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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
Brent R Fjeldheim | brent.fjeldheim@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Joni Diehl | joni.diehl@lifestylepubs.com
The Holidays Are Upon Us SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON STARTS WITH LABOR DAY. Many others insist Halloween is the first of the big holidays. In Bozeman, there are many that stand firm on the Holiday Season beginning with Hunting Season. Most of us agree that Thanksgiving is a big one. The kids get time off from school, many people travel to be with family and friends, and it is generally acceptable to spend too much and certainly, it is appropriate to eat too much!
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Meghan AmRhein | meghan.amrhein@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Ricardo P. Aquino | rico@contentcreativelab.com AD DESIGNER
Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER
Sara Minor
There is something about the traditional Thanksgiving meal that makes it easy to
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
overconsume: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, casseroles, cranberries, dinner rolls, and of
Jeremy Good, Crystal B. Alegria, Camille Bissell, Laura Huggins, Meghan AmRhein
course homemade ranch dressing (at least at my house). Then there are always abundant dessert options. I personally like warm pumpkin pie with heavy whipping cream. Then there are the other classics: apple, cherry, and of course strawberry rhubarb pie. People have their traditions for many other things. In my Norwegian family, lefsa is
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Cover Photo - Cinematic Spirit, Content Creative Lab, Siana Smith, Bridger Ski Foundation, Brent R. Fjeldheim, Gallatin History Museum
a big one, buttered (heavily) with cinnamon and sugar, rolled up. When grandpa was around, we always had lutefisk. I’ll never forget seeing him eat it cold with hot butter for breakfast. For some reason, that tradition hasn’t really stuck with younger generations… Then, after the big meal and the ensuing nap, the leftovers come. At first, it might be another full plate and cards or cribbage, but later it is potatoes with gravy, stuffing with gravy, turkey with gravy, turkey sandwiches on dinner rolls... dipped in gravy. For the record, homemade ranch dressing is a suitable substitute for gravy. It always
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seems as though the desserts don’t last as long as the main dishes.
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
The preparations, the food, the company, reconnecting with people you don’t get to
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
see as often as you would like, these are all things to be grateful for.
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For me, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with loved ones, as well as look back on with fond memories. Brent R Fjeldheim, Publisher 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 12 Directing the Future of Bozeman’s Airport Brian Sprenger Gets it Right
14 Are You Outside Kind? One Montana unites ten organizations to launch Outside Kind
20 The Bon Ton Building: A History The Life of a Downtown Building
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34 Symphony & Wine A Virtuoso Blend
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Hometown Hero
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Local Limelight
24 Local’s Choice 28 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Food & Wine
AROUND TOWN to music and dance to magic tricks, all forms of expression are welcome! Voluntary donations will be collected to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Federation https://wffoundation.org/
BRIDGER SKI FOUNDATION SKI SWAP The nonprofit Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) will host the 53rd annual Ski Swap at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds November 5-7, 2021. This traditional celebration of the start of ski season gives Montanans access to thousands of skis, boots, and poles--both new and used. Sell your old gear. Find new gear.
ADULT SCIENCE AND ART CLASS Learn the basics of observational drawing by studying the most dynamic dinosaur around –
Drop off your consignment items on Friday,
Tyrannosaurus rex! Expert local artist Loretta
November 5, then shop the sale on November
Domaszewski will lead participants through
6 & 7. All proceeds benefit BSF’s youth ski pro-
beginner sketching techniques to create a one-
grams, scholarships, and the grooming of 70+ km
of-a-kind drawing. Throughout the course, we
of Community Nordic Trails. More info at www.
will discuss tyrannosaur paleobiology, and how
bridgerskifoundation.org/skiswap.
through the process of science, we are able to reconstruct the appearance of these long-extinct dinosaurs. No previous drawing experience is necessary. This event will take place at the Museum of the Rockies, to RSVP, visit https:// mus eumof the ro c k ie s . org/c ale ndar/newadult-science-art-class-drawing-dinosaurs
EXTREME HISTORY PROJECT The Extreme History Project is offering nine historic walking tours including Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side, the popular Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past cemetery tour, and the Business and Pleasure: Bozeman’s Historic Red Light District tour, just to name a few. These tours are full of fascinating Bozeman and Montana history you won’t
STEEP MOUNTAIN TEAHOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT
want to miss! https://extremehistoryproject.org/
Co-hosted by Steep Mountain Tea House and the Bozeman Poetry Collective, come by from 7-9pm on the fourth Friday of every month to hear and share in local artistic talents. From poetry 8
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AROUND TOWN
YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY'S "THE NUTCRACKER" Stop by the Wilson Auditorium for a spectacular community production of "The Nutcracker” including dancers from Raison D'être Dance Project, Bozeman Dance Academy, and Martinsdale Ballet. Prizes will be awarded to kids dressed in their best Nutcracker costumes. Find tickets at https://app. arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ylsbc
M AT E RI AL
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for the
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thoughtfully curated, ethically sourced fashion
HUFFING FOR STUFFING Gallatin Valley Food Bank (GVFB) will be hosting its annual Huffing for Stuffing 5 and 10k races on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25). All proceeds from the race go toward helping GVFB feed families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Sign up or find more information at https://www.huffingforstuffing.com/
A Locally-owned Boutique, Located in the Heart of Downtown Since 1995 • Formerly The Root
WWW.MOKA MONTANA.COM
406.582.0079
36 W MAIN ST, BOZEMAN MON-SAT 10-7 | SUNDAY 12-5
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HOMETOWN HERO ARTICLE JEREMY GOOD | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTENT CREATIVE LAB
Directing the Future of Bozeman’s Airport
BRIAN SPRENGER GETS IT RIGHT
BRIAN SPRENGER GREW UP AROUND AVIATION AND THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY. Both of his parents
and his uncle worked in the industry and he always had a fondness for it.
In the early 1980s, he began his own career in aviation when he started cleaning airplanes. Sprenger
soon moved to Bozeman and for the next 14 years, he cleaned airliners for Northwest Airlines. He expanded
his business from Bozeman, cleaning airplanes and handling additional duties for Northwest in multiple locations throughout the country, including their headquarters in Minnesota.
In the late 1980s, he had an opportunity to return to Bozeman full time as the Assistant Airport Director to Ted Mathis who was nearly 20 years into his Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport career. Sprenger gained valuable experience and sage insight working under Mathis for nearly a decade until taking over as the Airport Director in 2009 when Mathis retired. Sprenger works in partnership with a diverse and experienced five-member board. The board members are appointed by the Gallatin County Commission and serve five-year terms for up to four terms. With Ted Mathis now on the board and with the group enjoying a low turnover, this team has been able to guide growth in a thoughtful, sustainable manner while keeping the unique character and “Rocky Mountain” feel of the facility. As air traffic continues to increase along with the growth of Gallatin Valley and surrounding areas, Brian and his team plan decades ahead with intention. They draw on their vast experience, their wealth of local knowledge, and their strong relationships with area residents to ensure Bozeman and the surrounding areas have the best possible airline service combined with a uniquely Montana welcome experience at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
are you
Outside Kind? ONE MONTANA UNITES TEN ORGANIZATIONS TO LAUNCH OUTSIDE KIND
ARTICLE LAURA HUGGINS PHOTOGRAPHY BRIDGER SKI FOUNDATION, BRENT FJELDHEIM, SIANA SMITH
WE ALL HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BE GOOD CITIZENS AS
Outside Kind currently includes the fol-
WELL AS GOOD LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE STEWARDS.
lowing organizations:
With the tremendous growth in Gallatin County, it is often hard to
+ Bridger Ski Foundation
know what this means and how to implement it. A local nonprofit,
+ City of Bozeman
One Montana (1MT), is connecting neighbors and communities and
+ Friends of Hyalite
elevating our collective responsibility to conserve our resources.
+ Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Most community members enjoy the incredible array of outdoor
+ One Montana
activities within the Gallatin Valley; the tricky part is balancing our
+ Queers & Camo
individual enjoyment of public lands with the impacts our increased
+ Run Dog Run
recreation is having on these shared resources. As the population
+ Southwest Montana Mountain
continues to grow, our community’s outdoor code of conduct and
Bike Association
culture will be more and more important in order to protect the very
+ US Forest Service
things that make living here so special.
+ Winter Wildlands Alliance
1MT is convening an alliance of nonprofits, the City of Bozeman, agencies, and others in Gallatin County under the banner of “Outside
1MT hopes the Outside Kind campaign
Kind.” Outside Kind is designed to protect our outdoor resources
will spread across the West and is excited
and enhance satisfaction by the public. The primary goal of Outside
to have communities like Whitefish, MT,
Kind is to share best practices, principles, and tips for enjoying the
and others already interested in replicat-
outdoors together. Whether you wish to encourage your friends and
ing what's taking place in Gallatin County.
family or visiting guests to hike kind, hunt kind, ride kind, ski kind,
This campaign is just launching and can
wag kind, etc., Outside Kind offers the community consistent and
use more support in the form of both
clear guidelines around outdoor activities and positive local ethics.
donations and volunteers. If you want to
Check out www.outsidekind.org for an amusing Outside Kind quiz, which lets locals and visitors alike test their knowledge about outdoor eti-
get involved visit outsidekind.org or send a note to OutsideKind@onemontana.org.
quette and ethics. Outdoor lovers can sign the Outside Kind Pledge and sign up to become an “OK Ambassador.” Learn more at outsidekind.org. 14
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ARE YOU OUTSIDE KIND? (CONTINUED)
Open sp ace for eve r y p ace
+ B e Aw
a re +
H ap py trails star t with you
+ B e Co
ol +
d +
+ Be Kin
Understanding conditions is critical
Being kind is an easy, concept:
Each trail user is a fellow outdoor
Observe weather and trail con-
Simply
enthusiast. Be cool and respectful
ditions and be mindful of the
and
when interacting with others and
guidelines for each trail system.
encourages others to engage in
know that people come out to the
Awareness helps create a pos-
a similar manner.
trails for different reasons.
itive trail experience for all and
a
saying
friendly
hello
creates
atmosphere
conserves resources.
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One Montana works to create a robust and vibrant
preserve our cultural heritage. One Montana bridges the
future for the people and communities of Montana. This
gap between urban and rural experiences by connect-
nonprofit addresses challenges facing communities by
ing people to each other, and to resources and exper-
developing creative programs that support private land
tise to help ensure that everyone can continue to enjoy
stewardship, maintain agriculture and working lands and
Montana’s culture, values, and traditions.
“MONTANA IS BLESSED WITH INCREDIBLE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE ENJOYED BY ALL OF US. WITH THIS ENJOYMENT COMES A RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF THESE ASSETS, AND THAT’S WHERE OUTSIDE KIND COMES IN. OUTSIDE KIND IS… ALL OF US, AS OUTDOORS USERS, DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS.” — SARAH TILT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ONE MONTANA
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T h e B o n To n Building: A History THE LIFE OF A DOWNTOWN BUILDING
ARTICLE CRYSTAL B. ALEGRIA | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTENT CREATIVE LAB, GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM
WHEN YOU WALK DOWN BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC
four storefronts on the ground floor with a stairwell lead-
MAIN STREET, LOOK UP: THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
ing to four apartments on the second floor.
HISTORICAL DETAILS OF THE BUILDINGS ARE OFTEN MISSED. Many of those walls could tell some great stories.
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This brick block was built in c. 1890 by the firm Sebree, Ferris, and White (SFW). This business partnership was
That is the case with the historic Bon Ton Building
formed in 1882 by three men: Howard Sebree, Edward
located at 34-42 West Main Street in Downtown
“Eddy” Ferris, and Benjamin White. Their business
Bozeman, located at the southeast corner of Main Street
involved banking, general merchandising, and agricultural
and Willson Avenue. This two-story brick building has
implements that operated in Butte, Dillon, and Bozeman.
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SFW formed their business in Utah where all three men lived before arriving in Montana Territory. The business of this firm followed the construction route of the Utah and Northern Railroad,
Shortly after, the occupants of the four ground-floor retail spaces
requiring frequent moves along the construction line. As the railroad
included harness and carriage shops, and a printing office. By 1891,
came to an end in Montana Territory, the three men settled with their
the Chronicle newspaper office had moved in along with the U.S.
families in what would soon become the State of Montana.
Land office and an agricultural implements store. In 1912, there were
When Bozeman was founded in 1864, buildings were built of
harness, hardware, tin, and meat shops.
wood-frame but by the 1890s brick buildings were the standard, a
By 1914, Eugene Graf had obtained the property and located his
sign that Bozeman was not a temporary boom town but a substantial
bakery in the corner storefront of the building. Graf was a baker
community that was going to stay and grow.
from Munich. His family came to the United States in 1907 and to
By 1886, the local Bozeman newspaper, the Avant Courier
Bozeman in 1914 where he opened the Bon Ton Bakery. In the early
reported that the firm of SFW was “busily engaged erecting the
days of the bakery, Graf and his family lived in an apartment upstairs.
most extensive agricultural warehouses and sheds in the territory,
Graf’s greatest claim to fame is bringing sliced bread to Montana. In
and in connection, there will be built a large, two-story brick for their
1935 he installed a “Slice-Wrapper,” offering the first machine-sliced
store and hardware business.” By 1890 the building was complete.
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THE BON TON BUILDING: A HISTORY (CONTINUED)
Graf’s greatest claim to fame is bringing sliced bread to Montana. In 1935 he installed a “Slice-Wrapper,” offering the first machine-sliced bread in the state. In 1928, Graf worked with local architect, Fred Willson, to remodel
the building, giving it a Spanish Colonial Revival makeover which is still
1935; Kiddieville, a children’s clothing store, at 34 W. Main from 1954 to the early 1960s.
present today. With Graf’s purchase of the building came a new name:
More recently, Music Villa, then owned by Fred Decker, moved into 34 W.
The Bon Ton. Bon Ton was a Victorian expression that meant The Finest.
Main in 1982. They eventually expanded into rock ‘n’ roll-style clothing and
The Bon Ton Bakery operated out of this location until 1954
opened “Fred’s Threads” next door at 36 W. Main, where Moka Montana is
when Eddys Bakeries purchased the Bon Ton Bakeries, located in
located today. Fred’s Threads closed in 1990. Music Villa moved from this
Bozeman and Billings, and renamed them Uhlrich’s Bakery, which
building in 2000 to its current location at 539 E. Main Street.
operated from 1954 until about 1960.
Today, the occupants of the building include Visions West Gallery
The four commercial bays of the building held a variety of stores
(34 W. Main), Moka Montana (36 W. Main), Plume Bridal (40 W. Main),
from the 1920s to the 1970s including some long-term businesses:
and Alara Jewelry (42 W. Main). The building sits within Bozeman’s
The Mode – a women’s clothing store at 36 W. Main, from c. 1940
Main Street Historic District and is a reminder of early Bozeman and
to the mid-1970s; Modern Cleaners at 40 W. Main from c. 1929 to c.
the vision of three pioneering businessmen.
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
ka Bou o M tiq ue
MŌKA BOUTIQUE BELIEVES THAT A LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS KNOWS ITS COMMUNITY AND HOW BEST TO DRESS IT. When the previous boutique, The Root, was planning to close due to the pandemic, my daughter and I decided to buy it. The Root had been voted Bozeman’s best-loved boutique by locals for twenty years running, and we believed it deserved a soft re-boot (pun intended). Our first move was to ensure that the amazing staff stayed on: with over 20 years combined expertise, we knew that they were the key to the store’s continued success. We then hired amazing new staff to round out this all-female team. With their help, we created a plan to preserve what we loved best about the store, and make key changes to better serve our customers. Over the past year we added a new dressing room and sitting areas, expanded our inventory to include teens and a greater selection for mature women, and began focusing on ethically-sourced brands. We retained exclusive lines with Roxy and Billabong, 24
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added more styles and products from Free People, and began carrying clothing and accessories that are made in the USA, made from sustainable and recycled materials, and made by women-owned companies. Our favorite new accessories include Opolis® sunglasses and GotBag® backpacks made entirely from recycled ocean-plastic. We know Bozeman customers care about ethical sourcing and the environment as much as they care about great fashion at affordable prices. We can do both, and as our town continues to grow, we plan to hold true to the values that have made Bozeman such an amazing community. Perhaps our most exciting change is that customers can book out the store for parties! We provide stylists to help parties of women or tweens to find their best looks. We arrange for food and beverage for each event. We are excited to debut our new wine tap,
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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED)
e Mōka c m a n om e Th ye a r s t e a c h e s f r o m my . y in g g a o l nthropo courtesy of Blend – for Sip and Shop evenings, with red and white wine available for shoppers over 21. We are excited to celebrate both our remodel and our brand new Main Street sign! The name Mōka comes from my years teaching anthropology. The Kawelka tribe in New Guinea have a tradition of holding huge feasts in which a person’s status and prestige increase based on their generosity and how much they give away. My daughter and I loved the sentiment, and that became the name. The lion logo is because we are both Leos, and since my husband is South African, it just seemed right (thanks to Newhouse Design).
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Welcome
to Apricot Lane Boutique in Bozeman, MT! This locally owned women’s boutique carries a selection of clothing, accessories, and gifts unique to any other location. Our clothing is on-trend, affordable, and ever-changing to ensure you walk away with something one of a kind! We carry a curated collection of well-know brands mixed with new, up-and-coming brands; all of which are high-quality, stylish and affordable. We provide forward trends with a classic style. With limited quantities and new items arriving weekly you are sure to walk away with something unique! 2825 West Main Street | Bozeman
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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL
Living a Purposeful Life
PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 28
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”
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CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’ MEAN TO YOU?
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an every day break to look at where my life
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE
sits and to be thankful for the friends and family around
BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?
me and the things that I am able to be a part of.
BH: I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the
CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD
angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s animals or the environ-
OF OR INSPIRED BY?
ment. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.
BH: I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and healing. And my filter on whether
Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
they are good or not comes from my faith. I just want to be a part of loving others and loving God well.
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder of @generous_ coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of @
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN?
almost_famouspodcast.
BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we launched in January of 2018. When the show [The Bachelor] happened, our fundraising increased 500%, but we also knew that it probably wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves how we can make this more sustainable, and we came up with the idea that we could start a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate 100% of our profits to non-profits.
We believe that people enjoy drinking lifechanging coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY FRIDAY
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FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ
WOMEN IN STEM EVENT
TRIVIA NIGHT
Bozeman’s Red Tractor Pizza will be
Local female professionals in Science,
Bozeman Taproom
hosting a variety of jazz musicians
Technology, Engineering, and Math
The Bozeman Taproom will be hosting
every Friday night until December
careers will be guiding interactive
Trivia every Monday at 101 N Rouse
17th. Find the lineup at https://www.
demonstrations for visitors of all ages
Ave, Bozeman. First place winners get
redtractorpizza.com/.
at the Montana Science Center at
Montana Science Center
Red Tractor Pizza
a $50 gift card and there are prizes for second and third place as well.
DATES VARY
10 a.m. Cost is included in admission
5
to the museum. Discover more at https://montanasciencecenter.org/.
IMPROV FOR RPGS Canterbury Park
ICE DOGS HOCKEY
The Verge theatre will be hosting a
Haynes Pavilion
workshop on improv in tabletop role
Hockey has started back up in
playing games (RPGs) at Canterbury
Bozeman. Support the local team at
Park. Whether you’re a lover of RPGs,
Haynes Pavilion, but don’t forget to
want to learn more about them, or just
bring a jacket. Hockey schedules and
wanna have fun while improving your
public skate times are on the website
social skills, this class is for you. Visit
at https://www.bozemanhockey.
https://www.vergetheater.com
org/schedules.
/eventsshows/improv-for-rpgsgmr45 to learn more.
DATES VARY LOGJAM PRESENTS The Elm Bozeman
Keep an eye out for live performances
5 BFS SKI SWAP
Gallatin County Fairgrounds
at the recently finished Elm Music
Head
Venue off of 7th Street. A complete list
Bozeman ski swap at Gallatin County
on
down
to
the
annual
of acts will be on the Logjam website.
Fairgrounds to buy and sell ski and snowboard gear. This event is open
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to the public, and a great way to meet
LATIN DANCE LESSONS
bridgerskifoundation.org/skiswap.
other people in the Bozeman area who love winter sports. Find more at www.
Gaines Hall, Montana State University
Join Danza Latina, the Bozeman Latin dance group, for a free Latin dance lesson and open dancing! The event will take place in the Gaines Hall foyer (on MSU’s campus). Beginners
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6 BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS Bozeman Paranormal Society
and non-students are very welcome.
Learn about the colorful history of
They will teach salsa, bachata, rueda
Bozeman's past residents and reports
Would you like to get in touch with
de casino, and more. Contact them
of paranormal activity in various down-
us? We would love to hear from you!
on Facebook at https://www.face-
town locations, and use ghost hunting
Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/
book.com/danzalatin/.
equipment. Contact Eliesadams@hot-
Bozeman using the Get In Touch link
mail.com for more information.
and let us know what you think.
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FOOD & WINE
Symphony & Wine
ARTICLE CAMILLE BISSELL PHOTOGRAPHY CINEMATIC SPIRIT
A GREAT BLEND
“ T he concer ts br i ng i n a ny where f rom 1 50 0 to 2 0 0 0
v isitors to dow ntow n Bozema n for each per for ma nce, so it is def i n itely a w i n-w i n.”
WHAT STARTED OUT AS DRINKS WITH FRIENDS HAS
the symphony’s wine.” And it has been a huge success too. This
QUICKLY TURNED INTO A UNIQUE COLLABORATION FOR
spring the wine was paired with a food platter that patrons could
TWO LOCAL BUSINESSES: THE BOZEMAN SYMPHONY
order and watch live stream concerts. “It’s great to market,” Huynh
AND BLEND, A BOZEMAN WINERY.
observed. “The concert season starts September 24 and guests
“It was just a conversation,” said Norman Huynh, the music
can come have a drink before they enjoy the music.” The season will
director of Bozeman Symphony. “I was having drinks at Blend
run through May and features two shows each month, a Saturday
with Lauren and Michael and we started talking about orchestras
night show at 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. show on Sundays. There will
I’ve worked with in the past and I mentioned it’d be great to have
also be post concert receptions at Blend to build relationships with
a signature wine for the symphony.”
symphony donors. “This partnership has been great for both the
The idea intrigued Blend owner Michael Ruthland and general
Symphony and for Blend,” Huynh said. The symphony plans to
manager, Lauren Hutson. “Michael is a huge fan of Pinot Noir
continue with the signature wine and would also be interested in
wines,” Hutson said, “So we decided we would go with that for
building partnerships with other downtown businesses.
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Bozeman Life | November 2021
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