Bozeman Magazine July 2023 by Bozeman Magazine

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JULY 2023 - VOLUME VOLUME 17.2 17.2

Cover Artist: Franklin Hessler Sweet Pea Music Lineup In Search of Popcorn Johnnie

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IN THIS ISSUE / FEATURES JULY 2023 - VOLUME 17.2 8 / LETTER TO EDITOR GREETINGS - S MCGANN 10 / VISUAL ARTS COVER SHOT - FRANKLIN HESSLER INVISIBLE PRAIRIE - RAYA FANUZZI 14 / FOOD & DRINKS MAVENS MARKET - T OWENS 18 / GV REAL ESTATE 2023 CASH BUYERS - T FORD 20 / MONTANA MUSIC BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 23/24 SEASON REVEAL - J APPLEBAUM SWEET PEA MUSIC LINEUP - G GILMORE MT FEELS LIKE HOME TO JERRY JOSEPH - B RIPPLE 28 / LIVING LOCAL BOZEMAN DHARMA KAREN DECOTIS - M LIBRANDI PHD RED HOT AIR BALOON & GREEN BINOCULARS - J VAN HORN SEND RANGER TOM HARBECKER - J ENGLEHARDT IN SEARCH OF POPCORN JOHNNIE - R PHILLIPS 31 / SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER - DR NIKKI 40 / REC & HEALTH WAY TOO MUCH STUFF - J BEYHL MONTANA’S SCENTED SHARPSHOOTER - K WALCHECK IT WAS SUPPOSED TO RAIN - P BRANACCIO TOP 10 LAKE HIKES IN SW MONTANA - O MITCHELL 50 / GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR SPONSORED BY US FOODS WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS

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JULY 2023 - VOLUME 17.2 PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE COVER ARTIST FRANKLIN HESSLER PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, BRIAN RIPPLE LETTER TO EDITOR STEVE MCGANN SEND YOURS TO: INFO@BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM FOOD & DRINKS TAYLOR OWENS MONTANA MUSIC BRIAN RIPPLE, JENNAH APPLEBAUM, GRANT GILMORE RECREATION & HEALTH KEN WALCHECK, JEFF BEYL, PETER BRANCACCIO, OLIVIA MITCHELL

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lowers and music. That is my Instagram bio. I shortened it recently, after a personal deep dive into my account determined that those are the two things I post pictures of most frequently. Having survived one of the longest Bozeman winters in my twenty-eight years living here, I’ve been longing for green grass and flowers of all colors for too many months. June brought the rain and the green, and now July will surely bring more of my favorite blooms. While we stop to smell the roses, we may hear the sounds of live music being played at one of the many Bozeman venues that allow us to indulge in auditory vibrations. Our events calendar, in print at the back of the magazine, is full of music events at various locations in the greater Bozeman area. From local solo artists at Red Tractor Pizza to Swing Night at The Jump, line dancing at Bourbon and EDM at The Rialto, there is something for everyone here. July is truly summer in Montana; our most fleeting season will be over before we know it. Take time to enjoy the vegetation and the summer sounds as much as possible this month! Thanks for picking up this issue of Bozeman Magazine. We hope you learn something new and find an activity that suits you. A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRANT GILMORE - MUSIC Grant Gilmore is the former owner of Compound Productions in Bozeman, and is the Sweet Pea Festival’s music chairperson.

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

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

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

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

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WHAT’S YOUR BEEF?

GREETINGS Steve McGann

n early May, I roused myself from a cloudy late afternoon daze and drove up to hike the M. This was somewhat unusual for me. After more than ten years of hiking the M a couple times each week, I had stopped after the 2020 fire. None of the M trails had burned, but the Ridge trail just above was a wasteland, and this depressed me. I had been doing my hiking on Drinking Horse, Bozeman Creek, or Chestnut Mountain. I had not been on the M more than a dozen times in over two years, so that day was a homecoming of sorts. On the way up the steep route just after a rain shower, I pulled over for a young runner coming down. She smiled and questioned her choice to descend that route, and warned me of slick conditions above. We had a quick chat. That was about it for trail interactions. There were not many people on the steep route up and, while I encountered dozens going down the regular way, less than half of them waved, spoke, or even nodded. We all have bad days, become absorbed or distracted, but this was very noticeable. I found it unusual and, later, sad. Long ago, I gave up on most people knowing the etiquette of the uphill hiker always having the right of way. No matter. I am rarely in a hurry, so up or down, I always pull over. I don’t expect a tip for this, but a glance with a smile would be nice. Or something. I am not the most outgoing or demonstrative person myself. It used to be that I would wait for the other person to address me on the trail. In the last few years, however, I have begun leading groups of hikers on some popular trails. A group is a temporary imposition for others. I have learned to greet people first, smile and apologize for taking up a lot of trail for a short time. This

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has become a habit, even when I am alone. That day, this did not invoke a response. I noticed that I was beginning to fall back into my old ways after I received silence to a number of my hellos. My own head down, passing through, I was no different than they

athletes become too self-absorbed in their training to interact? Visitors from elsewhere surely find the M when they Google Bozeman hikes. Are they not used to, or timid about giving and receiving greetings? For me, the trail has always been a happy spot.

were. I became that guy. Soon I realized my error, stopped doing that, and went back to a friendly greeting. This sometimes earned a response, many times did not. What has happened? I have not noticed this anywhere else. Yet. The M is a prime spot for trail running workouts. Have these

If I begin a hike in a bad mood, this will dissipate almost immediately. If I desire solitude, I will go to a place farther away, or higher up. But our local trails are places where all of us should be glad to be, and we should act accordingly. I am not a fan of clichés, but I fear I

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may have become one. A gray-haired, stick wielding old guy performing what might pass for a kind of jog down the hill. Yet, I am not invisible. And neither are the people I see there. This silence bothers me, so it is up to me. From now on, everyone is going to get a big, goofy smile and a loud ‘bonjour,’ ‘hola,’ or ‘hey,’ from me! After that, it is up to them. Another page, a few weeks later... Well, that problem is solved. Relentless, cheerful greetings on the trail worked perfectly. A very few people managed to keep their heads down and remain silent, but a very few. Almost everyone responded. Nice to be able to make a difference. Still, I could use some help. Everyone can do this. It will be contagious. There is not much effort required for a payoff. Happy Trails! G Steve McGann has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

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COVER ARTIST

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FRANKLIN HESSLER

ranklin Hessler, owner of Mountain Man Guiding, arrived in the Greater Yellowstone region in 2007 and calls the town of Livingston home. Franklin fell in love with Yellowstone National Park while working there after graduating from college. Shortly thereafter, Franklin pursued a Master of Science: Education Leadership degree focused on Outdoor Education, which led him to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska where he spent the summer working as an intern at the visitor center working in administration and interpretation. After returning to Montana in 2013, Franklin worked as a seasonal and interpretive park ranger for Yellowstone National Park, which entailed everything from keeping visitors away from elk during the rut to leading full-day hikes. He also spent five years working as an interpretive naturalist guide for another private company.

All of this experience led Franklin to start Mountain Man Guiding, where he enthusiastically and professionally shares his passion for Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with others. Photography is naturally a part of experiencing a place like Yellowstone. Franklin has been playing with cameras since he was a teenager with a film camera. The digital age let him hone in on more skills using the camera. He loves taking nature photos of flora and fauna of all types, as well as landscape photography. Montana and Yellowstone have it all. If you are interested in seeing more of what is going on with Franklin or Mountain Man Guiding check his website out at www.mountainmanguiding.com. You can also follow along on the Mountain Man Guiding Facebook and Instagram pages. F

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VISUAL ART

Invisible Prairie To Open At Tinworks Art Raya Fanuzzi

inworks Art has announced its new summer program, Invisible Prairie, which will open to the public on July 8, and remain open until October 14, 2023. It will be held at Tinworks’ ‘art campus,’ 719 N. Ida Ave. in Bozeman. Doors to the exhibition will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No cost is required for entry, and to kick it off, a special opening event will be held July 8, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Invisible Prairie showcases seven artists, whose multi-media creations include sculpture, video, painting, and audio art. Each artist’s work explores sensations, and feelings associated with the prairie. The exhibit has been curated by Dr. Melissa Ragain, who is an author, and Associate Professor of Art History at Montana State University. Ragain spoke to the sometimes disorienting experience of venturing into prairies and attempting to navigate through extensive grasslands. Knowing how to locate oneself in a space that looks seemingly the same in all directions becomes a “perceptual problem,” according to Ragain. “Of course, the prairie isn’t invisible, but there are elements that can be easily overlooked,” says Ragain, who holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Virginia. “In the past, the prairie was often a challenging and scary environment for new settlers. Evidence of their uneasiness can be found by looking back to the historical, western illustrations of prairies,” Ragain mentions. “Invisible Prairie sets out to overturn people’s expectations of what a prairie exhibition is meant to look like. It is intended not to glorify colonialism, nor embrace the classic ‘Little House On The Prairie’ nostalgia — no covered wagons, cowboys, or calico.” Instead, the exhibition will be an invitation for viewers to find new and unexpected ways to understand the prairie through engaging the senses, by focusing on different processes, feelings, or sounds. The use of sound and language are common elements among the works of art; many include sound components, and one is purely auditory. Other exhibits use graphics, geometric language, and descriptive poetry. Invisible Prairie is set up to be an all-encompassing experience that evokes the sensation of being present on the land, rather than viewing it from a distance. “There’s a pressure to make work that’s ‘Instagramable’ or

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‘photographable,’” says Ragain. “This exhibition will explore how to speak to senses that Instagram can’t speak to, and has been curated to prioritize a firsthand experience for attendees.” Some creations in the exhibition offer visitors the chance to experience traditional ways of understanding and relating to the prairie. Two of the artists are Lakota, and bring elements of their ancestry and culture to their work. Another artist was born and raised in Montana on a family farm, and created a huge sculptural piece while thinking of farmland, and topsoil. Here in Montana, prairie land accounts for nearly two-thirds of the state. “The prairie is compelling not only because it’s our ecosystem, but also because it’s the history of our region,” says Ragain. All participating artists traveled, researched, and put in many hours of work leading up to the exhibition. Invisible Prairie was two years in the making, the most lead time for any Tinworks program, according to Ragain. “The development of this exhibition took on a slower pace than previous programs, leaving more time for new creations. The slow development allowed for the curation of a thematically cohesive show with a strong thesis,” she explains. One of the artists used the lead time to create their first large-scale sculptural piece for the exhibition. The artists whose work will be on display include: A.K. Burns, Abigail Flanagan, Suzanne Kite, Tracy Linder, Julie Anne Nagle, Layli Long Soldier, and Laurel Sparks, with “immersive soundscapes” by Jeff Rice from the Acoustic Atlas sound archive. This exhibition comes after Tinworks locked down its current location in the spring of 2022, at the site of its namesake, the former Tin Works Inc. metal fabrication buildings, and, earlier this year, appointing Jenny Moore as its founding director. Apart from the exhibition itself, Tinworks’ communications coordinator Kate Belton is pleased to see the event come together from a more fortified team. “It’s my third year with Tinworks and it’s always really awesome to see us come together and feel more community support. It’s amazing to watch the art sector grow in Bozeman, and the field of arts be employable,” says Belton. Along with the Invisible Prairie exhibition, Tinworks, in collaboration with multiple other groups, will be hosting a full calendar of events

Suzanne Kite, Oglala Lakota Tho Win (Blue Woman I) 2019 silver thread on blue leather, 4’ x 4’

in the coming months. On Sundays, families, and people of all ages, can enjoy drop-in activities and guided project demonstrations at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. ‘Tinworks Fridays’ will be casual gatherings held on a monthly basis, featuring local music, food, and breweries. A show by Roots in the Sky chamber choir will be held at Tinworks’ campus on July 15th, along with open mic nights, poetry workshops, free lunches, film workshops, live performances, and more, throughout the summer. Since its founding in 2019, Tinworks Art has coordinated various pop up events around Bozeman, at locations like the old Story Mill and The Rialto. In its now permanent home, not only does Tinworks have exhibition space, but also performance space, and workspace for artists to commune and create. Additionally, the local nonprofit piloted a

grant program back in 2021, designed specifically to leverage several Montana artists and provide them with the financial means to continue their work. The grants focused on Indigenous artists, emerging artists, and those working with endangered forms of knowledge. To learn more about Tinworks Art, its programs, and to see the full event calendar, visit https://www.tinworksart.org/ N An intern at Bozeman Magazine, Raya Fanuzzi is studying journalism at the University of Montana. She is passionate about the critical role that uncensored, verifiably accurate information plays in local communities, and beyond.

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FOOD & DRINKS

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Taylor Owens

ituated in a corner shop on West Main Street, Mavens Market has become Bozeman’s one-stop cheese shop for all of the town’s foodies. Home to the largest selection of meats and cheeses in Montana, Mavens has over 100 types to choose from, along with a variety of other artisan products. Endless variety, paired with the option to sample cheeses means you’re sure to leave with a few goodies for your own cheeseboard. If you’re looking for someone else to design your cheeseboard, Mavens does that, too. Attached to the market is a wellrounded cafe with a full espresso bar serving up breakfast sandwiches, grilled paninis, soups, salads, and wine. Here you can find tasty treats like the Carbonara Eggwich, the Montana Gold Grilled Cheese, a huckleberry mocha, a variety of fabulous flavors of gelato, and much more. I sat down with co-owners Brie Thompson and Valerie Flammang over coffee in the cafe to discuss the inception of the market.

TAYLOR OWENS: How was Mavens Market conceptualized? BRIE THOMPSON: Let’s see… Val and I actually met, like fifteen years ago, working at The Bay. Then she went on to manage The Bay for a really long time. And I went on to open Olivelle. Then we reconnected eleven or twelve years later. We were out for cocktails one time when we started talking about this dream of opening this cheese shop in Bozeman, because we felt Bozeman really needed a great cheese shop. Like a big city style cheese shop where you could taste the cheese. And then you could buy as much or as little as you wanted. Then we just started dreaming. And then she said, ‘Oh, my gosh, that corner unit that used to be Country Flower is now available for lease. We should get serious about this.’ Then it happened, and we made a phone call the next day. We were like, ‘Okay, we’re opening our cheese shop.’ We both have a lot of experience in the food industry. So we’re both very familiar with different quality foods and different suppliers, the niche, and knew what we were hoping to create. Because of that, I’d say

it was somewhat easy. I’d say the concept we had has changed a lot though, because, when we started, we were adamant that we didn’t want to open a restaurant. We just wanted to have a market. Then customers kept coming in asking for food, and asking for more. So we slowly added sandwiches, and then when COVID hit, we really added sandwiches. Now we do a lot of sandwiches. A lot of paninis, gelato, coffee, cheese, and wine. We also have a Montana winery license. We actually source wine from different growers all over California and Washington. Then we bring it in, we bottle it, and we label it with artwork from local artists. TO: Do you serve wine in the cafe, as well? BT: Yep. People can come in and get a glass of wine with their panini. During the summers, we do wine slushes. So you can also get a wine slushie. TO: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors? continued on next page

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Mavens Market p.14 BT: That’s a good question. That’s a really good question. I want people to feel welcome. But I want them to be overwhelmed— happily overwhelmed, with new experiences, new flavors and new tastes. VALERIE FLAMMANG: Yeah, I mean, with such a large selection of cheese that we have, we want them to step out of their comfort zone a little bit and try something new and try something that they normally wouldn’t even think of; you know, like all the different bries and soft cheeses. We have a ton of bleu cheeses. You know, a lot of bleu cheese scares people. Just trying new things and being adventurous. BT: I think when someone walks in here, we want them to kind of feel like they’re maybe in Europe or in a different place, too. They’re still in Bozeman, but they’re getting to experience the rest of the world right here at home. TO: What do regulars keep coming back for? BT: Oh, yeah, definitely. We have our regulars and our regular top items. Our Turkey and Avocado PLT sandwich is without a doubt our number one, as well as our Montana Gold, which is a grilled cheese with our tomato Gouda bisque. Our Montana Gold and our tomato Gouda bisque are like our number one thing we’re known for. On the market side, all the triple cremes and all the fresh, French cheeses are very popular.

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VF: There are a couple of Gouda cheeses we carry that are popular. And one thing that’s great here, too, is that we have a customer loyalty program. So people come in and we will track everything that they purchase. So they don’t need to remember the name of certain cheeses. We will keep track of all of that for each customer. So a lot of people will come back and be like, ‘I need that cheese that I had.’ So that’s really helpful that we have that.

TO: Do both of you have favorite menu items? BT: Yes, but we rotate all the time. We’re constantly just trying new sandwiches, and we’re like, ‘oh my gosh, I forgot how great that one was.’ So cheeses, too. I mean, I come and grab cheeses frequently, and we do meat and cheese night at home for every Friday night for dinner. I have a nine- and an eleven-year old, and they’re constantly trying different things. But for favorite cheeses, I’m definitely a triple creme person. My name is Brie, so it fits, but truffle Gouda is also one of my favorites. VF: The Humboldt Fog is one of my favorites. And the Saint Angel Triple Creme is a go-to for me. And the Cremeux De Bourgogne, which is a French triple creme. I love that one. I love the variety. I think the cool thing is that you can get small amounts of a lot of different things. So even just picking and pulling different cheese every time and then trying them I think is what makes it so much fun. You can’t go wrong. It’s just a matter of trying something new. TO: What would you say makes you unique in the local food scene? BT: I think first and foremost it is just the biggest selection of cheeses, for sure. And then the fact that we let people taste before they purchase. Ultimately, we want to make sure someone likes something before they take it home. We don’t want to just sell you stuff to sell you stuff. We want to make sure you’re enjoying your experience. And enjoying what you’re about to purchase. Yeah, we work really hard to bring in new and unique things, not something you’re gonna get everywhere else. And then to offer that in a way that’s also unique. We think about our customer and think about what a customer would enjoy.

VF: We love to get customer feedback. So we’ll have some customers come in and request certain cheeses or items and then we’ll just get their name and phone number. We’ll jot it down and then we’ll do our best to find it. We brought in multiple products that we originally didn’t even carry. I think just having that relationship with the customer and finding the products that they’re searching for by bringing them into the store sets us apart from other places, as well. BT: It’s not some big corporate chain, so we have more flexibility. TO: What do you personally enjoy most about being part of the greater Bozeman community? BT: I mean, I’ve grown up here. So this is just my home. I think it’s been fascinating to watch Bozeman growing like it has, though. And then knowing that we’re offering something that the local Bozemanites and the people that are moving here and traveling here can all appreciate to that same level. Bozeman is just home. VF: I’m originally from Minnesota. So I moved here in 2002, I want to say it was. But even just with our business here of having customers coming in, and just the excitement that everyone sees, and even people who still live in Bozeman and who have never been here to see us yet. They’ll be like, ‘how long have you been here’? That excites me, you know, being in Bozeman and that people are just so excited. And you know, to experience new things. That’s kind of what keeps me going and excited to do new things and to try new things and keep doing what we do. TO: Do you have anything coming up that you would like readers to know about? BT: We have a lemonade slush that’s very popular. It’s made with fresh lemon juice and cane sugar, and it’s frozen and delicious and cool. But then the adult version is our wine slush, which people just love. I mean, it’s like a whole glass of wine in a Capri Sun bag; it tastes like an otter pop. It’s pretty delicious. We just opened our second location in the Billings Bozeman Clinic. So we now have a cafe in the Billings Clinic. That just opened a week-and-a-half ago. We’ve been working really hard to get that all put together.

Check out Mavens Market this summer for delicious cheeses, meats, and treats from a local cafe and market right here in Bozeman. F Taylor Owens is a writer, editor, and videographer based in Bozeman. Taylor spends her days running in the sun, playing in the snow, or on the hunt for the best breakfast all across the West.

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2023 CA$H BUYER$ Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

hese interesting times in Bozeman continue to remain interesting. The rise in interest rates has certainly affected the market, but the market remains strong. With the uptick in interest rates, it is a perfect time to look at cash purchases in Bozeman. The percentage of cash purchases in Bozeman is down just slightly from last year, but continues to remain on the higher end of years past. Looking at cash-only transactions for sales of single-family homes in all of Bozeman between January 1st and June 1st; back in 2019, the percentage was around 25.7%, or 88 out of the 343 sales. In 2020, it dipped a bit to just shy of 20%, or 62 of 311 sales. In 2021, it was up significantly with 103 of 341, or just over 30% of sales. Last year was the highest percentage since I’ve been tracking it at 39% or 105 of 268 sales. This year, that percentage was down slightly at 32.2%, or 82 out of the 254 closed transactions. In the past, even though the percentage moved slightly up and down over the years, it has generally been fairly consistent, in the low 20% range. In 2015, 85 of the 371 sales during the first five months were cash, or 22.9%. In 2014, it was 70 of the 318 sales, or 22%, and in 2013, 61 of the 276 sales, or 22.1% were cash purchases. The highest percentage of cash sales is often in the area around downtown Bozeman. This year, that core area saw similar trends; the percentage was down from last year but higher than in all of Bozeman. Looking at the time period of January 1st through June 1st; in 2019, 18 of the 56 homes sold were purchased with cash, roughly 32%. In 2020, that number was up to 39%, or 20 of 51 homes sold. It rose

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again in 2021 to 22 of 50 homes, or 44%. Last year was again the highest percentage since I have been tracking it—45%, or 19 of the 42 sales. This year the percentage was down slightly with 34%, or 13 of the 38 single family home sales in downtown Bozeman having closed with cash. Drilling down a little deeper and looking at condos downtown, in 2018, 16 out of 33 sales, or 48% were cash purchases. In 2019, 12 out of 33, or 36% were cash purchases. In 2020 it rose slightly to 37.5%, or nine of 24 condos. In 2021, it was actually down slightly, with 33%, or 10 of the 30 condo sales. Last year, it rose to 44%, or 17 of the 39 sales. This year, although the total number of sales was down at 29 closed transactions, the percentage was way up, with 18, or 62% of those purchases being made in all cash. As usual, I have included data for the number of single-family homes sold during the first five months of 2023. In addition to the 254 single family homes sold during this time period, another 121 home sales are currently pending as of the date of writing. This compares to 116 home sales pending at this same time last year. The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area, including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Bridger Canyon, and Bozeman city limits. The data includes home sales reported through the local Big Sky Country MLS, and does not include private party sales, condominiums, or townhouses. H Tim Ford is a Realtor® with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate in Bozeman Montana. He can be contacted at 406-209-1214.

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BOZEMAN SYMPHONY REVEALS 2023/24 SEASON Jennah Applebaum

usic Director Norman Huynh and the Bozeman Symphony are overjoyed to announce their 2023/24 season, featuring six unforgettable Classical Series concerts that showcase a wide range of musical monuments. This series promises to take listeners on an extraordinary musical voyage from timeless symphonic masterpieces to fresh and innovative compositions. This season has something for seasoned symphonic music enthusiasts and brand-new orchestra-goers alike. UPCOMING CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERTS INCLUDE: SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2023: OPENING WEEKEND: DVORAK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2023: BILLY THE KID & TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2024: NORMAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 3

MARCH 23 & 24, 2024: BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 1 & A SCOTT LEE WORLD PREMIERE APRIL 13 & 14, 2024: ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS MAY 18 & 19, 2024: “O, Fortuna!” Orff’s CARMINA BURANA Details about concert programming and featured guest artists, as well as preview playlists, can be found at bozemansymphony.org/202324concertseason. The Bozeman Symphony Presents series is also returning with the annual Holiday Spectacular and At the Movies: The Music of John Williams! This series delights the audience with iconic music they know and love, brought to life by the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir. These family-friendly concerts are the Bozeman Symphony’s most popular performances each year. To experience the journey of the Bozeman Symphony’s 2023/24 concert season

to the fullest, patrons are encouraged to subscribe to the entire season. Subscribers receive the lowest prices of the season and the first opportunity to retain seats year after year. They also have the first chance to reserve discounted tickets to the high-demand Bozeman Symphony Presents Series performances. Season tickets to the Bozeman Symphony’s 2023/24 season are now available for purchase online at bozemansymphony.org/ subscribe23-24 or by phone at 406-585-9774. Individual concert tickets will be available to purchase starting August 7, 2023. Under the leadership of Music Director Norman Huynh, the Bozeman Symphony presents a repertoire of symphonic and choral music performed for the benefit of south-central Montana. Each season includes six Classical Series concerts, the Bozeman Symphony Presents Series, family programming, and “Current Commotion” – an experimental music series that allows the Bozeman Symphony to be on the cutting edge of the industry. The Bozeman Symphony also presents community outreach performances across Montana through its Far Afield program. For more information, visit bozemansymphony.org M Jennah Applebaum is the Marketing and Communications Director for the Bozeman Symphony.

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2023 SWEET PEA MUSIC LINEUP THE STONE FOXES (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Friday, August 4 • 6:00pm • The Bowl Kicking off this year’s Sweet Pea Festival are The Stone Foxes. Brothers, Shannon and Spence Koehler along with their band create a soundscape built through heartaches and hardships yet connected by love; brotherly love and the unbridled love of rock music. They exude this love during their unmissable live shows boosted by what NPR calls “thunderous electric guitar riffs” and a sound that is “irresistible” from USA Today. They have been featured in numerous movies, TV Shows and commercials and have shared the stage with acts such as The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant and ZZ Top. The band continues its journey into the great void of the future. A little older and a little wiser, they’re pioneers searching for a new world. But along the way, the path is filled with fruit and fire. www.thestonefoxes.com GALACTIC (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Friday, August 4 • 8:00pm • The Bowl Galactic draws on 25 years together in order to progress with each live performance and after 10 albums, over 2,000 gigs, and tens of millions of streams, this proud quintet continue tearing up stages with their blazing funk influenced recently with more pop, rock and soul. During 2015, Into The Deep marked their debut in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top 200 and second straight #1 bow on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart. Along the way, they performed alongside the likes of Dave Matthews Band, The Roots, Jack Johnson, Talib Kweli, the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, B.B. King, Counting Crows, James Brown, and many more. In the end, Galactic keep moving forward as they add more chapters to their rich and incredible music history. www.galacticfunk.com JACOB ROUNTREE & THE SOMETHINGS Saturday, August 5 • 12:00pm • The Bowl Passionate, Hypnotic, Multi-Dimensional, Poetic, Diverse. When you combine an artistic, contemplative soul with endless energy and an adventurous spirit, you discover Bozeman’s own Jacob Rountree, an alternative-folk/indierock musician. Listeners are always surprised

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at the fullness of his sound created with many digital effects, loops, percussive guitar playing, intricate fingerpicking, delicately placed percussions and haunting harmonies. If his audience isn’t captivated by his introspective lyrics, dynamic rhythms and diverse moods, they are guaranteed to be mesmerized by the bands multi-dimensional performance with beautiful harmonies that soothe, textural guitar that breaks out into tasteful blues rock, and irresistible tribal rhythms to make you move. Jacob and his band create a rare musical experience with a fresh take on timeless music styles. They truly are an act to see. www.jacobrountree.com ONE LEAF (BOZEMAN, MT) Saturday, August 5 • 2:00pm • The Bowl The One Leaf sound is a unique fusion of funk, rock, hip hop, and reggae music, inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the streets and top 40. The sound is a combination of hard-hitting beats, soulful guitar riffs, and a powerful four-string bass that together create a sound that is both captivating and energizing. The lyrics of One Leaf songs express both love and joy, as well as moments of heartache, delivered in harmony, with a laugh and a wink to the old masters from which all music is born. Having shared the stage with many local, regional and National acts, Bozeman’s own One Leaf is sure to take you on a special musical journey. MARGO CILKER (ENTERPRISE, OR) Saturday, August 5 • 4:00pm • The Bowl Margo Cilker sings with a sparse beauty that can only be heard to appreciate. Far from mainstream country her unique sound harkens to the early days of Lucinda Williams along with the songwriting prowess of Woody Guthrie. On her sophomore album, Valley of Heart’s Delight, refers to a place she can’t return: California’s Santa Clara Valley, as it was known before the orchards were paved over and became more famous for Silicon than apricots. This 11-song collection intertwines family and nature at once precious and endangered, beautiful and exhausting. Her debut album Pohorylle, was nominated for UK Americana Album of The Year alongside Brandi Carlile and Robert Plant, and

earned Cilker a slew of festival performances and tours supporting American Aquarium, Hayes Carll, and Drive-By Truckers. www.margocilkermusic.com DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS (LAFAYETTE, LA) Saturday, August 5 • 6:00pm • The Bowl Dwayne Dopsie, grew up teaching himself how to play accordion watching videos of his father and Clifton Chenier and recording himself and playing over and over for hours until it was right. The knowledge of Dwayne’s musical ability along with Zydeco Hellraisers band members are combined to have over 100 years of experience playing Zydeco music and it shows in every performance. The energy, true talent, and exuberance that Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers emit from stage makes it obvious that there is no competition for this band. They also add a bit of rhythm and blues, funk, rock and roll, reggae and pop to their performances. Not only has Dwayne’s band mastered zydeco music but he’s won multiple awards like a Grammy in 2022 winner for Jazz Fest a New Orleans story and Grammy Nominees in 2012 and 2018. Dwayne doesn’t confine himself to the stage; he interacts with the crowd, blurring the barrier between performer and audience so definitely don’t miss this one of a kind performance! www.dwaynedopsie.com MONOPHONICS (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Saturday, August 5 • 8:00pm • The Bowl The world’s premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics, cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. What started as a quaint motor lodge and a common pitstop for travelers and truckers in the 1940s morphed into a bohemian’s hang by the 1960s and 1970s. Sage Motel, Monophonics’ fifth studio album since 2012, tells its story. Once again produced by brilliant bandleader Kelly Finnigan, the album captures a timeless sound that blends heavy soul with psych-rock. With their previous album, It’s Only Us, selling over 10,000 physical units and garnering over 20 million streams, Monophonics have built a reputation over the past decade as one of the most impactful bands in the country.

If these walls of the Sage Motel could talk, this is what they’d say. So join us as we examine where the stories are told and experiences unfold…..and sink into a soft pillow of soulful psychedelia…..down at the Sage Motel www.monophonics.com MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Sunday, August 6 • 12:00pm • The Bowl Matt Wallin tells stories about the trials and hardships of rural farm life and oil boomtowns to starting a family and following your own path. His songs paint pictures with writing that reflect the character of Mike Cooley, Corb Lund, Waylon Jennings and Vic Chestnut. Songs you can see when you hear them. His recent album Ravens hit on ethereal parts of human life. Love, connections, regret, death and the future are all themes interwoven into Matt’s songs. Fans have taken notice with numerous first place results in 2022’s Bozeman’s Choice Readers Poll. Matt Wallin tells stories about the trials and hardships of rural farm life and oil boomtowns to starting a family and following your own path. His songs paint pictures with writing that reflect the character of Mike Cooley, Corb Lund, Waylon Jennings and Vic Chestnut. Songs you can see when you hear them. His recent album Ravens hit on ethereal parts of human life. Love, connections, regret, death and the future are all themes interwoven into Matt’s songs. Fans have taken notice with numerous first place results in 2022’s Bozeman’s Choice Readers Poll.

“Eloquent and plainspoken, the excellent Agricultural Tragic finds the affable country rocker exploring his roots as a rancher and rodeo rider while striving to adapt this traditional identity to the challenging modern world… Corb Lund radiates authenticity from first note to last.” American Songwriter says, “The songs on Agricultural Tragic sparkle with a kind of authenticity that only someone who lives that life can project”. Agricultural Tragic is a highlight in Lund’s long and successful career. His 7th album Cabin Fever, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Canadian Charts in 2012; three of his records have been certified Gold, and his 2015 studio album, Things That Can’t Be Undone, cemented his status as one of the best contemporary

country singer/songwriters working today. Last Fall, Corb released Cover Your Tracks, 8-song collection of unexpected cover songs previously recorded by AC/DC, Nancy Sinatra, Billy Joel, Marty Robbins, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Willie Nelson & Ray Charles, and Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. With a long family lineage of ranchers and rodeo people, Lund is as authentic as they come. Embracing both his Western heritage and his indie rock past through his music, Lund is known to filter a range of cowboy themes past and present through his unique lens – from rough-and-tumble tales of lawless frontier saloons, to the somber realities of running a modern family ranch. www.corblund.com

SUNNY WAR (VENICE BEACH, CA) Sunday, August 6 • 2:00pm • The Bowl It’s no secret that great art comes from the margins. From those who are either pushed to create from inner forces, or who create to show they deserve to be recognized. Los Angeles-based street singer, guitarist, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War has always been an outsider, always felt the drive to define her place in the world through music and songwriting. Her restless spirit, a byproduct of growing up semi-nomadic with a single mother, led her to Venice Beach, California, where she’s been grinding the pavement for some years now, making a name for her prodigious guitar work and incisive songwriting, which touches on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love found and lost. Her new single No Reason has garnered nearly a million plays in a few short months and is featured on Sirus Radio. This song has vaulted her into one of music’s best up and coming artists of the year and has found her on numerous late night and early morning national television broadcasts. www.sunnywar.com CORB LUND & THE HURTIN’ ALBERTANS (TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA) Sunday, August 6 • 3:30pm • The Bowl Corb Lund has received multiple CCMA, Juno, and international award nominations and wins. Agricultural Tragic, his first album of original material in five years came out in June of 2021. Met with acclaim, No Depression states, www.bozemanmagazine.com

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MONTANA FEELS LIKE HOME TO

JERRY JOSEPH Portrait of Jerry by Michael Schoenfeld

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Jerry Joseph is a musician who lives in Portland Oregon, but he’s often gone. He’s been inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame but is still rather obscure to a lot of people. He plays well over 150 shows a year in the usual places. Across America. Sometimes in Europe, Mexico, and Central America. Then there’s these other places he plays—Lebanon, Israel, Kurdish Iraq, India, and Afghanistan. All over the Middle East, often in war zones and refugee camps. In addition to his touring, Jerry has set up a non-pro昀椀t called Nomad Music Foundation that acts as a sort of School of Rock for displaced teenagers in areas of con昀氀ict. So far, he has taken guitars and taught lessons in camps in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Sulaymaniyah and Dahuk, both in Kurdish Iraq. These life-changing missions have been written up in Rolling Stone, Relix, and PBS News Hour. - From an Essay by Patterson Hood

BRIAN RIPPLE: Hey Jerry, how’s it going? JERRY JOSEPH: It’s going okay. I am down in Marin, CA. I have been in the studio the past couple of days with Dave Schools from widespread Panic. Writing songs actually, and just starting building from scratch. I’ve never done it. I actually kind of love it. So doing that we have a drum machine and a big wall of fucking keyboards and synths I don’t even know how to turn on, much less play, but it is cool.

mine and this guys like who the fuck is this fucking guitar player? And I’m like, it’s me. And he is like what? It’s like they’ve never even heard me, play the electric guitar. So, you know, it’s a little different, and you kind of tend to wish the people knew more about that. I think the Jackmormons would be really cool over there too you know. So sometimes it’s frustrating that people have no idea of that part of my history,

BR: That sounds fun, can’t wait to hear what happens. So you recently got back from a solo tour in Europe, how was that? JJ: I’ve been over there a lot especially since Covid I am releasing a record September 29th, which is raising questions of what point do we start talking about it as far as gigs? The Jackmormons are not the band. I recorded it in New York. So it’s all these New York cats and you know, like the keyboard player from the E Street Band and weird shit like that. So it’s very, like a guitar with a harmonica type record, you know? BR: I can’t wait to give it a listen soon. You sometimes come to Montana and play solo, but then sometimes you’re playing with your band. Do you feel like one of those things makes a bigger impact or impression on your audience? JJ: I mean, as far as the band I think people are physically holding their ears in pain, and bleeding out their nose, so that’s certainly an impact. I think they’re different things. It’s a weird world for me. In Europe no one knows anything about my about that side of me. I mean I was Driving down the road, the other day with someone just playing something of

Montana. To me it seems like all of those places have a pretty deep personal connection for you. What do you think it is about Montana that drew you here to begin with? JJ: Rosa’s Cantina was there in 83, and Little Women have been playing Bozeman’s since 1983 and I will tell you that when I show up in Montana, I probably feel as at home in Montana as I do in Portland. I’ve lived in Portland for a long time, you know. The places that I think of as home are La Jolla, CA, New York City, and Portland and Montana’s kind of right there for me. I’ve spent a lot of my life in that state. BR: So you started coming here from playing with Little Woman and have always enjoyed whatever it is about it?

JJ: Well, It was my job. We made money there. I spent a lot of time there Brian, even in the 80’s. Girlfriends and band members. I mean, Stevie James came out of Montana, our old guitar player Greg Millar was from Montana. Rob Hill night crew guy. I met Dex in Montana. The Jackmormons really got started, and Bozeman Ghostly Jerry - Silver Dollar, Butte Junior and those guys would come to Bozeman and we would rehearse before I moved BR: It’s like a as a musician you have, a split to Salt Lake City. That band’s actually more personality or Alter Ego? from Montana it is from Utah. JJ: Well, it is pretty different things. I mean, they are still the same songs. It is like if you were familiar with Neil Young and you had no idea there was a Crazy Horse, kind of.

BR: Are there any places left in Montana You haven’t played that you’d like to, or any other places You haven’t been to for a long time that you’d like to get back to?

BR: That’s a good analogy actually. So, with the Jackmormons, It seems like full-on touring has kind of transitioned into these threeday weekends that you do in Salt Lake City, Mexico, and of course here in Virginia City,

JJ: Oh, I don’t know. I don’t think there’s much that I haven’t played. I mean, I don’t Continued on Next Page

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Jerry Joseph p.24 think I’ve ever seen much of Northeastern Montana. Well no, I think I have played every inch of that damn state. I mean do I have the key to the city and Butte and Virginia City. BR: Well you should run for Governor. JJ: Well, that’s one of the biggest mistakes of my life, was they wanted me to run for mayor of Butte in the 90s or like 2000 and I didn’t. So I’ve always thought it was one of the biggest mistakes I ever made. BR: I’m sure you still could. JJ: I don’t know if I’ve got the fight in me that I would have had, but I think I would have been good. Who knows. There was a whole plan. I mean it was the DNC, it wasn’t some random person trying to get me to do it. So, you know, yeah, I love Montana. It is a big part of my life and I try very hard to have my kids be connected to it. That’s why we do Virginia City, and why we fight so hard not to give it up, you know. BR: It is a lot of fun to hear you and to be there and camp for a three day weekend. It’s close to us, but we don’t spend a ton of time in Virginia City and it’s an amazing weekend. So, are there any plans for a new Jackmormons album? JJ: Yeah, I mean you know we started cutting all that stuff. The Panther Tracks, there is a bunch of stuff we didn’t even put up. A bunch of tracks lying around. So I don’t know, I have a lot of records that I am supposed to be making. Following up with Patterson (Hood), I have started this new record with (Dave) Schools, There are these Swedish guys I have been making music with (Dimpkers) and that is probably the next real record I will make. As for the Jackmormons, we got shit tons of material and we could do Panther Tracks for the rest of our lives. You know, because Panther Tracks are big Jerry Joseph songs that never had studio versions. So under that and releasing Mouthful of Copper this year on vinyl, it will be like five platter box thing. I’d be surprised

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if there was something out of Butte, Montana that resonated with so many people. That record shows up on ‘Best of Live Records’ lists of people, that you know, generally hate me. BR: I think Mouthful is often the album that long time Jackmormons fans use to try and show somebody what your band sounds like live, even though it’s a different lineup. JJ: I don’t know if I have ever heard it. I certainly have never sat down and listened to the whole thing. Apparently the treatment they are giving it is massive though. Like there are songs that take up one side of vinyl. BR: So it’s getting remixed and remastered? JJ: I don’t think it is getting remixed. I think that was the point of the record. I think Betty Cantor-Jackson did the mix, right? I think that will stay the same. That’s one of the reasons that it is so cool. I don’t think I even met her, she was in the basement with her mobile unit I think. BR: Yeah, I think so. and, wasn’t it Chris (Rabold) from Widespread Panic doing the mixing upstairs?

BR: Well, what is this? The 20th anniversary of that set of shows? JJ: At least. BR: Have you ever thought about doing an album, entirely of other people’s material but in your own style? JJ: Yeah, sure. I mean look at (webcast) Happy Book. That was the coolest thing about Happy Book because we did a couple covers every episode, you know. That’s what was cool about it. We can be like that was cool last night and we just go back and pull all those and put them on something, you know. BR: Was it the Bee Gees song that you guys did on the Stockholm Syndrome? That’s cool too. Seems no matter how big you get people still like those songs that they know and can sing along to in the shower or whatever. JJ: No, we’ve always talked about doing a cover album. I remember there was one point where I was going to make a record just covering women artists that I love and not change the gender, you know, not change the pronouns to male, by just singing in the way it was written. BR: From the female point of view? JJ: Or whatever. Yeah, a lot of ideas. I mean fuck. I’m 62. I don’t have endless time.

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BR: It’s always a good thing when you are in the studio.

JJ: No, I want to say that was Jim Bone but I don’t know.

JJ: That is becoming the new thing for me, running out of time.

BR: I can’t remember. I was there.

BR: How long are you guys going to be in California?

JJ: I’m pretty sure I was there. That was a long time ago.

JJ: Well, I’m with my son, we’re headed to a fancy Japanese Hotel tonight. We are going to get some sushi, and then tomorrow visit

Jerry Joseph recieves his key to Virginia City from the Mayor in 2018 photo courtesy of: Bill McAlaine Photography

some family in Sacramento and then head home. My son’s 13 you know, you’ve met him. He’s coming to Virginia City and he is psyched. He is a big fisherman, so I think that outside of visiting Stockholm or London this is probably the most exciting thing about having me for a dad. So hopefully I show up there with a bunch of boys. I’m bringing my grandson, yeah, a carload of hooligans and 13 & 14-year-olds. Of course when I was like 13 & 14 we would have ended up with a bunch of police and some kind of Incarceration, so I count my blessings. BR: It’s, it’s nice to know that they’re doing good. Anything else you want people to know about this year? JJ: See him while you can. That’s the thing around here, everybody around me is dying. He’s fucking dying. So that should be the Jackmormon’s new motto, “See em while you can!” BR: You should make some T-shirts. JJ: Hopefully I can come back. This is the longest stretch that I haven’t done an acoustic tour in Montana. Hopefully this year I could bring the Dimkers. These are young men

have been working with out of Sweden and their music is remarkable. They’re remarkable. BR: Are they planning on coming over this winter? JJ: We’re talking about it. That’s what the conversation was, either I’m spending a considerable amount of time in London in the fall, or pushing it back to earlier. That’s kind of all I’ve been doing. I’m trying really hard over there. Nobody gives a fuck about my past you know, and I’m not constantly the almost Made-It guy, who came close which is like the Story of My Life in America. “You could have been a contender.” But it seems every single person who ever opened for Jerry Joseph went on to massive fame. And it’s true. That’s why your guys have got to get their shit together if you know what I mean? BR: Matt Wallin & His Nervous Breakdown? I think he actually has. He’s fixed the problems from last year, and they are currently firing on all cylinders. JJ: I fucking love him.

BR: They just played in Virginia City a week or so ago, at Scott, Kelly’s Vigilante Music Festival and they knocked it out of the park. It’s night and day compared to last year when you saw him. He is going to blow you away in August I think. JJ: That is great because I really like him. BR: All right, now that is official. I can say that we all cant wait for the shows in Virginia City. I’ll see you August 18th. Say hi to Schools for me and we’ll be in touch. JJ: I will. BR: All right, thanks!

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons will make their annual pilgrimage to Virginia City Matt Wallin & His Nervous Breakdown are opening all three shows, August 18-20. There is always a place to stay near by as long as you follow the outlaw code of the west. We hope to see you there. Scan the QR code on page 26 to purchase yours and your groups’ tickets to the festivities. J

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THE BOZEMAN DHARMA CENTER’S

KAREN DECOTIS Marília Librandi, Ph.D.

editation has changed my life for much, much better. It brings us closer to our true selves. Before moving to Bozeman, I participated in online meetings with the Insight meditation group, one of four groups within the Bozeman Dharma Center (BDC). I have learned so much from their teacher, Floyd Fantelli, an expert on the Pãli canon from the Theravada tradition. The Insight group is now under the guidance of a most kind and devoted teacher, Suzanne Colón. I was already inclined to follow the Soto Zen tradition because two of the writers I love most, Natalie Goldberg and Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, belong to that Japanese lineage, which was spread in the U.S. by Suzuki Roshi through the centers he created in mid 1960’s: San Francisco Zen Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara. Two among the first American heirs of Suzuki Roshi, Mel Weitsman and Norman Fisher, became the teachers of Karen DeCotis, a Zen priest, a Buddhist teacher, and the director of the Bozeman Dharma Center. She lives in Bozeman with her son, Yujun, and their dog, Buddy. Wit is a very distinguished quality transmitted from millennia from Zen masters, and Karen inherited that humorous and fast intelligence in profusion together with her lovely kindness and humbleness.

“WANT ALSO MEANS LACK,” A SPIRITUAL PATH. Karen DeCotis chose to follow a spiritual path very early on in her life. She belongs to the lineage of female ancestors who took the vow of a Zen Buddhist life, and knows what it’s like to want spiritual and emotional clarity. “Want also means lack,” she says. “I think of Patachara, who lived more than 2500 years ago, and all she lost in the blink of an eye. When I read her poems, my heart broke.” Patachara became a Buddhist nun after unbearable pain: her husband, her newborn baby, her toddler, her parents, and her brother all died on the same day. Traveling, crazed and naked, she met the Buddha, who woke her up: “Sister, regain your presence of mind.” She followed his teachings and became one of the first Buddhist women to lead many other nuns as her students. “Imagine walking miles with other women to renounce worldly affairs, and to take up a life of spiritual practice,” invites DeCotis. Imagine suffering so much that the holy life is a relief. When I read about her, I ask myself, why am I even doing this practice? Why do I seek comfort more than clarity, discipline, and a clean path? What do I hope to bring forth for myself, for my son and our community?” Karen was born in Rome, New York, into a family of Italians. She lived there until she was nine; her older sister Denise was 13, and her younger brother Donald just six, when they moved to Texas. She lived

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in San Antonio until she was 18, then moved to Boston, where she majored in theater at Emerson College “with some late 1970s counterculture types of theater, lots of breathing, screaming, stretching, and extending.” After a year in New York, working at NYU, “where I was the only bike messenger without a bike,” she went to Toronto to live with a boyfriend. He was a Buddhist and a musician. They moved to California, where Karen earned a master’s degree in education at UCLA. “When we separated, and after trying to teach elementary school children in downtown Los Angeles, I escaped to a Zen Buddhist farm in Marin County. I farmed and meditated for years on that farm.” In the collection Therīgāthā, two poems are attributed to Patachara, and both have farmers as their first image. “Wandering Robe,” translated and recreated by Matty Weingast, starts like this:

FARMERS TURN UP THE SOIL, PLANT SEEDS AND WAIT. ALL BY ITSELF, WATER POURS DOWN FROM THE SKY AND TURNS EARTH INTO FOOD. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS SLEEPING ON THE GROUND, WAKING BEFORE DAWN, AND BEGGING FOR EVERY MEAL – WHERE’S MY HARVEST? “So, I landed at Green Gulch Farm in 1986, and I worked there for three years,” continues DeCotis. Then I went to the Tassajara monastery before Jukai (lay precepts), which took place at Berkeley Zen Center in 1992 with Zoketsu Norman Fischer. I took a year off, and for eight years I practiced at the Berkeley Zen Center, studying closely with Mel Weitsman. I fell in love again and married another musician. After we lived in Los Angeles, I followed him to Bozeman. By this time, I was 46; we lived in a community of people seeking spirituality, and we adopted our son.” The history of the Zen group in Bozeman goes back to 1999, when Wendy Roberts invited Tenshin Reb Anderson to lead a retreat. Following that, they started practicing zazen (sitting meditation) on Monday evenings in the basement of Wendy’s home. Since 2006, Karen has led the Bozeman Zen Group.

After moving to Bozeman, DeCotis received lay entrustment from Sojun Roshi, granting her permission to teach. And, in 2016, she was ordained a priest. Asked what it means to her to be a Zen priest, DeCotis responds, “To renounce attachment to fame, gain, my looks. To dedicate my life to waking up from all the ignorance, to help and serve others to find a path, so they can learn to work with and find some freedom from their suffering. To be part of a community of people who wish to see and accept things, and learn how to respond skillfully and helpfully, to have some fun and cool outfits, and do beautiful ceremonies.” In the West, priests tend to live a secular life. In 2019, Karen received Dharma transmission, becoming a dharma heir of the late Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi in the Shunryu Suzuki Roshi lineage. “They call it mind to mind transmission, which means that your teacher has confirmed your understanding of the Dharma,” explains DeCotis. “As a full transmitted priest, I can now ordain people.” In May this year, Joe Gastón, “Seitoku Shinkon” (Quiet Virtue, Sincere Determination) and Michãel Palmer, “Kisen Hoshin” (Radiant Spring, Dharma Heart) were ordained as priests by Karen at the BDC.

THE BOZEMAN DHARMA CENTER (BDC) The center is the house of four groups (sanghas) of different Buddhist lineages. The focus is largely the same: meditation and community life to address the deep challenges of our lives. The styles of meditation and the rituals are different.Besides the Zen Group and the Insight community (Vipassana/Theravada tradition), the center also

hosts Joining Rivers, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, led by Steve Allison-Bunnell, and the Palyul Tibetan Sangha, led by Joy Johnson. Other programs include MindSpace, for young adults under 40, coordinated by Kerry Neal and Mary Corelli, and the Tergar International Meditation Community, coordinated by Sheila Devitt. “The BDC is a wonderful experiment. It brings different lineages of Buddhist practices together to offer people a peaceful refuge, a place to practice meditation, to get to know themselves, to find joy in life even though they’re suffering, and to live an awakened life,” says DeCotis, adding, “you don’t have to be a Buddhist to practice Buddhism. The teaching of the Buddha is for anyone, from any religion or any political party. A Jew, a Christian, a Muslim can come and sit meditation.”

ILLUMINATING NAMES In his book, Turning Words: Transformative Encounters with Buddhist Teachers (2023), Hozan Alan Senauke says: “There is a simple lesson I learned from Karen some years ago…. Ask yourself, ‘Do you want to be right, or do you want to be in connection?’” One of the aspects that I found most beautiful in the Soto Zen tradition is the gesture of receiving and sewing your dharma name. “These names are poetic, using kanji, the Chinese alphabet, with Japanese meaning and pronunciation,” Karen explains. “The first name describes you in your practice, and the second name is like your aspirational name, the name that you will sort of grow into as you practice.” continued on page 31

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THE RED HOT AIR BALLOON THE GREEN BINOCULARS AND

Joyce Van Horn

t is warm and sunny here in Bozeman on this Saturday morning. The mountains etch their dark silhouettes against the blue sky, and the bright sun is in my eyes as I spy a hot-air-balloon in the distance, drifting lazily toward the earth below. I grab my trusty green binoculars to get a better look. What appears is not one of the usual gaily-striped hot air balloons that often glide over our house. I blink my eyes in disbelief as I decipher a carmine red barn, complete with a golden silo at its side, floating high through the air. This enormous farm building replica balloon holds aloft, on tender strings, a small box containing, at most, probably eight human beings out for an adventure. Surely, a pilot deftly controls the fuel that powers the balloon up and down on its journey, while he scans the earth below, searching for a safe landing zone. Remembering our own hot air balloon adventure here in Bozeman celebrating my birthday—when our gaily-striped balloon landed on a small knoll and almost took a tumble, rolling us all over on our sides before the pilot pressed the gas release to lift us back into the safety of the sky—remembering that perilous event, I wished them a safe and happy landing in their amazing red barn balloon, complete with its golden silo. Putting down the old familiar green binoculars, I study the still-sturdy waterproof case marked Swarovski-Optic, TIROL, and remember the day nearly 40 years ago when I walked up the bumpy cobblestone sidewalk on Rue de Belle Vue from our house in Brussels in search of those binoculars. It was my husband’s 55th birthday, and I wanted to get him something special. In those days, we were expatriate Americans living in Europe. Aiming for the sporting store on the corner of Avenue Louise and Rue de Belle Vue, I entered the building that was famous for having once been the nefarious German Headquarters during their occupation of Belgium during the Second World War. This building had been the target of Allied bombs, but the American and British pilots never hit this target, as they flew up Rue de Belle Vue. They did, however,

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bomb the beautiful Art Nouveau mansion that stood on the corner next to our house, which was why our house wore a long iron brace on one sustaining wall. When I walked out of the one-time Gestapo Headquarters / turned Sports store with the binoculars under my arm, I had no idea how many diverse miracles those binoculars would focus on. I could not look into the binoculars and see into the future that lay ahead of us and imagine that after our 17 years in Brussels, we would live for another three years in Holland in the city of Wassenaar with those green waterproof binoculars, and use them to explore the dunes and dikes that protected the Netherlands from the threatening North Sea. Nor could I have imagined focusing on the birds and dolphins in Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, where we lived for a couple of decades after our 20 years in Europe. Believing that we had settled down in Florida, I began to relax a little. It was 2019 and then, whap! The pandemic hit! The telephone rang. “We are coming to get you,” my daughter announced. “We are leaving Bozeman in our motor home and we will be there in about three or four days!” I didn’t resist, and thus, my life took another unexpected twist. The binoculars, a few favorite paintings and a handful of clothes got packed into the RV, which became nicknamed, “the Rescue Vehicle.” We bumped and thumped across America, climbing our way onto Interstate 90, past the wild antelope and into Bozeman, Montana, yet another a new home to explore with those binoculars always in the backpack. The green, waterproofed binoculars, like faithful friends, reveal new miracles like the red Montana barn floating in the beautiful, fresh, clear morning sky of Bozeman. They help me discover some of the amazing joys and unexpected pleasures of living in Bozeman. J Joyce Van Horn, Artist and Writer, is currently showing her Encaustic Paintings at the newly opened AURORE FRENCH BAKERY on W. Baxter Lane.

KAREN DECOTIS p.28 Karen’s first dharma name, given by Norman Fisher in 1992, is Sekishun Kanshi, meaning, Red Spring, Insight Vow. As a priest, she received the name Senshin Gyokuko, given her by Sojun Mel Weitsman, meaning Deep Spring, Radiant Jewel. “In Norman’s name is the season spring, while in Sojun’s name, the spring is the water bursting,” she mentions. Patachara’s poem ends with water by teaching the following:

LATE ONE EVENING, I WAS WASHING MY FEET AFTER ANOTHER LONG DAY OF SITTING AND WALKING THE WATER POURED OVER MY FEET AND ONTO THE GROUND. I LET MY MIND GO, AND IT FLOWED DOWNHILL WITH THE WATER TOWARDS MY LITTLE HUT. I WENT INSIDE, SAT ON THE BED, AND LOWERED THE WICK OF THE LAMP. ALL BY ITSELF, THE FLAME WENT OUT Patachara’s message reverberates today. Zenju expresses: “When dark is here, you know that’s when things are being illuminated.” “When the flame went out,” says Karen, “the awakening happened – accepting the dark of not knowing opens the heart.”

For information about classes and retreats, visit bozemandharmacenter.org. The center is supported almost exclusively by “dana,” donations. D

Marília Librandi, Ph.D. is a writer and literary scholar who taught at Princeton and Stanford Universities. Author of Writing by Ear (UTP, 2018), she offers writing meditation groups, and individual writing practices for academic and creative texts. Her quarterly series, The Writing Portraits draws with words the trajectories of people living in Bozeman.

SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE JULY 2023 ARIES: It’s all about the romance on the 10th. Whether that is rekindling with your current love, or meeting someone new and exciting, it’s gonna happen. The Moon in Sagittarius is sure to make the holiday weekend memorable, so why not host a celebration!

LIBRA: The stars and planets have a bit of a mash-up about travel over the 4th of July holiday weekend. So, why not stay home, invite some friends and neighbors over and enjoy some good times, good friends and good food. Watch for love to arrive on the 17th.

TAURUS: Home is where your heart is, so why not go ahead and host a lively get together for family and friends. Travel is not favored, especially under the Full Moon on the 3rd. You are sure to get rave reviews. Enjoy the holiday fireworks from your deck.

SCORPIO: The Capricorn Full Moon on the 3rd may be beautiful, but definitely a downer when it comes to travel. Instead, take in the local celebrations and combine that with hosting a great get-together potluck and enjoy fireworks from your deck. Be safe.

GEMINI: That beautiful Capricorn full Moon on the 3rd is not travel friendly, so why not plan to stay home and help with that neighborhood party, or, host one yourself. Push thru the Full Moon’s lethargy to enjoy a get together on the 17th hosted by a sibling. CANCER: Head’s up if your birthday is around the New Moon (17th). This next year is going to be important and will reveal much. Otherwise, enjoy your month and have a great birthday. You can spend time socializing with family and friends easily. LEO: That Capricorn Full Moon could just be harkening a great patriotic tone for a celebration. You do have the best hosting skills going, so why not show them off to your closest family and friends. Watch out for a testy run in with a roommate on the 5th. VIRGO: Unfortunately, the alignments and lunar aspects just make the 4th of July holiday weekend a bad time for travel. Why not strike up the BBQ, invite family and friends and host a mid-summer potluck party. Enjoy dessert with fireworks from the deck.

SAGITTARIUS: Sorry, the stars say you should be “grounded” until around the 7th when Lunar Aspects improve. Unfortunately, Capricorn Moon just doesn’t bode well for travel. Get together with neighbors and enjoy some backyard fun and games for kids. CAPRICORN: Partnerships and domestic matters are at the forefront and can have high impact on your month. Invitations from long distance family members come in fast and furious and you’ll want to attend them all, but you’ll have to choose just one of them. AQUARIUS: This year let your holiday be more about hosting friends and feeding them phenomenal food and treats and then enjoying the fireworks from your deck or balcony. Invite neighbors and family members and coordinate an easy potluck dinner to share. PISCES: Just like everyone else this holiday weekend, the lunar aspects just are not conducive to travel at all. Once the Full Moon has passed, travel is easier after the 7th. Take time to recognize an older relative and make them the center of the event – they deserve it.

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SEND RANGER TOM HABECKER Julie Engelhardt

aving even a wisp of an idea about what you want to do when you ‘grow up’ is often a difficult concept to grasp. Tom Habecker knew for certain he did not want to be stuck at an indoor job. Fortunately, he found his calling when he was young, which eventually led to a 32-year career working as a National Park ranger. He was stationed at Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania; National Capitol Parks in Washington, D.C.; Yosemite National Park in California; Glacier National Park in Montana; and finally, Denali National Park in Alaska. During his three decades as a ranger, Habecker kept copious notes about his exploits, trials, tribulations, and adventures with both animals and humans. He turned his memories into a book, published this year, titled Send a Ranger: My Life Serving the National Parks. The introduction to the book begins: “Send A Ranger.” It’s as true today as it was when Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, wrote those words in 1928. Rangers are the guardians of the parks. They enforce the law, manage disasters, fight fires, provide medical care, and rescue those in distress.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN “I’ve always been outdoor-oriented,” Habecker says. “I was very involved in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. I had an opportunity in 1963 to go to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, with the Boy Scouts. There was a cadre of staff of young men in their late teens, early 20’s called ‘rangers,’ and these guys kind of looked over everybody in the back country and they taught skills classes and handled emergencies—they could do just about anything. I was very impressed by that.”

COLLEGE YEARS Habecker attended Pennsylvania State University, located about 150 miles from his hometown. He says he selected Penn State because it was a big university and had name recognition. “The funny thing about that is that I wanted to become a park ranger, and I thought in order to do that I needed a degree in forestry,” he states. “Penn State had a very well-known forestry program, so I started out as a forestry major.” He struggled some with the coursework involved with this major so, after talking with a college counselor, Hacker switched to a major focusing on recreation and parks.

POST-COLLEGE YEARS Although the classes weren’t exactly what he was looking for, a situation occurred that provided him with the key to starting his career as a national park ranger. “In my senior year at Penn State, around 1968-69, the National Parks Service was expanding into urban areas like New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco,” Habecker says. “They were looking for fresh, young people in park administration programs to become the future managers of urban-type parks. I applied and took the federal service entrance exam and I did really well. I was selected as one of 40 people to participate in this urban intake trainee program. I was given the choice of working in three different places, and I selected Gettysburg.” Habecker did a practicum at Gettysburg for four months, and was hired into the Parks Service as a full-time employee, which he says is extremely rare. “Usually, you work seasonally, and then work your way up, but I was hired as permanent from day one,” he says. “I went back to school in September, and I graduated in December of 1969.” In January 1970, Habecker headed to Grand Canyon National Park, where he attended basic park training for three months. During this time he married his childhood sweetheart, Donna. Once training

was complete, the Habeckers moved back east, where Tom was assigned to the National Capitol Parks in Washington, D.C. During this time, the Vietnam War was in full swing, and Habecker was in line to be drafted. “I took an Army draft physical and was told I’d be called up in two weeks,” he says. “I didn’t want any part of the Army, so I enlisted in the Coast Guard.” Habecker went directly to boot camp in Alexandria, Virginia, and afterwards was assigned to Rocklin, Maine, where he spent four years at a search and rescue unit. “When my four-year term was up, I wrote a letter to the Parks Service and said, ‘Hey, I’m getting out and I’m reclaiming my job.’ I had career status,” he explains. “I didn’t hear anything, so we moved back to Pennsylvania, and were there about a week when the phone rang. It was the Chief Ranger at Yosemite National Park. He offered me a job.”

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Habecker and his wife packed up their belongings and headed to California. He held various positions at the park, with his final position being the Tuolumne Meadows sub-district Ranger. During their time at Yosemite, the Habeckers had two daughters, Kelly, born in 1979 and Katie, in 1981.There was never a dull moment for Habecker. “For two summers I was a back-country supervisor, where I was mounted on a horse and had a mule; I rode 800 miles one summer continued on next page

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and 600 the next,” he comments. “My job was to go from station to station and help the other back country rangers who were stationed out there. I did trail patrol, forest regulation, hauled out trash, fixed fences—whatever work needed to be done.” Yet, his job wasn’t all about riding horses or hauling trash. “As a beginning ranger, it was a crucible. It was the perfect place to learn a lot of skills,” he recalls. “Yosemite is a very busy place, where we had to do lots of law enforcement, and some pretty heavyduty stuff.” He did a great number of search and rescue missions. He was a park medic, which required that he administer emergency medicine in both the front and back country areas of the park. Habecker did bear management, which included darting and trapping bears. He also did snow surveys and firefighting.

“lieu day” in government parlance. I was completing my first full year as the Lake McDonald Sub-district Ranger, in Glacier National Park. I was responsible for all law enforcement, fee collection, backcountry, bear management and emergency services for the “headquarters district” on the west side of the park. It had been a busy year: learning a new job, meeting new employees. Winter was filled with ski patrols, avalanche training, and getting ready for the busy summer. And what a summer it was: a suicide, climbing fatality, numerous medical calls, a car going over the wall on the Going-to-the Sun Road, a fatality on a concessioner-led horse ride. It was much like the mayhem I experienced in Yosemite, just different scenery. I was looking forward to a quiet day off. `I was relaxing at home when the park emergency phone rang. It was dispatcher Gerry Nelson. “Habecker, get your medical shit together. There’s been a mauling at Granite Park. The helicopter will pick you up in a few minutes.” It was “send a ranger” time.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE

After working 11 years at Yosemite, Habecker was looking for a change. “I was getting burned out on arresting drunks, so I applied for a job at Glacier National Park, where there were opportunities to do resource management,” he says. “Well, you are working with grizzly bears, but there was also eagle management and vegetation management. I just wanted some broader horizons.” Habecker began working as the Lake McDonald Sub-district Ranger, a job located at the park’s headquarters. He supervised 28 people; his duties included overseeing the emergency staff, the campgrounds, law enforcement, rescue units, fire and bear management. Here’s an excerpt from his book about working at Glacier: Good morning, I’m in service. Each day, I began my tour of duty with those words. However, September 11, 1986, was my day off, or

Habecker and his wife had always talked about the possibility of living

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in Alaska, and the opportunity presented itself when a job announcement was posted for Denali. “I knew a couple of people who had worked in Alaska, and I heard some of their stories, and I thought, ‘Wow,’” he says. “I was always interested in Alaska, even as a kid.” Habecker applied for the job and got it. The position was the North District Ranger. “Denali is six million-plus acres, which is the size of New Hampshire, and it’s three-times the size of Yellowstone,” Habecker explains. “So, we moved to Alaska in December of 1990, and it was fifty below in the Yukon. An excerpt from Habecker’s book on his exploits in Denali: September 23, 1991—Flew into two hunting camps on the Swift

Fork River. Landed at Amos Lakes to interview reporting party. George Palmer, Jim and I circled in 33CT while the others looked for the moose kill. I got very airsick in 40-knot winds. We seized meat, antlers, etc. What began as a simple poaching case quickly grew complicated with conflicting reports, multiple violations, a foreign national and a plane wreck. Hunting guide George Palmer reported that a neighboring commercial guide’s client had taken a moose illegally within the original ‘old’ park, where hunting is not permitted. Habecker spent 15 years at Denali until he retired from the Parks Service in 2005.

NOW AN AUTHOR Prior to his retirement, Habecker and his wife Donna looked for land where they could build a home. They always liked Montana, so they’d travel down every so often to see what was available. They bought a 20-acre piece of land and eventually moved to Bozeman. Habecker now had time to relax, which included reading through the journals he’d compiled over the years. He began writing his book, submitting his work to Falcon Publishing. He didn’t expect to be contacted for some time. Surprisingly, the acquisitions editor got in touch the next day. “I got this email and it said: ‘Dear Tom, your manuscript landed on my desk for review, and it seems you’ve had a very interesting life. We think it would make a very good book. I’m going to take it to my editor on Thursday and they’ll make a decision.’ The next Thursday I got an email that said, ‘Congratulations, we want to buy your book.’” Habecker says that when the book came out this past March, it was number one for three straight weeks on Amazon in its category.

“People seem to like this book,” he says. “It really speaks to a lot of people, especially people who’ve worked in this profession. They say, “You have written what it’s really like to be a ranger.’” E Julie Engelhardt is a freelance writer currently based in Louisville, Kentucky. She has more than 30 years’ experience writing for local, regional and national online and print publications. Julie enjoys bird watching, hiking, and visiting the California where she lived for 40 years.

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IN SEARCH OF

Main Street in Bozeman looking west, taken from just west of Tracy Avenue, circa 1916. Miller’s Jewelry was later located in the large brick building on the right with the Studebaker sign.

Ground squirrel in Yellowstone National Park, 1926

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Popcorn Johnnie and his popcorn wagon in Gallatin Century of Progress.

Rachel Phillips, photos courtesy of Gallatin History Museum

he Gallatin History Museum research library contains thousands of family history files, photographs, records, newspapers, and books that pertain to the history of Gallatin County and southwest Montana. One of these books, Gallatin Century of Progress, was published in 1964 by the Gallatin Centennial Committee and serves as a good photographic history of the general area. Among the many great images published in this volume is a small snapshot of three men posed next to an eye-catching popcorn wagon on Main Street in Bozeman. One of the men appears to be the wagon’s owner. He is dressed in a crisp white shirt, black vest and bowler hat, and is holding what looks like a paper popcorn bag. The caption under the image reads: “Popcorn Johnnie, a familiar figure to old time residents, who operated his little popcorn wagon at the corner of the present Miller’s Jewelry. Kids of the early 20s will remember Johnnie, who dispensed large portions of delicious popcorn for 5c a bag. Though many believed Johnnie to be penniless, when he died he had an estate of some $16,000.” This is an interesting tidbit, but who exactly was Popcorn Johnnie? No other information about this man was given. My initial quick check in the Museum’s collection of family files revealed one folder titled “Popcorn Johnnie” that contained a single undated and unidentified newspaper clipping. The text was brief, nearly identical to what was published with the popcorn wagon photograph in Gallatin

Century of Progress. Unfortunately, it provided no additional clues. Now on a quest to test my detective skills and uncover Popcorn Johnnie’s true identity, I decided to delve deeper and find out how much I could discover. The obvious first step was to uncover Johnnie’s full name. Polk City Directories are an excellent tool for finding individuals in a community and are a convenient starting place. Bozeman directories were published most years beginning in 1892-1893, and list community residents, addresses and occupations. They also include businesses arranged alphabetically by type in a section similar to the yellow pages in a phone book. The Gallatin History Museum research library maintains a collection of directories that range from 1892 to 2012. I assumed that the caption beneath the photo was correct – that Popcorn Johnnie was active in Bozeman in the 1920s. Unfortunately, the 1922, 1925, and 1929 directories did not contain a business category for “Popcorn” or “Peddlers.” I traveled further back in time to the 1914-1915 directory. To my astonishment, a heading for “Popcorn” appeared in the business section between “Pool Halls” and “Portraits.” Two names were listed there: Edward Clare, and John Ferrell. Of the two names, John Ferrell seemed the logical choice to pursue, considering my subject’s nickname was “Johnnie.” The 1912-1913 city directory listed only one popcorn vendor – John Ferrell. His occupation simply stated “popcorn wagon,” and it continued on next page www.bozemanmagazine.com

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Popcorn Johnnie p.36 seemed possible that this was the famous “Popcorn Johnnie.” My ing and Machine used the house as office space in the late 1950s, next question became: When did John Ferrell arrive in Bozeman? Adwhile the shop itself was on the east side of Bozeman Creek across ditional searching revealed that he first appeared in the city directory Rouse Avenue from Hawthorne School. Today, a parking lot covers the in 1910, with the words “pop corn” printed after his name. John Ferground previously occupied by John Ferrell’s house. rell was not listed in the 1908 volume, and no directory was published Ferrell disappeared from the city directories after 1947. By this in 1909. However, I located another source that suggested Ferrell had time, he was likely over eighty years old. I wondered if he may have arrived in Bozeman by 1908. moved to a warmer climate, or to be closer to family. An online search Voter registration records are a valuable tool for tracing early eventually yielded a Missouri death certificate and an obituary for a Bozeman residents, and they can add to information gleaned from city man named John Ferrell who passed away in July 1949, and who previdirectories. Early voter records often include a subject’s age, birthously resided in Montana. According to the Greene County, Missouri place, and the general area of town in which they lived. The handwritdeath certificate, this John Ferrell was a retired merchant, born in ten Gallatin County voter registration ledger books in the museum Tennessee on January 6, 1866. He passed away at age 83 on July 11, archives cover the years 1889 through 1910. John Ferrell’s name 1949, a victim of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and cerebral thromboappeared as a registered Gallatin County voter in 1908 and 1910. sis. He was buried in Smith Cemetery in Greene County, Missouri. The 1908 entry listed Ferrell’s age as 42, and birthplace as TenThe obituary for this particular John Ferrell was printed in the nessee. Like many other early voter registration entries in Gallatin Springfield Leader and Press and reads: “John Ferrell, 83, retired County, Ferrell’s home address is vague and simply reads “Bozeman merchant who formerly lived at Rogersville, died this morning in Ave. S.” The 1910 record listed his age as 44 and his birthplace as Campbell County, Tennessee. The entry further recorded his home as a “frame house” at 106 North Bozeman. Now I was getting somewhere. Another search through Bozeman city directories revealed that Ferrell worked as a popcorn vendor from at least 1910 through 1927. During those years, his occupation was described using terms like “popcorn,” “popcorn wagon,” or “peddler.” According to the one short paragraph written about Popcorn Johnnie in Gallatin Century of Progress, he “operated his little popcorn wagon at the corner of the present Miller’s Jewelry.” When the book was published in 1964, Miller’s Jewelry was located at 2 East Main Street (the southeast corner of Main and Tracy). A close examination of the accompanying image revealed that it was taken very near the intersection of Main and Tracy. Several buildings on the north side of Main Street are visible behind the popcorn wagon. One is the beautiful structure at 29 East Main Street, currently occupied by Plonk. U.S. Census data places John Ferrell in Bozeman in 1930 and 1940. Voter Registration Book 49: John Ferrell’s entry in the 1910 Gallatin County Voter Registration log. Census records add a few more details about Ferrell, and help to confirm his birth circa 1866 in Tennessee. According to the census, he did not attend school past the 5th grade, and Springfield Baptist hospital after a long illness. During recent years lived alone. He must have liked the local people and his chosen profeshe had lived in Montana but returned to Springfield 15 months ago, sion, as he spent nearly forty years in Bozeman. His name appeared in where he stayed in a rest home. Surviving are his brother, Amos Ferrell the city directories through 1947, spelled both “Ferrell” and “Farrell.” of Bloom, Kan., four nephews and one niece...” From 1922 through 1947, John’s home address was 301 E. Mendenhall Could this be Bozeman’s Popcorn Johnnie? There is a good posStreet. The only exception to this appeared in 1933, when he resided sibility, but more research is required to be certain. Also, what about on “Bridger Rd.” For one year in 1931, Ferrell’s occupation was listed the mention in Gallatin Century of Progress of Johnnie’s mysterias “rancher.” This suggests he retired his popcorn wagon sometime in ous $16,000 estate? This would be the equivalent of approximately the late 1920s and tried his hand at agriculture, possibly on land north $204,000 today. No additional information about this small fortune has of town near today’s Bridger Drive. emerged thus far, so perhaps it was simply a rumor. Or maybe Johnnie The house at 301 East Mendenhall Street no longer exists. For struck gold — at least the light, fluffy, buttery kind. P several decades, it graced the north side of Mendenhall, just west of Bozeman Creek. Sanborn Fire Insurance maps in the Museum’s Rachel Phillips is the Research Director at the Gallatin History Museum collection indicate the home was constructed in the late 1890s or in Bozeman. Visit the Gallatin History Museum at 317 W Main Street in early 1900s, certainly by 1904. The house was enlarged several times Bozeman, gallatinhistorymuseum.org, or on Facebook and Instagram. in subsequent decades, likely by Mr. Ferrell himself. Midwest Weld-

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REC & HEALTH

H C U M O O WAY T

F F U ST

Jeff Beyl

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o you ever bring along waaaaay too much stuff when you go fishing? Yup, I think we all do. And, wow, there is so much stuff to choose from. Go to a fly shop. Look online. There is just so much stuff out there. Waders. Boots. Vests. Packs. Nets. Tools of all shapes and sizes. Hats. Gloves. Sunglasses. Bandanas. Sunscreen. Insect repellent. And, oh yeah, don’t forget the fly rod and reel. Then there are flies. A ton of different flies for all scenarios. Tippet. Split shot. Strike indicators.

NEED I GO ON? Come on, you know you have a lot of stuff. And it’s all great stuff. Isn’t it fun to just walk through a fly shop, or one of those huge outdoor mega-stores (you know the ones I mean) and check out all the stuff? Let’s see, I could use one of those, and one of those, and one, no, make it two, of those. Hey, that’s cool, I want one of those. Wow, what the heck is that thing? I guess I gotta have one of those, too.

FUN, HUH? I HAVE DONE IT. YOU HAVE DONE IT. But, and be honest now, have you ever been standing knee deep in the river and suddenly had to tie on a new fly and, let’s see, where did I put that box of dry flies? Is it in this pocket? No. Maybe this pocket? No. And what about the bead-head droppers, where are those? Then you can’t find the knot-tying tool. Is it here? Nope, that’s not it. You can find the forceps and the clippers. You can find the fine-tip scissors. But where is the hook dislodging tool, and where is that damn knottying tool?

least something to munch on, and some water are a good idea. But even a small bag of trail mix takes up space in a vest pocket. I usually bring along a little, loose-leaf memo pad and a pencil. I might want to make note of something. Sometimes I bring a camera. You never know when a family of elk will cross the river right in front of you. Let’s see, where did I put that…….? Hey, wait a minute, I’ve got waaaaay too much stuff here.

DO YOU EVER THINK, I WONDER IF THE TROUT ARE LAUGHING AT ME? Whenever my mind goes down that road, I go back in time to when I was a kid and went streamside with only a rod and reel and a Silly Putty egg with about ten assorted flies in it. I had a great time and I caught trout. But, hey, I’m not disparaging all the great stuff out there. I love it, too, and I have a lot. And despite my reminiscing about how I fished when I was a kid, I carry a lot of great stuff with me when I go fishing. And whenever I go to the fly shop, or online, or to one of those huge outdoor stores, I still check out all the stuff—and I still buy more, whether I need it or not. B A Seattle-based writer, Jeff Beyl’s work on fly-fishing, nature, the ocean and music can be seen in various publications, and his book, A Conversation With the Earth was recently released.

FACE IT. YA GOT TOO MUCH STUFF. I remember when I was a kid I didn’t wear a vest. I didn’t wear waders. I didn’t have a net or a hook dislodging tool. I didn’t have any strike indicators. All I had was a cheap rod and reel and a Silly Putty egg with about ten assorted flies in it. That was pretty much it for many years—and ya know what? I had a great time and I caught trout. Oh, as the years went by I added more and more stuff to my arsenal. I added this and I added that and I added one of those and two of those and, as we all know, you can never have too many neat little fly boxes filled with flies, so I added more and more. Then, as more years went by, I spent more time knee deep in the river searching for whatever I felt I needed and finding everything but the thing I was looking for. I started leaving stuff behind. I didn’t really need that thing, or that thing. I never did use that other thing, and this thing—what the heck is this thing, anyway? The more stuff I left behind, the more I began to realize that there was even more I could leave behind. What do we really need when we go to the river to catch trout? A rod and reel, of course. Some flies. If you feel you need some split shot and some strike indicators, a couple of each, loose in your pocket, should do it. Throw in a spool of tippet or two. Forceps are a good thing to have, and some clippers. But the forceps will clip to your shirt lapel, and the clippers can be worn on a string around your neck. And how many forceps do you need to carry? I actually have three, but one of them I found on the edge of the river. Do you really need a hook dislodging tool? A stomach pump? Waders? Boots? They’re nice to have. Sunglasses? Sunscreen? Insect repellent? Gotta have those. Sometimes I will bring a small set of binoculars. Hey, there might be an eagle in a tree I want to check out. Lunch, or at

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REC & HEALTH MONTANA’S SCENTED SHARPSHOOTER

THE STRIPED

SKUNK Ken Walcheck

ore than a past number of decades that I can remember, I was bamboozled by some slick-talking older cousins into a venture, a snipe hunt, “guaranteed” to earn me a few dollars and an exciting event to store away in my memory banks. They drove me down a winding washboard gravel road about midnight, then I was strategically placed in a wooded grove with a couple other “snipers” my cousins had managed to hoodwink. We were instructed to stand by with open burlap bags while the beaters (my cousins) herded the long-billed feathered projectiles toward us and, with luck, into the sacks. As we patiently waited, something moved in the surrounding brush. We hunkered down, ready to bag a few snipe. But instead, before our straining eyes, a family of five striped skunks drifted across the moonlit meadow. With a couple of owls providing background music, the skunks formed a loose circle, noses pointing toward its center. As if on cue, they hopped forward, with their legs rigid and their tails wagging like ostrich plumes, until their noses touched. Then, in chorus-line style, they hopped back, forming the outer circle again. We watched, open-mouthed and wide-eyed, as the skunks performed this strange minuet a half dozen or so times. Simultaneously, all tails dropped to half mast and they marched in procession, nose to tail, in our direction. Instead of standing our ground and allowing the skunks to go their way, we turned to flee. That decision might have been okay if we hadn’t spun around and bumped into each other. Down we went, arms flailing and legs churn-

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ing. As if on cue, the skunks put their backsides to use and fired several salvos at pointblank range. I covered my face with a bandana as the stinging, acrid fluid slammed into us. With eyes burning and lungs screaming for fresh air, we scrambled for the creek, bellowing, cussing, and retching every step of the way. Water helped some, but time would be our only salvation. I suspect my cousins had bellyaching laughs when they heard about our encounter with the striped carnivores. They were right about one thing about their promise – it was an exciting, memorable event, and one “guaranteed” to last for many decades. A member of the wide-ranging weasel family, the striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, is probably one of the best known of all North American mammals. Unlike many other animals, it has adapted to man’s activities. Its present range extends from central Mexico to the Northwest Territories in Canada, and encompasses all of the continental United States. A skunk’s fearsome armament consists of two grape-sized glands, situated on either side of the rectum, embedded in the rectal muscle. When contracted, the skunk can direct two streams of fine spray up to 20 feet. The glands are connected by ducts to a pair of small nipple-like jets, which are hidden when the tail is down. When the glands are compressed, they can fire two burning bursts simultaneously or singly, depending on how precarious the situation is. The striped carnivore can fire five or six bursts of the devastating fluid without reloading. The vile concoction, known chemically as butyl mercaptan, contains a skin burning sulfide which can cause temporary blindness and loss of consciousness if a relatively weak animal is sprayed. The odor clings like mustard gas and it won’t scrub, scrape or launder away with conventional cleaning products. Acidic agents such as to-

STRIPED SKUNK MEPHITIS MEPHITIS GENERAL DESCRIPTION

mato juice or vinegar can at least bring the smell into a bearable range. The skunk’s defensive mechanism has long been feared, as well as misunderstood. Normally peace loving, the skunk discharges its acrid secretion only as a last resort. If pushed, the furry sharpshooter lowers its head, stamps its front feet, and sometimes emits a warning growl or hiss. Warning number two is more suggestive, especially when the skunk raises and arches its back and white plume high above its back. Then, if a compromise still can’t be reached, it snaps into a U-shaped position, with head and rear directed toward the enemy, and fires one or more scented missiles. Despite the skunk’s malodorous reputation, it performs beneficial deeds such as feeding on agricultural insect pests (grasshoppers, potato bugs, and Japanese beetles). The skunk’s normal diet includes field mice, bees, insects, and various larvae. Additional components of the diet include fruits and berries, bird eggs and nestlings, amphibians, and carrion. On the negative side, skunks are classified as a major carrier of the rabies virus, to which all warm-blooded animals, including man, are susceptible. Skunks generally live in the abandoned dens of coyotes, foxes or other mammals and only occasionally excavate their own dens. They also use stumps, rock piles or refuse heaps, and sometimes even set up housekeeping under a house or porch. If a skunk scratches out its own den, the burrow is usually simple in design and not well engineered. But one taken over from another animal may be quite elaborate, containing from one to five well-hidden openings that lead to a system of tunnels and chambers. The female lines one of the chambers with leaves or grass and uses it for a nest. Skunks begin to breed in late February or March after emerging from their dens. Squealing, growling, cuffing, and head-on tackling with snapping jaws accompany sparring jousts between competing males. Despite the spirited display of aggressiveness, there seems to be a gentleman’s agreement among the combatants, and they rarely resort to chemical warfare. Vigorous copulations highlight mating seasons, and four to six young are usually born in early May. Newborn skunks weigh about one-half ounce. Although blind, helpless, and almost naked at birth, they display the characteristic black and white pattern of the adult. They are fully haired in about 13 days, and their eyes and ears open in 17-21 days. The only serious predator of the skunk is the Great Horned Owl, which lacks a highly refined sense of smell, which is typical of most birds. Skunks were once heavily trapped; their soft fur was cleverly dyed by furriers to imitate that of more valuable furbearers. Reprieve for the striped carnivore came when a federal law was passed requiring the identity of the furbearing animal. Needless to say, sales rapidly plummeted, and nature’s most dreaded marksman once again became the least bothered animal on earth. M Ken Walcheck is a Bozeman resident, and a retired Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Information Wildlife Biologist. He continues to write Montana natural history wildlife articles.

About the size of a house cat. Well-developed scent glands that emit a very strong odor. Often the presence of a skunk is first detected by its odor. Black body, narrow white stripe on middle of the forehead, broad white area on nape that usually divides into a V at the shoulders. Great variation in color pattern and size of stripes. Total length: 20 to 28 inches. Weight: six to 14 pounds. Mostly nocturnal and does not hibernate. Uses ground burrows, abandoned building foundations, and wood or rock piles as den sites. Will use dens created by other animals. When frightened or threatened, sprays a strong and long-lasting musk produced by anal scent glands.

DIAGNOSTIC CHARACTERISTICS A few specimens of the Spotted Skunk have been captured in Montana. The Spotted Skunk has a black spot on forehead, one under each ear, and four broken white strips along neck, back, and sides.

MIGRATION Non-migratory.

HABITAT Lives in a variety of habitats including semi-open country, mixed woods, brushland, and open prairie. Most abundant in agricultural areas where there is ample food and cover. Usually absent where water table is too high for making ground dens. Forest edges, open woodland, brushy grassland, riparian vegetation, cultivated lands (Hoffmann and Pattie 1968).

FOOD HABITS Omnivorous, eating more animal than plant matter. Proportional composition of diet varies. Small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, berries, fruit, garbage, cariion, bird eggs, and arthropods (Jones et al. 1983).

ECOLOGY Adults are solitary except during breeding season, and in communal winter dens. Can carry a heavy parasite load, sometimes rabies (Jones et al. 1983).

REPRODUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Mating occurs during February and April; 59 to 77 days gestation; may exhibit delayed implantation; young born during May or June; five to six young is the usual litter size. Montana Field Guide. Montana Natural Heritage Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Retrieved on June 16, 2023, from https:// FieldGuide.mt.gov/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=AMAJF06010

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IT WAS SUPPOSED TO

RAIN Peter Brancaccio

hite knuckles of billowing clouds were draped up and down the mountain valley contours. Sitting just above those valleys, the lower elevations were layered in paper thin ribbons of gauze, as I drove past the turnoff to Big Sky. When I pulled into the deserted Fawn Pass Trailhead, the sun was trying to burn a hole through the heavy mist. I crossed over the four wooden bridges that span the deep meadows and the rushing headwaters of the Gallatin River. I entered the woods on the far side, just as flashes of blue started to wink overhead. Everything was wet and cold and the heady smell of

forest filled my lungs. About a mile in, a small herd of large Elk crossed my path. I’m not sure who was more surprised. I veered to the right at the fork, and I could feel the wind shift. The sun was suddenly touching—blessing—everything. The mist was lifting, evaporating in sheets. Prehistoric Sandhill cranes began to shout and dance. Fresh Grizzly tracks and scat were clearly visible. Five miles later, up at the pass, a larger herd of elk marched across my path, while a tall male stood guard, gauging my intent. Finally, he turned and splashed through the runoff of newborn streams, his hooves clapping against mountain stone as he climbed towards the summit. There is still snow on the pass, and the world up here is full of singing streams, soaring mountains, blue skies and yellow sunshine. And flowers. Up here, the wind hears your prayers; and maybe that’s enough. At the seven mile mark, an extremely large Grizzly, still wearing its golden winter coat, was busy rooting for grubs (or fresh onions) in the sagebrush, on the Bighorn side of the pass. He was 150-200 yards off to the south, and my binoculars framed him perfectly. (Note: Bears can easily blend into high Sagebrush. Startling them is not an option.) The river here was roiling, and brimming with ice cold snow melt as it swiftly slid past. I followed its sibilant whisper through this quiet sanctuary for another three miles. Lots of bird life was rustling about in the reeds as nests were prepared for new arrivals. Everything was brand new, untouched, and green here in the spring light. After trekking 10 miles, I emerged at the Bighorn Pass Trailhead, where I was fortunate to meet two “Good Samaritans,” who offered me a lift back to my car, parked a few miles north.

IT NEVER DID RAIN. When not hiking in the mountains that surround Bozeman, Peter and his wife Wendy can be found, most mornings, enjoying the quiet streams and small lakes which surround Valley West in Bozeman.

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LAKE HIKES IN S.W. MONTANA

TOP

10 Olivia Mitchell

here’s something so fun about hiking up to a gorgeous alpine lake. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming or simply taking in the views, everyone enjoys a nice lake day. So here are the best hikes to lakes in Southwest Montana in order of mileage.

you can enjoy swimming in the pools by the waterfalls which makes for an amazing day. During the wildflower season, this trail is covered in a rainbow of beautiful flowers too.

EMERALD & HEATHER LAKES 10.5 mi 2165 ft

PINE CREEK LAKE 12 mi 3,635 ft Pine Creek Lake is definitely one of the most exquisite lakes in the SW Montana area and is a must-do for all Bozemanites. This hike is strenuous and has a good amount of elevation gain so be prepared. Yet, once you get to the top and see Pine Creek Lake, the struggle up is completely worth it. This lake is perfect for jumping in and perfecting your cannonball because the lake is about 170 feet deep.

HYALITE LAKE 11 mi 2139 ft This hike is just fun - simply put. The Hyalite Creek trail takes you to Hyalite Lake and along the way, you pass upwards of five different waterfalls. Depending on the season,

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Take a hike into the beautiful Hyalite Canyon. This trail takes you to two separate lakes, which makes the trek up completely worth it! Don’t skip going all the way to Heather Lake. The views are incredible and it tends to be more quiet!

LAVA LAKE 6 mi 1700 ft Lava Lake is one of the must-do hikes near Bozeman. The hike up is a nice and steady wooded path three miles to the lake. This makes this hike perfect on a hot summer day. This trail can be busier than most of the hikes on this list, but the lake is big and has plenty of places to sit lakeside and enjoy the water.

HIDDEN LAKES 5.5 mi 1259 ft This trail takes you to two different and beautiful lakes with the option of seeing a third lake by taking a left 1.5 miles in. Please note that the road leading up to the trailhead is very rough and requires 4WD and good ground clearance. This trail can be closed due to snow until the middle of summer. Because of this, you will probably have the trail to yourself and will be able to enjoy some solitude.

WESTSHORE TRAIL #431 (HYALITE RESERVOIR) 5 mi 413 ft Unlike most of the hikes on this list, this trail does not end with a lake but rather starts with one. You’ll begin this hike by tracing Hyalite Reservoir’s shoreline which gives you beautiful lake views. This trail ends at an open bluff that exposes panoramic views of Hyalite Canyon making the 2.5 miles completely worth it.

LAVA LAVALAKE LAKE BLACKMORE LAKE 4.3 mi 905 ft Blackmore Lake trail is a wooded path that leads you all the way to a beautiful and open alpine lake. This trail is most popular to get up to Mount Blackmore, which is one of the most incredible peaks to hike to near Bozeman. After hiking to the top of the mountain, taking a dip in Blackmore Lake is a highlight of the day.

CRESCENT LAKE

GLEN LAKE ROTARY PARK LOOP 1.7 mi 15 ft The Glen Lake Loop trail is a fantastic trail for people who don’t want to go too far out of town, but still want to get some steps in. This trail meanders around Glen Lake and the surrounding bluffs so you get incredible lake views and Bridger Mountain views. Don’t forget to stop at Map Brewing Company for the perfect post-hike beer overlooking Glen Lake!

Southwest Montana offers an abundance of breathtaking lake hikes that cater to various preferences and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, Southwest Montana’s top lake hikes offer unforgettable experiences immersed in the region’s natural splendor and don’t forget the bear spray. O Olivia Mitchell is an avid skier, hiker, and former ballerina who is currently serving the Bozeman community as a licensed Realtor. Her passion is helping people live where they feel alive.

3.3 mi 347 ft This hike begins at the same trailhead of Westshore #431 but veers off about 0.5 miles towards Crescent Lake which is another beautiful alpine lake not far from Hyalite Reservoir. This hike is relatively easy which makes it great for beginner hikers.

FAIRY LAKE 0 mi 0 ft Yes! You can drive right to Fairy Lake. If you’re not looking to hike somewhere to enjoy a great alpine lake, then look no further than Fairy Lake. This lake is CRYSTAL clear and has gorgeous views. A really fun day hike is Sacagawea Peak (The Trailhead is the same parking lot as the Fairy Lake Campground) and then cool off your sore muscles at Fairy Lake. Please note that the road leading up to Fairy Lake is very rough and requires 4WD and good road clearance.

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TUESDAY TASTINGS 3-4pm • Carabiner Lounge, 1 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-8078 • bigskyresort.com Enjoy a Montana summer evening by joining our wine or spirits tasting accompanied by live music. RED, WHITE, & BREW 4TH OF JULY PARTY 4-11pm • Kimpton Armory Hotel, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4065517700 • skyshedbzn.com Join us in Sky Shed for a Red, White, & Brew July 4th Party with food & drink specials, a Bozeman Brewing tap takeover, & happy hour pricing on beer & fries all night. Watch the 昀椀reworks from the tallest building in Bozeman! PORCH-SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $25/Adult, $18 Child (4-12), Free Kids 3 and under • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic with local musicians and local vendors. Reservations required, open to the public. 2023 BOZEMAN FARMERS’ MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. We commit a portion of the Markets’ revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm!

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MONDAY, JUL. 3 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. BLOOD DRIVE noon-6:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. GYROKINESIS 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. JAKOB ALEXANDER 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live music while you dine. EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

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TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • J & Company, 307 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • jandcompanybar. com Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JUL. 4 16TH ANNUAL REACH RACE FOR INDEPENDENCE 8-11am • Reach Inc • $15 and $25 • All Ages • 4069200930 • runsignup.com This fun, family friendly event winds through the trails of North Bozeman. All proceeds will go to Reach Inc., a local non-pro昀椀t that helps adults with developmental disabilities to lead independent, ful昀椀lling lives. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art.

DAVE WALKER 6-8pm • Bale Of Hay Saloon, 344 W. Wallace St , Virginia City • no cover • (406) 843-5700 • www.baleofhaysaloon. com First & Last Tuesdays of each month. CHRIS MOREAU 6pm • Antler Bar, 408 1st Ave, Clyde Park • (406) 686-4020 Fun with my Montana friends! MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: THE TINY BAND 7pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • all ages Montana’s 昀椀nest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. CITY OF BOZEMAN FIREWORKS DISPLAY 10pm • Softball Complex, Highland Blvd. and Ellis St., Bozeman • FREE The city hosts a free 昀椀reworks show July 4 at 10 PM at the Bozeman Softball Complex. All are invited to attend! FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY 10pm • Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Save the Date! *Weather permitting

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 5 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. GET UP & MOVE 10:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 2-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Sessions will be geared to children ages 2-6, but younger children can attend if they are able to follow simple

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instructions and are coordinated enough to complete basic motor and balance tasks. BLOOD DRIVE 11am-4pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA: BELONGING IN BOZEMAN COMMUNITY CHAT noon-1pm • City of Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2274 • engage.bozeman.net/belonging The City of Bozeman welcomes the disability community to participate in dialogue with City staff for the Belonging in Bozeman Plan. Share lived experiences, insight and suggestions on creating an inclusive community where all thrive. RSVP required. REPTILES & INSECTS W/ MT OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL noon-1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring the kids to the Library Front Plaza for bugs! QIGONG 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary. org the day of if the weather is questionable. BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey. FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Fiber Arts meet up taking place at the library is a chance for you to work on your projects and share your passion for all types of 昀椀ber craft. Bring your projects and join us at the Library. MANHATTAN FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Railroad Park • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd.org Farmers Market featuring locally grown, baked, and handmade goods. Live music, free parking and admission! Over 50 vendors! READ WITH A DOG 4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon. RED, WHITE & CORNHOLE 4:30-7pm • Sacajawea Park, 215 W. River Drive, Livingston Join us for the 3rd annual cornhole tournament at the Farmers’ Market for The Lean on Me Foundation. LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org The Livingston Farmers Market features local produce & meats from farm and ranch vendors; baked goods, 昀氀owers, local artisans, prepared-food vendors, local craft beer, live music and special events. THE 15TH ANNUAL BIG SKY FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky Join us for one of Big Sky’s favorite summer events. This season the market will run every Wednesday from June 7 to September 27, from 5-8PM.

CHUCKWAGON BBQ 5-9pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $75/adult, $14 Children (12 and under) Free Children 3 and under • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Arrive to 320 Guest Ranch and get on a horse-drawn wagon to a BBQ by the Gallatin River. Enjoy the Riverside BBQ with local a musician. Reservations required, open to the public. WEDNESDAY WALKS 5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the area around the library with wildlife expert and naturalist Ken Sinay, meet on the front plaza. GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games! ART SHINDIG 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com First Wednesday of the month Art Shindig features a different local artist. RECIPE TEST KITCHEN: SALSA 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Calling all cooks, bakers, and food lovers! Bozeman Public Library is hosting a recipe test club! Test your skills with Salsa. Make a bowl bring in the results and the recipe and we’ll discuss. LORI ROSOLOWSKY & FRIENDS LAWN CONCERT (SINGER, SONGWRITER, PIANIST AND ARTISTIC PRODUCER/PROMOTER) 6:30-8:30pm • Pilgrim Church (South of the Kagy Blvd/Willson Interection) • FREE • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/ events Lori Rosolowsky is a Bozeman, Montana-based pianist, singer-songwriter, educator, performer and producer of Open Sky Artists, LLC will share some of her original vocal-piano compositions and accompany numerous talented artists. BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community. WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance 昀氀oor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. WOBBLE WEDNESDAY 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • 4065795412 • 昀椀llertickets.com Sam Sqwuanch and crew knock you off balance with hard hitting beats and grooves that will keep you movin! WEDNESDAY COMEDY OASIS 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com The Wednesday Comedy Oasis is your midweek summer comedy destination. Every Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at Last Best Comedy we will be showcasing improvisers from our community in a loose, fast and playful night!

LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JUL. 6 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. SUMMER STEWARDS EDUCATION SERIES 10am-noon • Gallatin Conservation District garden • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd.org/stewards/ Teach your kids to be stewards of the land through our Summer Stewards Education Series. The Stewards program is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages! BLOOD DRIVE 10am-3pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. STARTING SPROUTS GARDEN HOUR 11:30am-12:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow! YOGA ON THE LAWN noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. REPTILES & INSECTS W/ MT OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL noon-1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring the kids to the Library Front Plaza for bugs!

JAZZ NIGHT W/EDDIE T 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com Local Musician/Bassist Eddie T will guide the night of Jazz. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

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FRIDAY, JUL. 7 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BLOOD DRIVE 9am-2:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

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GROW WITH US JOB FAIR, KENDAL FLORAL noon-5pm • Bozeman Job Services, 121 N Wilson Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, 18+ • 406-582-9200 • www.facebook.com Kendal Floral is now hiring full-time, part-time, and on-call Floral Merchandisers. Find out more and apply directly at the Kendal Floral Job Fair & Hiring Event at Bozeman Job Service, July 7th, Noon-5:00 pm. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org with admission or membership. VALLEY VIEW RODEO 4-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • 16+ $22 Online | $25 At The Gate, 7-15yrs $16.75 Online | $20 At The Gate • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin. mt.gov Performances run all summer long from June - August beginning May 31st. Finals will be held on August 31st. INDEPENDENCE FIESTA 5-7pm • MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-3081 • www.montana.edu Montana State University invites the community to commemorate the independence days of Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela at the inaugural Independence Fiesta. THIRSTY THURSDAY 5-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD. TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, HIDDEN HISTORY: REDISCOVERING BOZEMAN CREEK 6-7pm • Bozeman City Hall • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walk along Bozeman Creek, the waterway that runs through the heart of Bozeman. 23RD ANNUAL MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All ages The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine.

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JOIN THE RENEGADES! 7-9pm • Tanya’s Dance Co • $10 • All Ages • 4064516317 Join the Renegades! Welcoming any and all renegades who want to learn the foundations of country swing and elevate their dance skills. This class is open to all levels of dancers and all ages are welcome! Let’s dance! GIOVANINA BUCCI 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Vermont-based singer/songwriter Giovanina Bucci. KGLT & HOP LOUNGE PRESENT LIVE DJ NIGHT 7pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • (406) 404-1784 Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: PACO VERSAILLES 7pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • all ages Montana’s 昀椀nest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. SELECTIVE: FILM PREMIER 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $20 in advance / $25 at the door • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Filmmaker Jason Matzinger illuminates the history and conservation bene昀椀ts of selective hunting as he takes to the NWT in pursuit of the perfect Dall’s sheep trophy. HEMLOCK 7pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 w/ our Awesome friends Dank Crypt & My Fist Your Face. ADAM AND AMY POPE - NASHVILLE SONGS AND STORIES 7:30-9pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Nashville recording artists, Adam and Amy Pope will be performing classics along with their original music. JESS ATKINS 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com A native Montanan singer/songwriter continues the tradition of great American troubadours. UNCLE LUCIUS 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 early, $20 DOS • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Rock and Roll from South Austin Texas.

BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. TEEN SUMMER LEARNING: FRIDAY SURVIVAL SKILLS 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Gather at the library to learn new skills for everyday life... or just in case of future dystopias, sci-昀椀 cyberpunk realities or apocalypses. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org with admission or membership. GUN SHOW 3-7pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Friday through Sunday show and sale. WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION AND SCHNEE’S RAM RENDEZVOUS II 3-7pm • Schnee’s Boots & Shoes, 35 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE There will be free BBQ and beer, along with some seriously epic raf昀氀e prizes and booths from some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry. HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. TRANSIENCE - MELISSA DININO & MEGHAN PURCELL 5:307:30pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-8860 • www.oldmaingallery.com/ events Opening reception for a new body of work by painter Melissa DiNino and 昀椀ber artist Meghan Purcell.

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COUPLES DINNERS 5:30pm • 1889 Barn • $225/couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple. LIVE MUSIC 6pm • Wells Fargo Steak House, 303 W Wallace St., Virginia City • no cover • 406-843-5556 • wellsfargosteakhouse. com Every Friday - Live Music DRAG STORY HOUR 6:30-7:30pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse, 402 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 577-2740 Join Anita, So昀椀a, and Alotta Shadow for stories, coloring, and more fun, all ages welcome to join us for this amazing event! FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine. MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH ANDREW SLEIGHTER 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. LIVE MUSIC ON THE ROOFTOP 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music every Friday THE DISCO BISCUITS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 adv/$75 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com The pioneers of “trancefusion,” bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. COUPLES DINNERS 7pm • 1889 Barn • $225/couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 KIMMI BITTER & THE WESTSIDE TWANG 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com This band’s music is centered around the vein of old-school country with a cosmic west coast twist. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH ANDREW SLEIGHTER 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. LEFT EXIT 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Live music in the Armory’s basement bar. BRICKHOUSE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Great Entertainment featuring music from many of your favorite artists. Bruno Mars to Maroon 5 and Mustang Sally to Billy Jean we will rock it all!

SATURDAY, JUL. 8 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-noon • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4063886701 • GallatinValleyFarmersMarket. com Shop small; shop local and join us every Saturday! Featuring local vendors of homemade food, handmade crafts, and locally grown produce, the GVFM has something for everyone! GUN SHOW 9am-6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Friday through Sunday show and sale. THE BENEFIT AT BOZEMAN BEACH (BBB) 9am-10pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman The day will include a volleyball tournament, local food trucks, beer garden, family/kid friendly activities, a local artisan marketplace, and local nonpro昀椀t services you may or may not have heard of offering services to you and others in our community. VIGILANTE CAR SHOW 10am-4pm • Bale Of Hay Saloon, 344 W. Wallace St , Virginia City • (406) 843-5700 • www.baleofhaysaloon. com Come and stroll through a variety of automobiles with your favorite beverage at the Bale of Hay! FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! TOM SUSANJ - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music on the outdoor Beer Garden stage from Tom Susanj.

FIBER ARTS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Fiber Arts meet up taking place at the library is a chance for you to work on your projects and share your passion for all types of 昀椀ber craft. Bring your projects and join us at the Library. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 BURGERS & BINGO 5:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 587-9996 Burgers & Bingo is back after a long hiatus, enjoy a burger and bingo every Saturday night. COUPLES DINNERS 5:30pm • 1889 Barn • $225/couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple. LATE NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Freshies Cafe, 290 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • all ages • freshiescafe.com Join us every Saturday 6pm-8pm and listen to live music from local artists. Enjoy some Flavr ice cream and a limited food menu from Freshies. KENNY FEIDLER & THE COWBOY KILLERS + THE NATE CHAMPION BAND 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $25 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Dark cowboy songs with a rock n roll band, throwing down grungy western vibes across the country INVISIBLE PRAIRIE OPENING RECEPTION 6:30-8:30pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www. tinworksart.org Join us for the opening reception of Tinworks’ summer exhibition, Invisible Prairie. Enjoy performances by Local Earth Collective, music by 2023 Tinworks artist Abby Flanagan, and light refreshments by Joel Gil, Lehrkind Brewery, and Valhalla Meadery

FREE BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS & JAM 11am-2pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com This is a free group lesson and jam session held every second and fourth Saturday. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! BOZEMAN OPEN STUDIOS - SECOND SATURDAY 1-4pm • Various Locations • FREE • All Ages • 5753133593 • ShariChandlerArts.com If you enjoy the downtown art walks, don’t stop there, come visit the studios of other Bozeman artists! See their workspaces, learn the process behind their art, and meet some of the other great artists in your community. LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area.

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it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. GUN SHOW 9am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Friday through Sunday show and sale. FAMILY DAY: PRAIRIE ANIMALS AND BONES 10am-2pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www. tinworksart.org Tinworks welcomes visitors with families and children on Sundays with drop-in activities and guided project demonstrations at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Today we will be looking at prairie animals and their skeletons to make art projects. CARS ON BROADWAY! BELGRADE KIWANIS’ 1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW 10am-3pm • Downtown Belgrade, Downtown, Belgrade • FREE Downtown Belgrade on N Broadway from Main to Park. CARS AND COFFEE 10am • The Garage, 33 West Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 219-2354 • thegaragemt.com Whether you are new to the car scene, or a seasoned mechanic/ racer, you will 昀椀nd a place in this group.

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

HOGSLOP STRING BAND 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com with Wes Urbaniak and the Mountain Folk.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

MAMA’S BROKE SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH BRETT HIKER 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Brett Hiker was a regular guy until 昀椀fteen years ago when he was bitten by a stray comedian. Since, Hiker has spent the last decade telling jokes in theaters, clubs, and music venues across North America. THE DISCO BISCUITS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 adv/$75 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com The pioneers of “trancefusion,” bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands.

BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations phone Only 1-800-829-2969 ext. 3 WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • ourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away! ULTIMATE COMEDY CHALLENGE 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Part beauty pageant, part SNL audition, part Last Comic Standing, the Ultimate Comedy Challenge is a weekly battleground for Montana comedians.

COUPLES DINNERS 7pm • 1889 Barn • $225/couple • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com The 1889 Barn is a small event venue & art gallery located creekside on 21 acres in beautiful Gallatin Gateway. Join us for an upcoming dinner seating, 5 couples, 2 seatings per night, one ticket per couple.

ROB TRAVOLTA W/ PUDDLE 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Missoula, Montana band.

JIM AVERITT & FRIENDS 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Amazing acoustic music from local songwriters.

BRICKHOUSE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Great Entertainment featuring music from many of your favorite artists. Bruno Mars to Maroon 5 and Mustang Sally to Billy Jean we will rock it all!

KENNY FEIDLER AND THE COWBOY KILLERS 7pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $25 • (406) 333-4482 • www. oldsaloonmt.com With support from Kellen Smith & The Nate Champion Band.

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VINCE GILL TRIBUTE SHOW - ELTON LAMMIE 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $32 Section C, $38 Section B, $44 Section A • All Ages • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Elton Lammie will be performing a tribute show to Vince Gill.

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MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 Today’s music features “Big Band John,” a musical experience taking you from the oldies-but-goodies, western, western rock, contemporary, Latin and classical heights...we hope your stamina lasts for the entire afternoon...see ya. GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink. THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. FLOW SWEAT SIT 4-6:30pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • $65 • 18+ • 6128161180 • www.eventbrite.com wellness practice taking place monthly This women’s event includes a yoga 昀氀ow, guided meditation, and sauna and cold plunge cycles. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 MUSIC ON THE GREEN: THE DEAD & DOWN 5-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org This FREE summer

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concert series, suitable for all ages happens on the Library’s front lawn. The Dead & Down is a gang of space cowboys waging holy war against silence and overpriced breakfast. BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1. KIMMI BITTER 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring Americana artist Kimmi Bitter & her trio. THE DISCO BISCUITS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 adv/$75 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com The pioneers of “trancefusion,” bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. PAUL CAUTHEN 7pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $45-100 • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing. com Paul Cauthen is a singer, songwriter, entertainer and proud son of Tyler, Texas. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JUL. 10 MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. AMAZING ANIMALS! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 406 388-4346 • belgradelibrary.org/ kids STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more! KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. GYROKINESIS 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www. bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Public Library is excited to offer you a chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Twice a month, the second and fourth Monday, join us at the library for some table top fun.

LOCAL AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION: KATHERINE REAY AND CONNOR SULLIVAN 6pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Get excited for a night of intrigue and espionage with two authors who write gripping, well researched mystery novels. DONALD AKINA 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live music while you dine. EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes! TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • J & Company, 307 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • jandcompanybar. com Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

TUESDAY, JUL. 11 MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack.

KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. ANCIENT WORLDS WITH MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES noon1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 3-11 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids Summer Learning especially for kids ages 3-11. YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. YOGA ON THE LAWN 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. TUESDAY TASTINGS 3-4pm • Carabiner Lounge, 1 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-8078 • bigskyresort.com Enjoy a Montana summer evening by joining our wine or spirits tasting accompanied by live music. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. PORCH-SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $25/Adult, $18 Child (4-12), Free Kids 3 and under • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic with local musicians and local vendors. Reservations required, open to the public. 2023 BOZEMAN FARMERS’ MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. We commit a portion of the Markets’ revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks.

ANNUAL SWING FORE HOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT 9am-2pm • Valley View Golf Club, 302 E Kagy Blvd, Bozeman • $130 • (406) 587-9751 • www.vvgcbozeman.com Cancer Support Community Montana’s Annual Swing Fore Hope Golf Tournament is open to the public again this year. BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. SUMMER FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • 406 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org/kids Join us for family storytime every Tuesdays during the summer (June-August)! All ages welcome. AMAZING ANIMALS! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 406 388-4346 • belgradelibrary.org/ kids STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more! BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art.

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QIGONG 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary. org the day of if the weather is questionable.

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW July 12 - Bridger Brewing, Three Forks

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LBC TAKES OVER WMPAC COMEDY SERIES 5:30-8:15pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $25 + • All Ages, 15+ • 4065800374 • www.warrenmillerpac. org Bozeman’s own Last Best Comedy is taking over WMPAC for a three-show comedy series in July. The series offers an improv workshop open to all ages and experience levels, followed by a casual dinner and a performance by local and national comedians. LAST BEST COMEDY TAKEOVER 5:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $40 workshop, dinner, show • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org After the hour-long workshop, both Whiz Bang and celebrity magician/illusionist (and Montana native) Handsome Jack will perform. BACKCOUNTRY STOVES AND WATER TREATMENT WORKSHOP 6-7:30pm • REI, 2220 Tschache Lane, Bozeman • $20+ • (406) 5871938 • www.rei.com Hands-on workshop get to know a variety of backcountry treatment methods and stoves. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm! EXPLORE PERENNIAL WISDOM - USING MEDITATION, STORY, POETRY & MUSIC (CONTEMPLATIVE VESPERS) 7-8pm • Pilgrim Church Lawn (inside if weather bad) • FREE • Adults • 4065873690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Contemplative Service exploring the movement from ordinary hope into Mystical Hope. Join us for story, fellowship, meditation, chant & other practices in the Perennial Wisdom Tradition. BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 12 MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana.

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COMMUNITY OPEN MIC NIGHT 4:30-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org This incredible event will feature: an open mic night (with a special early spot for kids under 14), a headlining closing band, delicious food vendors, and incredible local artists.

SENSATIONAL BABIES: SUMMER 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free with membership • newborns to age 3 ½ • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby or toddler through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and 昀椀ne motor explorations.

THE 15TH ANNUAL BIG SKY FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky Join us for one of Big Sky’s favorite summer events. This season the market will run every Wednesday from June 7 to September 27, from 5-8PM.

GET UP & MOVE 10:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 2-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Sessions will be geared to children ages 2-6, but younger children can attend if they are able to follow simple instructions and are coordinated enough to complete basic motor and balance tasks. AMAZING ANIMALS! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 406 388-4346 • belgradelibrary.org/ kids STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more! BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. LUNCH ON THE LAWN 11:30am-1:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org A highly anticipated summertime tradition, this popular community event features live music, local food vendors, and activities for the kids KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the area around the library with wildlife expert and naturalist Ken Sinay, meet on the front plaza. GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games! WOMEN’S FLY CASTING EVENTS 6-8pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com Call Gallatin River Lodge to reserve your spot (406) 388-0148. BIKE NIGHT 6pm • Yellowstone Harley-Davidson, 540 Alaska Road, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4063887684 • yellowstoneharley.com Here is a chance to ride your motorcycle with a group. Join us for short rides to food joints all around the Gallatin Valley. Check our website for each weeks location and route map. ALL BIKES WELCOME (Must be able to go highway speeds).

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THE TREBLE MAKERS TRIO FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT (BYO PICNIC WITH MUSIC) 6:30-8:30pm • Pilgrim Church Lawn (inside if weather bad) • FREE • All Ages • 406-624-9720 • www.KateBryanMusic.com The Treble Makers Trio (Kate Bryan, Alice Allen and Ray Come enjoy some three part harmony with some great 3-part harmony, yodeling and 昀椀ddle/guitar/bass music with a Country/ Americana songs that’ll make you smile.

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

SUMMER STEWARDS EDUCATION SERIES 10am-noon • Gallatin Conservation District garden • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd.org/stewards/ Teach your kids to be stewards of the land through our Summer Stewards Education Series. The Stewards program is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages!

SEAN DEVINE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Montana musician with a wealth of original songs, and a lifetime of personal experience. WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance 昀氀oor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday! OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW 7-11pm • The ELM • $50-$65 (Adv.) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Old Crow Medicine Show for a live in concert performance. STORY MANSION STRING JAM 7pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • 406-582-2910 • www.friendsofthestory.org As a group, we will pick our favorite songs and 昀椀ll the mansion with music! This is an Acoustic String Jam. WEDNESDAY COMEDY OASIS 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com The Wednesday Comedy Oasis is your midweek summer comedy destination. Every Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at Last Best Comedy we will be showcasing improvisers from our community in a loose, fast and playful night! JAZZ NIGHT W/EDDIE T 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com Local Musician/Bassist Eddie T will guide the night of Jazz. CRUZ CONTRERAS 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $50 • livefromthedivide.com After over a decade touring under the name The Black Lillies, Contreras is currently performing as a solo act. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JUL. 13 MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. STARTING SPROUTS GARDEN HOUR 11:30am-12:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow! YOGA ON THE LAWN noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley.

MAINSTREET 2 THE MOUNTAINS 5:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 605484-7556 • gvlt.org/events/ Celebrate summer and trails with GVLT’s NextGen Advisory Board. Join us on a bike ride followed by free bbq, beer, and music. All ages welcome! 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA: BELONGING IN BOZEMAN COMMUNITY CHAT 6-7pm • City of Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2274 • engage.bozeman.net/belonging The City of Bozeman welcomes the disability community to participate in dialogue with City staff for the Belonging in Bozeman Plan. Share lived experiences, insight and suggestions on creating an inclusive community where all thrive. RSVP required. ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $15 General Admission, $13 Seniors and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail. 23RD ANNUAL MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All ages The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. JOIN THE RENEGADES! 7-9pm • Tanya’s Dance Co • $10 • All Ages • 4064516317 Join the Renegades! Welcoming any and all renegades who want to learn the foundations of country swing and elevate their dance skills. This class is open to all levels of dancers and all ages are welcome! Let’s dance! JAMPOKE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A folk-rock band with a heavy jam in昀氀uence that plays a mix of soulful folk tunes, and more instrumental, high energy jam rock.

MEET A POLICE OFFICER WITH BOZEMAN POLICE DEPT. noon1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 3-11 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids Summer Learning especially for kids ages 3-11. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. VALLEY VIEW RODEO 4-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • 16+ $22 Online | $25 At The Gate, 7-15yrs $16.75 Online | $20 At The Gate • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin. mt.gov Performances run all summer long from June - August beginning May 31st. Finals will be held on August 31st. POPSICLES IN THE PARK / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 4:307:30pm • Lindley Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-602-4214 • www. montanabsa.org Join us for frosty treats and lots of fun scouting activities, bring a picnic and the family to celebrate summer in the valley. Be there or be square! THIRSTY THURSDAY 5-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD. TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

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KNAPP FEST 2-11pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 adv/$30 day of • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Friends of Joe Knapp with Dead Yellers, Band of Drifters, Benn & Abel, Doublewide Dreams, Big Ol, Roadrunner, Dustin Tucker Band, The Kings, Emma & The Ledge, Matt Miller, Marcedes Carroll and more…. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. ARTISTS’ GALLERY & GALLERIA HALL SUMMER ART WALK 4-8pm • Artists’ Gallery in the Emerson Cultural Center for Arts • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2127 • www.artistsgallerybozeman.com Start your Art Walk stroll at the Emerson’s - Galleria Hall. The Artists’ Gallery has 17+ artists/members - each creating 1 of a kind art. Have a glass of wine and shop for that special

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MORGAN THOMAS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring singer/songwriter Morgan Thomas. DRIFT BOAT DRIVE-IN: A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT 7-11pm • The Pasture Drive-In Theater • $30 • All Ages • 2176906765 • weblink.donorperfect.com/dbdi23 Join Casting for Recovery for a family friendly drive-in movie night featuring “A River Runs Through It!” Gates open at 7 pm with fun games, an exciting YETI raf昀氀e, Follow Yer Nose BBQ, beer tent, and more! The 昀椀lm will being shortly before dusk. KGLT & HOP LOUNGE PRESENT LIVE DJ NIGHT 7pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • (406) 404-1784 Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: JENNIFER HARTSWICK BAND 7pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • all ages Montana’s 昀椀nest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. JESS ATKINS 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com A native Montanan singer/songwriter continues the tradition of great American troubadours. KAT HASTY WITH CRISTINA VANE 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15-20 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Part-time songbird. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 DAILY CONFUSED WITH HIGHER LAW AND KRAIG REIGER 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance,$15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • 昀椀llertickets.com Alternative Garage Ski Rock for the People!

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KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BLOOD DRIVE 9:30am-2:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. REC MOBILE 10-11:30am • Centennial Park • FREE • 2-5 The Rec Mobile was created to SAFELY bring supervised recreation opportunities to children ages 2-5 in neighborhood parks all across Bozeman. MINI INVISIBLE PRAIRIE INSTALLATION 10am-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bathe in prairie landscapes, explore natural artifacts, & chart constellations in this mini installation from Tinworks Art. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. TEEN SUMMER LEARNING: FRIDAY SURVIVAL SKILLS 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Gather at

HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. SUMMER ROLLER SKATE NIGHTS 5-10pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $5 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov As always this is a safe space. Dress in whatever makes you happy! Rentals available. ART WALK 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. LIVE MUSIC 6pm • Wells Fargo Steak House, 303 W Wallace St., Virginia City • no cover • 406-843-5556 • wellsfargosteakhouse. com Every Friday - Live Music FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine. MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH MARTIN URBANO 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Martin Urbano is an NYC-based comedian/ satirist who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The CW (Howie Mandel’s Comedy Gala), and Comedy Central. LIVE MUSIC ON THE ROOFTOP 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music every Friday this summer. TEEN OPEN MIC NIGHT 7-9pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Calling all middle and high school poets! Come participate in our informal open mic night with the Bozeman Poetry Collective at Tinworks. Bring your original poetry, favorite famous poems, original (or cover) music, and visual art. Enjoy snacks. BIG SKY SWINGOUT LINDY HOP FESTIVAL 7pm • Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • starts at $140 • All Ages • 4065708984 • downbeatswing.com Come celebrate lindy hop and swing dancing. This workshop consists of 8+ hours of dance lessons taught by professional Lindy Hop dancers and teachers, live music socials every night, and a Sunday afternoon BBQ on the water!

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LAUNCH PARTY #3 FOR RAPPIN THE RIVERS FESTIVAL 7pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Line Up features: Filth and Foul / 64 / Freestyle Fresh and more to be announced. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-10:30pm • Next to the court house • $6 for kids under 7 and seniors, $10 per person • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. HAYES CARLL 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $35 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Carll’s eighth record, “You Get It All,” is out now on Dualtone Records. AMANDA STEWART 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • All Ages • 406-624-3321 • www. livefromthedivide.com Live From The Divide is proud to present Amanda Stewart on our stage! BYOB. Doors @ 7 p.m. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 LITTLE JANE & THE PISTOL WHIPS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com A Montana band with 13 years of making music. Country/Americana Music, mixing originals & covers! BROTHER VENUS W/ HOT MILK AND THE FLOWER PALLETS pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • 昀椀llertickets.com Alternative hard rock band, Brother Venus, make their live debut opening for the illustrious Hot Milk & The Flower Pallets. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH MARTIN URBANO 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Martin Urbano is an NYC-based comedian/ satirist who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The CW (Howie Mandel’s Comedy Gala), and Comedy Central. LAURA HICKLI & FRIENDS 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Laura Hickli (Mohkínstsis/Calgary) is an internationally touring baroque pop songstress known for her dreamy, tightly-arranged soundscapes & exquisite vocals. COUNTRY SHAKEDOWN 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Great Fall’s #1 Country Dance Band! PASTURE DRIVE-IN: FROZEN 9:45pm • Pasture Drive-In Theater, 60 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan • $25/car at the gate • (406) 580-4211 If you haven’t been to a drive-in for a long time, now’s the time to come check it out!

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-noon • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4063886701 • GallatinValleyFarmersMarket. com Shop small; shop local and join us every Saturday! Featuring local vendors of homemade food, handmade crafts, and locally grown produce, the GVFM has something for everyone! 16TH ANNUAL TIN CUP CHALLENGE 9am-noon • Driggs City Park • FREE • All Ages • 208.354.0230 • cftetonvalley.org The Community Foundation of Teton Valley annually hosts Tin Cup Event Day on the 3rd Saturday of July. Join us in celebrating Teton Valley’s hard-working nonpro昀椀ts and our community’s generous annual giving during the 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. SACKS THRIFT SUMMER BAG SALES 10am-4pm • Sacks Thrift • Fill a bag for $10! • All Ages • 406-587-7283 • www.sacksthrift. org Summer Bag Sales are back at Sacks!! Paper bags will be provided, each bag is $10 to 昀椀ll. Put on some sunscreen, throw on some comfy clothes, and come 昀椀nd some steals! SUMMER BAG SALE 10am-4pm • Sacks Thrift Store • $10 Paper bags will be provided, each bag is $10 to 昀椀ll. MINI INVISIBLE PRAIRIE INSTALLATION 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bathe in prairie landscapes, explore natural artifacts, & chart constellations in this mini installation from Tinworks Art. FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! RAVEN ROSHI 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Raven is an indie folk music project led by singersongwriter Charles Wolf Drimal of Bozeman. CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND BBQ 11am-1pm • Bozeman Lodge, 1547 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 522-5452 • www. bozeman-lodge.com Get ready for a spectacular day 昀椀lled with vintage cars, delicious food, and fantastic music! BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. BIG SKY SWINGOUT LINDY HOP FESTIVAL 11am • Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • starts at $140 • All Ages • 4065708984 • downbeatswing.com Come celebrate lindy hop and swing dancing. This workshop consists of 8+ hours of dance lessons taught by professional Lindy Hop dancers and teachers, live music socials every night, and a Sunday afternoon BBQ on the water!

SUMMERFEST 2023 noon-4pm • Downtown Livingston In keeping with its mission “to champion and foster community” The Lean on Me Foundation is hosting Summerfest on Main Street in downtown Livingston. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! VIRGINIA CITY BREW FEST -- 3RD ANNUAL noon • Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City • 21+ Noon til the Taps Run Dry -- Music Noon to 6 PM. LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. IRA WOLF 4pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Nashville-based singer/ songwriter Ira Wolf connects with her audience through intentional vocals and vulnerable lyrics. Performing two shows. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 BURGERS & BINGO 5:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 587-9996 Burgers & Bingo is back after a long hiatus, enjoy a burger and bingo every Saturday night. LATE NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Freshies Cafe, 290 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • all ages • freshiescafe.com Join us every Saturday 6pm-8pm and listen to live music from local artists. Enjoy some Flavr ice cream and a limited food menu from Freshies. THE DEAD SOUTH SOLD OUT 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $40 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt. com Sold out show MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

OPEN HOUSE noon-3pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Come and see the restored 1889 Barn.

SATURDAY, JUL. 15 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack.

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ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH HANDSOME JACK 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com A Montana native (and a graduate of MSU) Handsome Jack now lives in Los Angeles, and is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. YOUTH LAGOON 7-11pm • The ELM • $22 (Adv.) $27 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Youth Lagoon for a live in concert performance. ROOTS IN THE SKY & TINWORKS ART: COME AND WATCH THESE FIELDS 7:30-9pm • Tinworks Art • $10 under 12, $15 over 12, general admission • All Ages • 4066863536 • rootsinthesky. org Presented in partnership with Tinworks Art as a part of their 2023 exhibit “Invisible Prairie,” Roots in the Sky presents a choral re昀氀ection on the grasslands and the ways that our thoughts, feelings, and memories are embedded in places. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-10:30pm • Next to the court house • $6 for kids under 7 and seniors, $10 per person • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. IRA WOLF 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Nashville-based singer/ songwriter Ira Wolf connects with her audience through intentional vocals and vulnerable lyrics. Performing two shows. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

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CRAZY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Be ready to dance and party it up to their setlist of Country and Popular Hits. WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away! ULTIMATE COMEDY CHALLENGE 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Part beauty pageant, part SNL audition, part Last Comic Standing, the Ultimate Comedy Challenge is a weekly battleground for Montana comedians. THE DEAD YELLERS 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com An original country rock abomination from Bozeman, MT. Fronted by local songwriter Peter King their music follows a theme of courage in the face of adversity in which everyone must endure. COUNTRY SHAKEDOWN 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Great Fall’s #1 Country Dance Band!

SUNDAY, JUL. 16 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. FAMILY DAY: SEEDS 10am-2pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks welcomes visitors with families and children on Sundays with drop-in activities and guided project demonstrations at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Learn about seeds and prairie plants with MSU Plant Sciences staff!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 This Sunday dance features the crowd-rousing music of “The Band of Drifters,” challenging you toward polishing the dance 昀氀oor the entire afternoon...which is very hard on shoes but a wonderfully rewarding musical experience. Come on down! MINI INVISIBLE PRAIRIE INSTALLATION 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bathe in prairie landscapes, explore natural artifacts, & chart constellations in this mini installation from Tinworks Art. GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. RISE ABOVE INDOOR SKATEPARK FUNDRAISER 4-8pm • The Hub • FREE • All Ages • 4065392260 • www.greaterimpact.us Rise Above Skatepark Fundraiser is supporting Greater Impact to raise funds for an indoor skatepark. There will be a BMX show by The Stunt Dudes, live music by N+NV, SERV, and Tether Project. There will be Giveaways, laser tag, food truck & more! BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

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JAZZ JAM SESSION 5pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine. ELLE KING SOLD OUT 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Sold out show

MOVIE NIGHT: COWBOYS WITHOUT BORDERS 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Let’s watch Cowboys without Borders together! A documentary about ranching in Montana, Texas and Argentina. Bring your own beanbag and join us for a quiet evening with popcorn and drinks.

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

BAR+CHURCH 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • All ages A time to gather and have a beer, coke, water… and enjoy conversations about how life and faith intersect. (You can bring your own food and they allow children).

LITTLE JANE & THE PISTOL WHIPS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Livingston-based country trio “Little Jane & the Pistol Whips”.

CHARLEY CROCKETT SOLD OUT 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Sold out show MOVIE NIGHT: COWBOYS WITHOUT BORDERS 6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The story of a 6th generation Texan as he explores ranches from Montana to Argentina working alongside American Cowboys.

BRENDAN KELLY // JEN RAZAVI (THE BOMBPOPS) // THE SLEEPLESS ELITE 8pm • Whistle Pig Korean, 25 N Willson Ave, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • 4062241171 • www.whistlepigkorean. com/music Join us for a night of music with Brendan Kelly (of the Lawrence Arms, The Falcon) and Jen Razavi (of the Bombpops) at Whistle Pig Korean. Locals The Sleepless Elite will be opening the show.

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

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

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

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BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • J & Company, 307 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • jandcompanybar. com Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

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

BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership.

YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 YOGA ON THE LAWN 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. TUESDAY TASTINGS 3-4pm • Carabiner Lounge, 1 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-8078 • bigskyresort.com Enjoy a Montana summer evening by joining our wine or spirits tasting accompanied by live music. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. PORCH-SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $25/Adult, $18 Child (4-12), Free Kids 3 and under • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic with local musicians and local vendors. Reservations required, open to the public.

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GYROKINESIS 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable.

APQS ROADSHOW LONGARM QUILTING EXPERIENCE noon3pm • Best Western Grantree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman • FREE, Preregistration is requested • (406) 587-5261 • bestwestern. com Your chance to test drive one of our longarm quilting machines to discover the model that is right for you.

MINI INVISIBLE PRAIRIE INSTALLATION 10am-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bathe in prairie landscapes, explore natural artifacts, & chart constellations in this mini installation from Tinworks Art. BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. SUMMER FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • 406 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org/kids Join us for family storytime every Tuesdays during the summer (June-August)! All ages welcome.

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FLO RIDA July 19 - Big Sky Country Fair

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. GET UP & MOVE 10:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 2-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Sessions will be geared to children ages 2-6, but younger children can attend if they are able to follow simple instructions and are coordinated enough to complete basic motor and balance tasks. BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. LUNCH ON THE LAWN 11:30am-1:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org A highly anticipated summertime tradition, this popular community event features live music, local food vendors, and activities for the kids

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2023 BOZEMAN FARMERS’ MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. We commit a portion of the Markets’ revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. LBC TAKES OVER WMPAC COMEDY SERIES 5:30-8:15pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $25 + • All Ages, 15+ • 4065800374 • www.warrenmillerpac. org Bozeman’s own Last Best Comedy is taking over WMPAC for a three-show comedy series in July. The series offers an improv workshop open to all ages and experience levels, followed by a casual dinner and a performance by local and national comedians. LAST BEST COMEDY TAKEOVER 5:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $40 workshop, dinner, show • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org The three-part series continues with LBC’s “WINGING IT,” an introductory improvisation workshop. After the hour-long workshop, the evening will continue with Treasure State Showcase! SEEKING FORTUNES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC CHINA ALLEY 6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students & Seniors • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project on a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Chinese community. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm! COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE 6-9pm • 320 Guest Ranch • FREE • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Live music/called dances from Bob Hogemark. Open to the public, no reservations needed. BPL BOOK CLUB 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org This months selection is Horse by Geraldine Brooks, meeting 2nd 昀氀oor Ponderosa Meeting Room.

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RAYLAND BAXTER 7-11pm • The ELM • $25-$45 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Rayland Baxter for a live in concert performance.

49 WINCHESTER WITH STEPHEN WILSON JR 7pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman. com Americana, Folk

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 19 BIG SKY COUNTRY STATE FAIR Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Carnival and Gate tickets go on sale May 26th, 2023. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS 8am • Post Agronomy Farm, Bozeman • FREE All 昀椀eld days are free and open to the public, and each event includes a meal. SENSATIONAL BABIES: SUMMER 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free with membership • newborns to age 3 ½ • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby or toddler through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and 昀椀ne motor explorations.

BPL BOOK CLUB 3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org This months selection is Horse by Geraldine Brooks, meeting just past Bath & Body Works. FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Fiber Arts meet up taking place at the library is a chance for you to work on your projects and share your passion for all types of 昀椀ber craft. Bring your projects and join us READ WITH A DOG 4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon. LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org The Livingston Farmers Market features local produce & meats from farm and ranch vendors; baked goods, 昀氀owers, local artisans, prepared-food vendors, local craft beer, live music and special events. 3RD ANNUAL CAYDEN JAMES LEONARD MEMORIAL BIKE RODEO 4:30-7:30pm • Sacajawea Park, 215 W. River Drive, Livingston • FREE There will be a bike obstacle course and activities for kids 0-12 ~ vehicle safety for drivers ~ prizes ~ t-shirts ~ FREE bike helmets ~ music ~ 昀椀rst responders ~ chance to win a bike!

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

FLO RIDA THE THE FAIR 7pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $35-40 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin. mt.gov Are you a wild one? Join us this summer in Bozeman as we welcome FLO RIDA to our house!

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

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the area around the library with wildlife expert and naturalist Ken Sinay, meet on the front plaza. 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA: BELONGING IN BOZEMAN COMMUNITY CHAT 5:30-6:30pm • City of Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2274 • engage.bozeman.net/belonging The City of Bozeman welcomes the disability community to participate in dialogue with City staff for the Belonging in Bozeman Plan. Share lived experiences, insight and suggestions on creating an inclusive community where all thrive. RSVP required. GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games! LENTIL TABLE DINNER 6-8pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • www.bodhi-farms.com Dinner, Dancing and Conga Line with Claudia’s Mesa and special guest Hopa Mountain’s Bonnie Satchatello Sawyer ALMA & BRYSON 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing.com Bryson Evans and Alma Russ are a singer-songwriter duo playing edgy, raw, acoustic country roots music. TRAMPLED BY TURTLES 6-11pm • The ELM • *SOLD OUT* • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Trampled by Turtles for a live in concert performance. MEGAN MAKEEVER & FRIENDS FREE LAWN CONCERT (SINGER/SONGWRITER WITH GUITAR, PIANO AND FLUTE)’ 6:30-8:30pm • Pilgrim Church Lawn (inside if weather bad) • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccBozeman.org/events Join singer/songwriter and 昀氀autist, Megan Makeever & Friends for an eclectic evening of music. As a classically trained musician gone wild, she de昀椀es strict musical labels, joyfully teeter-tottering between multiple genres and instruments. BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community. BENN AND ABEL 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A new-age Americana band from Bozeman.

WEDNESDAY COMEDY OASIS 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com The Wednesday Comedy Oasis is your midweek summer comedy destination. Every Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at Last Best Comedy we will be showcasing improvisers from our community in a loose, fast and playful night! BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 THE BREVET 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 in advance, $18 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Epic Americana Rock band, The Brevet, has steadily developed it’s identity as an emerging artist to watch in 2023. LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda. PASTURE DRIVE-IN: A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT 9:45pm • Pasture Drive-In Theater, 60 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan • $25/ car at the gate • (406) 580-4211 If you haven’t been to a drive-in for a long time, now’s the time to come check it out!

BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. STARTING SPROUTS GARDEN HOUR 11:30am-12:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow! YOGA ON THE LAWN noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. BLOOD DRIVE noon-6:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. VALLEY VIEW RODEO 4-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • 16+ $22 Online | $25 At The Gate, 7-15yrs $16.75 Online | $20 At The Gate • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin. mt.gov Performances run all summer long from June - August beginning May 31st. Finals will be held on August 31st. THIRSTY THURSDAY 5-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD.

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

THURSDAY, JUL. 20 BIG SKY COUNTRY STATE FAIR Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Carnival and Gate tickets go on sale May 26th, 2023. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. SUMMER STEWARDS EDUCATION SERIES 10am-noon • Gallatin Conservation District garden • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd.org/stewards/ Teach your kids to be stewards of the land through our Summer Stewards Education Series. The Stewards program is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages! BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

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THE DIRTY SHAME July 21 - The Jump

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ROUNDTABLE - VIRTUAL CALLS 9-10am • Online • FREE Our Executive Director’s Roundtable for Gallatin County nonpro昀椀t organizations is open to all paid staff in the executive director or head staff position in our county. BLOOD DRIVE 9am-2:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. REC MOBILE 10-11:30am • Valley West Park • FREE • 2-5 The Rec Mobile was created to SAFELY bring supervised recreation opportunities to children ages 2-5 in neighborhood parks all across Bozeman. SUMMER CRAZY DAYS 2023 10am-7pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Over 200 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. CHACO FIT FOR ADVENTURE TOUR 10:30am-4pm • Treeline Coffee Roasters, 624 N Wallace, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-2501 • www.treelinecoffee.com Design custom, one-of-a-kind Z/ Sandals, matching dog collars, + bring us your well-loved Chacos for a free repair!

ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, HOPS AND HISTORY | BREWING IN MONTANA 5:30-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $35 • 21+ • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Enjoy a great summer evening while learning about the history of brewing in Montana with short talks by museum curators, educators, and brewery representatives. THE CONTRASTING STYLES OF FRED WILLSON 6-7pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 406-582-2910 • www.eventbrite.com Join the Extreme History Project for a historic Walking Tour of Fred Willson’s various architectural designs.

JOHNNY DANGO 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com An Austin, Texas-based Americana singer-songwriter straddling the line between country and rock. MAX & BRITTNEY FLINN 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Texas-based country duo of Max & Brittany Flinn. KGLT & HOP LOUNGE PRESENT LIVE DJ NIGHT 7pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • (406) 404-1784 Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink.

SHANE SMITH AND THE SAINTS + COLBY ACUFF 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $25 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com A passionate musician and songwriter.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: MADELINE HAWTHORNE 7pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • all ages Montana’s 昀椀nest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists.

23RD ANNUAL MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All ages The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.

VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. JOIN THE RENEGADES! 7-9pm • Tanya’s Dance Co • $10 • All Ages • 4064516317 Join the Renegades! Welcoming any and all renegades who want to learn the foundations of country swing and elevate their dance skills. This class is open to all levels of dancers and all ages are welcome! Let’s dance!

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FRIDAY, JUL. 21 BIG SKY COUNTRY STATE FAIR Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Carnival and Gate tickets go on sale May 26th, 2023. HOCKEY SUMMER CLASSIC Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www. gallatin.mt.gov An Inaugural Summer Classic adult tournament, July 21st - 23rd. With three divisions, Open, Intermediate and Novice, there is a spot for everyone to play!

BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. TEEN SUMMER LEARNING: FRIDAY SURVIVAL SKILLS 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Gather at the library to learn new skills for everyday life... or just in case of future dystopias, sci-昀椀 cyberpunk realities or apocalypses. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. EATING DISORDER CENTER OF MONTANA ANNIVERSARY 3-6pm • Voss Inn, 319 S Willson Ave, Bozeman Celebrate the 10th anniversary with tours, pizza and a presentation. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all.

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HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5-6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC SONGWRITERS SERIES 5:30pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $50 for both early & late performances • (406) 222-2255 • www. musicranchmontana.net Legendary Country Songwriters Series featuring 2 performances. Early starting at 5;30 p.m. featuring Lacy J Dalton, Bobby Tomberlin, Tony Haselden. Late starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring Rory Feek, Jimmy Fortune, Paul Overstreet, Tom Schuyler. UNPARALLELED: INDIGENOUS NATIONS AND THE CANADAUNITED STATES BORDER 6-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.facebook.com This presentation explores the dynamic histories and contested experiences of the Canada-United States border from the Rocky Mountains to the Northern Plains. LIVE MUSIC 6pm • Wells Fargo Steak House, 303 W Wallace St., Virginia City • no cover • 406-843-5556 • wellsfargosteakhouse. com Every Friday - Live Music FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine. TINWORKS FRIDAY 6:30-8:30pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks Fridays are monthly get-togethers encouraging community bonding, and a chance to get to know the Tinworks team in a casual setting. This month features music by DJ Saltlick, food by Taco Montes, and beer by Freefall Brewery. MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH NATE CRAIG 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the Hollywood Improv, NY Comedy Cellar, and Largo (LA) among others. LIVE MUSIC ON THE ROOFTOP 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music every Friday this summer. PINKY AND THE FLOYD 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 adv/$40 day of • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com 2 Nights, No Repeats! Bozeman’s Pink Floyd cover band. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. IZAAK OPATZ W/JOHNNY FRITZ 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • All Ages • 406-624-3321 • www.livefromthedivide.com Live From The Divide is proud to welcome Izaak Opatz along with special guest Johnny Fritz to our stage. BYOB. Doors @ 7 p.m. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

THE DIRTY SHAME 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Outlaw Country is here, it’s the Dirty Shame.

SUMMER CRAZY DAYS 2023 10am-7pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Over 200 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise.

SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH NATE CRAIG 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the Hollywood Improv, NY Comedy Cellar, and Largo (LA) among others.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

BEYOND THE BIG SKY PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHTS 9-11pm • Montana Learning Center • $25/Adult, $15/Child • 12+ • (406) 475-3638 • montanalearning.org For three weekends this summer, gaze at the wonders of the universe using the largest telescope in Montana! QUEENLY & THE W.O.W. BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Live music MR. CARMACK 10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20-25 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com “Los Angeles-based beatmaker and songwriter Mr. Carmack produces introspective, downtempo hip-hop and R&B as well as more aggressive, bassheavy material.”

SATURDAY, JUL. 22 BIG SKY COUNTRY STATE FAIR Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Carnival and Gate tickets go on sale May 26th, 2023. HOCKEY SUMMER CLASSIC Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www. gallatin.mt.gov An Inaugural Summer Classic adult tournament, July 21st - 23rd. With three divisions, Open, Intermediate and Novice, there is a spot for everyone to play! KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. SEVENTH ANNUAL BROADWATER COUNTY-WIDE YARD SALE 9am-3pm • Broadwater County • FREE • All Ages • 406-422-7028 • missourivalleymarketing.org Last year over 60 yard sales joined in as well as the Flea Market in Townsend,MT. MOR ADULT EXPLORATION SERIES: FAIRY LAKE FOSSIL HIKE 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $20/member, $25/non-member • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The exact meeting location and details will be emailed the week before the trip. Lace-up your boots and get ready for a good hike! Limited to 15 adults. BOZEMAN CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR 10am-1pm • Bogert Park , S. Church Ave. , Bozeman • $20 • 6-13 • 4065801921 • www.childrensbusinessfair.com We are looking for 6 through 13 year old entrepreneurs to sell their products to the public and be an entrepreneur for a day. Your child will get a booth to sell their products at our business fair, which looks like a “Children’s Farmers Market”.

HANNAH JO LALLY 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Hannah is a singer, songwriter, purveyor of traditional country music. FREE BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS & JAM 11am-2pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com This is a free group lesson BAM SACRED ROOTS EXHIBIT 11am-5pm • Bozeman Art Museum BAM, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 551-2032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Sacred Roots explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. BOZEMAN PARANORMAL PRESENTS- ANNUAL BANNACK CAMP OUT AND GHOST INVESTIGATION 11am • Albertsons, 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com All are welcome to come enjoy the day with us. Or come out and camp with us and will post the camp link below. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org This swap is a great chance of exchanging new or like new supplies for hobbies and crafts you’re no longer interested for other supplies for things that you might be interested in trying out. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

CHACO FIT FOR ADVENTURE TOUR 10am-4pm • Treeline Coffee Roasters, 624 N Wallace, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-2501 • www. treelinecoffee.com Design custom, one-of-a-kind Z/Sandals, matching dog collars, + bring us your well-loved Chacos CRAFTING WITH THE TINSLEYS: HISTORIC CRAFT DAY 10am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Come down to the Tinsley House and learn about the sort of crafts that would have been common during the Tinsley’s day.

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QUEENLY & THE W.O.W. BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Live music

BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND July 23 - Eagles Lodge

THE GRAY GOO WITH RUNECALLER + PUDDLE 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 The Gray Goo is a musical trio that hails from The Flathead Valley in Northwestern Montana. VALENTINO KHAN 10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $25-30 • www.rialtobozeman.com Producer & DJ from Los Angeles.

SUNDAY, JUL. 23 BIG SKY COUNTRY STATE FAIR Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Carnival and Gate tickets go on sale May 26th, 2023. HOCKEY SUMMER CLASSIC Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www. gallatin.mt.gov An Inaugural Summer Classic adult tournament, July 21st - 23rd. With three divisions, Open, Intermediate and Novice, there is a spot for everyone to play! KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack.

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BURGERS & BINGO 5:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 587-9996 Burgers & Bingo is back after a long hiatus, enjoy a burger and bingo every Saturday night. LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC SONGWRITERS SERIES 5:30pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $50 for both early & late performances • (406) 222-2255 • www. musicranchmontana.net Legendary Country Songwriters Series featuring 2 performances. Early starting at 5;30 p.m. featuring Lacy J Dalton, Bobby Tomberlin, Tony Haselden. Late starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring Rory Feek, Jimmy Fortune, Paul Overstreet, Tom Schuyler. LATE NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Freshies Cafe, 290 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • all ages • freshiescafe.com Join us every Saturday 6pm-8pm and listen to live music from local artists. Enjoy some Flavr ice cream and a limited food menu from Freshies. MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine. SIGNATURE STAND-UP WITH NATE CRAIG 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online and $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the Hollywood Improv, NY Comedy Cellar, and Largo (LA) among others. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION BY CAMERA CLUB OF BOZEMAN 7-9pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks is hosting the Bozeman Camera Club for an evening of marvel at the vastness of our universe. Club members will share their vision of the stars and talk about their experiences in the dark through this astrophotography presentation

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PINKY AND THE FLOYD 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 adv/$40 day of • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com 2 Nights, No Repeats! Bozeman’s Pink Floyd cover band. KIMMI BITTER DUO 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Americana throwback mixed between western twang, rhythm & blues, and old-fashioned rock n roll. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away! WHIZ BANG! CLASS SHOWCASE 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. BEYOND THE BIG SKY PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHTS 9-11pm • Montana Learning Center • $25/Adult, $15/Child • 12+ • (406) 475-3638 • montanalearning.org For three weekends this summer, gaze at the wonders of the universe using the largest telescope in Montana!

FAMILY DAY: VISUAL LANGUAGE 10am-2pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks welcomes families and children for drop-in activities and guided project demonstrations at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Join us to learn more about the history of Lakota visuals. Using Sadie Redwing’s method we will create personal visual languages. CHACO FIT FOR ADVENTURE TOUR 10am-4pm • Treeline Coffee Roasters, 624 N Wallace, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-2501 • www. treelinecoffee.com Design custom, one-of-a-kind Z/Sandals, matching dog collars, + bring us your well-loved Chacos for a free repair! CARS AND COFFEE 10am • The Garage, 33 West Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 219-2354 • thegaragemt.com Whether you are new to the car scene, or a seasoned mechanic/ racer, you will 昀椀nd a place in this group. KING HARVEST TRIO 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Gypsy jazz, blues, folk, and swing. SUMMER CRAZY DAYS 2023 11am-5pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Over 200 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise. BOZEMAN PARANORMAL PRESENTS- ANNUAL BANNACK CAMP OUT AND GHOST INVESTIGATION 11am • Albertsons, 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com All are welcome to come enjoy the day with us. Or come out and camp with us and will post the camp link below. THE SPRINGS LIVING 3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW 11am • The Springs at Bozeman • FREE Come join us for our 3rd annual car show! We will have live music, raf昀氀e baskets, beer garden, ice cream bar, BBQ, and lots of family fun! Free registration but donations welcomed for our local Parkinson’s group. We hope to see you there!

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POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 Experience another great dancing afternoon with “The La Fond Brothers,” a tremendously gifted group providing a stunning range of dance favorites sure to satisfy the entire crowd...and all wishing that the day’s dancing would never end. See ya. FIBER ARTS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Fiber Arts meet up taking place at the library is a chance for you to work on your projects and share your passion for all types of 昀椀ber craft. Bring your projects and join us at the Library. GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1. BENN & ABEL 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based Americana band “Benn & Abel”. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, JUL. 24 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make

it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BLASTING OFF INTO SPACE! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 4063884346 • belgradelibrary.org/kids Sign up kids, grades 3-6,for this STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more! KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. GYROKINESIS 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www. bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Public Library is excited to offer you a chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Twice a month, the second and fourth Monday, join us at the library for some table top fun. WESTON LEWIS 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live music while you dine. EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes! TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy. BEGINNING TANGO LESSONS & DANCING 7-10pm • J & Company, 307 E. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • jandcompanybar. com Beginning drop in Argentine tango lessons, if you want to try it out or if you want to augment your learning if you are taking a series. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

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SUMMER FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • 406 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org/kids Join us for family storytime every Tuesdays during the summer (June-August)! All ages welcome. BLASTING OFF INTO SPACE! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 4063884346 • belgradelibrary.org/kids Sign up kids, grades 3-6,for this STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more! KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. SENSORY ART W/TINWORKS noon-1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring the kids to the Library Front Plaza for art! YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA: BELONGING IN BOZEMAN COMMUNITY CHAT 12:30-1:30pm • City of Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2274 • engage.bozeman.net/belonging The City of Bozeman welcomes the disability community to participate in dialogue with City staff for the Belonging in Bozeman Plan. Share lived experiences, insight and suggestions on creating an inclusive community where all thrive. RSVP required. YOGA ON THE LAWN 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. TUESDAY TASTINGS 3-4pm • Carabiner Lounge, 1 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-8078 • bigskyresort.com Enjoy a Montana summer evening by joining our wine or spirits tasting accompanied by live music. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. PORCH-SIDE PICNIC 5-8pm • 320 Guest Ranch • $25/Adult, $18 Child (4-12), Free Kids 3 and under • All Ages • 406-995-4283 • 320ranch.com Join us for our Tuesday Evening Porch-Side Picnic with local musicians and local vendors. Reservations required, open to the public. 2023 BOZEMAN FARMERS’ MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. We commit a portion of the Markets’ revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks.

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BLASTING OFF INTO SPACE! 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Grades 3-6 • 4063884346 • belgradelibrary.org/kids Sign up kids, grades 3-6,for this STEAM minicamp all about space, constellations, rocket ships, air vehicles and much more!

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LUNCH ON THE LAWN 11:30am-1:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org A highly anticipated summertime tradition, this popular community event features live music, local food vendors, and activities for the kids KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. QIGONG 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary. org the day of if the weather is questionable.

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THE WAR AND TREATY SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $100 • livefromthedivide.com Since forming in 2014, The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll.

LAST BEST COMEDY TAKEOVER 5:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $40 workshop, dinner, show • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org The three-part series concludes with LBC Founders Annie and Levin in their ultra-popular comedy workshop NOW! After the hour-long workshop, the evening will continue with internationally renowned and EMMY-award winning stand-up comedian Rich Hall.

SILLY MONSTER MARCHING BAND Wheelhouse, 10 Evergreen Drive, Bozeman • (952) 715-2545 This year we’ll be hosting instrument-making parties for the Sweet Pea Parade.

ECLECTIC COMMUNITIES: BOZEMAN’S NORTH SIDE 6-7pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Seniors, Students, Members • All Ages • 406-220-2678 • www.eventbrite.com Join us for a walking tour of Bozeman’s North Side! You’ll hear the stories and see the places that de昀椀ne the community of the North Side! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm! DAVE WALKER 6-8pm • Bale Of Hay Saloon, 344 W. Wallace St , Virginia City • no cover • (406) 843-5700 • www.baleofhaysaloon. com First & Last Tuesdays of each month. WTF 3 MINUTE MOVIE CHALLENGE 6-8pm • Lindley Center , 1102 E. Curtiss St., Bozeman • www.bozeman.net The 3 Minute Movie Challenge is a unique way for members of the public to learn standard practices of the animal agriculture industry. They are invited to view a 3 minute movie for a vegan treat. MORGAN WADE 7pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $35 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Debut album RECKLESS out now! BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey. MANHATTAN FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Railroad Park • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd.org Farmers Market featuring locally grown, baked, and handmade goods. Live music, free parking and admission! Over 50 vendors! READ WITH A DOG 4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon. LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Park Bandshell • FREE • All Ages • 406 222 0730 • westernsustainabilityexchange.org The Livingston Farmers Market features local produce & meats from farm and ranch vendors; baked goods, 昀氀owers, local artisans, prepared-food vendors, local craft beer, live music and special events. COMMUNITY OPEN MIC NIGHT 4:30-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org This incredible event will feature: an open mic night (with a special early spot for kids under 14), a headlining closing band, delicious food vendors, and incredible local artists. THE 15TH ANNUAL BIG SKY FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky Join us for one of Big Sky’s favorite summer events. This season the market will run every Wednesday from June 7 to September 27, from 5-8PM.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the area around the library with wildlife expert and naturalist Ken Sinay, meet on the front plaza. GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

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GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games! HILLFOLK NOIR 6-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Hillfolk takes their acoustic guitar, double bass, and “anything you can 昀椀nd at a hardware store” sound and integrates driving drums and an electri昀椀ed sound. BIKE NIGHT 6pm • Yellowstone Harley-Davidson, 540 Alaska Road, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 4063887684 • yellowstoneharley.com Here is a chance to ride your motorcycle with a group. Join us for short rides to food joints all around the Gallatin Valley. Check our website for each weeks location and route map. ALL BIKES WELCOME (Must be able to go highway speeds). JOHN HOSKING LAWN CONCERT (SONGWRITER, GUITARIST AND SINGER) 6:30-8:30pm • Pilgrim Church Lawn (inside if weather bad) • FREE • All Ages • 4066249720 • www.uccbozeman. org/events John’s songs transcend strict genre, roaming between folk, acoustic rock, melodic jazz, and Latin rhythms. Some recently conceived songs and others formed a while back -- about people and life, with a lot of love and caring. 7 PM Concert BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community. WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance 昀氀oor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday! STORY MANSION STRING JAM 7pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • 406-582-2910 • www.friendsofthestory.org As a group, we will pick our favorite songs and 昀椀ll the mansion with music! This is an Acoustic String Jam. LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Live local music every Wednesday. WEDNESDAY COMEDY OASIS 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com The Wednesday Comedy Oasis is your midweek summer comedy destination. Every Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at Last Best Comedy we will be showcasing improvisers from our community in a loose, fast and playful night! DRAYTON FARLEY 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15-20 • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Alabama native Drayton Farley has as honest a voice as you’re likely to hear in this burgeoning scene of country, folk, roots, and Americana music we’re all wrapped up in. THE WAR AND TREATY SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $100 • livefromthedivide.com Since forming in 2014, The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

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

THURSDAY, JUL. 27 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. HEADWATERS COUNTRY JAM 9am • The Bridge, 1865 Highway 2 , Cardwell • $105 This three-day live musical event features some of the best country music around.

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $15 General Admission, $13 Seniors and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail. BELGRADE LIBRARY 4TH THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-7:45pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Book discussion, opinionsharing, refreshments, and lots of fun in the library’s community room! 23RD ANNUAL MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All ages The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE...NO, IT’S MSC AFTER DARK! 6:308:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $25 per person • 21+ • 4065229087 • www.montanasciencecenter. org Feel like you want to be super? Join MSC volunteer Sarah West and special guests from Last Best Quest and morph into your inner superhero. Choose your characteristics, dress in costume (optional), and BECOME your superhero self. Sponsored by Wildrye

STARTING SPROUTS GARDEN HOUR 11:30am-12:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow!

YOGA ON THE LAWN noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat.

NORTH FORK CROSSING 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Their genre resides somewhere in a strange untapped musical realm between Traditional Bluegrass, Psychedelic Rock, Americana, and Folk.

BENNY BASSETT 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring blues artist Benny Bassett. KGLT & HOP LOUNGE PRESENT LIVE DJ NIGHT 7pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • (406) 404-1784 Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: FUNK YOU 7pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • all ages Montana’s 昀椀nest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-andcoming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

THIRSTY THURSDAY 5-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD. TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

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PLAY: THE HUMANS BY STEPHEN KARAM 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan.

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DUSK AT DISCO! 7pm • Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City • no cover • all ages The Paige and the Peoples Band of Bozeman! Discovery Ellingsen Park. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. GROUCH & ELIGH 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Poignant raps, electrifying live performance, and stellar production. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

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JUSTIN MARTIN 10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20-25 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Mr. Make-itMcHapperton

FRIDAY, JUL. 28 KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BLOOD DRIVE 9am-2:30pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross. HEADWATERS COUNTRY JAM 9am • The Bridge, 1865 Highway 2 , Cardwell • $105 This three-day live musical event features some of the best country music around. REC MOBILE 10-11:30am • Westlake Park • FREE • 2-5 The Rec Mobile was created to SAFELY bring supervised recreation opportunities to children ages 2-5 in neighborhood parks all across Bozeman. TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. ANGORA RABBITS WITH LITTLE BLESSINGS RANCH noon1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 3-11 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids Summer Learning especially for kids ages 3-11. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

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TEEN SUMMER LEARNING: FRIDAY SURVIVAL SKILLS 1-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Gather at the library to learn new skills for everyday life... or just in case of future dystopias, sci-昀椀 cyberpunk realities or apocalypses. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org with admission or membership. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all.

RAISE THE ROOF 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Soul music to move to. JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Live country music PASTURE DRIVE-IN: TBD 9:45pm • Pasture Drive-In Theater, 60 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan • $25/car at the gate • (406) 580-4211 If you haven’t been to a drive-in for a long time, now’s the time to come check it out!

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2023 STONE GLACIER SUMMER BASH 4-10pm • Stone Glacier • FREE • all ages A fun evening of cold beer, good food, raf昀氀es, live music, foam disc archery, fantastic in-store promotions, door prizes, and raf昀氀es bene昀椀ting the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance

SAVOR BIG SKY Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $45 – $275 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com The Ultimate Foodie Adventure Weekend celebrating the 昀椀nest food and drinks from around the world.

CROSSCUT MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE 8am-2pm • CrosscutMountain Sports Center • $60 • All Ages • 406-600-4875 • www. crosscutmt.org Join us on July 29 for an exciting mountain biking adventure at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, in beautiful Bridger Canyon near Bozeman, MT.

LIVE MUSIC 6pm • Wells Fargo Steak House, 303 W Wallace St., Virginia City • no cover • 406-843-5556 • wellsfargosteakhouse. com Every Friday - Live Music

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

CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic!

LIVE MUSIC ON THE ROOFTOP 7-9pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover Live local music every Friday this summer.

MANHATTAN CLASSIC CAR SHOW & FARM FUN 9am-3pm • Downtown Manhattan, Downtown, Manhattan • FREE • All ages Is there a better way to enjoy a Saturday than with cool cars, food, live music, carnival, and live farm animals? We will see you there!

ANDY FRASCO 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 adv/$35 day of • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Frasco is ready for people to stop thinking of him as a party-boy frontman with a yen for stage-diving and to listen to his words.

HEADWATERS COUNTRY JAM 9am • The Bridge, 1865 Highway 2 , Cardwell • $105 This three-day live musical event features some of the best country music around.

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BACKPACK GIVEAWAY 2023 10am-noon • Verizon-Cellular Plus • FREE Verizon-Cellular Plus in Bozeman on the corner of 7th & Durston is proud to be giving away FREE BACKPACKS 昀椀lled with school supplies 27TH ANNUAL MADISON VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL 10am-5pm • Peter T’s Park • FREE • All Ages • 6127222744 • www.facebook. com The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 27th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, July 29. This fun, FREE event will take place from 10 am to 5 pm in beautiful Peter T.’s Park, 213 Main Street in Ennis. In addition to the 60 juried artists, there will be live entertainment by the Music Bachs and Friends who sing and play Bluegrass, 昀椀ddle tunes, and cowboy songs. There will be delicious food from the Lil’ Hogpit and the famous baked goods from the Presbyterian Women. Free rock painting for the kids and an EAA members’ art raf昀氀e. Bring the family, invite your friends to join you for this very fun event. Check out some of the juried artists’ work on the discussion page on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1006472366974165 FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all! PATRICK B RAY 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A singer-songwriter from Texas, brings the art of age-old storytelling to modern Country with a classic 昀氀air. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little BearSchoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 BURGERS & BINGO 5:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 587-9996 Burgers & Bingo is back after a long hiatus, enjoy a burger and bingo every Saturday night. LATE NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm • Freshies Cafe, 290 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • all ages • freshiescafe.com Join us every Saturday 6pm-8pm and listen to live music from local artists. Enjoy some Flavr ice cream and a limited food menu from Freshies. RUBY ROCKET LIVE! 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Ruby Rocket is an intoxicating, intoxicated private eye who always gets her man. Except, of course, when she doesn’t. MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

THE LAST REVEL + MARCEDES CARROLL 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 adv/$30 day of • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com These three independently talented singer-songwriters bring together the sounds of Nashville TN, Minneapolis MN, & Bozeman MT to create Front Porch Americana soundscapes that are equally original as they are timeless. GOTH BABE 7-11pm • The ELM • $28-$45 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Goth Babe for a live in concert performance. PLAY: THE HUMANS BY STEPHEN KARAM 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. DION PRIDE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO HIS DAD CHARLEY PRIDE 7:30pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • Section A $44, Section B $38, Section C $32 • (406) 222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Country Music Artist Dion Pride will be here to pay tribute to his Father, Legendary Country Music Hall of Fame artist Charley Pride. Hear stories about Charley Pride and hear the songs that changed the Country Music world. BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3 THE EMPTY POCKETS 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • all ages • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Americana quartet The Empty Pockets play a soulful, 70’s-inspired blend of exploratory grooves, shifting time signatures and distinctive vocals.

CARS AND COFFEE 10am • The Garage, 33 West Haley Springs Rd, Bozeman • All ages • (406) 219-2354 • thegaragemt.com Whether you are new to the car scene, or a seasoned mechanic/ racer, you will 昀椀nd a place in this group. BRYAN MCPHERSON 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Americana-tinged sound with a punk attitude. MAD HATTER FLOAT TRIP 11am-3pm • Albertsons, 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 14065808855 • www. facebook.com Come in your favorite fun hat and enjoy tea and snacks while 昀氀oating the river. Meet at Belgrade Albertsons and I have extra 昀氀oats and hats. Will make a snack and drink list to help us out. POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day! FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:30pm • The Extreme History Project • $15 General Admission, $13 Senior and Students • All Ages • www. eventbrite.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • FREE; Donations accepted • All Ages • 406-580-6228 • www.visitmt.com The original 1913 one-room Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open this summer, sharing tales of attending a one-room school, stories of Gallatin Gateway families, and histories of the area. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • (406) 284-6138 Get ready for another GREAT dance day with “Powderhorn,” providing you with a truly mind-blowing dancing experience sure to tax your endurance and recalibrate your psychic toward facing the next work week...try it and see that it really works!

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm-12:30am • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away! WHIZ BANG! CLASS SHOWCASE 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Live country music

SUNDAY, JUL. 30 SAVOR BIG SKY Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $45 – $275 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com The Ultimate Foodie Adventure Weekend celebrating the 昀椀nest food and drinks from around the world. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack.

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GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink. PLAY: THE HUMANS BY STEPHEN KARAM 3pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $26-48 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Fiddler on the Roof captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family, and touches us all. THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $15 General Admission, $13 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • www.eventbrite.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • (800) 829-2969 The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-8292969 ext. 3

STEM SUMMER INSTITUTE MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman • $225 A professional development conference for K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering, and math STEM SUMMER INSTITUTE MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman • $225 A professional development conference for K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. GYROKINESIS 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable. BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6pm • Bozeman Blood Donation Center Give blood with the American Red Cross.

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

HORNBREAD W/ EMMA & THE LEDGE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based ska group “Hornbread” and the local rock duo “Emma & the Ledge”.

LOCAL AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION: LOUISA HALL & ZACK BEAN 5pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com This July we are excited to announce Louisa Hall’s book Reproduction, Anderson will be speaking with author and MSU professor Zack Bean.

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

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

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

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KIDS TRIKE, BIKE & SKATE CHALK RACE TRACK (PILGRIM CHURCH PARKING LOT) 8am-10pm • Pilgrim Church • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3690 • www.uccbozeman.org/events Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love for riding trikes, bikes or skate boards. Make it a play day and a picnic! Enjoy Pilgrim playground (back of the church). Chalk for decorating the racetrack. BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime. SUMMER FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • 406 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org/kids Join us for family storytime every Tuesdays during the summer (June-August)! All ages welcome. KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18 and under • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org HRDC’s summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley. ANGORA RABBITS WITH LITTLE BLESSINGS RANCH noon 1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 3-11 • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids Summer Learning especially for kids ages 3-11. YOGA FOR ALL 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of

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