Hurricanes in the Heart

Kris Drummond  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

“We do not see that what we devalue and destroy is part of ourselves. We do not see that we aren’t merely conditionally dependent on the oceans, rainforests, and every living system on Earth for survival; that something more important…

The ‘Chunch’ Lady Gina Albini

Jerry Schuster  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

If you shop for groceries in Bozeman, you have probably seen Gina Albini in action. She is the volunteer head of the free student lunch ministry sponsored by Resurrection Catholic Parish in Bozeman. The home-style meal is served at midday on…

What's Your Beef? You’re So Brave!

Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

"You’re So Brave!" That was the comment I heard over and over after a girlfriend and I decided to head straight into the belly of the beast and attend the September MAGA rally at Billings’ MetraPark Arena. We decided not to protest…

November Cover Artist: Gabe Priestley

Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Gabe Priestley is a landscape, lifestyle, and action sports photographer and cinematographer. His main objective is to capture the feelings he loves to surround himself with: that chilly sunrise that took all energy to get out of the sleeping bag to…

Blending Wine and Community One Sip at a Time

Vandana Sood-Giddings  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Cheers to a new wine-tasting room in town! Blend is both a wine-tasting room and art gallery. The name aptly evokes both winemaking and artistry. It’s an unassuming and charming spot to sip wine, catch up with friends, or meet someone new…

When Things Get Tough Get Outdoors

Montana Grant  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Most sad, mean, hateful, and miserable people have few hobbies or outdoor interests! They stew in their own lonely and sorrowful swill while searching for ways to lower the bar to their level. Instead of using their energy and resources to do good…

Ski MT

Angie Ripple  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

For me skiing began before I could talk—on the back of my father, cross-country skiing through the wilderness of Montana. It took until I was sixteen to meet a friend excited enough about downhill skiing to volunteer to teach me. Her home…

Painted Hills Gap Complete

Main Street now Connected to the Mountains with Trails

Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

We’ll be more than a little proud on that summer day in the not-too-distant future when we’re able to walk the nearly ten miles of trail from Lindley Park to public land in the Hyalites and say ‘Main Street to Mountains- We did…

Dash Out To See Dash

Angie Ripple  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Bozeman band DASH was formed out of a love for light-a-fire-under-your-ass rockin’ soul music and a desire for honest and entertaining lyrics. DASH began writing songs together in early 2018 with a passion for getting people out on the dance…

Greg Owens in Montana

Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Bozeman Magazine spoke with playwright Greg Owens, who has lived and written in Bozeman for nearly 20 years, about an upcoming milestone in his career and how he’s gathering with friends and family at Verge Theater to celebrate. Bozeman…

Let Slip the Dogs of War

Julius Caesar at the Ellen

Kevin Brustuen  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

"Beware the Ides of March!” Thus spoke the soothsayer to Julius Caesar a few days before he was murdered on March 15, 44 B.C. Shakespeare in the Schools now brings the history and the tragedy of Julius Caesar back to life for a brief moment…

Sixteen Names on a Plaque

The Mortal Toll of the First World War at Montana State College

Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

Just inside the main west entry of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse is a plaque at the top of which is the text:  “THESE STUDENTS OF MONTANA STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANIC ARTS GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENSE OF HUMANITY IN THE GREAT…

Top 10 Places to Volunteer (Doses of Grateful)

Ashley Nettles  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

I’ll be honest. When I’m stuck in a line of cars backed up to the M on a Bridger pow day, I’m not grateful. Not even a little bit. There have been some occasions when I have decided that cold smoke or no cold smoke this zoo of…

House Hacking Bozeman

Tim Ford  |   Thu. Nov. 1st, 2018

As Bozeman looks to attract new talent and to retain MSU grads, finding housing for those new to the work force can be a challenge. Affordable housing is a hot topic in Bozeman. One solution can be house hacking.House hacking is a term often used by…