New Beginnings

Angie Ripple  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

In 2022 I didn’t make any resolutions. I figured surviving a pandemic was resolute enough. To be completely honest, I’m terrible at making resolutions, and I’ve never been any good at keeping them, so I took a different approach…

What's Your Beef? The Snow Has Got To Go

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

One of Bozeman’s most outstanding qualities is our beautiful, thriving downtown district. Main Street serves as the primary route for Bozeman commuters. In this town, I consider there to be two streets with a real traffic problem: Main Street…

January Cover Artist: Kara Tripp

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Sculptural and bold knife markings are trademarks of artist Kara Tripp’s work, which is often described as resembling mosaic or collage up close. A native Montanan, Kara’s colorful, contemporary spin on traditional western themes defines…

New Year New Opportunities

Tim Ford  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Happy New Year! I hope that 2022 was a phenomenal year for you and that 2023 will bring wonderful experiences and great joy. As we reflect on the last 12 months’ accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead, it is a great time to consider…

Tanoshii

Taylor Owens  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

When you first walk through Tanoshii’s doors on Main Street, you’re greeted by a comfortable ambiance and an intimate space decorated with eye-catching artwork. As the winter progresses, this izakaya-inspired, Montana comfort food spot is…

Lost Sounds Montana is excited to announce the release of their latest compilation of archival Montana music:

Without Warning: Early Montana Punk, Postpunk, New Wave, & Hardcore 1979-1991

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Without Warning is an overview, compiling over the course of 24 tracks more than a decade’s worth of previously unknown music that was inspired by several distinct musical developments—New Wave reaching the American masses; Punk morphing…

Where Are The Blues?

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

As an aspiring blues/jazz musician, I love the community and people of Bozeman. However, my beef with Bozeman is the fact that there are no blues around here! After Covid hit, the world has clearly been suffering, music especially. We are forgetting…

Top 10 Tips For Thriving in Bozeman Winters

Olivia Mitchell  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Someone once told me that the best way to feel at home is to embrace where you live, and live each day to the fullest. Well, that can be a challenge here, because the winters in Montana can be pretty grueling and long. So, here are the top ten ways…

Unwaffle Superfood Waffles

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

As chefs, and parents of three young children with food allergies, Erik and Mollie Walnum understand the importance of food, health, and family. Ultimately, that’s why they set out to create Unwaffle, the most nutritious, delicious, and…

Bozeman’s Legendary Ice Rinks & Sledding Hills

Leather Straps and Loose Runners

Rachel Phillips  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Long before downhill meccas like Bridger Bowl and Big Sky broke onto the scene, local families flocked to popular skating rinks and sledding hills for easy, convenient outdoor winter recreation. Neighborhood parks and inexpensive or homemade…

On Being In One's Element

Scott Parker  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

My whole life, I’ve been on a first-name basis with the rain. I know it intimately and directly, like gravity or my own breath, and therefore trust it. It is the only element I inhabit without hesitation or self-consciousness. It is, in fact…

Local College Hockey Is Booming In Bozeman

Montana State University Hockey

Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Did you know that MSU has a thriving hockey program? There is a new Women’s team (D1 ACHA) and two Men’s teams (D2 and D3 ACHA). Bozeman now has a vibrant college hockey scene—the Montana State Hockey Team Men’s D2 team was…

The Wood Wide Web

Phil Knight  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

I grew up surrounded by trees. The Knight family home in Connecticut was tucked into a forest of oaks, white pine, maple beech and hickory. Our small yard was home to hundreds of trees, mostly black oak. The forest was filled with birds, squirrels…

Ten Ways to Navigate Winter in Bozeman

Steve McGann  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

When I began a list for this article, some of my potential suggestions seemed familiar.I looked back to an article I had written for Mental Health Month last fall, my recommendations looked like some of the same ones with a hat and gloves. Still, it…

STiLGONE Spills The Beans

Brian Ripple  |   Sun. Jan. 1st, 2023

Get your dancing shoes and party favors ready because two Bozeman-based bands are throwing a party to kick 2023 into high gear. Friday, January 20th, STiLGONE and MINT! are taking over Bourbon BBQ on Aspen Street for a mind bending musical…