Bozeman Magazine June 2024

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OVER-HOMED HOMELESS ARE RUNNING ANDRUINING OUR TOWN

The homeless underclass in Bozeman is considered by many to be a public nuisance that demands a response from local government, which should clear the public domain of this unwanted, wandering, rootless human element. And yet, at the same time, Bozeman is frequented by a rootless upper-class that is perpetually on the move, crashing only momentarily at their Bozeman property while on their way to multiple other properties held in multiple other locations across our country and world.

The latter group, the over-homed wealthy nomads of America, gets first-class treatment from local officials. Today in Bozeman and in many other unfortunate locales across our nation, it is enviable for wealthy people to be rootless and wandering, while the poor in the same condition constitute a public danger. This is a mistake in judgment. The homeless poor elicit shock and disgust, while the over-homed rich get zoning laws rewritten to facilitate their reckless and careless lifestyle.

Homeless people temporarily park trailers and pitch tents and lean-tos on public rights of way, and, after departing, leave no permanent trace of their ever having been in town. On the other hand, economic elites demolish entire swaths of Bozeman’s historic neighborhoods to construct luxury condos from which they collect high-dollar rent when not occupying them—which is most of the time. And the mid-rise “fastcasual” buildings erected to amuse transitory elites do permanent damage to housing affordability and the character of our city. These are two kinds of homelessness, and they are connected.

People with still-clear eyes plainly see that elites alter our city physically, economically, and culturally—all to the detri-

ment of local people, whose cost of living increases as their quality of life declines. More Bozeman citizens than ever are wise to the footloose elites’ negative transformation of our place—yet, when locals present their concerns to the city government, our concerns fall on deaf ears.

This deafness has caused many longtime residents to believe their elected representatives must have stopped listening to them because they started listening to someone else. The question is, to whom is the com-

mission listening, if not to the people who elect them and provide them with earnest concerns, suggestions, and criticism?

It seems clear that the commission has sided with the rootless elite—or more accurately, with their representatives—the developers and financiers and investor class, the greasy dealers who find ways to facilitate, to promote, and to extract profit from, the wanderings of the shifty elite class.

It is to this sub-class, composed of wannabes and wheeler-dealers, that the commis-

Steve Kirchoff

sion turns their attention—to the “concierge class.” Concierges work for and build for elites; as highfalutin’ servants, concierges satisfy elite whims by predicting and guiding them; they give soft landings to elite rootlessness with turn-key, pass-through vacation properties in Bozeman and other locales that provide momentary glamorous backdrops for their maundering ways.

Not only has the concierge class earned the respect of the Bozeman city commission, but the commission seems duty-bound to it, perhaps because concierges represent the successful class, the “winners” in the struggle for survival. Yet this obeisance is not restricted to the Bozeman city commission. Far from it: local obligation to elites reflects the hegemony of wealth in the whole of modern American culture.

American social and economic and political life is ruled by owners of large amounts of wealth and by the slippery unaccountability that wealth can buy. In our time, economic elites lead fluid lives; like water, they always find the lowest spot in the system to flit through, slipping out of the grasp of responsibility. To be rich and “successful” in this way means to have earned the privilege to leave others—the second-place finishers, the also-rans, and all the rest—to fend for themselves.

There is always someone, isn’t there—a designer, a lawyer, an engineer, an investor, a local official or bureaucrat—who seeks a way to be helpful to elites? Concentrated, unaccountable wealth always meets with concierges. Rather, it creates them out of thin air, and leaves nothing but thin air for regular people to house themselves in. Concierges get richer as they get closer to the thrillingly fluid class—and they join elites in unaccountability, the powerful rush of actually feeling the effect they have on the world without being answerable to the effect.

But elites influence more than just concierges: they influence the whole of society. Because the elite class needs it, a new law is drafted; on the other hand, some old law, an annoyance to wealth-generation, is repealed, to the benefit but not to the gratitude of the power-elite. Old things, things of humble origin, non-transactional things, things stuck in the ground, people stuck in their ways, the very notion of groundedness—all are up-ended, put into motion for motion’s sake and thrust into errors of no one’s making and no one’s concern.

This is the modern world. A homeless world. Our world, and our town.

While they move about, obligating others to their service, the accommodations constructed for their ephemeral appearances are in some places sunk into the earth, irremovably, and their influence is inscribed into the local zoning code and gashed into the very nervous systems of longtime local people who, while watching the senseless

mis-use of their beloved home ground, struggle to keep their own senses intact.

Under the crushing power of concierge bulldozers, landmark structures are pulverized into amnesia. Aging kit homes, eccentrically re-modeled worker houses, and tiny cottages are flattened, emptying our place of its past, re-fashioning old neighborhoods with. Whole neighborhoods once worthy of love are re-purposed into forgettable franchise realms made of vacuous forms one seemingly could put one’s hand through without resistance.

I don’t mean to blame the city commission for elites’ reckless and multi-dimensional endangerment of group life, only for their unconscious (I hope) complicity in it. It isn’t too much to ask the city commission to consider a possibility: Namely, that the reason more and more city residents are bitter, angry, and dejected about the direction of city life has everything to do with the predominant influence of an elite class in our city—and concierges in city hall. K

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

Dear Maxine:

What is the protocol for bike riders in Bozeman? I drive down South Willson to and from work on Main Street every day, and lately I’ve been noticing cyclists riding in the middle of the lane, literally in front of my car. Besides slowing me down, this just seems unsafe and unwise. Don’t bikes have to ride on the shoulder of the road, unless there’s a marked bike lane? They should have to share the road too. ~ Peddling Against Pedalers

Dear Peddling:

You ask about the protocol, which is different from the law. Let’s look at both.

As far as protocol, Bozeman used to be a small town, where it wasn’t so congested that a car and a bike would be smooshed together. But with the growth we’ve had, this is becoming more of an issue. Drivers should also recognize that roads with rumble strips make it difficult to ride on the shoulder. As the driver of a car, you’re less vulnerable than a cyclist, so protocol is that you need to look around and stay alert — you don’t want to be responsible for injuring anyone.

Legally, bikes are cars in Bozeman. Pursuant to Code 1982, § 10.48.120, “Every person riding a bicycle upon a street or roadway shall be granted all of the rights, and shall be subject to all of the duties, applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles.” Translation: cyclists have the right to ride in the road, and they are expected to follow the same traffic laws, including signaling (in advance please — I’m looking at both of you, cars and bikes), stopping at stop signs, and yielding to pedestrians.

Conversely, it’s illegal for cyclists to ride on sidewalks. Maybe back in the day you could get away with cruising down the sidewalk without plowing over your elderly neighbor walking his or her dogs, but not so much now. Ideally, a road will have a designated bike lane, such as Durston Road, but if not, cyclists must ride somewhere in the actual street. Particularly when a road has debris, parked cars, plowed snow, or other junk in the shoulder, cyclists need the lane too.

Finally, keep in mind that when a cyclist is stopped at a stop sign while sitting on their bike, they are a vehicle. You do not have to stop in the middle of a right-of-way street like South Willson and let them in – in fact, you aren’t supposed to, and you’ll annoy everyone behind you who knows this. Don’t do it to be “nice;” go with the flow – unless the flow is led by a Hummer whose driver appears to think they’re alone and flying through Doc Brown’s space-time continuum B.

Maxine is a lifelong Montanan with a background in both language and unsolicited advice-giving. She spends her free time doing field research and writing critiques on American culture, ideologies, psychology, and relationships, and is happy to provide solicited advice to our community’s questions. To submit your question to our advice column, put “MAXINE” in the subject line and send your email to info@ bozemanmagazine.com.

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

JUNE 2024 - VOLUME 18.1

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ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

NIKKI JUDGE - HOROSCOPE

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

KEN THORSEN - MT MUSIC

An avid music lover and freelance photographer with three children.

Ken or ‘Kenny T’ has been a KGLT disk jock for over twenty years.

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.

CRYSTAL ALEGRIA - HISTORY

Crystal Alegria is the Director of The Extreme History Project.

SIERRA HOLMES - DINING

Sierra Holmes graduated from Montana State with a degree in English this spring and is interning for Bozeman Magazine over the summer.

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.

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

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

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.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

KEN WALCHECK - RECREATION

Ken Walcheck is a Bozeman resident, and a retired Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Information Wildlife Biologist.

CRAIG CLARK - MT MUSIC

G.M. at KGLT FM in Bozeman, he enjoys spending time with his son and daughter and being a DJ on Saturday nights on the one and only KGLT 91.9 and online at KGLT.NET

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.

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 KIRCHHOFF - OPINION

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

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

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

KELLY NICHOLSON - RECREATION

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

WILLIAM STEBE COVER SHOT

William Stebe and his wife Sonja have been living in Montana for almost ten years. “While riding a motorcycle cross-country, I visited the western region of Montana, and saw myself living in and painting the landscapes that seemed to endlessly present themselves everywhere I went. Old barns, animals, huge mountains, and massive valleys fuel my ambitions of artistic challenges.”

These days, William can be seen with groups of people of all skill levels painting their experiences in the wild through his fledgling art business, Montana Art Outfitters. Participants bring home a painting of their own creation, much like hunters and fishermen bring home prizes from their adventures.

Art has been an ongoing passion for William since childhood. His style has evolved out of his past work in figurative sculpture. “I start my painting with a value study—composing and looking for gesture, just as I drew preliminary ideas and manipulated an armature for a sculpture. Then I hang color onto it, just like pieces of clay, modeling, building elements that harmonize and move together, creating depth, and color vibrations that suit my needs.” Some of his art heroes are Vincent Van Gogh, Robert Daughters, Donna Clair, Brian O’Connor, Vassily Kandinsky, and Douglas Fryer. Color and form are very important, and balance is the name of the game. “It’s like playing chess with God. You may have an idea about what you want to do when you start, but with patience and grace, it is always a surprise where a painting will lead to in the end.”

In his youth, William attended Tufts University/Boston Museum School, studying sculpture, painting, photography, and art history, which he continues to do. He has displayed and sold his art throughout the mountain states of New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Montana.

If you would like to contact William, please visit his website at: WilliamStebe.com W

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF CAP RATES

As you drive through Bozeman, you can’t help but notice the flurry of newly constructed apartments sprouting up everywhere. It’s a clear sign of the city’s thriving rental market, attracting investors from far and wide. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Cap Rates, a crucial concept for income property investors.

WHAT IS A CAP RATE?

A Cap Rate, short for Capitalization Rate, represents the annual rate of return on a property investment. Think of it as the rate of annual income a property would generate if you paid cash for the property. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for evaluating the potential of an income property.

THE CAP RATE FORMULA

Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Purchase Price = Cap Rate

To calculate the Cap Rate, you need to determine the yearly Net Operating Income (NOI) by subtracting taxes, insurance, and maintenance fees from the potential Gross Income. Then, divide the NOI by the purchase price of the property.

A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

Let’s say an investor purchases a duplex in

Bozeman for $775,000, with each unit renting for $2,250 per month. The taxes cost approximately $4200 per year, insurance is another $2500, the water/sewer bill is $2400 per year, and there’s been an average of $1500 per year in maintenance. The property brings in $54,000 gross rents per year ($2250 x 2 x 12), but after deducting taxes, insurance, and maintenance, the property nets $43,400 per year. This is the NOI. $43,400 divided by the $775,000 is .056, or 5.6%. This is the investor’s Cap Rate, or yearly rate of return on their investment.

USING CAP RATES TO COMPARE INVESTMENTS

Cap Rates allow you to compare different properties to one another, or to compare real estate investments to other assets, like stocks or bonds. However, keep in mind that Cap Rates don’t account for tax benefits or potential appreciation, which can impact an investor’s actual rate of return.

RUNNING THE CAP RATE BACKWARDS

An investor can also use the Cap Rate to estimate a property’s value. If you know the Net Operating Income and the prevailing Cap Rate in a market, you can calculate the

property’s worth. For example, if a multi-unit building generates $68,750 in NOI and the local Cap Rate is 5.5%, you can estimate the property’s value to be around $1,250,000. ($68,750 / .055 = $1,250,000)

Understanding Cap Rates is one of the many crucial pieces in making informed decisions in the world of income property investing. By grasping this concept, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the market and make smart investment choices. Happy investing!

I have also included recent sales data for the first four months of 2024. In addition to the 184 homes sold both inside and outside Bozeman city limits, another 100 home sales are currently under contract or pending, as of this writing. This compares to 116 home sales pending at this same time last year.

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

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

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

REAL ESTATE MARKET DATA

JANUARY 1 - MAY 1, 2024

As I walked into The Break Room for the first time, I immediately noticed the colorful murals painted along the walls, and the warm, inviting atmosphere inside. Seth Colombo and his wife, Cassie Colombo, opened The Break Room last year as a community-oriented lounge where all ages could feel welcome to come and enjoy one of their old-fashioned sodas, a beer, and even some arcade games. Cassie and Seth own and operate not only The Break Room, but also the arcade, and Colombo’s Pizza, all of which sit next door to each other. Because of this, the couple has connected all three, creating a space where customers can enjoy a variety of activities, food, and drinks all in one place.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Seth and his general manager, Kyle Suta, to learn about their passion for great drinks, food, and bringing all members of the Bozeman community together.

SIERRA HOLMES: How was The Break Room conceptualized?

SETH COOPER: The concept is that we wanted to have something for the student population and the neighborhood, a place

where they could feel at home and hang out. We wanted to create a local hangout. This is a hard-working family, a mom and pop shop; we wanted to give something back to the community. We wanted to create a space that could be used for the community, where you feel like you’re in your living room.

KYLE SUTA: Yeah, it’s definitely more of a casual bar atmosphere, not like, you know, the traditional college bar.

SC: The kinda place where you can study during the day, and have a quiet conversation at night. An alternative to the busy college bar scene, and just a quieter alternative to mainstream options.

KS: Back when I was still doing computer work, this is the kind of place I would want to come to. I want this to be the kind of place where I’d want to come and hang out for a couple hours, get out of the house. You know, if you’re working from home, or the office or whatever, if you need a change of pace. It’s a nice spot that’s easy to approach.

SC: We wanted it to be a place [where] we wanted to hang out.

SH: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors?

KS: A welcoming, friendly atmosphere. We want you to immediately feel at ease when you come in. We’ve got friendly murals on the walls, we’ve got books, a nice, cozy little area to read, overstuffed chairs. And I just want people to feel relaxed and comfortable—the opposite of a stressful environment. I came up with The Break Room name as a concept; it’s a place where you can hang out and study, you can read, you can play board games, you can chat with your friends, or just have a drink. And a game room fits into that sort of relaxed environment. You know, take a break from working here to go play. A very low pressure, casual environment.

SC: Yeah, we want people to feel like they’re in their living room.

SH: I’m also wondering who painted the murals that are all over the walls?

KS: A friend of Seth’s named Daniel Rojas painted all of them. He’s living in Florida now, but we flew him out for a whole month. And

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he basically lived here for four weeks, and just did all the murals.

SH: What menu items do regulars keep coming back for?

KS: We have a couple of focuses. Obviously, the draft beer is really popular, as are a lot of local Montana craft beers, and then a list of awesome cans that I think are some of the top beers in the world. So, it’s a very curated experience from there. We also have the old-fashioned soda fountain arm right up front on the bar. So we make homemade root beer, ginger ale, a kind of citrus soda, and others. We hand mix sodas to order, so you can get a cherry coke; you can get our citrus soda, you can get a beer shandy with

soda or lemonade in it. It’s just seltzer water that comes out of the soda fountain; we have syrups and flavors and garnishes, and can give you a lot of options for building drinks if you’re not a beer drinker. It’s kind of an old school feeling that you don’t really get anywhere, that type of fountain experience.

SH: What sets The Break Room apart in the Bozeman food scene?

KS: We offer a small snack menu for folks to have something to munch on with their beer, wine, or soda. Also, being connected with Colombo’s allows guests to order pizza right next door and have it delivered directly to them in The Break Room!

SH: What snack menu items do customers keep coming back for?

KS: The favorites are definitely the jumbo Bavarian pretzel, with beer cheese and spicy mustard, and our oven-baked, loaded chorizo nachos, featuring our fresh, house made pico de gallo!

SH: You also have a rotating tap here, right?

KS: Yeah, there’s just so much good beer in the state, and in the city. It’s a balance of keeping the things people want to come back for every day, but also rotating some other things so we can showcase beers that people like.

SH: What would you say makes The Break Room unique?

KS: I think what makes it unique is we offer a variety of experiences that still match a comfortable, relaxed environment. We want to be somewhere where you can come during the day and study, or come in the evening and have fun. Like I said, the books, a whole game room you don’t see very often. the arcade… you don’t see arcades a lot, the arcade is called Joe’s Fun Zone, after Cassie’s late father, Joe Colombo who started the pizzeria after buying and running Carl Mark’s Pizza for a few years.

SC: And we’re always open to more ideas. It’s a community place, so if you have an event idea that you want us to do, just come talk to us and we can figure it out. Right now, Monday night is our open mic comedy night at 7pm. If people want to come and just watch, or if they want to participate, or both, they’re more than welcome to. Thursday nights, we have trivia at six. We are a little different in

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terms of our trivia. We do two hours back to back. So if somebody only wants to come for one, they can stay for an hour, potentially win a prize and go home, and they need to get better. And we actually have a local woman who I went to high school with here custommake all our trivia questions. So it’s not one of the national cookie cutter services that send the same questions to everyone in the US. It’s bespoke, Break Room trivia, different every week. There’s local trivia, there’s general knowledge, there are music rounds, picture rounds… it’s a lot of fun.

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

KS: When I’m a customer, I like feeling like a regular. You can walk in and you know who’s working. You know who’s the boss, who’s the manager, and you can chat with them. And I love just being able to interact with the community on a direct level. Especially growing up here. I’m from Bozeman, and you see people you haven’t seen in years, and then you see people who just started their junior year in college. I’ve never met them before, but they have become regulars. It’s a great direct access to interacting with folks in the community on a very real level, where you’re just having a beer with somebody. It’s a nice way to connect with other people.

SC: Well, as for Colombo’s, I can say some of the same customers have been coming here for the last 40 years including their kids, multiple generations. And being able to see all these multiple generations of neighbors over the years is very rewarding.

SH: I was also wondering, what are your guys’ two personal favorite drinks here?

SC: I would have to say Guinness for sure, but my favorite soda is the homemade root beer, which is made from a mixture of birch, tarragon and clove.

KS: I’m gonna cop out a little bit; honestly, the rotating taps are my favorite because I found some really great beers from newer breweries and you know, stuff around the state where maybe the brewer comes in, or their rep comes in and talks to you face to face for a while and trade stories. And you talk about beer. That’s my favorite part.

SH: Lastly, is there anything else you guys would like readers to know about?

SC: Just that we have open mic nights and trivia on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week, and that we love getting new event ideas from the community. So if you have an idea, you should come on by and we can try to make it happen.

The Break Room is a place where anyone, no matter their age, can feel welcome to come and enjoy a comfortable space where they can hang out with friends, play some games, browse books, do homework, or just relax with a great drink. The unique atmosphere of The Break Room has been the owners’ goal since opening, and they are constantly at work to keep bringing more people in the Bozeman community together over a drink. So if you find yourself asking, “where should we go out tonight?,” The Break Room is the answer. G

Sierra Holmes graduated from Montana State with a degree in English this spring and is interning for Bozeman Magazine over the summer.

FOOD STYLE

Snacks ranging from Bavarian Pretzels to spiced peanuts

DRINKS

Beer & Wine menu, Soda and Mocktails

Mon-Fri 2pm - close Sat 12pm - close

Chill, cozy environment

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Get Out Of Town For A Nice Cold Drink At The Perfect Summer Venue

Sydney Jones

If you’re new to town, you may not be familiar with the name 406 Brewing, but for locals and longtime residents, the name is all too familiar in the best of ways. Remembered as a great place to grab a cold beer in a comfortable and lively atmosphere, 406 Brewing has recently reopened its doors to the public, a long-awaited moment for many people. This brewery is the epitome of a Montana good time, and co-owners/brothers John and Matt Muth found the perfect spot to bring their vision to life. Stop in and check out their new venue, where the beer and conversation flow easily. A larger tasting room and even more space to brew allows guests to get reacquainted with old friends as they refamiliarize their taste buds with brews from the past, as well as sample new flavors.

The new Manhattan-based location is a refreshing take on the Bozeman beer scene. Just a short and beautiful drive from the old unit in the Cannery District, 406 Brewing has found its place in the valley. Taking a quick detour just outside of town gives locals and out-of-towners a chance to try something different. Don’t let their new spot fool you; they held on to plenty of the same items that really made this brewery stand out from the crowd. With their beautiful wood tables, accent pieces, chairs, and ambiance, it’s as if they never closed their doors. While they are rocking a brand new logo, they held on to plenty of the same great beers for their taps. For example, the Peach Wheat is just as refreshing as the previously poured White Peach Wheat (a small change was made due to supply issues). Their Berliner Weisse Sour and Totes Ma Oates Double I.P.A have certainly made the rounds as notable fan favorites, brought back from the past. Currently, they’re offering 12 delicious and unique beers on

draught, ready to be enjoyed, with even more options in store.

Their new sign stands out against the bright Montana Sky with the perfect pop of red; spelling out 406 Brewing and Taproom above an open garage door. Here, interior seating blends with an outdoor patio that grabs the attention of anyone driving by. A beautiful view of the mountains pairs nicely with the low volume music playing in all different styles, filling the space with a relaxing vibe. With cozy fireplaces available for those chilly spring or summer evenings, it’s a great place to start the evening and end the night. Not to mention the dogs that lay spattered about the concrete. They bask in the sunshine and enjoy their own drink from stainless steel bowls laid out for them. Now holding a beer/wine license, 406 Brewing is not restricted by the 48 ounce limit that regular breweries have, meaning patrons and their pups can drink throughout the day and into the evening. This new licensing also allows for later hours, and 406 Brewing has taken advantage of that opportunity. Keeping their doors open until 10pm every night, they are not required to stop pouring drinks at 8 pm, meaning guests can sip a beer and watch the summer sun set.

That’s not all for the reopening: with new craft beers like the delicious-sounding Double Red and a Belgian Pale Ale on the way, 406 brewing is back with a bang. Currently hosting Trivia Tuesdays, they’re also looking forward to adding pool tables, more games, musical guests, and rotating food vendors in the near future. The use of their new license includes the sale of wines and hard kombucha for those non-beer drinkers who want to share in the fun. It really is the spot for anyone and everyone to come in and have a cold drink after a long day of work, or a weekend full of outdoor activities.

Having already hosted a great lineup of artists like Mike Beck and Jacob Rountree, the brewery and taproom are continuing to book plenty

of good times for the summer season. June 6th they’ll be hosting the jam rock band: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons as part of their Mouthful of Copper tour. They’ll be rocking out at 406 Brewing that Thursday from 7pm to 11pm. With entrance priced at only $25 each, they are sure to put on an awesome show. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to snag some now and guarantee your spot before they’re gone. In another show of community support, John and Matt have adorned their walls with the work of local artists, an important theme at their previous location. You can admire, and even purchase, some beautiful art made right here in the state. Bearing true to the 406 name, the food vendors will also be local operations, small and large, allowing small businesses a new place to share their creations with others.

The reopening of 406 Brewing is an important occurrence in the Gallatin Valley. Plenty of nods to the name exist throughout the brewery, like the max occupancy and the suite number, both 406. More than these fine details is the fact that they truly live up to the use of the Montana area code. With their strong display of local support, the brewery brings a sense of community with it. In return, they are supported by community locals. Although they faced a temporary closure, seeing their doors open again reminds all small business owners that a solid foundation and local love and connections can keep a solid business going, even in the face of hard times. Most of all, says Matt, they are just glad to be back, seeing everyone’s smiling faces, enjoying the beer they love to make. S

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.

MOUNTAIN BERRY BOWLS BOZEMAN

Mountain Berry Bowls–Bozeman started as a leap of faith for Julie and Jonathan Sestrich. Ready for something that would knit them more fully into the community, the couple turned their business skills (and their joyful hearts) to running a food truck, something that no one else in either of their families had ever done. May 4th marked the highly anticipated beginning of their fifth season of serving Bozeman’s freshest smoothie bowls.

GRETCHEN JENSEN: How was MBB-BZN conceptualized?

JULIE M SESTRICH: We first visited Mountain Berry Bowls in Whitefish in September of 2019. At that time, I was working remotely for Miller Coors corporate, and in the early spring of 2020, I took voluntary severance when Miller Coors shut down the Golden, Colorado, office. The Covid lockdowns started literally weeks after that. I knew I had a job through June 30, but didn’t know what I was going to do after that.

JONATHAN J SESTRICH: When we started looking at our other options, nothing seemed very inspiring, so we thought more about what we could do ourselves. We have very complementary skill sets, and had thought for a long time that it would be great to run a business together. We also really wanted to feel more connected to the community. We remembered the visit to Mountain Berry Bowls in Whitefish, and wondered if they might be interested in franchising.

JMS: It was the least thought-out move we’ve made in our lives, but we reached out any-

way. The owners had actually been planning to expand to Bozeman and even had a truck ready to go, but Covid turned their plans upside down, too.

JJS: It took us almost exactly a month to make it through all the hoops to run a food truck in Bozeman.

JMS: On the afternoon of June 30, I closed my laptop on my last day at Miller Coors, and we climbed into the new truck and went to our launch at the farmer’s market.

JJS: We kind of fell into it, but we have made it what we want it to be.

GJ: What would you like people to experience when they visit your trucks?

JMS: We challenge ourselves and our employees to make every visit something that customers look forward to—something that improves their day. Customers get a reliably fresh and healthy smoothie bowl every visit, of course, but just as important, they get legitimate connection. It’s fun to catch up with regulars to find out how they’re doing, how their winters were.

GJ: What menu items do regulars keep coming back for?

JMS: All our bowls are named after local features and landmarks. “The Hyalite (of my day!),” which is strawberry, banana, blueberry, kiwi, coconut, bee pollen, and honey— with added almond butter and mango—is probably the most popular of the named bowls.

JJS: People really like how fresh the fruits are, and once they’ve tried the named bowls, they tend to gravitate toward DIY bowls with hearty toppings. All bowls start with the açaí smoothie and granola, and are “custamizabowl” from there. Freshness and friendliness are really what people visit us for.

GJ: Do each of you have a favorite menu item?

JMS: I like the base of smoothie and granola plus a DIY mix of almond butter, goji berries, cacao nibs, mango, bananas, and almond shavings.

JJS: I like a DIY too, with almond butter, goji berries, hemp hearts, cacao nibs, coconut, and honey.

Gretchen Jensen

Mountain Berry Bowls

GJ: What would you say makes MBB BZN unique in the greater Bozeman food scene?

JMS: We’re 100% dairy-free, certified 100% gluten-free, and we don’t charge people extra for those. Quality and freshness come standard for everyone, and people really seek us out for that. We don’t have any hidden ingredients. (The only ingredient that is hard to pronounce is açaí!) Plus, we’re one of a handful of food trucks that run on solar and battery; we’re leaders there.

JJS: We’re the only mobile unit that does our entire smoothie from scratch, starting with the açaí berry base. Freeze-drying is the best way to preserve acai’s tanginess and nutrients, so we start with freeze-dried açaí instead of liquid or frozen, which have additives, preservatives, and added sugar.

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

JJS: The relationships we build with our employees is really rewarding. We have an environment that is more like a mentorship than “just a job.” Most of our employees are high school or college students, and no matter how young or old, no matter what jobs they’ve had before, everyone plays by “adult rules.” That means no one is more or less important, everyone gets the same intense training, and we all hold each other accountable to the same high standards.

JMS: It’s great to be part of our regular customers’ routines. I started a habit of keeping sticky notes in the cash drawer with names and little descriptions of regulars so that I could greet them by name. One summer, an older regular named Anna went missing for a couple of weeks, and I was worried. I had Anna’s phone number, and as it turned out, she was having some back issues, and was self-conscious about showing up to the food truck walking with the cane that she needed to get around with until she could have back surgery. I offered to deliver her regular weekly smoothie bowl, but Anna made up her mind that she wasn’t going to let that cane embarrass her, and was at the truck the next day.

JJS: We’ve also connected with other local

small businesses, like Front Porch Chocolate, where we get the cacao nibs for our bowls. Working together, we lift each other up, and that’s the stuff that feels really good.

GJ: Is there anything coming up that readers should know about?

JJS: One truck is at our regular location at 901 West Main seven days a week during the season. Our second location moves to different spots and events, and is available for catering. Instagram and Facebook are the best places to find the second location. G

Gretchen Jensen’s superpower is curiosity. She is the production manager for two magazines and two kids, as well as being an avid reader and gardener.

MONTANA MUSIC

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Arts Council of Big Sky

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. Our state-of-the-art venue (Center Stage at Town Center Park) provides the perfect backdrop for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy incredible live music under the Big Sky. These family-friendly concerts are held every Thursday from June-September starting at 6 p.m., and the series also includes our annual July 4 concert!

The park opens at 6 p.m. each week, and music starts at 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. and will be noted on each concert event listing. Each week enjoy rotating food and beverage vendors at Music in the Mountains.

JEFF CROSBY W/ MIKE MURRAY

June 20, 2024

Born and raised in Idaho, Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the US and Europe over the past decade. After moving to Los Angeles CA in 2012, Crosby landed 2 songs (“This Old Town” and “Oh Love, Oh Lord”) on the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy which has led to the band continually performing over 200 shows a year throughout the US and Europe. Additionally, Crosby spent 2015-16 on the road playing lead guitar for Widespread Panic song-writer Jerry Joseph, as well as for Austin Texas road warriors Reckless Kelly in 2019. Crosby has co-written songs featured on Austin TX band Micky & The Motorcars recent release Long Time Comin’ and Reckless Kelly’s American Girls/American Jackpot.

After spending 3 years based in Nashville TN, Crosby has returned to Idaho and will continue to tour with his band full-time in support of his most recent release NORTHSTAR (APRIL 2020) and the current single “Runnin’ Free” (MAY 2021) feat. Cody Braun (Reckless Kelly) and Produced/Engineered by Gregg Williams and Jonathan Tyler.

Montana Singer/Songwriter, Mike Murray, has a voice that is honest, direct, and embodies the pureness of a classic folk storyteller. His music carries a message of camaraderie and empathy, while drawing inspiration from his adventurous life experiences. His tales are all his own, but somehow the way he tells them, we can all find ourselves in his words.

COOL COOL COOL W/ GILDA HOUSE

June 27, 2024

Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you’ll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show.

After spending more than a decade traveling the world together with the touring act Turkuaz, the members of Cool Cool Cool decided to team up and form their own band in 2022. Their shared experiences, from playing dive bars to international festival stages, helped them develop a close bond that goes far beyond music. In Cool Cool Cool, this bond translates into a powerful synergy that allows each band member to showcase their individual talents, creativity, and passion.

Cool Cool Cool has been touring the U.S. in 2024 both as a headlining act, as well as the supporting band for Talking Heads members Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew (David Bowie, King Crimson) on their “Remain In Light” tour.

Coming off a solid year of playing live shows, 2024 finds Gilda House feeling at home back in the studio. “Anam Cara” - the first single slated for this year, is set to release on Friday April 5th. True to form, the song remains emotive, punchy, and enthralling, weaving the band’s signature sonic & safe embrace for everyone present to lean in, dance, and confront different aspects of self and community. The indiepop trio from Billings, MT consistently levels up with each release.

The live band includes Meg Gildehaus (lyrics, lead vocals, and bass synth), Tony Morales (guitar, keys, and backup vocals), and Nick Miles (drums and lighting design). In addition to the trio, Sean Lynch manages, joins in the recording process, and mixes the band’s live shows. All contribute to the writing. Having led other bands themselves, each member brings their own unique skill-set, hard work, and a humble attitude to the project. It’s a motivating, creative environment and their best work is just beginning to come to fruition.

THE TINY BAND W/ DJ CHEDDA

July 4, 2024

With three singers, killer horns, and a thumpin’ rhythm section, The Tiny Band will have you groovin’ all night and begging for more. Since July 2010 they’ve entertained guests at countless weddings, parties and special events to rave reviews. The Tiny Band repertoire is a blend of Motown, rock, soul and pop standards that keeps the dance floor pulsing . With hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa, Elton John to Leon Bridges, The Tiny Band brings big vocals, high energy and anything but a tiny sound.

A Bozeman staple and winner of Bozeman’s Choice DJ more than once, DJ Chedda made his mark with 2 turntables and some vinyl spinnin’ classic Hip-Hop. As time went on he captivated the downtown party scene for years with the best in Top-40, EDM, House, and of course....the classics.

The family friendly events take place at Center Stage in Len Hill Park, one of the best outdoor venues in the state, right in the heart of Big Sky. The park opens at 6 p.m. each week, and there will be food and beverage vendors and a free arts activity tent for kids. Music typically starts at 6:30 p.m. with the headliner following at 8 p.m. Please remember that no dogs or glass containers are allowed in the park, and although attendees are allowed to bring their own food and alcohol into the park, please remember to be kind and respectful to others around you.

For more information on the summer lineup and to check out what other events the Arts Council has going on, please visit bigskyarts.org S

JEFF CROSBY

CAFE 191 SUMMER MUSIC SEASON & CAMPING SEASON

Are you looking for Montana’s next undiscovered gem where you can find great food, cold drinks, green grass and some of this region’s best music? Just a short 20 minute drive north of Big Timber on Highway 191 you’ll find the tiny, unassuming ranching community of Melville. Nestled on the prairie foothills of the east side of the Crazies, Melville is not much more than a zip code but it is home to an amazing little place called Cafe 191 and to Crazy Mountain Music’s summer music series.

Starting our third season, Crazy Mountain Music is where you will find an authentic Montana experience. We are proud to bring you back to the traditional days of an old fashioned community gathering with room for grandparents, parents and kids to dance the night away under the stars. It feels like family because it is. Owned and operated by Bonita and Matt Cremer on their ranch that has been in the Cremer family for five generations, you are invited to share the evening with us, just like friends and neighbors.

Cafe 191 and Crazy Mountain Music is expanding our summer season to include Melville Saturday Night that begins with an amazing dinner offered picnic style, where you’ll have plenty of room to relax, sip a refreshing beverage from our full bar, play some yard games and simply slow down to enjoy our wide open space before finishing your night with some talented and fun musicians.

We are kicking it all off July 6th with local legends - The Max with their genre and generation spanning favorites, will have you singing along in no time. July 20th enjoy some bluegrass with Trout Basket and then we’ll dance out the night with the honkytonk sounds of Tyler Potter and The Last Minute Surprise. August 17th will feature one of the area’s most popular country music bands - Calvin and The Coal Cars. Our grand finale event will take place Labor Day Weekend beginning Saturday, August 31st with Reckless Kelly’s Last Frontier Tour. Sunday, September 1st we’ll wrap up featuring one of Wyoming’s favorite sons - Tris Munsick and The Innocents.

We have plenty of free parking and offer overnight camping passes (no services) for purchase along with tickets for all our music events on www.crazymountianmusic.com. Come see us in Melville, you’ll have the best time experiencing real Montana hospitality with a great bunch of friends you just haven’t met yet. C

WHEN YOU VISIT US YOU WILL INSTANTLY FEEL WELCOMED AND COMFORTABLE AT CAFE 191... THAT’S HOW WE DO HOSPITALITY AROUND HERE, JUST LIKE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS GATHERED AROUND THE RANCH HOUSE KITCHEN TABLE. SO RELAX, SLOW DOWN, SIT ON THE PORCH AND ENJOY OUR UNMATCHED VIEW OF THE ICONIC CRAZY MOUNTAINS. WE’LL DO THE REST.

TYLER POTTER & HIS LAST MINUTE SURPTISE WITH TROUT BASKET

RECKLESS KELLY Aug 31

MONTANA MUSIC

ENNIS RODEO & GRAVEL BAR WELCOME

BACK NEON RAINBOW

NEON RAINBOW

BM: With SW Montana growing so fast in the past couple years, how do you feel the new transplants in the area typically react to the music scene here?

PETER KING: To be honest, I’ve felt nothing but gratitude from new people moving here as far as music goes. That could also be that playing country music fits into the whole western image of the Montana they’re trying to sell, but country music has always been a part of Montana for me. It’s no secret amongst locals that this town has always had a lot of talented musicians, but now the newly relocated have noticed as well.

BM: How many different bands or projects are you currently working on?

PK: Right now, I’ve got The Dead Yellers, The Salamanders, solo Peter King stuff, and Neon Rainbow, a 90s country band.

BM: How/When did the idea for Neon Rainbow, your new 90’s Country Music tribute, come about?

PK: We would occasionally do a cover of some 90s country songs with the Dead Yellers and they seemed to be really well received. When I was a kid growing up in the 90s, my dad went through a big Montana cowboy phase in his life, so we’d go on these long drives exploring the state, fly fishing and riding horses, and he’d buy all these country cassette tapes at gas stations, and that’s what we’d listen to for hours on end in the back of this old brown suburban. I guess it just imprinted on my brain.

BM: How will Neon Rainbow be different from other bands that you have started or been in?

PK: Well, it’s going to be a lot more light-hearted and fun. Embracing the silliness of the 90s fashion, but also staying true to represent the songs in a respectful way, ‘cause they really are great songs from back then. It was the last time that country music was real—even though it was marketed, it hadn’t gone full-bro country yet.

BM: What should people expect when they come to check out Neon Rainbow at the Gravel Bar on July 3?

PK: Brush poppers, twang, big hair, mullets, boot scootin’ boogies… you know, just real authentic 90s country shit. A lot about livin’ and a little bout love, eh! K

Partial interview from March 2023

NEON RAINBOW July 3, 2024 - Gravel Bar, Ennis

Shakespearean Animal Encounters

Kevin Brustuen

Montana InSite Theatre will present Animal Encounters: Shakespeare on the Rise in Bozeman’s Story Mill Park on June 28th, and at Tippet Rise in Fishtail, Montana, on June 29th and 30th.

One of the most famous stage directions in all of theatre history is from Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, in which the stage directions say simply, “Exit, pursued by a bear.” This famous line has received so much attention through the years since it was first performed in 1611 that we can’t help but ask: how does Shakespeare use animals in his plays? And was this unusual for playwrights of his time? These are some of the questions that Montana InSite Theatre (MIST) plans to explore in this performance, written and directed by MIST co-founder, Gretchen Minton.

It’s not unusual for live theatre to use animals as characters, or as metaphors. But what does seem to be unusual in the case of Shakespearean drama is how many different kinds of animals are used, and how frequently they are used. A quick search shows that there are over 600 bird references in Shakespeare’s plays—a record that has not been surpassed by any other playwright or poet in western literature. There are references to over 100 other kinds of animals in his writings, but only two animals actually appear in Shakespeare’s plays: a dog (Two Gentlemen of Verona) and a bear (The Winter’s Tale).

It’s not surprising that literature from four centuries ago frequently referred to animals, considering how closely people then lived to nature and its creatures. Shakespeare was especially interested in the animal world, however, because he grew up in a small rural town in England: StratfordUpon-Avon. His plays contain many references to nature, and speak to his rural agrarian roots, even when his stories are set in ancient Greece. Whether sources of food or clothing, essential means of transportation, threatening predators, or symbols of nobility, animals invariably captured Shakespeare’s imagination.

In Animal Encounters: Shakespeare on the Rise, MIST will explore six different scenes derived from Shakespeare’s plays: The Winter’s Tale, King Lear, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and Two Gentlemen of Verona. MIST does not plan to use a live bear in this performance, but this is Montana!

Gretchen Minton edited and adapted Shakespeare’s plays into five scenes that take on the questions concerning Shakespeare’s animals, employing a stellar cast including Aaron Schuerr, Erik Pearson, Kata Fried, Kirsten Daniels, John Hosking, Keegan Grady, Joe Faifer, Charlotte Mae Ellison, Susan Miller, George Keller, Mercy Simpson,

Jess Benoit, Lauren Chavez, and Luke Minton. These actors bring music in the form of singing and violins, art in the form of painting, and, of course, well-trained voices to declaim Shakespearean verse loud and clear over the plains of Montana.

This ambulatory, immersive experience encourages audiences to experience Shakespeare in original and meaningful ways. Small, guided groups will move through the grounds of Story Mill Park in Bozeman, as well as at the performances at Tippet Rise, as they listen to music, view art, and witness scenes that show varied relationships between humans and animals—some violent, some regenerative, some that put into question the boundaries between creatures. These scenes demonstrate how

such encounters teach us to appreciate the wider ecosystem and our place within it. The pieces for Animal Encounters were chosen for their specificity to the site-specific location where they will be staged. The varied “stages” offered by the Story Mill Park, with its meandering river, climbing rock, and bird sanctuary, and Tippet Rise in the form of sculptures, art installations, and the living land itself, serve as aids to our interpretations and understandings of Shakespeare’s stories, and humanity itself.

Audience pods will be led from scene to scene by actor/guides in groups of 10 to 15 people per group, allowing for up-close and personal experiences with the actors and language. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes, and will include a fairly level walking path about a mile long.

Founded in 2020, Montana InSite Theatre uses theatre to explore current issues, including environmental degradation, climate change, and other crises that impact both local and global communities. MIST aims to stage productions in site-specific locations which, in and of themselves, pro-

vide context and meaning to the text and images. The name Montana InSite Theatre, is derived from a play on the word “InSite,” as the theatre company hopes to provide insight into ideas and thoughts, and incite people to think critically; also, their presentations are usually performed in site-specific locations and venues.

Shows will be performed in Bozeman at Story Mill Park on Friday evening, June 28th, and at Tippet Rise on Saturday and Sunday, June 29th and 30th. Performances are free in Story Mill Park, and only $20 at Tippet Rise. Registration is required for the shows performed there. MIST does ask that attendees sign up for a specific time slot ahead of the productions. For more information, please visit the Montana InSite Theatre webpage at www.montanainsitetheatre.org, or visit their Instagram site at Montanainsite. B

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

PLANET EARTH A MULTITASKER FOR SEASONAL WEATHER AND DAYLIGHT HOURS

The month of June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 is when the summer solstice will occur at the same instant for all of us, everywhere on Earth, only our clocks will register different times. In the eastern United States, the solstice starts at 4:51 PM (EDT). For Montana, that time is 2:51 PM (advance one hour for states using DST). The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol “sun” and sister “stand still.” It’s where the Sun’s path stops advancing northward each day and appears to stand still in the sky before going back the other way.

According to the astronomical definition of seasons, the summer solstice marks the beginning of summer, which lasts until the autumnal equinox, occurring on September 22 or 23 in the Northern Hemisphere. For most of us, the June solstice simply means the start of summer, a time associated with numerous outdoor activities to look forward to, from swimming, getting a tan, or enjoying a backyard barbecue with family or friends.

Technically, the summer solstice is not the longest day of the year because all days have the same number of hours, but the summer solstice is the longest day of the year in providing us with more than 15 ½ hours of daylight. On that day, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, while the South Pole aims away from it. At the Arctic Circle, it’s the only day of the year in which the Sun stays above the horizon for twenty-four hours. Meanwhile, at the Antarctic Circle, it’s the only day of the year in which the Sun doesn’t rise above the horizon for twenty-four hours. For those living in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the first day of winter, and the shortest day of the year in reference to daylight hours.

Even though we get the most hours of our sunshine on the summer solstice date, it’s not the hottest day of the year, as some might believe. Those hotter days are still typically weeks away. At the start of this event, the land and oceans are still relatively cool, due to spring’s temperatures, so the maximum heating effect on air temperature is not felt just yet. Eventually, the land, especially the oceans, will release stored energy back into the atmosphere. This usually results in the year’s hottest temperatures in late July, August, or later, depending on latitude and other factors.

If you have taken a course in earth science, astronomy, or

meteorology, you learned that the Earth is a master multitasker; it orbits the Sun and rotates on its axis at the same time. As the Earth spins on its axis, producing night and day, it also moves about the Sun in an elliptical (elongated circle) orbit that requires about 365 ¼ days to complete. The Earth’s axis is tilted at 23 ½ degrees with respect to its orbital hemisphere, and it’s this tilting that causes the changes of our seasons across the globe.

Why should the tilt of the Earth’s axis matter to our weather? To better understand this, the National Weather Service suggests taking a piece of paper and a flashlight, and shining the light from the flashlight straight onto the paper, so you see an illuminated circle.

Ken Walcheck

Solstice Marker in Tulum, Mexico

All the light from the flashlight is in that circle. Now slowly tilt the paper, so the circle elongates into an ellipse. All the light is still in that ellipse, but the ellipse is spread out over more paper. The density of light drops. In other words, the amount of light per square centimeter drops, while the number of square centimeters increases, even though the total amount of light stays the same.

The same is true on the Earth’s surface. A solstice isn’t a whole day. Instead, it’s a moment —when the Sun is farthest in our sky. It’s the Earth’s tilt, not the distance from the Sun, that causes winter and summer. In fact, our planet is closest to the Sun in January, and farthest from the Sun in June, during summer in the northern hemisphere.

The days that mark the beginning of each of the four seasons are either solstices or equinoxes. These astronomical terms concern the direction the Earth is tilting in relation to the Sun at those four moments during the year. In the northern hemisphere, June and December have a solstice each, and spring vernal and autumnal equinoxes occur in March and September, respectively. During the summer solstice, the Sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, and during the winter solstice it’s overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn.

What, exactly, is an equinox? It’s the time when the Sun crosses the equator at 0 o solar declination, making night and day of equal length (12 hours) in all parts of the Earth. In the northern hemisphere, the vernal equinox occurs about March 21st, the autumnal equinox about September 22nd. On these dates, the Sun is directly overhead at the equator.

The above scientific facts about solstices, equinoxes, and solar declinations may seem confusing (understandably so) to some folks. Most people, admittedly, only care about one single June solstice fact: It’s the start of summer, and time for all the outdoor fun and relaxing things we can do! W

Ken Walcheck is a Bozeman resident, and a retired Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Information Wildlife Biologist. He continues to write Montana natural history wildlife articles.

JUNE 2024 SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE

ARIES: The 6th harbingers a time of community involvement, working with groups, social invitations and working with your neighbors heralded by the New Moon in Gemini. Wait to purchase a vehicle later in the month when you can actually get a better deal.

TAURUS: There’s a great lineup of planets in Gemini now; with Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter holding court for the New Moon to attend on the 6th. Plan some outside spring activities. A hike in the local park to look at wildflowers would be ideal. Enjoy visitors.

GEMINI: Start the month off with an evening out with friends on the 1st. With Mercury entering Gemini on the 3rd, there will be lots of end of school year things involving children that will need to be taken care of. Take a family day outing on the 15th.

CANCER: You have itchy feet and a desire to see what is over the next horizon. From the 4th being a good day for you to travel with a friend, to the 27th when a long range outing soothes your soul. Enjoy the good vibrational vibe of the first part of the month.

LEO: Summer is here and you are ready to salute the flag and make the most of your patriotic vibe. There’s lots of energy to help you do so with Flag Day (the 14th), Father’s Day (the 16th), and Juneteenth (the 19th). It’s time to celebrate all things Dad!

VIRGO: While the boss is planning a soiree on the 6th it is the family connections that rule the first of June for you. Try to schedule family visits on the 4th for best connection. Late in the month (June 29) you will find unfolding events cutting you a break.

LIBRA: Travel early in the month could be the break you have been looking for. Travel overseas even for a short trip is favored and could allow you to see a troubling situation in a better light. The end of the month is all about business and being seen.

SCORPIO: Your work behind the scenes to make sure that the processes you are initiating do as they are intended. Teammates will be singing your praises as you make everyone’s workload easier. Celebrate Dad on the 16th and take time for you early.

SAGITTARIUS: Love continues to being in the air! From some special time with your sweetie on the 4th to possibly traveling and visiting veterans or participate in a patriotic activity. Shopping on line on the 23rd is going to provide you with great prices.

CAPRICORN: Social cancellations may be standard fare early in the month with cancellations especially likely from the 3rd to the 7th. Further, to avoid more cancellations, don’t book travel that starts on June 13th when travel is not favored.

AQUARIUS: Isn’t that fun – the best time for you to take a family or romantic get away is sometime from the 1st through the 8th. Combine romance with a little adventure for a memorable time. Father’s Day (the16th) is all about Dad. Shop before the 29th.

PISCES: Finances take a positive turn early in the month when a long overdue raise comes your way. Expect out of town visitors on the 6th. The 2nd is a great day to review finances and even confer with your financial manage to review funds.

Bozeman’s First Shopping Center

1003 W. College St.

The end of World War II presented strong economic growth, increased population, growing numbers of home ownership, new enrollment in higher education, and increased personal use of the automobile throughout the United States. Although a few shopping centers were known in large metropolitan areas, their popularity on the American landscape was not fully realized until the 1940s and ‘50s. The American shopping center became one of the main symbols of post-war progress.

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Although Bozeman was considered a small town compared with so many others in the United States, it followed the same response to developing shopping centers. Westgate Village Shopping Center on West College Street, across from the Montana State College (MSC, now Montana State University) campus, was Bozeman’s first planned multi-unit shopping center.

Westgate Village, originally with its four shops and one restaurant, catered to the hustle and bustle of the college neighborhood. The shopping center served as small commercial focus near the campus, and led the way to the future development of other small, as well as large shopping centers in the community.

For almost a century, Bozeman was known as a small but important agricultural and commerce community, and as the seat of Gallatin County. The community was linked to the rest of the United States by the Bozeman Trail and other wagon roads beginning in 1866, by two trans-continental railroads starting in 1883, by public roads and highways since 1913, and by an airport beginning in 1928.

Bozeman had a recorded population of 168 people in 1870, and witnessed steady growth each decade that followed. By 1940,

and the beginning of World War II, Bozeman listed over 8,600 residents, with an additional 10,000 people living throughout the county. Up until that time, Bozeman’s commercial district was centered within about six blocks of individual stores and establishments along Main Street. The MSC campus (established in 1893) was originally located “out of town,” almost one-mile from the downtown Main Street area. Bozeman’s population grew approximately 26% between 1940

A view to the northwest in about 1958-1960 at Westgate Village Shopping Center at the corner of South 10th Avenue and West College Street. A&W Drive-In is to the left of the shopping center. (Photo courtesy of Janet Colombo).

A close-up view from 1984 showing the simple modern architectural details of the storefronts at Westgate Village. (Photo courtesy: City of Bozeman Planning Department Files).

and 1950, when it reached 11,325; it grew another 31% by 1960, to 13,361 residents. This growth was realized in areas to the south and west of the Main Street commercial area. Much of the growth was due to staggering increases in student enrollment and related employment opportunities at MSC. The college experienced an astounding 147% increase in enrollment from 1945 to 1946, mostly due to returning U.S. veterans taking advantage of the G.I. Bill. The development of Bozeman’s first shopping center occurred in response to this vibrant post-war growth.

Westgate Village Shopping Center was designed by Montana native and locally renowned architect Hugo Eck, who graduated from MSC with a degree in architecture in 1941. Hugo and Dorothy Eck (later a Montana State Senator) were married in 1942, after which Eck worked as a naval architect, following his keen interests in modern architecture with a focus on functional design. Following World War II, Hugo Eck became a professor of Architecture at MSC. He later designed many commercial buildings and residences in Bozeman and other areas of Montana, including additions to the former Deaconess Hospital and Hillcrest Senior Living.

Eck’s interests in modern architecture at the Westgate Village Shopping Center are exhibited by an emphasis on functionality, design elements of simple glass storefronts, an open floorplan, and a horizontal design with a flat roof and a covered walkway served by adjacent parking.

Westgate Village was developed by Walter Mecklenburg and opened for business in November of 1957, including the businesses of L & H Café, Cresap’s Men’s Clothing, Hauseman’s Ski and College

Shop, Village Casuals Women’s Wear, and Gallatin Drug. Mecklenburg understood the potential success of area shopping centers and went on to develop the University Square Shopping Center on 23rd Avenue.

Over 30 different businesses operated at Westgate Village through the years including Karl Mark’s Pizza, the Next Door Saloon, Cactus Records, Accent Camera & Photo, and the Community Food Co-Op. Today, the building serves customers from Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, the Game Room, Greener Pastures Dispensary, and The Break Room.

Westgate Village Shopping Center not only served the Montana State College/University campus and neighborhood with local shopping and dining, it also served as the model for other later shopping centers. Many of the other commercial centers used the same “modern” style of four to six shops with storefronts and simple design centered on convenient parking areas.

Following the Westgate Village model were the small structures of Palffy Center on West Main Street (1960), Hinky Dink’s Shops on Tai Lane (1961), the former Heeb’s Food Center at East Main and South Wallace Ave (1964), and the Beaver Pond Center at 1710 West Main Street (about 1963). Other larger shopping centers followed with Buttrey’s Shopping Center at 1503 West Main Street (1960), Skagg’s Center on North 7th Avenue (about 1978), Gallatin Valley Mall (1980), and University Square Shopping Center on 23rd Avenue (1988).

The Westgate Village Shopping Center has retained most of its architectural details and setting as it was built in 1957. Additionally, the building has continued with its original planned use as a neighborhood commercial center. Cassie Colombo and Seth Cooper, owners

The “Grand Opening” advertisement for the Westgate Village Shopping Center, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, November 28, 1957.

of the Westgate Village Shopping Center and Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, have realized the unique standing in Bozeman’s history that significant mid-century historic buildings can hold. Their efforts have included historic documentation and preservation planning. The property is currently being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as a significant example of mid-century architecture and Bozeman’s first planned shopping center.

Future work on the building will include the reconstruction of the original Westgate Village sign, and restoration of important architectural details. This historic property and the related projects may not seem uncommon or unusual, since its place in history is similar to many of the immediate memories that we share about Bozeman. However, preserved buildings, no matter what their age, can greatly add to the cultural and aesthetic value of our community.

Scott Carpenter is a professional archaeologist, historian, and preservation planner with InteResources Planning, Inc. in Bozeman.

A view of the Westgate Village Sign and Karl Mark’s Pizza about 1984. (Photo courtesy: City of Bozeman Planning Department Files)

ALLAN THURMAN DURING HIS SUMMER VACATION TO MONTANA IN 1927.

THE DOG PICTURED IS MENTIONED IN HIS JOURNAL. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF JANE THURMAN.

My Trip to Montana A Journal by Allan Charles Thurman

Allan Charles Thurman, Jane Thurman, and Rachel Phillips

In June 1927, 13-year-old Allan Charles Thurman traveled to the Gallatin Valley by train to spend the summer with relatives. Allan was from North Carolina and had never visited Montana before. He stayed with extended family in Belgrade and enjoyed many adventures with his Newbury, Stiefel and Smiley relations. That summer was pure joy for Allan, who, with the help of others, kept a treasured account of his trip.

In 2008, Allan’s daughter Jane Thurman digitized her father’s boyhood writings from his 1927 summer vacation. Allan’s collection included not only journal entries, but photographs and letters to family back home. Other writers assisted Allan in documenting his summer vacation. In her introduction to the collection, Jane wrote; “Although he started the journal, after several entries, he was apparently so overcome with excitement, a female relative took up writing its entries...”

Allan’s documentation of his summer vacation includes not only valuable family history, but insight into childhood activities in 1920s Montana. Here are first person accounts of that treasured summer, along with a few current additions for context.

Allan’s Journal

RALEIGH, NC

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1927

I am going to take a trip to Montana on June 9th, but I leave here today at 10 o’clock PM to go to Baltimore, MD to pick up my grandmother [Dora Stiefel Blair, “Oma”] and take her with me because I think she will like the trip... Dad bought me three books – Life, Popular Mechanics and a joke book. I got on the train at 10:15 and read some of my books.

Allan’s Letter Home

BELGRADE, MONTANA

JUNE 13, 1927

Dear Mother,

I am having a fine time. I went horseback riding this morning with Frances [Frances Newbury, a cousin]... After I finish this letter, I am going riding with no saddle on the horse, that is great fun. I am going to get one of those 10 gallon hats this afternoon. And Frances is going to lend me her chaps this summer...

Allan’s Letter Home

BELGRADE, MONTANA

JUNE 17, 1927

Dear Dad,

This place is seventh heaven. I have been horseback riding every morning since I have been here. The horse I ride mostly is Nellie. She wasn’t very tame when I got here but every time I went down to the stable I gave her my special attention and now she is very tame. Mr. Newbury [Egbert S. Newbury II] might take a trip to one of the highest mountains on horseback... and if he does, he is going to take Frances and myself. There is a lake up there (so high that nothing can grow up there)... A collie dog has been offered me and if you say the word, I will ship him C.O.D. [Collect on Delivery]. He is half grown, male, very playful, good disposition. Please send me some fishing tackle as I have a chance to go trout fishing every day.

Egbert S. Newbury II, Allan Thurman’s host during his 1927 summer vacation, came to Belgrade in 1898. “Uncle Bert” had learned the ins-and-outs of the dry goods business

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while living in Michigan. Bert Newbury relocated to Belgrade in 1898 after he accepted a job as clerk at the Belgrade Company, a popular area department store that operated from 1895 until 1933. He was elected mayor of Belgrade in 1923, and later worked for the A.K. Pryor Stores in Mammoth, Yellowstone Park. Bert Newbury married Alma Beerstecher in Belgrade in 1907 and the couple had three children – Dorothy, Egbert III, and Frances.

Allan’s Letter Home

BELGRADE, MONTANA

JUNE 19, 1927

Dear Mother,

We went on a picnic today and had a fine time...Oma [Dora Stiefel Blair, Allan’s grandmother] wrote you a letter from that beautiful hotel in the afternoon and that night they gave away refreshments, so that drew all the hicks from far and near but after that night $1,000 worth of damage had been done, silver had been stolen, even rugs were stolen, and combs, and brushes had been stolen, the garden and lawn that they just planted were ruined...

The hotel referenced here is the Gallatin Gateway Inn, which held its grand opening on June 17, 1927. The impressive structure was built by the Milwaukee Railroad for use by visitors coming to and from Yellowstone Park. Newspaper reports agreed with Allan’s assessment of events and remarked about the large crowd in attendance at the opening. On June 24, the Bozeman Courier reported “scores of over-enthusiastic visitors took advantage of the hospitality offered to obtain souvenirs, carrying away silverware and dishes and whatever other small objects that came handy... during the crush considerable damage was done to rugs, furniture and fixtures. The total loss, it is reported, will run well over $1,500.”

Allan’s Journal

[ENTRY BY SOMEONE ELSE, POSSIBLY OMA] JUNE 21ST, 27 – BELGRADE

We, Allan and I, are here in Belgrade just ten days, and in all that time he has not been able to settle down long enough to write in his diary. Everybody is very good to him and helping to make his visit most entertaining. He rides horseback every morning with Frances and has prospects of camping up on one of the highest peaks around Belgrade... He has often been to Bozeman and on two

occasions gone to the Hot Springs [Bozeman Hot Springs] there and taken a lovely plunge. He attended the opening of the West Gallatin entrance to Yellowstone Park at Salesville – the yellow buses start from there for the park... He has prospects of going through Yellowstone Park, which will be a wonderful opportunity. This entire trip will be one he will never forget and one which he will always remember with great pleasure.

Allan’s Letter Home UNDATED

Dear Mother, I took my trip [camping on a high peak near Belgrade] and had a fine time. On the way up we got lost in the forest and trees were so thick we had to chop our way through... And when we came to two roads Egbert [Egbert S. Newbury III, a cousin] went on one to see if it was alright and the rest of us went on the other one; and in five minutes Egbert did not show up. Frances boo-hooed and said “Egbert” 50,000 times...

Fairy Lake is bottomless. Dorothea [Dorothea A. Smiley, a cousin] said it was an old crater of a geyser and Frances said, “Do

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING ALLAN THURMAN’S SUMMER TRIP TO MONTANA, 1927. FRONT ROW (L TO R): ALLAN THUR MAN, ALLAN NEWBURY AND FRANCES NEWBURY. BACK ROW (L TO R): THREE UNKNOWN FRIENDS, GEORGE MANIERRE, EGBERT NEWBURY III AND ALMA BEERSTECHER NEWBURY. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF JANE THURMAN.

you think it will erupt?” and she was awful worried. When night came, Frances said, “Let’s all sleep together.”

We tied some of the horses and hobbled the rest. When you hobble a horse, you tie his front legs and he has to hop around. But he won’t leave the rest unless the horse he was raised with goes too. Three horses got away and we had to round them up again.

Allan’s Letter Home

UNDATED

Dear Dad,

I have taken a lot of new pictures of everything imaginable. The photographer here keeps a museum, too. He has fossils and three-toed horses’ feet from the miosene [Miocene] age (he is going to give me some) and arrow heads (I have got some) and guns and pistols. Glory, but that man knows everything and has everything and tells everything to Allan N. [Allan Newbury, a cousin] and myself.

The photographer Allan mentions in his letter is Belgrade resident Charles A. Kinsey. Kinsey was born in South Dakota in 1874 and came to the Gallatin Valley in 1908. Besides operating a photography shop, Kinsey was a collector and gathered, according to his obituary in the Bozeman Courier, “a great assortment of items of historical and geological interest to this vicinity.” Charles Kinsey passed away in January 1949. His collection of fossils, rocks, historical objects and firearms, known as the Kinsey Collection, was soon after acquired by the Bozeman Rock Club (today known as the Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club).

Allan’s Journal

[ENTRIES BY SOMEONE ELSE, POSSIBLY OMA]

JUNE 24

I am afraid that Allan will not keep his diary accurately to keep it interesting, so will not remind him anymore but will just jot down his enjoyment and occupations while in Belgrade. On Wednesday Uncle Ed [Edward A. Stiefel] took him up to Helena. The weather was ideal and the scenery very interesting. He made memorandum of everything of interest he saw on his trip up. While there he went out to the Broadwater Plunge which is the largest natural hot water swimming pool in the U.S. He had a lovely time diving and swimming. Before going home, Uncle Ed showed him all the places of interest, including the Capitol.

The “Broadwater Plunge” refers to the famous Broadwater Hotel and Natatorium in Helena, which opened in 1889 at the site of natural hot springs. It was a popular swimming destination until earthquake damage in 1935 marked the beginning of the end of the resort, which eventually closed in 1941.

Edward A. Stiefel was born in 1867 in Baltimore, Maryland. He settled first in Helena, Montana in the mid-1890s where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Stiefel relocated to Belgrade in 1900 and worked as a manager of the Belgrade Company. A successful entrepreneur, Stiefel also invested in Gallatin Valley real estate and farmland and was involved with the Farmer’s Bank of Belgrade and Bozeman’s Chamber of Commerce. “Uncle Ed” also participated in selecting the site for the new airport at Belgrade in 1927 and served in the Montana State House of Representatives in 1933-1934.

JULY 4

This was to be a big picnic day, but the weather was not for it – it rained pretty much all day and everybody that had a home stayed in it. Allan has quite a crush on Mr. Kinsey, the man that develops his camera pictures. He has promised to take Allan up the Gallatin [Gallatin Canyon] the next time he goes and he can get specimens of petrified wood...

JULY 15

Weather cold and raining – has been storming all night – the boys are very much worried that the rain will not stop, which will check their trip to Fairy Lake. The horses are all shod and ready and the excitement at the Newbury home is great...

JULY 18

Allan had a wonderful time [at Fairy Lake] –his experiences will be remembered all his life. They rode to the foothills in the auto and there met their horses. Each had a horse, and one was packed with all the provisions and blankets, etc. They left at eight o’clock a.m. and arrived at their destination at 7 p.m. On

their way they lost the trail and had to fight their way through the timber, which nearly tore the clothes off their back. Allan’s raincoat was torn into shreds and his heavy dark sweater was lost entirely. At midday they stopped for lunch and when they arrived at the top of the mountains they built a big fire, cooked their dinner, and enjoyed the rest – none of them slept any too good owing to hard ground and many mosquitoes. In the morning they all amused themselves taking photos climbing Mt. Sacagawea. They did not arrive home until late Sunday evening not much worse for wear... Mt. Sacagawea is 8,000 feet above sea level while Belgrade is 4,500 feet.

JULY 20

Went on a long trip up the mountains to Wilsall where Uncle Ed has a ranch. Left early and rode all day, stopped at the fish hatchery and had a very interesting talk with the man in charge. They went through Bridger Canyon and had a very interesting day.

JULY 27

Well! The Yellowstone Park trip is over and it was all that Allan expected and then some –he enjoyed every minute of his stay. We went through in Mr. Newbury’s new Studebaker... We stopped at the tourist camps and ate at the different hotels. Saw the two largest geysers play – the Giant and Old Faithful. Weather was fine and we went through without a mishap. Bought a set of 50 postal cards which will help freshen his [Allan’s] memory in after years.

JULY 30

Tomorrow Mr. Kinsey is going to take the two Allans [Allan Thurman and Allan Newbury] out to find fossils and curios if they are successful. We have only two more Sundays before we start for home. This has been a wonderful summer.

Allan spent his last two weeks in Montana horseback riding, enjoying the movie theater, and attending vaudeville shows in Bozeman. He boarded the train for home on August 14 and stopped in Cody, Wyoming, and Pike’s Peak in Colorado. As predicted, the summer of 1927 stuck with Allan Thurman the rest of his life.

As Jane described in her introduction to his journal, “Montana was an amazing journey of boyhood wonders for my father. He collected artifacts, camped outdoors, and learned to ride a horse. He took photos and kept them and the journal until his death... I realized Dad’s trip to Montana was paradise for him.”

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

ALLAN THURMAN AND ALLAN NEWBURY DRESSED TO RIDE, SUMMER 1927. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF JANE THURMAN.

The First Day of Summer

It snowed last night. On the first day of summer in Montana. So, before dawn I made a beeline for the Beehive Basin Trailhead in Big Sky. The Beehive has become a much sought after hike. There is a lot to like about this trek, and I viewed this as an opportunity to have the trail to myself. Halfway up the canyon a thick fog swallowed the mountains. And the trees. And then it swallowed me.

It was 33 degrees at the trailhead, and Lone Peak was sticking her head above the fog and into the blue, blue sky like a prima donna at a dance recital.

The parking lot was empty as I pulled on my old sweater

and skated across the ice and snow-covered log bridge. CrunchCrunch~~~ The cold had a real bite as the wind began to chase me up into the Spanish Peaks. Above the switchbacks, slices of yellow sun finally began to knead some warmth into the land. I walked into a large alpine meadow full of fat white flowers, bent heavy and just basking in the new sunlight. Except they weren’t flowers. They were round, fluffy balls of snow just beginning to melt into the green earth. And right there in the middle of the field was a perfectly gorgeous sapphire flower reaching for the sun. Then it jumped up and flew away. I do not think I have ever seen a bird that blue before. Some gifts you just need to accept humbly. And gratefully.

Peter Brancaccio

Peter Brancaccio

There was still quite a bit of snow up by the lake, but it was easy enough to work walk? around or across. The lake had thin, antique window panes of ice stretched across her surface, intricately designed with spiderweb fingers of fine silver filigree — all surrounded by those massive 10,000 foot peaks which sit enthroned in blue and ice and wonder. No finer cathedral has ever been designed.

I sat on a large boulder listening to the quiet voice of wind and water slipping over smooth rock and ice. Then, the largest coyote I’ve ever seen came nosing along the icy stream towards me. Well at least, I think it was a coyote....

We both momentarily froze in midframe as our worlds brushed up against one another. I did not move. Or breathe. Or blink. He was so close, and so beautiful. And he didn’t seem to mind me. In the heartbeat of a moment, the song of falling water pulled him further downstream.

In Montana, everyone enjoys a good view. P

When not hiking in the mountains that surround Bozeman, Peter and his wife Wendy can be found, most mornings, enjoying the quiet streams and small lakes which surround Valley West in Bozeman.

LAKE DELMOE’S IRE

Iam a fifth-generation Montanan who has lived in southwest Montana for nearly 48 years. I first joined Beaverhead Ski Patrol in 2018, earning my OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) certificate. Since then, my husband and I have relocated to the Whitehall area, where we also volunteer at Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue. Many of the calls we receive are relatively minor (stuck vehicles or a “missing” person who has usually just failed to check in with their loved ones). But other calls do not end well. The following story is my first experience attempting to rescue, which instead turned into a recovery. Writing about the events that night helped me to process the inevitable emotions that follow a traumatic situation. My observations left me with more questions than answers. How do first responders maintain their humanity with repeated exposure to tragedy? What responsibility do we have to the deceased and their families? How will we preserve the integrity of human life even after death? I still ponder these questions today.

The silence of the water was punctuated by the dipping oars as my husband Matt, the raft’s captain, strained against the weight of the vessel and its passengers, which included myself and a sheriff’s deputy. Matt was new to this activity, although many years spent in the gym had prepared his body for the strenuous work ahead of him— or behind him if you consider his position as he rowed. I sat at the bow, the figurehead in front of the raft, straining with a different set of muscles. I squinted hard into the rippling black mirror of water as we searched for Ashley, the girl we hoped to rescue.

The moonlight played havoc with my vision. The natural light

from a three-quarter moon created a glare ricocheting off the mountain peaks. What should have been an aid in the darkness now painted a chaotic landscape akin to a carnival hall of mirrors.

First a paddle slinked by, followed by an empty water bottle. The blue kayak slid by last. The upside-down boat foretold the scene an hour earlier. The molded plastic piece, cheap and narrow, was summer clearance sale fare and NOT a craft suitable for an adult woman, let alone two passengers and a dog.

A picture began to form in our minds about what may have occurred, a lake scene repeated throughout the years: playful twentysomethings warmed by beer, compulsively launching their watercraft for a thrilling endeavor in the velvet night. The lovers’ splash and frolic under the light of a waxing moon. But this time, the giddy man and woman in the flimsy boat become unsteady. Their weight tilts just so. The narrow craft angles enough to one side that recovering their balance becomes impossible. The whole boat overturns. Once underwater, Ashley realizes that escape from the boat is challenging. Finally, she wrests herself free and the boat drifts away. Her cries pierce the silence of the night. Her boyfriend and the dog begin swimming to the shore. Ashley does not. It’s perhaps in that fearful moment that she has a seizure. Unable to swim any longer, she gasps. Water fills the lungs that moments earlier pleaded for help.

Chaos breaks out on the shore as her friends realize that her boat has overturned, and the playful splashes have turned to thrashing. The boyfriend yells out “we are drowning,” which is exactly what is relayed to Search and Rescue once the 911 call is finally made. He and the dog make it to shore, but she does not. The chaos calms but is soon

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replaced by the weight of dread filling the onlookers’ stomachs—just as the cold, black ink of water filled Ashley’s lungs.

Now, all that was left was the silence of the lake, occasionally interrupted by a radio as we received direction from a helper on shore. “One hundred yards to the south,” the anonymous voice commanded. “More to the right,” I barked to my husband. “Now left, more left.” I struggled to keep the heavy raft in line with directions. The raft looked more like a clumsy behemoth which weaved awkwardly through the water, unlike the fish which sleekly and silently darted below the surface.

It was then that I spotted a sliver of pale. At first, I mistook it for the bottle spotted earlier, but as the craft approached, the parallel slices of white skin contrasted against Ashley’s solid black swimsuit and hair feathered out like a crown, it becomes clear that she has been found—so small bobbing in that great expanse of water. It was only when we began to retrieve her form that the true meaning of “dead weight” was realized.

The deputy and I positioned ourselves the best we could. The deputy grabbed at Ashley’s arm and I hoisted a leg. His gun pressed uncomfortably into my thigh. Odd thoughts filled my mind about the gun. It may have been the only time I would wrestle in a boat so near a deputy’s firearm. At least I hoped so. I gave up the struggle; my husband took my place, and soon Ashley came to rest inside the boat. We arranged her on a wooden platform. Her lips were a matte purply blue, akin to a fashion trend or emo punk vibe. Cyanosis, or lack of oxygen in the blood, was a very bad sign. Her eyes were closed, for which I was thankful. I fixed my gaze on the peachy square of jewelry

hanging from the delicate chain around Ashley’s neck. The sheriff’s deputy began CPR. Ashley had been in the water nearly two hours at that point, but we were hesitant to give up hope. It was always hope which wrested us from the warmth of our beds; hope which now lingered like a wisp of smoke, still visible but fading quickly.

I braced Ashley’s head and performed a jaw tilt should any fluid be expelled. The deputy began compressions: “1, 2, 3… 30” Foam seeped from Ashley’s nose and mouth.

“Perhaps it’s the last of the beer she consumed on shore,” I thought. Other liquids emerged. Up and down, and up and down; the deputy’s arms kept pumping, but Ashley’s mouth remained slack.

Still cradling Ashley’s skull, I brushed back the wet hair from her face. It was a programmed response, as any mother would do as her child vomits. “Come on girl, you can do it. Get it out,” I whispered, but the futility of the deputy’s actions settled in. There was no miraculous expulsion of lake water from Ashley’s throat. No Hallmark sputter right before cutting to commercial. No. Ashley had already slipped into the night.

My husband rowing, we had only 100 yards to go. The red and blue lights pulsed off the water, but instead of a rave, a plethora of emergency agencies stood gathered. Their members’ gazes riveted toward the boat as the four passengers finally emerged from the cloak of night.

“What compelled you to think that CPR was necessary,” an EMS woman asked the deputy. Silence and a wide-eyed stare followed as

we three rescuers thought to ourselves quietly, “But isn’t that why we’re here...?” A strange feeling of shame passed over us.

“Is this something we are to feel badly for?” I wondered. “Perhaps, she just needed to assess prior signs-of-life,” I reasoned. I shrugged. The EMS woman turned to Ashley and pulled down her swimsuit, exposing her breasts. Someone had finally retrieved the AED machine from the ambulance. “I guess she’s assessing for her own attempts to rescue?” I thought.

Only moments had passed before I heard the EMS woman state; “Time of death: 11:39 pm.”

I turned toward the parking lot. A young man staggered towards a friend and, with his arm around her shoulder; they carried one another toward the waiting pickup. A much older gentleman stood before

headlamps and lights from the ambulance as the workers prepared to take her away. Her swimsuit top remained pulled down and I cringed, imagining my own daughter laying exposed, as if her modesty, privacy or dignity no longer mattered simply because she was dead.

“What does it take to remain humane in such a difficult line of work?” I asked myself. Where feelings must be compartmentalized to complete grisly tasks. A concise separation of the senses.

“Please don’t hurl,” the deputy had admonished me when we began to pull Ashley’s body from the lake. “Hurling” is my least favorite bodily response, and I’m diligent in controlling the action whenever it’s threatened to happen. It was also the last thing on my mind, but I speculated that given much time in the water, the situation could be very different. Maybe I could handle it, I thought, but I hoped I would never have to.

the pickup, a look of shock painted over his face like a costume. His expression was illuminated by the truck’s headlights. He stood upon a stage of brief denial as the vision of his granddaughter played out like some Shakespearean tragedy seen only in the theatre.

“I’d like to see her before you put her in that bag,” he said. But his words were drowned out by the commotion of the agencies as they buzzed around completing their work.

I turned around to seek the attention of the Sheriff and relay the unheard request, but others advised me to keep out of their way. I continued to stand and observe the crowd. A few men who were gathered behind the ambulance conversed, and an occasional chuckle could be heard. I recoiled in embarrassment, aware that the family members were looking on. Perhaps the conversation was irrelevant to the situation, but the family would not understand the light-hearted mood. I wondered if the men had grown calloused; perhaps it was their method of coping with repeated trauma and exposure to death. I pondered the concept of dignity and the value of human life, while observing Ashley as her body now lay alone on the wooden board of the boat, her skin glowing in the illumination of the moon and the various

I wished to comfort the grandfather or offer meager condolences, but my peers were adamant that I not interact with the family. “They’re drunk,” said one man. I wondered why that mattered.

After everything was documented and photographed, Ashley was sheathed in a heavy rubber bag. The EMS woman and her assistant and the ambulance driver, with the help of the coroner and several others, heaved the gurney onto its track and loaded Ashley’s body into the back of the van. The heavy doors were slammed shut and she was taken away.

I walked over to the raft and removed the bags containing the throw bags and other miscellaneous equipment which now floated in lake water along with perhaps a trace of whatever Ashley last consumed. I felt foolish for not wearing the proper protective equipment and made a mental note to include non-latex gloves in my water rescue pack for the next time. “Hopefully, there won’t be a next time,” I thought. But deep down inside, I feared there would be. The workers then surrounded the boat, and just like they had with Ashley, they forced the cumbersome boat into the gaping mouth of the trailer and bolted the door shut.

I slowly walked to the Search and Rescue truck and climbed into the backseat. Its inhabitants remained silent, as the Dodge roared to life. And as the vehicle pulled away, I looked back and could see the Ashley’s grandfather standing in the same spot. The shock and perplexity continued to mask his still form. The boy and girl remained in the front seat of the red pickup, still embraced, and stared straight ahead. As the truck slowly rolled away, I watched as the family was left in the returning stillness at forest’s edge near a lake, again blanketed by moonlight, and darkness and grief. M

Jaime Chapman is a fifth generation Montanan, wife, and mother of two adult children. She spends most of her days in the wilderness hiking, hunting, biking, and skiing. In her spare time, you can find her in the kitchen baking, volunteering with Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue and Beaverhead Ski Patrol, and writing about her adventures outdoors.

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BOZEMAN BIKE TRAILS

Steve McGann

We have been riding our bikes in Bozeman for many years, for pleasure and exercise, errands and commuting. The growth of our city has made this both harder and easier. It is harder, of course, because of much more traffic. I never did ride on Main Street, but rode across town on Babcock. Some years ago I moved out to Olive, and lately I use Story. It is a matter of being safe and adaptable. Yet riding around our town is, at the same time, more enjoyable because over the years the city and especially the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GLVT) have created many miles of bike lanes and urban trails. Here is a list of the trails that have become favorites for me.

TRAIL TO THE M

This is a relatively new addition to the bike/ hike trail system and, to me, it’s about the best one yet. The trail begins at the intersection of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive and runs two miles to the M parking lot. It is paved all the way and provides a good

workout up, and a great coast down. After the first mile, the trail crosses Bridger Drive to the mountain side at a controlled crossing. A modern bridge crosses Bridger Creek just above Lyman Creek. From there, things get steep and the views get expansive. For a hardcore workout, park your bike at the top, avoiding the parking crush at the M, and go for a hike before flying back to town on the downhill.

STORY MILL SPUR

This trail ends where the M Trail begins, and provides a route to downtown. Ride along Story Mill Road or through the nature trail in the Park. Parts of this trail follow old railroad tracks, and also meander along Bozeman Creek as it flows to the East Gallatin River. A side trip takes you into Story Mill Park and through the nature area, where birds (and sometimes other critters) can be observed. Pull over for a break at a convenient bench and contemplate the waving grass. This is a pocket of wildness inside the city limits.

GALLAGATOR TRAIL

A bit of route-finding on city streets around the Library takes a bicyclist from the Story Mill route to the Gallagator. This trail begins just south of the library complex on South Church. It runs south, ending near Kagy after crossing the creek several times on sturdy bridges. One of the most popular routes in town, it is a jogging, dog walking, stroller pushing trail, so be courteous, slow, and careful when biking. This is a good connector from the northeast side of town to MSU.

SOURDOUGH TRAIL

The Sourdough Trail begins just off Fairway Drive south of Kagy continuing south, past Valley View golf course and through the woods behind several subdivisions. It meanders all the way to Goldenstein at Tuckerman Park. A road ride down South Third and east

on Nash connects to the Sourdough Canyon / Bozeman Creek road and trailhead. This road is five miles to the creek bridge and another five to Mystic Lake. It is thus possible to link trails from the M to Mystic Lake, from one mountain range to another. The 10 miles of the Canyon road are definitely not for cruisers or road bikes, but neither are they single track mountain bike trails. The entire route from the M to Mystic lake would cover over 25 miles of fun.

BURKE PARK

This trail extends from Lindley Park to Kagy on the Burke Park ridge. Both ends are rugged, but the stretch on top is wide, and the view of the mountains and the town is dramatic. If the steep sections seem daunting, there are a couple other access points from the hospital, and from Hillcrest Senior Living. This is not so much a cruising ride as it is a scenic route. It is fun to take a break on a convenient bench and gaze at the southern

aspect of the Bridgers, or pick out buildings and neighborhoods in Bozeman which lie just at the foot of the hill.

HIGHLAND

This is another route that begins at Lindley and ends at Kagy, parallel to the Burke Park trail, but farther east, and paved. The asphalt makes it smooth, but not easy. It is quite a hill to climb behind the hospital and up around Hillcrest. Of course, that effort expended always makes for a fun coast down after the turnaround. Across the road is Highland Glen; while it’s mostly a singletrack mountain bike route, it is possible to stay high if you don’t ride down into the little canyon, and spin around on the crest.

BABCOCK

From the intersection with West Main out to its end at the Norton Ranch subdivision, Babcock has good, wide bike lanes on both sides

of the street. The traffic dissipates as the ride heads west. After Cottonwood it is mostly clear. From the end of Babcock, about four miles from Main, it is possible to find trails through parks in the Valley Lakes development, both around the lakes and on to Oak street and Gallatin Regional Park, even all the way north to trails behind Costco to Cattail Lake. Rides from 10 to 20 miles are possible from midtown on a series of bike lanes and good trails with low traffic stress.

MSU

The neighborhood streets between Main and bike lanes but, other than 11th and Wilson, are not busy with traffic. Meandering around these shady streets is relaxing. There is a paved trail on College from West Main to 11th. Throughout campus, there are many walks and lanes that are great for rides when the University is not in session. There are also trails south of campus, past the Museum of the Rockies, that hook up with other routes continued on next page

in subdivisions around Goldenstein. It is fun to set out and explore the south end of Bozeman.

EAST GALLATIN/ GLEN LAKE

Trails begin in the subdivision behind Bridger Drive along the creek, wind through the streets near Bridger Creek Golf Course and approach Glen Lake from the east. Several loop trails run through and around the park. From there, it is possible to ride all the way to Cherry River on the frontage road. Compared to some of the other routes listed here, this series of trails is not much used or at all crowded. If a solitary ride in the woods is your objective, this may be the place. It can be linked to a ride on the M Trail for a longer route to and from town.

HEADWATERS/ THREE FORKS

This last trail is neither close to Bozeman nor does it have access from town. It requires hauling bikes to the other end of the valley. But it is a great trail and one that is normally rideable for an extra month on either side of snow season. The trail begins in the Missouri Headwaters State Park and heads on to the town of Three Forks, crossing the Madison River, passing under Interstate 90, and running along the ponds outside

of town. In town, it is a pleasant meander to find the trail that runs along the highway out to the Drouillard fishing access on the Jefferson at US 287. The entire route is around seven miles, so a round trip would be fourteen, with a stop in town for coffee or lunch.

This has been an overview of trails we have enjoyed in and around Bozeman. There are plenty of others—many routes and bike lanes to explore. Most of the trails described here are either paved or hard pack gravel and dirt. A couple are on the edge of mountain bike paths. But I will let others more daring describe the wide variety of singletrack routes available in our area. The optimum bike for the trails covered here is probably a gravel bike or a less technical hardtail mountain bike.

The best and safest way to access these trails is to load the bikes in the truck or on the rack and drive to the trailhead parking lots. However, if you want to ride to your ride, be careful of your route. Use bike lanes whenever possible, ride on streets with light traffic, and obey all signs and lights. Be consistent, do not act like a vehicle in some situations and a pedestrian in others. Most motorists will be courteous of bicyclists if they are aware and sensible in return. Wear a helmet and neon colored clothing. Keep your bike in good condition—riding is much more pleasant with well-tuned equipment.

Bozeman is a bike-friendly town, though that does not mean that all motorists know about it. Driving a vehicle should engage all of a person’s attention. Riding a bicycle requires even more vigilance. Be safe, and have fun! S

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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FRIDAY, MAY. 31

MONTANA FESTIVAL 2024 8am • Downtown Bozeman (various locations) • $100 • All Ages • 4062538297 • bit.ly/mtfest24 Montana’s gathering of entrepreneurs, creators, & community builders connecting & shaping our future.

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall to discover the fascinating history of one of the museum’s fossil specimens.

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.

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

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

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 for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Grab your office mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 5.

KATIE HALL 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Solo country and folk vocals with acoustic gui.

MONSTERS OF DESTRUCTION 5:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Everyone’s favorite monster trucks are coming back to Bozeman Monster trucks, tuff trucks and side by sides are taking on the MOD monster truck track in a heated battle to see who’s TOUGHEST in Montana. Plus, you get to ride in a real life monster truck!

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-8pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse, 402 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772740 • www.steepmtnteahouse.com/events Join us and Bozeman Poetry Collective for an evening of creativity and talent at our Open Mic Night! Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, this is your chance to shine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CHRIS HIGGINS 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 Chris is featured in VICE TV’s new show Tumbleweeds starring Killer Mike. His TikTok series @ god_n_angel1 is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over one million followers!

KITCHEN DWELLERS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $51 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The ascending Montana quartet continues to redefine the boundaries of bluegrass, folk, and rock,

CACTUS CUTS 7-11pm • Rialto • FREE • 21+ • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Cactus Cuts for a FREE live concert performance at the Rialto on Friday, May 31, 2024.

TANNER LAWS BAND 7:30pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Tanner’s songs are largely based off of personal experience, life lessons, and the life of a country boy in Montana.

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

MOONLIGHT MOONLIGHT + SALTY GRAVY + LEFT EXIT 8-11:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 day of show • 21+ • 406-579-5412 • fillertickets.com Moonlight Moonlight hits the Filling Station May 31st, bringing boot stomping classic and original bluegrass tunes that’ll get you in the groove! Salty Gravy and Left Exit, featuring members of North Fork Crossing, get the party started at 8pm!

RAISE THE ROOF 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com The band plays a great variety of music, the majority being country rock, but they also throw in a good mixture of R&B, pop/rock, soul/ funk, and reggae... all highly dance-able!

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN 8pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt. com Country blues.

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS - MOUTHFUL OF COPPER REVISITED 8pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $20 in advance online | $30 day of show • covellitepresents.org JJJ recorded Mouthful of Copper in Butte, Montana over three nights in August 2002, revisit Mouthful 22 years later.

UNDER THE BLEACHERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Helena rock band offers a sweeping catalog of class and modern rock.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CHRIS HIGGINS 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 Chris is featured in VICE TV’s new show Tumbleweeds starring Killer Mike. His TikTok series @ god_n_angel1 is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over one million followers!

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!

SATURDAY, JUN. 1

EXPLORE MOR ADULT EXPLORATION SERIES: EGG MOUNTAIN EGGSPEDITION 7am-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • 200/member • 18+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Museum members are invited to join us for the 3rd annual Egg Mountain EGGspedition led by Curator of Paleontology Dr. John Scannella and his team.

MONTANA FESTIVAL 2024 8am-noon • Downtown Bozeman (various locations) • $100 • All Ages • 4062538297 • bit.ly/mtfest24 Montana’s gathering of entrepreneurs, creators, & community builders connecting & shaping our future.

MATT WALLIN: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Matt Wallin. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

ALPACA SHEARING 10am-4pm • Synchronicity Agroforestry Center • FREE • All Ages • 4068536379 • campbozeman.com Experience the harmony of nature’s cycle at Synchronicity Agroforestry Center’s Alpaca Shearing Day, where gentle shearing ensures both alpaca comfort and sustainable fleece for warm textiles.

MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Montana’s Largest RV & Boat Show • FREE • All Ages • 253-973-0122 • www.bretzrv.com Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for Montana’s Largest RV & Boat Show!

BOZEMAN HIGH GRADUATION 10am • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com Congrats grads!

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!

CREATIVE BRAIN TRUST 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

PRIDE-A-PALOOZA 11am-4pm • Emerson Lawn, 111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE A TON of nonprofits and businesses will be offering activities, games, and fun for people of all ages!

GALLATIN HIGH GRADUATION 2pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden. com Congrats grads!

HEADWATERS LAGER FESTIVAL 4-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $25, shuttle from Bozeman $20 • 21+ • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com This event brings together breweries from across the state, offering attendees an exclusive taste of local craftsmanship in the world of lagers. $25 includes four 10-ounce pours and unlimited samples, additional 10-ounce pours are available at the event.

CIRCUS MUTT 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Originally formed in 2010, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC, Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass.

MONSTERS OF DESTRUCTION 5:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Everyone’s favorite monster trucks are coming back to Bozeman Monster trucks, tuff trucks and side by sides are taking on the MOD monster truck track in a heated battle to see who’s TOUGHEST in Montana. Plus, you get to ride in a real life monster truck!

LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

Y2GAY <3 7pm • Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $23.18 • 21+ • (406) 587-4322 Come celebrate Bozeman Pride and live your best 2000’s pop culture fantasy at a night of Y2Kinspired nostalgia!

OKAY CAROL! 7-7:45pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Okay Carol! is a wild ride of an improv show, at least as wild as it gets when you pair two Carols with a bottle of rose and an improv suggestion.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

KITCHEN DWELLERS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $51 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The ascending Montana quartet continues to redefine the boundaries of bluegrass, folk, and rock, at Pine Creek for 3 nights!

BALLROOM DANCE BOZEMAN’S SEASON FINALE DANCE! 7-10pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $20 per person, included with Season Pass • www.ballroomdancebozeman.org/events Embrace summer at our Season Finale Dance! Music provided by Musical Mystery Tour. No partner needed. You don’t have to be an expert dancer to join in. Attire:

dressy casual & clean dance shoes (not your outside shoes). Bring all your friends!

BOZEMAN SPRING FORMAL 7-11pm • The Baxter Hotel, 105 W. Main St, Bozeman • $47 • 14+ • 406-595-8516 • bozemanspringball.ticketleap.com Bozeman Spring Formal is an alcohol-free formal dance for everyone ages 14+. Invite a friend and get ready for a fun night of dancing, featuring a live DJ, catered snacks, and a cash mocktail bar!

ALLAN RAYMAN 7pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20 Advance, $30 Day of Show • All Ages • www.rialtobozeman.com Enigmatic indie R&B singer Allan Rayman is a Lost Springs, Wyoming native is based out of Toronto.

STORMGRASS 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com A Western Americana Bluegrass band with eclectic tastes. They create fun when they play.

NOTORIOUS BOZ FOR BZN PRIDE WITH BILLY MCWILLIAMS 8-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com

Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. This week in honor of Bozeman Pride, we have Billy McWilliams!

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

TENNESSEE JET 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com A one-man band, playing shows full of fuzz guitar, primal percussion, and songs that split the difference between country and raw rock & roll.

JESSICA EVE 8pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Jessica Eve is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Pompey’s Pillar, Montana and now resides in Billings.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

May 31 - June 2

ROB WOLF 8pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Rising country music artist Rob Wolf was raised in Livingston, home of the majestic Paradise Valley.

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

QUEER MASTERPIECES: PRIDE DRAG SHOW 8:30-11:30pm • Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ Show off the masterpiece that is your queer self. Dress as your favorite work of art, or BE the work of art!

THE BO SHOW 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Local live music.

UNDER THE BLEACHERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Helena rock band offers a sweeping catalog of class and modern rock.

THE LAZY OWL STRING BAND WITH A GENTLE SCURRY 911pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com It’s a hard driving, hard drinkin, boot stomping night of bluegrass at the Filler with The Lazy Owl String band and A Gentle Scurry!

DUELING PIANOS 9pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • $20 • 21+ • bourbonmt.com Get ready for a night of high-energy entertainment as two talented pianists go head-to-head.

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS - MOUTHFUL OF COPPER REVISITED 9pm • Butte Depot, 818 South Arizona Ave, Butte • $30 in advance online | $50 2 day pass Returning to the scene of the crime, Butte, MT! Celebrate 2 nights of Mouthful of Copper with Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons at Butte Depot!

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 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, JUN. 2

CARS & COFFEE BELGRADE 8-10am • Duke’s Cafe & Bakery, 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 924-2442 • Dukescafeandbakery.com Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

CLEO TOLL: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Cleo Toll of Doublewide Dreams. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-6pm • Montana’s Largest RV & Boat Show • FREE • All Ages • 253-973-0122 • www.bretzrv.com Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for Montana’s Largest RV & Boat Show!

OPEN MANSION noon-2pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-582-2910 • www.friendsofthestory.org A Friends of the Story Mansion board member will be on-site and available to answer questions about the mansion and those who lived there; visitors can walk around the renovated space.

MONSTERS OF DESTRUCTION noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Everyone’s favorite monster trucks are coming back to Bozeman Monster trucks, tuff trucks and side by sides are taking on the MOD monster truck track in a heated battle to see who’s TOUGHEST in Montana. Plus, you get to ride in a real life monster truck!

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

FAMILY MAKER LAB - MALTED SUGAR COOKIES 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • elementary-aged children/family • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Taste a delicious twist on a traditional cookie.

CRAFTERNOON 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org On select Sundays, learn a new craft, expand your skills in a hobby, or create something new with Sunday Crafternoon.

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.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free drink!

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

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YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY: PINOCCHIO 4:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $29-78, child free with adult purchase • (406) 522-6000 Pinocchio, the classic tale of a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy, leaps into the 21st century.

KITCHEN DWELLERS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $51 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The ascending Montana quartet continues to redefine the boundaries of bluegrass, folk, and rock, at Pine Creek for 3 nights!

RAINEZRA 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admissions • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Portland-based R&B artist “Rainezra”.

POLLY O’KEARY & THE RHYTHM METHOD 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Seattle Based Blues

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS - MOUTHFUL OF COPPER REVISITED 9pm • Butte Depot, 818 South Arizona Ave, Butte • $30 in advance online | $50 2 day pass Returning to the scene of the crime, Butte, MT! Celebrate 2 nights of Mouthful of Copper with Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons at Butte Depot!

MONDAY, JUN. 3

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.

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com A notorious local Bozeman band of no goods practiced in the music of folk rock for the soul when you get the blues in a honky tonk.

BANNED PICTURE BOOK CLUB 6:30-8:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • adults • 406570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Share your opinions about challenged and banned picture books at the Banned Picture Book Discussion.

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.

COMEDY OPEN MIC 7pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Stand-up comedy open mic featuring a variety of Bozeman amateur and professional comics! A casual space to try out new and old material, or just relax and have a laugh and a beer. Time slots are 5 minutes per comic.

WILLIAM ELLIOT WHITMORE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com A man armed only with a banjo and a bass drum can be a formidable force, especially if his name is William Elliott Whitmore.

TUESDAY,

JUN. 4

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.

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.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S RED-LIGHT DISTRICT 11am-noon • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30-6:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org For those who have experienced grief or loss in any form.

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Receive basic meditation instruction, an orientation to the Bozeman Dharma Center, and get your questions about Buddhism answered.

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.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • 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.

FREE FINANCIAL SKILL BUILDING CLASS 6-8:30pm • Online - Zoom • Free • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • homeword.org Homeword’s Financial Skill Building class provides you with essential money management skills to help you navigate your complex financial world. Online; Register at https://homeword. org/financial-skills/.

RECIPE TEST KITCHEN 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Bring a dish and the recipe to Recipe Test Kitchen, we’ll discuss, talk about food, recipes, and challenges with the monthly theme.

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 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.

TUESDAY BINGO NIGHT 8pm • The Buck • $10 for 5 cards, $5 for additional cards, 5 cards per round max • All Ages • 406-5229555 • Thebuckbozeman.com Prepare to win cash and prizes at this lively event. A skilled caller will lead you through numerous rounds of this classic game with a little twist. Bingo starts at 8pm every Tuesday at the Buck.

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!

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 5

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar The program includes shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Registration is required.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • Ages 3-5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/ calendar Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

QIGONG noon-1pm • 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.

RETRO AEROBICS 12:15-1:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Retro aerobics joins our line-up of movement classes this summer.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

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.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org Come rain, shine – or wind– this summer’s free Livingston Farmers Market runs each Wednesday from June 5th through September 18th. Join us for local food & more!

BIG SKY FARMER’S MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All ages The 2024 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm, June 5thSeptember 25th in Big Sky Town Center.

LAST BEST PLACE WEDNESDAYS 5-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Everyone is welcome to join this leisurely stroll in the area with local guides. Walks begin promptly at 5:30 departing from the Library Front plaza.

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 6pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

HIDDEN HISTORY: REDISCOVERING BOZEMAN CREEK 6-7pm • Bozeman City Hall • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walk along Bozeman Creek, the waterway that runs through the heart of Bozeman.

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

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

FREE FINANCIAL SKILL BUILDING CLASS 6-8:30pm • Online - Zoom • Free • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • homeword.org Homeword’s Financial Skill Building class provides you with essential money management skills to help you navigate your complex financial world. Online; Register at https://homeword. org/financial-skills/.

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS 6-9:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2130 Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

ART SHINDIG 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Art Shindigs happen on the first Wednesday of the month. This month’s featured artist is Gina DiMaggio, sponsored by Raven Wines.

PET LOSS GROUP 6:45-8pm • Bridger Veterinary Specialists • FREE • All Ages • 406-548-4226 A monthly group meeting for those that have lost a pet, are dealing with a tough diagnosis and preparing for loss or remembering an anniversary of losing a pet.

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.

CORAL GRIEF 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A Seattle based dream pop band, formed by Lena Farr-Morrissey and Sam Fason in 2020.

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.

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

AMY LAVERE & WILL SEXTON 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com An original and timeless duo.

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS June 6 - 406 Brewing, with Matt Wallin June 7 - 406 Events Lawn, with Lindsay Lawless June 8 - Pine Creek Lodge

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

THURSDAY, JUN. 6

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.

FILE DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In this class we will be learning how to make STL files using the free online program Tinkercad.

THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes in the Kitchen Table.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

SINGO 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • 21+ Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

BREAKING TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Team trivia night for groups up to 8. Free to play, and you can win prizes and gift cards! Prizes awarded after each half, with a bonus for the overall top team. General knowledge, themed rounds, music and picture rounds!

FREE FINANCIAL SKILL BUILDING CLASS 6-8:30pm • Online - Zoom • Free • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • homeword.org Homeword’s Financial Skill Building class provides you with essential money management skills to help you navigate your complex financial world. Online; Register at https://homeword. org/financial-skills/.

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, have fun with fellow tiers.

MUSIC IN YOUR MOUTH 6-9pm • Halcyon House, 612 West Main, Bozeman • $80 Single/$150 Couple • halcyonbzn.org Experience Brazilian Night’s vibrant energy and rich flavors presented by Somos and Claudia’s Mesa.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • (406) 414-9693 Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $20, Children 7-15 $15 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s Newest Weekly Rodeo Series in Bozeman, Montana provides an open rodeo platform for amateurs and pros alike.

COLORADO COLLEGE BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com FREE SHOW on the outdoor Beer Garden Stage.

JERRY JOSEPH AND THE JACKMORMONS 7-11pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • $25 • All Ages • jerryjoseph.com Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons with opener Matt Wallin, get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/JJJ-406Brewing, or go to jerryjoseph.com.

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

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

COUNTRY SWING DANCE LESSONS 8-11pm • Ponderosa Social Club • $10/person • All Ages • 4064516317 • www.countryrenegadesmt.com Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y’all out on the dance floor!

FRIDAY, JUN. 7

IRISH WEEKEND Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Event includes family-friendly fun, music, painting the green stripe on Wallace Street, parade, food, cultural information, and history. Visit www.virginiacity.com for more details.

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.

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

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

KELLER & THE KEELS 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Appalachian Psychedelic Bluegrass.

COLE DECKER 7-10pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Country music singer/songwriter from South Mississippi.

THEORETICAL BLONDE 7-11pm • Rialto • FREE • 21+ • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Theoretical Blonde for a FREE performance at the Rialto.

AT THE MOVIES: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 7:30-9:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets are $29 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-bemissed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s List.

“KNOX GOES AWAY” WITH DIRECTOR/ACTOR MICHAEL 7:30-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R • 4065812188 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org As Star and Director, the multi-faceted, long-time Montanan, MICHAEL KEATON, exemplifies his bristly intelligence in a modern-day noir film about a hitman diagnosed with a rapid form of dementia trying to make amends before his disease takes over.

CASHMAN FAMILY REUNION BAND 8pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www. thegreydogbar.com Local live music.

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

ROB BAIRD SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • livefromthedivide.com Memphis altcountry.

BLACKWATER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings. com Rock & Roll

STILGONE + BORDERLINE LUCID + BRIAN KASSAY 9-11pm

• The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 day of show • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 • fillertickets. com Intergalactic dirtbag funk band STiLGONE rocks the Filler with Borderline Lucid! Blending bluegrass, funk, and rock with a psychedelic twist, they have a unique sound that has to be heard. Brian Kassay gets the party started!

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!

SATURDAY, JUN. 8

IRISH WEEKEND Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Event includes family-friendly fun, music, painting the green stripe on Wallace Street, parade, food, cultural information, and history. Visit www.virginiacity.com for more details.

RYAN ACKER: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Ryan Acker. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

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!

CREATIVE BRAIN TRUST 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS: BACH AT TRAILS 1am-1pm • Story Mill Community Park, Story Mill Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Bach at Trails is a pop-up event featuring dancers and musicians at Gallatin Valley Trails celebrating a rich outdoors and arts of our community. Acoustic musicians of all kinds invited to play. Sign up at info@baroquemusicmontana.org

VIGILANTE MUSIC FESTIVAL noon-11pm • Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City • $30 Relaxed Family Friendly Atmosphere, Food Trucks, Full Bar! Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars, The Fossils, Marcedes Carroll & Co, Mike Beck, Big Ol’, Montana Deluxe, The Degroot Family Band, Free Range, Eric Leadbetter, The Nelson Girls.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

KNIT AND CROCHET WORKSHOP 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to knit and crochet or bring tricky and troublesome projects to get help from accomplished artists on these special Saturday Fiber Arts Workshops.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

AT THE MOVIES: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 2:30-4:30pm

• Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets are $29 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-bemissed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s List.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE

WALKING TOUR 3-4:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

2024 WESTERN RENDEZVOUS 5-9pm • Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman • $20 kids/$50 adults • (406) 586-1781 • eaglemount.org Join us as we transform Eagle Mount’s campus into a western setting for this family-friendly gathering to kick off summer!

LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE

WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 adv/$30 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com American Rock and Roll.

A NIGHT OF PATSY CLINE 7-11pm • Rialto • $15 (Adv.) $18 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome A Night of Patsy Cline for a live in concert performance.

MUSIC FROM ROB QUIST 7pm • Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks • FREE to MT residents, $8 non resident Missouri Headwaters State Park will begin its summer speaker series with musicians, historians and other guests in events celebrating Montana.

AT THE MOVIES: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 7:30-9:30pm

• Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets are $29 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-bemissed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s List.

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

ROB BAIRD SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • livefromthedivide.com alt-country.

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

BLACKWATER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings. com Rock & Roll

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, JUN. 9

CARS & COFFEE BELGRADE 8-10am • Duke’s Cafe & Bakery, 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 924-2442 • Dukescafeandbakery.com Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

COLE DECKER: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Cole Decker. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a2p —Music 11a-1p

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

FAMILY MAKER LAB - SHRINKY DINKS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create a magnet using incredible shrinking materials.

CRAFTERNOON 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org On select Sundays, learn a new craft, expand your skills in a hobby, or create something new with Sunday Crafternoon.

AT THE MOVIES: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 2:30-4:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets are $29 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-bemissed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s List.

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.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free drink!

KELLER AND THE KEELS

June 7 - Pine Creek Lodge

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

CASPER ALLEN WITH NATHAN XANDER 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Raw and aggressive bluesy vocal styling.

JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO 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 Billings-based salsa fusion band “John Roberts y Pan Blanco”.

SKILLET 7-11pm • The ELM • $35 - $50 (Adv.) $40 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Skillet for a live in concert performance.

THE PICKIN’ PEAR 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Acoustic Bluegrass

MONDAY, JUN. 10

INTERMEDIATE BALLET INTENSIVE WITH COLORADO BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCER JENNIFER GRACE 9am-noon • Tanya’s Dance Co • $600 • Recommended for ages 10-12 • 4065991196 • www.jennifergracedance.com Jennifer was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, and is thrilled to return to share what more than decade of being a professional Ballerina has taught her with the community that she was grew up in. Mon-Fri.

2024 KIDS SUMMER KINDRED ART CAMP BEGINS 9am-noon

• Halcyon House • $160 • 6-8 Year Old • www.kindredart.com

Welcome to our Kindred Art Summer Art Camp for ages 6-8! Join us Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We’ll guide young artists through painting, drawing, and more, fostering creativity in a supportive environment.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

ADVANCED BALLET INTENSIVE WITH COLORADO BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCER JENNIFER GRACE 12:30-4:30pm • Tanya’s Dance Co • $800 • Recommended for ages 13+ • 4065991196 • www.jennifergracedance.com Building a strong core technique that can be applied within any style; and to give each student the tools they will need, both in a professional setting and out, to keep themselves in peak condition mentally and physically. Mon-Fri.

2024 KIDS KINDRED ART SUMMER CAMP BEGINS 1-4pm • Halcyon House • $160 • 9-13 Year Old • www.kindredart.com Welcome to the Kindred Art Summer Art Camp, tailored for young artists aged 9-13! Join us Monday to Thursday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Let’s explore painting, drawing, and more, fostering creativity in a supportive atmosphere.

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.

MOVIE NIGHT 6-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Every month we screen a popular documentary film.

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.

COMEDY OPEN MIC 7pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Stand-up comedy open mic featuring a variety of Bozeman amateur and professional comics! A casual space to try out new and old material, or just relax and have a laugh and a beer. Time slots are 5 minutes per comic.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? 7:30pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $55-$66/Person • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions.

TUESDAY, JUN. 11

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 - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S RED-LIGHT DISTRICT 11am-noon • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

INVESTING IN MONTANA SUMMIT 11am-5pm • AC Hotel • $50 • 406-444-0903 • csimt.gov Join us for an afternoon of learning about investment opportunities in our great state. You will hear first-hand success stories from Montana companies and develop an understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding capital formation.

RETRO AEROBICS 12:15-1:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Retro aerobics joins our line-up of movement classes this summer.

YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

INTRO TO PHOTO EDITING 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org **2 PART SERIES** Basic principles of photo editing, using professional software tools to edit, composite, and manipulate photos.

PORCH SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adults: $25, Children: $18, Kids 3 and under: free • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic. Reservations required, open to the public.

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.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-10:30pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $75 kids over 5, $150 adults • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

SEEKING FORTUNES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC CHINA ALLEY 6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students & Seniors • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project on a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Chinese community.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • 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.

MOR ADULT EXPLORATION SERIES: BIRDS & BREWS 6-8pm

• Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $15 member/$20 non-member • 21+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Discover avian dinosaur watching with birder and Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall, learning proper binocular use, bird identification, and eBird tracking over a brew at MAP Brewing Company, followed by a bird-spotting hike along Glen Lake trail.

TUESDAY TASTING 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Join our NEW Wine Club! Michaela and Harrison from My Pour Decisions walk you through each wine. 5 different wines with bites. We are hoping to be out on the patio.

2024 WORLD TOUR PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $15 • 4069952742 • events. eventgroove.com The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action, and lifestyle.

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 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.

TUESDAY BINGO NIGHT 8pm • The Buck • $10 for 5 cards, $5 for additional cards, 5 cards per round max • All Ages • 406-5229555 • Thebuckbozeman.com Prepare to win cash and prizes at this lively event. A skilled caller will lead you through numerous rounds of this classic game with a little twist. Bingo starts at 8pm every Tuesday at the Buck.

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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!

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 12

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar The program includes shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Registration is required.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

SYMPHONY STORYTIME WITH A CELLIST 10:15-10:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 3-5 • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org Symphony Storytime with a Cellist will be at the Bozeman Public Library’s Community Room during their regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • Ages 3-5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/ calendar Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

QIGONG noon-1pm • 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.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

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.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org Come rain, shine – or wind– this summer’s free Livingston Farmers Market runs each Wednesday from June 5th through September 18th. Join us for local food & more!

BIG SKY FARMER’S MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All ages The 2024 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm, June 5thSeptember 25th in Big Sky Town Center.

LAST BEST PLACE WEDNESDAYS 5-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Everyone is welcome to join this leisurely stroll in the area with local guides. Walks begin promptly at 5:30 departing from the Library Front plaza.

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 6pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

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

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

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS 6-9:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2130 Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

5K BREW RUN SERIES 6pm • Bozeman Brewing Co, 504 N Broadway Ave, Bozeman • (406) 585-9142 • www.bozemanbrewing.com All courses are well marked with a start/finish area and outdoor beer garden. With 400+ runners, brew runs are the perfect opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

STORY MANSION STRING JAM 7-9pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • 406-582-2910 • www.friendsofthestory.org As a group, we will pick our favorite songs and fill the mansion with music! This is an Acoustic String Jam.

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.

JAKOB ALEXANDER 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com FREE SHOW on the outdoor Beer Garden Stage.

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) 5778650 • ponderosamt.com every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - HAMLET 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www.shakespeareintheparks.org Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

WILL HOGE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com American rock & roll.

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

THURSDAY, JUN. 13

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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.

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.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

MOR’S MONTANA TRAILS LECTURE SERIES 4-5:30pm • Lone Mountain Ranch • Free and open to the public • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Museum of the Rockies is teaming up with Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, MT, to offer community lectures exploring Montana’s recent and ancient history.

ROB LEINES (ACOUSTIC MATINEE) 5pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com American rock & roll.

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

SINGO 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • 21+ Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

BREAKING TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Team trivia night for groups up to 8. Free to play, and you can win prizes and gift cards! Prizes awarded after each half, with a bonus for the overall top team. General knowledge, themed rounds, music and picture rounds!

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.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • (406) 414-9693 Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $20, Children 7-15 $15 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s Newest Weekly Rodeo Series in Bozeman, Montana provides an open rodeo platform for amateurs and pros alike.

HAYLEY LYNN 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 Portland-based indie-pop artist Hayley Lynn.

MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Mountain Grass Unit consists of three Birmingham pickers: Drury Anderson (mandolin and vocals), Luke Black (acoustic guitar and banjo), and Sam Wilson (upright bass).

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

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - HAMLET 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www.shakespeareintheparks.org Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

COUNTRY SWING DANCE LESSONS 8-11pm • Ponderosa Social Club • $10/person • All Ages • 4064516317 • www.countryrenegadesmt.com Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y’all out on the dance floor!

ROB LEINES 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com American rock & roll.

FRIDAY, JUN. 14

ARTISAN PLASTER WORKSHOP 9am-3pm • New Age Artisans • $500 • 18+ • 406-581-6616 • www.newageartisans.com Learn the application and techniques of traditional lime plaster. Immerse yourself in the joys of craftsmanship, connect with fellow artisans, and further enhance your skills in a time-honored tradition.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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.

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

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

ARTISTS’ GALLERY - ART WALK IN GALLERIA HALL / EMERSON CULTURAL CENTER 4-8pm • Artists’ Gallery • FREE • All ages • +1 (406) 587-2127 Downtown Art Walk is back and the *best place to start your night out is at the Artists Gallery in the Emerson building. Open all day and into the evening. Sip, nibble and shop for special items created by local artists from here and near Bozeman.

BRENDAN NOLAN 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Blues and classic rock on six-string and dobro slide, sending soulful vocals and guitar sounds.

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

ART WALK 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Over 40 participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments to the visiting community members.

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EAT MEAT, DRINK BEER, BRING A FRIEND, HAVE FUN 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Well, there will be meat to eat, with sauces, and two beers come with the ticket too-local beer: Map Brewery: Midas Crush and Party. Outlaw Brewing-Patio Pounder or Bozeman Brewing Amber Ale.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

STS9 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $55 ADV / $65 DOS $100 2 NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Sound Tribe Sector 9 is an instrumental band whose sound is based heavily on instrumental rock and electronic music, funk, jazz, drum and bass, psychedelia, and hip hop, originating in Georgia,

BOOT JUICE 7-11pm • Rialto • $15 (Adv.) $18 (DOS • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Boot Juice for a live in concert performance.

BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS: PACHELBEL’S “MUSICAL DELIGHTS” 7:30-9pm • Peace of Christ Community Church • $30 General, $5 Students • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents Pachelbel’s “Musical Delights” written for a pair of ‘mis-tuned’ fiddles along with organ and lute.

BFS FILM TBA 7:30-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • 4065812188 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org Bringing a Wider World to Bozeman Year-Round! Visit our website for upcoming screenings -- and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!”

BRUCE MOLSKY W/ SALTY GRAVY 7:30-9:30pm • Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2118 S. 3rd Ave, Bozeman • $20 in advance, $25 at the door • All Ages • 406-579-5169 • www. bozemanfolklore.org The Bozeman Folklore Society is excited to welcome multi-instrumentalist Bruce Molsky to Bozeman for a concert in the acoustically rich setting of the Sanctuary at Pilgrim Congregational Church! Bozeman’s own Salty Gravy will open the show.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - HAMLET 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www.shakespeareintheparks.org Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

THE CONTRACTORS 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Local live music.

JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings. com Rock & Roll

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!

SATURDAY, JUN. 15

GARDEN PARTY BY CITY OF BOZEMAN’S WATER CONSERVATION DIVISION 9am-1pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2266 • www.bozeman.net Mark your calendars and grab your party hats because our second annual Garden Party kicks off with free plants, compost, native seed mixes, and more to all you water conservation warriors!

ARTISAN PLASTER WORKSHOP 9am-3pm • New Age Artisans • $500 • 18+ • 406-581-6616 • www.newageartisans.com Learn the application and techniques of traditional lime plaster. Immerse yourself in the joys of craftsmanship, connect with fellow artisans, and further enhance your skills in a time-honored tradition.

STOP, DROP, & COLLAGE! 10am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission. • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Join us in the galleries with one of MOR’s teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.

BENN BUSALACCHI: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Benn Busalacchi. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

SACKS THRIFT SUMMER BAG SALES 10am-4pm • Sacks Thrift • Fill a bag for $10! • All Ages • 4065877283 • www.sacksthrift. org Sacks Summer Bag Sales is back on June 15th, July 20th, and Aug. 17th! Make sure to put on some sunscreen, throw on some comfy clothes, and dig for some major steals! Fill a bag for only $10!

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MONTANA FIBERSHED PRESENTS: RANCH DRESSING - A FARM TO FIBER EVENT 10am-4pm • Barely *A* Sheep Ranch • FREE • www.montanafibershed.org A soil-to-soil themed event featuring fiber producers, artisans, and vendors. This outdoor event will showcase various breeds of fiber-producing livestock, demonstrations of textile techniques, educational speakers and hands-on learning stations.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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!

CREATIVE BRAIN TRUST 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

FARM ANIMAL MEET & BLEAT 11am-4:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Join the fun at the museum’s Living History Farm and meet various animals from MSU’s College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family!

MYSTERY RANCH REPAIR RENDEZVOUS noon-4pm • MYSTERY RANCH • All Ages • www.mysteryranch.com MYSTERY RANCH presents the Repair Rendezvous FREE repairs on packs brought in by the public. Games, raffles, and free food and drink. Proceeds benefit Bozeman Bike Kitchen.

BROTHEL DAYS noon-7pm • Virginia City Elks Lodge #390 BBQ from 12 - 2pm and 5-7 pm, Brothel Talk by Leona Stredwick 2pm, Flag Presentation 2:30pm, Happy Hour Noon to 10pm.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

3RD ANNUAL SUMMER KICK-OFF CARNIVAL 1-4pm • Family Promise Gallatin Valley, 1603 Tschache Lane, Bozeman • Donate 1 item • All ages Family Promise kicks off summer in their parking lot with a day full of giant inflatables, a dunk tank, games, prizes, goodie bags, and food.

MAGGIE HICKMAN 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Maggie Hickman is a local singer-songwriter who has been performing live for 12+ years in Washington and Montana.

LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

MICHAEL KIRKWOOD AND FRIENDS 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 3591999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Local live music while you dine.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

STS9 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $55 ADV / $65 DOS $100 2 NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Sound Tribe Sector 9 is an instrumental band whose sound is based heavily on instrumental rock and electronic music, funk, jazz, drum and bass, psychedelia, and hip hop, originating in Georgia,

COWBOY MUSIC AND AUTHENTIC STORY TELLING FROM PHILIP PAGE 7pm • Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks • FREE to MT residents, $8 non resident Missouri Headwaters State Park will begin its summer speaker series with musicians, historians and other guests in events celebrating Montana.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - HAMLET 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www.shakespeareintheparks.org Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

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

LATIN NIGHT FEATURING DJ BIG LOU 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Latin dance night

LIQUID GNAR + TYRAN’T 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 2024 Bozeman’s Choice Best Metal Band winners, Liquid Gnar, return to the Filling Station with Tyran’t.

JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings. com Rock & Roll

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, JUN. 16

CARS & COFFEE BELGRADE 8-10am • Duke’s Cafe & Bakery, 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 924-2442 • Dukescafeandbakery.com Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH 9am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $70 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn. com Two seatings 9 am and 11:30 am, more info coming soon at https://www.1889barn.com/

MAGGIE HICKMAN: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Maggie Hickman. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH 11:30am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $70 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Two seatings 9 am and 11:30 am, more info coming soon at https://www.1889barn.com/

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MICRO SELF-PORTRAITS 1-5pm • Boz man Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Draw a micro self-portrait and then contribute it to our macro rainbow portrait exhibit.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free drink!

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

JAZZ JAM SESSION FEATURING THE ALEX PLATT TRIO 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Local live music while you dine.

TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com His clothes and guitar are secondhand; his songs are anything but.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SONIC 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 psychedelic rock band “Rocky Mountain Sonic”.

CHALI 2NA 7-11pm • Rialto • $27 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Chali 2na for a live in concert performance.

MONDAY, JUN. 17

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.

COMEDY OPEN MIC 7pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Stand-up comedy open mic featuring a variety of Bozeman amateur and professional comics! A casual space to try out new and old material, or just relax and have a laugh and a beer. Time slots are 5 minutes per comic.

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TUESDAY, JUN. 18

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.

POWER POUCHES FOR KIDS 10am-1pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 5+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Make a medicine pouch! Sew and decorate a felt pouch, and fill it with gems, miniature animal figurines, traditional indigenous dried plants, and your own small treasures. Drop-ins welcome!

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.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S RED-LIGHT DISTRICT 11am-noon • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

PORCH SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adults: $25, Children: $18, Kids 3 and under: free • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic. Reservations required, open to the public.

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.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-10:30pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $75 kids over 5, $150 adults • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • 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.

CHARLEY CROCKETT - SOLD OUT 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www. oldsaloonmt.com $10 Cowboy Tour SOLD OUT

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW + THE TIMBER RATTLERS - SOLD OUT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com This show is sold out.

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 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.

TUESDAY BINGO NIGHT 8pm • The Buck • $10 for 5 cards, $5 for additional cards, 5 cards per round max • All Ages • 406-5229555 • Thebuckbozeman.com Prepare to win cash and prizes at this lively event. A skilled caller will lead you through numerous rounds of this classic game with a little twist. Bingo starts at 8pm every Tuesday at the Buck.

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!

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 19

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar The program includes shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Registration is required.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • Ages 3-5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/ calendar Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

QIGONG noon-1pm • 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.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

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.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org Come rain, shine – or wind– this summer’s free Livingston Farmers Market runs each Wednesday from June 5th through September 18th. Join us for local food & more!

CHUCKWAGON BBQ 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adult: $75, Children: $45, Kids 3 and under: Free • All Ages • 406-9954283 • 320ranch.com Arrive to 320 Guest Ranch and get on a horse-drawn wagon to a BBQ by the Gallatin River. First wagon leaves at 5pm. Enjoy the BBQ with local musicians. Reservations required, open to the public.

BIG SKY FARMER’S MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All ages The 2024 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm, June 5thSeptember 25th in Big Sky Town Center.

LAST BEST PLACE WEDNESDAYS 5-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

LITTLE JANE AND THE PISTOL WHIPS 5:30pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • Reservation required • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com What a special spot to kick off my homecoming! Join me for delicious food, amazing views!

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Everyone is welcome to join this leisurely stroll in the area with local guides. Walks begin promptly at 5:30 departing from the Library Front plaza.

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 6pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

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

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

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS 6-9:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2130 Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

AUTHOR TALK: CRAIG JOHNSON 6pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Speaking about his new book First Frost: A Longmire Mystery.

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.

TINWORKS ART: IN CONVERSATION 7-9:30pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $12 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks Art: In Conversation brings together artists, writers, scientists, and creative thinkers from various fields to discuss the topics of our time. This conversation will feature Food, Art, and Activism in the work of Agnes Denes with Lauren O’Neill-Butler and Jenny Moore.

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com An American blues and R&B band, formed in November 2007 playing in the subway stations of Oakland, California.

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.

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS 7-11pm • The ELM • $30 - $45 (Adv.) $35 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hawthorne Heights for a live in concert performance.

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.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - THE WINTER’S TALE 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www. shakespeareintheparks.org Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

ERIN VIANCOURT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Cleveland-bred singer/songwriter/ guitarist brings everything from Americana to Western swing to classic outlaw country.

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

THURSDAY, JUN. 20

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.

SPIRIT OF NATURE: SUMMER SOLSTICE RETREAT ON THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE 11am • Homestake Lodge • All Ages • 3104280434 • www.mountainyogabozeman.com Join Kristin Jordan & Katie Cook-Bretson for a Solstice Retreat & Celebration! We will be nestled in Montana’s mountains for 4 days of yoga, acupuncture & bodywork, meditation, nourishing meals, time in nature & on trails. Childcare available!

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.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

BOZEMAN MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE 5-6:30pm • Bozeman Montessori, 233 Enterprise Blvd, Bozeman • FREE • www. bozemanmontessori.com Come and meet our wonderful teacher Kristina, and hear more about our growing program serving children in first through third grade!

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

SINGO 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • 21+ Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

BREAKING TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Team trivia night for groups up to 8. Free to play, and you can win prizes and gift cards! Prizes awarded after each half, with a bonus for the overall top team. General knowledge, themed rounds, music and picture rounds!

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 WHITE BUFFALO 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $25 • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised.

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

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: JEFF CROSBY BAND 6:30-10pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to announce another incredible summer of Music in the Mountains at Center Stage in Len Hill Park in Big Sky.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • (406) 414-9693 Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $20, Children 7-15 $15 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s Newest Weekly Rodeo Series in Bozeman, Montana provides an open rodeo platform for amateurs and pros alike.

ERYN BENT 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 New Mexico-based blues artist Eryn Bent.

ZOSO - THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $24 adv / $30 at the door • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing.

BRETT DENNEN 7-11pm • Rialto • $29 (Adv.) $32 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Brett Dennen for a live in concert performance.

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

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - THE WINTER’S TALE 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www. shakespeareintheparks.org Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

COUNTRY SWING DANCE LESSONS 8-11pm • Ponderosa Social Club • $10/person • All Ages • 4064516317 • www.countryrenegadesmt.com Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required!

FRIDAY, JUN. 21

GREATER GALLATIN DAY OF ACTION Various Locations • FREE • www.greatergallatinunitedway.org/day-action Let’s unite volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, and groups for a day of impactful initiatives – from revitalizing community spaces to supporting local causes. Your action matters!

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.

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

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

JACOB ROUNTREE 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Maggie Hickman is a local singer-songwriter who has been performing live for 12+ years in Washington and Montana.

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

TREATY OAK REVIVAL - SOLD OUT 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $25 • All ages • (406) 333-4482 • www. oldsaloonmt.com SOLD OUT

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

CACTUS CUTS + SALTY GRAVY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 adv/$20 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com New Age Americana.

DOGS IN A PILE 7-11pm • Rialto • $22 (Adv.) $25 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dogs In A Pile for a live in concert performance.

VC PLAYERS OPENING NIGHT : WIZARD OF OZ + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $15-$25 • (800) 829-2969 www.virginiacityplayers.com for tickets & info.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - THE WINTER’S TALE 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www. shakespeareintheparks.org Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-10:30pm • Corner at the Court House • $6 to $10 • All Ages • 406580-8855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

KEVIN BOZEMAN - HILARIOUS STAND-UP 8pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $29.75 • (406) 585-5885 • www. theellentheatre.com In addition to appearing on Comedy Central, NBC, CBS and Fox, Kevin’s Dry Bar Comedy Special “Clean & Unfiltered” has over 7 million views!

EMILY NENNI 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com One of the freshest and most electrifying voices in Nashville, with a sound rooted in classic honky-tonk and spiked with serious country, soul and rock ‘n’ roll fire.

COLOURBLIND 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Local live music.

710 ASHBURY 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Grateful Dead Cover Band

WESTON LEWIS June 20 - Red Tractor Pizza

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!

SATURDAY, JUN. 22

HOW-TO LLAMA: OWNING, TRAINING & PACKING LLAMAS am-4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $175 • 12 • 4066003835 • www.montanallamaguides.com Join Montana Llama Guides for an immersive 1-day seminar designed to unlock the spectacular world of llamas! Whether you’re battling springtime cabin fever or simply seeking an engaging activity, our How-To Llama Seminar is the perfect escape.

BOZEMAN SPORTS CARD & COLLECTIBLE SHOW 9am-5pm • Best Western Plus Grantree Inn • FREE • 4065702743 The 2nd Annual Sports Card & Collectible Show. Dealers will be selling graded and ungraded football, baseball, basketball & hockey sports cards from the early 1960’s to current, and autographed baseballs, SLUs, & Factory sets for all major sports.

GALLATIN VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES 9am • Gallatin County Regional Park, Oak & Davis, Bozeman • $33.85 general admission Get ready for a day full of Scottish fun at the Gallatin Valley Highland Games - bagpipes, kilts, caber toss, and more!

STOP, DROP, & COLLAGE! 10am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with admission • All ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Join us in the galleries with one of MOR’s teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.

CHANDLER HUNTLEY: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Chandler Huntley. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

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!

CREATIVE BRAIN TRUST 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

FARM ANIMAL MEET AND BLEAT 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Join the fun at the museum’s Living History Farm and meet various animals from MSU’s College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family!

FARM ANIMAL MEET & BLEAT 11am-4:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Join the fun at the museum’s Living History Farm and meet various animals from MSU’s College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family!

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

TAP INTO MONTANA BREWFEST 2-7pm • Miles Park, 229 River Drive, Livingston • VIP TICKETS: $45 in advance/$50 day of, REGULAR TICKETS: $35 in advance/$40 day of, DESIGNATED DRIVERS: $15 in advance/$20 day of, KIDS 13 AND UNDER: Free • 21+ • 406-222-4475 • tapintomt.com Montana’s Premier Brew Fest along the banks of the Yellowstone River. The 10th Annual Tap into Montana Brew Fest will be taking place on Saturday,

June 22nd, 2024 at Miles Park & Bandshell along the Yellowstone River in Livingston, Montana.

LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

BREWS & BEATS: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR KGLT 6pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $30, $100 VIP • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Bridger Brewing invites you to join us for BREWS & BEATS: A Benefit Concert for KGLT featuring live music from Paige and the Peoples Band, Stilgone, Matt Strachan & the Hoot Owls.

THE BRIDGER CREEK BOYS 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Local live music while you dine.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

MELVIN SEALS & JERRY GARCIA BAND 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 adv/$45DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Keepers of the flame.

MAT KEARNEY 7-11pm • The ELM • $35-$55 (Adv.) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Mat Kearney for a live in concert performance.

MARY JANE BRADBURY PRESENTS CALAMITY JANE AND DORA DUFRAN 7pm • Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks • FREE to MT residents, $8 non resident Missouri Headwaters State Park will begin its summer speaker series with musicians, historians and other guests in events celebrating Montana.

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 7pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $185 Per couple, tip included • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Cocktail of your choice, bacon wrapped dates, Caesar Salad, Bone in RibEye, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, cauliflower with a glass of wine, then blueberry cobbler with hand-made vanilla bean ice cream. Additional drinks available for purchase.

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

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - THE WINTER’S TALE 8-10pm • MSU Duckpond • FREE • All Ages • 4069943310 • www. shakespeareintheparks.org Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-10:30pm • Corner at the Court House • $6 to $10 • All Ages • 406580-8855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

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

710 ASHBURY 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Grateful Dead Cover Band

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, JUN. 23

CARS & COFFEE BELGRADE 8-10am • Duke’s Cafe & Bakery, 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 924-2442 • Dukescafeandbakery.com Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

PETER KING: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Peter King of The Dead Yellers. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

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.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free drink!

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

JAMESTOWN REVIVAL 6-11pm • The ELM • $27 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Jamestown Revival for a live in concert performance.

ELANA HAYDEN 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 jazz artist Elana Hayden.

JAMES MCMURTRY W/BONNIE WHITMORE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 adv/$35DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor.

GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS 7-11pm • Rialto • $22 (Adv.) $25 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Giovannie and the Hired Guns for a live in concert performance.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $30 • livefromthedivide.com Georgia based songwriter, Stelling is known for his intricate finger-style guitar and road tested vocal delivery.

MONDAY, JUN. 24

TINWORKS ART CAMP FOR KIDS: CAMP 1 FOOD & FARMING BEGINS 9am-noon • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • $150 • 6-8 (1st-3rd graders) • tinworks.squarespace.com This week campers ages six to eight (1st through 3rd graders this fall) will create multi-media based art projects and engage in activities exploring the themes of local agriculture, sustainability, plant growth, food, nutrition, seeds, and soil.

RAPTOR MEET & GREET 10:30am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission. • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds!

RIVERSCAPES: UNSEEN UNIVERSE - POP-UP EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER 5-8pm • Beehive Basin Brewery, 245 Town Center Dr unit 1c&d, Big Sky • FREE • 4069952742 • bigskyarts.org Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky at Beehive Basin Brewery for a pint night and pop-up reception supporting local photographer Teddy Banker and raising funds to benefit Big Sky’s new pedestrian tunnel mural by Stella Nall.

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.

COMEDY OPEN MIC 7pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Stand-up comedy open mic featuring a variety of Bozeman amateur and professional comics! A casual space to try out new and old material, or just relax and have a laugh and a beer. Time slots are 5 minutes per comic.

TUESDAY, JUN. 25

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.

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.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S RED-LIGHT DISTRICT 11am-noon • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

PORCH SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adults: $25, Children: $18, Kids 3 and under: free • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic. Reservations required, open to the public.

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 your ability.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-10:30pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $75 kids over 5, $150 adults • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

SEEKING FORTUNES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC CHINA ALLEY 67pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students & Seniors • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project on a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Chinese community.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • 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 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.

TUESDAY BINGO NIGHT 8pm • The Buck • $10 for 5 cards, $5 for additional cards, 5 cards per round max • All Ages • 406-5229555 • Thebuckbozeman.com Prepare to win cash and prizes at this lively event. A skilled caller will lead you through numerous rounds of this classic game with a little twist. Bingo starts at 8pm every Tuesday at the Buck.

THE BRIDGER CREEK BOYS

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!

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 26

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • Ages 3-5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/ calendar Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

QIGONG noon-1pm • 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.

RETRO AEROBICS 12:15-1:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Retro aerobics joins our line-up of movement classes this summer.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

INTRODUCTION TO FLY TYING WITH MT FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS 1:30-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • age 0-5 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn about mimicry and morphology and tie flies.

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.

TEEN WRITERS WORKSHOP - PODCASTING ESSENTIALS WITH ADAM BUCCERI 4-5:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • teens • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Get the run down on starting, structuring, and publishing your own podcast and explore The Studio, the Library’s new audio production space.

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.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org Come rain, shine – or wind– this summer’s free Livingston Farmers Market runs each Wednesday from June 5th through September 18th. Join us for local food & more!

MIDWEEK MINDFULNESS 5-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • adults • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified instructor Turi Hetherington for a peaceful guided meditation, then an exploration of the Labyrinth. South of the Library on the paved path to Peets’ Hill, off the trail.

CHUCKWAGON BBQ 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adult: $75, Children: $45, Kids 3 and under: Free • All Ages • 406-9954283 • 320ranch.com Arrive to 320 Guest Ranch and get on a horse-drawn wagon to a BBQ by the Gallatin River. First wagon leaves at 5pm. Enjoy the BBQ with local musicians. Reservations required, open to the public.

BIG SKY FARMER’S MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All ages The 2024 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm, June 5thSeptember 25th in Big Sky Town Center.

LAST BEST PLACE WEDNESDAYS 5-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

MOR’S TASTE OF THE ROCKIES 5:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $95/person • 21+ • 4069952251 • museumoftherockies.org Experience the essence of early summer at Museum of the Rockies’ Taste of the Rockies event, blending Montana’s Western heritage with local cuisine, craft brews, live music, historical experiences, and support for MOR’s educational mission.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Everyone is welcome to join this leisurely stroll in the area with local guides. Walks begin promptly at 5:30 departing from the Library Front plaza.

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 6pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

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

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

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS 6-9:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2130 Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

INTRO TO LASER CUTTING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what laser cutting is and how you can do it at BPL.

STORY MANSION STRING JAM 7-9pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • 406-582-2910 • www.friendsofthestory.org As a group, we will pick our favorite songs and fill the mansion with music! This is an Acoustic String Jam.

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.

COSMIC CHARLIE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A Dead cover band for folks that are ambivalent about Dead cover bands.

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.

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

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

THURSDAY, JUN. 27

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - PRISM SUNCATCHERS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create a glimmering suncatcher and explore the wonders of light bending.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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 MACHINE EMBROIDERY 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can do it at BPL. Register online.

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 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes in the Kitchen Table.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES - ENNIS 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • no charge • all ages Weather permitting music will take place every Thursday ~ June 27 to Sep 26 from 5 - 7:00pm.

MIKE AND CIERRA (PORCH) 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com A father/daughter duo playing country tunes in the Big Sky State.

SINGO 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • 21+ Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

MORNINGBIRD June 27 - Bozeman Hot Springs

BREAKING TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Team trivia night for groups up to 8. Free to play, and you can win prizes and gift cards! Prizes awarded after each half, with a bonus for the overall top team. General knowledge, themed rounds, music and picture rounds!

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, have fun with fellow tiers.

SAVOR BIG SKY 2024 6-9pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $89 – $279 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.

MIDLAND 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $65 • All ages • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist/ vocalist Jess Carson and bass player/ vocalist Cameron Duddy.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: COOL COOL COOL 6:30-10pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to announce another incredible summer of Music in the Mountains at Center Stage in Len Hill Park in Big Sky.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • (406) 414-9693 Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $20, Children 7-15 $15 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s Newest Weekly Rodeo Series in Bozeman, Montana provides an open rodeo platform for amateurs and pros alike.

MORNINGBIRD 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admisson • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Minnesota-based folk trio “MorningBird”.

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

EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION 7pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Executive Dysfunction is a Bozeman acoustic guitar duo playing acoustic original material and covers of everything from Otis Redding to Metallica.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

COUNTRY SWING DANCE LESSONS 8-11pm • Ponderosa Social Club • $10/person • All Ages • 4064516317 • www.countryrenegadesmt.com Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y’all out on the dance floor!

FRIDAY,

JUN. 28

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

SAVOR BIG SKY 2024 10am-9pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $89 – $279 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.

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.

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

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

TEEN MAKER LAB - “CHILL OUT” SUMMER RECIPES 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Make and enjoy tasty treats that require no heat to make.

FESTIVAL OF BIKES 5-9pm • Anderson Pavilion at Bogert Park • FREE • All Ages • gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org Culmination of Bike Week with DJ, food truck, bike clinics, wheely contest, prize drawings and more.

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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.

FREE SHOW: ROADRUNNER + ALEXANDER CRAIG + SMOKESTACK 6:30-11pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • FREE / $15 Suggested Donation • All Ages • covellitepresents.org Smokestack will start the show in the upstairs theatre, and then Alexander Craig will pick up in the lounge right when Smokestack ends, and then we will roll directly into Roadrunner upstairs with no break in the music!

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

DUSK AT DISCO 7-9pm • Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City • all ages Music at Discovery Park

101ST BIG TIMBER RODEO 7-9pm • Sweet Grass Co. Fair Grounds • $10-20 \One of the oldest rodeos in the country! in the beautiful Sweet Grass Co. Fair Grounds next to Crazy Mountains!

ROD MORRISON 7-10pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Guitar based music played with feeling

NORTH FORK CROSSING + WC HUNTLY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 adv/$20 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Their genre resides somewhere in a strange untapped musical realm between Traditional Bluegrass, Psychedelic Rock, Americana, and Folk.

HIGH SCHOOL BARN DANCE 7-10pm • Gallatin Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway • $33.85 • high school students Western dances including: 2 step, line dance, western swing, among others! No experience required. This event is a missions trip fundraiser, there will be food & beverages available (cash only) for purchase as well!

MIDLAND 7-11pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $30, $100 VIP • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist/ vocalist Jess Carson and bass player/ vocalist Cameron Duddy.

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

MISSY O’MALLEY (STORYTELLER SESSIONS) 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $30 • livefromthedivide.com Jill of all trades, master of none, O’Malley will entertain with storytelling.

FLAVATOWN 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Funk, Pop Groove

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!

SATURDAY, JUN. 29

LENA MARIE SCHIFFER: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Lena Marie Schiffer. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a-2p —Music 11a-1p

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

SAVOR BIG SKY 2024 10am-5:30pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $89 – $279 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort. com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.

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!

CREATIVE BRAIN TRUST 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • www.eventbrite.com We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

TEEN RPG RENDEZVOUS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Explore role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Monster of the Week, Honey Heist, and more! Join a single two-hour adventure or begin your own campaign.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 3-4:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

BIG FAT CATNAP 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Local live music while you dine.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

DOS MAYOS 7-10pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Dos Mayos delights their audiences with unique arrangements of Latin, Jazz, Blues and Americana music spanning decades.

THE LAST REVEL + ABBY WEBSTER 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 adv/$30 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A four-piece folk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

GREG SMITH PRESENTS “AN INCONVENIENT GRIZZLY” 7pm • Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks • FREE to MT residents, $8 non resident Missouri Headwaters State Park will begin its summer speaker series with musicians, historians and other guests in events celebrating Montana.

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG AND THE PRAIRIE FIRE 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana • $12 • All Ages • 406-222-2255 • www. musicranchmontana.net Enjoy Country Dancing, Live Music and Food in Paradise Valley.

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

CHRIS THILE 8pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $35-55 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org A “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek.

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

FLAVATOWN 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Funk, Pop Groove

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, JUN. 30

CARS & COFFEE BELGRADE 8-10am • Duke’s Cafe & Bakery, 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 924-2442 • Dukescafeandbakery.com Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

SHELLY BESLER: FOOD TRUCK BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music outdoors on the Beer Garden Stage from Shelly Besler. Local food trucks, mimosas, craft beers, coffee and live music! Food & Drinks 10a2p —Music 11a-1p

SAVOR BIG SKY 2024 11am-1pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $89 – $279 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

ROCK & GEM DAY 1-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org The library rocks... on rock and gem day!

FAMILY MAKER LAB - POP ROCKS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Fizzy, fun candy-making!

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.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free drink!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

DECLAN BANKO 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Roscommon, Ireland and the Fingerlakes region of upstate NY.

MONDAY, JUL. 1

BIG KID STEAM PLAYTWIRLIGIGS - TWIRLIGIGS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a twirligig and watch centrifugal force in action.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

MT HARVEST OF THE MONTH WITH GALLATIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1:30-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Uncover the secrets of summer squash and learn delicious ways to prepare this versatile vegetable.

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.

COMEDY OPEN MIC 7pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Stand-up comedy open mic featuring a variety of Bozeman amateur and professional comics! A casual space to try out new and old material, or just relax and have a laugh and a beer. Time slots are 5 minutes per comic.

WILLI CARLISLE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing.

TUESDAY,

JUL. 2

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 PLAYTWIRLIGIGS - TWIRLIGIGS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a twirligig and watch centrifugal force in action.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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 FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Receive basic meditation instruction, an orientation to the Bozeman Dharma Center, and get your questions about Buddhism answered.

PORCH SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adults: $25, Children: $18, Kids 3 and under: free • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic. Reservations required, open to the public.

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.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-10:30pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $75 kids over 5, $150 adults • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • 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.

VANDOLIERS 7-11pm • Rialto • $22 (Adv.) $25 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Vandoliers for a live in concert performance.

TUESDAY BINGO NIGHT 8pm • The Buck • $10 for 5 cards, $5 for additional cards, 5 cards per round max • All Ages • 406-5229555 • Thebuckbozeman.com Prepare to win cash and prizes at this lively event. A skilled caller will lead you through numerous rounds of this classic game with a little twist. Bingo starts at 8pm every Tuesday at the Buck.

CRAZY MOUNTAIN MUSIC PRESENTS - THE MAX

July 6 - Cafe 191, Melville

WILLI CARLISLE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing.

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!

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 3

BIG KID STEAM PLAYTWIRLIGIGS - TWIRLIGIGS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a twirligig and watch centrifugal force in action.

TEEN TAKE & MAKE KITS - SUMMER STORMS 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build a thunder cloud pendant light.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • Ages 3-5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/ calendar Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

QIGONG noon-1pm • 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.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0 -18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

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.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org Come rain, shine – or wind– this summer’s free Livingston Farmers Market runs each Wednesday from June 5th through September 18th. Join us for local food & more!

CHUCKWAGON BBQ 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • Adult: $75, Children: $45, Kids 3 and under: Free • All Ages • 406-9954283 • 320ranch.com Arrive to 320 Guest Ranch and get on a horse-drawn wagon to a BBQ by the Gallatin River. First wagon leaves at 5pm. Enjoy the BBQ with local musicians. Reservations required, open to the public.

BIG SKY FARMER’S MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All ages The 2024 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm,

LAST BEST PLACE WEDNESDAYS 5-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Everyone is welcome to join this leisurely stroll in the area with local guides. Walks begin promptly at 5:30 departing from the Library Front plaza.

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 6pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

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

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

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS 6-9:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • (406) 577-2130 Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

ART SHINDIG 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com First Wednesday of the month Art Shindig features a different local artist.

PET LOSS GROUP 6:45-8pm • Bridger Veterinary Specialists • FREE • All Ages • 406-548-4226 A monthly group meeting for those that have lost a pet, are dealing with a tough diagnosis and preparing for loss or remembering an anniversary of losing a pet.

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.

WALCRIK 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Blend of roots, Americana, bluegrass and folk music

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ (FORMERLY OF ELEPHANT REVIVAL) 7-10pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 After Elephant Revival disbanded in 2018 after playing their last show to a sold out Red Rocks, Daniel Rodriguez set out as a solo artist.

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.

4TH OF JULY RODEO 7pm • Ennis Rodeo Grounds, 31 Madison Ave, Ennis NRA Ennis Rodeo

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

BUFFALO KIN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Seldom will you find a duo weaving high and lonesome sounds with such ease as Buffalo Kin.

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

THURSDAY, JUL. 4

17TH ANNUAL REACH INC. RACE FOR INDEPENDENCE 8-11am

• Reach Inc • 10K and 5K $25, 1K $15 • All Ages • 406-920-0930 • runsignup.com This fun, family friendly event winds through Cherry River Fishing Access and the Glen Lake Rotary Park. Support adults with developmental disabilities.

89TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE 10am • Gravel Bar, 305 E Main St, Ennis • no cost • all ages • (406) 682-5553 • www.gravelbarmt.com Celebrate the 4th of July with a parade down Main St.

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES - ENNIS 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • no charge • all ages Weather permitting music will take place every Thursday ~ June 27 to Sep 26 from 5 - 7:00pm.

SINGO 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • 21+ Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

BREAKING TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Break Room Beer Bar & Lounge, 1011 W College St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065795590 • thebreakroombzn.com Team trivia night for groups up to 8. Free to play, and you can win prizes and gift cards! Prizes awarded after each half, with a bonus for the overall top team. General knowledge, themed rounds, music and picture rounds!

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.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: THE TINY BAND 6:30-10pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to announce another incredible summer of Music in the Mountains at Center Stage in Len Hill Park in Big Sky.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • (406) 414-9693 Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $20, Children 7-15 $15 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s Newest Weekly Rodeo Series in Bozeman, Montana provides an open rodeo platform for amateurs and pros alike.

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

4TH OF JULY RODEO 7pm • Ennis Rodeo Grounds, 31 Madison Ave, Ennis NRA Ennis Rodeo