Bozeman Magazine March 2023

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MARCH 2023 - VOLUME VOLUME 16.10 16.10

Cover Artist: Lynn Shield Neon Rainbow 90’s Country Tribute The Tenacious Women of Bozeman’s Past

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

IN THIS ISSUE / FEATURES MARCH 2023 - VOLUME 16.10 8 / LETTER TO EDITOR WHERE WERE YOU DURING THE STAMPEDE? - S KIRCHOFF 10 / VISUAL ARTS COVER SHOT - LYNN SHIELD 12 / GV REAL ESTATE HOME BUYER PREP - T FORD 14 / FOOD & DRINKS FARMER’S DAUGHTER - T OWENS 18 / SCREEN & STAGE ROB GABOW’S YEAR OF THE DOG - M STUART 20 / MONTANA MUSIC ST PATRICKS DAY LIVE MUSIC - BOZEMAN MAG PETER KING TALKS NEON RAINBOW - B RIPPLE

DOPAPOD & YAK ATTACK - R TORRES

28 / LIVING LOCAL WOMEN OF BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC NORTH SIDE - C ALEGRIA TENACIOUS WOMEN OF BOZEMAN’S PAST - M JACKMAN

FATHER OF MONTANA: SIDNEY EDGERTON? - S MCGANN

30/ SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER - DR NIKKI 38 / REC & HEALTH

BOZEMAN’S AN UNRIVALED OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINK - T AUSTIN

ICE CLIMBING A BEGINNERS TAKE - O MITCHELL TOP 10 PLACES TO DRESS OUT & GO OUT - A PHELAN, M FAGAN 46 / GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR SPONSORED BY US FOODS WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS

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SPRING BREAK

STAYCATION IDEAS

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Angie Ripple

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arch is not only the month of my birth, but Montana’s allotted month for spring break. With a full week off for local students, families are challenged with how to fill the time. If you’re staycationing, you’re probably looking for ideas that won’t break the bank. I’ve collected a handful of 2023 March events in our area that are sure to please families and vacationers of all varieties.

Let’s start off with hot springs recommendations. We have three amazing hot springs within an hour of Bozeman proper, all with their own draws. Closest to the center of Bozeman is Bozeman Hot Springs, with both indoor and outdoor pools, a steam room and sauna, and an outdoor stage for music on Thursday and Sunday evenings. BHS is a great place to take the family—there really is something for everyone, and space to spread out. Keep in mind their hours: BHS closes Friday evenings until sundown Saturday evenings, so be sure to plan accordingly. Thirty-three miles west is Norris Hot Springs, offering a more intimate experience.

The small pool at Norris is lined with wood, and fed with hot water that sprinkles into the pool from overhead on one side. Norris is great for smaller groups, or for couples who want to spend quality time together in this hot water oasis. Furthest from the center of Bozeman is Chico Hot Springs, where they’ve known since the early 1900s that folks will travel to spend time at a hot spring. Chico offers a large pool with space for the family, as well as a smaller, hotter pool adjacent to the pass-through bar window! Plan ahead for next spring break and make a reservation to spend the night in one of the many room offerings. Multiple on-site dining options exist and can be a draw all their own. Chico is an adventure every local or visiting family should experience. Grab your suit, it’s time to soak!

St. Patrick’s Day is March’s only big holiday, and can be celebrated in a number of ways in Bozeman. Landing on a Friday in 2023, the Tune Up Bar will host Bozeman’s own Irish cowpunk, animal-spirit-driven band, The Ornery Jacks, beginning at 8 pm. Green beer and Irish Whiskey are sure to flow freely for this pot of gold party. For the fitness-minded beer drinker, Run to the Pub (voted Bozeman’s Choice) takes place on Saturday, March 18th. Both beginning and ending in Downtown Bozeman at Pub 317, this run ends with a pint of beer and a whole lot of green. Runners must sign up ASAP to participate in this year’s festivities, and the public is invited to cheer on racers and meet up downtown for all things St. Patrick’s Day, including food and drink favorites with an Irish flair.

With a full week off, you’ll have plenty of time for a drive up Gallatin Canyon to the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, for Big Sky favorites James Sewell Ballet & The Ahn Trio and/or the Powerful Drumming of TAIKOPROJECT. Any size group will be comfortable in this 280-seat venue, which was built for community inspiration, and which consistently brings both world-class acts and local performers to the stage.

Lastly on this list of Spring Break 2023 suggestions is your chance for a good laugh at Last Best Comedy Club. On Tuesdays in March, LBC will open their stage for an open mic to give budding comedians a chance to connect to the Bozeman Stand Up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs, then come back for Thursday Night Out!, a perfect time to check out the company’s hilarious improv show. Ticketed shows are open to ages 18+ and are quite affordable for a night out.

Whether you’re staycationing, or visiting for your own Spring Break, Bozeman has events and venues for every taste or entertainment desire. The Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar has all of Bozeman’s best events; check in advance to make the best plan for an excellent Spring Break. Z 6

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MARCH 2023 - VOLUME 16.10 PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE COVER ARTIST LYNN SHIELD PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, BRIAN RIPPLE, THOMAS AUSTIN LETTER TO EDITOR STEVE KIRCHOFF

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FOOD & DRINKS TAYLOR OWENS MONTANA MUSIC BRIAN RIPPLE, RYAN TORRES SCREEN & STAGE MORGAN STUART RECREATION & HEALTH THOMAS AUSTIN, MAISIE BISSELL, OLIVIA MITCHELL, ASHLEY PHALEN, MARS FAGIN

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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.

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

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

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

SADIE WOLLER - FOOD & DRINKS Sadie is a true small town midwestern, who moved out to Bozeman for new opportunities, new adventures, and maybe a new accent.

MARION JACKMAN - LIVING LOCAL Marion is a graduate of MSU, majoring in English Writing and an intern at Bozeman Magazine. She also enjoys going on adventures with her dog, Jay.

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

PHIL KNIGHT - REC & HEALTH Wilderness explorer, guide, author and shameless agitator.

Lived in Bozeman with his wife since the 80s, traveled to 7 continents, and seen some crazy stuff.

THOMAS AUSTIN - REC & HEALTH An economics student at Montana State University, Thomas Austin enjoys finding new waters to fish and getting lost in the woods.

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

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE Tim Ford is a Broker / Realtor® with Bozeman Broker Real Estate in Bozeman Montana.

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY Rachel Phillips is the Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman.

KELLY NICHOLSON - RECREATION Kelly is an adventurer, singer, outdoor educator, and book hoarder.

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

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

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.

ASHLEY PHELAN - REC & HEALTH Ashley Phelan, originally from Boston, Massachusetts, is a writing major at Montana State University.

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

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LETTER TO EDITOR

WHERE WERE YOU DURING THE STAMPEDE? Steve Kirchoff

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s everyone knows, Bozeman and other hot, fast-growing towns in Montana lack affordable housing. The shortage of affordable housing is the product of the actions of four classes of people who, prior to the pandemic, had less influence over Montana’s social and cultural realities than they enjoy today.

First, out-of-state home buyers with more personal wealth than the average Montanan have moved here in response to the pandemic and driven up housing prices; second, prices are purposely inflated by increasing numbers of un-located investors (“un-located” because

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many investors may never set foot in our state) who buy Montana housing as an asset to hold and flip; third, purchasers of second- and thirdand fourth homes jack up prices, while leaving homes empty for long stretches and, fourth, purchasers who buy dwelling units to convert to short-term rentals push rental prices up and subtract them from overall rental supply.

In Bozeman, Kalispell, Whitefish, Missoula, and in many other cities and towns, local citizens are too cash-poor to purchase housing in markets jumped-up by the actions of these classes of buyers. Steep housing markets make exiles out of Montana’s native citizens, many of whom are young and just starting out; though they wish to remain in their hometowns, they are unable to compete in a housing market dominated by moneyed purchasers.

Unaffordable housing markets empty towns and cities of those natives who have provided the muscle for daily work, and who have defined the city’s historic character. That’s not the end of the consequences. Employers in hot towns complain of labor shortages. Homelessness increases. Paychecks cover fewer and fewer expenses. Meanwhile, the pace and scale of development increases so that you can almost hear the hollowing-out of the community’s cultural and social life. The middle-class wobbles while economic elites prosper, and day workers hold on for dear life.

Despite the housing boom’s corrosive effects on the well-being of many Montana towns, the affordability problem has created economic opportunity for others. Big movers in the housing industry, aided by anti-government and “free market” ideologues and by many local politicians and state officials at the highest level have seized on the affordable housing shortage as an opportunity to deconstruct the laws guiding development in Montana’s cities and towns.

Seeing the frenzied concern about housing and realizing that average people have little understanding of the inner workings of growth and development, self-interested private actors have leveraged the gullibility and widespread anti-government sentiment of Montana’s political class—both moderates and conservatives—and convinced them to take dramatic deregulatory actions in the name of solving the affordable housing problem.

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It goes like this. An industry rep or a think tank spokesperson finds a legislator or city commissioner and convinces them to take the following steps: Step 1. Declare high housing prices to be a “crisis.” Step 2. Blame the “crisis” on short housing supply. Step 3. Blame the short housing supply on “burdensome regulations”— which is to say, on zoning codes. Step 4. Present a “solution” to the “crisis” in a state or local law dismantling local zoning.

This process is well under way. In Helena, the legislature is moving on numerous bills that will supposedly address the affordability crisis.

Among them is a bill to abolish single-family zoning; another to override local plans and codes that designate where multi-family and mixed-use development can occur; another to shrink maximum lot sizes; and another to streamline review by cutting the public out of the process—and many more of the same ilk.

Legislators justify this incursion into local planning and development by claiming there is no other way to address the crisis. Without compelling evidence, they nevertheless argue that municipal governments abused local control by adopting restrictive zoning codes that helped to precipitate the crisis. To solve the crisis, they conclude, cities and towns must forfeit control over land-use planning and regulation.

Finally, it needs to be stated that the bills attacking local control contain no legal guarantees that their implementation will result in affordable dwelling units. The bills contain no legal mechanisms to require affordability in exchange for streamlined process, lower design standards, smaller lots, and higher densities.

The bills receive support from lawmakers on the presumption that they will increase the housing supply and therefore lower housing prices. Legislators are operating on a wing and a prayer—or worse…

Let’s be clear: the current deregulatory frenzy is a massive sell-out of Montana and Montanans. It is cynical and heartless and bloodless. The bills in Helena will increase housing industry profits. The principal beneficiaries of these bills are housing industry bigwigs and the purchaser classes mentioned above. The bills will merely speed up the conversion of Montana’s fields and meadows into high-density condo and apartment developments to be

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purchased by the same classes of purchasers dominating markets now.

Meanwhile, overwhelmed by the speed, force, and sheer number of bills to gut local control, few in local elected positions are able to stop, take a breath, and propose a better way to deal with the housing problem. But that’s exactly what they should do. In the face of the deregulatory stampede, some local governments, including Bozeman’s, are not even bothering to oppose the worst bills put forward in Helena. Instead, arms wide open, our local government has decided that being trampled

by Helena is better than the alternative—taking a stand.

Even so-called liberal city commissioners feel obliged to increase density, streamline codes, wink at investor purchases and shortterm rentals, and cut corners on quality in the built environment. These actions will merely ramp-up the already screaming-hot growth machine, increasing the size of the housing market while leaving the purchasing dynamics that favor wealthy out-of-staters in place.

Just as they are doing in countless other states, the same classes of investors will continue to dominate Montana’s hot housing markets until a nationwide downturn occurs that pulls Montana and other states down with it. 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.

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COVER ARTIST

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self-taught artist based in Billings, Montana, Lynn began drawing and painting as a young girl.

Throughout her career, she used her creative and business skills as a marketing professional in the aerospace industry, and later in her own small marketing and web design firm.

Living in Montana and retiring from her business has given Lynn time to focus on painting. Her use of traditional watercolors as well as Brusho® watercolour crystals create the rich, vibrant hues in her work. “I love color! Using these special crystals, and alcohol inks, opened a whole new world for me. Both mediums have stunning, vibrant colors, which have helped mold my signature style of painting Montana wildlife and abstract florals. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t paint something. I guess you could say I have become addicted!” Most recently, Lynn has completed some stunning black and white, larger scale oils. When she isn’t painting, Lynn enjoys traveling with her life partner, Jeff.

Shield’s work is currently exhibited at Sandstone Gallery in Downtown Billings, and at the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery in Red Lodge. Visit https://lynnshield.com/, or find her on Facebook and Instagram @lynnshieldfineart.

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COVER: SPIRIT GIRLS ORIGINAL ART

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GV REAL ESTATE

HOMEBUYER PREP Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

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t’s been a real winter again in Bozeman; we’ve finally had a great snow pack to play in, and some fun days on the slopes. The Real Estate market has started to court buyers a bit more, but we could still use some more inventory. With spring around the corner, we’ll likely start to see more buyers and sellers in the marketplace.

For buyers considering a home purchase in 2023, one of the first steps should be to meet with a lender to qualify for financing.

Meeting with a lender may not seem like the fun part of the process, but it is extremely important to tackle this obstacle early.

Agents have stressed this over the years and are often told by would-be buyers that they’ll have no issues qualifying for financing, and this is generally the case. However, the purpose of the pre-qual goes beyond assuring the buyer and their agent that the buyers can get financing.

The strongest reason for getting prequalified is to be in a solid position when making an offer. In the Bozeman market, many homes are still generating multiple offers, sometimes within a matter of days. If a buyer does find that right home, they may not have enough time to start the pre-qualification process from scratch if they want to get an offer in the mix.

Additionally, a lot of offers get written on Friday afternoons or over the weekend. If a buyer finds that perfect home and they’re putting together an offer at 5:00 pm on a Friday, and haven’t yet met with a lender, it’s unlikely they’re going to be able to get anything done until Monday at the earliest. In a fast-moving market, that may not be soon enough.

As rates have risen from their historic lows, lenders are getting creative with rate

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buy down options. A knowledgeable lender can help determine if a temporary or permanent rate buy down makes sense for the borrower. If so, some buyers have had success in getting the seller to help pay for these rate buy downs, but they’ll want to ask for that as part of their initial negotiations when offering on a property. Again, if a buyer waits to meet with a lender until after they’ve offered on a property, it may be too late to go back and ask the seller for these types of concessions.

The pre-qualification process can be even more important for high income or HNWI (high-net-worth individuals). Many of these folks have complicated tax returns and various sources of income. In these scenarios, a lender may need some time to find the best route to get them approved.

Another important reason to meet with a lender early in the process is to ensure that the buyer’s credit score is accurate. It is not unusual for a consumer’s credit report to contain inaccuracies that may lead to a lower credit score. The earlier in the process that this is discovered, the more quickly it can be resolved.

I have included recent sales data for the first month of 2023, including the median and average sold prices for the last three months.

In addition to the 40 homes sold in January, another 64 homes are currently under contract or pending as of the date of writing.

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

Tim Ford is a Real Estate Broker with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate. He can be reached at timford@bozemanbrokers.com

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FOOD & DRINKS

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Taylor Owens

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s soon as you walk through the doors at The Farmer’s Daughters Cafe, you’re immediately met with beautiful interiors of pink, gold, and live-edge wood tables around a central fireplace in the dining room. Cookies, muffins, and assorted treats line the coffee bar in glass jars and displays. A pink and plaid painted wall sits directly behind the register, acting as a “features” menu showcasing specials like a cocoa chip unwaffle with a berry compote, an orange maple latte, and a winter salad. Perfect coffee drinks of all varieties are served in aesthetic ceramic mugs, adding to the ambience. Above the espresso machine, you’ll spot a quote by Julia Child: “People who love to eat are the best people.” You instantly feel like you want to stay awhile.

I sat down with one of the owners of the cafe, Hillary Folkvord, over lattes to talk about The Farmer’s Daughters, starting a business in Bozeman, and working alongside her sister.

TAYLOR: How was The Farmer’s Daughters Cafe conceptualized?

HILLARY: My sister and I grew up on a farm.

We’re a fourth-generation farming family here in Montana. So we grew up with real whole foods, and we grew up with farm-totable food. We love just good food. My sister and I are super into health and wellness, and, at the time in Bozeman, there just wasn’t anything like that. There wasn’t anything that was just really good salads, really good sandwiches, very few ingredients used to make

dressings, things like that. So we wanted to bring that to Bozeman. We’re four years in, and we are the farmer’s daughters. Our dad is a farmer. So it’s been a really fun experience to bring our childhood into what we’re doing now. And it’s been great.

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

HILLARY: One of the other things we saw that was missing in Bozeman was that feeling that was just a place that was comfortable, a place where you want to hang out, a place that is inviting, but also has really good food.

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And to just really enjoy that laid back experience of Montana. We wanted a really pretty space. A space that was really bright and airy, and again, comfortable and warm, but bringing really good food, too. We specialize in our smoothies, our salads, and just really wholesome food for people.

TAYLOR: Did you do all of your interior design?

HILLARY: We had a vision, but we worked with an incredible team, Abby Hetherington at the Architect’s Wife. They’re the best. We gave her a lot of inspiration, and they really made it come to life. This space that we’re sitting in now, it was a living apartment area for the hotel. So this space really came to life with a ton of good windows. We love natural lighting; that was all really important to us.

TAYLOR: What do regulars keep coming back for?

HILLARY: Our number one item is our bone broth. It’s a bison bone broth, and it’s just incredible. It feels nurturing and warming, especially when it’s so frigid on days like today. So that’s probably our number

one seller. Our smoothies are really popular.

They’re just very simple ingredients. We worked with Megan Ulrichs at glō Luxury Oils. She helped us with our smoothies, and they’re just fantastic. So those are a couple of things that people come back for.

And then our signature salad. The Farmers Daughters signature salad is just delicious, and really healthy and hearty.

TAYLOR: What is your personal favorite menu item?

HILLARY: I pretty much eat it every day, it’s the Anniston salad. Jennifer Anniston came up with the salad a while ago. She ate it every day. And we just put our twist on it.

We added some more greens into it and our own dairy-free ranch dressing. It’s just fantastic. A few little twists on that. So that’s what I eat pretty much every day. Our soups are amazing. They’re all gluten-free and dairy-free. They’re always rotating. Those are my two everyday favorites. Our coffee is so good. We use a local roaster from up in West Yellowstone and our coffee is delicious. I also love our bone broth and our glowing green

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smoothie, which is like what started my health food journey. Kimberly Snyder started making this smoothie. I swear it changed my life, so now we serve it here.

TAYLOR: Do you bake your desserts in-house?

Hillary: We do it actually all on our own. Our team is incredible. We have a bunch of young people who are just eager to learn; they do a great job for us. I actually find recipes online, and I’ll make them at home. And I think they’re simple enough and they taste good, so I know these guys can do it.

TAYLOR: What would you say makes you unique in the local food scene?

HILLARY: I think there are a few things. We try to be as farm-to-table of course, just like everyone in town, but I think the consistency of our food is really something that we’re proud of. We’re proud of the food that we’ve created and the simple menu items, which I hope gets people coming back when they’re looking for something that just makes them feel good. We want feel-good food, and that’s what we talk about a lot. Also fast feel-

good food. It’s sometimes hard to find. So we’re hoping we’re bringing that to people.

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

HILLARY: It’s an incredible community, especially when it comes to women entrepreneurs. It’s amazing that everyone works together. It’s more about collaboration over competition, which you don’t see very often.

And I think that’s really special. I mean, I really truly believe that businesses are trying to help one another, especially when we first started out. The outpouring of support in this community was amazing. They really have continued to help us grow and get to the next level. We’re so fortunate to be in this world, in this community.

TAYLOR: How has your experience been working with your sister?

HILLARY: Our first business together was a vegetable stand that we started when I think she was five and I was ten. So we’ve been working together for a very long time.

Our second business was a wheat bouquet business. We would take wheat out of our parents’ field and strip it down and bundle it. One day, Martha Stewart came in and bought like thirty bundles and that was our claim to fame. We’ve been working together

ever since. It’s a really great partnership in terms of how she has her skill set and I have mine and we can bring those together. There are certain things I like to do, and certain things she likes to do. Just having someone who understands the goals and the integrity of what we want to create is incredible.

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

HILLARY: We do just a ton of pop-ups. We do partner with Vino per Tutti. We do wine tastings there about once a week. We just did a cooking class that was really fun. We’re just getting ready for summer. I encourage any local producers—if they have produce coming up, we would love to purchase that from them and to work with them if they have anything available.

Check out The Farmer’s Daughters Cafe when you’re looking for a place to have a coffee and read a book, meet a friend over breakfast, or get a healthy and sweet treat in Bozeman. O Taylor Owens is a writer, editor, and videographer based in Bozeman. Taylor spends her days running in the sun, playing in the snow, or on the hunt for the best breakfast all across the West. www.bozemanmagazine.com

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SCREEN & STAGE In His Own Words:

ROB GRABOW ON THE YEAR OF THE DOG Morgan Stuart

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ontana-based films tend to have a raw truth best conveyed by local talent. This is demonstrated in the new indie film, The Year of the Dog, a production by Rob Grabow. Rob and I sat down at a coffee shop in Bozeman to discuss his journey to the silver screen and the long-awaited release of his work. Filmed locally, The Year of the Dog takes its audience into the depths of alcoholism, recovery, vulnerability, friendship, and the value of community. Besides writing, producing, and directing the film, Rob Grabow also plays the lead role of Matt, a recovering alcoholic who forms an unlikely bond with a rescued Husky named Yup’ik.

MORGAN STUART: How were you first introduced into the film world?

ROB GRABOW: At 16, I was hired as a standin for Ethan Hawke, as well as a specially trained extra, for a film called Snow Falling on Cedars filmed in Port Townsend, Washington. I loved this experience. I loved acting, but I was scared of being in front of people, so I ended up putting acting to the side.

Later, while studying at Gonzaga University in the early 2000s, I did some commercials and had a few small movie roles. It wasn’t until 2011, when I graduated from Columbia University and moved back to Seattle, that I decided to take acting classes. I loved it, but at the same time I was horrified, learning quickly that to act well required the ability to

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become vulnerable. This level of vulnerability only happens if you are willing to take a deep dive into your own emotional psyche, so I applied to the MFA Acting program at the Actor’s Studio Drama School in New York, where I then studied for the next two years.

MS: What grounds you as an artist in the film industry?

RG: In art, ideally, I think people are trying to serve. Historically, art is where we have gone to have difficult conversations: Who are we? Why are we here? What is the point of our life? How do we deal with relationships?

How do we reconcile these complicated issues? An important skill developed in acting training is the ability to attune yourself, at a visceral level, to the other person’s emotions.

For a scene to go well, actors have to be connected to their own physical and emotional internal experiences. Art has become commodified in a lot of ways; it’s less about the message and more about making money.

Ideally, though, art is supposed to be a place where we engage in these bigger questions. I think anyone doing art, or anyone who gives a shit about the world in any way, is going to have that be the focus of what they do. For me, what I am doing has to be connected to something else that matters.

MS: You’ve mentioned that you moved a lot as a child — how did that affect your childhood, and who you are today?

RG: At times it was very difficult. As a child, I didn’t feel like I had an anchor. I was having to intuitively chameleonize myself; I would get to a new place and I would have to feel out the social dynamics of the situation without having to think about it. As a kid and a young adult in high school and college, I feel I missed out a little bit on being able to be a full version of myself in relationship to other people. I didn’t have people that really knew me throughout my life, as my relationships were more like, ‘Hey, I’m here for a year.’ I could put on a happy face and make friends, but at the same time I was never fully being myself. This is a reason acting school was so important to me. It allowed me to get back in touch with a clear sense of who I was in relationship with other people.

MS: What has been the biggest challenge in your career?

RG: The last two years I have been buried in this film and so “in the task,” so focused. The Year of the Dog has by far been the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. It has been fire after fire after fire. For two years, every week there was some borderline catastrophic event that could derail the entire project… we lost our director halfway through production, that was a big one. Another challenge I found was that in the film world, generally speaking, you have the artists who tend to relate to the world in very general terms, in a very “feeling” kind of way, and then you have

the people on the technical side who are very task focused and not necessarily living an embodied, emotional kind of relationship with the world. It has been difficult for me, navigating the film side with the production side, as well as all the different personality types involved in this project. I’m also new to all of this, so the learning curve is very steep.

MS: Whose careers do you look up to?

RG: Jonathan Majors. I am mildly obsessed with him as an artist. He’s crazy talented.

Vocally, he can do anything; acting-wise, he can play 5000 characters, no problem.

Also, Jeff Bridges is just an amazing human.

In The Year of the Dog I play a recovering alcoholic trying to find sobriety, and his role in Crazy Heart was one of the best portrayals of that type of role that I have ever seen.

It’s something I watched quite a few times in preparation for my role as Matt. I played it completely different of course — Bridges is in his own league, inspiring.

MS: How are you feeling while you await the release of The Year of the Dog? RG: Terrified. I have put so much into this film—a lot of people have, leaving me with a sense of obligation. I really care how the film lands with people, but its success ultimately boils down to box office numbers.

MS: The Year of the Dog was primarily filmed in Paradise Valley, Livingston, and Bozeman, and the cast appears heavily weighted with Montana-based actors. Was this always your intention, or did it just come together this way?

RG: Both. I would have preferred that, and it worked out. For example, Aaron Finley, a Bozeman High graduate who works on Broadway, was in town because of Covid. We connected at a local gym, and he agreed to do the film. Michael Spears, who’s in Reservation Dogs and 1883, was also available to work because of all the Covid shutdowns.

Cat Lofgren, who plays Matt’s Mom in the film, is from Bozeman, as well as Logan Hanley, our youngest actor. We also had a lot of local crew: Michael Peterson, Co-Director; Heather Hanley, Co-Producer; George Potter, Director of Photography; Ashley Moore, Script Supervisor; Scott Sterling, Colorist; William “Lake” Springstead, Sound Mixer; Erika Share, Assistant Camera, and Andy Thie, Grip.

MS: How was it to direct and act alongside Michael Spears and John Proudstar?

RG: Michael Spears is a very experienced, talented actor. He has been in movies since a very early age—I believe he was 13 when he was cast in Dances With Wolves. John Proudstar sent in an audition tape playing a role in this AA scene that’s in the film. I’ve never seen a better-acted scene than what I saw in his audition tape. I was completely floored.

I had a sense that these guys could meet all the emotional ranges and also command the space around them, and just be extremely present. They both also worked very well with the entire cast and crew. I learned so

much from them on so many levels about what it means to attune and perceive someone else. They were both very professional on set, always positive and nice. I myself was still in this place where I felt I had to be more stereotypical; serious and totally in my role.

Michael, though, he could just turn it on and off. I learned a lot from both of them that I will apply to my next film.

MS: What do you hope the audience takes away from The Year of the Dog? RG: I hope that people who are struggling emotionally with addiction in any way feel like their experience is truthfully reflected back to them. I also want the film to be a reminder that we all have a lot of stuff going on in our life; people are experiencing pain in many different ways, and I hope this film is a reminder that we can relate to each other from that place.

The Year of the Dog hit select theaters on February 24, 2023. Montana locations include Anaconda’s Washoe Theatre, Missoula’s Roxy Theater, and Conrad’s Orpheum Theatre.

For further information please visit www. theyearofthedogmovie.com.

A later showing and cast Q&A session will be held on April 29 at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center, sponsored by the Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin Gateway.

See www.historicgallatingateway.com or www.gallatingatewaycommunitycenter.com for details. M Morgan Stuart lives on a small farm in Gallatin Gateway with her husband and three children. When she’s not busy enjoying the outdoors with her family and friends, Morgan enjoys volunteering in the Gallatin community as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in the foster care system), Secretary for the Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin Gateway, substitute teacher, and 4-H co-leader.

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MONTANA MUSIC

ST PATRICK’S DAY LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ

Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman Cost: no cover. Age: all ages

OPEN MIC FRIDAY

If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston Cost: no cover

THE ORNERY JACKS

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman - “Hey everybody so on Saint Paddy’s day we will be playing at the Tune Up bar in the Armory hotel playing three full sets of Irish rock and roll! Show starts at 8! We hope you all come down and get Ornery with us!”

No cover. Age: 21+

CHARLES ELLSWORTH

Bozeman Hot Springs - Arizona-born, Brooklyn-based Charles Ellsworth has been playing his brand of “Bluesy-Americana-Country” music all around the country for many years.

With music that has been referred to as “a triumph for American songwriting blending outlaw grit with a raw streak of self-awareness,” Ellsworth has been praised wherever he goes. Playing as a trio, Ellsworth’s sound is going to be a can’t miss performance for any Americana fan. Free with swim pass.

WESTERN ROOTS DANCE

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway. Cost: No Cover. All Ages

COLE DECKER

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks Cost: no cover. Age: 21+

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KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CROONERS MARTY BUSH AND NATALIE PRAUSER

“Natalie Prauser blends the introspection of the 60’s Laurel Canyon folk scene with the attitude of 70’s outlaw country. Whiskey infused lyrics combine loving, leaving, and honky-tonk debauchery. A Kansas native, Natalie began playing in bars at the tender age of fourteen, and was a recipient of an American Songwriters Award in 2015. After stepping away from live shows for a few years, she reemerged in 2021 with a redefined sound and polished craft. Her solo record, ‘Til the Sun Comes Up,’ was included in bandcamp’s ‘Best of Country Music’ for its November 2022 release.”

“Firmly rooted in the sounds of troubadour country of the 60’s and 70’s, Marty Bush crafts heart-wrenching songs of love and loss. Pairing intricate guitar work and a powerful baritone voice, his tales take listeners on a hell-bent journey to the lonesome juke joints of days gone by. “...a canyon-deep baritone that most country singers would eat their hat to have.”

- Bandcamp Daily. Boot up, let’s have us a time! The Old Saloon. Tunes 8-11pm. 21+ No cover.

THE SALAMANDERS WITH BIG ‘OL

Let’s get down to the Filler, have a nice cold pint, and wait for this to blow over.

21+ Doors : 8pm, Show : 9pm Cover : $15 in advance, $20 at the door The Salamanders join Big ‘Ol on stage at the Filler for a St. Paddy’s day show you won’t want to miss!

WOOD BELLY

Something downright mystical is happening on Colorado’s Front Range. The very roots of traditional acoustic music seem to sprout from the dirt, shaking their dust into the winds of change, to be breathed in and become the soul of musicians who craft their songs here.

Such is the music of Wood Belly, a musical collective of Chris Weist (mandolin), Tom Knowlton (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). A Wood Belly song has its own lyrical persona and masterful arrangement; rooted in bluegrass tradition and planted solidly in contemporary innovation.

Pine Creek Lodge (This is an indoor show.) $25 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW

710 ASHBURY

We can’t wait to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all of you! Come on down to Miller’s on this festive day and dance the night away!

We had so much fun playing for you on New Year’s Eve we couldn’t wait to return to our favorite venue. Don’t worry though, we won’t play the same songs we just played. We’ll only repeat the favorites. So many great songs to play! Hope to see you there!

Miller’s Crossing! - Helena

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MONTANA MUSIC PETER KING TALKS ABOUT THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE AND HIS NEW TRIBUTE TO 90’S COUNTRY

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aving played live music around the Bozeman area for a couple of decades Peter King has been a staple of the Bozeman Music Scene for at least half of that time. Walking the line between country, rock, punk and grunge Peter has honed his craft into a style that is truly unique. We recently caught up with Peter to talk about his life and his music. and his new band Neon Rainbow.

BRIAN RIPPLE: Hello Peter, So outside of music, what are you up to these days?

PETER KING: I’ve been trying to not be a shut-in during the winter and get outside, so I’ve been skiing a lot this year, which has been really good for my mental health and appreciation of the area. I’m trying to connect with people outside of bars and music. It’s been a nice winter, really.

BR: You have been around the scene here as long as I can remember; When did you first start playing music in the Bozeman area?

PK: Aside from jazz bands in high school, I feel like I first started putting together bands of my own that played live around 2003.

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BR: Can you list off some of your old projects and tell us in some detail about a couple of your favorites?

PK: In the early 2000s I used to do an acoustic duo project with my friend Rasp Thorne called Bleakly Pining, which was a lot of dark, sad songs.

I remember we’d cry at most every performance.

After that, I had this band with Nate Reid called Crow and Coyote vs. The Sky, which was kinda jazz/hip-hop.

I’d play bass and guitar with Nate’s beatboxing and spoken word. It was very introspective and unique.

Somewhere in the mid2000s, I started The Salamanders, which was very lo-fi punk stuff, really free, really abrasive. I didn’t really know how to sing or play guitar that well, but we tried to make up for it by being fast and loud and smashing our instruments.

One of my absolute favorite projects after that was The Meatskin Jubillee Jugband, a project spearheaded by the late Chris Donahue, who reinvented old-time music from the 1920s with comical lyrics about lobsters and whiskey. I played the washtub bass. Sometimes the band had like ten people in it… some playing jugs, spoons, trash cans, or other homemade

instruments. It was also pretty chaotic, but without a doubt the funnest band I’ve played in. There are some old YouTube videos of us at the Haufbrau which are just hilarious. There’d be like ten minutes of drunken banter in between songs with all the instruments feeding back in the PA, but, somehow, when we’d play songs everyone just fit into place and it had some incredible cohesion to it.

Sometimes I’d sit in with The Pale Riders, and The Touchers, doing backup vocals and rhythm guitar, which was a huge honor because they were my two favorite bands at the time, and maybe still?

BR: I noticed you had a Salamanders show recently… how was that?

PK: It was amazing to play loud rock ‘n’ roll again, and I’m happy with the work that Aaron Banfield (bass) and Ezra Bowman (drums)

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put into it. I guess when Ezra was 18 or so, ing acoustic guitar and writing songs in my he snuck into a bar and watched a Salamanearly twenties. ders show. I think it was the time I jumped off the rafters and ended up shattering the BR: How do you feel the local music scene vertebrae in my lower back. It just seems has changed in the past ten years? cool to me to connect with newer generations of musicians. It feels great to bring the PK: It has grown a lot. There are more bands songs back to life with a new of almost every genre perspective. The whole thing of music now, and a has been very cathartic for me lot of them are serious in dealing with the loss of my badasses. It used to feel best friend and bandmate, Joe like there were only like Knapp. He left such a huge 20 people in town who crater in the Bozeman music played out and most scene when he died but, in a of them played in each highlander type of way, has other’s bands, so there spread his musical power into was this real tight-knit everyone else and, hopefully, community feeling bewe all carry on stronger. The cause everybody showed band sounds different, obviup for everyone else’s BUY TICKETS HERE ously, but it’s something you show. Now, you have can’t hide from and the reality choices of many different is Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die—you can shoot acts almost every night, so it’s impossible to it in the face or cut out its liver, but it just catch everything. However, the strength and won’t die. We also had Nickels & Bones on support amongst the musicians and performthe bill with us, which is my friend from high ers in the different genres is still there. school, Noah Watts’ band, so it was cool to have two bands at the Filler made up of OG BR: Without naming any names, what do you Bozeman kids. think the new venues should be doing that they aren’t?

BR: Have you always been a songwriter, or did that come later?

PK: Well, there’s certainly a lot more places to play, which is great, but my biggest thing PK: Yeah, I started writing as a teenager. is that there aren’t a lot of promoters and Mostly poetry and plays, then I started playmusic directors, so you end up getting to

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places and there can be a lot of confusion.

Most places expect the promotion, sound, and turnout to be left up to the bands. If you know how to do all that, it’s fine, but I feel like there’d be a better response if there were more facilitators to help bring those things together.

BR: With Bozeman 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?

PK: 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.

BR: 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. Oh, and I’m doing some guitar and vocal collaborations with Brian Koenig (aka B-Nuggs) on his new hip-hop album. continued on page 25

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Neon Rainbow p. 22 BR: 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.

BR: 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 lighthearted 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.

BR: What should people expect when they come to check out Neon Rainbow at Bourbon on April 7th?

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!

If you are a fan of 90’s country, we can not recommend enough that you check out Neon Rainbow, April 7 at Bourbon.

Tickets are available online at: www.sellout.io/events/neon-rainbow A

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ogjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dopapod & Yak Attack for a live in concert performance at The ELM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Tickets went on sale in December and are available by phone at 1 (800) 514-3849. Reserved balcony seating and general admission standing room tickets are available. All ages are welcome.

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found by scanning the QR code below.

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ABOUT DOPAPOD

Dopapod access a heightened level of cosmic harmony in their music. The quartet—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. After generating millions of streams, packing shows coast-to-coast, and earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, the group architect an immersive and expansive vision on their self-titled seventh full-length offering, Dopapod.

The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica bloomed brilliantly on 2009’s Radar, and it continued to blossom on the likes of Never Odd Or Even [2014] and Megagem [2017].

Along the way, fan favorites such as “Present Ghosts” reeled in 2.4 million Spotify streams and counting. 2019’s Emit Time arrived to acclaim from Guitar World, Relix, Glide, Jambase, and more. Simultaneously, they sold out headline gigs and graced the bills of Electric Forest, Summer Camp, High Sierra, and Bonaroo where Rolling Stone named them among the festival’s “best kept secrets.” After a marathon near-decade run, they enjoyed an almost year-long hiatus to realign and reenergize before reuniting with a new fire during 2019 and partaking in something of a “soft return.”

After a brief hiatus to regroup and recharge their creative efforts, Dopapod assembled what would become their next album, the self-titled Dopapod, and looked at the loose threads of their catalog to conceptually tie their journey together.

They chose to self-title their seventh offering as a totem to the fact they’ve realized their full potential in terms of music and vision. Tackling time travel, balance and symmetry, binary pairs and more, Dopapod’s palindromic existence continues to conjure alchemy nearly fifteen years into their journey.

ABOUT YAK ATTACK

Yak Attack is a live electronica power trio from Portland, Oregon. The band has been building buzz on the strength of its live shows and the instant connection its music makes with new listeners. Their music is best described as “organic electronica”, using skillful playing, live loops, and tightly constructed songs combined with raw improvisation to build high-energy and uplifting music from scratch, where every note is played and recorded live. The group draws on influences from a wide spectrum of electronica, such as house, drum and bass, and breakbeat, along with elements of jam, funk, and jazz.

The result is a live show that is musically sophisticated but widely accessible, with a diverse and engaged fanbase that travels to out of town shows and festivals to witness the band’s continually evolving sound.

Yak Attack has been selling out local and regional shows and has developed a reputation as “the region’s go to late night act” in the summer festival and afterparty circuit.

They spent the early part of 2019 touring in support of live electronic heavyweights STS9 and Sunsquabi, and the band has also shared the stage with emerging acts such as Goose, Fruition, Turkuaz, TAUK, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and The Magic Beans. After releasing “Safety Third” on Ropeadope records in 2018, the band is currently recording their fourth full-length album, while making the rounds at national events such as Camp Bisco, Jazzfest, Peach Fest and many new cities across the country. Watch for Yak Attack to bring its unique dance party to a venue near you. F

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LIVING LOCAL

WOMEN OF BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC NORTHSIDE Crystal B. Alegria

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ozeman’s north side has historically been the working-class side of town where the laborers and service workers lived, while the south side of Bozeman housed the capitalists, bankers, and business owners. The houses built on the north side reflect their working-class occupants, being small vernacular structures that held extended families consisting of often two and sometimes even three generations of family. Three women who lived on the north side from roughly 1890 to 1920 were Lizzie Kincade, Annie McLaughlin and Fannie Woodson. These three women were contemporaries and lived only blocks apart from one another, and likely knew each other, as Bozeman was a small town at that time.

Lizzie, Annie, and Fannie don’t represent the collective history of women on the north side, but by learning about their lives, we can better understand life in early Bozeman through the lens of these three women.

Lizzie Todd was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She married John Kincade at a very young age, and they had three sons. At forty-three years old, Lizzie and her youngest son, William, who was seventeen, came to Bozeman around 1895, leaving husband John back in Philadelphia. Upon arrival in Bozeman, she represented herself as a widow— but her husband John, was still alive and well in Pennsylvania.

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201 N. BLACK - LIZZIE KINCADE HOUSE. DEMOLISHED When Lizzie and son William first arrived in Bozeman, they rented a small wood-frame house on west Babcock Street (it has since been torn down, but was located where the Backcountry store parking lot is today, near the corner of Bozeman Avenue and Babcock Street). William worked as a teamster and Lizzie worked as a midwife. In 1902, one of Lizzie’s sisters died in Pennsylvania. This sister, Lottie, had never married, but had done very well for herself and was able to leave

Lizzie $700 in her will. Most likely, it was with this money that Lizzie purchased a home in Bozeman at 201 N. Black, where Lizzie, William and his new wife and child set up house.

This brick house was newly constructed by Andre J. Svorkmoe and Nels Baverly. Svorkmoe was a builder and contractor who built many homes on the south side of Bozeman, many of them of brick like this one. Svorkmoe and Baverly built this house for L. Reese Wells who, in turn, sold it to Lizzie for $500

302 N. BOZEMAN - ANNIE MCLAUGHLIN HOUSE STILL STANDING AT THE CORNER OF BOZEMAN AVENUE AND BEALL STREET

according to the deed records.

Lizzie officially filed for divorce from John in 1905, citing physical abuse, alcohol abuse and desertion. This abuse and desertion was most likely the reason Lizzie left Philadelphia, taking her youngest son West with her.

While living in this house, Lizzie continued to work as a midwife and later as a professional nurse. She took patients into her house to nurse them, as evidenced by the death certificate of prostitute Hattie Hayes. Hattie worked in Bozeman’s red-light district on east Mendenhall Street, just two blocks east and two blocks north of where Lizzie lived. Hattie died on February 7, 1908, at the age of twenty-nine. Her place of death was 201 N. Black, which was Lizzie’s residence. Just five years later, Lizzie also nursed Hattie’s sister, Libbie, in her last days.

Libbie Hayes was the madam of a brothel on Mendenhall Street when she succumbed to uterine cancer at the age of thirty-four.

The informant on the death certificate was Lizzie Kincade. Lizzie may have initially met the Hayes sisters due to her expertise in midwifery, which would have been important to women who worked in Bozeman’s red-light district. Lizzie Kincade sold her house to her sister, Sallie Bell, in 1922, then disappeared from the historical record.

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from Lizzie Kincade lived Annie McLaughlin at 302 N. Bozeman. Annie was born in Illinois in 1847. She moved to Bozeman between the late 1870s and the early 1880s. Upon her arrival in Bozeman, McLaughlin started a catholic school and tutored a few children in a building located on the corner of Bozeman Avenue and Lamme Street. “Interested in the education of Catholic children, she began St. Agnes Academy, held in a one-story frame dwelling . . . This school was held for only about seven years until it was disbanded and held elsewhere.” (Quoting Helen Ulrich from an interview in August of 1983). The Bozeman Weekly Chronicle also mentioned in June of 1884 that, “Miss McLaughlin, teacher of the Catholic school on Bozeman street north of Main, will take a few more scholars. Now that the public schools are closed, an opportunity is offered for tuition at low rates.”

McLaughlin moved to Butte for a time during the mid-1880s and worked in the Catholic School system there until she returned to Bozeman in 1887 and reopened the Catholic School she had previously operated. About this time, Annie purchased property on the corner of north Bozeman Avenue and Beall Street, where she had a residence built.

Annie never married; she provided for herself by running a boarding house out of

her residence. In addition to the boarding house, she also took in laundry and raised cows and chickens, most likely selling eggs, butter, and possibly milk from the cows. The pasturing of her cows became problematic in 1900 when the neighbors complained that her cattle were running at large within the city limits, in disregard of the City of Bozeman Ordinance. When the authorities tried to enforce the ordinance, Annie McLaughlin resisted and was fined $5, which she refused to pay. The authorities had no choice but to put her in jail until she paid. Annie spent five days in jail before a relative paid the fine for her and she was released.

She lived in her house on north Bozeman Avenue until her death on March 15, 1922, of pneumonia. When she died, she owned her house and fifty chickens. A requiem high mass was celebrated by the local priest, Rev. Father Leitham, at the Holy Rosary Catholic church, of which McLaughlin had been a most faithful member. Her nephew, Joseph Meechan of Madison, South Dakota arrived shortly before her death and was the administrator of her estate. He then purchased the property after her estate was settled on August 24, 1922. Annie’s house still stands today at 302 N. Bozeman Avenue.

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SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE MARCH 2023

ARIES: Beware the proverbial monkey wrench invading well laid plans later in the month. You may have worked hard to bring everything together for that work project, but a last minute discovery of inaccurate data may have you in a scramble by month’s end.

TAURUS: You can’t help but feel great with Venus (your ruling planet) moving into Taurus will give your emotions and energy levels a much needed boost.

It’s a great time to do a little pampering to yourself. You’ve done for everyone else now it’s time for you.

GEMINI: It is all about teamwork, leadership, and letting your skills shine. The 21st could be bringing you an opportunity to take a leadership role that gets you just the right kind of attention. Make sure to include co-workers. Their ideas have merit too.

CANCER: The 17th sees a shift in your social energy and has you spending more time relaxing.

Single Crabs are sure to have their calendar filled with dates, lunches, meetings, hang-outs and getaways. Keep your cool when others lose theirs on the 21st.

LEO: It’s a New Moon in Aries on the 21st has you stretching your boundaries and claiming even more of your personal power. Recognition my need to be sought out, but do so gently.

The 15th is all about children while the 19th is perfect for date night.

VIRGO: The Equinox on the 21st is likely to shake things up for you – in some pretty awesome ways. Expect a financial windfall somewhere before the end of the month; large or small it comes to you when you least expect it. You mate’s ardor returns strong.

LIBRA: Do lunch with your boss on the 2nd. Your solar seventh house hosts the Aries New Moon on the 21st. This gives special attention to partnerships in all forms. This could be up to and including the most important partnership of all – marriage.

SCORPIO: Romantic connections with your sweetie begin to gain a special heat on the 17th, following Venus’ move into comfy Taurus on the 16th.

This signifies an auspicious time for single Scorpios to find that special someone they have been waiting for.

SAGITTARIUS: Daily routines could be easily side-tracked with Uranus in Taurus in your solar sixth house of routines. Make notes and keep lists of things needed to be done so that you don’t forget anything important. Hang on when that roller coaster starts.

CAPRICORN: With Venus in Taurus on the 16th your are sure to feel an increase of heat in the romantic sector. Single Goats may just find themselves meeting an irresistible someone. It’s a busy month and you better keep a calendar to not miss important events.

AQUARIUS: Attend a community event for the opportunity to connect with more like minded folks on the Aries New Moon on the 21st. That lovely spring energy brought by the equinox on the 20th seeps in to your bones and gives you a congenial air.

PISCES: Things starts off on a positive note with the 2nd being a great time to spend time with children. Treat them to a special age-appropriate game or interaction, give them the gift of your time, not money or things.

There’s great romantic energy on the 11th.

Women of Historic Northside p.28 northside was Fannie Woodson, a Black woman who was, like Lizzie Kincade, born in Pennsylvania in 1845. She came to Bozeman in 1872 as Fannie Taylor. Like Lizzie and Annie, we have no idea what brought her to Bozeman, but it was most likely the lure of opportunity, the possibility of work and the ability to purchase a home. Fannie soon met and married a Black man, George Woodson. Their daughter Clara was born in 1881.

George Woodson worked for Nelson Story for a time, but then went on his own into the drayage or the short-distance transportation business, where he did quite well. He also opened a barber shop, but soon fell into debt, so he fled to Miles City. Fannie, worried about her husband, traveled to Miles City with Clara to find that he was living with another woman. The Bozeman Weekly Chronicle reported; “Mrs. Woodson sought her husband and accused him of infidelity, in answer to which he immediately sought recourse to the flowing bowl, having in the meantime armed himself to the teeth. Mrs. Woodson got him to her room in the hotel and, while he was sleeping off his drunken slumber, she cut his vest pocket open, abstracted his gold watch and chain, and took the next train for home, declaring that she never again will live with the man for whom she has toiled and slaved.” George never returned to Bozeman, nor to Fannie. She officially divorced him in 1903. Just prior to George’s departure, Fannie acquired a Sole Traders license from the City of Bozeman, which gave her the ability to work in her own name “to do laundry and ironing, and to buy and sell horses and to carry out any other kind of legitimate business.” In this document, she lists her capital as one-half interest in one sorrel mare, two barber chairs, one desk, one large mirror, one stove, and one eight-day clock. She may have acquired this license to protect herself and her profits from falling into the hands of her husband, George Woodson.

After George left Bozeman, Fannie lived in a house on East Mendenhall Street with her daughter, Clara. While living on Mendenhall Street, the census records list Fannie’s occupations as a day laborer in 1900, a housekeeper to a private family in 1910, and a nurse in 1920. She also operated her residence as a boarding house, with various numbers of boarders through the years.

In 1904, Fannie married again, to Joseph Tucker. This marriage lasted until 1917 when Fannie filed for divorce, stating that Tucker had deserted and abandoned her. Fannie lived until 1920 when she succumbed to cervical cancer and dementia. Her obituary headline reads, “Well-Known Mammy Passes at Bozeman.” Fannie made an impression on Bozemanites, most likely due to her generous character as a nurse and caretaker.

Her obituary made not only the Bozeman newspaper, but also the Billings Gazette and the Anaconda Standard.

By knowing more about Lizzie Kincade, Annie McLaughlin, and Fannie Woodson, we can better understand how women lived, worked and navigated life on Bozeman’s north side in the early 20th century. All three of these women owned their homes and worked hard to provide for themselves and their children, at least in the case of Lizzie and Fannie, as Annie never married, nor had children. The information provided above was gleaned in bits and pieces from deed

records, newspaper accounts, death certificates, marriage certificates, city directories, and census records. These records give us a very cursory look at these women but, hopefully, as time goes on more information will come to light, helping us to make their lives more tangible. C Crystal B. Alegria is Director of The Extreme History Project.

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The Tenacious Women of Bozeman’s Past Marion Jackman

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n downtown Bozeman, next to the courthouse stands the Gallatin History Museum, a lovely brick building that preserves the area’s past. In honor of Women’s History Month, I interviewed the amazing women who work there, and asked each of them to name their favorite woman from Gallatin’s history.

Lynn Yeager, Charlotte Mills and Rachel Phillips not only protect Gallatin Valley legacies, but dedicate themselves to answering questions and solving the timeless mysteries left by those long since gone.

LYNN: I am the Museum’s Executive Director.

I started here in June of last year. I actually moved here from Detroit. When I hit my 30’s, I decided I wanted to do what I’ve always dreamed of, which is to run a museum. They took a chance on me, I took a chance on them, and here I am. I also grew up on an 18th Century iron plantation in Pennsylvania. So that has been my life since I was six years old, running around wearing a bonnet on the farm, carrying around chickens and giving school tours, so this was the perfect opportunity.

know the history. They’re hustlers in their own way. It’s cool to see a woman whose traits can be seen through her lineage, and I love that. That’s why Granny Yates is my favorite.

CM: Her first name is Mary, but everyone calls her Granny. She was actually buried in the Dry Creek cemetery. She was a sturdy, strong minded woman.

LY: You and your sister get that from her!

They do. Strong Montanan women. That was my greatest example coming here. When she told me about Granny Yates, I thought, that sums up every Montana woman I’ve met.

MJ: She raised 14 children by herself?

CM: Well, she didn’t bring all 14 across the plains. The two older ones stayed in Missouri.

MJ: That’s a lot of distance to travel in a covered wagon. Was she a homesteader?

CM: I can’t exactly tell you where she homesteaded, but all her children were homesteaders. I think a lot of the time she lived with her children. She actually settled in Virginia City, but she migrated out this way, and her children went with her. She had this cane and she was mean. My dad was born in the early 1900s. He was seven years old when she died. He actually lived with my grandmother, and it was his job to take her out to the outhouse. He was always hit with that cane so he thought, ‘Someday I’m going to get even with her.’ And one day when he led her out, he ran her straight into the clothesline. continued on next page

MARION: So, who is your favorite woman in Gallatin Valley history?

LY: This is where Charlotte comes in. She can tell the story better, because it’s one of her ancestors, Granny Yates. I will let her take the lead on that.

CHARLOTTE: I’ve worked here part time for four years as a research assistant. Granny Yates was a pioneer who brought in 13 wagon train loads of people. She arrived in the Gallatin Valley around 1865. She has hundreds and hundreds of relatives still here. Granny was a pretty aggressive and self-made woman. She was independent, hardcore and rough. Her husband died in the Civil War; she had eleven children and three step-children who happened to be her sister’s children. Her husband was first married to her sister and when she died, he married Granny. So, she raised 14 kids.

LY: This woman was a hard working independent, self-made hustler who had faced all these hardships. She lived to her 90s. She died in 1907.

MJ: That’s an impressive lifespan.

LY: Yes. And then you have 14 kids, going through this tough lifestyle. It’s hard being a single mom, but she raised her kids. She made a life. She made a name for herself, which wasn’t easy, especially during that time. So, when Charlotte told me her story and I saw her picture, I was like, that is amazing. That is just inspirational. Even now, with Charlotte and her sister, Mary, it’s interesting because the traits that I saw in Granny, I see in them. They’re hard working women. They

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Tenacious Women p.32 MJ: That’s one way to get even! Did she ever remarry?

CM: She was registered to vote in 1896, so she had to be here early 1890s.

CM: No, she never did.

RP: The funny thing about her is that no one knew she was a woman until her death.

MJ: How did she make a living?

CM: When she was in Virginia City, she made apple pies and sold them for an atrocious amount of money. I want to say they were five dollars? When they came here, everyone was involved in farming. Her daughter Annie, my great grandmother, carried on that tradition. There’s a story about the painted Belgrade bull next to the Chamber of Commerce building in Belgrade. That was her bull. I think it’s pretty amazing she lived as long as she did, even with such a rough life.

She was very vocal, very opinionated, tenacious. She had a ton of perseverance.

LY: In fact, for a lot of women, life was not easy. It was not a cake walk. A lot of times women were left on their own, and they made something of themselves. That’s trickled down though their family. So to see that, it’s something.

CM: When you stop and realize that in order to eat you had to raise your own beef, grow your garden, milk your cows and live in a house with a dirt floor… it was a hard life.

And on the frontier, where many women died in childbirth, she had ten children who lived into adulthood. At one time, it was determined she had over a thousand descendants.

LY: So one woman, from Missouri, populated Montana. Her legacy is living on this day.

MJ: Rachel, how long have you worked here?

RACHEL: I am the Research Coordinator of the Museum. I’ve worked here maybe 14 years? I lose track of the time.

MJ: What got you interested in the Museum?

RP: Well, I grew up in the area and went to MSU, majoring in history, minoring in museum studies. I started to volunteer here while in college, which turned into an internship.

Then, after college, after a year of working at the post office, the executive director of that time contracted me and said the department needed help digitizing and cataloging the records here, which brought me back.

MJ: And who is your favorite historical figure?

RP: Charlotte is pretty involved in my favorite person, too. My favorite person is Sammy Williams, and she is quite interesting. We are still finding out more about her. Sammy Williams was a cook at a ranch in Manhattan.

She actually came here in the early 1890s, I think. We are not actually sure on the year.

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MJ: Oh, wow!

LY: Right?

CM: She died in 1908, I believe.

RP: She showed up here dressed as a man.

She cooked at a few different ranches around Manhattan until her health began to decline.

According to the story, one day she didn’t show up to make breakfast for the farm hands, and they found her dead in her bed.

Of course, the undertaker found out she wasn’t a man! No one knew who she was, so she was buried at the cemetery in Manhattan. Not knowing her name, the townspeople, (she had a lot of friends) chipped in and purchased a headstone that read, “A female whose real name is unknown, but has been for many years Sammy Williams.”

CM: We did find out her real name, though.

RP: After her death, a man in Manhattan thought he knew her family, or where she came from in Wisconsin. I’m not sure how, but he wrote back there, and was able to get a bit of information. Her name was Ingeborge Wekens. Her family was from Norway and had come to northeastern Iowa in the mid-1800s. According to the story, she had been engaged, and the fiancé’s mother decided against the marriage. So Ingeborge, or Sammy, decided to disappear. She started dressing like a man and working as a cook in lumber camps in the Midwest before eventually making her way West.

CM: One of the things I thought was so cool was that she actually was registered to vote, and voted. This was when women were not allowed to vote. She also owned about 328 acres of land. That’s pretty exciting, I think.

MJ: Did any of her family come forward to claim her body?

RP: Nope. She’s still buried in Manhattan.

CM: She left her family behind and started a new life. We also found a story in one of the papers that she’d owned some land back in Iowa but didn’t wait to sell it, and used a false name. So she deeded it to a friend for a dollar; that friend sold it and gave her the money. She seemed like she was a smart person, especially for going undetected for so long.

Sammy Williams was registered to vote in 1894, 1896, and 1900, over 14 years before women received equal suffrage in Montana.

Both she and Granny Yates didn’t allow their position, gender or hardship to dictate their lives. They were strong, independent and tenacious—a trait that is continued in Montanan women today. Y PHOTO CAPTIONS: p.32 - Mary L. Wells “Granny” Yates.

Photograph courtesy of the Gallatin History Museum. p.33 - Sammy Williams’ gravestone: Sammy Williams’ gravestone in Meadowview Cemetery near Manhattan, Montana. Photograph by Rachel Phillips. p.34 - 1894 Voter Registration: An entry for Sammy Williams in the 1894 Gallatin County voter registration ledger book in the Gallatin History Museum Archives. Sammy was registered to vote in 1894, 1896, and 1900.

Women didn’t receive equal suffrage in Montana until 1914.

Marion Jackman is a graduate of MSU, majoring in English Writing, and an intern at Bozeman Magazine. When not writing, she enjoys adventures with her dog, Jay.

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SIDNEY EDGERTON

FATHER OF MONTANA? Steve McGann

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ook at a map of the western United States. Almost all of the borders are straight lines. Some of the states are nearly square; Wyoming and Colorado definitely, North and South Dakota nearly, New Mexico and Utah, close. Rivers form some boundaries: the Missouri, Colorado, Columbia, Snake. Only one border is different, that between Montana and Idaho. From Yellowstone to the west the border follows the Continental Divide. At Lost Trail Pass as the Divide heads northeast, the state border moves in exactly the opposite direction, southwest. It follows the crest of the Bitterroot Range and then the Coeur d Alene mountains to the Clark Fork River, where it straight lines to Canada. The truth is that Idaho is a rather strangely shaped state with its panhandle just about 50 miles wide at the border.

The area that became Montana was at various times a part of the Louisiana Purchase, Unorganized Indian Territory, Oregon Territory, Nebraska Territory, Dakota Territory, Washington Territory, and Idaho Territory. The Idaho Territory (the area which became the states of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana) was created in 1863. President Abraham Lincoln named William Wallace governor and Sidney Edgerton chief justice. Lewiston was designated the capital.

Governor Wallace briefly performed his duties, then was elected the Territorial Delegate to Congress, resigning the governorship. Those duties included assigning districts to the federal judges. Wallace did not believe in importing judges from the east. Edgerton was from Ohio. Wallace assigned him to the eastern district. Edgerton set off from Washington, D.C. to report and be sworn in. He traveled by boat and train as far as Omaha, where his party embarked in ox-drawn wagons. By 1863 emigrants had been traveling the Oregon Trail for twenty years, yet the hardships were the same. At Fort Laramie, Edgerton was officially within the newly formed Idaho Territory, yet was still 1000 miles from Lewiston. They proceeded on. By September the Edgerton party, which included his pregnant wife, realized that arriving at Lewiston to report to the Governor before snowfall was not possible.

They altered course for Edgerton’s district. The main settlement was the gold rush town of Bannack. There were no other officials there, so he was never sworn in as chief justice. He awaited instructions. They never came. Edgerton, having no official duties, spent his time as an observer to the miners’ court, which was practicing vigilante justice.

He was present for the trials and hangings of Sheriff Henry Plummer and his deputies. Wilbur Sanders, who was Edgerton’s nephew and had traveled with him over the trail, was one of the original organizers of the Alder Gulch Vigilance Committee.

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In the wake of the violence that had inspired the vigilantes, it was recognized that neither the United States nor the Idaho Territory were providing the area with any protection or government. Edgerton had no official authority. The miners and settlers had organized themselves.

Sentiment developed to break away from faraway Lewiston, (that capital was soon moved to Boise) and petition for a separate territory. Prior to accepting his post, Edgerton had been a congressman from Ohio.

His friend and fellow Ohio congressman James Ashley was chairman of the House committee on Territories. Edgerton was asked by the citizens to return to Washington to present the case of the people of the settlements of Bannack and Alder Gulch.

Edgerton and his nephew Sanders, who was also his law partner, departed Bannack for Salt Lake in January, 1864. It was the middle of a severe winter; they left their families behind, so the situation must have been considered serious. In a clever stroke of marketing for their cause, they took with them a quantity of large gold nuggets, which caused a stir when they showed them in Congress. Two months later, Ashley presented a bill to create a separate territory.

It is remarkable that this group of Ohio politicians—Ashley, Edgerton, and Sanders—had established Montana as an independent Territory little more than a year after the Idaho Territory was formed.

Another fact is just short of amazing. The Continental Divide had been part of the boundary between the Washington Territory and the Dakota Territory as recently as 1861. This was a natural line, and when the Idaho Territory was proclaimed, it remained. Edgerton and Ashley were able to shift this boundary hundreds of miles to the west to include in the Montana Territory the Flathead and Bitterroot Valleys. Butte, Missoula, Kalispel, Flathead Lake, and more than half of Glacier Park could have ended up in Idaho. There were few settlements in the area, most of the gold strikes were farther east or westward, toward Lewiston and Boise. This was a gift of 27,000 square miles.

Was Edgerton’s motive a payback for the disrespect he received from William Wallace? Did he care enough about the future of Montana to want advantages for the Territory? He had left his family in Bannack and lobbied to become the first Territorial governor, so he was committed. In 1863, Edgerton had gone west, not knowing his destination.

He received word while traveling that Lewiston had been named the capital. Circumstances made him detour to Bannack. In 1864, he once again began his journey west in uncertainty. He had personally lobbied Lincoln for the job of Territorial Governor, but no decision had been reached when he set off. Word reached the party at Salt Lake of the

appointment of Sidney Edgerton as the first Territorial Governor of Montana.

It is tempting to think of the fate of Montana and Idaho being decided by Edgerton and Ashley in a congressional office poring over a map, possibly one drawn by William Clark decades previously. It is highly likely that there were other persons and factors involved. Granville and James Stuart had settled in the Deer Lodge valley west of the Divide in the 1850s. They had connections with the gold rush towns, and interests farther east. The Jesuits had been active in the west as missionaries since the 1840s. Father De Smet and Father Ravalli had established missions in the Bitterroot Valley and at St Ignatius. These men and their efforts on behalf of the Native Americans were well known in Washington, D.C. Most significant may have been Major John Owen. He had established a trading fort in the Bitterroot in the 1850s. He also traveled to the Capital in the winter of 1864 to help with the lobbying effort.

Though a Democrat, he was acquainted with President Lincoln, whose journal mentions receiving a thank you note from Edgerton for personally delivering his application for the territorial governorship to the President. Whichever politics and personalities were involved, success was achieved.

Edgerton arrived back in Bannack in midsummer, having been gone for six months. He had accomplished his goal of the creation of an independent territory and set about its organization. The reaction of the citizenry to the name Montana and the extended boundary is not known.

The news that these people were now their own masters was welcomed. Officials were appointed, counties designated, a census undertaken. The rest of 1864 into 1865 must have been an exciting time. Yet, there were problems, and the most serious were political.

The Civil War still raged. In the newly formed Montana Territory, Democrats constituted a large majority, including Northerners and Southern sympathizers, even ex-confederates. The officials were all Republicans, as were both the Administration and Congress in Washington, D.C. These divisions proved militant, even violent.

Edgerton’s daughter reminisced that there were threats to anyone displaying the “star spangled banner... drunken horsemen galloping by at night often firing random shots at the red, white and blue target while hurrahing lustily for Jeff Davis.” Most of the conflicts, however, were oratorical. The Republicans declared all Democrats to be traitors, and Democrats held rallies calling for a negotiated end to the War. In the initial territorial elections, the Democrats held a majority. Edgerton and his nephew Sanders, who ran for delegate to congress but was defeated by a Democrat, were as radical in condemning their opposition as those who opposed them.

Still, Edgerton announced an ambitious program including roads, education, mail delivery, Indian affairs, and mineral taxation. The politics were definitely abrasive but much work was done. Elections were held, officials appointed, counties divided, organized, and named. The original counties were; Missoula, Madison, Jefferson, Gallatin, Deer Lodge, Custer, Choteau, Beaverhead, and Edgerton, named for the governor.

The politics were raucous and the administration was precarious.

The charter of the Territory (The Organic Act) called for a Secretary in addition to the governor. The secretary was to approve all expenditures and submit the invoices to the U.S. government for payment— but there was no secretary. The job had been offered to at least two individuals but no one had accepted. For over a year, there were no funds, so Sidney Edgerton spent a great deal of his own money. Communication with Washington was difficult. The telegraph line had not yet been extended to Montana; the nearest site was Salt Lake. Once again, Sidney Edgerton decided to make the trip east to plead his cause.

Ironically, just before his departure, the newly appointed secretary for the territory arrived. Governor Edgerton left anyway. His stated reasons were to arrange for the education of his children in Ohio, in addition to conducting territorial business in Washington, D.C. Perhaps he also was weary of the fruitless politics of Montana. In any event, in less than a year, without having returned west, he resigned from his position as the first Territorial Governor of Montana.

The secretary became the acting governor as soon as Edgerton left. This was Thomas Meagher, the most flamboyant character of the early days of Montana government. He was an exiled Irish patriot, a Civil War hero, and a bigger than life personality. Most of what he attempted to accomplish as acting governor was later declared unconstitutional.

He died under mysterious circumstances at Fort Benton in 1867. There is a county named Meagher. There is a large bronze statue of Thomas Meagher on horseback brandishing a sword in front of the state capitol in Helena.

Sidney Edgerton lived the rest of his life in Ohio, practicing law.

He returned once to Montana many years later for a visit. Soon after his departure in 1865, the Democratic legislature changed the name of Edgerton County to Lewis and Clark County. The man who was responsible for the establishment of the territory that became the state of Montana, the man who could be legitimately called the Father of Montana, has been largely forgotten. G Steve McGann has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

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BOZEMAN’S AN UNRIVALED OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINK Thomas Austin

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he afternoon sun beams, but it’s too cold to feel any warmth. Your breath billows out like smoke. Behind you, rocky peaks rise from the valley floor.

Snow and ice sparkle beneath your feet.

A harsh noise — something like ripping paper — splits the winter air as the defenseman carves a turn. You pivot and pick up speed, calling out to your teammate for a pass. The defenseman flicks his wrists and the puck skitters toward you. When you receive the pass, the puck hitting your stick blade reports like a rifle shot. You take a couple of hard strides and you’re flying up the ice, the frigid air rushing past.

An opposing player races to confront you. Just as he arrives, you pull the puck from right to left and it slides unharmed between his feet. With only one defender left to beat, you look toward the goal, fake a shot, and pass the puck behind the defender to your open teammate on the left wing. In one motion, she pivots to face the oncoming puck and fires it across the ice and into the wooden goal. Your team whoops with joy.

Nobody is keeping score, but a goal is always worth celebrating.

My obsession with outdoor ice began in earnest on the day before my eighth birthday.

My mom, dad, sister, and I piled into our minivan and left our house in Oakland for San Jose. We watched the San Jose Sharks play in hockey’s grandest, least outdoor setting that night — a climate-controlled arena with artificial ice and 17,000 roaring fans. We slept in a hotel after the game and left early the next morning for the mountains The scene that greeted us at daybreak was a product of unusual weather conspiring to create the grandest hockey rink in all creation. Tenaya Lake, nestled in a granite bowl within Yosemite National Park, is a remnant of glacial movement — a mere puddle left behind by a giant mobile wall of ancient ice.

Usually, the lake is inaccessible by late fall due to heavy snow, but this winter had been cold and dry. In the second week of January, the lake had frozen solid without a flake of snow to be found. The skating surface rivaled any indoor ice I have played on before or since.

When the sun sank behind the mountains, the granite walls bathed in the orange glow.

My father grew up in Newfoundland, eastern Canada. Hockey is more akin to a religion there than a recreational activity and the landscape is littered with ponds and lakes.

Canada is a pond hockey paradise and, as a child, I dreamed of living in such a paradise, skating and passing and shooting all winter long while the winter sun shimmered. Years later, I moved to Bozeman because of its reputation as trout fishing mecca, and — though it certainly lives up to that reputation — I found myself in an outdoor hockey wonderland every bit as magical as the descriptions of my father’s Canadian rinks.

Bozeman is not hockey-obsessed like Canada, but Montana hockey culture is strong, and the outdoor rinks grow more populated every year. Unlike rivers and trails,

outdoor rinks are a setting where crowds are welcomed. More hockey players mean more teammates, more fun, and more hockey.

Within Bozeman city limits, outdoor hockey opportunity abounds. The most impressive outdoor rink in Bozeman from a hockey perspective is the covered, NHL-sized sheet at Bogert Park. The rink is enclosed by proper boards and used to host Bozeman’s entire organized hockey scene. The city has since built a beautiful, two-sheet indoor facility at the Fairgrounds, and Bogert hosts the most competitive outdoor hockey in town.

The boards and roof at Bogert make for an ideal playing surface, but the rink lacks the open-air feel of Bozeman’s less formal hockey rinks.

At the corner of College Street and 5th avenue, Southside Park hosts Bozeman’s most welcoming outdoor hockey scene. A grassy field in the warmer months, Southside becomes a generous skating surface maintained by the city during the winter. There is always plenty of room to skate, and those looking to try ice skating for the first time will find Southside an ideal venue. Above the larger surface, the park’s tennis courts host a fenced-in arena for those in search of fasterpaced pickup hockey.

Throughout my time as a college student in Bozeman, I’ve spent many evenings on the frozen Southside tennis courts. On many occasions, I’ve lost track of time, staying on the ice far longer than I intended, skating under

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frozen ponds of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

“The feeling of playing hockey outside is one of the coolest experiences anyone can really have,” Kleist says. Since moving to Bozeman, he’s enjoyed skating in the shadows of mountains. “Montana has some of the neatest

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the lights and gently falling snow, knowing that there was nowhere else I’d rather be.

Skating is an act that frees the human body from its typical slow gait. Humans are built to walk and jog, and our top sprinting speeds pale in comparison to many wild creatures (and even some of our pets). Attaching a thin blade to the bottom of a shoe and gliding on frozen water is an effective, if strange, method of escape from the friction that usually keeps us slow and steady. But the joy, the pure ecstasy of sprinting across a frozen surface is what brings pond hockey faithful back for more.

Jack Kleist, a Bozeman resident and lifelong hockey player, grew up skating on the

places you can possibly strap on the skates.”

Kleist’s favorite place to skate in Bozeman is Cattail Lake, which includes a cleared, well maintained oval, along with a handful of small pond hockey rinks. The Bridgers rise in the background and the view at sunset rarely disappoints.

Bozeman’s status as a ski town is in no danger, but taking a break from the slopes to enjoy a game of pond hockey is a perfect way to spend a winter weekend. H An economics student at Montana State University, Thomas Austin enjoys finding new waters to fish and getting lost in the woods.

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Bozeman Women Hit The Slopes Maisie Bissell

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ith so many places to ski in the world, what is it that makes Bozeman so special? If you ask the locals here in Bozeman where they ski, there’s a 90% chance they’ll say Bridger Bowl. Established in the mid-1940s, it has grown more popular every year. One of the biggest groups of skiers that keep Bridger Bowl going are the students of Montana State University. The mountain is only 15 miles from campus, and even has a bus that takes you up for free! This is definitely a huge attraction in Bozeman, and also a big reason people choose to attend MSU. Recently, I interviewed three women who are MSU students and avid skiers. They have had a passion for skiing most of their lives, and explained to me what it is they love about skiing here in Bozeman.

Emily Jahnky is a sophomore at MSU, and works up at Bridger Bowl as a ski instructor; she enjoys backcountry skiing outside of work.

Elena Silverman has skied all her life and competes in Freeride competitions in hopes of making it on the Freeride World Tour. Amelia DiGiano is a sophomore at MSU and enjoys skiing whenever she has the time!

All three women have been skiing since the time they could walk.

Emily’s parents were great at planning family activities for her and her brother as they grew up in Wisconsin. The majority of her early skiing years were at a little hill called Nordic, in Wild Rose, WI. “It only had two chair lifts, and 30 people would be there, max,” she remembers. “Nordic is a lot smaller than Bridger, and the terrain is very limited. There’s more of a wide variety of terrain at Bridger Bowl—I definitely would pick Bridger Bowl over Nordic.” When asked whether she prefers Bridger to Big Sky, the answer again is Bridger Bowl. “Bridger is just very convenient, and there’s never a bad day up there.”

The community at Bridger is one of Emily’s favorite things about skiing there. “Everyone there is positive, and the sense of community is unmatched. Being surrounded by amazing people really makes Bridger Bowl the mountain it is.”

Motivated by the satisfaction of being outside and enjoying the world around her, Emily balances school and skiing by always putting classes first. After all, MSU is what brought her here. “Even on a powder day, I fight the urge to go skiing. It’s not necessarily an escape for me; it’s more of an outlet in my life. It allows me to get away from the big things that may be happening.”

Emily has visited other resorts around the state, including Showdown, Whitefish, and Great Divide. “It’s always fun meeting new people, seeing different resorts with friends.” she says. ”Skiing alone is never a good/safe option, I prefer to ski with friends. More people are more fun, and it’s easier to explore new places. Being with people also pushes you to do crazy stuff.”

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ELENA SILVERMAN

Last year, Emily gave snowboarding a try, and rates it as an experience. “I spent a lot of time on my butt and elbows. I’d try it again, but for the most part, it’s just not for me.”

From a small hill to big mountain skiing in Montana, Emily didn’t stop at a free ride up a chairlift—she has gotten into backcountry skiing as well. Now, it is actually her preferred method of skiing, offering a satisfaction no chair lift could. She intends to get more into backcountry skiing, push herself harder, and ski the Ridge more. One of her goals is to ski the Great One at Sacajawea Peak.

Elena Silverman grew up skiing at Squaw Valley in Tahoe, CA. Her parents not only met on a chairlift, they also got engaged on one, so there was no chance that Elena would not be a skier! Her father is her number one inspiration and supporter. “Without him, I wouldn’t be as good as I am today.”

AMELIA DIGIANO

Elena’s motivation for skiing comes from her love of the sport.

She has found that skiing is a good way to release energy; it helps her focus on the present, and “it’s an amazing feeling being involved in something greater than yourself.” She has broken her collar bone and had partial frostbite due to skiing, but she won’t let that stop her from making the Freeride World Tour in the next few years.

“I try to balance school and skiing by incorporating my architecture work with the mountains, and taking fewer credits spring semester. Since I’m a competitive free skier, it can be hard to balance training with having fun. Skiing is definitely an escape for me!”

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backcountry of SW Montana, Elena’s first choice is inbound skiing at Bridger, even compared to Big Sky. She finds that “the crowds are better and the terrain is excellent” at Bridger. Her favorite thing about Bridger Bowl? “The grind of hiking the ridge—everything feels so rewarding. I also like earning my turns.”

Elena has amazing friends to ski with in Bozeman, and she has traveled the state to ski Great Divide and Beartooth Basin. She has a particular goal to get her father to Bridger so she can be the one to show him around for once!

Amelia DiGiano is from Winter Park, CO, forever her favorite mountain, where her parents started her skiing as a toddler. She appreciates the inclusive nature of the sport and enjoys skiing with other women who motivate and build each other up rather than trying to one-up each other to be the best. Something she is working to relearn is how to be less competitive, and just have pure fun while skiing.

She balances school and skiing by creating gaps in her school schedule, and taking mornings off. The grind and silence of the backcountry and the untouched snow of the Crazies are what Amelia prefers; “Being alone in the woods is an excellent time to embrace the silence and appreciate the reward of working hard for your turns.”

If she had to choose, she’d pick Bridger over Big Sky for terrain, since the steep terrain at Bridger pushes her to be a better skier. Her favorite thing about Bridger is the lift rides, “because of the good conversations and sunbathing.”​ So why is Bozeman, Montana such a great area for skiing? As these passionate, goal-driven women have shared, Bozeman has some amazing terrain, great communities, and opportunities for skiers of all levels. If you are more advanced, you can explore the Ridge at Bridger or the plentiful backcountry in Bozeman’s backyard; if you like to stay in bounds, Bridger offers some amazing runs all over the mountain! M A sophomore at MSU, Maisie Bissell is majoring in writing and photography. She recently moved to Bozeman from Washington, absolutely loves it here, and appreciates the opportunity to share her work.

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A BEGINNERS TAKE Olivia Mitchell

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iving in Bozeman gives you access to many different outdoor activities, including countless winter hobbies, such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and, my personal favorite, ice climbing, a sport in which participants climb frozen waterfalls, ice formations, and other frozen structures. It requires specialized gear, such as crampons, ice axes, and ropes, as well as technical skills and physical fitness. Ice climbing is a physically demanding and mentally challenging sport that provides a unique, rewarding experience for those who participate.

All of this is not to deter you from trying out this incredible sport. Though ice climbing may be intimidating, you shouldn’t back down from trying it just because you’re a beginner. In fact, I went for my first time this past January as a complete beginner and had an absolute blast!

If you’re interested in getting into ice climbing, here are some steps to follow:

GET IN SHAPE

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

LEARN THE BASICS

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

FIND A GUIDE OR TAKE A COURSE

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

RENT OR BUY GEAR

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

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

The more you practice, the better you’ll get.

Start with small, easy ice formations and gradually work your way up to more challenging routes.

CLIMB WITH A PARTNER

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

PLAN AHEAD

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

STAY SAFE

Ice climbing can be dangerous if proper techniques and safety measures are not followed.

Make sure to always use proper equipment, follow guidelines for safe climbing, and be aware of changing weather and ice conditions.

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

When it comes to ice climbing in Bozeman, we are spoiled. Bozeman is home to some of the best ice climbing in the lower 48. That’s all thanks to Hyalite Canyon, where the ice is a true wonder. With more than 150 ice climbing routes in a three-mile radius, you won’t be bored as a beginner, nor as an advanced ice climber. In fact, Hyalite Canyon is home to the highest concentration of natural ice climbing routes in North America. A few of the routes have been ranked as some of the best ice climbs in the entire world, like “Cleopatra’s Needle” and “Black Magic” to name a couple. Many people would argue that Ouray, Colorado has more concentrated ice and more ice climbing routes than what Hyalite Canyon offers. Yet, that ice is artificially made for the ice park. This is done by ice farmers who meticulously form ice routes with intense planning and mist to form these ice walls. Additionally, to climb in Ouray requires a membership, which starts at $75 for the season. There’s nothing wrong with climbing at a park as such, but there is

something so exquisite about how natural, accessible, and consistent Hyalite Canyon is for ice climbing for free.

As the winter season begins its slow demise, get out there and partake in ice climbing. We are lucky to live in Bozeman, where the climate can stay cold enough to keep solid ice formations until May! If ice climbing is not in the cards for you this season, spring and summer are a great time to start training and learning for next year’s ice climbing season. Another great thing to look forward to is Bozeman’s Ice climbing festival, which usually takes place in early December and is a great opportunity to attend ice climbing seminars, watch killer ice climbing, and meet other eager enthusiasts.

We live in a gorgeous place, and there are so many ways to get out there and experience the beauty. Make sure you get outside this season and enjoy all things Bozeman has to offer! G Olivia Mitchell is an avid skier, hiker, and former ballerina who is currently serving the Bozeman community as a licensed Realtor.

Her passion is helping people live where they feel alive.

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SHOW UP

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o matter where you’re coming from or why you’re here, Bozeman has much to offer; and nightlife is on the rise. There are plenty of local bars and venues that encapsulate the city’s liveliness. Whether you need to unwind from a long work- or school week, or let loose after a day out skiing, there are plenty of great locations for you and your friends to get dressed up and roll to in style. Here are the top hotspots in the Bozeman area for a night of entertainment.

PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB

Ponderosa Social Club is Bozeman’s newest late-night hotspot, a low-key chic establishment, fantastic for large parties. It’s the only restaurant in town with a bowling alley; they also have plenty of alternative indoor games to spice up your evening. These aspects make this more than just a place to wine and dine, but also to play and make memories with your friends and family. Ponderosa

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Social Club promises you an entertaining night in a gorgeous space to show off your sequins.

consider dressing much nicer than you do every day. Your satin, silk or velvet will look beautiful here; when in doubt, wear black.

BOURBON

PLONK

Voted Bozeman’s Choice #2 New Restaurant this year, Bourbon is a comfortable restaurant with a huge bar just across the foyer from Ponderosa. Come as you are, or get decked out in your best attire for dinner, drinks, local music, or Western dancing on Saturdays nights. Aspen Crossing is home to two of the best places to get dressed up and get out on the town.

DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN

Devil’s Toboggan is your chance to be taken back to the golden age of the speakeasy.

The atmosphere is truly unprecedented—you won’t believe you’re actually still in Bozeman.

The dark, classy, elegant ambiance here lends itself to dressing for the occasion. Strongly

Plonk is a modern joint centered on Main Street in the heart of downtown Bozeman.

With a classic and comfortable atmosphere, and a wonderful selection of small plates to go with your drinks, this location is absolutely fantastic if you want to have a fancy night out on the town and still enjoy a relatively casual experience. Get out your best duds for a night of elegant pampering at Plonk.

BLEND

Blend is an excellent winery for a small group. Tuesday nights they host “Ladies’ Night” featuring half-off bottles and starters. Make sure to grab your partner, or best group of girls, for a night of decompression, attentive service, and an intimate dining experience.

BOURBON (515 W. ASPEN STREET) HAS LIVE MUSIC SEVERAL NIGHTS A MONTH

THE ZEBRA & LAST BEST COMEDY CLUB

The Zebra/Last Best Comedy Club is a rare two-for-one locale. Though separate, the establishments are adjacent to each other just underneath The Pour House. The Zebra serves a variety of drinks, and features excellent local DJs on weekends, making for a great dancing spot to show off your best fit. Across the way, The Last Best Comedy Club boasts not only a bar, but also weekly events with local creatives. These events double as a social club, providing lessons open to anyone wanting to participate. This double-whammy is a great spot to get out of your shell and express yourself in new and different ensembles.

THE ROCKING R BAR

The Rocking R Bar is an upbeat, high energy venue — perfect for weekend nights when you’re looking to wash away the week’s stress. With a large dance floor and local DJs, this is another great place to consider when you’re in the mood to get dressed up and go dancing with your friends.

THE J AND COMPANY BAR

The J and Company Bar is yet another intimate spot on Main Street, best known for intriguing events. This site has a lot to offer: fantastic drinks, live music, comedy specials, and karaoke are just a few notables. If you’re looking for a solid location to dress to kill in an authentically Bozeman business, J and Co is for you.

COPPER RESTAURANT AND WHISKEY BAR

Are you anticipating your evening taking a more classy turn? If so, Copper Restaurant and Whiskey Bar provides that more sophisticated ambiance, where you can feel free to dress to the 9s. Offering a wide variety of spirits and comfort food for a cold Montana night, Copper is the place to be for a more visceral experience, without sacrificing the taste of Bozeman nightlife.

THE ELM

The Elm is Bozeman’s newest concert venue, hosting local and touring live music on a weekly basis. A concert is a great excuse to wear your best attire and let loose. The variety of acts is sure to keep any music and/ or fashion lover happy.

This list could easily continue, as Bozeman is a town that embraces and celebrates differences in creative expression. One of the best ways to express yourself or bond with new people can be through dress and style. Luckily, the consistently changing and blending of lifestyles here makes Bozeman a melting pot of style. Going out with the people you want to surround yourself with is one of the best ways to blow off steam and laugh away the stress of the week. Get dressed, grab your buddies and make sure you have your Uber lined up. A night downtown never disappoints. M Ashley Phelan, originally from Boston, Massachusetts, is a writing major at MSU. She lives in Bozeman and is interning with Bozeman Magazine. Mars Fagin enjoys writing in his free time. He is a member of the cheer squad, and dedicates the majority of his time to bettering himself in these two areas.

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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1 SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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

QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey.

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

FIBER ARTS: CROCHET WORKSHOP 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822409 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to crochet in two sessions with Jessica Kelly and Karen Ore. Session 1 is on March 1 at the public safety center at 4pm and session 2 is at the Bozeman Public Library on March 11 at 1pm.

NEXUS FILM SCREENING WITH SHANNON CORSI 5-7pm • Peak Skis Showroom • FREE • All Ages • 4065778328 Join us at the Peak Ski Showroom for the free screening of Nexus. Shannon Corsi (director, executive producer, and photographer) will be attending for Q&A post film. Peak will be raffling off a pair of skis will proceeds benefitting Women of Winter.

THE ANTI-PERFECTIONISM GROUP 5:20-6:20pm • Virtual Meeting • $27 • 18+ • 4062015790 • www.joannatownsend.com A processing group for the burnt out millennial looking to live with less avoidance, self-criticism & more humanness, and joy. Hold less shame, process your feelings, get support, and gain perspective through connection, community, and conversation.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

PRESENTING PREHISTORY: A PALEONTOLOGY LECTURE SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members, $7.50 nonmembers • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org n this presentation, Dr. Clint Boyd will share insight into the Evolution and Lifestyle of Early Bears Based on a New Species from North Dakota BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH LEIA SKY 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • no cover • All ages • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come listen to some great tunes!

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!

RAVEN RŌSHI (DUO) 6-8pm • Wild Rye Distilling • FREE • 4062242588 • www.ravenroshi.com RAVEN RŌSHI is an indie folk music project led by singer songwriter Charles Wolf Drimal with Bill Hyland on lead acoustic and electric guitar.

LIVE MUSIC - BRICE ASH 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing.com Join us for another Wednesday night of live music.

ART SHINDIG 6-9pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Come visit the barn on the first Wednesday of the Month for an Art Shindig.

RIGBY SUMMER SOLO 6pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Rigby Summer weaves an Americana soundscape that reflects the road she’s traveled.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC: MATT MILLER 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music for your listening pleasure.

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. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

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

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

HANNA POWELL & ROBBIE HUTTO 9:30-11:30pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 9952773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Americana Duo HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, MAR. 2 BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program.

Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

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

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

NURSING SOCIAL 5-7pm • Montana Ale Works, 611 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-7700 • www.montanaaleworks.com If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to put your skills and education to use, this is the perfect chance to explore career possibilities with Benefis Health System in Great Falls.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

ART AUCTION 5-9pm • Montage Big Sky, 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky • $200 • Adult • www.montagehotels.com/bigsky/ The Arts Council of Big Sky is hosting its 11th annual Auction for the Arts fundraiser at the Montage Resort in Big Sky.

MARGO CILKER SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com A woman who drinks deeply of life.

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom! BOZEMAN WRITERS GROUP 6-8pm • Bozeman Lodge, 1547 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 21 and above • (406) 599-4433 • bozemanwriters.com Calling all writers in the greater Gallatin valley area! Get feedback on your work and connect with other writers, stay motivated and inspired, learn from and encourage other members - come to the Bozeman Writers Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozemanflysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies. The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

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

SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities.

Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

LIVE MUSIC: JACOB ROUNTREE 8:30-10:30pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages Local live music while you dine.

THE LOVE DARTS W/ BAND UNIVERSAL AND TRIUMPHANT 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 It’s a kick in the pants from two local bands.

SCAVENGER 9:45pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Big Sky Metal

FRIDAY, MAR. 3 MANAGING WITH A COACH APPROACH 9am-4pm • Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, 2310 University Way, Bldg. 2, Bozeman • $300-375 This is a great course for anyone new to management as well as any manager or director who struggles with building rapport with a team and simultaneously generating the results needed to be a high-performing team.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

IMPROV 301 CLASS SHOWCASE 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Come help us cheer on our Improv 301 students for their showcase! They’ve spent the last 8 weeks learning how to be an ensemble and playing games and developing patterns and beats.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

BOZEMAN DOC SERIES: THE GRAB 7-9pm • Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture • $10 general admission, $8 for students • All Ages • www.bozemandocseries.org The Bozeman Doc Series presents the critically-acclaimed new film from award-winning director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, The Grab.

JOSH MOORE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

Featuring the Bozeman-based folk artist Josh Moore.

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

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

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NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

MONTANA TRAIL 406 ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION 5-7pm • REI, 2220 Tschache Lane, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-1938 • www. rei.com Race Bannon will be here to talk about the Montana Trail Initiative and current efforts partnering with onX Backcountry to create a 1700-mile trail from Idaho to North Dakota.

FABULOUS FRIDAYS WEBINAR SERIES 10-11am • Webex • No Cover • All Ages Each session will feature a Montana 4-H alumnus to talk about the lifelong impact of 4-H.

COLE THORNE 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live music by Bozeman’s own Cole Thorne.

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

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

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

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

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

BOZEMAN SPLITFEST 2023 4pm • Various Locations Buckle up for yet another amazing time and you’ll find gear demos, raffles, good company, clinics, and more, join us for the festivities at Bozeman Splitfest.

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

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

LIP SYNC FOR LITERACY 2023 6:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $8-16 • All ages • (406) 522-6000 A muchanticipated fundraising event in which staff from Meadowlark compete against Hyalite staff with lip-sync songs.

AFRICAN INSPIRATIONS: CONSERVATION SUCCESSES IN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 7-8:30pm • Hope Lutheran Church • FREE ($5 donation suggested) • All Ages • 406-595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Join Zimbabwean Pro Guide Mark Butcher as he shares success stories from the frontlines of conservation in Hwange National Park, with a focus on the successful reintroduction of white rhinos through community-based conservation initiatives.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH SHAIN BRENDEN 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com He was crowned Portland’s Funniest Person, dubbed an “Undisputable Genius of Comedy” by the Portland Mercury, and named one of Willamette Weekly’s “Funniest Five.”

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX! LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

SKINNY WILLIAMS JR. TRIO 8-11pm • Stacey’s, 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • (406) 763-4425 • www.staceysbar.com The Skinny Williams Jr. Trio is Luke Williams, Kenny Williams, and Mike Beck. Music will consist of originals and covers of all varieties.

BAND OF DRIFTERS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Honky-Tonk, Country Folk WORK DANCE PARTY 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com A dance party featuring DJs Your Friends: DJ Saltlick, DJ Prince Carls, & J.Root.

QSA FAST FOODIES DRAG SHOW 8pm • Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • $8-16 • 18+ Join the QSA and a fantastic host of drag performers for a night of treats.

DANNO SIMPSON W/ SHAWN HESS 8pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt. com Story-driven narratives that pay homage to the past while connecting with modern audiences.

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FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH SHAIN BRENDEN 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com He was crowned Portland’s Funniest Person, dubbed an “Undisputable Genius of Comedy” by the Portland Mercury, and named one of Willamette Weekly’s “Funniest Five.”

tonight’s vote. The winner of tonight’s accumulated votes will be crowned THE BEAST OF BOZEMAN!

ONE LEAF + SAUSALITO FERRY 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local Funk

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!

THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic rock and Outlaw country rock!!

DAMNIT LAUREN 9:45pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Voted “Best Big Sky Band”

SATURDAY, MAR. 4 16TH ANUAL WINDBREAKER SWAP MEET 8am-2pm • Park County Fairgrounds, 46 View Vista Dr, Livingston • FREE • All ages Join the Livingston Wheels Motoring Club for their annual community swap meet! All are welcome!

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

GIRL SCOUTS DAY OF SCIENCE 10am-2pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Girl Scouts: enjoy a day of science fun and earn a special patch! visit with your troop or individually.

Register @gsmw.org.

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

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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.

NICKELS AND BONES W/ GOOD TIME CHARLIE + GALLATIN GHOST TRAIN 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Nickels and Bones brings heavy, rockin blues to the Filling Station with special guests Good Time Charlie and and Gallatin Ghost Train gettin the party goin!

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Today you’ll experience the phenomenal music of “WWW Twang,” one of the region’s most popular entertainment groups, playing a wide genra sure to satisfy everyone; couple this with your friends and a libation and your day is truly complete.

HONEY & RYE 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Live local Americana music.

THE BEAST OF BOZEMAN - FINALE PART 2 7:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $30 • All Ages • 4065879797 • www.theemerson.org The Beast of Bozeman Finale will take place over 2 nights. Votes have been tallied from Friday Night, Part 1 and they will be added to

THE THREE MUSKETEERS 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20-55 • 406-9956345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Critically renowned The Acting Company’s national tour of The Three Musketeers sheds new light on this swashbuckling adventure and gives a favorite story new importance.

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

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BOZEMAN SPLITFEST 2023 4pm • Various Locations Buckle up for yet another amazing time and you’ll find gear demos, raffles, good company, clinics, and more, join us for the festivities at Bozeman Splitfest.

NOTORIOUS BOZ WITH BRIDGER BREWING 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. This week’s guest is Hayden Wilson! Hayden is a member of the house team, Space Door, AND the head brewer at Bridger Brewing.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS // GALLATIN GHOST TRAIN // THE SLEEPLESS ELITE 7pm • Whistle Pig Korean, 25 N Willson Ave, Bozeman • $10 • All Ages • 4062241171 • www.whistlepigkorean. com/music Doors at 7pm. Featuring Gallatin Ghost Train and The Sleepless Elite.

DJ TAKE A CHANCE 10pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Trans House Music

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Blake Brightman, Blake is the lead singer of the Blake Brightman Band, living in the Paradise Valley.

WOMEN IN STEM MOVIE NIGHT: HOPE & RESTORATION 6-7pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE event - please RSVP • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join MSC and Girl Scouts of Montana & Wyoming for a special movie premier of Hope and Restoration: Saving the Whitebark Pine.

TWIDDLE 7-11pm • The ELM • $26-$41 (Adv.) $29 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Twiddle for a live in concert performance.

THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic rock and Outlaw country rock!!

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!

BEN LARSON 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live music by Ben Larson.

HOT MILK & THE FLOWER PALLETS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local prog rock trio “Hot Milk & the Flower Pallets”.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 1:30-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers, including Michael Steele and Kearen Samsel.

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

BOZEMAN SPLITFEST 2023 4pm • Various Locations Buckle up for yet another amazing time and you’ll find gear demos, raffles, good company, clinics, and more, join us for the festivities at Bozeman Splitfest.

AFRO CULTURAL NIGHT 5-7pm • MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-3081 • www.montana.edu An event to celebrate African, African-American and Carribean music, dance, drumming, food and fashion.

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

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MONDAY, MAR. 6 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

LEARN TO DO YOUR TAXES WITH VITA 10am-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A trained tax coach will walk you through filing your own taxes online. This service is provided free

by VITA through HRDC. (406)585-4878 to make an appointment.

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

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

SHATTER THE SILENCE: A STORY-SHARING EVENT WITH HAVEN’S SURVIVOR SPEAKERS’ BUREAU 6pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • FREE • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Haven’s domestic violence survivors will be sharing their stories.

COMICS GROUP 6:30-9pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/Class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org The comics group is a great landing place for joining in a community of others who are interested in making their own comics.

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BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL 6:30-9:30pm • The Independent, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $15 • (406) 995-7827 • www. theindependentmt.com Presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community.

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

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

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

BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • FREE Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series.

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

TUESDAY, MAR. 7 GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat.

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

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

LIFE DRAWING BY EMERSON CENTER 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – first come, first served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor.

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints COLE DECKER 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country Songwriter DOPAPOD WITH YAK ATTACK 7-11pm • The ELM • $22-$30 (Adv.) $25 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dopapod for a live in concert performance.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 8 MONTANA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-3081 • www.montana.edu Science Olympiad is among the largest STEM competitions in Montana, with more than 1,200 students each year participating in events covering life sciences, chemistry, engineering.

PROSPERA POWDER DAYS NETWORKING SERIES AT BRIDGER BOWL Bridger Bowl, 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages • 800-223-9609 • bridgerbowl.com Networking on the slopes at Bridger Bowl! Afterward, we’ll meet at one of our favorite breweries for Apres Ski!

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

DRAWING WORKSHOP: ART OF THE SUPERHERO 5:30-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $25 member, $35 non-member • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org BAM! POW! Get your pencils ready! In this drawing workshop, learn how to craft your own page in a graphic novel style with Jade Lowder, adjunct professor at MSU’s School of Art and Architecture and published comic book artist.

DARE TO LEAD 9am-5pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $350 This two-day course will cover Dr. Brené Brown’s curriculum on developing brave leaders and courageous cultures.

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.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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!

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

QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey.

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

BPL BOOK CLUB 3:30pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com The Bozeman Public Library Book Club is meeting more frequently – twice a month! During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 4-8pm • Sky Shed • FREE • 16+ • 4065803031 • tinyurl.com/5n886nh3 Let’s celebrate women who make our community special (that’s you!) at the 1st Int’l Women’s Day @ SkyShed!

Food+Drink Specials Workshops: flower crown, candle pouring, pastry decorating & Women Owned Biz showcase.

SignUp: https://tinyurl.com/5n886nh3 THE ANTI-PERFECTIONISM GROUP 5:20-6:20pm • Virtual Meeting • $27 • 18+ • 4062015790 • www.joannatownsend.com A processing group for the burnt out millennial looking to live with less avoidance, self-criticism & more humanness, and joy. Hold less shame, process your feelings, get support, and gain perspective through connection, community, and conversation.

TANNER LAWS 6:30pm • The Manhattan Saloon, 204 W. Main St, Manhattan • 21+ • (406) 284-2115 • themanhattansaloon.com A night of live, acoustic music with local artist Tanner Laws! Food and drink specials will be available, as well as our full menu!

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

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program.

Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

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

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

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

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

LIVE MUSIC: ERIC HOLDER 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music for your listening pleasure.

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. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

FILM: THE OLD WAY 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $9.75/GA; $9.25/St & Sr 60 + (plus fees*) • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Filmed in SW Montana, Nic Cage’s first-ever Western casts him as an old gunslinger. Q&A follows with Casting Director Tina Buckingham and 5 Montana actors.

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

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

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

THURSDAY, MAR. 9 DARE TO LEAD 9am-5pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $350 This two-day course will cover Dr. Brené Brown’s curriculum on developing brave leaders and courageous cultures.

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NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com AVALANCHE AWARENESS BY FRIENDS OF GNFAC 6-7pm • REI, 2220 Tschache Lane, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-1938 • www.rei. com The goal is to save lives by providing avalanche education and information, and classes are a key component in reaching this goal.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozemanflysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies.

The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities.

Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

LIVE MUSIC: BRIAN KASSAY 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music for your listening pleasure.

COLE DECKER 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

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

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

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

THE LAZY OWL STRING BAND W/ TROUT BASKET 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Two local bands to stomp your feet to.

FRIDAY, MAR. 10 SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

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

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.

BELGRADE LEGO CLUB 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • K-6 grades • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Children grades K-6 are invited to join us for LEGO Club, where they are encouraged to try a LEGO challenge, or just to pursue open-ended builds. No sign-up necessary.

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

GUN SHOW 3-7pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Exhibit Buildings 1-4pm ZACH AARON 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live music with Zach Aaron.

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

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

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JOE PRAINO 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 Online, $25 at the Door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Joe Praino is a comedian, actor and host.

He has done standup as part of the Just For Laughs Festival and on AXS’s TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. He has appeared on ESPN, College Sports TV and High Times TV. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX! JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT 7-11pm • The ELM • SOLD OUT • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit for a live in concert performance.

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

NAMI BOZEMAN MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 10am-noon • St. James Episcopal Church • FREE • Adults 18 and over • (406)7636270 NAMI peer to peer is an 8 session recovery focused course for adults with mental health conditions. It is a free and confidential educational class(skills taught)led by trained peers with lived experience who offer understanding and hope.

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!

SHELLY BESLER & TONY POLECASTRO - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live Americana music inside the restaurant.

FREE BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS & JAM 11am-2pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com This is a free group lesson and jam session held every second and fourth Saturday.

WWW.TWANG 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Country

FIBER ARTS: CROCHET WORKSHOP 1-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822409 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to crochet in two sessions with Jessica Kelly and Karen Ore. Session 1 is on March 1 at the Public Safety Center and Session 2 is on March 11 at the Bozeman Public Library at 1pm.

THE DEAD & DOWN + NORTHFORK CROSSING 8:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 5870585 Live local Country/Bluegrass music.

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

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Enjoy a night of karaoke.

LAZY OWL STRINGBAND 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com String Band, Bluegrass

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JOE PRAINO 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 Online, $25 at the Door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Joe Praino is a comedian, actor and host.

He has done standup as part of the Just For Laughs Festival and on AXS’s TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. He has appeared on ESPN, College Sports TV and High Times TV.

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

TRIGGERED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Montana Rock Joe Grover-Guitar/Vocals Josh Boyce-Drums Perry Birch-Bass/Vocals Brian Weis-Guitar/Vocals.

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!

SATURDAY, MAR. 11

MOTH WITH TRANSCENDENTAL EXPRESS 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 in advance, $20 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Common Side effects include Uncontrollable head bobbing, toe-tapping, selective hearing impairment, persistent singing, and general gaiety.

YOUTH ORGANIZING SUMMIT Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • www.rialtobozeman.com A summit centered on an issue on every young Montanan’s mind: housing! We’ll cover three categories: mutual aid and direct service, community and tenant organizing, and policy and legislative advocacy.

GUN SHOW 9am-6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Exhibit Buildings 1-4 SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

TONY FURTADO 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Americana Roots via a multi-instrumentalist with a dizzying musical toolbox.

TRIGGERED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Montana Rock Joe Grover-Guitar/Vocals Josh Boyce-Drums Perry Birch-Bass/Vocals Brian Weis-Guitar/Vocals.

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

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Today’s limber-up band is “Big Band John,” who will have you polishing the dance floor for the entire afternoon, with smiles abounding and dance and conversational exchanges with your all your current friends and those you’ll be meeting. See ya.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 1:30-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers, including Michael Steele and Kearen Samsel.

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

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

THE DIRTY SHAME 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 country band “The Dirty Shame”.

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

MONDAY, MAR. 13 LOCAL DISPOSABLES: FILM CAMERA CONTEST & ART SHOW Juniper Cannabis • FREE • 21+ • 4066003214 • bit.ly/40gYhcU 10 Film Cameras, 10 Local Photographers, 1 Month. Nominate your favorite photographer (or yourself!) to be one of 10 locals chosen to shoot a roll of film for our Local Disposable Art Show on March 30th, 2023.

KIDS WEEK OUT 9am-3pm • Summit Church, 921 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25 • Kindergarten-6th grade • (406) 587-9283 Games, Songs, Puppets, More! Register by calling (406)587-9283.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

SUNDAY, MAR. 12 GUN SHOW 9am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Exhibit Buildings 1-4 SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

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ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com LEARN TO DO YOUR TAXES WITH VITA 10am-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A trained tax coach will walk you through filing your own taxes online. This service is provided free

by VITA through HRDC. (406)585-4878 to make an appointment.

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

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

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

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

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

BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • FREE Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series.

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

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TUESDAY, MAR. 14 KIDS WEEK OUT 9am-3pm • Summit Church, 921 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25 • Kindergarten-6th grade • (406) 587-9283 Games, Songs, Puppets, More! Register by calling (406)587-9283.

SERVSAFE MANAGER TRAINING 9am-5:30pm • Best Western Grantree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman • $225 • (406) 587-5261 • bestwestern.com This is a one-day, all inclusive training that goes from 9:00am until 5:30pm. Studying is not required for our trainings.

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

TOURS FOR TOTS 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Have a naturally curious preschooler (ages 3 – 5) that loves exploring science, history, and art? This series of tours and classes examines different areas of the museum with an early education focus.

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat.

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

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

LIFE DRAWING BY EMERSON CENTER 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – first come, first served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor.

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints JIM AVERITT & FRIENDS 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Acoustic BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15 KIDS WEEK OUT 9am-3pm • Summit Church, 921 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25 • Kindergarten-6th grade • (406) 587-9283 Games, Songs, Puppets, More! Register by calling (406)587-9283.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

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

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

THURSDAY, MAR. 16

CHARLES ELLSWORTH 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 touring americana artist Charles Ellsworth.

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

KIDS WEEK OUT 9am-3pm • Summit Church, 921 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25 • Kindergarten-6th grade • (406) 587-9283 Games, Songs, Puppets, More! Register by calling (406)587-9283.

QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing.

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey.

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program.

Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

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

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

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

BOZEMAN WRITERS GROUP 6-8pm • Bozeman Lodge, 1547 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 21 and above • (406) 599-4433 • bozemanwriters.com Calling all writers in the greater Gallatin valley area! Get feedback on your work and connect with other writers, stay motivated and inspired, learn from and encourage other members - come to the Bozeman Writers Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozemanflysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies. The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities.

Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

WOOD BELLY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 adv, $20 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A musical collective of Chris Weist (mandolin), Tom Knowlton (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). Indoor Show.

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

COUNTRY SWING WEEKEND WORKSHOP - COUNTRY NOMADS 7pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $99 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Country Nomads join Western Roots for a weekend of workshops, classes and Social Dancing.

GREAT MOUNTAIN GROOVE FEATURING SICARD HOLLOW, THE SWEET LILLIES AND PIXIE & THE PARTY GRASS BOYS 7pm • The Filling Station • $15 • 21+ • 4062093556 • www.sellout.io Since Blues Traveler and Col. Bruce Hampton’s Aquarium Rescue Unit put on the H.O.R.D.E tour in the nineties, jam bands have been drawn towards joining forces to bring their festival energy to their respective fans’ backyards. In the same vein, Tenne LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

FRIDAY, MAR. 17 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ROUNDTABLE - VIRTUAL CALLS 9-10am • Online • FREE Our Executive Director’s Roundtable for Gallatin County nonprofit organizations is open to all paid staff in the executive director or head staff position in our county.

These sessions occur the third Friday of each month from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

COUNTRY SWING WEEKEND WORKSHOP - COUNTRY NOMADS 10am • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $99 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Country Nomads join Western Roots for a weekend of workshops, classes and Social Dancing.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

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ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

RUN TO THE PUB PACKET PICKUP 10am-7pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Race will happen in downtown Bozeman.

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

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.

BELGRADE DOMINO TOPPLE CLUB 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • K-6 grades • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org K-6 children are invited to join us for Domino Topple Club! Set up dominos and let them fall to your heart’s content!

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

COLE DECKER 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live local music.

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

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

STAND-UP WITH BROOKS WHEELAN 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $25 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Brooks is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on SNL, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX! WESTERN ROOTS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Western Roots Country Dancing provides dance lessons in country swing, two-step and line dancing across Montana.

THE ORNERY JACKS 8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Join us for St. Patrick’s Day at Tune Up. Featuring live music by The Ornery Jacks, Montanas only Irish cowpunk animal spirit driven band.

ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $50 • livefromthedivide.com This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts.

ST. PADDY’S DAY BASH : THE SALAMANDERS WITH BIG ‘OL 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 15 in advance, $20 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 The Salamanders join Big ‘Ol on stage at the Filler for a St. Paddy’s day show you won’t want to miss!

SHORTCHANGED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Blues, and Oldies plus Original Music.

SATURDAY, MAR. 18 BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

RUN TO THE PUB 9:30am • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • $50/85 • (406) 582-8898 • www.pub317.com We will see you outside of Pub 317 on Main Street for a cold beverage, live music from DJ Missy O’Malley, age group awards, 2 random drawings for a chance to win a trip to Dublin Ireland, and APRS Physical Therapy will be on site for all your post-race stretching needs.

COUNTRY SWING WEEKEND WORKSHOP - COUNTRY NOMADS 10am • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $99 • All Ages • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Country Nomads join Western Roots for a weekend of workshops, classes and Social Dancing.

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

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

NAMI BOZEMAN MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 10am-noon • St. James Episcopal Church • FREE • Adults 18 and over • (406)7636270 NAMI peer to peer is an 8 session recovery focused course for adults with mental health conditions. It is a free and confidential educational class(skills taught)led by trained peers with lived experience who offer understanding and hope.

NOTORIOUS BOZ WITH JACOB GODBEY 9-10pm 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com A long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. This week’s guest is Jacob Godbey of Gingers on Ice! Including special performers: Dave Taylor, Brian Irzyk and Brooks Wheelan!

BEATLES NIGHT HOSTED BY MIKE D 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local bands playing Rock n Roll by the Beatles.

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

SHORTCHANGED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Blues, and Oldies plus Original Music.

FLOW, SIT, SIP 5-6:30pm • The Well Juicery, 4575 Valley Commons Dr, Bozeman • $40 • 18+ • www.eventbrite.com Join us for an evening of mindful movement, meditation, and fresh cold pressed juice at The Well Juicery in support of local organization, Haven.

SUNDAY, MAR. 19

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

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!

SPRING FLING 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Each day during Spring Break, hands-on science at the Science Station and a springthemed craft to take home!

PAUL LEE KUPFER - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Paul is from a lot of different places—a West Virginia native, he lived in Pennsylvania, California and Montana before settling in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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

TAYLOR BURLAGE + GUEST 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Local live music.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 What a great Sunday is promised with the band “Powderhorn,” one of the liveliest western groups of the music circuit, stunning you with the depth of genre and energy they present in keeping you and your dance friends on the dance floor.

GINGERS ON ICE 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Once a millenia, two grumpy redheads find each other and combine their talents to form a potent comedy explosion. The duo’s new show turns the spotlight on the audience: ask a legitimate question and you’ll get legitimate advice.

ECSTATIC DANCE 6pm • Emergence Movement & Wellness • $22 • All Ages • 406-995-4663 • www.emergencemovement.us Ecstatic dance is a meditative practice utilizing movement & dance to help you connect deeper with the present moment, your physical self and the cool people dancing with you. Groove, twist, jive, skip, stretch, play.

STAND-UP WITH BROOKS WHEELAN 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $25 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Brooks is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on SNL, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 1:30-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers, including Michael Steele and Kearen Samsel.

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

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

BAR+CHURCH 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • All ages A time to gather and have a beer, coke, water… and enjoy conversations about how life and faith intersect.

(You can bring your own food and they allow children).

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

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

BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • FREE Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series.

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

TUESDAY, MAR. 21 DEVELOPMENT + GRANT WRITING ROUNDTABLE 9-10am • Online via Zoom Open to all development, fundraising and grant writing staff at Gallatin County nonprofit organizations. These sessions occur the third Tuesday of each month.

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

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

BENN & ABEL 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

Featuring the local Americana group “Benn & Abel”.

DENIM & DUST 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country

THAT 1 GUY 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Mike Silverman, better known as That 1 Guy, performs and records as a one-man band.

SAM PLATTS AND THE PLAINSMEN 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com An energetic Americana band from Montana, focused on bringing traditional country and western swing to modern audiences.

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

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!

LEARN TO DO YOUR TAXES WITH VITA 10am-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A trained tax coach will walk you through filing your own taxes online. This service is provided free

by VITA through HRDC. (406)585-4878 to make an appointment.

MONDAY, MAR. 20 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

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The Upper Strata mixes soaring atmospheric tones and cinematic sounds that evoke far off lands. Some of the recordings for their current album Hue, were done while island hopping in Malaysia and trekking in the Sahara. The final release was composed in Basel, Switzerland where the duo is based.

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat.

ASTRONOMY ON THE FLY 2-4pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $50 • Enrollment requires a 2022-2023 OLLI at MSU Membership This course will offer a primer on basic astronomy, including stars and planets, sky cycles, celestial events and how past cultures interacted with the sky.

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

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

LIFE DRAWING BY EMERSON CENTER 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – first come, first served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor.

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints W.C. HUNTLEY 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com SInger-Songwriter

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BPL BOOK CLUB 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE The Bozeman Public Library Book Club is meeting more frequently – twice a month! During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

PROVOST’S DISTINGUISHED LECTURER SERIES: MICHELLE FLENNIKEN 7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The series of free, public talks recognizes outstanding MSU faculty for their creative scholarship and leadership.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

JEFFERY MARTIN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 in advance • All Ages • livefromthedivide. com Folk singer/songwriter.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $35 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com A three member alternative, blues, hip hop band from Philadelphia on tour from coast to coast.

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22 SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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

QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey.

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

THE ANTI-PERFECTIONISM GROUP 5:20-6:20pm • Virtual Meeting • $27 • 18+ • 4062015790 • www.joannatownsend.com A processing group for the burnt out millennial looking to live with less avoidance, self-criticism & more humanness, and joy. Hold less shame, process your feelings, get support, and gain perspective through connection, community, and conversation.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

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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!

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: UPCYCLING IN THE AGE OF PLASTIC 7-8:15pm • Museum of the Rockies • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-2251 • www.gallatinscience.org Dr. Jennifer Dubois, MSU Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will discuss the problems posed by unrecycled plastic waste and how biochemical repurposing or “upcycling” can contribute to solutions.

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.

ANI DIFRANCO 7-11pm • The ELM • $35-$50 (Adv.) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Ani DiFranco for a live in concert performance.

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. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

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

JEFFERY MARTIN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 in advance • All Ages • livefromthedivide. com Folk singer/songwriter.

TANNER USREY 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15-20 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com A soulful, Americanarock artist that heart-wrenching lyrics and soul-touching vocals provide the cherry on top of his unforgettable melodies and hard-hitting sound.

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

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

THURSDAY, MAR. 23 BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program.

Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

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

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

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom! EXTREME HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: JOHN RUSSELL ON THE ‘GALLATIN VALLEY FEMALE SEMINARY’ 6-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.facebook.com John Russell will discuss the history of the Seminary, and touch upon some other private education school efforts in the Bozeman area.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozemanflysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies. The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

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

SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities.

Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

ACOUSTIC ROLL 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 Helena-based acoustic rock duo “Acoustic Roll”.

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

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

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

JOE HERTLER AND THE RAINBOW SEEKERS W/ DESPERATE ELECTRIC 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $20 first 100 tickets, $25 after that • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers will make a sprightly young groove doctor out of anyone.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

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

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

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

PETER KING 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live local music.

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 5:30-9pm • 1889 Barn • $225/ couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple.

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

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

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Bar IX • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2166 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX! FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JEREMIAH COUGHLIN 79:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Jeremiah Coughlan is a comedian with a very distinct style. Dave Attell recently described him on stage as “someone who looks like he knows everything there is to know about parrots.”

KUTLESS 7pm • The Commons at Baxter and Love, 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman • $22-70 • (406) 451-0067 • www.thecommonsbozeman.com Join KCMM 99.1 The One on March 24th for a night of music and fun.

FRIDAY, MAR. 24 EAST IDAHO FLY TYING & FLY FISHING EXPO 8:30am-6:30pm • Mountain America Center • FREE • All Ages • (208)524-7160 • snakerivercutthroats.org Fly tying demos, vendors, workshops, Fishing Film Tour, women’s and youth workshops, casting clinics, auctions, raffles, banquet

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ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS BRUCE ADOLPHE 7:30-9pm • Reynolds Recital Hall • $30 general admission, $20 senior, $10 student • All Ages • www.montanachambermusicsociety.org Montana Chamber Music Society presents Bruce Adolphe in concert. Composer, educator, performer, and author Adolphe is well known for his public radio show Piano Puzzler.

KGVM “RAISE THE ROOF” FUNDRAISER 7:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Help KGVM replace gear lost in a water damage incident at the studio.

3 local bands + Bone Dry Comedy!

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

GARY GULMAN: BORN ON THIRD BASE 8pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $35 + fees • All Ages • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Today, Gulman is one of the most popular touring comics, selling out theaters around the country.

WESTERN SKIES 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Live local music from a killer Country Rock band.

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Enjoy a night of karaoke.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JEREMIAH COUGHLIN 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Jeremiah Coughlan is a comedian with a very distinct style. Dave Attell recently described him on stage as “someone who looks like he knows everything there is to know about parrots.”

TRIGGERED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Montana Rock Joe Grover-Guitar/Vocals Josh Boyce-Drums Perry Birch-Bass/Vocals Brian Weis-Guitar/Vocals.

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SATURDAY, MAR. 25 EAST IDAHO FLY TYING & FLY FISHING EXPO 8:30am-5pm • Mountain America Center • FREE • All Ages • (208)524-7160 • snakerivercutthroats.org Fly tying demos, vendors, workshops, Fishing Film Tour, women’s and youth workshops, casting clinics, auctions, raffles, banquet BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

SWMBIA HOME EXPO 9am-5pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $2 or can of food donation appreciated • All Ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Southwest Montana Building Industry Associations Home Expo is the place to discover new, cutting-edge services, ideas and products.

Perfect for the professional, or DIY’er! Bring the family to enjoy additional kids activities!

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

NAMI BOZEMAN MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 10am-noon • St. James Episcopal Church • FREE • Adults 18 and over • (406)7636270 NAMI peer to peer is an 8 session recovery focused course for adults with mental health conditions. It is a free and confidential educational class(skills taught)led by trained peers with lived experience who offer understanding and hope.

406 CONSIGNARY BOUTIQUE POPUP 10am-5pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 5823270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Come shop & sell items for moms, children, teens & maternity at the fairgrounds in Bozeman!

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!

FREE BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS & JAM 11am-2pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com This is a free group lesson and jam session held every second and fourth Saturday.

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 5:30-9pm • 1889 Barn • $225/ couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple.

NOTORIOUS BOZ FOR THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com An improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman and its incredible citizens. This week we are honored to have Zach Clements, Cancer Survivor & Storyteller. A portion of the proceeds will support the Cancer Support Community.

ZECH PEABODY 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country Folk Songwriter JITRO CZECH GIRLS CHOIR 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $20 – $55 • 406-9956345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Jitro is considered one of the best children’s choirs anywhere in the world.

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

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

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BLUEBELLY JUNCTION 9pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Local live music.

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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.

3 MILES TO CLYDE + DANIEL KOSEL 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local live rock and country music.

TRIGGERED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Southern Montana Rock Joe Grover-Guitar/Vocals Josh Boyce-Drums Perry Birch-Bass/Vocals Brian Weis-Guitar/Vocals.

SUNDAY, MAR. 26 SWMBIA HOME EXPO 10am-4pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $2 or can of food donation appreciated • All Ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Southwest Montana Building Industry Associations Home Expo is the place to discover new, cutting-edge services, ideas and products.

Perfect for the professional, or DIY’er! Bring the family to enjoy additional kids activities!

COLE DECKER - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Cole is a country singer-songwriter originally hailing from South Mississippi.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 Get ready for a great afternoon to the music of “Ride Me Down,” an entertainment group sure to challenge your dance floor stamina, providing a truly wide-range genre sure to make you wish you had more than four hours to enjoy it...come join us.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 1:30-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • No Cover • All Ages • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Local jazz guitarist Craig Hall will lead the music and bring along guest performers, including Michael Steele and Kearen Samsel.

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

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 5:30-9pm • 1889 Barn • $225/ couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple.

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

CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

Featuring the local folk artist Chris Cunningham.

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

MONDAY, MAR. 27 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

LEARN TO DO YOUR TAXES WITH VITA 10am-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A trained tax coach will walk you through filing your own taxes online. This service is provided free

by VITA through HRDC. (406)585-4878 to make an appointment.

MONTANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (MAB) BOZEMAN CHAPTER BOOK & CRAFT CLUB 1-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Each month has a theme and discussions emphasize connections between literature and like experiences in our personal lives and understanding societal context at different times in history.

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

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

JACOB ROUNTREE 6:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local music from Bozeman’s Choice Solo Artist.

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

BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • FREE Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series.

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

TUESDAY, MAR. 28 TOURS FOR TOTS 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Have a naturally curious preschooler (ages 3 – 5) that loves exploring science, history, and art? This series of tours and classes examines different areas of the museum with an early education focus.

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat.

ASTRONOMY ON THE FLY 2-4pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $50 • Enrollment requires a 2022-2023 OLLI at MSU Membership This course will offer a primer on basic astronomy, including stars and planets, sky cycles, celestial events and how past cultures interacted with the sky.

LIFE DRAWING BY EMERSON CENTER 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – first come, first served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor.

BEERS + BUGS 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Tell some lies and tie some flies! Bring your gear for fly tying upstairs at SHINE! $4 Bavik Pints PAUL LEE KUPFER 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Live local music from songwriter Paul Lee Kupfer.

THE UPPER STRATA 7-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 • fillertickets.com Swiss based duo the Upper Strata bring their Hue tour to Bozeman, expect atmospheric and cinematic sounds and live visuals.

Special guest to TBA. BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 29 SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

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

QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing.

SENSATIONAL BABIES 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey.

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

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

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

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FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ Every Friday at Red Tractor Pizza

NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com BIKE CHAINS AND DERAILLEURS WORKSHOP 5-7pm • REI, 2220 Tschache Lane, Bozeman • $40 • (406) 587-1938 • www.rei.com A workshop on how to care for and maintain your bike’s derailleurs and chain.

THE ANTI-PERFECTIONISM GROUP 5:20-6:20pm • Virtual Meeting • $27 • 18+ • 4062015790 • www.joannatownsend.com A processing group for the burnt out millennial looking to live with less avoidance, self-criticism & more humanness, and joy. Hold less shame, process your feelings, get support, and gain perspective through connection, community, and conversation.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org A new practice group within the Tergar International Meditation Community under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

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

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. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

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

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

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

THURSDAY, MAR. 30

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!

LOCAL DISPOSABLES: FILM CAMERA CONTEST & ART SHOW Juniper Cannabis • FREE • 21+ • 4066003214 • bit.ly/40gYhcU 10 Film Cameras, 10 Local Photographers, 1 Month. Nominate your favorite photographer (or yourself!) to be one of 10 locals chosen to shoot a roll of film for our Local Disposable Art Show on March 30th, 2023.

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.

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

JOB FAIR FOR GALLATIN COUNTY AND EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT noon-4pm • Gallatin County Courthouse , 311 W. Main, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-0388 Gallatin County and Express Pros have joined together to share with job seekers what positions are available for them. Come by and have a conversation with us and see what a variety of employment roles we have available for you!

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program.

Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

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

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

TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom! FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozemanflysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies. The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

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SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities.

Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

JACOB ROUNTREE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

Featuring the local alternative folk artist Jacob Rountree.

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

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

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com A perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

FRIDAY, MAR. 31 SENSATIONAL BABIES 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission / membership • Ages Birth – 3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org/calendar Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

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

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

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

CHANDLER HUNTLEY 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • no cover • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel. com Live local music.

THE JACKSON HOLE RENDEZVOUS SPRING FESTIVAL 5pm • Jackson Hole Town Square, 10 E Broadway Ave, Jackson • No Cover • All Ages A two-day music festival providing the most iconic backdrops imaginable for our legendary music acts: historic downtown Jackson Town Square and the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

BIG SKY BRAVERY FIGHT NIGHT 6pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • Contact stephanie@bigskybravery.org for inquiries • 21+ • 4066240066 • www.bsbfightnight.org Please contact Stephanie; stephanie@bigskybravery.org for inquiries FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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

BELGRADE’S INAUGURAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS 6pm • Belgrade High School, 303 North Hoffman Street, Belgrade • (406) 388-6862 • www.belgrade.k12.mt.us A fundraising event for the Belgrade High School Music Program will feature 5 original bands and 5 cover bands over 2 fun-filled nights of fabulous music.

47TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL POW WOW 6pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com All are welcome, 3 grand entries will happen Friday at 6 and Saturday at 12 and 6.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH NINA G & MEAN DAVE 78:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Nina G is a comedian, and author of Stutterer Interrupted and Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History. MEAN DAVE is a stand-up comedian. He is a regular at Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line in SF, and Sacramento and Rooster T. Feathers.

LEGENDS OF HOCKEY SENIOR TOURNAMENT 7pm • Ice Barn, 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman • $1,200 / Team • www.gallatinicefoundation.org Roster and fees due by Wednesday, March 1st.

All Rosters need to include: First and Last Names, USA Hockey Numbers and shirt size. Register here.

Email all Rosters to: Stephanie Self at sself@gallatinice.org Rules/Guidelines for both divisions THE LION KING JR. 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 522-6000 Morningstar Elementary Presents The Lion King Jr.!

THEO KATZMAN 7:30-11pm • The ELM • $27.50-$40 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Theo Katzman for a live in concert performance.

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

THE DEAD YELLERS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • No Cover • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Live local Country Rock music.

SPACED OUT W/ TAPE B 8:45pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $20+fees, $5 off w/MSU ID • 21+ Let’s greet all our extra-terrestrial friends with our BIG PURPLE SOUND SYSTEM and show em how we get down.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH NINA G & MEAN DAVE 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Nina G is a comedian, and author of Stutterer Interrupted and Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History. MEAN DAVE is a stand-up comedian.

He is a regular at Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line in SF, and Sacramento and Rooster T. Feathers.

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

SATURDAY, APR. 1 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS 4TH ANNUAL COLORING CONTEST Virtual Event • FREE • All Ages • 4065483670 • cccmontana.org Child Care Connections is a local nonprofit advocating for the well-being and quality care of children. Our 4th Annual Coloring Contest celebrates early childhood and creates awareness of the important role early childhood plays in your community.

GARAGARAMA 8am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $2 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Optimist Club of Bozeman’s biggest fundraiser of the year; get rid of your stuff or grab something to take home!

STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

NAMI BOZEMAN MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 10am-noon • St. James Episcopal Church • FREE • Adults 18 and over • (406)7636270 NAMI peer to peer is an 8 session recovery focused course for adults with mental health conditions. It is a free and confidential educational class(skills taught)led by trained peers with lived experience who offer understanding and hope.

13TH ANNUAL BABY EXPO 10am-3pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com Meet healthcare providers, shop from local businesses and enter to win lots of incredible prizes.

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!

KAILEE FAILLA - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Kailee is an indie-jazz singer songwriter living in Bozeman. She will be serenading you with a composition of original music this April Fools!

47TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL POW WOW noon • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com All are welcome, 3 grand entries will happen Friday at 6 and Saturday at 12 and 6.

THE JACKSON HOLE RENDEZVOUS SPRING FESTIVAL 3pm • Jackson Hole Town Square, 10 E Broadway Ave, Jackson • No Cover • All Ages A two-day music festival providing the most iconic backdrops imaginable for our legendary music acts: historic downtown Jackson Town Square and the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

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