February Cover Artist: Ben Jacobsen

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Ben Jacobsen is a father, husband, skier, sailor, and photographer, just about in that order! It is rare to not find him outside with a camera year-round. Originally from Rhode Island, Ben came to Bozeman in 1996 to go to MSU for computer science and…

Bozeman Bring Your Own Bags

Abby Hernandez  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Montana is affectionately known as the “Last Best Place,” and Valley of the Flowers Project is working to keep it that way. I’m sure most of you know the concept of BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer), but Valley of the Flowers Project is…

Tarantino’s Pizzeria

Kathleen Johns  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Located in Bozeman on the corner of Main and Rouse, Tarantino’s Pizzeria has been a downtown tradition for over a decade. In March of 2019, Shane Cartularo bought Tarantino’s to run it alongside his girlfriend Danielle and his brother…

Let's Dance To Remember

Ballroom Dance Bozeman

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Ballroom dance was always a ‘bucket list’ item for me—something I had always wanted to learn but never got around to. Plus, I thought it would be a good way to meet new people in Bozeman,”says Carla Little, who began taking…

To the Moon and Beyond: Travel through Space with the Bozeman Symphony

Abby Bradford  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

To recognize the recent 50th anniversary of America’s first moon landing, the symphony invites the public to its free family concert, To the Moon and Beyond, on Saturday February 8th, 2020. Travel through time and space with the Symphony…

The Story of Plastic

Thursday, Feb 20th, 6pm The Emerson Cultural Center

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

On Thursday, February 20th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, The Bozeman Doc Series and Valley of the Flowers Project present the critically acclaimed new documentary The Story of Plastic. The screening will be preceded at 6:00pm by a reception…

Intermountain Opera: Kiss Me Kate

Kevin Brustuen  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Anyone who grew up in the 1960s-70s likely remembers the famous stormy relationship of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. These internationally famous Hollywood stars argued and fought with each other in public and private, yet loved each other dearly…

New Wilderness Alliance Brings Forth Bold Proposal

Phil Knight  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

The new Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance (GYWA) has identified Montana’s Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF) as the epicenter for some of the most spectacular wild lands in the nation. “We are talking about the top one or two…

Heads, Fingers, Feet & Toes

Montana Grant  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Like the song says, if you want to be happy and warm when outdoors, make sure these areas are cozy and comfortable. I know that I took some liberty with the lyrics of the original campfire song, but if these areas are not covered, then misery will…

Believing In Experiences Over Materialism

Shawn Vicklund  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Bozeman, Montana - On the heels of a busy holiday season and getting settled into a new year, new goals are set. One family has set a life goal of giving their kids experiences over material things. It’s something many parents strive for and…

Gallatin History Timeline

Rachel Phillips  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Gallatin County is a unique place. Throughout our history, environmental and geographical attributes intersected and interacted with the people who lived here, creating new ideas and opportunities. This timeline showcases some of the important events…

Marcia 1924-2019

Elizabeth Anderson  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

As the New Year chaos has settled down and many emotions are cleared up, I’d like to take a moment to reminisce my grandmother’s life. A fiercely independent, determined, vibrant, continuously learning, and presently strong life lived…

Keeping Sex Healthy in the Gallatin Valley

Missy Glenn  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

Safety first Teamwork second!As far as anecdotal advice goes, this one has always stuck because of the nature of its versatility. It’s one of those phrases that transcends time and circumstances. As we head into this Season of Love, this…

Top 10 Best Things About Living in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

OutdoorsIf you head 30 minutes out of town in just about any direction, you can be at a trailhead, at a river, or even on top of a mountain. The wilderness that surrounds the Gallatin Valley is seemingly endless and that’s just the way we like…

Year End Market Report 2019

Tim Ford  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2020

In 2019, 996 single-family homes sold in the areas both inside and outside of Bozeman’s city limits at a median sold price of $495,250. This is compared to 1,020 homes sold in 2018 at a median sold price of $456,375. This represents an 8.5%…