Bozeman Magazine SEPTEMBER 2025

7 / LETTER TO EDITOR A WEEK ON THE STREETS - ANDREW KRANKER 10 / VISUAL ARTS COVER SHOT - EVAN THOMPSON 12 / FOOD & DRINKS TRES TOROS TACOS & TEQUILA - KATIE THOMAS

16 / MONTANA MUSIC

STEVEN STEPHEN - PEGGY STEBBINS

UMPHREYS MCGEE’S JOEL CUMMINS INTERVIEW - BRIAN RIPPLE

22 / SCREEN & STAGE

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME - CARA WILDER

LIVINGSTON FRINGE FESTIVAL - KEVIN BRUSTUEN

25 / HOROSCOPE OPEN DOORS ASTROLOGY - KATHLEEN JOHNS

26 / GV REAL ESTATE BELGRADE REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - TIM FORD

28/ LIVING LOCAL

THE GEOLOGIST, THE DIGGER, THE GUIDE - DAN SMITH

DAIL BEEGHLY PSYCHADELIC ARTIST - WILSON RASKA

ARTWEEK PARK COUNTY - TAMI BARTLES

LIONS, BOXING AND BEARS - RACHEL PHILLIPS

40 / REC & HEALTH

THE HEALING POWERS OF SOUND - STEPHY PRIETO

NAVAGATION, DON’T GET LOST - STEVE MCGANN

TOP 10 MONTANA RAPTORS TO LOOK FOR - EMMA LICHTWARDT

50 / GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR - ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS

CONTRIBUTORS

ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

JESSICA CAIROLI - LIVING LOCAL

Jessica is a Gallatin Valley native who loves all things Bozeman, and writing. She is completing her freshman year at Montana State University.

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

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

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Brian is a husband and father, a Professional Sound Engineer & Stage Manager for live events. An artist, a dog lover, and the Music Editor of this magazine.

STEPHY PRIETO - LIVING LOCAL

Stephy is an artist, yoga teacher, and wellness enthusiast. She lives with her husband half the year in Paradise Valley and the other half in Tulum.

EMMA LICHTWARDT - REC & HEALTH

Emma is is a multi-genre, freelance writer pursuing the thread of connection between people, place, and experience. She calls Bozeman home.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

KATIE THOMAS - DINING

Katie was born and raised in Bozeman. She can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

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

MARY CORELLI - LIVING LOCAL

Mary is a mental health therapist, mindfulness teacher, writer, and mother. Follow her Substack: Are We Stellar Beings?

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

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

KATHLEEN JOHNS - ASTROLOGY

Kathleen 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.

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

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

WILSON RASKA - LOCAL LIVING

Wilson is a Bozeman-based artist specializing in graphic design and screen-printing under the banner of Blackhammer, his company and workshop facility in Four Corners.

CARA WILDER - SCREEN & STAGE

Cara is atheater producer, director, and teacher, and stage and film actress. She is also a rabble rouser fighting for truth, justice and the American way.

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER 2025 - VOLUME 19.4

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SALES MANAGER, EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE

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COVER ARTIST EVAN THOMPSON / HEADER: ROBERT ROYHL

PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, ANGIE RIPPLE, BRIAN RIPPLE, TRES TOROS, STEVE MCGANN

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FOOD & DRINKS KATIE THOMAS

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RECREATION & HEALTH STEPHY PRIETO, STEVE MCGANN, EMMA LICHTWARDT

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Welcome to the 218th issue of Bozeman Magazine, where we put everything Bozeman into one place for readers: Bozemanites with active lifestyles, visitors, and people attracted to the local art on our cover. I’m happy you’ve found us, or have come back for more!

Thirty Septembers ago, I was a freshman at Montana State University. I participated in the now defunct, but then annual, bonfire in the parking lot between the Fieldhouse and the football stadium. I went to all the home football games, and even won the opportunity from a local radio station to enjoy a game from the sidelines in a hot tub with friends. Now, I enjoy Bobcat football from the roof of the stadium next to the television cameraman, where I am able to see the surrounding mountain ranges and all the action while getting some great images, like the one included on the adjacent page. My time in Bozeman has been filled with pomp and vim; the excitement of becoming a Bobcat has only grown, along with the stadium and the winning record. I count myself lucky to have lived every year of my life under our Big Sky.

In this issue, you will find a variety of articles, from our What’s Your Beef opinion piece to features on the power of sound, and on how to navigate our surrounding areas. You’ll enjoy an inside peek into upcoming music and theatre and, as usual, we include a dining interview, a local real estate update, and our monthly Top 10 list. As always, the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar is in print and online, where new events are added daily. You will also find our advertising partners, the ones who make all this possible. Please let them know you found them in Bozeman Magazine, and experience what they are bringing to our community. They are awesome!

Angie Ripple

A WEEK ON THE STREETS BOZEMAN’S DIRTY SECRET IS ABOUT TO BLOW WIDE OPEN

WELCOME TO BOZEMAN, MONTANA. POPULATION: PRIVILEGE. AND FOR EVERYONE ELSE? GOOD LUCK — YOU’RE ONE PARKING VIOLATION, ONE RENT HIKE, OR ONE BAD WEEK AWAY FROM PITCHING A TENT IN A TOWN THAT HAS MADE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LEGALLY EXIST WITHOUT A DEED OR A LEASE.

THIS SEPTEMBER, A DECISION MADE IN BOARDROOMS AND WHISPERED ABOUT IN CITY OFFICES WILL EXPLODE INTO THE LIVES OF BOZEMAN’S MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S WARMING CENTER — THE ONLY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN THE AREA — WILL SHUT DOWN FOR NEARLY A WEEK AS IT TRANSITIONS TO A NEW FACILITY. ON PAPER, IT SOUNDS LIKE PROGRESS. A SHINY NEW BUILDING, A PRESS RELEASE ABOUT “INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE,” AND A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY WHERE LOCAL OFFICIALS CAN BEAM FOR THE CAMERAS. BUT HERE’S THE PROBLEM: WHERE, EXACTLY, ARE THE PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON THIS SHELTER SUPPOSED TO GO IN THE MEANTIME?

THE ANSWER IS NOWHERE. OR MORE PRECISELY, NOWHERE LEGAL.

THE MANUFACTURED CRISIS

Let’s cut through the spin: this is not a hiccup in planning. It’s not a “temporary inconvenience.” It’s a manufactured crisis, born of the city’s refusal to reckon with the reality of poverty in a town that markets itself as an outdoorsy, progressive paradise. For nearly a week, hundreds of people will be forced out with no clear transition plan, no sanctioned alternative, and no safety net. The city’s answer? Shrug.

Those who dare to exist in public spaces will immediately collide with Ordinance 2172 — a local law that criminalizes the act of surviving outdoors. This ordinance, already expected to expire in October, has been a blunt instrument of control for years. It makes sleeping outside illegal, even though no alternative exists. It creates a loop: you can’t be inside, and you can’t be outside. The only thing left is invisibility.

But invisibility isn’t an option when you’re hauling your possessions in a backpack, trying to avoid heat exhaustion, or praying no one steals or assaults you while you sleep.

BOZEMAN’S UGLY MIRROR

What’s about to unfold is not an accident. It’s policy. The city knows that more people will be forced into doorways, parks, and alleyways. They know residents will notice tents springing up on their way to the farmers

market, and they know the business community will complain. But instead of solving the problem, Bozeman’s leadership is trying to make it disappear — to criminalize the evidence that inequality has already reached a breaking point.

Violence is already surging in the north end of town. Ask anyone who works the late-night shift at a gas station or a diner. Ask the baristas who pour your $7 latte after sleeping in their cars. Ask the housekeepers cleaning your hotel rooms, who sometimes clock out only to sleep rough because their wages don’t cover the astronomical cost of rent in a city that fetishizes development. These are not abstract statistics. These are the people who keep this town running. And they’re the first to be pushed out when the safety net gets yanked away.

THE SILENCE OF POWER

Where’s the leadership? Largely non-transparent and disorganized. Bozeman city officials, HRDC executives, Code Enforcement officers — they’ve all been contacted by the voice of the un-housed. They’ve all had the chance to respond, to lead, to act. Instead, they’ve delivered a half-measure solution, and left a human population with desperate decisions to be made.

That silence speaks volumes. It says: this is acceptable; survival is optional. If you’re not wealthy enough to buy your way into Bozeman’s curated image, you don’t belong here.

Andrew Kranker

But let’s not pretend this is only about leadership failures. This is about a community that loves to tout its progressive values while quietly pushing its most vulnerable to the margins. It’s about residents who sip local IPAs at breweries while ignoring the person huddled under a tree experiencing the adverse effects of heat. It’s about a city that congratulates itself for “sustainability” and “innovation” while refusing to sustain the basic dignity of its people.

SPIN, OPTICS, AND COWARDICE

City leaders will tell you they’re “working for the people.” They’ll say they’re “offering solutions.” They’ll point to the new shelter as proof of progress. But when you peel back the spin, here’s what you find:

• Offering “tents” while making it illegal to pitch them.

• Talking about “community partnerships” while refusing to partner with the community most at risk.

• Framing the closure as a “transition” when it’s really an eviction.

That’s not leadership. That’s optics. That’s cowardice.

And here’s the truth: the city has known this closure was coming for months, if not years. There was time to create a plan. There was time to designate a safe camping area without monetary caveat, to coordinate with churches, to mobilize resources. Instead, officials chose silence — because silence costs nothing, and visibility costs votes.

THE COMING FLASHPOINT

Let’s stop pretending this is a surprise. The weeklong closure of the Warming Center will be the flashpoint — the moment when Bozeman’s dirty secret can no longer be hidden behind glossy development brochures and tourism ads.

When people are sleeping on sidewalks, in alleys, or behind your favorite farm-to-table restaurant, know this: it didn’t have to be this way. The suffering that’s about to unfold

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is not inevitable. It’s a choice.

And when the city’s most vulnerable residents are forced into the open, the rest of Bozeman will be forced to look into a mirror it has avoided for too long. Will residents demand change? Or will they demand that the mirror be smashed — that the problem be swept away, ticketed, and forgotten?

A FINAL WORD

Bozeman is at a crossroads. It can either acknowledge the crisis and confront it with humanity, or it can continue to cloak itself in privilege while criminalizing the poor. The choice isn’t abstract. It’s about whether this town is a community or a theme park for the wealthy.

Leaders had the chance to act. They had the chance to show courage. Instead, they chose indifference.

Now the city will speak for them — in the sound of footsteps on burning concrete, in the shuffle of tents pitched in the shadows, in the voices of those who refuse to disappear.

This is not just a housing crisis. This is a humanitarian failure. And it’s about to blow wide open.

Andrew Kranker is a lifelong Bozeman resident who considers this community his home. He does not want to see any unnecessary suffering for its residents.

EVAN THOMPSON

Blackfeet [Amskapii Piikuni] artist and attorney, Evan Thompson [Niitootsskinaa – “Lone Horn”], combines traditional Amskapii Piikuni concepts with contemporary design in the unique pieces he creates. Thompson primarily uses ink on antique or vintage documents and ledgers, which gives an added level of depth and history to his work. A traditional Plains Indian style of narrative drawing or painting on antique ledger paper, ‘ledger art’ is rooted in the historical depictions of Plains Indian war art that warriors would create on paper, hide, or cloth to memorialize their war deeds and other significant life events.

Originally from Heart Butte, Montana, on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Thompson is currently based in Helena, Montana, where he recently opened Spoon Thompson PLLP, a law firm specializing in civil litigation and Indian law, with offices in Helena and Missoula. Thompson’s practice focuses heavily on tribal sovereignty, civil litigation, and general tribal advocacy throughout the Northwest. Indian lawyers are modern day warriors, often fighting legal battles for Indian tribes. In addition to his aesthetically driven pieces, Thompson often depicts his experiences as a tribal attorney, carrying on the tradition of war art in a contemporary setting. E

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FOOD & DRINKS

Katie Thomas

As someone who has spent time in various parts of Mexico and the southern United States, I consider myself a self-appointed taco aficionado. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Bozeman’s growing number of Mexican restaurants and, recently, I was introduced to a colorful spot in Big Sky town center: Tres Toros Tacos and Tequila. This fun, eclectic, Baja-style restaurant, located in the Wilson Hotel, serves an array of fresh and authentic Mexican dishes, from the classics to some items with a little flair. The bar has over 75 different kinds of tequila for tasting flights or enjoying in-house crafted cocktails, so if you are a tequila lover, this place is a must. The vibe is cool, and a little edgy. Full of plants and imported Mexican tiles, the restaurant

showcases thoughtful food creations and a comfortable atmosphere. I had the chance to speak with Tres Toros owner and executive chef, Brandon Blanchard about serving tacos and tequila in Big Sky, Montana.

KATIE THOMAS: How long has Tres Toros been open in Big Sky?

BRANDON BLANCHARD: It will be three years on September 4th. Owning this restaurant has been great, and incredibly rewarding.

KT: Congratulations! Is this your first restaurant?

BB: Restaurant, yes. Before Tres Toros, I owned a food truck called Savage Foods

and Catering. We served a lot of Cuban-based breakfast foods.

KT Since opening, has Tres Toros stayed true to your original concept?

BB: What’s funny is that the concept originated as a lounge. It was going to be a vintage, arcade-themed bar serving great street tacos. After four different spaces and contracts fell through, we were presented with our current space [in the Wilson Hotel]. We jumped on the opportunity and just ran from there. Working with the new space and the location, we shifted gears and built a full, authentic Mexican menu, and dropped the pinball games.

EL: Do you have a history with Mexican food?

BB: Just my own personal passion. I’ve only ever been in the restaurant industry and the construction business, so I figured, ‘why not build myself a restaurant?’ My two favorite foods are tacos and Thai food—and I was not going to attempt Thai food—that’s a whole other ballpark—so I went with tacos. I figured you can’t go wrong with tacos and tequila. Another reason I chose the tacos and tequila concept for this restaurant is that tequila is the number one up-and-coming spirit right now across the board. It’s taking over bourbon sales. I’m not sure if this is why, but the chemistry of tequila reacts differently; it doesn’t interact with your body the way other alcohols do—it doesn’t spike your glycemic levels, and is easier for your liver to process.

EL: What would you say makes Tres Toros unique in the greater Bozeman/Big Sky food scene?

into this. I strive to be a little different.

EL: Can you tell me what it’s been like owning a Mexican restaurant in Montana?

BB: It’s been good! I’m glad to say that it hasn’t been very challenging to acquire the ingredients that I need to be authentic and produce the product that I want. To be honest, the biggest struggle across the board has been corn tortillas. Perhaps no one else takes their corn tortillas as seriously as I do, or maybe they just don’t have the product that I need here. I import my corn tortillas through El Mercadito, a Latin market in Four Corners, from a mom and pop operation in Los Angeles.

EL: Can you tell me a little bit about your cooking experience?

BB: I went to culinary school at Northwest Culinary Institute in Vancouver, Wash-

EL: What do you hope people experience when they walk through your doors?

BB: I hope they experience a little bit of everything. I’m not only trying to provide wonderful cuisine, I also want to provide an atmosphere, a certain energy you can feel when you walk through the door. All of the front of house staff are trained with certain standard operating procedures on how to greet guests, and how to table touch. We’re not just here to take orders and bring people food. I want our customers to have a dining experience. Some people think that just goes for fine dining, but I think it goes hand-inhand with any kind of dining.

EL: Is there a certain menu item that people keep coming back for?

BB: Definitely the Birria Tacos. We do a sixteen-hour overnight slow-roast on all of our meats, which is a key component in achieving

BB: I think what makes it unique is this: a lot of Mexican food I see around is very Americanized, very cheese heavy. I wanted to keep things incredibly authentic and as fresh as possible. Every single thing we make under this roof, we make fresh in the mornings. We have a perfect prep rotation figured out to where the menu can be made fresh daily. Everything, all the way down to the seasoning on our tortilla chips, is made in house, I don’t even allow my bartenders to batch-make margaritas. I want to be known as the freshmade margarita place. I put my whole heart

ington, which is where I gained my initial cooking skills and knowledge. I’m actually a bartender, too, a mixologist for custom craft cocktails, which is one of my biggest passions alongside cooking. In the beginning, I hired three different head chefs for Tres Toros, thinking I would spend most of my time behind the bar, but none of them were executing the menu the way I wanted them to. Eventually, I realized that if I wanted it done right, I was going to have to do it myself. So now I do it all.

that dynamic flavor.

KT: Do you have a favorite dish?

BB: I really enjoy the vegetarian dishes we’ve created, the jackfruit and the portobello mushroom tacos. There are so many food allergies and dietary restrictions these days, and I like to use that as a baseline at Tres Toros. We try to keep everything as clean as possible, so everyone can find something to eat. There’s no chicken stock in our rice or

lard in our beans, and I do my best to keep everything fresh and vegan-based if possible.

KT: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Bozeman/Big Sky community?

BB: I think Montana is unique when it comes to people. It’s a tight community, and people are just really friendly. I think we all realize

BB: We are actually opening a new Tres Toros location in downtown Bozeman this fall. We struggle a little in the off-season because there is such little foot traffic in Big Sky in the spring and fall. We are looking forward to having location in a larger town where the ebb and flow is still there, but not quite the way we see it here in Big Sky. We’re excited to expand into Bozeman.

we’re here for the same reason, to enjoy the outdoors; I’ve never seen that in any other state I’ve stayed in. The restaurant community reflects this, too. I have great relationships with other restaurants in town, in particular with Brenda and Alberto of Alberto’s Mexican Restaurant in Big Sky. In fact, we trade things back and forth – if they’re out of lime juice, they borrow lime juice; if I’m out of tortillas, they loan me tortillas. We’re a tightknit community here, and we’re all on the same page.

KT: Is there anything else you would like readers to know?

While the drive to Big Sky might be a long one, a visit to Tres Toros Tacos and Tequila is worth it. And soon, we’ll have Tres Toros right here in Bozeman, too. How exciting! Be sure to try those Birria Tacos and the roasted red pepper, mango, and tomatillo gazpacho – it’s only around in the summer! There is something on the menu for everyone at Tres Toros, and the care, dedication, and passion that has gone into creating tried and true, delicious recipes shows.

Katie Thomas was born and raised in Bozeman. She can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

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BOZEMAN’S GENRE-BENDING BAND ON THE RISE STEVEN STEPHEN

Bozeman’s music scene is constantly evolving—and one of its most exciting recent additions is the high-energy band StevenStephen. Known for its electric stage presence and genre-blending sound, the group has made a name for itself at local venues and festivals over the past two years. With driving melodies, powerful vocals, and a deep spirit of collaboration, StevenStephen is carving out its own lane in Montana’s music landscape.

The band draws from a wide spectrum of styles—alternative, folk, Americana, punk, grunge, and rock—anchored by distorted guitars, dynamic rhythms, and a loud, groovy bass line. Their sound is as

eclectic as their story.

StevenStephen was founded in spring 2023 by Fildza Rizal, a versatile and introspective musician originally from New York City. After moving to Bozeman, she performed solo for a time, layering drums, bass, and synths while accompanying herself on guitar and vocals. When invited to open for the Minnesota-based band Keep for Cheap at the Labor Temple in Bozeman, Fildza realized how much she missed performing with other musicians.

“At that moment, I knew I wanted to be in a band again,” she says.

Her husband, Thomas Roberts, stepped in on percussion. But to fully bring her vision to life, she needed a bassist and a guitarist. As a violinist with the Bozeman Symphony, Fildza asked members of the bass section after a rehearsal if anyone would be interested in joining a band. That’s when she met Scott Stebbins. A rehearsal was quickly set up to try out her original material. After that session, Scott brought in his longtime friend and guitarist Gordon Sevee—and the band was born. Their first live show at the Labor Temple sealed the deal. “We had such a fun set,” recalls Fildza. “It just clicked—we’ve been playing together ever since.”

Despite being the founder and primary songwriter, Fildza is modest about her leadership role. “I still blush thinking of myself as a leader,” she says. “Deep down, I just wanted to write music and share my story. Having three talented, highly experienced musicians bring my songs to life feels like pure luck.”

The name StevenStephen first came to Fildza in 2017 while performing at open mics in New York. At the time, she felt the need to adopt an alter ego—something to help her share vulnerable emotions with confidence. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks, she chose “Steven” as a tribute.

“I wanted a name that might make people assume I was a guy— so I could surprise them with strength and femininity,” she explains. “I didn’t want anyone to make assumptions just because I appeared to be a ‘dainty little girl.’ I wanted a clean slate.”

Fildza’s songwriting process is deeply intuitive. Most songs come to her in flashes—while riding the train, walking through the grocery store, or during moments of quiet reflection. Many are written in under an hour. She journals daily to tap into her thoughts, and by the time a song is brought to the band, it’s fully formed. “Then I let everyone decide how they want to contribute. That collaboration makes it feel alive.”

A lifelong musician, Fildza began piano lessons at age six, later picking up violin and electric guitar. She’s never had formal vocal train-

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ing beyond middle school choir, but her two decades of violin study have taught her essential skills in tonality, articulation, and rhythm. Now, she shares her talent by teaching violin lessons.

Thomas has a jazz background, Scott and Gordo come from bluegrass, and Fildza brings both classical training and a love of rock. Their collective experience shows in the way they approach their music—with a lyrical sensibility and an appreciation for form and feeling. “We bring the soul of the blues, the tightness of a jazz standard, and the belief that music is profound when we all bring our best,” says Fildza.

Among their favorite songs to perform is Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed, a crowd-pleaser that never fails to get people dancing. Their original song Enemy is built on a simple four-chord progression and has quickly become a fan favorite. Their latest track, Na Na, is a personal favorite of Fildza’s. “It captures who we are right now—dynamic, purposeful, and in sync.”

For Fildza, music has always been a place of refuge and expression. As a teenager, she spent hours alone in her room, practicing and writing. “I’ve always struggled to express myself without an instrument or pen,” she says. “Music has been the longest discipline I’ve ever committed to.”

Outside of music, Fildza is grounded in the simple joys of life. She enjoys reading, writing, baking cookies, taking long walks, and connecting with her community. “Music is everywhere—in the mundane and the extraordinary,” she says. “I just try to keep my ears and my heart open to it all.”

StevenStephen recently played its second SLAM Festival, and performs regularly at Bozeman venues like Bridger Brewing, The Grey Dog Bar, Bozeman Hot Springs, and The Haufbrau. They’re currently working on their first EP, and plan to release music for streaming soon.

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“I don’t see much of a difference between being in a symphony and being in a rock band,” she says. “Both require deep listening, technical ability, and powerful energy. The main difference? No conductor—and people can get hammered in the audience.”

The band’s musical influences are as diverse as its members.

Peggy Stebbins is an experienced public relations and communications professional with a passion for freelance writing. She is proud to call Bozeman, Montana home

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PINE CREEK, BLUEPRINTS, DRUMMERS and LEGOS

Brian Ripple

JOEL CUMMINS: It is night zero of Umphreys McGee Late Summer Tour.

BRIAN RIPPLE: Night Zero. Perfect, that’s kind of why I’m calling you.

JC: I know, man, Late Summer tour coming back to Montana. I am really psyched about this place. I was just sitting back here talking about it. I’ve never been to Pine Creek Lodge before but, I’ve looked at some videos and pictures and the vibe looks off the charts.

BR: Yeah, it definitely is. It’s a pretty awesome vibe for around here. And a rabid following, like people love it. Just like you can

imagine, I guess, like you’re excited to see.

JC: Yeah man, I’ve spent a good amount of time in Bozeman and Big Sky. I was actually there for my birthday a couple years ago, January 12th. I brought my family out to ski and stuff. So we’ve had some good times in that area.

BR: Yeah. It seems like you guys like it, you come back often, so we appreciate that. I guess the thing to know about Pine Creek is it’s the only real camping venue around here. So doing two day shows there tends to be a little more fun than say, two days at a venue where people disperse a little more and have

to go home, or go to a hotel.

JC: Right. Everybody kind can hang around on Friday night.

BR: Yep. Most people, and then have a fun day going floating or hiking on Saturday before the show and you’re already there set up and it’s cool.

JC: Love it.

BR: Yeah. So that’s on September 19th and 20th and you guys have a new album coming out the week before that on the 12th, right?

JC: We do, this has kind of turned into a little album release party. So, congratulations Montana. We’re very excited about this. It’s a really interesting and different album, and in a way, I don’t think an album has ever been made like this before, where, we created these songs over our UM Bowl events. Over the years we had fans vote for their favorite small sections of improvisation, and then we tried to create songs out of those ideas. So it’s kind of turning improvisation on its head and making a composition. And then, you know, we’d be in charge of the arrangement. So this new album ‘Blueprints’ is six of our relatively newer, favorite arrangements of these new songs.

BR: And, the parts that the fans voted on at the UM Bowl, those are what you guys are calling the Legos?

JC: Exactly. Those are the Legos that make up the structure of all these songs.

BR: So is that Lego, like the building block, Lego?

JC: Exactly. Yep, that’s totally the thought. It’s kind of the building blocks the architecture of a song. Some of it is, kind of in a more, I’m not gonna say traditional format ‘cause these are pretty long form pieces of music, but some of it is in more of a linear, like a, b, c format and some of it kind of goes back and forth from section to section.

And there’s a lot of key changes and, a lot of vocal melodies that Brendan then wrote after the fact, or he put together for the album performances. So, the vocal stuff is often parts that come later and we try to make that something that’s a really important part of each piece of music.

BR: Yeah, that’s pretty cool. I agree. I don’t know of anybody coming about an album in this fashion.

JC: It’s a fun concept and something that felt like really tied all this material together in a conceptual way.

BR: Kris Myers is playing drums on all of these?

JC: Yep. We recorded this live pretty much. Very few overdubs in this, but, it was the December sessions at the Top Note of the Metro in Chicago. So we kind of convened there and did some recording in the day and did these live streams in front of a live audience of about a 100 or 120 people each night. We played each one of these songs on the album in one of those shows as well, but we also recorded ‘em during the day, so there are different variations. But that was a pretty cool session. We kind of set up in a circle, it was all about us being able to communicate in the moment. Especially a song like Unevolved, it’s got a track time of over 20 minutes long. So there’s a lot of sections in that and some of them kind of have the

outline of the section and then we fill in the improvisatory parts of it, and some of it now is kind of composition. So it’s this really kind of weird hybrid of those two things where we’re trying to achieve high levels of both of them.

BR: I’ve only heard Out of Focus so far, but the one thing it sort of reminds me of is some Pink Floyd recordings. Like for instance, in Shine On You Crazy Diamond, how there’s parts 1-5 and parts 6-9.

JC: Yeah, well, I mean I would say that’s definitely the case because Out of Focus is one of the songs that doesn’t really have the vocal section that is repeated and then a section repeated, but after that it’s kind of linear and it just keeps going to new music. That’s something that I think we kind of

made intentional too, to give it a little more of a feeling of a story.

BR: Yeah. Makes sense. Do you know who’s coming to play drums at Pine Creek?

JC: The person who will be the full-time drummer will be playing with us at Pine Creek.

BR: That’s a fun way of announcing that.

JC: Yeah. There will be things that happen between now and then, but you know, that’s what I can say at the moment.

BR: Sure thing. I do see you guys are having a pretty awesome listening party in Chicago. I’m sure that’s already sold out on September 8.

JC: Yeah, the Garcia party I think it is. I mean, that’s a tiny place. I’d hope that would be sold out, but yeah, we haven’t been there yet, at least I haven’t been there yet. I am definitely looking forward to it. What a great addition to the Chicago scene. I don’t know if you are familiar with the location, but it’s down, kind of in the West Loop Gate area, where a lot of the great restaurants are, and a kind of a super cool neighborhood to come visit for somebody who no longer lives in Chicago. I live in Santa Monica now but, I’ve had some good times there. So it’s definitely a good spot. But yeah, we’ll have that as our official first album release party. I think the fact that we recorded in Chicago, we felt like it made sense to do something in Chicago for it.

BR: Yeah, for sure. And it’s pretty small, like you said a couple hundred people maybe, right?

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BR: Yep. Almost opposite probably. Right?

JC: Yep. Exactly. But the actual release date is not till September 13th, so that one’s a little bit ahead of it, but we’re putting it out. We’ll have all the digital formats and then vinyl, and CDs as well.

BR: That is cool. The last time I saw you, was the first time I saw you guys with the new stage plot. I don’t know how that came about, but I kinda like it.

JC: I got paid a lot of money.

BR: It was a bribe?

JC: It was a bribe. Absolutely. It was actually Ben Factor’s idea. And, the thing that he tried to really sell us on was like, “listen, with all the things that you guys have on stage, this is going to look incredibly better, and it’s possible that your communication will be fine.”

That’s the main thing I was worried about. I mean, the first couple months were hilarious for me because all of my instincts of which direction to look for something were

JC: Yeah. Because I had like flip flopped, you know? So there were a lot of uncomfortable moments for me in the beginning. For a couple months, I kept walking out to the wrong spot on stage.

BR: Well, yeah. How many years had it been on the other side?

JC: I used to be on the other side of Jake until 2009. So that was 11 years that I was on your right, so I got to be close with Brendan from 2009 to 2024.

And, it’s cool now, like Jake, Brendan and I kind of have this little melodic triangle where it’s easy for the three of us to make eye contact.

Stasik and I are always tight. I’m always trying to lock in with the bass, so that’s never been an issue. So I think it does actually work out fine.

BR: Yeah. And, as somebody that’s watching, I think aesthetically nice. It is just as easy to see you, and I see what you mean about the little triangle. I think it’s cool.

What are those little pads called that those guys stand on to mute and unmute the microphones?

JC: Oh yeah, what are those called? Good question. I don’t know the answer. But I will say this, the other day, one of ‘em was fucking up and it was, it was Bayliss’ and he was very frustrated.

BR: I assume they help a lot, especially with the in-ears. They probably cut down on stage volume significantly?

JC: I got it. They are called Lily Pad. Yeah, it has to cut down on stage sound. I mean, it’s a huge factor. Scotty Swang who’s playing drums with us now, he doesn’t play quite as loud (as Kris) which is something that I think, has kind of helped us, being able to hear each other.

BR: Nice, what’s your new sound engineer’s name?

JC: New sound engineer is Chris.

BR: There’s so many Chris’.

JC: I gotta look this up to make sure I get it right. Hang on, Ericson. E-R-I-C-S-O-N. Chris Ericson, like normal Chris, C-H-R-I-S. People call him Coach though. By the way, that guy is crushing it. Like, he was previously the drum tech and the keyboard tech, so, he was very familiar

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with the band and the sound that we were trying to go after.

I mean, it does cost me a few hundred dollars a month extra to stay high in the mix, but it’s worth it.

BR: Ha Ha. I saw, Chris Mitchell do sound for Sturgill Simpson at the MSU Fieldhouse here. I used to work at the Fieldhouse and I’ve probably seen, I don’t know, over 50 shows in there, and he easily had the best sound.

JC: That’s great to hear.

BR: Some of it’s the band, but I’d say most of it’s Chris. Most people in town don’t like the way it sounds in there, but I’ve been sticking up for his mix.

JC: That’s cool, yeah Chris Mitchell is the best man. We actually share a birthday. He was born six years before me though, of course. I’m the younger one. This is one of the only times I’m the younger guy. But yeah, when Chris let us know, I think it was like end of April last year, that he got this offer to go work for Sturgill, and we all knew before he even said that, that Sturgill’s his favorite. He just loves Sturgill. So the fact that he got asked that, I mean... He was like, I was gonna retire in a couple years anyway. So we were happy that he got that opportunity.

He was with us for, I think 13 years, which is a very long time. So we had amazing times with him and he did a lot to get our sound to a level where we were happy with it.

BR: Yeah, he’s one of my definite favorite sound engineers and he’s always been very nice to me too, as a fellow engineer, so I love it. That’s awesome for him.

JC: Cool, man.

BR: I guess one more question and I don’t know if there’s an answer that stands out, but besides your originals, UM does an awful lot of cover songs. Is there somebody who chooses more of those than the rest? Is there a cover song picker?

JC: Yeah. I don’t think anybody chooses more than the rest. It’s kind of, you know, you hear a song, it just sounds like, ooh, this is something that we could do live that might be kind of funny or clever or, it’s always gotta have that little twist.

BR: Of course.

JC: Yeah. So, the last show that we played was right after Ozzy passed away and over the years we learned how to play No More Tears, from 1988 or whatever. It’s got some crazy sick rifts in the middle, and nobody even played it at his big Black Sabbath Ozzy Celebration. So, we felt like that was our role

to get in there. And that’s one that I sing lead on, which is just, it’s kind of ridiculous. I probably sing lead on like five or six, not many for good reason. And on N.M.T. Ozzy tunes down three half steps from E to D flat. Well, our guitar boys are like, we’re not doing that. So I have to sing at a half step higher than Ozzy even sings it. I mean, it’s fucking crazy, you know? But that’s one that we do.

We also did, this is funny because this is another one that I sang, but again, just a joke. We played this place called the Levitt Pavilion in Westford, Connecticut, and the woman, the talent buyer told us that Peter Frampton left this, you remember the cover of Motley Crue’s Theater of Pain with like the theater masks?

BR: Yeah.

JC: The comedy and tragedy. But, anyway it was this huge thing. I mean, it was like these five or six foot tall wooden structures. Scotty brought it up before the show, he’s like,“Man, should we do Home Sweet Home?”

“I’m like, fuck, I know that one. I’ve done that a lot.” So we ended the show with Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue.

BR: So Peter Frampton left them there?

JC: Yes, I don’t know why.

BR: The last show with the tour in Connecticut or something?

JC: Yeah, and so this was the first time in 15 years that it had been used since Peter Frampton, which I thought was pretty special, you know?

BR: Nice. That’s cool. So that’s one way to get you to play a cool cover song? Just have a five foot tall prop there waiting?

JC: You know, see if you can mind trick us into doing something clever.

BR: I’ll have to think about it.

JC: That’s great.

BR: Cool, man. Well, I’m excited for the shows. I’m excited for the record. I think everybody’s gonna have a great time at Pine Creek. I know you guys will.

JC: I am very much looking forward to it, super stoked that we were able to make it happen this year. Appreciate your time, Brian.

BR: Yeah, for sure. I’ll talk to you soon. R

Brian is a husband and father, a Professional Sound Engineer & Stage Manager for live events. An artist, a dog lover, and the Music Editor of this magazine.

WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION, ESTABLISH JUSTICE, INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY, PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE, PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE, AND SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY, DO ORDAIN AND ESTABLISH THIS CONSTITUTION FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

—Preamble to the United States Constitution What does the Constitution mean to you, to your life choices, to your daily life? How does it protect you and your loved ones? What are the flaws in this document, and how do we address them? This is the theme of Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me, a play that will be presented as a staged reading at Bozeman’s Verge Theater, Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th, at 8pm, and Sunday, September 14th at 5pm.

The U.S. Constitution serves as the foundational legal framework for the federal government, offering a system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch or individual from accumulating too much power. We are witnessing an unprecedented wave of executive actions that the courts and civil rights groups argue undermine constitutional safeguards and threaten the balance of power between branches of government. When Congress and the Supreme Court consistently capitulate to the Executive branch, power is consolidated, the checks and balances we rely on are gone and we are no longer a democracy; the three branches, or ‘legs’ of government have shrunk to one. And as we know, a onelegged stool cannot stand.

Legal experts warn that the Trump administration’s aggressive expansion of executive power marks a significant threat to constitutional democracy. Many critics and historians view these actions as normalizing authoritarian tools and undermining institutional resistance to unilateral rule.

Examples of the current administration’s attempts to ignore, or flat-out violate, the Constitution include undermining birthright citizenship, in which Trump signed an executive order

aiming to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to non-citizen parents, directly challenging the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens.” Continuing its attack on immigration, the administration has repeatedly invoked emergency powers—claiming “invasion” at the southern border and invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals without due process. Courts have challenged these actions as unconstitutional, emphasizing that due process protections extend beyond citizens and cannot be bypassed by unilateral executive determinations.

Early in 2025, Trump ordered a sweeping suspension of up to $3 trillion in federal spending via an Office of Management and Budget memo. The administration demanded an abrupt pause of federal grants and a spending freeze, bypassing Congress and violating the Appropriations Clause (Article I). In May, Trump issued an executive order to end federal funding to NPR and PBS, citing alleged bias and, under Trump’s direction, Congress subsequently voted to end funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. These actions provoked lawsuits from the organizations, asserting First Amendment violations and breaches of the Public Broadcasting Act. Other organizations facing defunding under these cuts include the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, AmeriCorp, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Environmental and Climate Programs.

In a shocking development this summer, the administration moved to assert federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C.— invoking a “public safety emergency”—which was met with fierce backlash from D.C. officials. In August, Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard —despite falling violent crime rates—sparking concerns over local autonomy and democratic norms. Critics warn this move sets a dangerous precedent for dismantling local governance.

“We’ve slid into some form of authoritar-

ianism,” says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard, and co-author of How Democracies Die.

“It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy.”

Kim Lane Scheppele, a Princeton sociologist who’s been tracking Hungary, is also deeply concerned: “We are on a very fast slide into what’s called “competitive authoritarianism,” the kind scholars say they see in countries such as Hungary and Turkey. When they use the term “authoritarianism,” they aren’t talking about a system like China’s, a one-party state with no meaningful elections. Instead, they are referring to something called competitive authoritarianism.”

In a “competitive authoritarian” system, a leader comes to power democratically and then erodes the system of checks and balances. Typically, the executive fills the civil service and key appointments with loyalists. Then, the media, universities and nongovernmental organizations are attacked to blunt public criticism and tilt the electoral playing field in the ruling party’s favor.

The question of the importance and resiliency of our founding document is the focus of What the Constitution Means to Me. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans, culminating in a live debate allowing audiences to weigh in on the Constitution’s impact on our daily lives. The Washington Post called it, “Endearingly funny and deeply affecting...It would be hard to identify a work for the theatre with its finger more on the pulse of America right now.” The Theater Times commented, “What the Constitution Means to Me might sound preachy. It’s not. It might sound like over-the-top liberalism. It’s not. It might sound like a play that is only for women. It’s not. What it is, is a timely play that clearly lays out how the Constitution (its pros, its cons, its in-betweens) is a bipartisan issue. We are all implicated. And what a great play to get that conversation started.”

What the Constitution Means to Me will be performed as a staged reading featuring Alex Miller, Cecelia McConnell and Cara Wilder, Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th, at 8pm, and Sunday, September 14th at 5pm, at Verge Theater, located in the Emerson Cultural Center, 111 S. Grand Avenue in Bozeman. There will be an optional audience talk-back following each performance. This performance is free, with a suggested $20 donation at the door, or in advance at www.eventbrite.com. Content is suggested for ages 15+. H

Cara Wilder is a local theater producer, director, and teacher, and stage and film actress. Her most recent production was “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts. She is also a rabble rouser fighting for truth, justice and the American way.

Cara Wilder

FESTIVAL LIVINGSTON FRINGE

LIVINGSTON FRINGE

This fall, a brand-new regional event, The Livingston Fringe Festival will debut September 22nd, and will continue through September 28th. The Festival brings 12 plays, written by 14 local playwrights and featuring 40 actors, to nine Livingston venues throughout the week.

Tessa Welsch and Kate Britton, well-known in the local theatre circle, founded the Livingston Fringe Festival to provide opportunities for artists to freely create and perform their own works. Britton says, “Between Bozeman and Livingston, we are lucky to live in an area rich with theater artists. There’s a lot of talent packed into this area, and even with all the theaters and performing arts companies here, there still isn’t a lot of opportunity to showcase new work in this region.”

The playwrights whose work appears in this festival are from the Livingston and Bozeman area, making this a truly local festival in that all the actors and playwrights are from southwest Montana. Playwrights include Aaron Murtagh, Jenna Ciralli, Rebecca Schankula, Jack Wickum, Isabel Shaida, Naomi Shafer, Jennifer Jane, Sarah Kelly, Carolyn Peavy, John Henry Haseltine, Bex Fruct, Annie & Levin O’Connor, Emma Rathe, and Dora Roseberry, a twelve year-old who wrote Ducks in a Row.

These plays run the gamut of theatre, from comedy to serious drama, from one-person shows to a cast of ten actors in one show. Some shows are 20-minutes long, others run up to 90-minutes. Most will be performed more than once but, regardless, theater-goers have a full week to catch all this great talent.

The plays are original works from local artists, except for Kafka’s Monkey, adapted from Franz Kafka’s story, “A Report to an Academy.” Isabel Shaida and Naomi Shafer are presenting their own adaptation of Kafka’s Monkey. This fascinating work is told using movement and words to illustrate illusions and perceptions of reality.

Renowned visual artist John Henry Haseltine has prepared a one-person show called The Daredevil, inspired by stunt performer Evel Knievel. The Daredevil uses theatrical props and a set handmade

by Haseltine for a decidedly unique experience. John Henry recently had a show at the Yellowstone Art Museum, and was featured in The New York Times. This is Haseltine’s second foray into one-person show creation, and by writing, directing, art designing, and acting, he shows himself to be one of the most talented theatrical artists in Montana today.

Kafka’s Monkey and The Daredevil offer a sense of the broad variety of shows to be presented during the fringe festival week.

Performance venues for the Livingston Fringe Festival include Sacagawea Park, The Blue Slipper Theatre, Elk River Books, Wheatgrass Books, The Old Lumberyard, The Shane Center, and The Empire Movie Theatre. A complete schedule with showtimes and venues will be available when purchasing tickets.

So, what is a fringe festival and how is it different from a regular play festival? Produced outside of main theatre institutions, Fringe

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theatre is often small-scale and nontraditional in style and/or subject matter, and tends to have smaller casts and venues.

While most mainstream theatre shows are two or three acts, lasting one-and-a-half to three hours with intermissions, fringe performances tend to range from fifteen minutes to one-hour long, and are often one-act productions. One and two person shows are quite common at fringe festivals, although larger cast productions are not uncommon. Fringe festival shows often present new scripts, especially plays that feature more obscure, edgy, or unusual material.

Both Welsch and Britton are well qualified to lead the creation of The Livingston Fringe Festival. Welsch has directed numerous plays in many different venues and formats in New York City, in addition to experience in working at fringe festivals with actors and playwrights. Here in Montana, she has directed plays in Bozeman and Livingston, and has often worked with new playwrights in these communities, helping them develop their scripts.

Britton has directing and acting experience in New York City, Los Angeles, and Montana. She has also worked with other fringe festivals, including the New York City Fringe Festival. In addition, Britton is a founding member of the Montana/New York Collaborative, which also gave her experience in producing new works.

Britton emphasized why Livingston seems a natural place to launch a new play festival: “Holding the festival in Livingston seemed like a no brainer; it is already “on the fringe” with a long history of supporting art and artists. Once called, “The Broadway of the West,” Livingston has a history deeply rooted in theatre, including a 900-seat Opera House, where John Barrymore performed.

In no particular order, here is a list of the plays and their playwrights at this year’s Livingston Fringe Festival: Swing, by Aaron Murtagh; Ducks in a Row, by Dora Roseberry; Levi is in Limbo, by Jenna Ciralli; The Kids, by Rebecca Schankul; Ghost Stories, by Jack Wickum; Kafka’s Monkey, presented by Isabel Shaida and Naomi Shafer; Happy Tea by Jennifer Jane; The Daredevil, by John Henry Haseltine; Best of TMI with Bex Frucht; Now, with Annie & Levin O’Connor; Fishhooked, by Emma Rathe, and a devised piece by Sarah Kelly and Carolyn Peavy.

Welsch encourages everyone to come experience the Livingston Fringe Festival: “Turns out there are many secret playwrights in Livingston and Bozeman. It has been an honor to provide a platform for these artists, and just hear what they have to say. I’m eager to see audiences engage with artists.”

Tickets will be available at www.livingstonfringefestival.com/, and at the door. Tickets can be purchased for an individual play, for the entire week, or for a packet of multiple plays. For more information, contact Tessa Welsch (tmwelsch98@gmail.com) or Kate Britton (katembritton@gmail.com), or direct message them on their Fringe Instagram account (@livingstonfringe). B

Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@ hotmail.com. He is an avid supporter of the arts, and loves to backpack, hike, ski, read, and write.

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Kathleen Johns is the owner/founder of Mantra located in Bozeman, MT. You can connect with Kathleen through her website at www.KathleenJohns.com

REALBELGRADEESTATE

MARKET REPORT

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

This month, we are expanding our focus outside of Bozeman to see how Belgrade’s real estate market is performing.

From January 1st through August 1st of this year; 159 single-family homes sold in Belgrade at a median sold price of $609,000. Contrary to current popular discussion, that makes 2025 busier than both 2024 and 2023. In 2024, 138 single-family homes sold in Belgrade at a median sold price of $583,500. That was remarkably similar to the same time period of 2023, when 134 single-family homes sold at a median sold price of $586,500.

This year, sales volume is down just slightly from 2022, when 168 single-family homes sold during the same period. However, median sold pricing is above 2022, when it came in at $599,500. Looking back at the first seven months of 2021: 192 single-family homes sold at a median sold price of $508,000. Previously, in 2020 and 2019, the numbers were 239 sales at a median sold price of $359,000 and 234 sales at a median sold price of $335,500, respectively.

Condo and townhouse sales tell a slightly different story. So far this year, 59 units have sold at a median sold price of $455,000. That’s down from 73 units in the same time period last year at a median sold price of $467,000.

The sales volume trend has been a little volatile the past few years for condo and townhouse sales; from 2019 to 2020, the number of sales nearly doubled, from 57 units in 2019 to 104 in the first seven months of 2020. Accounting for much of that increase was new construction, with 70 of the 104 units being new builds. In 2021, 82 condos and townhouses sold during the same time period. In 2022, 59 units sold through the first of August. Sales volume rose slightly

in 2023 and 2024, with 65 sales in 2023, and 74 during the first seven months of last year.

Median sold pricing for condos and townhouse sales in Belgrade has been essentially flat. The $455,000 median sold price this year is down slightly from last year at $467,000, versus $468,900 in 2023. Looking back to the pandemic years: Median sold pricing rose nearly 19% from $283,000 in 2020 to $336,000 in 2021; it then rose another 20.8% to $406,000 in 2022.

The number of newly constructed single-family homes sold via the MLS in Belgrade has continued an upward trend that started last year after tapering for a few years. Newly constructed homes in Belgrade hit a high in 2020, when 96 new construction single-family homes sold in Belgrade in the first seven months. That was up from 65 newly constructed homes sold during the first seven months of 2019. In 2021, only 33 of the 192 single-family home sales posted on MLS were newly constructed. In 2022 and 2023 the trend continued, with 23 of 168, and 11 of 134 homes newly constructed during the first seven months of each respective year. Last year it ticked back up, with 28 of the 138 homes sold on the MLS being newly built, and this year it’s up considerably, at 58 new homes out of 159 total sold.

Looking at sales of new construction condos and townhouses, the numbers had been declining for a few years, but were also up slightly the last couple of years. In the first seven months of 2019, 31 of the 57 condo and townhouse sales were new construction. From January 1st through August 1st of 2020, 70 of the 105 units sold were new construction. During that period of 2021, only 20 of the 82 units were newly constructed, and in 2022, only 11 of the 59 units sold were new builds. The number was back up last year, with 33 of the 65 units sold being new

construction. Last year and this year were down slightly from 23, but still well above 2022, with 26 new construction sales last year and 21 new construction sales this year.

These sales include only those homes sold via our local MLS. Many new construction homes sell directly from builder to buyer, without being posted on MLS, so that could account for some of the differences.

Time on market has continued to rise. Looking at median days on market: After remaining essentially constant from 2019 to 2020, when it was at 26 and 25 days respectively, the median DOM dropped in 2021 to five days, where it remained into 2022. In 2023, it started to rise, and grew to 13 days on market. Last year, it ticked up to 17 days. For the first eight months of this year, the median days on market for single- family homes in Belgrade is currently at 34 days.

As usual, I have included data for the number of single-family homes sold in Bozeman during the first seven months of 2025. Very interestingly, the number of single-family homes sold in Bozeman from January 1st through August 1st is the same this year versus last year. Current pending sales are at 94, which is down just slightly from this time last year, when 108 sales were pending, but fairly similar to the year before, when we saw 96 pending sales.

The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area, including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Bridger Canyon, and within 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. M

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

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THE GEOLOGIST THE DIGGER AND THE GUIDE

A RETROSPECTIVE OF 50 YEARS IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE

Dan Smith

We live in a magical and mysterious location on planet Earth, the Greater Yellowstone, a land where the First People hunted buffalo and raised their families; a place near a super volcano that would be like a Hawaiian island if it weren’t in the middle of a continent. It is a place where the greatest expedition of discovery in North America attained the headwaters draining its greatest mountain range before continuing on to the Pacific Ocean. In another era, a great tropical sea existed here for millions of years. This idyllic land is a crossroads, a cradle, a beating heart, an eternal spring of life—but with somber memories of trials and tribulations.

I’ve lived in this extraordinary place a mere half century, since the summer of 1975, and I’ve built most of my life here. In 1990 I started one of the first web development and digital marketing firms in Montana, Earthtalk Studios. I received my master’s degree in geology that same year.

Two years earlier, in 1988, I had watched Yellowstone burn from high up in the Teton range as I completed the fieldwork for my thesis. During that devastating summer I was camped for weeks on the flanks of “Les Trois Tetons” (French trappers’ name for the Cathedral Group) as I studied the 65 Million year old Buck Mountain Fault. The majestic Cathedral Group was uplifted high above the surrounding terrain on that fault during the Cretaceous Laramide orogeny that formed the Rocky Mountains. Many days I awoke choked with smoke, and looking north could see three giant columns of smoke burning across Yellowstone National Park. So many things about this Greater Yellowstone region make one feel small and insignificant. And when we consider the fourth dimension, time, we realize the things that are so important to us in the moment are a mere blink of the eye in the grand scheme. I’ve lived an interesting life and I’ve reached a place in my evolution where I have the opportunity to share some of it with my fellow humans.

In my time here I have been fortunate to befriend three individuals who have been instrumental in telling the stories of science and culture of the Greater Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem through time: a geologist, a digger and a guide. I have documented these three individuals in the field over the last three decades, and I’m making these documentary films available on my YouTube channel: @ThisIsYellowstone (https://youtube.com/@ThisIsYellowstone)

These three individuals have been at the top of their fields in the Greater Yellowstone. Let me tell you a little bit about their contributions and stories of investigation and discovery.

THE GEOLOGIST

THE GEOLOGIST

The geologist was Ken Pierce, a highly respected researcher with the United States Geological Survey, known as the guru of Yellowstone geology to his graduate students. In the mid-twentieth century he followed in the footsteps of Ferdinand Hayden, the first Yellowstone geologist. There is no argument that Hayden and, a few years later, Arnold Hague, made great contributions to the understanding of Yellowstone geology. They realized that there was a massive volcanic history in Yellowstone and that glaciers played a part in sculpting the landscape. They mapped the stratigraphy of volcanism and adjacent ancient ocean deposits in the midst of the great Rocky Mountain uplift. But they were mere observers and mapmakers without enough information to reveal the motive or the underlying causes of the features they studied. At that stage we were left with a cliffhanger, a whodunit.

The plot thickened just as Ken Pierce was receiving his PhD from Yale in 1964. Finally, a unifying theory of geology was accepted beyond a reasonable doubt. Plate tectonics had revolutionized geology just as Ken joined the United States Geological Survey in the mid-sixties. As a young, enthusiastic PhD in the vaunted survey, Ken was assigned the task of mapping the glacial geology of Yellowstone. His findings painted a picture never before seen of a massive ice cap nearly a kilometer thick, covering most of the Yellowstone plateau at the end of the last ice age. He received the prestigious Kirk Bryan award from the Geological Society of America for that pioneering work, but Ken was just getting started. He later developed theories of plate tectonic causation for the existence of Yellowstone, and addressed other geologic problems in the Greater Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem too numerous to mention here. He was still highly engaged in Yellowstone geology when he lost his battle with Parkinson’s in 2021.

THE DIGGER

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THE DIGGER

The digger was Les Davis, who became Curator of Paleo-Indian Achaeology at the Museum of the Rockies in the early 1990s and a giant of Montana archaeology. A Montana kid growing up on the Hi-line near Shelby, Davis later attended Montana State College in Bozeman, got his Masters at the University of Montana in Missoula, and his PhD from the University of Alberta. Only a few years before he came on the scene, deep human time was verified in North America. Between 1925 and 1935, both Folsom and Clovis Paleo-Indian cultures were discovered to have been associated with extinct mammals in North America, placing humans on the continent more than 12,000 years ago. Davis was in the thick of the heady search for early humans in the Americas. At the end of the last Pleistocene glaciation, sea level was around 100 meters lower than today, and a land bridge that is today beneath the Bering Sea existed between Russia and Alaska. It was also known that, as the ice age receded, a corridor opened on the east side of the Canadian Rockies, potentially providing a pathway for the first Paleo-Indian people to enter North America below the ice margin. This corridor opened onto the plains of northern Montana where Les grew up.

Les spent his 50 year career in an epic “search for the first Montanans.” He excavated the 15,000 year old Lindsay Mammoth in eastern Montana in 1967, found evidence of Folsom and Clovis people in the foothills of Montana mountains, and documented Paleo-Indian chert and obsidian mines from Yellowstone to Three Forks, Montana. No one before or since has matched his digging prowess. Les passed away in 2014 still planning his next excavation.

THE GUIDE

The guide is still with us and continues to weave the history and tales of adventure and discovery across Montana. Wildlife biologist and guide Ken Sinay started Northern Rockies Natural History company in the late 1980s and, later, Yellowstone Safari, focusing on guiding in the Greater Yellowstone. In his storytelling he weaves tales of the

early days of the Louisiana Purchase as the new Americans were “opening” the west to settlement. The reality of “discovering” lands that had been occupied by Native Americans for thousands of years is a concept detailed by Ken as he draws from his deep research to bring to life the harrowing stories of survival and adventure. Many of those who travel with Ken are treated to a cinema of the mind as he recounts the perils and achievements of the Lewis & Clark expedition, and later the boom and bust of the fur trade and other western exploitations. Ken weaves his animated tales while rowing his boat and sharing intimate wildlife experiences along the banks of the river.

Ken verbally paints the story of Colter’s Run like brush strokes on a Charlie Russell oil. After serving with Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery, John Colter stayed in the wild west as a fur trapper. In one YouTube episode, Ken tells of Colter’s epic encounter with the Blackfeet near Three Forks, Montana, and his legendary escape, naked, on foot, as the Indians allowed him to run for his life.

Currently, Ken takes clients on the rivers of the Greater Yellowstone in his custom six-person flat-bottomed boat with his company, (https://MontanaRiverSafaris.com).

Creating these documentaries has been and continues to be a labor of love, and I’m now making them available on my YouTube channel: @ThisIsYellowstone (https://youtube.com/@ThisIsYellowstone). There are many more stories to tell and, as I reflect on my 50 years in the Greater Yellowstone, my mind is free to travel back in time to imagine this place in all its wondrous, colorful glory. It is truly a canvas of history and prehistory. Please join me to explore some amazing contributions to our understanding of this magical Greater Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem. S

Daniel Smith is a geologist/filmmaker living in Bozeman, Montana. He currently operates Oolite Media LLC, a website hosting and media design company (https://Oolitemedia.com). He continues to add new science and cultural documentary content to his YouTube channel: (https:// YouTube.com/@ThisIsYellowstone) and website (https://ThisIsYellowstone.com)

THE GUIDE

DAIL BEEGHLY A LEGACY OF PSYCHEDELIC ART

In the 1960s, few could have predicted the lasting impact rock bands of that era would have on the world or how deeply their influence would come to shape modern culture. Not only was the music itself a uniquely extraordinary experience for those first hearing it, but the visuals which accompanied it, equally groundbreaking and imaginative, became such an inextricable component of this era of music that it is difficult to imagine one without the other.

Finding himself at the advent of this transformative movement was Dail Beeghly, a young man working in a Washington D.C. print shop in 1968. When local promoter Durwood Settles presented Dail with an urgent request to design and print an original poster for an upcoming concert featuring a relatively unknown musician at the time named Jimi Hendrix, he jumped at the opportunity and agreed to the job. The success of this initial gig would lead to a fruitful working relationship with Settles in which he would go on to design and print posters for the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Iron Butterfly and Creedence Clearwater Revival, just to name a few.

Taking cues from the psychedelic art styles of the burgeoning music scene in San Francisco, Dail refined his craft and began incorporating more experimental text arrangements into the increasingly elaborate collages of band member imagery to create his own distinct artistic style. His skills as a printmaker evolved, as well, incorporating vivid DayGlo inks and complex layering to create imagery with greater depth and visual impact, all within the confines of the analog equipment available at the time. He would eventually develop a series of large-format blacklight posters using these same designs which were distributed via head-shops in the region.

Dail remained in the printmaking industry until his retirement where he would then make his way to Manhattan, Montana. He assumed his years of creating rock ’n’ roll artwork were long behind him, that is, until meeting local artist and printmaker Wilson Raska, who has been active in the Bozeman music scene for 20+ years creating promotional posters and t-shirts for a wide variety of local bands and businesses. Their mutual

Wilson Raska

appreciation for these iconic bands formed what would become a close friendship and eventual partnership, with Dail creating new artwork and Wilson handling the printing and production.

Dail’s new body of work pays homage to these legacy bands using his trademark style, replacing concert information with intricate text compositions of the bands’ most famous songs. He still creates everything by hand, sketching the overall layout in pencil before painstakingly cutting out the individual elements from a translucent Rubylith material with an X-acto blade. In the print shop, Dail chooses the ink color combinations and directs the application of his signature splatter technique while Wilson operates the press.

Currently residing at the Churchill Retirement Home, Dail spends his days listening to classic albums from these same bands while working on new compositions. His excitement and passion for the craft has given him a renewed sense of purpose at this stage

in his life and has allowed him to reconnect with the world which ignited his creativity many decades ago and share it with a new generation, helping to preserve the memory of this revolutionary period in music history.

There will be an opening exhibition featuring Dail’s extensive body of work, both new and old, on Saturday, September 27th from 3-8PM at Wilson’s Blackhammer Print Shop in Four Corners. There will be a food truck, beverages, music, and Dail’s prints and t-shirts for sale. 230 Timberline Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718. Call 406-788-5859 for more information.

Art prints will be available for sale online on September 27th at www.dailbeeghlyart.com D

Wilson Raska is a Bozeman-based artist specializing in graphic design and screen-printing under the banner of Blackhammer, his company and workshop facility in Four Corners.

PARK COUNTY DON’T MISS ARTWEEK PARK COUNTY

The Livingston Depot Center, Danforth Museum of Art, and the Livingston Center for Art and Culture are pleased to Introduce ArtWeek Park County, a county-wide celebration of the arts. This partnership is designed to bring our community together through art. Beginning September 20th, ArtWeek Park County celebrates local artists, provides workshops for all ages, and enhances the end of the summer tourism season in our beautiful Park County.

ArtWeek Park County is a new annual event aimed at strengthening the community by engaging with the arts and celebrating its creative legacy. The week features signature events like artist lectures, student and adult workshops, and fine art exhibits, culminating in a live auction of the region’s best art.

All artists and art lovers are invited to participate. Anyone interested in being listed on the calendar of events is encouraged to share their event on ArtWeekPC.com. Events can include everything from artist demonstrations, open studios and workshops to store discounts, or even Andy Warhol soup specials and Picasso martinis. The calendar of events includes other ways for artists and art lovers to participate.

Showcasing the region’s finest art, the inaugural live auction will be held at the Livingston Depot Center on Saturday, September 27th. Renowned auctioneers, Black and Associates will lead an exciting evening, including a riveting and fast-paced Live

Auction of Southwest Montana’s best art!

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cocktails and conversation will precede an artfully catered dinner by Food For Thought Catering, featuring locally-sourced menu items. The live auction will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Visit the Livingston Center for Art and Culture beginning September 9th to preview all the artwork available for purchase, as well as a special artists’ reception during the final Livingston Art Walk of the season on September 26th.

ArtWeek’s development and its debut year are supported through the Park County Fund for the Arts, a program of the Park County Community Foundation, and the Park County Arts Council. The Fund for the Arts is made possible by a generous donation from the JAKET Foundation, recognizing ArtWeek Park County for its potential to bring substantial positive change and improvements to our community. ArtWeek strives to support existing organizations while spurring innovation in the arts—a lofty but achievable goal! For more information about ArtWeek Park County, including how to become a sponsor, visit www.artweekpc.com. W

Tami Bartels is the ArtWeek Park County Program Assistant & Event Coordinator.

Tami Bartels

his mountain lion and dog on a sidewalk in Manhattan, MT

Kid Johnston with

Lions Boxing and Bears

Lions Boxing and Bears

The

Story of

David Angus “Kid” Johnston

Rachel Phillips

In June 1926, David Angus “Kid” Johnston and his trained mountain lion performed several stunts for a Universal Film Corporation film crew in Manhattan, Montana. According to a Gallatin County Tribune and Belgrade Journal report, “Kid and the lion got out their Ford and with Kid driving and the lion sitting on the seat beside him they drove over on the northside of the track of the Northern Pacific where a nice plot of ground had been selected by the cameramen for the filming of the lion and his friend.”

Johnston was one of Gallatin County’s memorable characters. His parents, William and Isabella, were Scottish immigrants who settled in Ontario, Canada in the mid-1850s. David Angus Johnston was born in Ontario in 1860, the fifth of eleven children born to the couple (nine sons and two daughters). The Johnston family moved to the United States and eventually settled on a farm in Kansas. According to a history written by Doris Johnstone Block, David left home as a teenager. He quite literally “ran away with the circus,” when he joined a troupe that was traveling through Kansas. How long he remained with the circus is unknown, but acrobatic skills and a passion for training animals stayed with him for the rest of his life.

According to Johnston family history, David and his brother Thomas traveled by mule train to Montana sometime in the 1880s, where they settled near Salesville (now Gallatin Gateway). At that time, Bozeman businessman Walter Cooper was operating a major logging operation in Gallatin Canyon. Logs were harvested up the canyon and floated downstream from Taylor Fork north to sawmills at Salesville and Central Park (between Belgrade and Manhattan). David Johnston found work in the logging industry, where, according to the family story, he floated logs down the river. This was an extremely dangerous occupation, but no doubt his athletic ability and acrobatic skills gave him an advantage in this line of work.

During his early years in the Gallatin Valley, Johnston also found employment on area ranches. For several years, he worked for Charles Anceney, caring for stallions on what would later be called the Flying D Ranch. In 1899, Johnston successfully completed homesteading requirements and received title to 160 acres of land just north of today’s Gallatin Gateway, near where Gooch Hill Road intersects with Highway 191. About this time, Johnston purchased a saloon in Salesville, which he operated for a few years before moving on to Belgrade and then to Manhattan in the early 1900s, where he operated another saloon. In 1915 he built a theater, which swiftly became the community’s entertainment hub. Johnston’s Kid Theatre not only showed silent film and the first “talkies,” but hosted dances, plays, high school functions, and boxing matches.

Though not tall, Johnston had incredible body strength and developed a reputation as a fierce boxer. His nickname, “Kid,” is thought to have originated one of two ways. It could have referred to his small physical size. Another theory is that it came from the fact that, as Manhattan historian Francis Niven put it, “he always wore a pair of kid gloves to protect his hands, in case he should get into a fight, as he sometimes did.” He often used his theater space as a gym, training local boys to fight in the ring. Legendary stories of his feats of strength are amazing, if not slightly exaggerated. The Johnston family history claims that “he was known to hold his young son, weighing fifty pounds at that time, on his outstretched hand.” In a 1985 oral history interview with Joe Galle, a longtime Manhattan resident and friend of Johnston’s, Galle recalled, “On Kid’s 75th birthday I saw him take a small kitchen table, take three pop bottles and set them on top of the table and take a round back wooden kitchen chair, put three legs of the chair on the three bottles and then do a handstand with his

Kid Johnston and his trained horses

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feet straight in the air on the round part of that chair.”

During his life in Manhattan, Johnston kept and trained dogs, horses, mules, several bears, a mountain lion, monkeys, and other animals. The local newspapers often reported on his menagerie. On May 28, 1915, the Manhattan Record noted: “Kid Johnston yesterday returned from a trip to the Taylor’s Fork country, bringing back a young grizzly bear which had been captured there a few days before. The young fellow’s claws and tusks have been clipped and he is fast becoming a pet around the place.”

One of Johnston’s most popular animals was a mountain lion that, according to most accounts, came from Glacier National Park. Whether Kid acquired the lion cub himself or merely adopted it later is unclear. Joe Galle remembered the lion as well-trained, but still a bit wild and mischievous. “We had a hell of a time keeping him out of our hair. And it was a big lion. It was eight feet long from tail to tip and Kid Johnston had that lion until about 1930.” Early Manhattan residents remembered that Kid trained the lion to pull a small cart, much like a horse or a mule, and would go for rides around town. Johnston family information notes that though obedient to Kid, the lion was restrained or on a chain when in public. “At home he was confined within a high wall and also had free run of the house. The huge cat often slept across the foot of his master’s bed.”

According to historian Francis Niven, local resident Harry White had an unforgettable experience with Kid and his lion. “Kid met Harry on the street one day and asked for some help. Not knowing what Kid

had in mind, Harry readily went along to the lion’s cage. Kid entered the cage and proceeded to hog-tie all of its feet. He then placed a short plank across the lion and asked Harry to stand on the plank. Kid then removed the lion’s eye teeth (canine teeth). When the job was completed, Harry asked: ‘now what are you going to do?’ Kid replied: ‘I’m going to turn him loose.’ Harry’s next remark was a very emphatic: ‘Let me out of here first!!!’”

A white mule named Maude was perhaps Kid Johnston’s greatest achievement. According to Joe Galle, “it could do anything. It was a good one. It was tough, this mule. It could jump a seven-foot bar in just one hop.” Johnston family history notes Maude’s maximum jumping height at closer to five-and one-half feet, which is likely nearer the truth. Galle remembered that Kid and Maude performed at area fairs, and one image at the Gallatin History Museum shows the pair demonstrating their jumping skills at the Bozeman Roundup.

In addition to jumping, Maude knew many other tricks and could even retrieve mail from a mailbox. Eventually, Kid sold Maude to a buyer out of state, but she continued her show business career. Galle remembered that Johnston traveled to California to visit the mule several years after he sold her. “He asked the trainer down there how it was doing and the trainer could get her to do all the tricks but one, but she just couldn’t do that. So Kid went out and saw the mule and spoke to it and started putting it through the tricks and she did that trick just like she saw him yesterday.”

In 1933, Johnston broke his hip in a horse accident, from which he never fully recovered. He passed away in 1938 and was buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman. For decades, the popular Garden Cafe in Manhattan occupied the old Kid Theatre building on South Broadway, and it remained a community gathering place until it closed in 2021. R

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.

HEALING POWERS OF SOUND THE

Stephy Prieto

If you’ve been dipping your toes into the wellness world, chances are you’ve come across sound healing, or have seen offerings like kirtan. You might be wondering what the difference is between the two, what each offers in terms of healing, and which might be the best one to start with. I’m here to shed some light on both—and hopefully inspire you to try something new.

To get a fresh and unbiased perspective, I decided to bring in two very special guests: my parents. My papa is 80 and my mama 70—definitely not your average sound healing crowd, which made them perfect for the experiment.

For being a relatively small town, Bozeman has an amazing amount of sound-based healing offerings. I reached out to two local guides in this realm: Allison Leadbetter, founder of The Light House on Main Street, who specializes in a variety of sound healing modalities, and Victor Haug, who leads Chai and Chanting, a free kirtan gathering every other Sunday at the Wild Wisdom Collective.

Both Allison and Victor are Montana natives who, through their own spiritual journeys, discovered how music could help them surrender, connect, and heal. Having both received musical training as children, they found a natural affinity with sound-based practices, turning them into tools for deeper self-exploration and community connection.

FIRST STOP: GONG BATH AT THE LIGHT HOUSE

Our first session was a gong bath with Ally at The Light House. We were greeted with a floral elixir “to open the heart,” and invited into a softly lit room layered with fluffy white sheepskins. Once settled, we lay down, closed our eyes, and let the waves of sound wash over us.

As Ally explained, “A sound bath is an immersion into resonance—a sonic landscape that invites deep rest, release, and remembrance. It’s for anyone who feels overstimulated, disconnected, or curious about their inner world.”

At one point, I heard both my parents snoring quietly and, for a second, felt embarrassed. But Ally reassured us at the end: “Sleeping during sound healing is wonderful. It means your body feels safe enough to let go. It allows you to soften your defenses and listen with more than just your ears—with your whole being.”

One of the gongs, to me, sounded like a sea dragon. When I told her that, Ally said something that stayed with me:

“Certain frequencies bypass the analytical mind and go straight to the heart, the nervous system, the subconscious. That’s why a single tone or harmony can move someone to tears. It’s not just heard, it’s felt. This is resonance. This is coherence—harmonious order.”

We drove home in silence, deeply relaxed. That night, we all slept like babies.

SECOND STOP: CHAI AND CHANTING

A couple of weeks later, we joined Victor’s kirtan session at 9 a.m., arriving to the smell of fresh homemade chai and a warm circle of people. Some were newcomers like us, others were clearly regulars. Victor handed us lyric sheets and cups of chai, and explained:

“Kirtan is a call-and-response form of devotional singing. You

don’t have to be Hindu or believe in a specific god for these chants to work their magic. They work through sound, breath, and presence.”

We sang for about an hour. Some chants were slow and meditative, drawing us inward. Others were rhythmic and upbeat—almost danceable. Kirtan, I realized, takes you on a journey. You’re not just listening; you’re actively participating.

The most touching moment came when I saw my dad wipe away tears during a chant dedicated to the Divine Mother, written by Paramahansa Yogananda. It cracked my heart open a little too.

After the session, Victor shared that group chanting helps regulate breath and heartbeat, reduces anxiety, and boosts mood by releasing oxytocin and endorphins.

SO... WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

While both practices are forms of sound healing, they offer different gateways into the experience:

Sound baths are deeply receptive. You simply lie down, relax, and allow the sounds to move through you. They invite surrender, stillness, and rest.

Kirtan is more active. You participate with your voice, opening your heart through devotion and vibration. It’s about shared energy, expression, and communion.

Yet at their core, both practices invite us to move beyond the ego, to return to the resonant field of the heart—a space of peace, coherence, and connection.

My mom fell in love with the gong bath. My dad now asks when the next kirtan is. As for me, I’ll be keeping both in my life.

I hope this inspires you to explore the healing powers of sound. Maybe I’ll see you at one of these sessions—chai in hand, or lying next to you under the gongs. Y

Stephy Prieto is an artist, yoga teacher, and wellness enthusiast. She lives with her husband half the year in Paradise Valley and the other half in Tulum, Mexico.

DON’T GET LOST

NAVIGATION DON’T GET LOST

Steve McGann

As Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” I choose to interpret the Hall of Fame catcher and philosopher as meaning to forge on, to boldly go, without hesitation. But when you begin, it does help to have an idea of where you might end up.

In the winter, I lead groups of retirees on desert hikes in Arizona. They do not ask often about the important things—water and footwear and shade. They ask about snakes and getting lost. The snakes are in hibernation, I have never seen one between November and late March. That issue is taken care of easily. But the desert is a new environment, a foreign step outside the front door. The possibility of not finding one’s way back home is troubling.

Ever notice that on the drive to the airport people begin telling stories of the worst airline and traveling fiascos? I try not to do that when talking about hiking while hiking. The word lost is a bit severe. Turned around, confused, and disoriented are more descriptive, and less concerning. A positive attitude is good, but a positive attitude about being prepared is better.

Probably ninety percent of the hikes I embark upon are repeats. There are hikes I have made hundreds of times without any thought of boredom. There is always something new to see. But the route is memorized. There is no need to employ navigation techniques, which makes it essential that when I do try a new hike I follow the tips I am about to relate.

We will get to the tools: apps and maps, compass and contours. But first, I will relate the easiest and most essential tip: turn around. When one is on a new trail, every step forward opens up new views and possibilities. It is exciting. Yet, that very fact means that the ground just passed through is quickly forgotten. One has only seen

that ground once. It is essential to stop and look back frequently. The perspective is completely different. Specifically, note landmarks to see what they look like from the backside. Also, notice bends or forks in the trail. Even signs will look altered with an opposite approach.

Recently, I was driving through the Judith Mountains near Lewistown and spotted a little peak I thought would be fun to hike. By myself with no group to watch over, I ran up through sections of woods and meadows with a sense of freedom. At the top, I turned around for the first time. Nothing looked familiar. Had to laugh. But on the descent, which was less than half a mile, deadfall and brush seemed to be pushing me to the right, so I worked back left—and became mired in the forest. I pulled out my phone and dialed up a navigation app. It showed me the road, and I bushwhacked to it. But the app did not know there were two roads. The one I made it to was not the one where I was parked. Easy to figure out… it was full daylight, in a well-traveled place. I was not lost, simply displaced and dumb. Pretty painless way to learn a lesson.

That experience illustrated to me that I had progressed to automatically using technology. That had been a long process, partly from the pain of learning the technology and partly from ego—a guy knows where he is at all times. Yet, tech showed that it cannot always be trusted.

I owe that learning curve to a friend who implicitly believed in the trail apps, and always used them. I have an image of him with his nose to his phone, stumbling around in a huge dry wash with a dozen paths leading out of it, finally pointing out the correct way. He was right. He taught a class in technology and most people in the hiking group began to use the app, including me.

Still, all of us had hiked for decades with paper maps, or nothing

at all. So I use the trail app more as a confirmation than a guide. I like and use paper maps for the big picture that a phone screen cannot convey. There is also the image of a compass held over a paper map. I confess that although I carried a compass for years, I rarely used it. There is an advantage to hiking in mountainous terrain. The hills provide landmarks, and direction tends to be obvious. Now the phone apps have a built in compass. The comparisons between map and app make for alertness and concentration.

People seem to treat a sense of direction as an innate thing: you have it or you don’t. Our cities and towns, even farmland, are normally set up on a north-south grid. Some people learn to navigate by street and road signs alone; some add the directions. So, the inclination of direction could be natural. That is also why hiking can be confusing. In more broken country, directions are determined by the contours of hill and stream. The grid is not on the ground, it is imposed by the map. A built in sense of direction is helpful but not mandatory, nor infallible. Like many things, sense of direction is most noticeable when it is

gone. On a trip to New Zealand I was hopeless, even when walking at right angles on city streets. My son, an engineer, explained that being on the bottom of the world was disorienting to whatever internal compass we possess. I had to memorize landmarks and concentrate to get around.

Concentration, intentional or natural, is a good approach. So are landmarks. Maps and apps are exterior systems imposed on the land. Learning the actual ground is the best way to move outside. See the first tip above – turn around. The other aids are man-made signs and constructs—cairns, blazes, even pointing arrows.

When there are signs, put up by the Forest or Park Service, the BLM or the state parks, you feel on track. They are reassuring but sometimes not accurate. Signs are made and placed by those who already know the ground, but they are put there for people who do not. Sign makers should be like teachers (and writers) aware that they are communicating things that others do not yet know about. However, at

INUKSHUK

times just a bare post or the remnants of a fence let you know that you must be on the right path; someone has been here before you.

Formal signs tend to be located in more traveled places. Nice to see but not usually vital. Farther up and out, people resort to blazes and cairns. A cairn is simply a pile of rocks. A blaze is a patch of paint or a bit of bark chipped off a tree. On official long trails, like the Appalachian and the Pacific Crest, little badges are substituted for the blaze. Racecourses are often marked temporarily with colored ribbons tied to bushes and branches.

I once flagged down a ranch woman on a remote dirt road in Wyoming to ask her about a turnoff. She shook her head and told me that I had passed it, and that there was a sign. She sped off in a cloud of dust, grumbling about clueless out-of-staters. I backtracked, found the road and the sign. The sign was lying in a ditch only partially covered with brush. Maybe she threw it there to cut down on traffic.

Cairns are useful waypoints, sometimes artistic creations. They range from one carefully placed stone to elaborate constructs many feet in height and diameter. For me, they are always welcome, providing either instruction or validation. Either I am on the right path or I can veer off and get there. There are people who dislike cairns or any man-made thing in the wilderness. This is too harsh. I can see their point, but the value of the peace of mind of a marker is greater than the marring of the scene.

Some cairns are built for informational or spiritual reasons. They are for the commemoration of an event, or to acknowledge unseen entities. They are called Doubengs in Tibet, Ovoos in Mongolia and, in northern North America, Inikshuks. Their purpose is both historic and ancestral. I would love to encounter one of these.

All of these aids—interior, exterior, technical, and natural, are available to give us a good outdoor experience. We should use a combination of them, become competent and confident. But let’s not lose sight of the reason we are out there in the first place. We are there to enjoy nature, to feel its calm and its grandeur. Have fun, be safe. A

We must go back and find a trail on the ground back of the forest and mountain on the slow land... If roads are unconnected we must make a path, no matter how far it is, or how lowly we arrive.

~ William Stafford

Steve McGann is out there, but not lost. He occasionally becomes a bit baffled.

Top10

Montana Raptors

to Watch Out For

Emma Lichtwardt

Here in the wide open spaces of Montana, it is common to see raptors riding thermals high in the sky, perched on utility poles and tall trees, surveying the land around them, or hunting in their preferred habitats. Simply put, raptors are birds of prey. The name comes from the Latin term for grasp, or seize, as these birds are avid hunters known for using their powerful legs and talons to catch their prey. We are lucky to have many kinds of raptors living in our varied Montana ecosystems, each with their own diets, preferred landscapes, flight patterns, and characteristics. While some raptorial birds feast on rodents and other small animals, others prefer fish, sometimes even other small birds. Hooked beaks and talons with incredible grip strength, keen eyesight, and sharp hearing are a few of many features that make these birds amazing hunters. The category of raptors houses hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. Let’s break it down a little further.

Bald Eagle

These large birds have been the national emblem of the United States since 1782, and their eye-catching colors can make them easier to spot than other raptors. Most people recognize their white heads and contrasting chocolate-brown bodies, and, depending on how close they are, or if you have a good pair of binoculars, you can see their bright

yellow beaks, too. These birds can often be seen soaring solo or in pairs, or somewhere close to water. Bald Eagles are fond of making their nests, which can be quite large, high up in cottonwood trees near rivers and streams, where they have access to a steady stream of food. Bald Eagles are much larger than other raptors and can have a wing span ranging from five to seven feet long, and can weigh up to 12 pounds.

American Goshawk

The American Goshawk is an accipiter hawk –a type of hawk with short, wide wings and a long tail. This body composition makes these hawks fast and agile, and able to quickly and expertly navigate thickly forested areas. They are identified by their often grey coloring, and white stripes over their eyes that resemble eyebrows. American Goshawks are the wilder relatives of more suburban hawks, like Cooper’s Hawks and Sharp Shinned Hawks.

Cooper’s Hawk

These smaller raptors are fond of pine forests and urban areas, where they swoop swiftly through the trees in pursuit of food and other birds. Cooper’s Hawks are generally crowsized, and can sometimes be unwelcome guests at backyard bird feeders, where they

like to hunt songbirds. While these hawks are typically quite common, they are stealthy and are often confused with Sharp Shinned Hawks, so spotting them means keeping an eye out and knowing what you’re looking for – slower wing beats, and a rounder body shape. They often have a white tip on their tails.

Golden Eagle

These massive raptors, one of the largest, have nearly seven-foot wing spans, and can be seen soaring over grasslands and prairies looking for small mammal prey. The golden feathers on the back of their necks give them their name, and gleam against the mostly solid brown feathers on the rest of their bodies. They have rather small heads, long tails, and even longer wing spans. Unlike most other raptors, Golden Eagles have feathered legs, all the way to their toes.

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owls are notable predators, known to take down prey even larger than themselves. They are common throughout much of North America and can be seen in many different habitats, from deserts

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and wetlands to cities and backyards. Long tufted feathers resemble ears, and add an intimidating air to their large yellow eyes and piercing gaze. These owls have short, broad wings that allow them to fly swiftly through trees, and very soft feathers that muffle sound, allowing them to travel silently in search of prey.

Osprey

These fish-eating raptors are very common in Western Montana; they can be seen pretty much anywhere there is ample water for fishing. They are white from below, with darker brown coloring down much of their top and backsides. These avid fishing birds like to hover over the water before diving feet-first for fish. Look for Osprey high up in trees or on platforms, scanning for fish or perched in their notoriously scraggly nests.

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcons have been sought after by falconers for many, many years for their ability to dive onto prey from great heights at great speeds – sometimes up to 200 mph! Long, pointed grey wings and what many birders call a “helmet” head help identify this deft raptor. In the 20th century, Peregrine Falcons were virtually extinct in North

America due to pesticide poisoning in their food supply, but after hugely successful conservation efforts, they are now a much more common sight.

Prairie Falcon

This raptor is a lover of sagebrush prairies and open grasslands. Unlike its relative, the Peregrine Falcon, it is rarely found near water. Prairie Falcons seem to be always moving, so spotting one means a quick eye – their sandy brown bodies and white bellies blend almost seamlessly into the landscapes they call home, creating an additional challenge to spotting these low-flying falcons.

Barn Owl

These pale colored, nocturnal raptors are known for longer bodies and their white, heart-shaped faces. Their long, powerful legs make them excellent hunters in open fields. These owls have excellent night vision for scanning open areas in the dark; however, their hearing is so keen they can find prey in complete darkness, even under cover of vegetation and snow. Unlike the “hoot” of other owls, Barn Owls have a distinctive, rather raspy screech that can be heard late at night.

Red Tailed Hawk

One of Montana’s most common and easily spotted hawks is the Red Tailed Hawk. With a distinctive red to orange tail, square head, and identifiable cry, Red Tailed Hawks can be seen perched up high, surveying the land around them, or soaring on thermals.

There are many amazing birds in the raptor family; this list reflects just a few of the birds of prey we see here in both the wildlands and more suburban areas of Montana. As apex predators, these birds help keep prey populations in check, which, if left to their own devices, could have a negative impact on vegetation and other creatures. Many ornithologists consider raptors to be wonderful bio-indicators, meaning their presence in an ecosystem denotes the overall balance and health of that area. Let the many raptors of Montana be a sign that our wildlands, which still require conservation and protection, are thriving. E

Emma Lichtwardt is a multi-genre, freelance writer pursuing the thread of connection between people, place, and experience. She calls Bozeman home.

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TUESDAY, SEP. 2

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

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.

COFFEE AND COWORKING! 10am-1pm Come join us at Regus: The Osborne for a free cup of coffee and some uninterrupted productivity at our new Coworking Space!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

TECH TUESDAYS AT HQ 1pm Join us every Tuesday for Tech Tuesdays. Come check out HQ, where real work gets done. Open Coworking, connect and collaborate!

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

TWEEN ART STUDIO - CHALK PASTEL SUNFLOWERS 3:45-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Tweens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Capture the bright warm colors of a sunflower with chalk pastels.

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Not sure how to begin or what the BDC is all about? Join us for an orientation where you can learn about the Center, get your questions answered, and receive basic meditation instruction.

BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Visit Lindley Park every Thursday from 5-8pm for farm-fresh produce & meats, baked goods & dinner options, handmade goods & art, live music & nonprofits and much more!

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • General Admission $218.33General Admission - Kids (Ages 5-12) $96.25

General Admission- Under 21 (Ages 13-20) $151.74

General Admission- Kids Under 5 FREE • lonemountainranch.com Join us for our weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to a competition for bragging rights and the honor of wearing our Ranch Buckle!

TRIVIA TUESDAY AT 406 BREWING 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com Trivia Tuesdays at 406 Brewing

TRAUMA REBOOT 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Trauma REBOOT is a 12week, faith-based course designed to help individuals break free from the pain of past trauma and step into renewed hope and purpose. Pre-registration is required.

THRIVE TOGETHER: A PARENT GROUP 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Thrive Together is a 6-week parent group designed to equip parents with practical tools to help children thrive. Classes meet Tues-

days, and are free to attend. Dinner and childcare are provided. Pre-registration required.

RISKY QUIZNESS: FRIENDS W/ RACHELLE! 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for “Friends!” w/ host Rachelle Parrish!

PREPPING & SURVIVAL CLASS #3: PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS 6:30-8pm • Greenway Shooting Range • $10 • All Ages • gallatincommunitygunclub.org Gear is useless without a plan. This session helps you build a personal or family preparedness plan—covering self-sufficiency, security, communication, OPSEC, fitness, mindset, and other key survival factors.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Calling all artists, musicians, and lovers of local sound. Open Mic Night with Robby Hutto happens every Tuesday at 8 PM at Tips Up. Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to cheer on Big Sky’s up-and-coming talent, this is your chance to plug into the local music scene.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

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!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, SEP. 3

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

QUICK COOKS - 30 MINUTE RECIPES FROM NYT 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, under 12 with caregiver. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Recipe demos from New York Times Cooking for the busy back-to-school and holiday seasons.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - HANNAH NICOLE MAEHRER 5-6pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

A WATERSHED MOMENT AUTHOR’S PANEL ON LAND USE AND PLANNING 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org C-STES, the Ivan Doig Center, and the American Studies Program are co-sponsoring a community event called A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH BRICE ASH AND KIN 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us!

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia

competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

CO-OP TOURS 6-7pm • Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main • FREE Ever wondered what’s happening in the big Co-op building? Now’s your chance!

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.

LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

THE DIRT CONCERN GROUP MTB RIDE 6-8pm • Stone Creek Trailhead • FREE • All Ages • www.southwestmontanamba. org Join us for our summer group ride series in support of SWMMBA. Bring what you need for a great ride and meet us at the trailhead.

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES

6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

JAZZ NIGHT AT LBC 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Join us on the first Wednesday of every month this fall to soak up some of the finest jazz talent in Bozeman on this very special show. Every month the musicians will change, but vibes will stay the same. This month features The Resonance (Jake Fleming, Alex Robilotta, & Rob Kohler).

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the 3D printer in the Work Bench.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • 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.

JACK CLOONAN 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Jack Cloonan is a bluegrass picker from the South Side of Chicago, now living in Denver.

THE WHAGS - AMERICANA JAM BAND 7-9pm • Roly Poly Coffee • $10 Suggested • All Ages • +14069228080 • www.instagram.com The Whags, on tour from Seattle, return to Bozeman for a night of jam, americana, funk and groove. The group released their second album, All Along the Water There’s a Mountain Song, on August 8th.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

BITS & BEATS: COMEDY + JAZZ 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 2193933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a night for experiments, risks, and creative swings. We are playing fast and loose with the rules!

THURSDAY, SEP. 4

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 0-3, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

EXTERIOR CLADDING WITH DEKTON BY COSENTINO 11:30am1:30pm • Zorth Tile & Stone • FREE Discover the latest trends and innovations in exterior cladding using Dekton by Cosentino!

GYROKINESIS - AN INTRODUCTION 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

GYROKINESIS - PROGRESSIVE PRACTICE 1:15-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floorbased sequences.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

THE TREBLE MAKERS MUSIC @ CAR SHOW (KATE BRYAN, ALICE ALLEN, RAY ERICKSON) 2-4pm • Aspen Pointe - Hillcrest Senior Living • Free (Open to Public) • All Ages • 406-570-2839 3-part harmony with some great yodeling and fiddle music with a Country/Americana, old-timey feel and songs that will make you smile as you experience the joy of Outdoor music. This musical trio features Alice Alan, Ray Erickson and Kate Bryan.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

TEEN MAKER LAB - FOOD CRIMES 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Become a food mixologist with surprise ingredients & taste tests.

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET - BELGRADE 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is expanding to Belgrade this summer!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

BBQ FARM PARTY & LIVE MUSIC 5-8pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Music is Free - BBQ Menu A La Carte Pricing • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Our weekly farm parties are great for all ages! We host this event on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm - no reservations needed. Enjoy live music and great bbq by the creek all summer long. See the food & drink menu at www.bodhi-farms.com/farm-parties.

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND

Murray Bar - Sept 5

2025 EAGLE MOUNT SUMMER CONCERT 5:30-10pm • Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman • $30 • (406) 586-1781 • eaglemount.org Featuring Lost Canyons, Madeline Hawthorne, and The Dead & Down

BRODY MAUGHAN 6-8pm • Steve & Andrea Smith Home • FREE Come out and enjoy a night filled with guns, ammo, bows, arrows, and dinner!

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.

GREEK COOKING CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $50 Learn to craft fresh, flavorful Greek dishes—complete with tender, spiced meats, crisp veggies, and cool, creamy tzatziki

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH MIKE KILLEEN 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Mike Killeen

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

KITCHEN DWELLERS (4 NIGHTS) 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $50 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW (some nights SOLD OUT) • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Montana quartet playing folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

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 rock artist Brian Kassay.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Thursday Night Out at Last Best Comedy is new and improved! We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person & phone call.

LOGAN RYAN AT THE WESTERNER 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $15 presale, $20 day of show • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Red Dirt Country and Americana sound

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, SEP. 5

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

FOOD FOR FINES 8am-4pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Those with court fines can donate food instead of paying fines during one-day event

EARLY LEARNING FALL KICK-OFF (AGES 0 - 5) 10am-noon • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 0-5 • (406) 994-2251 • museumoftherockies.org Children and their grown-ups who are interested in attending any of our Early Learning Programming are welcome to join us for a fall kick-off! Engage in activities and sensory play that are featured in our classes this fall.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 3-6, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children’s Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

THE WRETCHED MESS FESTIVAL 2-7pm • Union Pacific Dining Lodge • FREE A community festival of art, music and fly fishing.

INTRODUCTION TO GRIEF YOGA & THE GRIEF RECOVERY METHOD 3pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • $39.19 • 18+ Join us for a unique experience blending yoga and grief recovery methods to navigate through challenging emotions.

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEMBER MEET UP 4-5pm • Big Sky Artists’ Collective Studio & Gallery • FREE A dynamic networking event designed to connect, support, and empower local businesses.

ANITA MATHEWS: SEPTEMBER FEATURED ARTIST - ART WALK

5-8pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 406-333-1658 • theticketing.co Discover Anita Mathews’ vibrant nature-inspired art at Covellite Lounge! Flora, fauna, and vintage maps combine in this stunning local artist showcase.

EXPERIENCING CHANGE WITH GRIEF YOGA 5:15pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • $23.18 • All Ages, under 18 with parent or legal guardian Join us for a heartfelt and supportive practice of Grief Yoga anyone can do from a chair, standing, or on your mat. We use movement, breath, and sound to help ease the pain and struggle of loss, while fostering a deeper sense of empowerment and love.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BAR 9: COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING NIGHT 6-8pm • Bar Nine Join us for trivia and fun while supporting a great cause!

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 JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and pizza!

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS 6:30pm • Hunter’s Hot Springs, 1100 Convict Grade Road, Springdale • $22+ The inaugural showcase of Montana’s most spectacular venue. Come experience the magic, legend, and the lore of the historic Hunter’s Hot Springs.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

KITCHEN DWELLERS (4 NIGHTS) 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $50 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW (some nights SOLD OUT) • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Montana quartet playing folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

A NIGHT OF PATSY CLINE WITH JULIET ANGELO 7-11:55pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • ADV $17 | DOS $24 • All Ages • 406-333-1658 • theticketing.co A Night of Patsy Cline brings Juliette Angelo’s soulful tribute to Butte—an intimate evening of classic country, rich storytelling, and heartfelt vocals. With special guest Sean Eamon.

BIG SKY SUPERNATIONALS W/SPRINTS 7pm • Gallatin Speedway, 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade • (406) 388-9666 • www. gallatinspeedway.com Racing Starts Early!!! - Featuring WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Super Stocks, IMCA Modifieds, and ASCS Sprints

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS GARETH REYNOLDS! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand up who’s brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their smash hit podcast The Dollop which garners over 5 million downloads a month. Originally from the mean streets of Milwaukee, Wi Gareth has worked on all sides of both TV and film.

TOGETHER 7:30-9:14pm • The Ellen Theatre • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org/ together A couple going through a troubled patch move to the countryside, where they discover that isolation only intensifies their commitment phobia in this wildly fun fusion of body horror and codependency angst. Stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie. 1h 47m.

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERT: ANGELLA AHN & JULIE GOSSWILLER 7:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $15 for adults and $10 for students • All Ages • (406) 994-3562 • www.montana.edu We open our season with a series of Community Outreach Concerts. Experience chamber music at its best! In partnership with Montana State University School of Music.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEARLS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com Frontwoman Lindsay Pearl brings an unadulterated amount of fun and energy to The Jump this Friday with her band of beautiful country bards! A Gallatin Valley staple for nearly a decade

THE BOOMERANGS TRIO 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom and Spirits • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-2839 Blues, Americana, Bluegrass & Country. Tunes: The Band, Stevie Ray Vaugn, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joni Mitchell, The Travelling Wilburys, Jimmy Buffett, Sheryl Crow, Marshall Tucker Band and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Country & Western Blues

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS GARETH REYNOLDS! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand up who’s brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their smash hit podcast The Dollop which garners over 5 million downloads a month. Originally from the mean streets of Milwaukee, Wi Gareth has worked on all sides of both TV and film.

SATURDAY, SEP. 6

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

FARM TO CRAG BOZEMAN GATHERING 8am-8:30pm • Chance Farm • $0-300 • All Ages Bozeman Gathering Combines Outdoor Recreation and Local Food for a Community-Driven Day of Action

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Every Saturday

P BAR RANCH MANAGEMENT WEEKEND 9am-4:30pm • P Bar Ranch • $25 Healthy Land, Healthy Food- Cultivating Health Through Ranching

PPI’S ANNUAL SELF-GUIDED (EDIBLE) FARM TOUR 10am-1pm • Paradise Permaculture Institute • FREE • All Ages Food, Music & Fun at Paradise Permaculture Institute!

15TH ANNUAL BUTTE BOULDERING BASH 10am-4pm • Trailer Boulders, Pipestone Forest • $40 Join us in Pipestone for a day of climbing, competition, and community fun among hundreds of boulders. This event is a great way to connect with fellow climbers and enjoy the outdoors.

THE PAN ESCAPE 10am-5:30pm • Bozeman • $40 • 8+ (under 16 with parent or legal guardian) Follow the story of Pan and his friends while navigating the magical land and confronting the pirates!

THE WRETCHED MESS FESTIVAL 10am-7pm • Union Pacific Dining Lodge • FREE A community festival of art, music and fly fishing.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • 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!

TEEN ANIME ALLIANCE 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Meet up with fellow fans for a casual hangout. Watch anime, taste-test weird snacks, and more! Anime viewed during this program has a 14+ or lower content rating.

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - BAKING WITH ZUCCHINI 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Too many zukes = a treat!

INDEPENDANCE “IGNITE” MATINEE 2-4pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $25.31-28.52 • All Ages • (406) 522-6000 This is IndepenDANCE’s 17th annual show case. We offer for your viewing 23 different choreographed pieces with over 100 dancers.

FALL GALLATIN WATERSHED CLEANUP 2-6pm • Lower Gallatin Watershed • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org Join GWC for the annual Fall Gallatin Watershed Cleanup! Volunteers will clean up trash from Gallatin Gateway to Manhattan and then gather at Bogert Park for an after-party hosted by GWC, Protect Our Rivers, and Montucky.

WESTSIDE JAM 3pm • The Market at Ferguson Farm, 730 Boardwalk Ave, Bozeman • $25 • All Ages Westside Jam is a firstof-its-kind, family-friendly music festival coming to our westside neighborhood.

CANYON LASER TAG 3:30-5:30pm • Yellowstone Alliance Adventures • $30 • 10+ • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org/events Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action at Canyon Laser Tag, an outdoor laser tag experience at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures just 10 miles south of Bozeman!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

“STANDING IN THE RIVER” SARA MAST RETIREMENT EXHIBITION 5pm • Helen E. Copeland Gallery in Haynes Hall We warmly invite you to gather in celebration of Sara Mast, Professor of Painting and Drawing, as she begins a new chapter with her retirement from MSU.

ENCHANTED EVENINGS AT BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5:307:30pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com The trail into Bumblewood on Saturday nights will be filled with fanciful music, dance and stories! Featuring performances from Montana Ballet Company, Megan MaKeever, Heather Buck and Heidi Krutchkoff, and the Celtic Collective... don’t miss this!

MSU FOOTBALL GOLD RUSH: BOBCATS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 6pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-4221 • www.msubobcats.com

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS 6:30pm • Hunter’s Hot Springs, 1100 Convict Grade Road, Springdale • $22+ The inaugural showcase of Montana’s most spectacular venue. Come experience the magic, legend, and the lore of the historic Hunter’s Hot Springs.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

INDEPENDANCE “IGNITE” EVENING 7-9pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $25.31-28.52 • All Ages • (406) 522-6000 IndepenDANCE 17th annual show case. Offers over 20 different choreographed pieces with a variety of dance styles.

KITCHEN DWELLERS (4 NIGHTS) 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $50 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW (some nights SOLD OUT) • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Montana quartet playing folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS GARETH REYNOLDS! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand up who’s brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their

September 4-7 - Pine Creek Lodge

smash hit podcast The Dollop which garners over 5 million downloads a month. Originally from the mean streets of Milwaukee, Wi Gareth has worked on all sides of both TV and film.

KARAOKE NIGHT 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Montana’s newest karaoke night!

APOCALIPSTICK WITH MINOT & SARDINES 8-11:55pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $8 ADV| $15 DOS • All Ages • 406-333-1658 • theticketing.co Apocalipstick, The Sardines & Minot bring art-punk, indie folk & garage-punk to the Butte Food Fest Afterparty—three bands, one stage, endless energy.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

BOZEMAN PARANORMAL PRESENTS GHOST INVESTIGATION AT DOC’S SALOON 8pm • Doc’s Saloon • $20 • 21+ • 4065808855 Come on out and play with equipment learn some history and experience the paranormal a free drink card is included to the ticket prices.

LIVE MUSIC: DH BILLY 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music.

BITTER ROOTS REVIVAL 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Acoustic Pop

SUNDAY, SEP. 7

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

HALF MARATHON & 10K 8am-noon • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • $65-$117 Participate in this community event that supports local youth cross-country and track teams through racing, volunteering, or cheering on the runners! The race is expecting a record number of runners and spectators this year.

CHAI & CHANTING 9-10am • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr ste c, Bozeman • FREE • www.wildwisdommt. com Sunday morning devotional kirtan.

COWBOY BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Brunch Menu - A La Carte Prices • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Live local music, incredible food and memorable views.

CARS, CORNHOLE, AND CHEERS! 11am-4pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • FREE for spectators $20/car entry or cornhole team • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Get ready for an afternoon of engines, competition, and craft beer!

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

GALLATIN VALLEY OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK 1-3pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-3120252 • afsp.org The Out of the Darkness Walks are fundraising events organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) that raise awareness and funds to combat suicide and promote mental health awareness.

PAINTING IN THE PARK 1pm • Jerry Askin Park • FREE • All Ages, under 16 accompanied by guardian Art class sponsored by the Belgrade Regional Parks District

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.

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

PAINT & SIP - BLAZING BULL SKULL 4-6pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your own Blazing Bull Skull! Buy a ticket online to reserve your seat: aintabetterwaytopaint.com/ Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab your drinks and get settled!

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

KITCHEN DWELLERS (4 NIGHTS) 6-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $50 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW (some nights SOLD OUT) • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Montana quartet playing folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS 6:30pm • Hunter’s Hot Springs, 1100 Convict Grade Road, Springdale • $22+ The inaugural showcase of Montana’s most spectacular venue.

KITCHEN DWELLERS

Come experience the magic, legend, and the lore of the historic Hunter’s Hot Springs.

ROADRUNNER - A JERRY GARCIA TRIBUTE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Bozeman-based Jerry Garcia tribute band “Roadrunner”.

JEFF CROSBY WITH BEN LARSON 8-11:55pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $12 ADV| $20 DOS • All Ages • 406-3331658 • theticketing.co Jeff Crosby’s heartfelt Americana meets Ben Larson’s soulful folk for a night of grit, poetry & connection— soaring riffs, vivid stories, and music that lingers long.

MONDAY, SEP. 8

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

HOMESCHOOL MONDAYS 9am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free for Homeschool Families • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Museum of the Rockies welcomes homeschool families to explore our exhibits with free admission once per school year for students and one chaperone per group. Registered families can visit at their own pace and enjoy themed activities.

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

WALK THE BLOCK - MOTIVATION MONDAY 1-1:30pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-1000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com Start your week off right with a fresh perspective and some community spirit! Every Monday afternoon, business professionals from all over downtown Bozeman come together to walk, talk, and connect.

SPEAKER SERIES - OLLI SHORTS 3-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org Join eight of your fellow OLLI members as they share their passions in eight-minute presentations. Join us for our fourth annual OLLI Shorts, featuring an eclectic array of presentations about various topics, including Arctic grayling, Jeanette Rankin, the Old Faithful Inn, Amelia Earhart, and nature’s inspiration.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

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.

THE MONDAY NIGHT EXPERIMENT 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Every Monday night the LBC community goes back into the lab. Join us for a night of comedic experimentation as members of the community try out new material, new forms, new characters, NEW EVERYTHING!!

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.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONIC CHOIR OPEN REHEARSAL 7-9pm

• Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065859774 • bozemansymphony.org/choir Singers of all backgrounds—as well as friends, family, and community members—are invited to experience a working rehearsal, explore the season’s repertoire, and learn about the choir’s rehearsal process.

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, SEP. 9

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park

• FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and 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.

COFFEE AND COWORKING! 10am-1pm Come join us at Regus: The Osborne for a free cup of coffee and some uninterrupted productivity at our new Coworking Space!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

TECH TUESDAYS AT HQ 1pm Join us every Tuesday for Tech Tuesdays. Come check out HQ, where real work gets done. Open Coworking, connect and collaborate!

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The

library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

TWEEN ART STUDIO - JENNIFER LOWE GUEST TEACHER 3:455pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Tweens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join Bozeman artist Jennifer Lowe to create colorful animals with livestock markers.

GRIEF, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 4:305:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Find strength through meeting others experiencing grief and loss in any form. Led by Kim Barrett, a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor. Offered in partnership with Eden Hospice.

BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2291 Visit Lindley Park every Thursday from 5-8pm for farm-fresh produce & meats, baked goods & dinner options, handmade goods & art, live music & nonprofits and much more!

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, develop ability.

CANYON LASER TAG 5:30-7:30pm • Yellowstone Alliance Adventures • $30 • 10+ • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org/events Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action at Canyon Laser Tag, an outdoor laser tag experience at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures just 10 miles south of Bozeman!

WATERSHED BIKE TOUR 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Ponds, 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events Join GWC for the second-annual Watershed Bike Tour, this family-friendly event will be engaging and fun for learners of all ages with interactive presentations and locally-sourced snacks. Pre-registration req.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS

The Jump, Gallatin Gateway

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • General Admission $218.33 Kids Under 5 FREE • lonemountainranch.com Join us for our weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to a competition for bragging rights and the honor of wearing our Ranch Buckle!

TRIVIA TUESDAY AT 406 BREWING 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com Trivia Tuesdays at 406 Brewing

TRAUMA REBOOT 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Trauma REBOOT is a 12week, faith-based course designed to help individuals break free from the pain of past trauma and step into renewed hope and purpose. Pre-registration is required.

THRIVE TOGETHER: A PARENT GROUP 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Thrive Together is a 6-week parent group designed to equip parents with practical tools to help children thrive. Classes meet Tuesdays, and are free to attend. Dinner and childcare are provided. Pre-registration required.

RISKY QUIZNESS: DINOSAURS W/ CHELSEA! 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for “Dinosaurs” w/ host Chelsea Hogan!

THEODORE ROOSEVELT IV: MSU LIBRARY’S TROUT LECTURE 7-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-3119 • www.montana. edu Montana State University Library will host a free event, “A Night with Theodore Roosevelt IV,” in the Hager Auditorium at Museum of the Rockies. A reception will follow.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Calling all artists, musicians, and lovers of local sound. Open Mic Night with Robby Hutto happens every Tuesday at 8 PM at Tips Up. Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to cheer on Big Sky’s up-and-coming talent, this is your chance to plug into the local music scene.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman

• no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

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!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, SEP. 10

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

BRUNCH & LEARN | HOW TO BE A BADASS BOSS 9-10:30am • Big Sky Medical Center • FREE Whether you’re new to leading or have experience, this brunch will challenge outdated mindsets & provide fresh, real-world practices.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - JEFFERSON FISHER noon-1pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY SEASON PREVIEW 3-4pm • Hillcrest Senior Living Neighborhood • FREE • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to a special presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh. Join Huynh for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview of the Bozeman Symphony’s 2025-26 season, Music that Moves Us… to Join Together.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

CREATIVELY HEALTHY 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, under 12 with adult • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join Amy Ferguson, PharmD and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, for simple and creative strategies to prepare healthier meals for those you love.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

FALL ORSER EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS FORUM: BILL HILF 5-6pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its fall Orser speaker, Bill Hilf, Board Chair of both the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) and American Prairie.

LA GUNS VIP 5:30-6:30pm • Butte Civic Center • $135.23 Join LA Guns for an exclusive VIP Experience during their Lucky MF’r Tour for your chance to meet the band!

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH JACK GILK 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www. bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us!

PAINT & SIP - ASPEN BEAR 5:45-7:45pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint and sip with me, I’ll bring everything you need to make your Aspen Bear. Grab a ticket at: aintabetterwaytopaint.com

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

CO-OP TOURS 6-7pm • Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main • FREE Ever wondered what’s happening in the big Co-op building? Now’s your chance!

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.

THE DIRT CONCERN GROUP MTB RIDE 6-8pm • Stone Creek Trailhead • FREE • All Ages • www.southwestmontanamba. org Join us for our summer group ride series in support of SWMMBA. Bring what you need for a great ride and meet us at the trailhead.

5K BREW RUN AT MAP BREWING 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing. com Community 5k runs at rotating craft breweries in Bozeman, MT. Every month from May - October, these runs are open to all, family-friendly, dog-friendly (on leash), and followed by raffle prizes at the end of every run.

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES

6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

INTRO TO LASER CUTTING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the laser cutter in the Work Bench.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • 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.

PECHA KUCHA 47 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Sharing ideas with the community... Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more!

JOHNNY DANGO 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Johnny Dango is an Austin-based folk singer with a penchant for heavy duty rock & roll. Born and raised in Oklahoma, he grew up swimming in the Tulsa Sound of Leon Russell and JJ Cale before moving to Texas to bask in the troubadour tradition of Willie Nelson & Jerry Jeff Walker. He is also known to go fishing quite a bit.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

TREASURE STATE COMEDY SHOWCASE 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 online and $20 at the door • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

The Treasure State Comedy Showcase is a stand-up showcase highlighting some of the best and brightest rising stars in the comedy world that live, right here in Montana!

TREASURE STATE COMEDY SHOWCASE 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 online and $20 at the door • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

The Treasure State Comedy Showcase is a stand-up showcase highlighting some of the best and brightest rising stars in the comedy world that live, right here in Montana!

THURSDAY, SEP. 11

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

ADULT CRAFTERNOON KITS AVAILABLE 10am-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Adult Crafternoons are monthly craft projects with supplies and instructions provided by the Library, that usually happen on the 2nd Thursday of the Month as either take-home kits or LIVE events in the Library’s Meeting Room.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 0-3, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumofth-

erockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACE-TO-FACE 11am-12:30pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org This open-door, informal gathering is intended to introduce the City’s Economic Development Office and create community dialogue on Belgrade’s economic environment with a forward-thinking emphasis.

GYROKINESIS - AN INTRODUCTION 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 1-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

GYROKINESIS - PROGRESSIVE PRACTICE 1:15-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floorbased sequences.

CO-OP TOURS 2-3pm • Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main • FREE Ever wondered what’s happening in the big Co-op building? Now’s your chance!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET - BELGRADE 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The GVFM is expanding to Belgrade this summer!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

BBQ FARM PARTY & LIVE MUSIC 5-8pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Music is Free - BBQ Menu A La Carte Pricing • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Our weekly farm parties are great for all ages! We host this event on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm - no reservations needed. Enjoy live music and great bbq by the creek all summer long. See the food & drink menu at www.bodhi-farms.com/farm-parties.

ELISE R. DONOHUE LECTURE SERIES | MURDER ON MONTANA’S HI LINE WITH CLEM PELLETT 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership, $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Clem C. Pellett shares a gripping true story that began with an accidental discovery. As a citizen detective, he uncovered hidden connections between Montana’s past, McCarthy-era communists, and J. Edgar Hoover.

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 tiers.

PECHA KUCHA 47 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Sharing ideas with the community... Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more!

Hunter Hot Springs FIVE SHOWS - September 5,6,7,12 & 13

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

WES URBANIAK 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Wes Urbaniak is an amalgamation of the arts and sciences all pushed through the pinholes of storytelling via songwriting. He displays a beautiful oddity of human expression in music and presence, and does fine work moving his songs and guitar around mic.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH TESSY LOU 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Tessy Lou

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

WILLY ON THE WIRE 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 acoustic rock duo “Willy on the Wire”.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Thursday Night Out at Last Best Comedy is new and improved! We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, SEP. 12

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-10am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall and Museum and Outreach Educator, MaggieJo Widdicombe, via Zoom on Fridays to dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, and MOR!,

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 3-6, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children’s Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

OLLI AT MSU FRIDAY FORUM: SHOULD WE CHANGE OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE? noon-1:30pm • Online via Zoom • Free and open to the public • All Ages • 406-994-6646 • zoom.us The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at MSU will host a virtual Friday Forum to discuss local government study commissions, as well as city and county government structures.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly.

BILLY BOB THORTON & THE BOXMASTERS

WARRIOR TASTE FEST 5pm • The Commons at Baxter and Love, 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman • Early Bird: GA $100, VIP $200 Reg: GA $150, VIP $250 • All Ages • 406-585-9793 • onecau.se Warrior Taste Fest is the most exciting way to give back to veterans! This annual culinary and art extravaganza, hosted by Warriors & Quiet Waters, is a celebration of resilience, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of post 9/11 combat veterans.

EMERSON ARTISTS’ GALLERY ART WALK 5-8pm • The Artists’ Gallery at The Emerson Center for Art • FREE • 406-587-2127 • gmail.com Come celebrate the last Art Walk for the Summer at the Artists’ Gallery. Best place to sip, snack and shop for unique art for the home & that special someone. “Featured Artists” are; Lois Huntzicker, Carolynne Velasco and Tom Wolfe.

EXPERIENCING CHANGE WITH GRIEF YOGA 5:15pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • $23.18 • All Ages, under 18 with parent or legal guardian Join us for a heartfelt and supportive practice of Grief Yoga anyone can do from a chair, standing, or on your mat. We use movement, breath, and sound to help ease the pain and struggle of loss, while fostering a deeper sense of empowerment and love.

SUMMER ART WALK 2025 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. Also, keep an eye out for local musicians performing as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.

ART WALK 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr ste c, Bozeman • www.wildwisdommt.com We will be participating in the art walk.

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 JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and delicious pizza!

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS 6:30pm • Hunter’s Hot Springs, 1100 Convict Grade Road, Springdale • $22+ The inaugural showcase of Montana’s most spectacular venue. Come experience the magic, legend, and the lore of the historic Hunter’s Hot Springs.

LENA MARIE SCHIFFER + ANI CASABONNE 7-9:30pm • Roly-Poly Coffee Co. • $20 Local folk music.

BAND OF DRIFTERS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADVANCE - $20 DAY OF SHOW • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Band of Drifters plays Classic Honky Tonk and Original Country/Folk Music. And they encourage you to dance.

TESTY FEST 2025 FEATURING SOUTHALL AND GUEST COLBY ACUFF 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $45 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Testicle Festival or “Testy Fest” is an annual philanthropic country music concert hosted by the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Montana State University.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ANDREW SLEIGHTER 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Andrew started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. He has performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan.

CRAZY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $12 • 4062222255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Dance or listen to traditional country music at Music Ranch Montana which is 14 miles south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. The grill will be open for burgers and other tasty treats. This is a family friendly venue where all ages are welcome.

REBEL WITH A CLAUSE 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $19.75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com Get ready for a delightful journey where punctuation meets personality in Rebel with a Clause, a heartwarming docu-comedy that transforms grammar into an engaging adventure.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME BY HEIDI SCHRECK

8-9:30pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • FREE with a $20 suggested donation • 15+ • 4065800374 • www. vergetheater.com A staged reading of “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck, featuring Cara Wilder, Alex Miller, and Cecelia McConnell, September 12th and 13th at 8pm and September 14th at 5pm.

JARRED HANSON & THE SUNSAH406 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Helena, MT Country legends Jarred Hanson and SunsAh406 return to the Jump to get our boots movin’ and our booty’s groovin… Be sure to get down and join the dance revolution that all started here at your favorite bar!

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH ANDREW SLEIGHTER 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Andrew started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. He has performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan.

JAMPOKE 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Jam Band

SATURDAY, SEP. 13

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS MARKET 9am-noon • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Every Saturday

INTRO TO MEDITATION 9am-12:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • $0-$40 • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org If you’re interested in starting a meditation practice and aren’t sure how to start, this class is for you! We’ll discuss and practice different styles of meditation.

ANNUAL YELLOWSTONE RIVER CLEANUP 9am-4pm • Sacajawea Park, 215 W. River Drive, Livingston Join Montana Freshwater Partners for the Annual Yellowstone River Cleanup. Help keep the beloved Yellowstone River clean after another amazing summer season. Whether you’re floating the river or walking its banks, there’s a way for everyone to get involved

LEVEL IT UP GAMING EVENT 9am-6pm • C’mon Inn, 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-3555 • www. cmoninn.com Get ready to level up your gaming skills at our epic Level it up gaming Event - where gamers unite for a day of fun, competition, and laughs

OPEN ART HOURS 10am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary. org Calling all artists & creatives!! Are you looking for a relaxed space to work on your art and connect with others? Join us for a casual, drop-in art gathering every other Saturday in the Makerspace! Bring your own art project or use some of the basic materials we provide. Mandy will be there with guidance, encouragement, and lots of creative energy.

FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE IN DATING 10am-noon • Sky Oro (Cannery District) • $62 • 21+ • 4065816022 • www. mixminglesingles.com Are you ready to stop shrinking yourself in relationships and start showing up as the real you? This workshop is your chance to reconnect with yourself. Brought to you by Mix & Mingle Singles and Heart River Life.

RELEASE & HEAL DAY RETREAT 10am-2pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr ste c, Bozeman • $100 • www. wildwisdommt.com Day retreat with Jolene Caffrey. Reiki, chakra clearing, cube work, meditation, sound bath.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • 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!

MODERN MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP 11am • Wild Wisdom Restorative • $100 • All Ages Experience the benefits of science-based modern mindfulness: breathwork, meditation, movement, and cold plunging - all in one workshop.

MSU FOOTBALL PACK THE PLACE IN PINK: BOBCATS VS SAN DIEGO 1pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $30-60 • (406) 994-4221 • www.msubobcats.com MSU football game

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - TOTALLY TOMATOES 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, • FREE • Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore this juicy, tangy fruit

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

CROCHET AND KNITTING WORKSHOP 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to knit and crochet or bring tricky and troublesome projects to get help from accomplished artists. Registration preferred.

CANYON LASER TAG

3:30-5:30pm • Yellowstone Alliance Adventures • $30 • 10+ • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org/events Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action at Canyon Laser Tag, an outdoor laser tag experience at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures just 10 miles south of Bozeman!

ENCHANTED EVENINGS AT BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5:307:30pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com The trail into Bumblewood on Saturday nights will be filled with fanciful music, dance and stories! Featuring performances from Montana Ballet Company, Megan MaKeever, Heather Buck and Heidi Krutchkoff, and the Celtic Collective... don’t miss this!

BIG SKY STORIES: A FREE EVENING LECTURE SERIES IN WEST YELLOWSTONE 6-7pm • West Yellowstone Holiday Inn • Free and Open to the Public • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Museum of the Rockies in West Yellowstone for four evenings of engaging talks on the science, history, and stories of our region, from dinosaurs and homesteading to the Métis legacy and Yellowstone wildlife.

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS 6:30pm • Hunter’s Hot Springs, 1100 Convict Grade Road, Springdale • $22+ The inaugural showcase of Montana’s most spectacular venue. Come experience the magic, legend, and the lore of the historic Hunter’s Hot Springs.

710 ASHBURY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com If you’re looking for a Dead tribute band in Montana, think 710 Ashbury...where the Dead Live.

PAPER FLOWERS 7pm • The Elm • $22 - $27 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Paper Flowers for a live in concert performance.

NOTORIOUS BOZ 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those

TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS September 13 - Live From the Divide

stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

EDDINGTON 7:30-10pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R. • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org/eddington Set during the early days of the pandemic, tensions boil over as a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the Mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg, pitting neighbor against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Runs 2h 28m.

ICE HOCKEY: BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS GREAT FALLS AMERICANS 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME BY HEIDI SCHRECK

8-9:30pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • FREE with a $20 suggested donation • 15+ • 4065800374 • www. vergetheater.com A staged reading of “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck, featuring Cara Wilder, Alex Miller, and Cecelia McConnell, September 12th and 13th at 8pm and September 14th at 5pm.

ELISABETH CARLISLE BAND WITH THE HARMONY AVIATORS 8-11:55pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $15 ADV|$25 DOS • All Ages • 406-333-1658 • theticketing.co Elisabeth Carlisle Band and The Harmony Aviators unite for one night of soulful folk-rock and indie-country harmonies. Two powerful acts, one stage—don’t miss this unforgettable live show!

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com For the past decade, Tylor & the Train Robbers have been blazing trails, carving a path through the heartland with their roots country and Americana music.

LIVE MUSIC: ELISABETH CHRISTIE 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music.

WHIZ BANG! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Face-paced, interactive short-form improv that is so funny it’s criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it’s the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

COLLIN MORLOCK 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Western Ballads

SUNDAY, SEP. 14

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

INTRO TO FIREARMS 10am-noon • True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga • $20 • gallatincommunitygunclub.org Intro to Firearms covers safe handling, operation, and storage. It’s designed for beginners who want to build confidence and knowledge without needing to buy or fire a gun first.

COWBOY BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Brunch Menu - A La Carte Prices • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Live local music, incredible food and memorable views.

PREPPING FOR PUBERTY WORKSHOP 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 8-12, accompanied by their adult • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids, accompanied by their trusted adult, can learn about puberty with fun and interactive activities that facilitate positive communication and empowerment. Offered in partnership with Bridgercare.

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.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME BY HEIDI SCHRECK 5-6:30pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • FREE with a $20 suggested donation • 15+ • 4065800374 • www. vergetheater.com A staged reading of “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck, featuring Cara Wilder, Alex Miller, and Cecelia McConnell, September 12th and 13th at 8pm and September 14th at 5pm.

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

BIG SKY STORIES: A FREE EVENING LECTURE SERIES IN WEST YELLOWSTONE 6-7pm • West Yellowstone Holiday Inn • Free and Open to the Public • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Museum of the Rockies in West Yellowstone for four evenings of engaging talks on the science, history, and stories of our region, from dinosaurs and homesteading to the Métis legacy and Yellowstone wildlife.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND BATH 6-7pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr ste c, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing with a tranquil sound bath.

ERYN BENT BAND 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring folk artist Eryn Bent.

HOT TUNA 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Hot Tuna, an iconic American blues rock band, has been delivering a profound musical experience to audiences pushing six decades. With founding members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady at its helm, the band has constantly evolved, continually injecting fresh energy and improvisation into their sound.

MONDAY, SEP. 15

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

WALK THE BLOCK - MOTIVATION MONDAY 1-1:30pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-1000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com Start your week off right with a fresh perspective and some community spirit! Every Monday afternoon, business professionals from all over downtown Bozeman come together to walk, talk, and connect.

SPEAKER SERIES - WHY DID THE SUPREME COURT DO THAT?! WITH SUSAN DANA 3-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org This non-partisan presentation is to help you understand what the Court decided, why it decided the way it did, and the possible consequences of the decision for each respective case.

SINGING SOULS - SENIOR SING-ALONG 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Experience joy, community and friendship while singing with other Seniors. Led by local singer, choir director and musician, Kate Bryan. No singing experience necessary.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

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.

THE MONDAY NIGHT EXPERIMENT 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ •

(406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Every Monday night the LBC community goes back into the lab. Join us for a night of comedic experimentation as members of the community try out new material, new forms, new characters, NEW EVERYTHING!!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night,

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, SEP. 16

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and 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.

COFFEE AND COWORKING! 10am-1pm Come join us at Regus: The Osborne for a free cup of coffee and some uninterrupted productivity at our new Coworking Space!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

TECH TUESDAYS AT HQ 1pm Join us every Tuesday for Tech Tuesdays. Come check out HQ, where real work gets done. Open Coworking, connect and collaborate!

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

TWEEN ART STUDIO - COLLABORATIVE LEAF PRINTMAKING 3:45-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Tweens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Carve a printing plate of an autumn leaf and then create a collaborative colorful pile of leaves.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

REACH INFORMATION SESSION 5:30-7:30pm • Reach Inc. Work Center, 322 Gallatin Park Drive, Bozeman Reach is hosting another informative session about our history, supports provided, and how to join our programs.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • General Admission $218.33, Kids Under 5 FREE • lonemountainranch.com Join us for our weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to a competition for bragging rights and the honor of wearing our Ranch Buckle!

BIG SKY STORIES: A FREE EVENING LECTURE SERIES IN WEST YELLOWSTONE 6-7pm • West Yellowstone Holiday Inn • Free and Open to the Public • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Museum of the Rockies in West Yellowstone for four evenings of engaging talks on the science, history, and stories of our region, from dinosaurs and homesteading to the Métis legacy and Yellowstone wildlife.

“OFF THE AIR” COMMUNICATIONS WITH YPR 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Stella Fong, host of Yellowstone Public Radio’s Flavors Under the Big Sky, in conversation with Bozeman-based James Beard-nominated chefs.

SHECAN SESSIONS: 2 PART WOMEN’S SERIES - SESSION II 6-7:30pm • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • FREE Led by a gospel teacher, Joe Williams, this session helps you reflect on personal revelation and prepare for what’s next. Includes a journaling exercise, a powerful group prompt, and a testimony-centered close.

TRIVIA TUESDAY AT 406 BREWING 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com Trivia Tuesdays at 406 Brewing

TRAUMA REBOOT 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Trauma REBOOT is a 12week, faith-based course designed to help individuals break free from the pain of past trauma and step into renewed hope and purpose. Pre-registration is required.

THRIVE TOGETHER: A PARENT GROUP 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Thrive Together is a 6-week parent group designed to equip parents with practical tools to help children thrive. Classes meet Tuesdays, and are free to attend. Dinner and childcare are provided. Pre-registration required.

RISKY QUIZNESS: THE LAST AIRBENDER W/ ELI 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for “The Last Airbender” w/ host Eli Singleton!

FREE PRESS FEST 2025 7-9:30pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Free Press Fest is a dynamic three-day journalism conference presented by Montana Free Press in cooperation with Montana State University.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Calling all artists, musicians, and lovers of local sound. Open Mic Night with Robby Hutto happens every Tuesday at 8 PM at Tips Up. Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to cheer on Big Sky’s up-and-coming talent, this is your chance to plug into the local music scene.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

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!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, SEP. 17

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

FREE PRESS FEST 2025 9am-8pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Free Press Fest is a dynamic three-day journalism conference presented by Montana Free Press in cooperation with Montana State University.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

PRELUDE AND PERFORMANCE - RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS 10-11am • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman Join Random Acts of Silliness founder Danielle Thomsen and the imaginative “fairy architects” behind the scenes for a delightful tour of the Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village.

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

SYMPHONY STORYTIME 10:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • families with young children—especially those ages 3 to 5 • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Symphony Storytime is designed to inspire a love of music, reading, and creative discovery in young children.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - GABE HENRY noon-1pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

WHAT’S COOKING? WITH DR. JOE noon-1:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the benefits of better eating with Dr. Joe Sofianek, as he cooks up a healthy entree.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to

support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

QUICK COOKS - 30 MINUTE RECIPES FROM NYT 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, under 12 with caregiver. • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Recipe demos from New York Times Cooking for the busy back-to-school and holiday seasons.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH JODY AND THE WOODFLOWERS 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us!

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

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.

THE DIRT CONCERN GROUP MTB RIDE 6-8pm • Stone Creek Trailhead • FREE • All Ages • www.southwestmontanamba. org Join us for our summer group ride series in support of SWMMBA. Bring what you need for a great ride and meet us at the trailhead.

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • 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.

EVERCLEAR | WITH LOCAL H & SPONGE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $56 ADVANCE - $80 DAY OF SHOW • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

EDWIN JOHNSON

September 18 - Bozeman Hot Springs

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

ICARUS W/ SUNBATHER DIE, & SUN OCCULTER 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • 406839-3908 • www.instagram.com Icarus is back in Bozeman for a rager at the Filling Station!! Sunbather Die travels from California to join with their brand of Shoegaze, & Sun Occulter opens.

TMI LIVE! STORYTELLING SHOW 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Oversharing is caring! Moth Story Slam winner Bex Frucht heads up a night of rowdy storytelling featuring true-life tales with “too much information” so expect the explicit and illicit!

THURSDAY, SEP. 18

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

COSMOS & COFFEE: BEYOND PLUTO: THE SEARCH FOR PLANET 9 7:30-9am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members Only • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Discover what lies beyond Pluto at the exclusive members’ opening of Museum of the Rockies’ newest Taylor Planetarium show. Enjoy a special director’s cut, explore recent space discoveries, and learn the surprising story behind Pluto.

FREE PRESS FEST 2025 9:30am-1pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Free Press Fest is a dynamic three-day journalism conference presented by Montana Free Press in cooperation with Montana State University.

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 0-3, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • 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 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to make JEF files using the free program Inkscape with the Ink/ Stitch plugin. Registration is required. Registrants must have their Work Bench embroidery badge.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

GYROKINESIS - AN INTRODUCTION 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 1-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

GYROKINESIS - PROGRESSIVE PRACTICE 1:15-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floorbased sequences.

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Remember your water

LINE DANCING 3:30-4:30pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Join us for weekly Line Dancing! Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

TEEN MAKER LAB - TINY FENCE GRAFFITI 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the art of graffiti lettering on your personal tiny fence.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL BUILDING CONFERENCE FREE OPEN HOUSE 4-6pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (720) 310-0341 • natural-building-alliance.org Free natural building event with “petting zoo” of materials like hempcrete, strawbale, adobe, timber-frame and natural plaster. MSU Architecture student projects. Cash bar & free snacks.

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET - BELGRADE 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is expanding to Belgrade this summer!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

BBQ FARM PARTY & LIVE MUSIC 5-8pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Music is Free - BBQ Menu A La Carte Pricing • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com

Our weekly farm parties are great for all ages! We host this event on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm - no reservations needed. Enjoy live music and great bbq by the creek all summer long. See the food & drink menu at www.bodhi-farms.com/farm-parties.

SPIRE STUDENT NIGHT 5-10pm • Spire Climbing Center, 13 Enterprise Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE for members, $5 for non-members • (406) 586-0706 • www.spireclimbingcenter.com Come hang out at Student Night and enjoy LIVE MUSIC with an array of activities.

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.

PROSPERITY PARTY - 1985 PROM! 6-9pm • The Commons at Baxter and Love, 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman • $175 • (406) 4510067 • www.thecommonsbozeman.com As we celebrate 40 years of helping businesses and communities find their pathway to success, we are throwing back and celebrating with a 1985 Prom Prosperity Party!

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

HOLLAND DOTSON & KOHL JOHNATHON 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Holland Dotson is a Billings-based musician from Indiana with heavy influences from her Appalachian roots in Tennessee. She draws inspiration from artists like Tyler Childers, Fleetwood Mac, and Chris Stapleton to create a unique sound of familiar favorites in the greater Montana-Wyoming area. She is an official Breedlove Guitars artist.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH MARK TAYLOR JR. 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Mark Taylor Jr.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

EDWIN JOHNSON 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring acoustic rock artist Edwin Johnson.

MSU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: 2025 EVEN HOTEL BOBCAT CLASSIC - VS NEVADA 7pm • MSU Shroyer Gym, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $12.50 college volleyball

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Thursday Night Out at Last Best Comedy is new and improved! We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone.

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BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, SEP. 19

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-10am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall and Museum and Outreach Educator, MaggieJo Widdicombe, via Zoom on Fridays to dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, and MOR!,

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

UMPHREY’S MCGEE

September 19 & 20 - Pine Creek Lodge

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 3-6, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children’s Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

THE VIM HOTEL GROUNDBREAKING 11am-12:30pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • (406) 994-0211 • www.montana.edu

You are cordially invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for The Vim, a new hotel on the campus of Montana State University.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

2025 EVEN HOTEL BOBCAT CLASSIC - NEVADA VS. SANTA CLARA 1pm • MSU Shroyer Gym, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman college volleyball

BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 18+ OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ •

(406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

COSMOS AND COOKIES: A MEMBERS-ONLY SERIES OF EVENTS 6-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members Only • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for a special members-only evening celebrating the premiere of our newest planetarium show, Beyond Pluto: The Search for Planet 9. Enjoy an exclusive screening in the Taylor Planetarium, hands-on spacethemed activities, and MOR!

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 JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

ARTIST OPEN STUDIO SERIES - EMILY GONZALES 6:30-8:30pm • $17.85 • All Ages, under 16 with parent or legal guardian An artist reception and dance performance celebrating the works of Emily Gonzales. The art is installed at the RDE studios for dancers to draw inspiration and create choreography that is performed at the reception. The works will be on display and there is a casual performance experience with general admission seating.

UMPHREY’S MCGEE (2 NIGHTS) 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 ADVANCE - $90 DAY OF SHOW | $125 TWO NIGHT PASS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com American rock band originally from South Bend, Indiana. The band experiments with many musical styles, including rock, metal, funk, jazz, blues, reggae, electronic, bluegrass, country, and folk.

LONE PEAK FILM FESTIVAL 7-10pm • The Waypoint Theater • $20-150 Lone Peak Film Festival champions inspiring stories, builds community, offers mentorship, and supports local and Indigenous filmmakers, all to spark positive change and catalyze action.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS: SEAN PATTON 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Originally from New Orleans, Sean Patton is a comedian, writer, storyteller, and performer based in New York. Patton has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and his Comedy Central Half Hour and album were released in 2013.

AARON FOSTER “MOSTLY JOKES” STAND UP COMEDY 8-9:30pm • $25 • 14+ • 3233023908 • www.vergetheater.com Comedian Aaron Foster brings his darkly funny show about mental health, mid-life and Paul Rudd to Bozeman and The Verge Theater for one night only.

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Next to the court house • $10 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

JAMPOKE & COLOURBLIND 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $12.51 • (406) 587-0585 Jampoke and Colourblind take the stage for a fun-filled evening of music

BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to dance. If you have duds, put them on. If you have a cowboy hat and a silk scarf, we recommend it. If you’re thirsty, whet your whistle with us and our favorite country renegades, Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame!

LOS TOMS W/ HOT MILK & THE FLOWER PALLETS, & WITCH BITCH 8pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 406-839-3908 • www.instagram.com Los Toms is back in Bozeman with their brand of Psychedelic Mania!! Hot Milk and Witch Bitch open rounding out a fat lineup, don’t miss this gnarly Rock show!!

LIVE MUSIC: DUSTIN TUCKER 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music. As a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dustin’s style can be described as a mix of rock riffage, soul/r&b, and groovebased pop/alternative music with catchy hooks, memorable melody, layered harmonies, and dynamic guitar builds and solos.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS: SEAN PATTON 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Originally from New Orleans, Sean Patton is a comedian, writer, storyteller, and performer based in New York. Patton has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and his Comedy Central Half Hour

THE BO SHOW 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Bluegrass

SATURDAY, SEP. 20

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park

• FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

DREAM BUDDY WALK 10am-2pm • Gallatin Regional Park • 0-5 free, ages 6-14 $10, ages 15+ $20 • All Ages • 4065994580 • www. dream-mt.org Celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families at our 15th Annual Buddy Walk. Your admission covers the Walk, lunch and T-shirt.

PHOENIX GARDEN CENTER 10am-2pm • Phoenix Garden Center • FREE • All Ages • (406)570-0074 • phoenixgardencenter.com/ events FREE to the Public Event! Celebrate the change of season with us.Bring Kids for Crafts & Scavenger Hunt! There will be some Demos & classes for everyone throughout the day! Hot Drinks & Cool N/A Beverages Provided.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • 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!

CLASSICS BOOK CLUB 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Read classics from all over the world.

MEET THE AUTHOR W/JANET FOX! - HUMANITIES MONTANA EVENT 10:30am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join us for a celebration of the Montana Great Reads from Great Places youth award winning title, “The Mystery of Mystic Mountain” by Janet Fox, featuring an author reading, Q&A, and refreshments.

LONE PEAK FILM FESTIVAL 11am-11:30pm • The Waypoint Theater • $20-150 Lone Peak Film Festival champions inspiring stories, builds community, offers mentorship, and supports local and Indigenous filmmakers, all to spark positive change and catalyze action.

MSU FOOTBALL BAND DAY: BOBCATS VS MERCYHURST 1pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $30-60 • (406) 9944221 • www.msubobcats.com MSU football game

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - QUESADILLA CONSTRUCTION 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create a cheesy, customizable meal

TEEN SEWING WORKSHOP - INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn machine sewing basics

CANYON LASER TAG 3:30-5:30pm • Yellowstone Alliance Adventures • $30 • 10+ • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org/events Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action at Canyon Laser Tag, an outdoor laser tag experience at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures just 10 miles south of Bozeman!

WRESTLING: IEVEL INTENTIONS 4pm • Butte Depot, 818 South Arizona Ave, Butte • $23.18-39.19 • All Ages Montana Championship Wrestling dares to bring what will be some Butte, MTs richest entertainment memories to the Butte Depot!

ENCHANTED EVENINGS AT BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5:307:30pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com The trail into Bumblewood on Saturday nights will be filled with fanciful music, dance and stories! Featuring performances from Montana Ballet Company, Megan MaKeever, Heather Buck and Heidi Krutchkoff, and the Celtic Collective... don’t miss this!

UMPHREY’S MCGEE (2 NIGHTS) 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 ADVANCE - $90 DAY OF SHOW | $125 TWO NIGHT PASS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com American rock band originally from South Bend, Indiana. The band experiments with many musical styles, including rock, metal, funk, jazz, blues, reggae, electronic, bluegrass, country, and folk.

MSU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: 2025 EVEN HOTEL BOBCAT CLASSIC - VS SANTA CLARA 7pm • MSU Shroyer Gym, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $12.50 college volleyball

NOTORIOUS BOZ 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

SOUNDS OF AMERICA I: MARSALIS & RACHMANINOFF 7:309:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • Adults • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony on September 20 & 21 launches its 58th concert season, Music that Moves Us . . . to Join Together, with Sounds of America I: Marsalis & Rachmaninoff.

ICE HOCKEY: BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS BUTTE IRISH 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Ice hockey game

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Next to the court house • $10 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

KARAOKE NIGHT 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

LIVE MUSIC: BRENDAN NOLAN 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music. Brendan Nolan is a blues-influenced singer-songwriter playing six string and dobro slide.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS: SEAN PATTON 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Originally from New Orleans, Sean Patton is a comedian, writer, storyteller, and performer based in New York. Patton has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and his Comedy Central Half Hour and album were released in 2013.

DOUBLEWIDE DREAMS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Cowpunk

SUNDAY, SEP. 21

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BUMBLEWOOD THICKET 5am-11pm • Glen Lake Rotary Park, Off Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

CHAI & CHANTING 9-10am • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr ste c, Bozeman • FREE • www.wildwisdommt. com Sunday morning devotional kirtan.

COWBOY BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Brunch Menu - A La Carte Prices • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Live local music, incredible food and memorable views.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR CANVAS: CUSTOM COLOR CLASS FOR HAIRSTYLISTS 10am-3pm • Liv Lively Salon & Boutique • $295.25 Tired of over-foiling? Mindful placement with purpose provides efficiency without hindering results. Let’s save you time, product & money!

LONE PEAK FILM FESTIVAL 11am-10pm • The Waypoint Theater • $20-150 Lone Peak Film Festival champions inspiring stories, builds community, offers mentorship, and supports local and Indigenous filmmakers, all to spark positive change and catalyze action.

BOZEMAN DOG FEST 1-5pm • 3673 Love Lane • $TBA First annual meet up with the dogs, and for the dogs!

SEWING CIRCLE - INTRODUCTION TO SEWING 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to use a sewing machine with Peg Ziegler. Sewing machines are provided. Registration required.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

SOUNDS OF AMERICA I: MARSALIS & RACHMANINOFF 2:30 4:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • Adults • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony on September 20 & 21 launches its 58th concert season, Music that Moves Us . . . to Join Together, with Sounds of America I: Marsalis & Rachmaninoff.

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.

LEARN TO CURL 5:15-7:15pm • Ice Barn, 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman • www.gallatinicefoundation.org Learn to Curls are the best way to get introduced to the sport of curling. The program starts from the very basics of walking on the ice, stone delivery, sweeping, and basic rules. By the end of the program you will feel confident to join leagues. We are holding two learn-to-curls this season.

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 6-9pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to dance. If you have duds, put them on. If you have a cowboy hat and a silk scarf, we recommend it. If you’re thirsty, whet your whistle with us and our favorite country renegades, Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame!

BLACKWATER RAILROAD CO. 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 Alaska-based Americana band “Blackwater Railroad Company”.

DAN TYMINSKI BAND | WITH WALCRIK 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Dan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards and is a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association. He has also recorded instrumental or vocal harmony contributions for projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Joan Osborne, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Rob Thomas, and Charlie Haden, to name a few. Tyminski certainly represents the pinnacle of modern bluegrass music.

ICE HOCKEY: BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS BUTTE IRISH 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Ice hockey game

MONDAY, SEP. 22

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

STORIES + SONGS WRITING RETREAT - MONTANA/YELLOWSTONE Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • $3,995 • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com An immersive and generative retreat for people who write—or want to write—stories and songs. You can do one, or both!

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

WALK THE BLOCK - MOTIVATION MONDAY 1-1:30pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-1000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com Start your week off right with a fresh perspective and some community spirit! Every Monday afternoon, business professionals from all over downtown Bozeman come together to walk, talk, and connect.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to

slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

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.

THE MONDAY NIGHT EXPERIMENT 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Every Monday night the LBC community goes back into the lab. Join us for a night of comedic experimentation as members of the community try out new material, new forms, new characters, NEW EVERYTHING!!

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.

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, SEP. 23

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

STORIES + SONGS WRITING RETREAT - MONTANA/YELLOWSTONE Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • $3,995 • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com An immersive and generative retreat for people who write—or want to write—stories and songs. You can do one, or both!

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.

2025 CONNECT SUMMIT - STRONGER TOGETHER 9am • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • FREE The 2025 CONNECT Summit is brought to you by Zero to Five Montana in partnership with Child Care Training, Child Care Resources, Montana Early Childhood Project, SPARK Montana, and Family Connections Montana.

COFFEE AND COWORKING! 10am-1pm Come join us at Regus: The Osborne for a free cup of coffee and some uninterrupted productivity at our new Coworking Space!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

SIDEWALL PIZZA FUNDRAISER FOR COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL 11am-9pm • Sidewall Pizza, 207 W Olive St, Bozeman • (406) 570-0730 • sidewallpizzabozeman.com Dine in or Take out! Dine in pizza orders receive a free order of breadsticks when you mention Cottonwood Day School! A portion of the day’s sales will be given back to CDS!

BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME

September 21 - The Jump

PIZZA FUNDRAISER 11am • Sidewall Pizza, 207 W Olive St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 570-0730 • sidewallpizzabozeman. com Dine in or take out. Order a pizza and receive a free order of breadsticks with tomato sauce! Dine-in only. A portion of sales will go to The Cottonwood Day School.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

TECH TUESDAYS AT HQ 1pm Join us every Tuesday for Tech Tuesdays. Come check out HQ, where real work gets done. Open Coworking, connect and collaborate!

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

TWEEN ART STUDIO - ALCOHOL INK ABSTRACT PAINTING 3:45-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Tweens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Design a whimsical or realistic fish with black sharpies and watercolor.

GRIEF, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 4:305:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Find strength through meeting others experiencing grief and loss in any form. Led by Kim Barrett, a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor. Offered in partnership with Eden Hospice.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH RODEO 5:30-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • General Admission $218.33, Kids Under 5 FREE • lonemountainranch.com Join us for our weekly Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to a competition for bragging rights and the honor of wearing our Ranch Buckle!

TRIVIA TUESDAY AT 406 BREWING 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com Trivia Tuesdays at 406 Brewing

TRAUMA REBOOT 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Trauma REBOOT is a 12week, faith-based course designed to help individuals break free from the pain of past trauma and step into renewed hope and purpose. Pre-registration is required.

THRIVE TOGETHER: A PARENT GROUP 6-8pm • Gallatin County Love INC • FREE • 18+ • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc.org Thrive Together is a 6-week parent group designed to equip parents with practical tools to help children thrive. Classes meet Tuesdays, and are free to attend. Dinner and childcare are provided. Pre-registration required.

RISKY QUIZNESS: INTERNET CULTURE W/ CUBBIE! 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for “Internet Culture” w/ host Cubbie Johnson!

WHEN DOES JUSTICE BECOME A TOOL OF INJUSTICE? 7-9pm

• MSU Procrastinator Theater, MSU SUB 287, Bozeman • FREE for students$12.51 General Admission • www.montana.edu

Examine MT Senator B.K. Wheeler’s historic 1920 investigation into corruption in the Justice Department with authors Masters and Johnson.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

BONE DRY COMEDY HOUR: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Calling all artists, musicians, and lovers of local sound. Open Mic Night with Robby Hutto happens every Tuesday at 8 PM at Tips Up. Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to cheer on Big Sky’s up-and-coming talent, this is your chance to plug into the local music scene.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

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!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, SEP. 24

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

STORIES + SONGS WRITING RETREAT - MONTANA/YELLOWSTONE Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • $3,995 • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com An immersive and generative retreat for people who write—or want to write—stories and songs. You can do one, or both!

2025 CONNECT SUMMIT - STRONGER TOGETHER 9am • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • FREE The 2025 CONNECT Summit is brought to you by Zero to Five Montana in partnership with Child Care Training, Child Care Resources, Montana Early Childhood Project, SPARK Montana, and Family Connections Montana.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.

org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly.

MEMORY CAFE 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Social interaction and activities for people with dementia and their care partners in a safe, welcoming environment. Call Suzanne at (406) 860-8865 to register. Sponsored by MSU extension.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

QUICK COOKS - 30 MINUTE RECIPES FROM NYT 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages, under 12 with caregiver. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Recipe demos from New York Times Cooking for the busy back-to-school and holiday seasons.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH STEVEN STEPHEN 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us!

LITTLE JANE 5:30pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com Make a reservation for dining and enjoy Little Jane weaving heartfelt storytelling with soulful Americana melodies.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

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.

THE DIRT CONCERN GROUP MTB RIDE 6-8pm • Stone Creek Trailhead • FREE • All Ages • www.southwestmontanamba. org Join us for our summer group ride series in support of SWMMBA. Bring what you need for a great ride and meet us at the trailhead.

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: HOW THE SUN MISBEHAVES AT SOLAR MAXIMUM 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 6505801083 • www.gallatinscience.org What are the implications—and perils--of circling an active star for our technological society? Dr. Charles Kankelborg, MSU Professor of Physics, will tour the 11-year solar cycle of activity, currently at maximum, and his own solar exploration.

INTRO TO COMPUTERIZED SEWING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how the Janome MC6650 Computerized Sewing Machine works and what it can do. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • 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) 219-0400 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • Adult $13.50; Senior $13.00; Student $11.50 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg, covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the ‘90s music world reeling when he died suddenly, at age 30, after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Grace.”

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • 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 music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

THURSDAY, SEP. 25

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park

• FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

STORIES + SONGS WRITING RETREAT - MONTANA/YELLOWSTONE Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • $3,995 • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com An immersive and generative retreat for people who write—or want to write—stories and songs. You can do one, or both!

BABIES & BOOKS 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 0-3, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 10:30-11:45am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

GYROKINESIS - AN INTRODUCTION 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor

Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

PRESCHOOL PIONEERS (AGES 3 - 5) 1-2:15pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 3 - 5 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers’ features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

GYROKINESIS - PROGRESSIVE PRACTICE 1:15-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floorbased sequences.

GENTLE YOGA 2-3pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

LINE DANCING 3:30-4:30pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Join us for weekly Line Dancing! Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET - BELGRADE 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is expanding to Belgrade this summer!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

BBQ FARM PARTY & LIVE MUSIC 5-8pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Music is Free - BBQ Menu A La Carte Pricing • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Our weekly farm parties are great for all ages! We host this event on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm - no reservations needed. Enjoy live music and great bbq by the creek all summer long. See the food & drink menu at www.bodhi-farms.com/farm-parties.

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.

SALIVA 6pm • The Elm • $40.45 - $64.90 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Saliva for a live in concert performance with Earshot, Austin John Winkler (the Founder) & LYLVC.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS - DIANE WILSON 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Diane Wilson explores the cultural and historical importance of Indigenous seeds and the stories that help create and define the world we live in, beginning with our long oral storytelling tradition.

4TH THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-7:45pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Young adults and adults • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Book discussion, opinion-sharing, refreshments, and lots of fun! It is open to young adult and up in age and new members are always welcome.

DAIL BEEGHLY ART OPENING

Sept 27 - Blackhammer, Four Corners

GATHER & GROW: HUMAN FOOTPRINT WITH RICK SMITH 6:308pm • Bozeman Community Food Co-op, West Main • FREE • All Ages • 4065871919 • www.bozo.coop Enjoy a special screening of Human Footprint: Shelf Life, the Emmy-nominated PBS series that explores how traditional supermarkets have transformed our relationship with food, with a Q&A from Co-Director Rick Smith.

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

TOM CATMULL 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com “Imagine Lyle Lovett having a drink with John Hiatt in a Houston club that is just salty enough to charm ya” (Peter Frey, Spring Tribune). Tom Catmull presents an intentionally specific mix of originals and covers (Lucinda, Townes, Waits, etc.) that both work and play well together.

THE COTTONWOOD CLUB’S BRING YOUR OWN ART FESTIVAL: COTTONWOOD FILM SHOWCASE 7-9pm • The Empire Theatre • FREE • All Ages Local films by local folks. Big reach. Free to the public. Followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Thursday Night Out at Last Best Comedy is new and improved! We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, SEP. 26

THE COTTONWOOD CLUB’S BRING YOUR OWN ART FESTIVAL: POETRY ROUNDTABLE Wheatgrass Books • FREE • All Ages All things poetry with special guest Abraham Smith, joined by Michael Earl Craig and @yettaworldpeace, also @landlocked. mermaid, who will be presenting and sharing ideas on how the written and spoken word can be used to build and strengthen community. @thegemlivingston

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

STORIES + SONGS WRITING RETREAT - MONTANA/YELLOWSTONE Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • $3,995 • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com An immersive and generative retreat for people who write—or want to write—stories and songs. You can do one, or both!

VIRTUAL FOSSIL FRIDAYS 9-10am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall and Museum and Outreach Educator, MaggieJo Widdicombe, via Zoom on Fridays to dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, and MOR!,

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TRAINING BOOTCAMP - IN PERSON 9am-5pm • Regus Bozeman • $961.14 Learn how to handle conflicts like a pro at our in-person Conflict Management Training Course By Shine BrightX

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TRAINING COURSE - IN PERSON 9am-5pm • Regus Bozeman • $961.14 Get certified in project management techniques at our classroom training and live virtual training!

LITTLE LEARNERS (AGES 1-3) 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission • Ages 1-3 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 3-6, caregivers and siblings • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children’s Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

QIGONG noon-1pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

SENSATIONAL BABIES (AGES 0 - 18 MONTHS) 1-2pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with admission/membership • Ages 0 - 18 months • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

FREE VACCINES - FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARY! 2-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Gallatin City-County Health Department will be offering FREE flu and COVID vaccines for everyone 6 months and older. Come say hi!

BIG SKY OKTOBERFEST 3-10pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • $10 • All Ages • 4069208121 • bigskyoktoberfest.com Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana. The event is held every fall in Town Center, and features traditional German food, beer, music, and activities. Proceeds benefit youth sports in Big Sky.

STIBITZ-WILSON AWARDS 5pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Celebrating Lorrie Cranor, Mitchel Resnick, Yasmin Kafai, Serge Belongie & Pietro Perona!

Presented by THE AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM

EXPERIENCING CHANGE WITH GRIEF YOGA 5:15pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • $23.18 • All Ages, under 18 with parent or legal guardian Join us for a heartfelt and supportive practice of Grief Yoga anyone can do from a chair, standing, or on your mat. We use movement, breath, and sound to help ease the pain and struggle of loss, while fostering a deeper sense of empowerment and love.

MSU HOMECOMING PEP RALLY 6-7pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Help the community get ready for Homecoming Weekend and get pumped for the big game! Coach Vigen and some of the players will help rally the crowd along with the Spirit of the West Marching Band and MSU Spirit Squad!

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 JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

DIRT MONKEY 7pm • The Elm • $32.45 - $40.45 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dirt Monkey for a live concert performance.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS BROOKS WHEELAN! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Brooks is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on Saturday Night live, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, MTV’s Ridiculousness TBS’ CONAN, AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk.

JODY & THE WOODFLOWERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com Jody & The Woodflowers are the definition of Gallatin Valley sweethearts, and bring their sweet charm wherever they grace the stage. Jody Engstrom has been a staple in many premier montana acts and is frontwoman magnifique for this amazing band!

MARTY O’REILLY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul.

LIVE MUSIC: JACK OOSTER 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music.Bozeman Musician“Oh-stir”

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS BROOKS WHEELAN! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Brooks is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on Saturday Night live, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, MTV’s Ridiculousness TBS’ CONAN, AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk.

LONE ELDER 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Haunted Roots Rock

SATURDAY, SEP. 27

THE COTTONWOOD CLUB’S BRING YOUR OWN ART FESTIVAL: BRING YOUR OWN ART SHOW The Lincoln School and Cottonwood HQ • FREE • All Ages Bring what you want ready to hang or if it’s 3D bring a way to display. Performers, artists, thinkers and tinkers. All are welcome. No rules.

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

STILGONE

Aug 28 - Bozeman Hot Springs

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TRAINING BOOTCAMP - IN PERSON 9am-5pm • Regus Bozeman • $961.14 Learn how to handle conflicts like a pro at our in-person Conflict Management Training Course By Shine BrightX

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TRAINING COURSE - IN PERSON 9am-5pm • Regus Bozeman • $961.14 Get certified in project management techniques at our classroom training and live virtual training!

RAPTOR MEET & GREET 9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Meet two incredible ambassador raptors during 30-minute presentations with Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators. Discover their world up close and learn how you can help protect these majestic birds through conservation and rehabilitation.

MONTANA MELTDOWN 10am • Gallatin County Regional Park, Oak & Davis, Bozeman • $72 for 4 hours, $142 for 12 hours, $195 for 24 hours • 18+ • 9197589124 • ultrasignup.com Montana Meltdown is a Fixed Time Event, a fun and beautiful series of races held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park. Test your endurance on our 1.5-mile loop course and see how many miles you can achieve in 24 hours, 12 hours, or 4 hours.

STOP THE BLEED 10-11am • $10 • gallatincommunitygunclub. org Stop the Bleed training teaches people how to control severe bleeding from a major injury until emergency responders arrive. The training includes learning how to apply pressure, pack a wound, and use a tourniquet.

OPEN ART HOURS 10am-noon • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary. org Calling all artists & creatives!! Are you looking for a relaxed space to work on your art and connect with others? Join us for a casual, drop-in art gathering every other Saturday in the Makerspace! Bring your own art project or use some of the basic materials we provide. Mandy will be there with guidance, encouragement, and lots of creative energy.

BIGSKY PARANORMAL CONFERENCE 10am-9pm • Clark Chateau • $20 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Get ready for a spooky weekend filled with ghost stories, UFO sightings, and all things paranormal at the Big Sky Paranormal Conference!

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • 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!

TINWORKS ART FAMILY WORKSHOP - BEES & BOOKS 10:30amnoon • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • 7-17 • www. tinworksart.org Read books about bees and pollination and create artworks exploring the lives and jobs of bees.

RAPTOR MEET & GREET 10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org

Meet two incredible ambassador raptors during 30-minute presentations with Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators. Discover their world up close and learn how you can help protect these majestic birds through conservation and rehabilitation.

BIG SKY OKTOBERFEST noon-10pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • $10 • All Ages • 4069208121 • bigskyoktoberfest.com Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana. The event is held every fall in Town Center, and features traditional German food, beer, music, and activities. Proceeds benefit youth sports in Big Sky.

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - BANANA BROWNIE COOKIES 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Vegan cookies for everyone

CINDERELLA 2pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $48-75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. Cinderella marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi city tour of a full production and our first opera written by a female composer.

MSU FOOTBALL HOMECOMING: BOBCATS VS EASTERN WASHINGTON 2pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $3585 • (406) 994-4221 • www.msubobcats.com MSU football game

DAIL BEEGHLY POSTER EXHIBIT 3-8pm • Blackhammer Print Shop, 230 Timberline Dr, Four Corners • all ages • (406) 788-5859 • Explore the psychedelic artwork of Dail Beeghly.

CLARKSTON FIRE SERVICE 3RD ANNUAL BIG FOOT HUNT 5-11pm • 9700 Clarkston Rd • $17.85 - adults, $12.51 - children 3-10, 2 and under are free • All Ages Get ready for a wild night at the 3rd Annual Bigfoot Hunt! Grab your crew and head outdoors for an epic evening of adventure, food trucks, cash bar, silent auction, and killer prizes—all to support the Clarkston Volunteer Fire Dept. It’s gonna be legendary. Don’t miss it! Child’s “Little Foot Hunt” For Ages 3-8, Big Foot Hunt Ages 9+

ARTWEEK PARK COUNTY | INAUGURAL LIVE AUCTION 5pm • Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park St., LIvingston Renowned auctioneers, Black and Associates, will lead an exciting evening including a riveting and fast paced Live Auction of southwest Montana’s best art!

OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES: JUMANJI (1995) 7-8:30pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Tickets are $12 (free for kids ages 0-5 years) • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • bodhifarms. ticketspice.com Bring a blanket or low camp chair as this event is outside on our beautiful grassy lawn. *Best dressed customer gets a $20 gift card to use that evening!

TINWORKS POETRY & SONGWRITING SLAM 7-9pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • livefromthedivide. com Another @tinworksart SLAM! This year we are collaborating with @livefromthedivide to combine our poetry and songwriting communities into one big competition!

JOHNNY DANGO (TX COUNTRY TRIO) 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com A country legend in the making, Johnny Dango and his Austin, TX trio are taking Montana by storm! He has been touring the West overtime and in overdrive and is leaving his mark on the country world.

CINDERELLA 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $48-75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. Cinderella marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi city tour of a full production and our first opera written by a female composer.

MSU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: VS PORTLAND STATE 7pm • MSU Shroyer Gym, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $12.50 college volleyball

NOTORIOUS BOZ 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

CHRISTINE TASSAN ET LES IMPOSTEURES 7:30-10:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $22 in advance | $30 at the door • All Ages • 406-333-1658 • theticketing.co Christine Tassan et les Imposteures blend Gypsy jazz and swing with dazzling guitar, rich harmonies, and joyful energy, captivating audiences worldwide from Montreal Jazz Fest to Django Reinhardt Festival.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • 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!

MARTY O’REILLY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul.

LIVE MUSIC: JACOB ROUNTREE 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman Local live music. Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry and quantum physics.

LAST BEST COMEDY PRESENTS BROOKS WHEELAN! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $20 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Brooks is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on Saturday Night live, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, MTV’s Ridiculousness TBS’ CONAN, AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk.

MEYER’D DOWN 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com

SUNDAY, SEP. 28

MONTANA MELTDOWN midnight-10am • Gallatin County Regional Park, Oak & Davis, Bozeman • $72 for 4 hours, $142 for 12 hours, $195 for 24 hours • 18+ • 9197589124 • ultrasignup.com Montana Meltdown is a Fixed Time Event, a fun and beautiful series of races held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park. Test your endurance on our 1.5-mile loop course and see how many miles you can achieve in 24 hours, 12 hours, or 4 hours.

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

COWBOY BRUNCH 10am-1pm • Bodhi Farms, 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman • Brunch Menu - A La Carte Prices • All Ages • 406-201-1324 • www.bodhi-farms.com Live local music, incredible food and memorable views.

BIG SKY OKTOBERFEST 11am-5pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • $10 • All Ages • 4069208121 • bigskyoktoberfest.com Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana. The event is held every fall in Town Center, and features traditional German food, beer, music, and activities. Proceeds benefit youth sports in Big Sky.

CRAIL RANCH COMMUNITY POTLUCK PICNIC - SEPTEMBER noon-3pm • Historic Crail Ranch • FREE • All Ages Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of food, friends, and community spirit at the Crail Ranch Community Potluck Picnic.

QUILTING 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Learn how to quilt, work on your projects, or participate in a block of the month program.

CINDERELLA 2pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $48-75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. Cinderella marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi city tour of a full production and our first opera written by a female composer.

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.

PAINT & SIP - MOUNTAIN AURORA 5-7pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com A beginner-friendly paint party. Grab a ticket at aintabetterwaytopaint.com/ Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab your drinks and get settled!

CINDERELLA 5pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $48-75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. Cinderella marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi city tour of a full production and our first opera written by a female composer.

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

STILGONE 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 hip-hop infused funk band “STiLGONE”.

ICE HOCKEY: BOZEMAN ICEDOGS VS BUTTE IRISH 7:30pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Ice hockey game

MONDAY, SEP. 29

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - DECOMPOSITION INVESTIGATION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Examine bacteria and fungi’s awesome powers and then cultivate your own microcosm at home.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY AND PIR POP-UPS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • elementary schoolers and teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Enjoy extra play, art, and science invitations in the Children’s Room during Bozeman Public School District 7’s closures.

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

WALK THE BLOCK - MOTIVATION MONDAY 1-1:30pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-1000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com Start your week off right with a fresh perspective and some community spirit! Every Monday afternoon, business professionals from all over downtown Bozeman come together to walk, talk, and connect.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

YOUR LIBRARY CARD 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn about the resources that come with your library card, the library website, and everything the library offers. Learn how to find books, place holds, and make reservations for rooms and equipment. Learn how to access library e-resources such as streaming movies, classes, national newspapers and more.

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.

THE MONDAY NIGHT EXPERIMENT 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Every Monday night the LBC community goes back into the lab. Join us for a night of comedic experimentation as members of the community try out new material, new forms, new characters, NEW EVERYTHING!!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night.

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

TUESDAY, SEP. 30

LITERACY TRAIL AT BOZEMAN POND PARK Bozeman Pond Park • FREE • 0-5 Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BEADED LIZARDS AND DRAGONS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

BIG KID STEAM PLAY - DECOMPOSITION INVESTIGATION Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 5-11 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Examine bacteria and fungi’s awesome powers & cultivate your microcosm at home.

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.

SERVSAFE® CERTIFICATION 9am-5pm • C’mon Inn, 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman • $200-260 • (406) 587-3555 • www. cmoninn.com Food safety training that’s genuinely worth your time — with optional exclusive study tools and support that doesn’t stop when class ends.

COFFEE AND COWORKING! 10am-1pm Come join us at Regus: The Osborne for a free cup of coffee and some uninterrupted productivity at our new Coworking Space!

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing,