Bozeman Magazine November 2025

CONTRIBUTORS

ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

JESSICA CAIROLI - LIVING LOCAL

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

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

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

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

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

STEPHY PRIETO - LIVING LOCAL

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

EMMA LICHTWARDT - REC & HEALTH

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

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

KATIE THOMAS - DINING

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

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

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

KEN WALCHECK - RECREATION

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

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

Cynthia 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.

MARY LANE - LOCAL LIVING

A writing major at Montana State University, Mary is minoring in psychology and sociology. She hopes to continue magazine writing after finishing school..

CARA WILDER - SCREEN & STAGE

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

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER 2025 - VOLUME 19.6

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NO DEADLINE ON GRATITUDE

Having published Bozeman Magazine for the past eighteen years, I often procrastinate writing the editor’s note; I put a lot of other work for the magazine ahead of it. I keep our website updated, approve submitted events, and field a whole lot of emails. Some months, I cover the Top 10 list. I’m continuously communicating with contributors for content, and am always following up with our wonderful advertisers to keep them on deadline. What I don’t want to procrastinate on is being thankful, and not only during the month of November.

It has not escaped me that I am doing what I dreamt of doing as a child, being the creator of a publication, helping my community connect to what is happening around them, and encouraging them to be a part of it. I grew up in a small town, on a reservation, with very little going on in terms of events, but anyone who grew up in a small town knows there is never nothing going on, and that if you want to know someone else’s business you can very likely find out about it. Bozeman is not that small town, but the purpose of Bozeman Magazine is to make it feel like it is—in the sense of connecting community members to the people, places and events that interest them, and helping them feel connected.

In this issue you will find the content we bring to you each month—a local cover artist’s bio, an opinion piece, our monthly dining interview, a Real Estate update from Tim Ford, Open Doors Astrology forecast, personal recreation stories, historical insights from the Gallatin History Museum, a Top 10 list, articles on upcoming events, and the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar. You can truly count on Bozeman Magazine to bring you interesting information every month of the year, both in print and online.

I hope you don’t wait until November each year to be thankful for the beautiful place we live in, and for the wonderful people who make it unique. Take that with you throughout the year. And thank you for making Bozeman Magazine a part of your month. I hope you learn and connect to something that brings you joy and gratitude from each issue. N

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT ZINKE’S WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS BILL

On behalf of the Gallatin and Madison County Commissions, we would like to publicly thank Congressman Ryan Zinke for his visionary leadership to safeguard the Gallatin and Madison Rivers as future Wild and Scenic Rivers. On August 1st, Zinke introduced legislation called the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act, which would designate nearly 100 miles of streams across our two counties as national Wild and Scenic Rivers.

The Gallatin and Madison Rivers are the flagship rivers of this legislation and undoubtedly deserve this designation due to their outsized role in supporting our outdoor recreation and agricultural industries, as well as for their part in providing exceptional habitat for our abundant fish and wildlife populations. These rivers are the lifeblood of our two counties. They are economic drivers and ecological havens. But the bill doesn’t stop there. It also includes Hyalite Creek, an important drinking water source for the community of Bozeman, and Cabin Creek, a native Westslope cutthroat trout stronghold.

Zinke’s messaging about this bill has been spot on. He wrote, “striking the right balance between conservation and multiple use of our resources is the Montana way.” Elsewhere he said, “this is a red, white, and blue issue.” In our mind, river conservation unites Montanans, and nothing could be more patriotic than protecting our most prized and vulnerable rivers by using the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

The Gallatin and Madison County Commissions have heard for many years from our constituents about the enormous local

support that exists for Wild and Scenic River protections of the Gallatin and Madison Rivers and their tributaries. The Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act was introduced after more than a decade of input from family farmers, ranchers, river runners, riverside landowners, fly shops, guest lodges, business coalitions, chambers of commerce, watershed groups, sportsmen and conservation groups, the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

Tribal nations including the Eastern Shoshone, Blackfeet, and Crow, whose ancestors are the original stewards of this region, also engaged, offering input from the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council. This legislation is proof that interests as diverse as the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana, Madison Valley Ranchlands Group, and Lone Mountain Land Company can find common ground and recognize that the health of our region’s future is inseparable from the health of our rivers.

In straightforward terms, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act maintains the free-flow, water quality, and remarkable values of a river segment without impacting private property rights, water rights, grazing, or fire management. As a Whitefish resident and whitewater paddler, Congressman Zinke is familiar with the long-standing success of the Flathead Wild and Scenic Rivers system – the three forks of the Flathead were protected by Congress in 1976. We are grateful to Congressman Zinke for crafting this bill for our region, acknowledging that the Gallatin and Madison Rivers deserve the same designation.

As this bill moves through the House of Representatives, we know it will need support in the Senate. We encourage Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, two leaders who know these rivers well, to introduce a companion bill in the Senate and work closely with Congressman Zinke to pass this legislation. Z

Jennifer Boyer is Chairman of the Gallatin County Commission. Bill Todd is Chairman of the Madison County Commission.

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

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JAVIER MORENO

Driven by a profound personal journey, Bozeman artist Javier Moreno found solace and a powerful voice through the creation of art, which became a vital means of navigating difficult past experiences. For Moreno, art is not created for art’s sake; it is an expression that saved his life.

This deep, personal history informs his work, which encompasses oil paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces. Each brushstroke is infused with passion and a desire to bring joy and positivity to the viewer, something the artist yearned for in his early life. Through his compositions, Moreno channels his experiences into vibrant, expressive works, demonstrating art’s ability to heal and inspire.

The evolution of Moreno’s artistic voice is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of positive energy. He creates for his collectors, offering them the chance to invite a piece of this transformative and uplifting art into their homes.

An award-winning artist whose work is displayed in collectors’ homes from coast to coast, Javier has also fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning a gallery, and representing other artists. Visit the Moreno Fine Art Gallery at 2245 W. Koch, Suite D in Bozeman.

Javier’s work will be exhibited October 1st through December 31st at the Zoot Art Gallery, located at 555 Zoot Enterprises Lane near Four Corners in Bozeman. An opening reception will be held November 5th from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Join Javier in The Baxter Hotel’s Grand Ballroom from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, November 6th. This event will feature the release of a highly anticipated, completely new series of work. M

Alife-sized G.I. Joe greets customers outside Sidewinders American Grill in Bozeman. That’s because this welcoming, family-friendly restaurant was founded by a group of U.S. Marine Veterans, who live by the Marine Corps values of “leaders eat last” and you “take care of your people.” Mr. Joe sets this tone for customers entering the restaurant, where people come first and owner Joe Rice and his Army and Marine Corps partners strive to make each person’s day better by exceeding their expectations through exceptional hospitality, good food, and first-class service.

Sidewinders American Grill is part of The Blue Collar Restaurant Group (BCRG), which is known for bringing us Tanglewood, Liberty Burger, the Merry Piglets, and Sidewinders, among others. I had the chance to sit down with Tyrel Thornton, Brand/Marketing director, and learn a bit more about this family-run, service-focused restaurant.

KATIE THOMAS: How was Sidewinders conceptualized?

TYREL THORNTON: It started in Jackson, and there were two establishments: the Blue Moon Diner and Sidewinders Bar, which we call the OG. That was kind of your typical bar, with bands and stuff. And both of them were doing okay, but our founder Joe Rice said, ‘What if we combine these two?’ So Sidewinders was created, and those were Rice’s first three restaurants. So they basically combined the American diner theme of the Blue Moon with the OG Sidewinders bar and sort of focused more energy on the family-friendly diner atmosphere and less energy on the bar. So really, it’s that hybrid of those two concepts that brought about the concept of the Sidewinders you experience in Bozeman.

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

TT: A sense of appreciation, from us. We appreciate that our customers choose us; gratitude is one of our guiding principles. Bozeman has a lot of options when it comes to eating out, and when people choose us, we want them to know that we’re grateful. And specifically for Sidewinders, we hope to impart our pride of being part of America, and our appreciation for veterans and all active-duty officers. We offer discounts for veterans and uniformed first responders, including police, firefighters, and paramedics.

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

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TT: Well, we’re the only restaurant here that has that American patriotic, military-style branding. I think that’s our biggest differentiator. Sidewinders is just massive, and yet we’re able to provide a level of service that shows our customers that consistency is really important to us. From both a hospitality and a food point of view, we want our guests to know we are consistent. If and when we change something on the menu, we hear about it. Customers come back for our consistency – that’s really what we’re pushing for. Also, because we invest in those quality ingredients and quality preparation, our food tastes better than you’d expect from American-style comfort food. We hand-cut our fries in house, we make our pizza dough fresh in house every day. We’ve moved everything away from seed oils and are now frying things in beef tallow across all our restaurants. All of our juice-based cocktails are fresh-squeezed daily. We roast our own coffee with organic certified beans, the best beans that we can import. We could just order those things from a distributor, but that’s not what makes our food excellent.

hybrid between a calzone and a soft pretzel. And the chicken pot pie is a real crowd-pleaser. Again, these things are made fresh from scratch every day, and we feel like consistency of service drives people back. You can have the best soft pretzel in the world, but customers aren’t going to seek it out if they don’t get it in way that feels hospitable and consistent, as well as delicious. On the healthier front, our Chili-lime salmon is our new seasonal salmon dish, and so is our gluten-free Brussels sprouts appetizer.

KT: Do you personally have a favorite menu item?

TT: The pretzel! I like it best with pepperoni. I probably eat it once every two weeks; actually, my usual order is the pretzel and rib eye, for dinner. The smash burger is my go-to for lunch.

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

: What menu item do regulars keep coming back for?

: Our number one selling item is The “S” Pretzel, our jumbo homemade soft pretzel. We sell 3,000 of those a month. Joe is the one who invented that thing. It’s almost like a

TT: Being a contributing member of this community is something that I’m focused on personally as the brand director for the organization. We all feel like we have a duty to be more than just a restaurant in the community. We want to be part of what makes Bozeman great. We just did a concert in collaboration with Thrive, we’ve got a race this weekend called Those Who Serve that’s going to support three veteran/active duty nonprofits (Big Sky Bravery, Talons Reach Foundation, and Warriors and Quiet Waters), and every month we do a roundup across all the restaurants for a local nonprofit, everything from the Gallatin Raptors to Talons Reach. We’re trying to basically focus on kids youth sports and veteran and active-duty nonprofits.

KT: Do you have any other special events coming up?

TT: We’ve got the U.S. Marine Corps birthday on November 10th. We basically take that whole back room and get a couple cakes, have a local Marine cut the cake… Joe gives a speech, and then we provide free food to

the Marines. For Veteran’s Day, which is November 11th, vets eat free across the whole company.

KT: That’s awesome. And what’s the best way for people to follow your events?

TT: The best way is signing up for our loyalty program, through our website, and then you automatically get into our email system. Also following us on Instagram. Folks can also find information on the BCRG website; for example, we have a direct link to the Those

Who Serve race (https://www.bcrg.co/thosewho-serve/).

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

FOOD STYLE

American bar food made from scratch with fresh ingredients

DRINKS

Coke products, coffee, full bar HOURS

11:30 a.m. -10 p.m., 7 days/week (open at 11 a.m. during football season)

VIBE

Family-friendly Americana

TT: We’re going to have photos with Santa for the week of Christmas over at the Market. If people are interested in an option other than the mall. I think we had about 300 people come through last year. Also, we currently have this interesting collaboration between Talon’s Reach and Bozeman Spirits. Talon’s Reach is an active-duty nonprofit that helps active-duty special operators find balance and peace of mind by taking them on retreats and things like that; it’s an awesome organization. So we paired up with them and Bozeman Spirits to do a bottle, and we’ve also got a special cocktail on the menu with that bourbon. It’s another great way to support an exceptional Bozeman nonprofit organization. We’re proud to be part of this community.

As both the daughter and wife of veterans, it warms my soul to learn about the underlying principles of Sidewinders, and the BCRG as a whole. As it turns out, Sidewinders is more than just a place to get food that also warms the soul: when you eat at Sidewinders, you’re saying thank you to those who serve and protect our country. You’re also supporting the aforementioned local organizations that advocate for active and retired military, which is extremely important for soldiers actively serving in the military as well as for those transitioning back to civilian life. What a wise and thoughtful combination to bring to our growing community, where we love to explore restaurants and support local organizations. As the BCRG website greeting says, “Service first.” X

Katie Lineberger Thomas spent six years reviewing restaurants for Explore Big Sky, and her work has been published in Edible Bozeman, Western Home Journal, Explore Yellowstone, Outside Bozeman, and others. She recently published her first fiction, the story “Terraces” in the book, Deadly Yellowstone. Born and raised in Bozeman, Katie lives with her husband and their collection of beloved pets, and can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

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WHERE MONTANA’S FREEZER MEETS THE 1950S CASSEROLE

Do you have a freezer with a bunch of random packs of frozen game? I know I do, and I’m not even a hunter. But I love a lot of hunters, have generous friends, and I prioritize eating sustainably. So every year I end up with a good supply of locally harvested and processed meat. I also buy 25 pounds of ground beef from a local ranch each fall, rendering the garage freezer nice and full during the winter.

As we move toward snowy season, I start thinking about hearty casseroles. Some on my regular rotation include homemade chicken pot pie; Mexican lasagna; jumbo pasta shells stuffed with local chorizo, butternut squash, kale, and marinara; my friend Jenny’s potato chip-tater tot casserole; shepherd’s pie; Deborah Madison’s lentil-quinoa gratin with sweet potatoes; tamale pie, and Amy Sedaris’s Tiddlywinks Toadstool Pie.

The thing about a regular rotation is that eventually we want variety. Combine that with the fact that I’m usually down to a few miscellaneous packages of whatever meat didn’t sound as glam to my tastebuds until later, and I’m sometimes forced to get creative. And that meat is there, so it’s gonna get eaten. When I need to jazz up that ground antelope or bison, the following recipe for Scroutch is great for just that purpose, crammed as it is with tangy and haphazard ingredients—it’s a perfect way to use up any ground meat.

This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Mary, a genealogist, archivist, and foodie—separate qualities which she sometimes exercises together. She received the recipe

from my grandmother Olive, “Grandma Ovie,” who was not exactly famous for her cooking skills. Ovie may have made a dish or two from her Holy Spirit Episcopal Church cookbook once or twice a year (a tome which I’d pay cash money to have in my hands today). But Ovie was famous for enjoying a bridge game, part of which included exchanging recipes with her fellow Missoulians. So who knows which World War II-era housewife is responsible for passing this casserole into my orbit.

Whoever she was, I bet the word “scroutch” meant something to her—it’s a variation of the word “scrooch,” a verb meaning to crouch, squeeze, or huddle. The most that Google and the Oxford English Dictionary have to say about the word is that it originated as a U.S. colloquial and dialect word in the 19th century, as a variant of scrouge (to squeeze or crowd), “itself a blend of the obsolete verb scruze, ‘to squeeze and gouge’.”

So there you have it… and here’s how you make it.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground meat

(beef, elk, bison, antelope, etc.)

1 red onion

1 celery stalk

1 cup cooked rice or noodles

1 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms

½ cup grated cheddar cheese

1 2.25-oz. can sliced olives

2 tablespoons pimentos

½ can cream-style corn

½ can tomato soup

½ can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the rice or noodles.

2. Chop and sauté the onion and celery in olive oil until translucent and soft. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Cook the ground meat thoroughly and stir in the onion and celery.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice or noodles, beef mixture, and remaining ingredients.

5. Pour into a greased 9x13” casserole dish.

6. Bake at 350 for one hour on middle rack.

7. Optional – top with potato chips or cornflakes at 45 minutes and bake 15 minutes more.

8. Mentally put yourself at a card table with a lot of Montana grannies in fancy hats, serve with sour cream and minced chives, and enjoy.

For vegetarians out there, I’m willing to bet that this could be made with lentils instead of meat. I haven’t done so myself yet, but I will, because lentils are one of Montana’s locally grown foods, and I like to support our farmers (shout-out to Highland

Harmony Farm, from whom I buy most of my grains and legumes at the farmer’s market). And my veggie-head sister and her family will visit next year, so yes, I’m already planning meals ahead. Either way, Scroutch is a fun and unusual casserole to add to one’s repertoire—for me, half the fun of cooking is collecting new and different ingredients, recipes, tools, you name it. If you agree, give this recipe a try and let us know what you think! E

Katie Lineberger Thomas spent six years reviewing restaurants for Explore Big Sky, and her work has been published in Edible Bozeman, Western Home Journal, Explore Yellowstone, Outside Bozeman, and others. She recently published her first fiction, the story “Terraces,” in the book Deadly Yellowstone. 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.

A Different Nutcracker Nutcracker

Yellowstone Ballet Company’s version of The Nutcracker is “different, in a good way,” says one of last year’s attendees. Besides the enchantment you expect from a full-length ballet, there is a bit of fun—enjoyment that will keep a smile on your face after the curtain closes and the house lights come up. From the young, enthusiastic dancers to the polished professionals, from terrestrial seraphim and celestial aerial angels floating from the rafters to a glorious backdrop of northern lights in the land of ice and snow, a growing Christmas tree, and surprises that will make your heart glow, there is something for everyone.

Katheen Rakela, Yellowstone Ballet Company’s founder, artistic director, and recipient of the Montana Arts Council Fellowship in the Performing Arts, brings this magical production of The Nutcracker together by giving talented dancers and choreographers around the state the opportunity to express their creativity and innate genius through dance and choreography. YBC’s cast includes performers and choreographers from Yellowstone Ballet Academy, Billings Ballet Company, Raison D’etre Dance Project of Bozeman, and Core Ballet Montana. While some of these performers have just started a relationship with YBC, others have been dancing in Rakela’s original productions and Nutcracker performances since 2008.

Bozeman’s homegrown ballerina, Molly Groeschl, who is at the top of her performance skills after dancing with Colorado Ballet, Ballet West, and Milwaukee Ballet, and as a soloist and principal dancer with Tucson Ballet and Madison Ballet, performs the demanding role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The illustrious Lucas Segovia performs the roles of the Nutcracker Prince and the Cavalier. Lucas joined Ballet Argentina as a soloist under Julio Bocca’s direction, and was

promoted to principal dancer shortly thereafter. He has been awarded the Premio Clarin, the most prestigious recognition for the Arts in Argentina. Lucas has performed in over 400 cities around the globe, as well as in some of the most famous dance venues in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Russia, the United States and Cuba. He has also been a part of The Washington Ballet and of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, directed by Christopher Wheeldon. He has also danced with The Joffrey Ballet, performing in virtually the entire repertoire of the company as a soloist or principal dancer.

Molly and Lucas have been dancing together for many years, not only in guest appearances of The Nutcracker throughout the U.S., but also in Balanchine’s Rubies with Madison Ballet, and in excerpts from Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet in YBC’s Songs & Dances of Love. Although they are not related, their friendship throughout these many years has created a special bond between them. Molly describes her affinity with Lucas as a brother and sister type of relationship. “I know that I am very cared for when I dance with Lucas on stage. When you are lucky enough to have a strong and trusted partner like him, you can just let go of any fears and perform to the top of your ability.”

Yellowstone Ballet Company’s 34th annual presentation of The Nutcracker takes place on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $29-$80, and are available at yellowstoneballet.info or at the door one hour before the performance. Every adult ticket purchase sponsors a free child’s ticket! The event also includes a child’s Nutcracker Costume Contest, with prizes from Rocky Mountain Toy Company, and a small gift for every child. V

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER DON’T HITCH A RIDE ON THE TRAIL

OF TEARS

On May 15th, 2025, following the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, the local band West Dakota Stutter put out a new song and music video; “Don’t Hitch a Ride on the Trail of Tears” is about the ongoing issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls in Montana.

Band leader Neil Filo Beddow has been interested in this issue since the 90s: “NAFTA was a free trade pact made in Canada and Mexico, and from El Paso to Juarez, women were disappearing.” He explained that free trade created more jobs, which in turn created more vulnerability as women began working and commuting to work alone. Neil attributed much of the issue to misogynistic ideas. “That interfered with what they call machoism, male chauvinism. You know, ‘taking my job.’” Some of the numbers could be attributed to human trafficking or the cartel, and some of it was what Neil calls masochism. This issue inspired him to create the song “Shiny Black El Dorado.”

“I’m sure there is still a problem,” he says. “There definitely is on the Mexican border, in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Canada, and, of course, in Montana.” Rates of murdered and missing Indigenous women in Montana have been a concern for a long time, but the issue didn’t gain national awareness until 2018, following an influx of relevant articles across the country. Although awareness of the issue is more prevalent, it remains unchanged.

The crisis is attributed to multiple intersectional issues surrounding Native people and reservations. According to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, “there is a connection between domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual violence and the high incidence of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the United States.” This violence towards Native Americans has been experienced for centuries, with roots in colonization and genocide. The systematic erosion of tribal sovereignty has led to a lack of legal protections for Native people. Current federal Indian law is often referred to as a maze of injustice.

“There are so many reservations in Montana, and they’re in super dark areas,” Neil shares. Those who are hitchhiking are at high risk of being hit, or worse. “They get snatched up, or they go to a big gas station and get rides from truckers… just the human male is a piece of work.”

There is evidence that these numbers are underreported: According to the National Crime Information Center, in 2016 there were 5,712

cases of missing Indigenous women and girls, but the U.S. Department of Justice’s federal missing persons database only recorded 116 cases. This can be partially attributed to poor record keeping, racial misclassification, and bias in media coverage.

This miscommunication breeds more distrust among tribal authorities and Indigenous communities when interacting with state and federal police, creating a society in which Indigenous women are ten times more likely to be murdered in some regions. Groups like MMIWG demand justice for victims and raise awareness for Indigenous communities. Supporting grassroots organizations like these is a reliable way to contribute to the solution.

According to Neil, Mexico didn’t do anything about this issue in the 90’s; no news outlets would cover it. Since then, he has been deeply interested in this issue and our lack of discussion around it. One line in “Don’t Hitch a Ride On the Trail of Tears” really stands out: “Through cracks of bureaucrats, Indigenous disappears, and that’s a fact.”

Much of this issue comes from the complicated legal systems surrounding reservations: tribal police, state police, and the feds. The lyric, “Fighting over crumbs of broken feathers” references the childish

bickering that ensues between these legal forces and how it doesn’t contribute to progress. “It’s like, come on you guys, talk to each other,” says Neil. This pretty much sums up his philosophy on progress: discussion is important, but not necessarily debate. “I’ve never been much of a debater, because there’s no solution, no compromise,” he says. “It can lead to arguing for the sake of arguing, just because you can.“ Neil feels that music can be a nice way of easing into these discussions. “Music sometimes has a way of tempering things that I think would [otherwise] be harder to talk about.”

To help others start conversations, Neil visited locations along the Trail of Tears, and sent the song to MSU Bozeman, the University of Montana, and Ninepipes Lodge in Browning, saying; “If you have any use for this song, to use it in a good way, feel free to download it.”

So many people are talking about this issue, but it stops there: it’s just talking. Neil mentions a lyric he enjoys: “I don’t know much and I can prove it. I open my mouth when there’s more to it.” At the end of the day, all we have is our perspective, and with that, we don’t know much. It also means that people are capable of learning and changing their minds about things, something that he feels is becoming unacceptable. “I’m 72; probably, in the last three decades I’ve changed my mind fundamentally about a lot of things, from religion to medicine to psychology, philosophy… just because I’m more experienced.”

Rigidity and lack of open-mindedness contribute to so many issues remaining unsolved. “I think you gotta be able to listen,” says Beddow. The song’s description states that, “we hope to create more awareness of the problem that will help lead to a lasting solution.” That comes from listening, collaboration, and compromise.

Compromise is something West Dakota Stutter uses artistically as well, allowing each member to write their own parts to songs, then gathering to put it all together. As Neil says, “I’m not going to tell you what to do.” He felt this was important when working with the song’s videographer, who uses AI extensively. Initially, Neil was hesitant about the idea. “The part I know about AI is how deceptive it can be, how deviant it can be.” His idea for the video was to have imagery of Native women struggling on the Trail of Tears fade into imagery of a Native woman hitchhiking on a highway. The videographer thought this would be done well, quickly, and easily with AI. After putting some thought into it, Neil acquiesced, deciding that his philosophy of artistic freedom was the important thing. “If I didn’t like it, maybe I didn’t want to use it again; at least I would have tried it.”

Individual artistic perspective is one of the main pillars of this piece. Neil met with a Native woman to discuss her perspective on the song and how it would be appropriate to proceed with some kind of collaboration with Native musicians. Understanding that white people can sometimes be insensitive when they don’t fully understand issues they are asking about, he felt that directly asking for “Native musicians” was quite different from asking for, say, a cellist, and might be inappropriate. She responded to his concern with; “Well, how about just making it from the chair you’re sitting in?” Our own perspective is all we really have, and trying to ignore that would likely diminish artistic value, so, “It’s [made] from where we’re sitting today. This is how we see it.”

The way Neil sees it, “I can’t do much about the world, but I can do a lot more community-wise.” I asked if he had any advice for those wanting to create political art that they might not directly relate to. One obviously wants to balance perspective with the experience of those oppressed, even if they are not involved. “Just feel strong about what you’re doing,” says Neil. You need to know what you want to do with your art and feel passionately about it, or the lack of passion will come through immediately. This passion is what inspires people like Neil and West Dakota Stutter to continue creating. Supporters of local music are the most important piece of the puzzle. “Without appreciators and encouragers, music would have a tough time,” concludes Beddow. K

Mary Lane is a writing major at MSU Bozeman with a minor in psychology and sociology. She hopes to continue magazine writing after finishing school.

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO BUY OR SELL

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

As the weather cools and the holidays approach, many homeowners start to wonder if it’s worth listing their home now—or if they should wait until spring. Buyers, on the other hand, often ask, When’s the best time of year to make a move?

To help answer that, we’ve spent the past few years studying how monthly listing and contract activity align. The results are always interesting.

The data included focuses on single-family homes in and around Bozeman (excluding Belgrade) over the past four years. The “New Listings” column shows how many homes were newly listed each month—

but keep in mind, this doesn’t represent total inventory. Unsold homes from previous months remain active and contribute to the overall supply.

The “New Contracts” column tracks homes that went under contract—when buyers and sellers agreed in writing to a sale. This is a great indicator of buyer activity, as it shows when people are actually making offers, not just when sales finally close.

The “Avg DOM” (Average Days on Market) measures how long homes took to ‘go pending’ that month. Because many months show an average over 30 days, it’s clear that active inventory extends beyond just the newest listings.

Of course, market behavior isn’t shaped by the calendar alone. Over the past few years, factors like interest rates, the pandemic, and election cycles have removed some of the traditional seasonality. In a typical year, though, buyer activity tends to awaken with the first signs of spring. Longtime locals know that spring can vary from golf courses opening in February to snowbanks still lingering in April.

Early in the year, when motivated buyers start looking, there is often a shortage of listings. Many sellers are still finishing home projects or waiting for the yard to green up, so their listings don’t hit the market until June or July. By mid-summer, supply often catches up—or even surpasses—buyer demand.

Each season has its own pros and cons. Spring and summer bring more buyers—but also more competition from new listings. Winter offers less inventory, but it can also mean less buyer competition. Some data shows that the fourth quarter often has one of the highest percentages of new listings going under contract, challenging the belief that winter is a slow time for real estate.

So, what’s the takeaway? The best time to move is often the time that works best for you. Some people dread a winter move; others have to relocate for a job, or spot their dream home and act fast. One hidden perk of winter listings is that buyers who are out shopping then are usually serious—not just “window shopping.”

For buyers, you never know when the perfect home will appear. The key is to be ready—get pre-approved, understand your market, and act decisively when opportunity knocks.

This analysis doesn’t account for price reductions, canceled or reactivated sales, or carryover inventory, but it provides a snapshot of local buyer and seller activity. Big Sky Country MLS, pulled on 10/13/25. C

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

MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES HONORS

THE LIFE AND LEGACY

OF DR. JANE GOODALL WITH BECOMING JANE EXHIBITION

Museum of the Rockies is presenting “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall,” a multimedia exhibition exploring the life and work of the late primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. The exhibition, produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society and the Jane Goodall Institute, opened in Bozeman following Goodall’s passing last month. It will remain on view through January 18, 2026.

Dr. Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace, transformed the world’s understanding of primates through her groundbreaking research at Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. Her discoveries about chimpanzee behavior challenged scientific conventions and reshaped humanity’s view of its closest living relatives. Over the decades, she became one of the most recognized and beloved voices for wildlife conservation, community action, and environmental stewardship.

“Her passing makes it all the more important to carry on her message,” said Christopher Dobbs, executive director of Museum of the Rockies. “By hosting this traveling exhibition, we honor the remarkable legacy and memory of Dr. Jane Goodall, celebrating her life’s work and the inspiration she continues to share with the world.”

The exhibition traces Goodall’s evolution from a young woman inspired by the natural world to a pioneering scientist and global advocate. Highlights include immersive video installations, interactive augmented reality activities, and a replica of her field tent in Gombe. A holographic projection

of Goodall recounts her experiences living among chimpanzees and the lessons she carried forward into her life’s mission.

In a message recorded for Museum of the Rockies members just 36 hours before her death, Goodall expressed gratitude for the museum’s efforts to share her story and urged continued action on behalf of the planet—a final reflection consistent with her lifelong message of hope.

The Museum of the Rockies is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and experience the Becoming Jane exhibit is included with admission($13-20/person), now through January 18, 2026. Learn more at museumoftherockies.org. J

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ASTROLOGY

ARIES

(MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Rams are notoriously big money earners AND notorious big money spenders! After the 5th you will have a crystal-clear snapshot of your financial picture. Pyrite stone can sharpen your money focus.

TAURUS

(APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Feeling dowdy of late? The 30th of the month will satisfy Taurean’s need to look stylish and is the perfect time for new attire. Mustard Yellow and Gold tones are terrific power colors for the Bull.

GEMINI

(MAY 21-JUNE 20)

If the 18th brings you work/ career troubles, energy for landing a better job is abundant now. Carry a gold coin in a pocket or gold jewelry to bring that new job your way.

CANCER

(JUNE 21-JULY 22)

The New Moon on the 20th is an opportune time to start something new. Love, Money, Art? What will it be? Lavender essential oil or Amethyst crystal may provide you with the clarity needed to choose.

LEO

(JULY 23-AUGUST 22)

Feeling the itch to do some entertaining? The third week of this month is an ideal time to party hardy. Carnelian is known to increase positive group vibes.

VIRGO

(AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 22)

Mercury in retrograde beginning on the 9th can throw Virgo’s never-ending need for order into a tizzy. To go with the flow and avoid spontaneous combustion, take time out for yoga, long Autumn walks and meditation.

LIBRA

(SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 22)

The first 3 weeks of this month are fabulous for making money. After all that hard work, the 30th provides for good travels. Bring along a chunk of Jade for bon voyage mojo.

SCORPIO

(OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 21)

Your star is on the rise and the 6th opens a door to fame. Keep your abundant charisma sparkling with Herkimer diamonds to polish your “It” factor glow.

SAGITTARIUS

(NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 21)

You are NOT made of money, Archer! Keep your finances tight after the 11th or risk losing major moolah. Patchouli and Sandalwood are money scents—Time to spritz some on!

CAPRICORN

(DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19)

Thanksgiving Day breaks open your clarity and confidence to make major decisions in all areas. Strive for focus now and show strong follow through. Clear Quartz can assist.

AQUARIUS

(JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18)

The first 3 weeks will be heavy with leadership duties, bringing a mix of outcomes. Remember, you can be a tactful diplomat and even foster compromise whilst still keeping end goals in sight. Results may be manifested with Citrine.

PISCES

(FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20)

The 9th to the 29th are Mercury Retrograde’s domain, bringing challenge to your best laid plans. Worries will vanish if you summon the patience you are well-known for. Increase your chill with magnesium baths, adding a dash of Lavender and Ylang Ylang.

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

GALLATIN OUR VALLEY’S NAMESAKE GALLATIN the Genevan Tom Sawyer

We’re surrounded by places named for historic figures—John Bozeman, Sacajawea, Charles & Angelique Anceney, Nelson Story. However, the namesake of our valley is largely invisible. Many locals know that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark named the Gallatin River after a politician, but not much more about this friend and colleague of Thomas Jefferson. Tourists and transplants even ask if Gallatin was a French fur trapper, or is an “Indian word.”

Who was Albert Gallatin? His life is remarkable for more than having been the longest-serving U.S. Treasury Secretary. His influence on our nation goes far beyond fiscal policy; for one, he was a strong proponent of the Bill of Rights, believing that the original Constitution did not do enough to protect personal freedoms. He is one of our unsung heroes. He also has many downstream connections to Montana.

Gallatin’s first name wasn’t actually Albert. He was christened Abraham (‘Father of Nations’) like Lincoln, the man who created the Montana Territory. Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin was born in the Republic of Geneva in January, 1761. He was one of the junior founders of our country, a few years younger than Alexander Hamilton and James Monroe (and Mozart), born a full decade after James Madison.

It’s appropriate that the name of our valley’s river has Alpine roots.

Out of the Missouri’s three forks, the Gallatin spends the most time rushing between forested slopes and canyon walls.

In May of 1779, Gallatin graduated from the College of Geneva, which, in typical Calvinist fashion, was free to citizens. As one of the city’s aristocracy, he could have stayed and entered public life. However, he empathized with the local artisans and small traders striving for more political participation; running for office would have contributed to the status quo. The military was also an option. A friend of Voltaire’s, his grandmother was, ironically, also a pal of Frederick II of Hesse, whose troops were fighting for King George III against the American Revolution. Frederick would enter him as a Lt. Colonel if he’d like to assist the British cause? Albert’s reply: “I would never serve a tyrant.”

Albert was a bit of a Tom Sawyer. By age 10, he’d lost both his parents and was in the care of a distant relative who also lived in Geneva, a city (Swiss after 1815) known for its mix of progressive reasoning and conservative Calvinist focus on hard work, frugality, and learning.

Forty miles southeast of Geneva, Mount Blanc rises as the Alps’ tallest peak; further east along this chain looms the Matterhorn. To its NE is St. Gotthard Pass, near the sources of the Rhine and the Rhône.

The idea of America fascinated Gallatin. In 1780, he and a former classmate skipped town and sailed to Massachusetts. They first said nothing to their families, but on the coast of France they had an adult moment and decided that writing letters home was wise. Once she learned he was abroad, his former caretaker tried her best to track him down. She even requested help from an American friend in Europe— none other than Benjamin Franklin. Albert visited Boston, but found its stuffy rules and closed society worse than Geneva. He befriended a family from near his hometown; they suggested he go north. He spent a year at Fort Gates near Machias, Maine during the final quarter of the Revolution. There, he practiced his English. In France, he’d bought bundles of tea to sell in the “New World.” His mercantile endeavors in Maine didn’t yield much, so, once back in Boston, he hawked his Souchong in the city known for its harbor Tea Party, another bit of irony. Afterward, he found a position teaching French at Harvard. Dark-haired, plain-faced, and thriftily-dressed, Gallatin was liked by his students. He was

intelligent, genuinely friendly, and serious without being dull.

In the Spring of 1783, Albert met René Rapicault’s agent, Jean Savary. Rapicault had lent money and supplies to Virginia during the Revolution. Jean needed a translator upon returning south, and Gallatin eagerly agreed. He finished tutoring and they took off from Boston overland to Virginia. In Richmond (where Jim Bridger was later born at his parents’ inn) Gallatin was introduced to many influential figures. Governor Patrick Henry (“Give me liberty or give me death”) was impressed, calling Gallatin “most sensible and well informed!”

At this time, Albert and Jean caught land fever. Land north of the Ohio River belonged to Congress, but the south shore was open for sale. Savary took the cash he had and bought tracts for himself and Gallatin, who would receive an inheritance when he turned 25. In April of 1784, they set off across the Appalachians to view land along the Monongahela River (“Mon”) in SW Pennsylvania. On September 24, while at George’s Creek, Albert met George Wash-

a steep federal tax on stills and spirits—our nation’s first internal crisis. President Washington sent militias to quell the uprising and arrest its leaders. Gallatin acted as referee, sympathizing with the farmers but urging against further violence.

Two years afterward, Albert married Hannah Nicholson, the bright daughter of Commodore James Nicholson of Maryland and New York City. Her insights and connections aided him over many years. They had six children: Catherine, Sophia, Hannah (each of whom died young), Frances, James, and Albert. Sophia’s grave is south of Friendship Hill, today a National Historic Site.

In 1795, Gallatin was elected U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. There, he established the Ways and Means Committee. Five years later, when Thomas Jefferson was elected with Gallatin’s help, the president appointed him Treasury Secretary. He kept this position for a dozen years, working tirelessly to reduce the nation’s Federalist-inflamed debt. Gallatin steered the country into solvency, to the point that when Napoleon offered to sell not just New Orleans but all of Louisiana Territory, the U.S. was able to pay in part with cash. When Lewis & Clark placed Gallatin’s name on the map, they were gladly honoring a man who had made the expedition possible.

ington. The general was likewise touring land purchases west of the mountains. Washington was intrigued with Albert, who boldly spoke up during a discussion on routes, and asked him to be his agent. Gallatin politely declined.

The next summer, Gallatin and Savary explored again. This journey was a Corps of Discovery expedition in miniature. With 15 surveyors and hunters, they rowed off in dugouts on the “Mon” to Pittsburgh, then far down the Ohio River, more a Huck Finn than a Tom Sawyer move. They then walked back through dense forest to Pennsylvania. Lewis & Clark surely recalled Albert’s 550-mile trek when they traversed Big Sky Country.

Gallatin built the farm of Friendship Hill and founded the town of New Geneva, both near George’s Creek in Fayette County. To the northeast, his friend Zachariah Connell, a militia captain during the Revolution, started Connellsburg. This was the birthplace and boyhood home of William A. Clark, one of Montana’s “Copper Kings.” Clark knew Bozeman’s valley was named after a founding father of his home county. Unfortunately, he didn’t use Gallatin as a character model.

In 1791, while Albert was in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the Whiskey Rebellion erupted. Western farmers were angry at

In his many travels between Friendship Hill and Philly, NYC, and Washington D.C., Albert stopped in Somerset, Adams, and York Counties. Crossroads here were stepping stones for Swiss-German Amish and other Pennsylvania Dutch migration to Ohio, Illinois, and the West. Many along Gallatin’s route had relatives who settled in Montana. Familiar names include Birky/Burkey, Stucky/Stuckey, Kagy, Moser, Stahly/Staley, Lehman, Kountz/ Koontz, Weiss/White, Heffner/Haffner, Hoffman/Huffman, and Schenk/ Shank. Methodist preacher William W. Van Orsdel or “Brother Van” was also from this route; he was born in Adams county in 1848. These families were some of the rural voters who sent Gallatin to state and national positions.

Gallatin later co-signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812. In the 1820s he was U.S. ambassador to France and the UK, where he extended joint occupation of Oregon Country, including Montana west of the Divide. In 1841, Gallatin co-founded the American Ethnological Society. He’d been interested in Native American languages and cultures since his time in Maine and pursued this as serious study even before his retirement. Albert Gallatin, the “Father of American Ethnology” died at age 88, August 12, 1849, the same year as President Polk, Dolly Madison, Chopin, and Edgar Allen Poe.

With mention of Native tongues and Albert, we come full circle. Many Native peoples call the Gallatin the ‘swift river,’ such as Shoshone Ketta-Ogwai. It’s the quick, lively stream, compared to most of the Madison, and especially the Jefferson. Gallatin is from Old French galle ‘enjoyment, vitality, boldness.’ This is also the root of gala, gallant, regale, and gallimaufry —a hodgepodge-like trail mix or hunter’s hash, but originally a spicy sauce for trout and other river fish. In sum, a gallatin is a ‘lively one,’ a fitting name for the lively valley we live in! S

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

BOZEMAN’S LEGENDARY MOTORMAN

Rachel Phillips

For nearly thirty years, from 1892 to 1921, Bozeman residents enjoyed reliable and convenient streetcar transportation. Trolleys moved commuters between the Northern Pacific passenger depot on Bozeman’s north side and the college campus to the south side of town. Bozeman’s streetcar system was known for its exceptional service, in large part due to one particular motorman— Larry O’Brien.

Local resident Paul Davidson was born in Bozeman in 1896 and recalled some early memories of Larry O’Brien and the streetcar system in a 1975 oral history interview. “When I was a babe in arms, we lived out on Mendenhall [Street]. My grandparents lived over in the Livingston area and frequently mother would want to take the train and go over to Livingston. The train we had to catch came through here [Bozeman] about two or three o’clock in the morning, so dad would leave word with Larry the motorman at the car barns, just like you put in a call for a taxi cab. He’d say, ‘Look, Larry, we want to catch the number so and so going east in the morning.’ Larry would come up an hour ahead of time and park and leave the streetcar on the corner of Main and it must have been Grand Avenue. He would come down that block to Mendenhall, ring the doorbell and wait for mother to get dressed and get me dressed. He’d take out the suitcase with us up to the streetcar, turn the trolley around and we’d bumpity-bump-bump down Main Street.” Davidson related that Larry would often then stop briefly at the Bozeman Hotel to pick up traveling salesmen on the way to the Northern Pacific passenger depot on Front Street, where his sleepy passengers could then embark for Livingston or other distant locales.

sity traveled from Main Street south down 9th Avenue. In 1901, a new path was added, which followed South Grand Avenue to Alderson, then down 7th Avenue to Garfield Street. Both routes passed through neighborhoods occupied by college students and faculty, who found catching rides to campus on the trolley particularly convenient.

In his 1968 book, A History of Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, local historian and professor Dr. Merrill Burlingame

Other accounts of Larry O’Brien also portray him as committed to excellent customer service, willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Because the trolley route’s southern terminus was the Montana Agricultural College campus (today’s MSU), many of Larry’s passengers were either students or faculty. The original 1892 route to the univer-

included a short account of Larry O’Brien, which confirms the accuracy of Davidson’s recollections. According to Burlingame, Larry served as a living alarm clock. He awakened sleepy riders in the middle of the night, carried their bags and loaded them on the streetcar, then transported his passengers to the depot on time. This invaluable service was reiterated again in an 1895 report in Bozeman’s New Issue newspaper, which creatively described Larry’s dedication. “He has been known to travel a block or more at the dead hour of night to awake a

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traveler from rest who was wrapped in the arms of Morpheus.” In October 1895, newspapers lamented that Larry resigned his position as streetcar conductor in Bozeman and was moving to Logan, where he planned to open a cafe. This move was apparently short-lived (or mis-reported), as by mid-November, local papers delightedly notified riders of Larry’s return to Bozeman streetcar duty.

In his history of Montana State University, Burlingame also described Larry’s relationship with college students. “Larry waited at street corners until laggard students ran the last block... When the car was filled to capacity at the morning hour and prankster students encouraged its normally uneven bounce to the point of jumping the track, Larry vowed, ‘I’m gonna wrap this control lever around somebody’s noggin so tight they’ll bury him wid it on, I will!’ But when all of the boys jumped off to help set the frog and push the car back on the track, Larry was mollified.” Larry and his streetcar also transported students to and from social events on campus. Burlingame noted that James Reid, Montana State College President from 1894 to 1904, is said to have reminded students at the end of each event, “‘Young people, Larry is waiting at the foot of the hill.’”

firehouse on East Main Street. According to the Courier, “The fire department was telephoned for, but owing to the distance of the house from the fire hall, and the time consumed in laying the hose from the nearest hydrant, the house was almost in ashes before a stream of water could be turned onto the flames.”

Undoubtedly, Larry O’Brien’s character was highly regarded and his presence extremely valued by local passengers. Adjectives used to describe Larry and descriptions of him in local newspapers include words and phrases like “genial,” “gentlemanly,” “popular,” “mascot,” “desire to please,” and “Our Larry.” In March of 1898, O’Brien must have gone all-out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The Bozeman Courier reported, “He had his car decorated with flags and green streamers, and a goodly supply of color on his own person. But the American flag floated over all.”

According to Paul Davidson, O’Brien and his streetcar once attempted to save a burning house. In 1901, the Traphagen family lived on West Cleveland Street, adjacent to the Montana State College campus. Dr. Frank Traphagen arrived in Bozeman in 1893, where he joined the college faculty and taught chemistry and science. In the early morning hours of March 25, 1901, Frank & Harriet Traphagen’s home caught fire and quickly became an inferno.

Davidson was five years old in 1901 and remembered that his family viewed the commotion from their home at 608 South Grand Avenue. “The fire was up on Professor Traphagen’s home on the edge of the campus right practically at the end of the streetcar line... we heard a horrible racket down the street, and here came the streetcar dragging the hose cart. Obviously, there was no pavement at the time and that hose cart was bumping over the ties of the car track. That was the quickest way to get that hose cart up to that fire.” Davidson claimed that Larry O’Brien was the streetcar driver who took it upon himself to pull the fire-fighting equipment up to the blaze on Cleveland in an unsuccessful but valiant effort to save the home.

In the aftermath, the Bozeman Courier described the blaze. “The fire started in the basement, from the furnace, and had gained such headway when discovered that nothing could be done to check it.”

Though dedicated, hard-working, and professional, Bozeman’s turnof-the-century fire department was at a disadvantage when it came to blazes that engulfed structures such a significant distance from the

Another report in the Gallatin County Republican newspaper indicated the fire department never made it to the Traphagen house that night. An April 23rd article included a summary of the Bozeman City Council meeting which noted an investigation into “the Fire Marshall’s refusal to take the fire engine out to the Traphagen fire.” The investigation concluded that, due to the extreme depth of snow and mud on the roads that night, the fire engine would never have made it to the blaze even if it had been attempted. While it is difficult to verify the exact sequence of events (or who was or was not involved), it is apparent that damage was done to two of the fire department’s hose carts during a wild journey south to Cleveland Street. On May 7, 1901, Fire Chief Alexander’s report to the city council was published in the Gallatin County Republican. In addition to the estimated value of property destroyed in recent fires and an accounting of fire hoses used, the following was noted: “All paraphernalia in good condition except two hose carts damaged in being taken to Traphagen fire.”

This lends some credence to Davidson’s recollection of O’Brien’s attempt to dowse the fire.

There is memory and evidence of Larry O’Brien’s significant role in the Bozeman community, but who was he? Details of Larry’s past, and life after his career as a conductor in Bozeman, have proven difficult to find. The name “Larry” was likely a nickname. Mentions of Larry O’Brien in the local newspapers often include quotes around the name Larry, and a couple of articles refer to him as “J.J. O’Brien.” A search in Gallatin County voter registration records from the 1890s reveals several individuals by the name of John or James O’Brien. In time, hopefully, further details of Larry’s life will come to light, and we can learn more about this everyday hero who played such an essential and unique role in early Bozeman history. P

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

Wolves & Dreams

Standing at the Teepee Creek Trailhead in dark shadow, everything was cold and still. Including me. It was the kind of clear cold that cuts deep and lets you know that winter is never too far away up here in the high country. I pulled an old sweater up over my head, adding to the four layers that I was already wearing. Then I pulled on my gloves. And, finally, a navy-blue wool cap that my mother’s 90-year-old hands had knit me a long time ago. Some memories never fade.

It only got colder as I walked into a valley of soft shadows. I moved quickly to generate heat. A thin layer of frost sheathed the tall grasses of a now faded summer. Once the sun breached the mountains, she would ignite this ice with one touch and everything would flash into a golden dew. But for now, it was a world of frozen crystal. Sound expands and carries easily over both water and ice. The stream on my right was chattering loudly through the meadow as it twisted and bucked its way towards the Gallatin River. After a mile, first-light finally began to breathe some color into the valley. Far up ahead, the thinnest of rose-colored clouds was being pulled gently across the dark shoulders of the mountains like a wedding shawl. It was the magical hour where everything leans into perfection.

I was slightly intoxicated by the pungent smell of sagebrush and the raw beauty of being surrounded by so much untouched land. There is a wide and supreme joy that fills the soul when surrounded by all that is wild and good. In Montana, this is our birthright.

As I crested a gentle rise, the sun suddenly splintered the air, dazzling all creation. But there was something else too. Movement. A moose and her calf were running down the path directly towards me from 100 yards away. At 50 yards I could hear their hooves striking the hard earth, and I began to wave my arms. I spoke softly to them. At 25 yards they broke off to my left and finally slowed down. Then they edged closer.

Something had “pushed” them towards me. I pulled out my binoculars to look for a grizzly bear. Griz’s are very good at hiding in

deep sagebrush. But it was not a grizzly. It was a large black wolf, now moving silently and swiftly up the same path towards me. He was 100 yards out and closing fast. At 35 yards the wolf spots me, and immediately breaks into the sagebrush to my right. I can no longer see him. I stop and pull off my gloves with my teeth to get to the bear spray. The wolf emerges 30 yards out and turns to stare at me from a small mound. He is magnificent in the early morning light. I raise my binoculars towards him and suddenly—incredibly— another large black wolf jumps up directly in front of me, from a gully only 10 or 15 feet away! I drop the binoculars and fumble with the safety on the bear-spray. But this wolf jumps out to stand shoulder to shoulder with his twin. They both stare at me.

They are large and powerful and beautiful. And they are menacing. The moose are behind me and the wolves are in front of me. A stalemate. After a while, the wolves begin to canter at a hard angle up towards the ridgeline, which is also the boundary into Yellowstone. They stop to spy me at precise intervals. They leave nothing to chance. They are masters of efficiency and intent. I watch them as they work the calculus of every angle, every approach, every vector back to that calf. They work together in a perfect, synchronized harmony. They stop one last time before they move into the tree line and out of my sight. I continue up to the fork on this trail and find more moose and a bull elk. This confirms the strategy. The wolves had successfully split up this pack of moose and were in the process of trying to separate the calf from its mother when I arrived.

I climb the right fork, which leads me up along the ridge and into Yellowstone. I know that I am being watched from the woods. There was another large bull elk standing at attention waiting for me at the top of the ridge. There was also a pile of fresh wolf scat sitting in the middle of the trail as a reminder of whose home and territory this is. I do not need to be told twice.

FADED SUMMER

Autumn

Two months have passed. I think about those wolves. Often. Some experiences are so unique and so powerful that, quite naturally, they stay with you for a very long time. They are indelible. The images of a large black wolf running towards me at dawn, with another suddenly springing up just in front of me, played on a continuous loop in my mind’s eye. I see their gait, their power, their intelligence. I perceive their cunning.

In the past, I have had extremely close encounters with grizzlies, near here, at dawn. Those encounters have always induced an instant hard fear with an immediate full dump of adrenalin directly into the bloodstream. Grizzlies, when startled, are volatile and unpredictable. Their reaction is never subtle; not at close range. Fear is primary and always dominant in those encounters.

With these wolves there was certainly an element of fear. They are apex predators. But, almost instantly, I was more aware of their intention to utilize strategy over brute force. That finely-honed element in their nature gave me the time, the seconds, to process their intent. That kept my deepest fear in check. The wolves were less volatile than grizzlies, but more shrewd. Every move they made was calculated and in sync with one another. They possessed identical goals and an identical mindset. In 50 years of back-country hiking, I had never been this close to a wolf in the wild. It was remarkable to observe them up close. They are supremely and openly intelligent.

One morning I wake at 4 a.m. I lie there thinking about those wolves again. So, I get up and return to the same trailhead. It is still dark at 6 a.m. and it is even colder now. Heavy fog covers everything like a thick woolen blanket. The fog swirls and dances around me. Visibility is never more than 20 yards.

The mist creates phantom shapes and provokes my imagination. The silence is deep and muffled and tangible. I am reminded of walking alone through heavy snowfall as a child. Falling snow and this fog seem to sing the same tune.

I move up the trail in a world of muted grays and shifting moods. Then, at almost the exact same location as last time, a large wolf is sitting just off trail to my left. He is waiting. He rises and moves to my left. He observes me and then silently moves back deeper into the mist. It is all so dream-like. I wait a few moments and then continue very slowly forward. A quarter mile later, a wolf begins to whimper

and yelp in a small grove of evergreens off to my right. Then suddenly, the wolf on my left returns a full throated, piercing howl that shoots electricity directly into my veins and explodes in my heart. He is so close. It is a high, mournful sound that cuts through the fog like a serrated knife. He is warning the pack.

He moves on a hillside, just above me, always using the drifting fog both to hide in and to amplify his sorrowful cry. A third wolf adds to the chorus from deeper in the valley. It is unsettling, yet hauntingly beautiful. I do not move. I cannot move. It is mesmerizing. Everything is frozen in time except that sound. That cold, primordial sound.

I stand there for a long time as they sing over my head. After about 30 minutes the fog hints at thinning but there is still no image or halo of a sun burning through. The wolves finally cease their dirge. All is still. I continue deeper into this valley. It will be another three miles before I climb up and out of the fog. I traverse along the remote Sky Rim Trail for miles. Up high, I am etched against a cobalt blue sky and hallowed by the yellow sun. I look down on the fog and I know that the wild wolves of Yellowstone are running with both vigilance and intent far below. It is wild and it is perfect. P

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

SAFETY DURING HUNTING SEASON SHARING THE TRAILS IN MONTANA’S GREAT OUTDOORS

Angie Ripple, photos Krista Booher, Carrie Butler

As the crisp air of November settles over the Gallatin Valley, bringing golden leaves and a dusting of snow, we know hunting season is here. During deer and elk rifle season (October 25–November 30), thousands of hunters head into Montana’s mountains, foothills, and open lands in pursuit of wild game. For many, it’s a cherished tradition that ties generations together and marks the rhythm of fall in Big Sky Country.

At the same time, this is one of the best times of year to explore the outdoors in other ways—hiking, biking, trail running, or walking your dog through the brilliant colors of autumn. With cooler temperatures and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder so many Montanans flock to the trails. But during hunting season, outdoor recreation requires a little extra awareness and respect for those who share the landscape. Here’s a refresher on how to stay safe and be considerate while enjoying your favorite adventures during hunting season.

BE SEEN: STAND OUT IN BLAZE ORANGE

Visibility is your best protection during hunting season. Hunters are trained to identify their targets beyond a shadow of a doubt before taking a shot—but visibility mistakes can still occur, especially in low light or dense brush. Wearing blaze orange or another fluorescent color ensures that you’re easily visible from a distance. Hats, vests, jackets, backpacks, or even a bright bandana can make a world of difference. If you have a dog, don’t forget about them—outfit your pup with an orange vest or collar so they’re just as noticeable. Avoid earth tones, camouflage, or neutral hiking clothes that blend into the landscape. This is the time to trade in your sage green fleece or brown puffer for something loud and bright. If you’re biking, reflective gear or lights add another layer of safety, especially when daylight fades early in the fall. Blaze orange isn’t just about safety—it’s also a universal sign of outdoor respect during hunting season. It says, “I see you, and I’m being mindful that we’re sharing the same space.”

BE HEARD: LET OTHERS KNOW YOU’RE THERE

Silence may be golden for some trail users, but during hunting season a little noise goes a long way. Making your presence known—chatting with your group, singing softly, or occasionally whistling—alerts both wildlife and hunters that you’re in the area. Hunters often listen carefully for movement or sounds in the brush, so a human voice helps distinguish you from wildlife. On your bike or hike, call out around blind corners or when approaching thicker timber. Bells on dogs, bikes, or walking sticks can also serve as effective, non-intrusive noisemakers. And remember, hunters are often deeply focused, scanning for movement or listening for the faintest sounds of wildlife. A friendly wave or greeting when you encounter one on the trail helps everyone stay aware and keeps outdoor interactions positive and neighborly.

BE SMART: CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE AND TIME

Knowing where and when to go can greatly reduce risk and improve everyone’s experience. During general rifle season, staying on marked and well-traveled trails is a smart move. To help you stay on these trails, the Main Street to the Mountains printable trail map is available at gvlt.org. Hunters tend to avoid heavily used routes where human activity is high, focusing instead on more remote or rugged areas.

If you’re unsure whether hunting is allowed in a particular area, check land management regulations and the Montana FWP Hunt Planner, which shows all hunting districts and Public Land Ownership. Many local parks, trail systems, and recreation areas—such as Peets Hill, the “M” Trail, and Drinking Horse Mountain near Bozeman—are off-limits to hunting. National Forest lands, however, are typically open to licensed hunters, so awareness is key.

Timing matters too. Avoid hiking or biking at dawn or dusk, when both wildlife and hunters are most active. Midday, from late morning through afternoon, is generally the safest and most peaceful time to be on the trails. If your adventure takes you off the beaten path, consider downloading a hunting boundary app like onX Hunt or Gaia GPS, which can show public land boundaries and hunting zones. These tools are useful for both hunters and recreationists who want to know exactly where they are.

RESPECT FOR ALL: SHARING THE LANDSCAPE

Montana’s wild lands are vast, but they’re also deeply shared spaces. Every fall, hikers, hunters, anglers, and wildlife watchers converge on the same terrain with different goals—but often the same love of nature. When you encounter hunters, a friendly wave or brief chat can go a long way toward mutual understanding. Ask where they’re headed or let them know which trail you’re taking—it helps everyone stay safe. Similarly, if you’re a hunter and come across hikers, a courteous “hello” and a quick word about your direction can prevent confusion and foster community.

A respectful mindset helps everyone coexist. Hunters play a vital role in wildlife conservation, funding habitat protection and management through license fees and federal excise taxes. Meanwhile, local nonprofits like GVLT, along with individual hikers and bikers, advocate for trail stewardship and access, all with the goal of preserving Montana’s open spaces.

BE PREPARED: KNOW THE SEASON AND CONDITIONS

It’s also important to be prepared for changing fall conditions. Montana’s weather can shift rapidly—from sunny and 60°F to snow flurries in a matter of hours. Dress in layers, carry extra water, and keep a headlamp and emergency supplies in your pack. If you’re heading into areas where hunters are likely present, consider adding a small whistle or air horn to your gear—it can help signal your presence in a pinch. And finally, always tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return. Whether you’re hunting or hiking, this basic outdoor rule remains essential.

ENJOY THE SEASON: FALL BEAUTY AND SHARED PURPOSE

Despite the added caution, fall is one of the most rewarding times to explore southwest Montana. Trails wind through aspen groves shimmering in gold, the air carries the scent of pine and woodsmoke, and wildlife moves through the landscape, preparing for winter. Taking a few precautions allows you to experience all this beauty safely. Being seen, being heard, and being smart aren’t just safety tips—they’re acts of awareness that connect us more deeply

to the landscape and to one another. Hunting season reminds us that the outdoors isn’t just recreation—it’s tradition, sustenance, and community. Every blaze-orange vest and pair of hiking boots out there tells a story of respect for the land and a desire to be part of Montana’s living rhythm.

So whether you’re shouldering a rifle or a backpack this weekend, step lightly, stay visible, and take a moment to appreciate the wide-open spaces we’re lucky to share. Enjoy the beauty of fall in southwest Montana—and stay safe out there.

If you enjoyed this article and would like to contribute something similar about the rhythm of the winter season for our January issue, please reach out. The editorial deadline is December 10 for January’s Mountain Mindset and Winter Wisdom issue.

A third-generation Montanan, Angie Ripple is the founder of Bozeman Magazine. She is an MSU grad who has lived in Bozeman for thirty years. You can find her navigating exciting adventures as a mother and wife.

REC & HEALTH

HONOR, SERVICE, AND STORY A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

This Veterans Day, as our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of its military service members, Bozeman will host a unique and deeply personal tribute. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6-8 PM, at the historic Baxter Hotel in downtown Bozeman, author and veteran Dino Garner, along with his partner and co-author, Liz Fetter, will present a special one-hour event dedicated to the stories that define the American military experience.

The presentation will center on their two Pulitzer Prize-nominated books: Aeromasters: Celebrating a Century of the American Fighter Pilot, and Silent Scars, Bold Remedies. The event includes a slide presentation and video clips of veterans sending their well-wishes to the audience. It’s an invitation to the community to look beyond the uniform and explore both the celebrated triumphs of our warriors and the quiet battles that many face long after their service ends.

The event offers a rare opportunity to engage with two authors whose combined life experiences provide a powerful lens through which to view military service and the trials of post-traumatic stress. It promises an evening of reflection, understanding, and profound respect for those who have served, and for anyone facing trauma.

THE WARRIOR-STORYTELLER DINO GARNER

To understand the driving force behind this event, one must first understand the remarkable journey of Dino Garner. His is a life of distinct, yet interconnected, chapters: a former biophysicist, Garner has also been a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, military aviation photographer, corporate mercenary and poacher hunter, and a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and editor of more than 50 books. This unique combination of deep curiosity, analytical and scientific precision, battlefield experience, and narrative skill places him in a singular position to articulate the complex realities of military life and the throes of post-traumatic stress injuries.

Garner’s service as an Army Ranger and later as a civilian special-operations conductor provide the unshakeable foundation of authenticity for his work. He has lived the ethos of the elite soldier, understanding firsthand the immense physical and psychological pressures of highstakes operations. This experience not only informs his writing but fuels his passion for advocating for his fellow veterans. It’s a commitment that transcends memoir, leading him back to his scientific roots to explore the hidden wounds of service and sacrifice.

Silent Scars, Bold Remedies, set for publication on the very day of the event, is the culmination of this mission. The book delves into one of the most critical issues facing the veteran community: how to care for and treat Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries. Leveraging his scientific background, Garner has conducted deep research into the molecular and physiological nature of trauma, focusing on the connections between glutathione, oxidative stress, and the neurological impact of combat and other traumatic events. Silent Scars is not simply another book about war; it’s a work of advocacy, and a search for tangible remedies, aiming to bring bold new solutions to light for those suffering in silence.

THE VISIONARY PARTNER LIZ FETTER

Complementing Garner’s intense focus on the internal battles of the soldier is the strategic vision and restorative passion of Liz Fetter. A seasoned C-Suite executive who has served as CEO and on the boards of more than a dozen publicly traded companies, Fetter brings a formidable

background in leadership and strategy to her literary collaborations. It is this extensive experience steering high-powered technology and software companies through complex challenges and transformations that provided the visionary framework for both Aeromasters and Silent Scars.

Her role as co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Aeromasters goes far beyond writing; in this endeavor she executes a grand vision. A project chronicling a century of American air superiority—from frail biplanes to advanced stealth fighters—required the same macro-level strategic planning and meticulous execution that she is renowned for in the corporate world. Fetter’s expertise in seeing the entire landscape of an industry, identifying key milestones, and structuring a narrative of progress was instrumental in shaping the book’s sweeping, authoritative scope. She helped transform a vast and complex history into a compelling, coherent and powerful tribute to the spirit of the American fighter pilot.

Beyond the boardroom, Fetter has spent over two decades renovating and restoring classic properties, including her own recently sold historic Victorian home in San Francisco. This passion for preservation and for breathing new life into structures with history and integrity provides a powerful thematic link to her work on both books. For Aeromasters, this restorative spirit is reflected in the mission to preserve the legacies of our nation’s pilots. For Silent Scars, it aligns deeply with the book’s central theme: restoring the wellbeing of veterans. Her understanding of “Old World Authenticity,” the subject of her chapter in a bestselling Jack Canfield book, speaks to a core belief in honoring foundational truths— whether in a historic building or in the authentic, unvarnished stories of our nation’s warriors.

Fetter’s partnership with Garner creates a unique synergy on many levels. Her corporate acumen provides structure and grand-scale vision, while her passion for restoration informs the deeply human goal of their work: to honor the past and help heal the present. Together, they have crafted tributes that are not only historically significant but also profoundly relevant.

A SHARED MISSION TO HONOR VETERANS

The decision to merge the stories of Aeromasters and Silent Scars into a single Veterans Day presentation is a deliberate and powerful choice. It reflects Garner and Fetter’s holistic understanding of the veteran experience. On one hand, they celebrate the iconic heroism of the fighter pilot, the “tip of the spear” whose skill and courage define American strength in the skies, and also the Air Force pararescue jumper, or PJ, whose unsung courage protects those in need. On the other, they courageously address the private, often invisible struggles that can follow a service member home.

By presenting these two works together, they offer a complete picture: one of service and sacrifice, of external glory and internal struggle, of resilience in the air and on the ground. Their mission is to bridge the gap between civilian understanding and military reality. They seek to remind us that every veteran, whether a celebrated ace or a quiet infantryman, carries a story that deserves to be heard and honored.

This Veterans Day, the Bozeman community has the opportunity to participate in that mission. Join Dino and Liz at The Baxter Hotel to celebrate our nation’s heroes, to learn from their stories, and to honor the full spectrum of their service. D

Dino Garner is a twice-nominated Pulitzer Prize Nominee, and a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and editor.

Top10

SOUP SPOTS

Angie Ripple

If you’ve ever spent a winter in Bozeman, you know there’s little that can warm you up once Jack Frost assails this quaint town with full force. Whether you’re a “local” or not, one thing we can all agree on is that sometimes the weather outside really is frightful. What better way to warm up than with soup? This updated list revisits a Bozeman classic — the hunt for the best eateries for soup in town. Originally compiled in 2022 by Mars Fagin, this refreshed list brings a new perspective (and appetite) to the search for the top spots in which to warm up in the Gallatin Valley.

LaPa Grill & Soup Shack

In the heart of downtown Bozeman, one soup spot shines among the bustling streets that surround it — and not just because it’s connected to Shine Beer Sanctuary. That would be La Pa’s Soup Shack. With customer service that reflects Bozeman’s signature friendliness, and seating for every type of gathering, LaPa has cemented itself in the city’s downtown soup legacy. Popular picks include the Clam Chowder, topped with cilantro, cheese, and green onions, and the Chicken Noodle, made with freshly cooked pasta added to a savory broth and finished with a selection of your choice of fresh vege-

tables. The restaurant’s fun, lighthearted atmosphere makes it a go-to for anyone craving comfort food served with a smile.

Community Food Co-op

With two convenient locations, Bo eman’s Community Food Coop is so iconic it would be remiss to leave it off this list. Frequently mentioned by locals as a must-visit for great soup, the Coop draws a loyal following for its wide variety of organic groceries and freshly prepared meals. The Italian Orzo Soup stands out with its rich, cheesy texture, a medley of vegetables and spices, and hearty Italian sausage. It’s the kind of soup that easily serves as a satisfying meal on its own—another reason the Co-op remains a cornerstone of Bozeman’s healthy dining scene.

Maven’s Market

This sophisticated market on the outskirts of downtown has a whimsical feel that incorporates the gourmet into the refined. With a wide variety of cheeses, baked goods, and sandwiches, Maven’s Market brings a European twist to the Bozeman food scene. Their Tomato Gouda Bisque is an absolute

delight; creamy, rich, enticing, and comforting. Overall, a fantastic soup if you’re in the mood for a delicious bisque from a creatively cultivated eatery.

Feed Café

Feed Café somehow manages to perfectly blend city life with the quiet agricultural life of greater Montana. Set in a picturesque barn on Main Street, this café is a surefire

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place to experience a homestyle sit-down meal that will leave you extremely satisfied. When the African Peanut Soup is on the menu, it’s an absolutely wonderful, creamy mix of pumpkin and peanut, with a hint of nutmeg. Of course, the toast ties the dish together amazingly well. If you want to enjoy a delicious soup in a great atmosphere, Feed Café fits the bill.

Biankini’s

Branded as the Soup, Salad & Sandwich Market, Biankini’s (off the N 19th corridor) offers several soups per day, always listed on their website, and all made fresh in-house. Ranging from Chicken Noodle, Stuffed Baked Potato, and Thai Butternut Squash to classic Clam Chowder with hearty chunks of clam, Biankini’s soup holds its own on this list of Bozeman’s top 10 places for soup.

Audrey’s

If you know anything about Bozeman restaurants, you know that Audrey’s is one of the go-to spots for pizza and beer in Midtown. So it might come as a shock that their soup is as sensational as it is. The Chicken Verde Soup is served with tortilla chips and a lime wedge, offering a delicious experience of perfectly tender chicken. The chips make a great dipping tool, and the lime adds to the eccentric, bold flavor the soup imparts. If you’re in the mood for a dinner soup at a restaurant that not only features a bar, but also an arcade, Audrey’s is the place to be.

Seven Sushi

Located in Bozeman’s Cannery District, Seven Sushi offers a wide range of Japanese fusion favorites in an atmosphere that’s both calm and refined. The Miso Soup here goes far beyond the ordinary, serving up a steaming bowl of umami-rich broth layered with depth and flavor, filled with tender tofu, onions, and seaweed. It’s simple yet exceptional, a perfectly balanced complement to any of the artfully crafted sushi rolls. For those craving sushi with a touch of warmth and comfort, Seven Sushi delivers on both fronts.

Mama Mac’s

At Mama Mac’s in Four Corners, the ba ery case is just the beginning of what this bustling diner has to offer. Known for its hearty breakfast and delicious sandwiches on homemade bread, the restaurant also earns high praise for its soups. Each day brings a new soup of the day; a recent offering—Spinach Meatball—delivered all the comfort of a classic chicken noodle, elevated by savory, well-seasoned meatballs and a medley of vegetables.

The Coffee Pot

Tucked away in Four Corners, this charming cabin is a hidden gem. With an aesthetic that captures the beauty of Bozeman’s surrounding wilderness, The Coffee Pot is the perfect place to warm up in after a long day of skiing. The Soup of the Day and Toast (call for selection; soup is on at 11 a.m.) make a comforting midday meal. A recent feature —Tomato Basil served with homemade sour-

dough toast—offered a perfectly executed, nostalgic take on the classic pairing.

Chalet Market

Next year, the Chalet Market in Belgrade will celebrate 50 years of serving the Gallatin Valley. Their irresistible soups are served daily until 4:00 pm—or until they’re sold out! The soup of the day is listed a week ahead on their website, ranging from Hunter’s Chili, Nacho Potato, Cowboy Steak & Veggie to Chicken Noodle or Chicken & Wild Rice. Chalet Market has the widest variety of homemade soup on this list! B

When it comes to soup in Bozeman, our wonderful town has more to offer than you would think. You can easily focus a special journey on soup exploration around the Gallatin Valley to keep yourself warm in the chilly weather to come. We wish you all the best on your soup-loving adventures!

MONDAY, NOV. 3

DOCUMENTARY FILM NIGHT - STRIPPED FOR PARTS: AMERICAN JOURNALISM ON THE BRINK 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the world with documentary films. The library does not endorse any opinion or perspective in selected documentaries. Not all movies are suitable for all ages or sensibilities.

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

THE SACRED BREATH 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $45 • www.wildwisdommt.com Your breath is a portal to healing. Somatic breathwork guided by Alex Omania.

ONCE UPON A TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8:30pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • $25 per person, $100 per team of 4 • 406-587-2194 • greatergallatinunitedway.org Join Greater Gallatin United Way for Once Upon a Trivia Night! Hosted by Game Night Live and sponsored by Bourbon, enjoy themed trivia, costumes, raffles, and prizes, all supporting kid programs.

INDIAN RELAY: WHERE IT ALL STARTED 6-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org The exciting sport of Indian Relay is quickly becoming more popular, yet it has been a cherished tradition within the Shoshone-Bannock tribal culture for many years. Join us as we enjoy watching “Indian Relay” and hear from a panel.

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

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BACCHUS PUB: COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com play for a purpose!

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 4

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

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

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

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

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!

REMEMBRANCE GATHERING 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Honor the memory of loved ones lost by sharing their light. This event is open to the public with a reception to follow.

JOURNAL LIKE JANE (AGES 10+) 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $15/member, $20/ non-member • 10+ • 406 994 2251 • museumoftherockies.org Channel your inner explorer and step into the wild with a nature journaling adventure inspired by the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall. Perfect for curious kids, adults, and families, this hands-on program invites you to slow down, look closely!

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

SEAN GERRITY IN CONVERSATION WITH CLYDE ASPEVIG 67:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Sean Gerrity in conversation with Clyde Aspevig to discuss Sean’s new book WILD ON PURPOSE.

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

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

RISKY QUIZNESS: PINBALL W/ HANNAH SMITH 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for Pinball Trivia w/ Hannah Smith!

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.

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

LONGHORNS BASKETBALL GAME-WATCH: TEXAS VS DUKE

6:45-8:30pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • FREE • bourbonmt.com Hook ‘em Horns!! Join us to meet local Longhorns and enjoy the season opening basketball game with new staff against Duke in prime-time.

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.

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

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

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: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

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

ZOOT ENTERPRISES ART GALLERY - TIMELESS EXPRESSIONS 5-7pm • Zoot Enterprises Art Gallery • FREE • All Aes • 406-5568814 • zootsolutions.com The Zoot Art Gallery in Bozeman is pleased to announce its all new exhibit “Timeless Expressions”, presented by artist Javier Moreno.

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

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

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

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

TEDXMONTANASTATEUNIVERSITY 6-8pm • Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman • $7.18 students, $17.85 community Join us for an inspiring night of presentations centered around this year’s theme: Forging New Paths.

EARN YOUR TURNS PRESENTED BY SPARK R&D 6-10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • www.rialtobozeman.com Seven Short Backcountry Splitboard Films.

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

PUBLIC LECTURE: DESIGNER BARBARA KUHR 6pm • Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman • FREE Join us for a public lecture by visiting designer and MSU alum Barbara Kuhr. Kuhr is a designer best known as the co-founder and creative director of Wired magazine, where she helped shape its bold visual identity and innovative approach to technology journalism in the 1990s. Her design direction fused digital aesthetics with print experimentation, making Wired a defining publication of the early internet era.

INTRO TO CRICUT VENTURE 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Learn how the Cricut Venture works and how you can use it in the Work Bench.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

HANDS-ON SUSHI CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $65 Hands-On Sushi Class: Learn the Art of Crafting Perfect Sushi!

PECHA KUCHA 48 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • All Seats | $9.00 Students (at the door) | $5.50 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Pecha Kucha (peh-chak-cha which means “chit-chat” in Japanese) offers anyone with a passion or a vision – designers, artists, inventors, architects, adventurers, entrepreneurs – an opportunity to share their ideas with the community during a fast-paced, friendly social get-together.

BLUE LOTUS SOUND CEREMONY 7-8:30pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Journey through the astral with the medicine of blue lotus and sound!

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.

MSU MEN’S BASKETBALL: BOBCATS VS NORTHWEST INDIAN 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com MSU men’s basketball game

NO WINTER’S TALE 7pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • FREE • All Ages • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org “No Winter’s Tale engages with snow science, mountain ecosystems, and sustainable farming practices during our current and future era of climate change.”

-Dr. Gretchen Minton

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

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

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

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

THE SHORT STRAW 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • 18+ • 4065707766 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Montana’s Variety Comedy Show, hosted by Alex Speed & Eli Singleton! Handpicked artists, experts, and performers come together to share their talents and distract you from your own existential dooms. Standup, Improv, Sketch, Dance, Music, Magic, and so much more!

THURSDAY,

NOV. 6

CRICUT VENTURE STICKERS 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to use the the Cricut Venture to create stickers, Iron-on Designs, and more. Registration required. Cricut Venture badge required.

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

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

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

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

THE ART OF JAVIER MORENO: TIMELESS EXPRESSIONS II 5-8pm • The Baxter Hotel, 105 W. Main St, Bozeman • (406) 5821000 • www.thebaxterhotel.com/‎ Join the artist in the Baxter Grand Ballroom for an exhibition of new work.

MOR’S PRESENTING PREHISTORY LECTURE SERIES | DR. HAVIV AVRAHAMI 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership, $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org From the discovery of a possible burrowing dinosaur, Fona herzogae, to cutting-edge 3D scanning and digital reconstruction techniques, paleontologist Dr. Haviv Avrahami explores how new technology is reshaping the field of paleontology.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH JOHN FOSTER 6-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with John Foster

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

FLAVORS IN A FLASH: WOK COOKING CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $50 Explore the art of high-heat wok cooking! Learn essential techniques and flavor combinations for fast, bold, and delicious stir-fries.

STYX 6:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $48+ • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com The seven men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last.

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: AN INTIMATE EVENING 6:30pm • Aspevig Studio • $45 Three international artists making music together. Our “Intimate Evening” concerts are a unique evening of music in a smaller setting that frequently sells out. The program is abbreviated (approx 60 min.) with conversations between the musicians and audience, in true chamber music style!

PECHA KUCHA 48 6:40pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • All Seats | $9.00 Students (at the door) | $5.50 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Pecha Kucha (peh-chak-cha which means “chit-chat” in Japanese) offers anyone with a passion or a vision – designers, artists, inventors, architects, adventurers, entrepreneurs – an opportunity to share their ideas with the community during a fast-paced, friendly social get-together.

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

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

NATCHEZ 7-9pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $12, $10 students • (406) 5879797 • www.theemerson.org The Bozeman Doc Series continues with the the Montana premiere of the award-winning new documentary, Natchez. Natchez captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town.

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

AARON BANFIELD 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Bozeman-based folk artist Aaron Banfield.

MATT HECKLER (SOLO) 7-10pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 587-0585 Matt Heckler is a solo multi-instrumentalist that barely fits into any ordinary musical category. He tends to keep to the darker side of Appalachian mountain music and early bluegrass but listen long enough and you’ll soon be transported to the mountains of Eastern Europe or a dimly lit bar in Ireland where they honor those who have passed with a gently swaying a cappella ballad.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 / $5 for MSU Students at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol. There is nothing quite like the shared experience of a night of one of a kind comedy, never to be seen again. Try it once and see if you don’t feel the same way!

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

ICARUS 9pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Icarus is back for a laid back set at Tune Up!! Don’t miss the Rockers on a Thursday!!

FRIDAY, NOV. 7

MONTANA CEU EXTRAVAGANZA FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS 8:30am-6pm • FREE All day CEU and networking event for Architects and Designers by the Intermountain Chapter of ASID

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

SPEEDY GLASS COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER 10am-4pm • Speedy Glass • 4065875575 • speedyglass.com Join Speedy Glass of Bozeman for a day of giving and fun, in support of Thrive, a nonprofit helping local families in need. Mingle with local businesses, enjoy food, fun giveaways, and enter for a chance to win a grand prize!

WHITE BARN VINTAGE MARKET SIP & SHOP WITH LIVE MUSIC 5-8pm • Phoenix Garden Center • $20 per person • All Ages • 4065700074 • phoenixgardencenter.com/events Featuring Jody & the Woodflowers Live Music! Join us for music & refreshments. Earlybird shopping at the White Barn Vintage Christmas Market.$20 gets you entry & 2 beverages. Featuring curated local crafters, artisans & collectors.

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

FABRIC POSTCARD WORKSHOP 5:30-9pm • Gallatin History Museum, 317 W Main, Bozeman • $35 /person • All Ages • 4065228122 • gallatinhistorymuseum.org Enjoy a light supper and instruction from Pat Hamlin on creating your own fabric postcard inspired by the work of Fred Willson and James Rizzi. Please bring sharp scissors, all other materials will be provided. Please call to reserve.

INNER WORLDS RE-MEMBERING THE LOVE 6-7pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $15 • www. wildwisdommt.com A guided journey to release what blocks you from feeling the love that already exists in your life.

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

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

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.

THE HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE PRINCESS BRIDE 7-9pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $10 for students, $15 for general admission • All Ages • 4065950254 • bsd7.revtrak. net/drama/ The Hawks Theatre Co. Presents The Princess Bride! Come see this fantastic play full of adventure, romance, and humour. It will transport you to the Kingdom of Flourin. Support local youth theatre and your Hawks!

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

NO WINTER’S TALE 7-9:30pm • MSU Black Box Theater, corner of 11th and Grant, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 994-2484 • www.gretchenminton.com “No Winter’s Tale” engages with snow science, mountain ecosystems, and sustainable farming practices during our current and future era of climate change.” -Dr. Gretchen Minton

MSU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $6+ • (406) 994-CATS • www.brickbreeden.com college volleyball

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH DAVE ROSS 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. His first album The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex is really really good and that’s why everybody likes him so much.

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

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: REYNOLDS RECITAL HALL 7:30pm • Reynold’s Recital Hall, MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman • $35 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students • (406) 994-3562 • www. montana.edu Artists: Angella Ahn, Albert Cano Smit & Amer Hasan

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

SHAKEDOWN COUNTY 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com

Shakedown County has been shaking Gallatin County down for 6 years as one of the premier Southern Honky-Tonk Rock and Roll bands that you MUST WITNESS.

GIRL WINTER TOUR AFTERPARTY - WITH LENA MARIE SCHIFFER AND ANI CASABONNE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www. thegreydogbar.com Folk music

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH DAVE ROSS 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. His first album The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex is really really good and that’s why everybody likes him so much.

PAIGE & THE OVERTONES 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Heartfelt Honky Tonk

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

WHITE BARN VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY 9am-3pm • Phoenix Garden Center • $5 • All Ages • 4065700074 • phoenixgardencenter.com/events Shop the White Barn Vintage Christmas Market $5 gets you all-day entry. Double T Catering & Benefit Brew will provide concessions. Kids under 12 get in FREE.

METALSMITHING II 9am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $435 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Build on your emerging metalsmithing skills in this intensive weekend workshop. You’ll learn to sweat soldering and pick-soldering, bezel-setting and tube-setting gemstones while making a pendant and ring.

MARINE CORPS BALL 5-11pm • Best Western Plus GranTree Inn • $65.87 Join the Robert A. Ellerd Detachment of the Marine Corps League in celebrating the 250th Marine Corps Birthday

EAGLE MOUNT CRYSTAL BALL 5:30-10:30pm • Kimpton Armory Hotel, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • Table of 12 - $3,000 | Table of 10 - $2,500

Individual - $250 • (406) 551-7702 • www.armoryhotelbzn.com We are delighted to invite you to Eagle Mount’s Crystal Ball, the Gallatin Valley’s premier black-tie gala.

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 5:30pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www. randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

THE HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE PRINCESS BRIDE 7-9pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $10 for students, $15 for general admission • All Ages • 4065950254 • bsd7.revtrak. net/drama/ The Hawks Theatre Co. Presents The Princess Bride! Come see this fantastic play full of adventure, romance, and humour. It will transport you to the Kingdom of Flourin. Support local youth theatre and your Hawks!

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

BRICE ASH TRIO 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Brice Ash is an artist of the highest degree, he spent over a decade in Nashville, TN working on teams with the elite country songwriting teams. His trio is lovable, danceable and perfect for a great night out!

TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT 7pm • The Elm • $26.20 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Taylor Swift Night - Nationwide touring group Stan Society is bringing their “The Life of a Showgirl Tour” to Montana!

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ HAVIV AVRAHAMI! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

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

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

RACHEL SUMNER & TRAVELING LIGHT 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • (406) 587-0585 Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. At the center is Sumner’s songwriting—rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning—carried by close harmonies, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and fiddle

EL WENCHO - SUPPORT BY CURTIS ROY MOORE 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.

JASON MICHAEL CARROLL 8-11pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $50 • livefromthedivide. com For country music star Jason Michael Carroll, change is an ever-present part of life. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Youngsville, North Carolina, Carroll has been adapting to the evolving country music landscape for nearly two decades—with no signs of slowing down.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

CHIBS DRIVE-THRU TOUR 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $20.52 • 21+ Join us with riddim legend Chibs as we hit the road for a drive-thru tour!

BRIAN KASSAY 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Live, Looping Multi-Instrumentalist

SUNDAY, NOV. 9

THE HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE PRINCESS BRIDE 2-4pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $10 for students, $15 for general admission • All Ages • 4065950254 • bsd7.revtrak. net/drama/ The Hawks Theatre Co. Presents The Princess Bride! Come see this fantastic play full of adventure, romance, and humour. It will transport you to the Kingdom of Flourin. Support local youth theatre and your Hawks!

CRAFTERNOON - SCREEN PRINTING 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create something fun and develop new skills. No experience required.

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 2-4pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

GALLATIN VALLEY CONCERT BAND: “GERSHWIN SPECTACULAR” FEATURING KENNETH CHRISTENSEN, PIANO 2:30pm • Gallatin High School Auditorium, 4455 Annie St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4069943562 • www.montana.edu Join the GVCB for a celebration of the music of George Gershwin, including “Cuban Overture” and selections from “Porgy and Bess,” plus “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by MSU faculty member Prof. Kenneth Christensen!

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

PAINT & SIP - LOVE BIRDS 4-6pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • $47 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint. com Join me at Bar 3 Bar-B-Q for a beginner-friendly paint & sip! We’re getting crafty and bringing everything you need to make your masterpiece.

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND BATH 6-7pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing with a tranquil sound bath.

BASS BY THE WATER 2025 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Bass By the Water is one of biggest Hot Springs events of the year, so come out to experience it for yourself!

MONDAY, NOV. 10

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

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

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.

RACHEL SUMNER & TRAVELING LIGHT

Nov 8 - The Filling Station

TUESDAY, NOV. 11

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

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

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

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

MSU VETERANS DAY EVENT 6-8pm • Norm Asbjornson Hall, Inspiration Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman • FREE • 4069943661 • www.montana.edu/veteran/ Join us this Veterans Day as MSU proudly welcomes Rudy Reyes (HBO’s Generation Kill) U.S. Marine veteran, elite recon operator, author of Hero Living, actor, and motivational speaker for an inspiring talk on “Self-Development: A Lifelong Power.”

RISKY QUIZNESS: STAND UP TRIVIA W/ CHACE MCNINCH 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for Stand Up Trivia w/ Chace McNinch!

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

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

HOLIDAY PIES CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $65 Get ready for the holidays with this hands-on pie-making class, led by Pastry Chef Sarah!

HONORING OUR VETERANS 7-8pm • The Baxter Hotel • FREE • 10+ • 4065810966 • www.linkedin.com/in/wdag/ Authors Dino Garner and Liz Fetter read stories from their Pulitzer Prize-nominated books, AEROMASTERS and SILENT SCARS. They will share our heroes’ courage in combat and the resilience required for the journey home.

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.

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

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

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: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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

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

WEDNESDAY,

NOV. 12

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

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!

PAINT A MONTANA WOOD SIGN 5:45-7:45pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 8+ • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your Montana wood sign the way you want! You choose the color and the font for your last name (if you want to add it).

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

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

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

INTRO TO LASER CUTTING 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the laser cutter in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

SYMBOZIUM 7-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org The Future of Intelligence: Are We Ready for AGI?

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.

GRIFFIN IN SUMMER 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $13.50 adults, $13 seniors, $11.50 students • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Bozeman actor and Ellen Theatre alum Everett Blunck shines in the coming-of-age story Griffin in Summer.

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY,

NOV. 13

ADULT CRAFTERNOON KITS AVAILABLE Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Adult Crafternoons are monthly craft projects with supplies and instructions provided by the Library, that usually happen on the 2nd Thursday of the Month as either take-home kits or LIVE events in the Library’s Meeting Room.

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

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

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

FARM TO GLASS WITH GALLATIN VALLEY MALT 5-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Over 18 different unique beers on tap showcasing Gallatin Valley Malt ingredients. Join us for a fun industry driven event celebrating these amazing growers and talented brewers.

ROSENBERRY-DONOHUE LECTURES ON THE AMERICAN WEST | THE UNWRITTEN STORY OF SACAJAWEA WITH RANDY’L TETON 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership, $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Experience the Lewis and Clark Expedition through a tribal lens during a special evening with Randy’L Teton, an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

BOZEMAN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY 5:30-7pm • Moreno Fine Art Gallery, 2245 West Koch Street, Suite D, Bozeman • FREE Join the publishers, writers, and November cover artist for a launch celebration of the November issue.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH BRENT HARRISON 6-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Enjoy music with Brent Harrison

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

TANTRIC PARTNERED YOGA 6:30-8pm • 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.

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

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

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

JACOB ROUNTREE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local alternative folk artist Jacob Rountree.

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE 7pm • The Elm • $28.25 - $32.45 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The Brothers Comatose for a live concert performance with Goodnight, Texas.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE 7pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $25 adults, $15 students • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org A classic dark comedy of eccentric characters, outrageous secrets, and sharp wit—brought to life by Big Sky Community Theatre. Since its Broadway debut in 1941, Arsenic and Old Lace has remained one of America’s most beloved comedies, celebrated for its mix of murder, mayhem, and laughter.

MSU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: VS EASTERN WASHINGTON 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $12.50 adults, $9.50 children • All Ages • (406) 994-CATS • www. brickbreeden.com College volleyball

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 / $5 for MSU Students at the door • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol. There is nothing quite like the shared experience of a night of one of a kind comedy, never to be seen again. Try it once and see if you don’t feel the same way!

Nov 13 - Bozeman Hot Springs

NIGHT & LIGHT: THE MUSIC OF LAURIDSEN & SHAW 7:30-9pm

• Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $28 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Bozeman Symphony present Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw, a moving program of three choral masterpieces by celebrated composers Morten Lauridsen and Caroline Shaw, November 13–15 at Hope Lutheran Church.

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 14

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 5-5:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

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

20TH ANNUAL WINE & BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIVINGSTON DEPOT CENTER 5:30-8:30pm • Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park St., LIvingston • $50 main event, additional $25 for sneak peek The Livingston Depot Foundation hosts the well-known Wine & Beer Tasting. The signature event is back and celebrating its 20th year in support of the preservation of the iconic Depot building as the anchor of our vibrant downtown.

MINIATURE ART AUCTION WITH BAM 5:30-8:30pm • Baxter Hotel, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065512032 • bozemanartmuseum.org Join Bozeman Art Museum for the third annual Miniature Art Auction. View and bid on miniature artwork donated by our partnering artists to help raise money for our exhibit and education programming.

PAINT & SIP - MOONLIT RIVER 5:45-7:45pm • 75 Vigilante Way • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your own Moonlit River! Everything you need to make a masterpiece will be provided. This is a beginner-friendly class and no experience is required. See you there!

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

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

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 7-7:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

TRAPT THE BAND LIVE (FULL ACOUSTIC SET) 7-11pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • From $32.72 • 18+ • 2123908589 • www.eventbrite.com Trapt is an American rock band formed in Los Gatos, California, in 1997. Best known for their hit single “Headstrong”from their 2002 self-titled debut album, the band blends elements of post-grunge, alternative, and hard rock.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE 7pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $25 adults, $15 students • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org A classic dark comedy of eccentric characters, outrageous secrets, and sharp wit—brought to life by Big Sky Community Theatre. Since its Broadway debut in 1941, Arsenic and Old Lace has remained one of America’s most beloved comedies, celebrated for its mix of murder, mayhem, and laughter.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL PALASCAK 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Last year Michael Palascak appeared on Nateland Presents: The Showcase on Youtube. Michael also released his self-produced special, He’s Friendly, which has garnered over 215, 000 views on YouTube and has multiple tracks streaming on Sirius XM’s comedy channels like Pure Comedy. You can also find him on Paramount + where his debut half hour is streaming on Season 1, Episode 2 of Comedy Central’s The Half Hour and on CBS on an upcoming episode of Comics Unleashed.

NIGHT & LIGHT: THE MUSIC OF LAURIDSEN & SHAW 7:30-9pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $28 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Bozeman Symphony present Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw, a moving program of three choral masterpieces by celebrated composers Morten Lauridsen and Caroline Shaw, November 13–15 at Hope Lutheran Church.

REVERIE ROAD 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $32 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com

Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddlerKatie Grennan and Steinway Artist Jazz and Raga pianistUtsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk artists, captivating audiences worldwide from stages to studios for over three decades.

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

RIDDY ARMAN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 Advance • livefromthedivide.com Arman is more than just a cowboy, singing her lonely songs. The chapters of her life so far make for a story much richer than a common western archetype. Unafraid to take new paths, Arman has traveled across the country — from the farmlands of the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York City — writing songs, working as a ranch hand, and practicing an Agrarian lifestyle.

THE FOG 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Rock and roll

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH MICHAEL PALASCAK 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Last year Michael Palascak appeared on Nateland Presents: The Showcase on Youtube. Michael also released his self-produced special, He’s Friendly, which has garnered over 215, 000 views on YouTube and has multiple tracks streaming on Sirius XM’s comedy channels like Pure Comedy. You can also find him on Paramount + where his debut half hour is streaming on Season 1, Episode 2 of Comedy Central’s The Half Hour and on CBS on an upcoming episode of Comics Unleashed.

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

SATURDAY,

NOV. 15

AUTHORS AND BOOKS - CHRIS BARTON & SHARON GLICK

2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join author Chris Barton and illustrator Sharon Glick as they discuss the creativity, collaboration, and dogs behind their new comics-style picture book We Match!. Arf arf!

NIGHT & LIGHT: THE MUSIC OF LAURIDSEN & SHAW 2:30-4pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $28 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Bozeman Symphony present Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw, a moving program of three choral masterpieces by celebrated composers Morten Lauridsen and Caroline Shaw, November 13–15 at Hope Lutheran Church.

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 5-5:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

BOZEMAN FIELD SCHOOL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRIP SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE 5-7pm • Story Mansion, 811 S Willson Ave, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • 6123641861 • ticketscandy. com Join us for an evening of comedic entertainment and light refreshments in support of youth cultural immersion and service learning! All proceeds go towards aiding student accessibility for our service learning trip to the Dominican Republic.

DANCING WITH THE LAST BEST STARS 6-8pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • Kids: FREE, Adults: $20 • All Ages • (406) 522-6000 • eventsupporter.onecause.com Dancing with the Last Best Stars is a family-friendly community fundraiser that features 7 pairs of prominent local figures and dance choreographers vying for the mirror ball trophy, showcasing hip-hop, lindy-hop, salsa and more!

CALAFIORE GLOBAL & TOP TIER BOXING PRESENTS FIGHT NIGHT 6-11pm • Kimpton Armory Hotel, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • General Admission $55 • All Ages • (406) 551-7702 • www.eventbrite.com Montana’s PREMIER combat sporting event is BACK and BIGGER than ever! Calafiore Global & Top Tier Boxing’s FIRST PRO SANCTIONED FIGHT NIGHT!

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 7-7:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

BIRDHOUSE ARTISAN FASHION SHOW 7-9pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $45 • All Ages • 4086215147 • www. thebirdhousecollective.com Join us for the second annual Birdhouse Fashion Show, a one-of-a-kind evening where Bozeman’s most talented artists and designers unite to create signature looks that blend fine art and fashion.

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 7-9pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ CHARLY BLACKWOOD 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

KENNY FEIDLER 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Kenny Feidler with special guest Kellen Smith.

PUTTIN ON THE HITS - KARAOKE 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Montana’s newest and biggest karaoke night!

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

FRED ARMISEN: COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME 8pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $50.75 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com You may know him as a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia.

MSU FOOTBALL: BOBCATS VS UC DAVIS 8:15pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $41 (NOT MANY LEFT) • (406) 994-4221 • www.msubobcats.com MSU football game

IBIZA SOUND CLUB 9-10pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com House and techno

QUENBY IANDIORIO DUO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Alt-Country Songwriter

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

LITTLE WOMEN: A PLAY 2-4pm • Yellowstone Theological Institute • Adults: $25 Students $15 Children (under 13): $7.50 • All Ages • www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/tickets Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott by Chicago playwright Heather Chrisler.

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

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 5-5:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

PAINT YOUR PARTNER 5-7pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $50 per couple • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your partner at Audrey’s Pizza! Bring a spouse, friend or coworker and expect a lot of laughter. I’ll bring everything you need to paint your partner and give you pointers along the way. Feel free to bring a picture or paint them live!

INVOKE 5pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $25 • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac. org Invoke is a genre-bending string quartet weaving together classical, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and original works into a sound all their own. With violin, viola, cello, banjo, mandolin, and vocals in the mix, the award-winning ensemble has been hailed as “not anything but everything… seamlessly merged into a perfect one,” (SiriusXM).

HARMONY & HEALING SOUND BATH 6-7pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt.com Experience harmony and healing with a tranquil sound bath.

CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2025: INTO THE FOREST 7-7:45pm • Beall Park Recreation Center • FREE with donations appreciated • Ages 5+ • 406-600-2184 • www.randomactsofsilliness.com Random Acts of Silliness’ 3rd Annual Crankie Fest will take us “Into the Forest” with adventurous and tender tales of exploration and discovery among the trees. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll (also known as a moving-panorama) that tells a story.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEARLS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local country band “Rocky Mountain Pearls”.

TODD SNIDER BAND 7pm • The Elm • $46.10 - $76.30 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Todd Snider Band for a live in concert performance.

MONDAY, NOV. 17

SENIOR SING ALONG (FREE) W/ PROJECTED LYRICS 3:304:30pm • Bozeman, Public Library (Community Room) • FREE • Adults (Ages 50-105) • 406-570-2839 • Facebook.com A fun/casual sing along for Seniors that enhances and nurtures creativity, connection, community & friendship through music. Singing experience NOT Req’d. Familiar songs. Lyrics project on Lg. Screen. Led by Kate Bryan 406-587-2839.

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

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

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.

TUESDAY,

NOV. 18

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

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

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

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

THE AMERICAN PROMISE - LEGACIES OF DIVISION IN YELLOWSTONE AND BEYOND 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Join Quincy Balius and Justine Garcia for a discussion on the ways in which our national parks fulfill or fall short of the American Promise. Offered in partnership with The Extreme History Project.

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

LIFE-SAVING SKILLS: STOP THE BLEED® TRAINING 6-8pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • 12+ • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join us in a free training on a life-saving skill with Belgrade Police, Central Valley Fire District, Bozeman Health, and more!

BETSY GAINES QUAMMEN 6-8pm • Gallatin Gateway Commun ty Center, 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway • Donations accepted • All Ages • 4066000464 • www.gallatingatewaycommunitycenter. info Historian and author Betsey Gaines Quammen will speak about her research findings and writings about the West. Her books American Zion and True West will be available for sale. Sponsored by the Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum & Historical Society.

RISKY QUIZNESS: TRUE CRIME/NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLERS W/ ELI SINGLETON 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. This week join us for True Crime/Notorious Serial Killers w/ Eli Singleton!

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.

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

SOURDOUGH BREAD CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $65 Learn the timeless art of sourdough — one of the oldest and most nutritious breads in the world!

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.

BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS “WITH CONCORD OF SWEET SOUNDS…” 7:30-9pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $32 General, $5 students • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents “with concord of sweet sounds…” featuring music for the most aristocratic and melancholy of instruments, the viola da gambaa 6 string bowed lute -- along with baroque violin and theorbo.

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

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

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: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: THE STORY OF MOOSE, BEAVERS AND WILLOW IN THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS

6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 6505801083 • www.gallatinscience.org Rachel Dines from the MSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences will share research on how moose and beaver rely on and have affected riparian vegetation in the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 5822400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 20

MONTANA AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE Montana State University, , Bozeman • $30 students, $87.50 early bird, bundle options available • (406) 994-0211 • www.montana.edu The event is designed to bring together farmers, ranchers, tourism providers, educators and community members to learn about and advance the connection of agriculture and tourism in Montana.

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

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

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

TEEN MAKER LAB - PUNCH CARD MUSIC BOX 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn the basics of song creation with music boxes that “read” paper cards.

LADIES’ NIGHT 2025 5-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman This is one of the most anticipated downtown events of the season and is aimed at creating a fun night for folks who want to do a little pre-holiday shopping, enjoy dinner and drinks specials, and spend quality time with friends! So, grab your friends and come downtown on Thursday night the week before Thanksgiving for a fun holiday shopping experience!

DOWNTOWN LADIES’ NIGHT AT BOZEMAN RUNNING COMPANY 5-8pm • Bozeman Running Company Mark your calendars and don’t miss the downtown ladies’ night shopping event!

LADIES NIGHT AT THE ARTISTS’ GALLERY 5-8pm • +1 (406) 587-2127 • gmail.com Come sip and shop ladies (men are welcome too). We are a cooperative with 18 talented local artists/ members. Get some early Christmas shopping done and grab something for yourself. Hope to see you soon.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH MARCEDES CARROLL 6-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com

LADIES NIGHT 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • www.wildwisdommt.com Ladies Night

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

COMFORTING SOUPS CLASS 6:30-8:30pm • Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman • $50 class about soup.

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

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

CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

LADIES’ NIGHT WHIZ BANG DOWN UNDER! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Join us for our special Ladies’ Night! After your night of shopping downtown, join us “Down Under” at Last Best Comedy! Doors will open at 6pm. Then at 7pm our all male cast of Whiz Bang will perform an intoxicating short form improv show “Whiz Bang Down Under!” With some drink specials and giveaways, it’s a great way to end a night, just for the Ladies!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

MONTANA AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE Montana State University, , Bozeman • $30 students, $87.50 early bird, bundle options available • (406) 994-0211 • www.montana.edu The event is designed to bring together farmers, ranchers, tourism providers, educators and community members to learn about and advance the connection of agriculture and tourism in Montana.

BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 18+ OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

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

INNER WORLDS: CONNECTING WITH YOUR OPTIMAL FUTURE 6-7pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $15 • www.wildwisdommt.com A guided visualization to connect you to new energy and focus it on the future most aligned to your purpose.

KALYN BEASLEY 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • (406) 551-7702 • www.tuneupbarandlounge.com

Recognized as a true lyricist in his songwriting and for his entertaining performances, he’s hot off the October album release of “Ranchin’ Rich”. Kalyn makes his home in the high, dry mountains of Northern Wyoming, land of geysers

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

MARCEDES CARROLL

Nov 20 - Bozeman Brewing - Three Forks

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

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.

FUNKSGIVING 7pm • The Elm • $29 - $40 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Funksgiving for a live in concert performance with Desperate Electric.

BALLADS IN BOZEMAN 7pm • Baxter Ballroom, 105 W. Main St, Bozeman • $35 • All Ages • (406) 589-1050 • 406acp.org The 406 A Capella Project’s premiere performance group, Fusion, presents an evening of professional-grade contemporary a cappella music.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JC CURR 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com JC mixes a larger than life stage persona with a high-energy performance of his edgy brand of comedy. He is always a crowd favorite, and continues to perfect his comedic abilities with every performance.

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY - ELEANOR THE GREAT 7pm • $9.75$11.75 (plus fees) • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org Visit our website for up-to-date film details!

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

THE BEAGLES 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $15 • www.theatticmontana.com The Beagles are a Livingston-based band known for their mountain dance, country, and Cumbia music.

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

WOMEN’S BOBCAT HOCKEY 8:30-11pm • Gallatin Ice • $5+

• All Ages • 4065865557 • tickets.gallatinice.org MSU Bobcats Women’s Hockey vs. University of Washington

DUELING PIANOS OFFICIAL ROAD SHOW 9pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • $12.51-$39.19 • 21+ • bourbonmt.com

Don’t bring your standards. Bring your crew, your voices, your twenty’s, and your ability to handle piano-based insanity Big Ivory style.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH JC CURR 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com JC mixes a larger than life stage persona with a high-energy performance of his edgy brand of comedy. He is always a crowd favorite, and continues to perfect his comedic abilities with every performance.

BROKEN ARROWS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Neil Young Tribute Band

SATURDAY, NOV. 22

WOMEN’S BOBCAT HOCKEY 4:30-7pm • Gallatin Ice • $5+ • All Ages • 4065865557 • tickets.gallatinice.org MSU Bobcats Women’s Hockey vs. University of Washington

YANNIS PAPPAS LIVE 7-10pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • From $34.82 • 18+ • 2123908589 • www. eventbrite.com Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and TV host. He’s a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon Show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Bad Friends and Tigerbelly. Come see Yannis Pappas perform live at The Emerson Theatre!

THE LAST REVEL 7pm • The Elm • $32.45 - $52.40 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The Last Revel for a live in concert performance with The Lowest Pair.

BALLADS IN BOZEMAN 7pm • Baxter Ballroom, 105 W. Main St, Bozeman • $35 • All Ages • (406) 589-1050 • 406acp.org The 406 A Capella Project’s premiere performance group, Fusion, presents an evening of professional-grade contemporary a cappella music.

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ BEN THOMAS! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest “Armando” or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE 7:30-11pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $10 BFS member $12 non-member $5 students • All Ages • 4065802559 • bozemanfolklore.org For all dances we provide live music and callers, all ages are welcome, and partners are not required. Please wear grit free, non-marking shoes to protect the dance floor. Please respect the health needs of many dancers and come fragrance-free.

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

CLINT REIMANN BAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com

Clint Reimann and his Country band have taken Great Falls by storm and are branching out into the rest of Montana in a whirlwind of honky tonk and grit. They are rising stars in the country genre and have an energy that hasn’t been seen since 1889.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

BRENDAN NOLAN & THE MOSTLY PEACEFUL LOOTERS 9pm

• The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Blues and Country

SUNDAY, NOV. 23

MBC’S TEA WITH CLARA 11am-1pm • Kimpton Armory • $75 • 406-582-8702 • www.montanaballet.org This special event is a must for families and children! Enjoy: Nutcracker Performance Highlights ~ Dancing with Clara ~ Fine Tea & Treats ~ Keepsake Photos & Special Boutique ~ Mimosa Bar.

QUILTING 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Learn how to quilt, work on your projects, or participate in a block of the month program.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages

MOSQUITOES ON THE RIVER 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 Grateful Dead tribute “Mosquitoes on the River”.

THE GOLDEN SPURTLE 7pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $12, $10 students • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org The Bozeman Doc Series is proud to present the Montana premiere of the critically acclaimed new documentary, The Golden Spurtle, a whimsical tale of porridge in Scotland.

MONDAY, NOV. 24

ESTATE PLANNING - TO QUOTE SHAKESPEARE 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to get your affairs in order with Dr. Marsha Goetting, a Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist at Montana State University.

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

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

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.

TUESDAY,

NOV. 25

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

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

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

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

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS 6-11pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $15 tickets / $20 at the door • All Ages • 4064041224 • whistlepigkorean.com/music Off With Their Heads + s.m.u.g. + Mario Miner Jr. + PRINTS!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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: STAND-UP OPEN MIC 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4065707766 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

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

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

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

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

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

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

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

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

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

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

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

THURSDAY,

NOV. 27

THANKSGIVING AT SAGE LODGE Sage Lodge, 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray • $42-$145 • All Ages • 855.400.0505 • www.sagelodge com Gather your loved ones this Thanksgiving and head to Sage Lodge to celebrate with a delicious feast and fun holiday activities.

HUFFING FOR STUFFING 8:50am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $30 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org 5 & 10K courses weaves through the neighborhoods of South Bozeman and make for a memorable start to your holiday. Whether you are going for your personal race best or just getting out to enjoy this Thanksgiving tradition

MIRACLE AT MIDTOWN noon-3pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065871717 • bozemanrealestate. group Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner! Join Bozeman Real Estate Group for a Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Bourbon on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you’re in need of companionship, a warm meal, or just don’t want to cook this year, come join us!

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE BOZEMAN 10am-6pm • The Ballroom at The Emerson Center • FREE • All Ages • 4066000163 • www.facebook.com Over 25+ invited Indigenous artists from across the country will showcase their beautiful creations, including jewelry, fashion, paintings, and more. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Please come support NDN owned!

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

JAY ALM

Nov 29 - Wildrye Distilling

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

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

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.

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

THE DIRT FARMERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Quasi-Bluegrass

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2025 Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we’re asking residents to shop small at their favorite downtown stores and help support our local economy. Remember, when we all shop small, it will be huge!

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET: THE HOLIDAY EDITION 9am-3pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov The Holiday Edition is BACK on Small Business Saturday, November 29th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Whether homemade or hand crafted, the products found at the GVFM Holiday Edition are all created with care, straight from the hearts of Bozeman’s best.

ANNUAL RUN TO THE TREE | SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CELEBRATION 10am-2pm • Bozeman Running Company Details coming soon.

INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE BOZEMAN 10am-6pm • The Ballroom at The Emerson Center • FREE • All Ages • 4066000163 • www.facebook.com Over 25+ invited Indigenous artists from across the country will showcase their beautiful creations, including jewelry, fashion, paintings, and more. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Please come support NDN owned!

CANNERY DISTRICT HOLIDAY STROLL 11am-3pm • Cannery District • FREE • All Ages • 4065227449 • www.cannerydistrict.com Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Cannery District Holiday Stroll with festive activities like alpacas, photos with Santa, carolers, and special deals at over 20 participating businesses.

THE NUTCRACKER 2:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30-$80, every adult ticket purchase qualifies for a free child’s ticket • All Ages • (406) 522-6000 Don’t miss Yellowstone Ballet Company’s 34th annual The Nutcracker. Lucas Segovia performs the role of the Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier. Joining Mr. Segovia is Bozeman native, Molly (Huempfner) Groeschl.

LIVE MUSIC - JAY ALM 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065772288 • wildryedistilling.com Jay Alm plays a soulful blend of Acoustic Alt-Rock and rootsy, lyrical musings. Expect 6 and 12 string guitar, the occasional mandolin, a capella audio, and intimate scratch-born vocals.

PINKY AND THE FLOYD 7pm • The Elm • $40.45 - $64.50 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Pinky and the Floyd for a live in concert performance.

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

PUTTIN ON THE HITS - KARAOKE 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Montana’s newest and biggest Karaoke Night!

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

DANIEL KOSEL DUO 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Country, Blues & Rock

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

THE NUTCRACKER 2:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30-$80, every adult ticket purchase qualifies for a free child’s ticket • All Ages • (406) 522-6000 Don’t miss Yellowstone Ballet Company’s 34th annual The Nutcracker. Lucas Segovia performs the role of the Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier. Joining Mr. Segovia is Bozeman native, Molly (Huempfner) Groeschl.

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

REIKI 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.

HONEY HOLLER 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the local folk trio “Honey Holler”.

MONDAY, DEC. 1

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.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

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

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

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

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

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

MINDSPACE: A MEDITATION GROUP FOR ADULTS IN THE MIL-

LENNIAL+ 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.

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

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS 6:30pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $30-$100 • (406) 994CATS • www.brickbreeden.com MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

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

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!

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

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

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

TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

MSU MEN’S BASKETBALL: BOBCATS VS ST. THOMAS 7pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • (406) 994CATS • www.brickbreeden.com MSU men’s basketball game

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

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

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

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

BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT...A JAZZ NATIVITY 7-8:30pm • Hope Lutheran Center for the Performing Arts • $25 - $50 • 6 - 110 • 4066400300 • www.jazznativity.org/bozeman It’s back! - After a wildly popular Premiere in 2023, featuring Ryan Matzinger and the MSU One o’clock Concert Jazz Ensemble, Jeni Fleming, Katherine Kramer, Jake Fleming, The Big Sky Voices, Montana singers, musicians and dancers.

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

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

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

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

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

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

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

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.

HOLIDAY NOIR 7:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • Tickets from $36+ • 18+ • 406-206-6463 • www.eventbrite.com Let’s jingle jangle! Holiday Noir is back for year FOUR and ready to surprise, delight, entertain, and electrify. This 18+ holiday variety show will have you cheering, laughing, gasping, and dancing for 2 nights.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $25-$49 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com MONTANA THEATREWORKS presents The Dickens Holiday Classic

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

GREY DOG 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY - WITH JAMPOKE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Jampoke is a Mountain Jam-band collective born from the dorms of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. With roots stretching across Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon, the band’s fusion of soulful Americana storytelling and electric jam-rock improvisation makes for a show you don’t want to miss.

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

RIVERSPELL 9pm • Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky • (406) 995-2773 • www.tipsupbigsky.com River Spell, formed in 2022, is a Colorado-based folk/rock jam band that delivers immersive grooves and contemplative lyricism with a timeless, yet innovative blend of sounds. In a live setting, River Spell uses improvisation and energetic reciprocity to cater to a powerful and authentic music experience.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

BOZEMAN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SANTA RUN FOR EDUCATION 5K 9am-noon • Babcock behind the Willson Gym • $25 for ages 5 to 13 and $35 for 14 and older. Children 4 and under are free. • All Ages • 406-522-6071 • bozemanschoolsfoundation.org Kick-off the holiday season and celebrate education and exercise. This 5K is the first event of Bozeman’s Christmas Stroll. It’s a chiptimed race with prizes for each age group. After the race, join us in the Willson Gym for hot cocoa and cookies!

BANGLE STACK CLASS 1-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $225 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Learn metalsmithing skills while creating a stack of three sterling silver bangles. Gain experience with sawing, butt soldering, various methods for adding surface texture, finishing with a flex shaft, and applying a patina.

MBC’S 42 ANNUAL NUTCRACKER W/ BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 2-4pm • Willson Auditorium • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • montanaballet.org MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

45TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL GINGERBREAD CONTEST 2:30-7:30pm • American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space The Downtown Bozeman Association and Sweet Pea Festival invite you to register for the Contest, brought to you in part by the American Legion Post #14. Registration for the Gingerbread House Contest is live and can be accessed on our website along with contest rules. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this festive and free Christmas Stroll tradition!

45TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL 4:30-7:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Be a part of Downtown Bozeman’s greatest holiday tradition - the Christmas Stroll.

WHIZ BANG! ALL AGES 5pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $10 • All Ages • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of interactive comedy! Come enjoy interactive comedy for all ages the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year!

MBC’S 42 ANNUAL NUTCRACKER W/ BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 7-9pm • Willson Auditorium • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • montanaballet.org MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

JOSH WOLF 7pm • The Elm • $46.10 - $64.90 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Josh Wolf for a live in comedy performance.

HER GIFT, HER CREATION 7pm • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky • $27.50 adults, $17.50 students • 406-995-6345 • www.warrenmillerpac.org A celebration of the talented women of Big Sky highlighting creativity, community, and personal expression.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH BETH STELLING 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $30 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups.

CATS VS. GRIZ HOCKEY 7:30-10pm • Gallatin Ice • $10+ • All Ages • 4065865557 • tickets.gallatinice.org MSU Bobcats Men’s Hockey vs. University of Montana Grizzlies. 7:30 PM Puck Drop. Tickets start at $10 - tickets.gallatinice.org

HOLIDAY NOIR 7:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • Tickets from $36+ • 18+ • 406-206-6463 • www.eventbrite.com Let’s jingle jangle! Holiday Noir is back for year FOUR and ready to surprise, delight, entertain, and electrify. This 18+ holiday variety show will have you cheering, laughing, gasping, and dancing for 2 nights. See you there!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $25-$49 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com MONTANA THEATREWORKS presents The Dickens Holiday Classic

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

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

SATURDAY NIGHT STAND-UP WITH BETH STELLING 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $30 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups.

SATURDAY NIGHT AFTERPARTY 10pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $20 • 21+ • 406-206-6463 • www.eventbrite.com Come party with us following our final Holiday Noir show of the year, as we crank up the volume and slip into ‘after-hours’ mode!

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

MBC’S 42 ANNUAL NUTCRACKER W/ BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 11:30am-1:30pm • Willson Auditorium • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • montanaballet.org MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

SPINNER RINGS CLASS 1-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $145 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Learn metalsmithing skills while creating a custom ring. Spinner rings have a wide inner band with a trapped smaller band that can spin around. Gain experience with sawing, hammer texturing or texturing with a rolling mill, butt soldering, dapping, and more.

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

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 3pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $25-$49 • 4+ • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre. com MONTANA THEATREWORKS presents The Dickens Holiday Classic

BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT...A JAZZ NATIVITY 4-5:30pm • Hope Lutheran Center for the Performing Arts • $25 - $50 • 6 - 110 • 4066400300 • www.jazznativity.org/bozeman It’s back! - After a wildly popular Premiere in 2023, featuring Ryan Matzinger and the MSU One o’clock Concert Jazz Ensemble, Jeni Fleming, Katherine Kramer, Jake Fleming, The Big Sky Voices, Montana singers, musicians and dancers.

MBC’S 42 ANNUAL NUTCRACKER W/ BOZEMAN SYMPHONY 4:30-6:30pm • Willson Auditorium • $33-$83 • 406-582-8702 • montanaballet.org MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

ICARUS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Bozeman-based art-rock band “Icarus”.

MONDAY,

DEC. 8

HOLIDAY SING ALONG (ALL AGES) WITH MUSIC KATE (AKA KATE BRYAN) 3:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library - Community Room • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-2839 A fun/casual community holiday sing-along for people of all ages that nurtures creativity, connection, community through music. Familiar Songs with Lyrics projected on a large screen. Led by Kate Bryan (guitar/vocals) and Amy Leach (piano).

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.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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