Demetrius Fassas has proven to be a great addition to the Mining City. He grew up in Kentucky and graduated from Butler University with a biology degree in 2012. 

Demetrius was a sophomore when Gordon Hayward and the Bulldogs made their magical run to the NCAA Final Four.

Fassas eventually made his way to Montana with the dream of becoming a ski bum.  An addict who is now hooked on recovery, Demetrius eventually found his way to the Mining City, where he is a co-founder of the Butte Spirit Homes. 

The Spirit Homes provide a sober house to people looking to get sober. They help give addicts a real chance to recover.

Last August, Demetrius bought the Covellite Theater in Uptown Butte, and he has really brought the old building to life. Four or five nights each week, the theater is busy — either in the main theater or in the downstairs room.

They have open mic nights on Tuesday, providing a great venue for young musicians, artists, poets and comedians to showcase their talents. The theater has brought in some great music acts, and on April 13, comedian Mo Mandel will perform along with longtime comedian Lucas Seeley of Billings and Butte High student Peyton Waters.

Listen in to this podcast as Demetrius talks about buying the theater and his plans for the future. Listen as he talks about being addicted to opioids and his long road to recovery. Listen to hear how he is helping others in their own battles with addiction.

This is one you do not want to miss.

Today’s podcast is presented by Casagranda’s Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat.