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November Cover Artist: Matt C. Jackson

Friday Nov. 1

Livingston-based landscape astrophotographer Matt C. Jackson (Montana DarkStar Photography) has spent the last five years traveling around the United States exploring and capturing the beauty of the night. Through his work he hopes to make people…

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Connecting Community

Angie Ripple  |   Friday Nov. 1

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

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The Cateye Café

Katie Thomas  |   Friday Nov. 1

The Cateye Café, an old-school, cat-themed diner complete with cat-eye glasses on the windowsills, is one of those Bozeman fixtures that flies slightly under the radar. It’s tucked between Main and Mendenhall at 23 North Tracy in a…

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Bar Beat: Spectators Bar and Grill

Where Dive Bar meets Sports Bar

Sydney Jones  |   Friday Nov. 1

When the weather cools and autumn sets in, a Montana pastime begins again—football! From Pee Wee all the way up to the NFL, Montana locals are die-hard football fans, supporting their team all season long. Especially when it comes to college…

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Stebo Montana

Friday Nov. 1

Bozeman’s own Stebo Montana, aka Steve Olsen, is a U.S. Army veteran. He deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Like so many veterans who return home from war, he endured a brutal uphill climb from the depths of PTSD, addiction…

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Sgt. Splendor Interview

Brian Ripple  |   Friday Nov. 1

Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau);…

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The Broads Are Back

25 Years of Writing Feminist Comedy… Has Anything Changed?

Friday Nov. 1

Twenty-five years ago, the two of us were privy to our cousins having a very, very important and slightly heated conversation. They were new parents and figuring out what to call “it”… the “pee pee,” or the “wee…

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Sustainable Living in Bozeman

Eudora Eller  |   Friday Nov. 1

For years, Bozeman has continued to gain increased recognition, particularly for its fun year-long outdoor activities, beautiful landscapes and close-knit community. As the town expands and grows, so does the importance of preserving and maintaining…

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For the Benefit of the Country

Memories of Early Montana Politics

Rachel Phillips  |   Friday Nov. 1

This Election Day, voters may appreciate a brief respite from current campaigns to hear about local politics in the early twentieth century. Roy Keister, a Democrat, and George Sinton, a Republican, were both interviewed by Lee Cooper in 1975 as part…

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The Babbling Brook and other Cliches

Jeff Beyl  |   Friday Nov. 1

Why don’t you describe the sound of the river to the students,” the teacher prompted from the back of the classroom.When I was young, I always dreaded having to stand up and talk in front of the class. But this time I was not a student. I…

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Been There, Done That Got The Hat

Steve McGann  |   Friday Nov. 1

The saying, “Been there, done that, got the t-shirt” mildly pokes fun at people who did stuff and, even before they could brag about it you knew about their exploits, because their t-shirt advertised it. They had been to parks, climbed…

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Top 10 Ways To Give Back

Rachel Porter  |   Friday Nov. 1

November is known as the month for feasting among friends and family, being grateful for those around you, and for the ability to return kindness to the community. With Thanksgiving at the end of the month, there are many ways to experience and share…

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October Cover Artist: Kurt Wehde

Tuesday Oct. 1

Kurt Wehde is a self-taught photographer originally from New Hampshire, with a deep connection to nature and history. Over the past eight years, Kurt’s journey into photography started as personal exploration, quickly evolving into a…

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Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Bozeman

Tuesday Oct. 1

Can you imagine a Bozeman with less plastic pollution? It would be a city without plastic bags catching on trees, floating down creeks, and clogging storm drains—as well as a city without polystyrene foam fragments in the bushes and street…

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Take Time

Angie Ripple  |   Tuesday Oct. 1

If you’re an avid reader of Bozeman Magazine, you may have noticed that I took a break from writing the letter from the editor for quite a few months, mostly due to burn out. We’ve been publishing every month for over 200 months; with a…

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