Bozeman Magazine January 2023

B ZEMAN

JANUARY 2023 - VOLUME 16.8

Artist: Kara Tripp

The World Wood Web

Bozeman’s Legendary Skating Rinks

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

NEW BEGINNINGS NEW BEGINNINGS

Angie Ripple

n 2022 I didn’t make any resolutions. I figured surviving a pandemic was resolute enough. To be completely honest, I’m terrible at making resolutions, and I’ve never been any good at keeping them, so I took a different approach last year. I looked at the beginning of each month as a new beginning, an opportunity, and a chance to make new goals and set intentions that would make my month (year) better. Keeping a New Year’s resolution seems unattainable to me, but looking at each new month as an opportunity isn’t difficult for me at all; it’s exciting and motivating, and I need both of those things in my life.

In addition to seeing each month as an opportunity to begin again (and start over if necessary), I also like to choose a word that can help guide me through a new year. Choosing one word and focusing on it can make all the difference, as well as filling in for the elusive resolution. My personal word for 2023 is JOY. I will be looking for joy in everything this year, helping others experience joy, and taking every opportunity to create joy for myself and my family. It probably could be categorized as a resolution, but I needed the re-frame in order to accept it, and really engage with it. ‘Word of the year’ is somehow a lot easier for me to accept and, ultimately, achieve.

It’s now January; maybe you’ve tossed around a couple of resolution ideas for yourself while choosing your dessert at a holiday party, or cross-country skiing along a quiet path, while you were sitting in traffic, or wherever you do your best thinking. Maybe you’ll stick with it, or maybe you’ll fail miserably. Maybe you should just try my method of choosing a word to guide you and using each month as a chance to be better, try something new, or make progress toward a big goal. The best part is that you get to choose your own adventure.

Snow is falling steadily outside my window, which it will continue to do for more than a few more months this year. In the silence, I choose to enjoy it and appreciate its ability to highlight peace, tranquility, and beauty. My wish for you this year is that you find more times of peaceful reflection and JOY. A

JANUARY 2023 - VOLUME 16.8

PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE

SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE

PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE

COVER ARTIST KARA TRIPP

PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, BRIAN RIPPLE, STEVE MCGANN, SCOTT PARKER, PHIL KNIGHT

LETTER TO EDITOR CHRIS RYAN

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FOOD & DRINKS TAYLOR OWENS

MONTANA MUSIC DAVE MARTENS, BRIAN RIPPLE, SONY NORDSTRAND

SCREEN & STAGE CATCH UP NEXT MONTH

RECREATION & HEALTH STEVE MCGANN, SCOTT PARKER, JEFF MOORE, PHIL KNIGHT

GV REAL ESTATE TIM FORD

LIVING LOCAL RACHEL PHILLIPS, OLIVIA MITCHELL

HOROSCOPE NIKKI JUDGE, BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER

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CONTRIBUTORS

ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Angie makes Bozeman Magazine happen all while wrangling her three children and adventuring with her husband and living the dream.

NIKKI JUDGE - HOROSCOPE

Nikki is a spiritual counselor and life coach who is happily serving those who have chosen a solo spiritual path.

KELLY HARTMAN - LIVING LOCAL

Kelly Hartman is a painter and printmaker inspired by the beauty of Montana.

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Brian enjoys camping with friends and family, and running sound for live events and bands. He’s an artist, dog lover, and co-editor of this magazine.

ABBY BRADFORD - MT MUSIC

The Marketing and Development Communications Manager for the Symphony, loves connecting people to purpose through the arts, outdoor adventure, and time shared together.

PHIL KNIGHT - REC & HEALTH

Wilderness explorer, guide, author and shameless agitator. Lived in Bozeman with his wife since the 80s, traveled to 7 continents, and seen some crazy stuff.

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

Cynthia Logan has been a freelance writer and editor for nearly three decades. She assists individuals and corporations to further their branding.

CHRIS DRYLAND-MARQUIS - REC

Chris is an avid hiker in the Bozeman area and enjoys exploring local trails. He splits his time between writing and trying to find his way back out of the woods.

SETH WARD - LOCAL LIVING

Seth is a first-generation Montanan, navigating fatherhood, business and downtown life (on a budget) in the New West.

SJ NORDSTRAND - OPINION

He sees himself as a very experienced and charming person, constantly using his creativity and good nature to pursue his passion in playing the harmonica and the blues.

KELLY NICHOLSON - RECREATION

Kelly is an adventurer, singer, outdoor educator, and book hoarder.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

Tim Ford is a Broker / Realtor® with Bozeman Broker Real Estate in Bozeman Montana.

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

Rachel Phillips is the Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman.

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

Steve McGann has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

STEVE KIRCHOFF - OPINION

Steve Kirchhoff, 59, is an instructor in MSU’s English and Political Science departments and has been a teacher for 31 years. He lives in Bozeman, his hometown, with his wife Colette.

OLIVIA MITCHELL - FOOD & DRINKS

Olivia Mitchell is an avid skier, hiker, and former ballerina who is currently serving the Bozeman community as a licensed Realtor, at eXp Realty.

LESLIE M GILMORE - LIVING LOCAL

A preservation architect based in Gallatin Gateway. She is an advocate for many architectural genres, as they each represent a place in time that had meaning for those who experienced it.

TAYLOR OWENS - LIVING LOCAL

Taylor Owens is a writer, editor, and videographer based in Bozeman. She spends her days running in the sun, playing in the snow, or on the hunt for the best breakfast all across the West.

The Snow Has Got To Go

One of Bozeman’s most outstanding qualities is our beautiful, thriving downtown district. Main Street serves as the primary route for Bozeman commuters. In this town, I consider there to be two streets with a real traffic problem: Main Street, which travels East and West, and 19th Ave, which travels North and South. These two streets are significant to the residents of Bozeman’s transportation needs. Most “Main Streets” are state highways; this becomes a problem when taking trucking traffic into account. In a study done for city planners in 2019, there were, on average, 36 trucking freights traveling through downtown Bozeman on a weekday. With the growing population of Bozeman and the surrounding area, it is safe to assume this number has risen since then. Truckers are required to follow federal trucking routes, and currently, Main Street is that designated route. This funnels all trucking vehicles directly through our busy downtown district.

With Main Street utilized by locals and travelers alike, Bozeman’s traffic problem is exacerbated when winter comes around.

Main Street is a four-lane road that does its job in the warmer months of the year, but when the snow starts to fall, it complicates things. Without an effective snow removal

severely decreases the space available for vehicles on either side, and becomes a hazard for pedestrians—sometimes the “mohawk” extends into crosswalks. During the winter months, downtown traffic gets worse; not only is there is less space for cars and trucks to travel, there is more congestion due to the lack of turning lanes on Main.

Downtown is one of Bozeman’s most lively and accessible attractions during the summer. Unfortunately, it becomes chaotic and hazardous during the winter, because a town known for its beautiful winters does not know how to handle snow. There are two facets to this problem: the trucking traffic funneled through the middle of our town, and the lack of adequate snow removal during the winter months (which can be half the year).

route, snow plows push excess snow to the middle of the road. As a kid growing up here in town, I always referred to this as the “snow mohawk.” The “snow mohawk”

The problem of trucking traffic is not a problem the city can face on its own; changing the designated trucking route would require help from the State level, as these routes are federally mandated. One alternative route suggested by the city of Bozeman was to have trucking traffic continue on I-90, using Jackrabbit Lane to connect back to the Highway that is

Chris Ryan

Main Street. This alternate route would not only keep these trucks from traveling directly through our town, but could also cut back on travel time for the trucking companies. I have seen the number of traffic lights on Main Street and Huffine grow exponentially; bypassing these traffic lights would be another benefit of truckers taking an alternative route around the city.

Without anywhere to put excess snow during street plowing, the “snow mohawk” is currently an inevitable problem for downtown. Finding somewhere to put this snow is the real problem. Using equipment to remove the snow altogether is not feasible, considering how often it snows in Bozeman. The easiest method would be to have designated areas downtown in which to keep excess snow. These areas should not be located in the middle of one of the most trafficked streets in town. They could be similar to the areas the city designates for bike parking during the summer (though the bike parking areas are relatively small, and would not be able to hold the amount of snow that accumulates over the winter). With the excess snow off of Main, it would then be more feasible to remove the snow entirely if needed. The city could periodically remove the snow in these designated areas, affecting downtown traffic less than extensive snow removal operations directly on Main Street. The last thing Main Street needs is more traffic due to snow removal efforts, but if the city took these efforts off Main now, the “mohawk” might form, but the size and its impact on traffic would be significantly less.

As residents of a town known for its beautiful seasons, most of us look forward to the first snowfall and the fantastic opportunities winter brings to our home. Yet winter also brings with it the issue of our busy downtown turning into a chaotic mess, full of icy roads, traffic, and out-of-state drivers. Being better prepared for the inevitable elements of Montana winters and cutting back the traffic brought through our small downtown by trucking operations will make downtown more enjoyable and safe for residents and visitors alike. C

YOUR BEEF? WHAT’S YOUR BEEF? WHAT’S YOUR BEEF?

Chris Ryan is a first year student from Bozeman, MT who is currently majoring in University Studies.

Sculptural and bold knife markings are trademarks of artist Kara Tripp’s work, which is often described as resembling mosaic or collage up close. A native Montanan, Kara’s colorful, contemporary spin on traditional western themes defines her signature style. Bison, sandhill cranes, foxes, and rural landscapes are among her favorite subjects.

“My shift to painting solely with a palette knife was born out of frustration,” says Tripp. The widening gap between my art ‘vision’ and my art ‘reality’ compelled me to rethink my process. The paletteknife approach liberated me from my fixation with minuscule details and, ultimately, resulted in the impressionistic style of my current work. The bands of color the knife pulls

through to the surface add variation and energy I was unable to achieve with a brush.”

Kara is the owner/artist at TRIPP Studio in the Emerson Center For The Arts & Culture. Her artwork was chosen for the 2014 Sweet Pea poster, and she was awarded Best in Show three consecutive years at the Sweet Pea art exhibition. For more, visit www.KaraTrippArtist.com T

NEW YEAR NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

Happy New Year! I hope that 2022 was a phenomenal year for you and that 2023 will bring wonderful experiences and great joy. As we reflect on the last 12 months’ accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead, it is a great time to consider what opportunities the future may bring.

As I write this, mortgage interest rates have increased from their record lows that had come to feel normal over the past few years. Although the increased rates are still historically low by some standards, they have affected both buyers’ ability to buy and, consequently, some sellers’ ability to sell. The Real Estate market is currently evolving. As it evolves, there could be many new opportunities.

The year 2023 may see a return of creative deal structuring and seller financing. When interest rates were low and money was easy to get, seller financing became very rare. That is starting to change, as we have already seen some sellers starting to advertise seller financing options and loan assumptions. This presents opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Both parties get the opportunity to negotiate the terms of the financing. Sellers get an opportunity to make some additional interest payments and may be able to utilize tax deferment, or take advantage of other tax opportunities. Buyers could get the opportunity to get into a property at a more favorable rate, or under terms more preferable than those they could realize with traditional financing.

For buyers, there are already a lot of opportunities that didn’t exist last year. Many buyers that either offered on or purchased real estate over the past 24 months had to plan on making up the difference if the property didn’t appraise for purchase price, or made offers that skipped inspections. For buyers that lament the loss of the low interest rates, it’s

well worth exploring some of the creative opportunities to buy down interest rates. There are opportunities to temporarily or permanently buy down rates to help with monthly affordability. Sellers are becoming more willing to help pay for these rate buydowns, giving buyers a great opportunity to skip the bidding wars and still get an attractive rate.

More opportunities exist for those homeowners looking to upsize or downsize. Over the past few years, as new listings saw multiple offers and bidding wars were normal, homeowners who needed to sell another property in order to buy were often unable to compete with buyers who had cash in hand. As the average days on market inches up, more sellers may consider an offer that is contingent upon the sale of another property. Those looking to make a move across town can do so with the comfort of knowing that whatever happens to real estate pricing will most likely affect both properties in a similar fashion, so there’s no need to worry about whether prices will go up or down after they sell and buy.

As usual, I have included data for the number of homes sold in Bozeman during the first 11 months of 2022. In addition to the 657 homes sold during this time period, another 64 home sales are currently pending, or are under contract as of the date of this writing.

The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area, including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Bridger Canyon, and Bozeman city limits. The data includes home sales reported through the local Big Sky Country MLS, and does not include private party sales, condominiums, or townhouses. H

Tim Ford is a Realtor® with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate in Bozeman Montana. He can be contacted at 406-209-1214.

When you first walk through Tanoshii’s doors on Main Street, you’re greeted by a comfortable ambiance and an intimate space decorated with eye-catching artwork. As the winter progresses, this izakayainspired, Montana comfort food spot is the place to visit to warm up during these snowy months. At Tanoshii, you can find dishes like ramen, noodle bowls, Japanese curry, a happy hour special of a hand roll and a beer, mochi donuts, and even a new take on chicken and waffles. With a menu that is always rotating, each visit will bring new flavors and combinations. Over a few bites at the restaurant’s bar, Tanoshii’s owner, Daniel

Wendell, sat down with me to share his vision and insight into the restaurant’s culinary creativity.

TAYLOR OWENS: How was Tanoshii conceptualized?

DANIEL WENDELL: The restaurant was actually dictated by the space. I had been looking at multiple spaces for some time. Numerous places either just didn’t seem right or didn’t feel right. When I walked in here, the long narrowness reminded me of when I used to live in the Bay Area and San Francisco and see little ramen places. So the kind of space dictated the idea. We do a lot

of Japanese food and we had a lot of fun developing some things, especially working with allergens. We came up with a bunch of recipes based on Japanese food, but which use other ingredients to stay away from allergens. I purchased the existing business in November, 2019; then the pandemic hit, so we sat on it for 16 months. We had started, did all this stuff, and then had to shut it down because nobody really had any idea what was going to happen. It was kind of nice, because it gave us plenty of time to develop it. We used the pandemic to come up with and refine a lot of the recipes, and we did it as to-go’s and pickups. Then we opened in April, 2021.

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TO: What would you like people to experience when they walk through the doors?

DW: The greatest asset we have here is our team. Austin, David and Sam are also managing partners. We decided to make them managing partners so that they have ownership over what they’re doing here. We just really pride ourselves on the people aspect, and the experience. We have tons of vegan food and it’s all gluten-free, and a lot of it is allergen-free.

TO: What do regulars keep coming back for?

DW: I think regulars now look at the specials. Obviously, ramen is the main thing. People think of us as a ramen restaurant, but we’re way more than a ramen restaurant. We fly in fish, and we want to be able to make sure that what we have is the freshest and best that we can bring in. We fly it all in from L.A. and through Japan. It’s always rotating.

TO: What’s your personal favorite menu item?

DW: You know, that is a very difficult question, so I’m going to pick one thing. I don’t think I’ve actually ever ordered it, but it’s my favorite menu item, only because it is so

unique. It’s kind of a signature dish; it would be the chicken and waffles. That was a brainchild of all of us. We were making okonomiyaki cakes and they’re usually done in an egg pan. So, it’s like a pancake. We wondered one day, “Do you think we can make this in a waffle machine?” We threw it in a waffle maker and thought, “Oh my gosh, that came out crispier and better.” We always make karaage, which is a traditional type of Japanese fried chicken. Well, then we put the two together. We just came up with chicken and waffles that no one in the world has ever come up with, and it’s amazing.

TO: What would you say makes you unique in the Bozeman food scene?

DW: I don’t think anybody does food like we do, which is unique and doesn’t mean we’re better than somebody else. We’re just our own thing. The fact that we focus on seasonal, fresh, local, sustainable ingredients as much as possible. I mean, it’s cold here. We were growing all our own microgreens, especially herbs, and that stopped for a little this summer, but we’re starting it back up. They are actually grown at my other place, the Food Studio. We source as much local stuff as we can, and we really take pride in that. So we’re a locally-sourced, sustainable practice here, and I just think that’s super important, and really sets us aside. I think the experience is what’s most important to us. That means the quality of food, quality of service, and then, just the atmosphere. I think the atmosphere is a lot of fun.

TO: What do you personally enjoy about being part of the Bozeman community?

DW: I’ve been in Bozeman for 23 years now, and I’ve been a chef for way too long. I have run many restaurants, but I’ve never owned one, so it’s just being part of this community. I hear from people a lot that they like it because they can bring their kids here.

It’s not a kid’s place at all, but there is kids’ food here. So it adapts to both, you know, and I think it’s just a really neat spot to be able to fit almost any bill. Say you’re eating with a person who is vegan. Everybody can eat here. If you [go] into a restaurant and say, “Oh I don’t eat meat and I am a vegan,” they’ll give you a big hunk of cauliflower. They sear it in the pan, stick it out, and that’s your dinner, right? There are many things you can have here, and even if there is something that doesn’t necessarily fit into your diet, we’ll work through it and help you out in the kitchen. So I think that’s the other thing that makes us unique and different from anybody else. It doesn’t matter if you’re Whole 30, keto, or vegan, we have something for everybody here.

TO: Do you have anything coming up that you would like readers to know about?

DW: We’re constantly changing the menu. We’re trying to do a remodel in the spring and open up this space a little. Storage is very limited, so we’re trying to change that. During the summer, we do a lot of cold dishes and things like that. By this summer, we’re hoping to have this new room set up so we can do more fish and more sustainable stuff… kind of expand what we do as much as we can. Right now, the restaurant only

seats 32 people. When we have the patio in the summer it seats 44, but that’s it. We are starting to take reservations for parties of six or more, which we have never done before. That starts this month. We’re doing our happy hours, where you get a hand roll and a beer. I mean, we just want to be a part of this community and stay in the community. We’re just hoping to be able to maintain the kind of drive we’ve had so far. I think we have a really good reputation. I think these guys have done a great job. I wrote all the recipes, designed everything. I did all the interior design. I did all the construction here. I was a general contractor while running other businesses. And so, a lot of my heart is here.

Coming up, we’re also going to have a Valentine’s dinner. We’ll have two different prix fixe menus along with a whole menu. So you can get five courses paired with wines, three courses paired with wines, or order a-la-carte. We’ll be taking reservations for that, too. T

Taylor Owens is a writer, editor, and videographer based in Bozeman. Taylor spends her days running in the sun, playing in the snow, or on the hunt for the best breakfast all across the West.

FOOD STYLE:

Locally-sourced, sustainable MT comfort food

DRINKS: beer, wine, saki, sak-tails

HOURS:

Tuesday - Saturday 4 PM - 10 PM

VIBE: Fun, relaxed atmosphere

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MONTANA MUSIC

LOST SOUNDS MONTANA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR LATEST COMPILATION OF ARCHIVAL MONTANA MUSIC:

WITHOUT WARNING: EARLY MONTANA PUNK, POSTPUNK, NEW WAVE, & HARDCORE 1979-1991

Without Warning is an overview, compiling over the course of 24 tracks more than a decade’s worth of previously unknown music that was inspired by several distinct musical developments—New Wave reaching the American masses; Punk morphing into Hardcore; Postpunk emerging from the formal break with both Rock and Punk; and the post-1985 shift toward a more commercially-viable notion of Indie Rock.

This album is available in Bozeman at The Wax Museum, and Cactus Records, and online at the Lost Sounds Montana Bandcamp.

Lost Sounds Montana’s mission is to preserve, archive, showcase and make accessible the music and associated history of Montana across the decades. Without Warning is our third release and our second double LP compilation. Our first compilation project chronicled 1960s Montana garage bands.

All proceeds help us further our mission and allow for us to continue releasing forgotten and under-appreciated music from Montana’s analog era.

Without Warning features early recordings of Steve Albini (Just Ducky), Jeff Ament (Deranged Diction), Reggie Watts (Autumn Asylum), alongside rare recordings of Silkworm, Steel Pole Bath Tub, and more!!

THE BANDS:

Autumn Asylum, The Banned, Beat Nothings, Boy Toast, Circle 7, Dashing catholics, Deranged Diction, The Details, Donovan’s Brain, Ein Heit, ErnstErnst, Just Ducky, Panache, The Pugs, Rust & Smuts, Sheryl & The Spineless Yes Men, Silkworm, Steel Pole Bath Tub, Surfer Ruth, Who Killed Society

There are many notable Bozeman bands on this release including: The Pugs (Montana’s 1st punk band!), Beat Nothings (ft. Kels from Wax Museum), Dashing catholics (ft. Jim Kehoe from KGLT), Donovan’s Brain (Ron Sanchez from KGLT), Panache (Pre-Steel Pole Bath Tub), Sheryl & The Spineless Yes-Men (ft. Joe Howard aka Joe Skyward), Steel Pole Bath Tub - (toured with Nirvana, Melvins etc.) - Dale Flattum from Steel Pole Bath Tub designed the cover art for this release. W

Dave Martens - Lost Sounds Montana

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Six-time CMA Award nominee and ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry, having been named to nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, being crowned Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2021,” and earning CMT’s “Breakout Artist of the Year” award for 2022, the Louisiana native is one of Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having cowriter credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, her current single “Heart Like a Truck” is Top 25 and climbing, with the HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck” sitting close behind in the Top 35. She will release her hotly anticipated album, Bell Bottom Country on October 28, just before making her acting debut on the hit series Yellowstone on November 13.

Louisiana-bred, bellbottom country artist Lainey Wilson will perform live at The ELM in Bozeman on January 19, 2023 with support from Ben Chapman and Meg McCree. THIS IS SOLD OUT. L

Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. From the favelas in Brazil, Femi Kuti’s Shrine in Lagos, Tokyo’s bluegrass clubs, Ayahuasca ceremonies in Central America, Gamelan performances in Bali, desert festivals in the Australian Outback, and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s modernized new capital Astana, the band spreads its message by building bridges across musical cultures in their own unique way.

Dirtwire plays an array of instruments both ancient and modern, including West African kamale ngonis, jaw harps, space fiddles, whamola basses, Rickenbacher electric 12 string guitars, bowed Banjos and mouth harps from around the globe, all interwoven into modern laptop beat creation. Hailing from the underground west coast electronic bass music scene Dirtwire finds itself at the forefront of experimental electronic music production mixing in their wide array of world instruments with sampled beats and 808’s. Dirtwire’s live shows are a communal psychedelic journey, ranging from down home boot stomping get downs, to bass and blues electronic mashups, to ethereal cinematic beat driven soundscapes. Woven into each is the exploration of where live instruments meet computer production, and where tradition meets experimentation.

Self-described “swamptronica” band Dirtwire will bring their Ghostcatcher Tour to Montana for two shows in 2023! They’ll perform at The Top Hat in Missoula on Friday, January 6th and The ELM in Bozeman on Saturday, January 7th. Both shows will feature an opening set from Bloomurian. H

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STiLGONE SPILLS THE BEANS

Get your dancing shoes and party favors ready because two Bozeman based bands are throwing a party to kick 2023 into high gear. Friday, January 20th, STiLGONE and MINT! are taking over Bourbon BBQ on Aspen Street for a mind bending musical adventure. Looking forward to the experience, we took a few minutes to speak with some members of STiLGONE about their band and the upcoming concert.

BM: Hello STiLGONE, Bozeman Magazine is excited for our show with you and MINT at Bourbon on January 20th. After a huge NYE show with Laney Lou, please fill us in with what you guys might have in store for everyone at Bourbon.

CC: It’s one of our goals to make every show a unique experience for ourselves and our audience. That could mean a tweak to the set list, extending sections, creating new feels in existing songs, or a sometimes rotating cast of players including one off musical collaborations. We

want it to be something that changes with time. Similar to how we always are changing as people. There are a few things people can expect from the upcoming Bourbon BBQ show. For one we will have some time to really stretch out. That means we will be playing a much wider variety from our repertoire than we would get to at a shorter show like our New Years set. Some of our songs leave room to stretch out and jam so you can expect some of that. We will have Matt Sloan joining us on saxophone which is always a treat.

CT: A spoonful of STiLGONE helps the BBQ go down.

BM: Can you tell us a little bit about yourselves? How long have you all played music?

CH: Carl here, STiLGONE resident Lord of Low End (Bass). For me, music started in elementary school, but I couldn’t decide what instrument to play so my parents made me take piano lessons. I went to one lesson, came home and immediately told them I wanted to learn drums. I picked up bass in high school while I was an exchange student in Norway. I learned one Primus tune and the rest is history.

CT: For me (Cal), music also started in elementary school, grew with middle/high school extracurricular jazz

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CFH = Carl Fredrick Hansen (bass)

CT = Cal Treadway (keys)

CC = Chris cowan (guitar)

SP = Symon Palmer (guitar, vox)

EB = Ezra Bowman (drums)

bands, and crescendoed through college at MSU.

BM: Right on. When was STiLGONE founded, by who, and what is the band’s mission?

CFH: I’ll let Symon field this as he founded the band. But, I’ll add that I don’t think Stilgone has a specific mission or plan. What we do have is a group of talented and fun musicians who love to play music together and for you the listeners. That in and of itself is a worthy mission.

SP: Yea, I founded the band in 2016. The original line up was Ben Morris (currently of Desperate Electric) on guitar, and Erik Eng on drums. Shortly after Keelan Evans joined on bass.

CC: I’ll just add that only a year and a half ago the only mission was to get the band back together for some practices and some shows. We had taken a couple years off from the project and I think we all just kinda missed it. The only real mission would be to have fun expressing ourselves and hopefully show audiences a good time while we do it.

BM: That sounds like a worthy mission to me. So we can feel you out some more, tell us, what was the last concert you paid to go to?

CT: Several of us saw Cory Wong at the Elm in November, there’s always a Phish tour for

Chris to follow. We’re always happy to show up and support our local scene.

CFH: Steve Vai. Have you ever wanted to watch a two hour guitar solo? Boom… Steve Vai.

CC: I was at both Steve Vai and Cory Wong (I think close to the whole band was at that one). The actual last show I paid for was the Gallatin Underground End of Year Party at the Filling Station, which was such a blast. While music lasted all day and into the night I caught the last two acts: MINT, and One Leaf, both of which we are friends with. It really got us excited to play another show with MINT. Also I have to give a big shout out to the Filling Station for being such a spot for local music and for everything they do for our scene.

BM: What bands/musicians would you most like to see live if possible? A living and dead example is cool, and most importantly, WHY?

CT: I have always regretted missing out on Queen and Michael Jackson. As a pianist, some of my big names to see include Robert Glasper and Cory Henry.

CFH: Daft Punk to see the pyramid and that killer light show. Psychedelic Porn Crumpets again because they continue to put out unbelievably rad music.

CC: I just want to go to Daft Punk with Carl. And while we’re saying stuff we want to see that doesn’t exist anymore, I’ll take a Talking Heads show as well. Anything with my homies is sure to be a blast. But also Hiatus Kaiyote is a big one for me that I might check off the list in February.

BM: Who came up with the idea to name the band STiLGONE, and what is the meaning?

SP: Basically I’m not sure who actually came up with the name but it’s based off of a drunken text from one of Ben Morris’s friends when he asked him if he was still partying and his reply was “StilGone”.

CFH: I will add that we tried to change the name right around the time I joined the band. Some contenders were: Crochet Bolo, Daddy Bong Legs, and Bolo Daddy and the Diamond Posse.

BM: I think I like STiLGONE best out of those. What makes STiLGONE unique in the SW Montana music scene?

CFH: I think it’s less that STiLGONE is unique and more that the SW Montana music scene is unique. There’s a perceived stereotype that MT music is like the population, sparse over the landscape, which is simply not true. We’re fortunate to be a part of a diverse music scene. Our appeal in the scene is the swath of genres we tackle. If you come to a STiLGONE show you’re likely to hear some psych rock, hip hop, soul, reggae, funk and much more!

CC: Yea I would say some of the R&B and Soul influences we incorporate are sometimes less common in this area, but we are by no means the only people playing with those sounds. I think what really makes us unique is just being ourselves and trusting our musical intuitions even when it might seem like an odd fusion of vibes. We just go for it because it’s what we feel.

CT: Chris Cowan is the pioneer of playing a Halloween sound toy into the pickups of his guitar, I haven’t yet seen this elsewhere in SW Montana or beyond.

BM: I see you have Wes from WE5 Lighting coming to spice things up visually on the 20th, is this show also being recorded for KGLT Live Wire?

CFH: They don’t tell me nothing. CHREES! Is this being recorded by KGLT?

CC: Indeed it is Carlito.

BM: That is awesome that they are doing that again! If people want to listen before the show is there any place one can go online to check out STiLGONE’s and MINT’s music?

CFH: Both STiLGONE and MINT have content available on YouTube. In the not so distant future both bands should have sweet audible chocolate (recorded material) for your ear holes! Stay tuned.

CC: A great place to find all links including available media is Linktr.ee/stilgone. This link can also be found on our Instagram and Facebook. And a plain old search on YouTube could be pretty fruitful! And, as Carl said studio stuff coming soon.

BM: Is there anything else you would like to use this opportunity to tell people about the band?

CC: We just invite anyone who is reading this to come out to our show and see what it’s all about. As a member who joined some time into the bands history I fully became a fan of Symons writing. I find that it can be sincere while also playful and so much more. Since I joined I’ve always felt encouraged to collaborate, I think that attitude has taken us to new heights creatively. So come check it out.

That’s definitely right. Come on down to Bourbon BBQ on January 20th to check out this experience. It’s STiLGONE and MINT! Tickets are on sale now at: www.sellout.io/ events/stilgone-mint or by scanning the QR code on the left. While you are at it, make it an evening to remember and fuel up on some tasty brisket tacos (or whatever BBQ you prefer) from Bourbon before the show. That way you will be able to enjoy several of their exquisite craft cocktails and not feel too bad the next morning. H

Where Are The Blues? Where Are The Blues?

As an aspiring blues/jazz musician, I love the community and people of Bozeman. However, my beef with Bozeman is the fact that there are no blues around here! After Covid hit, the world has clearly been suffering, music especially. We are forgetting the world we used to live in, where people would go outside and play songs just for the fun of it. Recently, walking around downtown with friends and fellow musicians, I realized that, while there is a presence of music around, there are just not enough concerts, venues, or people playing out in the street. We need more live music/events on campus, and more blues music incorporated into the community.

If you walk around downtown on Main Street, or along Seventh Avenue, you can find music pretty much anywhere you go— there’s Music Villa, Eckroth Music, Vargo's Jazz City & Books, The Elm, The Rocking R Bar, a Karaoke bar, and even a local legend guitar player—all of which make Bozeman the wonderful place it is. The music is really what makes this place so great; the most common genres you'll hear around town are bluegrass, acoustic, “jam” band, hiphop, country, punk, classic rock, reggae, symphonic, or bluesy jazz. There seems to be a lack of love for music right now, and that desperately needs to change. People need to appreciate what our local musicians are doing to put some spark into everyday life, to appreciate how much time and effort they put into making everyone’s day better. So, please take some time out

of your day and try and find some of these places. It's definitely worth the walk, and it will lift your spirits.

Don't you feel better walking around

town knowing that people are playing their hearts out and enjoying themselves everywhere you go? Having musicians playing on the street really builds commu-

Sonny John Nordstrand

Terrance Higgins playing with Tab Beniot

nity. From the jam band just having a blast to the college music majors, it's really a bigger part of Bozeman than people think. Music is everywhere around here; we just need to show it! People need to express themselves, especially after everything Covid did to our friends, family, and loved ones. People need community more than ever. Going around town hearing music is a surefire way to bring confidence and community back into our lives.

Being a music major and (debatably) one of the best harmonica players in Bozeman, I can say pretty confidently that music is supposed to educate the soul, the mind, and the behaviors of an individual. I think it’s the definition of music… and soul is to really put everything you have on the line, and have fun doing it. Music is also more than a part of Bozeman—music has singlehandedly helped shaped this community into what it is and, as a community, we need to show much more representation of this. Everything about this town is about the soul, and it's one of my main reasons for choosing this place in which to live and attend college.

The blues are suffering. With new types of music created every day, people are forgetting about the history and the old types of music that helped shaped hundreds of songs. Most of us have forgotten about legends like BB King and Sonny Boy Williams II. Bozeman is a very musically

cultured place and, while there is a massive music scene, we really need to amplify it. Go to your local music store, buy a new instrument, let your soul walk in the essence of blues… let’s show the world what we got! Jazz, blues, reggae, classic rock, it doesn't matter what type of music you play; all that matters is that someone hears it. If you’re a musician, please just walk out when it's a little warmer and show us what you got! Make Bozeman the loudest state in the U.S. We have way too many souls and no representation for them. Get out there and be heard. Play for the people, for your loved ones, or for the community. I know they'll appreciate it. F

Sonny John Nordstrand (aka SonnyJohnBlues) is the kid who plays harmonica around the MSU campus. He sees himself as a very experienced and charming person, constantly using his creativity and good nature to pursue his passion in playing the harmonica and the blues.

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TIPS FOR THRIVING IN BOZEMAN WINTERS

Someone once told me that the best way to feel at home is to embrace where you live, and live each day to the fullest. Well, that can be a challenge here, because the winters in Montana can be pretty grueling and long. So, here are the top ten ways to not only make the most of this coming winter but, quite possibly, learn to love it!

EMBRACE THE SNOW

The winter blues can sneak up on you quickly in Bozeman during our long, cold and dark winters. Yet, if you learn to love the snow and how to enjoy it, you will get through winter easily. This is the basis for all of the tips in this article.

GET A SNOW BLOWER OR HIRE SOMEONE TO REMOVE YOUR SNOW

Snow removal in Bozeman can be overwhelming if it’s just you and a shovel. Don’t make things harder than they need to be; either buy a snowblower or hire someone to remove your snow. This will give you back much needed time, and will eliminate extra stress in the mornings.

LEARN A WINTER SPORT

If you moved to Bozeman because you love our quick access to beautiful hiking trails, bike trails, and lakes, you’re in luck! Winter in Bozeman is when the fun begins. You can try all sorts of winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding (the obvious ones), but you are not limited to just those two. Try ice skating, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, hunting, or ice climbing.

JOIN A BOOK CLUB

If you’re not the outdoorsy type, there are still many hobbies you can take up, and ways to get connected in town, such as joining a book club. Winter is the best time to dive into a good book, especially when you’ve got a hot cup of tea and warm blankets while it’s snowing outside. A great way to find a book club is through the Bozeman Public Library.

GET SNOW TIRES

This may seem like a no-brainer with the amount of snow we get in Bozeman, but it’s really important. Snow tires will give you extra security while driving no matter what type of car you drive, but they are especially important for front wheel drive cars. If you need to get tires put on, it is best to make an appointment at a tire shop as early as mid-September. If you wait until October or November, tire shops are typically booked out for months, or they may even be sold out of snow tires. So, next year, plan in advance.

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INVEST IN GOOD QUALITY WINTER CLOTHING

Good quality winter clothing makes all the difference. If you have the proper attire on, 10 degrees doesn’t feel so bad. You don’t necessarily need to break the bank to get these quality pieces, either. Check out Second Wind or Play it Again Sports for all kinds of second-hand gear, including winter clothing.

GET SOME SUNLIGHT

Vitamin D deficiency is real during Montana’s winters. Your mom is right when she tells you to get some Vitamin D. Being deficient in this vitamin can lead to a slew of issues including mood swings, bone problems, and more. The best way to get good quality vitamin D in the winter is to spend 30 minutes outdoors daily. But if the sun isn’t poking out of the clouds, just grab yourself a good ole’ sun lamp. This way you can get vitamin D from the comfort of your warm home.

HAVE A HANDFUL OF SEASONAL FOODS YOU ENJOY

Whether it’s coffee drinks, hot soups and stews, or baked goods, food can really help us enjoy the season. In fact, as a young girl, I have fond memories of spending the day skiing, then having chili for dinner with all the fixings. What are you going to prepare this season?

JIGSAW PUZZLES

Winter means more time indoors. Being indoors for longer durations means it’s time to bust out the 1000 piece jigsaws. A puzzle is enjoyable for the whole family, and is a great way to have fun while working your brain!

KEEP UP WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bozeman events don’t stop when the snow starts falling. There are a variety of events that take place all winter long, including 5K races, live music, festivals, farmers’ markets, and more. You can find an indepth list of events on Bozeman Magazine’s website.

BONUS TIP - FURRY FRIENDS

Bozemanites love their furry friends. Don’t forget to help them enjoy the winter season by finding them some warm booties so they can join you on winter adventures and outings! O

Olivia Mithcell is an avid skier, hiker, and former ballerina. She currently serves the Bozeman community as a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty. Her passion is helping people live where they feel alive.

As chefs, and parents of three young children with food allergies, Erik and Mollie Walnum understand the importance of food, health, and family. Ultimately, that’s why they set out to create Unwaffle, the most nutritious, delicious, and convenient breakfast imaginable, to promote intuitive eating for families with dietary preferences and restrictions.

The couple met in culinary school 18 years ago and have developed a strong reputation for cooking quality food for people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. As a private chef, Erik quickly realized the rising number of dietary challenges his clients faced daily. To better understand how to meet these needs, he dove head first into gluten-free and plant-based cooking, earning a certificate in plant-based nutrition from eCornell. As a pastry chef and educator, Mollie first learned the impact food can have on behavior, attention, and participation in the classroom. When their daughter, Ivy, was born with a dairy allergy, the challenges of allergen-free eating became even more real.

Their experiences at home, in the kitchen, in classrooms, and cooking professionally have given the Walnums a unique understanding of the food challenges families like theirs face. In search of solutions, they dug into their favorite recipe books and made many fun, healthy treats, but none hit the mark for that hot, fast, crave-worthy break-

fast item. One morning, Erik tried scooping his trusty overnight oats into a hot waffle iron. A mess was made, and an idea was born!

Five years and hundreds of iterations later, they found the Unwaffle. “It’s got all the flavor and convenience of a typical toaster waffle, but made with world-class ingredients, and none of the junk,” says Erik. Despite the healthy ingredients, their kids loved the product. Unwaffle is the only gluten-free and top-14 allergen-free waffle on the market, as well as being plant-based, low glycemic, high protein and high fiber—a seemingly impossible list of accolades for a single food item.

The Walnums use certified gluten-free, organic Montana-grown oats from Montana Gluten Free in Belgrade, and organic lentils from Timeless Seeds just south of Great Falls. The other ingredients in the remarkably clean label include flax, chia, sunflower seed protein, coconut sugar, and olive oil. “We carefully mill these whole food ingredients, leaving all the nutrition intact, making for a delightful breakfast that you’ll feel great about having on your table every day,” says Mollie.

Why embark on the difficult task of creating a breakfast brand? The answer is of broad importance to the Walnums. Studies show that the health of our nation is declining, and the number of people with food sensitivities and allergies is rising. There is a link between the consumption of highly processed junk foods and disease. “Unwaffle

IT’S WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST

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AS A PRIVATE CHEF, ERIK QUICKLY REALIZED THE RISING NUMBER OF DIETARY CHALLENGES HIS CLIENTS FACED DAILY. TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO MEET THESE NEEDS, HE DOVE HEAD FIRST INTO GLUTEN-FREE AND PLANTBASED COOKING, EARNING A CERTIFICATE IN PLANT-BASED NUTRITION FROM ECORNELL.

is your healthier, whole-food alternative to these foods, and it doesn’t sacrifice flavor or convenience along the way,” says Erik, who, having competed as a cyclist, became aware of the direct connection between high quality food and high performance. “Today’s top athletes, professionals, academics, business people, and top performers know not to compromise on their meal plans, especially at breakfast. If we’re going to be our best at work, at school, at play, we need easily digestible, nutrient-packed foods that are easy on the gut and full of clean energy,” he says.

All the buzzwords, hype, and flashy colors that adorn the aisles of your grocery store are overwhelming. Can you trust their claims? Is one brand better than the other? As consumers, we all know this fatigue well. But, this tiresome waffling is over. One look at the clean ingredient label and you can have confidence in Unwaffle’s benefits. Like all of us, Erik and Mollie live busy lives. “With three kids and demanding careers, we know how crazy a busy morning can be,” says Mollie. “So we designed Unwaffle to be ready to eat from the package. They are great on the go, on the road, on a bike, a hike, or in the classroom.”

As a chef, Erik knows that your taste buds will make the ultimate decision. “If you need more convincing than just taking our word for it, we encourage you to take a look at our Kickstarter campaign. Grab yourself a sampler pack or something more from our rewards list and try Unwaffle in your own home. We’re excited to share what we’ve created with you!” he says with an eager smile. To this point, their small team has been funding this project out-of-pocket, investing tens of thousands of dollars over the last three years.

Until now, their capacity has been limited by kitchen space, which they have been renting short-term in an allergen-free facility. “It turns out that is nearly impossible to come by in this town,” says

Erik. “When it is, it often means hiring a babysitter to watch our kids while we work late into the night, far across town.” Fortunately, they have recently located and leased the perfect allergen-free space for production and business HQ, and it’s nearly ready to go. Kickstarter contributions will help furnish it with high-quality food manufacturing equipment so the Walnums can make the best waffles in the world from right here in the heart of Big Sky Country. The result will be a ready supply of your new favorite breakfast, wrapped in tidy packaging and delivered to your doorstep… and eventually to your favorite neighborhood grocery store.

The Walnums will move into their new kitchen in February and will start cranking out breakfasts by March. They’re grateful to have had overwhelming community support thus far, and are confident they will achieve their fundraising goal. “If a financial contribution is not possible for you right now, we understand, and even if you can just take a moment from your busy day to share this with your friends, family, co-workers, classmates, teammates, or anyone else you know who may benefit from a better breakfast, we really appreciate it.”

To learn more about Unwaffle and explore their Kickstarter campaign ending January 15th, visit eatunwaffle.com. J

JANUARY 2023 SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Confidence in yourself is easy with Jupiter in Aries for the next few months. Dig out old ideas from last year to see which deserve another chance. Sharing that optimistic attitude with others to good effect feels like you were meant to be there.

TAURUS: Mars (the 12th), Mercury (the 18th) and Uranus (the 22nd) all shake off their retrograde doldrums and may just be the shift you need to start the year off on the right foot. Make good use of the energy to help complete and/or put last year behind you.

GEMINI: Finally! There’s a shift in the energy and you will benefit from it. Three planets (Mars, Mercury, and Uranus) return to direct motion allowing for much more conducive energy. Keep that temper under wraps on the 12th when your buttons may get pushed.

CANCER: You are catching the boss’ eye in a good way. Just keep up doing what you are doing; your efforts are being seen and appreciated. Children become important as time moves apace. You have the opportunity to enjoy some relaxing time with friends.

LEO: Chill and relax! New people and new contacts are sure to keep you busy as the new year begins. The 12th is sure to be a banner day with new connections favored. Taking a small risk on the 22nd could pay off in major ways, not all of them financial.

VIRGO: There’s lots of planetary activity to start the year off. Mars in Gemini goes direct on the 12th in your 10th house (work) indicating that administrative tasks and plans that need to be acted upon and put into place. Take that trip after the 22nd.

LIBRA: There’s shifts and changes in the stars that can work out to your benefit. The 12th sees Mars go direct in Gemini, giving the idea of visits with relatives an easy and fun thing to do. On the 22nd those funds you were expecting hit your account.

SCORPIO: You may feel pushed forward on a rushing tide of released energy as the new year begins. Three major planets: Mars (the 12th), Mercury (the 18th) and Uranus (the 22nd) all turn direct. Use the energy of the 12th to follow through with money plans.

SAGITTARIUS: Mars returning to direct motion on the 12th gives you an opportunity to put new fire under partnerships that have been lagging. The extra energy when Mercury returns to direct motion in Capricorn allows for that much needed get away.

CAPRICORN: Let’s put it right out front – the first part of this year is going to be all about family. From keeping track with the younger generation, you are also going to be called to keep an eye on the older generation for health issues requiring a doctor.

AQUARIUS: To say the new year is starting with a bang for you is an understatement. Your social life starts to take off on the 12th, while you can see your social life returning to normal around the 12th. A family member could test your patience on the 22nd .

PISCES: Family matters are important and need your attention, especially on the 12th when Mars goes direct in Gemini in your house of family relationships. Friends you didn’t hear from over the holidays will be reaching out under Mercury’s return direct.

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BOZEMAN’S LEGENDARY ICE RINKS AND SLEDDING HILLS

Rachel Phillips

Long before downhill meccas like Bridger Bowl and Big Sky broke onto the scene, local families flocked to popular skating rinks and sledding hills for easy, convenient outdoor winter recreation. Neighborhood parks and inexpensive or homemade equipment provided hours of frosty delight. Several popular and historic hot (or cold) spots from the previous century are still adored by Bozeman families today.

Ice skating as we know it has centuriesold roots. It evolved over time from a method of transportation to the complex sport we see today at the Winter Olympics. Early skates were simply a metal blade attached to one’s footwear with leather straps. One look at these contraptions sparks imagination of some frightening outcomes should the strap fail on a particularly fast run across a frozen pond. The great thing about ice skating is that most any frozen body of water can be used. Rural children could and still do use carefully cleared ponds, and even irrigation canals. Within Bozeman city limits, two major skating venues stand out across the generations and are still beloved today – Beall and Southside.

Beall Park was acquired by the city of Bozeman and formally established as a park in 1920. Occupying a full city block

bordered by Bozeman and Black Avenues, and Short and Villard Streets, the park is named for Rosa Beall. Rosa and William Beall were prominent early Bozeman residents who owned property on Bozeman’s north side. One of many who came to southwest Montana during the gold rush of the early 1860s, William Beall partnered with Daniel Rouse and John Bozeman to establish the future community of Bozeman. William was a talented carpenter, builder, and city planner, and was responsible for the initial layout of the city’s grid-like streets.

Rosa Barker Van Vlierden Beall arrived in Bozeman with her first husband and two small daughters in 1864. Her early life in the valley was hard; eventually, the marriage ended and her husband took the children and returned to the East. Rosa never saw her daughters again, and sadly, both her children died young. After her marriage to William J. Beall in 1868, life began to improve for Rosa, and the couple built their new home on a tract of land north of Main Street. After William’s death in 1903, Rosa downsized and moved into the Evergreen Apartments on the corner of South Third Avenue and West Koch Street. She sold the Beall family home and surrounding city block to the city of Bozeman in 1920.

Beall Park sits on the portion of William and Rosa’s property where their original home was located. The house was used as a community center for several years until a large donation from Ella Clark Martin allowed for the construction of a new building. What we know today as the Beall Park Recreation Center was completed in 1927 and sits on the approximate location of the Beall house. The Beall Park Recreation Center was designed by W.R. Plew, an accomplished engineer and architect at Montana State College.

The large sunken area designated for the ice rink at Beall Park was excavated in the western half of the grounds, behind the new building, which served as a warmup spot for ice skaters. Though just a low-lying grassy area in summer, this shallow pit was transformed in the winter with the help of thousands of gallons of water. Like it does today, ice rink construction in the midtwentieth century depended on weather, and required periodic maintenance to keep the surface smooth and clear.

Beall’s ice rink wasn’t the only slippery surface in the area. Maggie Caven Heisick lived on Bozeman’s north side and related memories of trips to the rink at Beall Park

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in a 2003 oral history interview. “Sometimes in the winter we could put our skates on at home and ice skate down to Beall Park. On the street! Go ice skating. It’s all free now, but then, we bought a season ticket for a dollar and went down, and the old stone building was the warming house, where we would put on our skates and go in.”

The counterpart to Beall Park, Southside Park, provided ice skating fun on Bozeman’s southwest side and also featured a warming building. For decades, young people flocked to Southside’s ice rink in the wintertime for fun and socialization. Local resident Naomi Pace Johnson grew up in Bozeman and frequented the rink at Southside Park, where she became an accomplished skater. She and her friends spent hours there, perfecting their technique. In a 2003 oral history interview, Naomi admitted she became hooked on ice skating as a child, despite sub-par skates. “Well, the equipment wasn’t very good. I learned to ice skate on roller skates on the ice...[my] cousins had a farm out on Durston; there was a pond there and we’d all go out… we would take turns with the clamp-on skates. And the rest had roller skates, and it was rough and it was pretty easy to roller skate because it wasn’t slick. But the ice skates were something that I just fell in love with

and wanted, so I went to the Montgomery Wards catalog and got me a pair of ice skates.”

Both Beall and Southside ice rinks provided hours of entertainment within easy access to children living in neighborhoods on either side of Main Street. In 1958, the city published the City Plan for Bozeman, Montana, which outlined current and future projects and infrastructure. In the segment on city parks, the publication reported that ice skating was a major part of winter recreation. “The attendance records for 1956-57 season show an attendance of 7,714 at Beall Park, and 14,765 at South Side Park, with a total of 60 days of operation.” These figures work out to average approximately 128 skaters at Beall and 246 at South Side per day in the mid-1950s. Without a doubt this was a popular pastime.

If ice skating wasn’t thrilling enough,

or one just needed a change of activity, sledding did the trick. Enjoyed by sledders for over one hundred years, Peets Hill is undoubtedly Bozeman’s most famous sledding hill. The site takes advantage of a steep hill on the northern end of a long ridge on the city’s southeast side, which historically has served as an informal boundary between city life and open farmland to the east.

What is today known as Peets Hill and Burke Park, along with the ridges, gullies, and streams in the Highland Glen area to the east, are rich in history. Historical evidence suggests indigenous people frequented this area. With the establishment of Fort Ellis to the east in 1867, soldiers and townspeople regularly traversed the hills and gullies. In 1872, Sunset Hills Cemetery was established on the beautiful ridge overlooking the city. In the early 1890s, investors made an attempt to develop the land on the ridge for housing. They named

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their planned subdivision Electric Heights but the development fizzled, probably due to the steep slope and lack of accessibility.

The name Peets was adopted from local businessman, dairy farmer, and landowner John M. Peets. After a career in the grocery business in downtown Bozeman, Peets turned to dairy farming and pastured his cows on property extending from South Black Avenue eastward. A small white granary still graces the foot of Peets Hill, a remnant of John Peets’ dairy farming operation. Though on private land, the sledding hill on the north end of the ridge was too good to pass up, and locals began using it at least as early as the 1910s. A 1985 Bozeman Daily Chronicle article quoted local resident Polly Renne’s letter to the editor. Polly had fond memories of hauling her “Flexible Flyer over there for breathtaking rides down the hill.” John Peets and his family generously allowed children and their families to enjoy the hill, and it became a local landmark.

Ten years after John Peets passed away, his son Earl offered the sledding hill to the city of Bozeman—for free. The city was unable to accept the offer, and the land was eventually sold to the Burke family. Generous and community-minded like the Peets had been, the Burkes continued to allow local children and families to use the sledding hill.

Concentrated efforts to purchase the recreation area began anew in the 1980s. Thanks to the hard work of involved citizens like Al Abelin, Peter Clark, and Polly Renne, and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, the sledding hill became city property in 1993. Soon after, a campaign began to transform the old Peets granary at the hill’s base into a warming hut for pedestrians, bicyclists, and sledders. Today, the restored granary has a new life as a unique warming shelter.

Of course, our community is home to many other beloved ice skating and sledding

venues, including the sledding hills located along Highland Blvd. and at Gallatin County Regional Park, and the ice rink at Bogert Pavilion (completed in 1977). So, this winter, take advantage of our local parks, and make your own memories on Bozeman’s legendary ice and snow. P

Rachel Phillips is the Research Director at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman. Visit the Gallatin History Museum at 317 W Main Street in Bozeman, gallatinhistorymuseum. org, or on Facebook and Instagram.

SKATERS AT SOUTHSIDE ICE RINK IN BOZEMAN, CIRCA 1941

My whole life, I’ve been on a first-name basis with the rain. I know it intimately and directly, like gravity or my own breath, and therefore trust it. It is the only element I inhabit without hesitation or self-consciousness. It is, in fact, very often what I mean when I use the word home.

Snow, by contrast, is still a stranger to me, even as I’ve been in the frigid north since leaving Portland in 2009. On any given winter—not to mention spring—morning, I may be found staring out the window once again in disbelief that the snow has stuck around another day. I do not deny the stark beauty of it, nor the recreational opportunities it brings. But while I may appreciate them, these are not my beauties or my opportunities. My loyalties remain with the rain, but there’s only so long you can nod at a stranger before you introduce yourself. I decided this December, not for the first time, to approach the winter and find out if we might be friends. This is maybe a long way of saying that I went for a run the other day, but the run itself was a long time coming.

The winter and I didn’t get off on the best foot. No sooner had I put on my dorky spandex running pants and rummaged through a box in the garage until I found the ice cleats MSU had issued me a few winters ago and that sort of fit over my shoes than my wife, Sandy, asked me how cold it was outside.

I told her I didn’t know and wondered why it mattered. According to the internet, she told me, it wouldn’t be good for my lungs to run when the temperature was below fifteen degrees. Rest assured, nothing good ever comes of Sandy reading articles on the internet. We checked the temperature. It was ten degrees with a windchill of six. She asked me to wait until it was warmer—my asthma and so on—ideally after Christmas, when I might be on the receiving end of a pair of warm gloves. But there was a job to be done—no time to wait for warm gloves. I told Sandy I could wait for warmer weather but that my deadline was looming.

On the brink of that deadline, with the temperature approaching twenty, I put on two pairs of lightweight running gloves, along with the rest of my hodgepodge of inadequate gear, and drove over to Sourdough, where I opened the car door to be confronted with clouds of smoke like I had somehow woken up from the dream of winter to find myself smack in the middle of September.

Nevertheless, there I was, and off I went. Half a mile in, the smoke growing thicker, me growing less and less sure of this excursion, I came to the source: a smoldering slash pile of debris like a small volcano, where the logs from last fall’s thinning of the forest had been stacked, an eerie juxtaposition of fire and ice I observed from the relief of the windward side. As I left the burn behind,

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the air quickly cleared, and I thought maybe the run I was hoping for was about to begin.

I fully admit to being the kind of runner who romanticizes the sport, at least when it is practiced outdoors, where you can find me communing with nature, confronting the sublime, or struggling heroically against my limits—you name it, and I’ll be there trying to have a moment. Which was a lot of pressure to put on trudging up a hill in the snow, flexing my hurting cold fingers. Sometimes even I must admit that a run is just a run, and that the gym-goers of the world at least have the advantage of full feeling in their extremities. Thinking such thoughts, I might even have turned around and waited for May. But, like I said, there was a job to be done. For the sake of journalism, I continued.

I’m sure you know what it was like up there. Snow and more snow, skiers and their dogs, the clouds of my exhales dissipating before my eyes, all sound absorbed into the muffling covering of accumulated snow. Nothing to sneeze at, but neither anything I needed to stick around for when I could just jot down a few impressions and beat a downhill retreat to the warm car.

But when I got up a couple miles and the trail started opening up over the creek and the sunlight was shining through the treetops with increasing regularity, I figured I’d go a little farther. Pretty soon, the trail started to flatten out, the fact that I’d barely run since my marathon two months ago started to feel insignificant, and I picked up my pace ever so slightly. The skiers I was passing on the way up would pass me on the way down, but so what; right now I was feeling pretty good. It wasn’t cold running or winter running or snow running, it was just running, the same kind of running I’ve been doing for a quarter

century. My body knew what to do, and I was remembering why I do it and why I love nothing more.

I knew I could go on a long way like this, watching the sunlight sparkle through a flurry of snow whenever a gust of wind announced itself. Sometimes a run gets easier the farther into it you go. This was turning into one of those runs. Eventually there came the tug of responsibility—papers to grade, children to take care of, this article to write—but for a while there, I felt it: the temptation to run forever into the snowy mountains, run myself toward an exhaustion that would never come.

The way down was fast and easy. I felt fine, like it was nothing out of the ordinary, this running in the snow. But the closer I came to the car, the less inspired it felt. Whatever I was approaching up there before the turnaround was still up there. It hadn’t followed me down. It rarely does. And those things we leave behind when we go into the woods—responsibilities, stress, noise, and all the rest—they’re there waiting for us when we return.

I haven’t yet succeeded in making friends with the snow, but give me time; it’s only been thirteen years since I left the rain. Never mind that, though. I don’t need to be at home in the snow. I need only to be respectful of it. To adjust to the temperature, to get a pair of warm gloves, to interact with the world as I find it, to let it take me to the same places the rain always has: that place that is always just a little farther down the trail, a place that, like Zeno, we can approach indefinitely but never—thankfully, thankfully—arrive at. S

Scott F. Parker is a freelance writer and the author of Run for Your Life: A Manifesto, among other books.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY HOCKEY

LOCAL COLLEGE HOCKEY IS BOOMING IN BOZEMAN

Jeff Moore

Did you know that MSU has a thriving hockey program? There is a new Women’s team (D1 ACHA) and two Men’s teams (D2 and D3 ACHA). Bozeman now has a vibrant college hockey scene—the Montana State Hockey Team Men’s D2 team was recently ranked #1 in the Nation by the American College Hockey Association (ACHA), and has a shot at a National Title. How is this even possible? To understand the significance of this great news for Bozeman and for MSU, you have to dig a little deeper into the ice they are skating on.

Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your entire life, it is clear that Montana has a rich, longstanding tradition with regional recreational activities such as skiing, fishing, and hunting. In

athletics, basketball, volleyball, and football all have facilities and funding, and county, city, or university support. These sports have been made accessible and obvious for Montana residents. Relatively new to the scene are ice sports such as hockey, figure skating, and curling. Ice rinks demand a large initial investment and it takes time and community commitment to make one happen. Montana is still developing an ice sports culture—and that makes this success for the Bobcats all the more important, interesting, and amazing!

Over the last 30 years, over 12 communities around the Treasure State have invested in indoor ice sheets and have burgeoning, reliable hockey and skating programs. For Bozeman, the first covered ice sheet was installed at the Bogert Park Pavilion in 1983, and the

community that has united around that rink has been nothing short of spectacular. During the last 25 years, the Bozeman hockey community has built two additional covered ice rinks to meet the ever growing demand for accessible, affordable, and attainable ice recreation. The facility is open to the public and located in the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. (Schedules can be found at Gallatinice. org.) Some of the other programs that utilize the facility regularly are the Bozeman Icedogs Junior A hockey team, the Bozeman Stingers Senior A hockey club, the Bozeman Figure Skating Club, the Bozeman Curling Club, Eagle Mount, and the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association. Local schools, churches, and other organizations also use it, as well as groups celebrating birthdays on the ice. With the addition of summer operations and all of the events, games, and tournaments during the regular season, the two rink complex in Bozeman receives an estimated 200,000 visitors each year. Montana State Hockey draws a growing number of visitors who want to support their favorite school and watch some exciting college hockey.

The Montana State Hockey Team and several other regional college hockey club teams were established in 1998 by a dedicated group of students who wanted the option to play hockey and represent their University or College. These initial hockey clubs were well received by their respective communities, and soon the clubs joined the ACHA. The original mission of the Montana State Hockey Club was to provide welcoming and affordable collegiate hockey to students, while providing an exciting MSU sport for local spectators to enjoy. Although this approach was successful, it often resulted in late night ice-times, few games, and inconsistent coaching. This approach has since been replaced, and the results have been tremendous.

In summer 2016, Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association (BAHA) Hockey Director and General Manager, Dave Weaver took the club through a revitalization process which included dedicated coaching and recruitment staff, updated branding, and a full regional game schedule. During this debut season the Bobcats won 14 out of 24 games. Weaver is currently the Head Coach for Montana State University Hockey, as well as the General Manager of Gallatin Ice, and the Hockey Director for BAHA.

With overwhelming interest from students and prospective students, Montana State Hockey expanded last summer with the creation of a D3 men’s team and a D1 women’s team. There are currently almost 1oo students playing for Montana State Hockey. During the 2021-2022 season, the Men’s D2 team won their first ever Mountain West College Hockey League (MWCHL) Championship, made their third trip to the ACHA D2 West Regional Tournament, and finished 2nd in their pool at their second trip to the National Tournament! In their inaugural season, the D3 team cracked the top 20 in the country in the ACHA rankings. The Montana State Hockey Club is excited to host the next regional MWCHL West Tournament in Bozeman from Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Saturday, February 11th, 2022. As of this publication, Montana State Hockey is ranked 2nd in the Mountain West with a record of 15-4.

Weaver makes no bones about it: “We want to win a national championship. It would be great for the student players and for MSU.” Back in Pennsylvania, Dave led the Mid-State Mustangs 18U Tier II team to the USA Hockey National Championship Title in back to back

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years, 2014 and 2015. “An ACHA National Title would be a game changer for the club and for the sport of hockey in Bozeman,” he states. Montana State Hockey practices at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in the two rink facility managed by Gallatin Ice and the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association. The Gallatin Ice Foundation has launched an $8 million capital campaign to finish the facility and install seating for 2,000 spectators. Construction includes a permanent MSU team locker room, off-ice training area for the players, and coaches’ offices. The finished arena and locker room will be the first permanent home for the team, and will be a boost for recruiting in coming years.

Montana State Hockey plays 32 games each season, with 16 on home ice in Bozeman. Four of those games are against the University of Montana, which recently launched its own hockey program. The Cat-Griz rivalry has definitely translated rink side. The “Brawl of the Wild on Ice” is the signature battle for the season and is played twice in Missoula and twice in Bozeman. The games attract thousands of spectators and provide another opportunity for MSU Sports fans to watch and support their favorite team. With a finished arena, season tickets will be available, as well as livestream coverage through larger media outlets. Home games are streamed, then archived at MSUHockey.com/livestream. Away games are also normally available from the website, Facebook, or Youtube channel of the hosting team. The D2 and D3 men’s team schedules are available at https://msuhockey.com/schedule. The MSU Women’s Hockey Club information is available on social media at https://www.facebook.com/MSUWHC/

With consistent coaching and a dedicated management staff, the Montana State Hockey program is progressing quickly, and the future is full of hope and promise. As Bozeman and the Montana State communities continue to expand, so does the depth of local hockey culture. They are bound together. Both prospective students and newly arrived families from places with a more developed, legacy hockey culture demand quality facilities and love to support a successful college hockey team. Student athletes from places like Minnesota, Alaska, North Dakota, Boston, Washington, and Colorado are considering Montana State because they can continue their hockey career while attending a world class university in a world class town.

Hockey is a fun and exciting sport to watch live and, lucky for Bozeman, the hockey and rink community have been hard at work since 1983 making the dream of a year round arena a reality. With a wealth of MSU games to attend and great on-ice programs to enjoy, we are inviting MSU Bobcat fans and all residents of the Gallatin Valley to support and follow MSU college hockey. Don’t just cheer the teams—come learn to skate, or join the curling program or a hockey team. All Gallatin Ice programs are available, affordable, and attainable for the community. Come on down to the rink and see what you have been missing. It’s a blast! Gallatin Ice is the “Coolest Place in Town.”

Tickets for the Cat/Griz Game are available at MSUHockey. com. Swag like hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jerseys are available only at games. Check the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar for both men’s and women’s team schedules. To learn more about MSU Hockey, or to contribute to the MSU Locker Room or the Gallatin Ice Arena Project, please contact info@gallatinice.org. J

Jeff Moore is Philanthropy Director at Gallatin Ice.

THE WOOD WIDE WEB

Phil Knight

Igrew up surrounded by trees. The Knight family home in Connecticut was tucked into a forest of oaks, white pine, maple beech and hickory. Our small yard was home to hundreds of trees, mostly black oak. The forest was filled with birds, squirrels, raccoons, snakes, salamanders, toads, and insects. Cicadas buzzed on hot summer days and whippoorwills hooted all night. As a child, I ran wild in the woods with my friends, building forts, playing hide and seek, hiking steep hills, mucking about in swamps, climbing and falling out of trees. In Boy Scouts I continued to explore New England’s big woods with my friends. While the woods of New England have long since been logged over, all the big pines cut down, and all the huge chestnuts gone, it is still big woods.

I’ve spent a lot of time in forests, exploring, learning, camping, hiking and defending. As an environmentalist, my interest in preserving intact forests has taken me around the world, to places I would otherwise never have seen. I’ve traveled from the Araucaria forests of Chile, to the boreal forests of Siberia and arctic Sweden, to the hardwood forests of the Russian Far East, to the southern beech forests of New Zealand, to the eucalypt forests of Tasmania and the rainforests of mainland Australia, to the mind-blowing redwood forests of California and the temperate rainforests of Alaska.

Trees can live for thousands of years and spread across hundreds of acres. A bristlecone pine in California is over 5,000 years old. An Alerce in Chile may be older than that, and a spruce in Sweden may be as old as 9,000 years. An aspen clone in Utah, spread over 106 acres, is the largest single organism ever found.

WE HAVE UNDERESTIMATED THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES. THEY ARE NOT MERELY PLEASANT SOURCES OF SHADE, BUT A POTENTIALLY MAJOR ANSWER TO SOME OF OUR MOST PRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. WE TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED, BUT THEY ARE A NEAR MIRACLE.

- JIM ROBBINS

Forests and trees provide us with so many amazing things: Shade, color, beauty, homes for wildlife, wood to burn and to build with, nuts, fruit, and peace and quiet. They hold the soil, moderate the weather, soak up carbon, exhale oxygen, and transpire water. Forests provide homes for a vast array of terrestrial wildlife.

Humans evolved in the forest and began walking upright when we descended from the trees. We feel at home in the woods. It’s no wonder forest bathing is beneficial to humans — it takes us back to our true home. Called Shinrin-yoku in Japan, where it has long been practiced, forest bathing has been shown to help regulate human blood pressure, benefit the digestive system, enhance the number of defensive cells in the human body, and reduce stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. And it costs next to nothing.

There is so much going on in the woods, much of it unseen. A New York Times Magazine article titled The Social Life of Forests describes how dynamic and interactive forests really are. Author Ferris Jabr wrote; “An old-growth forest is neither an assemblage of stoic organisms tolerating one another’s presence nor a merciless battle royale. It’s a vast, ancient and intricate society.” He goes on to say; “The trees, understory plants, fungi and microbes in a forest are so thoroughly connected, communicative and codependent that some scientists have described them as superorganisms.”

Fungal strands permeate all forest soils and form a network connecting trees and plants—even different species. This network has come to be called the Wood Wide Web. Trees share resources and information through this web and support one another rather

than constantly competing. Mother trees help their offspring to survive. Trees warn each other of impending danger. They communicate on many levels.

Jim Robbins wrote in the New York Times, “We have underestimated the importance of trees. They are not merely pleasant sources of shade, but a potentially major answer to some of our most pressing environmental problems. We take them for granted, but they are a near miracle.”

Most terrestrial wildlife depend on forests. Every time scientists venture into the canopy of an old growth forest, they discover more species. Everything from voles to lemurs, owls to orangutans, depends on forests. We do too. The trees on the mountains surrounding the Gallatin Valley are not just a scenic backdrop or a source of cheap Christmas trees—they are essential to our very survival.

Just because trees cannot travel it does not mean they are not on epic journeys. Forests have been around for tens of millions of years. They travel through the cosmos on planet Earth just as we do, circling the sun and wheeling through the Milky Way.

Forests are also under great pressure from humans. With over 8 billion of us, all natural spaces and systems are in peril. We are losing an estimated 23 million acres of forest worldwide every year. One third of Earth’s forests are gone. We need to be planting trees and protecting old trees, not cutting them down. I’ve spent dozens

of hours in the last few weeks writing comments on the US Forest Service’s plans for massive logging projects in Montana. Given that the Forest Service is eager to cut down millions of publicly owned trees, I sure do have job security.

There is hope. New England has gained forest cover in recent decades. Deforested countries like Scotland are planning rewilding and reforestation projects. As the forests return, so does the wildlife. Forests are complex and fascinating systems, with much to teach us about cooperation, evolution, ecology, diversity, longevity and survival. We have hardly scratched the surface of the endless knowledge and inspiration that trees and forests have to offer. John Muir called big trees “Nature’s forest masterpiece,” the greatest of all living things.

Next chance you get, go sit under a tree. Walk through the forest. Think about all that is going on there, seen and unseen. This great green world keeps growing, evolving, expanding, interacting, and existing, as we go about our busy lives, often taking it for granted. P

Phil is a wilderness explorer, guide, author and shameless agitator. He’s lived in Bozeman with his wife since the 1980s, traveled to 7 continents, and seen some crazy stuff.

TEN WAYS TO NAVIGATE

WINTER IN BOZEMAN

When I began a list for this article, some of my potential suggestions seemed familiar.

I looked back to an article I had written for Mental Health Month last fall, my recommendations looked like some of the same ones with a hat and gloves. Still, it seems worthwhile to carry on. For one thing, I will be in Bozeman for over a month this winter. Usually I am a snowbird who spends as many of the cold months as possible in Arizona or California. So, if I record some advice for winter survival it is possible that I will follow it myself. Also, to avoid giving guidance to go play bingo and other old-person pursuits, I have consulted with younger people who live and work in Bozeman year round. All we have to do is take care of three things: Mind, Body, and Spirit.

FIRST, THE OBVIOUS. Rather than trying to defeat winter (good luck with that), join in the fun. Get out and do something. Ski downhill; we have two premier hills: Bridger Bowl and Big Sky. Both have a variety of tickets, passes, programs, lessons, runs, and terrain to suit skiers and snowboarders of any skill level. Ski cross-country, in town or in the mountains. There are many kilometers of groomed trails and unlimited backcountry in the mountains. Go snowshoeing in these same areas. Ice skating and hockey are available at Gallatin Ice, as well as at other venues and at free rinks around town. Sledding and tobogganing are possible anywhere there is snow. Still, cold does not always mean snow, even in Bozeman. Fat tire biking is a great winter sport. My favorite sport is winter hiking. The trails, the mountains, the very air; all are totally different in this season. Remember to bundle and layer up. Just being outside provides a feeling of righteous accomplishment. Body, Spirit.

GO TO THE LIBRARY. You can access books, podcasts, magazines, newspapers, and blogs right at home on the couch, and some days, in the deep cold, you will. But Bozeman has a great library, and going there is a fun experience and gets you out of the house. Oh wait, I just remembered, the library is under some extensive renovation in order to better serve our community. Some services are not available, so check online for updates. The children’s room is open during the entire period of construction. I believe the timeframe, which began last fall, is about a year. Meantime, Montana State University is a land grant college, which means its library collections and resources are open to the public. Check it out. Mind.

HANG OUT AND SOCIALIZE. There was a TV show with the theme of “go where they know your name.” In the show, the place was a tavern, but it could be anything. My spot was a coffee shop. For a time, I showed up there most days. Often it was just the owner and I. We would talk about the weather of course, and sports. I did not have to order, he poured me a cup; 12oz, black. Once I asked for a latte. He looked at me and asked if I knew what that was. I replied that I was not sure but was feeling a little wild. It was different, but pretty good. At other times there were more patrons, and a sense of community. If you walked in, you were part of the gang; there were no strangers. Spirit.

HIT THE GYM. Being outside is great, but the colder it becomes, the time out there tends to shorten up. I would rather hike than do anything else for exercise, but when the snow is blowing sideways and the temperature is hovering around zero, even I develop the sense to retreat sooner than later. Bozeman has many gyms and facilities for indoor activity. Some have pools, hot tubs, and saunas. Most have classes and trainers available for instruction or consultation. All have the machines that I call “the go nowheres.” They come in a variety that simulate walking, running, skiing, biking, rowing—whatever kind of locomotion is desired, while remaining in the same spot. The Spire offers indoor climbing, including instruction. Spire also provides yoga and fitness classes. The gyms offer social interaction along with good old effort and sweat. Body, Spirit.

Steve McGann

ENJOY A MOVIE NIGHT. Many of the suggestions on this list are intended to get you out of the house. They describe activities that are designed to minimize the effect of the cold and the dark of winter— ways by which to forget the environment. Yet, those conditions can be part of the charm of these months. Being warm and cozy inside is a great feeling, especially if you’ve been outside for work or play. So schedule it. I spend most evenings in a recliner under a lamp, reading. A good change is to take one night a week, sweater up and watch a movie or a couple episodes of a streaming series. Spirit.

JOIN A BOOK CLUB. This is something I have not done since junior high, when I participated in the Great Books program. I read all the books, but never spoke a word at the discussions. Pretty sure I could overcome the old shyness at this point. A specific assignment would get a reader to expand their genres and explore new concepts; not everyone reads for enjoyment. There are other activities to consider; fantasy football is very popular, done both formally and casually. Bozeman has a chess club, and there are clubs for video gaming and fantasy role playing. Getting together with others who are as passionate as you are is a lot of fun. There is no limit to the different online groups available for games and clubs. Mind, Spirit.

COOK A MEAL. Another great indoor activity is cooking. There is nothing quite like coming in from the cold to a kitchen filled with the warmth and smells of a hot meal on the stove. Try some new recipes, attempt to duplicate a favorite restaurant dish, or stick to the comfort of well-known hearty soups and stews. Take some time; use scratch ingredients. Make it a group effort with friends or family. Spirit and Body (you get to eat it).

ATTEND A PLAY OR CONCERT. We hear various slams on Bozeman pretty much every day. Traffic, crowding, newcomers, changing neighborhoods, high-rises (five stories is a high-rise only in Montana). In my opinion, the positives of our town outweigh any drawbacks, to the point that the negatives are simply jokes. The outdoor opportunities are first-class, and endless. The educational systems are wonderful. Then there is the talent and culture. From school and college productions to professional-level theater and concerts, we are treated to an amazing variety of high level entertainment on virtually a daily basis. Don’t take my word for it. Check out Bozeman Magazine’s Events Calendar for a comprehensive and descriptive schedule. Mind, Spirit.

TAKE CLASSES OR VOLUNTEER. Weather and the seasons are something we are all in together. Winter is tough, and just forging through it gives us a sense of achievement and camaraderie. An even better feeling is to get out and learn something new with a group, do a task, or provide a service for someone else. MSU offers many courses through its Osher Lifelong Learning Program (OLLI) and, by clicking Education in the left column of the Greater Yellowstone Events Calen-

dar, you’ll see many organizations offering classes with an emphasis on the outdoors, including REI, OLLI, and the Belgrade Community Library. Mind, Body.

GO BACK TO ARIZONA. Just kidding, but a good way to love Bozeman more is to get away occasionally for a reboot. A week in Hawaii sounds best, but that may present time or money issues. It could be as simple as a weekend at a different ski resort; try Jackson Hole or Big Mountain, for example. The old change of scenery. Even an overnight in Billings or Missoula for some shopping or museums would suffice. The other great thing with this strategy is that, once a trip is planned, there is pleasure in anticipating it. When a trip is complete, coming home offers comfort, along with a fresh attitude. Mind, Body, Spirit.

This article is a bit light-hearted by design, but its recommendations are serious enough. Winter can be tough. Some people suffer from a malady called SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. This is caused by the change of seasons and the lack of light in winter. All of the above ideas can help, but if you feel depressed anyway, SAD could be the cause. It is real. There are light therapies and medications that can help. If you feel unduly down, it may be a good idea to consult with your medical professional. All times of the year are meant to be enjoyable, and Bozeman is a wonderful place to experience the continuities along with the changes. M

Steve McGann has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

RIGDZIN DUPA: THE GATHERING OF AWARENESS HOLDERS

10:30am • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org For first-time visitors, this a longer practice (approximately 1.5 hours) that is held on Guru Rinpoche Day (the 10th day of the Tibetan calendar).

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 2846138 Join our dance “family” this Sunday for another rafter-rocking music delight by the band “Powderhorn,” with all the exciting performance you and your dance partner have come to expect from them these past years; you won’t be disappointed.

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

BRAMBLES & BRIAR 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based alternative folk duo “Brambles & Briar”.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JAN. 2

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ

Fridays at 6pm - Red Tractor Pizza

photo: DC MARIE

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

JACOB ROUNTREE 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Bozeman’s Choice solo artist performs while you dine.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 4pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free

• All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

BAM EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT 5-7pm • Bozeman Art Museum • FREE • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 5:30pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta

• FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

LARRY MYER 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Iowan Songwriter

BEGINNER COUNTRY SWING 7:30-8:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 per person • All Ages • 406570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Learn the fundamentals of Montana’s favorite dance! Simple and fluid this dance can be used on any dance floor. Cowboy Boots not required!

ARGENTINE TANGO 7:30-9pm • J & Co • FREE • 21+ • 4065992463 • jandcompanybar.com Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday evening at J & Co. Free tango lesson at 7:30. Social dancing before and after.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 4pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

FIBER ARTS 4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH TRYGH 5-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 5872124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come join us for some tunes and delicious shrimp scampi!

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 5:30pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.

“THE YEAR OF THE DOG” BFS MOVIE 7-9pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.25-$9.75 (plus fees) • All Ages • 4065812188 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org Filmed in MT with a cast of locals including Indigenous actors Jon Proudstar and Michael Spears of “Reservation Dogs, a loner alcoholic finds a path to recovery when he meets a stray dog with a unique talent. Q&A. Benefit for Heart of the Valley.

MATT MILLER 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Live local music every Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 4pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse BreweryFour Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 5:30pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

TAYLOR BURLAGE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local acoustic rock artist Taylor Burlage.

BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHERN COLORADO 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH MT STANDARD 7pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • no cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy some tunes and brews!

QUEER NIGHT 7pm • Happy Box, 233 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • 406-624-6016 • happyboxbzn.com A portion of Happy Box’s proceeds will be donated to Bridgercare.

LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

FRIDAY, JAN. 6

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

DIRTWIRE Jan 7 - The ELM

BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

KIDS’ ART CLUB WITH BOZEMAN ART MUSEUM 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Led by the Bozeman Art Museum for students grades K-6 as part of our Friday early release clubs!

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 4pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free

• All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 5:30pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

SCIENCE NIGHT IN 6-8:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $30 • 4 - 11 yrs • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Are your kids ready for a fun, parent-free evening of science? Limited to 15 spots, pizza included. (Children must be potty-trained). Sponsored by Audrey’s Pizza.

OPEN MIC FRIDAY 6pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

INTERMEDIATE COUNTRY SWING 6:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Add style and new moves to your patterns on the country dance floor! Montana’s favorite way to dance you can use this dance ANYWHERE!

“NATURE’S BEST HOPE” WITH DOUGLAS TALLAMY 7-8:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 595-5976 • gallatinvalleyearthday.org New York Times’ best-selling author, Dr. Douglas Tallamy is scheduled to speak in Bozeman, the event is free. Doors open at 6 pm. Live stream available.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

POWDERHORN 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com

Country

BLUEST, TINY IOTA, BOMBSHELL NIGHTLIGHT 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585

Tickets at the door

SATURDAY, JAN. 7

NEW YEAR’S WORKSHOP: RESOLUTIONS, INTENTIONS & NEW BEGINNINGS 9am-1pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • Prior registration is required • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Together we will explore how compassion is more effective than self-criticism for changing habits and patterns, and learn practices to support our intentions for the new year.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

COLIN BURKE - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Colin Burke.

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA 1pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 4pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK 5-11pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065802112 • www. belgreatmt.org/lightpark A luminous outdoor winter wonderland awaits each night from November 13th through the new year. The light park will be filled with holiday inflatables, sparkling lights, a giant ornament for photo ops, the Memorial Lights Tunnels, and more!

320 RANCH SLEIGH RIDES 5:30pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $85 per Adult (age 13+) ~ $55 per Child under 12 & Under ~ Under 3 Free • All ages Join us on a star-dotted Sleigh Ride along the Gallatin River, pulled by the 320 Ranch draft horses.

COMEDIAN CHAD DANIELS 6pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20-55 • 18+ • 406-9956345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Daniels hilarious standup riffs on family, aging, and the modern American landscape.

DIRTWIRE 7-11pm • The ELM • $25-$35 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dirtwire for a live concert performance.

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

NIGHT OF THE WOLVES 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com Join Mountain Journal in celebrating Dr. Doug Smith, who recently retired from Yellowstone after serving as leader of the prestigious Wolf Project; and Pat Byorth, who is stepping down as a member of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission.

BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS. BUTTE COBRAS 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $5-10 • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Let’s get loud, go Dogs!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

COMEDIAN CHAD DANIELS 8pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20-55 • 18+ • 406-9956345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Daniels hilarious standup riffs on family, aging, and the modern American landscape.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

MINT WITH COME BACK K 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Two local bands hit the stage tonight! Tickets at the door.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 2846138 Get ready for a rousing time to the music of “WWW Twang,” an exceptional dancing experience sure to challenge your toe-tapping and endurance on the floor; you’ll be hesitating to sit down for fear of missing a favorite song. See ya there.

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

SALESTROM FAMILY SHOW 4pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • All ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Video & Children’s Show

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316

East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

CANOE DEALERS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based folk duo “Canoe Dealers”.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JAN. 9

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

WESTON LEWIS 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Weston plays guitar and sings while you dine.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087

• www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints

JIM AVERITT & FRIENDS 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Songwriter

All listings are subject to change. Check ahead for full details.

JACOB ROUNTREE January 13 - The Filling Station

FRIENDS OF MSU LIBRARY BOOK GROUP 6:30-8pm • Online via Zoom • FREE The book group is led by Montana State University humanities and outreach librarian Jan Zauha. Most discussions will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be held online via Zoom.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH WALCRIK 5-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Bring your dancing shoes, because Walcrik is coming!

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org

A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

EVENING OF RADIANCE 5:30-7:30pm • Aspire Reality • $30 • 18+ Women • 406-581-4255 • www.synergygrowthcoach.com An Evening of Radiance is for amazing women to express their gifts while exploring blocks that may be keeping you and others playing a smaller game up until now.

WEDNESDAY BEER GAME - KEG RELAY 6-7pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Bring a partner and your competitive drive. Traditional relay with full kegs. Prizes include a $50 gift card and street cred.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

BPL BOOK CLUB 6:30-8pm • Fire Station 3 • FREE During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel twice a month off-site.

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.

COLIN LEE 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Live local music every Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman

• $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 12

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

GOLDEN BOBCATS WITH PAUL WYLIE 5-6:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $15-RSVP before Jan 5 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Immerse yourself in Montana State’s Golden Bobcat legacy with author and alumnus Paul R. Wylie. After the discussion, make your way fro the Hall of Fame Room to Worthington Arena to cheer on the ‘Cats to victory!

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse BreweryFour Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Bluegrass while you dine.

SAVVY DUO 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring an acoustic set from Kristin and Adam of the local rock group “Savvy”.

BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

MSU MENS BASKETBALL VS. IDAHO ST 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

BOZEMAN DOC SERIES FILM: DEAR THIRTEEN 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $8 student, $10 adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org A portrait of a new generation, Dear Thirteen is a cinematic time capsule of coming of age in today’s world.

QUEER NIGHT 7pm • Happy Box, 233 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • 406-624-6016 • happyboxbzn.com A portion of Happy Box’s proceeds will be donated to Bridgercare.

BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS CON TRE VIOLINI

7:30-9pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • General $30, Students $5 • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana brings baroque violinist Rachel Podger to MT for a program featuring some of the 17th century’s best repertoire, joyously scored for three violins and continuo.

LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

FRIDAY, JAN. 13

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

70’S ROLLER NIGHTS 5-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901

N. Black, Bozeman • $5 (child)

$10 (adult accompanying child)

$15 (adult) • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov DJ Swoon will be spinning the best of the Disco Era. Basic skating going forward **without falling** required.

DHARMA CENTER OPEN HOUSE 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org This low-key, drop-in Open House is for anyone curious about the Dharma Center.  Bring your questions, meet the staff and group leaders, and scope it all out!.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

OPEN MIC FRIDAY 6pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

INTERMEDIATE COUNTRY SWING 6:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Add style and new moves to your patterns on the country dance floor! Montana’s favorite way to dance you can use this dance ANYWHERE!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $20 • (406) 522-6000 Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Bridger Ski Foundation and help fund ski programs, scholarships, and the grooming of 70+km of Community Nordic Trails.

BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS. BUTTE COBRAS 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $5-10 • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Let’s get loud, go Dogs!

JACOB ROUNTREE & THE SOMETHINGS LIVE 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $8 presale, $12 at Door • 21+ • 5097209006 • www.sellout.io Jacob Rountree - ‘Passionate, Hypnotic, Multi-Dimensional, Poetic, Diverse.’ Voted Bozeman’s Choice Solo Artist, Rountree is bringing his full band on stage along with Billing’s finest “SALT & SHADOW”

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

THE DEAD & DOWN 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com

Space Cowboy Rock

All listings are subject to change. Check ahead for full details.

BOOT JUICE January 16 - The Filling Station

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 1pm • Willson

Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $20 • (406) 522-6000

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Bridger Ski Foundation and help fund ski programs, scholarships, and the grooming of 70+km of Community Nordic Trails.

FIBER ARTS 1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft.

MSU MENS BASKETBALL VS. WEBER STATE 4pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

JAZZ CABBAGE 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza. com Live local music while you dine.

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $20 • (406) 522-6000

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Bridger Ski Foundation and help fund ski programs, scholarships, and the grooming of 70+km of Community Nordic Trails.

HONEY & RYE 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • All ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

AN EVENING WITH ARTIST AND SONGWRITER AUDREY HALL

SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com The Delicate and Fierce Art of Reinvention

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

ROCKY FALL 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Ravin’, rockin’ sounds. Tickets at the door.

SUNDAY, JAN. 15

DICK MCCUMBER - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Dick is a singer songwriter living in the Paradise Valley .

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 2846138 Another great music afternoon to the fantastic tunes of “Powderhorn,” an event sure to touch the genre button with 99% of the most discriminating of dancers attending; your dancing friends will be awaiting your arrival. Hope to see you there.

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

JAZZ JAM SESSION 5pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine.

BOOT JUICE 6pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com River Rock + Mountain Americana.

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

TRIO GRANDIOSO – AN ACOUSTIC DEAD SKY PERFORMANCE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the acoustic Grateful Dead tribute trio “Trio Grandioso”.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JAN. 16

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Library is Closed today for MLK day.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

ALDER 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza. com Live music while you dine.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. IDAHO 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

BOOT JUICE 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 River Rock + Mountain Americana. Tickets at the door.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org

In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

DOWNTOWN URD BOARD MEETING noon-1pm • Online • FREE • downtownbozeman.org The Downtown Bozeman Urban Renewal District (URD) will foster an economically thriving district.

MSU LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE - OPENING POSSIBILITIES 3-6pm • Montana State University Library, , Bozeman • FREE • 406-9946857 • www.montana.edu Bozeman community members along with MSU faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to MSU Library’s annual Open House. Food and beverages, music, door prizes.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints

W. C. HUNTLEY 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Acoustic Country & Folk

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

DOWNTOWN BID BOARD MEETING noon-1pm • Online • FREE • downtownbozeman.org The BID will work together to keep our downtown a safe, beautiful and vibrant place.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

FIBER ARTS 4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org

A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.

BPL BOOK CLUB 6:30-8pm • Fire Station 3, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel twice a month off-site.

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: HOW TO KEEP OUR AGING

SKELETONS STRONG 7-8:30pm • Museum of the Rockies • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-2251 • www.gallatinscience.org Dr. Chelsea Heveran, MSU Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will discuss progress in strengthening bone tissue throughout aging, and how the skeleton inspires strategies for engineering living building materials.

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY - SCREENING 7-9pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.25-$9.75 (plus fees) • 4065812188 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org Bozeman Film Society screening at The Ellen Theatre. Check website for title and preview.

JACKSON HOLTE 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Live local music every Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 19

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse BreweryFour Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

AN INTIMATE EVENING OF MUSIC AND CONVERSATIONS

WITH BROOKLYN RIDER 6:30pm • Next Frontier Capital • $45

Four classical musicians performing with the energy of young rock stars jamming on their guitars.

COSPLAY GAME NIGHT 6:30pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 Come out in your cosplays or come enjoy games and tea. Get some pics and enjoy the evening. Plus it’s Elies’ birthday week!!!

THE WESTON & MATT DUEL 7-9pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine.

GALLATIN GHOST TRAIN 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based one-man-rock-band “Gallatin Ghost Train”

LAINEY WILSON 7-11pm • The ELM • SOLD OUT • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Lainey Wilson for a live in concert performance.

BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

SWIZZY B “RAGERS ONLY TOUR” 7pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Come Party with Swizzy B and LoudLife Crew in Bozeman Montana for the “Ragers Only” Tour Presented By FilthyFamily.

QUEER NIGHT 7pm • Happy Box, 233 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • 406-624-6016 • happyboxbzn.com A portion of Happy Box’s proceeds will be donated to Bridgercare.

LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

TAYLOR BURLAGE 8:30-10:30pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music.

FRIDAY, JAN. 20

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

OPEN MIC FRIDAY 6pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

INTERMEDIATE COUNTRY SWING 6:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Add style and new moves to your patterns on the country dance floor! Montana’s favorite way to dance you can use this dance ANYWHERE!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY (NIGHT #1) W/ SPECIAL GUEST ROBERT CLINE, JR 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $65 • livefromthedivide.com Singer/songwriter Willis Alan Ramsey is a cult legend among fans of Americana and progressive Texas country.

WESTERN SKIES 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com

Country Rock

STILGONE W/MINT 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • $15 adv/$20 dos • 21+ • bourbonmt.com STiLGONE is a Bozeman-based band that plays a unique fusion of genres, spanning funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, psychedelic rock, and more.

THE SALAMANDERS 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Tickets at the door for this rockin’ local band.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

THE PRACTICE OF SACRED QUIET AND STILLNESS WOMEN’S WINTERING RETREAT 9am-4pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • $45 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org This day of practice includes poetry, meditation, female companionship and mutual support for our collective journey through winter, with Suzanne Colón & Karen DeCotis.

SLED DOG FUN RUN RACE 9am • Downtown West Yellowstone • FREE for spectators The “Fun Run” is a warm-up and provides six- and twelve-dog teams two days of racing at up to 35 miles per day.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

CLASSIC LITERATURE BOOK CLUB 10:15am-noon • Off-Site

Discussing:  The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, meeting Offsite (please contact Jan Light at bozemanclbc@gmail. com for location details).

JACKSON FLANNERY - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Jackson’s shows are like a campfire jam session with lifelong friends, with music that takes you from the mountains to the beach and back.

BROOKLYN RIDER & MAGOS HERRERA 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20-45 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org String quartet Brooklyn Rider performs with the dazzling Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY (NIGHT #2) W/ SPECIAL GUEST ROBERT CLINE, JR 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $65 • livefromthedivide.com Singer/songwriter Willis Alan Ramsey is a cult legend among fans of Americana and progressive Texas country.

WWW.TWANG 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country

HAIR TRAIN AWESOME 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Nostaligicana Redux w/ Great American Heroes. Tickets at the door and at eventbrite. com

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

SLED DOG FUN RUN RACE 9am • Downtown West Yellowstone • FREE for spectators The “Fun Run” is a warm-up and provides six- and twelve-dog teams two days of racing at up to 35 miles per day.

CLEO TOLL - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Cleo Toll.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 2846138 Join us for a fantastic afternoon of music by “Ride Me Down,” a regional favorite for grabbing your attention towards a wonderful dancing experience; one where you’ll wish to take this group home with you---but we won’t let you. See ya.

LAINEY WILSON SOLD OUT! January 19 - The ELM

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local acoustic country-rocker Blake Brightman

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JAN. 23

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

UTU TRIO 6:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live music while you dine from the Under the Umbrella Trio.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints

PAUL LEE KUPFER 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Songwriter

DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION CLUB: BANKSY AND THE RISE OF OUTLAW ART 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Each month participants will watch the movie available from Kanopy and then meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss its themes, impacts and your opinions.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org

A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Live local music every Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman

• $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse BreweryFour Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

4TH THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-7:45pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Book discussion, opinion-sharing, refreshments, and lots of fun, upstairs in the library’s community room!

MAX DAVIES & FRIENDS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Max Davies (of the Kitchen Dwellers) with some surprise local guests

BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. PORTLAND STATE 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

QUEER NIGHT 7pm • Happy Box, 233 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • 406-624-6016 • happyboxbzn.com A portion of Happy Box’s proceeds will be donated to Bridgercare.

LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

FRIDAY, JAN. 27

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

OPEN MIC FRIDAY 6pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

INTERMEDIATE COUNTRY SWING 6:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Add style and new moves to your patterns on the country dance floor! Montana’s favorite way to dance you can use this dance ANYWHERE!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS. YELLOWSTONE QUAKE 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $5-10 • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov

Let’s get loud, go Dogs!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

FLAPJACK 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • All ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country Rock

CHUCK CANNON 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com Songwriter

All listings are subject to change. Check ahead for full details.

JAZZ CABBAGE 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Tickets at the door for this Bozeman based jazz/funk fusion band brings the cabbage patch.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

HANNAH JO LALLY - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Hannah is a singer, songwriter, purveyor of traditional country music.

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. SAC STATE 1pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

MSU WOMENS BASKETBALL VS. SACRAMENTO STATE 1pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

YOUNGLIFE BARN DANCE 6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $100 Entry Fee Per Person • (406) 5823270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Silent & Live Auction, featuring Live Band TWANG, Barn Dance Attire.

CARY MORIN DUO 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • All ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Americana

BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS. YELLOWSTONE QUAKE 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $5-10 • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov

Let’s get loud, go Dogs!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

BENN AND ABEL 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Tickets at the door for this Bozeman-based acoustic Americana duo.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29

SHELLY BESLER AND TONY POLECASTRO - BRUNCH 11am-1pm

• Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Tony Polecastro is a self-proclaimed acoustic guitar geek

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 2846138

Today’s music features the broad genre of “Big Band John,” with everything from classical, popular classics, country western and rock---with even “oldies” from an era before many of our dancers were born---you’ll love it, come join the fun.

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

THE PINKY DUO 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Dustin Tucker and Luke Flansburg of “Pinky & the Floyd”

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 11:30am-1pm • Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman, 2023 Commerce Way, Bozeman • $45 • (406) 5829900 • hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Hear about the latest market information and insight for the Gallatin Valley from Robyn Erlenbush, including buyer demographics, inventory levels, mortgage interest rates and sales statistics.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

COLE DECKER 6:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza. com Local live music while you dine.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints

COLE DECKER 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • All ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Country Songwriter

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org

A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Live local music every Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087

• www.montanasciencecenter.org

In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

HAIR TRAIN AWESOME W/ GREATEST AMERICAN HEROES January 21 - The Filling Station

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse BreweryFour Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

MSU MENS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

QUEER NIGHT 7pm • Happy Box, 233 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • 406-624-6016 • happyboxbzn.com A portion of Happy Box’s proceeds will be donated to Bridgercare.

LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

KIDS’ ART CLUB WITH BOZEMAN ART MUSEUM 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Led by the Bozeman Art Museum for students grades K-6 as part of our Friday early release clubs!

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

70’S ROLLER NIGHTS 5-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $5 (child) $10 (adult accompanying child)

$15 (adult) • all ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov DJ Swoon will be spinning the best of the Disco Era. Basic skating going forward **without falling** required.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

SCIENCE NIGHT IN 6-8:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $30 • 4 - 11 yrs • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Are your kids ready for a fun, parent-free evening of science? Limited to 15 spots, pizza included. (Children must be potty-trained). Sponsored by Audrey’s Pizza.

OPEN MIC FRIDAY 6pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

INTERMEDIATE COUNTRY SWING 6:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Add style and new moves to your patterns on the country dance floor! Montana’s favorite way to dance you can use this dance ANYWHERE!

INTO THE WOODS 6:30-8:30pm • The Ellen Theater • Tickets range from $20 - $60 • 406-587-2889 • www.intermountainopera. org Into the Woods reimagines some of the most beloved fairytales from Cinderella to Jack in the Beanstalk. Featuring an allstar cast of returning guest artists, local favorites and some new faces, this show explores what happens when wishes come true.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

KITCHEN DWELLERS NIGHT 1 7-11pm • The ELM • $27.50-$40 • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome the Kitchen Dwellers for a live in concert performance.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

RYAN ACKER - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496

E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Ryan is the banjo player and singer from The Last Revel and Canoe Dealers.

MSU MENS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHERN COLORADO 4pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 child, $15 adult • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats!

REACH, INC. 12TH ANNUAL HAVE A HEART ART AUCTION

6:30-9:30pm • The Commons • 4069200930 • www.reachinc.org

A live and silent auction featuring art from the Bozeman area and beyond. Purchase tickets and participate in the bidding by registering at ReachArt2023.givesmart.com. All proceeds from the event support Reach Inc. and the adults we serve.

KITCHEN DWELLERS NIGHT 2 7-11pm • The ELM • $27.50-$40

• All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome the Kitchen Dwellers for a live in concert performance.

INTO THE WOODS 7:30-9:30pm • The Ellen Theater • Tickets range from $20 - $60 • 406-587-2889 • www.intermountainopera. org Into the Woods reimagines some of the most beloved fairytales from Cinderella to Jack in the Beanstalk. Featuring an allstar cast of returning guest artists, local favorites and some new faces, this show explores what happens when wishes come true.

MSU HOCKEY VS MONTANA 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov D2 Hockey Cat/Griz Game Go Cats!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink.

KITCHEN DWELLERS

Photo: Stew Ray

INTO THE WOODS 3-5pm • The Ellen Theater • Tickets range from $20 - $60 • 406-587-2889 • www.intermountainopera.org Into the Woods reimagines some of the most beloved fairytales from Cinderella to Jack in the Beanstalk. Featuring an all-star cast of returning guest artists, local favorites and some new faces, this show explores what happens when wishes come true.

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com

Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, FEB. 6

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 11am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • with admission • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us today for a book reading, science experiment, and take-home craft on various STEM topics.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2288 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Wildrye!

BRAMBLES AND BRIAR 6:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine.

EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

NORDIC BREW WORKS TRIVIA 7-9pm • Nordic Brew Works, 730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1A, Bozeman • no cover • www. nordicbrewworks.com If you are interested in joining us for a fun night of good food, and tasty drinks and to test your IQ sign up in advance.

HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-1pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Kids • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org In the STEAMlab we build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and many more projects.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s!

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT 2023 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20-45 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Finnish Guitarist Olli Soikelli, Soloist and Chamber Musician Stephanie Jones, Flamenco master Jesus Guerrero from Spain, and Canada’s traditional jazz guitarist and vocalist Jocelyn Gould.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

SWEET PEA 2ND ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW ERA Real Estate, 1805 W. Dickerson #1, Bozeman • www.eralandmark.com This juried art show will be hosted by our longtime sponsor and Summer Art Show host, ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall.

OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org

A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

VALHALLA OPEN MIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ Join us weekly to share your poetry and music while we raise funds for our local non profit organizations. This is our Adults only open mic, so feel free to use your 4 letter words.