Steve McGann |
Sunday May. 1
As school children, we were required to memorize the names of the 50 states that make up the United States. We were also required to memorize the names of all state capital cities. That adds up to 100 names to memorize—no wonder I found grade…
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis |
Sunday May. 1
While our “spring” weather seems to deeply enjoy misbehaving, Bozeman residents can lift weary heads from their hands, and take heart in one of the best activities for the downtrodden to pass time until summer arrives: some trivia! With…
Friday Apr. 1
When Picasso gave us a wonderful and remarkably new way of looking at the world, he also gave artists a very helpful quote: “Inspiration comes, but it must find us working.”Nature is the inspiration for all of Louisa Hull’s…
Angie Ripple |
Friday Apr. 1
Spring in Montana is often referred to at our house as Sprinter—spring with some winter still mixed in. With the moderate March we just had, I am looking forward to spring—and it feels as though April will be a great time to set aside our…
Friday Apr. 1
Wetlands are some of Gallatin County’s most valuable real estate. Protecting them is essential to the long-term health and prosperity of our communities. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CleanWater Act (CWA), Sacajawea Audubon…
Tim Ford |
Friday Apr. 1
Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated by many Americans on April 22nd. Here in Bozeman, there are opportunities to help with cleanup activities around town, and many use it as a time to reflect on ways to live a more…
Maisie Bissell |
Friday Apr. 1
You’ve been to Subway, right? Imagine Subway on steroids—that is exactly how I would describe The Pickle Barrel, a small business located on College Street with lots of amazing sandwiches, and even some merch! Owned by Jen O’Brien…
Montana Science Center Introduces New 21+ After Dark Event
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis |
Friday Apr. 1
As I stepped into the Montana Science Center—just off West Main Street across from the Gallatin Valley Mall—I was immediately drenched in cheerful whoops and hollers from children tugging their parents between science exhibits. Hanging…
Colleen Angarone |
Friday Apr. 1
In a lofted upstairs section of Bozeman’s Valhalla Meadery, Jasmine Jackson awaits participants for Bozeman Poetry Collective’s open mic night. With a glass of Dragon’s Blood Mead in one hand and a pen in the other, Jasmine (they /…
Kevin Brustuen |
Friday Apr. 1
The Montana College Players, part of the theatre program at what is today’s MSU, were selected by the USO (United Service Organization) to be part of its 1962 Tour of Asia. This was a special honor and testament to the high-quality theatre in…
Dan Hill |
Friday Apr. 1
Back in January 2018, I was working as a truck driver for a local company in the Gallatin Valley, driving a flat-bed tractor-trailer, hauling recycled metal from Pacific Steel in Bozeman to the Pacific Steel shedder in Lockwood, just east of…
Friday Apr. 1
Many people do not realize that Gallatin County has an amazing history museum in the old Gallatin County Jail, next door to the Courthouse on Main Street. Some wonderful pieces of history have been donated to the Museum by people whose families have…
Rachel Phillips |
Friday Apr. 1
The art of writing poetry has a long history in Bozeman. Early local amateur poets created work inspired by people, events, and places in Gallatin County, or to amuse their friends and neighbors. The Gallatin History Museum archives contain several…
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis |
Friday Apr. 1
With another beautiful Bozeman spring upon us, city thespians and art fans will be delighted to learn that Random Acts of Silliness and Bozeman Parks and Recreation have teamed up to present an imaginative community exhibit to the public. Taking…
Kelly Nicholson |
Friday Apr. 1
Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a houseplant. Keep that hand up if the plant is still alive because of your innate plant-growing superpowers. I’m willing to bet that your hand has never glowed green with inherited magical…
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis |
Friday Apr. 1
Hip hip, hooray! It looks like we’ve all survived another winter, and (for the most part) came out smiling on the other side. Our cave-dwelling ancestors would surely be wiping their eyes in pride. But, as we marvel at the fresh regeneration of…
Tuesday Mar. 1
For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth Geers Loftis has loved drawing and painting, so it wasn’t surprising when she chose to study art at Colorado State University. Her life took an amazing twist when she married a fellow Coloradan, Bob…
Kelly Hartman |
Tuesday Mar. 1
Early in my work at the Gallatin History Museum, I stumbled upon a print in our basement amongst many other paper works. This one stood out to me, because I too am a printmaker. I had never seen anything quite like it; the colors were…
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis |
Tuesday Mar. 1
Looking for some good, community-centric activities to fill your time in the near future and keep you active? Well, you’re in luck, because Bozeman offers a host of recreational leagues to choose from. Whether your golden days are ahead of you…
Kelly Nicholson |
Tuesday Mar. 1
Every year, the depths of winter shroud us in darkness and bitter cold. We hunker down and try our best to be content, but as the inevitable daydreams of warmer weather and longer days begin to creep in, seeds of restlessness sow themselves in our…
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