Bozeman Magazine April 2024

Cover Artist: Shirley Robinett

Avoiding Real Estate Scams

Dining: Fresco Cafe

IN THIS ISSUE / FEATURES

APRIL 2024 - VOLUME 17.11

6 / LETTER TO EDITOR WHAT WILL WE THINK OF NEXT? - S KIRCHHOFF

8 /ASK MAXINE’S ADVICE EMAIL QUESTIONS

10 / VISUAL ARTS COVER SHOT - SHIRLEY ROBINETT

12 / GV REAL ESTATE AVOIDING REAL ESTATE SCAMS - T FORD

14 / FOOD & DRINKS

FRESCO CAFE - A RIPPLE

20 / STAGE & SCREEN ONSTAGE IN BOZEMAN - K BRUSTUEN

22 / MONTANA MUSIC

RECORD STORE DAY / KGLT FUND DRIVE

SYMPHONY WESTLAKE - P STEBBINS

MOUTHFUL OF COPPER ALBUM RELEASE

26 / SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE BLACK ROSE SPIRITUAL CENTER - DR NIKKI

26 / LIVING LOCAL

HRDC ENERGY ASSISTANCE - P JOHNSON

SENIORS AT RISK - Z BROWN

WANT TO GROW YOU OWN FOOD? - K ERBE

GALLATIN LICKS POLIO DANGER - R PHILLIPS

36 / REC & HEALTH

LOST DAKOTA - S MCGANN

4/06 DAY - S LEE

TOP 10 WAYS TO REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE - S LEE

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LETTER TO EDITOR

WHAT WILL WE THINK OF NEXT?

Steve Kirchhoff

We might have come to a social and cultural limit on our mode of thinking and problemsolving. Or, better put, maybe our guiding principles have abandoned us or have lost their utility when applied to our most pressing problems.

Currently, our city faces the crisis of growth, what some might call the problem of too much success. Even before but especially during the pandemic, many western towns and cities besides Bozeman began seeing record-breaking population growth, revved up by people, mostly of means, fleeing the headache of reality they experienced in other places. At the same time, our nation saw income inequality, already a significant barrier to working-class and poor people, grow to extremes not seen since the last Gilded Age.

Wealth, more concentrated in fewer hands than ever in our lifetimes, is actively distorting prices in many sectors of American social life—including, among others, health care, higher education, and housing. In a more humane and rational world, these public goods would not be subject to the market pressure to yield profits for private investors. Everyone benefits when taxpayers provide for good public health care and education and housing and drinking water and roads and libraries—and a thriving ecosystem.

In a more humane and rational world, these public goods would be protected from market forces by policies and spending of government. Economic inequality has always been a fact of life in Bozeman, where housing prices traditionally have been among the highest in the state. But we never have grown as fast as we are growing today; in former times, human activities in

general were less leveraged than they are today. Finally, the relatively slow pace of population growth in previous times kept demand in check.

Now, we are caught in the icy grip of high demand driven by newcomers who own more wealth than local residents, many of whom are barred entrance to the market. Even if local demand for housing declines, price might not be drawn down enough to do much good, since price has reached such a height that little other than market collapse can lower it to levels working-class people can afford.

The wealth of newcomer-buyers in the housing market simply overwhelms that of locals. And it is this wealth, together with other factors such as the hoarding, holding, flipping, and converting to rental market of purchased homes that encourages housing prices to rise beyond locals’ reach.

For years, the city commission has wrestled mightily with the housing problem. They have adopted the view that their best bet is to drive down price by boosting supply. To that end, they recently proposed a raft of changes to residential zoning that would increase density, losing some old allies while adding many new enemies among the public. The proposed zoning changes came after the city had already shrunk the review process for major development projects, reducing almost to nil the opportunity for public participation.

These changes, plus an incentive program to increase production of affordable housing, are designed to increase supply and push price down. However, I have tried to point out above that supply and demand, though they are powerful explanatory

words, might not say enough about price. There are other factors—such as the greater wealth of the buying class, the investmentoriented purposes for purchase of this class, and the sky-high existing price point—that might exert a force like inertia on price, holding it in place, or at least slowing its movement downward. (As of this writing, the median new home price in Bozeman is just under one million.)

No one seems to know the answer to a basic question: How many units per year will be required to be built and put on the market before Bozeman’s housing price will be low enough for local working people? What is the magic number? What are we shooting for?

Among many people I have spoken with on these issues, faith in supply and demand is rampant, and yet they are far less inclined to “get into the weeds” and divulge the number of new residential units needed before supply tames demand—and to say what all this buildout will produce, measured in physical changes to the health of the landscape.

We have to admit, don’t we, that increasing housing supply and size of the built environment generally, imperils other important values of this community, including sustainability, and also historic preservation and community character? The recent election delivered to us a new mayor, Joey Morrison, who, as a co-founder of a tenants’ union, advocated strongly for local working people and their access to housing. During the campaign, he characterized the local growth industry as serving outsiders and wondered out loud many times: “Who is Bozeman growing for?”

Finishing just behind Joey in the race was John Meyer, who advocated for conservation and disdained the growth industry for its degradation of land, air, and water quality. Meyer equated environmental degradation with growth and on that basis opposed growth, even suggesting the city adopt a six-month moratorium. He garnered many votes from longtime Bozeman residents who, fearful of the city’s plans to densify their neighborhoods, adopted him into their hearts—first, for his anti-growth stance, and second, for his conservation ethic.

The prominence of the two candidates puts into clear view Bozeman’s current development dilemma. Stated in questions, they might go like this: Do we grow in order to house our local working class, even if this means bulk-ifying historic downtown neighborhoods with Holloran’s uniform big-box housing developments? Even if this means turning current grain fields into future gravel pits? Even if it means converting today’s thriving riparian areas into tomorrow’s asphalt batch plants, and even if it means becoming something cancerous, more like Salt Lake City than Billings?

Another question: Do we do all this because we have unquestioning faith in three words—”supply and demand?” Are we not approaching the limits of the efficacy of this mode of thinking?

A final question, this one for Joey: In the headlong push to reduce price, how do we ensure that “local” working people are the ones who ultimately get to purchase the lower cost housing? I assent totally to Joey’s preference for growth to serve people who are already here, whose blood is the city’s life, whose efforts are its shaping influence. That makes sense. But precisely how will he guarantee “locals” their dibs on housing, and not newcomers?

If our mode of thinking through our problems not only exhausts our minds and bodies but also the landscape on which all of this depends, should we not take a “time out” to examine our mode of thinking? K

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

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DEAR MAXINE:

My family is feeling like it’s time to leave. Bozeman is no longer the charming mountain town with a sense of community that it was when my husband and I moved here, intending to raise our children in a wonderful place. There are so many transplants from so many places, bringing their rude, unfriendly attitudes with them. Plus, it’s getting seedy – between the camper villages and scary people wandering everywhere, it doesn’t even feel safe. Everything is changing so fast. Should we stick it out, or get the heck out?

--Thinking of Roaming

DEAR ROAMING:

This has been a very hot topic, and you raise some valid concerns. The vibe of our town has definitely changed. Anyone who’s been around for a while has watched our small, locally-owned, mom-and-pop businesses disappear and be replaced by big-box chains, or out-of-state ownership. There are those locals who remember when North 7th was the edge of town; now the sprawl will most certainly make Bozeman to Butte one long river of development someday. What used to be a too-cold climate to accommodate living in a car or under a bridge has somehow changed; there are now people panhandling on Main Street and sleeping who knows where.

Speaking of housing, we all know how out of proportion that’s become. In 1981, my parents purchased a 4,000 square foot home, built in 1896, on the 500 block of South Willson for $105,000.00, where my sister and I would spy on Malcolm Story, who lived across the street and tottered up and down the block smoking his pipe. Very unsurprisingly, Zillow now values it at $2.5 million. No way could humble schoolteachers get into such a house today.

The matter of crime/safety is relative; if you’re one of those transplants from Texas or California, what Bozeman has going on probably seems like nothing. But if you grew up in Fort Benton, seeing unhoused, mentally ill, and chemicallydependent folks among our population is likely shocking, and frightening.

So if you want to leave, you have to ask yourself where you’d like to go. According to the Real Ask Bozeman Facebook page, Townsend is nice (for now). If your main concern is raising a family, do your research – online and in person, if possible. Visit the towns that seem like “old” Bozeman if that’s what you’re after – but if you move there, tell everyone it’s ugly, boring, and that there are no jobs, so as not to turn another Montana town into a spot for some millionaire’s Yellowstone-wannabe cowboy adventure fantasy.

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

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ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

NIKKI JUDGE - HOROSCOPE

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

JOSEPH MONTALBANO - REC

Joseph Montalbano is a student at Montana State University, majoring in English and History. He hopes to continue his work in the online blogging space.

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

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

CRYSTAL ALEGRIA - HISTORY

Crystal Alegria is the Director of The Extreme History Project.

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

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

SYDNEY LEE - REC & HEALTH

As a native Montanan, Sydney enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

KEN WALCHECK - RECREATION

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

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

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

KATHLEEN JOHNS - MT MUSIC

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

STEVE KIRCHHOFF - OPINION

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

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

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

KELLY NICHOLSON - RECREATION

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

COVER SHOT

SHIRLEY ROBINETT

CAPTURING THE MOMENT WITH PAPER AND STUFF

Recognized for her distinct and unmistakable style of mixed media collage art, Shirley Robinett is an artist whose passion for creation has been ingrained since her early days on a small farm in Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. Throughout her life, Shirley has explored various mediums such as calligraphy, drawing, painting, and photography. However, it was the inspiration of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the discovery of mixed media collage that captivated her artistic soul, leading her on a transformative journey.

“Having developed my own style of collage, I have drawn on decades of experience and inspiration to create unique and recognizable art,” says Robinette. “Each brightlycolored whimsical image tells its own story, and is often a reflection of my own personal struggles, triumphs and journey. I paint on paper, cut or rip the paper into pieces, then reassemble the pieces into images, often adorning each piece with natural elements like feathers, flowers, grasses, and porcupine quills. Each creation is not only a piece of art but a manifestation of my belief that art carries the transformative power to heal, inspire and bring blessings.”

The realization of her artistic voice came when Shirley received several awards at local art shows, affirming her talent and unique approach. Her artistry has also found representation in several galleries across the country, allowing a wider audience to appreciate and acquire her creations. She has actively participated in numerous art shows, continuing to garner recognition and accolades for her exceptional work.

Through her mixed media collage art, Shirley invites viewers to embark on a visual journey where layers of materials and emotions intertwine, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity. Her artistry stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication, lifelong pursuit of artistic growth, and the innate joy she finds in the act of creation.

Shirley sells her art through her website (shirleyrobinette.com), connecting directly

with art enthusiasts and collectors. She also undertakes personal commissions, tailoring her work to capture the essence of her clients’ visions. Shirley’s passion for art is matched by her commitment to academic excellence. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design with honors from Montana State University, Bozeman and currently resides in Bozeman, Montana. R

Dancing Drum Studios Presents the Art of Katy (Catlin) Rose Caplette

Jenna Caplette

Katy (Catlin) Rose Caplette died from heart failure August 1st, 2022 at just 40 years old. An enrolled member of the Crow Tribe, Rose’s Indian names are Sees The Two Rainbows and Speaks With Her Colors. Although Rose had a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, she did not identify with that diagnosis. In the last two years of her life, when she spoke about Downs, her mom, Jenna, would hear, Dancing Drum. Rose’s legacy art show is offered by “Dancing Drum Studios,” aka Jenna and collaborators.

Rose’s dad, Frank Caplette, explains, “Indian names are given by clan uncles, and aunts; that’s to help you through life.”

Because she had chronic lung issues, Rose’s ability to be out in the community was severely limited during the pandemic, a tough go for a woman who grew up socializing in downtown Bozeman. In the 1980s and 90s, her mother owned Accents West, a downtown destination retail innovator. During COVID Rose missed a lot of days, weeks, and months of work at Reach.

She missed her friends, so she developed a new community, beginning to write a series of plays. She created portraits for each of her 70+ characters, based on their super powers. These became her companions, her compatriots. They were given the gift of transformation, learning forgiveness and acceptance. She said, “I just like doing my own characters because it’s more fun than real life people. I have a hard time with real life people because I don’t know how they feel. But if you go to fantasy-land, you can see it all in your head. It’s beautiful.

“It’s like a dream, like being motivated, being creative with your characters . . . after a while, it’s more fun to just be each character, see how they act with each other. Their emotions are intense. And, just sometimes, you can have musicals, sometimes action. But superheroes, oh, man. They have thoughts. They can see, they can do anything they feel like doing.”

Florence Guest wrote 40 songs inspired by Rose’s imagination. “I first met Rose in 1995, when she was 13,” says Guest. “We came back into each other’s lives about four years ago at a Beatles singalong. Jenna asked, you know, she wants to write songs, and I can’t help her with that. And I said, I can do that. And so, for the next

three -and-a-half years, we wrote 40 songs together, about one a month. She would send me paragraphs of run-on sentences… like a block of wood, an artist can see the art that’s hidden inside, and she trusted me with the chisel… to cut away the words that were not important, and to leave the words that were— to shape them, give them a structure, and a rhythm, a rhyme and a melody.”

Rose’s character portraits are drawn with Sharpie markers on computer paper. Marsha Phillips from F-11 Photographic Supplies scanned and color-corrected all images. Rose’s mom Jenna and her long-time friend Linda Griffith went to work, choosing 30 of the 71 images to start. Jenna added beadwork designs that had been a part of Rose’s life, from the cradleboard her relations beaded and gifted to her, to moccasins and dance outfits Jenna beaded and sewed, to other beaded items that had been in Rose’s home environment all her life. Adding the beadwork celebrates Rose’s heritage and also helps to “ground” each image.

Rose lived up to her Indian name, “Speaks With Her Colors.” Her work is truly a celebration of color and light. One of the song collaborations with Florence Guest expresses that love: “Live your life in color, Shining bright in color . . . Happiness and love, in color. Happiness and love, in color.”

Rose incorporated symbols she felt belonged with each character, embodying their “medicine.” Phillip Zemke, Rose’s art coach for two years, said, “Rose was brilliantly capable of embracing [symbology], whether it’s Disney movies as mythological explanations of complex archetypal functions of human beings or a handheld video camera. All of a sudden, she sees the impact of that, how creatively she can use it, and she doesn’t let it go. She makes use of it. All of the creative processes she encountered in her life she made her own. For Rose, there was no disregarding the creation of creativity. It had to be lived.”

Rose participated in Eagle Mount Bozeman from its inception, both with horseback riding and skiing. She would have been so excited about the adaptive arts program Eagle Mount now offers, though Rose found her own way.

Karen Williamson, Rose’s mainstream art teacher in kindergarten and first grade, says; “She was smart. She was capable. She was determined. She could do what she really wanted to do. . . if she had a flaw at all, in my mind it was the that she loved too deeply, because I don’t think it was always reciprocated.”

Linda Griffith, collaborator and Photoshop whiz, describes her involvement with the project: “This work is important because so many times people with disabilities are unseen, except when we have an event like Special Olympics. Look what we’re missing by not seeing what Rose was able to create, and then multiply that by all the people with disabilities across the world who are marginalized.”

Linda used to kid-sit Rose. When Rose was four or five, she was telling Linda a story and didn’t think Linda was listening, so she reached out, grabbed Linda’s face with tiny but determined hands, turned her face and said; “Listen to me with your eyes.”

On Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 8 pm, listen to Rose with your eyes (and ears) when Eagle Mount and Rose’s collaborators host an open house to showcase 20+ pieces of Rose’s work, including video footage of Rose

embodying her characters, and cardboard/ duct-tape sculptures of settings from her plays. At 6 p.m., enjoy light refreshments and speakers including Eugenia Funk, Phillip Zemke, and Rose’s mom, Jenna Caplette. Florence Guest and Silas Rea will offer songs inspired by and written alongside Rose. Fifteen of those songs have become the CD, “I Am Everything I Am.” The CDs will be available at the opening for $5 each. Art pieces can be special-ordered, and gift cards may be purchased. There will be free coloring book pages created from Rose’s work.

When she was born in 1982, her parents were told that her brain would stop developing at age 5 or 6. At 40, she left a truly magical legacy.

Zemke says, “In a certain sense she was the most brilliant, elegant, vestige-cometo-life of pure creativity in our world, and may we all be so blessed to feel that within ourselves. And, you know, her legacy will live on and on and on because she left us the message in images.

Come enjoy the Legacy Art Show “I am Everything I Am,” celebrating the creative artistry of Katy (Catlin) Rose Caplette at Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane in Bozeman on Saturday, April 13th from 4:30 to 8 pm. J

A founding member of Women Writing the West, Jenna Caplette is at work on a book dedicated to Rose’s artistry, as well as a memoir.

Angie Ripple

Although a handful of Napoleon Bonaparte’s most famous quotes reveal that he was most certainly of a different time than ours, some stand both the test of time and place. Two in particular help tell the story of Susan and Bill Neubauer’s Fresco Café: “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself,” and “Victory belongs to the most persevering.” Fresco

ANGIE RIPPLE: How was Fresco Café conceptualized?

SUSAN NEUBAUER: Oh, it was a long time ago. We had two concepts: the first one, almost 18 years ago, was our 7th Street location. We had been looking for a restaurant for a really long time. My husband Bill grew up in the restaurant business; he and his par-

Café has held a cultural status for Bozeman’s Italian food scene for nearly twenty years. When the current location at 317 E Mendenhall opened nearly ten years ago, Bill’s Uncle gifted him a painting that he had created of Napoleon and Josephine that had hung in his grandparents’ supper club in Wisconsin for years. The fierce French couple look over the bar of the café and into the dining room as Susan and Bill, another fierce couple, negotiate all the things that restaurant ownership brings their way.

ents worked in his grandfather’s supper club in Wisconsin. Their supper club was really popular because it was right on the interstate between Chicago and Minneapolis. So, he grew up cooking, and doing all of the things in that restaurant. A lot of the things in our restaurant reflect that history; the Napoleon and Josephine painting was painted by Bill ’s uncle for his grandfather to hang in that supper club, and was passed down to us when we opened this location. Pictures of his grandfather from his original, first-ever little 1930s restaurant hang on our walls. So, you know, it’s a long line of restaurateurs

on that side, and Bill felt as though he just couldn’t get it out of his system. After he’d been a ski patroller and a wilderness ranger, and I had had my own business in Big Sky, we began looking around to find a space for what could become our restaurant. It was really hard to find anything in the Main Street core for years; finally, we found a place on 7th Avenue, which was where the original Fresco was.

We loved Italian food and, me being from New York, and Bill wanting to do something different than what he grew up with, we set out to do something small, more intimate. It started out like a deli, lunch and dinner. We didn’t have a liquor license at first. As it grew, it morphed more into a café, bistro-style restaurant. Then, we just started to outgrow that space, so we kept looking for something closer to downtown. And it took many years, but after 2008, suddenly there was more available; we fell on this location, which was pretty rough at the time. The courtyard was an empty lot. This particular space that we’re in now was a warehouse, a dirt floor warehouse.

I give Bill credit for having the concept and the visualization of what it could become because I was like, ‘this is terrible. I don’t know what you’re looking at.’ And he had this vision of what it could become. It was pretty astute. It took us over two years to really get the place constructed, put together, and then we moved.

We had just sort of taken the idea that we had over at Little Fresco, as we affectionately call it, and turned it into this, which was a higher end, upscale version of what it was. But we liked the cinder block walls and keeping it a little low key, trying to replicate the Old World feel of the places you go to in Italy.

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

SN: I think one of the things we hear the most is—which is sort of what we were after—was that it’s cozy and inviting. It’s a warm, welcoming feel when you walk in. That’s what we were going for… the yellow walls… it’s very Italian, and it’s really warm.

The idea here was to elevate the food, and elevate the experience so it was a little bit more fine dining, but still have it feel welcoming, down-to-earth, and approachable. And so that’s sort of been our mantra.

AR: What menu item do regulars keep coming back for?

SN: There are a couple. I’d say the Pesto Cavatappi is a go-to for a lot of people. We’ve had that on the menu since the very beginning.

The old school menu items are really the ones—the Lasagna Bolognese. You can’t really go wrong. Really, we stick to traditional Italian fare because that’s what people love.

AR: What is your personal favorite menu item?

SN: My personal favorite is probably the Gorgonzola Chicken. It’s really decadent, really over the top. If I ate it every night, it wouldn’t be good. It’s a special occasion one. It’s very, very, very good. It’s roasted vegetables, you can do it over pasta, I usually just stick with the vegetables and the chicken and the gorgonzola cream sauce and it’s… it just hits all the flavors. It’s so good! It’s very, very comforting.

AR: What would you say makes Fresco Café unique in the Bozeman food scene?

SN: I think it’s changed over time, because this food scene has changed a lot. I think when we first opened, we were sort of trying to be elevated Italian. And now, we’ve almost morphed. It’s still a fine dining experience, but it’s a little more on the traditional side. It’s a little bit more, big portions, and we’re not trying to make everything fancy. It’s more what we know people love; that’s what people will come back for. And it’s probably not the most refined, cutting-edge food, but it’s really good food.

It’s all made from scratch. I would say that sets us apart from some places. Every single thing we make, we make from scratch. Whether it’s a salad dressing, a sauce—down to stocks and demi glazes, we make it all here.

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

SN: There’s so much growth happening, and it’s changing so rapidly. But I still love that Bozeman is a place that in 20 minutes you can be up in the mountains, totally outside of all the hectic craziness. And when you’re at the grocery store, for better or for worse, you could still probably run into at least four people you know. And when something happens, or there’s a crisis, it definitely feels like people rally together, and people take care of each other. So it still has enough of the small town vibe for me. And there are

nice parts about growth, too. I mean, there’s more to do, more to see, you know?

AR: Absolutely. Is there anything particular coming up that you would want readers to know about?

SN: In April, we will be getting ready to open our patio—that’s like the most exciting thing that happens all year here—we have a really great patio! It’s right downtown, but you’re outside, next to a creek, which is pretty cool, and hard to come by—pretty unique. So, we’ll be getting that all cleaned up and ready.

The other big project we have coming down the pike is that we just signed on with a small female winemaker in Italy. We have a deal where we can put our label on their wine, and that will be our new special house wine. I believe it’s a Nebbiolo. It’s going to be a really nice red wine. Supporting small, local agriculture in Italy and also, we’re getting it through Cardinal, so supporting the local businesses here, too. That’s kind of a fun project we’ve got coming this summer.

Reservations are highly recommended during the summer. We do keep the bar and our high tops open for walk-ins, and we extend that a little bit in the summer to certain tables, but it gets busy, and we don’t want you to miss out.

When you have your next hankering for delicious Italian food in an intimate, or creekside setting, make a reservation at Café Fresco. While in the dining room, be sure to observe the Napoleon and Josephine painting, and photos of Bill’s grandfather working in his original restaurant in the 1930s. If you’d like, you can take a moment to congratulate the Neubauers on their fierce perseverance, and ten years at the current location. A

Angie Ripple is co-owner of, and editorial director at Bozeman Magazine; she is often hungry.

AVOIDING REAL ESTATE SCAMS

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

Winter in Bozeman has been keeping everyone on their toes.

It started out mild, but as of late has come roaring back. Speaking of staying on one’s toes, the public should remain alert to scams in all areas, especially when going through a real estate transaction.

The first big real estate scam to be aware of is wire fraud. Incidents of wire fraud in real estate transactions have been increasing nationwide, and have occurred in Bozeman. Criminals hack into the email accounts of real estate agents, title companies, and lenders. They will then email the buyer, pretending in the email to be the either the real estate agent, lender, or title person, and give the buyer wiring instructions for the buyer to send in either their earnest money or, potentially, their down payment.

The unsuspecting buyer, knowing their closing is coming up, schedules the wire of their down payment or earnest money, but instead of sending it to the title company, they unwittingly wire the funds to the criminals. If the funds cannot be recovered, the buyer often loses those funds. Multiple cases of this scam have happened in Bozeman, with some unfortunate buyers losing out on tens of thousands of dollars they were hoping to use for the down payment on their new home.

To avoid this scam, the first choice would be to use a cashier’s check to bring down payment funds to closing. If this is not possible, any wire instructions should be independently verified over the phone through

a trusted source. Also, any unexpected emails regarding wire instructions, or any emails purporting a change in wire instructions should be viewed with extreme suspicion and verified over the phone through a trusted source.

Another scam that has taken place in Montana involves vacant land. Criminals will pose as the owner of a vacant piece of property, generally one that does not have a mortgage or debt owed on it.

The criminal will contact a real estate agent over the phone, stating they want to list and sell their property, pricing it for a quick sale. They will quickly accept an offer, especially if it’s cash, often below market value.

The fraudster will use remote notary signings and will provide forged documents to the real estate agents and title companies. The title company then unknowingly sends the proceeds of the sale to the criminal. Fraudulent listings of land listed for sale on websites like Zillow, and even the MLS, have occurred in Bozeman. Scammers may also pose as For Sale By Owners, in hopes of securing earnest money deposits from unsuspecting buyers.

unsuspecting tenants sending in security deposits. We have even seen scammers copy for-sale listings of vacant homes into for-rent postings, knowing that the home is vacant, and telling potential renters to go look at the home. Tenants really need to remain vigilant and double check that they are sending security deposits to the actual property owner or manager.

As usual, I have included home sale data. In addition to the 81 homes sold during the first two months of this year, another 79 homes are currently pending, or are under contract, as of the date of this writing.

Owners of vacant land should keep an eye out for listings of similar properties in their area. This is even more important if the vacant land is free of mortgages or other liens. Anytime a transaction involves a vacant piece of property without a lien, all parties involved should be wary and vigilant.

A third scam is rentals, and related security deposits. In this scam, fraudsters post properties for rent with the hopes of

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

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

Onstage in

Onstage in BOZEMAN

Kevin Brustuen

April presents some great opportunities to experience a wonderful mix of theater and music in Bozeman. This article gives a quick glance at The Bozeman Symphony, The Ellen Theatre, Bozeman Actors Theatre, and Intermountain Opera, all producing some fantastic entertainment this month. Happily, there is not much overlap between these performances, so you can easily take in all four shows.

The Bozeman Symphony performs Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” along with Adolphus Hailstork’s “An American Port of Call,” and Nigel Westlake’s “Spirit of the Wild” on

April 13 and 14 at the Willson Auditorium.

Guest conductor Chelsea Gallo leads the audience on a musical journey that introduces a colorful cast of characters. Elgar composed his Variations between October 1898 and February 1899 as a musical reflection on fourteen of his close acquaintances, including his wife and himself. The “Enigma Variations” are not ‘portraits’ of these friends, but rather a collection of variations on a main theme.

Each theme contains a specific and distinct idea based on a particular personality, or perhaps on an incident known only to two people.

The Symphony’s concert begins with Adolphus Hailstork’s “An American Port of Call,” which premiered in 1985. Hailstork, a contemporary American composer, based this piece on Norfolk, Virginia, capturing the energy of a busy American port city.

Wingfield standing in for his mother, and Tom Wingfield as Tennessee Williams. The glass unicorn represents fragility, rarity, fantasy, and almost-unattainable beauty, as seen through Laura, Tom’s sister.

This production is reimagined through the direction of Connor Berkompas, seen before on Bozeman stages through his company, Nervous Theatre. The Glass Menagerie was the breakout

Australian composer Nigel Westlake based his “Spirit of the Wild” concerto on a visit to Bathurst Harbor in the beautiful Tasmanian wilderness. This piece is written specifically for an oboe player, and Bozeman Symphony’s Sandy Stimson, their principal oboist, takes center stage to perform this piece.

The Ellen Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie from April 5 through April 14. The Glass Menagerie is known as a ‘memory play,’ painting a haunting picture of desire, desperation, and hope. It has become known as a semiautobiographical portrait of Tennessee Williams himself, with the character Amanda

hit that brought fame and fortune to Tennessee Williams, and launched his famous career as one of America’s best playwrights. The Glass Menagerie has been revived on Broadway more than any other play in the last 75 years.

Bozeman Actors Theatre presents a dramatic reading of T.S. Eliot’s famous play Murder in the Cathedral on April 19 and 20, at the Holy Rosary Church in Bozeman. Directed by Mike Beehler, Murder in the Cathedral tells the story of the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket (played by John Hosking) in 1170 at the behest of King Henry II of England. Staging this play at Holy Rosary Church allows one to feel the resemblance to a cathedral, simulating the actual scene of the crime.

T.S. Eliot was commissioned to write this

play in 1935 by the Bishop of Chichester, as the rising tide of fascism was sweeping Europe. Eliot wrote Murder in the Cathedral as a provocative verse-drama, raising profound questions for us today related to issues of church/state relations, populism versus nationalism, temptation, pride, and redemption.

King Henry II famously said of Thomas Becket; “Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?” Four knights overheard Henry and, hoping to please their king, left immediately for Canterbury Cathedral and murdered Becket at the altar. The murder of Becket quickly became a notorious crime, and Henry — in order to pacify the citizens of England and preserve his kingship — undertook a pilgrimage to seek forgiveness. As penance for the murder, Henry walked barefoot through the streets of Canterbury wearing a sackcloth rather than his royal robes. Reaching Becket’s tomb, he was beaten by monks and spent the night with no food or blankets on the Cathedral floor, praying for forgiveness.

As a proof of how this nearly 100-year-old play and 854-year-old murder is relevant today, consider how on June 8, 2017, Thomas Becket made a surprise appearance in the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Former FBI director James Comey had been summoned to appear before a hearing of a Senate Intelligence Committee to provide “texture and context” about his interactions with President Trump. About an hour and 40 minutes into proceedings, Maine Senator Angus King asked Comey about Trump’s “hope” that Comey would stop the investigation of General Michael Flynn, the disgraced former national security adviser — at which point Comey made a pointed reference to Becket’s martyrdom:

King: “When a president of the United States in the Oval office says something like, ‘I hope’ or ‘I suggest’ or ‘Would you?’, do you take that as a directive?”

Comey: “Yes. Yes. It rings in my ears as kind of ‘Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?’”

Intermountain Opera is performing La Bohème from April 24 through 28, at the Ellen Theatre. La Bohème was composed in 1896 by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. This opera was based upon a collection of vignettes written by Henri Murger in an 1851 novel called Scenes of Bohemian Life. La Bohème, a classic tale of tragic romance, is a great opera for beginners and regulars alike.

Puccini’s La Bohème, one of the most famous operas ever written, follows the story of two young bohemian lovers living in Paris in the 1830’s. When the poet Rodolfo meets seamstress Mimì, it’s love at first sight. But faced by the cruel realities of poverty and ill health, it is uncertain if their love will survive, or whether the strength of their youthful passion will withstand every tribulation that life can throw at them. With this great love story comes a beautiful score, including arias like “Musetta’s Waltz” and “Yes, they call me Mimì.”

The world premiere of La Bohème was in Turin, Italy on February 1, 1896 at the Teatro

Regio, conducted by a young but soon-to-be famous Arturo Toscanini. Ever since, La Bohème has become part of the standard Italian opera repertoire. Today, it continues as one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide.

La Bohème also served as the inspiration for the famous musical Rent, by Jonathan Larson, which premiered in 1996. In Rent, lovers Roger and Mimi are faced with AIDS, and progress through the action with songs such as “Light My Candle,” which has direct reference to La Bohème. Many of the character names in Rent are the same or similar to those in La Bohème, and the musical at times references “Musetta’s Waltz,” often considered the greatest song in La Bohème. B FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE PRODUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO THEIR ORGANIZATION’S WEBSITES:

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

MONTANA MUSIC

RECORD

STORE DAY CELEBRATED THIS APRIL 20 AT INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED BRICK-AND-MORTAR RECORD STORES AROUND THE WORLD & BOZEMAN

This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day. Festivities include performances, cook-outs, body painting, meet & greets with artists, parades, DJs spinning records, and on and on. In 2008 a small list of titles was released on Record Store Day and that list has grown to include artists and labels both large and small, in every genre and price point.

On the first Record Store Day, Metallica spent hours at Rasputin Music in San Francisco meeting their fans and now each year hundreds of artista—both internationally famous and from the block--flock to record stores around the world for performances, signings, meet and greets and to fill their own shopping bags with music. In 2009, Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal) declared himself the “Record Store Day Ambassador” as a way of shouting out how important the stores were to artists and since then Joshua Homme (Eagles of Death Metal, Them Crooked Vultures, Queens of the Stone Age), Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Jack White, Chuck D, Dave Grohl, Metallica, St. Vincent, Run The Jewels, Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Fred Armisen and Taylor Swift have worn the annual ceremonial sash.

Record Store Day 2024 will celebrate the independent record store in Bozeman on APRIL 20, 2024 at both Cactus Record & Gifts and The Wax Museum. R

KGLT FUND DRIVE BOZEMAN’S CHOICE RADIO STATION IS GEARING UP FOR AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION. FUND DRIVE IS SET FOR APRIL 21-27, 2024

Bozeman’s Alternative Public Radio station, KGLT fm, celebrates 56 years of commercial-free music with their annual Fund Drive, APRIL 21ST THROUGH THE 27TH.

Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses. Phone 406-994-4492 or pledge online at KGLT.net.

“Listener support is key in keeping these airwaves rockin” says Marketing Director Ron Craighead. “And every year, our listeners remind us how important this station is to them and the communities we serve. It is the amazing support from our listeners and local businesses that literally keeps this station on the air”.

In an age of digital music served through computer algorithms, KGLT remains a unique bastion of human-powered radio, with a rotating staff of 80 volunteer DJs bringing their passion for music to the airwaves daily. KGLT has been connecting to listeners across Southwest Montana from the MSU campus since 1968.

Tune in to KGLT across Southwest Montana at 91.9 in Bozeman & Big Sky, 97.1 at MSU, 98.1 in Helena, 89.5 in Livingston, 90.5 in Big Timber, 107.1 in Gardiner/ Mammoth and around the world with their mobile app at KGLT.net. D

MONTANA MUSIC

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY TO PERFORM ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS FEATURING SANDY STIMSON’S PERFORMANCE OF WESTLAKE’S SPIRIT OF THE WILD

The Bozeman Symphony’s fifth classical concert of the 2023/24 season, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, in April will also include Principal Oboist Sandy Stimson’s performance of Nigel Westlake’s Spirit of the Wild.

This concert opens with Hailstork’s An American Port of Call, unleashing the energy of a busy North American port city. Sandy Stimson, the Bozeman Symphony’s beloved principal oboist will then take center stage to perform Westlake’s Spirit of the Wild. This work utilizes the oboe to depict the diverse majesty of Western Tasmania’s wilderness. Rounding out the program is a classic masterpiece, Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The concert will conclude with Variations for Orchestra on an Original Theme, Op. 26 “Enigma,” an orchestral work comprising 14 variations on an original theme.

Guest conductor Chelsea Gallo will guide the audience on an extraordinary musical journey introducing a colorful cast of musical characters. Labeled a “rising star,” Gallo has been praised for her ability to lead the orchestra with grace and fiery command. She has served as Assistant Conductor to The Florida Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and a Cover Conductor for the New York Philharmonic. She will be a regular Guest Conductor with the Virginia Symphony and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

In addition to the Bozeman Symphony, Stimson performs on English horn with the Billings Symphony. She also performs locally with the Montana Ballet Company, and Intermountain Opera Company, and performs chamber music with the Rosewood Duo and the Bridger Winds woodwind quintet. She holds a Master of Music degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Ithaca College.

Performances are Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m., at the Willson Auditorium, 404 West Main Street in downtown Bozeman. These concerts would not be possible without the support of sponsors Cal and Tricia DeSouza, Rick Sanders and Janice Hand, Robyn Erlenbush-ERA Landmark Real Estate, and Renee and Stuart Westlake.

Individual tickets are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/enigmavariations.html or by calling the office at 406-585-9774. Adult tickets start at $29 and discounted student tickets (K-12 and college) are available. D

SANDY STIMSON

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS

MOUTHFUL OF COPPER REMASTERD & RE-RELEASED ON VINYL

AREUNION SHOWS SCHEDULED

triple threat—someone who works at the highest levels as a songwriter, singer, and player. Most likely, if you know who Jerry Joseph is, you agree, but there’s also a big chance that you don’t. His talent, drive, work ethic, amazing body of work, and flat out badass-ness make him one of the most underrated and tragically overlooked artists alive today. He deserves better.

First off, there’s the body of work. Jerry Joseph has been playing shows and making records since the 80s, first in a band called Little Women that at one point looked destined to be huge, but this is a crazy business and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. By the 90s Jerry was struggling with addiction while also creating the beginnings of a vast body of work as a solo artist and burning up the road backed by a mighty band called The Jackmormons.

- Paterson Hood, Drive By Truckers

From the long-winded, but soaring “Climb To Safety” to the more illustrious “Thistle.” All the songs on Mouthful of Copper showcase the band’s ability to hold on to a groove with an ironclad fist. Joseph’s explosive guitar playing shines all over the album, especially on the “Savage Garden,” where he peaks and falls with real grace.

The songs all carry a sense of overwhelming conviction, which is not just evidenced in Joseph’s grainy, weathered voice, but through the whole band’s explosive energy.

Recorded over the course of a three-night stand in Butte, America in 2002, and originally released as a two disc set in 2003, Mouthful of Copper is a testament to the ability of power trios to mold the music of three people into a forceful, absorbing sound that can fill a room with full, boisterous sound. With just the three of them, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons manage to rumble and shake the foundation of the music until you are left with a distinct sense that Jerry, Junior (Ruppel), and Brad (Rosen) certainly don’t lack any conviction. Jerry Joseph has been known for years for carrying a forceful will and unchained energy to every show and into every album, and this two-disc set is a testament to his strength, albeit a rather exhausting one.

According to Joseph “the album seems to have legs”, and he is right. The entire recording is no guests, no props, just raw, unadulterated ROCK straight from the Badlands of Montana!

Finally, after over twenty years, the waiting is over for the vinyl loving fans. Get ready to own the definitive Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons live record for the first time on vinyl. Dive into 3 hours of pure musical mastery, remastered from the original tapes and pressed onto 5-LPs including a limited number of Deluxe Edition on stunning Metallic Copper vinyl. Plus, unlock a treasure trove of previously unreleased tracks from their historic Butte, MT run of shows with the bonus LP.

To celebrate this special event, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons will be returning to Butte for a multi-night celebration of the Mouthful of Copper re-release at the historic Butte Depot, June 1 - June 2. Tickets are on sale now at www.jerryjoseph.com with a limited number of specially priced three day passes. Don’t miss out on this historic weekend of fun on the richest hill on earth. J

SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE

APRIL 2024

ARIES: You will really have to remember how to make the best use of Mercury Retrograde you can because it rules in your sign from the 1st to the 25th. This means you can be sure to have communication glitches. Check spam and appointment calendars.

TAURUS: Mercury is Retrograde in Aries from the 1st through the 25th, so your communications and appointments may not go off as planned. If possible put off important meetings until after the retrograde is over. The Solar Eclipse reveals new love.

GEMINI: With Mercury Retrograde nearly the entire month, it is not the best time for signing contracts or financial documents. If possible, wait until after the 25th when the Retrograde is over. The 8th brings the Solar Eclipse which can reveal membership issues.

CANCER: Career and responsibilities take center stage in April, with your 10th House being activated by the Sun, Venus and Mercury all in Aries for most of the month. On the 8th your same house will be impacted by the Solar Eclipse – beware vulnerabilities.

LEO: The workplace and work responsibilities need your focus between the 2nd and 12th. Partnered Leos should plan a date night on the 6th when romantic energies are favored. The best time for spending romantic time together is on the 28th. Finances improve.

VIRGO: You have been saving long enough. Now it’s time to start checking out those destination locations and see where you are taking yourself on your next vacation. The Solar Eclipse actually helps you find the funds to make it the vacation of your dreams.

LIBRA: Try to have patience with yourself and your special someone while Mercury is retrograde from the 1st to the 25th. Communication is going to be iffy and you will need to make sure to check your spam folder as well as those who have called over the phone.

SCORPIO: Sibling(s) may pressure you about what to do about Mom and Dad. It might be best for you to just lay back and take it easy as the Mercury Retrograde in Aries is going to communication glitches par for the course. Get other friends

SAGITTARIUS: It may seem like relatives in the area have found your address and have no idea when to go home. You may as well give in with good graces and show them you know how to be the host. A potluck dinner and evening of games is just the ticket.

CAPRICORN: Aries plays host for the Sun, Venus and Mercury. This will be activating your home, hearth and family sector in major ways. With the Solar Eclipse on the 8th you will have to be careful about contracts, the rest of the month is about home!

AQUARIUS: You have plenty to keep you busy this month, but be sure to take the time to double check before pressing send or submitting your input. Mercury is retrograde most of the month in Aries and that could have you scrambling for the truth.

PISCES: You’ve got a pretty easy month when it comes to relationships. However, like others, you are privy to Mercury’s being retrograde for most of the month. Get together with neighbors or like minded people is the best way to connect this month.

HRDC ADMINISTERS ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ACROSS GALLATIN, PARK, AND MEAGHER COUNTIES

Penny Johnson

The ongoing rise in the cost of living across Southwest Montana continues to create significant financial pressure on households struggling to make ends meet. Energy costs have increased by 25%, affecting HRDC’s customers disproportionately as energy costs are traditionally a bigger burden for low-income households, many of whom live on fixed incomes. In addition, lowincome households spend a far higher percentage of their income on utility bills than higher- earning households.

“The mild temperatures we are having this winter make the rate hikes less visible on monthly energy bills than what we would see during a more typical Montana winter. However, this season we have seen an increase in energy assistance applications and have often heard that our customers have had to make the difficult decision between paying their rent or paying their utilities,” says Sonja Wheeler, HRDC’s Energy Programs Director.

HRDC administers several different programs designed to help defray energy costs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay their winter home heating bills. Eligibility is based on a household’s gross income and resources. Energy Share of Montana offers support to households who are either without, or soon to be without, heat or power as a result of receiving a disconnect notice from their utility provider.

HRDC also offers no-cost home weatherization services to LIHEAP-eligible customers to help make their homes more energy efficient while reducing the financial burden of their energy costs. Common weatherization services provided include air sealing, attic sealing/ insulation, floors skirt/crawl space insulation, wall insulation, weatherstripping, window and door repair/replacement, minor energy related repairs, and heating system testing and repair. Lastly, HRDC helps with furnace repairs or replacements for income-eligible households.

Noting a 21% increase in LIHEAP applications and a 47% increase in Energy Share of Montana applications, Wheeler offers critical advice for community members who would like to submit applications: “Please reach out to us to apply for the LIHEAP program as soon as possible, and to ensure there is not a pause in utility service, please don’t wait for a subsequent utility disconnect notice to apply for Energy Share support. Finally, many folks aren’t aware that they can apply retroactively through April 30, 2024, to receive financial support for their energy bills dating back to the beginning of the winter season.”

More information about energy assistance support can be found at https://thehrdc.org/emergency-assistance/

As a private, not-for-profit Community Action Organization focused on building a better community through its nearly 50 initiatives, HRDC combats poverty in Southwest Montana and has actively served the residents of Park County since 1975, the year the agency was formed. P

Penny Johnson is the Communications Manager for HRDC.

SENIORS AT RISK

LOOMING FEDERAL REQUIREMENT PUTS GALLATIN COUNTY SENIORS AT RISK

Gallatin County is a close-knit community, and as one of your commissioners, I see so many helpers across our communities working to support their vulnerable neighbors and make our community safety nets stronger. A recent act of goodness came in the form of a successful mill levy in 2022 that voters approved to maintain the only skilled nursing home in our area: Gallatin County Rest Home. As the second most populated county in Montana, ensuring the vitality of our only remaining skilled care nursing home is critical for our seniors needing long term care. Voters stepped up to save this essential facility, but, unfortunately, recent federal regulations proposed by the Biden Administration threaten to diminish any progress that the mill levy guarantees.

In the coming months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) is expected to finalize a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes across the country. For Gallatin County Rest Home, the consequences of this rule would be dire.

Gallatin County Rest Home is a county-run nursing home licensed to hold up to 69 residents, but our average census is closer to 50. The nursing home can’t operate at full capacity because we do not have the necessary staff.

Gallatin Rest Home’s staff vacancies are due to the distorted contract nursing market, and the resulting scarcity of available, qualified workers. Montana’s cost of living is extremely high, and those willing to work in long term care facilities oftentimes cannot afford to live in Montana. Add in a national workforce shortage that is worse than any other health care sector, and it’s no wonder we cannot find caregivers to join the long-term care continuum.

In order to fill vacancies, Gallatin County Rest Home relies on costly staffing agencies to contract labor to meet the demand. Contracting nurses and other caregivers needed to care for our seniors is expensive, and not sustainable in the long run. We need to be moving away from contract staffing, and are currently working on strategies to do so.

The Biden Administration’s rule claims to address workforce issues, but in reality it would exacerbate our workforce challenges in Montana. Eighty-eight percent of all nursing homes in the Treasure State do not currently meet one of the three staffing requirements, and it would cost our state $15 million to meet this one-size-fits-all mandate. Further, the rule fails to recognize licensed practical nurses (LPNs) as nurses and excludes them from being counted in the staffing requirements, leaving out an entire sector of the medical community that our state’s colleges and universities continue to train – discounting the vital role they play in the health care system.

Gallatin Rest Home is already having to turn away prospective

residents due to staffing shortages, even though many are willing to pay for our quality care. This forces many to look for care miles away from their loved ones.

When pushed to meet this mandate, Gallatin will be forced to increase our dependance on contract staffing – costing taxpayers more money and limiting quality care for our seniors.

Senator Tester is fighting against this misguided staffing mandate by introducing legislation, the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act, which prohibits the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing the proposed staffing requirement for nursing homes. I commend him for his efforts to push back against the Biden Administration, and hope others in the Montana delegation will fight with him to stop this mandate.

Senator Tester understands that we need supportive policies to effectively build a strong long-term care workforce. Instead of a mandate, let’s find ways to make housing more affordable, so those wanting to work in a Montana nursing home can actually afford to live here; or implement workforce development programs to incentivize people to join the long-term care sector.

Montanans come together to do what’s best for our citizens, especially for our most vulnerable, but we need our nation’s leaders to also step up. Montana can’t afford to lose any more of our senior longterm care facilities, and I am grateful that Senator Tester is fighting for this important issue in the U.S. Senate. Z

Zach Brown is a Gallatin County Commissioner.

Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown

WANT TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD IN BOZEMAN?

10 TOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS CLIMATE

Spring is just around in the corner, which means that gardening season will soon be underway! If you want fresh food for yourself and your family, I’d highly recommend planting a garden this spring. Getting into gardening has so many benefits: in addition to eating homegrown nutritious vegetables, you cut down on your grocery bill, you spend more time

outdoors, you get exercise, and when the vegetables that you’ve grown are on your dinner plate, you get an indescribable sense of accomplishment!

Plus, learning how to grow your own food is one of the most positive steps forward at this time. In a world where climate change, war, wildfires, drought, and floods are a regular part of the daily news, I believe getting back to the basics is critical. Having a garden reduces your carbon footprint by reducing your food miles, while making you and your community more food secure. Rather than feeling helpless and fearful about the future, a garden can make you feel like you are a living part of the solution.

While you may be excited about starting a garden, if you talk to long-time gardeners in the Gallatin Valley, you’ll soon learn that gardening in our climate isn’t the easiest undertaking. Don’t let that dissuade you, however. For over a decade, I’ve not only grown hundreds of pounds of veggies and fruit for my family, I’ve helped countless people do the same through my business, Broken Ground. From my personal experience and that of my clients, here are my top ten recommendations to start you off on the right foot.

PLANT WHAT GROWS WELL HERE

Not only should you try growing what you and your family eat on a regular basis, but plant what can mature during our shorter growing season. Cool season crops like radishes, peas, lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, and Swiss chard do really well in our climate. In addition, herbs like cilantro, parsley, oregano and thyme are also sure bets. If you want to grow warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant, be prepared to work a little harder to get them to mature on time.

USE FROST CLOTH OR OTHER SEASON EXTENSION TECHNIQUES

The other strategy to ensure success with warm season crops is to use season extension techniques. This can mean anything from having a greenhouse or a cold frame to something as simple as a frost cloth with hoops over a garden bed. Any of these techniques will protect your crops from our cooler nights and give them a head start in the spring. Once fall rolls around, you might use

Kareen Erbe

that frost cloth again to cover your tender veggies when a frost threatens. For example, I cover my tomatoes in the spring when I first plant them, then cover them again in early September, when evening temperatures dip back down.

PLANT AT THE RIGHT TIME

In gardening, timing is everything, esp cially with Bozeman’s short growing season. If you plant too soon, seeds can rot in the ground, or seedlings can get stressed because the soil isn’t warm enough. If you plant too late, your vegetables or fruit might not have enough time to mature before the first fall frost. That’s why, in this climate, it is critical to understand what to plant when. Typically, cool season crops are direct-seeded in Bozeman at the end of April/early May; broccoli and cabbage seedlings go in mid-May, and warm season crops get planted around Memorial Day. Of course, there are microclimates all around Bozeman, so your best bet is to ask around, especially if you have a neighbor who is a gardener. If you need more insight, I have a planting calendar available on my website, www.brokengroundpermaculture. com. Click on the Resources page and you’ll find it!

BUY SEEDLINGS FROM LOCAL GROWERS

You’ll be planting some vegetables directly from seed (e.g. lettuce, kale, peas), but others will go in the ground as small seedlings. If you aren’t going to grow these seedlings yourself (which I wouldn’t suggest in your first year of gardening), I’d recommend purchasing seedlings from local growers, who often have plant sales in early spring. Pay attention to farms like Amaltheia Organic Dairy, Three Hearts Farm and Gallatin Valley Botanical, who consistently sell vegetable seedlings and herbs. These long-time farmers are going to be selling tried and true varieties that do well in this climate. You can also check out local farmers’ markets and nurseries. Avoid buying seedlings from big box stores!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MICROCLIMATES, OR CREATE YOUR OWN

With our challenging and short growing season, identifying areas on your site that are warmer can be really helpful. For example, a south-facing patch right against your house, where the snow disappears first, would be a great place to have a garden and/or to grow warm season crops. A garden plot next to a rock wall, which acts as thermal mass and retains heat at night will bump up nighttime temperatures for your plants. Sidewalks and driveways also act as heat sinks. Before starting a garden, observe your site for these microclimates, or create them with rocks or pavers.

WATER WISELY

As Bozeman grows, water conservation will be absolutely crucial to maintaining an adequate water supply. So what are our options when much of what we want to grow as gardeners, especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, needs a decent amount of water?

To be water-wise in your vegetable garden, water by hand if you have a small garden, or install a drip irrigation system; this will allow for the most conservative use of water. I recommend watering in the morning and, typically, less frequently and more deeply. If you water your garden daily, the plant roots stay at the surface. If you water less frequently, the plant roots will grow down, searching for water, creating a more robust root system and a healthier plant. Even in mid-July, I never water more than once every two to three days. I often do the finger test to check soil moisture if I’m unsure. A finger test means that you stick your index finger in the soil, up to the knuckle. If the soil feels moist, there is no need to water.

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BUILD YOUR SOIL

A healthy soil rich in organic matter and full of living microorganisms is the foundation of a garden. Adding compost to your garden year after year will ensure good yields, and also serves to increase the capacity of the soil to hold water. Soils that are rich in organic matter have a sponge-like quality, allowing them to absorb and retain more moisture over a longer period of time.

MULCH YOUR PLANTS

Applying a four to six-inch layer of mulch either straw or leaves) between your plants will complement your soil-building efforts and also cut down on watering. Mulch keeps the soil and the plant roots cool during the summer months, while maintaining a more consistent soil moisture. This translates into less frequent watering and less water stress on the plants. It also has the added bonus of smothering weeds. As the straw and leaves break down, they will also contribute organic matter to the soil.

GROW PERENNIAL PLANTS IF YOU HAVE THE SPACE

In addition to planting an annual garden, i troducing edible perennials into your yard is also a good idea. Perennial plants are those that come back year after year. They not only get a jumpstart on the season, but are a lot less work in terms of maintenance and watering. So if you have the space, I recommend planting perennial “food forests.” This can be in the form of a few fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, cherry), berry bushes (raspberries, currants, gooseberries, honeyberries), perennial herbs (chives, oregano, mint, thyme, sage, lovage), or vegetables (rhubarb, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes). Need more ideas? Visit the Story Mill Learning Garden and Food Forest this spring and look at all the trees, shrubs and flowers that are growing there.

CHECK THE WEATHER, ESPECIALLY IN THE EARLY SPRING AND FALL

If you’ve been living in Bozeman for a while, you know that the weather can change on a dime. Whether it’s a late frost in June, a hailstorm in July or an early frost in September, you need to pay attention to the weather! Nighttime temperatures are especially critical early and late in the season. Your vigilance could make the difference between having homegrown veggies on your plate or having all of your time and effort wasted in one weather event.

Gardening is about observing, understanding, and being connected to the place where you live. Even in a challenging climate like Bozeman, you can be a successful gardener. I would encourage you to start small the first season. As I like to say, you can “grow into your garden” as your skills and experience improve over the years.

Your garden will be your best teacher on many levels. It will teach you how to grow food and be more self-reliant. It will instill in you more respect and appreciation for your food, for the soil, and for the hard work that goes into putting nutritious meals on the table. It will also teach you intangible lessons like patience, understanding natural cycles, and the benefit of observation. Gardening in Bozeman may challenge you in many ways but when you have success, it will be sweet, meaningful, and nourishing.

For more information, videos, and resources related to growing food in Bozeman, check out brokengroundpermaculture.com/ resources. V

Owner of Broken Ground, Kareen Erbe is a garden design consultant and educator. For over a decade, she has helped people in cold climates grow their own food through consultations, design services, her signature Resilient Homestead Program, and her YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/@ BrokenGround).

Ernest Monforton, Mary Kay Lindvig, Harold Lindvig, and Joe Garry (left to right) stand with a Hereford heifer in the sale ring at the Montana Winter Fair. Monforton donated the heifer to a polio campaign, and the animal brought over $700.

GALLATIN LICKS POLIO DANGER

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CRUSADE TO ERADIC ATE POLIO

April 2024 marks the seventieth anniversary of a significant event in America’s fight against the deadly poliovirus. Polio was a serious concern for Montanans in the first half of the twentieth century. Though not the first polio epidemic in Gallatin County, an outbreak was reported in the 1943 Bozeman Courier. Dr. A.D. Brewer of the city-county health department attempted to calm fears. He explained in the newspaper article that most cases were mild and polio did not seem to be extremely infectious. Just ten years later, Gallatin County had the distinction of being a test area for the brand-new polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk of the University of Pittsburgh.

In some individuals, poliovirus caused flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, digestive issues and fatigue. Occasionally, the virus attacked the central nervous system and caused extreme muscle weakness and paralysis. If paralysis was severe enough and affected muscles used in breathing, the disease could be fatal. Poliovirus was especially prevalent in young children and in the early twentieth century was often referred to as infantile paralysis. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, or March of Dimes, was instrumental in early polio relief efforts nationwide. Before a vaccine was available, one tool that medical professionals used to fight the disease was gamma globulin—a serum including poliovirus antibodies. Though not a

vaccine, gamma globulin treatments offered some defense against polio. In the summer of 1953, children in Park and Custer counties were given gamma globulin immunizations after fears of a major polio epidemic.

Polio patients who experienced muscle weakness and some paralysis relied on leg braces to stand or walk. Sometimes, seriously paralyzed patients needed use of an iron lung to survive. Iron lungs were large chambers that surrounded a patient and, through changes in pressure, allowed paralyzed patients to breathe. In the December 9, 1954 issue of the Gallatin County Tribune and Belgrade Journal, the International Order of the Odd Fellows (or I.O.O.F.) announced a “Frolic Nite” fundraiser to obtain iron lungs for Montana citizens in need. “The purpose of the Frolic is to raise funds to assist the Grand Lodge of Montana with the purchase of portable iron lungs to be placed conveniently around the state. Arrangements are being made for fast transportation to anywhere the lungs will be needed and they will be available to anyone who is in need of iron lung treatment.”

One Bozeman woman endured severe paralysis after contracting polio. Kathryn Sheila McDonald Johnson was born in Nebraska in 1924 but grew up in the Gallatin Valley and married Warner Johnson in Bozeman in 1935. Warner pursued a career in the Air Force and served overseas while Sheila and the couple’s two children, James and Robert, settled in

Nebraska. According to her obituary in the June 13, 1957 issue of the Gallatin County Tribune, Sheila contracted polio in 1952 and spent a year in an army hospital in Denver.

Sheila Johnson was flown back to Bozeman in July 1953, wearing a respirator to help her breathe. As the Bozeman Courier described it, “She is enclosed from her waist to her neck in a Monahan respirator, which forces her chest to expand and contract by forcing in compressed air and pumping it out, enabling her lungs to work.” Once back in Bozeman, the family settled into their home at 321 S. 5th Avenue. Sheila never recovered from her paralysis and passed away four years later from asphyxia due to respiratory paralysis from polio.

Sheila’s obituary stated that she was able to receive treatment at the Northwest Respiratory Center in Seattle, which “improved her condition so she could live for brief periods out of a portable artificial lung. She has been almost completely paralyzed for the past five years, yet has fought a courageous battle against the disease.” Sheila Johnson was named “Montana’s polio mother of the year” in 1956 “for her efforts to overcome the disease and her support of polio campaigns.”

Doctor and hospital bills could add up to a tidy sum, so fundraisers were essential in supporting local families like the Johnsons. In the 1950s, the Bozeman Courier and the Gallatin County Tribune were peppered with

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Rachel Phillips, photos courtesy of Gallatin History Museum

REACH, INC. BENEFICIARY OF LOCAL ARTIST’S GENEROSITY

Committed to giving back to her community, mixed media creator, and this month’s Bozeman Magazine cover artist, Shirley Robinette has generously donated her art to several local non-profit organizations including Reach, Inc. Shirley has been involved with Reach for several years, contributing art for fundraisers. Reach’s mission to empower the people they serve to attain their individual goals and aspirations really resonates with her.

It’s intriguing to observe the parallels between Shirley’s art and the mission of Reach. Beginning with a white sheet of paper, she adds color before deconstructing it through cuts or tears, only to reconstruct the fragments into captivating images. Similarly, the lives of individuals with disabilities may have started out as uncomplicated as the painted paper, yet were soon complicated by the weight of limitations and seemingly insurmountable challenges. Enter Reach, Inc., a beacon of assistance, gathering these shattered pieces and offering pathways to transform their existence into something profoundly beautiful.

Executive Director Dee Metrick says of Shirley’s donations and generosity: “Shirley has been an integral part of the success of our art auction and our clients. Her thirteen years of generosity, her willingness to share her artistic talents, and her ideas for enhancing our event have all enabled us to continually grow our art auction, recruit high quality artists to our event, and enjoy her exceptional art. Our clients, and our organization, are better because of her assistance with our mission.”

ERA Landmark is hosting an art show and reception featuring Shirley’s work during the month of April. Shirley will donate 20% of the proceeds to Reach, and ERA Landmark will price match up to $250! The reception will be held Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5-7pm.

For more information, you may contact Shirley at shirley@shirleyrobinett.com and find her art at shirleyrobinett.com.

Reach Inc. has been providing services to adults with developmental disabilities since 1974. They are a 501(c)3 organization, find more information about Reach, Inc. and their 50th anniversary celebration at www.reachinc.org. You may also join Shirley and ERA in supporting Reach by sending your tax-deductible donations to Reach, Inc., Attn: Jacy Widhalm, 322 Gallatin Park Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715. D

articles advertising fundraisers for polio patients and disease treatments. A vast array of clubs, fraternal organizations and other groups joined the effort, including the American Legion, Rebekahs, and the IOOF.

Valley Insurance Company, located on South Tracy Avenue in Bozeman, published advertisements in the Gallatin County Tribune that illustrated the potential cost to families affected by polio. Although the cost of care and treatment depended on many factors and the advertisements were designed to sell insurance, the information gives a picture of the possible financial hardship. A Valley Insurance Company ad published on September 23, 1954, noted a total bill of $4,554.90 for one patient. In today’s dollars, this translates to over $52,000.

In the fall of 1953, Montana was ranked third in the nation for the number of polio cases per 100,000 people, according to a March of Dimes report published in the Bozeman Courier on January 1, 1954. Hope for a solution soon focused on a vaccine. Julius E. Hilgard, state chairman for the March of Dimes remarked; “If the expanded use of this vaccine... verifies the results already obtained, we shall have a weapon that will defeat polio instead of merely holding the line against it.”

be given in the arm and will be only slightly and temporarily painful.” The article went on to explain that the results of the study and an analysis of the effectiveness of the polio vaccine would not be available until 1955. To answer questions, several doctors spoke with parents and teachers at a series of meetings held at area schools in mid-April. Local doctors Sabo, Pickett, Eneboe, Vadheim and Kearns shared their expertise with the public.

In a Billings Gazette article on April 15, Gallatin County’s Health Director, Dr. Carl W. Hammer, outlined the vaccine schedule. Children in Belgrade and Manhattan were slated for vaccination on April 27, while Bozeman, Three Forks, and rural Gallatin County children would receive their shot on April 28, “if vaccine arrives.” Dr. Hammer explained that the first vaccination would be followed by two additional booster shots, planned for May 5 and June 2. As scheduled, on April 27, 1954, first through third grade students in Belgrade and Manhattan received their first of three shots. The next day, students in Bozeman, Three Forks and Gallatin County rural areas had their turn.

Large scale vaccine testing began in the spring of 1954. A Bozeman Courier newspaper report in January explained that the nation was preparing a field trial involving two million children from different counties across the country. Four test counties were in Montana. The Montana State Board of Health and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chose Missoula, Mineral, Park and Gallatin counties. The Park County News reported on April 1 that 2,200 first, second, and third grade children in Park and Gallatin Counties were eligible to participate in the test. Parents in both counties were provided with information and were required to sign permission forms. The Park County News article, titled “Polio Vaccine for Park, Gallatin Counties, April” explained, “The test involves giving the vaccine to half the children and a neutral control to the others as a means of testing the vaccine over a period of time.”

The Manhattan Inter-Mountain Press gave citizens additional information about the Gallatin County vaccine trial in an April 15 article. “Every child must be vaccinated three times – the first two doses one week apart; the third ‘booster’ dose at least four weeks after the second. The vaccinations will

According to a Gallatin County Tribune article published in 1956 summarizing the study in Gallatin County, “983 of the 1,286 eligible children participated” in the trial. Following collection of an initial blood sample, half of the children received the vaccine and the other half received a placebo. The following year, blood samples were again collected from the participating children and analyzed. In the article the city-county health department shared the results: “...the vaccine used in the 1954 field trials neither caused polio nor other major reaction and was 60 to 90 percent effective in preventing paralytic polio.”

Polio fears subsided in the mid 1950s following the successful nationwide Salk vaccine trial and continued immunizations. A 1957 Gallatin County Tribune headline, “Gallatin Licks Polio Danger” reflected public relief. “Gallatin County used to be a critical polio area,” the article read. “The big decrease in polio cases was achieved through the efforts of all the people in Gallatin County.” P

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

4/06 DAY AN APPRECIATION OF THE MONTANA SPIRIT

Sydney Lee

Only in Montana can you find the perfect combination of colossal mountains, raging rivers, sprawling plains, deep valleys, and massive grain fields. With snow covered crests, and luscious green and golden grasslands, the uniqueness of the state is not lost to those who reside in it. Montana is one-of-a-kind, filled with rich history and kind-hearted inhabitants who appreciate its beauty and ever changing views and weather. With an expanse large enough to accommodate such differing landscapes, it may come as a shock to out-of-staters that Montana has just one area code, 406. With its singular area code and a population of just over a million, one may assume that the state is quite small, which is far from the truth. Switching between interstates 90 and 94, from Wibaux to Taft, you’ll spend about ten-and-a-half hours on the road making your way from the east side of the state to the west. Just under 700 miles of mismatched landscapes link together by stretches of winding, dangerous roads. North to south offers a faster option for a sightseeing tour, only taking about half the time, but this route warrants missing out on the range of sites you’d witness on the longitudinal line.

Admitted to the Union in 1889, the Treasure State has held true to its values, and kept its vibrant history front and center. As the population increases, locals keep their small town lifestyles close, and are always ready to lend a helping hand. Cities such as Butte, Virginia City, Fort Benton, and Deer Lodge, to name a few, offer in-depth tours, historical centers, and site visits to the state’s many landmarks (boasting settings that visitors may have previously learned about and traveled to the state to visit). While those are some of the ‘must-sees,’ there are many other possibilities. No matter where you go, almost every town, city, or area will have a history lesson in store. With the expedition of Lewis and Clark having run straight through the state, many cities have marked locations that likely look similar to what the duo would have seen back then—a beautiful and flourishing range of mountains and trees—living history to be appreciated and cared for.

Even when competing against itself, Montana is up for a good show of teamwork and sportsmanship. Aptly named “the Brawl of the Wild,” the classic Cat vs. Griz football rivalry each year keeps people traveling back and forth for games and events centered around the

two largest public universities in the state. When one team ultimately loses out, the other is there to step in and support the champions as they move towards bigger goals. Many players on the feuding teams grew up together, either playing side by side or against one another. Yet, they maintain a mutual respect for the team that will take Montana the furthest it can go. Leading up to the annual football game, each respective city participates in a canned food drive. The goal to “Can the ‘Cats,” or “Can the Griz” is a lighthearted but competitive way to get the community involved and help others, a true representation of the underlying Montana spirit.

Most importantly, these similarities, shared from town to town across the entire state, depict the cohesiveness that is a vital aspect of the Montana way of life. Although the landscapes differ, they all share a beauty and endurance that is necessary to survive the harsh winters and dry heat waves of summer. Each place respects and highlights its deep history, educating those who travel through. Meanwhile, brawling teams come together with charitable goals and dreams of greatness in mind. ‘The 406’ represents the tightness of the Montana community, focusing

on shared experiences and the understanding that residents have for one another, no matter how vast and spread out it all may seem.

Montana can be viewed in many different lights. Described as a vacation spot, a destination, a goal, an art, a frontier, a dream, a home, whatever Montana is to you, make sure that on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, you take time to share the beauty of Montana captured in your travels. As a native of the state, I know my own camera roll is filled with images of crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, unforgettable sunsets, rolling plains, and drives into valleys. But mostly, it holds pictures of the unforgettable people I’ve met along my way.

Although we as Montanans appreciate the beauty of our state every day, we love the chance to show it off, and every year we look forward to 4/06 as an opportunity to show pride in this one-of-a-kind home. S

As a native Montanan, Sydney enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

LOST DA KOTA

GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA

At the southern tip of Gallatin County, there is a plot of land of eleven square miles, or about 7000 acres. The eastern border is the 111th meridian west; the northern is the 44 degree, 30-minute parallel north; the southern and western border is the Continental Divide. The area is adjacent to Idaho and Wyoming. Part of it is in Yellowstone Park; the rest is in the Gallatin National Forest. In the various land shuffles of the 1860s this little slice of land was overlooked. It is called Lost Dakota.

During that time, most of the Rocky Mountain West was uninhabited. Territories were created when enough people settled in a place for government to be desirable. This occurred mainly where there were gold strikes, or sufficient numbers of people beginning agricultural activities. Dakota was formed in 1861, Idaho in 1863, Montana in 1864, and Wyoming in 1868. The boundaries were fluid, and often altered. But after 1868 these northern tier states existed in the forms that would eventually be admitted to the Union as states.

A glance at any U.S. map shows that most of the state borders in the west are comprised of straight lines. These were, of course, decided in Washington, D.C., far from the physical reality of the land. In the case of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, the baseline was the meridian of the D.C. Naval Observatory. The 34th meridian west from there, where it intersects with the Continental Divide, is the tripoint boundary of the three states. With this as a landmark, the rest of the margins were calculated. In theory.

The Organic Act of the Territory of Montana 1864 states that the southern boundary of Montana is the 45th parallel until it intersects with the 34th degree of longitude west, where it follows this line south to the parallel of 44 degrees, 30- minutes, then west to the Continental Divide. This ignored the previously decided tripoint boundary of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana which is located at 44 degrees, 23-minutes north. So, seven minutes of north-south distance were ignored, about eight miles. There was a chance when the Wyoming Territory was organized in 1868 to remedy this, but it was not noticed. Technically, the last official home for this parcel was in the Dakota Territory.

In 1872, the first national park in the world was declared. Yellowstone National Park had local boundaries that placed it mostly in Wyoming, but a bit into Montana and Idaho. In that process, a part of Lost Dakota was sort of found when it was included in the rectangle of the Park—but no one noticed that fact, either. Finally, in 1873 the discrepancy was rectified and Montana—specifically, Gallatin County— was awarded the lost sliver of wilderness. Thus, all was good with the bureaucrats, mapmakers, and politicians. Lost Dakota as a territorial entity existed for five years. As a physical place, it has always been right where it is. Lost Dakota contains no people, no structures, no roads, probably not even any trails. It is located south of West Yellowstone. No one goes there, which meant that I needed to. And a road trip to West Yellowstone is not a long one. In addition, West has its own attractions.

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Steve McGann

I made a few preparations and explained to my wife Ruth where I was going and what it was about. She said; “Sounds fun, I would like to go.” That was wonderful; a trip together would be great, not to mention having an adult along. I would be less likely to charge off with a pen and notebook and forget incidentals, such as food. We outfitted our pickup camper and headed south through Gallatin Canyon.

West Yellowstone is a great little town, perfect for its purpose as a gateway to Yellowstone. All its attractions are intended to build anticipation for the Park and to provide some last bits of civilization, some of them tasty. We stopped at two bakeries before we secured the perfect provisions for breakfast the next day. Then we opted for gyros on pita bread, saving the Mexican food truck for a return trip. West was August-busy, but after we located Forest Service Rd 1700 we saw no one for thirteen fairly rough miles. As expected, we encountered a locked gate and set up camp in the woods. It was fairly late in the afternoon, but we decided to take a hike behind the gate to get oriented for the following day, and calibrate my various maps and GPS devices.

Forest Service Rd 1700 continued, open only for snowmobiles in winter, and just for hikers in August. I estimated that the northern boundary of Lost Dakota was between two and three miles to the south. It looked like a good bit of the distance could be covered on this road. Another approach would be to drive over Reas Pass farther west and intersect with the Continental Divide Trail, then hike back east and, where it seemed promising, bushwhack up to the divide and into Lost Dakota. That looked to be longer. The road was gently ascending through a lodgepole forest that merged into white bark pine and subalpine fir. The verge was covered with lupine wildflowers. It was a very pleasant, relaxing hike in the late afternoon sunshine. But something was off.

We were trying to get to 44 degrees, 30-minutes north but, though we walked quite a ways, my GPS read 44.53126. That would be 20 minutes of latitude, which would be much farther.

I puzzled over this anomaly while we strolled back to camp. I checked Earthmate, Steptracker, and Google Maps. The readings were the same. I needed to speak to my son, a civil engineer, but he was teaching a class in New Zealand. Finally, after a couple of hours in the lawn chair, I realized that the paper maps used the minutes and seconds of latitude, while the internet apps calculated in percentages. Forty-four degrees, 30-minutes and 44.5000 were the same reading. I charged everything up and turned in for the night.

In the morning we retraced our steps. We came to a bend in the road where it looped back north, away from our goal. We had walked two miles. I had feared that the bushwhacking would begin here, as the forest was pretty dense. But just at the loop, the road crossed a little flat and dry canyon. It led off in exactly the right direction. The canyon was around fifty yards wide and had some

deadfall that was easily stepped over or strolled around. The ground was carpeted with wildflowers and wild grasses. It looked inviting. We ambled along for fifteen minutes. In the near distance, a large dead tree stood in the middle of the canyon. It was forty feet high, bleached by sun and snow and wind. I laughed and commented that maybe that was the boundary. When I was a couple of feet past the tree, I pulled out my phone and took a reading: 44.49995. We had passed into the piece of land called Lost Dakota. The tree was within a foot or two of the boundary—close enough for government purposes (pun intended).

We sat on a nearby log for a water and snack break. We were just within an area with significant lines. The Yellowstone Park boundary was hundreds of yards to our east. The Continental Divide was hundreds of yards to our southwest. We could get up and walk back across the parallel of latitude we had searched for. With the edges of things all around, I thought it should feel different than sitting on a log in a quiet meadow. It didn’t. The place felt like what it was, part of a vast area of wild land.

“Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all that portion of Dakota Territory lying west of the one hundred eleventh meridian of longitude which, by an erroneous definition of the boundaries of said Territory by a former act of Congress, remains detached and distant from Dakota proper some two hundred miles, be, and the same hereby, attached to the adjoining territory of Montana.” Approved February 17, 1873.

The territorial evolution of Montana from 1670 until statehood in 1889 lists two dozen separate classifications from something called Rupert’s Land to Louisiana to several US Territories, predating statehood. Of course, nothing about the land itself ever changed, just the names and dates in various government ledgers. Lost Dakota, which only existed on paper and only for about five years, fits into this category. It turns out to be a beautiful place and well worth the trip, but no different than all the wilderness around it, despite its official history.

We had a pleasant walk back to the truck and somehow felt we had accomplished more than a simple morning stroll in the woods. S

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

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Old Growth Forests A Montana Heritage

Gail Schontzler

Author Joan Maloof is fighting to save some of our last, best places — America’s old-growth forests. She will give a free talk in Bozeman Thursday, April 11, at the Museum of the Rockies on ‘Old-growth Forests in Montana – Where Are They, Why Are They Important, What Can You Do To Save Them.’

“Ancient forests provide great benefits to people and to the planet, and yet they are in danger,” says Maloof, founder of the nonprofit Old-Growth Forest Network. “They are our best solution right now to climate change. The older a forest gets, the more carbon it’s sequestering.”

Compared to forests that have been ‘managed’ (logged, clearcut or thinned, regrown or replanted with new trees for commercial logging), old-growth forests provide more habitat for endangered

species. Majestic old-growth forests are rated as more beautiful and inspirational by people who walk through them. Visitors also experience health benefits such as reduced stress.

Perhaps their greatest benefit is combatting global warming, because old-growth forests remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Scientific studies in the past two decades have found that as old trees get older they keep growing and expanding, rather than slowing down, as once believed. Their canopies capture vast amounts of greenhouse gases and pollutants from the air, storing carbon in

trunks, branches and roots. “Forests are removing about one-third of the carbon dioxide we release through fossil fuel burning,” says Maloof. “Nothing is doing more, and they’re doing it for free.”

Yet, after centuries of logging and clearing land, very few untouched old-growth forests remain in America. Only about five percent of forests in the western states remain unlogged, and in the East only one percent are original, unlogged forests, as Maloof writes in her most recent book, Nature’s Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests. Old-growth forests, like the giant sequoias of California, have many layers of undisturbed vegetation, and support complex ecosystems of plants, fungi, mosses, lichens and wildlife.

The importance of old-growth forests started to dawn on Maloof when she published her first book, Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest as an associate professor of biology and environmental studies at Salisbury University in Maryland. Excited about the chapter on old-growth forests, readers kept asking her where they could find such places. Just walking through an old-growth forest lowers blood pressure and increases feelings of well-being, she notes; perhaps because of all the oxygen that trees release. “It’s a healing experience to be in a forest,” she says. “I speculated maybe it’s something in the air that makes you feel happy and healthy.”

For her second book, Maloof began visiting old-growth forests in the eastern states to write about them. As she traveled, she realized how special these remnants of ancient forests were. And she realized no group was trying to preserve them. After seven years, she retired from teaching so she could tackle new roles: author and activist, nonprofit director, and fundraiser.

She fought to save patches of old forest near her home, meeting both successes and defeats. She founded the Old-Growth Forest Network, and started looking for volunteers who could save old-growth forests near their own homes. The goal of the Old-Growth Network is to find a forest in every county that people can easily visit near their own homes, and work to protect those. So far the network includes 233 identified forests in 34 states, but so far, none in Montana.

“I feel I’ve been able to reach more people in this second career of mine,” says Maloof, now 67, who has been interviewed by publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post. “It’s more exciting when you can actually save a forest, when it was going to be cut down and now it’s… protected. You leave a real legacy.”

On Earth Day 2022, Maloof was thrilled when President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to define oldgrowth forests, and inventory how many still exist on federal lands. “Just to hear a president of the U.S have the words ‘old-growth forest’ come out of their mouth was exciting,” she says, adding, “it will help educate people.” On Earth Day 2023, the administration ordered federal agencies to come up with ideas and plans to protect oldgrowth stands. Last December, the administration moved to preserve

old-growth groves, and limit logging. The Forest Service was directed to amend the management plans, which guide logging and uses of its forests nationwide, to add protections for old-growth stands. In what was seen as a compromise, logging was still to be allowed in ‘mature’ forests that haven’t yet reached old-growth status.

The inventory found more stands of mature and old-growth forests than researchers had expected. The Forest Services and Bureau of Land Management together oversee more than 50,000 square miles of old-growth forests and about 125,000 square miles of mature forests, the Associated Press reported. Most are in western states like Montana and Idaho, California and Oregon, but they are also found in New England, the Great Lakes area and southern states like Kentucky and West Virginia.

Environmental groups like Trout Unlimited hailed the administration’s proposal as “the first time the Forest Service has said its national policy will be to protect old growth.” The proposed protections won’t be final until January 2025, however, when a new administration could take charge and reverse the move. Maloof says some 200 scientists have written the administration urging that a moratorium on logging old forests on federal lands be put in place before, rather than after the election.

While environmentalists find the proposed old-growth protections exciting, timber industry representatives argue that many logging projects are necessary to reduce the risk of devastating wildfires to local communities. Some industry groups contend that only logging, controlled burns and actively managing “unhealthy and overstocked” federal forests can “reduce massive greenhouse gas emissions from severe wildfires.”

Maloof points to studies that have found that dense, old-growth forests may actually resist fires better than thinned forests. When forests are thinned, she says, they become drier and can burn more quickly, and the winds that drive wildfires move through faster. In Oregon, researchers who studied the 2013 Douglas Complex wildfires

that raged through a checkerboard pattern of public forests and ‘managed’ private lands, found that the blazes burned with greater severity on the logged and replanted timber industry lands.

“I do believe we can log some places and have wood products,” Maloof says. “I’m doing a renovation on my house; I love wood. But we should also have some places that are off limits. When a forest is left alone, the trees and entire ecosystem of living things grow. People love to visit such places. So many of us feel like it’s a beautiful experience, spiritually uplifting,” she says. “Those are the places [where] we want to recreate. These are the places we want to bring our children … so they will want to preserve it. We can protect all the forests we want in our generation, but if we don’t have the next generation after us, it will all disappear.”

That’s why the Old-Growth Forest Network is looking for forests that are easy for people to visit (not requiring a 10-mile wilderness hike), and is looking for volunteers to protect their nearby old forests. “We’re looking for really accessible places,” says Maloof, “places where grandparents can take their grandchildren.”

In this area, Wild Montana has listed the Grotto Falls Trail above Hyalite Reservoir as one place where people can easily visit old-growth forests. Maloof’s mission to spread the word on old-growth forests has taken her all over the United States. In places, it has earned her the nickname of “unrepentant tree-hugger.” She doesn’t mind. “I love it,” she says. “I certainly am.”

Maloof’s talk at the Museum of the Rockies begins at 7 p.m., following a 6 p.m. reception with complimentary food and a signing of her latest book. The event is sponsored by Gallatin Valley Earth Day, which has chosen as this year’s theme “Under One Canopy –Celebrating Trees and Forests.” The presentation can also be live-streamed (see www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org). G

Gail Schontzler worked as a reporter and editor for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle for 37 years before retiring in 2020.

Top10 Ways To Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Revitalize our Earth

Sydney Lee

We’ve all heard the term Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, but have you thought about what that really means? Opportunities to positively impact our environment are more simple and accessible than many people think, and a few small changes in everyday life can result in a long-term positive effect on our planet. As Earth Day approaches, we can reconsider the choices we make now with regard to our future. Check out these top ten ways you can help the Earth, starting today.

RIDE YOUR BIKE

The weather is warming up and springtime is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to pull your bike out of the garage, clean off the dust, and fill up the tires for a ride this April. Not only does this decision impact the environment, it also improves your health and wellness. Something as simple

as taking your bike to work each day can boost air quality and keep Bozeman’s blue skies bright and visible. If riding a bike isn’t the best option for you, take a look at carpooling or public transportation to reduce emissions this Earth Day.

SHOP AT LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKETS

One of the 2024 Bozeman farmers’ markets kicks off June 18th and runs through September 10th at Lindley Park. Here, you can get everything you need for some delicious springtime meals. Shopping at local farmers markets impacts the environment in a multitude of ways.

less waste due to spoilage of foods during travel time, and a decrease in emissions while in transport all combine to significantly affect our environment in a positive way. At bozemanfarmersmarket.org you can check out a list of vendors and their offerings to find something that appeals to you. Don’t forget the Saturday Market at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 9 am – 12 pm, and the Livingston market Wednesday afternoons. Big Sky and Manhattan also offer weekly farmers’ markets.

REDUCE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

The reduced use of plastics,

Reusable water bottles are all the rage right now. Everywhere you look, people are staying hydrated with the latest popular brand. While this is great for the environment, it’s important to recognize all the additional ways we can reduce single-use plastics. Carrying a reusable grocery bag is a great example, and many stores provide a credit when they’re used. Forgoing a straw, or bringing your own washable straw with you when you go out is a great start. Being mindful of what you buy and how much waste is associated with each product can benefit us all.

GO PAPERLESS

An easy way to help the environment with Earth Day coming up is to log in to your computer and switch your communication preferences to paperless. Going paperless helps the trees by lessening deforestation. It also reduces emissions from the transportation generated by bills being delivered to you month after month for each correspondence. You can go paperless in other ways too, like taking advantage of technology. Switching from a monthly print calendar to an online system can make all the difference. Banking online, unsubscribing to unnecessary junk mail, and keeping online notes and records all seem like small acts, but when combined, they make a big difference to our planet.

COMPOST AND GARDEN

For an at-home way to help the planet, consider starting your own garden, and composting. Planting a garden is fun and rewarding, providing you with food that tastes delicious. In addition, you can fertilize your garden with your own food waste, putting it to good use rather than into the trash.

PLANT A TREE

Perfect for the whole family, early spring is the best time to plant a tree. The cool, wet weather allows the tree to establish roots and thrive in its new home. Not only do trees provide oxygen, they are also vital to wildlife habitat. Adding trees to an approved area or your own backyard helps the planet for years to come. Enjoy the warming weather and springtime outdoors by planting trees with family and friends to celebrate Earth Day this year!

VOLUNTEER FOR A HIGHWAY CLEAN UP

Another great option to enjoy the outdoors while still making a difference is to volunteer for a highway clean up. While you can volunteer as an individual for dedicated roadside cleanups, groups and programs can also get involved through the AdoptA-Highway program. This program involves a two-year agreement between the group and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) during which the roadside is cleaned twice per year by the group. The MDT supplies most of the necessary equipment to keep volunteers safe and efficient during clean up. This opportunity not only saves taxpayers money, but also keeps Montana and the planet clean.

CUT BACK ON MEAT

As Montanans, meat can be a big part of our diet. Even cutting back one day can reduce the negative impact the industry has on our environment. Not only is it expensive, it also results in a high amount

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of emissions that negatively impact the atmosphere. If meat is too big a part of your diet to cut back on, try shopping locally as often as possible. Luckily, our Bozeman Farmers’ Markets have options for you to check out.

As you get started on planting your garden, make sure to consider pollinators while doing so. Including native plants in available spaces encourages pollination, a necessary part of our planet’s health. Pollinators, like birds, bees, and butterflies carry pollen from one place to another. This allows flowering plants to reproduce. Flowering plants are more than just roses and daisies; we rely on them for food, directly and indirectly. So, this Earth Day, consider mixing fruits, vegetables, and beautiful native flowers all in the same plot. This helps pollen travel far and wide, and keeps our planet healthy and thriving.

CONSERVE WATER

The first and best way to conserve water is to check your home for functioning equipment. Making sure your toilets don’t run and that your faucets don’t leak can save thousands of gallons of water each month. The next way to save on water is to make different choices every day. A shorter shower, or turning off the faucet as you brush your teeth helps save water year after year. Conserving water can be easy and impactful, without too much change in your lifestyle.

Celebrate this Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd by adding some of these options to your daily routine. Many of these not only benefit our planet, but your individual health and wellness tool. Even one change can result in a domino effect of positive impacts on the environment. Together, we can breathe new life into Montana and the planet, and restore its beauty in honor of Earth Day. S

As a native Montanan, Sydney enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

MONDAY, APR. 1

NOON NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Noon Notes Chamber Music: Concerts performed for and by members of our community.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

BANNED PICTURE BOOKS DISCUSSION 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org This is a great opportunity for you to engage with books that have been challenged and banned and express your opinions on the content.

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

JOINING RIVERS SANGHA 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Rotating program between 5 Mindfulness Trainings recitation, talks or share readings, and a tea ceremony.

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.

OPEN MIC 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Join Robby Hutto for Open Mics every Monday at Tips Up, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week with some awesome tunes and good vibes.

TUESDAY, APR. 2

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

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

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

WINTER BINGO 5:30-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $20 10-Game • thebigskywaypoint.com The Waypoint and American Legion are proud to present Winter Bingo.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

DJANGO JAZZ 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • gmail.com Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS: AN EVENING OF PARK COUNTY

TRIVIA 6pm • Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park St., LIvingston • $50 per player$300 for a team up to 6 players • All Ages How well Park County residents REALLY know their own history? This joint fundraiser will celebrate Park County’s history from the Precambrian to the Present with prizes, raffles, gifts, and giggles.

CAREER READINESS WITH TIM WILSON 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn everything you need to know about landing a job with Montana State University professor, Tim Wilson.

MINDSPACE MEDITATION 6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Meditation for people 40 or younger. Currently studying Norman Fischer’s book, Training in Compassion.

LINE DANCING LESSONS 7-10pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Free Line Dancing Lessons from Western Roots Country Dancing 7:30pm-8:30pm Country Music and Open Dancing 8:30pm-10pm.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

WEDNESDAY, APR. 3

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.

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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

BOOK SIGNING WITH DARRELL HARTMAN 5pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com A sixty-year saga of frostbite and fake news that follows the no-holds-barred battle between two legendary explorers to reach the North Pole, and the newspapers which stopped at nothing to get–and sell–the story.

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

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

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

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

ART SHINDIG 6pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com First Wednesday of the month Art Shindig features a different local artist.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 14+ • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org We will cover the basics of how 3D printing works, how to find files to 3D print, and more. Registration required.

HS SPRING MUSICAL: MAMMA MIA! 6:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $18.25 student, $28.50 adult • rated PG-13 • 406-995-6345 • www. warrenmillerpac.org If you loved the movie, you’ll thrill to your hometown kids version on the Warren Miller Stage.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-8pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 per person • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Teams from 1-6 people. Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more.

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 floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

FAST & LOOSE WEDNSEDAYS: CATCH & RELEASE 8-9:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com The Catch & Release Comedy Showcase is a monthly curated stand-up comedy show that brings together some of the best and funniest comedians in the region!

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

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

THURSDAY, APR. 4

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

FILE DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 14+ • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In this class we will be learning how to make STL files using the free online program Tinkercad. This class requires registration.

THURSDAY’S TABLE noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Every Thursday at 12:00 PM, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org

A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

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

TEEN LAB THURSDAYS 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to cook a tasty snack, deep-dive into 3D printing, harness laser-power with the Glowforge, and so much more!

MOR’S PRESENTING PREHISTORY: DINOSAUR DISPERSAL WITH DR. CHRIS ORGAN 5:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore the ancient landscapes that dinosaurs once roamed with Dr. Chris Organ, an assistant professor of paleontology at Montana State University.

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

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

JAWS: A LOVE STORY | ART EXHIBITION 6-8pm • Helen E. Copeland Gallery, 242 Haynes Hall, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • awildthingsart.com Artist Morgan Kemp presents her art thesis exhibition inspired by sharks. Morgan works in cement, paint, wood, and steel to highlight the beauty of sharks, and bring awareness to rising issues affecting the species. Refreshments and Snacks provided.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

HS SPRING MUSICAL: MAMMA MIA! 6:30pm • Warren Miller

Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $18.25 student, $28.50 adult • rated PG-13 • 406-995-6345 • www. warrenmillerpac.org If you loved the movie, you’ll thrill to your hometown kids version on the Warren Miller Stage.

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

SECOND ANNUAL DUO DASH TOURNAMENT 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15, $5 for MSU Students • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com

What is the Duo Dash Tournament? Two-person improv teams submit to compete. Each team will create a unique and distinct form or show and the audience will decide who survives and who is cast aside.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH JACOB ALEXANDER 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Jacob Alexander.

ROD MORRISON 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 artist Rod Morrison.

FREE LOVE BOOKING PRESENTS: SERPENTSPIRE, THE NIGHT WE DIED, PROPAGATE THE ROT, AND ACALVARIA 7-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Join Serpentspire, The Night We Died, Propagate the ROT, and Acalvaria rolling through Bozeman for an EPIC night of EXTREME MUSIC!!!

BOZEMAN DOC SERIES: EVERY LITTLE THING 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $10 students, $12 adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness.

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

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

FRIDAY, APR. 5

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAY 9-9:30am • Zoom • FREE • All Ages • 406994-2251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Ashley Hall to learn about the museum’s fossil specimens and their evolutionary history. Bring your questions and curiosity!

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

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

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

FIRST CONTACT CON 2024 (FCC24) 2pm • Gallatin Labor Temple • Various events ranging from $10-$20 • All Ages (cosplay party may not be for tinies) • 406-351-1621 • wyrdmontana.com If you know your history, first contact is made right here in Central Montana in the year 2063. We plan to celebrate and prepare ourselves for this momentous occasion each year by holding parties, workshops, conventions, and so much more!

HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Sign-ups at 5.

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

HISTORY IS A JOKE 6pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $15/person • Age 18+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Bozeman’s comedians and historians compete in humorous challenges on famous figures and events to celebrate April Fool’s Day. Audience picks top three for amusing awards.

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

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CASH LEVY 7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Cash Levy has appeared numerous times on the CBS Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, and FOX Sports. Now Catch him right here in Bozeman at Last Best Comedy!

ABBY WEBSTER 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 advance, $25 day of show • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Abby Webster is a singer-songwriter and musician based in Livingston. Her songs blend alt-country, folk and bedroom pop elements, showcasing lyrics that are as whimsical as they are visceral.

MANIC FOCUS 7-11pm • Rialto • $27 (Adv.) $30 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Manic Focus for a live in concert performance.

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope. All

THREE EYED JACK April 5 & 6 - Chico Hot Springs

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

WHEATUS SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com Wheatus’s debut single “Teenage Dirtbag” has been covered by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Sza, Jax, Ruston Kelly and touring with such acts as Dashboard Confessional, Living Colour, Everclear, and many more.

TBD 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com The Jump hosts local and regional acts weekly, stay tuned for updated info.

THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic Rock & Roll from Helena, MT.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CASH LEVY 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Cash Levy has appeared numerous times on the CBS Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, and FOX Sports. Now Catch him right here in Bozeman at Last Best Comedy!

LONE ELDER WITH CACTUS CUTS 9-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Join Lone Elder and Cactus Cuts for a night of country music. Lone Elder blends the raw energy of rock with the mournful soul of blues.

LATIN NIGHT FEATURING DJ BIG LOU 9-11:55pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Latin dance night

PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

BROKEN ARROWS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Neil Young & Crazy Horse Tribute

SATURDAY, APR. 6

GARAGARAMA 8am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $2/person; $5/family • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov For over 75 years, the Optimists have actively supported our local youth. Your participation will help us strengthen existing programs and develop new ones. Amazing Garage Sale!

Silent Auction! Breakfast & Lunch Available!

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.

MOUNTAINS OF COURAGE CONFERENCE 9am-4pm • Best Western Grantree • $40, $25 Veterans and Students (Includes catered lunch) • 406-223-4707 • mountainsofcourage.com Conversations with the living about death and dying. Our mission is to connect, support and empower our community on matters related to death and dying.

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

STOP, DROP, AND DRAW 10am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • all ages • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org Join us for a drop-in program where you can stop what you’re doing, drop in for a minute or an hour, and draw with one of MOR’s teaching artists.

GALLATIN VALLEY FOOD BANK’S - SPRING FOR FOOD 10am3pm • Grocery stores around Bozeman and Belgrade, Montana • gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org A Spring Food Drive for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank.

THE SHANE CENTER’S ANNUAL SPRING SALE 10am-4pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • Pay What You Want • All Ages • (406) 222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org On Saturday, April 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm, the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts kicks off its annual Spring Cleaning Sale.This is the organization’s third costume and prop fundraising sale. Shoppers can expect everything from vintage clothing, arts & crafts supplies, household items, dinnerware, appliances, books, electronics, tools, furniture, toys, sound equipment, musical instruments, and more.

FREE FINANCIAL SKILL BUILDING CLASS 10am-5pm • Online - Zoom • FREE • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • homeword.org Homeword’s Financial Skill Building class provides you with essential money management skills to help you navigate your complex financial world. Online; Register at https://homeword. org/financial-skills/.

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!

SHOWCASE SATURDAY 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Showcase Saturday is a time for creatives of all types to come together at The Work Bench to show off their work and receive feedback from each other.

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 10:30am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR to meet their modern-day dinosaurs, birds! Drop in to meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl; touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors.

FIRST CONTACT CON 2024 (FCC24) 11am-8pm • Gallatin Labor Temple • Various events ranging from $10-$20 • All Ages (cosplay party may not be for tinies) • 406-351-1621 • wyrdmontana.com If you know your history, first contact is made right here in Central Montana in the year 2063. We plan to celebrate and prepare ourselves for this momentous occasion each year by holding parties, workshops, conventions, and so much more!

OPEN HOUSE noon-3pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Come tour the restored barn, our small event venue and gallery.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

STEAMPUNK TEA PARTY 4:30-10pm • steep mtn tea house • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 Come learn what is steampunk and dress up or not and enjoy some tea and board games. e will go over to the story mansions event being held as well.

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

BRYAN MCPHERSON 6-8pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Bryan McPherson is what happens when an Americana-tinged sound gets sieved through a punk attitude: Working-class songs that make your head nod and feet tap.

NOW WITH ANNIE & LEVIN 7-7:45pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 2 improvisers. 1 suggestion. What happens NOW. Annie & Levin have been improvising together since 2005 and are excited to bring their celebrated two-person show home to Last Best Comedy. Every NOW show is an absolutely unique act of improvisation!

GILDA HOUSE 7-11pm • Rialto • FREE • 21+ • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Gilda House for a FREE live concert performance at the Rialto on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

UADA - THE SURVIVING DARK WINTER TOUR 7-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 in advance, $20 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Uada, Abigail Williams, Death Support, Oriska, and Galvanist descend upon the Filling Station for the heaviest night of metal in 2024!

HEYWOOD BANKS 7-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 advance • livefromthedivide.com Heywood Banks has been writing funny songs, doing standup comedy, and in general performing for over fifty years. There are only 50 seats in this joint, so get tickets quick!

MEYER’D DOWN 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com

Meyer’d Down- Father son acoustic duo! Playing mostly alternative acoustic covers ranging from 60’s to 00’s. Easy listening dinner music that accommodates all crowds and generations.

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope.

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

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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!

THREE EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Classic Rock & Roll from Helena, MT.

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, APR. 7

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

THE SHANE CENTER’S ANNUAL SPRING SALE 10am-2pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • Pay What You Want • All Ages • (406) 222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org On Saturday, April 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm, the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts kicks off its annual Spring Cleaning Sale. This is the organization’s third costume and prop fundraising sale. Shoppers can expect everything from vintage clothing, arts & crafts supplies, household items, dinnerware, appliances, books, electronics, tools, furniture, toys, sound equipment, musical instruments, and more.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Check out today’s music by “W.W.W. Twang,” one of the region’s most sought-after bands, second-to-none for entertaining with a wide range of popular and original western dance music...believe us, you won’t want the afternoon to end...see ya.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

MSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE SHANE CENTER 3-5pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • General: $20 | Senior (60+), College, Military: $15 | Youth (-17): $10 • All Ages • (406) 222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org The concert is set to feature saxophonist Wonki Lee, violinist Jihye Sung, pianist Julie Gosswiller, and the Montana State University Saxophone Quartet.

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

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 3pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope.

PAINT & SIP - MUSHROOM SNOOZE 4-6pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Grab a paint brush and a beer for a relaxing Paint & Sip we’ll bring all of the supplies you’ll need - including a pre-sketched canvas. Buy a ticket on our website to save your seat!

LOST OX 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Portland-based Jam Band “Lost Ox”.

MONDAY, APR. 8

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

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

A BOLD VISION FOR A NEW NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR YELLOWSTONE 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Free • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org

Stephen Capra, Executive Director of Bold Visions Conservation, will present his vision for a new Madison Gallatin Wildlife National Monument. Capra has thirty years’ experience in fighting for public lands and threatened wildlife in the west.

JOINING RIVERS SANGHA 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Rotating program between 5 Mindfulness Trainings recitation, talks or share readings, and a tea ceremony.

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.

SECOND STRING ORCHESTRA 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com The Second String Orchestra (SSO) is a community string-based ensemble in Bozeman, founded by Carrie Krause. It is designed for amateur adult classical musicians seeking a fun, challenging, and supportive musical community that performs a diverse repertoire.

OPEN MIC 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Join Robby Hutto for Open Mics every Monday at Tips Up, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week with some awesome tunes.

TUESDAY, APR. 9

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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

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PROSPERA IGNITE LUNCHEON 11am-1:30pm • Best Western Grantree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman • $75 • 406-587-3113 • prosperamt.org Join us for a powerful event that showcases the remarkable initiatives and innovations that are happening in the community!

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

COMPUTER CLASSES 3-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Bozeman Public Library is offering computer classes in the Cottonwood Room. These classes are set to teach you some very basic computer skills in a classroom setting.

GRIEF, LOSS, & BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30-5:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those who have experienced grief or loss in any form; sudden, long-term, as a child, as an adult, as a partner, as a sibling, grief in any form can be a baffling, exhausting place to find oneself. Community Room.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

DJANGO JAZZ 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • gmail.com Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

RECIPE TEST KITCHEN 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Bozeman Public Library is hosting a recipe test club!

MINDSPACE MEDITATION 6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Meditation for people 40 or younger. Currently studying Norman Fischer’s book, Training in Compassion.

LINE DANCING LESSONS 7-10pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Free Line Dancing Lessons from Western Roots Country Dancing 7:30pm-8:30pm Country Music and Open Dancing 8:30pm-10pm.

CHARLIE PARR 7-11pm • The ELM • $24-$35 (Adv.) $27 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Charlie Parr for a live in concert performance.

SIDEWALK PROPHETS - SONGS & STORIES TOUR 7pm • Calvary Chapel Bozeman • $25 - $65 • All Ages • (406) 587-1336 • ccbozeman.org Watch the band tour as a trio, with each member playing multiple instruments throughout the night, and lead singer Dave Frey shares powerful & inspiring stories from life, and the road. The set includes the band’s popular radio hits, deep album cuts, and brand new never performed music.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

WEDNESDAY, APR. 10

LESSONS IN EMBODIED LEADERSHIP 8-9:30am • Bozeman Country Inn and Suites • $59 • 406-5829234 Join Leslie Cunningham, an award winning Leadership and Teamwork Development Expert for strategies on how to communicate with power, authority and confidence.

SYMPHONY STORYTIME 10:15-10:45am • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • Especially for children ages 3 to 5 years • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org A free program where children listen to a storybook reading that is accompanied by a Bozeman Symphony musician followed by questions and answers. The goal of the program is to encourage a love of music, story, literacy, and learning/discovery.

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.

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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

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

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

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

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

INTRO TO LASER CUTTING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn what laser cutting is and how you can do it at BPL.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-8pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 per person • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Teams from 1-6 people. Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more.

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

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

“THE TASTE OF THINGS” BFS SCREENING 7-9pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • PG13 • 4065855885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org France, 1889: Simmering passions between a master chef and his longtime partner bubble over in this sumptuous award-winning period love story. Rated PG13. 2h 22m. French with subtitles. Stars Juliette Binoche.

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

SIERRA HULL 7-11pm • Rialto • $25 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Sierra Hull for a live in concert performance.

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

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April 11 - Bozeman Hot Springs

NEW EVENTS ADDED DAILY AT: www.bozemanmagazine.com

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

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

THURSDAY, APR. 11

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

FILE DESIGN FOR LASER CUTTING 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In this class we will be learning how to make SVG files using the free program Inkscape.

THURSDAY’S TABLE noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Every Thursday at 12:00 PM, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 1-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

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

TEEN LAB THURSDAYS 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to cook a tasty snack, deep-dive into 3D printing, harness laser-power with the Glowforge, and so much more!

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

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

IGNITE LEARNING CENTER MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER 6-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $100+ • 21+ • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Step back in time to the glamorous and gritty streets of 1950s New York City for an unforgettable evening at our Murder Mystery: “1950 East Side Story” Fundraiser for Ignite Learning Center!

OLD-GROWTH FORESTS IN MONTANA 6-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • (406)5955976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Old-Growth Forests in Montana: Where are they, why are they important, and what you can do to save them With Joan Maloof. 6 pm reception: Join us for free food and drink from Fork & Spoon and exhibits. Joan’s latest book, will be available for sale and signing. 7 pm talk: Join Joan Maloof to learn about the importance of ancient forests for the health of our planet.

IGNITE LEARNING CENTER MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER 69pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $100 single, $175 couple • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Step back in time to the glamorous and gritty streets of 1950s New York City for an unforgettable evening at our Murder Mystery: “1950 East Side Story” Fundraiser for Ignite Learning Center.

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

SECOND ANNUAL DUO DASH TOURNAMENT 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15, $5 for MSU Students • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com

What is the Duo Dash Tournament? Two-person improv teams submit to compete. Each team will create a unique and distinct form or show and the audience will decide who survives and who is cast aside.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH ROADRUNNER 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Roadrunner.

GARRETT KUNTZ 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based folk artist Garrett Kuntz.

CYRILLE AIMÉE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36.75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Combining the depth and sophistication of jazz, the immediacy of pop, the irrepressible dance rhythms of the Caribbean, Aimée’s new album is more intimate and more accessible than anything Cyrille has done before.

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

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

BOZAMBIQUE WITH ACCIDENTAL ASTRONAUTS 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Blaise Arsenault, Ben Klein, Doug Wales and Loren Block bring Afro-pop, Cuban and Latin tunes to life at the Filling Station with Accidental Astronauts!

MARCEDES CARROLL SOLD OUT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com Marcedes Carroll is a Montanan at heart – strong, focused, steeled, and straightforward.

FRIDAY, APR. 12

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAY 9-9:30am • Zoom • FREE • All Ages • 406994-2251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Ashley Hall to learn about the museum’s fossil specimens and their evolutionary history. Bring your questions and curiosity!

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

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

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

GOOD COMPANY: EXPLORING RIPARIAN FORESTS WITH ASHLEY MARTENS 2-4pm • Gardner Park, Bozeman • $30 • (406)595-5876 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Explore the ecology and wonder of Riparian Forests. Learn how to identify it, discover its unique lifestyle, and engage in mindful activities for deeper connection.

HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Sign-ups start at 5.

DINOSAURS AND MOR! MEMBERS-ONLY APPRECIATION

NIGHT 5:30-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members Only • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! events as we kick off the festivities with a members-only event with Dr. Stephen Brusatte.

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

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

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

NO DAY BUT TODAY 6:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $25 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Join the entire cast of La Bohème and local stars Paige Rasmussen (Paige & The People’s Band) and Jeff Kitto (Opera singer and founding member of The Clintons) as they present music in concert from the rock musical RENT and the opera that inspired it.

NORTH FORK CROSSING 7-8pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • www.rialtobozeman.com North Fork Crossing has quickly made their presence known all around Montana, most notably in the beautiful Gallatin Valley where they live. Their audience includes everything from traditional bluegrass lovers to die hard jam band enthusiasts.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MARTIN MORROW 7-8:30pm

• Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Martin Morrow as been featured on Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Adult Swim’s Tim and Eric’s Game Show, Amazon Prime’s Inside Jokes with Asif Ali, Collegehumor’s Hot Date, and Comedy Central’s Why? with Hannibal Buress.

OLIVER! 7-9pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $12 for the main floor and $10 for balcony seating • All Ages • 4065819444 • ShowTix4U.com Anderson School continues its tradition of exceptional performances with the heartwarming production of Oliver!TM. With its memorable music and dramatic scenes, the whole family will be entertained.

PIXIE AND THE PARTYGRASS BOYS - NIGHT 1 OF 2 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 one night, $30 both nights • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Hailed as “the hottest band in the Wasatch” by the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys is composed of lifelong professional musicians drawn together by a common love of bluegrass and skiing in the Wasatch.

STORYTELLER SESSIONS WITH AUDREY HALL 7pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $20 advance • livefromthedivide.com Join award-winning artist Audrey Hall, known musically as Harlow Willis, for an evening of songs, stories, and art curated to inspire, delight, and challenge your beliefs about personal reinvention and creativity.

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope.

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

THE DEAD & DOWN 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com Space Cowboy Rock and Roll out of Bozeman, Montana.

FOOLS GOLD 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com A country group from Ennis, MT. Montana’s premier party band! Country, Rock, Pop, and Blues.

BAD NEIGHBORS 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Sounds like a firm smack in the ass by a phantom limb. A toe tappin accoutstic trio.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MARTIN MORROW 9-10:30pm

• Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Martin Morrow as been featured on Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Adult Swim’s Tim and Eric’s Game Show, Amazon Prime’s Inside Jokes with Asif Ali, Collegehumor’s Hot Date, and Comedy Central’s Why? with Hannibal Buress.

PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

THE DIRTY SHAME 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Outlaw Country

BRICKHOUSE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Some of Billing’s finest musicians playing favorite Jazz Standards.

SATURDAY, APR. 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.

DINSOAURS AND MOR! FAMILY WEEKEND 9am-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore paleo-passport activity stations and see “Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival” in Taylor Planetarium. Stations feature touchable materials, microscopes, and activities.

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

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!

SHOWCASE SATURDAY 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Showcase Saturday is a time for creatives of all types to come together at The Work Bench to show off their work and receive feedback from each other.

60 DAYS TO A GREENER LIFE WITH HEATHER WHITE 10:15amnoon • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In honor of Earth Day, join author and environmental/conservation policy expert Heather White in a three-part series to tase action to preserve planet Earth. This series will teach us he to incorporate effective green practices into our daily lives.

OLIVER! noon-2pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $12 for the main floor and $10 for balcony seating • All Ages • 4065819444 • ShowTix4U.com Anderson School continues its tradition of exceptional performances with the heartwarming production of Oliver!TM. With its memorable music and dramatic scenes, the whole family will be entertained.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

ORIENTEERING WORKSHOP 1-5pm • The Movement Collaborative • $45 • 18+ • 4062239408 • www.hungryheartquests.com/ events Learn the crucial skill of navigation. Explore topographic maps, understand the anatomy of a compass, and learn to combine the two for effective navigation to your destination.

FIBER ARTS: KNIT AND CROCHET WORKSHOP 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us for a special Fiber Arts workshop with fiber artists, Jessica Kelly and Karen Ore!

SATURDAY SLOWDOWN 3-5pm • Ekam Yoga • $40 • All Ages • 4065993268 • ekamyogamt.com Two hour offering of rest and relaxation, combining restorative and nidra yoga, hands-on bodywork and gentle sounds. No yoga experience required.

OBJECT HEAVY

April 13, The Filling Station

THE ART OF KATY (CATLIN) ROSE CAPLETTE 4:30pm • Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman • (406) 586-1781 • eaglemount.org Listen to Rose Caplette with your eyes (and ears) when Eagle Mount and Rose’s collaborators host an open house to showcase 20+ pieces of Rose’s work, including video footage of Rose embodying her characters, and cardboard/duct-tape sculptures of settings from her plays.

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

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

DINOSAURS AND MOR! DINNER AND KENOTE WITH DR. STEPHEN BRUSATTE 6:30pm • Inspiration Hall inside MSU’s Norm Asbjornson Hall • $60/member, $75/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for an evening of fun and learning with Dr. Stephen Brusatte, renowned paleontologist from the University of Edinburgh. Featuring a keynote speech, dinner, and a special appeal for MOR. Don’t miss out on this dino-riffic night!

NOW WITH ANNIE & LEVIN 7-7:45pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 2 improvisers. 1 suggestion. What happens NOW. Annie & Levin have been improvising together since 2005 and are excited to bring their celebrated two-person show home to Last Best Comedy. Every NOW show is an absolutely unique act of improvisation!

OLIVER! 7-9pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $12 for the main floor and $10 for balcony seating • All Ages • 4065819444 • ShowTix4U.com Anderson School continues its tradition of exceptional performances with the heartwarming production of Oliver!TM. With its memorable music and dramatic scenes, the whole family will be entertained.

BEATS ANTIQUE SOUNDSYSTEM 7-11pm • The ELM • $28 - $45 (Adv.) $33 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Beats Antique Soundsystem for a live in concert performance.

GLOVES OFF GALA 7pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall • www.armorymusichall.com Keynote Speaker Lanny McDonald.

TBD 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com The Jump hosts local and regional acts weekly, stay tuned for updated info.

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS 7:30pm

• Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets start at $29 • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony’s Elgar’s Enigma Variations on April 13 & 14 will also include Principal Oboist Sandy Stimson’s performance of Nigel Westlake’s Spirit of the Wild.

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

BLUEBELLY JUNCTION 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com BBJ is a high energy, rock n roll power trio playing spicy originals, illegal mashups, and covers.

OBJECT HEAVY & SPECIAL GUESTS 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $13 Presale • 21+ • 4062093556 • sellout.io Electric River Presents is pleased to announce the return of Object Heavy and their hard hitting soul to Bozeman’s own Filling Station.

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

BRICKHOUSE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Some of Billing’s finest musicians playing your Jazz Standards.

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com

Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, APR. 14

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

DINSOAURS AND MOR! FAMILY WEEKEND 9am-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore paleo-passport activity stations and see “Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival” in Taylor Planetarium. Stations feature touchable materials, microscopes, and activities.

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY 9am-5pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 5+ • 406.600.2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Immerse yourself in the curious collections of the “Raven’s Eye Society”, a FICTIONAL club of collectors who traveled our world and beyond to create their cabinets. Beautiful and interactive, the 9 cabinets on display were created by real MT artists.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

FIND YOUR VOICE WORKSHOP - WORKING W/ BOUNDARIES & VOCAL EXPRESSION 1-4pm • Christus Collegium • $50 • 16+ • 4065994555 • docs.google.com Find Your Voice Workshop. Learn where boundaries live in your body, & how to use your voice to express them with more capacity. There are 3 workshop dates, Feb 25, Mar 24, and Apr 14 - pick one - 1-4pm. Same content.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Get ready for a hoppin’ good time with music by “Montana Gazette,” presenting an afternoon of highly popular western toe-tappin’ dance music, leaving you and your partner absolutely breathless...hope to see you there to help polish the floor!

BOOMERANG BAGS - BAGS FOR THE BOOMERANG TREES 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Celebrate Earth Day by making reusable bags.

WORKSHOP: GOOD COMPANY: EXPLORING THE ECOLOGY & WONDER OF RIPARIAN FORESTS 2-4pm • Gardner Park, Bozeman • $30 (limit of 12 participants) • (406)595-5976 • www. gallatinvalleyearthday.org Explore the ecology and wonder of Riparian Forests with Ashley Martens. Learn how to identify it, discover its unique lifestyle, and engage in mindful activities for deeper connection.

AUTHOR TALK: CHARLIE J. STEPHENS 2pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Charlie will speak about his book A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS 2:304pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Tickets start at $29 • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony’s Elgar’s Enigma Variations on April 13 & 14 will also include Principal Oboist Sandy Stimson’s performance of Nigel Westlake’s Spirit of the Wild.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

PLAY: THE GLASS MENAGERIE 3pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $36 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com An American classic from the writer of A Streetcar Named Desire. Memory is brought vividly to life in this haunting portrait of desire, desperation, and hope.

ASIAN MULTICULTURAL NIGHT 5-8pm • MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • Students FREE, $10 adults • (406) 9943081 • www.montana.edu Celebrate Asian cultures and traditions, and join us for the second event of its kind.

SAUSALITO FERRY 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 jam rock band “Sausalito Ferry”.

ANDREA VON KAMPEN 7pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 advance • livefromthedivide.com Deemed “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake” by the New York Times, singer-songwriter, Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling.

MONDAY, APR. 15

HOMESCHOOL MONDAY 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • free for students and one chaperone • K - 12 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Homeschool families may make reservations to visit twice per month and engage in museum learning through a self-guided, thematic scavenger hunt.

ROCKY’S AGENCY ON AGING VISIT 11am-2pm • Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade • FREE • 60+ • 4064413985 • rmdc.net Hey Belgrade Seniors! Rocky’s Agency on Aging will be visiting the Belgrade Senior Center, we hope you will join us so we can get to know each other! Questions? Call Michele at 406-441-3985

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

MOVIE NIGHT - DOCUMENTARY CLUB 6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Once a month the library will host a movie night showing a documentary.

JOINING RIVERS SANGHA 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Rotating program between 5 Mindfulness Trainings recitation, talks or share readings, and a tea ceremony.

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.

OPEN MIC 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Join Robby Hutto for Open Mics every Monday at Tips Up, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week with some awesome tunes and good vibes.

TUESDAY, APR. 16

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

DJANGO JAZZ 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • gmail.com Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

SALMAN RUSHDIE IN CONVERSATION WITH SULEIKA JAOUAD 6pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • $35 • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Random House and Country Bookshelf invite you to join an intimate conversation with Salman Rushdie and Suleika Jaouad. Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of Knife.

CAREER READINESS WITH TIM WILSON 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn everything you need to know about landing a job with Montana State University professor, Tim Wilson.

MINDSPACE MEDITATION 6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Meditation for people 40 or younger. Currently studying Norman Fischer’s book, Training in Compassion.

LINE DANCING LESSONS 7-10pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Free Line Dancing Lessons from Western Roots Country Dancing 7:30pm-8:30pm Country Music and Open Dancing 8:30pm-10pm.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

WEDNESDAY, APR. 17

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.

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

BPL BOOK CLUB 3pm • Gallatin Valley Mall, 2825 West Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 586-4565 • gallatinvalleymall.com The Bozeman Public Library Book Club now meets twice a month! Come celebrate friends, fun, and fiction with us! Wednesday, April 17 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org

Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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

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

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

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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!

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

BPL BOOK CLUB 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary. org The Bozeman Public Library Book Club now meets twice a month! Come celebrate friends, fun, and fiction with us! Wednesday, April 17 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-8pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 per person • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Teams from 1-6 people. Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more.

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

TINWORKS ART: IN CONVERSATION - THIS HOUSE OF FOOD:

STORIES FROM MONTANA KITCHENS 7-9:30pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $12 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks Art: In Conversation brings together artists, writers, scientists, and creative thinkers from various fields to discuss the topics of our time. Monthly from March through June.

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

OLD 97’S 7-11pm • The ELM • $25-$40 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Old 97’s for a live in concert performance.

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

WINE PAIRING DINNER 7pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com 5 courses. Hosted by Chef Sally and My Pour Decisions.

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

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

THURSDAY, APR. 18

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.

THURSDAY’S TABLE noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Every Thursday at 12:00 PM, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

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

TEEN LAB THURSDAYS 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to cook a tasty snack, deep-dive into 3D printing, harness laser-power with the Glowforge, and more!

GUEST BARTENDER + MUSIC 5pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn. com The Bar welcomes Brien Johnson with Dry Hills Distillery as our guest bartender. Music TBD

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

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, have fun with fellow tiers.

AHN TRIO & ANTIGONI GONI 6:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $10-35 • (406) 994-3562 • www. montana.edu Balkanophonia: Ahn Trio and Antigoni Goni explore together on the musical heritage of the Balkans with 3 New Commissioned works for this unique collaboration of classical guitar and piano trio.

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

SECOND ANNUAL DUO DASH TOURNAMENT 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15, $5 for MSU Students • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com

What is the Duo Dash Tournament? Two-person improv teams submit to compete. Each team will create a unique and distinct form or show and the audience will decide who survives and who is cast aside.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH OLD FREIGHT ROAD 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music

BRIAN KASSAY 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 loop-folk artist Brian Kassay.

BOZEMAN DOC SERIES: 399: QUEEN OF THE TETONS 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $10 students, $12 adult • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org The film follows the life of the most famous bear in the world, Grizzly #399, as she attempts to raise an unusually large litter of four cubs to adulthood.

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

BANSHEE TREE & YAK ATTACK 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Banshsee Tree and Yak Attack return to the Filling Station! Merging bluegrass, rock and electronica with high energy grooves and soaring harmonies!

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

FRIDAY, APR. 19

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAY 9-9:30am • Zoom • FREE • All Ages • 406994-2251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Ashley Hall to learn about the museum’s fossil specimens and their evolutionary history. Bring your questions and curiosity!

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

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

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

HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Sign-ups start at 5.

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla

Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

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

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

WILDFIRE: A CENTURY OF FAILED FOREST POLICY 6:30-8:30pm

• Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Please join George Wuerthner to learn about wildfire ecology and the role of wildfire in the ecosystem. In-person & live streamed. REGISTER for the livestream at gallatinvalleyearthday.org

A WEEKEND OF STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW

7-8:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a stand up, writer, and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. He’s performed on CONAN and can be seen on Hidden America with Jonah Ray and Bring The Funny on NBC. He is a current feature member of Saturday Night Live!

STILGONE- NIGHT 1 OF 2 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 advance, $30 for both nights • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com STiLGONE is a Bozeman based band that plays a unique fusion of genres, spanning funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, psychedelic rock and more. While covering so many styles they manage to create a cohesive sound that is uniquely their own.

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

SPUNJ 7-11pm • Rialto • FREE • 21+ • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Spunj for a FREE live concert performance at the Rialto on Friday, April 19, 2024.

AHN TRIO & ANTIGONI GONI 7pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $10-35 • (406) 994-3562 • www.montana. edu Balkanophonia: Ahn Trio and Antigoni Goni explore together on the musical heritage of the Balkans with 3 New Commissioned works for this unique collaboration of classical guitar and piano trio.

BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE: T.S. ELIOT’S MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL 7:30pm • Holy Rosary Church, 220 West Main Street , Bozeman Directed by Mike Beehler, Murder in the Cathedral tells the story of the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket (played by John Hosking) in 1170 at the behest of King Henry II of England.

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

WESTERN SKIES 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Western Skies is no doubt a party band. With more years combined experience than its oldest listener.

COME BACK K 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com The indie-alternative band is based in Bozeman, Montana.

A WEEKEND OF STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW

9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a stand up, writer, and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. He’s performed on CONAN and can be seen on Hidden America with Jonah Ray and Bring The Funny on NBC. He is a current feature member of Saturday Night Live!

SQUIRREL GRAVY WITH DADDY’S HOME 9-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $1o in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Squirrel Gravy and Daddy’s home start off a great weekend with all your favorite rock covers!

PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

BAND OF DRIFTERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com HonkyTonk, Country Folk

BLACKWATER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Straight out of Powell Wyoming, these guys know how to start the party and keep it rolling all night long.

SATURDAY, APR. 20

FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF 8am-2:30pm • Logan Landfill, 10585 2 Dog Rd, Three Forks • FREE • All Ages • 4065822493 • Gallatinsolidwaste.org Logan Landfill is hosting a FREE E-Waste drop off event in celebration of Earth Day. Accepted items include: computers, TVs, laptops, cell phones, stereo equipment, copiers, keyboards, mice, cords, batteries, VCRs, printers and game systems.

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.

HOW-TO LLAMA: OWNING, TRAINING & PACKING LLAMAS

9am-4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $175 • 12 • 4066003835 • www.montanallamaguides.com Join Montana Llama Guides for an immersive 1-day seminar designed to unlock the spectacular world of llamas! Whether you’re battling springtime cabin fever or simply seeking an engaging activity, our How-To Llama Seminar is the perfect escape.

MAGIC MONSTER SHOW WITH RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS 10-10:45am • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, but geared towards kids ages 3 - 10 • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Join Random Acts of Silliness for a special Earth Day Magic Monster Show, where you can participate in the magical mayhem of stories being made up on the spot! In this high-energy slapstick show, our team of improvisers will bring your ideas to life.

GALLATIN VALLEY EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 10am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 5823270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Exhibits, festival talks, refreshments, live music, and children’s activities!

RECORD STORE DAY 9am-7pm • The Wax Museum, 533 E Mendenhall Street, Bozeman • (406) 404-1617 • thewaxmuseum.business.site• This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities.

RECORD STORE DAY 9am-7pm • Cactus Records and Gifts, 2742 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-0245 • cactusrecords. net This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities.

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!

SHOWCASE SATURDAY 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Showcase Saturday is a time for creatives of all types to come together at The Work Bench to show off their work and receive feedback from each other.

CLASSIC LITERATURE BOOK CLUB 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join the Classic Literature Book Club readers at 10:15 AM in the 2nd floor Ponderosa room on the 3rd Saturday of the month. April 20 – Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

RECORD STORE DAY

April 20 - Cactus Records & The Wax Museum

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60 DAYS TO A GREENER LIFE WITH HEATHER WHITE 10:15amnoon • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In honor of Earth Day, join author and environmental/conservation policy expert Heather White in a three-part series to tase action to preserve planet Earth. This series will teach us he to incorporate effective green practices into our daily lives.

IS YOUR PROPERTY AT RISK FOR WILDFIRE? 11-11:45am • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Join with Jay Pape, Gallatin County Emergency Management to learn how you, as a homeowner, can reduce your risk of wildfire impacts through a variety of cost-share mitigation grants.

COSPLAY WORKSHOP 11am-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what is cosplay and how to make cosplays if you are a cosplayer come out and work on your projects and will have some supplies and refreshments.

RECORD STORE DAY 11am-7pm • Wax Museum, 533 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities.

CREATE YOUR OWN BACKYARD FOOD FOREST noon-12:45pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Join Kareen Erbe of Broken Ground to learn how you can grow a forest of fruit trees and berry bushes in your own yard.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

TREES FOR THE GALLATIN VALLEY: ADVICE & TIPS FROM CASHMAN NURSERY WITH JERRY CASHMAN 1-1:45pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Learn from the pros! Jerry Cashman has been giving advice on trees since they opened their doors in 1976. Join Jerry to learn about the best trees, including native trees, to plant in your yard plus how to plant and care for them.

LIVE RAPTOR PRESENTATION WITH THE MONTANA RAPTOR CONSERVATION CENTER 1:30-2pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Learn about the Montana Raptor Conservation Center’s mission, meet some live raptors, and explore the distinctive features that set birds apart from other animal groups, with a specific emphasis on raptor characteristics.

GET TO KNOW THE CITY’S FORESTRY DIVISION! 2-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Join City of Bozeman Forestry Division Manager, Alex Nordquest to learn how our city maintains our urban forest and how you can help care for boulevard trees. Join Lilly McLane to learn about the new “Branch Out Bozeman” program.

LIVE RAPTOR PRESENTATION WITH THE MONTANA RAPTOR CONSERVATION CENTER 2:30-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406)595-5976 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Learn about the Montana Raptor Conservation Center’s mission, meet some live raptors, and explore the distinctive features that set birds apart from other animal groups, with a specific emphasis on raptor characteristics.

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 5:30pm • 1889 Barn • $150 per couple, includes tip • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Two seatings, 5:30 and 7:00 4 couples each seating. Presented by Chef Sally, see menu on site, comes with a cocktail and glass of wine too.

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

A WEEKEND OF STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 78:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a stand up, writer, and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. He’s performed on CONAN and can be seen on Hidden America with Jonah Ray and Bring The Funny on NBC. He is a current feature member of Saturday Night Live!

BALLROOM DANCE BOZEMAN’S SPRING FLING DANCE

7-10pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $20 per person, included in Season Pass • www.ballroomdancebozeman.org/events Put some spring in your step at our Spring

Fling Dance! Music provided by Joe’s DJ Service. No partner needed. You don’t have to be an expert dancer to join in. Attire: dressy casual & clean dance shoes (not outside shoes). Bring all your friends!

SHANE CENTER PRESENTS: MOLLIE O’BRIEN AND RICH

MOORE 7-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • General

Admission: $30 | Senior (60+), College, Military: $23 | Youth (-17) $15 • All Ages • (406) 222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org

Grammy-winning vocalist Mollie O’Brien is joined by husband Rich Moore — a powerhouse guitar player who manages to create an entire band with one instrument.

STILGONE- NIGHT 2 OF 2 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 advance, $30 both nights • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com STiLGONE is a Bozeman based band that plays a unique fusion of genres, spanning funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, psychedelic rock and more. While covering so many styles they manage to create a cohesive sound that is uniquely their own.

OPIUO 7-11pm • The ELM • $32-$50 (Adv.) $35 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Opiuo for a live in concert performance.

ASMSU BATTLE OF THE BANDS 7pm • MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-3081 • www.montana. edu ASMSU is proud to announce our partnership with Logjam Presents this year. The winning band will receive the opportunity to headline their own concert in May at the Rialto in Downtown Bozeman!

MONTHLY COUPLES DINNERS 7pm • 1889 Barn • $150 per couple, includes tip • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Two seatings, 5:30 and 7:00 4 couples each seating. Presented by Chef Sally, see menu on site, comes with a cocktail and glass of wine too.

AHN TRIO & ANTIGONI GONI 7:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $10-35 • (406) 994-3562 • www. montana.edu Balkanophonia: Ahn Trio and Antigoni Goni explore together on the musical heritage of the Balkans with 3 New Commissioned works for this unique collaboration of classical guitar and piano trio.

BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE: T.S. ELIOT’S MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL 7:30pm • Holy Rosary Church, 220 West Main Street , Bozeman Directed by Mike Beehler, Murder in the Cathedral tells the story of the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket (played by John Hosking) in 1170 at the behest of King Henry II of England.

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

420: ICARUS WITH BROTHER VENUS AND JAZZ CABBAGE 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 in advance, $20 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets. com Celebrate 4/20 at the Filler with Icarus, Brother Venus and Jazz Cabbage, featuring a mix of the valley’s best grunge and funk music!

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!

A WEEKEND OF STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a stand up, writer, and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. He’s performed on CONAN and can be seen on Hidden America with Jonah Ray and Bring The Funny on NBC. He is a current feature member of Saturday Night Live!

BLACKWATER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Straight out of Powell Wyoming, these guys know how to start the party and keep it rolling all night long.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, APR. 21

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

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

BRUNCH IN THE BARN 9:30am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Ten people per seating, menu and tickets will be available at 1889barn.com 24 hours in advance.

BRUNCH IN THE BARN 11am • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Ten people per seating, menu and tickets will be available at 1889barn.com 24 hours in advance.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Prepare yourselves for a wonderful afternoon with the acclaimed new band group “American Standard,” back by popular demand and ready to entertain you and our whole dance family with an unforgettable dancing experience...lets get swinging!

INTRODUCTION TO SEWING 2-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to sew in this introduction class to sewing with Peg Ziegler.

SANGRIA SUNDAY 2-5pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Our First Sangria Sunday, let’s push on spring! Tickets and menu at 1889Barn.com

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

JAZZ JAM SESSION 5-7pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • All ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Live music while you dine.

AARON GOLAY & THE ORIGINAL SIN 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 Boise-based rock band “Aaron Golay & the Original Sin”.

MONDAY, APR. 22

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

MONTANA’S POET LAUREATE WITH CHRIS LA TRAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 406570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Public Library hosts Montana Conversation “Montana’s Poet Laureate” with Chris La Tray.

JEFF ZELKIN 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com

JOINING RIVERS SANGHA 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Rotating program between 5 Mindfulness Trainings recitation, talks or share readings, and a tea ceremony.

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.

OPEN MIC 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Join Robby Hutto for Open Mics every Monday at Tips Up, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week with some awesome tunes and good vibes.

TUESDAY, APR. 23

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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

COMPUTER CLASSES 3-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Bozeman Public Library is offering computer classes in the Cottonwood Room. These classes are set to teach you some very basic computer skills in a classroom setting.

GRIEF, LOSS, & BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30-5:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those who have experienced grief or loss in any form; sudden, long-term, as a child, as an adult, as a partner, as a sibling, grief in any form can be a baffling, exhausting place to find oneself. Community Room.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

DJANGO JAZZ 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • gmail.com Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

MINDSPACE MEDITATION 6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Meditation for people 40 or younger. Currently studying Norman Fischer’s book, Training in Compassion.

LINE DANCING LESSONS 7-10pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Free Line Dancing Lessons from Western Roots Country Dancing 7:30pm-8:30pm Country Music and Open Dancing 8:30pm-10pm.

BROADWAY IN BOZEMAN: ANNIE 7:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $45-95 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Annie is a musical with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and a book by Thomas Meehan.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com 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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

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WEDNESDAY, APR. 24

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

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.

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

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

TEEN WRITERS WORKSHOP 4-5:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 12-18 • 406-5707752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join your fellow writers upstairs in the Cottonwood Room for writing tips and tricks, feedback on your own projects and special guests! April 24: Learn “How to Build a Scene”

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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

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

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO TELEPORTATION--MAKING LIGHT WORK 6-7:15pm • Museum of the Rockies • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-2251 • www.gallatinscience. org Dr. Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of MSU’s Spectrum Lab, will share his experiences in photonics—the science of light--and how it can be manipulated for uses from remote sensing and holographic imaging to quantum teleportation and communication.

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

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

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

MEET THE BOZEMAN SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES 6:30-8pm

• Bozeman Public Library • FREE • High School students and adults welcome • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Public Library presents a Candidate Forum for candidates seeking election to the four open seats on the Bozeman School Board. Bring questions, arrive early for optimal seating, and become an informed voter.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can do it at BPL.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-8pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 per person • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Teams from 1-6 people. Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more.

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

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

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

LIVE MUSIC AT PONDEROSA SOCIAL CLUB 7pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

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

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

THURSDAY, APR. 25

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

RESTAURANT WEEK SALE 10am-5pm • Artists; Gallery - inside the Emerson Building • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2127 • www. artistsgallerybozeman.com It’s Restaurant week. Come shop for some unique local art - just before you eat at the best pizza place in town: SideWall Pizza. Located right next to the Artists’ Gallery in Galleria Hall. Our hours vary - but usually 10-5pm Mon-Sat. See you soon.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

FILE DESIGN FOR MACHINE EMBROIDERY 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In this class we will be learning how to make JEF files using the free program Inkscape with the Ink/Stitch plugin.

THURSDAY’S TABLE noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Every Thursday at 12:00 PM, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org

A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

CLUE: THE PLAY

April 25-28 - Gallatin High School

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

TEEN LAB THURSDAYS 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to cook a tasty snack, deep-dive into 3D printing, harness laser-power with the Glowforge, and so much more!

ERIC HOLDER 5pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • 21+ • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Music at the bar in the barn featuring Eric Holder playing covers of your favorite country songs, see 1889barn.com for tickets and menu.

SURVIVOR STORIES GALLERY RECEPTION 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $20 GA, $50 VIP • 18+ recommended • 4095991084 • www.zeffy.com This unique gallery reception is dedicated to raising awareness about the real and profound impacts of domestic violence and the hope found through healing. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit We Are HER.

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

DRINK AND DRAW WITH @ARTBYWOLVES 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, have fun with fellow tiers.

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

SECOND ANNUAL DUO DASH TOURNAMENT 7-9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15, $5 for MSU Students • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com What is the Duo Dash Tournament? Two-person improv teams submit to compete. Each team will create a unique and distinct form or show and the audience will decide who survives and who is cast aside.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH MIKE KILLEN 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Mike Killen.

COLUMBIA JONES 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 artist Columbia Jones.

LA BOHÈME 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $38-$88 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Intermountain Opera Bozeman presents La Bohéme, Puccini’s timeless tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of art. Set in the bohemian district of Paris, this iconic opera tells the story of young artists struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams.

PLAY: CLUE 7pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. GHS student spring show.

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

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

WHALIEN WITH THE SCURRY 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Kick out the jams with Whalien! Making the trip over from Seattle, they’re joined on stage by Drew McDowell and the Scurry!

FRIDAY, APR. 26

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAY 9-9:30am • Zoom • FREE • All Ages • 406994-2251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Ashley Hall to learn about the museum’s fossil specimens and their evolutionary history. Bring your questions and curiosity!

RESTAURANT WEEK SALE 10am-5pm • Artists; Gallery - inside the Emerson Building • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2127 • www. artistsgallerybozeman.com It’s Restaurant week. Come shop for some unique local art - just before you eat at the best pizza place in town: SideWall Pizza. Located right next to the Artists’ Gallery in Galleria Hall. Our hours vary - but usually 10-5pm Mon-Sat. See you soon.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

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

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

A JOURNALING JOURNEY - VIRTUAL PROGRAM 2pm • Online

• FREE Virtual only,not in person. Journaling can help us to feel grounded. Let your mind wander using the journaling prompts provided below.

ART THAT CHANGES LIVES 5-7pm • ERA Landmark • 4065796975

ERA Landmark is hosting an art show and reception for local artist Shirley Robinett. Shirley will donate 20% of the proceeds to the local nonprofit organization, Reach, Inc. in support of their mission to help adults with developmental disabilities.

THE EMPTY POCKETS 5-7pm • Cactus Records and Gifts, 2742 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-0245 • cactusrecords. net The Empty Pockets are coming to Bozeman for a free concert at Cactus Records along with an autograph session and meet and greet!

HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC 5:30-6:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, the perfect end of the week activity. Sign-ups start at 5.

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

CRAIG LANCASTER IN CONVERSATION WITH MALCOLM BROOKS 6pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Visit www.countrybookshelf.com for updated info.

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

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH LIZZY COOPERMAN 7-8:30pm

• Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Lizzy’s a comedian, actor, and writer who was featured on PBS’s Monty Python: Best Bits Celebrated and co-hosted the Spotlight series That Detox Life.

THE PICKIN’ PEAR- NIGHT 1 OF 2 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 advance, $30 both nights • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Pickin’ Pear, Tia Martini and Leon Elam create an original modern sound on two traditional instruments. Together they take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock and bluegrass.

MIKEY LION 7-11pm • Rialto • $25 (Adv.) $28 (DOS) • All Ages • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Mikey Lion for a live, in concert performance. 7:00PM (door) 8:00PM (show)

LA BOHÈME 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $38-$88 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Intermountain Opera Bozeman presents La Bohéme, Puccini’s timeless tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of art. Set in the bohemian district of Paris, this iconic opera tells the story of young artists struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams.

PLAY: CLUE 7pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. GHS student spring show.

SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH 7pm • Bozeman High School, 205 North 11th Avenue, Bozeman • $8 Students $10 General • (406) 522-6200 • www.bsd7.org/bhsonline/ Bozeman High School Hawks Theatre Company Spring Show under the direction of Lila Michael, Hawks Theater Company Presents Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy Macbeth.

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

JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Jackson Holte is a hard-nosed, soft-spoken folk singer who aspires only to possess the cathartic wit of John Prine and the biceps of Kris Kristofferson.

LOGAN LIEBERT AND THE LIGHT BLUE 9pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Logan Liebert and the Light Blue play original music by their lead singer with one of the most sonically dynamic sounds in Bozeman.

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FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH LIZZY COOPERMAN 9-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Lizzy’s a comedian, actor, and writer who was featured on PBS’s Monty Python: Best Bits Celebrated and co-hosted the Spotlight series That Detox Life.

ORNJ AND FRIENDS 9-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com They’re funky. They’re jammy. They rock - and they’re ORNJ! Get your groove on with ORNJ and friends at the Filling Station!

PONDEROSA BAR TRIVIA 9pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt. com Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

IAN THOMAS & THE BAND OF DRIFTERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Modern American Roots Music.

SATURDAY, APR. 27

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

KGLT FUND DRIVE KGLT FM • DONATE • kglt.net Listeners are invited to call in to their favorite DJs during this week to pledge their support and receive special incentive gift packages that include t-shirts, hats and hoodies from the new KGLT apparel line and generous gifts and gift cards from local businesses.

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.

RESTAURANT WEEK SALE 10am-5pm • Artists; Gallery - inside the Emerson Building • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2127 • www. artistsgallerybozeman.com It’s Restaurant week. Come shop for some unique local art - just before you eat at the best pizza place in town: SideWall Pizza. Located right next to the Artists’ Gallery in Galleria Hall. Our hours vary - but usually 10-5pm Mon-Sat. See you soon.

BOBCAT POUNCE 5K: RUN, WALK, STROLL 10am • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • 4069944133 • www. montana.edu Help the College of Education, Health and Human Development raise money for scholarships by joining us for this fun event. See friends, get outside, get some exercise, support a good cause, and learn about our college clubs.

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!

SHOWCASE SATURDAY 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Showcase Saturday is a time for creatives of all types to come together at The Work Bench to show off their work and receive feedback from each other.

60 DAYS TO A GREENER LIFE WITH HEATHER WHITE 10:15amnoon • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults • 4065822410 • www.bozemanlibrary.org In honor of Earth Day, join author and environmental/conservation policy expert Heather White in a three-part series to tase action to preserve planet Earth. This series will teach us he to incorporate effective green practices.

PINE CREEK LODGE BREW FEST noon-5pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 advance, $40 day of • 21+ • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Sample craft beer from your favorite Montana breweries. Live music from Matt Wallin & His Nervous Breakdown, food trucks and lots of fun.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

APRIL LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE 2pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf. com Visit www.countrybookshelf.com for updated info.

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

BOZEMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION 2024 HOSPITALITY GALATHE ROARING 20S 6-11pm • Montana State University SUB Ballrooms • $175 • 406-414-1085 • e.givesmart.com Step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary ‘Roaring 20s’ for this year’s Bozeman Health Foundation Hospitality Gala, proceeds will support Bozeman Health Cancer Center and those affected by cancer.

FUSION FIGHT LEAGUE 6pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $41+ • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden. com Brace yourself for a clash of titans in the main event, where the Will Dunkle steps into the cage to face off against Tyler Kaiser. This showdown promises to be a pulse-pounding spectacle, showcasing the epitome of skill, strength, and determination in the world of MMA.

ROAD AGENTS ROOST VIRGINIA CITY GHOST INVESTIGATION

6:30-10pm • The Road Agents’ Roost, 118 West Wallace Street, Virginia City • $20 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Learn about the history of Virginia City and its ghosts, come play with equipment and come out and ghost hunt with us.

WINGING IT, THE MUSICAL! 7-7:45pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us for a fully improvised musical! Opening and closing night all in one.

THE PICKIN’ PEAR- NIGHT 2 OF 2 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 advance, $30 both nights • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com We are serving a small dinner menu. There is very limited seating available. The Pickin’ Pear, Tia Martini and Leon Elam create an original modern sound on two traditional instruments. Together they take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock and bluegrass. Sometimes the ukulele will launch you straight into outer space! A blend of top-notch songwriting and improvisational jamming makes each performance exciting and new. The Pickin’ Pear are happy to bring their organic and all-natural blend of folk ‘n’ roll to stages across the US. Leon is a fan of Cincinnati Reds baseball. April 27th Tickets

Both Nights

INDRÉ 7-11pm • Rialto • FREE • 21+ • 4068304640 • logjampresents.com Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Indré for a FREE live concert performance at the Rialto on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

LA BOHÈME 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $38-$88 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Intermountain Opera Bozeman presents La Bohéme, Puccini’s timeless tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of art. Set in the bohemian district of Paris, this iconic opera tells the story of young artists struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams.

CERTAINLY SO 7pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 advance • livefromthedivide.com Hailing from Birmingham, AL, childhood friends Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson have been writing music together for over ten years. The music that comes from Gray and Wilson has always boasted blood harmonies as well as thoughtful, invoking lyrics.

WES URBANIAK 7pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • no cover • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Mountain folk music full of hard stops, absolute dynamics, and mauling measures.

FUSION FIGHT LEAGUE: DUNKLE VS KAISER 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $41-53 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Brace yourself for a clash of titans in the main event, where the fearless Will Dunkle steps into the cage to face off against the formidable Tyler Kaiser.

PLAY: CLUE 7pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. GHS student spring show.

SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH 7pm • Bozeman High School, 205 North 11th Avenue, Bozeman • $8 Students $10 General • (406) 522-6200 • www.bsd7.org/bhsonline/ Bozeman High School Hawks Theatre Company Spring Show under the direction of Lila Michael, Hawks Theater Company Presents Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy Macbeth.

ORNJ WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN SONIC AND BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM April 26 - The Filling Station

MARIE SCHIFFER 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $20 • www.theatticmontana.com A journey of improvisation; the way Jon Neufeld’s brilliant innovative guitar playing weaves effortlessly around Martha’s timeless songwriting is simply magical.

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!

LIQUID GNAR WITH FALSE FICTION 9-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Check out Montana’s best hard rock band live at the Filling Station - Liquid Gnar tears it up with support from False Fiction! Winner of Bozeman’s Choice Local Hard rock band.

ELANA HAYDEN 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Elana Hayden is a session singer, songwriter, performer.

IAN THOMAS & THE BAND OF DRIFTERS 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Modern American Roots Music.

WHIZ BANG! INTOXICATING COMEDY 9:30-10:30pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, shortform improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 10pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $5 • 21+ • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

SUNDAY, APR. 28

4TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN RESTAURANT WEEK

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from our local sponsors.

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

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold ‘em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218

E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138

Today’s music features the ever popular “Kathryn and ‘Ride Me Down’” band, which will be sure to challenge your afternoon’s dancing endurance...your dance family promises to help you and your partner off the floor if necessary...come be with friends!

PLAY: CLUE 1pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. GHS student spring show.

SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH 1pm • Bozeman High School, 205 North 11th Avenue, Bozeman • $8 Students $10 General • (406) 522-6200 • www.bsd7.org/bhsonline/ Bozeman High School Hawks Theatre Company Spring Show under the direction of Lila Michael, Hawks Theater Company Presents Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy Macbeth.

QUILTING SESSIONS 2-3:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join us at the Kitchen Table for quilting on the fourth Sunday of the month.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

LA BOHÈME 3pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $38-$88 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Intermountain Opera Bozeman presents La Bohéme, Puccini’s timeless tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of art. Set in the bohemian district of Paris, this iconic opera tells the story of young artists struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams.

INDRE W/ THE SLEEPLESS ELITE 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 Ohio-based rock group “Indre” and the Livingston-based rock group “The Sleepless Elite”.

PLAY: CLUE 7pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 522-4600 • ghs.bsd7.org Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. GHS student spring show.

MONDAY, APR. 29

HOMESCHOOL MONDAY 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • free for students and one chaperone • K - 12 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Homeschool families may make reservations to visit twice per month and engage in museum learning through a self-guided, thematic scavenger hunt.

MEMORY CAFE 12:30-1:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Memory Cafes are a comfortable, social gathering that allow people experiencing memory loss, their loved ones, and caretakers to connect, socialize, and build new support networks.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-7752 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

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

JOINING RIVERS SANGHA 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Rotating program between 5 Mindfulness Trainings recitation, talks or share readings, and a tea ceremony.

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.

OPEN MIC 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Join Robby Hutto for Open Mics every Monday at Tips Up, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week with some awesome tunes and good vibes.

TUESDAY, APR. 30

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 9:30-10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS 11am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • with membership or admission • ages 3-5 with caregiver • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this program offers a variety of activities such as shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

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

COMPUTER CLASSES 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Bozeman Public Library is offering computer classes in the Cottonwood Room. These classes are set to teach you some very basic computer skills in a classroom setting.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 406-570-7752 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GNL TRIVIA 6-8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

DJANGO JAZZ 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • gmail.com Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

MARTHA SCANLAN & JON NEUFELD SUPPORT BY LENA