Holly Matkin is a native Montanan who lives with
her husband at the foot of the Elkhorn Mountains.
She covers a wide variety of topics as a freelance
writer for multiple local and national publications,
and especially enjoys writing travel, history, and
human interest pieces.
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DECADENT DESIGN
"We basically had a blank slate to work with," Carrie explains. "We did
a lot of work in the basement to do reinforcements on the floor, and
we built the stage and bathrooms and the mezzanine level facing the
performance area."
e Newberry team also found ways to retain key elements of the
historic building, including its original hardwood flooring and exposed
brick interior walls. Out front, an old reader board tells visitors about
e Newberry's coming aractions.
"We found a crate of leering for the old Dixie Shop next door and used
the 'SHOP' portion to hang above our merchandise counter," Carrie adds.
"e venue has this kind of industrial feel with the exposed ceilings and
brick. Aesthetically, there's nothing else like it around here."
To learn more about everything e Newberry and the Haute Hive have to offer, check
them out on Facebook and Instagram, or visit their websites at www.thenewberrymt.com
and www.lifestyle-hautehive.com.
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Photo by Matt Ehnes
Photo by Jim Wells
Photo by Jim Wells
An eye-catching wall of
musical favorites adds an
infusion of color against the
exposed brick wall.
The newly-constructed mezzanine level boasts its own VIP bar and
viewing area.
Cozy up and enjoy the show!
