May Cover Artist: Shari Chandler

Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Bozeman artist Shari Chandler captures a peaceful stillness with her work; from her vast landscapes to the quieter botanical studies and whimsical bovines, she paints scenes that seem to go beyond a basic representation, taking viewers into a quiet…

Mud Season & How to Stay Outside Kind

Angie Ripple  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

I’m sure I’m not alone in yearning for green grass under my feet and longer, warmer days that will allow us to enjoy the outdoor splendor we call home in Bozeman. It has been a terribly long winter, followed by the shoulder season of…

What's Your Beef?: Naming a Familiar Peak

Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Many locals are familiar with this view. After traversing 4 miles and ascending almost 4000’ from the College ‘M’ trailhead, hikers and runners reach this final ascent to the summit of… an unnamed bald peak at the southern…

Bozeman Condo & Townhome Sales

Tim Ford  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

What a wild winter it’s been. For those who enjoy the snow, it was a phenomenal year. As I write this, grass is starting to appear from under the snowbanks and spring is trying to come to the valley. The real estate market continues to evolve…

Feast Raw Bar & Bistro

Taylor Owens  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Feast Raw Bar & Bistro on West Kagy in Bozeman is serving up seafood dishes, unique entrees, and delicious appetizers in an aesthetically pleasing environment. Seafood is hard to come by in Bozeman, but Feast is here to fill the need with dishes…

Bozeman’s Burlesque Takeover

Kathleen Johns  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

The dramatically lit keyhole on stage peeks out amidst flowing velvet drapes, giving off an air of mystery, of excitement. Elegant cocktail tables dot the room as neatly attired servers table hop, taking food and drink orders, filling water glasses…

American Aquarium Armory Ballroom

Mon. May. 1st, 2023

The Armory Music Hall, in cooperation with Deco Music Group, is proud to Present American Aquarium on May 6th!Anywhere off Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico sounds made up, like some wine-drunk incantation or maybe a tongue twister—try to say it…

Gravel Bar Presents Vigilante Fest 2023

Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Gravel Bar is pleased to announce the second annual Vigilante Music Festival in Virginia City, MT. Taking place on June 10th in the beautiful setting of Discovery-Ellingsen Park, the festival is an all ages, day long celebration of regional Montana…

MSU Bozeman The Early Days

Lesley Gilmore  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Montana State University is an integral part of Bozeman. Our largest employer, it’s our claim to fame (think NASA and robotics research), and a source of pride with regard to sports, academics, diversity, and alternative energy, among other…

Rosa Beall: A Founding Mother of Bozeman

Crystal Alegria  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

Rosa Beall is remembered as the first non-native woman to settle in the fledgling town of Bozeman, in 1864, but we would do Rosa a great disservice if we let her story end there. Contemporaries of Rosa’s urged her to write her life story…

5 Tips On Navigating Life Post Graduation

Sadie Woller  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

There isn’t any argument that achieving a milestone accomplishment such as graduating high school or college takes blood, sweat, and tears. But what happens after the celebration? Does life magically become better? Unfortunately, for most, the…

Barbed Wire’s Impact On The History Of The West

Ken Walcheck  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2023

It  was a crisp late October morning, many decades ago, as I followed a faint deer trail blanketed with smoky gold cottonwood leaves in a remote part of southeastern Montana bordering the Powder River. Further up the trail, I encountered a…