Imagine a Cowboy Xmas...

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Imagine a morning during the Christmas season where family and friends come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas in a setting dating back to an earlier century. Imagine walking into the awesome foyer of the elegant, historic Gallatin Gateway…

Witness to Spirit My Life with Cowboys, Mozart and Indians

Review of Robert Staffanson’s New Memior

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Bozeman author Robert Staffanson has penned an extraordinary memoir you must read to believe. It is courageous: Staffanson today is a civil rights activist battling racism against Native Americans in Montana and around the world. The book is…

The Case of the Stolen Citation

Phil Knight  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

I’ve gone through many cars, and just last year my wife and I bought our first new one. But one car stands out.My generous parents presented me with this most excellent ride in 1992. The Chevy Citation was a not-so-classic of its day, but if…

MAP Brewing: Officially On The MAP

Cassi Miller  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Imagine, if you will, a beautiful, sun-shiny Saturday afternoon drive on the edge of Bozeman. You leave the din of the interstate interchange for the industrial vibe of Griffin Drive, still itching for something a little less crowded. You turn left…

New Smarter Goals For 2016

Tom Egelhoff  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

As 2015 winds down it’s time for an assessment of the past year and to think about goals and procedures for 2016. The first order of business is usually to sit down with all the info and set goals for the coming year. Nothing wrong with this…

The Bozeman December Real Estate Report

Tim Ford  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Many people often ask about timing the market. What is the best time of year to buy? What is the best time of year to sell? Looking at sales in 2014, the busiest month of the year for new contracts was April, during which 111 homes went under…

6 Ways to Enjoy Our Open Lands and Trails This Winter

EJ Porth  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

I don’t need to tell you that you live in a beautiful place. All you need to do is drive to the grocery store and you’ll see the breathtaking backdrop of our lives here in Bozeman, MT. Our summers are pure bliss. There never seems to be…

The Pursuit of Peace & Powder

Phil Knight  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Silence. When was the last time you heard it? Do we even know what it is any more? To me, silence is not a lack of sound; it is the presence of only natural sound. The hush of falling snow, tickling your cheeks, making tiny tack tack sounds on your…

Don’t Be S.A.D. -- You Live in Bozeman

Phil Cameron  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

As we approach the shortest day of the year, we here in Bozeman really feel the effects of less sunlight each day. There is a true medical condition associated with this change called seasonal affective disorder or S.A.D for short. SAD is a…

5 Tips for Fitness Success in the New Year

Campbell Gerrish  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

What is fitness? We could say that fitness is having a body with balanced muscular strength, healthy internal systems (heart, lungs, and nervous system), cardiovascular endurance, appropriate body weight, and a positive mental attitude. Achieving…

Days In The Hood

Sledding Bear Canyon

Fritz Shallah  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Bozeman has long been a snow dog’s paradise. Winter, the reigning season in this mountain country, has produced a love of the frozen outdoors for generations. Long before “Cold Smoke” drifted its white foam behind the trails of…

Chicken Jam West: Cure For The Common & Satsang

Brian Ripple  |   Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Cure for the Common is a 6-piece funk arsenal originating from Bozeman, Montana and based out of a tour bus near you. Combining their affinity for deep dance grooves with a love for searing progressive rock peaks, the 5-piece outfit has found the…

The legendary Mighty Diamonds at the Filler Dec 12

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

The legendary Mighty Diamonds — Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson, Fitzroy ”Bunny” Simpson and Donald “Tabby” Shaw formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston, Jamaica. They are the most consistent and…

(Hed)p.e. at Faultline North Dec 6

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

The quest to uncover the truth has given California-based hardcore pioneers (Hed)p.e. new life. While the band has weathered the stormy waters of the music business for over a decade and enjoyed a slew of successful albums, it’s their quest…

December Cover Artist: Jason Thompson

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

Jason Thompson is an adventure photographer. He has worked for brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, Dynastar Skis, and editorial and web clients include, NPR, Powder Magazine, Vice Media, and ESPN. Jason has made his home in Bozeman since 1999…

Rewind To Fast-Forward

an autobiographical documentary about Sasha Joseph Neulinger, a survivor of multigenerational child sexual abuse

Tue. Dec. 1st, 2015

In the United States alone, 1 out of every 3 girls, and 1 out of every 5 boys are sexually abused before they reach the age of 18. In reality, the number may be higher—many survivors of childhood sexual abuse never tell anyone about their…