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

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER Brian is a husband and father. A professional Sound Engineer & Stage Manager for live events. An artist & designer, a dog lover, and the Music Editor and co-publisher of this magazine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JOSI HINDS - LOCAL LIVING Josi was born and raised in Bozeman, and returned home after graduating from the U. of Utah with a degree in Journalism in 2025.

MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD - MT MUSIC Bueno is a music buyer and owner of Cactus Records & Gifts for almost a quarter century. He is a lover of music, mountains, and mutts.

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

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

PETER BRANCAICCO - RECREATION When not hiking in the mountains that surround Bozeman, Peter and his wife Wendy can be found, enjoying the quiet streams and small lakes which surround Valley West in Bozeman..

ABBY KNOBEL - LOCAL LIVING Abby is a recent English Literature graduate from Montana State University and can be found reading, gardening, or planning her next adventure.

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A LOCAL BOZEMAN

SUMMER Angie Ripple

’m guilty of sticking to what I know, going to the same restaurants over and over, and attending events out of tradition. I am also guilty of packing my summer with so many events that I’m exhausted, but in a good way. In July, I attended eight concerts and three theatrical performances, all of which were joyful, memorable, and enjoyed with people I care about. Here’s my challenge for you this month: break your own routine. Pick up a Food Scene Restaurant Directory & Dining Guide in print, or visit our website and use the Bozeman Food Finder to find a new favorite place to dine. Find the perfect patio, kid-friendly places, fine dining, late night, and many other local options that fit exactly what you are looking for in the local food scene. And, check the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar to find a new event to add to your favorites list for summer, and beyond. Our community puts on hundreds of events every summer, and there is literally no shortage of events to attend. Nearly all are on our calendar online, and events that happen after 5 PM are in print each month. If your event isn’t listed, you can add it for FREE any time. We forget that some of the best experiences don’t require a full tank of gas or a three-day weekend. Sometimes they’re sitting in a folding chair at a free concert (Music in the Mountains, Thursdays, Big Sky). Sometimes they’re cheering on runners you’ve never met (Runnin’ & Gunnin’ - A Run For Recovery). Sometimes they’re watching kids dance in front of a stage while their parents catch up with people they haven’t seen since ski season (SLAM Main Stage). There’s also something refreshing about showing up without expectations. Go to the fundraiser you know nothing about. Stop at the gallery opening because you happened to walk by. Listen to the band playing outside the brewery instead of heading straight home. You may not remember what day it happened, but chances are you’ll remember how it made you feel. Every month we pack our calendar with concerts, indoor and outdoor movies, nonprofit fundraisers, rodeos, theater, markets, workshops, and events most people never hear about until after they’ve happened. That’s a shame, because they’re the heartbeat of this community. If you’ve lived here for twenty years, act like it’s your first. If you’re new to town, don’t wait for an invitation. Show up. Say hello. Stay a little longer than you planned. Bozeman has never been at its best because of the mountains surrounding it. It’s at its best because of the people who decide to gather beneath them. R

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LETTER TO EDITOR

Grizzly Bears Are Not the Story the Future of Wildlife Management Is Marc Cooke

he debate over grizzly bear management is often framed around a single question: Have grizzly bears recovered enough to be managed by the states? That is an important discussion, but it misses a much larger issue. The real question is: Who should decide the future of Montana’s wildlife—science or politics? That question extends far beyond grizzly bears. It affects wolves today, mountain lions tomorrow, and every wildlife species in the years ahead. Grizzly bears are far more than another wildlife management issue. They are one of the last great symbols of the American West and a living reminder of the wild landscapes that make Montana unlike anywhere else. Millions of visitors who travel here every year hoping to see a grizzly bear in its natural habitat support local hotels, restaurants, outfitters, guides, photographers, and countless small businesses. Grizzly bears are also deeply woven into the cultural traditions of Tribal Nations and play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Simply put, grizzly bears belong to all of us. The Endangered Species Act has helped grizzly populations recover across portions of the Northern Rockies. That success reflects decades of work by wildlife professionals, scientists, Tribal Nations, landowners, conservationists, hunters, and citizens, all of whom believed restoring this iconic species was worth the effort. If federal protections are removed, the conversation changes. Delisting is not the end of the story—it is the beginning of a new chapter. Once management authority shifts to the states, every decision matters. Population objectives, habitat conservation,

conflict response, monitoring, public involvement, and any future hunting seasons will shape the future of grizzly bears for generations. Success should not be measured simply by whether bears remain on the landscape. It should also be measured by whether the public has confidence that wildlife decisions are transparent, accountable, and grounded in the best available science. That is where many Montanans have legitimate concerns. Over the past two decades, wolf management has become one of the most divisive wildlife issues in the West. Regardless of where someone stands on those debates, they demonstrate how quickly wildlife policy can become influenced by politics, competing interests, and public division. At Wolves of the Rockies, we believe wolf management has too often been driven by political agendas and special interests rather than guided primarily by the best available science. In our view, that approach has weakened public confidence, and distracted from the broader goal of maintaining healthy, sustainable wolf populations. Others may view that history differently, but it offers an important lesson. As grizzly bear management enters a new chapter, Montana has an opportunity to learn from the wolf experience rather than repeat it. This debate should never become people versus bears. Hunters value healthy wildlife populations and fair-chase traditions. Ranchers deserve practical, effective tools to reduce livestock conflicts. Wildlife watchers, photographers, anglers, hikers, outfitters, Tribal Nations, business owners, and families all benefit from Montana’s extraordinary wildlife. Every one of these voices deserves to be heard. Wildlife is not the property of any one organization, indus-

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try, or political party. It is a public trust. That principle means wildlife belongs to every Montanan and should be managed for the benefit of all citizens—not simply those with the loudest voices or the greatest political influence. For that reason, science must remain the foundation of wildlife management. Science is not perfect, but it is objective. It relies on monitoring, peer-reviewed research, adaptive management, and the willingness to change as new information becomes available. It provides a stable framework for making difficult decisions based on evidence rather than emotion. Politics has an important role in setting public policy, but wildlife management should not shift with every election cycle or legislative session. Healthy wildlife populations require long-term planning, consistency, transparency, and public trust. Montana’s wildlife professionals are among the finest in the nation. They should have the resources, independence, and authority to make recommendations based on biological data, field research, and sound management principles. Public confidence grows when decisions are explained openly and citizens understand not only what decisions are made, but why they are made. Grizzly bears represent something much larger than themselves. They remind us that conservation succeeds when people are willing to work together. Their continued presence reflects decades of investment in habitat protection, scientific research, conflict management, and public support. The decisions made over the next several years will influence Montana’s grizzly population for decades. They may also establish the model for how our state

approaches other controversial wildlife issues in the future. That is why every Montanan should pay attention. Ultimately, this conversation is not about whether someone likes or dislikes grizzly bears. It is about what kind of wildlife management system we want. Will it be guided by the best available science, transparency, adaptive management, and meaningful public involvement, or will it become increasingly shaped by political ideology and special interests? The answer will affect far more than grizzly bears. It will influence how Montana manages wolves, mountain lions, wolverines, elk, moose, and many other species that define our state’s natural heritage. Montana stands at an important crossroads. We can choose a future where wildlife decisions continue to be guided primarily by science and the public trust, or we can allow increasingly polarized politics to shape the future of species that belong to every citizen. At Wolves of the Rockies, we believe Montana deserves a wildlife management system that earns the confidence of hunters, ranchers, Tribal Nations, wildlife watchers, conservationists, and the general public alike. Those perspectives may differ, but each deserves a seat at the table. The question is not whether Montana can manage grizzly bears. The question is

how Montana chooses to manage them. Will we rely on science, transparency, accountability, and respect for all Montanans? Or will wildlife policy become another political battleground? The answer will determine far more than the future of grizzly bears. It will define the future of wildlife management in Montana. X Marc Cooke is President of Wolves of the Rockies, a Montana-based nonprofit dedicated to science-based conservation of wolves and other large carnivores. Learn more at www.wolvesoftherockies.org.

THE IDIOM TO HAVE A BEEF MEANS TO HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT SOMETHING, TO HAVE A DISAGREEMENT WITH SOMEONE, TO BE DISSATISFIED WITH SOMETHING. THE WORD BEEF TO MEAN A COMPLAINT, DISAGREEMENT OR DISSATISFACTION CAME INTO USE IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE 1880S.

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COVER ARTIST

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hristopher Georgia is a professional wildlife camera operator, photographer, and educator based in southwest Montana, and is the founder of Wildscape Adventure, an instructional photography tour company specializing in wildlife, landscape, and astrophotography experiences in and around Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. With years of field experience across the United States, Christopher’s work is rooted in patience, observation, and a deep understanding of the natural world. A dedicated freelance wildlife camera operator and motion control time-lapse specialist, he is best known for his long-lens wildlife cinematography and ability to capture fleeting moments of animal behavior with precision and restraint. His approach emphasizes understanding wildlife rather than pursuing spectacle, prioritizing behavior, light, timing, and positioning over chance encounters. Christopher’s passion extends beyond wildlife alone. His work explores astrophotography, time-lapse, macro imagery, and the subtle transitions of seasonal change, often revealing quieter rhythms of the natural world that many overlook. Whether documenting a grizzly emerging at first light, stars moving silently across Yellowstone’s night sky, or the changing textures of a landscape between seasons, his work seeks to tell stories grounded in patience, atmosphere, and authenticity. His professional career in natural history filmmaking has led to collaborations with major productions, broadcasters, and streaming platforms including BBC, Disney+, National Geographic, Netflix, NBC, PBS, and Peacock, where his imagery has contributed to visual storytelling centered on wildlife, behavior, and the natural environment. Between production assignments, Christopher shares his expertise through immersive, field-based photography experiences designed to help participants better understand both the technical and observational sides of photography. Through Wildscape Adventure, guests are taught not simply how to take a photograph, but how to anticipate moments, interpret wildlife behavior, work with changing weather and light, and develop a deeper appreciation for the landscapes and animals they encounter. Based near Bozeman, Christopher continues to document the natural world while helping others slow down, observe more carefully, and form a stronger connection to wild places through photography and storytelling. C

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FOOD & DRINKS

Katie Thomas, photos: Tabitha Perez “

ould you like to go to the prom with me?” read the note sticking out of my 10th grade locker. It was signed with a first name and a phone number. With my luck, the family of the guy who left me that note is reading this article, so I won’t name him. But I will brag that he was quite the big man on campus at the time, and he also happened to be friendly and easy on the eyes. I didn’t know much more about him than that, but my answer was yes. I had my Grandma Ovie’s maroon velvet cocktail dress from the 1940s altered to fit, bought some matching shoes at Payless, did my hair, and I was in business. I couldn’t believe I got to go to the prom; what a princess I must be! My prince picked me up in his dad’s

white Corvette Stingray and drove me to our dinner destination, where we met six other couples at a long table. Here is the moment when the evening took a turn for the awkward, and I learned that Mr. Popular and I were not destined for each other. Over his popcorn shrimp, he proved to have a passion for telling toilet jokes, which has never been my favorite quality in a man. Despite this guy doing his best to gross us all out, I’ll never forget the amazing French onion soup, rich fried chicken, and chocolatey tiramisu I enjoyed while tuning out his commentary. The restaurant was the Bay Bar and Grille, known at that time as the Banana Bay. Since establishing the restaurant in 1987, Kurt Shull has been running this longstanding Bozeman staple in our town’s

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only mall and, in case you missed the memo, The Bay renovated and re-opened this past February. Shull and his new General Manager Mike Stone are excited to invite Bozeman to come check out their revitalized space and menu. Here’s more on our conversation. Katie Thomas: How was The Bay conceptualized? Kurt Shull: The original Banana Bay came about because my family and I used to visit Yellow Bay on Flathead Lake, where we often enjoyed a drink called the Matilda Bay. So when we opened our restaurant in 1987, we chose the name Banana Bay as a tribute to Yellow Bay. We still hold that place close to our hearts. Then in the late ‘90s we did a

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major remodel on the restaurant, adding the iconic stream and trees, and we renamed it The Bay. We just renovated again, and we added glass in front to let more natural light into the restaurant. We also wanted to put everything on one level, so it’s easier for both our guests and staff to maneuver around. We were going for a very American, upscale-casual look—lighter, brighter, and a little more of this very specific green, which is our brand color. The décor gives a nod to the old Bay—for example, our new wallpaper has aspen trees on it, and if you remember, we used to have actual aspen trunks on our ceiling. KT: I do remember that! KS: This particular green is also kind of a callback to a very ‘80s, casual living room, which is part of the vibe we’re going for. KT: Speaking of living rooms, what would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors? KS: A very warm, inviting, comfortable restaurant—including how our staff treats you. I think our food is geared towards comfort, so we want the service and the atmosphere to feel that way too. KT: What would you say makes The Bay unique in the Bozeman food scene? KS: We like to take something that people would recognize and put our own twist on it. Also, all our recipes are scratch-made. Our salad dressings and pastas are scratch-made. Another thing that I feel makes this place special is that it’s been here for such a long time; it’s probably the oldest restaurant in town under the original ownership the whole time. People tend to make core memories here, and they often share those with us when they return. We love hearing about the important events and special times in peoples’ lives that happen here, and it makes me really happy knowing that they keep coming back. KT: What menu items do regulars keep coming back for? KS: The French Dip is one, and another is the Fish and Chips. Those are pretty popular, as are the Mud Pie and the Tiramisu. Our French Onion Soup and Shrimp Wontons have been on our menu since the very beginning. We can’t ever take them off. Mike Stone: Also, the Huckleberry French Montana cocktail is a drink that people ask for a lot, as well as the Bay 75. KT: I love your French onion soup! I could drink a bucket of that broth. Those other

things all look so good—the other day I had a hard time deciding what to order. But I loved the creamy short rib risotto I ended up choosing; the meat was perfectly shreddy and I liked that there were carrots in it. And your portions are nice and big, which is getting hard to find in this town. KS: That’s true. KT: Do you each have a favorite menu item? KS: My personal favorite right now is the Steak Chimichurri Bowl. Mike Stone: And mine is the Blood Orange Burrata Steak Salad. KT: Are there any local purveyors you work with that you would like to shout out? MS: Yes, we use Buffalo Products of Montana for our Wild Game Bolognese and Bison Bratwurst.

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KT: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Bozeman community? KS: Definitely the support that we get, from both newcomers and the locals that have been here a long time, who have grown up with The Bay. So many folks still come back and see us again and again. The community has been very supportive all through the year-and-a-half that we were closed. That was a challenging time, especially since the entire mall is still renovating. MS: Exactly—many people don’t realize that the mall is currently open, because it’s still under renovation. We’re separate from the mall, even though we’re situated inside it. There are lots of fun new shops here already, some inside the mall and some out front as well. So even though we are updating with the times, The Bay is original. We’re not a franchise, nor owned by someone who doesn’t live here; we’ve been here since the beginning.

KS: Yes, we appreciate the community recognizing that and supporting us through change. KT: Do you have any special events coming up? MS: We do—I’m really excited about our new wine list, and we’re going to be doing wine pairing dinners. We have a wide selection, about 32 wines, including a lot of French, Spanish, and Italian wines. There are some New Zealand ones in there as well. I know that a wine pairing dinner is a commitment, so we’ll also be doing wine flights, so that guests have the option of trying just a few. I’m a level-two sommelier, so this is really enjoyable for me to get creative. Also, we have a great happy hour every day from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and again from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. All draft beers and eight-ounce glasses of wine are half off, and there’s a small plates menu to accompany that. KT: What’s the best way for people to follow your events and happenings? MS: We have our website, https://www. thebaybarandgrille.com/, and people can follow us on Instagram and Facebook. KT: Anything else you’d like readers to know about The Bay? KS: For those who don’t know, we also have The Bay Casino, which is adjacent through a connecting door. The Casino has its own menu, but you can also order

off the restaurant’s full lunch and dinner menu in there. It’s open 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or later, seven days a week, and stays open till 11:00 p.m. or later on Fridays and Saturdays. So if people are in there past the posted closing time, we’ll keep it open. We don’t close when the mall closes. Mainly, we just want to welcome the community back to The Bay, and invite everyone to come see us—we’re happy to be back!

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And it’s nice to have them back. Through many phases of life, the Bay has been there for me: it was our neighborhood dinner goto when my husband and I first got married and lived nearby; it was a post-workout destination for my gym friends and me for several years (and will now be again), and remains my first choice when choosing a restaurant on the west side of town. It’s where you go before or after the movies. I kind of miss the weird interior creek and trees, but it still feels like the Bay in there. I just hope that anyone reading this going to a prom or otherwise blind occasion at the Bay will have better luck with their date than I did. K

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Born and raised in Bozeman, Katie lives with her husband and their collection of beloved pets, and can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

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Bozeman Chef Takes Another Shot at Food Network Glory Angie Ripple

ost restaurant kitchens are loud enough without television cameras. Add bright studio lights, a live audience, celebrity judges, a mystery ingredient, and a countdown clock that somehow moves twice as fast as every other clock in the world, and it’s enough to rattle even experienced chefs. Emma Eunbee Woods doesn’t seem to mind. The chef and co-owner of Whistle Pig Korean will return to Food Network this summer when she faces celebrity chef Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay, airing August 11th. While the outcome remains under wraps until the episode airs, one thing is already certain: Bozeman will once again have someone worth cheering for on national television. This is Woods’ third appearance on a major Food Network competition. She won a special all-Korean episode of Chopped and later finished as runner-up on Guy Fieri’s Guy’s Grocery Games. Each competition is different, but the pressure never really changes. “The most stressful part of the competition was time management,” Woods said. “In all of those cooking shows it seems like time moves so much faster than it really does. You’re constantly checking yourself to make sure you can get everything done.” Unlike many television competitions, there isn’t much movie magic behind the scenes. When the clock starts, it stays running. “The time that is given is exactly the

amount of time you have,” she says. “Once the timer starts, you just have to cook smart and fast.” That ability to stay calm under pressure has become part of Woods’ reputation, but it wasn’t the career she originally planned. Born in Daegu, South Korea, Woods trained professionally as a chef on Cape Cod after leaving a career in banking. She later met her husband and business partner, Ross Franklin, while the two were teaching English in South Korea. Together, they opened Whistle Pig Korean in downtown Bozeman in 2014, introducing authentic Korean comfort food to a community that has since embraced it. More than a decade later, the restaurant has become one of Bozeman’s recognizable local success stories. Longtime customers know the menu staples, while newcomers quickly learn that Whistle Pig isn’t trying to reinvent Korean food for television or social media. It simply serves the food Woods knows best. Ironically, that straightforward approach is exactly what television producers continue to notice.”It is always a surprise when Food Network is interested in getting you on a show,” Woods says. “I’m always humbled and shocked that they would want me.” Appearing on Beat Bobby Flay present-

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ed a different challenge than her previous competitions. Unlike Chopped or Guy’s Grocery Games, the show films before a live studio audience. “Beat Bobby Flay is lots of fun because there is a live studio audience, so you get to feed off of their energy and excitement as well,” she says. Even so, the audience isn’t the biggest distraction. Contestants begin by facing another chef before earning the

chance to cook against Bobby Flay himself. During that opening round, competitors are introduced to a mystery ingredient that can quickly change carefully planned strategies. “The only real surprise is the mystery ‘star’ ingredient you must use during the first round,” says Woods. “The producers are very good at making sure you know how all the filming will work, so you just need to focus on cooking.” “Viewers never get to see all the work the production crew does to keep everything organized and to keep the competitors motivated,” Woods says. “They are really the best cheerleaders throughout

the entire competition.” The competition may center on Bobby Flay, but Woods says that finally meeting one of Food Network’s biggest personalities was memorable in its own right. “Chef Bobby Flay has been an idol of mine since I was a kid growing up watching Food Network. Getting to meet him in person was surreal.” Woods also came away with even more respect for his reputation. “He is a genuinely kind person and a fierce competitor. There’s a reason why he was an Iron Chef and considered one of the greatest competition cooking chefs in the world.” Of course, television competitions are

only a small part of Woods’ life. Most days she’s back in the kitchen at Whistle Pig, preparing the dishes that have built a loyal following over the past 12 years. While appearing on national television has certainly raised her profile, she says the experience has changed her more than it has changed the restaurant. ”These shows have helped me gain more confidence as a chef,” she says. “After competing, I’m always proud of myself for putting myself in a vulnerable place and cooking my food the way I want it.” That confidence has encouraged her to keep pushing herself creatively. “It’s made me want to explore and expand my own culinary world.” Despite competing on some of television’s biggest stages, Woods still finds comfort in simple food once the workday is over. “My comfort food is probably a bacon cheeseburger,” she says with a laugh. “I normally eat Korean food for most of the week, but I love a messy burger at the end of a work week.” Living in Montana has also influenced the ingredients she appreciates most. “My favorite Montana ingredient is probably local beef,” she said. “We’re so fortunate to have amazing cattle ranches nearby.” As Bozeman’s food scene continues to evolve, Woods knows she’s representing more than just her own restaurant whenever she competes nationally. “I am always nervous representing Bozeman on national TV,” she says. “We have such a wonderful community and an amazing restaurant scene here. I want to do Bozeman proud and show the rest of the country that Bozeman can keep up with any major city’s food scene.” As for what’s next, Woods isn’t closing the door on more competitions. “I’m very open to doing any other cooking competition shows,” she says. “I have such a great time challenging myself as a chef and getting to meet other chefs from around the country.” Until then, she’ll be doing what she’s always done: running a busy downtown restaurant, serving Korean comfort food, and waiting for Bozeman to see how her latest Food Network appearance unfolds. Whether she walks away having beaten Bobby Flay is still a secret. But for one August evening, much of Bozeman will probably be watching to find out. Whistle Pig Korean is a chef-owned Korean restaurant located at 25 N Willson Ave, Ste A, in downtown Bozeman, Montana. Serving Authentic Korean food since 2014. Learn more at whistlepigkorean.com or follow @whistlepigkorean. W Angie Ripple is co-publisher of Bozeman Magazine; she is very often hungry, and recommends Whistle Pig’s Dak Bulgogi.

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MONTANA MUSIC

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he album, Cook, isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hiphop come together in one rich, flavorful dish. Released on their own Lettuce Records label, the band’s album offers a menu of delights that marks a band exploring new sonic territory. For these six life-long partners, the new songs feel like a nourishing meal that entices all of your senses. On the new album, Lettuce has expanded its ever-widening musical palette again. Coming off tours with both rap icon GZA of Wu-Tang Clan and and reggae legend Ziggy Marley while earlier in this year releasing the live album and concert film ‘Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony’ capturing over 90 minutes of collaborative symphonic arrangements with the Colorado Symphony “This record is a little more three-dimensional than our past albums,” added Deitch. “It shows a lot more sides to the band, exploring further depths of production and arrangements.” One can hear the Wu-Tang Clan vibe on “Storm’s Coming,” which could well be a lost track from (36 Chambers), while working with an orchestra can be traced in the epic cinematic score of the closing “Ghost of Yest,”

which Deitch terms, “a cool tune that has symphonic influences.” Listening to hard-to-categorize, multigenre bands from around the world also impacted the sessions for Cook, which reflects the global outreach that led Lettuce to put out the recently re-released Live in Tokyo back in 2004. Touring plans for Cook include a return trip to Japan as well as dates in Europe and Australia. “Hearing music from different countries has broadened our creative outlook,” admitted Deitch. Still, there’s a generous dose of Lettuce’s patented funk, paying tribute to the great James Brown and his JB’s on the slow-heater groove, “Clav It Your Way,” marked by composer Ryan “Zoid” Zoidis’ cool, laid-back but funky saxophone, the classic Lettuce tune of “Gold Tooth” and a pair of spirited homages to mentors like Tower of Power (“Keep On,” with a co-writing credit for the band leader and original member of TOP, Emilio Castillo). On “The Mac,” the band pays tribute to the great JB sax player Maceo Parker, with whom the band had the honor of collaborating with several years back. “It’s like something that should be the soundtrack to a ‘70s cop show,” says Nigel Hall, who takes center stage with vocals and organ on the band’s cover of one-time Five

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Stairsteps member Keni Burke’s 1982 R&B hit, “Risin’ to the Top.” “I first heard that song as a kid,” explained Hall. “I learned about the original through hip-hop. I always wanted to sing it, and now I get the chance.” “Breathe” is described by Deitch as “a chill, hip-hop-flavored joint,” which begins with the sound of crickets, while horn player Eric “Benny” Bloom credited the song for allowing him “to think of all the possibilities my future holds if I just listen to myself and... BREATHE.” The title track is “a wild and crazy funk tune written at a party in Denver,” according to Deitch, while Bloom called it, “a hip little banger of a song to put a stank face on.” With Cook, it appears Lettuce has the right recipe for success... both musically and organizationally. “This is the best team we’ve ever had,” said Deitch of his current management. “We feel like the world is our oyster. Our concepts and ideas can really come to fruition now with our infrastructure. It’s beautiful to be in a headspace of feeling this fresh. It’s the start of a brand-new era for us.” Do not miss your chance to see Lettuce live at the Old Saloon on August 29. Tickets are on sale at https://events.sellout.io K

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Big Sky Arts Council

ig Sky’s Music in the Mountains has a stacked lineup for August, with these shows on the books for Thursday nights in the park: 8/6 - Magoo 8/13 - The Mother Hips + Lee Rafugee 8/20 - StarchildJr + Object Heavy Band 8/27 - Armchair Boogie Based in Northern California, the Mother Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe for sessions in late 2021. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.” “Greg [Loiacono, co-founder) sent me a rough demo of this song and I thought it was promising,” says Hips co-founder Tim Bluhm of “When We Disappear.” “What he was singing was place-holder gibberish, or sounds mixed with some actual lyrics, including what would become the title. I went through it and matched words to his sounds and then tweaked the words to tell a kind of impressionistic history of our adventures together. In this way I believe both Greg’s and my own subconscious worlds revealed themselves. The music is simple and loose,

helping with the devil-may-care attitude of the singing.” Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the Bay Area’s most beloved live outfits,” The Mother Hips’ headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend, finding them sharing stages with everyone from Johnny Cash and Wilco to Lucinda Williams and The Black Crowes. Rolling Stone called the band “divinely inspired,” while Pitchfork praised their “rootsy mix of 70’s rock and power pop,” and The New Yorker lauded their ability to “sing it sweet and play it dirty.” Opening the show on 8/13 as the emerging artist is Lee Rafugee, a four piece Rock n’ Roll band based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The band started in 2020 during Covid as a way to “break on through” during such an ambivalent time.... The sounds of Lee Rafugee range between the despondencies of the old soul singers to the loose and unconfined presence of the Band of Gypsys or Gary Clark Jr. With Sarah DeGraw on guitar and vocals, Aidan Triantafillou on guitar and vocals, Cael Sorenson on bass, and Ethan Shaw on percussion, the best way to sum up the sounds and feeling of Lee Rafugee is unpredictable. See you in the Mountain Meadow on Thursday nights all summer! M

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PINE CREEK WELCOMES

WANG CHUNG pinecreeklodge.com

ang Chung came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene in the UK, going on to achieve global success, selling millions of records. Throughout their 40 year career they have released 6 albums and 2 Greatest Hits compilations. They have had 6 US Top 40 hits including a number 1 and other international smash hits including ‘Dance Hall Days’ and ‘Let’s Go’, and achieved cult status with their soundtrack and score for legendary director of ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘French Connection’, William Friedkin’s movie ‘To Live and Die in LA’, as well as their original song contribution to John Hughes’ legendary movie, ‘The Breakfast Club’. In the process of all of this (and somewhat unintentionally), Wang Chung became part of the contemporary culture of North America. Their huge smash ‘Everybody Have Fun Tonight’, with its now famous line ‘’Everybody Wang Chung Tonight’’ saw the invention of a new US verb: ‘’to Wang Chung’’, the band being namechecked by everyone from Homer Simpson, Austin Powers, Two and a Half Men’s Charlie and Alan Harper, Top Gear’s James May and Richard Hammond, to Frasier Crane to name just a few. See in short clips below... More recently their music has featured in TV shows The Walk-

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ing Dead, Breaking Bad, South Park, Glee, This is Us, SNL and The Goldbergs, Everybody’s in LA, amongst many others...as well as in movies like The Idea of You, Bumblebee, Deadpool and The Fighter. They have also featured in various huge video game titles like Grand Theft Auto:Vice City and in many big commercials. On the live front, they have toured extensively to great acclaim and continue to successfully ‘Wang Chung’ audiences all over the world. In 2012 they ventured back into the studio to record an album of new material, called ’Tazer Up!’ and in 2019 they released a newly recorded album of orchestral reinterpretations of their biggest songs…performed with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. It is called ‘Orchesography’ and is available on August Day Records. 2025 will see the release of a retrospective album that includes their greatest hits and rare unreleased tracks called ‘Clear Light, Dark Matter’ and also a double live album recorded in 2024 at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. Later in 2025, they will be marking the 40th anniversary of their OST and album To Live and Die in LA….watch this space for news. W

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AND YOU WHAT’S MIGHT ASK SPINNING YOURSELF NEXT?

NOTABLE MUSIC RELEASES ON VINYL, CD, AND CASSETTE FOR AUGUST, 2026 Mike ‘Bueno’ Good 8/7/26 NEW RELEASES Stray Kids Sleep Token (instrumental) Steve Lacy Role Model Mountain Goats Man/Woman/ Chainsaw Durutti Column DaBaby Elder (LP) Citizen Resavoir Overmono REISSUES Ethel Cain (CD/Cassette ) Vince Guaraldi (Zoetrope) Jerry Garcia Cymande No Use for a Name Obituary Lisa Loeb Dresden Dolls Linda Ronstadt Tom Tom Club (Box Set) Jorge Ben Handsome Family George Clinton

8/14/26 NEW RELEASES Phoebe Bridgers Nipsey Hussle/Bino Rideaux Marilyn Manson Sparks (live) Judah & the Lion Buju Bnton Pigeon Jethro Tull Bob Marley (live) Jon Batiste Hovvdy Katseye (Kpop) REISSUES Tate McRae Everything But the Girl Descendents Me First & the Gimme Gimmes Curtis Mayfield (Hifi) Big L NOFX Blue Oyster Cult Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Conflict Motorhead Run DMC

8/21/26 NEW RELEASES Brand New The Cramps Ryan Adams Sondre Lerche Lambchop Afghan Whigs Sam Smith Crack the Sky Anderson Paak Weezer Mt Joy Grace Potter Brandon Flowers (Killers) Giraffe Ray Wylie Hubbard REISSUES The 1975 Old & In the Way Insane Clown Posse Teenage Bottlerocket Chance the Rapper Joni Mitchell (HiFi) Fu Manchu Save Ferris Joey Badass DJ Shadow Happy Mondays Nas Robert Earl Keen (live) Insane Clown Posse Dance Gavin Dance Paul McCartney (CDs) Macy Gray

08/28/26 NEW RELEASES Interpol Alabama Shakes Ann Wilson Jim James Allah-Las Sera Cahoone Dillinger Velocity Girl (B.O.) Saul Williams Billy Strings Linda Lindas Mastodon Beartooth Trey Pinley Mike D (Beastie Boys) A Certain Ratio Ty Segall Peso Pluma Dinosaur Jr Fruition Charlie & the Tropicales. (live) Milton Nascimento/ Lo Borges Caeano Veloso Postitute REISSUES Geese Joan Jett Underoath Israel Vibration Del McCoury Band OK Go Klaus Nomi Michael Jackson (BO early years)

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SCREEN & STAGE

Is Bozeman the Next Destination For Comedy Comedy?? Max Brand

fter living in New York City and performing comedy there for 15 years, I believe that most of what makes a great comedian is their wanting to be a great comedian. I want to be a great comedian. There, I said it. Did it happen? Am I hilarious? Do I have millions of fans? Hmm, I’ll give it a day… maybe it’s one of those things that has to sit out for a while before it’s ready. In New York, I saw my friends’ performances go from mediocre to extraordinary after they became the most annoying

people in the room. They just kept talking about being a successful comedian, and then in a few months or a few years, we would all see them doing a standup set on a late-night talk show. Of course, they worked really hard, but a lot of people do. They chose to say it out loud and work until it was an accurate description of their life. When I moved to Montana, I saw the same characteristic in skiers, hikers, and climbers. People are talking at the bottom of the mountain about going to the top, and about surrounding themselves with people who have structured their entire day/week/month around being at the top. They say they’re ready; they work really hard to be ready, then before they know it, they’ve been up and down the mountain so much that they’re bored by it. All of that made sense to me; people move to New York City to test their comedic talent in the most difficult environ-

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ment available. If they get laughs, then they’re as good as they hoped. People move to Montana to test their physical talent in

the most difficult and incredible environment available. If they get to the top and back down again, then they’re as good as they hoped. What I didn’t expect was to go to an open mic in Bozeman, Montana, and see the same types of comics I would see in New York. The charmers, the weirdos, the brainiacs. And, just like in New York, people were annoying and talking about comedy. They surrounded themselves with people better than they were, and as I came back to open mic after open mic, I would see them get better. They were climbing their mountain, taking notes from those who went before them, and pushing the art forward. It was inspiring to see the same qualities in the comedians in Montana that I saw in New York, but with no promise of a career, just love for the art form and wanting to make a room full of people laugh. I have produced quite a few comedy shows. I had great shows, and I had shows that left me embarrassed to pass the audience on their way out the door. The great shows always felt like they had an innate magic to them, but looking back, I can see that the only real difference was that,

in the great shows, the performers really wanted to have a great show. Usually, that desire stemmed from admiring someone else on the show and wanting to do their very best in front of them. So now I’m in Montana, lucky to continue to be surrounded by incredible comedic talent, with the knowledge that we can give a Montana audience a show that rivals New York shows. What else was there to do but set it up? Why can’t Bozeman be the next great destination for comedy? Let’s all start climbing together. On August 26th at 7pm, come see The Summit at Last Best Comedy in Bozeman. It’s a variety show that highlights the very best of comedy and music. We have James III coming in from Los Angeles (you may know him from the Netflix sketch comedy show Astronomy Club, or the successful podcast, Black Men Can’t Jump In Hollywood), improv from Sam Chronowski & Jasper Stone and their team “Cowards” (Last Best Comedy), Stand-up from John “The Engineer” Nelson (Bone Dry Comedy), music from Shay Zanna (Lucy Was Right), and hosted by me, Max Brand (Comedy Central, HBO, TruTV). Tickets are $15, but the view from the top is priceless. M

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GV REAL ESTATE

BOZEMAN REAL ESTATE MARKET

BI-ANNUAL

REPORT

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

s we evaluate the first six months of data, Bozeman’s real estate market continues to show signs of stability, with a gradual increase in inventory and steady buyer activity. While we’re no longer experiencing the frenzied pace of the pandemic years, today’s market remains active for well-priced homes, and buyers have more choices than they have had in several years. Interest rates continue to influence affordability and purchasing decisions, but they haven’t stopped motivated buyers and sellers from making moves. Here’s a look at how the first six months of 2026 compared to recent years. Let’s first look at the supply side in the form of new listings. Comparing the first six months of each year, January 1st through July 1st: 2019 was the peak for new listings, when 722 single family homes were listed for sale in and around Bozeman. That number declined 10% to 649 new listings in 2020. It continued the downward trend into 2021, when 592 homes were listed, and into the first half of 2023, when 548 single family homes were brought onto the market. The low of 2023 was down just over 24% from the high of 2019. 2024 saw a change in the direction as 610 homes were listed for sale. That continued into 2025 with 627 new listings. This year, the upward trend continued, with 632 single-family homes listed in and around Bozeman. This marks a 13.6% increase in inventory from the low of 2023, but is still over 12% off of 2019’s peak. Sales numbers, which had decreased from 2024 to 2025, have rebounded somewhat. In the first half of this year, 332 single family homes have sold in and around Bozeman. This compares to 304 sales last year, and 322 in 2024. January through July 1st of 2023 saw 344 sales, and the first half of 2022 saw 348. These are all down from the highs of 2021 and 2020, when 434 and 435

homes were sold, respectively. Pending transactions are also showing some strength. At the time of this writing, there are 116 pending single family home sales, which is up almost 14% from the 102 pending transactions at this same time last year. 2025 sales were up over 10% compared to the 92 pending sales in 2024. Looking back further, this is up slightly from 113 at the same time in 2023, and shows a continued rise from 100 pending sales at this time in 2022. This is a notable decline from the pandemic years, when there were 156 pending sales in 2021 and 230 in 2020. The median sold price for single-family homes, both inside and outside city limits, is bumping up and down. Median sold price is not a perfect indicator of actual home prices, but is a widely looked at gauge. After declining from $900,000 in 2022 to $875,000 in 2023, it bumped up in 2024 to $948,950. Last year, it was down slightly at $907,500. That trend continued this year, as the median sold price for the first six months of single-family home sales in and around the Bozeman area came in at $859,000. These numbers include areas both inside and outside of city limits. Homes outside of Bozeman city limits tend to be more expensive. Restricting the data to only single-family homes inside city limits, in 2023, this number decreased by 5% from $800,000 in 2022 to $760,000. In 2024, the median sold price inside city limits was up almost 4% from the previous year at $789,000, slightly below 2022 levels. It was also down slightly last year, declining 4.9% from 2024 to $750,000 in 2025. This number is again down just slightly from last year, coming in at $747,500. The month’s supply of homes for sale, a measure of how long it would take to sell all current listings, has increased above pre-pandemic levels. Generally, anything below a six-month supply is considered

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a seller’s market, while anything above is considered a buyer’s market. Starting around 2017, it consistently hovered around three months. In 2020, it dropped to around and below one month and remained there through 2021. It began to increase in 2022, inching up to around three months. 2024 and 2025 saw similar numbers, with the month’s supply sitting around 4.5 months. This year, it’s down just slightly, at 4.1 months. Some consider a “normal” or “healthy” market to have a five-to-six-month supply of homes. The median days on market has also remained relatively flat from last year. In 2021, the median days on market plummeted to just five days, down from 25 days in 2020 and 23 days in 2019. It continued to fall in 2022, to four days. It increased in 2023 to 21 days, decreased slightly in 2024 to 17 days, and bumped back up again last year to 26 days on market. It stayed almost level this year, at 27 days on market. Interest rates remain volatile and should be monitored frequently by serious buyers. For the past two years, many have been hoping to see interest rates drop below 6%, but this has yet to solidly materialize. Although they change daily, as of this writing, they are slightly down from recent averages, hovering below 6.5%, depending on factors such as down payment and credit score. This is down slightly from this time last year, when they were closer to 6.8%. The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area, including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, and 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. C 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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REAL ESTATE MARKET DATA Data for Single Family Homes

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LIVING LOCAL

A BICENTENNIAL MEMORY ON AMERICA’S 250th BIRTHDAY Pat Hill

ifty years ago Bozeman was a much different town; smaller, slower, and very special to me. The divisions that seem to be part of American life these days were not as obvious. In fact, part of what was so special to me back then was that we all got along—the jocks, the hippies, the cowboys, the nerds, the rich and the not-so-rich—we all hung out together. Perhaps it was because the country had gone through ordeals like the Vietnam War and the resignation of a President. Perhaps it was simply that the drinking age had been lowered to 18 because of that war (that resulted in way too much drinking, but more on that later). I think it was because we were all pretty good kids, really. Our young lives playing out back then could often have been scenes from shows like “American Graffiti,” or “That 70s Show.” Cars were a big part of the scene. Friday nights would see Main Street turn into the main drag back then, with kids driving back and forth between the old Heeb’s grocery on Main and Wallace to Butcher Boy or John’s drive-in restaurants, both located across the street from the high school. Some pretty hot gas-guzzlers could be seen on those nights, but gas was less than 50 cents a gallon, after all. There were some good races on 19th between Boylan’s Drive-up Dairy and Goldenstein Lane. And when the weather was warm, there was always the Starlite Drive-in Theatre. If you had a big trunk on your car, like the one on my 1965 Chrysler Imperial, you could sneak in a couple extra kids with ease. When the weather wasn’t warm, there was skiing. Bozeman was already a ski town of sorts back then, even though Big Sky was still

in the development stage, and Bridger Bowl only had three chairlifts and a T-Bar. What was special was that Montana State University was conducting a cloud-seeding experiment in the Bridger Range, and quite often the result was a two- or three-foot dump of fresh powder snow at Bridger Bowl. A lot of kids would skip school on those mornings and go skiing instead, which ultimately resulted in a new situation at Bozeman High: three unexcused absences resulted in an F for that class. The only “F” I ever got in high school was in Photography, because of those snowy days. Music was also ever-present, mostly rock in my case, with bands like Aerosmith and Nazareth usually occupying my eight-track tape player. My first live show was at the MSU Fieldhouse in the mid-70s, with REO Speedwagon opening for the Doobie Brothers. That show cost less than ten bucks. By the time Senior year rolled around, I was leaning more toward a new genre we were calling country rock, and I was loving Montana bands like the Mission Mountain Wood Band. There wasn’t much better than a Mission Mountain Wood Band show at Buck’s T-4, or at the legendary Aber Day kegger/concert in Missoula, dubbed the world’s largest one-day beer-keg party by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1979. I went to a lot of keg parties in those days. The deposit for a tap at Joe’s Parkway cost more than the 16-gallon keg headed for Cameron Bridge or the Rock Quarry. Those keggers were social events and a hell of a lot of fun, but drinking has its dark side. I lost two of my good friends in alcohol-related incidents within two months of

I have always felt lucky

to have been a member of the Bozeman Senior

High School graduating class of 1976.

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graduating from high school. That had a lot to do with why I joined the U.S. Navy a few months later. I kept Bozeman close to my soul. A few good friends from Bozeman were also in the Navy at the time. We shared apartments at the same complex close to the base where our ships were stationed, and many Montana friends came to visit us in sunny San Diego. My shipmates got tired of hearing about Bozeman, but they sure learned to love the Mission Mountain Wood Band. When I brought a few of them back to Montana with me on leave, they got it. And when my time with the Navy ended, I ended up back in Bozeman. Our town is a lot different in 2026 than it was in 1976. Where there was Butcher Boy there’s now a Starbucks. Downtown, the Oaks is gone, and so is the Pines Cafe, the Bungalow Drug, the Woolworth’s, and so much more. But you can still get a feel of the old Bozeman at the Eagles Club.

The Bozeman Senior High Class of 1976 is holding its 50th reunion the week of the Sweet Pea Festival. Look for our float in the Sweet Pea Parade and say hello. P Pat Hill is a freelance writer in Bozeman. A native Montanan and former advisor to Montana State University’s Exponent newspaper, Pat has been writing about the history and politics of the Treasure State for nearly three decades.

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Ain’t Nuthin’ Good About A Weed Protecting and Restoring Sagebrush Rangelands Lisa Vandenbos

o you enjoy the emblematic endemic arrow leaf balsam root that graces the foothills? Do you find peace watching the grazing deer drift? Maybe you’d rather watch elk, antelope, bighorn or bears (yes, bears do graze)? In some places, there are abundant grasses, but there is nothing to eat. Invasive annual grasses (IAGs) such as cheat grass (or the newest arrival, bulbous blue grass, now all over the city) are one of the great threats to sagebrush ecosystems and working lands across Montana and all of North America. New research from the University of Wyoming shows that mule deer and other ungulates avoid certain areas once invasive annual grass cover reaches about twenty percent. This is the tipping point where plant communities begin shifting toward IAG dominance. This can happen even without ground disturbance, causing ecosystems to rapidly decline in both diversity and productivity. Reduced native vegetation also increases high-heat fire. “Ain’t nuthin’ good about a weed,” Cowboy Slim would say to his friend. Protecting and restoring sagebrush rangelands isn’t just about plants—it’s critical for wildlife habitat, the economy, and our health, which means it concerns Bozemanites too. Invasive and noxious are separate terms. The Weed Science Society of America defines a weed as “a plant that causes economic losses or ecological damage, creates health problems for humans or animals, or is undesirable where it is growing.” • Invasive weeds are weeds that establish, persist and spread widely in natural ecosystems outside the plant’s native range. Many of these creep in via imported goods. When in a foreign locale, these invaders lack natural enemies to curtail their growth – enabling them to overrun native plants. • Noxious is a legal term from the Plant Protection Act. A noxious weed is any plant that can injure or cause damage to crops, nursery stock, livestock or poultry, irrigation, natural resources, public health, or the environment. Some plants are both invasive and noxious, such as pretty purple spotted knapweed, which poisons the very ground. Neon green leafy spurge is invasive, toxic to cattle and horses, and can cause severe skin irritation or blindness in humans. Other weeds are native but noxious, such as water hemlock. To distinguish weeds from wildflowers — because weeds are usually pretty too, pick up the excellent identification booklet available free from the county extension office at the fairgrounds. The folks

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there (like the people at MSU Extension) are a fountain of knowledge. Oxeyed Daisies, Dalmatian Toad Flax (despite the name, it is a yellow snapdragon), Field Bindweed (morning glories), Yellow Iris, Tall Buttercup and Common Tansy (those gorgeous tall yellow buttons along the river) are some of the beauties. Backyardgardenlover.com suggests alternative plants. Pick up some booklets for your neighborhood picnic — we’re all in this together! The booklet offers management suggestions — using petro chemicals is not always the best, as some weeds are showing signs of newly bolstered resistance. There are non-toxic alternatives. White vinegar on your home hardscape kills everything. Bozeman scientist / entrepreneur Stuart Jennings developed Nutrafix. Wellnamed Stuart (the Guardian) has an MA in Land Rehabilitation from MSU, as well as 20 years of lab research. He began with an observation: he noticed that weeds thrived where the soil was poor. His hypothesis was to feed the soil — and lo, the weeds receded. Patent in pocket, he now markets Nutrafix. Thinking outside the box created a natural fertilizer that fights weeds. Human activities move seeds. Your dog will be sure to bring home some of the burrs that inspired Velcro: hounds tongue. Beautiful burdock is the bane of the Audubon Society, as it traps the songbirds, causing a long, slow starvation. Hounds tongue gets its name from scarlet, tongue-like flowers which, curiously, smell like hot buttered popcorn! You’ve got to get the burrs off Ruff but avoid being Johnny Appleseed in the parking lot. Noxious weeds cost Montana an estimated $100+ million annually in direct agricul-

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tural losses, secondary economic impacts, and ongoing control expenditures. With over 8.2 million acres of land infested, these plants reduce grazing capacity, diminish crop yields, and threaten local wildlife. Adding in the cost of increased fires equals serious economic impact, much more than the cost of the 500-year-flood in 2022. The health impact from all those ingested petrochemicals on the land is huge, too. Unfortunately, the powers that be are sorely underfunded. We have to take care of this ourselves. Before you head for the backcountry, clean off boots, packs and tents. Vehicle wheel wells and undercarriages lodge seed-filled mud. Wyoming posts boot brushes and signs at every trailhead. They now look like weedhells, but at least it’s not in the backcountry. Bring clippers and gloves for snipping seed heads or pulling weeds. An ounce of prevention… note the coordinates of weedy places and communicate them to the forest or park service, along with the size of the infestation and type of weed. They appreciate the info and, hopefully, will be able to send someone with a sprayer. A 1952 Yellowstone Park brochure suggests: “Take pride in your National Park. Keep it unspoiled for those who follow you.” Ain’t nuthin’ good about a weed, Slim? I have discovered something good… weeds bring community together for a common purpose. It’s an enormous project, but, like Rosie the Riveter says, “We can do it!” V Lisa Vandenbos has been after weeds in Montana for 35 years.

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LIVING LOCAL

Bozeman’s Historic Community Quilts Charlotte Mills and Rachel Phillips photos: Gallatin History Museum

ver the course of the last two years, local quilters from the Gallatin Quilt Guild met regularly at the Gallatin History Museum to organize the quilt collection. Once the quilts were cleaned, evaluated, and properly stored, the group chose three pieces with high importance to the history of Gallatin County. After these quilts were stabilized with minor repairs, they designed a wonderful exhibit in the Main Hall of the museum. As you enter the room, the display case on the back wall catches your eye with the brightness of the “Capitol Story Quilt,” the “Pea Cannery Quilt,” and “That 70’s Quilt.” Each of the three featured quilts and the exhibit itself were created by many hands, making them true community projects. The “Capitol Story Quilt” was made in 1892 to promote Bozeman’s bid for the Montana state capital. The quilt is signed in ink on the reverse by an assortment of local businessmen, women, and farmers and ranchers—some of whom are possible artisans of the piece. For many years, it was in the possession of the Story family of Bozeman and their names are among those inscribed on the back. This quilt illustrates the Crazy quilt pattern, with its assortment of fabrics in various shapes and sizes and ornate embroidery. The blocks were individually made, sewn onto a foundation, and assembled without batting. In 1889, Montana became the 41st state admitted to the union. The next monumental tasks for its citizens included creating a state constitution, organizing a new government, and choosing a location for the state capital. Montana’s two previous territorial capitals were in the gold-rush-era mining camps

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of Bannack and Virginia City. In the early 1890s, Bozeman competed fiercely with Anaconda, Boulder, Butte, Deer Lodge, Great Falls, and Helena for the designation of state capital. The state capital campaign fueled significant growth and development in Bozeman, as the small agricultural community transformed itself into a sophisticated city worthy of government offices. Proponents touted Bozeman as the city with room to grow and the most reasonable living costs. New hotels and commercial buildings were constructed, including the Bozeman City Hall and Opera House (1890) and the Bozeman Hotel (1891). An electric streetcar system was installed in 1892, providing convenient passenger transportation from the new Northern Pacific passenger depot on Bozeman’s north side to Main Street and the developing neighborhoods to the southwest. A gradual hill south of town became the intended location for the new state capitol building, and the area was dubbed the “Capitol Hill Addition.” A spacious South 8th Avenue included a boulevard and was intended to be the grand entranceway leading from Main Street to the capitol building. Anxious to obtain the economic and social benefits that accompany a capital city, Bozeman’s citizens campaigned heavily for votes. Promotional “Vote for Bozeman for the Capitol, Nov. 8th, 1892” medallions were produced and distributed, and prominent residents like the Nelson Story family participated in campaigns like this signature quilt to drum up support and to push votes. The election was unsuccessful, and Bozeman came in fourth behind Helena, Anaconda, and Butte. As a consolation prize, in 1893 Bozeman was gifted a land grant school called Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts—today’s Montana State University.

According to information accompanying the “Pea Cannery Quilt,” this delightful piece was made by women who worked at Bozeman’s Pea Cannery. Like the “Capitol Quilt,” this piece is also a signature quilt, but features names embroidered with thread instead of handwritten in ink. The Chimney Block design incorporates fabrics like repurposed clothing and muslins, forming blocks assembled “on point” with a finished scrim edge. The center batting is a striped wool blanket which is visible through the aging fabric. Research into the embroidered names and analysis of the fabrics used suggest the quilt was made between 1927 and 1930. It has deep ties to Gallatin County’s farming and industrial past. Agriculturally rich, the Gallatin Valley attracted farmers and ranchers in the 1860s. These activities led to the establishment of associated industries like flour mills, malting plants, seed companies, and a cannery. In addition to wheat, barley, and other grains, agri-

culturalists found that peas grew well in the area. In 1911, the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Detroit, Michigan determined the Gallatin Valley would be a prime location for intensive pea production, and the industry was born.

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The Gallatin Valley Seed Company and other seed businesses in Bozeman processed and packaged area seed peas for shipment around the country. In 1917, local businessmen Thomas Byron Story, Lester P. Work, and L.L. Brotherton established the Bozeman Canning Company, which produced thousands of cases of canned peas that fed troops in Europe during World War I. Local growers harvested pea crops beginning in July, which would be quickly transported to the Bozeman Canning Company facility on Bozeman’s northeast side. Peas were processed and canned in intense round-the-clock operations that employed hundreds of seasonal workers. Most seasons produced an average of 200,000 cases of canned peas. At its peak production in 1926, the Bozeman Canning Company shipped over 320,000 cases. Many local women and teenagers supported their families by working at the cannery and seed companies through the Depression years and both World Wars. Women employed at the cannery reported a sense of camaraderie and community, as this signature quilt illustrates. The Bozeman Canning Company was eventually acquired by PictSweet Foods, but production dropped significantly following World War II. A reduction of government contracts, crop disease, and an increase in the popularity of frozen vegetables contributed to the industry’s decline. The factory buildings shut down permanently in 1958. Today, the old Bozeman Canning Company complex adjacent to North Rouse Avenue has experienced a revival, and a variety of restaurants and shops occupy the renovated canning company buildings. Though signatures and names are not the main focus of the third and final quilt, it was also created by a community effort. Affectionately dubbed “That 70s Quilt,” this piece is an assembly of twenty-five

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individually quilted blocks, each depicting a different Montana theme. Brightly-colored polyester and cotton fabrics form scenes that feature hand appliqué and embroidery. This work of art commemorates women’s contributions to Montana’s development, and highlights the history of women using textiles to express political opinions, advocate for change, and build community. Quilters who contributed to this piece include Montana legislators, artists, and writers whose names or initials are included in the blocks. From Bozeman’s beginnings, local women campaigned for causes they held dear, including rational dress movements, temperance, and suffrage. In Montana, suffrage was attained in 1914—six years before the 19th Amendment was ratified. After achieving the right to vote, suffrage organizations refocused on educating women about government processes and important issues. Bozeman’s League of Women Voters (LWV) was established in 1920 and supported female voters of all political parties. Bozeman’s LWV chapter, along with many state and national groups, went dormant during the Great Depression and World War II. The group revived in the late 1950s, and they began conducting studies of pertinent issues like local government, schools, parks, housing, and social services. Population growth in Bozeman in the 1970s also stimulated increased attention on land use issues, as well as a focus on keeping Main Street vibrant. Several members of Bozeman’s League of Women Voters were active participants in the Montana Constitutional Convention in 1972, which revised the state’s outdated document, which had been developed during statehood in 1889. “That 70s Quilt” was created in 1974, amid national attention

on the Equal Rights Amendment. The Montana Women’s Political Caucus was formed by women in the state legislature, with the goal of eradicating discrimination based on sex. During the 1970s, Montana House and Senate seats occupied by women jumped from one to fifteen. To draw attention to sexism in the legislature, Senator Pat Regan of Billings adopted a stuffed pig mascot that wore a button with the title “Male Chauvinist Pig.” Any male legislator who went too far with sexist remarks would likely find the pig delivered to his desk. We invite you to visit the museum to see these colorful masterpieces in person, and to see firsthand how art and history intertwine. The Gallatin History Museum would like to thank our volunteers, who put in hours of work to research, repair, stabilize, and create a beautiful display of these historic quilts. We extend our deepest appreciation for the knowledge, dedication and hard work shared by Pat, Catherine, Catalina, Nancy, Renee, JB, Darcy, Barbara, LaDonna, and Scarlett. R Charlotte Mills and Rachel Phillips are the Operations and Research Directors 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. p32: “Vote for Bozeman for the Capitol” medallion, 1892. p33 TOP: Marchers dressed in historic costume commemorate women’s suffrage in a Bozeman parade, circa 1978. p33 BOTTOM: Bozeman for the Capitol quilt: Detail of a portion of the “Capitol Story Quilt” on display at the museum. LEFT: Bozeman Canning Company complex in northeast Bozeman.

Open Doors A S T R O L O GY

AUGUST FEATURES BOTH A SOLAR ECLIPSE ON THE 12TH AND A LUNAR ECLIPSE ON THE 28TH!

ARIES (March 21–April 19)

LIBRA

TAURUS

SCORPIO

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

Family tensions may test your patience around mid-month. Surround yourself with the healing vibration of blue through clothing, flowers, gemstones, or décor. “My family is my heart center. May we live in harmony.”

(April 20–May 20) Romance blossoms between the 17th and 22nd, making this an ideal time to deepen an existing relationship or welcome new love. Garnet and Ruby amplify passion, confidence, and heartfelt connection. “Love is all around me, everywhere.”

(May 21–June 20) A career opportunity begins to take shape near month’s end. Spend a few quiet minutes each day visualizing yourself thriving in meaningful work. “I deserve to use my full potential and be rewarded for my talents.”

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) Good fortune smiles on you around the 12th, opening doors you may not have expected. Carry the scents of cinnamon or wild orange to attract continued abundance. “I naturally attract what is beneficial for myself and those around me.”

LEO (July 23–August 22)

The Total Solar Eclipse in Leo on the 12th marks a powerful new beginning. Write your intentions to bring clarity to your next chapter in love, finances, or personal growth. “I begin anew with clarity, purpose, and confidence.”

VIRGO

(August 23–September 22) Financial opportunities increase after the 6th, but wise choices will determine lasting success. Green Aventurine encourages prosperity while keeping you grounded. “I welcome abundance and manage it with wisdom.”

(September 23–October 22) The 28th is the perfect time to release what no longer serves your highest good. Smoky Quartz supports emotional clearing and fresh beginnings. “I release the past and welcome new possibilities.”

(October 23–November 21) The third week of the month is filled with celebrations, gatherings, and meaningful connections. Labradorite protects your energy while keeping your intuition strong. “I celebrate life while remaining true to myself.”

(November 22–December 21) Adventure calls mid-month, making this the perfect time to plan a trip or explore somewhere new. Turquoise offers protection and confidence wherever the road leads. “Every journey expands my mind and my soul.”

CAPRICORN

(December 22–January 19) Money matters take center stage, especially around the 9th. Pyrite encourages practical decisions and lasting prosperity. “I build security through wise choices and steady action.”

AQUARIUS

(January 20–February 18) Heart-to-heart conversations you’ve been avoiding can no longer wait. Blue Lace Agate encourages honest, compassionate communication. “I speak my truth with kindness and courage.”

PISCES

(February 19–March 20) The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th empowers you to speak your truth with confidence. Lapis Lazuli or Larimar strengthens authentic self-expression. “My voice is clear, authentic, and heard.”

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REC & HEALTH

Flathead Pass the Northern Bridgers Steve McGann

like to call the Bridger Mountains Bozeman’s front yard. From the parking lot at the ‘M’ to the parking lot at Fairy Lake twenty miles north, there are always vehicles waiting for people to return from their Bridger adventures. But there is another section of the range that is farther away, somewhat remote, even unknown. It is possible to go there and see no one else. The center of this place is Flathead Pass. To the south of this pass are some of the highest and toughest-to-summit peaks in the entire range. To the north of Flathead there is a ring of mostly tree covered mountains that are rarely ever hiked. How many times have any of us hiked the ‘M’ or skied Bridger? Hundreds? Possibly. I have made just five or six trips to Flathead Pass, though they were all memorable. On my first try for Flathead Pass, I did not get there. Perhaps I should have gotten the message. In the early 80s I did not know much about the Bridgers, but decided that, if I started from that pass, I would probably end up being able to walk to Bozeman. My wife Ruth drove a friend and I north on a Friday night. The road turned muddy,

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then impassable. So we got out, and she turned around. We hopped a fence and began walking toward the mountains. Not sure where we ended up that first night—somewhere around Frazier Lake is a guess. In the morning we hiked up, down, and back up and down to Fairy Lake, Sacajawea Peak, and points south. We found the Foothills trail and spent the second night in Truman Gulch, I think. By Sunday, we were weary of the whole endeavor and walked out at Middle Cottonwood. We stopped at a farmhouse and called for a ride. We had covered a lot of ground, but there was no sense of accomplishment, just bumbling fun. Decades later, my son Scott and I completed that trek. Flathead Pass to the ‘M’. We took two days and two nights. We did gain the ridge a little south of the Pass on Friday night. On Saturday, we traversed all the northern peaks, as well as Sac and Naya Nuki. We camped Saturday night in a not-very-level spot on the Foothills trail a mile or so before Ross Saddle. On Sunday, we hiked the rest of the ridge. The one lasting memory I have of the trip is that it was mid-June, but there was a lot of snow remaining, especially right on top of the ridge. There was no way around some of the drifts; we were in sneakers, maybe had a couple of trekking poles. We had to chop and kick step up vertical snow with drop-offs on either side. By the time we arrived at Baldy, Scott was tired of the whole situation. He ran the rest of the way to get it over with sooner. By the time I wandered into the ‘M’ lot, he was waiting with cold Gatorade. The Ridge Run covers twenty miles from Fairy Lake to the ‘M’ lot. Ed Anacker, who founded that race, was interested in the northern peaks and ridge. Originally, he wanted the Ridge Run to begin at Flathead Pass. My guess is that was because it would be 26 miles, a marathon distance. He was talked down from that. Thankfully. It is hard enough at 20 miles. After I retired, I wanted to spend more time in the Bridgers, understand things better. I decided

that I needed to drive all the way around the range for perspective, so I went up past Sixteenmile, over to Ringling, south through the Shields Valley, to Livingston and home. It was a nice drive, but provided no insights. I then decided on a bike ride north from Bozeman on Springhill Road, over Flathead Pass, then south down MT 86 past Bridger Bowl and back to town. I thought the whole ride would be about 70 miles—doable in a long day, but camping and taking two sounded even better. Since I was spending the night there was no hurry, so I did not get packed up and on the road until 10 a.m. Up N 19th, over to Springhill Road, past Riverside and north. The first ten miles was a breezy hour. The next ten miles, slowed by the end of the pavement at Reese Creek and some gradual steep, took two hours. The last stretch, less than ten miles, took four hours. The turnoff road to the pass, winding past ranches and corrals, cattle and cottonwoods, was enjoyable in some welcome shade. The last few miles to the crest of Flathead Pass were very steep, rocky, and unrideable. I walked and pushed the bike. My other ventures to the Pass had been from the east. I knew that Bozeman/Belgrade guys drove their jeeps and pickups from the west in a kind of rite of passage ritual. If they do so, I am impressed. It seemed way too narrow, steep, and rocky for vehicles. I met none. I had to walk and push the bike and 30 pounds of gear in the saddlebags for a couple of miles. The best part was the rushing, falling creek, five feet off the road. I had run out of water and the creek was ice cold. Also good for dipping your hat to cool your head. Near the top, the narrow pass opens wide to large meadows and a broad summit. The road also eases and widens. There was a lot of snow; I tried to avoid it, but the mud was as bad, so I was still pushing. After a few hundred level yards, the road dropped over to the east and into the trees. At least I thought that it was the road. It was under three feet of solid untracked snow. It was early May. There was no snow on the west side of the

mountains. The temperatures had been in the 60s. Maybe the snow would be hard enough to ride on. No. Maybe I could push through to where it had melted out. No. Sometimes I sank into my knees and the bike was way above me and I had to struggle up or sink again. Sometimes the bike dropped in and was way below me and I had to pull it up or sink again myself. I continued this for longer than necessary. The last thing to sink in was a thought. This was not going to get better and I had, at least, to return. I came to a side road that was probably a power company maintenance track. One section was high and dry and grassy, about 30 x 20 feet. It was not far but took ten minutes to push over. I leaned the bike on a tree and sat on a log to think. Something I had not done up to that point. This effort produced two conclusions. First, I was not going to get off the pass to the east today, tomorrow, or anytime soon. Second, pushing back up to the top of the pass was going to take more energy than I had left. The little spot began to look like camp. I puttered along, setting up my tent and getting the cooking gear out. I walked around, but not far. I had my little area, and when I moved in any direction I sank again into the snow. I paced, fixed supper and ate, paced some more. I was tired but, of course, restless. Retreated to the tent and had a dry, restful night. In the morning, after coffee, I pushed back to the pass. Going down the west side there was no pushing, just a lot of holding the bike back. I got aboard and had a wild ride to the flats. It was downhill all the way to Bozeman. Exactly back the way I had come up, but downhill fun. I too am fascinated by the Northern Bridgers and when I hike to the saddle, I am just as likely to go that way as up to Sacajawea peak. There are more 9000+ ft peaks there than in the rest of the range. Recently, I watched a Google Earth video that traversed the entire range. On the screen, one of these mountains was named Ed Anacker Peak. I don’t know if this is official. I have been up this peak, but not since I knew of the name. Better go back. That is one of the unexpected pleasures of writing these essays. Because of lousy powers of observation, forgetfulness, or, in this case, new developments, I have to go back up into the Bridgers. Right now, my list reflects eight more research trips, some an afternoon out, some a couple of days. Bet I could finish them all in a long, fun week. Yet, why rush? And, research usually begets more research, more mountain trips. M Steve McGann is up in the Bridgers.

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REC & HEALTH THE STORY OF ADAM BRONKEN FIELDS PART 2

HOW A TRAGEDY, A COW PASTURE, AND ONE MAN’S DETERMINATION CREATED ONE OF MONTANA’S MOST IMPORTANT

SOCCER FACILITIES Brian Troth

A COMMUNITY STEPS UP

One of the most remarkable parts of the Adam Bronken story is how many businesses agreed to help. Local businesses donated equipment. Contractors contributed labor. Suppliers discounted materials. Friends showed up with tools and machinery. Mountain Supply became a major supporter. Rain Bird helped provide irrigation equipment. Construction companies donated sand, machinery, and expertise. Equipment dealers loaned tractors and tools. Individuals contributed money. Some of the biggest contributions came in the form of materials and equipment. To create safe, high-quality playing surfaces, Garth Sime Construction donated the sand and partnered with the City of Bozeman to haul in and spread six inches across the entire complex. It was a massive undertaking, requiring countless truckloads (over 8,000 cubic yards!) and hours of work, but it helped turn a former pasture into fields capable of hosting competitive soccer for generations to come. Once Sime Construction leveled the sand, it had to be tilled into the soil. Churchill Equipment loaned a LARGE roto-tiller and the local Case Tractor dealer loaned the use of a tractor big enough to handle the tiller. Of course this brought up lots of rocks, which had to be removed with a rock rake (loaned by a local farmer) and put into rows where the larger rocks could be picked up with his tractor. The smaller rocks were picked/placed into five gallon buckets by friends and volunteers. Brian still sounds amazed by the response. “I don’t think I ever asked any business that wasn’t willing to help.” Looking back, he says there was only one company that ever declined. “There was a

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lot of cooperation between businesses in Bozeman,” he says. “The businesses in Bozeman are terrific.” The project became far bigger than a memorial. It became a community-wide effort, a shared mission, and a chance for Bozeman to build something meaningful in honor of a very special soccer player.

THE BUILDING THAT ALMOST WASN’T

As the complex began to take shape, Brian’s vision extended beyond soccer fields. The original plans called for a building with restrooms, changing rooms, and gathering spaces for players and families. But, like every other part of the project, funding remained a challenge. Once the fields were complete with sprinklers and growing grass, management and oversight of the park was turned over to the city. Then tragedy struck the community once again. In December of 2002, Pat Connell, a local businessman, close friend of the Bronk-

en family, and supporter of the project, died unexpectedly in an accident. Brian remembers Pat’s wife, Tempe, made an extraordinary decision. She donated a portion of his life insurance proceeds to help fund construction of the building that still stands at Adam Bronken Soccer Complex today. “Something good happened from Pat’s death,” Brian says quietly. “That’s why there’s a plaque on the side of the building in honor of Pat.” Like the fields themselves, the building became a symbol of a community determined to create something lasting from loss. What began as a memorial for one young goalkeeper grew through the generosity of another family into a facility that continues to serve thousands of players and families every year.

YEARS LATER

Great things rarely happen quickly. Adam Bronken Fields was no exception. What began as an idea in 1997 became a seven-year community effort involving fundraising, permitting, construction, and thousands of volunteer hours. Piece by piece, the property transformed. What had once been a cow pasture became a sports complex. Grass replaced weeds. Goals replaced cattle. Children replaced construction equipment. Eventually, the vision became reality: a permanent home for soccer, a permanent tribute to Adam Bronken, a permanent gift to the community.

THE LEGACY LIVES ON

Today, thousands of players have stepped onto those fields. Most don’t know about the environmental reviews, the fundraising campaigns, the donated equipment, the volunteer labor, or the years of persistence. They simply know they have a place to play, a place to compete, a place to make friends. A place to learn confidence, teamwork, resilience, and character. Perhaps that’s exactly what Adam

Bronken Fields was always meant to be. What began as an effort to honor one young goalkeeper became something much larger—a community asset, a gathering place, a home for youth sports—a reminder of what can happen when ordinary people decide to do something extraordinary. When asked what he feels when he sees children playing there today, Brian’s answer cuts through all the permits, fundraising, and construction. “I’m glad to see kids playing on it,” he says. “I love seeing it. But it’s not me. It’s the kids.” Today, every game played at Adam Bronken Soccer Complex tells part of that story. A story of loss, generosity, and perseverance. And a story which proves that sometimes the most unbelievable things are true. Because thousands of Montana soccer players continue to benefit from one man’s determination, and an entire community’s willingness to help. B Self Authored by Brian Troth. Brian Troth set out to honor Blitzz FC U14 goalkeeper Adam Bronken in a way that would impact generations of players by creating the Adam Bronken Sports Park.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM BRIAN TROTH AND FAMILY:

I would like to acknowledge a few businesses and individuals that without them, the project would NEVER have been possible. The Bronken family! Garth Sime and Sime Construction Mountain Supply Rain Bird Company Ron Dingman and Tom White of Bozeman Parks and Recreation My family, Susan, Kiira, and Austin Friends of the Troth Family And many more, too many to list, but you know who you are!!

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REC & HEALTH BASEBALL AND THE BIG SKY: AMERICA’S PASTIME IN THE WEST PART ONE:

ROOTS AND STICKS Topher Sedlak

Charlie Russell’s Lewis and Clark at Ross’ Hole. Between encountering the Shoshone and the Nez Perce, the Corps of Discovery conferred with the Salish at Ross’ Hole. All three Nations were allied and often intermarried.

ontana might not be first place you envision when hearing baseball. The earliest game using modern rules took place in New Jersey across the Hudson River from New York City. But that’s only part of the story. The Old West was chock full of baseball and Montana has produced many notable players, including the only pitcher to hit a World Series grand slam. Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe played for a Treasure State team. So did a celebrated Black musician. Montana is even tied to the American League’s creation. Surprised? There’s more in store. Like the Old West itself, the history of baseball is riddled with myths. Many people grew up hearing Abner Doubleday (18191893) invented the game from scratch in Cooperstown, NY in 1839. Sports histo-

rians have done their homework, and li’l Abner wasn’t even there at that time. This story was a publicity stunt to give America’s pastime exclusively American roots. Cooperstown does have a true claim to fame: Its namesake family is that of James Fenimore Cooper (1798-1851), author of The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans, The Pathfinder, The Pioneers, and The Prairie. These Leatherstocking Tales were precursors to Wild West novels, including many set in Montana. Another myth —propagated by the 1997 Ken Burns series of all things that Lewis, Clark, York and crew played baseball with the Nez Perce in 1806. Instead, the journals show the Corps of Discovery and their invaluable hosts played prisoner’s base. This has similarities to baseball, as it uses two teams, tagging, and a playing field.

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However, it’s not a ball-and-stick game. This is seconded by SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research. Just because base is in a name doesn’t mean it’s baseball. (“All Your Base Are Belong to Us!”) Prison base is still played in gym classes around America. One version uses bouncy-balls —a combo of the game plus dodgeball, known as prison ball. Some Montana kids wittily call this “Get out of Dodge... ball.” Despite the Lewis & Clark snafu, Native Americans did have ball-and-stick games. Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America. The Wyandot (Huron) and Mohawk, both Iroquois people in today’s U.S. and Canada, and the Choctaw in the Deep South, were known for their stickball skills. The Maya and Aztecs played another sport in large courtyards with stone

A baseball game at The Elysian Fields in 1866, the same summer as the first recorded game in Montana.

The original Rapelje cabin in an 1866 print. Notably, the Rapeljes were Huguenots originally from near Tournai, the city with the illuminated ballgame.

hoops. Heavy rubber balls were bounced off hips, and play apparently had attributes of volleyball, racquetball, and basketball. There are also murals showing a game using bats, maybe akin to Basque jai-alai. Instead, baseball’s roots are in early American stickball games like rounders, brought to the Colonies by the English. Had Montana-voyaging Clark and Lewis played a bat-and-ball game, they would have penned “stick-ball” or “base-ball” in their journals, names for rounders in the 1700s and early 1800s. Meanwhile, the Scottish devised golf and the Irish have hurling — still proudly played in Butte. Hurling might be related to rounders in England. If not, then stickball games arrived with Germanic folk: Flemish, Normans and Franks, Norse and Danes, or Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. A drawing from the city of Tournai in Belgium shows a bat-and-ball game. The illuminated art is from the 1300s, the same century as the Black Death. A woman holds what looks

like a softball; next to her is a man holding a wooden (ash?) bat the length of his leg. She’s either going to pitch it, or hand it over for him to self-drop and connect. Several men and women stand at a short distance, arms forward, ready to catch the pop fly. But, no peanuts or popcorn are present — both crops are from the “New” World. As the 19th Century progressed in America, rounders (which is still played in the UK, especially by girls) evolved into “town ball.” Townball had many forms in various places; one version was known as old cat. If rounders is the relaxed grandfather of baseball—and cricket is its rather formal great uncle —then townball is its rowdy, black-sheep father. Down-and-dirty townball became modern “base ball” in the 1840s, with the introduction of the Knickerbocker Rules of the Knickerbocker Ball Club of NYC. Lawyer William Wheaton, William Tucker, Dan “Doc” Adams, and Alexander “Alick” Cartwright Jr. (1820 NYC – 1892 Honolulu)

formalized the regulations, including the three-strike rule. Ironically, the name Knickerbocker was already linked to a game. Washington Irving (1783- 1859), author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, first used the Hudson Valley Dutch surname Knickerbocker to refer to NYC patrician families. Its older spelling is Knikkerbakker, literally ‘marble baker,’ a person who made children’s clay marbles. These artisans sometimes diversified into stoneware bottles for jenever, the ancestor of gin. A major change with the Knickerbocker Rules was the elimination of townball’s “soaking” or “plugging,” throwing the ball at the player for an out. This enabled baseballs to become harder. At first, game scores increased as there were fewer outs minus the plugging. Over time, this was balanced by harder-to-hit pitches —the early sinkers and spitters. By 1845, The Knickerbockers, using club rules, were playing over the Hudson River at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ. (Other teams started practicing there even earlier, such as the NY Club a.k.a. Gothams in 1843.) It was here in June of 1846—the same summer Fort Benton was founded— that the first documented modern baseball match took place. Less often mentioned is that the Knickerbockers were shellacked. They lost to the New York Nine in four innings. Score: 23-1. Despite this the codified game really took off, with more played there that summer and fall. The Elysian Fields, birthplace of baseball, is the forerunner of Central Park, Coney Island, and Disneyland. Imagine standing there in 1846; across the water sprawl a few farms. (Today, this is where Downtown Manhattan slides into Midtown.) Within sight of the first baseball game sits the original Rapelje cabin, right where 34th Street meets the river. Joris & Catalina Rapelje were two of the founding settlers of New Amsterdam; their nine children are ancestors of millions of Americans — including many of the first baseballers. Notably, the Rapeljes were Huguenots originally from near Tournai, the city with the illuminated ballgame. Rapelje, Montana, the only town in the U.S. named for the family, honors descendant John M. Rapelje, Northern Pacific train master in Glendive, division superintendent in Missoula and Livingston, and later VP of the railroad. Lewis & Clark didn’t play baseball here, but it did arrive in the West right after its creation. Easterners brought it to the California Gold Rush 1848-1850. Settlers trickled into Montana to ranch and farm in the 1850s; when gold was discovered in Alder Gulch (Virginia & Nevada Cities) and Last Chance Gulch (Helena) in 1863 and 1864 there were already some operations in the Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, and Bitterroot

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Our state’s earliest club baseball game was played at Virginia City’s sandlot near Boot Hill.

Fort Keogh (by Hermann Stieffel) around 1879, the year they began playing adjacent Miles City.

TO BE CONTINUED... Topher Sedlak’s kin have been in Montana for seven generations. When he’s not doing chemistry or genetic genealogy —including finding the bio parents of adoptees— he’s in the mountains with his family.

Valleys. There may have been ballgames at Fort Benton in the late 1840s and 1850s; baseball was surely played on early ranches in the 1850s and 60s. The Civil War (1861-1865) solidified the success of baseball in America. Before the conflict, cricket was equally popular in the U.S. However, it requires an oval outfield and a 66’-long flat pitch (center of infield), like lawn bowling. Baseball is more forgiving. Got some open ground, sorta square or triangular? Space past the privies or the veggies? Good, you have a game. It can be grass, dirt, or sand. It can be bumpy or weedy. (Many Montanans know the joys of outfield prickly pears.) During the chaos of war baseball eclipsed cricket for Northern and Southern soldiers, and the game held its position in peacetime. Meanwhile, those escaping the devastation took the sport to Montana and the rest of the West, especially to mining camps and army forts. The earliest recorded organized baseball game in Montana was played 160 years ago on June 2, 1866, a year before its full-on national craze. Virginia City’s Montana Post reported on the first innings of its

Rocky Mountain Base Ball Club, which split into two teams to play. Score: 121-88. By 1868, Virginia City had two more clubs, the Montana BBC and the Occidental BBC. The Helena BBC formed in 1867. The Gallatin Valley had several teams by the early 1870s, including the Fort Ellis Club (who played Helena for $500 in 1870), the Bozeman BBC, and Bozeman’s Mutual BBC. In 1873, the craftsmen and merchants of Bozeman BBC beat the soldiers at nearby Fort Ellis, but not without a dislocated finger, a skinned nose, and a sprained ankle. By the late 1870s, more towns had organized teams. Diamond City in Confederate Gulch (producing 20 tons of gold worth $3 billion today) often played nearby Canton. In 1882, the silver camps in the Little Belts—Barker (Clendenin), Monarch, and Hughesville (Hughes City)—routinely competed. Fort Shaw, Sun River, Billings-Coulson, and Fort Assiniboine also formed teams at this time. Miles City regularly beat nearby Fort Keogh in 1879 and following years, but the enlistees kept plugging away. They beat Princeton University... S

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REC & HEALTH

Top10 OUTDOOR ART FINDS IN BOZEMAN

MURALS, SCULPTURES, AND INSTALLATIONS WORTH SEEKING OUT Angie Ripple

rt isn’t confined to gallery walls in Bozeman. It’s tucked into parks, wrapped around power boxes, painted onto buildings, and standing in places you drive past every day without a second glance. Whether you’re a longtime local or seeing the city with fresh eyes, these public works prove Bozeman is becoming an outdoor gallery—one piece at a time. 44

A.R.T. PROJECT TRAFFIC BOX GALLERY

BRIDGER BOWL RED CHAIRS

More than 70 traffic and utility boxes around Bozeman have been transformed into colorful works of art through the Artistically Reclaimed Traffic boxes (A.R.T.) project, initiated in 2014. Featuring wildlife, landscapes, abstract designs, and Montana-inspired imagery created by local artists and photographers, these everyday utility boxes have become one of the city’s most unexpected public galleries. You’ll find them at every edge of town; see how many you can spot.

Finding the historic Red Chairs from Bridger Bowl speckled across town is a hunt all on its own. They’re not intended as public art, but they make for a great photo. Find one at the Black Public Parking Lot off Mendenhall, one at Story Mill Park, and another off S 11th Avenue, in front of the MSU School of Art.

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TINWORKS ART Tinworks Art [719 N Ida Ave] has quickly become one of Bozeman’s most exciting destinations for large-scale contemporary art. Many installations spill outside their unconventional gallery spaces across the industrial campus, making every visit a lit-

tle different. It’s free, walkable, and unlike anywhere else in Montana.

BOZEMAN SCULPTURE PARK Wander along the paved trail between the Bozeman Public Library (626 E Main Street) and Burke Park/Lindsey Gardens to discover the Bozeman Sculpture Park, a series of outdoor sculptures including the well-known Humpty Dumpty bronze, one of Bozeman’s quirkiest public sculptures. Unexpected and whimsical, it’s exactly the kind of piece that will make you stop, smile, and pull out your phone.

WHO IS THAT? Bozeman has a handful of historic people embedded permanently into the local landscape in the form of sculptures. Most

notable in the annals of Montana history is Jeannette Rankin, the first woman in the United States to hold a high government office. Rankin was elected to the U.S. Congress from Montana in 1910. Two Nelsons stand along Bozeman’s Main Street, Nelson Story Sr., and Malcolm C Story. Jim Bridger holds a strong pose in front of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce off 19th Avenue. And lifelong member of The Bozeman Lions Club, Gary Tschache, proudly oversees the landscape in front of Kagy Corner Store.

MSU’S SCULPTURE COLLECTION The campus of Montana State University doubles as an outdoor sculpture park. Wander through campus to discover works like the “Spirit” Bobcat Sculpture in Alumni Plaza, and two sculptures by Gary Bates:

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“Yellow Four,” and “Wind Arc” (popularly known as “The Noodle”). A handful of newer outdoor sculptures are peppered along the walking area off Grant Street. MSU’s commissioned art collection continues to grow both inside and outside.

EMERSON OUTDOOR ART The Emerson Center has plenty of art indoors, and at least three public sculptures around the building. Located on the North Lawn is the Raven sculpture, a new symbol of The Emerson. The Raven is joined by the optical-illusion “ART” sculpture by John Banks, and Pete Stecher’s interactive “Ellie the Metal Wallflower.”

DOWNTOWN’S ALLEY MURALS Some of Bozeman’s best artwork isn’t on Main Street—it’s behind it. Downtown alleys feature murals, painted doors, and creative installations that reward anyone willing to take the scenic route. A notable favorite is the giant metal chameleon climbing the wall at 312 E. Main Street. New public art continues to be added through downtown enhancement projects.

THE BOZEMAN MONTANA MURAL One of the most photographed murals in town is the massive wall on the corner of 7th Avenue and West Peach Street. This colorful, 2,500-square-foot artwork painted on the exterior of the RSVP Motel includes larger-than-life native Montana wildflowers, and two iconic bison. Don’t miss your chance with this beauty.

DISCOVER BOZEMAN’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART Bozeman’s One Percent for Art program means every new public building has the potential to become an art destination. The blue bobcats at the Fire Station on Kagy, recent additions at City Hall—and upcoming installations throughout city facilities—are steadily building a permanent public collection that reflects the community’s history, landscape, and people. There are more, unnamed gems in the wild to find beyond this list. Enjoy all of the free, beautiful art living in our open spaces and main streets. R Angie Ripple is a graduate of Montana State University’s School of Art program. Art will always be her favorite subject.

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 STRUMBUCKET 5pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Strumbucket is a five-piece “twang-funk” band from Jackson, Wyoming known for their colorful multi-genre live shows. Their original music weaves together funky bass grooves, banjo twang, latin jazz fusion, synth psychedelia, and soaring guitar. WEST YELLOWSTONE WILD HORSE STAMPEDE | PRCA RODEO & WESTERN EVENTS 5pm • $28.45-$44.43 The inaugural PRCA West Yellowstone Wild Horse Stampede is coming to West Yellowstone! BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass. FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 6pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $8 • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Come see the product of our week long intensive with Middle and High Schoolers! 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. FUTUREBIRDS | WITH DELOYD ELZE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW || $75 TWO NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com For Futurebirds, the road goes on forever. Easy Company is the latest stop on a journey that’s still unfolding, winding its own path through American rock & roll, giving Futurebirds and the grassroots community they’ve created — the Birdfam — a new place to land.

JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS VC 2026 7-11:30pm • Community Center, Virginia City • $55-150 • All ages The weekend will feature a special reunion with Little Women on Sunday night. Opening acts by Sgt. Splendor and Casey Neill. Additionally, there will be performances by Young Jim Carr at the Pioneer Bar and Steve Drizos at The Metropolitan Meat Market. TEXAS COMEDY JAM 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Created by Mike T For Terrific, the show features RJ Prince, Just John, and Mike T himself delivering unforgettable stand-up packed with sharp punchlines, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. DARRELL SCOTT 7:30pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • $30 • 4062221420 • www.theshanecenter. org Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott is celebrated for his masterful storytelling, soulful voice, and extraordinary musicianship. SECRET FAMILY, RICHARD TRIPPS, RISKY LIVERS 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com Live music 5TH ANNUAL JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY BASH 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-0585 It’s that time of year again! Proud to present the 5th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash. LATIN NIGHT 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Latin music TEXAS COMEDY JAM 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Created by Mike T For Terrific, the show features RJ Prince, Just John, and Mike T himself delivering unforgettable stand-up packed with sharp punchlines, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. SUNRISE KARAOKE 9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke HOGAN & MOSS DUO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Scorch Folk

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SUNDAY, AUG. 2 BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free 4oz pour! CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well! 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. TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm. MUSIC ON THE GREEN: CLINT ANDERSON AND THE MONTANA GAZETTE BAND 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library - Outdoor Front Plaza • FREE • All Ages • 4065822436 • www. bozemanlibrary.org/home Sit back on the Library lawn and enjoy Montana’s finest boot stompin’ old school country music. DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community! JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS VC 2026 6-11pm • Community Center, Virginia City • $55-150 • All ages The weekend will feature a special reunion with Little Women on Sunday night. Opening acts by Sgt. Splendor and Casey Neill. Additionally, there will be performances by Young Jim Carr at the Pioneer Bar and Steve Drizos at The Metropolitan Meat Market. DEAD NIGHTS 6pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Local legends The Hooligans will take the stage, covering Grateful Dead favorites bringing an easygoing, feel-good soundtrack to your Sunday night. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and make it a monthly tradition.

JAMES MCMURTRY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com James McMurtry is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor. SALTYDOG 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 Minnesota-based jam rock group “Saltydog”. MATT AXTON & BADMOON 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $15 • www.theatticmontana.com Mountain-Soul, Rock & Roll

MONDAY, AUG. 3 RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior. LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds. 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. ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia MUSIC MONDAYS 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • $20 adults, $10 kids 10 and under • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com All you can eat Pizza and Live Music. JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives. BINGO 7-9pm • The Honey Hole • $10 • 18+ • 406.505.5558 • www.honeyholebozeman.com Bingo at The Honey Hole, 7-9pm $10 Buy in and Industry Night Food Specials + Prizes 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. BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe 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. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, AUG. 4 NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Learn more about meditation and the Bozeman Dharma Center! Bring your questions and talk with teachers and practitioners at the Center. No registration necessary. In person. Free!

2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT!

HONKY TONK TUESDAYS W/ MARCEDES CARROLL 7pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Country, folk, singer-songwriter, pulling from 60’s/70’s influences

BELGRADE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 5-8pm • Menicucci Youth Sports Complex • FREE • All Ages • (406) 593-8832 • www. facebook.com Belgrade’s first National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5–8 p.m. at the Menicucci Youth Sports Complex. Meet first responders and community organizations, explore emergency vehicles, enjoy family activities, and purchase food from local food tru NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress. DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana EXTREME HISTORY SERIES - GALLATIN CITY: A PLACE OF PROMISE 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Registered architect Lesley M. Gilmore discusses the rise and fall of Gallatin City once a promising city located at the Missouri Headwaters. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

IONA FYFE CONCERT 7:30pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $25 • All Ages • 406-579-5169 • bozemanfolklore. org Iona Fyfe will perform an evening of songs in the Scots language, accompanying herself on keyboards. MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week. LIAM ST. JOHN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $35 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide. com Rock and alt-country BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original! BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 BRENDAN KEOGH 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Brendan Keogh is a seasoned musician with 25 years of guitar and singing experience, merging country, folk, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll into a distinctive sound THE TINY THEATER 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All Ages Farmers Market Theater: 7-10 minute joyful experiences for the whole family while you stroll.

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR FUTUREBIRDS || WITH DELOYD ELZE July 31 & August 1 - Pine Creek Lodge

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang. 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. 1889 BARN COMEDY NIGHTS! 8-10pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065802657 • www.eventbrite.com Join us at The 1889 Barn for two nights of headlining comedy shows featuring the most talented comedians in Montana! Four shows, four different lineups, not one like the other! Get your tickets and laugh your tail off with us! SILVERADA 8pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $25 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Country music INDIE COMEDY NIGHT 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Improv. Stand Up. Experimental Evenings. OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Open Jam

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls. Departing from the Front Plaza, go out and back on local trails for approximately three miles.

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday! DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

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

1889 BARN COMEDY NIGHTS! 6-8pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065802657 • www.eventbrite.com Join us at The 1889 Barn for two nights of headlining comedy shows featuring the most talented comedians in Montana! Four shows, four different lineups, not one like the other! Get your tickets and laugh your tail off with us!

BELGRADE SUMMER NIGHTS DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY 6-8:30pm • Downtown Belgrade, Downtown, Belgrade • FREE • All ages Five fantastic nights filled with live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, refreshing beverages, and engaging kids’ activities, it’s truly a celebration of community spirit.

CYBER CLINIC 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn about online safety and best practices with trainers from CyberMontana. Offered in partnership with Cyber Montana from the University of Montana.

DANCING DOWN BY THE RIVER 6-10pm • Riverhouse BBQ • $10 single entry $40 bundle pkg. 5 and under FREE • All Ages Country western/line dance lessons and live country music DJ with Western roots

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! PAINT YOUR PARTNER 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint. com WARNING: Pack your tissues - several artists have cried laughing in this class! In this 2 hour lesson, you’ll learn the basics of painting facial features and mixing skin tones to create your partner’s likeness as they sit across from you.

IMPROV DROP IN 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Improv drop-in class & bar! Hosted by Annie & Levin. Pay what you can. CREATE YOUR OWN 3D DESIGNS 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to design your own 3D prints using TinkerCAD. 3D printing badge is required to attend. COMEDY NIGHT 6:30pm • 1889 Barn • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Get ready to laugh your socks off with some of the funniest acts around at the best bar in town! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play! BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

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COMEDY NIGHT 8:30pm • 1889 Barn • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Get ready to laugh your socks off with some of the funniest acts around at the best bar in town! SWING DANCING 9-11pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Come dance! OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, AUG. 6 BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park! HOLDING SPACE WITH LAUREN AND RACHEL 5-6:30pm • Zoot Enterprises • FREE • All Ages • zootsolutions.com Zoot is proud to present a partnership of local Artists within two different mediums. Lauren Woods, a ceramics artist and Rachel Jackson is a contemporary embroidery artist and photographer. BELGRADE COMMUNITY THEATER - READER’S THEATER 5-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages This program is for creative kids who enjoy reading, using their imagination, and exploring theatre. MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th. (In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.) WOMEN’S FLY FISHING LEARNING SESSION 5:30-7:30pm • Field & Stream Lodge • $40 • 21+ Monthly fly fishing sessions for women—learn seasonal strategy, hatches, trout behavior, and how to think like an experienced angler. DISCIPLE TOUR BUS EXPERIENCE 5:30pm • $135.23 Are you curious about what life is like inside a tour bus while hanging with the band Disciple? Then the Tour Bus Experience is for you! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

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WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS/SUBMIT BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy. 1889 BARN COMEDY NIGHTS! 6-8pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065802657 • www.eventbrite.com Join us at The 1889 Barn for two nights of headlining comedy shows featuring the most talented comedians in Montana! Four shows, four different lineups, not one like the other! Get your tickets and laugh your tail off with us! WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE EXHIBIT + SALE 6-10pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $20 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com This event brings together the finest artisans, designers, collectors, and tastemakers to celebrate the bold, the beautiful, and the authentically Western. FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Bring the kids from 6:30 to 8 PM for kids’ activities run by local nonprofits. Then, enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 PM. Grab a bite to eat from numerous local food vendors that will be on site, or step into a few of the downtown stores that stay open late! DISCIPLE - ACOUSTIC SHOW 6:30-8:30pm • Greycliff Mill • $12.51 general admission $44.52 VIP We are Disciple. We will, we will, rock you. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: MAGOO 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages This weekly event creates a central gathering space where locals and visitors can enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of regional and touring artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music. COMEDY NIGHT 6:30pm • 1889 Barn • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Get ready to laugh your socks off with some of the funniest acts around at the best bar in town! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play! DIRT-Y PLANT BINGO 7-9pm • The Garden Barn • $15 for 8 games Bingo is back! This time it’s Garden Barn themed! LARRY KEEL EXPERIENCE | WITH BUFFALO GALAXY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com “Larry Keel, the Bluegrass Warrior, has kept the flame of mountain alive with intensity and clarity of singing and fiery guitar picking! Larry and Jenny both have big-ears and wide listening to open their music up to a growing young audience” — Peter Rowan SARA STAFFORD 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 Indiana-based country artist Sara Stafford. SAWYER BROWN 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $45 • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www.showclix.com CAT POWER 7pm • The ELM • 55 - $77 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Cat Power for a live in concert performance. SUMMER SOIREE 8-11pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.skyshedbar.com/events Join us every Thursday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for Summer Soirée at Sky Shed. Enjoy an evening of live DJ entertainment, dancing, and specialty cocktails featuring Minuty Rosé and Volcan tequila all while taking in beautiful sunset views.

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COMEDY NIGHT 8:30pm • 1889 Barn • $12.51 • 21+ • 4065794865 • www.1889barn.com Get ready to laugh your socks off with some of the funniest acts around at the best bar in town!

FRIDAY, AUG. 7 WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE EXHIBIT + SALE 10am-5pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $20 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com This event brings together the finest artisans, designers, collectors, and tastemakers to celebrate the bold, the beautiful, and the authentically Western. SWEET PEA FESTIVAL 3-11pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • DOS $60 for a 3-Day Pass • All ages • (406) 582-2291 Bozeman’s iconic summer celebration of the arts! Held each August in historic Lindley Park, Sweet Pea is a three-day community festival filled with live music, dance, theatre, visual arts, children’s activities, local food, and so much more. RAPPIN THE RIVERS FESTIVAL 4pm • $49.33-$500 • All Ages Checkout the event of the summer in Montana - Rappin The Rivers Festival (RAP / HIP-HOP / EDM) LUKE STOCKWELL 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco. com Bozeman-based singer/songwriter Luke Stockwell is right at home playing in Montana, blending classic country with modern grit. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT(-ED CRAFTING SPACE) 5-8pm • Magpie Art Supply • FREE • All ages, under middle school please bring an adult • 4063125652 • magpieartsupply.com Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts. THE MADISON FESTIVAL 5-10pm • Madison Double R, 357 Varney Cutoff Road, Ennis • FREE • All Ages • 4066826641 • www. TheMadisonFestival.com This FREE community concert and festival is focused on celebrating the Madison Valley and supports the expert healthcare you can depend on whether you were floating the river or live nearby.

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE | WITH THE BO SHOW 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. FREE MUSIC IN THE PARK - WEST YELLOWSTONE 7-10pm • Music in the Park • FREE • All Ages • 4058127273 • destinationyellowstone.com FREE Music in the Park in West Yellowstone. Vendors available. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ EELAND STRIBLING 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Eeland Stribling, your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian! WEEKLY RACING 7pm • Gallatin Speedway, 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade • (406) 388-9666 • www.gallatinspeedway.com WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods DEAN MILLER - TRIBUE TO HIS DAD ROGER MILLER 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • Section A-$58, Section B-$45, Section C-$32 • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net An artist in his own right, enjoy an evening of music by Dean Miller, the Son of legendary artist Roger Miller as he plays a tribute to his Dad’s music. The grill will be open for food purchases. STORYTELLER SERIES: SUZY BOGGUSS 8-10pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $60-$80 • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com This special Storyteller Series presentation welcomes Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss for an intimate evening celebrating the songs, stories, and remarkable career of one of America’s most enduring voices in country and roots music.

DOMINICK ANTONELLI 6-8pm • Pony Bar, 108 Broadway Ave, Pony • 406-685-3386 • www.facebook.com/ponybar406 Dominick Antonelli is on his first national tour and will be sharing his second to last show at The Pony Bar in Pony, MT on Friday August 7th, 2026 from 6-8pm. Come out for an evening of original music, stories, wonderful food and drinks! CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine! DAMMIT DUO 6:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Dammit Lauren! is a rock and roll band formed in the middle of nowhere, Montana. 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. FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta. SHOW AND TELL 7-9pm • Studio Wheelhouse • FREE • All Ages Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for show and tell. Bring your poems, paintings, songs, a new recipe, a cool rock you found! This is our most open format open mic. See you there! MATHIAS 7-9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Mathias has been playing music under the big sky of Montana for nearly two decades now. With powerful vocals and a percussive guitar style, he is known for his dynamic live performances.

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BART BUDWIG AND JUNIOR LIVE 8-10pm • Roly-Poly Coffee Co. Come see Bart Budwig and Junior Live STRETCH 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Pop Latin Funk Jazz

SUNDAY, AUG. 9 SWEET PEA FESTIVAL 9am-5pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • DOS $60 for a 3-Day Pass • All ages • (406) 582-2291 Bozeman’s iconic summer celebration of the arts! Held each August in historic Lindley Park, Sweet Pea is a three-day community festival filled with live music, dance, theatre, visual arts, children’s activities, local food, and so much more. SUMMER SLAM FESTIVAL 10am-5pm • Bogart Park, 325 South Church, Bozeman • FREE • All ages Free arts and music festival with live local music all weekend, local art vendors, workshops, food vendors, family activities, silent auction, and bar. WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE EXHIBIT + SALE 10am-5pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $20 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com This event brings together the finest artisans, designers, collectors, and tastemakers to celebrate the bold, the beautiful, and the authentically Western. BOZEMAN DOG FEST 3-7pm • The Commons at Baxter and Love, 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman • $20-$250 • (406) 451-0067 • www.thecommonsbozeman.com Welcome to the FURst Annual Bozeman Dog Fest—the ultimate summer afternoon for dogs, dog lovers, and the entire community!

KAT HASTY 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $25 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Kat Hasty makers her Westerner debut

RAPPIN THE RIVERS FESTIVAL 4pm • $49.33-$500 • All Ages Checkout the event of the summer in Montana - Rappin The Rivers Festival (RAP / HIP-HOP / EDM)

MARS DANIELS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Eastern Montana’s own Mars Daniels brings authentic country music, gritty storytelling, and high-energy performances that feel right at home under the big sky. Blending modern country with classic roots, Mars delivers THE SHOW!

BAT RASTARD 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com The newest, loudest, most eclectic All-American rock band from Montana. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ EELAND STRIBLING 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Eeland Stribling, your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian! Based in between Denver, CO and New York. GARY SMALL & THE COYOTE BROTHERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. murrayblock.com Blues Rock

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 SUMMER SLAM FESTIVAL 10am-8pm • Bogart Park, 325 South Church, Bozeman • FREE • All ages Free arts and music festival with live local music all weekend, local art vendors, workshops, food vendors, family activities, silent auction, and bar. SWEET PEA FESTIVAL 10am-11pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • DOS $60 for a 3-Day Pass • All ages • (406) 582-2291 Bozeman’s iconic summer celebration of the arts! Held each August in historic Lindley Park, Sweet Pea is a three-day community festival filled with live music, dance, theatre, visual arts, children’s activities, local food, and so much more. WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE EXHIBIT + SALE 10am-5pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $20 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com This event brings together the finest artisans, designers, collectors, and tastemakers to celebrate the bold, the beautiful, and the authentically Western.

JIMMY SMITH 6:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Jimmy is best known for his 2 decades performing with famed Austin, TX alt-country outfit, The Gourds, as one of the two principal songwriters and bass player. He currently resides in Missoula, MT, longtime second home to The Gourds. 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. USED BOOTS DUO 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Meredith collects songs from the roots of folk, country and bluegrass - she loves to play a soulful tune for dancers and listeners alike. Jake, born and raised in KY, offers his unique take on mandolin, playing with many friends in different folk and roll bands over the last 15 years. DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS 7pm • The ELM • $32 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dexter and The Moonrocks for a live concert performance. LARRY MYER 7pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music BOZEMAN BOOK CON AFTER PARTY 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $30 • 21+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com There will be two comedy shows sandwiching a Q&A author panel.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free 4oz pour! CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well! RAPPIN THE RIVERS FESTIVAL 4pm • $49.33-$500 • All Ages Checkout the event of the summer in Montana - Rappin The Rivers Festival (RAP / HIP-HOP / EDM) TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm. DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community! GUNS & HOSES CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME 6-8pm • Belgrade High School Varsity Softball Field • FREE • All Ages • 4065938832 • www.facebook.com Belgrade’s annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game returns Sunday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Belgrade High School varsity softball field. Watch Belgrade Police face Central Valley Fire, enjoy free admission, and support Shop with a Cop. TREEHOUSE! 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 North Carolina-based reggae group “TreeHouse!”. SISTER SADIE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Sister Sadie is an all-female American bluegrass, country, and folk band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee.

BEN HAGGARD - A TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • Section A - $58, Section B-$45, Section C-$32 • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Enjoy an evening with Ben Haggard as he performs a tribute to Merle Haggard, his legendary Dad. The grill will be open for food purchases.

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MONDAY, AUG. 10 RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior. LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds. URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING 6-7pm • Virtual The City of Bozeman is updating its Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) and continuing with public engagement for the project. All are invited to the virtual UFMP Public Engagement Meeting. 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. ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia PAINTING IN THE PARK 6-8pm • Jerry Askin Park • FREE • Under 16 with an adult Join us for Painting in the Park with Wendy Marquis DIRTY HEADS 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $51 - $206 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Dirty Heads for a live concert performance. JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives. 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. BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe 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. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, AUG. 11 GRIEF, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 4:305:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • no cost • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Find strength meeting others experiencing grief and loss in any form. Led by Kim Barrett, a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor. Offered in partnership with Eden Health. 2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT!

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TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20) FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more! NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress. DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana HIDDEN HISTORY: REDISCOVERING BOZEMAN CREEK 6-7pm • Bozeman City Hall • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walk along Bozeman Creek, the waterway that runs through the heart of Bozeman. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists! KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). HONKY TONK TUESDAYS W/ MARCEDES CARROLL 7pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Country, folk, singer-songwriter MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week. BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original! BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

MOR’S HISTORY ON TAP 6-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • 4069942251 • mor. ticketapp.org Unwind for an evening where Montana’s past and present collide. Enjoy a rotating selection of local craft beers and live American Roots music while engaging in informal history chats. This event is for all ages. OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share. SHINE CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 Entry • 406551-2019 • www.shinebeer.com Fundraiser with KGLT * 4 games in Round by round style play. Winner splits pot 50/50 with KGLT. Signups 5-6pm, Play begins at 6pm. RARE & REVERED: A CHAMPAGNE PAIRING EXPERIENCE 6-9pm • Montage Big Sky, 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky • $225.00 / Guest • 21+ • www.montage.com Join us for an intimate evening at Backcast, where vibrant Thai flavors meet an exceptional Champagne showcase in a refined communal dining experience. KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. THE LONE PEAK FILM FESTIVAL 6:30-8:30pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $15 • thebigskywaypoint.com Local Filmmaker Showcase

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THE TWO TRACKS WITH LITTLE JANE AND THE PISTOL WHIPS 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Hailing from the eastern slope of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming—a state with more pronghorn than people—The Two Tracks have spent the last decade developing a powerful sound rooted in “thoughtful, literate songwriting” (Relix). INDIE COMEDY NIGHT 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Improv. Stand Up. Experimental Evenings. OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Open Jam EMMA AND THE LEDGE 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406)595-7630 • www.emmaandtheledge.com/ events-1 Join Emma and the Ledge for a captivating night of blues in beautiful Big Sky, MT! SWING DANCING 9-11pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Come dance! OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 THE TINY THEATER 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All Ages Farmers Market Theater: 7-10 minute joyful experiences for the whole family while you stroll. BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls. Departing from the Front Plaza, go out and back on local trails for approximately three miles. THE ART OF WONDER: CULTIVATING AWE THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING 5:30-7:30pm • Online • $240 (discount available for nonprofit and public employees) • Adults • 406-994-3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Reconnect with your creative voice and experiment with different writing forms in this three-week online course hosted by MSU Academic Technology & Outreach! BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH DAN DUBUQUE 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us! CHISELED ART & ENDURING MEMORY: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC BLACK COMMUNITY IN SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY 6-7pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • www.zeffy.com This walking tour through Sunset Hills Cemetery explores the history of Bozeman’s Black community by visiting the headstones of those who helped shape the town’s early years.

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided. DANCING DOWN BY THE RIVER 6-10pm • Riverhouse BBQ • $10 single entry $40 bundle pkg. 5 and under FREE • All Ages Country western/line dance lessons and live country music DJ with Western roots 5K BREW RUN AT BRIDGER BREWING 6pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.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. IMPROV DROP IN 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Improv drop-in class & bar! Hosted by Annie & Levin. Pay what you can. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM AT KETTLEHOUSE AMP (NIGHT 1) 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $63 - $267 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome LCD Soundsystem for a live concert performance with Victoryland. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play! BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

THE MOTHER HIPS | WITH BART BUDWIG 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Mother Hips is an American rock band based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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. ANNA TIVEL 8-10pm • Live From The Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $40 • All Ages • (406) 224-4052 • www.livefromthedivide. com Acclaimed songwriter Anna Tivel brings her intimate folk songs, rich storytelling, and captivating live performance to Live From the Divide. Don’t miss an evening with one of today’s finest voices in contemporary folk music.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 13 BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park! MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th. (In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.) BOZEMAN BY DESIGN: THE HOMES OF FRED WILLSON 6-7pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, Members and Students • All Ages • 406-582-2910 • www.zeffy.com Join the Extreme History Project for a historic Walking Tour of Fred Willson’s various architectural designs. SEED SAVING WORKSHOP 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to save seeds from your garden to grow next year. Presented in partnership with Gallatin County Extension. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play! BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy. FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! WOMEN’S FLY CASTING SOCIAL 6:30-8:30pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • $55 • 21+ • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com Women’s fly casting socials: develop skills, play casting games, and connect. All levels. Wine pour included. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM AT KETTLEHOUSE AMP (NIGHT 2) 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $63 - $267 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome LCD Soundsystem for a live concert performance with Victoryland.

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SUMMER ART WALKS 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September at art galleries and businesses downtown. CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND UP W/ ANDY GOLD 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Andy Gold is an awesome stand-up comedian known for his viral roasting videos on social media, which have garnered millions of views and have been featured on After Midnight on CBS. DANIEL KOSEL & MADRONA ROAD 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. murrayblock.com Original Blues Rock & Country

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.

ARTISTS’ GALLERY BOZEMAN ART WALK 6-9pm • 111 South Grand Avenue. Suite 106 • All Ages • 406-587-2127 • www. artistsgallerybozeman.com Start your Downtown Art Walk at the amazing Artists’ Gallery - inside of the Emerson Center for Arts. This beautiful building houses numerous galleries and studios. Ours is filled with talented local artists. Come sip, dip and shop the amazing art.

THE BOOK OF WILL 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID noon-7pm • $100 • 18+ • 406-6023849 • gallatincommunitygunclub.org In this course, you’ll learn how to identify when someone may be struggling with mental illnesses, how to approach and support them in a non-judgmental way, and how to connect them to appropriate resources, including professional help when needed.

NEW! MOR MOVIE ON THE LAWN: NATIONAL TREASURE 8-10:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free and open to the public • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org New this summer! Join us for the action-packed adventure film on the MOR grounds.

THE PICKIN’ PEAR 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Pickin’ Pear, Tia Martini and Leon Elam create an original modern sound on two traditional instruments. Together they take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock and bluegrass.

SHARP AT THE RAZOR’S EDGE: WALKING THROUGH SAMUEL LEWIS’S BOZEMAN 3-4pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 • www.zeffy.com Step into the streets of 19th-century Bozeman and experience the town through the life of Samuel Lewis.

SUMMER SOIREE 8-11pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.skyshedbar.com/events Join us every Thursday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for Summer Soirée at Sky Shed. Enjoy an evening of live DJ entertainment, dancing, and specialty cocktails featuring Minuty Rosé and Volcan tequila all while taking in beautiful sunset views.

DUELING PIANOS BENEFIT TOUR 7-10pm • Palladium Draughthaus • $39.19 Every show benefits a local nonprofit doing the essential work of rescue, therapy, service, and care for dogs and the communities that depend on them. This tour is built around animals and the humans they serve.

JOHN ROBERTS & PANBLANCO LIVE 8-11pm • 406CIRQUE • $20 • All Ages • 4064752513 • www.eventbrite.com John Roberts & PanBlanco are bringing the soundtrack to a summer night that just keeps going. Latin jazz, swing, brass, percussion, cold drinks, good people, and a dance floor that doesn’t care if you know the steps.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 I-HO POMEROY PEACE PARK DEDICATION CELEBRATION 5-6pm • FREE The Downtown Bozeman Partnership, together with the City of Bozeman and numerous community partners, invites the public to celebrate the dedication of I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT(-ED CRAFTING SPACE) 5-8pm • Magpie Art Supply • FREE • All ages, under middle school please bring an adult • 4063125652 • magpieartsupply.com Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts. COCO COSTIGAN ART - AT DOWNTOWN ART WALK 5-8pm • 31 North Bozeman Ave • Free for all ages. • 406-851-9233 • www. cococostiganart.com Come shop Coco Costigan Art during Bozeman’s Downtown Art walk. Coco will be with the Birdhouse Collective crew (40+crafters/makers), to share her Montana themed functional art. Come grab a Butt Mug, Skull Vase or a keep sake. See you there! EMERSON ART WALK 5-9pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 206-6463 • www.theemerson.org Join us! We’ll have an art market, food trucks, live music, community activities, exhibits, and more shopping in Galleria Hall. Bring your blanket & good vibes to the Emerson for this second Friday summer tradition in downtown Bozeman. TIED TO THE PLOT 6-7pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf. com Explore how kink is portrayed in romance and dark romance, where fantasy and reality differ, and what healthy consent and play can look like

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LONESTAR 7-11pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $48, children 5 and under FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Join us for a summer night of timeless country hits with Lonestar, one of the most celebrated bands in modern country music. Known for their signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and polished pop-country sound, Lonestar delivers a live show packed with nostalgia, energy, and chart-topping favorites. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND UP W/ ANDY GOLD 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Andy Gold is an awesome stand-up comedian known for his viral roasting videos on social media, which have garnered millions of views and have been featured on After Midnight on CBS. THE BOOK OF WILL 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 FLY FISHING AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 11am-6pm • Peter T’s Park • All Ages • ennisarts.org Fly fishing demonstrations, exhibitions, speakers, live music, food and more!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass. ROAD AGENT’S ROOST GERMAN RESTAURANT GHOST HUNT 6-11pm • Road Agent’s roost • $20 • All Ages • 40658088855 • www.eventbrite.com Join us as we venture into the mysterious Road Agent’s roost for a thrilling ghost investigation! SPEED DATING 6pm • Korner Club, 8191 Huffine Lane, Four Corners • (406) 587-8874 • kornerklub.com This was a super fun and successful event last time and we hope you all pass along the message to your single friends & family and join us for another awesome speed dating evening! The more the merrier ROLLER DERBY: RENAISSANCE BOUT 6:30-8pm • Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman • $12 advance; kids under 10 FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • events.humanitix.com Join Gallatin Roller Derby as we take on Missoula’s Hellgate Roller Derby! Tickets are $12 online or $15 at the door. Family friendly, kids age 10 and under enter for FREE! Portion of the proceeds to Bozeman Bike Kitchen. PAUL LEE KUPFER 6:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing A melding of singer/songwriter, folk, and blues

BFS SUMMER FILM SERIES: WILD INSIDE 7:30pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15.25 General Admission | $14.75 Seniors | $12.50 Students • All Ages • (406) 581-9704 • bozemanfilmfestival.filmchief.com Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. TRENT BROOKS BAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Helena’s own Trent Brooks Band brings a hard-driving mix of country, rock, and Montana grit to every stage they play. Known for crowd-pleasing energy, strong musicianship, and a setlist packed with favorites, they know how to keep the dance floor ! DAILY CONFUSED 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Alternative, garage, ski rock in Bozeman, Montana. TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING 9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music

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DARLINGSIDE 7:30-9pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $32-$52 • All Ages • 406-995-6345 • warrenmillerpac.org Intricate vocal harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and immersive performances have made Darlingside one of today’s most distinctive folk ensembles. NPR calls them “exquisitely arranged, literary minded, baroque folk-pop.”

MONDAY, AUG. 17 GREATER GALLATIN UNITED WAY | NONPROFIT WALK 5-7pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2194 • greatergallatinunitedway.org Celebrate National Nonprofit Day at the Nonprofit Walk in downtown Bozeman. Businesses will host nonprofit tables at their storefronts, giving the community a chance to connect with organizations making a difference. RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior. STORY UNDER THE STARS 2026 6:30pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 581-9704 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org Join for the 17th annual Story Under the Stars featuring A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT at dusk. The free event is brought to you by BFS, Friends of Story Mansion, the City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Dept., with support from MT Anglers and Opera MT.

WHIZ BANG! 10pm • 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!

LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

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THE BOOK OF WILL 2pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

SHADOWGRASS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Shadowgrass is an American progressive bluegrass band formed in 2014 in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Virginia and North Carolina.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

FREE MUSIC IN THE PARK - WEST YELLOWSTONE 7-10pm • Music in the Park • FREE • All Ages • 4058127273 • destinationyellowstone.com FREE Music in the Park in West Yellowstone. Vendors available. Bring your chairs and ice chests and your dancing shoes! THE HIP ABDUCTION 7-11pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $42, children 5 and under FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Blending elements of Afrobeat, reggae, indie, and electronic music, the band creates a vibrant, feel-good atmosphere that invites the crowd into a musical journey rooted in rhythm, travel, and connection. RECKLESS KELLY 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $30 • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www.showclix.com Americana/Outlaw Country powerhouse RECKLESS ROOSTER 7pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well! 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. TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm. DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

SATSANG - 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF YOU | WITH THE HOOLIGANS DUO 6-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE TICKET - $40 DAY OF SHOW $45 ADVANCE TICKET + YOGA $75 ADVANCE TICKET + VIP $95 ADVANCE TICKET + YOGA + VIP • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Come early for yoga with Your Yoga Bozeman, stay for the music and celebrate a decade of The Story of You.

WE ARE NOTORIOUS 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

SACRED SOUND BATH 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $5 • www.wildwisdommt.com During this immersive sound experience, a Reiki Master will perform Reiki on participants, furthering the integration of healing.

EMO NITE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Live music

COLUMBIA JONES 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Utah-based Americana artist “Columbia Jones”.

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ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia CAAMP 6pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $64 - $123 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Folk standouts Caamp return to KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana for two unforgettable nights. MUSIC MONDAYS 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • $20 adults, $10 kids 10 and under • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com All you can eat Pizza and Live Music. STAFFORD ANIMAL SHELTER “BARKS & BREWS” 5K FUN RUN & DOGGIE WALK 6:30pm • The Owl Lounge • $40 Join in the “fun-raising” for the homeless pets at Stafford Animal Shelter in Livingston, Montana with our annual “Barks & Brews”! JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives. BINGO 7-9pm • The Honey Hole • $10 • 18+ • 406.505.5558 • www.honeyholebozeman.com Bingo at The Honey Hole, 7-9pm $10 Buy in and Industry Night Food Specials + Prizes 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. BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe 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. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

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TUESDAY, AUG. 18 2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT! TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20) FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more! NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress. DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana ECLECTIC COMMUNITIES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC NORTH SIDE 6-7pm • Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, Students, Members • All Ages • 406-220-2678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a walking tour of Bozeman’s North Side! You’ll hear the stories and see the places that define the community of the North Side! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share. GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword- Online via Zoom • $35 • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org Get Ready for HomeOwnership with Homeword! Online via Zoom, August 18-20, 6-9 p.m. No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. You will learn how to: • Select a lender KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). CAAMP 6pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $64 - $123 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Folk standouts Caamp return to KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana for two unforgettable nights. MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

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MSU AFTER HOURS: WILDFIRE SMART RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE 6:30-8:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $25 • 18+ • 406-994-3062 • learn. montana.edu Get ready to spark your understanding of wildfire resilience and learn how to better protect your home from wildfire in this hands-on MSU After Hours workshop. TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists! GOV’T MULE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $55 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). HONKY TONK TUESDAYS W/ MARCEDES CARROLL 7pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Country, folk, singer-songwriter, pulling from 60’s/70’s influences MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week. BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original! BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 RYAN ACKER 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Grab a drink during happy hour at the Dry Fly Saloon, then head to The Backyard for live music with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for The Last Revel, Ryan Acker.

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail. SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday! DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided. BELGRADE SUMMER NIGHTS DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY 6-8:30pm • Downtown Belgrade, Downtown, Belgrade • FREE • All ages Five fantastic nights filled with live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, refreshing beverages, and engaging kids’ activities, it’s truly a celebration of community spirit. GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword- Online via Zoom • $35 • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org Get Ready for HomeOwnership with Homeword! Online via Zoom, August 18-20, 6-9 p.m. No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. You will learn how to: • Select a lender DANCING DOWN BY THE RIVER 6-10pm • Riverhouse BBQ • $10 single entry $40 bundle pkg. 5 and under FREE • All Ages Country western/line dance lessons and live country music DJ with Western roots O.A.R. 6pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $53.40 - 268 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome O.A.R. for a live concert performance with Gavin DeGraw. IMPROV DROP IN 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Improv drop-in class & bar! Hosted by Annie & Levin. Pay what you can. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play! BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips. JOE ROBINSON | WITH JODY ENGSTROM 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Joe Robinson is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter from Australia.

THE TINY THEATER 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All Ages Farmers Market Theater: 7-10 minute joyful experiences for the whole family while you stroll. BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH DUSTIN TUCKER 5:30pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Come enjoy some tunes with us!

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CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based folk artist Chris Cunningham. HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Honey Island Swamp Band are a thrilling, eclectic band that defies genre conventions, renders song structures elastic, and wholeheartedly stresses that the song reigns supreme. Since they formed in 2005 in San Francisco the band has evolved to embody contemporary roots music. SOUL ASYLUM 7pm • The ELM • $41 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Soul Asylum for a live concert performance. THE BOOK OF WILL 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio. SUMMER SOIREE 8-11pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www.skyshedbar.com/events Join us every Thursday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for Summer Soirée at Sky Shed. Enjoy an evening of live DJ entertainment, dancing, and specialty cocktails featuring Minuty Rosé and Volcan tequila all while taking in beautiful sunset views.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Open Jam

GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword- Online via Zoom • $35 • All Ages • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org Get Ready for HomeOwnership with Homeword! Online via Zoom, August 18-20, 6-9 p.m. No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. You will learn how to: • Select a lender

SWING DANCING 9-11pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Come dance! OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, AUG. 20 BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park! MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th. (In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.) SAVANNAH WOODS PORCH PARTY 5:30-8:30pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music GHOST SIGNS AND BACK ALLEYS 6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Members, Seniors • www.zeffy.com Step behind the storefronts and into the hidden history of downtown Bozeman on Extreme History’s Ghost Signs and Back Alleys walking tour.

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-8pm • 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! The 3rd Thursday Book Club meets each month at 6:30 PM. It is open to young adult and up in age, and new members are always welcome. To pick up a copy of this month’s selection, just ask at the Information Desk. R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION (NIGHT 1) 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $59 - $150 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with Theo Lawrence. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: OBJECT HEAVY 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages This weekly event creates a central gathering space where locals and visitors can enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of regional and touring artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

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COMEDY NIGHT FT. ALAN BROMWELL! 8pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $23.18 • 21+ • 4062193933 • lastbestcomedyfest.com/tickets Join us for Comedy Night featuring Alan Bromwell of Denver, CO as your headliner!

FRIDAY, AUG. 21 KICKIN DIRTY (KICKBALL TOURNAMENT) 2-10pm • Stodden Park • $28.52-$268.61 3-Day Coed Kickball Tournament starts Friday, championship day ends Sunday. Follow our Facebook page Kickin Dirty, for times and brackets OPEN MIC (18+) 5-6:30pm • County Bookshelf • FREE • 18+ Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, songs, tight five, or a cool rock you found. See you there! BAROQUE QUINTESSENCE! 6-7pm • Backyard Baroque • $32 General Admission; $5 Students • All Ages • (406) 579-6825 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents Baroque Quintessence! featuring resplendent works from France on period instruments. Picnics, sun protection, and lawn seating encouraged. In the event of rain, the concert moves to Hope Lutheran at 7pm. CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine! ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION (NIGHT 2) 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $59 - $150 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with Theo Lawrence. RED CLAY STRAYS 6:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com The performance is part of Red Clay Strays’ “Grateful” North American tour, named in celebration of the band’s third album, which will be released on streaming platforms on June 5. Concert organizers characterize the band as one having a unique sound that blends elements of rock and country. COLLIN MORLOCK 6:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Collin Morlock is a singer-songwriter who chisels cinematic Western ballads out of the dusty bedrock of American Roots music.

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WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS/SUBMIT 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. THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $45 ADVANCE - $60 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com It’s been 20 years since the inception of The Infamous Stringdusters, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble whose tone and swagger meld acoustic majesty with a full-blown rock show attitude. BRENDAN NOLAN 7pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ DANIEL EACHUS 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Daniel Eachus has been taking the comedy world by storm since before he could grow a mustache. You can see Daniel performing live across the U.S. (and the world) at comedy clubs, colleges, and on Carnival Cruise ships. THE BOOK OF WILL 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio. ELTON LAMMIE - MY LIFE - BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • Section A - $65, Section B-$52, Section C - $39 • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Enjoy an evening of a tribute to Billy Joel performed by Elton Lammie. The grill will be open for food purchases. ASHLEY WINELAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Touring country artist Ashley Wineland delivers powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and a modern country sound that’s made her a fan favorite across the country. With a show packed full of original music, crowd favorites! LOGAN LIEBERT AND THE LIGHT BLUE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Logan Liebert & the Light Blue lands somewhere in the middle of a Venn Diagram of rock, country, and folk. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ DANIEL EACHUS 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Daniel Eachus has been taking the comedy world by storm since before he could grow a mustache. You can see Daniel performing live across the U.S. (and the world) at comedy clubs, colleges, and on Carnival Cruise ships. BAND OF DRIFTERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Honky Tonk & Country/Folk

SATURDAY, AUG. 22 FRIENDS & FOUNDATION USED BOOK SALE 10am-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale MONTANA CUSTOM KNIFEMAKERS SHOW 2-8pm • Wildrye Distilling • FREE • All Ages • 4065995569 • www.facebook.com High Quality Custom Knives and Knife Making Supplies. An Outdoor Event in Historic Cannery District at Wildrye Distilling. BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

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HIGHWAY 287 6:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Live music 7TH ANNUAL QUEENS AND KINGS & COCKTAILS DRAG SHOW 6:30pm • Drunk’n Miner Saloon • $17.85 • 18+ Queens and Kings & Cocktails — Where Glamour Meets Good Times. 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. GOTH BABE: FILM & FOLK TOUR | WITH JW FRANCIS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $45 ADVANCE - $60 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Goth Babe is the American indie rock solo project of singer-songwriter Griff Washburn. THE STEELDRIVERS 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $40 • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www.showclix.com METAL + MOZART 7pm • The Ellen Theatre • $29 - $49 • 12+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ A concept in three acts, METAL + MOZART brings dancers, choreographers, classical musicians, and local metal band GALVANIST together to create a mind-bending, unbounded journey of original composition and choreography. THE BOOK OF WILL 7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free 4oz pour! METAL + MOZART 3pm • The Ellen Theatre • $29 - $49 • 12+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ A concept in three acts, METAL + MOZART brings dancers, choreographers, classical musicians, and local metal band GALVANIST together to create a mind-bending, unbounded journey of original composition and choreography. CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well! 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. TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm. DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community! FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music!

CHEYENNE DANCE BAND 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $15 per person • 406-222-2255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Enjoy an evening of music by the Cheyenne Dance Band. The grill will be open for food purchases.

JACOB ROUNTREE & THE SOMETHINGS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based folk rock band “Jacob Rountree & the Somethings”.

DON’T TELL COMEDY 8-10pm • $35 • 21+ • 4065802657 • www. donttellcomedy.com Experience a mystery line-up of hilarious comedians at Bozeman’s best-kept secret spots. Prepare for an evening full of surprises and side-splitting laughter—shh, it’s our little secret! 🤫

ABBY WEBSTER | WITH TRINITY JANE & ANGELA AUTUMN 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Based in Bozeman, MT, Abby Webster and her Imaginary Band fuse the region’s cherished bluegrass and folk traditions with indie rock and honky-tonk

EMMA AND THE LEDGE 8:30-10:30pm • Fainting Goat Pub, 122 North Main St, Livingston • 406-222-5277 • www.faintinggoatpub. com Join Emma and the Ledge for a captivating night of blues. LADIES NIGHT 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Live music SUNRISE KARAOKE 9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke COLIN MORELOCK TRIO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com

MONDAY, AUG. 24 RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior. LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

WHIZ BANG! 10pm • 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!

SUNDAY, AUG. 23 FRIENDS & FOUNDATION USED BOOK SALE 10am-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale THE BOOK OF WILL 2pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $37.89 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater.com DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR GOV’T MULE August 18 - Pine Creek Lodge

MOR’S HISTORY ON TAP 6-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • 4069942251 • mor. ticketapp.org Unwind for an evening where Montana’s past and present collide. Enjoy a rotating selection of local craft beers and live American Roots music while engaging in informal history chats. This event is for all ages. OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share. KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

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. ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia HAMMER & STAIN CRAFTS - HAMMER & STAIN ADULT CLASS 6-8pm • Lewis & Clark Park • $40 • 16+ Create your own wood and paint project!

and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT! TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20) FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

YAA FAMILY FUN NIGHT 5-8pm • Outta Bounds Golf • Ages 12+: $35, Under 12: $20, Ages 2 & under: Free • All Ages • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org Join Yellowstone Alliance Adventures (YAA) for a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy! Celebrate the end of summer with Top Golf-style hitting bays, unlimited mini golf, dinner, and time to connect with family and friends at Outta Bounds.

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.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

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. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, AUG. 25 THE WILDLANDS PRE-PARTY 3-8pm • Crossbow Bozeman: Handcrafted Leather Goods & Custom Hats • FREE Before Wildlands Music Festival begins, join us for an evening in the shop. We’ll be introducing new pieces, serving cocktails from Wild Rye Distilling, and offering custom experiences throughout the store. 2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation

GRACIOUS GABLES: BOZEMAN’S BON TON DISTRICT 6-7:30pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Step back in time with The Extreme History Project to discover the history of the large houses on South Grand and South Willson Avenues. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

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KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). HONKY TONK TUESDAYS W/ MARCEDES CARROLL 7pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Country, folk, singer-songwriter, pulling from 60’s/70’s influences MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week. MOVIE NIGHT 7:30pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Just bring chairs, bean bags or blankets! BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original! BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 LENA RICH 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy live music by Lena Rich! THE TINY THEATER 5-8pm • Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky • FREE • All Ages Farmers Market Theater: 7-10 minute joyful experiences for the whole family while you stroll.

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WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS/SUBMIT BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. BRICKS, BRICKS, BRICKS WALKING TOUR 6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission $18 Seniors, Members, Students • All Ages • www.zeffy.com Tour Bozeman’s northeast neighborhood to learn about our historic brick buildings, those who built and lived in them, and their role in the development of Bozeman. SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday! DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided. DANCING DOWN BY THE RIVER 6-10pm • Riverhouse BBQ • $10 single entry $40 bundle pkg. 5 and under FREE • All Ages Country western/line dance lessons and live country music DJ with Western roots IMPROV DROP IN 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Improv drop-in class & bar! Hosted by Annie & Levin. Pay what you can. MT. JOY 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $64 - $216 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Mt. Joy for a live concert performance. CAMERA CLUB 6:30pm • Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman • (406) 586-1781 • eaglemount.org Are you interested in connecting with local photographers? Come check out the Camera Club of Bozeman’s monthly meeting. Members are dedicated to enjoying and improving photography through educational events and relationships with other members. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play! BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips. ZOSO | WITH DAN DUBUQUE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 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. THE SUMMIT VARIETY SHOW 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com A variety show that highlights the very best of comedy and music hosted by Max Brand (Comedy Central, HBO, TruTV).

THURSDAY, AUG. 27 MONTHLY MEMBER MEET UP | AUGUST 4-6pm • Gravity Haus Big Sky • FREE A dynamic networking event designed to connect, support, and empower local businesses. BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park! MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th. (In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.)

COLE DECKER 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Head to the Backyard and enjoy live music by Cole Decker with bar service by the Dry Fly Saloon! FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT(-ED CRAFTING SPACE) 5-8pm • Magpie Art Supply • FREE • All ages, under middle school please bring an adult • 4063125652 • magpieartsupply.com Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

2026 PITMASTER CLASSIC 5-8pm • Kenyon Noble, 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman • All Ages • www.lowkeysandwiches.com The 9th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family-friendly, community event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome! Join us to support a great cause as the food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

COUP DE ROUGE 6-10pm • Yellowstone Film Ranch • $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we’re here to give it a stage.

POETRY OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse • FREE • All Ages Join The Bozeman Poetry Colleagain for our next open Mic! This is an all ages open mic so please leave your Fbombs at home. All art forms are welcome, bring your poems, music, tight 5 or a cool rock.

HAWKS & HOPS 6pm • Montana Raptor Conservation Center • $35 • 21+ • 4069203235 • montanaraptor.org The evening series at MRCC’s outdoor amphitheater features presentations with ambassador raptors and curated MAP brews, merging conservation, community, and craft beer. Each session is limited to 40, registration on the website is required.

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: ARMCHAIR BOOGIE 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages This weekly event creates a central gathering space where locals and visitors can enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of regional and touring artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music. GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play! KATIE HALL 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 country artist Katie Hall. PINE CREEK CRACK UP 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $10 ADVANCE - $20 DAY OF SHOW (12 and under FREE) • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Comedy night! Featuring: Paul Osincup - Garrison Choitz - Annie O’Connor Alex Speed - Max Brand

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Open Jam

SWING DANCING 9-11pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Come dance!

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OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

406 FLEA MARKET 4-8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov A local vintage market that hosts monthly flea markets in support of local vendors

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ALPENGLOW FESTIVAL 4-10pm • 515 West Aspen Street • $55.20-$108.55 • All Ages, under 14 with parent or legal guardian Alpenglow Festival returns with more energy, more music, and more unforgettable nights because “Good People Deserve Great Nights!”

COUP DE ROUGE 6-10pm • Yellowstone Film Ranch • $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment and we’re here to give it a stage. FRONT PORCH PICKIN’ SUMMER ‘26 6pm • Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ, 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant • 406-224-2847 • www.followyernosebbq.com Let’s Boogie y’all! Cue the music! 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. DUSK AT DISCO PARK: LYAL STICKLAND AND SPECIAL GUEST DILLON HASTEN OF MISSOURI 7-9pm • Discovery-Ellingsen Park, 9 Grant Mill Rd, Virginia City • FREE Inviting all to Dusk at Disco Park, an evening of free music. MAGGIE HICKMAN 7-9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music CREEKSIDE REVIVAL 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country. FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ SARAH TOLLEMACHE 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Sarah has built one of the most quietly impressive resumes in New York comedy. Late night? She’s done The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cable? Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party and This Week at the Comedy Cellar. END OF SUMMER PARTY 7pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 pre sale - $15 at the door • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 A night full of Music, Drag and Burlesque.

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR LETTUCE August 29 - Old Saloon

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. LETTUCE - COOK TOUR 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $40 • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www.showclix. com The album, Cook, isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish. JIMMY FORTUNE 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • Section A - $75, Section B-$62, Section C-$49 • 4062222255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Enjoy an evening of music performed by legendary artist, Jimmy Fortune. The grill will be open for food purchases. MONTANA EXIT 7:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Montana Exit is a dynamic rock band known for their blend of alt-country, Americana, and classic rock influences. BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Court Hours • 10 a person and more details on tickets on website • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

BEN LARSON 7:30pm • Burnt Tree Brewing Walking his own path between the traditions of western folk and interstellar honkytonk, Ben Larson’s original work tells the unvarnished stories of family and friends living in the modern rural west, tales from life on the road and words of wisdom compiled from years living outdoors and working with his hands.

CREEKSIDE REVIVAL 11am-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country.

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Court Hours • 10 a person and more details on tickets on website • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

2026 PITMASTER CLASSIC noon-4pm • Kenyon Noble, 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman • All Ages • www.lowkeysandwiches.com The 9th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family-friendly, community event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome! Join us to support a great cause as the food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

COUNTING COUP 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Billings favorites Counting Coup bring a high-energy blend of country, rock, and crowd-pleasing classics that have made them one of the region’s go-to live acts. Their fun, polished performances keep the dance floor packed and the good times rolling

COUP DE ROUGE 2pm • Yellowstone Film Ranch • $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we’re here to give it a stage.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ SARAH TOLLEMACHE 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Sarah has built one of the most quietly impressive resumes in New York comedy. Late night? She’s done The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cable? Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party and This Week at the Comedy Cellar.

THRIVE’S WESTSIDE JAM | MUSIC & BEER FESTIVAL 3-10pm • The Market at Ferguson Farm, 730 Boardwalk Ave, Bozeman • General Admission $45|| VIP $150 || Kids 12 and under are FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-3840 • allthrive.org Join Thrive’s Westside Jam for an unforgettable summer evening of live music, food, drinks, and community. Enjoy performances by Emma and the Ledge and headliner Paige and the People’s Band while celebrating Thrive’s impact.

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Western Rock n Roll

SATURDAY, AUG. 29 8TH ANNUAL ART FOR EVERYONE SHOW AND SALE 10am8pm • The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky, 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky • FREE • All Ages • 4069953596 • www. bigskyartistscollective.com/events The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Annual Art for Everyone sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT . Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am8pm and again on Sunday, August 30th, from 8am-4pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8pm Reception

BEARTOOTH BRAWL DEMOLITION DERBY 5-9pm • Park County Fairgrounds, 46 View Vista Dr, Livingston • $28.52 FREE for 5 and under • All Ages Great entertainment for all ages! BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

LILLY HIATT 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $20 • www.theatticmontana.com Lilly Hiatt is an American, Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter. SUNRISE KARAOKE 9pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke BEN LARSON & THE MOONDOCKS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. murrayblock.com Western Folk 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!

SUNDAY, AUG. 30 8TH ANNUAL ART FOR EVERYONE SHOW AND SALE 8am-4pm • The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky, 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky • FREE • All Ages • 4069953596 • www.bigskyartistscollective.com/events The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Annual Art for Everyone sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT . Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am-8pm and again on Sunday, August 30th, from 8am-4pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8pm Reception CREEKSIDE REVIVAL 11am-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country. BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Bring in a board game and every player gets a free 4oz pour! CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

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WWW.BOZEMANMAGAZINE.COM/EVENTS/SUBMIT 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 - BISON AT GRAND PRISMATIC SPRINGS 4-6pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your own bison strolling around Grand Prismatic Springs! All art supplies will be provided - including a traceable bison stencil. In just 2 hours you’ll go from blank canvas to finished masterpiece with step-by-step instruction TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm. DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community! GOOSE 6pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $55 - $112 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Goose for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater. BONNIE RAITT 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $60 $119 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Bonnie Raitt for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater. BRANDON JONES 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the South Dakota-based country artist Brandon Jones. DOC’S SALOON GHOST HUNT 7-10pm • Doc’s Saloon • $15$23.18 Join us at Doc’s Saloon for a spine-chilling ghost hunt and spooky fun in person! MADISON CUNNINGHAM 7:30-9pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $42-$62 • All Ages • 406-995-6345 • warrenmillerpac.org Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her virtuosic guitar work and emotionally rich songwriting. She is one of today’s most compelling voices in contemporary folk & indie music. “A new spin on West Coast folk-rock…”— Rolling Stone

MONDAY, AUG. 31 RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior. LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds. 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. ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

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TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe 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. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, SEP. 1 CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Come play chess! NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Learn more about meditation and the Bozeman Dharma Center! Bring your questions and talk with teachers and practitioners at the Center. No registration necessary. In person. Free!

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout). MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week. BONNIE RAITT WITH OPENER JON CLEARY 7:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $54-$150 • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw. OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

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NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress. DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play! BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday! GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play! BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips. WANG CHUNG 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $45 ADVANCE - $60 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Wang Chung came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene in the UK, going on to achieve global success, selling millions of records. 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. OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Open Jam

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