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EDITOR’S NOTE

LETTER FROM EDITOR Angie Ripple

s the new year begins, it’s time to embrace the boundless opportunities ahead and live out loud! Each January brings a renewed sense of hope—hope for brighter days, for positive change, and for a deeper connection to the places and people that shape our lives. As we step into 2025, my greatest wish is that this year brings meaningful growth, shared experiences, and a stronger bond with the community and the landscapes that surround us. Here at Bozeman Magazine, we’re also stepping into the new year with purpose. Setting an editorial calendar for a community-centered publication is no small task, but it’s one we embrace wholeheartedly. To build a strong foundation for 2025, we’ve chosen the theme of Connection to Place as our guiding principle. For over seventeen years, our focus on community has allowed us to serve as a trusted hub for Bozeman locals and visitors alike, connecting people to the unique and wonderful essence of our town. We will continue in the new year to encourage readers to look more closely at the place we call home, and at how we can each continue to make it the most livable place. The heart of Bozeman Magazine has always been about belonging—making it easy for people to discover the events, places, and stories that make Bozeman feel like home. Every month, we bring you diverse ideas and perspectives through the written word, showcasing the passion and creativity of our fellow community members. We’re also proud to offer Montana’s most comprehensive events calendar, focusing on Greater Yellowstone happenings to help connect like-minded individuals and foster a sense of kinship. Our calendar’s daily lineup offers something for everyone: morning activities for families with young children, evening art openings, local sports, lectures, live music, fundraisers, and annual celebrations. If you’re a local event organizer, we encourage you to add your events to our calendar—it’s free and easy to do through our website. By working together, we can continue to strengthen the bonds that make Bozeman such a vibrant and welcoming place. As snow falls softly outside my window, I’m reminded of the beauty and peace found in moments of reflection. My hope for you in 2025 is to discover your own moments of tranquility, connection, and inspiration. Here’s to a year of living boldly, embracing community, and deepening your connection to the extraordinary place we share. R

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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 Big Sky dream.

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 music editor of this magazine.

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.

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

SYDNEY JONES - BAR BEAT As a native Montanan, Sydney enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

KATHLEEN JOHNS - MT MUSIC Kathleen Johns is the owner/ founder of Mantra located in Bozeman, MT. Kathleen holds a degree in English Literature from MSU/Bozeman and is an avid high altitude gardener.

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.

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.

CRYSTAL ALEGRIA - HISTORY Crystal Alegria is the Director of The Extreme History Project.

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@hotmail.com. He is an avid theater-goer.

KATIE THOMAS - DINING Katie Lineberger Thomas was born and raised in Bozeman. She can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

RACHEL PORTER - TOP 10 Rachel is a writing major in her senior semester of college. If she’s not writing, she is likely drawing, gaming, or herding her mischievous chickens.

EUDORA ELLER - LIVING LOCAL Currently studying English at Montana State University. Through her writing, her goal is to share experiences from a local’s perspective, and to connect and engage with her community.

JEFF BEYL - REC & HEALTH Seattle-based writer, Jeff Beyl, has been published with work on fly-fishing, nature, the ocean and music. His book, A Conversation With the Earth was recently released.

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LETTER TO EDITOR

The Guthrie

CITY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD TAKE BACK AUTHORITY ON

Christy Stillwell

live in an old house on the north side of Bozeman, and this winter I find myself in a bit of pickle. Six weeks ago, I decided to rearrange the furniture in the basement and discovered dampness in one corner. Bad news. Mold. Carpet had to go. We quickly realized we were facing a full remodel in that room. The uncertainty surrounding us in our neighborhood suddenly took on new meaning. Why invest thousands in our home if a high-rise is going in next door? I don’t like viewing it as an investment. Yet, because developers are using my neighborhood as part of a profit model, I must too. My house is kitty-corner from the proposed Guthrie, a contentious HomeBase highrise. This project was denied by city commissioners last summer but has now come back to haunt us. The new application went from 111 to 91 units. It uses the deep incentives of the Affordable Housing Ordinance (AHO) to offer only 28 parking spaces. Half of the units will be offered at 80% AMI, a number I don’t think can be called “affordable.” In short, the project still doesn’t belong on that corner in this neighborhood. It needs to be denied again. Quick history lesson: I live inside the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD). My house is zoned R3, as are most in my block. In order to build the Guthrie, the city will have to approve the demolition of the now vacant care center built in 1958. According to Jim Spady’s letter to the editor (12-1824), the care home was named for his mother, Florence, who was once caretaker to Rose Hogan Story, daughter of Nelson. Spady’s family built their first home on the corner of North 5th and Beall, back when Durston was a dirt road. My house was wildland. HomeBase Partners proposes demolishing the care center to build this apartment complex. Though the AHO is under review by city staff, HomeBase is pushing this building for approval before revisions are complete. This isn’t fair.

Last June, over two hundred letters were sent to city commissioners protesting the Guthrie’s original application. These included recommendations from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board and the Inter Neighborhood Council. City commissioners made history, voting to deny the Guthrie due to issues with appropriateness, especially of mass and scale. The developer filed suit against the city, saying the language of the code allowed commissioners to “cherry pick” complaints. I’d argue that the language of city code is intended to allow commissioners to do their job: vote against development projects within the NCOD. Said another way, the NCOD was created to protect core neighborhoods from just this sort of exploitation. The building most appropriate for that corner is the building that is already there. Repurposing the building, perhaps to create a new care center, would fit the neighborhood. It would be a terrific downtown amenity. If the developer can’t make that pencil out, his team could design something that fits the same footprint, including height. This would mean fewer units. Less money. Perhaps “appropriate for the neighborhood” means less profit. Another home across the street from mine, 314 W Villard, is slated for demolition to make way for three Scandinavian-style units called “The Layercake Townhomes.” One can only imagine the price for one of these. This project has been internally approved by city staff. Which brings me back to the mold in my basement. I’m not the first downtown homeowner to face the question of how much to invest in a neighborhood on the verge of—well, we don’t know what. That’s the problem. In land use parlance, I think what the Midtown neighborhood wants is “predictability.” Obviously, change is inevitable, and no one can predict the future. But development can be limited. A city’s elected officials set boundaries on developers. I thought that

was how this was supposed to work. One thing is for certain: if the Guthrie goes in, the neighborhood will see more traffic, noise, light pollution, and just general activity. Does this mean an increase or a decrease in property values? Real estate professionals say it depends on who rents the units. And let me go ahead and throw the inevitable NIMBY stance at myself: boo-hoo. Quit crying. At least you own something, which is more than many can say. Maybe property value is the wrong question to be asking. The more pointed question for Midtown is: do these developments create a neighborhood in which we want to live? Overwhelmingly, the answer is, no, they do not. And thus begins the neighborhood turnover that so quickly leads to a tourist-based, wealth-infused vacation town none of us will want to call home. I love this neighborhood. Before we lived on this corner, we were on North Grand. From there we watched the Olive and Black drama play out. We were part of a neighborhood group that tried to stop the zoning change on the Medical Arts Building parking lot.

THE IDIOM TO HAVE A BEEF MEANS TO HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT SOMETHING, TO HAVE A DISAGREEMENT WITH SOMEONE, TO BE DISSATISFIED WITH SOMETHING. THE WORD BEEF TO MEAN A COMPLAINT, DISAGREEMENT OR DISSATISFACTION CAME INTO USE IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE 1880S.

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“Calm down,” we were told. “It’s just a zoning change. No project in the works.” Yet now we have The Ives. For two years we’ve lived with the construction of yet another HomeBase high-rise. I want the city commissioners to take back authority on the Guthrie. Again. I don’t think the deep incentives of the AHO should override the conservation overlay district— certainly not with the AHO under revision. I’ll say again, I love this neighborhood. I love my house. And as bad as the odds look for downtown Bozeman, I have hope. I believe regular people living ordinary lives can affect real change if we work together and hold city officials accountable. Real estate investment companies are going to try to profit from our city; this is a popular place to be. This is why we need commissioners to reclaim authority on downtown core projects. They must use their authority to enforce protections like the NCOD, and the criteria of appropriateness. These are boundaries that are meant to control growth. We have the codes we need. Commissioners must find the courage to use them. C Christy Stillwell has lived in Bozeman since 2000. A mother, she works as a writer, teacher and editor. Her first novel, The Wolf Tone, was published in 2019. Recent short fiction can be found online at DoesIthavePockets, BrilliantFlashFiction, Pithead Chapel and New Flash Fiction Review.

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COVER ARTIST

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ELLA KUZYK

painter, muralist, adventurous spirit, and big time lover of life, Ella Kuzyk has been making art from the moment she could jam her baby hands into a jar of paint. Growing up in various mountain towns around the West, she has always been sketching, painting, and reimagining the landscapes around her. Ella’s work has become an ode to the sense of overwhelming joy, wonder, and awe found in truly wild moments and places. Early influences on her art include Sean McCabe, Christina Russel McKeown, and Larry Pirnie. Ella’s art is in the experience and process, blending the memory, imagination, and place together. The landscape form remains mostly intact, while vibrant colors breathe joy and life into her work. She often will start a painting en plein air, or bring back sketches to work from into the studio. “When I’m painting, I usually start drawing based off a mix of reference photos and sketches, then let loose with the colors, letting my experience of the place shine through.” This gives her art a bit of a psychedelic edge, and a unique sense of fluidity. In her free time, Ella loves to run, ski, backpack, and bike—a bit of everything to inspire her artwork. She graduated from MSU last fall with a marketing degree, and spent the first half of 2024 at an artist’s residency in Argentina. Ella is staying in Whitefish this winter, working as the snow reporter at the ski resort, and enjoying absorbing all the new landscapes and inspiration. “I’m very excited for the change of scenery and all the art that will come from it! I could spend a lifetime painting in Montana. We see the world through the eyes of imperfect beings. Each person is home to an entirely unique universe of their own; I’m so happy to share some of mine with you.” You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram @january.dreaming and get in contact for inquiries, commissions and murals through ellakuzykcreative.com K

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GV REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

s we welcome 2025, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives—and for some, this means taking steps toward home ownership or investing in real estate. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home, purchasing an investment property, or upgrading your current home, now is the perfect time to set clear, achievable goals to make it happen. Here’s how to get started:

SET SPECIFIC GOALS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP

Resolutions work best when they’re specific and actionable. Instead of saying, “I want to buy a home this year,” break it down into clear steps: • Meet with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage. • Create a budget to identify how much you can afford. • Start saving for a down payment by setting up automatic transfers to a savings account. A clear roadmap will help you move forward with confidence.

IMPROVE YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH

If home ownership is your goal, taking steps to improve your financial health is essential. Start by: • Checking your credit score and addressing any inaccuracies.

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• Paying down existing debts to improve your debt-to-income ratio. • Cutting unnecessary expenses and reallocating those funds to your savings. • Setting small, consistent savings goals to build your down payment. Even small changes can make a big difference over time, bringing you closer to home ownership.

CONSIDER REAL ESTATE AS AN INVESTMENT

If you’re ready to take the leap into real estate investing by purchasing a rental property, education is key. Start by: • Researching local rental markets to understand potential income and demand. • Meeting with an experienced, investor-savvy REALTOR® and a lender to learn about financing options and how to evaluate an income property. • Setting a clear financial goal—such as purchasing a home with an additional dwelling unit (ADU) or buying a multi-family property to generate rental income. Investing in real estate can provide long-term financial stability and wealth-building opportunities when done thoughtfully.

PREPARE YOUR CURRENT HOME FOR A MOVE

For homeowners thinking about upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, now is the time to plan. Begin by:

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• Identifying projects around the home that need attention, and setting a timeline for completion. • Researching current market trends to determine the best pricing and marketing strategies. • Decluttering and staging your home to make it appealing to buyers when the market heats up. Sellers who prepare early can capitalize on the spring market when buyers start their search.

EXPLORE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO AFFORDABILITY

If affordability is a concern, consider creative approaches to home ownership: • Rent out a room to a friend or coworker to offset mortgage costs. • Look for homes with ADUs or additional space that can generate rental income. • Partner with a trusted family member or friend to co-purchase a property. With a little creativity, achieving home ownership can be within reach. Whatever your real estate goals may be, breaking them into smaller, actionable steps is the key to success. By tackling your resolutions step-by-step, you can build momentum and see real progress throughout the year. I’ve included the latest real estate stats for the first 11 months of 2024. In addition to the 619 homes sold, there are currently another 78 home sales pending as of the date of this writing. The sales data includes single family home sales both inside and outside of Bozeman city limits as reported by the local Big Sky Country MLS. It does not include condos, townhouses, or private party sales. Stay tuned for next month’s article, where I’ll share the 2024 year-end real estate numbers for the Bozeman market.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Whether you’re planning to buy your first home, invest in income property, or sell your current home, setting realistic and actionable resolutions will help you reach your goals. The path to home ownership or real estate success starts with a plan—and 2025 is your year to make it happen. Here’s to a year of progress, opportunity, and real estate success! Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year! R Tim Ford is a Realtor® with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate in Bozeman Montana. He can be contacted at 406-209-1214.

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FOOD & DRINKS

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Katie Thomas

wo years ago, the nice guy installing my new kitchen cabinets mentioned that his neighbor was opening an authentic Thai-Chinese restaurant in Bozeman in the near future. I said, ‘Hold that hammering – are you sure?’ I didn’t want to be disappointed; despite being a Montana gal, I’m obsessed with Asian food, and I’ve seen many attempts at Asian restaurants and grocery stores fail in our ever-bourgeoning community. Cabinet guy assured me that it was going to happen; it was just a question of when. I hopped on the ol’ Instagram and found Shan’s page, where I eventually made a reservation for their soft-opening night. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the owner, Jarrett Wrisley, and have made Shan my go-to for dinner out. For a while, it was hard to get in there without a reservation (or without going the moment they opened, at 4:30 pm), as it’s a small space, and the hype was widespread. But over the past year-and-a-half, folks have made it in, and Shan recently expanded to include a second room and counter seating. Wrisley wants people to know there’s plenty of room, and this is not L’Idiot from L.A. Story – you can have the duck, and you can have a table.

KATIE THOMAS: How was Shan conceptualized? JARRETT WRISLEY: I arrived in Bozeman after a four-month road trip with my wife and my four-year-old son, looking for a place to live in the middle of the pandemic. We moved here right as winter started. I didn’t know a single person. I spent a lot of time thinking about my life decisions and what I was going to do next. And I started to see what was available here, as a cook. I started to work with the local proteins – beef, bison – and sort of apply what was available here and what was not, what was special to this place, my background, and my training as a chef in Asia. And as I worked my way through all this, I started to conceptualize a restaurant that focused on food from mountainous places in Asia, working with local produce that was available in Montana. KT: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors? JW: I like how this restaurant is hidden. It almost looks like an afterthought in an old building, sort of tucked away in the Cannery. But when you walk through it, it’s a warm,

inviting space, which is very much by design. I’m trying to recreate that feeling one gets when they walk into an izakaya in Japan in the wintertime, and you have warm lights and wood, and the smells of food and wood smoke. That’s what I’m aiming for. KT: What would you say makes Shan unique in the Bozeman food scene? JW: Well, I think it’s that I’m trying to combine two very disparate places, and ideas about restauranteurship and food, into a cohesive concept. I think sometimes it works, sometimes it might not – but what I’m trying to do here is really just reconceptualize the Asian restaurant in the Mountain West. And I’m not sure how many other people have tried to do that. KT: What menu item do regulars keep coming back for? JW: The Lazi-Ji chicken wings, and the lamb dumplings that we run out of every day, to everyone’s dismay. I think people are appreciating the new dishes on the menu, like continued on next page

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SHAN p.14 the cumin lamb noodles, which I think are the perfect food for a cold winter night. I’ve been working really hard to slowly introduce new dishes that I think work well with this place, and with each season. KT: Do you personally have a favorite menu item?

JW: Hmm. Well, because I’m constantly working with the food every day, and I’m on the line every night, it’s difficult for me to have a favorite item. Sometimes, depending on the sort of night that I’ve had, I might crave a certain dish, whether it’s the chicken wings, or perhaps a sour and spicy soup that’s Thai in origin, or maybe a curry. I’m really proud of our restaurant’s green curry at the moment. We make our own curry paste here. It’s very laborious, but what results is just a

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much better product. We use local beef from Wickens Ranch, and what you’re getting is just a really, really delicious homestyle Thai dish, made with Montana product. KT: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Bozeman community? JW: Bozeman has been an incredibly warm and welcoming community for us. We’re just happy to bring the flavors that we love to

this place, and we’re happy that people really appreciate it. We have a lot of really loyal customers who have become friends over the past year-and-a-half. It’ll be two years in the spring. I’m just proud to be a small part of what I think is developing into a really great food scene. I think that there are a lot of people cooking really good food in this town. And that’s something to be proud of, and to value. And I think people really do value it here, so that makes me feel good. KT: Do you have any special events coming up? JW: Yes, my business partner, Paolo Vitaletti is going to come to town this spring, and we’re going to flip Shan into our Roman trattoria in Bangkok. We have a very wellestablished restaurant in Bangkok called Appia, which serves superb classic, traditional Roman food. And we’re going to do that here, hopefully, for a week this spring. I miss cooking with Paolo very much. I’m still a partner in that restaurant, and I’m excited for him to come here and work with the beef and the lamb and the pork that we source, and to do it in the ways that his mother showed him how to do in the village that he grew up in outside of Rome. After Paolo, I’m also going to bring in Prin Polsuk and Mint Jarukittikun from Samrub Thai in Bangkok. I think Prin is the best living Thai chef in the world; his restaurant is probably the best Thai restaurant in existence. He just got a Michelin star, he’s been on the Asian “50 Best Restaurants” list for many years, and he’s just a really important culinary figure in Thai food. And he also happens to be one of my really super-close friends. He was David Thompson’s sous chef for many years, and then he kind of took the torch and opened this really important restaurant. So, Prin’s going to come, hopefully in June, and I’m also going to be working with some U.S.-based chefs that I met at the

James Beard Awards last summer. I’m going to Atlanta to cook a pop-up in a couple days, with the guys from the restaurant Talat Market, and they’re going to come cook in Bozeman in the next couple months. So, we’ve got lots of stuff coming up. KT: What’s the best way for people to follow that? JW: Via Instagram, and I also write a newsletter. If you’d like to be part of our newsletter, when you make a reservation, leave your email; then I can take it and fold it into the newsletter. KT: Anything else you’d like readers to know about Shan? JW: We have 30 seats available for walkins. It’s not always booked. Show up, and if there’s a wait, leave your name, have a drink in the Cannery, and we’ll make sure you get a table. You can get in here!

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FOOD STYLE

Authentic regional Thai and Chinese cuisine made with Montana products

DRINKS

eer, wine, cider, sake, soft drinks, tea

HOURS

4:30 – 9:30 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday If you have not gotten in there yet, please do yourself the favor. Wrisley makes an effort to visit with all the tables, helping those who may be less experienced in the ways of his menu, making sure everyone is comfortable and tries something enjoyable. And even if you have been there, be like me and go back all the time – the menu changes, but the deliciousness persists.

VIBE

Unique, relaxed, local yet international

PRICES $$$

Katie Lineberger Thomas spent six years reviewing restaurants for Explore Big Sky, and her work has been published in Edible Bozeman, Western Home Journal, Outside Bozeman, and others. Born and raised in Bozeman, Katie lives with her husband and their collection of beloved pets, and can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

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MONTANA MUSIC

Acoustic Month at

the Bozeman Hot Springs Jessica Cairoli

he perfect sanctuary from bitter Montana winters, the Bozeman Hot Springs is an excellent place to relax and warm up amidst the snowy chill of Bozeman. Whether you’ve had a long day braving the outdoors or are looking for a cozy activity out of the house, the hot spring’s twelve luxurious pools provide the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate the body and mind. Since the addition of four outdoor pools a few years ago, Bozeman Hot Springs has instated bi-weekly musical events on their stunning outdoor stage. Local musicians perform every Thursday and Sunday night for Hot Spring’s patrons. This month, the performers all follow a common theme: the beautifully tranquil acoustic style. There are nine talented artists playing throughout the month of January, so make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to support local music while cozily enjoying Bozeman’s magnificent January evenings.

Peter King January 2nd - 7-10pm

Kicking off the month is Peter King, a ten-year veteran of the Bozeman music scene. Best known for his unique combination of rock guitar and country vocals, King cultivates a sound that appeals to a broad audience. Frontman of many diverse local bands such as The Dead Yellers and Neon Rainbow that exemplify similar creative genre fusions, Peter King’s solo performances promise the same level of musical excellence exhibited by his full band projects. He’ll play a combination set of covers and original songs, so there’s sure to be something for every listener at his Hot Springs show on January 2nd.

The Savvy Duo January 5th - 7-10pm

From the locally heralded party band Savvy, guitarist/vocalist Kristin Janis and drummer Adam Daffron will be performing a rare two-player show as “The Savvy Duo” at the Bozeman Hot Springs on January 5th. Usually prized for their boisterous stage presence and high-energy shows, the duo will be cultivating a more relaxed environment for their upcoming Hot Springs performance, playing an acoustic set of beloved rock covers. The perfect combination of rock and relaxation, this event is a definite must-see.

Max Davies Trio January 9th - 7-10pm

This merger between Max Davies, the guitarist from local cosmic bluegrass band Kitchen Dwellers, mandolin player Jeff Purcell, and guitarist Tyler Schultz performing as the “Max Davies Trio” is highly anticipated by Bozeman acoustic fans. Including a set of both covers

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and original work, the trio plans to create a laid-back environment ideal for a night of peaceful leisure. Set to perform on January 9th, this group of incredible musicians has quickly become treasured by listeners around Gallatin Valley during their short time together. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to enjoy their soothing musical stylings in one of Bozeman’s most restful spots.

Trio Grandio January 12th - 7-10pm

Performing on January 12th, “Trio Grandio” (composed of members of well-known Grateful Dead tribute band, Dead Sky) will be continuing their dedication to Grateful Dead’s music with a more mellow feel. Members Luke Flansburg, Jess Atkins, and Rich Robiscoe will join together to create the perfect set for local Dead Heads or casual listeners, bringing the legacy of an iconic band to life at Bozeman Hot Springs. Don’t let the opportunity to see this once-in-a-lifetime acoustic spin on the eclectic style of Grateful Dead pass you by!

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MAX DAVIES TRIO

King Ropes Duo

The Pinky Trio

Hailing from local band Kings Ropes, guitarist/vocalist Dave Hollier and guitarist Ben Roth take the Bozeman Hot Spring’s stage as the “King Ropes Duo,” providing a more easygoing version of their usual rock and country fusion style. Citing Wilco and Pixies as bands with similar sounds, this duo plans to bring an acoustic rendition of their distinct “psychedelic hard country garage roots rock” to hot springs patrons on January 16th. Join the pair for an evening of unique music and unwind to their ethereal sound.

True staples of the Bozeman and Gallatin Valley music scene, three members of Pink Floyd tribute band Pinky and the Floyd will be bringing the band’s renowned sound to the hot springs on January 26th. Dustin Tucker, Luke Flansburg, and Tyler Schultz form “The Pinky Trio,” creating the rare opportunity to hear the sound of the full band in an acoustic style, perfect for seasoned Pink Floyd fans or spontaneous listeners. Be sure not to miss the chance to see this group of players (who have been central to the music scene around Bozeman for almost a decade) in a more laid-back environment.

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Canoe Dealers January 19th - 7-10pm

Formed in 2020 by Lena Marie Schiffer and Ryan Acker, local folk duo “Canoe Dealers” is set to perform at the hot springs on January 19th. An excellent addition to January’s acoustic theme, this duo has perfected their full acoustic sound in their four years of partnership. Playing a set composed of covers and original songs, there’s something for every listener in their performances. The perfect band to warm a cold January night, enjoy Canoe Dealers’ memorable contribution to the Bozeman Hot Springs acoustic month while you soak in a pool.

Kennan Krause January 23rd - 7-10pm

Making a name for himself in the Bozeman music scene over the past three years with his band Lost Canyons, front man Kennan Krause is known for his mastery of an original alt-rock sound. Taking the Bozeman Hot Springs stage on January 23rd, Krause plans to bring a collection of original full band songs and famous rock covers in a new acoustic style. The perfect ambiance for a tranquil January evening, join this musician for a night of mellow rock you’ll never forget.

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Taylor Burlage January 30th - 7-10pm

Closing the month’s performances on January 30th, Taylor Burlage will perform his classic folk-rock stylings for Bozeman Hot Spring’s audience. Best known for his work as the front man of local Americana band Dead & Down, Taylor Burlage has been perfecting his acoustic style around Bozeman for more than five years. His set list consists of a balance between famous covers and original tunes, bringing something enjoyable to the table for each listener. Planning to play multiple guitars accompanied by twangy vocals, Burlage’s performance is an incredible way to end a month of memorable music. C Jessica Cairoli is a Gallatin Valley native who loves all things Bozeman, and writing. She began her freshman year at Montana State University this past fall.

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MONTANA MUSIC

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Brian Ripple ailing from Rockville, Maryland and calling Denver, Colorado home, Eric Martinez is a guitarist in the rock/ jam band world and a fixture of the Denver Music Scene. Having been a member of multiple touring acts over the years, Eric has earned a reputation as a hired gun and polished music professional. Whether he’s onstage or in the studio, Eric’s precision and laser focus elevates most any act or project. His musical acumen and his demand for perfection keeps him high on people’s lists. In short, Eric is a musician’s musician; a player’s player; an artist’s artist. Eric’s diverse range of talents allows him to acclimate to most any musical setting. Whether engineering and producing a bluegrass track for Jojo Herrmann (Widespread Panic) in his studio or shredding solos on stage with Portland’s Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons, or Athens’ Bloodkin, Eric is renowned for his ability to instantly add energy and prowess to the stage. Bozeman Magazine recently had the opportunity to chat with Eric regarding his new album You Know Why I Am Here which was released on December 6, 2024, and is currently available on all streaming services and on Bandcamp.com/ BR: Thanks for the call Eric, let’s get right into your new record, You Know Why I Am Here, which came out on December 6, 2024. What would you say separates You Know Why I Am Here from at least your last album, Caldera or the other albums that people would listen to online?

EM: It’s the first one where I actually brought together a full band and created the record. On most of the other early stuff I just did everything myself. And then Caldera, it was during the pandemic that I recorded that. I did a lot of it myself, but for the first time brought in quite a few other people who sent

EM: Yes, it is. And if you actually wanted to purchase the tracks digitally, in all sorts of files, you go to Bandcamp, and it’s there for purchase. BR: So the first song, “Danny’s Song” seems to me to be a salute to Danny Hutchins, from Bloodkin. Tell us a little bit about that song. EM: Honestly, I think I started writing that on the way home from Athens when I went to see Danny in the hospital just before he died. I think I just wrote the lyrics on the plane and then I came up with the music, and I unfortunately hadn’t sent it to him yet, and then he died, so... I did the lyrics myself. I think the music is very, very Danny. You know, I would have sent it to him eventually, right? Every line in that song is true and could bring you to a time and a place where there was some sort of memory. BR: I can feel that. When you listen to it, it’s very touching in that sense. And on that same note, you wrote another song on the new album “Fireworks and Fashion Shows” with Eric from Bloodkin? EM: I did. And, it’s funny, you know, the things you add to a song or, even in some ways take away from it, become a writer on it. With some of my early stuff that I did with Danny, it was like, ‘come on, man, you can’t actually give me a writing credit for that.’ And I think when I sent “Fireworks and Fashion Shows” finished to Eric, I said something like ‘thanks for helping out with this one.’ What he added to it changed the song in such an immense way… it was something very simple, but it kind of made the song for me.

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me tracks remotely. And I put that record together that way. But, this new one, You Know Why I Am Here, was me, a bass player and a drummer sittin’ in my studio, bangin’ out the songs, and then I had Micah Munro & Cody Russell and Ethan Ice come record on top of that. photo: Bill McAlaine

BR: It’s on all the streaming platforms?

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BR: I mean this as a compliment—I think this song sounds more like a Bloodkin song than some of the more recent Bloodkin songs. It really does. It could easily be on one of their earlier albums. EM: That’s a high compliment in my opinion. I appreciate that. One of the things I get from the song is in the chorus; it kind of sounds like “There’s Only One Way to Rock” by Sammy Hagar. I wouldn’t say I stole it; you know, I can’t say the last time I’ve heard that song, although I do listen to a lot of Van Halen and, in turn, a lot of Sammy Hagar, too. BR: So are you a David Lee Roth or a Sammy Hagar fan, or do you think it doesn’t matter because of Eddie? EM: I think it ultimately doesn’t matter because of Eddie, and I celebrate both with

high honors. 5150 is a fucking great record, front to back, you cannot deny it. No matter what you think about Sammy Hagar, the fucking outcome is phenomenal. BR: Well, he’s a much better singer, but they have such different styles that the band was different in a lot of ways. And that’s what people didn’t like so much I believe. EM: Yeah. I didn’t like the fact that, when Sammy came around, they just stopped playing so much stuff. How can you just stop playing all that stuff?

BR: I never saw them, but I wish I could have seen Eddie. I know you’re a Taylor Swift fan also, a Swifty. Besides Van Halen and Taylor Swift, give us one more of your guilty musical pleasures.

EM: It wasn’t like we sat down to write a song together; it was a series of small events, one of which was I actually just came up with this music, and ultimately it ended up reminding me of this song that he had on his Missing Cats record called “Larry Brown.” EM: Well, I watched the entire evening with I think I ended up sending it to him one day, Dua Lipa last night on CBS or whatever it it was a phone recording of just my acoustic was. I don’t know if you’re familiar with who guitar. And I was like, ‘I ripped you off, you she is, but she fucking carries it off. And, she know, and didn’t think anything of it.’ played at the Royal Albert Hall with, I assume And then months later, he and Jerry [Joseph] it was the London Symphony behind her, but and I were doing this COVID gig in Beaver with a full rock band, the symphony, and like Creek, CO at this place called the Water 15 backup singers. It’s awesome. And her Center, and Jojo was playing on a concert new record is phenomenal. She’s one of my grand piano, which, you know, are just these guilty pleasures. massive things. It’s like a nine-foot piano. Like, Honestly, my big guilty pleasure (as anyit was huge. The funny thing is, we’re social body who’s ridden in my car for a significant distancing because it was back in the day. It amount of time will tell you) is [that] all I’m was a performing arts center and there were listening to is Hair Nation, which is the hair only 125 people allowed in there, and we, bemetal station on Sirius. I mean, it’s all I listen ing musicians, used the piano as the measurement, which was, again, like nine feet. So Jojo was telling a story, and he said something about hiking boots and Steinways. Cause it was dumping there. They were closing the highway; it was a pretty big March dump. He said something about playing in his hiking boots on Steinway’s and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s a cool little thing.’ I just remembered it; then, I think it was later on that summer, we’re doing a run of shows in Colorado and we’re sitting somewhere before a gig, just kind of talking, and Marshawn Lynch came up. You know, the football player. And he hated doing interviews, but he was contractually obligated to do them. So he’d go to the interview eating a pack of Skittles. Anytime they asked him a question, he’d just say, “You photo: Bill McAlaine know why I’m here.” They’d ask the super long, intricate question, and he’d just be like, “You know why I’m here.” And Jojo was like, ‘we to. It’s just so my life. I’ve worn flannel and should write a song called, “You Know Why jeans and listened to hair metal since the 80s. I’m Here.”’ And I was like, ‘darn, I got some music that I already ripped off from you and BR: Well, I like that stuff too, Eric. It’s okay. I got the opening line. Perfect.’ And that’s just kind of how it was started. And then he EM: Yeah. I don’t hide it. actually wrote most of the lyrics to that tune. I think I ended up writing the first verse and BR: Nice. So, back to the new album. There’s he wrote the rest. another song on You Know Why I Am Here that you wrote with Jojo Herman [WideBR: Does he sing or play on it? spread Panic]? EM: No. he wasn’t around during any of that. EM: Yeah, I wrote that with Jojo. [It’s] my buddy, Ethan Ice, who is a big fan of Jojo, and during the recording of that song BR: How did that transpire? The process between the two of you? continued on next page

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Eric Martinez p. 20 I was like, ‘give me your best Jojo part,’ and he fucking knocked it out of the park.

BR: It fits your album because you wrote the music, and it goes with all of the rest of the music, but it seems like I could hear Jojo singing it. So I could hear Panic playing that too.

writing early in the morning; you know, coffee and some weed and watch the sun come up, and that’s when I get a good bit of my creative process. A lot of it’s just spending time with the guitar and coming up with something. And I learned to jot down phrases a long time ago that could work, or maybe a name for a song that could work, or something like that. I start messing with things and intertwining. I currently have this one bit of lyric and can’t decide which piece of music I want to put it with. Both pieces of music work really well for the lyrics, and I don’t want to decide on the wrong thing, Brian.

EM: You know, that’s very comforting to hear.

BR: Yeah. Should it be green or purple?

BR: It fits his personality and his style in a way that it wouldn’t be weird for them to play that song.

EM: Exactly. But, you know, some songs take a long time. “You Know Why I’m Here”, that was a couple years in the making. Once you know you should write a song, it’s still like another six months or something.

BR: Nice. Without seeing the liner notes, I was trying to figure it out for sure. EM: It’s me, and Ethan Ice on piano, Cody Russell on steel, and then the rest of the band.

EM: I think it fits him. And, again, the music was kind of born from one of his songs anyways. BR: Do all the songs that you write kinda happen the same way? EM: I’m open to anything, and it’s very much so all across the board. And it can happen randomly at any time. I do most of my

BR: What do you think the most difficult song you’ve written is? And why? Not complicated, like Metallica, but emotionally, or like you knew what you wanted to say and you didn’t know which song to put the lyrics to, or just the song that gave you the most struggle in one way or another?

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EM: You know, I’m not sure. There could be a really simple song that was hard to get out there, you know? To get your point across. I’m a man of little words, so I don’t have too much to say. Lyrics generally are my hardest part of the songwriting process. I’ve got tons of music. Danny was a wealth of lyrics for me, and I didn’t tap his well too many times. He and I probably had 12 songs or something like that. Jerry [Joseph] and I, he’s a little harder to get lyrics from, but I’ve done it. I have a couple songs that we’ve written together. The lyrics are generally my hardest thing. I’ll have a hard time trying to come up with a third verse or something like that. A lot of times the first couple verses come out quick, and then maybe that third one is a little tougher. These days, I’ve been trying to pull back my songwriting a little bit, as far as being complicated, just concentrating on—it sounds silly to say—but, three chords and the truth. A good melody with a good chorus says a lot. BR: A lot of these songs have that. I feel like the melody gets stuck in your head right away; like, the first time you hear it, you’re like, ‘oh, there it is.’

EM: Thank you. I think melodies are really, really, really important. BR: I was watching a documentary with Jon and Robbie from The Doors, and they were talking about Jim, and how he had no musical talent other than singing and writing words, and he didn’t know how to write songs, but he would come up with lyrics on the fly when he was out, and in order to remember them, he would create a melody. So, in actuality he was already writing these songs without knowing they were songs, just so he could remember his own words. And then you think about those melodies, and they’re incredible. You know, some of them, the early ones. Iconic. But he wasn’t even realizing what he was doing. He was just like, ‘I gotta find a way to remember these words.’ EM: Yeah, and you know, really some of the greatest melodies are ‘work them out and write them out’… literally just a couple of notes. BR: To me, that seems like the hardest thing out of lyrics, writing the progressions and the music is the actual melodies, it’s like, that’s the part that ties it all together, really, and kind of sells the thing as a song, as a package. Otherwise you’re just reciting lyrics over music or something and it’s, then it’s like jazz or something else. Anyways, I digress, So you were just

talking about Jerry a little bit ago. How did the two of you guys meet and start playing together? EM: I think ultimately it was Danny. Danny and I were doing a run which brought us out to Portland. Danny and I opened a show at the White Eagle. Brad on drums and Dex was on percussion, and there was no bass player and Steve James was there playing guitar. I think it was 2006. I ended up, I played, uh, I think I played War at the End of the World with him. Later I played some opening gigs with this guy Brian Surfer that I was playing with for a little while. We became friendly. Me and Junior [Ruppel], we’re pretty friendly. And, I opened up a gig in Minneapolis, and I think it was actually Junior for the encore. He [suggested] they get me up there, and it was when Michael Lewis was playing with the Jackmormons, so I grabbed his guitar and we played War at the End of the World and, Way Too Loud. Then it was just every time they came, to Denver, I’d end up playing a show or two with him, helping out. BR: You and Jerry are playing together here in a couple weeks [December], right? You guys got our Jerry Montana Christmas run this year.

EM: Yeah, exactly, and we’re doing four gigs here in Colorado and so it should be a good time. It starts in Carbondale at a place called Steve’s Guitars Wednesday. And then, Cervantes Thursday, Evergreen at Cactus Jacks on Friday, and a place called Music Roots Project or something like that in Boulder on Saturday. BR: That sounds like a sweet little run. EM: Yeah. It’s gonna be cool.

Eric Martinez does not currently have any Montana shows on the books, but he has been in the area for summer shows every year for the past five summers or longer, so be on the lookout for him gain this summer. In the meantime get yourself familar with his songs by checking him out on your favorite streaming service or downloading his track from his website or bandcamp. E

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SCREEN & STAGE

SONGS & DANCES OF LOVE & THE EPIC JOURNEY OF FREDERICK DAVIS FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE YBC Ballet

et in the mood for Valentine’s day and experience different shades of love through song, dance, and the epic journey of Frederick Davis - From the Streets to the Stage in Yellowstone Ballet Company’s Songs & Dances of Love Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Willson Auditorium. From the Streets to the Stage: The Journey of Fredrick Davis is the story of an African American child who overcame tremendous odds to achieve his dream of dancing. “My experience growing up as a kid was one of living in poverty on the streets of Chattanooga. I had many dreams. I wanted to be a lawyer, businessman, firefighter, wrestler, football player. I couldn’t afford to try out for the football team and the dance auditions were free, so that was where it all started.” His exposure to dance at age 11 changed his life; he found inspiration, love, and the support he needed from Ballet Tennessee, his church family, his grandmother and a caring community to become a principal dancer with the Harlem Ballet. After training on scholarship at Ballet Tennessee, “I was

offered a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City and then joined Dance Theatre of Harlem” says Davis. Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director, Virginia Johnson, says, “One could anticipate that the stardom of having danced as a Principal with the legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem could easily go to one’s head, but this is farthest from the truth with Fred. His hard work and humble beginnings reflect who he is today.” After leaving Dance Theatre of Harlem, Davis participated in a Dance for America tour, and danced at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. As a soughtafter performer, Fredrick has served as a guest artist for Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Ballet Tucson, Dance Theatre of Harlem, San Jose Dance Theatre, New Jersey Ballet Company, and Connecticut Ballet. He also has been a guest choreographer for Neville Dance Theatre. “I am in the process of opening a non-

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profit dance school and company in Tennessee,” says Davis. “My goal is to build a bridge going forward for the African American and underprivileged community.” Quoting the great choreographer Stan Lee, he says; “Don’t listen to the naysayers. If you really want to do something, do it. Don’t look for a job or career. Find your purpose in life and goals, and go for it. Nothing is ever certain in life. You can never be ready when the time is right, you can only be ready enough to take the chance. Be the best that you can be.” Davis and his partner, Gabriela Escalona from Venezuela, will perform “Le Corsaire” and “The Lark Ascending.” The mélange includes excerpts from Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet with Molly Groesch and Lucas Segovia, and love songs sung by Ciara Walace. Come bask in the love that the arts can bestow to all hopeful and hopeless romantics. Your heart will be tickled pink! Tickets are available at www.Yellowstoneballet.info. www.Yellowstoneballet.info M

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SVVEENEY TODD

SCREEN & STAGE

THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Kevin Brustuen

pera Montana brings Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd to the Ellen Theatre stage in January. This beloved musical opens on January 30, 2025, and offers eight performances over two weekends, closing with a Sunday matinee on February 9. The story of Sweeney Todd is set on Fleet Street in London in the 19th century. A poor barber on Fleet Street takes revenge upon a corrupt judge who framed him, raped his beautiful wife, and sentenced him to Australia, a penal colony, for fifteen years. Upon his return to England, the barber, driven crazy by now, takes on the name Sweeney Todd and sets up his barber shop again next to a pie shop run by Mrs. Lovett. They work together to exact Sweeney Todd’s revenge through a murderous escapade. Sweeney Todd is based on a fictitious character, as is Mrs. Lovett, his lover. However, it is likely that these two main characters in this play were based on real people who committed serial murder in 18th century England. During the Victorian Era, popular pamphlets called “Penny Dreadfuls” were published weekly, filled with stories of ghoulish murder and gruesome violence. Readers rushed to buy the current issues of these serials to follow story lines. In 1846 George Pitt, an English actor and playwright, adapted one of these Penny Dreadful stories, “A String of Pearls,” creating the first version of Sweeney Todd, which was performed in 1847. Further adaptations of this popular play were produced and staged in British theatres throughout the 19th Century, and well into the 20th Century. In 1973, Christopher Bond, another British actor and playwright, wrote and staged his own version of this play.

Upon seeing Bond’s play, Stephen Sondheim saw an opportunity to create a revenge tragedy set to his music, and asked Bond about turning the script into a musical, which resulted in Henry Wheeler writing a book and Stephen Sondheim composing the music and lyrics, creating the Sweeney Todd we will see performed in Bozeman. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street became Stephen Sondheim’s tenth Broadway production in 1979, and won eight Tony Awards. Michael Sakir, Artistic Director for Opera Montana, describes why Sondheim is a very popular draw here in Montana, and why the Opera chose to bring Sweeney Todd to Bozeman now: “Opera Montana’s 2023 production of Sondheim’s Into the Woods broke our winter musical ticket sale records. It was clear to us that there was a major appetite in Bozeman for high-quality, large-scale musical theatre and, in particular, the work of Stephen Sondheim. From its 1979 Broadway debut featuring Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou, through Tim Burton’s 2007 film starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, and up to the recent 2023 Broadway revival with Josh Groban, Sweeney Todd has enjoyed ongoing worldwide appeal. After over 45 years of such acclaim, Opera Montana believed it was finally time for Sweeney Todd to make its local professional premiere in Bozeman.” Sondheim thought of the work as an obsession—a basic revenge tragedy. However, Harold Prince, director of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd in its Broadway debut, saw the show more as a giant portrait of the Industrial Revolution, an examination of the general human condition of the time as it related to men like Todd. Sondheim felt that Prince’s metaphor represented a factory that produced soulless, defeated, hopeless “Sweeney Todds,” but at the same time realized that Prince’s vision allowed the play to become a large, full stage operaticstyle production, rather than a small dark, revenge tragedy.

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Sakir points out that Opera Montana is rehearsing this musical production for an additional week, simply due to the extra time required to rehearse with Sweeney’s infamous barber’s chair, and to get all the other special “bloody” effects right. Watch for the special barber’s chair when you come to see the show! The tale of Sweeney Todd, a barber who murdered and then baked his victims into pies is one of the most macabre and sinister shows to be performed on stage. Stage aficionados have sometimes argued about whether it is an opera or a musical; it is a musical comedy, as over eighty percent of the production is sung, and nearly all of the show has underscoring dialogue. As Sakir says, “Sweeney Todd is a thrilling roller coaster ride of horror and humor. There is no better example of Sondheim’s mastery of songwriting and storytelling. He creates complex characters and portrays their pursuit of love or vengeance with such innovative lyrics and music.” Opera Montana is bringing back many favorite performers from previous shows. Some of the names and faces you might recognize in Sweeney Todd include Evan Tyrone Martin and Daniella Dalli (The Baker and Baker’s Wife from Opera Montana’s 2023 Into the Woods), who will once again perform together, headlining as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett. Quinn Bernegger comes back for his fourth winter musical in a row with Opera Montana as a young sailor-turned-lover named Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd. Soprano Cristina Maria Castro returns to Bozeman as Johanna, following her recent performances in The Montana Mikado and The Falling and the Rising. In addition to these familiar faces, a long list of local favorites bring their world-class talent to Sweeney Todd, including Annabella Joy as the Beggar Woman, Jeff Kitto as Adolfo Pirelli, David Warner as the Beadle, Bozeman High School senior Jonah Daniels as Tobias, and seventeen other singers and actors from the Bozeman area. Opera Montana typically does six performances of their shows. However, due to the popularity of Sweeney Todd, they are offering eight performances this time. Performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights start at 7 pm, and Sunday matinees begin at 3 pm. All performances are at the Ellen Theatre. Tickets are available at www.operamontana.org/show/sweeny-todd. K Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@ hotmail.com. He is an avid supporter of the arts, and loves to backpack, hike, ski, read, and write.

Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett, Wharf Theatre, Monterey, California, 2018

SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE JANUARY 2025 ARIES: Starting off the New Year with your ruling planet in retrograde, you are sure to feel some ripples. This may have you revisiting an old relationship; make sure you receive as well as give. You make headway on projects on the 14-16th on your better days. TAURUS: Expect a pretty easy month where things flow easily. Your bruised ego is made better through unsolicited praise around the 17th. While it may be nice to think about kicking back and relaxing, it is best to keep forward momentum throughout the month.

LIBRA: You are at your level headed best. Your cool and calm demeanor has earned you the ability to see opportunities not only for yourself, but for others as well. It is a great time for you to refocus your business and personal social circles, expanding both. SCORPIO: There is plenty of great energy for you to use by doing that New Year recalibration. You have been able to leave frustrations behind, but new directions may be opening in unlikely places. The 3rd-5th are the best days for realigning the inner and outer you.

GEMINI: That witty and erudite conversation you are hoping to have with friends would be more successful if you postpone until next month. When it comes to communication remember the less is more rule, especially when it comes to gossip.

SAGITTARIUS: The stars are going to have you doing some seriousself-reflection, so you may as well accept and make the most of it. The holiday season got you off track and it’s time to get thing back in proper perspective – even if it does seem hard to manifest.

CANCER: With the Full Moon in your sign indicates it is a time of important choices and decisions. Make sure to really research your options, especially from the 21st through to the 23rd. Go with the flow to find your intuition and forward momentum are hard to beat.

CAPRICORN: The Sun in your sign gives you the clarity to make the right decisions about who you should still invest emotional energy on. With the boost of energy from the Sun, your selfconfidence and physical vitality are strengthened. Keep cool on the 20th.

LEO: Your ego and self-esteem may feel like you are on a rough road, but it is part of you getting ready for a new you with the New Year. Now is a good time for tweaking processes and making minor adjustments to them. Balance and compromise are key.

AQUARIUS: It is all about closures and letting go of things that no longer serve you. The less you have on your plate as you get towards the middle of the month, the better it is going to be for you. Friends will understand if you need some time to yourself.

VIRGO: Your multi-tasking abilities are likely to get a workout this month. While the 10th and 11th can be frustrating with things happening beyond your control, the 26th, 27th and 28th are much better. As the saying goes, don’t sweat the small stuff.

PISCES: After the tumultuous upheaval of the holidays you are ready to take a step back and process it all. Your desire for private time to process and a deep need to connect with others is going to have you wishing for the nightlife while you are figuring the day out.

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LIVING LOCAL

GOODBYE WINTER BIRTHDAY BLUES Sydney Jones

ith a fresh start to a brand new year, we all get the opportunity to look forward to another 12 months, each filled with different ceremonies and celebrations. With a January birthdate myself, I am no stranger to the way winter birthdays sometimes get overlooked or underdone. Some years, we find them swept into the holiday spirit and lumped together with other pre-planned parties, or even frozen out by dreaded sub-zero days. Anyone with a winter birthday understands the annual struggle of choosing the best way to celebrate their special day. But in a winter wonderland like Bozeman, the possibilities are truly endless. Whether you prefer cozy indoor parties or festive outdoor celebrations, these birthday possibilities will bring your special day to the forefront of the season. A classic winter birthday party includes

ice skating, a memorable opportunity to embrace the weather and get out of the house. Luckily, Bozeman’s multiple outdoor rinks and the indoor option of Haynes Pavilion means anyone can have a skate-centered birthday, even if the temperature drops below zero. For bigger parties at the Pavilion, you can rent out the whole rink, or view their website and shape your more intimate plans around their pre-made schedule. You’ll find stick and puck, public skate, or even just catching a local hockey game as great opportunities to celebrate. The Barnburner Grill offers a full menu including pizza, sandwiches, snacks and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Other outdoor winter activities include skiing and sledding, readily available and easy to plan around town. Bridger Bowl and Big Sky ski parties are incredibly fun for everyone, but do require more preparation. Something closer to home, such as a trip down Peet’s Hill, or sledding down the

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massive mound at Gallatin County Regional Park, are equally exciting ways to begin a new trip around the sun. Follow this up with a DIY hot cocoa bar to warm those frozen bones, and you and your guests are sure to have a time to remember, skiing or sledding the day away. If you or your loved ones are looking for a more indoor-based birthday, options like bowling at Bozeman Bowl, stopping by the Museum of the Rockies, a downtown dinner, or a sip and paint class are always available. If you’re in need of some great party ideas for kids, The Ridge offers awesome packages for members and non-members alike. You can go all out for your kids’ winter party with the pool and play zone, and request additional options (like a bounce house, decorations, cake, goodie bags, and more) to take the stress out of party planning. Alternatively, Birthday Blues p. 28

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Birthday Blues p. 28 for animal lovers, Heart of the Valley offers behind-the-scenes tours of the shelters, and the opportunity for your child to name a new incoming stray. It’s the perfect winter party idea to interact with pets and the community, while benefiting the local shelter. Popular amongst the college crowd, downtown bars offer week-night specials for those determined to celebrate on their actual birthday, no matter the day of the week. Trivia nights occur almost nightly if you know where to go—like Rocking R Bar, which hosts Monday Night Sports Trivia, Tuesday Night Bingo, Wednesday Night Trivia, Thursday Night Tanks, and Alumni Fridays. If it happens to be your 21st birthday, they’ll even offer you a free hat to commemorate your time there. It’s a great downtown spot to have fun, engage in some friendly competition, and enjoy a birthday drink or two. From here, you can bar hop to any of the other events at the downtown bars, or take a safe ride with Party Bus Rentals, and continue the birthday celebrations. For those looking to keep the party indoors but full of energy, Jump Time Bozeman is the ultimate winter birthday destination. With trampolines, foam pits, and a ninja warrior course, it’s a perfect way to burn off energy, stay warm, and create unforgettable memories with friends and family. Other indoor options that are kid- and adult-friendly include the local escape rooms.

Their rotating options offer new adventures for those who have tried them all. Bozeman Breakout and Escape 406 both have a friendly staff, and super fun rooms to duck into to get out of the cold. Rooms like ‘A Death in Wonderland,’ and ‘Dracula’ are exhilarating, and take your mind off the frozen tundra that awaits outside. This activity is great for smaller groups, allowing anywhere from two to six players at a time. For a fun twist, and a different kind of escape from the cold, I’ve attended my fair share of beach-themed parties. While the host may have to crank up the heat, it’s well worth it to wear shorts and a t-shirt, enjoy a Piña Colada, and sit back and relax with your feet in a kiddie pool—preferably surrounded by pink flamingos and blown up palm trees. While this can obviously result in a messy clean up, it’s worth it to pretend to jet out of Montana and off to a beach somewhere, all while sticking close to home. Personally, I love to finish off my birthday with a long, relaxing soak at a nearby hot spring. Having visited Chico, Norris, and Bozeman Hot Springs, each to commemorate the start of a new year, I struggle to pick a favorite. The relaxing and homey atmosphere of Chico pairs perfectly with a few friends and a fine dining experience. Norris provides a rustic and natural local experience. Bozeman Hot Springs yields a busier crowd, with more room and spa-based services. With differing options like live music, drinks, dinners,

and amenities, choosing which one is best for you all comes down to personal preference on your special day. While it’s important to recognize every milestone, some years I don’t mind when my birthday finds itself combined with a New Year’s celebration or a last-minute Christmas party. Oftentimes, more friends and family are able to attend and offer an extra special in-person happy birthday wish. It can be exciting to enjoy a Christmas meal followed by a birthday cake, or a New Year’s toast and a Happy Birthday glass clink. It brings a special memory, and special people together for a reason. As they say, the more the merrier! Happy New Year, and Happy Birthday! M A native Montanan, Sydney Jones enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

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LIVING LOCAL

TAP ‘ER LIGHT Steve McGann

ast November, in a baffled state of mind, I gazed at a political map of Montana and realized the reason for one of the sparse blue sections. Hoping for some inspiration, some hope, I searched the bookcase for a biography of the most respected politician, possibly the most respected man, in Montana history. Montana needs nothing to confirm its rank as a great state of natural beauty, or as a place of prominence in western expansion and history. But Mike Mansfield, in the span of his long life, gave Montana a special reputation for strength of character and solid judgment. He exemplified the practical idea that although partisan divides exist, they should be dealt with honestly, and, at times, set aside for the good of the state and the country. The blue space that I noticed on the map was Silverbow County, Butte. The people there are some of the best in our state. They have been through a lot and retain their unique sense of humor and place. I don’t know if their “miner’s farewell”, a saying that advised workers to exercise caution while swinging their hammers underground and placing dynamite charges, is still repeated today. I hope so. The miner’s saying was; ‘Tap ‘er Light.’ Mike Mansfield was one of them. He lived in Butte and worked the mines as a young man. The people of Butte have never forgotten. The symbol of manhood in Montana right now is a fictional character in a television show, or so I am told. I do not watch. Once we had a real man, a giant. Read his biography. The author of that biography knew Mike Mansfield personally. He said that the last time they met before Mike’s death, he said goodbye as he always did: ‘Tap ‘er Light.’ Typical of Mike, he took those Montana roots with him to Washington and around the world. Mike Mansfield was born in, of all places, New York City, in 1903. His parents were Irish immigrants. When his father suffered a construction accident and his mother died soon after, Mike and

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his two younger sisters were sent to Great Falls, Montana, to live with relatives. The next years were tough—a series of odd jobs and intermittent schooling. After Mike ran away twice, he was sent to the state home for wayward and orphaned children in Twin Bridges. The next time he ran away, he must have put more thought into his escape; he made it. After a series of adventures and jobs around the country, Mike reunited with his father in New York. Then he falsified his age and enlisted in the Navy during the First World War. He was 15. For the next five years, Mansfield alternated service in the United States military with short intervals of unsuccessful job hunting. He served in the Navy, Army, and the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged from all three. During his service in the Marines, he was sent to the Philippines and China, which fascinated him and led to his eventual career path. In 1922 he returned to Montana after finishing his military service. He was not yet 21 years old. As before, there were no jobs in Great Falls, where his aunt and sisters resided. Mike headed southwest to the largest city in five states. The copper mines ran 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Butte. He found a job as a miner and worked there for the next ten years. Hard rock mining is an extremely difficult and dangerous job. From the beginning, Mike worked hard and attempted to better his prospects. The death of a good friend from lung disease at a young age inspired him to enroll in classes at the School of Mines in preparation for becoming a mining engineer. Engineers spent much less time in the mines than miners. Mike Mansfield’s life took its greatest turn when he met Maureen Hayes, a Butte schoolteacher. She encouraged his education toward continued on p.35

a university degree rather than mining. They married and moved to Missoula. Mike completed a degree in history, later a masters, joined the adjunct faculty, attended graduate studies at UCLA, and became a professor of Asian history at the University of Montana. If he had pursued a career in academia in Missoula his life story would have been impressive enough, but with Maureen’s encouragement Mike decided to try politics. He had been active in the teacher’s union at the university and took that experience into the whole state. He ran for Congress in 1940 and was defeated in the primary. The seat was won by Jeanette Rankin, the legendary pacifist. By 1942 the world had changed—the country was at war. Mansfield’s military record and his Asian expertise helped him win his first election. Almost from his first day in Washington, he was heralded as the Far East expert in Congress. Mike served ten years in the House of Representatives. He was consulted by both FDR and Truman on Asia and sent on fact-finding missions to China. In Montana, he was respected and easily re-elected. In reading Don Oberdorfer’s comprehensive biography of Mike Mansfield, I assumed that I would find a bygone era of politics that was somewhat fair and respectful. This was not the case. The political arena was as dirty and corrupt as it had always been, and remains to this day. The exception was Mansfield. He seemed to glide above the rest. His integrity was genuine; he was ambitious, but had no ego about his position or achievements. He was unique. In 1952 Mike ran for the Senate. The country was in the middle of McCarthyism. Mike had been to China, so he was portrayed by his opposition as a communist. The campaign was nasty. Mike responded by campaigning the way he always did. He toured Montana: cit-

ies, towns and smaller towns. He praised citizens, and downplayed himself. He remembered people’s names. Just before the election, he gave a speech expressing incredulity at the tactics used against him, and called on Montanans to reject the barrage of falsehoods about him. The voters did that, and Mike began a Senate career that lasted 24 years. Later, the political operative who spearheaded the campaign against Mansfield admitted that he knew nothing about him and that he had been paid to lie. Before the end of his first term, Senator Mansfield had been elevated to a leadership position in the Senate, based on his foreign policy expertise and his unwavering integrity. In 1960 a senatorial friend of his, John F Kennedy, was elected president. Former Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson was elected vice-president. Mansfield ascended to that leadership position. He held that post from 1961 until 1977. He worked closely with JFK on foreign affairs, serving as liaison between the executive and legislative branches. When Kennedy was assassinated, Jackie Kennedy chose Mansfield to deliver his eulogy. The 1960s were turbulent years, no less in government than in the entire country. With the steady hand of Mike Mansfield much groundbreaking legislation was enacted—in particular, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. These laws were controversial. As Majority Leader, Mansfield was patient, methodical, and respectful of each point of view; he did not twist arms, but appealed to individual senators’ sense and conscience. He did not hold grudges. Mike was always trusted by his peers. He made mistakes. With his study and trips to southeast Asia

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Tap ‘er Light p.32 he became an expert on Vietnam. During the 1950s he encouraged our involvement there. But by the Kennedy presidency he was advising his friend to pull out. It will never be known if that would have happened. JFK had told Mansfield he would do so in his second term. President Johnson had a differing view. His escalation of the war came while Mansfield and others advised him to cease our commitment. Mansfield was the most vocal senator in his dissent, but he kept his criticism private while supporting LBJ in public. He continued in this manner during Nixon’s presidency. Nixon is mostly remembered for Watergate and deceiving the public in Vietnam and Cambodia. But he was praised for opening relations with Red China. However, Mike Mansfield was invited to China before Nixon

was. He had been advocating communication with China for many years. Even the Chinese trusted Mike. When the Chinese later invited Nixon, Mansfield postponed his visit so that the President went first. But Mike made diplomatic visits to China in 1972, then in 1974 and 1976, after Nixon had resigned. Mike fulfilled his duties of foreign policy expert and Senate Majority Leader until 1977. That year he resigned from the Senate after 24 years. President Jimmy Carter appointed him ambassador to Japan. Mike was 74 years old. Japan had gone from the devastation of defeat in WWII to developing the second largest economy in the world. The job that Mansfield did in overseeing our relationship with this huge trading partner was vital. In an extraordinary departure from partisanship, Ronald Reagan asked Mike Mansfield to continue in that role. Mike served in Tokyo for both of Reagan’s terms. He finally retired in 1989 at the age of 85. The legacy of Mike Mansfield is not simply his complete self-effacing integrity and total honesty as a man and a politician. It is his ability to bring out the best in others by his fairness and trust. He had the knack of elevating the behavior of others. That is why, 25 years after his death, the people of Butte, who rightly considered Mike one of their own, continue to remember his legacy with their votes. Mike did not use the saying ‘Tap ‘er light’ as simply a farewell; he employed it as a tool in his political and personal work. Because character and honesty no longer matter, they matter even more. G 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.

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LIVING LOCAL

A Youngster’s Recollection of the Winter of ‘49 Mary Ellen Fitzgerald

ontana winters vary. Some can be cold and miserable and others warm and balmy. Having lived in Gallatin County all my life, I have experienced all kinds. On Christmas Day 1969 there was no snow on the ground and, with the rain, it felt like a spring day. In sharp contrast, the winter of 1948-49 was one that many people believed was the most severe since the devasting winter of 1886-87. The winter of 1948-49 started on December 5th, when the initial below temperature of -1 was recorded. The cold wave continued and the temperature on December 22nd was -23. January and February proved to be an ordeal with abundant snowfall, cold temperatures and strong winds that drifted snow, clogging roads and isolating families for weeks. At least 12 days in January had

temperatures ranging from -10 to -36. On January 27th the college had 22.35 inches of snow on the ground, while the Belgrade airport reported having 23.9 inches. Winds up to 40 miles per hour rearranged the snow into drifts that were often over 12 feet high. On Tuesday, February 8th, a blizzard blasted the entire valley and a Bozeman school bus was stuck on Durston Road. The county surveyor S. J. Waldorf sent out two county plows; the bus was found at the Jack Stout Ranch. Mrs. Stout had fed the eight children and was preparing to put them up for the night. When the plows arrived, the bus followed the plow and delivered the kids home, although much later than usual. In Belgrade, another bus was bogged down in deep snowdrifts and had to be rescued by snowplows. School attendance became a

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problem. On February 15th, Gallatin County was declared an emergency area because of the strong winds and deep snow. The entire county had been snowbound for weeks, with people unable to get to town for supplies. Gallatin County owned only three snowplows and six road graders with well over 1200 miles of roads to maintain. During January and early February, ranchers who owned dozers had been clearing the roads and reaching snowbound neighbors who needed food, fuel, and medical help. Some residents had been forced to travel to town by sleigh or snowshoes to obtain necessary provisions. With the state of emergency, nine Studebaker M29 Weasels, designed for operations in snow (described as “khaki-colored angels of mercy”) were brought in and stored in the basement of the armory. Weighing 3,750 pounds, they could go between five and 15 miles per hour over the top of the hard-crusted snow. Operated by members of the National Guard, they were used to rescue snowbound residents and livestock. Nine additional snowplows were brought in by the state of Montana. Some of the roads could only be opened by people shoveling the snow by hand. In addition to the weasels and snowplows, airplanes became a mode of transportation. The Bozeman Aviation Service and Lynch Flying Service were dispatched to do aerial surveys to find snowbound ranchers in need of food, fuel, or medicine. After the survey was complete, the two flying services

started Operation Snowbound. The planes taking to the skies were equipped with skis so that they could land near ranch houses, delivering needed supplies to the stranded residents. Dave Rahn, who lived west of the Gallatin River and north of Norris Cut-off Road, had been snowed in for weeks and was running desperately low on food and fuel oil. When he heard the plane fly over, he started waving a blanket after stomping an SOS message in the snow. He was just one of the many to have supplies brought to him by airplane. The area north of Belgrade near Pass Creek and the Blacktail Divide was among the hardest hit, with snow piled up in drifts over 12 feet high. The conditions made the simplest tasks a formidable challenge. Because some ranchers were unable to get to the cold, hungry, and thirsty livestock, my dad and other neighbors who had bulldozers, along with the National Guard, plowed them out. Operation Haylift dropped hay by plane to the sheep and cattle. My brother Jim and his wife Virginia lived in the area at the base of the Bridger Mountains. They had a two-year old and a six-week-old baby. Jim Stradley flew in, landing in a field near the ranch house. Virginia and baby Sam were flown to the Belgrade airport. From there, they were driven into Bozeman to visit the doctor. Later that afternoon, Pilot Stradley delivered them home, landing in the same field. However, for them to get to the house, my father had to plow a path with his D-4 Caterpillar.

The contour of the land was constantly changing due to high winds piling up snow. Even after roads were plowed, the wind caused them to drift shut again. Neighbors helped neighbors however they could. Dad plowed many miles of road that winter. An article in the “Maudlow and Menard” section in the February 18, 1949, Bozeman Courier read, “We are drifted in again. Harold Miller was kind enough to plow our road out. The Farmers’ fuel oil truck followed him in, so we all have fuel.” I remember parts of the winter even though I was only six years old and in first grade in Belgrade. We lived between Menard and Maudlow in the northern part of the county. We kids rode the school bus every day into Belgrade—40 miles one way on a

gravel road. The bus ride was shared with those students who were enrolled in Manhattan. Orville Williams was the Belgrade bus driver, and Bernie Smith drove the Manhattan bus. The two school districts had an agreement: one week, the Belgrade bus would pick up us “north kids” at 7:30 a.m. and deliver us home by 5:00 p.m., and the next week we would be picked up by the Manhattan bus. The rendezvous point for the two buses was the Dry Creek Church, where we would unload and get on our respective buses and head to school. This worked well until the first blizzard hit in December 1948. However, in comparison to the rest of the winter, that storm was not bad. continued on next page

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Winter of ‘49 p.28 When that February 15 blizzard hit, most of the county was snowed in, but we, on the other hand, were snowed out for a week. That morning, my mother had to take my brother Bob to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital when he had severe complications from Tularemia, which he had contracted by drinking water from a mountain stream. My sister Darlene, my brother Dean, and I didn’t ride the bus that morning but went with Mom, who dropped us off at school. In the afternoon, she picked us up from school— and so began our adventure of being snowed out from home for a week. The road between Bozeman and Belgrade had been plowed and was passable, but one had to drive cautiously the ten miles on the two-lane road, as this was long before the Interstate was built. At the time, Bozeman had fewer than 12,000 people, and Belgrade’s population was less than 800, so there were no fancy hotels or motels with swimming pools and fine restaurants. The four of us

stayed at the Cosner Hotel at 130 East Main in the heart of downtown Bozeman. The next morning, Mom decided that we would try to make it home, because the cattle had to be fed. We got to Menard but were unable to make it the last few miles to home. The decision was made that fifteen-year-old Dean would hike into the ranch to take care of the livestock. Walking on the heavily crusted snow, he followed the fence line, which was barely visible. No one knew that he was walking in because there were no telephones in that section of the county. He managed to get to Joe Morgan’s ranch, and they took him the last mile in their Power Wagon. My mother, sister, and I returned to Belgrade and spent the next nights in the hotel located above the Belgrade Lounge, which was located right next to the railroad track. I remember hearing the rumbling of a lone train as it traveled through Belgrade. Living so remotely in the country, I had never been that close to a train before. After our adventuresome week, the road was plowed and we were able to return home.

By March 3rd the extra bulldozer crews left the area, and the county equipment continued working on the nearly 400 miles of roads that were still blocked with drifts. Some roads remained impassable until April. The third annual Winter Fair was held from March 28-April 2nd after being postponed because of the winter conditions the first part of February. By spring, life had returned to normal. It was amazing that no one died because of the brutal winter conditions. People did what they had to do without thinking about the consequences of what might have happened. They helped one another. It was just what was expected. It was life in rural Montana. M Mary Ellen Fitzgerald is a Gallatin Valley native whose ancestors had arrived in the valley by 1867. She was an English and history teacher for over 37 years before being elected as the Gallatin County Superintendent of Schools in 2002, retiring in 2015. She is currently a member of the Belgrade School Board, the Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin County, the East Gallatin/Hamilton Cemetery Board, and the Gallatin History Museum Board.

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REC & HEALTH

BAD DAYS ON THE RIVER Jeff Beyl

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What? Is there such a thing as a bad day on the river? I have fished on days when the sun scorched down upon us and we sweat so much we looked like we had just gone swimming. I have actually jumped into the river on several occasions in an attempt to cool down. River water is usually pretty darn cold, so if you jump in, the cooling down part happens quickly, with an abrupt intake of breath. I have dipped my hat into the river and put it back on, pouring cold river water over my head and down my shoulders. Sometimes, I dip my bandana in the river and tie it, pirate style, on my head. I’ll tie another one around my neck. Rivers may be lined

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with trees, but there is not much shade out on the water. Whatever the weather, out on the river you’re pretty much at its mercy. I have fished in howling winds and in drenching rain, where the raindrops fell so thick and hard we couldn’t see our flies on the surface of the river. One time, on the Yellowstone River, as it enters the town of Livingston, we had to stash our rods in the bottom of the boat and hunker down because a sudden squall brought lightning crashing around us. The lightning made loud crackling booms, like bombs exploding. That was a scary day on the river.

BUT I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER HAD A BAD DAY ON THE RIVER. Sometimes we get those idyllic spring or fall days, when it is not too hot, not too cold. There might be a slight breeze; in fact, there is usually a slight breeze out on the river. The sky is clear, the river is clear and the trout are biting. Sometimes the trees shine fluorescent green in the sun. Sometimes we not only catch fish, we see a lot of wildlife: antelope, deer, elk, eagles, hawks, and wild turkeys—not to mention the many songbirds. Sometimes, we don’t wader-up, and we spend the day in shorts and water sandals, and when we step into the river, it is cool and pleasant. continued on page 43

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THOSE ARE GOOD DAYS ON THE RIVER. But other times we venture out when it is cold and windy, and the rain turns to sleet and the sleet turns to snow. We bundle up in thick layers and encase ourselves in rain gear. We cast against the wind and the gusts blow our flies off course and our line tangles into wind-knots. Our fingers, gloves or no gloves, get cold and stiff, and it becomes difficult to tie on a new fly. Our breath fogs out and we wonder what the heck are we doing out on the river when we should be at home tying flies or reading a good book and sipping hot toddies by the fire. But the trout don’t seem to care.

YET EVEN THOSE ARE NOT BAD DAYS ON THE RIVER. There are days, whatever the season, when the trout are more elusive. There are days when the trout seem more like an abstract idea, just a mysterious shadow or a flash under the water. We might spend long periods between strikes. But even that is okay. There is always something to look at and appreciate. The mountains off to the east. The osprey overhead. The elk on the side of the hill. The rock formations along the edge of the river. And, sometimes, a boat or a raft full of ladies floats on by and they smile and giggle and wave and ask, “How’s the fishing?”

WE WAVE BACK AND SMILE AND SAY, “BETTER NOW.” And then there are days when the breeze is gentle, and our casts land nicely on the water and we set the hook when the trout strikes and we keep our lines tight. Of course, there are days when we catch very few fish, if any at all; yet, even those aren’t bad days. But there are days when we never lose a fly, and catch four trout on four consecutive casts. There are days when we catch twenty trout, or thirty. There are days when, well, we don’t want to brag, but we stay pretty much hooked up all day.

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A BAD DAY ON THE RIVER? I HAVEN’T SEEN ONE YET. Seattle-based writer, Jeff Beyl, has been published with work on fly-fishing, nature, the ocean and music. His book, A Conversation With the Earth was recently released. Bozeman Magazine January 2025 • www.bozemanmagazine.com

REC & HEALTH

ICE CLIMBING A BEGINNERS TAKE

Olivia Mitchell - reprinted from February 2023

iving in Bozeman gives you access to many different outdoor activities, including countless winter hobbies, such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and, my personal favorite, ice climbing, a sport in which participants climb frozen waterfalls, ice formations, and other frozen structures. It requires specialized gear, such as crampons, ice axes, and ropes, as well as technical skills and physical fitness. Ice climbing is a physically demanding and mentally challenging sport that provides a unique, rewarding experience for those who participate. All of this is not to deter you from trying out this incredible sport. Though ice climbing may be intimidating, you shouldn’t back down from trying it just because you’re a beginner. In fact, I went for my first time this past January as a complete beginner and had an absolute blast!

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN GETTING INTO ICE CLIMBING, HERE ARE SOME STEPS TO FOLLOW:

GET IN SHAPE

Ice climbing is physically demanding, so make sure to engage in strength training and cardio exercises to build your stamina and strength.

LEARN THE BASICS

Familiarize yourself with the gear and equipment used in ice climbing, and learn the proper techniques for climbing, belaying, and rappelling. A great place to practice these skills is at Spire Climbing + Fitness (13 Enterprise Blvd.). Spire is a great place to build a community of ice climbers who are also practicing indoors.

FIND A GUIDE OR TAKE A COURSE

Consider taking a beginner’s ice climbing course, or hiring a guide to help you get started. They will teach you the necessary skills and provide a safe environment to learn.

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RENT OR BUY GEAR

You can rent or buy the necessary gear for ice climbing, including ice axes, crampons, ropes, and harnesses. A wonderful place to rent all things ice climbing is at Uphill Pursuits (211 E Oak St Ste 1D), where they offer rentals for mountaineering boots, crampons, ice picks, helmets, harnesses and more.

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Start with small, easy ice formations and gradually work your way up to more challenging routes.

CLIMB WITH A PARTNER

Always climb with a partner for safety reasons, and to help each other improve your skills—someone like Kevin, a partner in my climbing group who absolutely loves the sport and has been doing it for many seasons. He is great at giving tips and advice on technique.

true wonder. With more than 150 ice climbing routes in a three-mile radius, you won’t be bored as a beginner, nor as an advanced ice climber. In fact, Hyalite Canyon is home to the highest concentration of natural ice climbing routes in North America. A few of the routes have been ranked as some of the best ice climbs in the entire world, like “Cleopatra’s Needle” and “Black Magic” to name a couple. Many people would argue that Ouray, Colorado has more concentrated ice and more ice climbing routes than what Hyalite Canyon offers. Yet, that ice is artificially made for the ice park. This is done by ice farmers who meticulously form ice routes with intense planning and mist to form these ice walls. Additionally, to climb in Ouray requires a membership, which starts at $75 for the season. There’s nothing wrong with climbing at a park as such, but there is something so exquisite about how natural, accessible, and consistent Hyalite Canyon is for ice climbing for free. As the winter season begins its slow demise, get out there and partake in ice climbing. We are lucky to live in Bozeman, where the climate can stay cold enough to keep solid ice formations until May! If ice climbing is not in the cards for you this season, spring and summer are a great time to start training and learning for next year’s ice climbing season. Another great thing to look forward to is Bozeman’s Ice climbing festival, which usually takes place in early December and is a great opportunity to attend ice climbing seminars, watch killer ice climbing, and meet other eager enthusiasts. We live in a gorgeous place, and there are so many ways to get out there and experience the beauty. Make sure you get outside this season and enjoy all things Bozeman has to offer! Olivia Mitchell is an avid skier, hiker, and former ballerina. Her passion is helping people live where they feel alive.

PLAN AHEAD

Before you go, make sure you plan ever thing ahead! Where are you climbing? What routes are you planning to climb? Do you have the proper gear for that area? How long is the ascent to the ice wall? Do you have enough food, water and clothing? When it comes to ice climbing, you want to make sure you have the entire day prepared ahead of time to avoid dangerous situations.

STAY SAFE

Ice climbing can be dangerous if proper tec niques and safety measures are not followed. Make sure to always use proper equipment, follow guidelines for safe climbing, and be aware of changing weather and ice conditions.

Something I love about ice climbing is that it’s a sport enjoyed by all. Women have made significant contributions to the sport, and have climbed many of the most challenging routes around the world. There is no inherent reason why women are less capable of ice climbing than men, and many women excel in the sport. There are also many ice climbing communities, events, and workshops specifically for women, which provide a supportive environment for women to learn and improve their skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, there are many opportunities for women to enjoy and participate in the sport of ice climbing. When it comes to ice climbing in Bozeman, we are spoiled. Bozeman is home to some of the best ice climbing in the lower 48. That’s all thanks to Hyalite Canyon, where the ice is a

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BZN WINTER ACTIVITIES Angie Ripple

Bozeman winter brings long, cold days and nights, and you’ll want some activities to keep you warm and busy until things thaw out. We’ve collected a handful of ideas to keep you moving and happy this winter.

PLAY IN THE SNOW

Embrace the winter wonderland and let your imagination run wild in the snow! Whether you’re building epic snowmen, crafting a cozy snow fort, or going all out with an intense snowball fight, there’s no shortage of fun to be had. Age doesn’t matter—let your inner child roam free as you dive into the frosty fun.

ICE SKATE

Both indoor and outdoor skating are available in Bozeman throughout the winter months. Gallatin Ice, located at the Fairgrounds, provides a detailed schedule for events and freestyle skating, and hosts all local indoor hockey and figure skating activities. The three outdoor ice skating rinks

maintained by the City are dependent on the weather, but offer a free outdoor winter activity to all.

ENJOY THE HOT SPRINGS

For a truly relaxing experience, unwind in the soothing hot springs around Bozeman. Whether you’re soaking in the therapeutic waters of Bozeman Hot Springs, where you can also enjoy live music from local bands, or visiting nearby Norris Hot Springs with its unique amphitheater setting, there’s no shortage of options. For a more scenic retreat, Yellowstone Hot Springs offers breathtaking views along with its natural warmth. With varying hours, be sure to check schedules and plan your perfect escape into these healing waters.

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SHRED THE SLOPES

Whether you want to carve down groomers, navigate steep powder fields, or explore wide-open bowls, Bozeman’s slopes provide endless opportunities for an unforgettable shred. The most popular and easily accessible ski areas are Bridger Bowl, known for its challenging runs and backcountry access, and Big Sky Resort, one of the largest ski areas in the U.S., which offers expansive terrain and miles of incredible mountain views.

ICE FISHING

When the lakes freeze over, Bozeman transforms into an ice fishing haven, offering a thrilling way to keep your fishing game strong during the off-season. With plenty of prime spots to drill through the ice, you can cast a line into some of the area’s most pristine waters. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-timer, the adventure of ice fishing in Bozeman is an experience you don’t want to miss! continued on next page

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MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES

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MUSEUM EXPLORATION

Not every outing has to be in the cold—Bozeman offers plenty of indoor excitement that will get both your legs and your brain moving. The Museum of the Rockies is a must-see, with its ever-changing exhibits that transport you through time, from ancient dinosaurs to cutting-edge science. For a deep dive into local history, head to the Gallatin History Museum, where you can uncover the fascinating stories of the region’s past. If you’re into tech, the American Computer and Robotics Museum offers a mind-blowing journey through the evolution of innovation, with interactive displays that make learning fun. These museums are perfect for when you want an adventure, but without the snow!

DOG SLED ADVENTURES

Mushing—what a thrill! In the Bozeman area, there are a few businesses that offer dog sledding, a truly exciting way to experience winter. These adventures allow visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains while being pulled by a team of exuberant huskies. The companies offer various tour lengths and options, from short rides to more immersive experiences. Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures rescues huskies from racing kennels,

giving them a happier life, and winter guests an unforgettable lifetime experience.

BAKE AND BE WARM

Sometimes keeping your home warm with the oven going and treats baking is the way to go, and learning a new recipe keeps the joy of baking fresh. Several Bozeman businesses (La Cuisine, Chef Greg Montana, Bridger Kulinary Centre, and Olivelle) provide a variety of cooking and baking classes, from casual to more specialized sessions, all designed to boost your culinary skills while having fun and staying warm!

DRINKS AROUND THE CLOCK

There’s never a bad time for a great drink, whether you’re warming up after a snowy day or enjoying a cozy evening out. The town’s food scene offers an array of options, from artisan coffee shops where you can enjoy expertly crafted hot beverages, to local breweries offering unique cocktails and locally crafted spirits. Whether you’re sipping a hot tea, a craft cocktail, or a warming whiskey, Bozeman’s vibrant drink scene is an essential part of the winter experience.

SNOWSHOEING AND CROSS-COUTRY SKIING

Bozeman’s winter landscape is perfect for both snowshoeing and Nordic skiing, offering beautiful trails that wind through scenic forests and snow-covered meadows. Local spots like Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and Bridger Creek Golf Course provide wellmaintained trails for all levels, making this a great way to explore the area at your own pace while enjoying the fresh mountain air. It’s an excellent option for anyone looking to get outside, stretch their legs, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Bozeman’s winter scenery.

Whether you’re seeking adventure in the snow or a cozy indoor retreat, Bozeman offers plenty of ways to enjoy our longest season. Embrace the winter wonderland and make the most of these activities to stay active, warm, and entertained until the snow melts. R Angie Ripple is co-publisher of Bozeman Magazine; she has spent nearly 50 winters in Montana.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

FRIDAY, JAN. 3 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops! BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRINTING PRESS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Use LEGO bricks to create a printing plate and then make prints with a letterpress. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm. HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. With a special featured guest every week!

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music. WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com West Dakota Stutter is the Gallatin Valley’s new kings of cruisin’ for a musical bruisin’. It has been said that they are what you need when you get the blues in a honky tonk (plus a beer of course!) PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card! THE DIRTY SHAME 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Outlaw Country Website- www.thedirtyshame.com Instagram- @ brandonhaleandthedirtyshame JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol are a Grammy-eligible rock and roll band from Missoula, MT, formed by several of the town’s greasiest bar-band veterans in 2017. FRITZ ROAD 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Fritz Road is a hard rock band from Bozeman, MT.

BOZEMAN ART MUSEUM BOZEMAN COLLECTS OPENING RECEPTION 5-7pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 2105731446 • bozemanartmuseum.org Highlighting the art collections of Bozeman’s locals, this exhibit features an eclectic gathering of work by Warhol, Goya, Lasansky, local artists & many more. Join us for this exhibit’s opening night reception.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music while you dine.

WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market is a farmers’ market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops!

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NEW YEAR’S INTENTION WORKSHOP 9am-12:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • $20-$60; Scholarships available; No one turned away! • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org In this art and journaling workshop, we will focus on naming and expressing our practice intentions for the new year. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRINTING PRESS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Use LEGO bricks to create a printing plate and then make prints with a letterpress. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. TEEN ANIME ALLIANCE - MUSIC-THEMED ANIME 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Meet up with fellow fans for a casual monthly hangout. Watch anime, taste-test weird snacks, and more! LET’S JAZZ THINGS UP! 2:30-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822413 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us on the scenic 2nd floor for the stirring sounds of acoustic music. Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers such as Ann Tappan, Alex Nauman, Kearan Samsel and Roxanne Jeppesen.

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THOMAS KIRWAB 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Local live music while you dine. MONTANA’S FUNNIEST HUMAN PERSON STAND-UP COMPETITION 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy. com It’s back!! Our fourth annual stand-up competition show is happening Saturdays in January. Help us determine The Funniest Human Person in Montana! MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADV, $25 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Matt Wallin’s songwriting brings the blow of the working man’s hammer to your ears. His lyrics dig deep into the soul of the rural American lifestyle and expose the truth. BUTTE COMEDY GOLD FT. LYNN SOLOMON 7:30-10pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $12 ADV online | $20 DOS • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co COMEDY GOLD ON THE RICHEST HILL - Stand up Comedians from all over Montana & across the country. WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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! THE BRIAN KASSAY 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Live Looping Multi-Instrumentalist Website- https://www. briankassaymusic.com Instagram- @briankassaymusic JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol are a Grammy-eligible rock and roll band from Missoula, MT, formed by several of the town’s greasiest bar-band veterans in 2017. WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, JAN. 5 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops! LAST DAY FOR DRAGONS UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS: MYTHIC CREATURES 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $20 adult • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The last day to view the special exhibition: Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures is January 5, 2025. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRINTING PRESS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Use LEGO bricks to create a printing plate and then make prints with a letterpress. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. SUNDAY DANCE 1-4pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 This Sunday features the band “WWW Twang,” a group highly acclaimed musicians offering an astounding genre of country western, contemporary and ‘original’ dancing music...come join us for an unforgettable afternoon...hope to see ya. CRAFTERNOONS 1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create something fun and develop new skills. FAMILY MAKER LAB - ONION EXPLORATION 2-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org How many different flavors can be found in one onion? CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon. BILLET TEAM AUDITIONS 6-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Tonight our Billet teams audition for the next season. Each team will get 20 minute sets to show us what they got! Join us for a fun free night of new comedy! THE 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 the local rock duo “The Savvy Duo”. COMEDIAN APARNA NANCHERLA 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $23-49 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Celebrated for her dry wit and unique blend of existential and absurd humor, Aparna Nancherla captivates audiences with her insightful take on life. Sharp, whimsical humor with an existential twist and unique charm.

MONDAY, JAN. 6 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops! BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRINTING PRESS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Use LEGO bricks to create a printing plate and then make prints with a letterpress. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long in the Teen Corner. BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

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DOCUMENTARY FILM NIGHT - RAPTORS: FISTFUL OF DAGGERS 6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Once a month the library will host a documentary movie night. TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops! BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRINTING PRESS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Use LEGO bricks to create a printing plate and then make prints with a letterpress. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long in the Teen Corner. BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow. MACARONS 3-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • adults • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Make macarons and learn to manage your kitchen time to make a dinner in this fun hands on class. Registration Required. NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE; donations accepted • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for an orientation to the Center and basic meditation instruction. NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability. TUESDAY TRIVIA 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Trivia Tuesdays with Sadie! OPEN MIC TUESDAYS 6-11pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents. org Nights: Open Mic Night in Uptown Butte!

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE

EVENTS CALENDAR

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

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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.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

“MOLLIE’S PACK” MT PREMIERE AND PANEL 7-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • All Ages • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety On January 12, 1995, wolves returned to Yellowstone 50 years after their extirpation. FWS Director, Mollie Beattie, carried the first Canadian wolf into the experimental acclimation enclosure, Alpha Female #5. Their lives would be forever connected.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners. BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun. TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30! TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices! BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops!

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

ABBY WEBSTER 7pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV, $35 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Abby Webster is a singer-songwriter and musician based in Livingston. Her songs blend alt-country, folk and bedroom pop elements, showcasing lyrics that are as whimsical as they are visceral.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. COOKBOOKS AND COFFEE 10:30-11:30am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us on Wednesday mornings for some light conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks. SENSATIONAL BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (0-18 months) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences. QIGONG 1-2pm • Pilgrim United Church of Christ • Suggested Donation: $5-$10 • All Ages • 406 580-0187 Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm.

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TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia. TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday. LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops!

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MAX DAVIES TRIO 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 bluegrass group “The Max Davies Trio”.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. INTRO TO 3D PRINTING 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens, Adults • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the 3D printer in the Work Bench. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Connect with Bozeman’s home cooks at Thursday’s Table. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 1:30-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers. FILM SCREENING | LES DAVIS: SEARCH FOR THE FIRST MONTANANS 6-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $10/members, $15/non-members • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Les Davis, a pioneering Montana archaeologist and former Curator of Archaeology at Museum of the Rockies, made groundbreaking discoveries, including excavating the Lindsay Mammoth and uncovering 11,000-year-old Paleo-Indian sites. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers. THE IMPROV SHOWDOWN 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com This January at Last Best Comedy teammates become enemies, laughter becomes currency & only 1 team will survive!! It’s The Improv Showdown on Thursday nights! Over 4 weeks the teams will advance through a bracket style competition. KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

THE GREY DOG BAR KARAOKE 7pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar MSU MENS BBALL VS NORTHERN COLORADO 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats! ESPN+ and on the court in Bozeman.

FRIDAY, JAN. 10 HOLIDAY LIGHT PARK Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4711 • www.belgreatmt.org/lightpark The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are just perfect for photo ops! VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Love fossils? Join Ashley Hall on Zoom most Fridays to explore fascinating specimens, meet paleontologists, and uncover the story of life on Earth. Bring your questions! LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration.

THE UNPREDICTABLES 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music while you dine. CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH LUIS LOPEZ 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Luis Lopez is a stand up comedian in New York City. He’s a regular at several clubs around the city including The Stand NYC, New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and more! “ANORA” CANNES PALME D’OR WINNER - BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY 7-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R • 406-585-5885 • www. bozemanfilmsociety.org/anora Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Director Sean Baker. Rated R. COUNTING COUP 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADV, $25 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Counting Coup, in its purest form, is an act of bravery reliant upon steel nerves, glorious ambition, and unfaltering faith. BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $18 • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Montana Backcountry Alliance, along with Winter Wildlands Alliance, is pleased to bring our annual Backcountry Film Festival to Bozeman.

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ATMOSPHERE, WITH SAGE FRANCIS AND MR. DIBBS. Jan 11 - The ELM

MSU MENS BBALL VS NORTHERN ARIZONA 6pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats! ESPN+ and on the court in Bozeman. MONTANA’S FUNNIEST HUMAN PERSON STAND-UP COMPETITION 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy. com It’s back!! Our fourth annual stand-up competition show is happening Saturdays in January. Help us determine The Funniest Human Person in Montana! ATMOSPHERE 7-11pm • The ELM • $38 - $60 (Adv.) $40 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Atmosphere for a live in concert performance. WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS “FABULOUS FANNY: A CONCERT JOURNEY OF THE MENDELSSOHN’S BERLIN” 7:309pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • $30 General / $5 Student • All Ages • 406 599 3397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents “Fabulous Fanny: A Concert Journey of the Mendelssohn’s Berlin” on the Beyond Baroque series with string quartets by Haydn, Beethoven, and Fanny Mendelssohn. JODY & THE WOODFLOWERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com We are beyond thrilled to welcome back Jody & The Woodflowers! They are the definition of Gallatin Valley sweethearts, and bring their sweet charm wherever they grace the stage FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH LUIS LOPEZ 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Luis Lopez is a stand up comedian in New York City. He’s a regular at several clubs around the city including The Stand NYC, New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and more! PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card! WALCRIK 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Roots, Americana, Bluegrass UNDER THE BLEACHERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A look over UTBs song list will show that they keep up with today’s hits, and have been playing yesterday’s hits since they were a ‘hit’ the first time!

SATURDAY, JAN. 11 WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market is a farmers’ market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers.

LENA RICH 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Songwriter BIENNIAL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION - MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS (MASO) 9:30am • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • Admission by Donation • (406) 994-3562 • www.montana.edu This competition offers young artists a valuable opportunity to perform as soloists with one or more Montana orchestras, providing a significant professional debut experience. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long in the Teen Corner. FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. SPINNER RINGS CLASS 1-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $125 • 14 + • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry.com Build your metalsmithing skills while creating a custom ring. Gain experience with sawing, texturing, sizing, soldering, and finishing with a flex shaft. FIBER ARTS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. CROCHET AND KNITTING WORKSHOP 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to knit and crochet or bring tricky and troublesome projects to get help from accomplished artists. Registration preferred.

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UNDER THE BLEACHERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A look over UTBs song list will show that they keep up with today’s hits, and have been playing yesterday’s hits since they were a ‘hit’ the first time! WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, JAN. 12 BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long in the Teen Corner. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. FORGED BRACELETS CLASS 1-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $165 • 14+ • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry.com Learn to move metal. You’ll alternate between hammering silver to shape and annealing with the torch to soften. Get an introduction to soldering. Make a cuff and a bangle. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Get ready for another wonderful afternoon with music by “Lula’s

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Roadie,” a great duo playing all of your favorite western dance music...they’ll have you kickin’ around the floor like star performers...just be sure to take a breather occasionally. CRAFTERNOONS 1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create something fun and develop new skills. CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon. TRIO GRANDIO – 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 local Grateful Dead acoustic tribute “Trio Grandio”.

MONDAY, JAN. 13 HOMESCHOOL MONDAYS 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Museum of the Rockies offers free admission once per year for homeschooled students and one chaperone per group. Explore at your own pace with a themed scavenger hunt. Members do not need to register. Additional adults pay general admission. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org MSU LIBRARY 2025 OPEN HOUSE 3-6pm • MSU Library • FREE • 406-994-6857 • www.montana.edu On January 9, 1950, a star was born when Montana State University opened its first dedicated library building. To mark this important milestone, MSU Library invites members of the MSU and local communities to attend the 2025 Open House. BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone. TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, JAN. 14 BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills.

SYMPHONY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 3-5 • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites families with young children to attend Symphony Storytime at the Bozeman Public Library’s Community Room free of charge. Children can enjoy the unique experience of hearing a musician perform to a storybook being read.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow. NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability. TUESDAY TRIVIA 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Trivia Tuesdays with Sadie! OPEN MIC TUESDAYS 6-11pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents. org Nights: Open Mic Night in Uptown Butte! POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun. TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30! TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices! BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills.

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PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 1:30-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers. DAM IT: PARTNERING WITH BEAVERS TO HEAL THE PLANET 6-9pm • Emerson Center • FREE • All Ages • 4065807784 • www. gallatinvalleyearthday.org Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern conception of a healthy ecosystem is wrong, distorted by the fur trade that once eliminated millions of beavers from N America’s waterways. “Beaver Believer’s” promote healthy ecosystems that include beavers.

NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com QIGONG 1-2pm • Pilgrim United Church of Christ • Suggested Donation: $5-$10 • All Ages • 406 580-0187 Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm.

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner. KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday. LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

THURSDAY, JAN. 16

KING ROPES ACOUSTIC 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 the local acoustic rock group “King Ropes Duo”.

GATHER & GROW: ZERO WASTE LIVING WITH JULIE FATHY 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Community Food Co-op, West Main • Admission is free, all are welcome • All Ages • 4065871919 • mailchi.mp Julie will share practical tips on cooking from scratch with local, sustainably grown ingredients, creating natural homemade cleaners, and streamlining your daily routines to reduce stress and support a healthier planet. THE IMPROV SHOWDOWN 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com This January at Last Best Comedy teammates become enemies, laughter becomes currency & only 1 team will survive!! It’s The Improv Showdown on Thursday nights! Over 4 weeks the teams will advance through a bracket style competition.

ALAN SPARHAWK 7-11pm • Rialto • $25 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Alan Sparhawk for a live in concert performance.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

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WINTER COMEDY NIGHT SERIES 7-10pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org 302 Comedy & Covellite Presents: -Hard Rock Humor at the Covellite Theatre BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks! KITCHEN DWELLERS (NIGHT 1) 7-11pm • The ELM • $35 - $75 (ADV) $40 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Live in concert performance with The Fretliners presented by Logjam.

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THE GREY DOG BAR KARAOKE 7pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org

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FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ALVIN KUAI 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Alvin is a New York based comedian who has been featured on Amazon Prim, Sirius XM, and Fubo TV. He’s performed twice in the NY Comedy Festival, and was selected to perform at SF Sketchfest 2022. Catch him for one night only in Bozeman!

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Love fossils? Join Ashley Hall on Zoom most Fridays to explore fascinating specimens, meet paleontologists, and uncover the story of life on Earth. Bring your questions! LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm. SENSATIONAL BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (0-18 months) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences. HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. With a special featured guest every week! DOS MAYOS 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music while you dine. KIDS’ NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: WINTER WONDERLAND 58:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $45/member, $55/non-member • Ages 5–10 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Drop your pajama-clad kids off for an evening of flashlight tours, winter-themed activities, pizza, popcorn, and a cozy screening of Frozen. KID’S NIGHT OUT 6-8:30pm • Pinspiration Bozeman • $45 • Ages 5-12 • 406-219-3786 • bozeman.pinspiration.com/calendar/ Need to run errands, have a date night out or just have some time for yourself? Drop the kids and their friends off at Pinspiration Bozeman for crafts, games, and pizza! PAINT AND SIP -SHADOWS OF THE FOREST 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com We’ll have everything you need to paint your own Shadows Of The Forest. We’ll also provide an elk stencil to trace!

LOST CANYONS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADV, $25 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Lost Canyons is an award winning indie rock band from Bozeman. KITCHEN DWELLERS (NIGHT 2) 7-11pm • The ELM • $35 - $75 (ADV) $40 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Live in concert performance at The ELM on Friday, January 17, 2025 with The Fretliners presented by Logjam. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEARLS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Frontwoman Lindsay Pearl brings an unadulterated amount of fun and energy to The Jump this Friday with her band of beautiful country bards! Lindsay and the RMP’s will show you the correct way to knock the crud off your boots. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ALVIN KUAI 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Alvin is a New York based comedian who has been featured on Amazon Prim, Sirius XM, and Fubo TV. He’s performed twice in the NY Comedy Festival, and was selected to perform at SF Sketchfest 2022. Catch him for one night only in Bozeman! PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

LET’S JAZZ THINGS UP! 2:30-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822413 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us on the scenic 2nd floor for the stirring sounds of acoustic music. Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers such as Ann Tappan, Alex Nauman, Kearan Samsel and Roxanne Jeppesen. PETER KING 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music while you dine. MONTANA’S FUNNIEST HUMAN PERSON STAND-UP COMPETITION 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy. com It’s back!! Our fourth annual stand-up competition show is happening Saturdays in January. Help us determine The Funniest Human Person in Montana! BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to dance. Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame! KORNGOLD’S VIOLIN CONCERTO 7:30-9:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $29 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony presents the cinematic magic of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, a dazzling blend of Hollywood flair and old Vienna elegance, on January 18 and 19 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman.

BEN LARSON & THE GROWNASS MEN 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. themurraybar.com Old Time Country, Bluegrass EL WENCHO 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com El Wencho is a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms.

SATURDAY, JAN. 18 WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market is a farmers’ market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers. INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $355 • 14+ • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry.com Learn foundational metalsmithing skills such as tool use, measuring, sawing, piercing, filing, drilling, rivets, texturing, soldering techniques, stone setting, patinas, polishing. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR

BOZEMAN SILENT BOOK CLUB 3-4:30pm • RSVP via MeetUp group • 10+ • 9283000024 • www.meetup.com This group is perfect for book lovers who enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of reading alongside like-minded individuals.

BOOT JUICE Jan 25 - The Filling Station

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon. PAINT YOUR PET 4-7pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • $75 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Buy a ticket online FIRST, Send pics of your pet to the email at checkout and I’ll sketch your pet’s important features onto a canvas, We’ll paint together. 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 local folk duo “Canoe Dealers”.

MONDAY, JAN. 20 BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com COMEDIAN DAVE SMITH LIVE 7:30-10:30pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $30-$60 • 18+ • 2123908589 • www.eventbrite.com Come see Dave Smith perform live it’s gonna be a night to remember! Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience”, “Tim Pool”, “Kennedy”, and “The Greg Gutfeld show”.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

SUNDAY, JAN. 19 INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $355 • 14+ • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry.com Learn foundational metalsmithing skills such as tool use, measuring, sawing, piercing, filing, drilling, rivets, texturing, soldering techniques, stone setting, patinas, polishing.

BRANSON ANDERSON 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 advance • livefromthedivide.com Fueled by a humble reverence for Americana, as a performer Anderson channels the spirit of yesteryear imbued with a fresh, unique take on roots music.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

SHAKEY HANK 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Classic Rock EL WENCHO 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com El Wencho is a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

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GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone. TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. MSU MENS BBALL VS EASTERN WASHINGTON 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats! ESPN+ and on the court in Bozeman. SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

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BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow. NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability. TUESDAY TRIVIA 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Trivia Tuesdays with Sadie! OPEN MIC TUESDAYS 6-11pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents. org Nights: Open Mic Night in Uptown Butte! BOOK RELEASE: ONYX STORM 6:30-8:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • $10 admission fee can be put towards a preorder copy of Onyx Storm • (406)587-0166 • www. countrybookshelf.com Tickets are required for this event. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or by calling Country Bookshelf at 406-587-0166 during our regular business hours. POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. SHWAYZE 7-11pm • Rialto • $22 (Adv.) $25 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Shwayze for a live in concert performance. GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners. BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun. TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30! TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices! BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration.

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. COOKBOOKS AND COFFEE 10:30-11:30am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us on Wednesday mornings for some light conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks. SENSATIONAL BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (0-18 months) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences. QIGONG 1-2pm • Pilgrim United Church of Christ • Suggested Donation: $5-$10 • All Ages • 406 580-0187 Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm. READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon. FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner. KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

THURSDAY, JAN. 23 BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 1:30-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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. 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. WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR PAINT & SIP - MOONLIT LONE PEAK 5:30-7:30pm • Bridger Brewing (Three Forks) • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint. com Paint Lone Peak with us at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks! We’ll bring everything you need to make your own masterpiece right down to the aprons.

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COSMOS & COOKIES: A MEMBER-ONLY SERIES OF EVENTS 6-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore the wonders of the cosmos with Museum of the Rockies in the Taylor Planetarium! CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH EMMA DALENBERG 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Emma Dalenberg has traveled to venues across the world, from her Minnesota home, Acme Comedy Club, to theaters and clubs in Europe, all the way to a cat populated stage in the back of a tattoo shop in Istanbul, Turkey, and finally to Bozeman MT! 710 ASHBURY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV, $35 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com 710 Ashbury is a 4-piece band from Helena, Montana committed to preserving the legacy of the Grateful Dead.

NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers. AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION 8 4pm • MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman Montana middle school students interested in advanced mathematics are invited to register for a free mathematics competition to be held in January at Montana State University. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers. THE IMPROV SHOWDOWN 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com This January at Last Best Comedy teammates become enemies, laughter becomes currency & only 1 team will survive!! It’s The Improv Showdown on Thursday nights! Over 4 weeks the teams will advance through a bracket style competition. KENNAN KRAUSE 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 acoustic rock artist Kennan Krause. BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks! THE GREY DOG BAR KARAOKE 7pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar

FRIDAY, JAN. 24 VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Love fossils? Join Ashley Hall on Zoom most Fridays to explore fascinating specimens, meet paleontologists, and uncover the story of life on Earth. Bring your questions!

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm. SENSATIONAL BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (0-18 months) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences. HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. With a special featured guest every week! RECKLESS ROOSTER 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Local live music while you dine.

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THE BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $20 • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Journey through breathtaking landscapes, daring feats, and inspiring stories from the world’s most captivating outdoor and adventure films. TWO VIOLINS - MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC GUEST ARTISTS 7:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • (406) 994-3562 • www.montana.edu Artists Angella Ahn, violin William Hagen, violin Albert Cano Smit, piano. FLOAT LIKE A BUFFALO 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com We are beyond excited to do something a little different this Friday, get our festy clothes out of the closet, and get ready for the Jam band that is sweeping the West… Float Like a Buffalo! FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH EMMA DALENBERG 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Emma Dalenberg has traveled to venues across the world, from her Minnesota home, Acme Comedy Club, to theaters and clubs in Europe, all the way to a cat populated stage in the back of a tattoo shop in Istanbul, Turkey, and finally to Bozeman MT! PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card! JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Country, Folk Rock TRENT BROOKS BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Dance all night to real deal country music.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25 WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market is a farmers’ market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers.

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INTRO TO MEDITATION 9am-12:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • $0-$50 • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Are you interested in starting a meditation practice? Join us for a morning to learn several different styles of meditation and find one that works for you!

FREE ADMISSION DAY 10am-4pm • Gallatin History Museum, 317 W Main, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065228122 • www. gallatinhistorymuseum.org Visit Gallatin History Museum for their FREE ADMISSION DAY on Saturday, January 25th from 10am to 4pm. Learn more about the history of the Gallatin Valley and check out our new exhibits.

MARIACHI HERENCIA 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $27-47 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Redefining The Mariachi Tradition With A Fresh, Contemporary Approach.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY CLASS 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $235 • 14+ • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry. com Precious Metal Clay (PMC) consists of silver particles in an organic binder. The material can be shaped, textured, or carved and kiln or torch-fired, resulting in a stunning piece of 99.9% fine silver. Make a lovely pair of earrings and a pendant! BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. THE BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 1pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $20 • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Journey through breathtaking landscapes, daring feats, and inspiring stories from the world’s most captivating outdoor and adventure films. LET’S JAZZ THINGS UP! 2:30-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822413 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us on the scenic 2nd floor for the stirring sounds of acoustic music. Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers such as Ann Tappan, Alex Nauman, Kearan Samsel and Roxanne Jeppesen. MONTANA’S FUNNIEST HUMAN PERSON STAND-UP COMPETITION 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy. com It’s back!! Our fourth annual stand-up competition show is happening Saturdays in January. Help us determine The Funniest Human Person in Montana! 710 ASHBURY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV, $35 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com 710 Ashbury is a 4-piece band from Helena, Montana committed to preserving the legacy of the Grateful Dead. MATT “MATHIAS” NUNBERG 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Matt Nunberg is an immensely talented solo artist and is gracing us for a night of story-telling, originals, covers, and charming tunes. Please don’t take this chilly Saturday evening off and come catch an amazing meal, and an ice cold beer! CAT / GRIZ BASKETBALL 7pm Go Cats! Scripps/ESPN+ and on the court in Missoula.

BOOT JUICE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN SONIC 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • 4062093556 • events.sellout.io Electric River Presents is pleased to announce the return of Boot Juice for a night of funked up get your dance shoes out and boogie kind of party. Doors at 7 pm. Rocky Mountain Sonic at 8 pm. sellout.io WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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! BLAKE BRIGHTMAN DUO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Country Western Meets Electric Blues TRENT BROOKS BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Dance all night to real deal country music. WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, JAN. 26

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon. THE PINKY TRIO 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 acoustic Pink Floyd tribute “The Pinky Trio”.

MONDAY, JAN. 27 BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone. TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, JAN. 28

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. COPPER ENAMELING JEWELRY CLASS 1-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $125 • 14+ • 4062202082 • bethaimeejewelry.com Enameling is the ancient art of sifting colored, powdered glass onto metal, and fusing it under the heat of a torch or kiln. This technique is super fun, and produces dynamic, colorful jewelry! SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Get ready for another wonderful afternoon of music by the band “3 S’S,” all performers you’ve heard before ‘banding’ together to create an exceptional trio for your dancing pleasure...come enjoy them and spend some time with your dancing friends. FIBER ARTS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

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ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow. NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability. TUESDAY TRIVIA 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Trivia Tuesdays with Sadie! OPEN MIC TUESDAYS 6-11pm • The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents. org Nights: Open Mic Night in Uptown Butte! POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff. GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners. BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy

brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun. TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30! TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices! BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner. KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free! 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. 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. WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm. TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia. TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

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LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

HELL’S BELLES 7-11pm • The ELM • $25 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hell’s Belles for a live in concert performance.

THURSDAY, JAN. 30

THE GREY DOG BAR KARAOKE 7pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3-5) 1:30-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 3-5) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Spark your child’s curiosity with fun, engaging activities featuring reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences. LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers. THE IMPROV SHOWDOWN 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com This January at Last Best Comedy teammates become enemies, laughter becomes currency & only 1 team will survive!! It’s The Improv Showdown on Thursday nights! Over 4 weeks the teams will advance through a bracket style competition. KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night. 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 Bozeman-based Americana artist Taylor Burlage. BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

SWEENEY TODD 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $28 - $68 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd as Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning thriller makes its professional Bozeman debut. MSU MENS BBALL VS SACRAMENTO STATE 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Go Cats! ESPN+ and on the court in Bozeman .

FRIDAY, JAN. 31 MSU FRIDAYS MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Montana State University provides information sessions, presentations and tours around campus to future MSU students. VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Love fossils? Join Ashley Hall on Zoom most Fridays to explore fascinating specimens, meet paleontologists, and uncover the story of life on Earth. Bring your questions! LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (Ages 1-3) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills. TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - MAKE CAT AND DOG TOYS FOR HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, mindful breathing and a series of flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm.

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music. MINT! 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADV, $25 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Five friends who met in the pursuit of jams were brought together through their genuine love of music. Throwing together improvised songs in a garage is how it all started; and thus, MINT! was born. SWEENEY TODD 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $28 - $68 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd as Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning thriller makes its professional Bozeman debut. THE ALUMINUM SHOW 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $27-47 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org The Aluminum Show tells the story of an astronaut’s journey through a parallel universe made entirely of aluminum, blending cutting-edge technology and electrifying dance to create a performance that’s equal parts humor, wonder, and innovation. EMO NITE 8-11pm • The ELM • $18 - $23 (Adv.) $26 (DOS) • All Ages • 4065481386 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Emo Nite for a live in concert performance. BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Ladies and Gentlemen, Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame! PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card! JAZZ CABBAGE 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Funk THE SHUFFLEBUMS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com The “Shuffle Bums” are a local classic 1959-era blues band, who rock the house with well-known and nearly forgotten blues tunes with vocals, harmonica, guitar, stand-up bass, and drums.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1 WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market is a farmers’ market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers. BIG KID STEAM PLAY - SPYMASTER SCIENCE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary Schoolers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Test your powers of deduction and sneaky sleuth skills.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (0-18 months) • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences. HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. With a special featured guest every week! BRIAN KASSAY 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music while you dine.

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