get your drinks at the bar. Presentations start at 6:30 pm at the Flathead Lake Brewing Company. Brought to you by the Flathead Lakers, Flathead Lake Biological Station, and the Flathead Lake Brewing Co.
Reserve your ticket here: https://www.flatheadlakers.org/upcoming-events/science-on-tap-may-25
