Bozeman Magazine MARCH 2026

7 / LETTER TO EDITOR

BOB’S PLACE - ERIN LEONARD & STACY ERDALL-GATEWOOD

10 / VISUAL ARTS

COVER SHOT - HANNA JAKAB

12 / FOOD & DRINKS

SEVEN SUSHI - KATIE THOMAS THE COLOPHON CURE - KATIE THOMAS

18 / MONTANA MUSIC

ENJOY A NIGHT OF HIGH-IMPACT MUSIC - MADELINE HAWTHORNE

LIVE FROM THE DIVIDE MOVES TO EMPIRE THEATRE - ANGIE RIPPLE WHAT’S SPINNING NEXT - MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD WHO IN THE WORLD IS SGT SPLENDOR - TONE SCOOT - GOLDMINE

24 / GV REAL ESTATE

PREPARING FOR THE REAL ESTATE SEASON - TIM FORD

26 / LOCAL LIVING

THE MILWAUKEE ROAD - TOPHER SEDLAK

MOVING THROUGH YELLOWSTONE IN TIME - LISA VANDENBOS A HOT CONTEST - RACHEL PHILLIPS

36 / REC & HEALTH

BRIDGER AND BOZEMAN - STEVE MCGANN SPRING FEVER - PHIL KNIGHT TOP 10 RUNNING CLUBS - SCOTT PARKER

39 / HOROSCOPE

OPEN DOORS ASTROLOGY - KATHLEEN JOHNS

CONTRIBUTORS

ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

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.

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.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

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.

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.

MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD - MT MUSIC

Bueno went to

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

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

KATHLEEN JOHNS - ASTROLOGY

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

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

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

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

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

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

MARCH 2026 - VOLUME 19.10

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& MOVEMENT MEANING

Our editorial calendar for 2026 reflects the seasons and the way of life in a mountain town. This issue features the topic of movement in many forms, and how we can find meaning in the activities and events we choose to be a part of. This month marks half a century of life for me in the Treasure State, born in Butte five decades ago, shaped by the ecology and essence of the Flathead Reservation, molded by the city life of Missoula, and finding my place and my roots in Bozeman over the past 30 years.

Turning 50 in the Year of the Horse conjures up dynamic imagery: strength, freedom, stamina, and a spirited forward motion. The horse symbolizes energy, independence, and an inherent love of movement—qualities I have seen in so many of my Big Sky Country counterparts and elders.

Bozeman is a place where movement isn’t merely about exercise; it’s a way of life. Our broad skies, rugged trails, and four distinct seasons push us outdoors year-round. Whatever your interests may be, I am certain you will find them here.

Movement in Bozeman isn’t only about high-octane activity. Equally important is community connection. Bozemanites are active lifestyle people who crave activities that bring them joy and keep them busy. For eighteen years, we have been providing access to the largest and most accurate events calendar in the state. The Greater Yellowstone Events calendar in print at the back of each issue of Bozeman Magazine, and online 24/7/265 at bozemanmagazine.com/events, will connect you to the people, places, and events that will keep you moving and connected.

In this issue, we invite you to explore the many ways Bozeman keeps moving. Lace up and discover our Top 10 running clubs shaping the social miles of this valley. Follow the next chapter of live music with the relocation of Live From The Divide. Get to know the sound and story of local musician Madeline Hawthorne. Check in on the monthly real estate pulse that tracks how our town continues to grow and evolve.

Step backward in time with a look at Montana’s railroad history and the groundbreaking 1908 women’s basketball team, which was moving the needle long before it was expected. Ride along on a two-wheeled journey from Bozeman to Ennis. Stir a pot of soup for the colder nights still ahead. Sit down for an interview with the team behind Seven Sushi. And travel through time and terrain in our reflection on moving through Yellowstone National Park.

However you choose to move this month—fast or slow, uphill or steady—we hope these stories inspire you to participate. To sign up. To show up. To keep going. Because in Bozeman, movement isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. H

Erin Leonard & Stacy Erdall-Gatewood

DEAR BOZEMAN MAGAZINE READERSHIP

Have you ever been to Bob’s Place in Virginia City?

It is one of a kind. It is recent history. It holds memories… not only for the people who have worked there and felt the joy of that job, but for the families who have fallen in love with it over nearly three decades. For 28 years, Bob’s Place has been more than a restaurant. It has been a gathering place. A tradition. A landmark.

People drive 30 miles or more for one of those pizzas or curried chicken on focaccia. Locals count the days until opening each summer. Kids hope it will be their first job. Parents feel good about their teenagers working there. Visitors return year after year because it feels like part of home.

My kids are two of those kids.

Now that place is in a tighter spot than ever.

Increasing lease rates from 5% to 12%, with the potential of 15%, is not a small adjustment. For seasonal businesses operating only a few months each year, it is unsustainable. It does not reflect partnership.

We understand that there were serious failures by past leadership within the Montana Heritage Commission. Those actions were inexcusable, and accountability is important. But why are local business owners (and the families who depend on them) the ones being asked to take on the consequences? Why are community institutions being put at risk in the name of correcting past mistakes, not created by the community or businesses?

From where we stand, it feels like small businesses are being asked to shoulder a burden they did not create.

Some business owners are spending more and more money just to stay in the fight. Friends, regular and excited customers, are left uncertain. Communities lose gathering places. And we are left asking: how is this the solution?

Moves like this make people feel unheard.

Bob’s Place is not just a lease agreement. It is a treasure. It is summer. It is first paychecks. It is 28 years of someone pouring their heart into something that became part of all of ours.

These small businesses are run by local people whose livelihoods are being stripped away. They are not corporations. They are neighbors.

Our memories are real. Our summer jobs were real. Our feeling of home is real.

Truly,

Erin Leonard, Virginia City Resident

In 1997, Kirk Belding, a Bozeman native, took a big risk: he moved to Virginia City (VC), leased an old hardware store from the State of Montana, and converted it into a pizza place (Bob’s Place). Over the next 30 years, not only did Kirk’s hard work and tens of thousands of his own dollars in improvements turn Bob’s Place into an iconic Virginia City restaurant, but along the way, he raised his family here, volunteered for a variety of organizations and projects, employed many locals and became an integral part of the social fabric of our community. Kirk’s son, Lucas, was poised to takeover Bob’s Place this season and, ideally, the cycle was set to repeat itself.

So, it came as a shock when the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) decided to rip-up Kirk’s long-term lease as well as scores of others held by long-time year-round VC residents. The DOC reasoned these terminations were necessary in order to improve their bottom-line after a budget shortfall caused by the nearly $400,000 embezzled by a former Montana Heritage Com-

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.

mission Executive Director. Furthermore, the DOC stated, they wanted all their contracts to be consistent and fair. As for the former, punishing VC business owners for the actions of their former employee is about as logical as screaming for quiet. And the latter, consistency isn’t the DOC offering a similar size restaurant space in Reeder’s Alley in Helena for a fraction of the 15% gross model offered to VC restaurants, including Kirk. As for (un) fair, privately owned properties in VC and the surrounding area rent for far, far less than what the State is seeking.

The DOC’s mission statement is “to create sustainable business and economic growth, enhance community vitality, and benefit the citizens of Montana.” In 1997, when the State of Montana acquired the properties and artifacts in Virginia City that were part of the Bovey Estate, they did so for The People of Montana. The recent actions of the DOC are expressly against the grain of what they’ve advertised. And the silence from the Governor is deafening. Unfortunately, suggesting a departure from the basic principle that has guided VC to unimagined success for the last three decades. We are left wondering, what is next?

Elections matter, history matters, and keeping Montana as “The Last Best Place” matters.

Stacy Erdall-Gatewood, Virginia City Resident

COVER SHOT

HANNA JAKAB

Hanna Jakab is a Bozeman–based artist and graphic designer. She grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, and found a love for cold winters and beautiful landscapes. Living in Alaska taught her to pay attention—to snow on mountains, to wildflowers, to the calm of a lovely landscape. That early love of the outdoors eventually led her to Bozeman, where she has found much joy in experiencing all Montana has to offer.

By day, Hanna works as a graphic designer, which she loves because it lets her be creative every day. She graduated from Montana State University, where the graphic design program gave her practical experience, but—more importantly, lifelong friendships. Hanna has endless appreciation for the people who make creative communities thrive. From MSU’s School of Art and Exit Gallery to sketching on tip jars downtown, to designing logos for small businesses, Bozeman has continually surprised Hanna with the

unexpected places creativity shows up.

Outside of client work, Hanna’s heart belongs to watercolor. It’s her favorite medium due to its unique textural qualities, and she also loves fountain pens. She especially loves plein air painting—the peace, the quiet. There is no better day than heading to a favorite river spot, or stopping to paint at the crest of a hike on a hot summer afternoon. For her, painting is both reflection and reset—a way to slow down, and reconnect with what matters. J

SEVEN SUSHI

I’m going to go get a spider roll—you want anything?” my husband hollered down the hall of our little house on South Rouse one day. I knew exactly where he was going, and no, I did not. Besides, what was a spider roll? Sushi made of tarantulas?

As a Montanan born in the 70s and a former vegetarian, I didn’t go for sushi. At least not back in 2010, when I was still trying to accept the fact that there was more to food life than Thai and Italian cuisines.

Fortunately that has changed; writing about food has forced my palate to grow and my mind to open. I did eventually join my husband at Seven Sushi, which first opened near our Rouse House on Kagy Boulevard. From 2010 to 2016, Seven operated in the space that now holds Feast, until a change of building ownership forced it to move to a bigger space. I had the pleasure of visiting with Seven owner Colten Croske and General Manager and Executive Chef Josh Browne to get the full story.

KATIE THOMAS: How was Seven conceptualized?

COLTEN CROSKE: Well, it’s a long story that doesn’t actually involve either of us. Seven was brought here by two brothers from Minnesota 15 or 16 years ago, and it used to be up on campus. Both Josh and I were employees there. So Seven was kind of the new sushi place on the block, and they were doing some fun stuff and had a lot of great people working there.

JOSH BROWNE: I had worked with Colten at a couple of other restaurants around town, and when he started working at Seven at the original location, he called me and was like, ‘Hey, you should come work here too.’ And I said; ‘Alright, I’ll give that a try’ and, as they say, the rest is history.

CC: And if you look at the back wall of Feast, where they put the subway tile, that’s a backward seven. That used to be the sushi

bar. We’re very good friends with Steve, the owner of Feast. He helped us with our transition over here when we left that space; we owe him a lot. He had some great advice, and helped with the shift. Also, best chicken wings in town! Feast is one of my favorite restaurants.

KT: I agree—I love Steve. He does a great job. That space is quite a bit smaller though; what’s the capacity here in your new space?

JB: With the patio up and running, we can go just about 300 people. We went from around 40 seats to 300 seats, and to being open all day instead of just at night.

KT: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors?

JB: I’d say we’re going for that niche, comfy vibe, where you can come in in ski gear, shorts and a T-shirt, or all dressed up—we

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want people to feel welcomed and ‘come as you are.’ Come experience good food, cheap beers!

CC: Yes, a happy hour that we all can afford. And Josh has done a great job creating a menu that’s consistent. You know what you’re going to get when you come in, and it’s great every time.

KT: How would you describe the food offered at Seven?

JB: It’s definitely going to be a mix of Japanese and American, with some classical French techniques. That’s how I was trained to cook in culinary school (La Cordon Bleu in Portland), and I wanted to bring some of what I learned here. My first restaurant job was at the Hot Spot Thai Cafe in Polson, and I went on to work at a handful of restaurants here in Bozeman. At Seven, we do a lot of teaching in our kitchen; we hire a lot of first-time sushi rolling jobs. When it comes to food, it has to be something that’s approachable, for not only the people eating it, but also the people making it. So we really try and do something here for everyone, because raw fish may not be your forte. That’s why we offer local Montana Wagyu beef. Our longtime beef partner Rick, over at Montana Wagyu Cattle Company out of Belgrade, has been selling us beef ever since our old location. He’s the ranch owner, and he still comes in and drops the beef off personally and chats with us for a while. So just having different options of food has always been our style—we like to have a burger on the menu, but you can also get a nice nigiri sashimi platter, and fish that you’re not going to be able to get in most any other places.

CC: And on that note, we try to keep sustainability in mind. We try to do our part by being a responsible company. We get fish from all over the world, and we make an effort to source from the most sustainable places we can find. We’ve changed vendors multiple times in the pursuit of not just better quality, but also more sustainable. I like to sleep at night. We’re getting bluefin from Japan, Mexico, Spain; we get stuff from Croatia. We want to keep it exciting, but we also look to our local sources, like the beef Josh mentioned. We do local sprouts; we have a local micro green greenhouse that delivers sprouts every week.

KT: Any other local purveyors you’d like to shout out?

JB: For sure. Two big dessert partners we’ve been working with for a long time are Gluten-Free Prairie and Cupcake Mountain Cupcakery. They’ve both been amazing.

KT: What beverages do you have besides beer/wine/sake?

JB: We have Coke products, hot tea options (green, Jasmine, lemon, ginger), and mocktails. We have a great bar manager who has helped curate those for us.

CC: Also, we carry some of the big beer brands, and I think our local beer scene is amazing. We have partnerships with a couple breweries… Map and Outlaw especially are awesome, and we just picked up Mountains Walking.

JB: We do our own huckleberry infusion for a huckleberry sake; we have a huckleberry mule, and a few other things that are good fun if you enjoy huckleberries.

KT: What would you say makes Seven unique in the Bozeman food scene?

CC: Honestly, it’s our staff. They’ve opened the door for menu changes of things they want to see. They’re passionate about it and love being able to play around with options.

JB: Yes, and I would add that we’ve always tried to keep our prices as low as we can to encourage more people to come here. We’ve seen a return in that with a great local following. Having that affordability and consistency is something that sets us apart and makes us a desirable location. Also, most of our menu is gluten-free.

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

CC: The jaw dropper, hands down. That’s always been our number one. It’s a deep-fried roll with cream cheese, crawfish, avocado and mango, topped with sauces and toasted coconut. It’s absolutely delicious, and people love it.

JB: Yep, at one point it made up 19% of our total business. Another crowd-pleaser is the Ishiaki, which is thin slices of raw beef; you get a hot lava stone and cook your beef at your table. It’s fun to watch one table get it, and you see it spread through the restaurant. Someone will say, ‘what’s that? I’ll get that,’ and then the next table, and the next table.

CC: Also, our sweet fries are pretty unique, because we do hand-cut sweet fries that basically come out like giant Lincoln logs. The kitchen can make them crispy and yet comically large.

KT: Do you each personally have a favorite menu item?

CC: Mine’s the Yellowtail Jalapeño, which is a five-piece, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño rounds, cilantro, sriracha, Montana Mex picante seasoning, and ponzu sauce. It has a kick to it. I’ll have it at least once a week; I can’t help it.

JB: The one thing I order every time is the Grilled Hamachi Collar. That’s the neck of the fish. It’s sesame-grilled and served with rice, nori, avocado, wasabi sprouts, and ponzu sauce.

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

JB: The fact that I know I can call any restaurant in this town, ask for help with something, and they’ll do it. It doesn’t matter if it’s another sushi restaurant, or Plaza Azteca next door, or whoever. If we couldn’t get avocados, for example, I know I could call someone and buy a case of avocados from them. I love the sense of community. We want to see everyone succeed, and the more businesses that open, the more people it draws to Bozeman, and the more everyone is successful.

CC: I feel the exact same way. I’m from Bozeman—my family’s farmhouse was about a mile down the road from the Gourmet Gas station, where I started working when I was 14. It’s been fun to see the growth and the elevation of standards in restaurants since then. The variety is awesome. We also opened Bitterroot Bistro downtown, and working together as a community makes Bozeman a great place to be.

KT: Do you have any special events coming up?

CC: Pre-COVID, we were doing a lot of things that we had to pause during that time. But just last year, we revitalized our catering unit, and were back out in farmers markets. Hopefully, we can be at Music on Main this year. We do a lot of private events, including what we call “in-home,” where we send a chef to your house and they’ll do a full dinner in your residence—sake pairings, rolls, desserts, everything.

JB: We do a lot of community outreach, too. Every March, fifty percent of the sales go to a nonprofit. This month, our recipient is Bridgercare.

KT: What’s the best way for people to follow your events?

JB: Through Instagram and Facebook, plus the good old classic: we hang up flyers around the restaurant, so if you’re in here, you’re going to know about events.

KT: Anything else you’d like readers to know about Seven Sushi?

JB: I want to acknowledge our managers by name: Jebb Mammen is our Assistant General Manager, Tee Beler is the Floor Manager, Conor Bianchi is our Back of House Manager, Lisa Ellison is our Operations Manager, Tegan Schaper is our Bar Supervisor, and Michaella Croskey is our Media and Marketing Manager. All of these people have helped shape Seven into the Bozeman staple it is today, and this place would not run without them!

CC: Exactly—we wouldn’t be who we are without our staff. They put their heart and soul into this place, and I think that’s why the food tastes so good.

I couldn’t agree more. If I ever need to return to waitressing, Seven is the first place I’m applying. I left this conversation with Croske and Browne wanting to keep chatting away, because of how friendly and welcoming they were. Instead, I gave them a fond farewell and ordered my go-to roll. While I’m still a Naked Ninja kind of gal (no raw fish involved), I now appreciate that Bozeman has an excellent sushi-plus restaurant. I always get happy when someone suggests we meet at Seven. I liked the food, atmosphere, and service before this; now, I love it. A

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.

FOOD STYLE

Festive, unexpected sushi and Montana-style fare

DRINKS

Beer/wine/sake, Coke products, hot tea, mocktails

HOURS

Monday-Saturday, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM

VIBE

Ethereal yet local

THE COLOPHON CURE

AKA KT’S SPICY CHICKEN LEMON GINGER GARLIC CHILI PASTE SOUP AKA KT’S SPICY CHICKEN LEMON GINGER GARLIC CHILI PASTE SOUP

Katie Thomas

As a kid, when I had to stay home from school with a cold or the flu, my parents fed me Lipton’s chicken noodle soup and Saltines. If I was lucky, there would also be a glass of ginger ale and a VCR/video delivery from Video Rodeo. Michael Keaton, Elisabeth Shue, and Tom Hanks usually kept me distracted from my discomfort, but my soup and crunchy carbs made me feel like I was genuinely healing.

I’m not sure whether Sir Thomas Lipton and the three dudes who founded Nabisco set out to be associated with sick days, or whether any of those foods actually change anything about the experience of your stomach or throat hurting, but I still find the flavors of that soup-cracker-carbonation combo to be soothing. Maybe it’s the salt and the bubbles. But on some level, it always seemed to work. I usually felt much better. Therefore, it’s a food habit I kept into adulthood.

That is, until I discovered an amazing eatery in my small college town in western Washington state, called the Colophon Café. The Colophon, situated in the now-absorbed historic town of Fairhaven, Washington, produces the kinds of baked goods, soups, salads, pot pies, quiches, sandwiches, and coffees that made me

wish Bozeman would get with the times as they were in 1996. I literally missed its food whenever I came home to visit for Christmas or summer.

Fortunately for me, the Colophon produced its own small soup cookbook, from which the following recipe derives. I started making this soup at home whenever I craved it but was too lazy to drive in from my cabin at the base of Mount Baker, and then I started making it when I got sick. The broth was better than Lipton’s and, in the words of the boy I was chasing at the time: “Its lemony Tabasco goodness trickles through the depths of my soul even as I write this.” (I made everyone who crossed the threshold of my majestic cabin sign in and out – I wish I were kidding.)

Ever since 1996, this has been my go-to recipe whenever I sense even a hint of a cold approaching. I swear the ingredients murder most germs; I make this soup for everyone I know when they’re sick. This is the original version as printed in the cookbook, with the exception of how I do the rice (I cook it separately). Note my personal additions at the end, which are optional. But of course, if you want to get well, you should probably just throw it all in there and savor/choke it down.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut up into bite-size pieces

• 1/4 cup lemon juice (both fresh and bottled are good)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 dash of Tabasco

• 1 small carrot, finely diced

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 2 cups water

• 2 cups chicken broth

KT’S ADDITIONS + CHANGES

• Above all else: as much fresh, crushed garlic as you can handle –this is the #1 healing ingredient

• Lots of fresh, minced ginger to taste – also a very healing ingredient

• Fresh diced jalapeño or other fresh hot pepper to taste – sweat that cold out! (Is that true? Does that work? I don’t know. But it feels true.)

• 1 onion, chopped – I like a big red onion for color

• Cilantro, lime, and/or chili paste – if you want this soup to lean toward Thai flavors

• 1/2 package of frozen peas & carrots, instead of the above –saves time, unless you require fresh carrots

• Diced scallions for flavor and color

• Extra lemon juice to taste

• Less plain water, more chicken broth to taste

• Diced tofu, if you want more protein and like tofu / if you are vegetarian

DIRECTIONS

• Cook chicken

• Start rice cooking – I throw jasmine rice in my rice cooker once I’ve started the chicken

• Let the chicken cool, cut up into preferred size

• Bring 4 cups (or however much you want) chicken broth to a boil

• Add the vegetables and bring to a boil

• Add remaining ingredients, turn heat to medium

• Simmer 10 minutes

• Serve over rice and garnish with paper-thin slice of lemon if your fantasy job is being a food stylist

Or, like me, you can skip the slice of lemon. I just heap some rice in the bowl and ladle soup over it. It can be mild, if you follow the recipe exactly, or you can make it spicy and tangy and runny nose-boosting. Come to think of it, I started craving more spice in this soup when I was heating up leftovers one day, and all the black pepper had settled to the bottom of the container, making that particular bowl nice and kicky. But if that’s not for you, you can stick with the tried-and-true chicken broth plus lemon juice simplicity, and I bet you’ll still feel better – especially if you watch Adventures in Babysitting while enjoying your soup. K

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.

Enjoy A High-Impact Night Of Live Music Enjoy A High-Impact Night Of Live Music

Bozeman’s Country-Soul Meets Utah Partygrass. Madeline Hawthorne co-bills The Filling Station with Pixie & The Partygrass Boys on March 20

On Friday, March 20, Bozeman’s own Madeline Hawthorne returns to The Filling Station for a co-bill with Utah festival favorites Pixie & The Partygrass Boys. The show is presented by Electric River Presents. Doors open at 7:00pm with music from 8:00pm – 11:30pm. Tickets are $15.

March in Bozeman is a hinge month: the days stretch longer, the roads dry out, and the town starts leaning back into nights out. This co-bill is built for that shift—an energetic, story-driven set from a local artist with real Bozeman roots, paired with a touring band that treats bluegrass like a contact sport.

Ask any Bozeman music fan where to catch a great show and The Filling Station comes up fast. It’s been a home base for live music in town for decades, welcoming everyone from nationally touring acts passing through the region to the local artists who shape Bozeman’s sound. There’s a reason it’s beloved: the room feels close, the crowd is tuned in, and the nights tend to turn into stories.

Madeline Hawthorne is a Bozeman-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music sits comfortably in the overlap of Americana, roots, folk, and rock. Her work is grounded in songcraft, elevated by a bandleader’s sense of dynamics and drive. Her story is local and earned: she planted roots in Bozeman during college, honed her craft through years of backup and band gigs, then stepped fully into her solo career during the pandemic era.

That arc of local scene credibility plus the discipline of touring shows up in the writing. Hawthorne’s songs are built around forward motion: the internal monologue of late-night drives, the emotional math of leaving and returning, and the small, specific details that make a lyric feel lived-in instead of performed. She frames her work as music for the long haul - songs for cross-country restarts and midnight reminders that somebody else has been there too.

Her 2024 independent album Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives is a clean

snapshot of that identity. The record was released in June 2024 and runs 11 tracks, leaning into an Americana core with a rock edge. It was written largely on tour and shaped by journal entries and road-memory fragments. Hawthorne recorded the album at Bear Creek Studio with producer Ryan Hadlock (known for work with Zach Bryan and The Lumineers).

Before that, Hawthorne introduced her solo catalog with Boots (2021), a debut that established her as an artist who can balance grit and vulnerability without leaning on clichés.

Live, Hawthorne is known for building a dynamic set, from quiet attention into fullvoice choruses, and storytelling into momentum. Her touring résumé includes shared bills with major Americana and roots artists such as Jason Isbell and Nathaniel Rateliff, reflecting a project that can hold its own on serious stages while staying personal and direct.

For Bozeman audiences, this date reads as more than a hometown gig: it’s a local artist with long-standing ties to the community stepping into one of the city’s most storied rooms with a touring act that reliably turns a venue into a shared experience.

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys bring a very specific kind of lift: the feeling that the show could become a party at any moment, and that the band is fully prepared for that outcome.

The group began as “ski bums playing house parties” in the Cottonwood Canyons near Salt Lake City and evolved into a nationally touring band known for “high velocity instrumental excellence,” sing-along anthems, and a playful stage presence (including, famously, silly outfits). Their sound pushes beyond traditional bluegrass into a

fast, genre-bending mix—often described by the band and press as a collision of bluegrass with punk/pop energy and festival-scale fun.

They’ve toured extensively since their 2018 EP Utah Made and released Snake Creek in 2021, helping cement their reputation as a live-first band that can satisfy serious pickers and casual dance-floor fans in the same set. Their touring history includes support slots for artists such as Billy Strings and Lake Street Dive.

This pairing is intentional: two different versions of “mountain music,” both rooted in musicianship, both designed to land in a room like The Filling Station. Hawthorne’s set brings the lyric-forward, road-worn side of Americana; songs that feel like Bozeman in motion: leaving, returning, and figuring out who you are in between.

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys bring the kinetic payoff: tight strings, big hooks, and the kind of collective energy that turns strangers into a choir by the second chorus. M

EVENT AT A GLANCE

WHO: Madeline Hawthorne, and Pixie & The Partygrass Boys

WHAT: Co-bill live concert

WHY: A high-energy, roots-forward night pairing a Bozeman mainstay with one of the West’s most joyful, genre-bending string bands

WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2026 doors 7:00, show 8:00 PM

WHERE: The Filling Station, 2005 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

HOW: Tickets $15 via the venue ticket link and for a higher price at the door while available.

LIVE FROM THE DIVIDE

HAS A NEW HOME AT EMPIRE TWIN THEATRES IN LIVINGSTON

After more than 15 years of intimate concerts and artist-driven programming in southwest Montana, Live From The Divide has relocated its live music operations to the historic Empire Theatre, at 106 N 2nd St, Livingston, MT.

The move marks a new chapter for the Montana-born concert series, consolidating production, programming and performances into the smaller of two of Empires theatre spaces, with 105 seat capacity continuing to preserve the intimacy that has defined the brand since its inception.

“Live From The Divide has always been about creating meaningful, high-quality live music experiences rooted in place,” founder Jason Wickens said in a statement. “The Empire Theatre gives us the infrastructure and atmosphere to grow intentionally — without losing the intimacy and authenticity that defines what we do.”

Founded in 2009, Live From The Divide began as a modest experiment. Wickens started reaching out directly to musicians, inviting them to play in Bozeman at a time when the town’s live music ecosystem looked very different than it does today. The very first performer to say yes was legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, who accepted an offer to play for $20 tickets in a 50-seat room. Emmanuel had told his team that whomever was first to extend an invitation to visit Montana he would say yes to, and Wickens was the first.

From those humble beginnings, Live From The Divide has grown to produce more than 1,000 shows, building a reputation for thoughtful curation and a listening-room atmosphere where audiences are encouraged to sit quietly and truly experience the performance.

Now, that listening-room ethos is moving 25 miles east to Livingston.

Built in 1919, the Empire Theatre

stands as a cornerstone of downtown Livingston. The venue has undergone careful restoration over the years, blending historic character with modern production capabilities. Its updated acoustics, expanded technical infrastructure and larger capacity offer Live From The Divide room to evolve while remaining artist-focused.

Andrew Feltenstein, co-owner of the Empire Theatre, called the partnership a natural fit.

“Live From The Divide is coming to the Empire Theatre in Livingston, Montana, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this incredible music series to our stage,” Feltenstein said. “The Empire Theatre team, along with all of Park County, can’t imagine a better partner to help usher in a new era

of live music at Livingston’s oldest and most cherished entertainment venue.”

Feltenstein and co-owner Tyler Erickson — who acquired the theater from former owner Tim Warner in 2023 — say the collaboration is designed to expand creative use of the space without replacing its legacy offerings. The Empire will continue its longstanding film programming, typically screening movies Tuesday through Sunday with two showings per day, alongside community events and special screenings.

The addition of Live From The Divide is intended to complement, not disrupt, that schedule.

“This is about continuing community and activating community,” Feltenstein said. “It’s about creating a space where

people can sit with strangers and feel things together.”

That sentiment aligns closely with Wickens’ original vision. From the outset, Live From The Divide was never meant to be background music. The series cultivated an environment centered on presence — no talking during songs, no televisions glowing in the corner, just artists and audiences sharing a moment.

Over the years, nationally recognized songwriters and emerging artists alike have stepped onto its stage, drawn by the reputation for attentive crowds and unique environment. The move to the Empire Theatre allows for expanded production value and increased audience capacity while preserving that intentional listening culture.

Wickens emphasized that the relocation is not a reaction to development pressures in Bozeman but rather a strategic decision rooted in timing and opportunity.

“It’s the right time to come to Livingston,” he said.

Behind the scenes, a broader community network supports the effort. Local businesses, including restaurants like Coffee Crossing and The Engine Room Pizza, are expected to benefit from increased foot traffic tied to concerts and special events. Regional arts professionals are also part of the conversation. Emily Johnson, former operations manager of the Roxy Theater in Missoula, has been among those offering operational insight as the Empire refines its programming balance between film and live performance.

The goal, stakeholders say, is sustainability — not just for one organization, but

for a broader creative ecosystem spanning Park and Gallatin counties.

All previously announced Live From The Divide shows will continue as scheduled unless ticket holders are notified otherwise. The relocation also opens doors for expanded partnerships, multi-night residencies and collaborative events that were previously limited by space constraints. With an updated capacity configuration and enhanced technical setup, the Empire allows Live From The Divide to scale certain productions while maintaining its signature intimacy.

For longtime supporters, the shift represents both continuity and change. The brand that started with cold emails and a 50-seat room now enters a historic 1919 theater with the experience of more than a thousand shows behind it. For Livingston, it signals renewed momentum in its downtown arts corridor. And for southwest Montana’s music community, it underscores a shared belief in the power of gathering.

“Live music is about connection,” Wickens said. “It’s about bringing people into a room together and creating something you can’t replicate anywhere else.”

That room will now be one of the Twins of the Empire Theatre — where century-old walls will once again carry the sound of songwriters, storytellers and audiences sitting quietly, together. R

If listening to some of Bozeman’s local music talent while munching on pizza and swilling a couple of beers sounds like a fun evening, then you might want to check out Red Tractor Pizza’s Music Mondays every first and third Monday of the month from 6pm - 8pm.

Historically, the seating can fill up fast, so don’t be late because twenty dollars, or ten dollars for kids 10 and under, gets you a couple hours of great local tunes with rotating guest musicians, as well as the all you can eat pizza from Bozeman’s hand-tossed artisan brick oven pizzeria.

Westin Lewis kicks off this new event on March 2, check Red Tractor socials for future musical guests. W

3/6/26

NEW RELEASES

Harry Styles

$uicideboy$

Denzel Curry & The cyth

Morrissey

Bonnie “Prince” Billie

Squeeze

3/13/26

NEW RELEASES

James Blake

Black Crowes

Lamb of God

Johnny Blueskies & the Dark Clouds

Converge

Kim Gordon

Mdou Moctar

PUP (live)

Cut Worms

3/27/26

NEW RELEASES

Ye (formerly known as Kanye West)

Melissa Etheridge

Black Label Society

Robben Ford

Good Riddance

Raye

David Gray

Royksopp

Nas

Drayton Farley

The New Pornographers

Tom Misch

Soulive

Yonder Mountain String Band

King Tuff

Piebald

Jonathan Richman

Jose Gonzalez

Flea

Foy Vance

Tony trischka

Dream Theater (live)

Insane Clown Posse

3/20/26

NEW RELEASES

BTS

Zach Bryan

Dave Matthews (live box)

Ladytron

Tedeschi Trucks

SZA (10” die-cut single)

Luke Combs

Exodus

Son Little

Yussef Dayes Experience (live)

Eric Bibb

Damaged Bug

Tinariwen

Charlie Puth

Witchcraft

Hippie Death Cult

Luke Winslow-king

Courtney Barnett

Snail Mail

Flatland Cavalry

Needtobreathe

Melanie Martinez

PEOPLE STILL BE ASKIN’ WHO IN THE WORLD IS

Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, KATE VARGAS chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost, SPIN, No Depression Rolling Stone and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and ERIC MCFADDEN amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work and gigs with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer.

Sgt Splendor’s 3rd release, “Isotopia” dropped November 14th, 2025 on Mother West Records.

“Tom Waits’ music has always been a point of connection for me & Kate. While our musical approaches differ, they’re also kindred and share a lot of common elements. Our Southwestern upbringing comes through—that sort of mysteriouso desert thing— but also a carnivalesque Waits-ian vibe. The new record is a bit more cohesive but still eclectic. Kind of an Alt-Funk, Desert Roots, Dirty Blues, Rock thing. Our styles have always been complementary.” Vargas concurs: “Sgt. Splendor really feels like a combination of both of us—equally.”

“One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor. The group consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist/flautist Kate Vargas, and her partner in crime, guitarist/vocalist Eric McFadden (George Clinton & P-Funk, Eric Burdon, Les Claypool, etc)...is this an album for the masses?... yes. Yet it is even more so an album for the music aficionados who understand and appreciate in-depth, heavy songwriting, wrapped in a blanket of heavy Blues and Rock music that holds its own against anything you can throw at it. “

- Tone Scott / GOLDMINE Magazine 2024

GO AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF

PREPARING FOR THE REAL ESTATE SEASON

As we head into the busiest time of year for real estate, preparation is key for both buyers and sellers. Whether one is hoping to put their home on the market or to purchase a home in 2026, a little upfront planning can make a big difference in results and overall experience.

For Sellers: Set the stage early. In the Bozeman market, we’re seeing a greater gap between homes that are polished and turnkey versus those that need work. Decluttering and deep cleaning can have a big impact on sale. Once furniture and belongings have been significantly reduced, focus on finishing

any projects that have been started, completing minor repairs, and possibly freshening interior paint. Starting major projects to sell a home is generally not recommended, but small updates to paint, fixtures, and finishing up to-do lists will almost always pay off.

Pricing a home to the market is critical. Buyers are coming to the market more informed than ever before, and homes priced well from the start generate stronger interest early on, and produce better outcomes for the seller. Watching the market for competition and understanding what those competitors are actually selling for, versus what they initially list for, is crucial. Many neighbors see an initial list price and assume the house sells for that. When a home comes on the market too high, it can take a series of price reductions before it eventually sells.

For Buyers: Get pre-approved, and start watching the market. Meeting with a lender early in the process can help avoid headaches later. A full pre-approval will make your offers stronger, and helps you move quickly when you find the right home. Starting the pre-approval process early can also help to find possible errors on credit reports, or identify what documents you need to round up. Many offers are written on weekends when lenders can be tough to reach. In the event there is strong interest, being pre-approved can set an offer apart and ensure the buyer is ready to act.

The pre-approval will also help buyers identify what price range they’ll be shopping in, and understand what their payment may look like. Once their budget is identified, it’s easier to keep an eye on the market and get educated on what that price can buy. The more homes a buyer has seen, both online and in person, the more confident they can feel in their purchase.

Spring and summer often bring more buyers to the market, as well as more inventory in the form of new home listings. Buyers and sellers who start early can put help to prepare themselves for success.

The 2026 year is starting off optimistically in the Bozeman real estate market. As usual, I have included the most recent sales numbers for Bozeman. In addition to these sales, there are currently 77 single family home sales pending in and around Bozeman. This is up slightly from this time last year, when 72 single family home sales were pending.

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

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

Behind a curtain of forest, at a spot called Ravenna, a lone building stares out in silence. Its red-brick body is a hybrid, part English country house ruin, part sci-fi laboratory. Drivers between Drummond and Missoula rarely notice the out-of-place structure. Instead, generations of kids, faces plastered to back-seat windows, get a glimpse through the trees and wonder its purpose.

While floating down Belt Creek, northeast of Great Falls, there is little trace of anything human-made. The canyon goes on, wild and quiet. But after a bend in the river, 1,000 tons of steel come into view. A dozen massive girders on giant pedestals support a bridge, looming 200 feet above. A birds-eye view shows the span, two city blocks-long, disappears on both sides into dark portals. However, this is no highway; there is no pavement.

On the edge of Bozeman, the raised, curving trail along the Indreland Audubon Preserve —wet woodland on one side, open marsh with beavers, cranes, and herons on

the other— abruptly ends near I-90. Was the flat-topped hill and its path created for the preserve? No, it is more than a century older. These places share a story: They were part of the Milwaukee Road. At 11,250 miles, this was once the longest end-to-end rail network on the continent. It was also the only American railroad owning all of its track. Most notably, 656 miles were electrified, from Central Montana to Puget Sound. Passengers and freight cruised along, no smoke, no ash, via 3,000 volts DC. This included a spur here, through the Gallatin Valley and Bozeman.

The Milwaukee Road was chartered in 1847 as the Milwaukee & Waukesha. In 1850 this changed to the Milwaukee & Mississippi, joining Lake Michigan’s shore with the river. The railroad rapidly expanded in the decade after the Civil War. In 1874, it was renamed the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway (CM&StP). The term “Milwaukee Road” dates to the 1880s but was not used in timetables

until the 1920s and was not the company’s official name until the 1950s.

The goal of the 1880s was to head West. Lines were added between the Twin Cities and Harlowton in Central Montana, where there were already tracks. The MT Midland (aka “Jawbone”) RR had begun in 1895, linking mines in the Castle Mountains with the Northern Pacific depot at Lombard. This lively town, now silent, was at the confluence of Sixteen Mile Creek (starting in the Crazies and flowing west) and the Missouri. Just over the creek from Lombard sits the NW corner of Gallatin County.

With the coming of the Milwaukee, Lombard had two major railways for decades. However, the town had no roads in or out; no buggies, no cars. People came and left via rail or the river. Lombard’s mayor for years was Chinese-American hotel proprietor Billy Kee. He ran things from his High Point Inn, which opened in 1897. Kee was known for his flexibility. When he went to bed he left a light on in the lobby and the register book open. Guests from the trains scribbled

in their names and picked a key. Lombard was also famous for its long curving trestle over the Mighty Mo.

The Milwaukee Road then pushed west to Tacoma, via Butte, Missoula, and Spokane. The company called the full route “Lines West.” Freight service to/ from Chicago began July 4, 1909. Local passenger services started the next July, and the long-distance Columbian and Olympian from the Midwest to Montana and Washington debuted May 28, 1911. Soon after, a spur to Seattle was completed, as well as a tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass. In Montana, a spur was constructed off the Harlowton-to-Lewistown route through Great Falls, ending at Agawam by Choteau. Great Falls still has its classic depot, its 135-foot tower still proudly emblazoned with the railway’s name.

When it was done, Lines West was the shortest route between Chicago and the coast, 130 mi. less than the Northern Pacific. This was crucial, as Shanghai and Yokohama are hundreds of miles closer to Seattle-Tacoma than to ports like Long Beach.

The next phase was equally ambitious: electrifying most of the route from Harlowton to Seattle. This began in early 1914 and ran through WWI. All of this electricity was from Montana. The first hydroelectric dams on the Missouri, between Helena and Great Falls (Canyon Ferry Dam from 1898, replaced 1954; Black Eagle Dam built 1890, rebuilt 1924; Ryan Dam from 1915) supplied power to the eastern section, while the western section was powered by a dam on the Clark Fork at Thompson Falls. The dam at Black Eagle, mainly providing power for its huge copper smelter, is why Great Falls is called the Electric City. Helena had municipal power even earlier, 1888/1889, a half-century before the rural South was electrified.

The dams sent 100,000 volts AC to 27 substations between Harlowton and Tacoma. There it was stepped-down and single-phased to the 3kV DC used by the engines. The brick building at Ravenna, named after the Italian city, was one of these substations. It’s well known that Cantonese workers laid much of the track in the West, namely the Transcontinental from California to Utah. What’s less known is that French and French-Canadians felled trees in forests adjacent the railways. Then, Italian immigrants turned timber to lumber and built the infrastructure surrounding the rails: water tanks, mail bag forks, and poles supporting the Milwaukee’s overhead lines. This was especially true in Montana. Frenchtown has an appropriate name, and the old Italian families in Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Livingston have railway stories to fill a book.

For many years, General Electric box cabs ran the freight and local passenger trains. Later, the famous 12-axle, 5,500

HP “Little Joes” were used. These were originally built by GE for the Soviet Union. As the Cold War began, Uncle Sam stepped in and barred the sale, so the Milwaukee Road purchased the lot. The “toads” (mechanics) and engineers called them “little Joe Stalin’s engines,” soon shortened to “Little Joes.” These iconic machines were as loved by the public as those who drove and maintained them.

The fishhook-shaped route in our valley split from the main line (Lombard to Butte) near Three Forks (see map). Much of this track had been laid by Gallatin Valley Electric RR, which also ran the Bozeman trolley. The Milwaukee Road purchased the whole package in 1910. Trolley service ended during the Depression, but full trains and the slower, shorter “Gallagator” continued in the valley

over the decades. Maps and timetables from the 1940s – 1960s show freight and passenger service to Bozeman. Old timers at the Western Cafe and local personality Donna Daems recounted how, when Ice Pond Road still intersected with South Black in WWII and the 1950s, people would race to cross before the oncoming train. Also, that a whistle-stop north of town was named after a farmer’s wife who always met the train wearing a kimono. The rail officials mangled the spelling, giving us Camona. Unfortunately, it was not to last. Company leaders made a series of bizarre decisions in the 60s and 70s. Money was bleeding from the redundant rails in the Midwest (Iowa had a grid of Milwaukee lines, and all competing with other railroads), but the top brass deemed Lines West was to

blame. Later research shows that Lines West expenses were doubly logged at times, meaning they were half of that reported. In perhaps the craziest move, during the 1973 oil embargo, Milwaukee managers decided to scrap electrification and switch all routes to diesel. The electrons stopped flowing in 1974. Not surprisingly, the trains stopped altogether in 1979/1980. This is also the same time Bozeman lost passenger service via the Northern Pacific track.

The Milwaukee Road is worth remembering. It is a great example of what vision and hard work can accomplish, and what mismanagement and apathy can ruin. It’s also a good example of both gained and lost opportunities. Sections of the route have remained trails, like Thompson Park near Butte (which crosses the Continental Divide Trail) and Linear Trail in Bozeman. More sections should have been preserved. In the future, more sections could still be connected. Imagine being able to ride or walk from the Museum of the Rockies to Lazy TH Estates. Or to Bozeman Hot Springs. Or beyond. (Also envision Bozeman having

passenger service again. Let’s make this happen.)

Remembering the Milwaukee Road requires more than just enthusiast sites and the occasional article. The route needs more visibility. Linear Trail and the Audubon preserve could use historical markers mentioning its significance. There would be no public right-of-way from near campus to Downtown and through the wetland without this history. This is as much a part of Bozeman as the Em-

erson or the Ellen. We’re remembering the thousands of employees and the many more thousands of passengers who experienced the Milwaukee Road. When walking or riding these trails, you’re retracing the path of countless people, a legacy of movement. Y

Topher Sedlak’s kin have lived in Montana for seven generations. When he’s not doing chemistry, genetics, and genetic genealogy, he’s in the mountains with his family.

MOVING THROUGH YELLOWSTONE IN TIME

Riding west on Interstate 90 one summer day in 2024 between Bozeman and Belgrade, I saw an extraordinary two-truck convoy of bridge girders. They were destined for a project going on in Yellowstone National Park. One of the many complicated aspects of this project must have been getting the 65 girders, some of which were 100 feet long, to the build site via the narrow Park roads. I later learned that they were fabricated in Utah and their transport route went over Dunraven pass! That fall, I spent a few hours on a hillside near Tower Junction peering through binoculars as men installed those girders high above the river. A huge yellow crane lifted each girder up, and guys on the structure guided it into place. There was a bit of hammering, then bolts were tightened by hand with wrenches. Fascinated, I was curious to know more about this project, as well as the history of the bridges at the intersection of the Northeast Entrance Road and the Grand Loop Road near Tower Junction.

The bridge was constructed by Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, a Utah-based firm specializing in monumental infrastructure projects. Spanning a steep canyon, the bridge is constrained by a highway, the Yellowstone River, and strict limits on disturbance in the protected area that is Yellowstone. RLW needed to innovate to meet a unique set of challenges. Because of the hydrothermal and geothermal location, with multiple gas vents along the river’s edge, it required sulfate-resistant cement, and thermal monitoring of below-grade concrete curing. Materials logistics and worker housing in so remote an area added to the challenge.

Despite its larger size, the new span was designed to have less impact than the 1963 bridge it was replacing. “The pillars allow the bridge deck to be up to the top of the Yellowstone River Canyon. This minimized the excavation we had to do on each side of the bridge,” says Daniel Rhodes, a landscape architect with Facility Management and Operations in Yellowstone. “The old bridge drops down the steep grade on both approaches. The new design was done to keep the grades level.” The Yellowstone River Bridge project aims to enhance safety, support ecological restoration, and preserve the natural and scenic integrity of Yellowstone, our favorite national park.

THE NEW BRIDGE 2026

• Weighs more than 5 million pounds -- about 555 elephants, or one fourth of the weight of the Eiffel Tower

• Is 1285 feet long, which is slightly longer than the “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World,” which is the longest painting in the United States. This is the longest bridge in the state of Wyoming, and the largest man-made structure in Yellowstone National Park

• Sits 175 feet above the riverbed—just a bit less than the height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, about 17 stories

• Is one of 61 bridges in Yellowstone

The four-span steel plate girder bridge has concrete decking, sidewalks, and a railing. The girders are a lovely brown-rust color, with simple curves, and lines that meet each of the three concrete piers. The bridge was opened to vehicles on November 13th, 2025, but

construction in the area continues. The whole project is projected to take three years and cost $134-million dollars, funded by the Great American Outdoor Act. Look for the sidewalks to open this summer, as well as the removal of the old bridge and obliteration of approach roads, a renovated picnic area, and restoration of the Lost Creek riparian area (will they rename it Found Creek?).

Speaking of names, it is odd that, with the myriad of place names in the Park, where it seems that every feature has a colorful moniker (Electric Peak, Turkey Pen Creek, Rescue Creek…), this bridge doesn’t have a formal name and is simply referred to as the “Yellowstone River bridge.” Note that it is not the first bridge at this location. That claim to fame belongs to Yellowstone Jack.

BARONETT’S OR JACK’S BRIDGE 1871

Scotsman C.J. “Jack” Baronett (1829–1906) was a colorful and important figure in the history of Yellowstone National Park. “Baronett’s career was adventurous beyond the average man,” wrote H.M. Chittenden in his work The Yellowstone National Park: Historical and Descriptive. Jack prospected all over the world: Australia, Africa, China and Alaska. He arrived in the Yellowstone region in 1864—eight years before the Park was established—to join in the search for gold. Jack’s first claim to fame came in 1869

Left: 2024 Bridge Construction

Top: YNP Map Collage

Bottom: 1879 Boronetts Bridge page 42: 1903 New Baronetts Bridge

A HOT CONTEST

THE 1908

GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

With thousands of images in the Gallatin History Museum collection, it is easy to spot one that grabs your attention. Researching the story behind a photograph is a challenging but rewarding exercise that brings the image to life. One of the many intriguing photographs in the museum’s collection depicts a 1908 Bozeman women’s basketball championship team.

Handwritten on the top of the photograph are the letters “G.C.H.S.” for Gallatin County High School, and the basketball pictured has been painted with “Champions ’08.” The photo’s reverse side preserves a list of names. Pictured in the first row along with a teddy bear are, from left to right, May Nelson, Rhoda Dawes, Clara Flanders, and Alta Bigelow. In the second row Minnie Mercer, Ella Moxley, and Ruth Hartman kneel. Coach and Referee Anna Krueger stands with Jean Brittan in the back row. Readers with a keen eye may also notice the swastika symbols emblazoned on the team uniform. For hundreds of years, this ancient symbol was linked with well-being and good fortune. It wasn’t until Nazism adopted it in the 1920s that

associations began to change. In 1908 American culture, it was still a symbol of good luck.

Photos like this one prove that women’s basketball was a school-sanctioned activity at both Gallatin County High School and Montana State College in the early 1900s. After the sport gained national popularity in YMCA organizations in the 1890s, basketball was quickly seen as an appropriate sport for women. In a guide titled Basket Ball for Women, published by the American Sports Publishing Company in 1901, proponents saw basketball as a “spirited,” gentler alternative to football. The game “should cultivate strength and physical endurance, and should be interesting enough to become a part of physical training for women as foot ball and base ball are for men.”

Game rules for early women’s basketball differed from modern regulations. Initially, individual organizations each adopted unique modifications to the rules. At the turn of the century a committee was established to attempt to standardize the rules for women’s

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basketball. Some of those early regulations seem foreign to us today. For example, in the 1901 guide, a player was only allowed three ball bounces, or dribbles, before passing to a teammate. The court itself was divided into three parts, each occupied by players who stayed in their respective zones. “The lines prevent the players from running all over the gymnasium, thus doing away with unnecessary running, and also giving the heart moments of rest. On the other hand, the lines do not keep the players almost stationary, as some believe. A player has the right to run anywhere she may please in her own third of the gymnasium.”

While it is unclear exactly what rules were used by our pictured 1908 team, Montana newspapers recorded the results of several games played by the Gallatin County High School girls basketball team that year. On January 24, Bozeman girls took on Helena High School in a game that possibly played a part in the awarding of the championship title later that year. In a fast, foul-filled contest, Bozeman defeated Helena, 5 to 2. The Helena Independent-Record claimed the “girls from the capital city” would have emerged victorious if it wasn’t for the fifteen fouls called against Helena by an unnamed referee from Bozeman. A couple of weeks later, on March 8, the Billings Evening Journal reported that the day before, Bozeman lost to Billings in “a hot contest standing 13 to 11. Many scores were made on fouls for rough playing, holding and running across the line.” The article listed Anna Krueger of Bozeman as the referee, and it is possible she was also the referee for the previous game against Helena on January 24.

The Billings paper also noted the positions of the Bozeman players during the March 7 game. May Nelson occupied center while Ruth Hartman was “running center.” Alta Bigelow and Rhoda Dawes played guard, while Ella Moxley and Clara Flanders occupied the forward positions. While Minnie Mercer and Jean Brittan were not mentioned, the newspaper report helps to corroborate the photograph identifications. And, with a little searching, one can glean a few details about the players’ lives in the years following the 1908 season.

Rhoda Dawes and Ruth Hartman graduated from Montana State College in 1913, and Clara Flanders in 1914. All three played basketball in college. May Nelson married Frank Stone in 1925, and the couple settled in Gallatin Gateway. Ella Moxley worked as a telephone operator for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. and operated her own antique shop in Bozeman. Upon her death in 1986, Ella’s obituary in the Billings Gazette specifically mentioned she was a member of the Gallatin County High School basketball team. Minnie Mercer stayed in Bozeman and married local businessman Frank Preston. She served as president of the popular Chambers Fisher Company department store on Main Street in Bozeman from 1955 to 1985. Players Jean Brittan and Alta Bigelow have proven somewhat more difficult to track down.

Coach and referee Anna Krueger was born in Bozeman in 1885, the only surviving daughter of Louis and Emelie Ketterer Krueger. Anna grew up in the family home at 317 North Bozeman Avenue, graduated from Gallatin County High School in 1903, and continued her studies at MSC. It is unclear if Anna played basketball in high school, but newspaper reports from the early 1900s list her in the guard position on the college girls’ team, and she was certainly a standout player in the spring of 1905. On April 7, 1905, the Bozeman Courier congratulated Anna on her performance in the recent game against Billings. “Much credit is due Anna Krueger for keeping down the score of the visiting team by her excellent guarding...” The article concluded with the news that the win made “the College girls the champions of the girls’ basketball teams for this year.” The following week, the Courier announced Anna was elected the next captain for the college team. After her playing career ended, Anna stayed in Bozeman and continued her involvement with local basketball for a few more years, until her marriage and subsequent move to Stillwater County.

In perhaps the last game of the 1908 season, Krueger and her Bozeman team played Butte in what the Butte Daily Post characterized as “an unusually interesting game.” The Helena Independent-Record

described it this way: “It was rather a slow game, especially at first, and the crowd was annoyed by the continued calling of fouls. There was no criticism of the fairness of the decisions, but the 44 fouls called interrupted the play so much that there would have been no interest in the game except for the see-sawing of the score.” A tied score at both the first and second halves led to overtime play in which it was “agreed that the team that scored two points first should win.” Bozeman emerged victorious with a score of 11 to Butte’s 10 points.

The decorated basketball in the Gallatin County High School team photo suggests that Bozeman received the championship title that year, and an article in the Daily Missoulian, published in December 1908 appears to confirm this. It does, however, include an interesting statement summarizing the year’s sports winners. “The girls’ basketball championship was awarded to Helena. This action was taken on the motion of the representative of Bozeman, which city had claimed

the title.” No further details have emerged, but the author wonders if this reversal stems from that controversial game against Helena on January 24, 1908.

Regardless of the outcome, the 1908 season provides an interesting glimpse into early women’s basketball in Montana. Organized women’s sports in early twentieth century Bozeman were short lived, at least temporarily. In 1911, there was no mention of girls’ basketball offered at GCHS, although a lack of interest was likely to blame. According to the 1911 annual, basketball “has been formerly reserved for the girls but as they were unable to organize a team, the field was turned over to the boys.” Not for long—they would return. V

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

BOZEMAN AND BRIDGER

Aquick study of the names used for places and features around our town—creeks, streets, mountain passes, businesses, a mountain range, and the city itself—would give the impression that persons named Bozeman and Bridger were the most important to us. After some research, one finds that the men with these names were engaged in the same process, transporting people to our valley, at the same time.

John Bozeman was first reported in Montana in the summer of 1862 at Granville Stuart’s settlement at American Fork near Gold Creek over the Divide. He was 25 years old. Jim Bridger first entered the land that became Montana in 1822 as part of Ashley’s One Hundred, an expedition of fur trappers recruited to travel to the Rocky Mountain west. He was 17 years old. To be fair, it is doubtful that either of them had ever heard the word Montana when they arrived.

The Oregon, or Overland Trail was established in the early 1840’s as a transportation route for emigrants to Oregon and California. Tens of thousands traveled the trail. The discovery of gold in California accelerated the vast emigration. The Native American tribes whose land the trail passed through were placated by the government assuring them that, other than a few forts and trading posts, there would be no settlement. It

was just a road. That changed with the discovery of gold in Montana in 1862. Suddenly, many people wished to be in Montana. Some already on the Oregon Trail wanted to divert to Montana. Of course, there was no existing road or trail. For some time, the route to the goldfields struck north from Fort Hall in

Idaho Territory. But there was talk of establishing a shorter road leaving north from Fort Laramie. There were men who were willing to guide parties for a fee. Two of these were John Bozeman and his partner John Jacobs, an older trapper. They had arrived at the diggings around Bannock the first year, but had little luck. During the harsh winter, they decided that guiding others would be more lucrative.

Their route left the Oregon Trail beyond Fort Laramie, ran north through the Powder River country, crossed the Bighorn, then the Yellowstone, led over Bozeman Pass into the Gallatin Valley, then went on to the goldfields to the southwest. A road of sorts did exist, one made by Indians, which was the main problem with the route. The Indians did not want any emigrants in this area and had been assured through treaty that there would be none. The lure of gold was impossible to resist. People wanted to get there and others, like John Bozeman, were willing to guide them. Bozeman was involved with the trail that bears his name for just two years, 1863 and 1864. But the trail sparked much controversy, expense, and a war, which the U.S. Army lost. Forts to guard the wagon trains were built, and later abandoned. Emigrants took to the trail; many made it, some turned back, and some did not make it. Battles were fought, which the Indians generally won.

JIM BRIDGER

By 1868, the trail was given back to them. Chief Red Cloud and the Sioux had prevailed. Bridger was employed by the U.S. Army as a scout for the troops dealing with the Sioux. He was paid five dollars a day. The Army privates were paid ten dollars a month. The commanding general in Omaha wired the Fort Laramie commander to fire Bridger to eliminate the expense. The officer wrote back that carrying out this order was not possible. Evidently, Bridger was worth fifteen men. In 1864 this commander, Colonel Carrington, asked Bridger to find an alternative route to the goldfields, one which would eliminate the conflict with the Sioux. He led a couple of wagon trains up the west side of the Bighorn mountains, the east side of the Wind Rivers. The Indians there, the Shoshone, were friendly, and related to Bridger by marriage. Thus, the people were safe, but the livestock suffered, as Bridger’s route had little grass and uncertain water. Bridger guided two groups on the route. Bozeman’s partner Jacobs guided one. Then the route

was abandoned and the war was fought over the Bozeman Trail.

After beginning on opposite sides of the Bighorns, the trails met at the Yellowstone River. Bozeman’s trail then passed through where Livingston is now, over the pass named for him and into the Gallatin Valley from Jackson Creek and Kelly Canyon. This was the route of William Clark sixty years before. Bridger left the Yellowstone sooner and rode up the Shields, passed over into Bridger Canyon and entered the Valley coming down Bridger Creek. There are a couple of accounts of these trips, but today’s place names did not exist then, and other names were varied. Clark had named the Shields River for one of his men. It seems definite that Jim Bridger’s route went up that stream. The accounts then mention Bridger Pass. Could this have been Battle Ridge? But it would seem that the natural route from the Shields Valley would be up Brackett Creek. There is no real pass from there through Bridger Canyon into Bozeman,

just the slope that leads up toward Bridger Bowl from Brackett Creek, then descends a couple hills into the Canyon. There is no way to really know exactly which route was taken, or even if the same route was followed more than once.

Yet, certainly someone saw Jim Bridger leading his wagons from the mouth of the canyon. A wagon train rolling into the Gallatin Valley in 1864 would have been a major event. Just as certainly, Bridger riding in at the head of that column was how the creek, the canyon, and the mountains acquired the name Bridger. The dialogue can be imagined:

“Where did they come in?”

“From that canyon to the northeast.” “Bridger came down that creek?” “Yup.”

Soon enough, the creek that Bridger came down would have been called Bridger’s Creek. Then, the “mountains north of Bridger’s Creek” would have become Bridger’s mountains. Next, the name would have been used in a letter, then in a newspaper article, then recorded on a map. Jim Bridger came

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into the Valley, then left, guiding his wagons on to Virginia City. His name remained.

After 1864, the Bridger Trail was not used. This safer route was simply too hard on people and stock. The Bozeman Trail, dangerous but more forgiving, got all the traffic. The lure of gold was stronger than the fear of the Indians. In 1864 and 1865, some turned back when confronted by the Sioux, but most continued and made it through— sometimes without mishap, often with stolen stock, always with fear. By 1866 the government realized that emigrants were going to use the trail regardless of treaty and official disapproval. A commission was sent to Fort Laramie to convince the Indians to allow the pioneers through their hunting grounds. The Sioux could not help but notice that great numbers of soldiers and teamsters were present to begin the construction of a series of forts to guard the trail. Their consent did not seem to matter. Most, led by Red Cloud, left the fort. What followed was three years of guerrilla warfare. The Army was undermanned, underfunded, and inept. They were completely unable to understand or adapt to the Indian tactics. After a series of raids that left the Army embarrassed and demoralized, the forts were abandoned. The great irony was that during the tragic and futile episode the wagon trains had already stopped using the Bozeman Trail. It was less safe while the Army was there.

Travelers began to use the steamboats that came up the Missouri River to Fort Benton to reach the goldfields, and Bozeman. In 1869 the transcontinental railroad was completed, making the entire journey much more convenient. John Bozeman was killed by Blackfeet near Livingston in 1867. Jim Bridger was still scouting for the Army in Wyoming. It is unknown if he ever traveled back

to the Gallatin Valley. By then, the names Bozeman and Bridger were permanently attached to southwest Montana.

Did John Bozeman and Jim Bridger ever meet? That extremely intriguing question cannot be answered. Bridger led a wagon train into the Gallatin Valley in July 1864. Bozeman City was platted by Bozeman, Daniel Rouse, and William Beall a few weeks later. Bridger is known to have been in the tiny town at least once more that year. Bozeman was likely in town for much of the rest of that year. The number of people here at the time numbered in the dozens. Who knows? Bozeman’s partner, Jacobs, had been in the mountains a long time. It is likely that he knew Jim Bridger. Certainly Bozeman and Bridger were aware of each other. Quite possibly, they met. Regardless, their names are entwined in the history of our city. They are two of the founding personalities of the area. And two of the most interesting.

Much of the information presented in this article, beyond my own obvious and inexpert commentary, is from Dorothy Johnson’s excellent book, The Bloody Bozeman. J

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

O pen DOOrs ASTROLOGY

MARCH 2026 FORECAST

ARIES

(March 21–April 19) Slow your roll--no impulsive starts. Revise first and act second all the way to month’s end. Try movement—walking meditations or stretching—to align intention with action. “I begin again with clarity and courage.”

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) After the 5th, let go of what drains you quietly so new growth has room to root. Time in nature— barefoot grounding or tending plants—will reconnect your inner stability. “Slow growth builds lasting roots.”

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) Miscommunications and mental overload test your patience during Mercury’s retrograde through the 20th, but a cazimi brings clarity on the 24th. Journal before speaking to sort signal from noise. “I choose thoughtful words and calm timing.”

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) March 3rd’s Blood Moon causes old emotional responsibilities to rise, asking you to redefine where care ends and self begins. A hunk of Moonstone will aid alignment. “I nurture myself as deeply as I nurture others.”

LEO

(July 23–August 22) A belief, dream, or creative identity is evolving—don’t cling to the old storyline. Spring Equinox on the 20th signals renewal—great time for any type of move. Create without an audience—pure joy is medicine. “My light renews itself naturally.”

VIRGO

(August 23–September 22)

Over-fixing and over-functioning gets loud—especially around trust, intimacy, and shared energy into the 3rd week. Breathwork to move you from thinking to sensing. “I release what is not mine to carry.”

LIBRA

(September 23–October 22)

Keep in mind that peacekeeping isn’t the same as harmony until the 19th. Use both Rose Quartz and Fluorite for true balance. “I honor mutuality AND truth.”

SCORPIO

(October 23–November 21)

Your vitality returns after the 6th when your daily life becomes simple/honest. Declutter commitments and focus on what feeds you with Amethyst stone. “I renew my power through mindful choice.”

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22–December 21)

Restlessness tempts you to leap—March asks you to plant first, then expand through the 19th. Spring Equinox vision-board to eye the seeds you are sowing (write what you’re growing toward). “Joy is my compass.”

CAPRICORN

(December 22–January 19)

Home, family, and inner security want an update on the 5th— softness is part of strength now. An Akashic Records review will benefit now to honor what stays, release what doesn’t. “I build my future on inner security.”

AQUARIUS

(January 20–February 18) Saying it too fast—or not at all— creates distance on the 7th where closeness is possible. Employ Lapis Lazuli to hear your inner voice. “My voice carries wisdom and care.”

PISCES

(February 19–March 20)

Worthiness and boundaries come into focus—giving and receiving must balance after the 6th. Try a ritual of water, music, scent (Essential Oils of Rose and Ylang Ylang) to anchor self-love in the body. “I am worthy of renewal and abundance.”

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

SPRING FEVER

Spring fever has hit me… in early February. Somehow, with the severe lack of snow and bizarre warmth of this odd winter, it feels all wrong. After forty winters in Montana, I admit I have certain expectations about the season—lots of snow and cold, with a few thaws thrown in, followed by a very welcome and intoxicating spring. Of course, we generally see second, and even third winters before spring finally kicks in, reminding us of the unpredictability of the ficklest of seasons.

This “winter” of 2025-26 has fallen short of all expectations across the West, Montana included. Snowpack is nonexistent at lower elevations, and scarily thin in the mountains. Warmer winters with less snow are not exactly unexpected if you pay any attention to climate science. The Montana Climate Assessment, released in 2017 by Montana State University, predicts a rise of 4.5 to 6 degrees F across the state by 2050. Key impacts include reduced snowpack, earlier melt and larger wildfires. The extreme warmth and dryness of this season—and more rain than snow in Bozeman—should alarm anyone with eyes in their head.

This strange and arid season makes me nostalgic for real winters, with lots of snow

and bone-deep cold, the kind that makes posers and greenhorns shiver in their moon boots. The Montana of old (like last year) was a howling, frozen wasteland full of drifting snow and vicious wild animals.

Spring, on the other hand, made Montanans swoon with joy and relief, as fishbelly-white skin finally got a dose of Vitamin D, going from pale to pink after an hour of sunbathing. Residential rooftop glaciers gave up the ghost, meltwater pouring off the roof into downspouts like glacial outwash floods, dirty torrents gurgling down the gutters into the storm drains. The rivers were set free of their bonds, ice floes seething in snaking lines down the Gallatin, triggering whitewater boaters to dig out their spray skirts and excavate their paddles from their hidey holes in the storage unit. Wasp nests were cleaned out of kayaks, and neoprene was aired out, releasing a sour sweat aroma that reeked of raging waves and cold fear. Skiers started swooning for the mythic corn snow, when an isothermic snowpack produced slushy, forgiving Hero Snow, and Bridger Bowl shredders streaked down Bronco, flashing breasts and buttocks at the sloshed beer drinkers noshing on burgers at the snow bar in front of Deer Park Chalet.

My first few Montana springs, I learned the joy and peril of thinking I could predict the onset of warmer weather and plan outings to soak up rays and tune up forgotten muscle groups. I conjured up images of backpacking through lush green valleys, sandhill cranes exalting in the melting snowpack. I’d grease the gears on the ten speed and hit the local road loops, scanning the ditch for treasures melting out of the snowpack as gophers peeked from their dens, blinking in astonishment at the blinding sunshine and waking world as horse colts frolicked in the muddy fields. Songbirds would chortle in the treetops, delirious with joy and bursting at the seams to score a mate and build a nest, with the promise of eggs.

Early in my Montana career, one spring found me temporarily (and happily) jobless and homeless. A week of glorious early May weather had banished the valley snowpack, and filled my veins with a longing to explore under the great blue Montana firmament. Since I’d never done a long-distance bicycle tour, I decided to spend my three weeks rolling on two wheels through the Northern Rockies. I’d head for the Big Wild in Idaho and pedal a grand loop through the back roads of the Sawtooths and the River of No

Return country, camping along the way and ending back in the Bozone in time to move into a cheap bachelor pad.

I tuned up my 10 speed Schwinn Varsity—a tank at 45 pounds, but solid and dependable—and loaded up my panniers with camping gear, clothing and some food. I wore a daypack loaded with extra stuff on my back, with my sleeping bag, tent and pad bungied on behind the seat. Open road, here we came!

Day one saw me merrily cruising 43 miles to Norris Hot Springs—a reasonable start, though it left me saddle sore. The hot springs were the perfect cure. I set up camp and blissfully snored the night away, dreaming of exploring Idaho’s back roads.

Day two produced a wake-up call. As I slurped my instant coffee and oatmeal, brewed on my Svea stove, I watched grey clouds roll in and crowd out the rising sun. A chilly east wind kicked up dust in the parking lot. These days, I’d have recognized the evil East Wind and made a plan to hunker down or go home. But I had no home, so onward it was. I made it over the grind of Norris Hill to Ennis before the snow started.

If you’ve spent a few years here, you have probably experienced a Montana spring

blizzard. This one was the real deal. It started with flurries as the temperature dropped thirty degrees and the wind asserted itself. I soon realized I’d better find shelter in Ennis, so I used some of my very meager funds to check into a motel and spent the afternoon hiding out, watching the storm get worse. Come morning, it was snowing hard, and sticking. Robins huddled in pitiful groups on the road; the snow blew down Main Street with a vengeance.

I realized that biking in this weather had been a terrible idea. I did not have money for more motel rooms, and knew I could find someone to stay with in Bozeman. So, I retreated—52 miles cycling in a headwind through wet, driving snow. Miserable does not even begin to describe it. I plugged along, getting colder and wetter, back over Ennis Hill, along the twisting road past Beartrap and the Madison, over the high hills west of Four Corners. I walked some of it, pushing the loaded bike, dripping and cursing, my face frozen and gloves soaked. I could barely feel my feet. I’d ride or walk with my thumb out when the occasional car would go by, but no one stopped for this poor, frozen pilgrim. Finally, nearly starved and coated with snow and ice, I made it to a convenience

store at Four Corners. I staggered in and bought a pile of junk food, coffee and hot dogs, and filled my craw as I thawed out. Using a pay phone, I called my friend Jessica, who lived along Huffine, and asked if I could crash with her. I made it a few more miles to her place, where she helped me into dry clothes and put me to bed for 16 hours. Next day, I moved in for three weeks with my friend Hugh.

Chastised, I never again ventured out for a bike tour, and kept a ‘weather eye’ out when planning Montana spring adventures. I was more cautious, but still got spanked during spring ski trips, backpacking adventures, canoe trips and rock-climbing outings. Hopefully, winter will return, and Montana will not burn to the ground. Maybe winter will make a cameo in March or April. But with fake spring confusing me, I don’t expect that rush of Spring Fever that lures me out the door to surrender to the pull of the seasons, running wild through the Montana spring like a dervish set free. J

Phil is a wilderness explorer, guide, author and shameless agitator. He’s lived in Bozeman with his wife since the 1980s, traveled to 7 continents, and seen some crazy stuff.

when he and a partner rescued Truman Everts, a lost member of the Washburn Yellowstone expedition who, after wandering in the wilderness for more than a month, was near death when Jack found him. Jack fed him melted bear grease to restore his strength and took him back to civilization. In the early days of the National Park, Jack served as assistant superintendent. He was also a scout for the U.S. Army, and one of the founders of the gold mining town of Cooke City, Montana. As a well-known guide in the park, his patrons included Generals Sherman, Sheridan and Strong, President Chester Arthur, and photographer Wiliam Henry Jackson. They all used the 1871 toll bridge built by Baronett. It was the earliest bridge in the Park and the first bridge crossing the 692-mile-long Yellowstone River.

Yellowstone Jack, a biography by Robert V. Goss*, was published in September, 2025. In this book, we learn that Baronett heard of a gold strike on Clark’s Fork in 1871. This time, instead of mining, he decided to profit by building a bridge over the Yellowstone River. He thought prospectors would pay a toll for a bridge allowing easier access to the east, avoiding a large detour via a dicey ford. He had noticed a perfect location while he was searching for Everts, a half mile downstream from the 2026 bridge site and slightly upstream of the confluence with the Lamar River. Park historian Aubrey Haines mentions that, “A rocky bank on the east side formed a ready footing for the abutment, and a rocky ledge, just exposed near the west bank at low water, provided a footing for a rock-filled, log-crib pier.” Baronett worked through the winter when the water was low and, with a few helpers, completed a 90-foot bridge. It was made nearly entirely of hewn-timber and was sturdy enough for horses and pack trains. Jack charged a toll to cover his costs, which were about $4000. According to a historical sign on the Madison River from the same time period, the toll for a wagon drawn by horses or mules was $2, and 25 cents for each pack animal.

Baronett’s bridge was partially burned by the fleeing Nez Perce in 1877. The following year Jack rebuilt, with improvements that allowed wagon travel. He invested another $2500. Baronett’s operation was ultimately bought out in 1899 for $5000 by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. It is not clear if he ever recouped his investment, but he never made a fortune in gold, nor in tolls, and died in the poor house. Baronett’s Bridge was replaced in 1903 by a larger steel truss bridge farther upstream. At 130 feet in length, it was the park’s longest single-span steel bridge at the time, and was called the New Baronett Bridge.

THE NAMELESS BRIDGE 1963

Fast forward 60 years; the New Baronett Bridge was obsolete and crumbling as traffic increased. It was replaced by a wider span and moved a bit farther upstream. The strictly utilitarian 604-foot structure cost $470,000. It was so nondescript that it lost its name! Though wider and longer (the third longest bridge in Wyoming at the time), there was still no room for pedestrians or animals. This bridge was inaugurated by Montana’s Mike Mansfield, then U.S. Senate majority leader. The dedication program reads “… the concrete pier and steel girder bridge we are dedicating today… should be adequate for the foreseeable future.” Following the dedication ceremony, a chuck wagon luncheon was served. The “foreseeable future” lasted 60 years before replacement was needed due to structural problems, bringing us to the current project.

I am wondering if the newest structure spanning the Yellowstone at Tower Junction will be christened with an official name or will simply be known as Yellowstone River Bridge. May I suggest bringing back Baronett Bridge? But that probably won’t fly, as there is already a Barronette Peak near Cooke City, named in 1878 after our early bridge-builder. In any case, I can’t wait to walk across it this summer.

Lisa Vandenbos has a spot in her heart for all things French, and for Yellowstone. She was excited to learn about a guy named Baronett(e) in Yellowstone. Turns out he was Scottish - c’est la vie!

*Yellowstone Jack, The Life and Times of Legendary Pioneer Jack Baronett by Robert V. Goss gives a well-documented history of the Yellowstone area as it was explored and became a tourist attraction. Robert Goss has a good handle on local history having dedicated over thirty-five years to working in and around Yellowstone National Park while living in Gardiner, Montana. Additionally, he served as purchase agent for an underground gold mine at Jardine, Montana, formerly known as Bear Gulch. With this experience, he became familiar with the local mining history, as well as the early chronicles of the Cooke City environs. Goss has self-published seven books that primarily focus on the early concessioners and pioneers. He also authored or co-authored twenty-three articles featured in Yellowstone History Journal, Yellowstone Science, Annals of Wyoming, Motor Coach Age, Points West, Montana Pioneer, and other publications. Robert Goss’s wonderful Yellowstone history website is called GeyserBob.com.

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RUNNING CLUBS

Once upon a time, the loneliness of long-distance running was part of its mystique. No longer. With over 50 million regular runners in America, the mystique is gone, and with it the necessity of solitude. Running groups and running clubs now occupy a sizable share of many runners’ routines. Whether you’re looking to socialize or to be pushed harder in training, the Gallatin Valley offers a range of groups building community for runners. Clubs are always beginning and ending new chapters; this list is subject to change.

THE BOZEMAN RACING PROJECT

The Bozeman Racing Project Nearby Races page/tab at RunSignUp serves as the online hub of organized local runs of many types, including virtual, fundraising, challenges, fun runs, 5K’s, and marathons. From all of our research, this project may be the most up-todate and accurate source for all-thing-Bozeman-running.

BOZEMAN RUN CLUB

Bozeman Run Club is a free, community-organized group that meets every Tuesday Night at the MSU track at 6 p.m., Friday mornings at 6:30 a.m. at Treeline Coffee Roasters on North Wallace, and Saturday mornings at

rotating trail or road locations throughout the greater Bozeman area. It’s intentionally inclusive, welcoming runners (and hikers) of all abilities, from folks out for a 2-3-mile jog to seasoned trail runners tackling longer distances. Each group is low-key, sociable, and volunteer-led, with post-run snacks or hangouts common, and weekly leaders bringing their own personality to each run.

BIG SKY WIND DRINKERS

BSWD is one of Bozeman’s oldest and most established running clubs. Founded in 1973, its mission is to promote fitness, fun, and support for runners of all ages and levels. They host free, non-competitive “fun runs” weekly in the summer, and monthly in the

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winter, with multiple course options to suit different paces. The club also organizes a year-round calendar of races and social activities, from trail challenges to the historic Bridger Ridge Run. As a nonprofit, they give back to the community through scholarships, and support for youth programs.

5K BREW RUN SERIES

Bozeman Running Company hosts a variety of seasonal social events that mix fitness with fun, such as the 5K Brew Run series. These 5Kish runs start and finish at local breweries, include a craft beer at the end (for runners of a certain age), and feature raffles and postrun social time. They’re all about celebrating running and local culture in a relaxed setting, and have a finger on the pulse of local running.

LADY RUNNERS: BOZEMAN

Lady Runners: Bozeman is a grassroots running group focused on connecting women runners across the Gallatin Valley. Whether members are new to running or have years of experience, the Facebook group strives to create a supportive, empowering space where women can run together, share experiences, and encourage one another’s progress. Runs and meetups tend to be social and inclusive, fostering friendships as much as fitness. Join the private group on Facebook to keep up to date and join in on runs.

MSU/YOUTH RUNNING GROUPS

Youth and university-linked running groups in Bozeman are often centered around the Bozeman Track Club and Montana State University activities. The Bozeman Track Club offers cross-country and track & field programs for middle and high school athletes, as well as community trail running sessions that help young runners develop skills and enjoy the sport. While MSU’s formal running club scene can vary from year to year, social runs and training meetups around campus and nearby trails are common among students and local youth.

TRAIL SISTERS

Trail Sisters is a local chapter of the national women’s trail running community, focused on increasing participation and connection among women who love running and hiking on trails around Bozeman. This group tends to host regular trail runs, social meetups, and Instagram-based coordination, making it an inviting space for women of all levels to support each other’s running goals. It’s especially friendly to those new to trail running and looking for company on local terrain.

COMMUNITY STRAVA RUNNING CLUBS

Strava clubs are popular with local runners in Bozeman for organizing virtual and in-person meetups, sharing favorite routes, and tracking progress together. These online communities help runners of all levels find partners, set personal goals, and stay motivated by

seeing each other’s activities and achievements within the app.

GALLATIN VALLEY COMMUNITY RUNS

Beyond organized clubs, there are many informal groups and ad-hoc runs within the Gallatin Valley running scene—often coordinated through social media, Meetup, or Strava. Runners will post local meetups for routes ranging from easy neighborhood jogs to challenging trail outings on local favorite terrain like the “M,” Peets Hill, or South Cottonwood. These informal runs are flexible and emphasize community connection as much as training.

FOR THE FUTURE SPORTS

This local business focuses on children’s sports for ages 5-12. Their Summer Track and Field Program Summer Youth Track and Field program is run under the oversight of the USA Track and Field governing body. Along with normal practices, internal track meets will be thrown in order for younger and less experienced athletes to get a feel for how a meet is run. The Track program ends just before the Big Sky State Games so that athletes can compete in the events if they choose.

This print version of the Top 10 does not include contact info; visit the Top 10 List at bozemanmagazine.com to find links to each of the Top 10 Running Clubs. P

Scott F. Parker is a freelance writer and the author of Run for Your Life: A Manifesto, among other books.

SUNDAY, MAR. 1

BRIDGER BREWSKIS AND SPURS 11am-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • 406-200-9354 • www. bridgerbrewing.com We’re bringing a new kind of Montana winter tradition to life. Together with KH Horse Consulting, we’re hosting a skijoring event that combines skiing, snowboarding, and horsepower with community, craft beer, and local flavor.

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

MUSIC MAN AUDITIONS 1-5:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • 16+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com Singing and Dancing Auditions for the upcoming summer production of this family-favorite musical.

THE CURATORS 3-5:30pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • $39.19 • (406) 587-9797 • vergetheater. com An original sci-fi theatrical work written by Bozeman’s Olivia Olson. In the mid-2400s, humanity gets one last chance—this time on Planet 6 Sirius.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

RENT 3pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • $25 Adult, $13 Youth, $19 College/Senior/Military/ Educator • 406-222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Set in New York’s East Village, RENT is a raw and exhilarating story about love, friendship, and finding your voice. This special production will appear in both Livingston and Bozeman - an anthem for living boldly in the now.

10TH ANNUAL MOMS LIKE ME 4-7pm • The Elm • $20 • Adults only, babes in arms welcome. • (406) 224-5530 • my.onecause.com Moms Like Me has become a well-loved, community event for mothers and families in the greater Bozeman area to raise awareness about perinatal mental health, normalize the expectations of the perinatal period, and strengthen support networks.

53RD ANNUAL TROUTFEST 5-10pm • MSU SUB Ballroom, 280 strand Union, Bozeman • (406) 994-3081 • www.montana.edu Join Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited at their upcoming banquet and only fundraising event of the year. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to MGTU to help conserve, protect, and restore southwest Montana’s cold water fisheries.

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.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND CEREMONY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing. Immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath, where the soothing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls wash over you. As you relax and unwind, a Reiki practitioner will gently guide you through a healing touch experience.

THE SCURRY 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 rock group “The Scurry”

MONDAY,

MAR. 2

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

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.

MUSIC MAN AUDITIONS 6-8pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • 16+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com Singing and Dancing Auditions for the upcoming summer production of this family-favorite musical.

ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSIC BUFFET W/ WESTON LEWIS 6-8pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • (406) 359-1999 • www.redtractorpizza.com All you can eat Pizza and Live Music.

SANGHA: JOINING RIVERS (PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION & THE VENERABLE THICH NHAT HANH) 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org We follow 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.

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

MSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: BOBCATS VS NORTHERN ARIZONA 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com MSU women’s basketball game

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.

GAYS ON BLADES 8-10pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE Come and ice with us on our free community ice rink

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!

LEGION KARAOKE 9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Monday & Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

TUESDAY, MAR. 3

IDEALAB: CTRL+ALT+CREATE: ANIMATED BADGES! 5-6:30pm • American Computer and Robotics Museum • $25 • Kids in grades 4 to 8 • 406-582-1288 • acrmuseum.org Join us in the IdeaLab for some hands-on high-tech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we’re making animated fabric badges that scroll your name or message. Hello, world!

CRIBBAGE NIGHT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Join SHINE for cribbage night every Tuesday!

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.

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!

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

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!

ONLINE: GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword (Virtual) • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online March 3-5, 6-9 p.m. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com The best trivia in the valley, with Stephen, the absolute GURU of trivia hosting. Every Tuesday at 406, just down the road in Manhattan. Catered by Crazy Torta Tacos.

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).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts.

ZERO WASTE LIVING, SIMPLIFIED 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)595-5876 • www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Discover how to live a low-waste lifestyle—without the overwhelm. Library, Community Room and on Zoom.

MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MILLENNIAL+ GENERATION 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org MindSpace is an open community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. Through meditation we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences. We encourage and support each other in daily practice to embody mindfulness in everyday life.

IDEALAB: DIY MONTANA: ARDUINO BASICS - SESSION 1 6:308pm • AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM • $150, All Sessions • For kids in grades 6-8 • 406-582-1288 • acrmuseum.org This four-class series introduces students to the powerful, versatile Arduino Uno, a super cool microcontroller used by hobbyists, professionals, artists, and researchers around the world to create everything from simple LED displays and robots.

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).

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.

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

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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! Reserved tickets are not available for this event, it is FREE and open to all.

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, MAR. 4

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure, Gar means gathering. So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

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

ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822436 • bozemanlibrary.libnet.info Join us for the opening of the Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit with Montana Senator Cora Neumann, a granddaughter of Holocaust Refugees.

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Trivia Night in the Back Lounge Grab a pint and some nachos... win some great prizes!

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

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

IAN & JAZZ FRIENDS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Ian & Jazz Friends perform Jazz Americana for the Happy Hour Early Show and bring sweet improvisation, syncopation, swing rhythm, and the use of “blue notes.”

THE PATH OF BECOMING 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • www.wildwisdommt.com The Moth Experience A Guided Journal and Intention Gathering

ONLINE: GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword (Virtual) • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online March 3-5, 6-9 p.m. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: THE STORY OF US: THE WOMEN WHO SHAPED MONTANA - EPISODE III 6pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free and open to the public • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Join us for a screening followed by a panel discussion. This episode explores the remarkable lives of Ella Knowles Haskell, Fannie Sperry Steele, and Nancy Cooper Russell, three trailblazing women who shaped Montana through law, art.

CASUAL SETS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Weekly Community Showcase Looking for more performance opportunities? Come play in this low-stake, experimental show. You can sign up as a team or an individual to get a 5-15 minute slot. First come, first served.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • College Street Taproom Come play!

STATE OF THE SNOWPACK 6:30pm • Après Brewing Come eat pizza generously donated by Sidewall Pizza and and enjoy an Après brew while you hear stories from avalanche professionals and get a comprehensive overview of the changing snowpack and our season so far. Parking on campus is free after 6pm.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more. Nightly prize, plus a prize for the season long champions. Teams from 1-6 people. We are first come first serve. We do not accept reservations. Please get there early to ensure you get a table. Come on in, drink beer, eat dinner, have some fun and let’s Trivia!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

NORTH FORK CROSSING

March 6 + 7 - Pine Creek Lodge

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

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.

ROBBY HUTTO 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Roots rock, Americana, and alt-country

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

EDDIE T & JAZZ FRIENDS 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Join Bozeman’s best jazz group Eddie T. & Friends for an in-depth journey into jazz.

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

THURSDAY,

MAR. 5

THE CYCLE OF LOVE 5:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $14, $12 students • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org The Bozeman Doc Series will present the Montana premiere of the brand new, critically acclaimed documentary, Cycle of Love.

PRESENTING PREHISTORY: DIGGING DEEPER INTO EGG MOUNTAIN: A UNIQUE LATE CRETACEOUS TERRESTRIAL ASSEMBLAGE WITH DR. DAVID VARRICCHIO 5:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership, $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Egg Mountain (a.k.a. MOR’s Beatrice R. Taylor Paleontology Research Area) became world famous in 1979 for producing the first dinosaur eggs and egg clutches from North America. Join us to explore this fascinating site in more depth.

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

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

TRYGH 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Trygh (“trai-ig”) navigates this ocean of sounds to create a sonic palette of worldly influences shaped by local life under the Big Sky. Playing mostly original tunes that build on the freshness derived from cross-pollination, Trygh also plays unique instrumental takes by artists ranging from the Beatles to Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny. Trygh consists of Loren Block on electric bass and Jelani Mahiri on Afro-Latin and African hand percussion.

ONLINE: GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER

EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword (Virtual) • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online March 3-5, 6-9 p.m. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER 6pm • Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $100 • 21+ • (406) 587-4322 This isn’t just a show—it’s a full sensory experience. Your ticket grants you access to an unforgettable night featuring: Elevated Fashion: A curated runway show featuring the latest trends. Live Music: High-energy performances by Lost Canyons.

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: AN INTIMATE EVENING 6:30pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • $45 Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play! THE MIGHTY TRAVIS 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 Missoula-based singer-songwriter “The Mighty Travis”

HELL’S BELLES 7pm • The Elm • $32.45 - $58.65 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hell’s Belles for a live in concert performance.

THE TWO TRACKS 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • Music that fuses rich storytelling, soulful harmonies, and the spirit of the American West.

LEGION KARAOKE 9:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

FRIDAY, MAR. 6

2026 OCTANE EXPO 9am-11pm • West Yellowstone Heritage Park • $10-$150 Snowmobile Expo and Vintage Racing

LIVE MUSIC BY JACOB ROUNTREE 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Stop by Field & Stream Bozeman and enjoy live music by Jacob Rountree!

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

REUBEN SINNEMA 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Americana/ Country/Folk

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.

HARMONY FOR HOUNDS 7-9pm • Big Sky Chapel • Free, donations for RUFF accepted at the door • All Ages • 406-995-2266 • ruffmontana.org Internationally acclaimed musicians Patricia McCarty and Rose Chancler will perform music for viola and piano in a benefit concert for Riley’s Urgent Fund for Friends (RUFF), a 501c3 nonprofit assistance fund and animal shelter for Big Sky.

NORTH FORK CROSSING 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 advance, $30 day of show • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com North Fork Crossing is a new-age Bluegrass band that resides between the Traditional music world with their timeless fiddle tunes and ballads, and the Jamgrass community with their intricate improvisation and energetic peaks. With the addition of modern covers and old time country songs, they explore a vast terrain of genres.

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: RURAL CONCERT 7pm • Star Theatre

• FREE with donations appreciated and accepted Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MONICA NEVI 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Cleverly sarcastic, Monica is an internationally touring headliner, performing in festivals, clubs and theaters all over. She has been seen on FOX’s Laughs TV Show as well as in sketches on ESPN’s Sports Center.

JOHN JORGENSON BLUEGRASS BAND 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $39.75 • All Ages • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians: John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin, and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic and vocals.

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

RENT 7:30pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • $25 Adult, $13 Youth, $19 College/Senior/Military/ Educator • 406-222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Set in New York’s East Village, RENT is a raw and exhilarating story about love, friendship, and finding your voice. This special production will appear in both Livingston and Bozeman - an anthem for living boldly in the now.

BAND OF DRIFTERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Band of Drifters, Montana’s roaming country torchbearers, roll in with boot-stomping dance tunes and road-worn stories that feel instantly familiar and dangerously catchy.

EL WENCHO 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $15 • www.theatticmontana.com El Wencho is a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. Their authentic music is an eclectic fusion of genres that draws on sonic elements from red dirt rock, blues, country, Americana and polyrhythmic Latin percussion.

SIGNAL FIRE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Soulful rock and blues broadcasting from Bozeman

CLUB FLAMENCO 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Flamenco is a complex Spanish art form encompassing singing, dancing, and guitar-playing, originating in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. Club Flamenco will take you there with their music being characterized by its emotional intensity, improvisational nature, unique rhythmic structures called compás, and diverse vocal styles, from the profound cante jondo to the lighter cante chico.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MONICA NEVI 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online, $30 at the door • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Cleverly sarcastic, Monica is an internationally touring headliner, performing in festivals, clubs and theaters all over. She has been seen on FOX’s Laughs TV Show as well as in sketches on ESPN’s Sports Center.

COSMIC POSSUM 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • no cover • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com We Play Dead. The band is comprised of veterans of various other Summit County and Utah bands.

QUENBY & THE WOW BAND 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Americana

SATURDAY, MAR. 7

2026 OCTANE EXPO 9am-11pm • West Yellowstone Heritage Park • $10-$150 Snowmobile Expo and Vintage Racing

OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO 10am-6pm • Phoenix Garden Center • FREE • All Ages Kick off the coming of Spring garden season! This is a FREE family friendly event. Food trucks, espresso, educational presentations, plant & seed exchange, kids crafts, raffles & more. Come for an hour, or stay all day!

CELEBRATION OF ART 11am-8pm • The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky, 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky • FREE • All Ages • 4069953596 • www.bigskyartistscollective.com/events Please join us for an amazing day of art and activities. We will have a Show and Sale plus various activities throughout the day. Painting Demos, interactive projects. live music, and the Art of Whiskey sponsored by Willie’s Distillery.

SLEEPING BEAUTY W/BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 2-4pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • www.montanaballet.org Sleeping Beauty is a captivating love story set to Tchaikovsky’s delightful score, performed by the Bozeman Symphony, conducted by Norman Huynh. This ballet will mesmerize audiences with breathtaking dancing, spectacular visuals & wondrous moments.

APRÈS SKI WITH DJ FRANCESCA CLOUD 4-7pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • FREE • 21+ • lonemountainranch.com Après Ski Every Saturday — Open to the Public! Bison Brats, Champagne, Caviar, DJ Francesca Cloud

MARDI CRAW - CRAWFISH BOIL 4-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $45 • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Get ready to let the good times roll at Mardi Craw! Join us for our 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil, for just $45 a ticket, enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music, and Cajun vibes all evening long.

BAD GIRLS OF BUTTE TOUR 5-8pm • Pekin Cafe and Lounge • $87.21 • 18+ Celebrate Women’s History Month in Butte: History, mystery, and humor all in one unforgettable tour exclusively for the ladies!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laute 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.

SLEEPING BEAUTY W/BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 7-9pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • www.montanaballet.org Sleeping Beauty is a captivating love story set to Tchaikovsky’s delightful score, performed by the Bozeman Symphony, conducted by Norman Huynh. This ballet will mesmerize audiences with breathtaking dancing, spectacular visuals & wondrous moments.

BFS PRESENTS “THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD” WITH DIRECTOR GABE POLSKY 7-9pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $12.75-$15.75 (plus fees) • All Ages • 4065812188 • www.bozemanflmsociety.org A captivating portrait of the singular Rev.Patrick McCollum, an unlikely hero who communicates with plants, unites the world’s Indigenous groups, and survives death itself. This film will make you laugh, think, and question everything. Q&A follows.

REGARDING: TYTAN ROSENCRANS 7-9pm • Thornton Building • $20 • All Ages Catch Tytan Rosencrans and other comedians for a hilarious show you won’t want to miss! Alcohol will be served.

BEAST OF BOZEMAN 7-9:30pm • Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture • $28.52-$35.98 • (406) 206-6463 • Beast26.eventbrite.com Come enjoy an incredible showcase of local talent and vote your favorite to be crowned the BEAST of Bozeman!

NORTH FORK CROSSING 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 advance, $30 day of show • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com North Fork Crossing is a new-age Bluegrass band that resides between the Traditional music world with their timeless fiddle tunes and ballads, and the Jamgrass community with their intricate improvisation and energetic peaks. With the addition of modern covers and old time country songs, they explore a vast terrain of genres.

JACKSON HOLTE & PLEASURE PEOPLE 7pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 The evening brings together thoughtful songwriting, dynamic arrangements, and a shared sense of connection that translates powerfully in a close-room setting.

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ MOLLY FULTON 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

VOCTAVE 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $22-$52 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Dynamic a cappella

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: MSU CONCERT 7:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $35 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students • (406) 994-3562 • www.montana.edu Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

RENT 7:30pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • $25 Adult, $13 Youth, $19 College/Senior/Military/ Educator • 406-222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Set in New York’s East Village, RENT is a story about love, friendship, and finding your voice. This special production will appear in both Livingston and Bozeman - an anthem for living boldly in the now.

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 comedy!

SUNDAY, MAR. 8

OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO 10am-3pm • Phoenix Garden Center

• FREE • All Ages Kick off the coming of Spring garden season! This is a FREE family friendly event. Food trucks, espresso, educational presentations, plant & seed exchange, kids crafts, raffles & more. Come for an hour, or stay all day!

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

SLEEPING BEAUTY W/BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 2-4pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • www.montanaballet.org Sleeping Beauty is a captivating love story set to Tchaikovsky’s delightful score, performed by the Bozeman Symphony, conducted by Norman Huynh. This ballet will mesmerize audiences with breathtaking dancing, spectacular visuals & wondrous moments.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

RENT 3pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • $25 Adult, $13 Youth, $19 College/Senior/Military/ Educator • 406-222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Set in New York’s East Village, RENT is a raw and exhilarating story about love, friendship, and finding your voice. This special production will appear in both Livingston and Bozeman - an anthem for living boldly in the now.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND CEREMONY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing. Immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath, where the soothing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls wash over you. As you relax and unwind, a Reiki practitioner will gently guide you through a healing touch experience.

SOBER SUNDAY: TRENT BROOKS BAND WITH DANCING LESSONS FROM WESTERN ROOTS! 6:30-10pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $10 • All Ages Sober Sunday is a place where we can enjoy live music with a hangover! Western Roots gets the party started with swing dance lessons at 6:30pm!

LOGAN & THE LIGHT BLUE 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 rock group

DOC’S SALOON GHOST HUNT 7-10pm • Doc’s saloon • $20 • 21+ • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Come, enjoy a spooky evening in this historical bar. This is a 21+ event with drinks, ghost investigations, learning about ghost, hunting equipment, and history.

MONDAY, MAR. 9

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

GALLATIN-PARK CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL MEETING 5:30-7pm

• Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages

• 217-898-6686 The Gallatin-Park Central Labor Council is the regional body to coordinate collective action among different unions, fostering solidarity and advocating for workers’ rights. Any and all union members welcome to join for our monthly 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.

SANGHA: JOINING RIVERS (PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION & THE VENERABLE THICH NHAT HANH) 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org We follow 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.

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: RURAL CONCERT 7pm • Ringling Mansion • FREE Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

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!

LEGION KARAOKE 9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Monday & Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

TUESDAY, MAR. 10

SPARK! SPEED NETWORKING 4-7pm • Even Hotel Bozeman International Airport • $49 General Admission • all are welcome • 7739883169 • www.eventbrite.com A relaxed speed networking event for meeting new people, sharing ideas, and sparking conversations. Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community! Designed for local entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives.

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.

IDEALAB: CTRL+ALT+CREATE: FIREFLY JARS! 5-6:30pm • AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM • $45 per participant. • For creative kids in grades 4 to 8. • 406-582-1288 • acrmuseum.org Join us in the IdeaLab for some hands-on high-tech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we’re making winking, blinking firefly jars. No fireflies needed!

CRIBBAGE NIGHT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Join SHINE for cribbage night every Tuesday!

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.

DECISION-MAKING AT THE END OF LIFE 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Offered in partnership with Eden Health.

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!

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

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

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 Entry Fee • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com 16 player ~ 2 brackets Winner shares 50/50 pot with KGLT Single elimination

MARCH PERFECT PAIRING DINNER 6-9pm • Montana Ale Works • $65 + Processing Fees • (406) 587-7700 • www.montanaaleworks. com Join us for our March Perfect Pairing Dinner! This limited dinner series celebrates the art of food and drink through unique theme nights that highlight the best of Ale Works cuisine alongside local craft brews, ciders, and spirits.

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).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts.

MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MILLENNIAL+ GENERATION 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org MindSpace is an open community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. Through meditation we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences. We encourage and support each other in daily practice to embody mindfulness in everyday life.

NRWG WOODWORKING CLUB MEETING 6:30-8:30pm • Bozeman High Wood Shop • FREE • All Ages • NRWG.club Join the Northern Rockies Woodworking Guild, Bozeman’s Original Woodworking Club, for our monthly meeting and demonstration

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!

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: RURAL CONCERT 7pm • Two Rivers Gallery • $20 at the door Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

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.

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

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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! Reserved tickets are not available for this event, it is FREE and open to all.

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,

MAR. 11

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure, Gar means gathering. So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

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

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Trivia Night in the Back Lounge Grab a pint and some nachos... win some great prizes!

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

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

DANE ANDREW THOMPSEN 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Lyric-driven Americana

VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO: RURAL CONCERT 6pm • Isdell Mercantile Co. • FREE Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

CASUAL SETS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Weekly Community Showcase Looking for more performance opportunities? Come play in this low-stake, experimental show. You can sign up as a team or an individual to get a 5-15 minute slot. First come, first served.

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: IT’S TUFF OUT THERE--REEVALUATING A YELLOWSTONE SUPERERUPTION 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • All Ages • 6505801083 • www. gallatinscience.org Stacey Henderson, Ph.D. candidate in MSU’s Geology Department, will discuss what mineral deposits from the most recent Yellowstone supereruption reveal about how such eruptions work and how to assess volcanic hazards.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • College Street Taproom Come play!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more. Nightly prize, plus a prize for the season long champions. Teams from 1-6 people. We are first come first serve. We do not accept reservations. Please get there early to ensure you get a table. Come on in, drink beer, eat dinner, have some fun and let’s Trivia!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

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.

CINDERELLA BALLET 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $43.45 - $96.81 • Ages 2 & over • (406) 522-6000 A Broadway-style ballet experience from World Ballet Company, based on one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales.

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

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, MAR. 12

MHSA CLASS B BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com Montana High School Basketball

ALONGSIDE BOOK CLUB 4:30-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Belgrade Community Library is excited to partner with Alongside Women Veterans Outreach to offer a new book club! Open to any adults, discussions take place on the second Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. Stop by the Information Desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - KATE QUINN 5-6pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

GARY SMALL & THE COYOTE BROS.

March 13 - The Murray Bar

BANK OF BOZEMAN 2026 WINTER ARTIST RECEPTION - LLOYD

WALDRON & RACHEL INGLE 5:30-7pm • Bank of Bozeman, 875 Harmon Stream Blvd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-5626 • www.facebook.com 2026 Winter Artist Reception. Meet & Greet with artists, Lloyd Waldron & Rachel Ingle. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

ULTIMATE BOOK NERD: MEETING OF THE NERDS 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library - Cottonwood Room • FREE • Teens & Adults • 4065822436 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Challenge participants gather to talk about books they have been reading, offer book suggestions, and ideas for 2027 Ultimate Book Nerd categories. There will be snacks!

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

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

ELLA RAE COLE 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Local singer-songwriter Ella Rae Cole has been playing music all around the Gallatin Valley. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Gregory Alan Isakov, Ella Rae Cole will bring a show that any folk fan will love. Blending covers and her original music, Ella is a rising star in the Bozeman music scene.

STUDENT SHOWCASE 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Join us to cheer on our improv students as the showcase some of the skills learned in class and have all the fun doing it! This showcase will include performances by levels 1, 2, 3 & 4!!

TANTRIC PARTNERED YOGA 6:30pm • OH Hi, 115 W Kagy Blvd #Ste I, Bozeman • $44.52 Grab your partner and join us at Oh Hi for a session of yoga designed to spark intimacy and connection.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Ennis • Come play!

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 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 group “West Dakota Stutter”

BRIAN KASSAY 7pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Brian Kassay is a live-looping multi-instrumentalist who seamlessly blends guitar, drums, keys, harmonica, xylophone, and violin to create a full and dynamic sound.

TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING & JACKSON HOLTE 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Drenched in the tradition of American troubadours, he tells stories that speak to the novelties and banalities of what it means to walk this earth.

LEGION KARAOKE 9:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

FRIDAY,

MAR. 13

MHSA CLASS B BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com Montana High School Basketball

LIVE MUSIC BY HANNAH JO LALLY 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy Happy Hour with live music by by Hannah Jo Lally at Field & Stream.

PAINT YOUR PET 5:45-8:45pm • Bridger Brewing Three Forks • $75 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Bring your pet to life on a canvas in Bridger Brewing’s beautiful private dining room! Just submit your favorite pet photos, then your instructor will trace their important features and guide you stepby-step through painting your pet!

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

RAVEN RŌSHI 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Raven Rōshi is an indie folk rock music project led by American singer songwriter Charles Wolf Drimal of Bozeman, Montana

MOMS CLIMBING NIGHT OUT 6-9pm • Spire Climbing Center, 13 Enterprise Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 586-0706 • www.spireclimbingcenter.com Hey moms, unwind and have fun with MAEVE at Spire Climbing Gym—good vibes, great company! No experience required or necessary.

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CARMEN CHRISTOPHER 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online / $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Carmen Christopher is a Los Angeles-based writer, comedian and actor.

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

BLUEBELLY JUNCTION 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Bluebelly is back—after a decade of shaking up Montana bars and stages, releasing their debut album Hot Wet Mess in 2024, and briefly calling it quits, the Cap’n has resurrected the band for a whole new era.

FREDDY JONES BAND 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave

Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com The Freddy Jones Band continues to deliver the unmistakable sound that made them one of the most enduring names in American rock. Known for their infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unmatched live energy, the band remains a powerful force on stage and in the studio.

BRENDAN NOLAN AND THE MOSTLY PEACEFUL LOOTERS 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Blues, rock, and country

THE WILDFIRE 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Comprised of professional musicians, The WILDFIRE focuses on bringing a unique musical experience to Southwest Montana. With covers primarily in the pop, soul, and rock genres, you’ll find a band who will perform songs a typical DJ might play, but with the energy and excitement of a live band.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH CARMEN CHRISTOPHER 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 online / $30 at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Carmen Christopher is a Los Angeles-based writer, comedian and actor.

GARY SMALL & THE COYOTE BROTHERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. themurraybar.com Blues

SATURDAY, MAR. 14

MHSA CLASS B BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com Montana High School Basketball

APRÈS SKI WITH DJ FRANCESCA CLOUD 4-7pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • FREE • 21+ • lonemountainranch.com Après Ski Every Saturday — Open to the Public! Bison Brats, Champagne, Caviar, DJ Francesca Cloud

ST. PADDY’S CELEBRATION 4-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a festive night of live music, food, and drink specials. The party kicks off with Storm Castle from 4–8 PM, bringing high-energy tunes to get the evening started, followed by Saint of Soldiers from 9–11 PM to keep the celebration going. Enjoy a lively night of Irish-inspired cheer!

AUTHOR TALK WITH DENNIS GAUB 5-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www. countrybookshelf.com Montana journalist Dennis Gaub discusses his new book, Dave McNally: The Montanan Who Revolutionized Baseball.

LENA RICH 6-8pm • 1889 Barn, 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 406 579-4865 • www.1889barn.com Americana music. Full bar. Seating is limited, RSVP for your free ticket: the1889barn@gmail.com

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laute 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.

PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE CLASH: DWARFS VS. MINIS! 6-10pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30 - General Admission (Advance) $45 - Ringside • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov This is a wrestling extravaganza you can’t afford to miss!

SAN HOLO 7pm • The ELM • $47 - $71 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ NOAH CROW 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO (SALSA DANCE NIGHT!) 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Jon Roberts y Pan Blanco is driven by a life that stretches from a piano on a remote Montana ranch to the world’s biggest stages, blending Afro Latin soul with deep musical roots and global fire!

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!

DREW DVORCHAK DUO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Rock

SUNDAY, MAR. 15

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 3pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites. com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND CEREMONY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing. Immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath, where the soothing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls wash over you. As you relax and unwind, a Reiki practitioner will gently guide you through a healing touch experience.

ELANA HAYDEN QUARTET 7pm • 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 jazz group “The Elana Hayden Quartet”

MONDAY, MAR. 16

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.

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.

HEADWATERS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF MONTANA 7-8pm • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce • FREE • All Ages • (406) 2192208 • www.HARCMT.com All licensed amateur radio operators are welcome. Montanans who are interested in amateur radio, but unlicensed, are welcome. There is no age restriction on licensure.

SANGHA: JOINING RIVERS (PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION & THE VENERABLE THICH NHAT HANH) 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org We follow 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.

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

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!

LEGION KARAOKE 9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Monday & Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

TUESDAY, MAR. 17

CRIBBAGE NIGHT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Join SHINE for cribbage night every Tuesday!

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.

EXTREME HISTORY - THE SWEET PEA STUDY CLUB AND THE POWER OF WOMEN’S NETWORKS 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org The Sweet Pea Study Club and the Power of Women’s Networks in Bozeman explores the remarkable story of a little-known but deeply influential group of Black women who helped shaped 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!

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

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., Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany.com

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).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts.

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MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MILLENNIAL+ GENERATION 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org MindSpace is an open community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. Through meditation we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences. We encourage and support each other in daily practice to embody mindfulness in everyday life.

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).

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.

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

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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! Reserved tickets are not available for this event, it is FREE and open to all.

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, MAR. 18

MARCH BOOK CLUB 5:30-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf. com Our March selection is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure, Gar means gathering. So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

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

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Trivia Night in the Back Lounge Grab a pint and some nachos... win some great prizes!

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

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

LENA RICH & JON DEGROOT 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Livingston singer/songwriter Lena Rich, performing with Jon DeGroot, plays her original songs and a handful of Americana covers, highlighted by warm harmonies and beautiful guitar work.

STUDENT SHOWCASE: IMPROV 101 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Join us to cheer on our improv students as the showcase some of the skills learned in class and have all the fun doing it! This showcase will include performances by levels 1, 2, 3 & 4!!

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • College Street Taproom Come play!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more. Nightly prize, plus a prize for the season long champions. Teams from 1-6 people. We are first come first serve. We do not accept reservations. Please get there early to ensure you get a table. Come on in, drink beer, eat dinner, have some fun and let’s Trivia!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

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.

BILLET TEAM NIGHT 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $5 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Locally sourced independent Improv Teams show their stuff during the Billet Team Showcase. From Long-form teams to a musical improv team, there is a little bit of something for everyone!

TERRY PALOOZA EVENT 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com Terry Palooza

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

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,

MAR. 19

LIFE-SAVING SKILLS 4:30-6:30pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 12+ • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Practice or learn life-saving skills in our FREE class, where simplified yet effective techniques empower you to confidently respond to emergencies, making a difference when every second counts.

ROSENBERRY-DONOHUE LECTURES ON THE AMERICAN WEST: BLACKFEET MYTHOLOGY AND DINOSAURS WITH DALE AND PATTY FENNER 5:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership, $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Through mythology and archaeology, this talk will connect topics: paleontology, archaeology, mythology, and the Blackfeet Nation. Dale and Patty were raised on the Blackfeet reservation, and have a love for Tribal Historical Preservation.

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

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

HOOLIGANS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Formed in 1990, Hooligans is Bozeman’s longest running roots rock/americana/blues/jam band. Inspired by the improv driven music of the San Francisco scene as well as early folk, blues and great rock’n’roll.

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.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play! WAY DOWN NORTH 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 Kalispell-based folk duo “Way Down North”

SICARD HOLLOW 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Progressive bluegrass

THURSDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH OPHIRA EISENBERG 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com After her successful debut in Bozeman at The Ellen Theatre with her solo show Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars, Ophira Eisenberg returns—this time with her headline standup act.

DAMN DUO 7pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com The Damn Duo is an acoustic, stripped-down version of the Big Sky, Montana-based alternative rock band “Dammit Lauren!” featuring Lauren Jackson (vocals/bass) and Brian Stumpf (guitar). They perform soulful rock covers and originals.

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

SGT. SPLENDOR 8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor’s Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden.

LEGION KARAOKE 9:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

FRIDAY, MAR. 20

LIVE MUSIC BY LUKE STOCKWELL 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy Happy Hour with live music by by Luke Stockwell at Field & Stream.

THE STAND-UP POP-UP; MARCH 2026! 6pm • Apres Brewing • FREE • 21+ • 406-743-8263 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s own early-evening, short-format stand-up comedy showcase returns to Apres Brewing with the talents of Rachelle Parrish, Abi Gontarek, Brittani Ferris & Leah Tiscione! Comedy, beers, coffees, food! What’s not to love!

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

BUFFALO BURROWS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Buff likes to describe his sound as Post Western. It’s equal parts the songwriting of Marty Robbins, Spaghetti Western orchestration of Ennio Morricone and the electronic architecture of Trent Reznor. Buff’s timeless western voice blazes a trail through a landscape of mountainous 808s, sweeping analog synths and home-brewed samples – alongside Buff’s trusty guitar, Nessie.

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.

ZOSO 7pm • The ELM • $41 - $59 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Zoso for a live in concert performance.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

THE CONJURORS 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $28-$58 • 406-995-6345 • www. warrenmillerpac.org Live magic and mentalism

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Blake Brightman Band rides in hot with a fearless outlaw country spirit, blending grit-heavy country rock, sharp songwriting, and a take-no-prisoners stage presence. A longtime staple of the Montana music scene.

SGT. SPLENDOR - SUPPORT BY DANNY BEE 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $15 • www.theatticmontana. com ‘Groovy and brooding, mysterious and memorable,’ Sgt. Splendor are a potent musical movement. With a new album out called Death of The Hoochie Koo that can be described as an eclectic Alt-Funk, Desert Roots, Dirty Blues, Rock thing.

MADELINE HAWTHORNE + PIXIE & THE PARTYGRASS BOYS 811:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • 4065795412 • fillertickets.com Critically acclaimed Montana singer/songwriter and band leader, Madeline Hawthorne displays equal parts grit and charm

AARON GOLAY AND THE ORIGINAL SIN 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky. com Aaron is an Idaho born and raised artist whose songwriting has formed a distinct shape over his first three album releases. A blend of Americana, Roots, Rock, and Soul make every song a story you’ll immediately remember. His big soulful voice creates a familiar yet unique framework for his lyrics to deliver memorable tales of hell raising, sorrow, and raw emotion.

FREQUENSEAS 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Alternative rock

SOUL SKILLET 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com John Roberts’ Soul Skillet is a vibrant, vocal-led soul and blues project that fuses the rich sounds of traditional Soul, NeoSoul, Blues and Jazz, creating a musical experience that resonates with all audiences.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

RANCHO DELUXE 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Country, Folk

SATURDAY, MAR. 21

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 10am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Meet the incredible birds of prey that serve as ambassadors from the Montana Raptor Conservation Center.

APRÈS SKI WITH DJ FRANCESCA CLOUD 4-7pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • FREE • 21+ • lonemountainranch.com Après Ski Every Saturday — Open to the Public! Bison Brats, Champagne, Caviar, DJ Francesca Cloud

LINDSAY LAWLIS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com Lindsay Lawlis, amplifies her smoky, velvet voice with gritty electric guitar solos, driving bass and a beat to make your boots stomp. This is what a rebel from Montana sounds like.

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laute 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.

AARON GOLAY & THE ORIGINAL SIN 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com A blend of Americana, Roots, Rock, and Soul

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

ROMANTIC SPLENDOR: SCHUMANN & SCHUBERT 7:30-9:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • Adults • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to revel in sweeping melodies and heartfelt expression at Romantic Splendor: Schumann & Schubert, featuring acclaimed cellist Jonathan Swensen.

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THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

JD GRAHAM 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livin ston • $35 Advance • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com With raw, soul-bearing songwriting and a voice hardened by truth, the Oklahoma native and former death metal guitarist turned Americana troubadour writes songs that hit where it hurts-and heal where they need to.

DOOM SCROLL 8pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $15.71-$23.18 • All Ages Doom Scroll is on tour from Denver, CO and is stopping through Bozeman to play some tunes for y’all! Come show them a good time! With Three Penny Riot and Lone Elder.

SGT. SPLENDOR 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor’s Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden.

THE WAITING 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Celebrating the music of Tom Petty, including songs from the Heartbreakers repertoire, Petty’s solo work, and songs from the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL LONGFELLOW 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed 3 seasons as a member on SNL.

JODY & THE WOODFLOWERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Americana

SUNDAY, MAR. 22

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

ROMANTIC SPLENDOR: SCHUMANN & SCHUBERT 2:30-4:30pm

• Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • Adults • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to revel in sweeping melodies and heartfelt expression at Romantic Splendor: Schumann & Schubert, featuring acclaimed cellist Jonathan Swensen.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

THE SHANE CENTER PRESENTS RENT! 3pm • The Ellen Theatre • $26 - $51 • 18+ • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites. com/ticket/ The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND CEREMONY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing. Immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath, where the soothing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls wash over you. As you relax and unwind, a Reiki practitioner will gently guide you through a healing touch experience.

SGT SPLENDOR 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 New York-based funk duo “Sgt Splendor”.

DOC’S SALOON GHOST HUNT 7-10pm • Doc’s saloon • $20 • 21+ • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Come, enjoy a spooky evening in this historical bar. This is a 21+ event with drinks, ghost investigations, learning about ghost, hunting equipment, and history.

SGT. SPLENDOR

March 19 - Tune Up March 20 - The Attic March 21 - Filling Station March 22 - Bozeman Hot Springs photo: Michael Weintrob

MONDAY, MAR. 23

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

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.

SANGHA: JOINING RIVERS (PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION & THE VENERABLE THICH NHAT HANH) 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org We follow 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.

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!

LEGION KARAOKE 9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Monday & Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

TUESDAY, MAR. 24

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.

CRIBBAGE NIGHT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Join SHINE for cribbage night every Tuesday!

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.

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!

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

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 • 406brewingcompany.com

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).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts.

MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MILLENNIAL+ GENERATION 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org MindSpace is an open community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. Through meditation we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences. We encourage and support each other in daily practice to embody mindfulness in everyday life.

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!

13TH ANNUAL PROVOST’S DISTINGUISHED LECTURER SERIES:

DOUGLAS CAIRNS, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-2251 • www. museumoftherockies.org This series, which is free and open to the public, recognizes outstanding MSU faculty for their creative scholarship and leadership. Presenters will speak on inspirations for their work in talks suitable for professionals and the public. Lectures will be followed by a reception.

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.

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

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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! Reserved tickets are not available for this event, it is FREE and open to all.

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, MAR. 25

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure, Gar means gathering. So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

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

WORK BENCH DEMO DAY 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Stop by to see the Work Bench to see the equipment in action. This is a drop in event so you can stop by for just a moment or hang out the entire time.

THE BOOMERANGS TRIO (KATE BRYAN, MAT MAHAN & MIKE HELLAND) 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing.com Classic 70’s and 80’s tunes from multiple genres (Rock, Blues, Americana, Bluegrass, and Country).

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Trivia Night in the Back Lounge Grab a pint and some nachos... win some great prizes!

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

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

PAINT & SIP 6-8pm • Last Best Place Brewery, 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your own Moonlit Lone Peak, all art supplies will be provided. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Just grab a ticket online to save your seat!

FUZZY B MORRIS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com One half of the Butte-based electro-funk duo “Desperate Electric,”

CASUAL SETS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Weekly Community Showcase Looking for more performance opportunities? Come play in this low-stake, experimental show. You can sign up as a team or an individual to get a 5-15 minute slot. First come, first served.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • College Street Taproom Come play!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com

Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more. Nightly prize, plus a prize for the season long champions. Teams from 1-6 people. We are first come first serve. We do not accept reservations. Please get there early to ensure you get a table. Come on in, drink beer, eat dinner, have some fun and let’s Trivia!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

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.

INZO 7pm • The Elm • $35.05 - $40.45 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome INZO for a live concert performance.

BOB SUMNER 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $40 Advance • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com “I always want people to feel something”

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MADELINE HAWTHORNE + PIXIE & THE PARTYGRASS BOYS Feb 20 - The Filling Station

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

COLE DECKER BAND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge. com Blending the raw authenticity of traditional country with the edgy grit of southern rock, Cole’s music resonates with a wide audience.

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, MAR. 26

SEED SWAP AND SEED STARTING 101 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library - Community Room • FREE • Adults • 4065822436 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to grow, care for, and transplant your own seed starts. You can also bring your own seeds and participate in a seed swap. Presented in partnership with MSU Extension Gallatin County.

COMPOSTING PANEL 6-7:45pm • Livingston-Park County Public Library • FREE Get Your Composting Questions Answered

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

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

LARRY MYER 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com

Larry’s live show is an aggressive performance that connects with a wide array of audiences.

NO JOKES OPEN MIC 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Hosted by Chace McNinch

GATHER & GROW SPEAKER SERIES: JOSH CHANCE 6:30-7:30pm

• Community Food Co-Op Main & 9th, 908 W. Main St., Bozeman • FREE • (406) 587-4039 • www.bozo.coop Farmer and owner of Chance Farms is driven by the joy of growing fresh, high quality vegetables and sharing them with the people who eat them.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Ennis Come play!

DAN DUBUQUE 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 Whitefish-based solo rock artist Dan Dubuque

THE SPOOKLIGHTS 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Hillbilly music from a distant future

LEGION KARAOKE 9:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

FRIDAY, MAR. 27

LIVE MUSIC BY COLE DECKER 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy Happy Hour with live music by by Cole Decker at Field & Stream Bozeman.

5TH ANNUAL DINOSAURS AND MOR! FESTIVAL KICK-OFF MEMBERS-ONLY APPRECIATION NIGHT 5:30-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Members are invited for a special evening dedicated to MOR members to kick off the 5th annual Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival.

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

LILY BALL SHINDIG 6pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Boz man • $40 • All Ages • 4069224256 • go.allthrive.org/3MoNMCh For $40, guests can enjoy an evening of live music at The Rialto courtesy of the band Rocky Mountain Pearls, country dancing, local vendors, cocktails, and bites from Gute Laune. Additional activities and featured vendors will be announced.

BELGRADE BATTLE OF THE BANDS 6:30-9:30pm • BelgradeHigh School Auditorium • $15 adults, $10 students • All Ages • www.panthermusic.net Come on and support Belgrade music programs through the 2026 Belgrade Battle of the Bands! Witness exciting performances from school-age bands from across Montana. Prizes include recording studio time, gig opportunities, and more.

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.

HONEYHOLLER 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Honeyholler is a trio from Bozeman, featuring Lena Marie Schiffer, Kailey Marie and Ani Casabonne. United by a love for country grit and folk tradition, the group delivers powerful three-part harmonies backed by guitar, upright bass, and fiddle for a sound that’s both raw and uplifting.

RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS 7pm • The ELM • $36 - $59 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Red NOT Chili Peppers for a live in concert performance.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH KATIE HANNIGAN 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

Katie Hannigan is a stand up comic, actor and writer. Her stand up has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New Faces, The Late Late Show with James Cordon, and MTV.

FOOL’S GOLD 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Fools Gold out of Ennis, MT brings a crowd pleasing, country-forward sound that mixes boot-ready classics, modern favorites, and just enough rock grit to keep the dance floor packed. Known for tight harmonies, big energy, and a feel-good Montana vibe.

BLUES LINE 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com Blues Line is a Bozeman, Montana-based band created from the passion of seven musicians to share their love of the art of blues.

ZACH NYTOMT BAND 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com With a voice that seems so familiar –but you’re certain you’ve never heard before- the unobtrusive tones that characterize a “sure-to-be soon favorite” in your music library are delivered through the melodic tunes of up & coming singer/songwriter, Zach Nytomt. He has firmly established himself as a key artist in the swiftly advancing Americana Movement.

FITZMO 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Singer-songwriter Nick Fitzmaurice

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH KATIE HANNIGAN 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Katie Hannigan is a stand up comic, actor and writer. Her stand up has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New Faces, The Late Late Show with James Cordon, and MTV.

JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Rock

SATURDAY, MAR. 28

5TH ANNUAL DINOSAURS AND MOR! FESTIVAL 9am-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission, prices varies • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs with expert presentations, family-friendly workshops and passport stations, a special dinner, and more. This year’s special guest is Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of National Museum of Natural History!

APRÈS SKI WITH DJ FRANCESCA CLOUD 4-7pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • FREE • 21+ • lonemountainranch.com Après Ski Every Saturday — Open to the Public! Bison Brats, Champagne, Caviar, DJ Francesca Cloud

THE LILY BALL 5:30-9pm • Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman, 2023 Commerce Way, Bozeman • $125 • All Ages • 4069224256 • go.allthrive.org/3OyBI1X Don your finest sparkles and spurs as you enjoy live music, a short program, a live and silent auction, cocktails, and for the first time, a sit-down plated dinner.

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laute 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.

5TH ANNUAL DINOSAURS AND MOR DINNER WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. KIRK R. JOHNSON 6:15pm • Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman • Member: $45/youth, $55/adult Non-Member: $55/youth, $65/adult MSU Student: $45/ student • All Ages • 4069442251 • mor.ticketapp.org Step back in time for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and enjoy his presentation titled Ice Age Rockies. There will be a live fundraising auction!

JIM AVERITT & FRIENDS OF THE VALLEY 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Bozeman favorite Jim Averitt and his friends return to The Jump with a night built on great songs, great stories, and the kind of musical chemistry you can’t fake. Expect heartfelt originals and well loved covers.

EVAN HONER 7pm • The Elm • $33.50 - $47.15 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Evan Honer for a live in concert performance with Sam Burchfield.

A CAPPELLA JAM 2026 7pm • The Ellen Theatre • $22.00 (Free youth tickets available for 5th grade and younger) • All Ages • 406.585.5885 This is 406 A Cappella Project’s third annual invitational a cappella concert, featuring fusion, Bozeman’s very own contemporary mixed a cappella ensemble - plus national talent from the Barbershop Harmony Society, and Rhapsody, MSU’s student-run mixed a cappella group.

MOMIX 7:30pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $28-$62 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org Modern dance and wonderland fantasy

AN EVENING WITH STREET MILK 8-11pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $10 in advance, $15 at the door • All Ages • 4065795412 • events.sellout.io Born on the streets of Bozeman MT in 2023, Street Milk gained attention drawing crowds to impromptu dance parties in parks and on sidewalks throughout the city. The band features experienced members of Bozeman’s jam and blues scene.

EMMA & THE LEDGE 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com Emma and the Ledge is a guitar-slinging, blues-singing, blues/funk fusion band inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Beth Hart, and various blues and rock greats from the ‘7Os tO ‘90s. The band brings an eclectic set of originals and covers with a re-imagined twist.

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!

LPC KARAOKE FUNDRAISER 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Karaoke

SUNDAY, MAR. 29

5TH ANNUAL DINOSAURS AND MOR! FESTIVAL 9am-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/admission, prices varies • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs with expert presentations, family-friendly workshops and passport stations, a special dinner, and more. This year’s special guest is Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of National Museum of Natural History!

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND CEREMONY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing. Immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath, where the soothing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls wash over you. As you relax and unwind, a Reiki practitioner will gently guide you through a healing touch experience.

FOREST RAY 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 Seattle-based folk rock band “Forest Ray”

MONDAY, MAR. 30

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

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.

SANGHA: JOINING RIVERS (PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION & THE VENERABLE THICH NHAT HANH) 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org We follow 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.

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!

LEGION KARAOKE 9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook. com Karaoke every Monday & Thursday, open to the Public The Legion offers some of the best drink prices downtown along with a friendly staff and a causal environment.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

TUESDAY, MAR. 31

IDEALAB: CTRL+ALT+CREATE: LIP SYNCHING CHARACTERS! 5-6:30pm • AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM • $35 per participant • For creative kids in grades 4 to 8. • 406-582-1288 • acrmuseum.org Join us in the IdeaLab for some hands-on hightech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we’re animating our own lip synching characters using servo motors. Move over, Karaoke!

CRIBBAGE NIGHT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Join SHINE for cribbage night every Tuesday!

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.

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!

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

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).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts.

MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MILLENNIAL+ GENERATION 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • 18-40 • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org MindSpace is an open community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age. Through meditation we foster a clear mind, compassionate heart, and develop an intimacy with human experiences. We encourage and support each other in daily practice to embody mindfulness in everyday life.

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).

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.

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

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. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs! Reserved tickets are not available for this event, it is FREE and open to all.

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,

APR. 1

FREE TAX HELP FROM MSU ACCOUNTING STUDENTS 3:155:15pm • Jabs Hall - MSU Bozeman, 8th & Harrison Ave, Bozeman • FREE Senior and graduate accounting students from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year.

TERGAR BOZEMAN 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center, P.O. Box 964, Bozeman • (406) 219-2140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure, Gar means gathering. So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

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

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Trivia Night in the Back Lounge

Grab a pint and some nachos... win some great prizes!

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

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

CASUAL SETS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Weekly Community Showcase Looking for more performance opportunities? Come play in this low-stake, experimental show. You can sign up as a team or an individual to get a 5-15 minute slot. First come, first served.

INTRO TO COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how the Janome MC6650 Computerized Sewing Machine works and how you can use it in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • College Street Taproom Come play!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $5 • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Current Events, Potpourri, Name That Tune, handouts and more. Nightly prize, plus a prize for the season long champions. Teams from 1-6 people. We are first come first serve. We do not accept reservations. Please get there early to ensure you get a table. Come on in, drink beer, eat dinner, have some fun and let’s Trivia!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

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.themurraybar.com Open Jam

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, APR. 2

HOMESTEADING ON THE HIGH PLAINS - WITH LEE SILLIMAN

6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join Lee Silliman, photographer, archivist, and retired teacher and learn about the frontier settlers who advanced upon the high plains.

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.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar • EnnisCome play!

FRIDAY,

APR. 3

LIVE MUSIC BY MAGGIE HICKMAN 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy Happy Hour with live music by by Maggie Hickman at Field & Stream.

PAINT & SIP - THE GRAND TETONS 5:45-7:45pm • Bridger Brewing Three Forks • $47 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint. com Paint The Grand Tetons in this 2 hour class, you’ll be walked through the painting step by step with the help of your instructor, Grace. All materials will be provided and beginners are welcome!

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

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH RORY SCOVEL 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $35 ($40 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer. His latest comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX, AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN released in February, 2024 on Max.

ONE FOR THE FOXES 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $32.75 • All Ages • 406.585.5885 • theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ Dave Curley, Tadhg Ó Meachair & Joanna Hyde form an exciting and dynamic transatlantic trio that presents a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music, having already won over audiences on both sides of the ocean.

MR. VALE’S MATH CLASS 8pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com This six piece funk band has horns that knock down the door and percussion-laden grooves that are the perfect accompaniment to any dance party.

RAVEN ROSHI 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Indie folk rock

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH RORY SCOVEL 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $35 ($40 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer. His latest comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX, AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN released in February, 2024 on Max.

FOREST RAY 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Americana

SATURDAY, APR. 4

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BLACK-OUT POETRY 10am-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Get creative -write a poem by crossing words out!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laute 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.

WES URBANIAK & THE MOUNTAIN FOLK 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Wes Urbaniak is an amalgamation of the arts and sciences all pushed through the pinholes of storytelling via songwriting. He displays a beautiful oddity of human expression in music and presence, and does fine work moving his songs and guitar around mic.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH RORY SCOVEL 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $35 ($40 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer. His latest comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX, AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN released in February, 2024 on Max.

KEITH ANDERSON & LIFE HEADS WEST 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre • $15.00 • All Ages • 406.585.5885 A local band with an Americana style.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH RORY SCOVEL 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $35 ($40 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com

Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer. His latest comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX, AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN released in February, 2024 on Max.

THE BEST INTENTIONS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Jazz, Blues, Original

SUNDAY, APR. 5

TEEN CORNER EXPLORATION - BLACK-OUT POETRY 10am-6pm

• Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Get creative -write a poem by crossing words out!

SUNDAY STUDENT STUDY DAY 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer

Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558

• shinebeer.com Study with SHINE during their Sunday Student Study Day! Enjoy 2 for $5 tacos all day until May.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

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.