Bozeman Magazine May 2023 by Bozeman Magazine

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

MAY 2023 - VOLUME VOLUME 16.12 16.12

Cover Artist: Shari Chandler MSU Bozeman - The Early Days Tips On Navigating Life Post Graduation

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

IN THIS ISSUE / FEATURES MAY 2023 - VOLUME 16.12 8 / LETTER TO EDITOR NAMING A FAMILIAR PEAK - J BARISH & R MAHER 10 / VISUAL ARTS COVER SHOT - SHARI CHANDLER 12 / GV REAL ESTATE BOZEMAN CONDO & TOWNHOME SALES - T FORD 14 / FOOD & DRINKS FEAST RAW BAR & BISTRO - T OWENS 18 / SCREEN & STAGE BOZEMAN’S BURLESQUE TAKE OVER - K JOHNS 20 / MONTANA MUSIC VIGILANTE FEST 2023 - S KELLEY & GRAVEL BAR AMERICAN AQUARIUM AT THE ARMORY - D JOY APOLLO SUNS - P LOKKEN 26 / LIVING LOCAL ARE YOU A WRITER, YOU MIGHT BE - L KINNAMAN MSU BOZEMAN, THE EARLY DAYS - L GILMORE ROSA BEALL, FOUNDING MOTHER OF BOZEMAN - C ALEGRIA AN EMPTINESS NO ONE CAN FILL - R PHILLIPS 36 / REC & HEALTH 5 TIPS ON NAVIGATING LIVE POST GRADUATION - S WOLLER BARBED WIRES IMPACT ON THE WEST - K WALCHECK VETS CONTINUE MAKING MEMORIES - R GALE TOP 10 LOCAL EATERIES FOR WEEKEND BRUNCH - A PHELAN 27/ SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER - DR NIKKI 46 / GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR SPONSORED BY US FOODS WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS

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EDITOR’S NOTE

MUD SEASON B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

MAY 2023 - VOLUME 16.12 AND HOW TO STAY OUTSIDE KIND

PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE

Angie Ripple

PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE

’m sure I’m not alone in yearning for green grass under my feet and longer, warmer days that will allow us to enjoy the outdoor splendor we call home in Bozeman. It has been a terribly long winter, followed by the shoulder season of Sprinter, and then the local trail-keepers’ most dreaded time of year — mud season. May is prime mud season, there are a few easy ways to be kind to the trails this month. The easiest way to avoid mud and stay Outside Kind is by sticking to paved trails, knowing which trails are driest, getting out early before the ground thaws, and knowing when to quit when you encounter a section too muddy to pass through. When you do encounter a muddy trail, it is better to go straight through it rather than stepping off on the shoulder or side. When you step off to the side, trail erosion takes place, and sensitive vegetation can be damaged. Creating social trails or shortcutting switchbacks is extra damaging in the spring, when vegetation is just beginning to grow. The number one rule is to stay on the trail. Bozeman is lucky to have the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), an awesome nonprofit committed to maintaining and building our community trails. Since 1990, GVLT has helped conserve over 78 square miles of land in Gallatin Valley and surrounding communities, as well as expanding the Main Street to the Mountains trail system to over 90 miles in length, providing recreation, transportation and a connection to nature for everyone in the community. GVLT budgets $50,000.00 a year for trail maintenance (mud season repair); last year, volunteers clocked over 1000 hours in trail maintenance alone. If you love local trails and are willing to get your hands dirty, grab a shovel and volunteer for National Trails Day, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Every year on the first Saturday in June, hundreds of community members join GVLT for a morning of work to maintain or build our community trails. For more information about volunteering, go to https://gvlt.org/events/national-trails-day/. Find our Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar online and at the end of them magazine for the best source of local events in our area. S 6

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COVER ARTIST SHARI CHANDLER PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, BRIAN RIPPLE, FEAST RAW BAR, PIONEER MUSEUM, MSU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, ANGIE RIPPLE, RICK GALE

LETTER TO EDITOR JEFF BARISH & ROB MAHER SEND YOURS TO: INFO@BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM FOOD & DRINKS TAYLOR OWENS MONTANA MUSIC GRAVEL BAR, DAVID JOY, PATRICK LOKKEN SCREEN & STAGE KATHLEEN JOHNS RECREATION & HEALTH ASHLEY PHELAN, RICK GALE, KEN WALCHECK, SADIE WOLLER

GV REAL ESTATE TIM FORD LIVING LOCAL RACHEL PHILLIPS, CRYSTAL ALEGRIA, LESLIE GILMORE, LYNN KINNAMAN

HOROSCOPE NIKKI JUDGE, BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER EVENTS CALENDAR SPONSORED BY: US FOODS ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: bozemanmagazine.com THE BASICS Bozeman Magazine features a local artist on every cover and contributions from talented local writers each month. Every attempt has been made to provide our readers with accurate, dependable information about things which make the Bozeman area unique. Distributed to over 150 locations in the Gallatin Valley, and on MSU’s campus, well over 20,000 people enjoy Bozeman Magazine every month. We think you will too. CONTRIBUTING Bozeman Magazine relies on the hard work of creative local people to keep our flow of information going. If you would like to become a contributor in writing, art, or photography please email us at info@bozemanmagazine.com to learn how. Every attempt is made to include accurate information, however, our writers and staff can NOT be held responsible for misprinted information.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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LETTER TO EDITOR

Naming a Familiar Peak Jeffrey Barish & Rob Maher

any locals are familiar with this view. After traversing 4 miles and ascending almost 4000’ from the College ‘M’ trailhead, hikers and runners reach this final ascent to the summit of… an unnamed bald peak at the southern end of the Bridger Range. USGS and U.S. Forest Service topographic maps have no name associated with this summit, although locals know it as “Mount Baldy.” Local runners participate in “The Baldy Blitz,” which is a run from the ‘M’ up to Mount Baldy. The “Baldy Aid Station” of the Bridger Ridge Run is situated on the bald summit of Mount Baldy. Books describing hikes in local mountains (e.g., Day Hikes Around Bozeman Montana, by Robert Stone) refer to this summit. In fact, historical pictures prove that locals have been calling it Mount Baldy for at least 100 years. USGS and U.S. Forest Service topographic maps instead identify a peak about one mile north along the ridge as “Baldy Mountain.” That peak is not visible from most of the Bozeman area. The Bridger Ridge Trail bypasses it, so only determined peak baggers visit it. Moreover, that summit has many trees, so is undeserving of the epithet “baldy.” It is perverse and incongruous for official topographic maps to identify a hirsute peak as “Baldy Mountain” and to overlook the bald summit that locals have long referred to as “Mount Baldy.” With the support of the local community, we are hoping to convince the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to officially recognize this peak as Mount Baldy. Please post a comment below this beef’s online version at bozemanmagazone.com with your support or opposition and we will forward your comments to the appropriate people at BGN. This worthy summit deserves to wear its sobriquet “Mount Baldy” proudly as its official name. Z

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COVER ARTIST

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ozeman artist Shari Chandler captures a peaceful stillness with her work; from her vast landscapes to the quieter botanical studies and whimsical bovines, she paints scenes that seem to go beyond a basic representation, taking viewers into a quiet moment with nature. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Shari was introduced to art by her grandparents, who were both painters. She was fortunate enough to take art classes in middle and high school, and went on to pursue art as a major at the University of Kansas. A year-and-a-half into that program, she decided graphic design wasn’t the path for her, and switched her focus to archaeology. After ten years as an archaeologist, Shari rekindled her love of art while illustrating her masters’ thesis. That was in 2000, and she has been painting ever since. Her art has been represented by galleries in Santa Fe, Scottsdale, and her prior hometown of Silver City, NM. She has had paintings accepted in numerous shows, but the highlight was having a piece accepted into the 2002 Arts for the Parks Competition Top 100. This painting was also one of eight featured in Southwest Art’s article about the show. In 2017, Shari moved to Montana to live with her fiancé. He was a huge supporter of her art, and got to see her in two shows in Bozeman: “A Moment in Time” at Old Main Gallery, and the 2018 Sweet Pea juried show, where her painting “Grosbeak Nursery” took second place. While they were on vacation in New Mexico in September of 2018, her fiancé passed away, but Shari considers Montana home now, and is inspired daily by the changing vistas and beauty that surrounds her. Shari’s paintings were recently hanging at Bank of Bozeman (January through March of this year), and she currently has work at The Mercantile in Ennis, Sterling Fine Art in Silver City, NM. She is always open to giving tours of her home studio by appointment. D

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COVER: CUPCAKE LEFT TOP: DAISY LEFT LOWER: NASH JO ABOVE: DATURA RIGHT: BOZEMAN SUNSET

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GV REAL ESTATE

BOZEMAN CONDO & TOWNHOME SALE$ Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

hat a wild winter it’s been. For those who enjoy the snow, it was a phenomenal year. As I write this, grass is starting to appear from under the snowbanks and spring is trying to come to the valley. The real estate market continues to evolve. This month, we’ll take a look at the condo and townhouse market. Looking at first quarter sales over the past few years, January 1st through the end of March 2021 saw a large increase in pricing from first quarter sales of 2020, when the median sold price rose 18.5% to $400,700. Then, last year, the median sold price for the 105 condo and townhouse sales jumped another 38% to $553,000. This year, the median sold price for first quarter condo and townhouse sales came in at $489,000. One note is that pricing can vary widely in the condo and townhouse world, depending on age and location. Many of the higher priced, luxury units are located downtown. If we remove that area and compare pricing of just units located outside of downtown Bozeman, we see that the median sold price went from $370,000 in 2021 to $500,000 in 2022 and back to $480,000 this year. These numbers again include sales taking place during the first quarter of the respective years. The amount of inventory in the form of newly listed condos and townhouses was down considerably this year. The first quarter of 2020 saw the highest number of new list-

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ings at 205. In 2021, new listings decreased, down to 135. That number then rose in 2022 to 161. This year, the number of condos and townhomes listed during the first quarter was down considerably, at 91 new listings. Perhaps not surprisingly, the number of closed sales was also down this year, after remaining fairly consistent for the previous three years. In 2020, 107 units sold in the first three months. 2021 saw 109 closed sales, and 2022 saw 105. This year, closed sales were down to 65 units. Pending units are also down compared to the last couple of years. At time of writing, 89 condo and townhouse sales are currently pending, or are under contract. This compares to 122 this time last year, and 179 similar sales pending the year before. Looking at the median days on market, for first quarter condo and townhouse sales in 2019, it was 20 days on market. That number rose significantly in 2020 to 45 days, perhaps as we started to see the effects of the pandemic. For the first quarters of both 2021 and 2022, the median days on market was only three days. This year, that number is up to 55 days. As usual, I have included data for the number of single-family homes sold during the first three months of 2023. 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. F

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

FOOD & DRINKS

RAW BAR & BISTRO

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Taylor Owens; photos courtesy of Feast

east Raw Bar & Bistro on West Kagy in Bozeman is serving up seafood dishes, unique entrees, and delicious appetizers in an aesthetically pleasing environment. Seafood is hard to come by in Bozeman, but Feast is here to fill the need with dishes like ceviche, shellfish feast, blue crab claw salad, catch of the day, raw oysters, crabcakes, scallops, lobster and grits, and steamed mussels. The bistro has menu items for those looking for

tasty eats outside of the seafood realm, like oxtail broth, steak frites, black sesame udon noodles, and bison tenderloin. Delicious desserts like vanilla panna cotta, chocolate torte, chocolate mousse, and carrot-parsnip cake round out the menu for a perfect finish to your night out. The bistro is decorated with a plethora of bookshelves, housing books on a wide range of topics, old typewriters, and other eclectic items, adding to its distinctive style.

I sat down with Feast Raw Bar & Bistro’s owner, Steve Kuntz, to talk about the inception of the restaurant, his favorite menu items, and why he enjoys being a part of the Bozeman community. TAYLOR OWENS: How was Feast conceptualized? STEVE KUNTZ: My business partners and I had been working in this industry in the valley for years, and had really seen a need for this. We wanted to open our own place, and we had lots of ideas and just kind of surveyed the area and called out seafood as being one of the main items you just couldn’t find many places — certainly not a restaurant focused on it. I had been working with the continued on next page

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Montana Fish Company with wholesale fish sales for a few years and had really gotten to know what happened in the valley in terms of access to Hawaiian fish or Alaskan fish or, you know, just all the varieties of really fresh fish that we were getting into this tiny little town. I said, “Let’s do this. We can make it happen.” And it’s interesting how, when we started, we had probably two seafood dishes. We were calling ourselves a seafood restaurant and, now, eight years later, our menu has probably ten seafood dishes; we still have other types of meats and entrees that people expect. We’ve really grown the seafood portion and it’s awesome to see that original thought moving into acceptance in the community, and really being a demanded product. TO: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors? SK: One of the things we love about the restaurant is that we’ve worked with a designer, Abby Hetherington Interiors, with the idea of setting ourselves apart just by the design. Just by the initial glimpse inside the door. Does it transport you? I felt like there was a kind of standard Montanan restaurant decor. We just wanted something that had a little

different twist with that. One of the things I love is when people will comment right away when they walk in. “Oh, this is different,” or “this is unique.” I likened it to that aspect of when you see someone cares for design or has intention in what they’re doing; you trust the rest of their business. We always felt like there’s an implicit kind of connection we make with our customers by just the first

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two steps inside the door and kind of getting this, “Oh, what else is here?” It’s inviting and it was really well done. So I love that. That aspect of our hospitality, it starts right away with the, “Oh, where are we?” and “Are we in a city?” It’s kind of this different feel. TO: What do regulars keep coming back for? SK: We have a few menu items that have been on for years. We would never be able to change it without an uproar. The catch of the day, which is a variety of different fish. Usually, it’s a white flaky fish, like snapper from Hawaii or the Pacific Ocean, paired with a sticky rice, jasmine rice, a coconut curry, and a mango salsa. We started that dish as a special and it quickly became a menu item and has been one of the top sellers for probably four years now. We also have an oxtail broth, a pho-style dish that’s been on the menu from the very beginning. You just feel really good when you eat it, and you know how long winters are around here. It’s nice to have something you can eat that’s sustaining in that way. I talk to people all the time who are kind of embarrassed to admit that they got the oxtail again. They’re like, “I’ll branch out.” But not many times. And this lady I’m referencing, basically the only thing she’ll

ever branch out for is the catch of the day. TO: What is your personal favorite menu item? SK: My favorite menu item rotates. It’s usually only on the weekends. It’s our sashimi day. I love that menu item because it has so much room for creativity. We get to play with it

every week. We try and do different things, from really traditional Japanese-style preparations to anything we can come up with Indian, Southeast Asian, or Mediterranean styles. It’s fun to just play with flavors. My favorite item on the menu right now is one we just introduced. It’s a mushroom crab cake, but it’s made with Lion’s Mane mushrooms. So we have a completely vegan dish that incorporates local quinoa, chickpeas, and lentils. The Lion’s Mane mushroom cakes have a few delicious sauces. It’s like this really fun, flavorful dish. I love supporting local producers of anything. And the guys at SporAttic, if you know that company, are doing amazing things with just growing mushrooms in their barns; the product quality is pretty impressive. We just really enjoy working with them. So that’s my favorite new menu item. TO: Do you have a favorite drink or cocktail? SK: So it’s gotta be, honestly, one of the classics. One of our cocktails was developed early on. Because we’re only beer and wine, it’s a little bit different to play with. So we developed this really fresh, citrus-forward cocktail called The Cutthroat that is lemon, lime, and orange juice. We have infused sake that we put into it, as well as a little bit of

an infused wine. That is one of my favorite drinks on the menu. TO: What would you say makes you unique in the local food scene? SK: One of the things I think is really important for us is, again, utilizing local products. So you can dance all over our menu and

find different people we work with from the area, such as Gallatin Valley Botanical, and Strike Farms. We buy from a lot of different small producers. Chance Farm is reopening this year, so we’ll get some stuff from them. Dairy, goat cheese. I don’t wanna say all of our meats because it’s not, you know, across the board that way. We definitely work with different proteins from New Zealand, different proteins from other parts of the U.S. and Canada. We have burger that is ground beef from Montana and locally sourced New York steaks for our steak frites dish. We really like to have that as a main part of our program, because we’re driving that dollar back into our own community. The studies are super powerful in terms of what businesses that support their friends and neighbors can generate in terms of the community. And one of the things I love about Bozeman is we do that so well. So many different little businesses work together and cross pollinate and support each other. I feel like that just makes us a vibrant community. TO: What do you personally enjoy about being part of the greater Bozeman community? SK: I love the access to the outdoors here. We’re big hikers and bikers in the summer,

and skiers in the winter. It’s such a joy to me that we are lucky, I think, to work in an industry where alternative lifestyles are accepted. People understand when you say, “You know what, yeah, actually I work so that I can ski,” or whatever it is. We appreciate that there are people out there just living their life, and that’s the most important thing. I love that when my employees ask, “Actually, can

I go down to four days a week? I need to be doing big hikes all summer long.” I’m like, “Yeah, absolutely.” That’s just because it leads to a happy, healthy employee, and that’s always a benefit to us. It’s what I’ve envisioned for myself, too. I think a big part of this town has that ‘seize the day’ kind of idea behind what their lifestyle looks like. I appreciate it. TO: Do you have anything coming up that you would like readers to know about? SK: Absolutely. We’ve been working to get an outdoor seating area for a while now, and we are gonna be opening our patio to big fanfare this spring when the weather permits, probably mid-May. It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been talking about it for a long time; getting the approvals and the plan, and getting the money together to move forward with it was like, “Yeah, we’re ready.” It’s been pretty exciting. Every year our summers are so gorgeous and I answer the phone all day long: ‘Do you have any outside seating?’ “Sorry, no.” We’ll be doing first come, first serve, no reservations on the deck. So I love that, too, because I anticipated to just drive early evening business, which is always a benefit to the restaurants.

270 W KAGY BLVD STE C BOZEMAN (406) 577-2377 • feastbozeman.com

FOOD STYLE: Sophisticated eatery featuring upscale seafood and New American dishes, raw bar eats

DRINKS: Beer, wine, cocktails

HOURS: Monday - Sunday (5 pm - 9 pm)

VIBE: Upscale, aesthetic bistro for a night out

PRICES: $10 - $71

Check out Feast Raw Bar & Bistro for your next night out in Bozeman this summer. H

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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SCREEN & STAGE

BOZEMAN’S

BURLESQUE TAKEOVER Kathleen Johns

he dramatically lit keyhole on stage peeks out amidst flowing velvet drapes, giving off an air of mystery, of excitement. Elegant cocktail tables dot the room as neatly attired servers table hop, taking food and drink orders, filling water glasses, and making certain guests are comfortable. The moment arrives, the house lights dim and the alluring voice of the show’s emcee, Jupiter Everhard, comes through the sound system. Laughter, whistles, catcalls and other expressions of appreciation from the audience echo as, one by one, the performers take the stage to tease, shimmy, delight and dazzle. Time and place transcendent, this cabaret could exist in any decade in any major city. Welcome to Jupiter’s Lounge, Bozeman’s only 21+ burlesque venue. Jupiter Everhard, producer, creative director, burlesque artist, amongst other titles (“I do it all”), has been a performer all his life. He recalls his earliest childhood memories being interwoven with aspects of burlesque, and proudly remembers the myriad of local theatrical and musical productions he’s been a part of since he was a preschooler. “I grew up in a small town with not a lot of artistic opportunity, but dance and theatre were the performance outlets I was able to jump into. When I was five or six, I saw the circus for the first time. That was the click. I knew I had to do that; aerial acrobatics mesmerized me the

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most,” he recalls. “At 14, I moved to Bozeman and did several major high school theatre productions. At 19, I got into aerial arts, and for the last 12 years that has been my life. My main edge in shows I produced and performed in has been combining burlesque with aerial. Part of the goal at Jupiter’s Lounge is to show people through our unique performances all the different artistries and varieties of talents that burlesque is made of.” Not only does burlesque variety include aerial, dance, singing, comedy, and more, it also includes audience participation. “It feels like people are craving live performance art and have been for a while here, especially the kind of performance art where the crowd can get a little more rambunctious and be a part of the show,” says Everhard. “Burlesque is a special art form in that it casts a broad net, attracting a wide range of people, which is one of the things I find most beautiful about it. The biggest energetic exchange for me is when the audience is giving the performers this love and adoration that energizes us and helps us feel more confident about what we are laying out there on the stage. In return, what we give back to the audience is permission to tune in to their own sensuality and sexiness. The whole point is to inspire people to go home after the show, put on sexy lingerie and move their bodies to sexy music, to love themselves, because we all deserve to

feel that. Taboos in society can squash that. It’s liberating to move and feel sexy in your skin. Stripping is empowering, sexy, glamorous, comedic, erotic, and thought provoking.” By definition, burlesque is an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work, a parody. Knowing this, it’s important to remember that, above all, burlesque is fun — it’s okay to make fun of your self, too. “People walk away from a show and can take the inspiration they got and channel it into their life in a way that hopefully makes it better,” says Everhard. When asked if Bozeman audiences differ from audiences in other venues he has performed in, such as Fred Wildlife Refuge and Triple Door in Seattle or The House of Blues in New Orleans, Everhard says, “A lot of people here are not used to burlesque; for many, it is their first time. We recognize that Bozeman is also super diverse, with people from bigger cities. I really appreciate that we have that diversity. The support is astounding in this community. That community aspect is what makes Bozeman crowds so special.” As for what inspires Everhard to grow as a performer, producer and creative director, he gathers inspiration from everyone. “I take tips and guidance from each performer I see that inspires me and has that special ‘it factor’ on stage. So many people have been muses to me. I try to pull my creativity from a lot of different sources and styles so that audiences never quite know what to expect from me.” Vera Visceral fell in love with burlesque in 2003. Studying dance by age 11, Visceral recalls, “I did jazz dance and then modern and contemporary as I got older. I heard about burlesque and how it was having a comeback; it felt adjacent to what I was already doing but with a lot more glamour and fun,” she laughs. “I started working with other performers, putting on shows at venues like South Paw, Don’t Tell Mama, The Haunt, all in New York. I got a lot of exposure, thanks to many cool people who were interested in reviving burlesque. It was fun, so I continued to do it. My character has evolved; now, I am a more comedic performer. I love creating costumes and concepts, coming up with

choreography, gags and jokes for a new number, a song to sing, choosing the props and rigging. I enjoy performing the number live, feeling the response of the audience in real time, the comedy and the silliness and mixing that up with the sexy. It is so fun — I never take myself seriously when I’m doing it. Comedian Carol Burnett was one of the inspirations I looked to in developing my character. I absolutely adore her comedy work. I love finding weird, wacky, unexpected things to bring onstage to surprise the audience with. Burlesque can be whatever you want it to be: comedic, funny, sexy, seductive, or serious. There are a lot of things you get to express in three to five minutes onstage.” Fair Elise, also a regular Jupiter’s Lounge performer, caught the dancing bug by the age of 10, due to the influence of a sibling. “I originally wanted to start dancing because my older sister was dancing; I wanted to be just like her. I started classes and my parents took me out — they said all I wanted to do was stare in the mirror during class,” she laughs. In high school, Elise realized that dance was what she wanted to pursue and, eventually, if possible, make a career of it. She earned a BFA in dance performance from Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts. Having never performed burlesque before, one of her professors suggested she audition for an open spot in a local Seattle area troupe. She did, and found that burlesque was a fit. “Classic burlesque is the art of the striptease,” she explains. “Neo-classical burlesque, or more widely, cabaret, can be anything from song to dance to theatre to

striptease, finding ways to make it fun or to make a statement and say something through the piece, draw the audience in, make them feel like they are participating in something exciting and special. The shows at Jupiter’s Lounge have an act for everybody. Not every audience member is going to connect with my act, but they may connect with Vera Visceral’s absurd, hilarious comedy, or they might connect with Jupiter Everhard’s sensuality. I hope this group gets to work together continuously into the future because I enjoy each one of them so much. We are hoping to make this a long lasting staple in Bozeman so people can come to a cabaret club to enjoy a drink and a show every weekend. We are hoping to continue to get enough people to support this vision and to show that Bozeman is thirsty for cabaret and for burlesque and for a venue like this.” Fair Elise’s hopes for a permanent Bozeman stage are shared amongst the troupe, including lounge owner Sam Williams. “Finding a home for Jupiter’s Lounge is the next goal. The land that the building currently sits on has been sold. By March of 2024 we will need to find a new stage,” Williams states. In speaking of why he chose to open a cabaret venue as a business, Williams, a senior in MSU’s Civil Engineering program, says, “After two incredibly successful burlesque shows in 2022 at the Emerson Center (Anthology and Laboratory), I realized there was a market for burlesque here. I decided that if I was going to stay in Bozeman after I graduated, I needed to do something about the local lack of entertain-

ment and try to help build a vital night-life scene. This was the impetus for creating Jupiter’s Lounge. As a civil engineering student, I am trained to identify the problem and work out a plan, which I have done by partnering with Jupiter Everhard and trusting his artistic vision, Sadie Barac, owner of Starlite Bozeman for the use of the space, 406 Mobile Bar to give the lounge a dinner theatre element, and all the performers and employees behind the scenes who bring their talent. Now, on to the goal of finding a long-term venue. Burlesque’s versatility connects to the kind of audience that can support this endeavor, and I believe that audience is here in Bozeman.” To catch an upcoming show at Jupiter’s Lounge, please go online and visit www.JupitersLounge.com J

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. You can connect with Kathleen through her website at www.KathleenJohns.com

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american aquarium armory ballroom David Joy

nywhere off Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico sounds made up, like some wine-drunk incantation or maybe a tongue twister—try to say it ten times fast. But as a former life-saving station built in 1874 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the name is perhaps the perfect metaphor and title for American Aquarium’s ninth studio album. The Old North State is tattooed on the bones of front man BJ Barham, who has never lived more than two hours from his hometown in Reidsville. But, more so, what better to represent an album about loss than a place built to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers? Song as a sort of salvation is something Barham celebrates in, “All I Needed,” the final track on the record, and this speaks to what he hopes this album can do for the band’s established and growing fanbase. Sometimes when we’re drowning, music keeps us afloat. “When these massive life changes happen, we feel like we are the only ones facing these problems. Talking about them openly, giving them a name and dragging them into the light makes them seem a little less daunting, a little more conquerable,” Barham said. “I hope this album serves as a salve to anyone who has experienced this sort of loss over the last few years. I hope it makes them feel a little less isolated and disconnected. I want them to know that someone out there is going through the exact same shit and that they are not alone.” For anyone who’s followed the band over the last sixteen years, Chicamacomico feels stripped down and bare-boned in its instrumentation. Far from that early blend of Southern and punk rock, there are few if any moments where the band floors the pedal and leaves the tires smoking in its wake. The orchestration here is dialed back leaving the lyrics to stand naked front and center. It’s reminiscent of Rockingham, Barham’s 2016 solo album, and this may be in part a result of producer Brad Cook, who produced both

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albums as well as the band’s 2015 record Wolves. But it’s likely more a sign of the maturing sound and expanding scope of a songwriter now fully comfortable and confident in his own skin. “When you are young, you want to play everything loud and fast and I think that comes, at least in part, from uncertainty. I hadn't fully found my voice back in those early days so the louder and faster the songs were the less chance someone could actually hear what I was saying. The more comfortable I got with my ‘voice,’ the more confident I became in my lyrical

ability. I'm not afraid of the lyrics sitting way out front anymore because I am confident in the songwriting. The band can still cut loose and take over a song, but they aren't expected to do all the heavy lifting these days.” With tracks tackling personal loss—the loss of his mother and grandmother, the loss of a child, the loss of youth and time and the creative spark that drives him— there was plenty of heavy lifting to be done. Barham has never been one to back away from the darkness or the more difficult subject matter. In fact, that has always seemed

not just for me, but for anyone else that is willing to listen, makes it far easier to face those dark emotions head on.” The subjects remain heavy across most of the record. With “Waking Up The Echoes,” he writes about losing an old friend to suicide. And yet somehow he always manages to find balance. The light always seems to steady the dark. At times it’s full on, as is the case with, “Little Things,” a playful tune about transitioning to a life as a stay at home father. Other times the joy and hope are simpler and more subtle, such as the final lines of “The Hardest Thing,” a song centered around a grieving husband’s conversations with his late wife: “Before you go, one last thing, the flowers you planted in the spring, even though my thumb ain’t green, I think they’re going to make it.” Few songwriters swing the hammer as hard and precise as Barham and it is a testament to the humility and trust of his bandmates—Shane Boeker, guitar; Neil Jones, pedal steel; Rhett Huffman, keys; Ryan Van Fleet, drums, and Alden Hedges on bass—that they take the back seat and allow his storytelling to drive us home. With a heavy tour the rest of the year and a backlist of brass-knuckled bangers that have always burned like wildfire, each will surely have their fair share of time at the wheel. But as for this record, be thankful for the subtlety, for the stillness and for the quiet. Be thankful for the space it provides us to simply feel human. For ten songs, Chicamacomico will hold your head above water. D

to be the place where he found his footing and thrived. In “The First Year,” he recounts the loss of his mother and the first year without her. It’s a truly brilliant piece of songwriting using holidays as steppingstones to work across a span of time, but somehow he manages to never pull a punch or shy away from his own vulnerability. He sings of his father experiencing that loss, “like a castle made of sand, I watched that mountain of a man fall apart when they laid to rest his queen.” Likewise, “The Things We Lost Along The Way,” drives head on into themes of mortality and regret, the nostalgia that so often accompanies growing old. With harmonies by Kate Rhudy, Barham’s vocals and lyrics sound as if they could have been written and sung by Townes Van Zandt, all the way down to that drop in tone with the last word of the line. And much like Townes, Barham has always seemed to walk headfirst into that darkness with fearless and unshaken tenacity.

“The darkest corners of my writing is where I think folks find the most light and that is a really powerful feeling as a writer. It's what allows me to operate in that world and not get bogged down,” he explained. “Knowing that I'm going into the dark place

David Joy is the author of When These Mountains Burn (winner of the 2020 Dashiell Hammett Award), The Line That Held Us (winner of the 2018 Southern Book Prize), The Weight of This World, and Where All Light Tends to Go (Edgar finalist for Best First Novel). His stories and creative nonfiction have appeared in a number of publications, and he is the author of the memoir Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey and a coeditor of Gather at the River: TwentyFive Authors on Fishing. Joy lives in Tuckasegee, North Carolina.

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Gravel Bar Presents

Vigilante Fest 2023 G

ravel Bar is pleased to announce the second annual VIGILANTE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN VIRGINIA CITY, MT. Taking place on June 10th in the beautiful setting of Discovery-Ellingsen Park, the festval is an all ages, day long celebration of regional Montana bands and musicians. Here is a little preview of this years line up.

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DEAD SKY This 6 piece Bozeman band is comprised of 3 vocalists, 2 guitarists, bass, drums and keys who have been playing Grateful Dead tunes together since their 1st show at The Filling Station November 1st, of 2019. The group is made up of musicians who have played together in a variety of local acts for many years; including Pinky and the Floyd, M.O.T.H., Kelly Nicholson Band, Tsunami Funk and the Hooligans. They have overcame many tribulations since they began, including the loss of their founding member Joe Knapp, and have organically grown into one of Bozeman’s most cherished tribute bands.

TESSY LOU WILLIAMS

THE DEAD YELLERS

IZAAK OPATZ

Tessy Lou Williams was born to sing. Her parents, Kenny and Claudia Williams started the band Montana Rose and nurtured a love of making and performing music into a family business of sorts for their three children. “I continue to play music because there’s literally nothing else in the entire world I’d rather do,” Tessy Lou says. “It’s tough, it’s trying, it has its loneliness and isolation from the rest of the world, but it’s also incredible. This world is the only one I know and the only way I know how to exist.”

The Dead Yellers are 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. it’s delivered in an upbeat western roots revival format that leaves the audience with a secure feeling of hope and happiness. The band is often joined by fiddle, pedal steel, bass, and harmonica to round out a true montana sound.

Like many of his favorite songwriters (John Hartford, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Tweedy), Izaak Opatz is an ungulate in life’s winter pasture, chewing on and metabolizing disappointment, heartbreak, and the other tough stuff into enjoyable musical carbohydrates. A compulsive metaphorager (and inveterate wordplayboy), Opatz breaks it all down with enzymes of wry humor, thoughtful simile and close observation - a therapeutic process of narrativizing his own life that, almost as a byproduct, turns out savory nuggets of literate, confessional pop.

MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Growing up a few miles south of the Canadian border in rural North Dakota, 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, wherever that leads you. Matt’s songs paint pictures, with writing that reflect the character of Mike Cooley, Corb Lund, Waylon Jennings and Vic Chestnutt. Songs you can see when you hear them.

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SAM PLATTS AND THE PLAINSMEN Sam Platts and the Plainsmen play traditional country and western swing. The group is composed of Sam Platts on guitar and vocals, J Kane on bass and vocals, Lilly Platts on fiddle, and Bill Dwyer on electric guitar. Songs range from originals to standards. They have played around the world for a wide range of audiences, including festivals in France and China. The group originally formed in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho, but now call southwest Montana home.

DAMNIT LAUREN! Dammit Lauren! is a rock and roll trio formed in the middle of nowhere, Montana. Born out of a love for alt and indie rock, their music combines melody with unconventional chords and driving rhythm, led by Lauren’s distinctive and dynamic vocals. The band focuses on original music, blending their assorted backgrounds for a soulful alternative rock sound that combines rocking jams with pop hooks. The band will be releasing their second album in July 2022.

MARTIN DEGROOT FAMILY BAND Martin DeGroot is a lifelong musician and performer. Born and raised in a musical family in Southern Oregon, he now resides in Southwest Montana. He offers multi-instrumental solo and small group Bluegrass, Americana,Folk and rock music performances.

PAUL LEE KUPFER Originally from the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, Paul continues to work on his craft while touring around the United States based out of Knoxville, Tennessee and Western Montana. His style is somewhat of a throwback to traveling musicians and songwriting of long ago, but the language stays relevant and rooted in the modern world that surrounds us all.

Please join in for a great day celebrating Montana musicians, and spring time in the Rockies. Doors open at 11am and music starts around 11:30am. There will be a beer tent with beverages for sale, and you are welcome to bring your own food. Blankets and low back camp chairs are also allowed. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ALLOWED. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME. There is parking and public restrooms on site. Tickets on sale now at: www.sellout.io L

ABOUT DISCOVERY ELLINGSEN PARK THE FAIRWEATHER PARTY

ne spring day in 1863, six men looking for their next big gold strike found it in Alder Gulch, William Fairweather, Henry Edgar, Thomas Cover, Barney Hughes, Micheal Sweeney, and Harry Rogers left Bannack, attempting to meet and travel with James Stewart’s Yellowstone Expedition, to find gold and establish town sites along the Yellowstone. The six were two days behind the main party and trying to catch up. An encounter with a Crow tribe that left them considering the best route back to Bannack, led them up into the mountains away from the Madison River. Fairweather and Edgar slipped their gold pans into the cold creek waters beside the spot they picked for that night’s camp. They soon realized they had discovered a rich deposit of placer gold in what Edgar would name Alder Creek. During the early 1850’s small amounts of gold had been found in this region of Idaho Territory, but within ten years the number of prospectors and the intensity of their search had increased. Gold discoveries were made throughout the territory, with prospectors rushing from one region to another: Elk City, Gold Creek, Grasshopper Creek. The May 26, 1863 gold discovery in Alder Creek not only changed the lives of the six men who found it and the thousands who followed them, but it also influenced Montana’s future, with the creation of the Montana Territory in 1864. The six men known as the Fairweather party discovered the gold that soon brought a growth in population that created settlements all along the gulch. Thomas Cover and Henry Edgar played and important part in establishing the town site of the city of Varina, soon to be renamed Virginia. The upper most settlement in the gulch was Summit, with

Junction City being the last of the “14-mile city’. Virginia City was central in location and importance and was established closely after Nevada City, with claims that both were first. The Secretary of the Treasury, H. McCulloch, reported on March 5, 1868: “Alder gulch has produced more gold than all the others, and probably more within the last three years than ever was taken in the same time from any gulch of the same extent. It is the opinion of those best qualified to judge that within three years from the commencement of mining operations on this gulch $30,000,000 were taken from it.” These six men that formed a partnership and deep alliances in their successful quest for gold eventually found different paths, but will be well remembered as the Fairweather part, discoverers of one of the world’s richest gold deposits. K

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MONTANA MUSIC

APOLLO SUNS

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INSTRUMENTAL AL PSYCHEDELIC JAZZ ROCK Patrick Lokken

ounded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. They have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both 2018/2020. In 2022, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno awardwinning producer Ben Kaplan (Five Alarm Funk, Mother Mother, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album, ‘Departures’. The band is signed to the Canadian label Do Right Music, home to The Souljazz Orchestra, Soul Motivators, and Luvmenauts. Developed over many tours trying out different arrangements and grooves, their new single ‘Pluto’ became a fan favourite at live shows due to its heavy horns, dynamic groove, and catchy melody. “Pluto is a many-faced god who is capable of great kindness but also is temperamental. We wanted the song and artwork to convey that feeling to listeners.”

Best known for their high-octane live shows, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Big Fun Festival, Vermont Jazz Fest, and Calgary Stampede. Some of their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming, Makaya McCraven, Anomalie, The Brooks, and Five Alarm Funk. The core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar), Tim Iskierski (Drums), Erika Einarson (Percussion), Bryn Herperger (Bass), Garrett Malenko (Trumpet), Benjamin James Hill (Trombone), Aaron Bartel (Bari Sax) and Anatol Rennie (Keyboards/Synths). Apollo Suns is May 18th with Transcendental Express at the Flling Station. Tickets on Eventbrite A Patrick Lokken is M.S. EE Montana State University Subscribe to Lokken Productions on Youtube! www.youtube.com/channel/UC3beTRgttP-m0miwKsjC-BQ

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ARE YOU A WRITER? YOU MIGHT BE! Lynn Kinnaman

eople write for many reasons, such as to express their thoughts and feelings, to communicate information, to tell stories, to persuade others, to entertain, and to document history or personal experiences. Writing can also be a form of therapy, a way to explore and process one’s emotions and experiences. Whether you want to publish your work, just share it with family and friends, or keep it private, writing can be emotionally liberating, personally satisfying, and even financially rewarding. It’s a process of self-discovery. As you write, you explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. You gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world. Through writing you learn more about your strengths and weaknesses, your passions and interests, and your hopes and dreams. However, writing can feel solitary at times; that’s why, when writers get together it’s like bringing kindling to a bonfire — we inspire, encourage, and learn from one another. That was my reason for creating the Get Published Conference, a place for writers at all stages to learn and share.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN In early 2010, I was sitting in a coffee shop in Bozeman with a fellow writer and we were talking about writing and writers. He mentioned how we needed a conference in our area because most of them were either very far away, outrageously expensive, or had a very narrow scope. I had been dreaming of starting a conference, but wasn’t sure I could do it by myself, so when he expressed interest, I didn’t hesitate. We agreed to try it, and right then and there I called one of the most successful writers I knew, my friend B.J. Daniels, and asked her if she would be a speaker. She was gracious enough to say yes, and we were off and running. The writer who helped me get started that first year moved to the east coast, but by then I had the confidence to continue alone. Yes, this is primarily a solo effort, but I have had some outstanding assistants over the years for whom I’m grateful. And, of course, the Get Published Conference for Writers has featured some amazing speakers and author presenters. In addition to B.J. Daniels, the first conference featured Craig Lancaster, who is making a return appearance this year, and Patrick McDonald, who created the QueryTracker system for authors to find literary agents and organize their inquiries. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to have Janet Fox, who is another delightful returning speaker, as well as authors Kat Martin, Danielle Girard, Keith McCafferty, Lise McClendon, Debra Holland, and L.J. Martin, among others, take a day from their busy schedules to present at this conference. This year’s line-up is equally exciting and accomplished!

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WHY ATTEND A WRITER’S CONFERENCE? Writers at all stages can benefit from conferences. There are o portunities to meet and mingle with other writers and publishing professionals, and learn from their experiences. A writer’s conference can provide insight into how others manage their time and approach their work. From learning new skills and gaining feedback to building connections and getting published, attending a writer’s conference can help you achieve your goals and become part of a supportive and encouraging community.

WHAT MAKES A SMALL CONFERENCE SO GREAT? Small conferences like the Get Published Conference for Writers offer an intimate and personalized experience for attendees. You can interact one-on-one with published professionals and fellow writers. You have the opportunity to ask focused questions and participate in meaningful discussions. Additionally, conferences like this can connect people with similar goals, for continued growth after the event.

YOU ARE A WRITER! A writer is someone who writes. Whether you’ve been writing and publishing for years or are just beginning, this conference has something to offer you. Writing involves constant exploration, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and self-discovery. Through the process of writing, you can learn more about yourself and the world around you, and become a better communicator, critical thinker, and creative individual. Regardless of why you’re writing, or what your goals are, spending a day with successful writers is inspiring. You are a writer, and you are invited to join us on June 10th to be a part of this rewarding experience. N Lynn Kinnaman is a published author and the founder of the Get Published Conference for Writers. She creates online courses covering topics such as memoir writing, resilience practices, and upskilling training. She is an instructor in writing and college studies at Montana State University and loves teaching and coaching individuals to achieve their writing dreams. Her website is LynnKinnaman.com

SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE MAY 2023 ARIES: It’s all about Mom and Mercury. Mercury will turn direct on Mother’s Day leaving no excuse to not at least call. Early in the month double check appointments and communications. Make time for me time on the 13th to reconnect and keep your footing.

LIBRA: The 23rd gives you the opportunity to take a leadership role and show your stuff. Watch the spending until after Mercury’s retrograde is over on the 12th. Mom’s going to expect something, even if it is just a call. Unexpected revelations on the 13th.

TAURUS: Don’t forget about Mom – the 14th is the day when all things Mom are important. Family connections and schedules will need to be tracked in order to properly plan. The Eclipse (5th) has you wanting to connect closer business relationships.

SCORPIO: It’s all about you and the Moon this month, dear Scorpio. With the Lunar Eclipse darkening in your sign on the 5th you’ll be attracting attention from a variety of sources. You will be given the opportunity to collaborate with friends on the 28th.

GEMINI: June is going to be full of surprises. Secrets and new revelations about health and lifestyle come in to sharp focus. Make plans to have your doc take a look see by the 14th. Don’t forget Mom on the 14th! Financial matters are in focus on the 9th.

SAGITTARIUS: It is going to be a mixed bag this month, so order those flowers for Mom early! From unusual revelations to a better connection with your box, the month bounces around a lot. The Lunar Eclipse is on the 5th with Mercury moving direct on the 16th.

CANCER: The New Moon actually brings more than new energy. It portends good coordination and collaboration in the work place resulting in new clients and new income streams. Travel may be required to put the final seal of approval into place and signed.

CAPRICORN: From a Lunar Eclipse (5th) to Mercury going direct (14th) along with some other rather intriguing mash ups of the planets, it is sure to be an interesting month for you with lots to keep you busy in both mind and body. Keep your focus.

LEO: Oh, boy. You are going to have to be at your most charismatic best. Coworkers and new initiatives may take a little extra work to ensure full integration. A new contract brings unexpected fiscal recognition. The 5th is perfect for playing couch potato.

AQUARIUS: The Moon holds a lot of sway. From the Lunar Eclipse on the 5th through Mercury turning direct in Taurus on the 14th you are sure to feel the influence of the stars. Make sure to remember Mom on the 14th. Beware procrastinating on the 1st.

VIRGO: The 9th features news about a child’s good academic or athletic performance. The Lunar Eclipse on the 5th indicates a need to postpone travel until after the 15th. Accommodate a co-worker from far away on the 18th.

PISCES: The early part of the month is sure to have some unclear messages or confusing phone calls or texts. Recognition of your efforts is recognized by your co-workers at a luncheon on the 9th. The 14th sees Mercury direct and better communication.

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MSU BOZEMAN THE EARLY DAYS Lesley M. Gilmore; photos: MSU Special Collections

ontana State University is an integral part of Bozeman. Our largest employer, it’s our claim to fame (think NASA and robotics research), and a source of pride with regard to sports, academics, diversity, and alternative energy, among other accolades. And, as MSU President Waded Cruzado rarely neglects to mention, it is a land grant institution. That is where MSU’s story begins, and what drives it to this day. In 1862, the U.S. Congress passed the Morrill Land Grant Act, an effort supported by the Republican-led Congress to create higher educational opportunities in agriculture and the mechanical arts, as well as for military training. The latter item was added in response to northern losses early in the Civil War. This movement, brought forward by Justin A. Morrill of Vermont, strove to elevate public education — and the funding thereof — to the higher levels enjoyed by enjoyed by railroad moguls and the mentally handicapped. The bill simultaneously offered education to the shrinking agrarian class and the growing industrial class, representing the struggle present in most states and territories. Montana is an excellent example of the yin-yang of these nearly opposite economic directions, which are also symbiotic. The result? Establishment of the Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on February 16, 1893, four days after the state legislature established the university campus in Missoula. The healthy rivalry likely began that week. The glorious day of the birth as a university town came after Bozeman placed fourth in the 1892 race to become the new (as of 1889) state of Montana’s capital city. Among the many plums issued by the state legislature, the agriculture and mechanics college was given to Bozeman, and the state university to Missoula, as each city had lobbied for. These runners-up gifts were not easily come by during the nascent period of Montana’s statehood. In the book, In the People’s Interest: A Centennial History of Montana State University, the authors deftly and clearly describe the bantering and bargaining associated with the wins, attributing Bozeman’s success “in no small measure to the political acumen of Bozeman’s political and civic leaders, who formed a coalition of interests within a broader network of empire builders.” Before progressing further, let’s get the names straight. What we now know as MSU in Bozeman was the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from 1893 to 1921, Montana State College from 1921 to 1965, and Montana State University from 1965 to the present. What we now

know as the University of Montana in Missoula was the University of Montana from 1893 to 1945, Montana State University from 1945 to 1965, and the University of Montana from 1965 to the present. The 1965 transfer of the MSU moniker from Missoula to Bozeman necessitates watchfulness when reviewing historic documents and newspaper accounts. For ease in this read, MSU will be used to indicate our Bozeman campus. MSU’s grounds, expanse, and buildings reflect the organization, areas of study, and evolution of the school. MSU first operated out of temporary quarters downtown, while incrementally building a campus on the elevated land of the Capital Hill Addition (platted as part of the capital bid). In 1894, MSU opened its first dedicated building — the agricultural experiment station, with offices and classrooms. When Main Hall opened in 1898, its classrooms and office space were able to fill the school’s needs for its 60+ students. These two buildings, now known as Taylor Hall and Montana Hall, are what remain today of the promising origins. Montana Hall remains as the iconic, center hearth of our very full campus. The 1904 Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows both Taylor and Montana Halls, the duck pond, and the other utilitarian buildings that supported the campus. Greater regularity had appeared with the construction of the Chemistry and Gymnasium buildings, in 1898 and 1897 respectively, located in westward alignment with the Main Building. Even with the newfound stature and prominence of the two- and three-story masonry buildings, MSU’s rural and practical focus was clear in the Sanborn maps and early photographs, as was its isolation south of the city. The agricultural experimental station was immediately west of Taylor Hall, where it grew to support the extension’s training efforts across the state. The 1912 Sanborn map demonstrates steady growth of the campus in a short period. The practical improvements included the 1907-09 construction of the New Agricultural Hall (now Linfield) with a sizable greenhouse, the 1910 girl’s dormitory east of Montana Hall (now Hamilton Hall), addition of a greenhouse that doubled the footprint of Taylor Hall, additions to the gymnasium and the Blacksmith/Carpenter Shop, and construction of a large C-shaped dairy barn that anchored the experiment station complex. This dairy barn housed the Museum (of the Rockies) from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s. MSU’s handsome campus conveys this rich story of hopes and dreams — of our country, our state, and of the thousands of individuals who have studied and worked there. What we see today contains a

MSU FIRST OPERATED OUT OF TEMPORARY QUARTERS DOWNTOWN, WHILE INCREMENTALLY BUILDING A CAMPUS ON THE ELEVATED LAND OF THE CAPITAL HILL ADDITION

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1906 MT Hall at left Chemistry then Gym-Armory with Taylor Hall at right. Right: 1921 building Lewis Hall - Biology

vestige of its early presence, with Taylor and Montana Halls establishing our perception (with the exception of Linfield and Hamilton Halls, the rest of the buildings depicted in 1912 are long gone). Many subsequent alterations are associated with the increase in enrollment and academic departments, which has remained steady, and sometimes seemingly explosive. In order to manage this expansion in a more formal fashion, in 1917 MSU adopted a master plan developed by Montana architect George Carsley and nationally known architect Cass Gilbert. This plan featured a long and wide east-west green space flanked by existing buildings Montana Hall and Hamilton Dormitory on the north, and placeholders for Physics, Chemistry, the Library, and Engineering buildings on the south. The Biology Building was assigned to a site west of Montana Hall. The western terminus of this classroom district was to be defined with an auditorium building, beyond which the barns and farm buildings were arranged symmetrically. The original agricultural building (Taylor Hall) would be removed to avoid asymmetry. While the gist of the plan was generally followed, Taylor Hall remained, and construction of a large reflecting pool behind Montana Hall, and the library immediately south, was never implemented. The shifting of the library east opened a long viewshed and greensward between Montana Hall and Romney Gym (1922) at the south end of campus. The auditorium building was also never built per this plan, allowing the open avenue to serve automobile traffic (as Garfield Street), until converted into the pedestrian pathway Malone Centennial Mall in 1993. The 1920s represented a huge growth period for MSU, funded by the post-war boom in the economy and a resultant generous legislature (to all of Montana’s schools of higher education). The expansion of MSU’s campus, increase of more than 150% in classroom space, and architectural compatibility between the buildings and the 1917 campus plan helped seal MSU’s reputation as a place for serious study. As stated in Jessie Nunn’s 2013 nomination identifying the core of MSU as a National Register Historic District, “the favored style of the 1917 Carsley / Gilbert Campus Plan — Italian Renaissance Revival — dominated campus construction during the building boom of the 1920s. Six [of

an original seven] Revivalist Style buildings (approximately 43% of historic buildings within the MSU Historic District) remain on campus today.” This stylistic consistency contrasted with the University’s eclectic architectural expression, prevalent prior to World War I. The six buildings noted in the National Register nomination create a warm, solid uniformity across campus, with colorful tapestry brick walls, stone bases, tile and terra cotta detailing, and clay tile roofing. Constructed between 1919 and 1926, the buildings are generally located where placed on the 1917 plan. We now know them as Traphagen Hall (Chemistry, 1919), Roberts Hall (Engineering, 1922), Lewis Hall (Biology, 1922), Romney Gym (1922), the Heating Plant (1922), and Herrick Hall (1926). The Heating Plant was placed in an area southeast of the campus core. The Engineering Shops, later known as Ryon Labs, was the seventh building in this grouping. Built in 1922 and located on Grant Street just north of the Heating Plant, Ryon Labs was demolished in 1995 to make way for the EPS Building (Barnard Hall). The improvements associated with the 1920s were not just relegated to construction, but the construction is certainly a reflection of MSU’s improved academic vigor. Strong programs had been developed in the sciences — chemistry, biology, engineering, and agriculture. The number of students (approximately 1,200) attending MSU in the 1920s rose during the Depression but took a dip during World War II, after which it surged with a vengeance. The heady period of Roland Renne’s presidency, from 1943 to 1964, helped MSU weather the storm of steadily increasing student enrollment from 1,155 to 5,250, particularly of women. Renne responded to the need for rapid expansion of classroom and laboratory space, residence halls, and academic programming. This boom period and the years leading to it will be addressed in a future article. M Lesley M. Gilmore is a preservation architect who lives and works in Gallatin Gateway. She has immense appreciation for Bozeman’s spectacular university campus, its leadership, faculty and staff, and the students who stretch their minds there. The historic photographs used herein are courtesy of MSU Special Collections’ Historical Photographs and the Montana Historical Society. www.bozemanmagazine.com

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ROSA BEALL A FOUNDING MOTHER OF BOZEMAN Crystal B. Alegria, photo courtesy of Pioneer Museum

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osa Beall is remembered as the first non-native woman to settle in the fledgling town of Bozeman, in 1864, but we would do Rosa a great disservice if we let her story end there. Contemporaries of Rosa’s urged her to write her life story, declaring it “stranger than fiction.” Rosa never wrote her story in its entirety, but we are lucky to have a few of her reminiscences. From these writings, we can glean a little of the life and times of a woman who represents the many women who traveled to Montana Territory in the 1860s. Rosa went through hardship and heartbreak, probably much more than we know. Yet, she managed through it all to become a leading citizen of Bozeman, and is honored as a founding mother. Rosa Barker was born into a well-to-do merchant family in Collinsville, New York in 1838. She was one of eight children; being the second to the oldest, was given responsibility of her younger siblings. In her twelfth year, her family moved to Cold Brook, New York, where she was educated at Fairfield Seminary. While attending Fairfield, Rosa became interested in drawing, painting, music and French, but did not take a liking to mathematics or science. After graduating from Fairfield and teaching piano for a year, Rosa married Abram H. Van Vlierden in 1856 at the age of 18. For years, Rosa and Abram traveled from place to place, never settling down for long. Rosa had two girls during this time, Lola in 1859 and Minnie two years later in 1861. In 1861 or 1862, during the Civil War while the family was traveling to St. Louis, Rosa had a “war experience.” The river steamer on which they were traveling was seized by Union soldiers. The steamer was held up in Lexington, Missouri until after the battle of Lexington, during which the hemp warehouses and other buildings were burned. Rosa and her family were kept on board the steamer and treated as prisoners of war. The steamer eventually carried Rosa and family to St. Louis after unloading the Confederate prisoners of war in Alton, Illinois. In 1864, the small family decided to travel west via wagon train. They left from Grinnell, Iowa, traveling with the Townsend train, following the Bozeman cut-off promoted by John Bozeman. As Rosa and members of the wagon train came through the Bozeman pass on August 1st of 1864, she noticed the “loveliness of the valley” with the grass “as high as the backs of the oxen. Antelope fed in numbers upon it, unseen except when they raised their heads.” Rosa, Abram and their two little girls settled north of Bozeman on land offered by William Beall, Rosa’s future husband. In the beginning, they lived out of the “doubledecker” wagon they used to travel across the plains. The wagon box was their home for three months while Abram built a sod cabin.

The family lived without luxuries that first year; their meals consisted of bread, bacon, rye coffee and wild game. The next summer, Rosa planted a vegetable garden and raised potatoes, turnips, radishes, onions, and other vegetables. Life was never dull for the young family. While Abram was gone one evening, a pack of wolves found Rosa and the two girls alone in their wagon box. Rosa surrounded herself and the girls with trunks but, “The howling wolves outside leaped higher and higher, until it seemed as though the next moment would surely bring them over the barriers.” Abram finally arrived home and was able to scare off the wolves. Life was hard during these early years in Bozeman. It’s difficult to determine the couple’s financial situation, but we know that Abram had legal troubles. Records indicate that between 1866 and 1867, Abram was sued by a man named Samuel James. In

divorce was approved, as was mandatory at that time, by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Montana on December 21, 1867. With the separation, Lola and Minnie, now eight and six, were placed in the home of mutual friends until it could be decided who would care for the girls. This must have been devastating for Rosa, but things proceeded to get worse. Without Rosa’s knowledge, Abram took the girls and headed east. Rosa, without the means to travel, knowledge of where Abram had taken the girls, nor any legal recourse, was unable to go after them. One year after the girls’ abduction, Minnie, the younger of the two, contracted diphtheria and died. Lola died the next year of heart disease. Rosa must have been heartbroken. It states in reminiscences, “The loss of her children was a shock from which Mrs. Beall has never recovered.” Years later, in 1880, Rosa was able to travel east and remove Lola’s body from Toledo, Ohio

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the end, the court sided with Abram, but this must have caused stress for the young couple. Three years after Rosa and Abram moved to Bozeman, the couple separated for reasons unknown. A contemporary of Rosa’s, Mary Alderson, writes in a newspaper article published in 1893, “What should be woman’s highest opportunity soon became her saddest experience . . . domestic troubles, the result of an ill-sorted marriage, in the choice of which the young girl of eighteen had but little to do, led to Mrs. Beall’s separation from her husband on January 1st, 1867. That separation was justifiable on the lady’s part, no one who knows Mrs. Beall will question. She secured a divorce the following fall.” The

to the Woodstock cemetery near Saugerties, New York where Minnie was laid, therefore reuniting the two girls. With the separation from her husband and loss of her children, it was a desperate time for Rosa. She was financially destitute and needed an income, so she started sewing for a Mrs. Meredith. She also sewed flour sacks for the local mill at ten cents per bag. She often finished 100 bags a day, earning $10, a good amount of money at that time. With few women in Bozeman during those early days, it’s not surprising that Rosa married again quickly. In November of 1868, Rosa married William Beall. William built a new house for Rosa and himself at 415 North continued on page 41 www.bozemanmagazine.com

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SOLDIERS CHAPEL AT BIG SKY.

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AN EMPTINESS NO ONE ELSE CAN FILL The Stories Behind the Memorials Rachel Phillips, photos courtesy of Gallatin History Museum

ay usually marks the changing of seasons and is a signal for us to begin summer activities and adventures after a long Montana winter. It is also a suitable time to stop and remember those we have lost as we celebrate Memorial Day. While cemeteries and traditional gravestone monuments are fitting memorials, there are other memorials we encounter daily. We pass by many of them regularly, and they become so familiar that the story of the people behind them is forgotten. Soldiers Chapel in Big Sky, Montana is a noteworthy example of a structure built in memory of those who served and gave their lives in World War II, particularly Montana’s 163rd National Guard Infantry. Nelson Story III and his son, Nelson Story IV, were the grandson and great-grandson of Bozeman pioneer and cattle rancher, Nelson Story, Sr. “Son” and “Fourthy,” as they were nicknamed, both served in Montana’s 163rd Infantry. Part of the 41st Division nicknamed “Jungleers” during the war, the 163rd saw considerable action in the South Pacific theater. On August 6, 1944, Nelson Story IV was killed in action in New Guinea. Ten years later, Nelson Story III and his wife Velma constructed the church in Big Sky in memory of their son and other members of Montana’s 163rd who were killed in World War II. The chapel, completed in 1955, was designed by famed local architect Fred Willson and constructed in the shadow of Lone Mountain. It was dedicated on

October 2, 1955, and features beautiful stained-glass windows that highlight the artwork of Sgt. Jack Gunter of the 163rd Infantry – God’s hand reaching downward to a fallen soldier. Fred Willson, the architect of Soldiers Chapel, is himself memorialized in what is now known as Willson School, the 1937 Art Deco-style addition to Gallatin County High School on West Main Street. This landmark structure functioned as the county high school until 1957, when the new Bozeman Senior High School facility was completed further west on Main. Also used previously for junior high classes, Willson School is now home to Bozeman School District offices and a large auditorium. Incredibly prolific, Fred Willson designed hundreds of structures during his career, which spanned five decades. Willson School remains one of Fred Willson’s most recognized and monumental Bozeman structures. The building was renamed in his honor following his death in 1956. A plaque installed inside the building reads: “Fred F. Willson Memorial Junior High School – So named in recognition of his leadership and participation in the growth of this community and the Gallatin Valley, in honor of his creative genius of which this building is a lasting example, and in appreciation of a life which exemplified the pure bright light and warmth of simple human kindness.” Besides buildings, many local street names could also be considered memorials. One may assume that Willson Avenue, a major northcontinued on next page www.bozemanmagazine.com

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DEDICATION OF A NEW MEMORIAL AT BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL’S VAN WINKLE STADIUM, 2001

Memorials p.32 south thoroughfare providing access to historic downtown, was also named for local architect Fred Willson. Though fitting, Willson Avenue is in fact named for Fred’s father, General Lester S. Willson. Born in Canton, New York, in 1839, Lester Willson enlisted in the Union Army in 1861. By the end of the Civil War, he held the title of brevet brigadier general. After participating in several major battles, including those at Antietam and Chancellorsville, Willson finished the war under General Sherman during his march through the South. Soon after the war’s end, Willson traveled west to Montana, where he and two associates, Charles Rich and L.W. Fuller, opened a general store in Bozeman. Upon his arrival in town in late April 1867, Willson later recalled only about twelve log cabins, a masonic hall, and a flour mill. After a few years, Willson bought out his partners and ran a successful downtown business, The Willson Company, for the rest of his life. Lester Willson passed away January 26, 1919. Early on, what we know today as Willson Avenue was referred to as 1st Street. In 1889, it appeared as “Central” Avenue on Sanborn Fire Insurance maps. Bozeman City Ordinance No. 128, approved February 21, 1895, officially named the street Central Avenue. This name was used until October 7, 1920, when the city council voted to change the name of the street from Central Avenue to Willson Avenue. Section 2 of the new Ordinance No. 513 states: “That this change of the name of said Central Avenue is hereby made in honor of the late General Lester S. Willson and for the purpose of commemorating his civic and business activities in the City of Bozeman, during a lifetime and embracing a period of over 50 years...” The short access road connecting the west side of Bozeman High School with N. 15th Avenue is named Ruth Thibeault Way (pronounced “Tea-Beau”). Unless one is a high school student, faculty, or staff member, one does not have occasion to travel this route, although

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hundreds traverse the roundabout at the intersection every day. Unlike Willson Avenue, Ruth Thibeault Way was named while the honoree was still living. Ruth Lewis Thibeault was born in 1925 and grew up in Massachusetts. She met her husband while both were serving in World War II, and after college the couple moved west, settling in Bozeman in the 1960s. Ruth began her education career at Bozeman High School, teaching English and Psychology, and eventually moved into a position as counselor. For the next twenty-five years, counselor Thibeault made her mark on local high school students. In a 1994 Bozeman Daily Chronicle article, then-Principal Lou Gappmayer described how her dedication to students made a difference: “She honestly did a lot more than just talk. She helped the kids without coats or the kids who were short a meal.” Ruth was known as a great listener and a caring person. When she located students skipping class, she often sat down with them and just listened to what “weighed them down that day.” In her words, “All of us need someone to really listen sometimes. I got credit for a lot of things kids solved themselves by talking it out.” Ruth passed away at age 83 in 2009, fifteen years after Ruth Thibeault Way was named in her honor. Bozeman High School is also home to another memorial. Van Winkle Stadium is named in memory of Robert Charles “Bob” or “Rip” Van Winkle, a standout football player who died of injuries sustained in a football game. Van Winkle was born in Wisconsin but moved with his family to Bozeman at age ten. He attended Emerson Junior High School and then Gallatin County High School, which was (you guessed it) located in what is today Willson School. In the fall of 1954, Van Winkle and his Gallatin High teammates were just finishing the first half of a football game in Lewistown against Fergus High School when Robert suffered a head injury during a tackle. He was rushed to the hospital in Great Falls, where he lingered a few days before he passed away on November 2, 1954. Van

Winkle is buried in Bozeman’s Sunset Hills Cemetery with the inscription “He Died for the Game He Loved,” on his gravestone. In the 1955 Gallatin yearbook, the Senior class published a tribute to their beloved classmate: “Rip, We want you to know that we miss you... your crooked grin, your hello in the halls, your ready friendliness toward anyone, large or small. We miss your laughter, your jokes, your occasional hurt puppy looks, and, yes, even your familiar 5 o’clock shadow... You were a large part of our class, and your going leaves an emptiness no one else can fill. So, good-by to the best buddy anyone could ever have. ~ The Seniors.” Sometimes, memorials are on a slightly larger physical scale than buildings, streets, or even football stadiums. Mountain names are another fitting option. Renowned mountaineer Alex Lowe grew up in Missoula and later FRED F. WILLSON MEMORIAL PLAQUE AT WILLSON SCHOOL attended Montana State University, where he discovered the thrill of rock and ice climbing in the nearby mountains. In 1990, he became the Whether a small gravestone or a mountain, memorials serve fortieth American to reach the top of Mount Everest. His climbing advenas reminders of those who are no longer with us. They can also tures took him around the world, but he also pioneered new ice climbing spark our curiosity, urging us to find the legends behind the names routes in the now-popular Hyalite Canyon area south of Bozeman. we see on street signs, on our favorite hiking trails, or even on an In 1999, Alex Lowe passed away in an avalanche on Mount interesting headstone in the cemetery. Stories abound for anyone Shishapangma in Tibet. Thousands attended his public memorial willing to look. V service at Montana State University, a testament to Alex’s magnetic personality and his genuine interest in the people around him. In 2005, Rachel Phillips is the Research Director at the Gallatin History Museum a 10,000-foot mountain in the Gallatin National Forest was named in Bozeman. Visit the Gallatin History Museum at 317 W Main Street Alex Lowe Peak, in honor of the local climber who was so well-known in Bozeman, at www.gallatinhistorymuseum.org, or on Facebook and throughout Montana, and across the globe. Instagram.

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TIPS ON NAVIGATING LIFE POST GRADUATION Sadie Woller

here isn’t any argument that achieving a milestone accomplishment such as graduating high school or college takes blood, sweat, and tears. But what happens after the celebration? Does life magically become better? Unfortunately, for most, the answer is no. As someone who graduated from both high school and college in the past ten years, I’ve learned a few things about the world after graduation. I’ve learned that life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and that’s okay. Rather, knowing how to handle life when the rain pours and the lighting strikes is what matters. Because being able to navigate the storm is the only way you’ll see brighter forecasts in the future. Here are five tips I’ve learned over the years to help you navigate life after graduation.

BE AGGRESSIVE After graduation, the world doesn’t mag cally become better unless you do something about it. Graduating is just a foot in the doorway to accomplishing better things. It’s not an invitation for things to be handed to you, for success to come knocking at your door. It’s just another tool to put in your toolbox or add to your resume. So make sure to be

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aggressive before and after graduation: Be aggressive about what you want to teach or accomplish, and about where you want to be in the next five years. But what does it mean to be aggressive? It means to take action. Just because graduation is near doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to coast. Look into programs and clubs, apply for scholarships and internships, make connections, and network. Start taking steps to get ahead. No matter what path you chose or which path you’re on, there are always steps that can be taken to move ahead. But those steps aren’t handed to you; you need to reach out and find them, and for procrastinators like me, that’s more difficult than it sounds. Procrastinator or not, I suggest you write those goals and tasks out. Whether you write them weekly, monthly, or yearly, having that visualization may help to keep track of being aggressive. Write a list of all the scholarships or internships you want to apply for, and have the satisfaction of crossing them off when you complete them. Make room in your schedule for programs and clubs, whether you’re graduating high school or graduating college. Programs and clubs are incredible ways to build your skills, make connections, and network. In

addition to colleges, most communities offer fantastic programs and clubs on anything from writing to business. Seize these opportunities, because not only are you building and expanding your skills, you never know if the connections you make in that club will lead to your future success.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO WORK After graduation, life isn’t handed to you on a golden platter, nor a silver platter for that matter. The blood, sweat, and tears you put into that diploma, the work that went into receiving that diploma needs to continue afterward. So, as easy as it is to jump on the bandwagon, to work remotely or become an influencer, just remember that working for $21 an hour at Target will be a consistent and reliable paycheck. Whereas, remote jobs tend to be more difficult to receive, not to mention how much work it takes to become an influencer. Taking a selfie isn’t enough anymore; you need to have a niche, marketing, materials, and connections to become a full-time influencer.

Sure, working remotely and being an influencer has its perks, but did you know that places like Starbucks, Chipotle, Target, Amazon, and more help pay for college tuition? I worked at Chipotle for a yearand-a-half through college, and besides a reliable income that helped me pay rent, gas, and groceries, I also ended up receiving a $5,000+ scholarship to put towards my tuition. All I had to do for those jobs was apply, show up, and do my job. There was no need for marketing, branding, or networking.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE Eating too many Oreos is never good for you. But neither is eating all salad and no Oreos, so it’s important to have a good balance, especially in life. As I mentioned before, don’t be afraid to be aggressive and get your fingers dirty, but remember to balance that out with some ‘me’ time. It’s important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself as you’re climbing the mountain of success.

Now, this doesn’t mean to be playing hooky every week to play golf or sit at the spa, but rather setting time aside to do something for you. For example, maybe you set time aside to enjoy a hobby, like gardening, hiking, painting, or watching movies. Or, maybe you set time aside to hang with your partner or your friends. Or, set some time aside to relax, or to go shopping. Whatever the activity is, you must take time to take care of yourself. After graduating, it’s so easy to be caught up in the fuss and frenzy that we often forget about the things that make us who we are. If you have trouble remembering to take that time, write it

down on your calendar or in your planner. You can also join a club or set a date with a friend; having a weekly commitment may help you remember and commit to balancing out your life.

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE I used to hate the question, “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” Or worse, “Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?” There would be times in my life when I could answer that question. I knew exactly what I wanted from life. I had goals. But then life happens, and things change; just now, I can’t picture where or what I will be doing in the next five minutes, let alone the next five years. So why do people love this question so much? Why is it so important to know where you want to be in five years? Asking yourself this question helps keep your focus on your life goals in the long run. Life is full of distractions, and it’s easy to become caught up in the aspect of survival. The next thing you know, five years have passed and you’re still serving drinks at your local bar, instead of traveling the world, publishing a book, going to law school, buying a house, or whatever your dreams may be. Remember that it’s okay for those goals and dreams to change, that it’s okay to be lost for a minute, too. That’s all a part of figuring life out and navigating through the storms, but I encourage you to continue to think about the future and where you want to be in the next five years. When it comes to keeping myself focused on my goals, I’ve found that creating a vision board helps. It presents a clear image of the goals I want to accomplish in the future. Another great way to stay focused is journaling those goals down, and creating quarterly goals for yourself. For example, maybe after the first year

you want to be working your way toward a management position, or maybe you want to be physically healthier by doing yoga three times a week. Whatever your end goals are, creating these smaller goals along the way might help you stay focused on achieving your long-term goals.

CONTINUE TO LEARN Once you receive that diploma, don’t expect never to learn again. Don’t think that you’ve mastered all the information you need to be successful in life. Continuing to learn is continuing to grow, which leads to more opportunities and more success. There are so many ways to learn. Of course, there are the obvious ways: Attending a tech school or a college to receive an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. Less obvious ways to continue to learn include taking classes and earning certificates. You can find these certificates and classes online and in your local community. You can always learn within your job field. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. I’ve learned that leaders notice when people take the time to ask questions and learn. Try new opportunities when they are offered to you. You never know if you’ll discover something you enjoy more than what you’re currently doing. Learning is never a bad thing, especially when the world is changing so fast we have to continue to learn to keep up with it. So that, in the end, we are able to navigate the storms, enjoying the sunshine and rainbows. X Sadie Woller is a true small town midwesterner, who moved out to Bozeman for new opportunities, new adventures, and maybe a new accent.

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Barbed Wire’s Impact On The History Of The West Ken Walcheck

t was a crisp late October morning, many decades ago, as I followed a faint deer trail blanketed with smoky gold cottonwood leaves in a remote part of southeastern Montana bordering the Powder River. Further up the trail, I encountered a homestead cabin that showed decades of weathered deterioration. Like migrating geese who leave no trace of their passage behind, I could not see any type of chronometer that would enable me to date the age of the homestead. Musing on this question, I stepped though the cabin’s open doorway, sensing the history of the place. I felt a desire to look for any clues left by the homesteader to give me a window of the past. A pungent smell of rodent droppings and mold spewed from the darkened interior as I searched for some clue that would give me a yardstick as to its age. Finding nothing, I went outside, and found that chronometer in a woodshed that contained a partial roll of barbed wire. The wire was a flattened strand with saber pointed flat barbs, a type of barbed wire I had never seen before. I took a small portion of that wire to the Range Rider’s Museum in Miles City, where an authority on barbed wire informed me that the wire was known by locals as a Brink’s flat wire, but correctly labeled as a Brinkerhoff Opposed Lugs Lance Point, patented April 8, 1879 by Jacob Brinkerhoff. I also learned that common barbed twist types consisted of single twist, double twist, and traditional twist varieties. Michael Kelly is given credit for the first basic design of barbed wire. In 1868, he twisted two plain wires together, creating a cable for sharpened barbs. Then, in 1874, Joseph Glidden, a farmer from De Kalb, Illinois, attended a county fair and was fascinated by a display of a wooden rail equipped with a short wire with points extending out in short projections. Returning home, Glidden thought of ways to improve on what he had seen. Using a coffee grinder to fashion barbs with the aid of a grindstone, Glidden made improvements to Kelly’s

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wire by locking a simple wire barb into a double-strand wire, for which he received a patent (number 157124) from the U.S. Patent Office. Other inventors received patents for their own variations of barbed wire design; the U.S. government issued over 500 patents between 1868 and 1874. Glidden’s fence design proved to be cheap, easy to mass produce, and it (as well as numerous other designs) proved to be effective at confining livestock across the vast, treeless expanses of prairie. Nesters and homesteaders finally had a simple, effective tool for marking boundaries and confining animals. Over the following decades, much of the open prairies were divided into parcels marked by barbed wire fencing. Proving the effectiveness of barbed wire to ranchers in containing livestock took some convincing. The story is frequently told of a barbed wire salesman who was almost laughed out of a San Antonio, Texas saloon as he spread his wire samples across the bar for inspection. Persistently, he talked some residents into agreeing to a test. The following day, with local help, he stretched wire into a makeshift corral in the town square. Better than two dozen of the meanest and toughest longhorns he could round up were driven into the corral by whooping, leg-slapping cowboys. The longhorns, wide-eyed with tails raised, charged the barbed fence, which held. Backing off, licking their wounds, and pawing the ground with their hooves, they charged with a resurgent fury, and the fence still remained standing. Before nightfall, the salesman had more orders than he could fill. It would not be much later when ranchers unspooled countless miles of fencing across the landscape to contain livestock. The introduction of barbed wire to the open prairie had an adverse impact on changing the history of the West. Plains Native Americans and the bison herds they followed and hunted could no longer move freely across the now-vanishing expanses, and the days of the “open range,” when cowboys drove large herds of longhorns long distances from Texas to distant shipping points, were coming to an

end. Cattlemen were not happy with the “Devil’s Rope” or “Bobbed Warr” as it was labeled by cowboys. Horses and cattle, unaccustomed to the sharp barbs, would run headfirst into the fences, causing nasty wounds and infections, or killing themselves. The loss of a valuable horse would make for an unhappy owner. Fence wars started, tempers flared, men were killed, wires were cut, and fenced-in waterholes on rangeland assuredly would not stand long. The knock-out blow to the open range practice of free roaming livestock came with the severe winter of 1886-1887, labeled “the Great Die Up.” Following a summer of drought in ‘86, raging blizzards started in November and continued through February, with temperatures plunging to -55 F. When spring finally arrived, dead cattle by the thousands were found piled up against fences, stacked up in coulees and river bottoms. The staggering loss of cattle resulted in severe financial hardships and bankruptcy for even the most solvent Montana ranchers. One of the most enduring reminders of that disastrous winter is a watercolor of a starving steer painted by cowboy artist Charlie Russell, who titled it, “Waiting for a Chinook.” Stalked by coyotes, the dying steer portrayed the end of the days of roving cowboys, untamed wilderness, and the open range. Fans of television’s Lonesome Dove still remember Montana as an open range country, where cowboy Gus McCrae got arrowed by roving Indians after he and Captain Call trailed their herd of semiwild long-legged longhorns from the Texas-Mexico border to the rich bonanza grasslands of the Montana territory. Overgrazing, compounded by the brutal winter of 1886-87, and the arrival of the plow with an encroaching wave of homesteaders and other opportunists had a resounding impact on the livestock industry. It altered not only the future development of the West, but also the direction of the development of America’s agricultural movement – an industry which has given us a rich and colorful heritage. Much has changed with ranching and farming operations in the western states since those glory days of the open range. Innovative ranching and farming programs with new wildlife-fencing designs, rest rotation

pastures, livestock stocking rates compatible with range forage usage, consideration of fence placement for migratory wildlife, and numerous other range management changes, enhanced by a growing technological society, coupled with state and federal agriculture research programs, further changed the direction of the livestock industry. The 1800’s encroachment of civilization in the West also had a dramatic impact on wildlife and its habitat. Unfortunately, no reporters were on the scene during this historical period to report and speculate on the hazards barbed wire presented to big game ungulates and birds, both in injury and death. Many decades would pass before public awareness and corrective actions were taken by state and federal wildlife agencies, ranchers, wildlife organizations, land-grant universities, and environmental foundations. Fences are essential for controlling livestock and trespass. Countless miles of twisted wiry fences crisscross the American West like strands of spider webs, which equates to a conservative estimate of 600,000+ miles of fencing that could circle the Earth’s equator 24 times. That number is without counting property fencing in cities and suburbs. In some areas, barbed wire fences are mere historic remnants, no longer serving any useful purpose. There are also miles of private and federal fences that were designed and constructed in past years with little consideration about harm to ungulates such as deer, pronghorn, elk, bighorn sheep, and birds, when they collide with or become entangled in fences. A landmark 2005-06 fence study conducted in Utah and Colorado by Utah State University found that for every 2.5 miles along 1,200 miles of barbed wire fencing, at least one ungulate died per year. This equated to one dead pronghorn per year per 5.6 miles of fence; one dead mule deer every year per 17.8 miles of fence, and one dead elk per year for every 10.3 miles of fence. These mortality numbers are conservative, because researchers defined “death” as an animal physi-

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Barbed Wire p.38 cally entrapped in the fence, which did not account for ungulates with injures that led to death. The same study found that juvenile ungulates are eight times more likely to die in fences than adults, and that 70% of all mortalities occurred on fences with the top strand over 40 inches in height. In recent years, wildlife biologists have collected field data from numerous studies. Satellite mapping, modeling, designing ungulatefriendly fence crossing modifications, identifying fence locations in areas allowing access to important wildlife habitats, identifying stretches of fences that impede ungulate migratory movements, and studying the movements of GPS-collared animals in reference to fence locations helped unravel some mysteries of fence hazards to wildlife. American Prairie, a nonprofit foundation for preserving a unique area of prairie in northeastern Montana, controls more than 454,000 acres of private and leased land. They have modified miles of fences by replacing the middle barbed wire with an electric wire that helps to deter bison from pushing on the fence or using the fence to scratch itches while shedding coats. Daunting questions still remain for biologists, such as how barbed wire fences affect the long-term health of wildlife populations, and how different ungulates learn and adjust to wildlife-friendly fences. Another question centers on how our rapidly changing climate and associated mega-fires are changing ungulate migration routes, habitat location, and fragmentation. Barriers, like fences, may physically inhibit the ability of some ungulate species to adapt to climate and ecosystems changes. An ideal friendly-fence modification should meet the following qualifications: *Allow animals to safely jump over or crawl under a four-strand fence without injury. The top wire should preferably be barbless and 40”or less above the ground, and no more than 42”. The bottom wire should be barbless, a minimum of 16” above the ground, and preferably 18” for pronghorns and juvenile ungulates (deer and elk) to safely

crawl under. Since pronghorns had their evolutionary development in grasslands, they are not adept jumpers. When confronted with a vertical fence barrier, they will crawl under it rather than jump over. A barbed lower strand lower than 16” can severely scrape a pronghorn’s back and expose them to infection. Pronghorns are also repetitive in their travels. They are known to return to the same crossing points yearly, which imprints their young to do the same. This allows ranchers, the Bureau of Land Management, U.S Forest Service and state land agencies to, hopefully, make smart decisions in modifying critical sections of fences, making for a safe crossing. *Fences should be highly visible for both ungulates and birds in known wildlife crossing corridors by using brightly colored flagging or other markers attached to wire strands, preventing fence collisions and entanglement. Studies have shown that such measures have reduced bird-fence collisions considerably in high raptor bird flight and sage grouse areas. Sage grouse recently narrowly avoided a listing in the Endangered Species Act. Sage grouse are known to fly low to the ground, and barriers like fences pose a problem to a wildlife species with declining numbers. A 2005-07 survey of 4.7 miles of fencing by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department inspection for mortality kills reported 170 dead birds, with 96% of the birds being sage grouse. *The biggest danger to jumping animals is getting their back legs trapped between the two top wires, especially if those wires are loose. Fences built on steep incline areas increase the difficulty for deer and elk to jump. Today, wildlife-fence hazards are well known to Montana ranchers, state and federal wildlife agencies, and wildlife foundations, but corrective steps still are slow to be implemented. Fence removal or modification is expensive, and it is difficult to find funding and volunteers to remove non-serviceable harmful fencing. Despite these limitations, growing public interest in conserving wildlife habitat and migration corridors has put fencing issues into the spotlight. Alliances between ranchers, conservation organizations, and wildlife agencies continue to have a shared vision of protecting the legacy of farming and ranching, preserving open space and wildlife connectivity. Tangible merits are achieved by working together, providing robust solutions. Each mile of fence removal or modification represents a sign of progress. It is important to point out that many ranchers care about wildlife-fencing problems, and corrective measures could not be implemented without their support and appreciation of wildlife values. They represent bonified stewards of the land they manage and its long-term health to wildlife populations. C 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.

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Rosa Beall p.30 Bozeman Avenue, where Beall Park is now located. William died in 1903, but Rosa continued to live on North Bozeman until 1920. Rosa moved into the Evergreen apartments on Koch Street and lived there for ten years until her death on April 16, 1930. Rosa died at the age of 91, the cause being carcinoma of the uterus, with senility a contributing factor. Her longtime friend, Lina Houston, was with her when she died. Rosa was laid to rest next to her husband William in Sunset Hills Cemetery, where you can visit them today. Mary Alderson, a contemporary of Rosa’s and a leader in the suffragist movement in Montana, wrote an article in the Avant Courier newspaper in 1893 that focused on Rosa’s character and life. In the article she provides a biographical sketch, but, more importantly, she gives us a peek into Rosa’s personality. She begins by telling us that Rosa is “an energetic worker, yet her temperament and ideality lead her at times into the sphere of the dreamer.” She goes on to say that Rosa in her “impulsive way” often says, “It seems at times as tho’ my whole life had been spent in building air castles, all of which have fallen down.” Mrs. Alderson paints a truthful picture of this pioneer heroine, not adding to the already built-up image of homesteaders as gritty, sturdy individualists overcoming odds in the wilderness. She goes on to say, “It is Mrs. Beall’s high ideals, conscientiousness and extreme sensitiveness that often make her endeavors appear insignificant to her and make her easily depressed. With her intense

nervous temperament, she at times soars up Mount Delectable into the clouds, where all is resplendent, and again descends into the Slough of Despondence, where it sometimes seems to her that her whole life has been a mistake.” We are lucky to have this description of Rosa by her friend Mary Alderson. The historical record does not always capture the personality of an individual, especially a woman during this time. By the end of her life, Rosa had become a celebrated pioneer of Montana. There

were many luncheons held in her honor, celebrating her as the first woman to settle in Bozeman. From Mary Alderson’s description, we can see that Rosa doubted her significance, even when the town applauded her role as a founding mother. Today, we look at this woman who came before us and admire not only her bravery in fighting off a pack of wolves, but her spirit, endurance—and her vulnerability. B Crystal B. Alegria is the Director of The Extreme History Project.

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Vets Continue Making Memories Rick Gale

s we celebrate Memorial Day this month, remembering military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces, let’s also acknowledge those who are still serving their country in communities throughout Southwest Montana by meeting the needs of veterans and military families, mentoring youth, and sponsoring wholesome programs. As a member of the Veterans Alliance, allow me to highlight what our veterans are doing, and how they are making a difference.

VETERANS PARTICIPATED IN THE SALVATION ARMY’S RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN, WHICH MAKES A YEAR-ROUND IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND DISASTER RELIEF. VETERANS DELIVERED CLOTHING AND BLANKETS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL WARMING CENTER IN BOZEMAN. VETERANS PARTICIPATED AND SUPPORTED HOPE & THE HOLIDAYS TO PROVIDE GIFTS, FOOD, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN AND AROUND BOZEMAN AND THE GALLATIN VALLEY, DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. VETERANS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST #14 HOSTED THE DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA FINALS OF THE LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST IN BOZEMAN. THIS CONTEST EXISTS TO DEVELOP DEEPER KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. VETERANS ARE PROVIDING PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN LEGION’S “BE THE ONE CAMPAIGN” TO REDUCE THE RATE OF VETERAN SUICIDE. VETERANS ARE SERVING AS ADVOCATES AT VETERANS ELIGIBLE TREATMENT SERVICES COURT, GALLATIN COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL, AND GALLATIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.

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VETERANS ARE PLACING WHITE CROSSES BESIDE THE ROAD IN THE LOCATION OF A FATALITY AS A SAFETY REMINDER FOR PASSING MOTORISTS OF THE DANGERS OF THE ROAD, AS WELL AS THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST ON THESE HIGHWAYS. SINCE THE 1950S, MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION HAVE MARKED FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT SITES THROUGH THE WHITE CROSS HIGHWAY FATALITY MARKER PROGRAM. AMERICAN LEGION POST #14 SPONSORS THE BOZEMAN BUCKS AND YOUTH BASEBALL. THIS PROGRAM GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY BRINGING REGIONAL TEAMS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FANS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO BOZEMAN. There is something special about those who made the choice to serve their country in uniform, and the veterans who are still serving as volunteers in communities in every corner of the nation, inspiring those around them to do the same. Z Rick Gale is a member of Bozeman Elks Lodge #463, Bozeman Police Commission, Gallatin Valley Communities That Care, and Veterans Alliance of Southwest Montana.

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LOCAL EATERIES FOR A DELICIOUS WEEKEND BRUNCH Ashley Phelan

ozeman is widely known for its stunning natural beauty, and vibrant, ever-evolving food scene. Brunch has become a highly popular and beloved weekend tradition. Many local restaurants offer innovative, creative, and delicious breakfast dishes, often made with locally sourced ingredients. In this top ten brunch list, I will take you on a culinary journey to the best brunch spots in and around town, from comfortable cafés to upscale eateries. Whether you are a local or a visitor, these spots make a commitment to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling energized for the rest of the day. So, grab a cup of joe, and let’s dive in.

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CATEYE CAFÉ This vintage, feline-themed café is an iconic

Jam is one of the hottest brunch spots on Main Street. Even when the line runs out the door, their friendly and efficient staff will get you in and out in what feels like the blink of an eye. Don’t be confused—by no means are you rushed, nor does this hinder the food quality and dining experience. Known for their melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls and generously drenched benedicts, it is impossible to be disappointed. Jam’s menu pro-

vides a large variety; along with a wide array of tempting breakfast libations, any cravings will be quenched. Aside from a delectable brunch, Jam hosts many lively events. They are well known for their summer Drag Shows, usually hosted on Thursday and Friday nights. Jam seeks out performers around the area as well as surrounding states. If you’re interested in hosting an event of your own, whether for a work party or a friends and family gathering, look no further! Jam can also cater to a variety of venues. These events are reserved for after-hours, when the breakfast and brunch frenzy calms.

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favorite spot on North Tracy off Main. Sorry, you cannot bring your furry friends along to this hopping brunch location. This cozy, family-owned business has been running for 20 years, serving mouthwatering dishes of fresh, local food. Normally, you can expect a bit of a wait, as this little café is well-loved, but it is always worth it. All you need to do is write your name and party-number on a list, then you’re free to explore downtown until a table is open. But be sure you don’t stray too far

and miss your seat! The walls are plastered with funky art and photography matching the kitten theme. You can find complimentary card games and books hidden in the drawers of each table. It is truly a treasure trove. Cateye treats all customers as family, making for a pleasant morning weekend activity. Whether you need to recover with your closest friends after a night out or take your family for a delightful morning treat, Cateye always satisfies.

FEED Feed Café is very easy to spot on West Main Street. Driving along the road, you will see a red, modern-style barn. That’s the spot. Feed serves farm-to-barn fresh food daily, offering vibrant, seasonal dishes. Owners Serena Rundberg and Nick Gabriel are deeply intertwined within the Gallatin Valley, providing support for other local artisans, farmers and businesses in the area. Through partnering with local providers, Feed offers a fresh, organic, and truly authentic Montana brunch experience. Come to Feed for a local, farm-fresh breakfast or lunch. The chic, contemporary atmosphere will set your day on the right, positive track.

TANGLEWOOD Tanglewood is another local favorite, located on the west end of town in the Market off Boardwalk Avenue. As a part of the Blue Collar Restaurant Group, they provide excellent service, valuing hard work and efficiency. Tanglewood Grill and Tap offers a casual environment in a modern-style tavern. Brunch is offered daily from 10am - 2 pm, with a diverse assortment of classic favorites. Tanglewood has been described as “an American Bistro that serves food for the people.” Whether you want a hot sub-style sandwich, biscuits and gravy, or a lox-lathered bagel, Tanglewood is sure to meet all customers’ needs. Like many food establishments in the Bozeman area, fresh, high-quality ingredients are used to create top-tier dishes. Customers can expect a friendly atmosphere that invites friends and families to enjoy phenomenal brunch options.

STORM CASTLE Storm Castle is another local favorite, esp cially for MSU students, as it is a short walk from campus. You can find this rustic brunch spot on Tai Lane off Lincoln Street, close to the North and South Hedges dorms. Storm Castle was featured on an episode of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives hosted by the famous Guy Fieri. If that doesn’t say enough already, let’s talk about their hot dishes. The Monte Cristo, a dish that sells out nearly every day, is a savory ham-and-swiss stuffed French toast that comes with a side of eggs and hashbrowns. The earlier you can go, the more likely you are to experience, and understand, the craze. Storm Castle is owned by a husband / wife duo, and most of

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their meat is supplied by their family ranch. The two worked long and hard to fulfill a shared dream to create a differentiated experience with their farm-to-table restaurant. Not only is the food absolutely incredible, but they also maintain a cozy, homey feel that makes everyone feel like a valued part of the family.

en… but a little healthier.” If you want to feel the nurture and love of home-cooking while maintaining a balanced diet, The Farmer’s Daughters is the right location for you.

CHICO HOT SPRINGS Located southeast of Bozeman, Chico Hot Springs offers lodging, fine dining, and natural mineral pools for soaking. Their historic dining room is sure to impress visitors looking for a bite to eat. You can find classic American breakfast spreads with, of course, a Western spin served at their weekly Sunday Brunches. Organic food is sourced from local Montana farms, and much of the produce comes from Chico’s own garden. This is a much more up-scale, fancy brunch experience. Chico Hot Springs is definitely a spot you’d want to check out, as their resort and spa will leave you refreshed on top of a satisfied appetite. These creative brunch classics all celebrate the western culture in the great state of Montana.

Kountry Korner is a cozy café sitting on Gallatin Road at the heart of Four Corners. This sweet spot offers an assortment of omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, and more — celebrating the traditional American breakfast (and lunch) classics. Brunch is served with a side of entertainment, as a variety of country musicians come in to perform, and there are other special events. Be sure to stay in the know with their online calendar. The Kountry Korner experience deeply honors family and community, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Owner Betty Nason cultivates this loving environment, which has made it a locals’ favorite stop. She is described as a pillar of the Bozeman area, and it’s easy to see why she’s so highly respected in the business community. Come by for some brunch fixings and join the family!

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You can find this wildly popular spot across the street from Cateye Café, on North Tracy. They are not strictly a brunch spot, as they have an elaborate dinner menu. Lunch is served between 11am and 3pm weekdays; weekend brunches are served from 10am - 3pm. As you’d expect, similarly to Jam, Revelry serves an extensive list of boozy beverages. From Beer-mosas and Bloody Marys to lavender-infused mimosas, they are really stepping it up for the morning brunch demand. The dishes served are a delightful balance of savory and sweet, all sourced from local farms and ranches, so customers are sure to leave with their cravings satiated.

THE FARMER’S DAUGHTERS CAFÉ Located on North 7th Avenue in Bozeman, The Farmer’s Daughters is a newly trending, family-run café at the RSVP Hotel, which opened in 2018. The two owners, small-town Montanan women, value serving healthy, nutrient-packed meals to their customers. Growing up on a farm dating back three generations, Hilary and Haylee Folkvord provide a truly local, small-town dining experience for your breakfast and brunch desires. As they, too, work with a handful of local farmers, ranchers, and businesses, all their unique, original dishes are guaranteed organic. Among their restaurant values, The Farmer’s Daughters crew works to maintain communal connection, support, and, most importantly, an upbeat vibe that welcomes any and all guests. The sisters emphasize: “We want the food to taste like you are in Grandma’s kitch-

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If you’re looking for a true, red-blooded, old Western-American atmosphere, stop by the Western Café at the east end of Main Street. The name says it all. This cozy breakfast spot is a staple in Bozeman, as it was established in the area back in the ‘40s. After a period of changing ownership and names, it was finally settled as the Western Café. This brunch spot takes customers back in time to the glory days of the developing “Old West.” Traditional American cooking takes the spotlight here, with breakfast classics embodying Montana food and values. The Western Café is more than just a breakfast establishment; it is a place of history and culture that shares the riches of the past.

Each of these restaurants offers something unique, whether it be a breakfast classic or a creative twist on brunch favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick, grab-andgo bite or want to sit and relax for a beat, there’s something on this list for everyone. With a commitment to quality and community, these restaurants are at the forefront of the bustling Bozeman restaurant community. Be sure to check out one (if not all!) of these cherished brunch spots and indulge in a truly memorable meal. G

Ashley Phelan, originally from Boston, Massachusetts, is a writing major at Montana State University.

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

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LIFE DRAWING 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – 昀椀rst come, 昀椀rst served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor. 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! INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Catholic Community Center • $5 suggested donation • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries through a welcoming dance community. We mix slow/fast and easy/hard dances, teaching as we go, no partner or experience needed!

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MONDAY, MAY. 1 TACKLE YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION BEGINS $125 • 5th and 6th grades • gallatinempirelions.org The 2023 Season is here! Practice will begin August 29th in Bozeman. DON’T CURB YOUR CRAP 8am • Your House • FREE For the month of May, the city’s Solid Waste Division will waive its fee for bulky item pickups for MSU students and spring graduates. HOMESCHOOL MODAYS AT MOR 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free with registration • K-12 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free admission via 昀椀eld trips and periodic Homeschool Mondays. PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. TYKES ON BIKES 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for session, $10 drop-in city residents • Preschool Grab your balance bike, trike or small scooter for this class on wheels. 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. LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle! ARTIST RECEPTION | ALEXIS HOVE 5-7pm • ERA Landmark Real Estate • FREE • All Ages • 4065565001 ERA Landmark is happy to host an artist’s reception for Alexis Hove to showcase her artwork hanging with us through May! Join us for an evening to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. More info here: https://bit. ly/AlexisHove

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TOM SUSANJ 7-9pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • bourbonmt.com Live music while you dine.

JAKE BRADLEY 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine. EAGLES JAM 7-9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Bluegrass/Americana acoustic string jam, come on down and pick some tunes!

HIPPIE SABOTAGE 7-11pm • The ELM • $38-$50 • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hippie Sabotage for a live in concert performance. MAGAZINE BEACH + DANK CRYPT + THE LOVE DARTS + AMISKELM METAL 7pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Sierra Gallagher presents this killer show.

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.

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.

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O PRIMAVERA, A SPRING CHORAL CONCERT 7:30pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $10 adults, $5 students MSU’s spring choral concert, O Primavera, will feature a wide variety of repertoire that lovers of choral music are sure to enjoy. Tickets available at the door. 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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PARK AND PLAY - OPEN GYM 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE • pre-school Every Wednesdays through May 17. GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall. 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.

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.

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

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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. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822409 • 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. 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. LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle! PRESENTING PREHISTORY: A PALEONTOLOGY LECTURE SERIES - FOSSILS ON THE CUTTING EDGE 5:30-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Members: Free, Non-members: $7.50 • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Three Decades of Paleohistology at Museum of the Rockies BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH WALCRIK 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 5872124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come see Walcrik and enjoy some bluegrass/americana tunes! GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • No Cover • (406) 522-5456 • www.audreyspizzaoven.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games! ART SHINDIG 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com First Wednesday of the month Art Shindig featuring artist Amber Sampson. 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!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Live local music every Wednesday. LADIES NIGHT 8pm-2am • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda. HAUFBRAU HOUSE OPEN MIC 10pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Open Mics are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 4-7pm • Bogart Park, 325 South Church, Bozeman Come out for some amazing food trucks, live music and to support their incredible cause. LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

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YMCA GIVE BIG PINT NIGHT 5-9pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • (406) 388-9182 • bar3bbq.com Join the Gallatin Valley YMCA for Pint Night to support our Give Big fundraising efforts! $1 from every pint sold will come back to the YMCA!

CHARLES DARWIN’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION: ITS IMPACT ON OUR SOCIETY 10-11:15am • Online via Zoom Explore the history of Charles Darwin, his theory of evolution by natural selection from a biological and moral perspective.

STAR WARS DAY 10am-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission or Membership • All Ages • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org May the Fourth Be With You! Stop by the Science Center for some exciting and fun adventures, not in a galaxy far, far away - but right here!

GIVE BIG GALLATIN VALLEY 6pm • GiveBigGV.org • All Ages • 406-587-6262 • GiveBigGV.org Donate to Gallatin County nonpro昀椀ts and help build your community! Visit GiveBigGV.org to 昀椀nd a cause you care about and contribute to the $3M goal in 24 hours. Learn more at GiveBigGV.org.

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

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

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. HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program. Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org. VANISHED KINGDOMS OF EASTERN EUROPE 2-4pm • Online via Zoom • $65 In this virtual tour through space and time, explore the tumultuous history of states that have disappeared from the historical map. 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. GARDEN CLUB 4-5:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents • 7 to 11 years We will learn all about growing our own food.

SHINEDOWN 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $49.95 - $89.95 + fees • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com Chart-topping rock band Shinedown will play as part of a newly announced 2023 tour.

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FIRST FRIDAY AT STORY MANSION noon-1pm • Story Mansion • $5 Suggested Donation • All Ages • 4066000640 Wren Killian will present the “Valley of the Flowers Project: Bozeman’s Grassroots Sustainability Initiative.” The event is sponsored by the Bozeman Preservation Advocacy Group. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. KIDS’ ART CLUB WITH BOZEMAN ART MUSEUM 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Led by the Bozeman Art Museum for students grades K-6 as part of our Friday early release clubs! OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. CINCO DE MAYO AT THE ARMORY 4-11pm • Armory Hotel • 4065517700 • skyshedbar.com/events Join us this Cinco de Mayo for chips, salsa, guacamole, & marg specials all night long in Sky Shed & Tune Up. We’ll also have free tequila tastings + live music in Tune Up! No RSVP req’d. The 昀椀esta starts @ 4 p.m. in Sky Shed, 5 p.m. in Tune Up.

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FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozeman昀氀ysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some 昀氀ies. The 昀氀y-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials. SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. THE PINKY DUO 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admissions • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Dustin Tucker & Luke Flansburg of “Pinky & the Floyd”. BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks! LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday. THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Thursday night Out is a perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

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BRYAN MCPHERSON // PRINTS // ROCKY FALL // THE GROMS 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • whistlepigkorean.com/music Live punk/acoustic punk/ rock/alternative at the Hauf! Performances by: Bryan McPherson, Prints, Rocky Fall, The Groms. Come get rowdy! MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU : MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME WITH MINT 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local Rock / Funk

FRIDAY, MAY. 5 GIVE BIG GALLATIN VALLEY midnight-6pm • GiveBigGV.org • All Ages • 406-587-6262 • GiveBigGV.org Donate to Gallatin County nonpro昀椀ts and help build your community! Visit GiveBigGV.org to 昀椀nd a cause you care about and contribute to the $3M goal in 24 hours. Learn more at GiveBigGV.org.

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. Grab your of昀椀ce mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 4:30pm. BOZEMAN SPRING MADE FAIR 5-8pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • FRIDAY, MAY 5: $10 VIP NIGHT 5PM-8PM SATURDAY, MAY 6 $5 EARLY BIRD PASS 9AM-10AM *** FREE10am-4pm • All Ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.handmademontana.com We are excited to bring all that our events offers for artisans, non-pro昀椀ts, and the local community to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the Bozeman SPRING MADE fair. Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 195+ skilled artisans and non-pro昀椀ts.

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

WEST AFRICAN WORLD DANCE 5:15-6:15pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $25 • 406-551-2220 • starlitebozeman.com/events/ Feel your heart open and your 昀椀re ignite with West African World Dance to live drumming! Over 6 weeks, Ginny Watts leads our dance village through 3 heart-pumping choreographies based on dances passed to her from her African teachers.

GONE CAMPING 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for full session, $10 drop-in, city residents • Preschool Make a camp昀椀re and s’mores, create a paper bag backpack and 昀椀ll it will all the important items for camping, sing camp昀椀re songs and build a stick lean-to to take home.

SILENT SONGS - JENNIFER PULCHINSKI 5:30-7:30pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-8860 • oldmaingallery.com Opening reception for a new body of work by local artist Jennifer Pulchinski. On view through May.

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

PARENTS NIGHT OUT 5:30-9pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $20 city of Bozeman residents; $28 nonresidents Gym games like trivia battle, camp昀椀re stories, dancing, cooking, creating art, going on a safe night walk and making a healthy dinner (dessert too) all in the comfort of our PARTY.

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.

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

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SCIENCE NIGHT IN 6-8:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $30 • 4 - 11 yrs • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Are your kids ready for a fun, parent-free evening of science? Limited to 15 spots, pizza included. (Children must be potty-trained). Sponsored by Audrey’s Pizza. AUDITIONS FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 6:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL PALASCAK 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy. com Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. He has over 1 million views on YouTube. OPERA: RIGOLETTO 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $60-80 • (406) 522-6000 Verdi’s tragic masterpiece based on Victor Hugo’s provocative play tells the story of a hunchbacked jester 昀椀ghting against the powers around him for the good of his family. F*CKING A 7:30pm • Emerson Suite 107 • $35 • 17+ • vergetheater.com F*cking A tells the tragic story of Hester Smith, a mother whose son was taken from her and imprisoned as a child, and her journey to free him. MIXTAPE WITH HORNBREAD 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 Presale $20 at the Door • 21+ • 4062093556 • www.sellout.io New Local All-Star Band Mixtape is ready to rock your socks off with their mixture of Dreamy DiscoPop melted in with Country Southern-Rock. This band features Madeline Hawthorne Kelly on Vocals and Guitar, Joe Kirchner and Tyler Schultz from Pink an LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. PLAY: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 8pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role. DENIM & DUST 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Bozeman, Montana based “Y’allternative Big Sky Country” band. ELECTRIC RIVER PRESENTS : CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA WITH MIXTAPE AND HORNBREAD 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Rock music FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL PALASCAK 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy. com Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. He has over 1 million views on YouTube. EL WENCHO 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 9pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Matt’s stories paint musical pictures with songs that you can see when you hear them.

SATURDAY, MAY. 6 BRANCHING OUT: THE BIO-ART OF BONSAI 9-9:45am • Casman Nursery & Landscaping • FREE • All Ages • 4065873406 • cashmannursery.com/seminars/ Majestically trained, mature trees in miniature. Most of us can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of bonsai. This introductory seminar is for anyone who’s ever wanted to know more about these curiously crafted living sculptures. BIKE SWAP - GVBC - 2023 9am-2:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds • FREE • All Ages • gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org/ bike-swap/ GVBC’s annual Bike Swap is the one-day event for people looking to buy or sell bike related equipment in Bozeman. More info: GallatinValleyBicycleClub.org/bike-swap/ BOZEMAN SPRING MADE FAIR 9am-4pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • FRIDAY, MAY 5: $10 VIP NIGHT 5PM-8PM SATURDAY, MAY 6 $5 EARLY BIRD PASS 9AM-10AM *** FREE10am-4pm • All Ages • (406) 994-CATS • www.handmademontana.com We are excited to bring all that our events offers for artisans, non-pro昀椀ts, and the local community to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the Bozeman SPRING MADE fair. Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 195+ skilled artisans and non-pro昀椀ts.

OPEN HOUSE noon-3pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All ages • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn. com Tour Bozeman’s newest wedding venue and art gallery, the 1889 Barn. “ANT-MAN” MOVIE SCREENING AND THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANTS noon-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $3 members, $5 non-members • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Celebrate one of nature’s most fascinating creatures: Ants! Learn more about these tiny communal creatures from Dr. Miles Maxer, snack on a crunchy treat made of ants, and enjoy a screening of the Marvel movie “Ant-Man.” MAD HATTER TEA PARTY 1pm • Albertsons, 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 14065808855 • www.facebook. com This event is in Butte but if you are in Bozeman, we will meet at the Belgrade Albertsons by the BK sign I drive a navy-blue jeep grand Cherokee. Wear your 昀椀nest or go as you are go enjoy tea and treats also bring some to share if you like.

GROW YOUR OWN: STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, AND ASPARAGUS 10-10:45am • Cashman Nursery & Landscaping • FREE • All Ages • 4065873406 • cashmannursery.com/seminars/ Perennial and Edible. Plant a patch once and enjoy the harvest year after year. Head out to the garden with Jerry where he’ll demonstrate how to establish and maintain your own strawberry, raspberry, or asparagus plot. STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer. BRIDGER AEROSPACE OPEN HOUSE 10am-noon • Bridger Aerospace • Please bring a children’s book to support the Bozeman Health Pediatric Clinic! • All Ages • 4068130079 • www. bridgeraerospace.com Come and see Aerial Fire昀椀ghting planes at the Bridger Aerospace Open House. As admission, please bring a children’s book* (English or Spanish) to support the Bozeman Health Pediatric Clinic! AUDITIONS FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 10am-noon • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 585-5885 • www. theellentheatre.com We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre. 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! KENYON NOBLE’S JUNIOR CARPENTER MOTHER’S DAY EVENT 11am-1pm • Kenyon Noble, 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12 & under • www.kenyonnoble.com Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to make them feel special! Kids 12 & under are invited to come and build a unique planter for mom and plant a beautiful 昀氀ower at any of our Kenyon Noble locations. All materials are provided! COLE DECKER 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant 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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WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

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EL WENCHO 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. THE DYLAN THOMAS BAND WITH GALLATIN GHOST TRAIN 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local Rock music

SUNDAY, MAY. 7 WOMEN’S MAY DAY MINI-RETREAT 10am-4pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $99 • 18+ • 406-551-2220 • starlitebozeman.com/events/ Dance and Drum with Yamama! Join us in a moving, grooving celebration of May Day. Within a container of simple ritual, we will explore world dance and drumming, drawn from West African movement and rhythms, honoring the approach of Summer.

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Bozeman area all her life and her lived experience growing up on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow reservations brings unique perspectives and fun story-telling.

AUDITIONS FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 1:30-4:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 585-5885 • www. theellentheatre.com We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre.

CRANKIE FEST 7pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket • ages 5 - 105 • (406) 582-2290 • www.bozeman.net What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history.

KENTUCKY DERBY BENEFIT PARTY FOR HEROES AND HORSES 3-5pm • Peak Skis Showroom • FREE • All Ages • 4065516006 Keep the momentum of “Give Big” going and stop by the Peak showroom for a Kentucky Derby-themed party. All proceeds go to Heroes and Horses.

BEN LARSON & THE GROWN ASS MEN 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Old Time Stringband

KENTUCKY DERBY WATCH PARTY 4-8pm • Sky Shed • 4065517700 • skyshedbar.com/events We will have specials including mint juleps, hot brown sliders, cheese pimento fries and bourbon tastings. Prizes for best dressed and best hat! CRANKIE FEST 4:30pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket • ages 5 - 105 • (406) 582-2290 • www.bozeman.net What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history. SLAM “LOOK BACK, FUND FORWARD” FUNDRAISER 5-10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $40-55 • www. rialtobozeman.com Collaborative art projects, live art demonstrations, silent art auction, 50/50 raf昀氀e, cash bar, and food from the Mighty Spork, this event will be a BLAST! WHIZ BANG! CLASS SHOWCASE 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com We just 昀椀nished our 昀椀rst short form or Whiz Bang improv class , our students have spent the last 4 weeks learning new games, tips and tricks to putting on a hilarious, high energy show! 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. NOTORIOUS BOZ FOR MOUNTAIN TIME ARTS! 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com This week’s Armando is Francesca Pine-Rodriguez. Francesca has lived in the

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F*CKING A 7:30pm • Emerson Suite 107 • $35 • 17+ • vergetheater.com F*cking A tells the tragic story of Hester Smith, a mother whose son was taken from her and imprisoned as a child, and her journey to free him. LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. AMERICAN AQUARIUM 8pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25-$105 • All ages • www.armorymusichall. com American alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina. PLAY: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 8pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role. JOE ROBINSON 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Joe Robinson is a world-renown guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter from Australia. 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!

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. BENN & ABEL - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Benn & Abel. AUDITIONS FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 1-4pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Kick-off March’s 昀椀rst band performance with “Sam Platts and The Plainsmen,” an experience that is sure to please virtually everyone in the dance group. This band will leave you longing for their next booking...wherever it is scheduled. See ya. MANTRAS FOR ABUNDANCE 2-3:30pm • Emergence Movement & Wellness • $20 • 12+ • 4065993235 • kathleenkarlsen.com Learn mantras designed to create true abundance as health, prosperity and happy relationships. Perfect for beginners and experienced chanters alike. Led by Kathleen Karlsen. 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: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 3pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role. OPERA: RIGOLETTO 3pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $60-80 • (406) 522-6000 Verdi’s tragic masterpiece based on Victor Hugo’s provocative play tells the story of a hunchbacked jester 昀椀ghting against the powers around him for the good of his family. F*CKING A 3pm • Emerson Suite 107 • $35 • 17+ • vergetheater. com F*cking A tells the tragic story of Hester Smith, a mother whose son was taken from her and imprisoned as a child, and her journey to free him.

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CRANKIE FEST 4:30pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket • ages 5 - 105 • (406) 582-2290 • www.bozeman.net What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history. 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. DAILY CONFUSED 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local groovy rock band “Daily Confused”. CRANKIE FEST 7pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket • ages 5 - 105 • (406) 582-2290 • www.bozeman.net What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history. 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, MAY. 8 HIRING EVENT WITH TOW HAUL & TLC EXCAVATION 9am-noon • Bozeman Job Services, 121 N Wilson Ave, Bozeman • Free and open to the public • All Ages • 406-582-9200 • www.facebook.com Come explore job opportunities with the Hiring Event at Bozeman Job Service for Tow Haul and TLC Septic and Excavation. PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. TYKES ON BIKES 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for session, $10 drop-in city residents • Preschool Grab your balance bike, trike or small scooter for this class on wheels. 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. LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle! WESTON LEWIS 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Weston plays guitar and sings 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.

TUESDAY, MAY. 9 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. GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. LIFE DRAWING 6-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $18/class • Adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Artists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies; however, 8 drawing ponies are available – 昀椀rst come, 昀椀rst served. Pre-registration encouraged! Please check in with monitor.

GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall. 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. ETHICS: THE GOOD LIFE 11am-12:15pm • Online via Zoom We will study the major ethical theories of the world’s philosophical traditions, immersing ourselves in an inquiry into the nature of justice, virtue, and the good life in this six week course. 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. QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing. 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.

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! INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Catholic Community Center • $5 suggested donation • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries through a welcoming dance community. We mix slow/fast and easy/hard dances, teaching as we go, no partner or experience needed! 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, MAY. 10 PARK AND PLAY - OPEN GYM 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE • pre-school Every Wednesdays through May 17.

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.

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HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program. Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. GARDEN CLUB 4-5:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents • 7 to 11 years We will learn all about growing our own food. LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

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

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.

BPL BOOK CLUB: OUR MISSING HEARTS 3pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.

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.

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. LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle! 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! 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!

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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, MAY. 11 DREW MCDOWELL 7am-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Drew McDowell of the Billings-based rock band “Arterial Drive”. CHARLES DARWIN’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION: ITS IMPACT ON OUR SOCIETY 10-11:15am • Online via Zoom Explore the history of Charles Darwin, his theory of evolution by natural selection from a biological and moral perspective. BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories. 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.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozeman昀氀ysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some 昀氀ies. The 昀氀y-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials. MSU SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 6-9pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • (406) 582-1000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com The senior class of MSU’s photography program present their 昀椀nal projects. LOCAL AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION: BRENDA WAHLER 6pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • $23.99 • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join us for an event with author Brenda Wahler discussing MARCUS DALY’S ROAD TO MONTANA with Rachel Phillips from Gallatin History Museum. SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. HIPPO CAMPUS WITH CHARLY BLISS 7-11pm • The ELM • $29.59-$40 (Adv.) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hippo Campus for a live in concert performance. BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks! LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday. THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Thursday night Out is a perfect time to

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check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams. SAUSALITO FERRY W/ SQUIRREL GRAVY 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Live local Rock music.

FRIDAY, MAY. 12 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. GONE CAMPING 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for full session, $10 drop-in, city residents • Preschool Make a camp昀椀re and s’mores, create a paper bag backpack and 昀椀ll it will all the important items for camping, sing camp昀椀re songs and build a stick lean-to to take home. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time. 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. BOZEMAN GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. BELGRADE LEGO CLUB 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • K-6 grades • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Children grades K-6 are invited to join us for LEGO Club, where they are encouraged to try a LEGO challenge, or just to pursue open-ended builds. No sign-up necessary. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. PHOEBE TOLAND AND LINDA STOUDT JOINT EXHIBITION 4:30-7:30pm • Aunt Dofe’s Gallery • (406) 570-6986 • auntdofesgallery.com Phoebe Toland and Linda Stoudt kick off the 2023 season at Aunt Dofe’s Gallery in Willow Creek. 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. Grab your of昀椀ce mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 4:30pm.

MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND MARKET 5-8:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Support local and shop from over 20+ Artists!

THE ORNERY JACKS 9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Montanas only Irish cowpunk animal spirit driven band.

MARCO DEFALCO & THE CAJUN MOON BAND 9:30pm-1am • The Haufbrau • FREE • 21+ • 4065815760 A JJ Kale Tribute Band w/some Deep Rockin Delta Blues.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ADAM PASI 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Adam Pasi is a very silly comedian from Portland, Oregon. He has appeared on Portlandia as well as performed on the Limestone, Bridgetown and Big Sky (sup Montana) comedy festivals. He’s also the only 2-time winner of Portland’s Funniest Person! THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 522-6000 Longfellow Elementary Presents The Little Mermaid Jr.! BEN LARSON & THE GROWN ASS MEN 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www. thejumpmt.com Old Time Stringband F*CKING A 7:30pm • Emerson Suite 107 • $35 • 17+ • vergetheater.com F*cking A tells the tragic story of Hester Smith, a mother whose son was taken from her and imprisoned as a child, and her journey to free him. LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. PLAY: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 8pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ADAM PASI 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Adam Pasi is a very silly comedian from Portland, Oregon. He has appeared on Portlandia as well as performed on the Limestone, Bridgetown and Big Sky (sup Montana) comedy festivals. He’s also the only 2-time winner of Portland’s Funniest Person!

SATURDAY, MAY. 13 BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring. MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Support local and shop from over 20+ Artists! SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT: WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WORM 9:30-10:15am • Cashman Nursery & Landscaping • FREE • All Ages • 4065873406 • cashmannursery.com/seminars/ Karl is passionate about capturing our community’s food waste stream and converting it to Castings. Join us to learn how his local business diverts food-scraps away from our land昀椀ll to produce an natural, bio-available product that plants love. STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer. GEM, JEWELRY, MINERAL, FOSSIL & BEAD SHOW 10am-6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $3.00 per day, children under 10 free with adult • All Ages • 4065803419 • bozemangemandmineralclub.com Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil and Bead Show. $3.00 per day, 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! ENERGY SMART, WATER SMART: RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN BOZEMAN HOME LANDSCAPES 10:30-11:15am • Cashman Nursery & Landscaping • FREE • All Ages • 4065873406 • cashmannursery.com/seminars/ Anna and Emily will team up to share tips on selecting water wise plants for your landscape, ef昀椀cient irrigation methods, and other best practices to preserve natural resources. Seminar is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

CONDUCTOR + BUBBA FETT + ROCKY FALL 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Live Rock n Roll. THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic rock and Outlaw country rock!!

EMERSON 30TH BIRTHDAY & OPEN HOUSE 5-8pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406)587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Join the Emerson Center for Arts & Culture in celebration of 30 years of incredible service. We invite you to come for a visit, connect with your community, enjoy some refreshments, and rediscover this hub for arts and culture. All listings are subject to change. Check ahead for full details.

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WWW.TWANG 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Country music for your listening pleasure.

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TYLER JAMES PRESENTS THE BROKEN ARROWS 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local Neil Young Tribute 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! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic rock and Outlaw country rock!! THE ORNERY JACKS 9pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 Montanas only Irish cowpunk animal spirit driven band. MARCO DEFALCO & THE CAJUN MOON BAND 9:30pm-1am • The Haufbrau • FREE • 21+ • 4065815760 A JJ Kale Tribute Band w/some Deep Rockin Delta Blues.

ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com MAGGIE HICKMAN - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Maggie Hickman. 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. FIBER ARTS 1-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822409 • 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. MONTANA BREWERS SPRING RENDEZVOUS BREWFEST 3-8pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • Advance: $40 VIP / $30 GA, Day of the event: $45 VIP / $35 GA • 21+ • 406-948-BREW (2739) • montanabrewers.org Join the Montana Brewers Association at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Haynes Pavilion as breweries from across Montana return to Bozeman for this year’s Spring Rendezvous, featuring only Montana-made craft beer, live music, and tasty local bites. MOMS LIKE ME 4-7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • 4065812191 • www.rootsfamilycollaborative. com The seventh annual Moms Like Me event hosted by Roots Family Collaborative is a celebration of all mothers in our community. 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.

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SUNDAY, MAY. 14 NOTORIOUS BOZ WITH ANITA POOSAY & SOFIA GLORIA HULL 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy. com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. This week’s Armandos are Anita Poosay and So昀椀a Gloria Hull from The Countship and Bozeman Pride!

BRUNCH IN THE BARN 9:30am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Brunch in history. An authentic, restored 1889 Barn. A unique and unforgettable experience. Great food and a great time.

EMMA AND THE LEDGE 7-9pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local music while you dine.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 10am-2pm • Sky Shed • Price: $85/ adults $45/kids • All Ages • skyshedbar.com/events This Mother’s Day, spoil Mom with a sky-high gourmet buffet including a carving station, made-to-order omelets, seafood display, dessert tables, specialty coffees, handcrafted cocktails & the best views in town (perfect for photo ops w/ mom!)

ROB BAIRD 7-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • 406624-3321 • www.livefromthedivide.com Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Rob Baird began his music career while pursuing a ranch management degree at Texas Christian University. After countless performances in Fort Worth’s well-known bar scene, Baird’s career quickly picked up steam.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH FUNDRAISER 10am-2pm • Mint Bar & Cafe, 27 East Main Street, Belgrade • $31 per adult, $15 children under 12, under 3 free • (406) 924-6017 • www.mintcafebar.com Enjoy a delicious brunch with your loved ones while supporting the Belgrade Community Library Foundation’s goal to provide free resources and programming to the community.

ROAD AGENTS’ ROOST VIRGINIA CITY MT GHOST INVESTIGATION 7pm • The Road Agents’ Roost, 118 West Wallace Street, Virginia City • $15 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Come 昀椀nd out history and ghost stories, play with equipment and more.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10am-3:30pm • Rockin’ TJ Ranch, 651 Lynx Lane, Bozeman • $29.95 for kids under 10, $59.95 11 and up • (406) 585-0595 • www.rockingtjranch.com/‎ Give mom a relaxing Mother’s Day meal with an incredibly delicious brunch buffet.

GEM, JEWELRY, MINERAL, FOSSIL & BEAD SHOW 10am-4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $3.00 per day, children under 10 free with adult • All Ages • 4065803419 • bozemangemandmineralclub.com Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil and Bead Show. Gallatin County Fairgrounds, May 13-14, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, Many Vendors, Mineral Display Cases, Rocks and More Rocks, $3.00 per day, Sponsored by the Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club.

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. PLAY: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 8pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role.

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CHANDLER HUNTLEY - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Chandler Huntley.

TYKES ON BIKES 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for session, $10 drop-in city residents • Preschool Grab your balance bike, trike or small scooter for this class on wheels.

TEEN DIGITAL ART CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • teens grades 6-12 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Space is very limited. RSVP at belgradelibrary.org/teens.

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.

BRUNCH IN THE BARN 12:30pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Brunch in history. An authentic, restored 1889 Barn. A unique and unforgettable experience. Great food and a great time.

LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle!

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Get ready for a great dancing day with music by “Ride Me Down,” whose truly wide-ranging genre is sure to challenge your stamina on the 昀氀oor. This group will provide a most exceptional afternoon for your dancing pleasure. Hope to see you there.

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).

LUCAS YATCH 6pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Montana based Singer Songwriter. Playing songs about love and the search of a content life.

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.

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

BPL BOOK CLUB: OUR MISSING HEARTS 6:30pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.

MT BREWERS ASSOC. RENDEZVOUS SPRING BREWFEST 3-8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30 GA, $45 VIP Day Of • 21+ • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Breweries from across Montana return to Bozeman for this year’s Spring Rendezvous, featuring only Montana-made craft beer and live music from The Wild Signs plus music for the VIP hour from John Floridis.

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!

PLAY: MARY PAGE MARLOWE 3pm • Blue Slipper Theatre, 113 E Callender St, Livingston • 15+ • (406) 222-7720 • blueslipper. com Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at 昀椀rst appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with 昀椀ve actresses playing the title role. CLASS SHOWCASE EXTRAVAGANZA 6-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com We’ve got a slew of classes that are 昀椀nishing up and ready to showcase everything they’ve learned! Come support everyone and all of our students! 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. COLUMBIA JONES & THE HARPOONS 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 Salt Lake-based blues rock group “Columbia Jones & the Harpoons”. 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, MAY. 15 HOMESCHOOL MODAYS AT MOR 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free with registration • K-12 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free admission via 昀椀eld trips and periodic Homeschool Mondays. PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft.

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, MAY. 16 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.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Catholic Community Center • $5 suggested donation • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries through a welcoming dance community. We mix slow/fast and easy/hard dances, teaching as we go, no partner or experience needed! 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. WAYLON PAYNE (NIGHT 1) 8-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • All Ages • 406-624-3321 • www.livefromthedivide.com Live From The Divide is excited to welcome Waylon Payne to our stage for two nights of music on May 16th & 17th! Doors @ 7 p.m. Show @ 8 p.m. BYOB

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 17 PARK AND PLAY - OPEN GYM 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE • pre-school Every Wednesdays through May 17.

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SHOWING UP 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $7-10 • Rated R • (406) 587-9797 • www. theemerson.org A deceptively simple drama about the artist’s life, Showing Up reunites Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams to absorbing effect.

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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. WAYLON PAYNE (NIGHT 2) 8-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • All Ages • 406-624-3321 • www.livefromthedivide.com Live From The Divide is excited to welcome Waylon Payne to our stage for two nights of music on May 16th & 17th! Doors @ 7 p.m. Show @ 8 p.m. BYOB 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.

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ETHICS: THE GOOD LIFE 11am-12:15pm • Online via Zoom We will study the major ethical theories of the world’s philosophical traditions, immersing ourselves in an inquiry into the nature of justice, virtue, and the good life in this six week course. 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 explores the scienti昀椀c, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of 昀氀ora in art. QIGONG MOVEMENT CLASS 12:15-1pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • FREE Join instructor Barb Muller as she leads through a series of gentle movements with mindful breathing. BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER JAM SESSION AND GROUP LESSONS 1-4pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • Seniors Here you will learn some very basic music theory to help you stay oriented on your musical journey. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org BPL BOOK CLUB: OUR MISSING HEARTS 3pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com During the renovation of the Library, the Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822409 • 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

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! MT SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE GAMES 6:30pm • Brick Breeden \ Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com The Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games provide competition in seven sports for.1,000 athletes. PECHA KUCHA 39 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $4-$7.50 + fees • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Sharing ideas with the community...Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more! SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: CUTTHROAT CONSERVATION: A YELLOWSTONE LAKE STORY 7pm • Museum of the Rockies • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-2251 • www.gallatinscience.org MSU Professor Christopher Guy will share the seven-decade story of Yellowstone cutthroat trout research and the struggle to maintain their ecosystem in Yellowstone Lake. 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.

HAWKERS MAKE HISTORY EVENT 7-9pm • The Elm • $40 • All Ages • 406-920-1137 • logjampresents.com Join the Bozeman High School Speech and Debate team for inspiring performances, drinks, dessert, and an intimate talk with former team member and Emmy Award-winning producer Per Saari (“Big Little Lies”).

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!

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MT SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE GAMES Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden. com The Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games provide competition in seven sports to approx. 1,000 athletes. BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 0-3 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby. 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. HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program. Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. GARDEN CLUB 4-5:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents • 7 to 11 years We will learn all about growing our own food. LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! THIRSTY THURSDAY 5-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Help us create our signature drinks. Bar will be open from 5:00-10:00 Free Snacks.

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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! WESTGATE VILLAGE: BOZEMAN’S FIRST SHOPPING CENTER AND CONTRIBUTION TO MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE 6-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.facebook.com Join us when Scott Carpenter will talk about the Westgate Village Shopping Center. BOZEMAN WRITERS GROUP 6-8pm • Bozeman Lodge, 1547 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 21 and above • (406) 599-4433 • bozemanwriters.com Calling all writers in the greater Gallatin valley area! Get feedback on your work and connect with other writers, stay motivated and inspired, learn from and encourage other members - come to the Bozeman Writers Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozeman昀氀ysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some 昀氀ies. The 昀氀y-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials. PECHA KUCHA 39 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $4-$7.50 + fees • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Sharing ideas with the community...Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more! SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. MADELINE HAWTHORNE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local singer/songwriter Madeline Hawthorne. BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks! LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday. THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Thursday night Out is a perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams. APOLLO SUNS WITH TRANSCENDENTAL EXPRESS 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 5870585 Jam bands

FRIDAY, MAY. 19 MT SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE GAMES Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden. com The Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games provide competition in seven sports to approx. 1,000 athletes.

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. These sessions occur the third Friday of each month from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. GONE CAMPING 10-11am • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $25 for full session, $10 drop-in, city residents • Preschool Make a camp昀椀re and s’mores, create a paper bag backpack and 昀椀ll it will all the important items for camping, sing camp昀椀re songs and build a stick lean-to to take home.

THE YEAR OF THE DOG - MOVIE BY ROB GRABOW 6-9pm • Gallatin Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway • $10 pre-paid via website • All Ages (note movie is PG-13) • 4065394865 • www.gallatingatewaycommunitycenter.com Join the cast and crew for a local showing of the new independent 昀椀lm Year of the Dog by director and actor Rob Grabow. Rob and crew will be available for Q&A after the movie. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MONICA NEVI AND BZN PRIDE! 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Monica is an internationally touring standup comedian, performing in festivals, clubs and colleges all over. COLE DECKER DUO 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Mississippi Made - American Country.

MONTHLY 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.

NERVOUS THEATRE PRESENTS A MARVELOUS PARTY 7:30-9pm • Echo Arts • $30 (Email hello@echoarts.net if cost is a barrier. All are welcome.) • All Ages • (208) 768-7174 • www.nervoustheatre. com You’re invited to A MARVELOUS PARTY with Nervous Theatre! An immersive theatrical event that is sure to be an unforgettable evening.

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 GOLD CLUB 12:10-1pm • First Security Bank, 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-580-1921 • www. toastmasters.org A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills. BELGRADE DOMINO TOPPLE CLUB 2:30-4pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • K-6 grades • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org K-6 children are invited to join us for Domino Topple Club! Set up dominos and let them fall to your heart’s content!

LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. JEFF CROSBY SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Gifted with a gritty and genuine voice that at once feels familiar to fans of rock and country music, Idaho-born songwriter, FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MONICA NEVI AND BZN PRIDE! 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 online, $25 at the door • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Monica Nevi is a native of Washington State, having grown up about 20 minutes south of Seattle, in the glory of Renton, Washington. Monica is an internationally touring standup comedian, performing in festivals, clubs and colleges all over.

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. 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. Grab your of昀椀ce mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 4:30pm. WEST AFRICAN WORLD DANCE 5:15-6:15pm • Starlite Bozeman, 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman • $25 • 406-551-2220 • starlitebozeman.com/events/ Feel your heart open and your 昀椀re ignite with West African World Dance to live drumming! Ginny Watts leads our dance village through 3 heart-pumping choreographies based on dances passed to her from her African teachers. MONTHLY 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. FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

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

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MITCHELL TENPENNY 7-8pm • The ELM • $32-$50 (Adv.) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Mitchell Tenpenny for a live in concert performance. NOTORIOUS BOZ WITH AMY WHITTLE 7-8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is an improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman! This week’s Armando is Amy Whittle. Amy works as the Community Based Program Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters, is a business owner, and has worked in the Bozeman School District. BALLROOM DANCE BOZEMAN’S SEASON FINALE DANCE 7-10pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $20 per person (included in Season Pass) • www.ballroomdancebozeman.org Join us as we celebrate International Red Shoe Day! Live music by Kate & the AlleyKats. Singles/couples welcome. You don’t need to be an expert dancer to join in. Attire is dressycasual, plus clean dance shoes to protect the 昀氀oor. MONTHLY 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.

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THE DIRTY SHAME 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Outlaw Country

SATURDAY, MAY. 20 2023 RAPTOR RUN 9am • Gallatin High School, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $25 • 6 years and up • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org To support the growth of the Gallatin High School Bands, we are hosting the Raptor Run 5K to serve as a fundraiser. STEAM AT THE SCIENCE STATION 10am-noon • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All Ages • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer. SCOPING WORKSHOP 10am-2pm • Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hosts a scoping workshop to gather early public input on potential improvements and additions to Missouri Headwaters State Park. A COURSE IN MIRACLES: WHOLENESS IS HEALING 10am-5pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $95 • 406-580-6015 • www.GaryRenard.com One day ‘A Course in Miracles’ workshop with award-winning author Gary Renard For tickets visit: www.GaryRenard.com MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! 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!

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RYAN ACKER - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Ryan Acker. 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 PARANORNORMAL PRESENTS- DEER LODGE OLD PRISON DAY GHOST INVESTIGATION noon • Albertsons, 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade • Old Prison Admission • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Meet at Belgrade Albertsons at 10 am or at the Deerlodge old prison. MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 8pm • Sam’s Backyard BBQ, Butte America • Matt’s stories paint musical pictures with songs that you can see when you hear them.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: POSTCARDS FROM SPAIN 7:30-9pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Starting as low as $29 • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony. org Travel to the vibrant landscape of Spain as world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas shares his unbridled passion for his homeland during Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. The journey continues with Debussy and Ravel’s interpretations of Spain. NERVOUS THEATRE PRESENTS A MARVELOUS PARTY 7:30-9pm • Echo Arts • $30 (Email hello@echoarts.net if cost is a barrier. All are welcome.) • All Ages • (208) 768-7174 • www.nervoustheatre. com You’re invited to A MARVELOUS PARTY with Nervous Theatre! An immersive theatrical event that is sure to be an unforgettable evening. LATIN NIGHT DANCE PARTY 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com Find your favorite dance shoes and head to the Rialto to join DJ Big Lou and Co. for a night of the very best, curated Latin music! LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts.

BOZEMAN PRIDE DRAG STORY HOUR 1pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join us for a story time with incredible drag performers from ISCSM and Mister Sisters reading books

DEL BARBER 8-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • All Ages • 406-624-3321 • www. livefromthedivide.com Live From The Divide is proud to present Del Barber on our stage on May 20th! Doors @ 7 p.m. Show @ 8 p.m. BYOB

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.

BLUEBELLY JUNCTION 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt. com Rock n Roll, Funk.

MONTHLY 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.

DOG BALL - WOOFSTOCK 6-11pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • $150 • 406-388-9399 • DogBall2023.givesmart.com Dog Ball is our primary fundraising event; funds raised go directly to provide daily care, medical services, food, and enrichment for local shelter animals. Ticket buyers enjoy an evening of dancing, dining, and the option to bid in our auctions.

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OLD MAN BEN W/ PETER KING 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Country music THE DIRTY SHAME 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Outlaw Country

SUNDAY, MAY. 21 BRUNCH IN THE BARN 9:30am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Brunch in history. An authentic, restored 1889 Barn. A unique and unforgettable experience. Great food and a great time. MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-6pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen!

FLOW SWEAT SIT 4-6:30pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • $65 • 18+ • 6128161180 • www.eventbrite.com Join us for a wellness practice that combines a yoga 昀氀ow, guided meditation, and sauna and cold plunge cycles. In collaboration with Lindsay Kocka, Bodhi Farms, and Wandering Sauna this women’s event will be offered monthly throughout the season. 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. 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. DAD HABIT 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 groove rock band “Dad Habit”.

FRUIT BATS 7-11pm • The ELM • $25-$40 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Fruit Bats for a live in concert performance.

TOM SUSANJ - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Live music inside the restaurant from Tom Susanj.

SECOND STRING ORCHESTRA 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com The group was founded by violinist and Bozeman Symphony concertmaster Carrie Krause, conducted this spring by Ryan Tani.

BRUNCH IN THE BARN 11am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Brunch in history. An authentic, restored 1889 Barn. A unique and unforgettable experience. Great food and a great time. BRUNCH IN THE BARN 12:30pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $55 • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Brunch in history. An authentic, restored 1889 Barn. A unique and unforgettable experience. Great food and a great time.

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. LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle! REUBEN SINNEMA 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Reuben plays music and sings 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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SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Well, today is your favorite rafter-rocking band, “Powderhorn,” ready to liven up your afternoon and wear-down your shoe leather! As always, these guys will keep you “a hoppin’ an’ a poppin.’” Step up to the challenge and have a great time.

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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WOMEN’S CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 9am-5pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • $125 • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Mentoring, Inspiring, Networking, and Educating...The MSU Jabs Women’s Circle of Excellence mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of our women alumnae, associates and friends by opening doors for mentoring and networking while creating educating and inspiring opportunities for women by women.

LIVE MUSIC: BARROWBURN SCOTTISH FOLK ENSEMBLE 2-4pm • Steep Mountain Tea • FREE • All Ages • 4065772740 • www. steepmtnteahouse.com/events/ Visit Steep Mountain Tea for an afternoon of free, live music with “Barrowburn,” Bozeman’s local Scottish Folk Ensemble! Playing traditional Celtic tunes featuring guitar, 昀椀ddle and voice, this group brings fun and entertainment

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

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. INTERNATIONAL GOTH DAY TEA PARTY 2pm • steep mtn tea • FREE • All Ages • 14065808855 • www.facebook.com Meet at the tea house get dressed up and enjoy tea and games we can go walk to the cemetery and go out to dinner and more. BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: POSTCARDS FROM SPAIN 2:30-4pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Starting as low as $29 • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony. org Travel to the vibrant landscape of Spain as world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas shares his unbridled passion for his homeland during Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. The journey continues with Debussy and Ravel’s interpretations of Spain. MANTRAS FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS 4-5:30pm • Emergence Movement & Wellness • $20 • 12+ • 4065993235 • kathleenkarlsen.com Learn mantras and Vedic chants for general and speci昀椀c support for your optimal health. Handouts and lyrics provided. Great for beginners and experienced chanters alike. Led by Kathleen Karlsen.

MONTANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (MAB) BOZEMAN CHAPTER BOOK & CRAFT CLUB 1-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • teens grades 6-12 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org The Jane Austen Book Club By Karen Joy Fowler. Bring your friends, a snack to share, and whatever craft project you are working on independently to the third anniversary of our book club.

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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!

KING ROPES May 21 - Filling Station

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! SYMBOZIUM 7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org A civil discourse conversation series featuring subject matter experts who discuss complex issues. #8 - Ethical Considerations at the End of Life 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.

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GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm! INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Catholic Community Center • $5 suggested donation • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries through a welcoming dance community. We mix slow/fast and easy/hard dances, teaching as we go, no partner or experience needed! 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, MAY. 24 MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall. 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.bozemanli-

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brary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime. ETHICS: THE GOOD LIFE 11am-12:15pm • Online via Zoom We will study the major ethical theories of the world’s philosophical traditions, immersing ourselves in an inquiry into the nature of justice, virtue, and the good life in this six week course. 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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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

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GARDEN CLUB 4-5:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents • 7 to 11 years We will learn all about growing our own food. LEGO CLUB 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 5-12 • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom! RANCHER ROUNDTABLE SPEAKER SERIES 6-8pm • Gallatin Conservation District • FREE • All Ages • 4062824350 • gallatincd. org The Gallatin Conservation District is excited to host a “Rancher Roundtable” speaker series. Join us in Manhattan for a monthly presentation and discussion about various agricultural topics. RSVP at gallatincd.org. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozeman昀氀ysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some 昀氀ies. The 昀氀y-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials. BELGRADE LIBRARY 4TH THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-7:45pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Book discussion, opinionsharing, refreshments, and lots of fun in the library’s community room! SHINE DANCE FITNESS WITH MARISSA 7-8pm • Montana Ballet Company • $10 • All Ages • (406) 461-6961 SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit. ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot. VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL 7-8pm • Blend, 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 414-9693 The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance 昀氀oor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend’s awesome wine. BEAT DEAF 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Helena-based acoustic rock trio “Beat Deaf”. BINGO NIGHT 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks! LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY DUSTIN TUCKER 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday. THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Thursday night Out is a perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams. STRUMBUCKET 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Jamgrass

FRIDAY, MAY. 26 THE VINTAGE ARTISAN MARKET The Auction Barn • Friday evening $20 - Saturday $5 • All Ages • 406-781-9345 • VintageArtisanMarket.com A market where you can 昀椀nd vintage and antiques as well as artisan made goods. Furniture and decor items for home and of昀椀ce. Veterans get in FREE! PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. TENTS TO TOWN: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 10-11:30am • The Extreme History Project, 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman Come walk with us while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. Once a gathering place for the local indigenous peoples’ tribes, Bozeman also served a vital role during the 1860s gold rush. MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • ages 3 to 5 • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time. 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. 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.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ANDREW FRANK 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 Frank is a comedian based out of Seattle, WA. His cerebral, imaginative style and relentless ethic have resulted in twelve tours spanning a total of 285 cities and 11 countries. OPEN MIC NIGHT! 7-9pm • Steep Mountain Tea • FREE • All Ages • 4065772740 • www.steepmtnteahouse.com/events/ Join Steep Mountain Tea and the Bozeman Poetry Collective for our free monthly open mic night! Share your artistic talent - from poetry to music and dance to magic tricks, all forms of expression are welcome! HEALING A COMMUNITY: LIBBY, MONTANA 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Film screening and Q&A with Dr. Brad Black (CARD Medical Director, 2000-2020) and Dr. Jean Pfau (MSU Research Professor). INTERNATIONAL NIGHT DANCE PARTY 8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • www.rialtobozeman.com DJs Big Lou & Shady will be mixing Afrobeats, Latin, Hip Hop, K-Pop & more in this one-of-a-kind event. LIVE MUSIC 8-10pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Wednesday-Saturday featuring local and touring music acts. KATE & THE ALLEY KATS “COUNTRY DANCE COLLECTION’ 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover• (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Come out for Country Dancing! FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ANDREW FRANK 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 Frank is a comedian based out of Seattle, WA. His cerebral, imaginative style and relentless ethic have resulted in twelve tours spanning a total of 285 cities and 11 countries. STILGONE, ART AND FUNK COLLECTIVE, CONDUCTOR 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Local rock 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.

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

SEASON REOPENING AT MCGILL’S RESTAURANT & SALOON 4-9pm • McGill’s Restaurant and Saloon, 205 Buffalo Horn Creek Rd, Big Sky • See Menu • All Ages • 406-995-3327 • 320ranch. com Join us for a our season reopening at McGill’s Restaurant and Saloon located on 320 Guest Ranch! McGill’s is always open to the public! McGill’s will be open for the summer season Thursdays - Mondays

SATURDAY, MAY. 27

2 STOP GALLATIN GATEWAY HISTORY TOUR 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn. com Tour both the LIttle Bear Schoolhouse Museum and 1889 Barn. Text Patty For Tickets (406) 579-4865.

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DEAD SKY, THE DEAD YELLERS, MATT WALLIN & HIS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, SAM PLATTS AND THE PLAINSMEN, DAMNIT LAUREN!, IZAAK OPATZ, TESSY LOU WILLIAMS, MARTIN DEGROOT FAMILY BAND , FREE RANGE, THE NELSON GIRLS June 10 - Virginia City

MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-6pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts BUY TICKETS and accessories ever seen! 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. SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Today’s music features “Big Band John,” your best choice for ful昀椀lling favorites ranging from oldies, western and classical genre that will keep your and your partner risking exhaustion on the dance 昀氀oor...be sure to “sit-one-out” at some point! GAME NIGHT 2-10pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Bring a game in to play and receive a free drink. BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND 7-9:30pm • Eagles Lodge, 316 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9996 The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1. COLE & THE THORNES 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

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MEMORIAL DAY POKER RIDE & WALK 8am Registration 8 - 10 a.m, Poker riders/walkers are expected back by 12:30 if they’d like to participate in the summer kick-off parade! BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community

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. 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.

THE VINTAGE ARTISAN MARKET 9am-4pm • The Auction Barn • Friday evening $20 - Saturday $5 • All Ages • 406-781-9345 • VintageArtisanMarket.com A market where you can 昀椀nd vintage and antiques as well as artisan made goods. Furniture and decor items for home and of昀椀ce. Veterans get in FREE!

LEE CALVIN & BRIAN W OF CALVIN & THE COAL CARS 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com A mix of original Outlaw Pop Country songs and classic country favorites! You bring your dancing shoes and song requests!

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

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

MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! 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! BLAKE BRIGHTMAN - BRUNCH 11am-1pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • no cover • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Blake is the lead singer of the Blake Brightman Band, living in the Paradise Valley. 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.

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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! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date. JAZZ CABBAGE 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Live local funk SHORTCHANGED 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com The band specializes in Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Blues, and Oldies plus Original Music composed by members of the band.

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, MAY. 29 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES 10-11am • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • Included with Admission • Ages 3-5 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Join us each week for a shared storytime, hands-on STEAM activity, and take-home craft. MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-5pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! LIVING HISTORY FARM OPENS FOR THE SEASON 11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with Admission • All ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The farm gives visitors an insight into the daily lifestyle of the people who settled in Montana in the late 1800s and an appreciation for its agricultural history. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. CIRCUS WONDERLAND 4:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Admit One Child Under 12 with Paid Adult • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Suspense will rise and jaws will drop as you watch in awe of our thrilling magician, amazing acrobats, lighting fast juggler, laugh along with our hilarious performing clown, and talented performers! LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS 5-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • 406 3884346 • belgradelibrary.org/昀椀tness Join library staff every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6PM in the library’s meeting room for an hour of fun and 昀椀tness with friends! Bring your comfortable shoes and water bottle!

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TOM KIRWAN 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Tom plays guitar and sings 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 31 GET UP & MOVE 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • ages 3-6 • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Our preschool exercise program continues through the fall. 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.

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.

LORD HURON 7-11pm • The ELM • *SOLD OUT* • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Lord Huron for a live in concert performance.

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, MAY. 30 MONTANA’S LARGEST RV & BOAT SHOW 10am-7pm • Gallatin Valley Mall • FREE • All Ages • www.bretzrv.com Bretz RV & Marine and Gull Boats & RV are teaming up again to bring Montana the absolute largest selection of new and used Boats, RVs, parts and accessories ever seen! 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. GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Take time for yourself to stretch, breathe, and relax during this hour of yoga. Please bring a mat. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-5544 • GameNightLive.com The games you love in your favorite places! Free trivia at Colombo’s at both 6 & 7 pm! INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Catholic Community Center • $5 suggested donation • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries through a welcoming dance community. We mix slow/fast and easy/hard dances, teaching as we go, no partner or experience needed! 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.

THURSDAY, JUN. 1 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. HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE 1-2:30pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • $210 per semester (14 weeks) • Ages 8-13 • 4065229087 • montanasciencecenter.org Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program. Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org. OPEN LAB IN THE STEAMLAB 3-6pm • Montana Science Center, 2744 W Main St, Bozeman • No Cover • 5-18 • 406)-522-9087 • www.montanasciencecenter.org Included with admission or membership. GARDEN CLUB 4-5:30pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents • 7 to 11 years We will learn all about growing our own food. TRIVIA WITH TRIVIA TOM 5:30-7:30pm • Bunkhouse Brewery Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • www.bunkhousebrewery.com Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom! BOZEMAN WRITERS GROUP 6-8pm • Bozeman Lodge, 1547 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 21 and above • (406) 599-4433 • bozemanwriters.com Calling all writers in the greater Gallatin valley area! Get feedback on your work and connect with other writers, stay motivated and inspired, learn from and encourage other members - come to the Bozeman Writers Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays. FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply • FREE • All Ages • 406-404-1662 • www.bozeman昀氀ysupply.com Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some 昀氀ies. The 昀氀y-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

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