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MTPR Celebrates 50 Years With A Dance Party

Montana Public Radio | By Josh Burnham

Published February 4, 2015 at 4:02 PM MST

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MTPR celebrated our 50th anniversary with a party on Saturday, Jan. 31

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The party started with story time for kids & families

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Kate Davis showed the kids raptors, including this hawk

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Kids enjoyed the raptor show-and-tell with Kate Davis

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Anne Garde, host of MTPR's children's show "Pea Green Boat"

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Live DJs from MTPR spun tunes during the party

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"Raise your hand if you've ever volunteered for MTPR"

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Turn the lights down, it's time to dance.

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We were pleased to be joined by the family of MTPR founder Philip J. Hess

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MTPR staff enjoyed the party.

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Last dance of the night.

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Here's to 50 more years of Montana Public Radio!

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MTPR's William Marcus

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These kids know how to move!

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MTPR's Michael Marsolek

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Check out photos from Montana Public Radio's 50th anniversary party on Saturday. Thanks to all the listeners and supporters who joined us to celebrate!

The party started with story time for kids and families. After that, kids were treated to a presentation about raptors from Kate Davis. She brought four birds including a hawk and a great horned owl.

Later in the evening, MTPR DJs took the stage to kick off the dance party.

We were pleased that the family of MTPR founder Philip J. Hess joined us to celebrate and talk about Hess' legacy.

Thanks again to all our listeners and supporters. Lets do it again in 50 years.

Be sure to check out the photos from the party.