Missoulians ring in the new year with dance, drama and music
William Munoz
(Missoula Current) Music and dance welcomed in 2023 in downtown Missoula.
The Wilma brought back the Lil Smokies a band that had their start in Missoula and is now gaining national recognition.
Touring with the Smokies was Two Runner. From Northern California, the duo of Paige Andersen and Emilie Rose have a new take on American roots music.
The Lil' Smokies on New Years Eve. (William Munoz/Missoula Current)
Another local band, Shakewell, headlined a sold out Top Hat. Butte based Desperate Electric opened the festivities at the Top Hat.
The Missoula dance community came together to perform and celebrate dance at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts as part of Missoula on Main (formerly First Night)
Fans take in the New Year's Eve action in downtown Missoula. (William Munoz/Missoula Current)
Desperate Electric on New Year's Eve in Missoula. (William Munoz/Missoula Current)
University of Montana dance on New Year's Eve. (William Munoz/Missoula Current)