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BOZEMAN MAGAZINE

May 2021 - Volume 14.12

Random Act of Silliness Boat Patrol on Yellowstone Lake Top 10 Bozeman Food Trucks

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Diane Fenlason Photography

LETTER TO EDITOR

LIVING LOCAL

Bills That Died - F Cornelous 8

Food Bank Struggles - C Dyrland-Marquis 26

VISUAL ARTS

Class of 1918 & Their “M” - R Phillips 28

Cover Shot: Diane Fenlason 10

MT Book Award - K Brustuen 32

FOOD & DRINKS

Bozeman Author Mark Sullivan - P Hill 34

Los Jarochos - E Russell 12

Condo & Townhouse Sales - T Ford 36

Top 10 Bozeman Food Trucks - A Ference 16

R E C & H E A LT H

S C R E E N & S TA G E

GVLT & Bozeman Health Wellness Trail - EJ Porth 37

Random Act of Silliness - J Verzuh 18

Boat Patrol on Yellowstone Lake - R Gale 38

M O N TA N A M U S I C Michael Jochum Feature - B Ripple 20 Dirty Girl Beef- P Rassmussen 25

EVENT CALENDAR www.bozemanmagazine.com/events 42

HOROSCOPE Black Rose Spiritual Center - Dr Nikki 24

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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 taking his kids camping, and skiing. He is an artist, sound engineer and co-editor of this fabulous magazine you are reading.

Sarah Cairoli - Copy Editor Local writer, tutor, and mother who has been enjoying all Bozeman has to offer for the past decade. Copy Editor for Bozeman Magazine.

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

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

Michael Jochum - MT Music Michael Jochum is a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Drummer (Jackson Browne, Jonothan Davis), Author, advocate for the disabled musician, Activist, and dog lover.

Kelly Hartman - History Kelly Hartman is the Curator at the Gallatin History Museum. She is also a painter and printmaker inspired by the beauty of Montana.

Kat Forester - Recreation Kat is a young adventurer, who enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, rock climbing, and rafting. Kats blog Kat-Tasrophe Avoided can be found at www.katsplace.me

Jennifer Verzuh - Local Living Jennifer is a Bozeman-based writer, and also writes for the Belgrade News. She’s a native of Montana and enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, cross-country, as well as a good book or film.

Eric Kofer - Music Former ASMSU concerts director. Local music contributor and ChickenJam West Productions Owner. Eric spreads his love for music around the valley.

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

Kris Drummond - Local Living Kris Drummond is a writer, photographer, and traveler living in Bozeman and enjoying spring skiing in May.

Patrik Hill - Local Living Patrik hill is a freelance writer as well as the owner and content creator for “echo eight group” and “mobster poet.”

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

Pat Hill - Music / Living Local Pat Hill is a freelance writer in Bozeman. Pat has been writing about the history and politics of the Treasure State for nearly three decades.

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

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

Elsa Russell - Food & Drinks Elsa Russell is studying English and Food Studies, and enjoys spending her free time in the mountains and in the kitchen.

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LETTER TO EDITOR

Bills That Died in The Recent Legislative Session Fred Cornelious

he Montana legislature meets every other year in Helena. The sessions always begin in early January and run through April. In numerous other states, the legislatures meet every year, throughout the year, but in Montana, apparently, we don’t trust our legislature with meeting that often, so it’s four months out of every twenty-four. This year, maybe we have observed why they have been granted that level of trust. There were a number of bills that died in committee. They didn’t make it through the legislative session to our governor’s desk. It’s a shame, too, because some of them showed great promise for the Treasure State. A Traffic Safety bill carried by Senator Willie Fearman of East Nowhere would have required all cities to do away with traffic signals. Senator Fearman has always been confused about the red and green. It’s hard to remember, he says, which means stop and which means go. The senator explained that since he’s confused, a lot of other Montanans must be confused as well. In his mind, controlling traffic like this is a dangerous example of government overreach. Traffic lights are a burden to communities. They’ve got to go. A Literacy Bill carried by Senator Lowell Eyecue of Puckerbrush would have eliminated all city libraries. The senator explained that he once had a book, but he rarely looked at it. Since he has little interest in books, most other taxpayers probably share his ambivalence to literature. Libraries are a burden on taxpayers who don’t read. Senator Eyecue encourages citizens to watch more television. A Restroom Safety bill carried by Senator Priggish of Jug Run would have reconfigured all public restrooms constructed along Montana’s highways in the last several years. The newer individualuser restrooms are too much like those recommended by the LGBTQ+ community, so they’ve got to go. They would have been replaced by large, conventional men/women restrooms each having multiple toilets and sinks. Little boys, teenage boys, young men, middle aged men, and old men must all enter the same room to relieve themselves. The same applies to women. That’s the way it’s always been and that’s the way it should always be, according to Senator Priggish. Another Public Restroom Safety bill was carried by Senator Mike Rowe Scope. His bill would have relieved restaurants from the burden of those yellow stickers in restrooms that say “Employees must wash hands before returning to work.” Senator Scope tells us that public health and safety are a matter of individual responsibility. Everyone inherently knows whether or not his or her hands are carrying fecal bacteria, so telling restaurant employees to wash after relieving themselves is burdensome to businesses. It wastes time, soap, water, and paper towels, according to Senator Scope.

The Clean Community Law carried by Senator B.W. Hampshire of Hog Hollow would have prohibited cities from having anti-litter laws, which are burdensome to businesses. Senator Hampshire worked in a convenience store once and it was an undue burden to empty outdoor litter cans. He also had to go outside twice daily to sweep up wrappers, napkins, bottles, and cans dropped by the store’s customers. These tasks nearly caused the store to close, which would have cost the community several jobs. Items that fall on the ground belong to the public and should not be regulated. Cities should stop regulating litter. Finally, there was the Bike Path bill brought by Senator C. Potato of Little Town. It would have required cities to demolish all bike paths. Senator Potato stated that when he was younger, he rode his bicycle to school every day, but he hasn’t ridden for several years. It’s a myth, he says, that once you learn to ride a bike you never forget how. Whenever he has attempted it lately, he can’t quite remember what to do with the pedals and handlebars. Bike paths are a burden to communities because they encourage the public to engage in a dangerous activity which challenges individuals to maintain a sense of physical balance in their lives. They are a burden to taxpayers who have no intention of getting any exercise or going anywhere in life. These are some of the bills that didn’t make it through the legislature this session. Contact your representative to encourage them for the 2023 session. d When asked, (as we all are, every other day) “So how long have you lived here?” Fred, and his wife, Patricia, respond, “Twelve winters in Bozangeles.” They were teachers for thirty five years in the original Los Angeles. All generic disclaimers apply. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Bozeman Magazine staff or advertisers.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Signs of

Spring Angie Ripple

pring flowers have pushed their cheerful heads through the earth and up through the dry leaves to peek at the sunshine and bring smiles to the humans that tend them. Spring in Bozeman is part sunny day sprinkled with snow flurries, and then again, another hour or so of sunshine. Our snowglobe slowly fades away as spring takes hold, but just five minutes from now the weather could change. Snow in July is not uncommon in Southwest Montana, but we hope for a reprieve as we tend our perennials and prepare our gardens for another harvest. Last May, just a couple of months into the pandemic, I spent as much time in my garden space as possible, raking, rearranging, cleaning up the rectangular plot along the south side of my house that would become my quarantine corner and my refuge. The year before, I had created a flower garden outside my bedroom window full of mostly pink and purple perennials that began filling in for friends I wouldn’t be seeing for months. As spring turned to summer, I photographed my flower friends close up, finding details I may have missed if I hadn’t slowed down to look closer, details that sur-

prised and delighted me, that broadcast the intricacies of nature and its beauty. The ground is still not ready for delicate plants in the Rocky Mountain West until late May, sometimes even into June. We can hang our baskets of petunias but must store them many nights in our garage or entryway to keep them safe from frost. We can harden our tomato plants little by little until the nights are warm enough to keep them strong and ready to produce red, juicy goodness. Lilacs will be blooming soon, and the scent will fill my neighborhood as we walk our dogs and follow our children’s scooter tracks. Spring in Montana is fleeting, but the rebirth of perennials planted by those who came before us is a sign that things will return, maybe not to the life we lived before, but to something we create together moving forward. The stars within a tiny head of a zinnia that will sprout later this summer will remind me to keep growing, keep rising to meet the sunshine, and keep beauty and nature close. a Angie is co-publisher of Bozeman Magazine. Enjoy the read.

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VISUAL ART

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DIANE FENLASON

iane Fenlason was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Bozeman in 2008 when she married her best friend, Brian, a Montana native. Together, they have four children. She loves spending time with her family, meeting friends for coffee at one of our locally owned coffee shops, being active in her church, playing the piano, and hiking the trails. She is a Branding and Family Photographer who also enjoys capturing nature and landscapes she encounters in Bozeman and beyond. Diane’s style of portrait photography is authentic, documentary, and vibrant. She wants people to feel a connection to the images she creates and use them to preserve precious memories with their loved ones. She also has a passion for helping local businesses to reach their ideal clients through photographic storytelling. It’s all about the relationship she has with her clients and knowing how to bring out their best while keeping it real. Diane Fenlason Photography began in 2016 with a broad approach, shooting everything, including

weddings. But 2020 caused her to slow down and evaluate what brings her the most joy when it comes to working behind her camera. So, she has specialized to Business and Personal Branding and Family Lifestyle Portraiture. Each of these allow her to highlight the story behind the picture, and to really bring out the heart of a family or small business. Montana people love seeing the heart and soul of others. They value being authentic. That is what Diane strives to bring through her camera. The pandemic has been tough on everyone. But this refocus of her business is a blessing she hopes will translate into helping families document “making it through together”. She also looks forward to helping many local business owners uplevel their connection with the community and increase their revenue. She is working on a website relaunch that will help her service local business owners more effectively. If you enjoy her photos of nature, she has prints and canvases available for purchase. You can reach her through her website, DianeFenlasonPhotography.com or email: dianefenlasonphoto@gmail.com.

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FOOD & DRINKS

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Elsa Russell

here are about 2,000 miles between Bozeman and Veracruz, Mexico. Luckily, you don’t have to travel that far to get a taste of this coastal city’s delicious cuisine. Los Jarochos restaurant brings a slice of Veracruz right to downtown Bozeman. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Montero family, whose Veracruz heritage shines through in phenomenal dishes that have drawn quite a loyal following. Los Jarochos began as a food truck, but as of last fall, its many faithful customers can finally enjoy their favorite Mexican cuisine year-round. In September, the popular eatery added a brick-and-mortar restaurant to their arsenal, allowing them to continue serving up their authentic Veracruz-inspired dishes through the winter. When I headed into Los Jarochos this week, it was my fourth or fifth visit of the year. Even at 3 pm, between the lunch and dinner rush, the place was bustling and busy. Thankfully, I was able to steal a few minutes of Alejandro Montero Jr.’s time to talk about what has quickly become one of my favorite spots to eat in Bozeman. Elsa Russell: How was Los Jarochos conceptualized?

Alejandro Montero Jr: In 2018, we had a food truck, and we parked it at the Boot Barn. People really liked the food, so ever since then, we’ve had a big clientele. That was before the coronavirus started, and before that, we were looking for a restaurant, but everywhere was just expensive. Then we found this spot, and the owners were telling us that other people wanted it too, and we were just kinda like, we’re ready to open up. And it’s a really nice spot. The people really like the patio too. It’s nice, our patio, it’s cool out there. And we’re going to have both places open up soon.

Bozeman food scene? AM: A lot of people say we’re the most authentic, so maybe that. And our tacos, too, a lot of people think they’re the best in town, so maybe that too. ER: Do you have a favorite menu item?

ER: The restaurant and the food truck?

AM: The tacos are really good. And the empanadas; both of those are really good. The sopes too. They’re made of masa, and they’re really good. And then we make a menudo. We do that on the weekends, and that’s really good too. It’s one of our most popular dishes.

AM: Yeah, in three more weeks, the food truck will be open for the summer.

ER: What do your regulars keep coming back for?

ER: What do you want people to experience when they walk through your doors?

AM: We have a lot of Hispanic customers that come for the menudo, and we have these seafood dishes like the mar cajete. It’s not on the menu, but we have it outside. Yeah, the mar cajete is one of the big ones. It’s mostly the Hispanic customers that like it. It has seafood, and steak, and a little bit of broth, and then we put cactus in it too. So it’s really good.

AM: Well, you know, my house is your house, mi casa es tu casa type of thing. Yeah, and then our food is based off of food from Veracruz, so when they come here that’s our style of food. It’s where we’re from. ER: What makes you unique in the

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Los Jarochos p.12 ER: What is your favorite part about being a part of the Bozeman community? AM: You know, we own the place, mostly my family, so it’s nice that a lot of people really like the food. That’s a big part of it. ER: Do you have anything coming up that you want readers to know about? AM: Probably the food truck opening back up. We’re also going to add more to the menu; we’ve got a new menu coming. I’m not exactly sure when, but it’s something to look out for. We’re hiring people too! It’s pretty hard to find people. We’re mostly hiring bilingual people. As a Los Jarochos regular myself, I can confirm that the empanadas, tacos, and sopes have me coming back time and time again, and the list of menu items I am eager to try only continues to grow. I highly recommend you make the quick trip to W. Babcock St. as soon as possible. Sit inside beneath colorful papel picado or, if the weather allows, outside on the patio, and experience the divine taste of Veracruz for yourself. y

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FOOD & DRINKS

BOZEMAN 10 FOOD TRUCKS

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Amy Ference

ozeman’s Food Truck scene is solid, with a lot of unique options to choose from. It wasn’t easy to whittle the list to ten, but here are our favorite recommendations.

EL RODEO

STARSEED

Vegan food in Bozeman? Starseed beautifully highlights how delicious and varied plant-based food can be. Starseed can be found May to mid-October at 624 N Wallace in Bozeman.

Authentic Mexican fare made with love, from delicious tender and juicy carne asada to the best spicy pork quesadilla north of the 45th parallel. Weekly specials. Bring cash! The El Rodeo bus is parked in the Garden Center parking lot across from the Albertsons Shopping Center at 2121 W Main St, Bozeman.

TUMBLEWEED

MO BOWLS

In the same neighborhood as Starseed and The Ugly Onion (honorable mention) at 611 N. Wallace Ave, Rendezvous is The original. A selection of sweet and savory crepes highlighting local ingredients when possible.

Famous for their out-of-this-world mac n’ cheese bowls with flavor combos sure to please any palate. You can find the Mo Bowls truck downtown late-night and at special events around the area.

BATTER QUEENS

Liege waffles that would be right at home in Belgium, served in a variety of sweet and savory options. Batter Queens pop up around town and local events.

SAUCE

A staple at local events, Tumbleweed serves up a unique selection of gourmet tacos and burritos, and of course their famous lobster mac.

When you see the Sauce Food Truck get in line for a sandwich, salad, and/or taco. There are always a few unique options on offer that will surprise you with their creativity.

RENDEZVOUS

CHEF’S TABLE

Chef’s Table moves around a lot, and keeps their location up to date on Facebook. Find simple, crowd-pleasing American cuisine.

HASHI

Hashi is currently parked in the Mattress King parking lot at 311 N 7th Ave. If you like sticky, spicy, super creative Asian street food, you’ll love Hashi.

BROOKIE’S COOKIE DOUGH

For everyone who knows that licking the spoon is the best part of baking cookies! Brookie’s can be found near Target and other local spots. Facebook updates will help you find this little bus. y Amy Ference is a street food lover and local food truck devotee. If she missed your favorite Bozeman food truck, you can add your comments for honorable mention on our website www.bozemanmagazine.com below this list!

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FOOD TRUCKS 101

food truck is a large motorized vehicle (such as a van) or trailer, equipped to cook, prepare, serve, and / or sell food. In the United States, the Texas chuckwagon is a precursor to the American food truck. In the later 1800s, herding cattle from the Southwest to markets in the North and East kept cowhands on the trail for months at a time. In 1866, the “father of the Texas Panhandle”, Charles Goodnight, a Texas cattle rancher, fitted a sturdy old United States Army wagon with interior shelving and drawers, and stocked it with kitchenware, food and medical supplies. Food consisted of dried beans, coffee, cornmeal, greasy cloth-wrapped bacon, salt pork, beef, usually dried or salted, and other easy to preserve food stuffs. The wagon was also stocked with a water barrel and a sling to kindle wood to heat and cook food. Another early relative of the modern food truck is the lunch wagon, as conceived by food vendor Walter Scott in 1872. Scott cut

windows in a small covered wagon, parked it in front of a newspaper office in Providence, Rhode Island, and sold sandwiches, pies and coffee to pressmen and journalists. By the 1880s, former lunch-counter boy, Thomas H. Buckley, was manufacturing lunch wagons in Worcester, Massachusetts. He introduced various models, like the Owl and the White House Cafe, with features that included sinks, refrigerators and cooking stoves, also colored windows and other ornamentation. Later versions of the food truck were mobile canteens, which were created in the late 1950s. These mobile canteens were authorized by the U.S. Army and operated on stateside army bases. Mobile food trucks, nicknamed “roach coaches” or “gut trucks”, have been around for years, serving construction sites, factories, and other blue-collar locations. In big cities of the U.S. the food truck traditionally provided a means for the on-the-go person to grab a quick bite at a low cost. Food trucks are not only sought out for their affordability but as

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well for their nostalgia; and their popularity continues to rise. During the 2010s the economic changes caused by the Great Recession, technological factors, and street food being “hip” or “chic” have combined to increase the number of food trucks in the United States. The construction business was drying up, leading to a surplus of food trucks, and chefs from high-end restaurants were being laid off. For experienced cooks suddenly without work, the food truck seemed a clear choice, and a smaller financial investment than a brick-andmortar restaurant. Once more commonplace in American coastal big cities like New York City and Los Angeles, gourmet food trucks are now to be found as well in the suburbs, and in small towns across the country. Food trucks are also being hired for special events, like weddings, movie shoots, and corporate gatherings, and also to carry advertising promoting companies and brands. w en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_truck

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S C R E E N & S TAG E

OFFERS FUN ARTS ACTIVITIES FOR THIS SUMMER Jennifer Verzuh

hildren’s thoughts on what a rainbow unicorn likes to eat for Sunday brunch can offer the jumping off point for a full-fledged theatrical story for the Random Acts of Silliness kids improv group, according to performer Kyrie Dawson. “Kids’ improv is more about bringing these stories to life. We really lean into suggestions from the kids in the audience,” she said. “People really come for the fun and the magic that’s created with it. It’s a great way to say yes to what’s happening.” The Bozeman-based kids theatre and arts company Random Acts of Silliness was founded last spring by Danielle Thomsen, who also acts as the organization’s event producer and an actor. Since their start, the group has hosted free outdoor kids’ improv shows and organized art experiences for the community in public spaces. They’ve featured the whimsical themed work of local artists in their Flutterby Thicket Fairy Village on Gallagator Trail and Menagerie of the Imaginary at Story Mill Community Park.

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“Random Acts of Silliness is really about bringing joyful experiences to families during the pandemic,” Dawson said. Thomsen had previously been involved in Bozeman’s theatre community and said that she and others had always wanted to host outdoor shows and “create joy.” The restrictions of the

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pandemic offered an opportunity to capitalize on that desire and allow her and other artists to safely continue their craft. “Something that’s brought me a lot of joy is finding a way for artists to keep working together and creating in the last year,” she said. The shows and art displays have also been a welcome fun activity for local families and individuals during the pandemic. “The improv show we did last summer was really well received. We heard a lot of gratitude for getting to do something silly, something that felt safe,” she said. “(And) everyone from two to age ninety has enjoyed the menagerie and the fairy village.” “Sitting in the fairy village and listening to the sounds of children, adults and families experience it and (their) joy was one of the best feelings I’ve had in my entire life,” Thomsen said. Given the community’s positive reaction to the display, the group has decided to plan another fairy village this year. The 2023 original fairy house creations will inhabit the paths at the East Gallatin Recreation Area late this August. Bozeman artist Tamara Knappenberger will be one of this year’s Fairy Village artists and is crafting a fairy planetarium and observatory with help from her kids. She said she’s excited to be involved as the organization helps bring the community together to “be happy for a little bit.” “I think everybody gets a chance to pause and kind of let their imagination run free and stop thinking about all the things that are bothering us,” she said. The return of the fairy village isn’t the only activity Random Acts of Silliness has planned. They’ll also be hosting a Troll Tromp

in June at the Bozeman Pond. Trolls, made from reclaimed cardboard and pallet boards, will be hidden around the park for visitors to seek out. As is the case with several of their experiences, this will be offered in partnership with the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and Gallatin Valley Land Trust. “Both organizations really realize that our parks and public lands are an extra important resource right now and having art experiences in them help new people engage with them and help the community engage with them in a new way,” Thomsen said. Also planned for this summer is “Enchanted Forest: Pick Your Path,” an improvised outdoor theatre experience. The show is slated to run twice daily on July 17and 24th, as well as at the Sweet Pea Festival (pending it occurs this year). Dawson, who will also be co-directing the production, said it will be a choose your adventure style tale that is centered around its enchanted forest setting. Audience participation is paramount to this show’s success, so she encourages folks to attend and help them create an original story together. “We need the imagination, we need the creativity of the Bozeman community to help us bring kids’ dreams to life,” Dawson said. Although the group is not just for kids. “Random Acts of Silliness helps everybody to get in touch with their inner child,” she said. u Jennifer Verzuh is a Bozeman-based writer, whose writing can also be found in the Belgrade News. She’s a native of Montana who recently moved back to the state after working in the entertainment industry in other parts of the country for the past few years. She enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, cross-country, as well as a good book or film. www.bozemanmagazine.com

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M O N TA N A M U S I C

Michael Jochum

is a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Drummer, Author, Advocate for the Disabled Musician, Activist, and Dog Lover

Michael behind his kit photo: Jason DeRamo

Brian Ripple & Michael Jochum BR: Today we are talking with Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts drummer, Michael Jochum. Hello Michael, I hope in these strange times you and your family are staying healthy. MJ: Thanks so much for having me Brian. I really enjoy the Bozeman Magazine, and I’ve felt honored to be featured in the magazine the past few months. Yes, trying times indeed. My wife Karen and I knew that between our five kids, their spouses, and our six grandkids that at least one or two of them would be contracting Covid, and sure enough my son-in-law Jay as well as my daughter Kylah got sick fairly early on. Jay spent 10 days in the hospital, but is perfectly well now, and Kylah only had mild symptoms and recovered quickly. Otherwise, all is good around my little farmhouse Homestead here in Arvada, Colorado.

MJ: Well, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the musical grounding tunnel, but I have to qualify that by saying that clubs, venues, outdoor or not must adhere to whatever the States mandates are for distancing, curfew, and limited capacity or it could all go away as fast as it’s coming back. There’s a club here in Denver that decided it was a reasonable idea to go to full capacity, and it was immediately shut down. As much as we don’t want to follow the “rules,” it’s a necessary consequence in order to ramp things back up to what would be considered “normal.“ I do know that the Rough Cuts are doing the best we can to put together a late Spring/Summer and into Fall touring schedule, and the dates are coming in, but like I said, it could all go away in an instant. We can’t wait to get back to Bozeman!

BR: What are your feelings for the upcoming summer as far as things happening or not happening for the local/national music scene?

BR: So, please tell us, where did you attend High School? If you recall, Musically what were you listening to (or being influenced by) the most at that time in your life?

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MJ: I grew up in “beautiful downtown Burbank, California” and went to high school at Burbank high. I was the epitome of a “musical nerd“ in high school, and along with my best friend Tim Burton the film director, spent most of my time by myself, honing my craft. I say I was the “musical

nerd,” but I will admit without any sense of ego that I became a bit of a star when I started playing drum solos at assemblies. All of a sudden I was pretty cool despite the fact that I was overweight, and rather awkward in everything else except my music. My best friend Tim felt the same way, so we would spend hours at our respective homes talking about how we were going to make a mark, taking our innate creativity to another level. During my tenure in high school I was influenced by the mid 70s fusion groups like “Weather Report,” the “Mahavishnu Orchestra” Miles Davis, John Coltrane, “Return to Forever,” as well as progressive rock groups like “Chicago,“ “Blood Sweat Tears,” “Genesis,” and the like. BR: How old were you when you started playing music? What led you to start preforming live? MJ: I sat at my first Drum Kit when I was 12 years old, and I have the fondest memory of my grandmother giving me my first “stick bag“ for my 13th birthday and saying, “Michael, I want to give you this bag to hold your “tools of the trade,” because I know that you’re going to spend the rest of your life playing the drums.” I’ve always loved that old school reference… “Tools of the trade,“ and over the past 50 years of my career I’ve sold drum kits, lost drum gear, or simply have given drum gear away, but I still have that stick bag that my grandmother gave me when I was 13. I began playing live soon after I began playing the drums. By the time I was 13 my dad was carting me to the local Shakey‘s Pizza Parlor on the weekends to play, where I would make $50 on a Friday and Saturday night.

BR: What was your first band? What was it about? MJ: Most of the bands that I initially played with were “casual“ bands performing at weddings, private parties, bar mitzvahs, etc. By the time I was 16 I had already moved out of my parents house, and was heading out on the road with Ray Anthony and the Bookends. There were also creative opportunities, But those creative opportunities didn’t generate any income, as I understood from the get-go that if I’m going to play the drums as a career I actually need to make some money! BR: Over the years, how many bands would you say you have been a part of? MJ: It’s literally impossible for me to calculate how many “bands” I’ve played with continued on next page

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Michael Jochum p 20 over my half a century career. I’ve always been the guy whose strong suit is versatility, so I’ve been in numerous musical situations that require my talents as a versatile drummer. Playing with Jackson Browne, the alt-metal band Korn, and Jonathan Davis, as well as every kind of musical situation in-between has been my stock in trade. But I’ve also been in the house band for the “Muppets Tonight” show, the Joan Rivers “Late Night“ show, The Mike Douglas show many years ago, and three different versions of the brilliant comic Tracy Ullman’s creations. I even did a short stint with NewAge type piano player John Tesh! BR: When did you start recording music? MJ: My recording career as a sideman started very early on. Being a side man has its advantages and disadvantages. I’ve been paid well over the years participating in multiple musical projects, recording, and the good pay makes up for the fact that I’m not a “member” of the band. Although I’m not participating in the writing, and other perks that come with being a band member, I also am not subject to the drama that comes with being a member. Groucho Marx famously said, “I wouldn’t wanna belong to any club that would have me as a member.” 22

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I’ve always stood by that simple adage over the years and it’s served me well. I’ve also had the opportunity to play on hundreds of movie, television, and music for advertising soundtracks, and for this I’m eternally grateful, as oftentimes I will make my way to the mailbox, open it, and pull out some residual money from a Nike ad, a late night television show, or a movie soundtrack that I’ve long ago forgotten I even played on! BR: Why did you start recording music? MJ: I’ve always contended that I feel the most at home recording music in the studio. There’s a certain lens of perfection that can be acquired in the studio that is virtually impossible, although sometimes achievable when you play live. I consider myself to be the type of musician who enjoys dissecting my own playing with the willingness to admit when I need to redo a part when a sum or piece of a movie soundtrack I’ve recorded does not reach the standards that I have set for myself. There’s no question that I am my absolute worst critic. But the willingness to do something about a piece of music that you’re unhappy with is the key. You really have to be able to let go of your ego for the greater good.

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BR: If possible after such an illustrious recording career in LA can you name the top 5 things you are proud of accomplishing or being part of in ‘the business’ before leaving? MJ: Oh man, that’s almost an impossible task. I would say that I’m extremely proud of my tenure with the great singer songwriter Jackson Browne in the late 80s. Early on I played in a jazz fusion group called “KittyHawk.” We had two records on EMI America, as well as a follow up to those couple of records on a smaller label. The band was a great kickstart to my creative career, and I have fond memories of sharing the stage with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck, Joanne Armatrading, George Benson, the Dixie Dregs, Passport, the Jeff Lorber Fusion, and King Crimson. I am also proud of playing all of the drums and percussion for the movie “Drumline.” The Nick Cannon star vehicle was a pet project of mine, and I take pride in knowing that all of the marching band percussion was played by myself and the great drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. I’m also proud of my tenure as “Animal“ when the redo of the Muppets show called “Muppets Tonight“ premiered in 1993. I was Animals muse during that period of time

about your current band Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cutst? - Where did the concept come from for the band? - What is it that makes the Rough Cuts unique in current music? - What is the overall goal, recording, touring, world domination, or a combination of all the above?

duking it out drumming wise with guys like Dave Grohl. It was also a blast watching the puppeteers do their thing. Quite amazing. In 2005 I became a side man member of the band Korn. I must say that it was everything you would imagine it was and much more. Having the opportunity to play in front of 80,000 people plus was rather remarkable. In 2007 Jonathan Davis decided it was time for him to branch out on his own and do some solo tours, which I was involved in as well. The band was stellar, and that stands is one of my most enjoyable musical experiences. My five years as the drummer for the Rough Cuts has been extra special, because I don’t have the money concerns, or career aspirations that I had when I was a younger player. These days I do it for the fun and the camaraderie of the other three people in the band, who I consider my best friends.

MJ: Well, each and everyone of those questions deserves at least a multiple paragraph answer, but I’ll do the best I can to encapsulate: In regards to the kind of music that the Rough Cuts perform I have to say that I disagree with the idea that we’re solely a “country“ band. Ryan Chrys, our fearless leader likes to describe the band as “Modern Outlaw Country.“ I would agree with that moniker, as we definitely look to Wayland, the Hanks’, Dolly, and the like for inspiration, but the band has evolved over my five year tenure to be much more rock. Let’s face it, all of those artist that I named rocked out as well! Our bass player Susan Phelan is a absolute force of nature, and her playing, like mine is a perfect storm of rock influenced jamming, and songwriting savvy part perfection. Our lead singer Lauren, has the vocal prowess of Janis Joplin with remarkable technique, and a huge amount of soul, but at the same time has carved out her own niche. She’s our local superstar. And of course homegrown Montana boy Ryan Chrys is an extraordinary gui-

tar player drawing influence from Angus Young of AC/DC fame, Slash from GNR, as well as the guitar picker’s of old like Johnny Cash’s lead guitar player for thirty years Robert “Bob” Wootton, and the great Carl Perkins. In order to understand the Rough Cut uniqueness, you must come to a show. In all honesty, we simply blow people away, as we’re not necessarily everything that they expect, but a lot of what they enjoy. Like any band we want to be headlining upscale venues, and do everything we can to entertain our audience. We have three different records that are getting ready to come out as well, and are very excited about the prospect of heading out on tour this summer. I can’t wait to get back to the beautiful state of Montana, a state I had never visited until I toured there with the band. World domination is a good thing as well! BR: Where can people go online to watch, listen, and buy The Rough Cuts music? MJ: RoughCutsBand.com is our “everything” portal to videos, music, store and more! j Michael Jochum is a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Drummer, Author, advocate for the disabled musician, Activist, and dog lover. The above story is an interview about his life in the music business. If you enjoy reading, please pick up his books “This Week Nothing” and “The Road Never Ends” via email and paypal.

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BR: Did you have intentions of playing music again when you left LA, or were you planning on calling it quits? MJ: I left LA in 2002, and intended on going back-and-forth from my new adopted state of Colorado to Los Angeles in order to fulfill recording obligations. I hadn’t called it quits yet, but some physical issues as well as addiction to various substances was beginning to slow me down exponentially. I auditioned, and got the gig with Korn in 2005, which was more like the beginning of the end for me, as in 2009 I stopped playing, and didn’t pick up a drumstick for five whole years. I was burnt out, fried on the business, and I just needed a break. I thought it was going to be a “forever break,” but the music that I had grown up with, the music that was deeply imbedded in my soul refused to go away completely. BR: In your own words can you tell us

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SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE MAY 2021

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ARIES: It is a May mash-up in Taurus, and you are sure to feel all the traffic! However, it is time to come back to practical matters. It is time to focus on finances and long-term goals. You have some important decisions pending. Don’t wait too long to choose.

LIBRA: If you feel a bit on a roller coaster ride right now, that’s okay. The jumble of planets presented in May create challenges for just about everyone. Ensure your communications are clear, double check your spam, and make sure to focus with intent.

TAURUS: It’s your month and your chart shows it. You are ready to take the world by storm and know you can overcome what stands in the way. Career is featured, and it is a great time to create new partnerships and alliances. Let your laughter shine.

SCORPIO: There is change coming and you feel it, especially in the sector of business and partnerships. You are under more scrutiny than normal and need to make sure that you are taking time to get details laid out and set up for consideration and action.

GEMINI: The retrogrades that make you feel like you are doing twice as much for half as little. This month Saturn and Mercury join the parade of retrograde planets that you just can’t escape. Delays or garbled communications create discord.

SAGITTARIUS: Enjoy the easy pace of the early part of the month. However, starting the 23rd the planets are jumbled. With retrogrades, a Lunar Eclipse, and just a whole lot going on, you are going to be feeling the negative energy. Create your happy spot.

CANCER: There is much to do this month, and you are going to have to make some choices. The Lunar Eclipse on the 26th may cloud an issue, so try to make choices before then. Mercury’s retrograde begins on the 29th and is sure the create communication havoc.

CAPRICORN: The first Lunar Eclipse of the year isn’t until the 26th. However, several planets are going retrograde, giving the normal energy flow a big shake. Your time is not always yours to command. Make sure you are seeing what is really there. Help is important.

LEO: Caution alert! Be especially careful with important information, especially that of a private nature. You should expect delays in getting plans pushed forward. Crunch numbers to see where you can create a strong place for you. Critical thinking counts.

AQUARIUS: Find your Zen zone because you are going to need it. It is going to feel like just about every irritable person on the planet is being put in your path. Remember that now even duct tape can fix stupid and choose your battles carefully.

VIRGO: Caution alert! Be especially careful with important information, especially that of a private nature. You should expect delays in getting plans pushed forward. Crunch numbers to see where you can create a strong place for you. Critical thinking counts.

PISCES: Your ambition is going to need to be balanced with your family and work. Work matters handled now set you up for a strong position for advancement. Work with others to plan a summer getaway vacation that involves laid back fun in the sun.

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Dirty Girl

Paige Rassmussen, photo: Lo Hunter Photography

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ey honey, come over here. My friend will buy you a drink, but you’ve got to sit on his lap.” Some drunk guy at a bar said this to me when I was 16 and there singing with a band. I dealt, and still do deal with stuff like that a lot, and most women will tell you the same. Dark I know, but I’m going somewhere with this. Life is hard and wonderful and challenging and beautiful and shitty and amazing. Women have a little bonus, an extra experience of often being animalized, infantilized, objectified, or sexualized in order to make others feel superior to them. I can’t tell you how many times in my not-so-distant past I disagreed with someone and almost in the next breath they asked me to “get everyone coffee” or they might call me “honey” or “sweetie” or some other patronizing pet name carefully placed in earshot of others to make it seem like, A. I’m sleeping with them, B. That I’m an idiot woman and should be treated like a child or C. That I am beneath them and they outrank me. They may make a “funny” reference to my clothes or something I’ve said off-hand like “I’ll make an itinerary,” (response)“I’ll bet you will dirty girl.” This one got a few laughs and at the time my naïveté was such that I thought I had to laugh too if I wanted to be a “cool girl.” How many times have we seen or heard people, yes people not just men, refer to an impressive woman in the most base and degrading way just because they are intimidated and uncomfortable with them? Saying things like “I’d like to just hold that down and” (insert humping motion here) or “she’s definitely advertising, that’s an easy ride.” These are examples I have literally heard people say. Yeah we get it, she’s smart or beautiful or talented and you feel intimidated, so you tear her down. I know what you’re thinking. Paige, what about men? They get infantilized at work too, getting called son, kid or boy. I know, I get that and it’s wrong, but men are not sexualized in the same way. Straight men don’t have their sexuality used against them like women do, and they don’t have the same history; those things make them tough to compare. At work I’ve had men tell people they were sleeping with me when they weren’t, I’ve had Women make fun of my hair or clothes or claim I was sleeping with the boss when I wasn’t. This is always a power move, but it only ever works on the weak-minded. They are insecure, they have no idea how transparent they are or how foolish they seem when they do this. They deserve pity and that’s all. Why does this continue? how can we curb this bullshit? Why do we insist on destroying good things? We can call it out when

we see it, so it is not confused with something funny or a strong move to make on someone else. We can recognize it more easily and not reward it with a laugh or jump on the wagon. Maybe snark is the best response: “She kick your puppy or something?” Whatever we do, we can’t just let this behavior slide anymore. Aren’t we past this? Aren’t we better than this? Celebrate beauty, intelligence, and talent I say! Admire it and be glad it survives in your world. And when life knocks you down, stand up, look it right in the eye and say, “You Hit Like A Little Bitch!” R Paige Rasmussen is a Bozeman born filmmaker, musician and writer. Connect with her on Instagram @paige59715

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PANDEMIC CREATES CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO LOCAL COMMUNITY Christopher Dyrland-Marquis

eat-shimmering sedans, pickup trucks, and SUVs lined up behind one another in the sunny, spring afternoon, wrapping around an unassuming warehouse into the adjacent street: each waiting their turn to pull into the building’s modest parking lot. The occasional squeaking of fan belts and hum of idling engines softly traveled through the hazy air, and each vehicle steadily pumped out plumes of exhaust that shortly rose into the air before dissipating into translucence. Orange traffic cones corralled the cars along a loop, guiding them in towards the warehouse’s heavy freight doors before wrapping along the outside of its lot and leading them back around to the very street they arrived from. Masked volunteers waved cars forward, tirelessly pulling the endless line along, and quickly bringing them various amounts of food in boxes, before sending them on their way. On the north side of the building, a long-abandoned lobby sat empty behind locked glass doors—various notifications and memos posted across its surface, explaining that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization was currently operating through curbside pickup, rather than in-person shopping. A sign in front of the warehouse identified the business in bold font, reading, “Welcome to Gallatin Valley Food Bank,” listing its hours of operation below. This organization comprises one of five food and nutrition services of the Human Resource Development Council, a not-for-profit agency focusing on community action and operating across much of southwest Montana, Gallatin, Park, and Meagher County, and has been forced to cut down its manpower in order to maintain social distancing procedures since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020. This setting greeted me upon interviewing Jill Holder, HRDC’s Food & Nutrition Department Director, who works with the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and illustrated the situation which the organization has been finding itself in as the COVID-19 pandemic forces it to take preventative safety measures. We sat across from each other in the facility’s deserted lobby, both muffled by surgical masks, and over-enunciating our words in order to understand each other over busy sounds of warehouse activity in the background—beeping forklifts, metallic clangs, and bustling volunteers hard at work. Conversing with me, she explained the main problems that a global pandemic has presented to the organization—limitations for a customer to directly choose the food they want, and inabilities for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank to provide them with a personalized shopping experience. “The biggest thing is, people aren’t able to shop themselves,

so they’re not coming into the building and shopping in the grocery store. We’re basically building pre-packed food boxes, and then people are going through the drive-thru and picking them up. And so, there is no self-choice. [But] people can make requests, so if they’re a vegan or they have some sort of allergy then we’ll try to make the box work for them.” However, COVID-19 hasn’t only been limiting the shopping choices of the food bank’s customers, it has also created logistical challenges in distributing fresh food items to them in a timely manner. Because they have been forced to cut down on volunteers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, less workforce exists in the space they have to help ship food out to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank’s curbside services. With fewer volunteers to help shoulder the workload, stockpiles of food are building up in storage, including perishable, fresh foods with fleeting expiration dates on the horizon. With fresh food fast on its way to spoilage, and a former bastion of community aid cut down into a skeleton crew, COVID-19 has strained Gallatin Valley Food Bank’s workforce and storage capabilities, forcing them into a stalemate where they are illequipped to extend the longevity of fresh food requiring refrigeration. Holder commented on the limited capacity of the food bank, highlighting the organization’s need for more space. While storage has always raised an issue for the organization to confront in the past, the minimization of staff allowed inside the facility to lend helping hands has not helped their situation. In a search for effective solutions, the organization has gone so far as to utilize whatever refrigeration units they can get their hands on to increase their refrigeration capacities. Holder expands on the steps which the Gallatin Valley Food Bank has taken to solve this conundrum, expanding on the challenges they have faced. “The problems that existed with produce are the same problems we always have, which is storage. That’s why food banks, a lot of times, have lots of canned foods because they’re easy to store, where perishables take refrigerator space. For example, we actually have a refrigerator truck running three blocks away [from the GVFB]. That’s where we have fresh produce and some dairy and some meat right now.” Though increasingly diminishing amounts of fresh food storage presents a very real problem, Holder points out that it is the customer’s lack of personal choice which seems to represent the biggest change COVID-19 precautions have developed. Ultimately however, in order to keep volunteers safe, staff cuts presented a challenging, yet necessary precaution. Even though the organization may have enjoyed adequate amounts of workers to satisfy the ever-growing

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demand for the food bank’s services in Bozeman before, now that it must responsibly avoid any potential infections, only a fraction of the crew can be utilized—highlighting desperate needs for more floor space to once again operate efficiently. Staff cuts, coupled with more storage needed than ever before, does little to bode well for the organization’s future wellbeing. In further elaboration, Holder expanded on the unsettling idea that having less labor around to help with the large demand for Gallatin Valley Food Bank services negatively impacts the effectiveness of the food bank as a whole. She pointed out that volunteers simply can’t process the amount of fresh food that they need to in order to meet local demand. “That [lack of personal choice] is the big difference with our [reaction to] COVID, that and the fact that we can’t bring in as much [produce], because we don’t have as much labor. Typically, we utilize hundreds of volunteers, and we, to try to reduce our risks, minimized that number of volunteers coming in.” Gallatin Valley Food Bank also aims to conquer the unfortunate problem of limited floor space within its facility. While social distancing stands out as both an ethical and prudent course of action, maintaining six-foot distances from everyone inside their shopping area quickly becomes impossible. The facility simply does not possess enough square footage. In order to protect the food bank’s patrons, access into the facility remains regulated, and customers are not allowed inside. However, this regulation does little to help the organization’s internal productivity. Matters quickly become even more complicated when considering how much demand actually exists for the organization in the community. In the past, things were simpler; an internal shopping area could easily meet a steady ebb and flow of customers going about their business within the facility and choosing the food they needed. Now, even bumping elbows with your neighbor could be hazardous for everyone’s health, and maintaining a safe distance from one another proves absolutely critical. In the case of space, moving outside might be the food bank’s

only viable short-term solution, and this is exactly what the Gallatin Valley Food Bank has done. Shifting the organization’s operations to facilitate an external, curbside drive-thru allows enough room for the same amount of people to benefit from food bank inventory, and Holder explains the reasoning behind the organization’s transition in servicing customers. “This would be our lobby otherwise, and it’s pretty small, and sometimes we have as many as thirty people waiting to get in to shop and so that’s not going to work at all. Not to mention, the store space is very small and so we probably could have maybe five people shopping at once, and that moves them very, very slow which creates more and more contact, so this [drive-thru] was our answer.” While moving customers outside may solve problems of liability, the Gallatin Valley Food Bank must also consider the wellbeing of the ones who help them deliver and process food. The people who work for the food bank and help it meet community demand are not immune to illness, and certainly not COVID-19. In fact, volunteers might actually face more risks of contracting the virus than many customers. While a customer may have opportunities to cut down on their exposure to others, volunteers may not have that privilege. In the mission of service, workers may face constant exposure to unknown individuals, one after another, with no prior knowledge of who they have been in contact with. It presents an ongoing high-stakes gamble—is this individual I am serving sick? Have we been in too close of contact? The potential for workers to suffer from seemingly unsolvable issues of exposure creates another unfortunate challenge the Gallatin Valley Food Bank must solve— demands for effective safety procedures create stark decreases in the efficiency of the food bank’s services. With social distance practices regulating how many people can work to serve the Bozeman community inside the food bank, volunteers are finding themselves too pressed for space. In fact, the continued on page 41 www.bozemanmagazine.com

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Rachel Phillips

ne of Bozeman’s most well-known and visible icons would undoubtedly be the College “M” emblazoned on the side of Mount Baldy in the Bridger Mountains. Easily visible for miles, this oft-photographed landmark is an integral part of Bozeman’s identity. This May marks the monument’s 105th birthday and it is a fitting time to remember the Montana State College students who put it there. Formally established as a land-grant school by the Montana State Legislature on February 16, 1893, today’s Montana State University started small. Total enrollment that first year numbered under 140 students. Classes met in the Bozeman Academy building on Main Street until the first campus buildings were constructed on the hill south of town. The school’s name went through several changes in the early twentieth century—”Montana Agricultural College” and then “Montana State College” were the most frequently used. As the school took shape and student population grew in the 1890s and early 1900s, the little “cow college” began to form an identity. Blue and gold were chosen as school colors, student clubs formed, and the college newspaper, the Exponent, reported on news and events beginning in 1895. A mascot for the athletic teams proved harder to find. Because of the school’s agricultural heritage, early nicknames included the “Aggies” and “Farmers,” neither of which sparked much excitement. In the fall of 1915, the Exponent challenged students to submit suggestions. According to historian Merrill Burlingame, very few ideas came in and the paper’s editor, E. Lester Cole, and sportswriter Fred Bullock created a list of unclaimed animal mascots and settled on “Bobcats.” A front-page article in the January 7, 1916 issue of the Weekly Exponent declared “From now on Montana State’s teams will be known as Bobcats and if the members of these teams live up to all that this name suggests there need be no fear but that the Blue and Gold will not be victorious in the majority of her battles.” The Montana State College class of 1918, numbering nearly one hundred students during the 1915-1916 academic year, fully lived up to the Bobcat name. Scrappy, confident, and full of ingenuity, these students certainly made their mark on Bozeman. In the fall of 1915, members of the class were enjoying their elevated sophomore

status. College culture in the early twentieth century dictated that freshmen were subject to the rule of upperclassmen. Frosh men and women were required to wear green beanies and tam caps on campus, a practice which lasted for several decades. If spotted without the required headwear, freshmen boys risked enduring a forced haircut or a water trough dunking. The class of 1918 sophomores seemed particularly focused on keeping the freshmen in line. The Weekly Exponent reported on many of these activities with headlines like: “’18s Capture Some Frosh Victims, Sophs Go on War-Path Wednesday Night,” and “Another Victim is Consigned to the Deep.” In the latter episode, a group of sophomores caught an unsuspecting freshman student on campus without his beanie and “…the party headed for the large watering trough back of the cattle barn. There, much to the discomfiture of the hatless infant, and the disgust of the high-bred patrons of the trough, a hurried and undignified immersion took place.” Fierce class loyalty was the norm, and student cohorts desired to leave a lasting impression on their younger peers. Competition between the freshmen and sophomore classes was rampant and played out on both the football field and in the muddy frog pond on campus. Football matches were well-attended by both college students and Bozeman citizens, but the annual tug-of-war event at the frog pond was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the 1915 fall season. It offered a chance for the class of 1918 to dominate the large incoming freshmen class and repeat their win from the year before. In a September 24 article dramatically titled “Big Marine Disaster to be Staged Friday,” the Weekly Exponent explained the history behind the tug-of-war. The first event was held in 1907, when the freshmen and sophomore classes pulled for nearly an hour before the match was declared a tie. Tradition dictated that the “second year men…challenge the freshmen to mortal combat,” and the goal was to pull the opposing team unceremoniously into the frog pond on campus. A complex set of rules emerged, including required weigh-ins, fixed positions for each player, and even rituals related continued on next page www.bozemanmagazine.com

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Spirit & Industry p.28 to retrieving the rope and returning it to the barn. The class of 1918 chose Edward Preston as team captain and the event went off as planned on Friday, October 1, 1915. According to the Exponent, a crowd of “a thousand college students and townspeople” watched a short three-minute battle before “the first frosh hit the water and started on the cool, slimy journey through the home of the frogs and mud suckers.” The class of 1918 emerged victorious for the second year in a row. They were not, however, finished making their mark. The first published mention of constructing a large letter “M” occurred in the Exponent on October 15, 1915, although the scheme had evidently been already heavily discussed. This novel idea would secure a legacy for the class of 1918, something more permanent than football matches and tug-of-war championships. The short news report noted that “[Edward] Preston advocated that the class place the letter “M” on some conspicuous hill or mountain. This suggestion was well-received and a committee of three appointed to determine a suitable location and the probable cost of erection.” On October 22, 1915, the college paper proudly announced the approved location of the College “M”—Mount Baldy on the southern end of the Bridger Range north of Bozeman. The location was chosen for several reasons, including a sufficient supply of nearby rock to be used for building material and the spot’s excellent visibility from the campus and town. The article reported that during the previous week, several members of the sophomore class surveyed the site and made an outline of the letter “M.” They had an intelligent plan and took into account foreshortening and the angle that the “M” would be viewed from Bozeman and the college campus. The students also considered size and were planning on constructing the “M” at about 250 feet high so it would be easily visible from miles away. Members of this initial surveying party included Edward Preston (captain of the tug-of-war team), Carl Borton, Raymond Kuhns, Rubert Streets and Dave Thomas. Most of these young men were engineering students. Edward Preston was in the Electrical Engineering program, while Dave Thomas, Raymond Kuhns, and Carl Borton studied Civil Engineering. Rubert Streets was the lone Biology major. In a nod to sophomore class ingenuity, college President James Hamilton approved a day off for the sophomores so that they might have sufficient time to construct the “M.” The labor-intensive work began on the morning of October 25, 1915. Fifty students worked all morning transporting limestone from the surrounding area to the site already staked out by Preston, Borton, Kuhns, Streets, and Thomas. In the afternoon, work continued in teams and “bucket brigades,” who were each assigned a portion of the letter to fill in with rock. Anyone who has climbed to the “M” is familiar with the steep grade, and it is amazing that no one was seriously injured by falling rock during construction. The Exponent reported on the progress the following Friday and admitted there were some close calls, boulder “tackles,” and “narrow escapes.” By sundown on October 25, the “M” was mostly filled in with stone and the sophomore class celebrated with food and a bonfire in Bridger Canyon. Everyone knew that work was only half done on the “M.” The letter was built, but to make it stand out it needed paint. That task had its own set of challenges. Whitewash required water and lime, both of which would need to be hauled up the steep mountain slope by hand. Winter set in and plans to paint the “M” were put on hold until spring. On Monday, May 8, 1916, the sophomores returned to finish their monument. After adding more rock to the small portion left unfinished the previous fall, the crew moved on to painting. Fortunately, someone discovered a nearby spring, which saved considerable time and effort and eliminated the need to carry buckets of water up the steep slope. As in the fall, the sophomores broke into teams—some adding more rock, others fetching water, and still more responsible for painting. Thanks to the use of the hose and spray pump from the college greenhouse, the “M” was covered in white paint by the end of the day. The class of 1918 celebrated with

another picnic and bonfire in Bridger Canyon before squeezing into the back of a large truck for the trip back to campus. The Exponent described the scene: “Forty-nine of the class came in on the big power wagon and suffice to say that those unfortunates who had secured standing room near the rope stretched across the back were in danger of being forcibly amputated at the waistline at every surge of the closely packed crowd.” As reported in the Exponent on May 12, 1916, the finished “M” measured “two hundred and forty feet high by one hundred feet between the legs.” Each leg measured twenty feet wide, and the total surface area of the letter was estimated at over fifteen thousand square feet. Apart from the initial surveying work, construction of the “M” was completed in only two full days—October 25, 1915 and May 8, 1916. At the time, students optimistically claimed this was the biggest letter in the world, noting that the University of Utah’s “U” was only one hundred feet tall. Today, there are hundreds of “mountain monograms” and “hillside letters” overlooking towns and sites across the western half of the United States. Bozeman’s “M” is one of the older monuments

and has remained virtually unchanged in one hundred years. One notable modification occurred in the late 1970s, when members of a Bozeman Senior High School class transformed the “M” into an “H” for “Hawks.” World War I and then the Spanish Influenza pandemic interrupted the class of 1918’s carefree college years. Of the five members of the initial “M” survey party—Preston, Borton, Kuhns, Streets and Thomas—only Rubert Streets graduated with his class. Edward Preston, Carl Borton and Raymond Kuhns entered military service during WWI and were absent when the rest of their class graduated in the spring of 1918. According to the college newspaper, the class of 1918 received multiple offers of help from outsiders who wished to assist with creating the “M.” Each of these were turned down. As the Exponent summarized on October 29, 1915, “The construction of the ‘M’ was a sophomore idea and was carried out entirely by the members of that class. It was erected as a lasting monument to the spirit and industry of the class of 1918, but principally as a mark of their devotion to M.S.C.” In the 1918 MSC Montanan annual, the class summarized their work on the “M” and closed with the following statement “May the M stand long as a symbol of our loyalty to Montana State and a reminder of what a united class can accomplish.” u Rachel Phillips is the Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman. Visit the Gallatin History Museum at 317 W. Main Street in Bozeman, gallatinhistorymuseum.org, or on Facebook.

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MONTANA BOOK AWARD Kevin Brustuen

retchen Minton, professor of English at Montana State University, won the 2020 Montana Book of the Year Award, for her book “Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Writer.” Honor Book winners were Marc Beaudin from Livingston for his book of poetry called “Life List: Poems,” Chad Dundas, from Missoula, who wrote “The Blaze,” and “Regarding Willingness, Chronicles of a Fraught Life,” by Tom Harpole of Helena. Minton and Beaudin, both from this area of Montana, won honorable mention for the 2021 Western Writers of America Spur Award. The Montana Book Award, established in 2001 to acknowledge the phenomenal literary talent that exists in Montana, is an annual award that recognizes literary and artistic excellence in a book published each year. Eligible books are either set in Montana, deal with Montana themes, or are written, edited or illustrated by a Montana author or artist. Diane Smith, winner of the first Montana Book Award, said this about the importance of this award: “The Montana Book Award has done all Montanans a great service…it’s a subtle but very important form of economic development, for the writing profession brings money into the state and, in the process, leaves a very small environmental footprint. Writing is a profession in which, unlike the industries of the past, the rewards of the worker’s labor stay in the state, and the product these workers produce enriches us all. Anything we can do as a community to encourage, support and recognize our writers— and give them voice—is greatly needed.” Minton’s “Shakespeare in Montana” traces more than two centuries of Montana history and uncovers a vast array of different voices that capture the state of Montana’s love affair with the world’s most famous writer. From mountain men, pioneers, and itinerant acting companies in mining camps to women’s clubs at the turn of the twentieth century and the contemporary popularity of Shakespeare in the Parks throughout Montana, the book chronicles the stories of 32

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residents who have been attracted to the words and works of Shakespeare. Minton explores this unique relationship found in the Treasure State and provides considerable insight into the myriad places and times

as a dramaturg (i.e., one who helps actors and directors understand themes and history of plays in live theatre). That, coupled with her interest in environmental issues, has led to direct involvement in sitespecific theatre, often using classical texts to explore environmental issues in outdoor settings. Marc Beaudin, an Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation artist-in-residence, is a poet, theatre artist and bookseller (Elk River Bookstore) in Livingston, won honorable mention in the state-wide award for his book, “Life List: Poems,” a kind of field guide in poetry. The book pays tribute to the birds that have flown through Beaudin’s years of watching and listening, through his “vain attempts to render in language the precarious circumstances of being alive.” With a sharp critique of environmental, social and political issues, along with haunting ruminations on loss, love and the passing of time, these poems fill the skies with a feathered grace. An example of Beaudin’s work is this poem about Magpies: Writing at Grizfork Studio (Pica hudsonia: Magpie)

Each day begins with the conversations of magpies who never run out of things to talk about Each morning unfolds with the fact of those mountains who never feel the need to say a thing I sit at my desk with both and try to grab hold of what lies between the two On a good day I come close

in which Shakespeare’s words have been heard and discussed. By showing what Shakespeare has meant to the people of Montana, Minton offers a better understanding of the state’s citizens and history while providing a key perspective on Shakespeare’s enduring global influence. An excerpt from Minton’s book illustrates the long history of Montana’s love of books, literature, and discussion: Mountain man and trapper Osborne Russell spoke of winters in the 1820s not far from modern-day Red Lodge, Montana when he and his men “had nothing to do but to eat, attend to the horses and procure firewood,” so they spent their time reading. The books they carried with them and used as their constant companions included works by Lord Byron, Sir Walter Scott, Shakespeare, and the Bible. The men circulated the books they possessed and then took to “spinning long yarns” of their own. Russell spoke fondly of the power of stories—especially those derived from Shakespeare—on those long winter nights: “We all had snug lodges made of dressed Buffaloe skins in the center of which we built a fire. The long winter evenings were passed away by collecting in some of the most spacious lodges and entering into debates arguments or spinning long yarns until midnight in perfect good humor and I for one will cheerfully confess that I have derived no little benefit from the frequent arguments and debates held in what we termed The Rocky Mountain College and I doubt not but some of my comrades who considered themselves Classical Scholars have had some little added to their wisdom in these assemblies however rude they might appear.” Minton’s work as a Shakespearean scholar is recognized worldwide. She has written critical editions of Shakespeare’s plays and has been published in highly acclaimed journals. Her fascination with words and literature led to her involvement in theatre, especially

Beaudin is fascinated not only with birds but also with words. In addition to, or perhaps because of, his love of books and texts, Beaudin has 20 years of experience acting, directing, designing, and stage managing live theatre, to complement his poetry and bird watching. Along with publishing his book of avian poetry, he asks, what is the soul if not the sum of the flights of a thousand birds? Beaudin holds regular readings on his virtual platform, attracting listeners and fellow readers from all across the United States. Not only are poetry lovers attracted to Beaudin’s works, visual artists are as well. “Life List: Poems” is beautifully illustrated by Montana artist Storrs Bishop with drawings and paintings inspired by Beaudin’s poetry about birds. Perhaps it says something about the quality of life and the inspiration that comes with living in southwestern Montana to find that two of the four award winners for the state of Montana State Book Award, Minton and Beaudin, live, write, and work in southwestern Montana. Their writings and their theatre work are strongly influenced by the natural world surrounding both towns; indeed, the environment of this region of Montana deeply infuses their work, as both revel in the beauty and peacefulness found in nature here. As Jaques says in his famous monologue from Shakespeare’s play “As You Like It”: “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players,” so Minton also points out in her book that Montana as a state forms a beautiful natural stage anywhere and anytime. And Beaudin writes about the actors he sees in this natural world: the birds of southwestern Montana. For more information about Minton’s other books and articles, please check out her website at www.gretchenminton.com; for more information about her work in site-specific environmental theatre go to www.montanainsitetheatre.org. Marc Beaudin’s bookstore, Elk River Books, can be accessed at www.elkriverbooks.com; find out about his poetry readings, theatre credits, book reviews, and other events at www.crowvoice.com q Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@ hotmail.com. He is an avid theater-goer.

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BOZEMAN AUTHOR SETS THE STAGE WITH ABSOLUTELY RIVETING STORY MOVING. INSPIRING. HEALING. TRANSFORMING. Patrik Hill

uthor Mark Sullivan and I are sitting in a coffee shop here in Bozeman discussing his upcoming novel The Last Green Valley. Of all the words I would have chosen to describe this novel – or any novel, really – my mind would not have gone to these four, specifically, at least not outright. Yet Sullivan insists that is the criteria for how he would construct his novel, and as I listen to the man, I cannot help but wonder if there is not some mad genius behind these particular words, behind the thought process that brought the very essence of the story to life. Coming in hot off the success of his previous novel Beneath a Scarlet Sky, Sullivan delivers another emotional and gut-wrenching story in The Last Green Valley that is one part adventure, one part historical, and all parts enthralling. There is a certain gravitas that pulls the reader deep between the covers of the book, deeper still into the very fabric of the story. Both of his recent novels, Beneath a Scarlet Sky as well as The Last Green Valley, bear a solid weight and responsibility to their respective portions of World War II, as well as the particular place in history that is represented by the characters and their life stories. Sullivan tells me, “There was a significant amount of research for both novels. With the entirety of World War II, the stories offered such rich terrain, just these stories of regular and ordinary people up against astronomical stakes. You really don’t want to screw that story up.” Sullivan continues, telling me that he had been presenting his story Beneath a Scarlet Sky at a local Rotary Club meeting and people were telling him that he was never going to find another story like this in his lifetime. He said, “I remember thinking, Yes, I will. I just have to look hard enough for it.” Perhaps that was the motivated thinking, perhaps it was the karma, that led him to his next story of adventure detailed in The Last 34

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Green Valley. Sullivan tells me that his inbox was near flooded with people wanting to tell him a similar story of their family and the epic struggles they endured. Ultimately, it was a retired dentist who would turn Sullivan on to the idea of the story for the novel that would become The Last Green Valley. It was not but a few days later that Sullivan put Bill Martel’s family address into his GPS and found that the two men lived only a few miles apart. He tells me, “You know within the span of a ten-minute drive I was ready to investigate a new story, and within an hour of meeting Martel I was absolutely hooked.” Sullivan continues, “As I was writing this story, as I began doing the research, it immediately became apparent as to how powerful this story was, and just how magnificent a tale it really was.” When I ask him about the style for these novels versus the style he had used in his previous novels, Sullivan tells me that it was absolutely a turnabout and a complete one-eighty when it came to writing them. He says, “It was definitely a vibe that didn’t come naturally. It is easier to write darker stories. Writing a story of hope, most especially given the times we are currently in, it reminds me that people are more capable than they think they are.” He tells me it was a style that he was not used to, and it certainly required no small amount of effort on his part to get inside the minds and hearts of the people he is working to portray, to truly understand the setting. “It was an extremely hard-won skill.” The Last Green Valley details, in no small feat, the harrowing journey of the Martel family who – during the waning days of World War II – had been living in Ukraine. Young Adeline and Emil Martel are as ordinary a couple as history would think. Being raised in a totalitarian society, Emil makes it a point to not be noticed by the authorities. This

is a method of camouflage and survival that has allowed his family to farm in Ukraine for generations. It is March of 1944 and the war is ending. The Martel family is forced to make a terrible decision. Do they remain on the homestead they have literally built with their own hands, maybe go overlooked by the advancing Soviet army, perhaps risk being sent to labor camps in Siberia? Or do they follow the retreating Nazi army back to Germany, those murderous thugs who have pledged their protection to all pureblood German families? Ultimately, the Martel family makes the most difficult of decisions to abandon their homestead, pack up all their most important worldly possessions into a single horse-drawn cart, and set out to get out of the way of two warring factions. When I asked him if it was painful for either him, as the investigator, or for Martel to recount this story, Sullivan says, “I think that Bill (Martel) recognized that it was a tough story, but I think he also knew just how cathartic it was.” What began with a series of interviews with the family quickly launched itself into a full-blown adventure for the author. Not long after meeting Martel, Sullivan found himself on a plane, with Martel, as they flew to Bucharest, Romania, in a concerted effort to pick up the trail of his family’s extraordinary journey to their own paradise and green valley. In Bucharest, Sullivan arranged for a local guide to help him and Martel meet up with as many survivors and witnesses to the events lined out in the book. Sullivan tells me, “It was going to be these witnesses that would radiate a unique soul to the story.” From Romania, they traveled by train to Budapest, and then to Ukraine. It was in the city of Poltava, Ukraine, where Martel was able to confront a stark reality of his family while touring a museum with Sullivan. It also becomes kismet when Martel learns that there is a connection between himself and the museum director by way of their respective parents. It was the very basement of that museum that became a focal point of the journey and as Sullivan recounts, “A pivotal moment of emotional power,” for the Martel family. Departing Poltava, Sullivan, and 8o-year-old Martel began an arduous seven-hour journey over barely developed cattle trails and logging roads to the ruins of the family homestead. Sullivan recounts the emotional impact, “To be able to see this man come full circle in his life…” His voice trails off as he recounts this part of the story and while I think that I can fully grasp the emotional punch of the statement, I am still left choked up. Neither of us say anything for a moment. Martel tells Sullivan that his father was not necessarily a man of faith, but the experience of his family’s trek has literally transformed him, and he comes out as a deeply spiritual man. A once quiet and unassuming farmer who was forced to take immense risks to ensure the safety and survival of his family. As Sullivan continues to enthrall me with the story of, as he says, “insane hardships and failure,” I am reminded that The Last Green Valley does indeed represent a philosophy of life, the ability to be resilient and relentless. It is a story that can change the lives of others not just in the substance but also in the telling. There is a very tangible idea of being able to overcome the obstacle in front of you and achieving the dream of what could be. Coming back to the original four words – moving, inspiring, healing, transforming – I realize that it might not be a mad science after all, but rather the mantra of an author who “gets it.” Sullivan uses his worldly experience to tap into the psyche of not just the interview subjects on whom the story is based, but to weave together a narrative that is both compelling as well as shocking. There is a literal and visceral reaction to the scenes described in the story of the Martel family that cannot be easily overlooked or so casually

glossed over. Perhaps this is where the true value and the power of the story lies. There is a distinct authenticity that overshadows any precept of a fictional novel and it decidedly shows through on the pages of the novel. Mark Sullivan tells me that he came out of college determined that he was not going to have a typical corporate job. Perhaps this was what drew him to the Peace Corps, ultimately to him being posted to Africa. Sullivan confirms that it was this experience that opened his eyes to a larger world around him. Perhaps that was how the stories evolved for both Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley, that there was a world vastly greater than what we are oftentimes acutely aware of. Sullivan’s accolades can hardly be distilled down into a single narrative as each novel that he has worked on presented its own unique adventure. Whether it has been research on his last two novels or writing with acclaimed author James Patterson, there is certainly no room for anything to be done part way. As our time in the coffee shop draws to a close, I can sense a raw magnetism and hunger about the man that belies the casual hiking clothes he sports. There is an aspect of a hunter stalking his prey that I gather about the man. Sullivan is not content to rest on his laurels, either. With the release of The Last Green Valley but a few short days away, he is already working on his next project. I asked when we can expect to see it, but he assures me we are still a few years out on that one. Says Sullivan, “While the previous two novels, in essence, fell into my lap for the tone of the World War II stories, this next one will be a radical departure from that. Rest assured, though, that this will be a story where the characters, as well as myself, will go in deep and come out with our humanity intact.” However, with a tentative title in place and the story of child soldiers in Uganda, Sullivan assures me that it will ultimately be a story of dark turning to light, and characters coming out with their humanity intact. Perhaps Sullivan has not strayed so far from the stories he set the stage for as he would have thought. w Patrik Hill is a freelance writer as well as the owner and content creator for “Echo Eight Group” and “Mobster Poet”

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BOZEMAN CONDO & TOWNHOUSE SALES Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

t’s spring in Bozeman, that time of year where the weather changes every 5 minutes. The heat is usually on in the truck on the way to work and the air conditioning is often on for the drive home. The real estate market is also continuing to change rapidly. This month, let’s take a look at the condo and townhouse market. Looking back a couple years, pricing for condos and townhomes in the Bozeman area didn’t change drastically during the first quarters of 2019 and 2020. In 2019, 86 condos and townhouses sold at a median sold price of $333,975. This compares to 107 similar homes sold in 2020 at a median sold price of $338,000. However, this year that number took a big jump. In the first quarter of 2021, 109 condos and townhouses have sold at a median sold price of $400,700, an 18.5% increase in median sold pricing. Perhaps even more interesting than the increase in sold pricing is the decrease in time on market. Looking at the median days on market, for first quarter condo and townhouse sales in 2019, it was 20 days on market. That number rose significantly last year to 45, perhaps as we started to see the effects of the pandemic. For the first quarter of this year, the median days on market was only 3 days. Buyers that have been offering on condos and townhouses have likely felt that decrease in time on market. Also interesting is the number of new listings during the same time period. Again, looking at the first quarter of 2019, 129 condos and townhouses were listed in and around Bozeman. In 2020, that number took a big jump to 206 new listings. This year, it decreased significantly from last year as we’ve seen 136 new listings in the first quarter, a 34% decrease in new

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listings from last year. In addition to the 107 units sold in the first quarter of this year, 179 condo and townhouse sales are currently pending, or under contract, as of the date of writing this. First quarter sales are always interesting to look at, but viewing a 6-month period gives a larger sample. If we look at a rolling 6-month sample, so October 1st through the end of March for each year, we find that in October of 2018 through March of 2019, 206 condos and townhouses sold at a median sold price of $310,625. The median days on market was 20. In the same time period of 2019-2020, 228 units sold at a median sold price of $335,000, a 7.8% increase in pricing. The median days on market increased to 34. Looking at October of last year through end of March this year, 284 similar homes sold at a median sold price of $361,000, a 7.7% increase in pricing. However, the median days on market dropped to just 4. Interest rates, while somewhat volatile, have remained low, still hovering around 3% as of the date of writing this. For buyers on the fence as to whether to buy now or wait, consider the difference in interest rates. On that median sold condo of $400,000, an increase of 1% on a 30-year mortgage could push the payment up by over $200 per month. An increase of 2%, would push it up by over $450 per month. As usual, I have included data for the number of single-family homes sold during the first 3 months of 2021. In addition to the 171 single family homes sold during this time period, another 162 single family home sales are currently pending, or under contract, as of the date of writing this article. The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area,

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

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GVLT and Bozeman Health to Begin Construction on New Wellness Trail EJ Porth

he pandemic has reinforced what our community has always known to be true— trails are critically important infrastructure for an #outdoorhealthylife. Not only is walking outside on trails beneficial for physical health, including decreasing risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as strengthening bones and muscles, it has benefits for mental and emotional health as well. GVLT and Bozeman Health will begin construction this spring on a new Wellness Trail that will connect and improve access to existing trails within the Highland Glen Nature Preserve (a Bozeman Health property), nearby residential and commercial neighborhoods and the Gallatin Mental Health Center. This new half-mile trail will provide a safe and critical connection to the existing 4.5 miles of trails within Highland Glen Nature Preserve for the more than 2,000 individuals who use the Gallatin Mental Health Center annually, as well nearby affordable housing neighborhoods and businesses off Haggerty Lane. The new connector will allow participants from the Mental Health Center to access the trails directly from the health center campus rather than having to walk along Haggerty Lane and Ellis Street—a much longer, more trafficked, and less peaceful route. GVLT worked with a number of private landowners, in addition to the health system and the City of Bozeman, to clarify and establish trail easements along the trail corridor. The Wellness Trail reflects GVLT and Bozeman Health’s dedication to equity and providing access to the outdoors for underserved and low-income individuals and families. As we all know, a walk outside is nature’s best medicine. Bozeman Health is inspired by a desire to take outdoor active and healthy lifestyles and combine them with traditional services including behavioral health to increase health and wellness in the region in a way that is accessible to all community members. In this spirit, Bozeman Health’s #OutdoorHealthyLife campaign encourages people throughout Southwest Montana to take advantage of the benefits that spending time outside provides.

For years, GVLT has partnered with Bozeman Health and the Gallatin Mental Health Center on the Trails Prescription Program (TrailsRx), encouraging medical providers to write ‘prescriptions’ for trail walks to their patients who need increased physical activity, social connection, and fresh air. The TrailsRx materials are available to the community and medical providers free of charge and are printed in both English and Spanish. Bozeman Health’s support and financial contributions to both organizations were key to the launch of this project. The health system generously partnered with GVLT and the City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Department in 2013 to allow for public access on their 450-acre property. With the help of volunteers, GVLT designed and constructed the 4.5 miles of trails that exist today and connect with the larger Main Street to the Mountains trail system. The Bridger Ski Foundation grooms the trails in the Highland Glen Nature Preserve in the winter. The trails provide a welcome natural respite from the bustling Bozeman core. While the single-track trails are great for bike rides, trail runs, and quiet walks, the community is encouraged to respect the existing agricultural use on the property and extensive wildlife by leashing their dogs, cleaning up dog waste, and being courteous to other users. The Wellness Trail will cost approximately $47,000 to create. Funding for this project was provided by GVLT, Bozeman Health, City of Bozeman, Gianforte Family Foundation, Sanderson Stewart, Gallatin Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, AMB West Philanthropies, Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, and the One Valley Community Foundation. g EJ is Communications and Outreach Manager at the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. She helps protect the exceptional quality of life we enjoy in the Gallatin Valley.

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Boat

Patrol Rick Gale

Yellowstone 38 MayLake 2021

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Ranger Rick

spent 22 summers in Yellowstone from 1978-1999 as a Seasonal Ranger, including serving as a campground ranger, road patrol ranger, boat patrol ranger, field training ranger, night shift supervisor, and crisis negotiator. Two of my 22 summers in Yellowstone included Boat Patrol on one of the largest high altitude freshwater lakes in the world with 110 miles of shoreline. There were days on Yellowstone Lake when I cut the engine on the 25-foot Bertram and quietly floated on the water. The majestic scenery took my breath away. Canoeing and kayaking on Yellowstone Lake can be dangerous. The water temperature in the summer is typically about 39 degrees. Almost daily, sudden winds can create waves as high as 4 to 5 feet. These waves are choppy and very close together, making it especially hazardous for small boats. On most days, winds are out of the southwest, but at high altitudes and in thunderstorms, the winds can shift at any time. It was close to midnight when we got a call about an overdue canoeing party who were attempting to cross the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. I met with the caller at Bridge Bay Marina Ranger Station and learned that her husband and two sons should have been off the lake by now. Conditions on the lake that night were not the best. It was cold, poor visibility, and windy. After getting as much information as I could about any medical conditions and a detailed description of the two canoes, I readied our 20-foot Bertram for a Search & Rescue Operation along the west shoreline of West Thumb. While I was getting ready to launch, Ranger Monroe, who was the Grant Boat Ranger, did the same and got underway for a run north along the east shoreline of West Thumb to look for the two canoes. About 45 minutes into the search, Monroe spotted a campfire and two canoes along the shoreline. It was them. They were OK. The three had decided not to risk crossing the channel when winds had kicked up from the southwest. Their plan was to try again at first light when weather conditions were better. Time for me to turn the Betram around and head back to Bridge Bay Marina. I looked for Lake Hotel as a point of reference and kept the bow pointed directly at the hotel lights as I made my way north from Pumice Point. Just west of Stevenson Island, or so I thought, I started making a turn toward Bridge Bay Marina. Almost as soon as I turned the steering wheel to the left, I saw the bow lift several feet into the air and heard props spinning loudly. The boat was up and out of the water and sliding across a sandbar on the northern tip of Stevenson Island. When the Bertram came to an abrupt stop, I turned the engine off and jumped on the sandbar. When I thought I was far enough away, I stopped running, looked back at the Bertram, and waited for the worst. Nothing. No fire. No explosion. That was a good thing. And now, I had to get on the radio and ask another Ranger to get out to Stevenson Island with another boat and rescue me. Within an hour, Ranger Ray Fenio was on his way out of the

Bridge Bay Marina in a Boston Whaler and on his way out to rescue Ranger Rick. “Thanks for coming out Ray. Looks like my boating days are over for now.” “No problem.” Because of conditions on Yellowstone Lake that night, we decided to leave the Bertram on the sandbar for the night. When we got back to Bridge Bay Marina, I got word that Ranger Bob Mahn, who was the Sub-District Ranger, wanted to meet with me about the search and how I wound up on a sandbar. I drove over to the Lake Hotel where Mahn was finishing up some paperwork and his favorite midnight night snack of pie. I gave him the good news and the bad news. “Well Rick. You know what you’re going to be doing today.” “Yes. I do.” I was up bright and early the next morning to reclaim my boat. With the help of park maintenance, we pulled the boat off the sandbar and got her back to the Bridge Bay Marina so I could get her ship shape again before a visit by a U.S. Senator who was visiting Yellowstone as a member of an appropriations committee. Good timing right? By the way, the most northern point of Stevenson Island was sometimes referred to as Gale Point by Ranger Harlan Kredit while doing his guided Yellowstone Lake Scenic Cruises. G Rick Gale is Assistant National Director, Elks Drug Awareness Program, Bozeman Public Schools Guest Teacher ,and member of Veterans Alliance of Southwest Montana

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Food Bank p.26 number of staff who can work in the facility at the same time has decreased dramatically, altering the amount of food which can be sent out—a process demanding more hands that can’t be there. Holder states that procedures in place to reduce food bank volunteers results in a less effective workforce, even more so when considering that a substantial portion of the facility’s volunteers might be quite vulnerable to the virus. With few volunteers able to be accepted into the building, a constant workload has increased responsibilities. “You just can’t move as much with less hands. A lot of our volunteers are seniors, so that kind of minimizes who’s coming in. But, we really did make the shift so we have three volunteers in the morning and four in the afternoon, but we could have up to ten in the morning and ten in the afternoon before the virus.” Issues of distributing food with fewer working hands convolutes already-complicated logistical problems when learning that resources must be devoted, not just to having food stored away and distributing it, but often, also acquiring the food, sorting it, and processing it adequately to ensure it can be safely consumed. Because fair portions of fresh food the Gallatin Valley Food Bank procures originates from “food rescue,” the method of salvaging food from local businesses which would otherwise go to waste,

With so much happening around the nation, it is comforting to know that even with the seemingly unsolvable challenges it faces, as members of the Bozeman community, everyday citizens—our neighbors, peers, and friends—still have power to take actions and show support to the HDRC and other community-driven organizations similar to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Solutions do exist to eliminate the problems our local food donation services see developing; whether increasing the size of the Gallatin Valley Food Bank’s facility, working within the community to help decrease the level of demand for food bank services, or simply striving to support our neighbors and friends in whatever way we can. However, the community struggles quickly rising in our own backyards cannot be solved unless we as individuals decide to help; without a fair bit of elbow grease and the will to act, nothing will be done, and nothing can change. If our local community collectively decides not to support local services that give aid to those in need, the question is not a matter of if these services will cease to exist, but instead, only a question of when. In the chase for facilitating a solution of workload pressure that her organization has been experiencing, Holder gives advice for directions that anyone might take, in order to help lighten local demand for food bank resources. Among the most helpful, she argued,

more steps (and unfortunately more amounts of time) intertwine between the act of acquiring fresh food at a facility, and processing what is received into portable units which are ready to give back to the public. Holder expands on the complicated nature of sustaining a food rescue model, lamenting the fact that efficiently utilizing the method generally requires more workers than can currently be allowed in the facility. As good of a process that food rescue is, it may demand resources the food bank cannot provide, and in turn struggle to create the community support that the organization wishes to give. “There is another step to that [processing food], in that a lot of the food comes from food rescue, and so we’re going out and we’re picking up foods, and bringing them back here, and then we have to sort through them before we can give them out. That takes multiple steps and multiple hands, so we’re doing less food rescue than we typically would.” The intimidating struggles plaguing the Gallatin Valley Food Bank do not remain isolated to similar organizations in the Bozeman area. Nationwide, an increased demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the resources that food banks provide, with organizations such as New York City’s Camba Inc. providing emergency food to 18,324 people in June 2020 (www.camba.org/ programs/beyond-hunger-emergency-food-pantry/). Other organizations, such as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, have seen an increase of 70% in demand for their resources, with 26.9 million pounds of food having been distributed since March—a total of 1.2 million people having been served (https://www.lafoodbank.org/wpcontent/uploads/Coronavirus-Status-Report_6.02.2020.pdf).

was the pursuit of community awareness to identify problems that create increased demand for Gallatin Valley Food Bank services, as well as a call-to-arms in supporting similar nonprofit organizations. “If there was one message for everyone, I would say to invest in all of the nonprofits that you believe in. I think HDRC is a really important nonprofit, because we answer to the community’s needs, or community action agency, and so every three years we ask the question ‘What does this community need more than anything else?’ and then we program in that direction. And so, I feel like we are in the process of working on a new facility and I would ask that people would help with that.” While the problems encountered by the Gallatin Valley Food Bank highlight problems for the organization’s productivity under the increasing presence of our national pandemic, the prospect of finding solutions which allow for the betterment of community service in Bozeman is heartening. Though faced with uncertain futures, with the cooperation of neighbors and friends in genuine Montana style, our community holds unique opportunities in times of crisis to band together, and make our community a better place. If you would like to support the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, please visit its website at https://gallatinvalleyfoodbank. org/#donate, or visit the Human Resource Development Council of District IX Facebook page for up-to-date information on community events and opportunities. X Chris is an avid hiker in the Bozeman area and enjoys exploring local trails. He splits his time between writing and trying to find his way back out of the woods. www.bozemanmagazine.com

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Saturday, May. 1 Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

All Ages • 6033437099 • GodalmPhotography.com These sessions are great to get your family or significant other out for some fun while also getting some amazing keepsake photos, and even a canvas of your finished masterpiece.

Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market 9am-noon •

Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Each market has over thirty vendors selling an array of food and farm-based products. Exhibit Building 1

Savage Ancient Seas Exhibit 9am-4pm • Museum

of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • This special exhibit is included with admission. • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Move over dinosaurs! Massive marine monsters have emerged in Museum of the Rockies’changing exhibit, Savage Ancient Seas.

MSU Spring Commencement 2021 9am-8:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Congrats Grads!

Perennial and Edible: Grow your own Strawberries, Raspberries, and Asparagus 9:30am • Cash-

man Nursery • FREE Head out to the garden with Jerry where he’ll demonstrate how to establish and maintain your own strawberry, raspberry, or asparagus plot.

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Cole Decker - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Live original music in the main restaurant dining room from Cole Decker.Cole is a country singer-songwriter originally hailing from South Mississippi.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Bozeman • $$ • 21+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen. com 1-2 No Limit Hold’em. Buyin: $20 min, no max. FREE $20 with buyin before 4pm, players receive $10 towards food between 5-9. *Drink Specials while playing. Join us for a unique wild west Montana experience!

Adult Class: Intro to Improv 2-3:30pm • Online

• $125 or what you can afford (even nothing) If you’ve been curious about Improv or needing something lighthearted and fun in your life, this is the class for you!

Zoomopolis - A Digital Disaster of Comic Proportions 7pm • Online • $15/$25 • www.TheEllen-

Theatre.org An original computer comedy – due to these “unprecedented times,” Belinda works from home, on Zoom, every day. To conquer her Zoomitis, she starts a support group, for anybody suffering from extreme screen fatigue. One slight bump in the road to recovery - it all takes place on Zoom.

Sunday, May. 2 Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

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Savage Ancient Seas Last Day 9am-4pm • Muse-

um of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Walk beneath what must be the fossil version of the Loch Ness Monster; a 42-foot-long Elasmosaurus.

Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Katherine Taylor - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Live original music in the main restaurant dining room from Katherine Taylor. Katherine is originally from Mississippi.

Afternoon Tea 1pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E

Tamarack St, Bozeman • $30 • 406-551-2220 Pinkies up for a proper English High Tea at Starlite Bozeman the first Sunday of every month!

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Afternoon Tea 3pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E

Tamarack St, Bozeman • $30 • 406-551-2220 Pinkies up for a proper English High Tea at Starlite Bozeman the first Sunday of every month!

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Zoomopolis - A Digital Disaster of Comic Proportions 3pm • Online • $15/$25 • www.TheEllen-

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

6-7:15pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-35 • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org HeartSpace is an open community gathering of young adults roughly 18 to 35. Through meditation, we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences.

Monday, May. 3 Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

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Wednesday, May. 5

Tours for Tots: Big Al and Big Mike 10-11am •

Little Ones Storytime Online Video 10am • Online

Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members, pre-registration required • 3-5 years • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus were two large predatory dinosaurs separated by 90 million years. What do they have in common and what is different? Who is Big Al, and who is Big Mike? Let’s learn about large theropods, have a craft project, and a story, too.

Four Cornerz Toastmasters Club CANCELED 12:05-

12:55pm • Zoot Enterprises • FREE • All Ages • fourcornerz.toastmastersclubs.org Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.

Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with membership • under 5 years • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us every Monday or Friday for a book reading, science experiment, and takehome craft on various STEAM topics. First come, first served. *Limited to 5 children per session.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Outdoor Gentle Yoga 2-3pm • Belgrade Com-

Local’s Night 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery,

1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Locals Night at Bunkhouse! $1 off pours with MT ID!

Around the World with Dinner in a Bowl 5:30-

2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $60/4 classes • Grades 1 - 5 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Science after school is a great way to end the day! Each four-week session has a different science theme.

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Virtual Estate Planning Course 5:30-7pm • Virtual Class through Gallatin Gateway School Adult Education • $25 • 16+ • 4065959555 • www.gallatingatewayschool.com/adult-ed This virtual class with local attorney Brian Close covers the nuts and bolts as to your options for planning your estate, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Probate, and nonprobate transfers such as Living Trusts, Insurance, Beneficiary Designations on bank and stock accounts and Transfer On Death Deeds.

Trivia Night 7pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N

Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover First place wins a $50 gift card!

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HealthCare Connections - Gallatin Valley Food Bank 11am-3pm • Gallatin Valley Food Bank,

Bond Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4064145547 • www.bozemanhealth.org HealthCare Connections is Bozeman Health’s mobile screening program - offering free health screenings, immunizations, and services to adults across southwest Montana.

ence Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with membership • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Build circuits, learn how to 3D print, break open electronics to see how they work, and more.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Science Club 4-5pm • Montana Science Center,

• Gallatin City County Health Department, 215 W mendenhall, bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4064145547 • www.bozemanhealth.org HealthCare Connections is Bozeman Health’s mobile screening program - offering free health screenings, immunizations, and services to adults across southwest Montana.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

HealthCare Connections - WIC Office 11am-3pm

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Weather dependent!

Military Mondays 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 5772403 • outlaw-brewing.com Veterans and Active Duty men & women receive .50 off each pint with Military ID.

• FREE • ages 2-4 • www.youtube.com Preschool Storytimes will be recorded and made available online on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM and Friday mornings at 10:00 AM.

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

6:30pm • Virtual Class through Gallatin Gateway School Adult Education • $32 for 4 class series or drop in for $10/class • 16+ • 4065959555 • www. gallatingatewayschool.com/adult-ed Why does everything always taste better when served all piled together in a bowl? Explore international meals in a bowl that can be made quickly and easily customized for every member of your family through this four class virtual cooking class series!

Virtual Author Talk: Mark Sullivan & Bill Martell

6pm • Online • www.countrybookshelf.com Bozeman author Mark Sullivan will share his new book The Last Green Valley and discuss the writing and research process with local Bill Martell.

DivE In Book Group 6:30-7:30pm • Join the meet-

ing via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8540 2135046?pwd=Q3k5QWdxZjR0ejhhc0pyYnp2d UE2Zz09 • FREE • All ages, 21+ • 4065822410 • us02web.zoom.us This new book club reads fiction that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DivE In) of all types. Tuesday, May 4: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

Bone Dry Comedy Hour 9-10pm • American

Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • 7735508085 • www.facebook.com Comedy so dry your eyes will water. A comedy open mic upstairs at the Legion, free to sign up or attend. A production of Bone Dry Comedy Collective (@bonedrycomedy) and hosted by Alex Kaufman and Rena Thiel.

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LAMP TRIO May 6 - Bozeman Taproom

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Ladies Day 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2403 • outlaw-brewing.com Women receive .50 off each pint.

Shine Trivia Night 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary

+ Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065512019 • gamenightlive.com Game Night Live Trivia at Shine!

LIVE MUSIC Matt Miller 7-9pm • Bozeman Tap-

room, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

Thursday, May. 6

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Brewery, 1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Educator Wednesday’s - $1 off pours for all educators!

Business Before Hours 7:30am • SCL Health Medi-

Virtual Minecraft Open Lab 4pm • Montana Sci-

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

Tours for Tots: Big Al and Big Mike 10-11am •

Educator Wednesdays 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Virtual Yoga Series: Vinyasa Flow 6-6:45pm • Virtual Class through Gallatin Gateway School Adult Education • $30 for entire series (5 classes) *Drop in for $8 but you must register to get the link • 16+ • 4065959555 • www.gallatingatewayschool. com/adult-ed Gentle Vinyasa yoga is appropriate for all ages, bodies, and abilities. You will learn to connect movement with breath to move slowly and mindfully.

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cal Group • Members: Included with Membership, Non-Members: $10 Networking opportunity

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

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ence Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Membership • all ages • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Join us on our private Minecraft server in the STEAMLab, or virtually in the comfort of your own home!

Give Big Gallatin Valley 6pm • www.GiveBigGV.

org Give Big is a 24-hour celebration of giving to raise crucial unrestricted funding for nonprofits throughout Gallatin Valley.

Water Smart Landscaping Classes 6pm • Online •

FREE • greengardensgroup.com This series of webinars sponsored by the City of Bozeman, MT, help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach.

Virtual Family Trivia Night 6:30-8pm • Online •

$25/household • montanasciencecenter.org Join us from your living room via Zoom for an exciting evening of family science trivia.

Author Talk: Michelle Nijhuis in conversation with Betsy Gaines Quammen 6:30pm • Online

• FREE • us02web.zoom.us Join us for a fascinating conversation on wildlife conservation and other environmental concerns with authors Michelle Nijhuis and Betsy Gaines Quammen.

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Books in Common NW: Iona Whishaw & Francine Stephanie Barron Mathews 7:30pm • Online •

www.eventbrite.com Iona Whishaw comes back to Books in Common NW with Francine Stephanie Barron Mathews to share A Lethal Lesson - the newest Lane Winslow mystery.

LIVE MUSIC Lamp Trio 9-11pm • Bozeman Tap-

room, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live music

Friday, May. 7 Give Big Gallatin Valley www.GiveBigGV.org Give Big is a 24-hour celebration of giving to raise crucial unrestricted funding for nonprofits throughout Gallatin Valley.

Saturday, May. 8

Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

Heritage Christian Spring Market 9am-4pm •

Heritage Christian School, 4310 Durston Road, Bozeman • FREE Admission Come on out and shop for handcrafted and original creations from Montana vendors.

Katie Hall - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge,

For more information contact volunteer@bscomt.org

2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live original music in the main restaurant dining room from Katie Hall. Katie is a singer-songwriter from Sheridan, Montana.

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Lone Mountain Trail Trash Pick-Up Day 10am-2pm

Preschool Storytime 10am • Online • FREE • ages

seum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members, pre-registration required • 3-5 years • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus were two large predatory dinosaurs separated by 90 million years. What do they have in common and what is different? Who is Big Al, and who is Big Mike? Let’s learn about large theropods, have a craft project, and a story, too.

4-6 • www.youtube.com Kathleen will do “Read Sing Play” storytime on Fridays for ages 4-6 for 30 minutes of read-alouds and rhymes.

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Lunchtime Art on the Rocks – About Rocks noon1pm • Online • FREE • us02web.zoom.us Learn about some of Montana’s favorite gem specimens, where you can hunt for own gems, and what to do with them once you’ve found them. RSVP Req.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $54 • 406-551-2220 This three-hour party includes learning a burlesque dance or chair routine with the added luxury of a fabulous brunch and complimentary mimosas.

Mother’s Day Brunch 10am-5pm • Mountains

Walking Brewery, 422 North Plum, Bozeman • (406) 219-3480 • www.mountainswalking.com Celebrate mom with brunch.

Live Music: Luke Williams 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live local music.

Supper Club 5:30-7:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622

E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $128.00 for 2 • 406-5512220 A Monthly Dance Club for Couples! Event includes a dance lesson + dinner + drinks + tons of fun!

Gran Noche de Comedia 6-8pm • Warren Miller

Railroad Ln, Emigrant • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Live music

The Contemporary West 5:30-8pm • Old Main Gal-

Brunch and Burlesque 10am-1pm • Starlite

• $125 or what you can afford (even nothing) If you’ve been curious about Improv or needing something lighthearted and fun in your life, this is the class for you!

Heritage Christian Spring Market 4-8pm •

N Main St, Three Forks • (406) 285-6515 • www. sacajaweahotel.com Live local music.

11th Ave, Bozeman • $25 • 21+ • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Yoga, beer and fresh mountain air!

Adult Class: Intro to Improv 2-3:30pm • Online

Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road , Gallatin Gateway • $50 – $100 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Great Comedy Night

Live Music: Erin Lorenz 5-8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5

Hoppy Yoga 9:30am • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S

Tours for Tots: Big Al and Big Mike 2-3pm • Mu-

Heritage Christian School, 4310 Durston Road, Bozeman • FREE Admission Come on out and shop for handcrafted and original creations from Montana vendors.

Blake Brightman 8-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210

Sunday, May. 9 Haven’s Annual Mother’s Day 5 - Virtual Your

choice! • $35 Sign up now to join the fun and don’t forget to tag Haven on Facebook and Instagram when sharing about the Mother’s Day 5k event!

lery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065878860 • oldmaingallery.com Opening Reception for “The Contemporary West” by Boughton Walden.

Supper Club 6:30-8:30pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622

E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $128.00 for 2 • 406-5512220 A Monthly Dance Club for Couples! Event includes a dance lesson + dinner + drinks + tons of fun!

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JOE KNAPP & AMANDA STEWART May 13 - Bozeman Taproom

Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Chandler Huntley - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine

Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live original music in the main restaurant dining room from Chandler Huntley.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Afternoon Tea 3-5pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Local’s Night 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery,

1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Locals Night at Bunkhouse! $1 off pours with MT ID!

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Tamarack St, Bozeman • $30 • 406-551-2220 Enjoy tea sandwiches, savory bites, pastries and sip delightful tea offerings provided by Steep Tea House.

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

Science Club 4-5pm • Montana Science Center,

Monday, May. 10 Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

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Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Trivia Night 7pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N

Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover First place wins a $50 gift card!

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Tuesday, May. 11 Four Cornerz Toastmasters Club CANCELED 12:05-

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm • Bozeman Public

Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Teen Advisory Group is open to all teens ages 12-18 and anyone in 6th-12th grades during the 2020-21 school year. Second Tuesday of each month.

Watercolor Sunset & Skies 6:30-8:30pm • Virtual

Class Adult Education • $36 • 16+ • 4065959555 • www.gallatingatewayschool.com/adult-ed Artists of all experience levels will learn the basics of watercolor as we create a final mountain sunset painting. First class will be technique based, second class we will work on the completion of the painting.

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

Friends of MSU Library Book Club Online 6:30pm • Online • FREE Join us for a discussion of Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry.

Science Inquiry Lecture: The Origin of Supermassive Black Holes 7pm • Online • FREE Microbes,

Carbon, and Climate: Impacts of a Changing Cryosphere. Free and open to the public via Zoom.

Bone Dry Comedy Hour 9-10pm • American

Friday, May. 14

Shine Trivia Night 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary

+ Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065512019 • gamenightlive.com Game Night Live Trivia at Shine!

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Science Inquiry Series: The Origin of Supermassive Black Holes 7-8:30pm • http://www.galla-

tinscience.org • FREE • All Ages • 650-580-1083 • www.gallatinscience.org Dr. Amy Reines, Assistant Professor of Physics at MSU, will discuss how observations of dwarf galaxies is revealing the birth and growth of supermassive black holes. Virtual presentation on Zoom.

LIVE MUSIC Luke Flansburg 7-9pm • Bozeman

Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

Boost Your bottomline! Tools & Tactics to Spur the Success of Your Street-facing Business 8:30-

Women’s Circle of Excellence 2021 Virtual Conference 9am-3pm • Online • $25 • www.montana.

For more information and to register for the webinars, visit https://www.montana.edu/estateplanning/wisdomwednesdays/index.html

Little Ones Storytime Online Video 10am • Online • FREE • ages 2-4 • www.youtube.com Preschool Storytimes will be recorded and made available online on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM and Friday mornings at 10:00 AM.

Montana State University Athletics - Business & Community Connection 11:30am-1pm • Best

Western Grantree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman • Members: $20 | Non-members: $105 • (406) 5875261 • bestwestern.com Presenters include Quinn Pacini, Leon Costella & Brent Vigen.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

edu This conference is designed to encourage professional networking and to further launch and support your personal and professional success.

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

Virtual Minecraft Open Lab 4pm • Montana Sci-

Ladies Day 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2403 • outlaw-brewing.com Women receive .50 off each pint.

Educator Wednesdays 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse

Chamber 4:44 4:44pm • Members: Included with

Brewery, 1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Educator Wednesday’s - $1 off pours for all educators!

Spring Teen Theater Production of Clue by Sandy Rustin 4-6pm • Online • $200 or what you can

afford (even nothing) Verge Teen Theater is such an institution in Bozeman that it was the first program we decided to keep when we transitioned to virtual instruction during Covid.

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

4-6 • www.youtube.com Kathleen will do “Read Sing Play” storytime on Fridays for ages 4-6 for 30 minutes of read-alouds and rhymes.

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Thursday, May. 13

Four-Part Estate and Legacy Planning Webinar Series 10-11am • Online • www.montana.edu

Preschool Storytime 10am • Online • FREE • ages

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

Wednesday, May. 12 10am • Online • us02web.zoom.us The presentation will touch on current trends and forces affecting the worlds of retail, F&B, and personal services, and will extensively cover physical branding/presentation/experience.

MembershipNon-Members: $10 Hosted by: Blackfoot Communications, 7330 Shedhorn Drive

Water Smart Landscaping Classes 6pm • Online •

FREE • greengardensgroup.com This series of webinars sponsored by the City of Bozeman, MT, help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach.

SymBozium: How are you holding up? 7pm • On-

line • FREE • us02web.zoom.us Join our panel of local experts as they discuss loneliness, anxiety, grief and resiliency in the era of COVID-19.

LIVE MUSIC Joe Knapp & Amanda Stewart 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

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JOSH MOORE May 15 - Pine Creek Brunch

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Live Music: Jacob Rountree 5-8pm • Sacajawea

Rocky Mountain Home and Garden Show 10am-

5pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Promote and Grow your business by reserving your booth today at Montana’s Premier expo. Join hundreds of vendors from across the nation and showcase all you have to offer.

Josh Moore - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Josh is the lead guitarist in Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs.

Hyalite Spring Clean Up Day noon-4pm • Hyalite

Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • 21+ • (406) 2856515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live local music.

Canyon, Bozeman We’re cleaning up Hyalite to make sure the canyon is in tip-top shape before the road opens for the summer season! Sign up ahead for times.

Circle of Resilience 7pm • Rockin’ TJ Ranch, 651

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Lynx Lane, Bozeman • (406) 585-0595 • www. rockingtjranch.com/‎ A recital of vocal works written by Indigenous composers and performed by Indigenous artists.

Saturday, May. 15 Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

2021 Virtual Girls for a Change Summit 10-11am

• Zoom • $10 • 7th - 12th grade girls • (406) 5873840 • allthrive.org The Girls for a Change Summit is going virtual this year. Join us for the first of four sessions on February 20th. This session is movement-based and the activities are yoga and a beginner dance class. Register online at allthrive.org.

May 2021

Circle of Resilience 7pm • Rockin’ TJ Ranch, 651

Lynx Lane, Bozeman • (406) 585-0595 • www. rockingtjranch.com/‎ A recital of vocal works written by Indigenous composers and performed by Indigenous artists.

Sunday, May. 16 Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Luke Flansburg - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Luke plays guitar for the Northwest’s hottest Pink Floyd tribute band, Pinky & The Floyd.

Rocky Mountain Home and Garden Show 11am-

4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Promote and Grow your business by reserving your booth today at Montana’s Premier expo. Join hundreds of vendors from across the nation and showcase all you have to offer.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

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Monday, May. 17 Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Local’s Night 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery,

1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Locals Night at Bunkhouse! $1 off pours with MT ID!

MT Association for the Blind Bozeman Chapter Book Club 2pm • Online • FREE • www.belgradelibrary.org The Montana Association for the Blind ( Bozeman Chapter) welcomes sighted, visually impaired, and blind adults to a monthly book club.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Watercolor Sunset & Skies 6:30-8:30pm • Virtual

Class through Gallatin Gateway School Adult Education • $36 • 16+ • 4065959555 • www.gallatingatewayschool.com/adult-ed Artists of all experience levels will learn the basics of watercolor as we create a final mountain sunset painting. First class will be technique based, second class we will work on the completion of the painting.

BPL Online Book Club 6:30pm • Online • FREE •

us02web.zoom.us The Bozeman Public Library will discuss Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips.

Bone Dry Comedy Hour 9-10pm • American

Wednesday, May. 19 Little Ones Storytime Online Video 10am • Online • FREE • ages 2-4 • www.youtube.com Preschool Storytimes will be recorded and made available online.

Science Club 4-5pm • Montana Science Center,

HR & Employment Law 11:30am-1pm • Bozeman

Financial Literacy 7-9pm • Virtual Class through

Library Community Forum: 2021 Legislature Wrap-Up noon-1:30pm • Online • www.bozeman-

Gallatin Gateway School Adult Education, 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway • $18 • 16+ • 4065959555 • www.gallatingatewayschool.com/adult-ed Join Shirley Law for this virtual introductory class where she will talk about important financial fundamentals such as the power of compounding interest, the time value of money, the impacts of taxes, along with other important financial altering principles.

Trivia Night 7pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N

Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover First place wins a $50 gift card!

Tuesday, May. 18 Tours for Tots: Fun with Flight! 10-11am • Mu-

seum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org This series of tours examines different areas of the museum with an early education focus.

Four Cornerz Toastmasters Club CANCELED 12:05-

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

Chamber of Commerce, 2000 Commerce Way , Bozeman • Members: $20 | Non-members: $105 • (406) 586-5421 • www.bozemanchamber.com Presenter: Barbara Prescott, Silverman Law Office, PLLC

Shine Trivia Night 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary

+ Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065512019 • gamenightlive.com Game Night Live Trivia at Shine!

LIVE MUSIC Cole Decker 7-9pm • Bozeman Tap-

room, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

Thursday, May. 20 Tours for Tots: Fun with Flight! 10-11am • Mu-

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

HealthCare Connections - Rosauers 3-6pm •

Rosauer’s Food & Drug, 3255 Technology Blvd W, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4064145547 • www. bozemanhealth.org HealthCare Connections is Bozeman Health’s mobile screening program - offering free health screenings, immunizations, and services to adults across southwest Montana.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Virtual Minecraft Open Lab 4pm • Montana Sci-

library.org The Editor of the Montana Free Press, Brad Tyer, and reporters on the legislative beat will present an overview and analysis of the 2021 legislative session.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Water Smart Landscaping Classes 6pm • Online •

Ladies Day 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2403 • outlaw-brewing.com Women receive .50 off each pint.

FREE • greengardensgroup.com This series of webinars sponsored by the City of Bozeman, MT, help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach.

LIVE MUSIC Stimulus Package 7-9pm • Bozeman

Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

Friday, May. 21

Educator Wednesdays 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse

Brewery, 1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Educator Wednesday’s - $1 off pours for all educators!

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

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JACOB ROUNDTREE May 26 - Bozeman Taproom

Preschool Storytime 10am • Online • FREE • ages

406 Consignary’s DollyDoodle 10am-5pm • Galla-

406 Consignary’s DollyDoodle 10am-3pm • Galla-

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

Dick McCumber - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Prepping for Puberty 1-4pm • Bridgercare, 1288

Dustin Tucker - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

4-6 • www.youtube.com Kathleen will do “Read Sing Play” storytime on Fridays for ages 4-6 for 30 minutes of read-alouds and rhymes.

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Saturday, May. 22 Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

Prepping for Puberty 9:30am-12:30pm • Bridger-

care, 1288 N 14th Avenue Suite 201, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-0681 • www.bridgercare.org Hosting two sessions of our super popular “Prepping for Puberty”.

May 2021

tin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Shop & sell items for mom, children, teen & maternity.

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Dick is a singer-songwriter living in the Paradise Valley.

N 14th Avenue Suite 201, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-0681 • www.bridgercare.org Hosting two sessions of our super popular “Prepping for Puberty”.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Tours for Tots: Fun with Flight! 2-3pm • Museum

of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 9942251 • www.museumoftherockies.org This series of tours examines different areas of the museum with an early education focus.

Sunday, May. 23

tin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Shop & sell items for mom, children, teen & maternity.

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Dustin can be seen performing with Pink Floyd Tribute, Pinky and the Floyd and is the son of late Montana legend, Tex Tucker.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

Family Paint Wars 8am-4pm • Session Fee $119 •

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Monday, May. 24

Tuesday, May. 25

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Economic Development Regional Update Seminar

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

11:30am-5:30pm • Best Western Grantree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman • $55 Individual Members • (406) 587-5261 • bestwestern.com Includes presentations, lunch and social.

Ladies Day 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th,

Four Cornerz Toastmasters Club CANCELED 12:05-

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Locals Night at Bunkhouse! $1 off pours with MT ID!

Military Mondays 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Local’s Night 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery,

N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 5772403 • outlaw-brewing.com Veterans and Active Duty men & women receive .50 off each pint with Military ID.

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Science Club 4-5pm • Montana Science Center,

Trivia Night 7pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N

Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover First place wins a $50 gift card!

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

Bone Dry Comedy Hour 9-10pm • American

Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2403 • outlaw-brewing.com Women receive .50 off each pint.

Educator Wednesdays 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse

Brewery, 1216 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Educator Wednesday’s - $1 off pours for all educators!

Shine Trivia Night 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary

+ Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065512019 • gamenightlive.com Game Night Live Trivia at Shine!

LIVE MUSIC Jacob Rountree 7-9pm • Bozeman

Wednesday, May. 26

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live local music

Thursday, May. 27 munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

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RECKLESS KELLY WITH MICKEY & THE MOTORCARS June 3 - Old Saloon, Emigrant

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Kids Book Club Online 4-5pm • Online • FREE • ages 8-12 This month’s selection: The Misadventures of Maude March by Audrey Couloumbis

Virtual Minecraft Open Lab 4pm • Montana Sci-

Water Smart Landscaping Classes 6pm • Online •

FREE • greengardensgroup.com This series of webinars sponsored by the City of Bozeman, MT, help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach.

4th Thursday Book Club 6:30pm • Online • FREE

• www.belgradelibrary.org Everyone is welcome! You do not have to have a visual impairment to participate in this book club.

Current Commotion A contemporary music series 7:30pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St,

Bozeman • $27 • www.rialtobozeman.com The first of its kind in Bozeman, this series is aimed to explore contemporary music in a creative and accessible way.

May 2021

LIVE MUSIC The Damn Duo 9-11pm • Bozeman

Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Live music

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Friday, May. 28

Blossoming Artists PIR Camp 9:30am-3pm •

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $65 • Grades 1-5 • (406)219-1010 • www.gvfarmtoschool.org/pir-camps Let your creativity blossom! Discover natural plant dyes, make delicious food art, and create nature inspired artwork. We’ll spend the day getting inspired by the plants, animals, and our food to create beautiful works of art!

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Preschool Storytime 10am • Online • FREE • ages 4-6 • www.youtube.com Kathleen will do “Read Sing Play” storytime on Fridays for ages 4-6 for 30 minutes of read-alouds and rhymes.

Outdoor Storytime 10:15-11am • Belgrade Com-

munity Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Outdoor storytime returning in May.

Business and Pleasure: Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District 1-2pm • The Extreme History

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side 7-8pm • The Extreme History Project,

234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in a walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

Kitchen Dwellers - SOLD OUT 7-11pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com 3-day and 6-day passes for this show are currently sold out, more tickets may be released at a later date.

Saturday, May. 29 “The Vikings Begin” Exhibit Opens to the Public 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The Vikings Begin includes magnificent weapons, both for attack and defense, but also smaller treasures such as jewelry and objects of magical importance.

Project, 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 A tour through Bozeman’s historic demi-monde to learn about the lives of the many women who made this district their home.

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Matt Wallin - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Live original music on the outdoor Beer Garden stage from Matt Wallin.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Live Music: Reckless Rooster and the Ranch 5-

8pm • Sacajawea Bar, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • 21+ • (406) 285-6515 • www.sacajaweahotel.com Live music

Monday, May. 31

Bone Dry Comedy Hour 9-10pm • American

Library Closed in honor of Memorial Day Boze-

man Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Library is closed in honor of Memorial Day. Phone assistance will not be available today.

Belgrade Library Closed - Memorial Day Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org

Wednesday, Jun. 2 Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Preschool Science Series 10am • Montana Science

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Ladies Day 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2403 • outlaw-brewing.com Women receive .50 off each pint.

Cultures Colliding: Bozeman’s Early Diversity

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Local’s Night 2-8pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 1216

Shine Trivia Night 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary

The Canoe Dealers - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine

Military Mondays 2-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876

Sunday, May. 30 Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com As a duo, Lena and Ryan blend their complementary voices and musical inspirations to provide listeners with songs that are both familiar and new to listeners.

From Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Historic Main Street 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project, 234

East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 Come walk with us while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

The Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery 4-5pm • The Extreme History Proj-

West Lincoln Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2074 Locals Night at Bunkhouse! $1 off pours with MT ID!

Thursday, Jun. 3

Open Lab in the STEAMLab 3-6pm • Montana Sci-

the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Explore MOR’s new changing exhibit The Vikings Begin. Who were these ancient explorers, what did they carry, and what did they make? We will have a craft project and storytime, too.

Science Club 4-5pm • Montana Science Center,

Trivia Night 7pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N

Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover First place wins a $50 gift card!

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • (406) 586-6492 • www.bozemanhotsprings.co Live local music while you soak.

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

Tours for Tots: Vikings! 10-11am • Museum of

Tuesday, Jun. 1

Tsunami Funk 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs &

+ Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • All Ages • 4065512019 • gamenightlive.com Game Night Live Trivia at Shine!

N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 5772403 • outlaw-brewing.com Veterans and Active Duty men & women receive .50 off each pint with Military ID.

ect, 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

6-7pm • The Extreme History Project, 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 Tour Bozeman’s North Side to learn about the diverse cultural groups that composed Bozeman’s early population.

Tours for Tots: Vikings! 10-11am • Museum of

Water Smart Landscaping Classes 6pm • Online •

FREE • greengardensgroup.com This series of webinars sponsored by the City of Bozeman, MT, help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach.

Reckless Kelly w/ Micky and The Motorcars 7pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $2535 • All Ages, 10 and under free • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com For nearly 25 years, Reckless Kelly has graced the musical landscape with a high-powered form of Americana, equally rooted in raw passion, refined musicianship, and gritty authenticity.

Four Cornerz Toastmasters Club CANCELED 12:05-

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Friday, Jun. 4 Sweet Pea Festival Art Show Deadline sweetpea-

festival.org This year, our juried art show will once again be hosted by our longtime sponsor ERA Landmark, at their Main Street Location.

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JO JO HERMAN & ERIC MARTINEZ June 4 - Pine Creek Lodge

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Summer Trail Ambassador Training 4pm For more

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Tours for Tots: Vikings! 2-3pm • Museum of the

information contact volunteer@bscomt.org

Stars of American Ballet 7pm • Willson Audito-

rium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 522-6000 Montana Ballet Company (MBC) is delighted to announce its Inaugural CONNECTIONS production, proudly presenting Stars of American Ballet, starring Principals and Soloists from New York City Ballet.

Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • ages 3 – 5 • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Explore MOR’s new changing exhibit The Vikings Begin. Who were these ancient explorers, what did they carry, and what did they make? We will have a craft project and storytime, too.

Monsters of Destruction 7:30pm • Gallatin County

Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $50 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Jojo Hermann plays keys for Widespread Panic.

Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $10-20 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Monsters will fly as massive monster trucks take to a DIRT track in an all out thrill show! The speed and sound will excite children of all ages!

Monsters of Destruction 7:30pm • Gallatin County

Sunday, Jun. 6

JoJo Hermann with Eric Martinez 7pm • Pine

Saturday, Jun. 5

Fowler Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • www. bozeman.net This is a free - self guided experience open during park hours of 6am - 9pm.

Cars and Coffee 10am • The Garage, 33 West

Troll Tromp 6am-9pm • Bozeman Ponds, 700 S

Fowler Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • www. bozeman.net This is a free - self guided experience open during park hours of 6am - 9pm.

National Trails Day 9am-noon For more information contact volunteer@bscomt.org

Troll Tromp 6am-9pm • Bozeman Ponds, 700 S

Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 2192354 • thegaragemt.com Bring your Car, Truck, Jeep, or Bike and meet the Bozeman area Automotive community.

Winnie Brave - Brunch 11am-1pm • Pine Creek

Afternoon Tea 1pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E

Tamarack St, Bozeman • $30 • 406-551-2220 Pinkies up for a proper English High Tea at Starlite Bozeman the first Sunday of every month!

Live Poker 1pm-1am • Cat’s Paw, 721 N 7th Ave,

Afternoon Tea 3pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E

Tamarack St, Bozeman • $30 • 406-551-2220 Pinkies up for a proper English High Tea at Starlite Bozeman the first Sunday of every month!

The Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery 4-5pm • The Extreme History Project, 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • $12 Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

HeartSpace: Meditation Group for Young Adults

Fountain Street Theater 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot

Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • (406) 586-6492 • www.bozemanhotsprings. co Live local music while you soak.

Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Winnie Brave is a husband and wife Americana/Roots duo from Alberta, Canada.

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