Vootie presents TWEEDY

the latest project by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Vootie presents TWEEDY, the latest project by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, at Bozeman’s Emerson Center on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30pm. Tickets went on sale Saturday, January 17th at 10am at Cactus Records and online at www.vootie.com. Tickets…

An Ode to Cactus Records

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

There’s something about records for any true music lover; they are special. There’s a whole new element of art to it. In a world of the intangible, you touch this; and it touches you. Plus people think you’re cool and deep when…

Local Venue: The Murray Bar

Pat Hill  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

The Murray Bar in Livingston isn’t just a place to wet your whistle; the establishment also offers live music up to four nights a week, and features local musicians as well as national acts touring the area.The Murray Bar has been part of the…

Interview with Umphrey's McGee Joel Cummings

Brian Ripple  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Joel Cummins is an American born  musician, and founding member/keyboardist for progressive rock band Umphrey’s McGee. Although the band is part of the jam band scene like the Grateful Dead and widespread Panic, offering non-repeating…

Interview with Ken Egan Jr. Montana 1864: Indians, Emigrants, and Gold in the Territorial Year

Jean Conover  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

As I tiptoed up the stairs at the Country Bookshelf to hear Ken Egan Jr. talk I could hear his friendly voice wafting down answering a question from the audience about his new book, Montana 1864, which chronicles the year Montana became a U.S…

Real Estate Report Year End 2014 Report

Tim Ford  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Well, 2014 was certainly an exciting year in the world of Bozeman Real Estate. Not only did sales numbers increase, prices also rose dramatically.880 single family homes sold in Bozeman in 2014, including areas inside and outside of the city limits…

Challenges for Montana Businesses

Tom Egelhoff  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

It’s always a challenge to dust off my crystal ball each January and take a shot at predicting the future of our local economy.No question that 2014 was an up and down year. Unemployment, stock market roller coaster ride, gold stagnant and gas…

Adapt and Overcome...Sometimes

Phil Cameron  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

The greatest aspect of human beings is their ability to adapt to their environment and survive. This is proven as we have inhabited every corner of the world, and have learned to survive in many different environments, from jungles, to deserts, to…

Yellowstone’s Modern Day Horses: Snowmobiles

Bev Hosford  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Each time I visit Yellowstone National Park, it’s a slightly different experience.

Interview: Cory Dragone

Blacksmith Italian

Regena Ozeryansky  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Humbly bringing to you, the 3rd edition for Bozeman Magazine’s New Twist on the Traditional Dining Section; our intention is to provide inspiration, fun, excitement and share passion of food as we enter into the month of February. Having…

Bozemanite or Montanan: I’m drinking coffee right now, how about you?

Angie Ripple  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Coffee drinkers throughout Montana can be found at their kitchen tables, in their cars or at a local favorite coffee spot at all times of the day (and night).  Oh the aroma, the bite, and the wonder of caffeine!  In Bozeman, you can enjoy…

Old Town / New Town: Talent Plus Just Ask

Jerry Schuster  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

This is definitely it, I will not tell you again that my wife and I are “in transition,” having moved from Wolf Point, Montana (old town) to Bozeman (new town) for “semi-retirement,” whatever that means. So, please fix that in…

Historic District Spotlight:

Topography and the Evolution of Bozeman’s Sewerage, Part I

Courtney Kramer  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Of the many tax payer funded public works projects built by the City of Bozeman, none is more integral to protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare than the sanitary sewer system. As growth continues to the west, the Public Works…

A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Buying Local

Sarah Cairoli  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Indulge your Valentine with something special and Bozeman this Valentines Day!Tripp StudioIndulge your Valentine with luxurious bath salts, scrubs, and body butter made from all-natural Montana ingredients. Tripp Studio, in Studio #111 at the Emerson…

The Real John Bozeman With sneaky ways and low morals

Kent Goodman  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Nelson Story erected a monument to Bozeman at Sunset Hills Cemetery, where it can still be seen next to the Story plot.

What’s Your Beef?

A curmudgeon speaks

Fritz Shallah  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

Let me be the first to admit my aversion to technology. I remember when inventive technology meant color television and computers the size of warehouses. I struggle to adapt to a world where Dick Tracy’s futuristic wrist watch is not just a…

February Editors Note

Reflecting on Charlie Hebdo and our Freedom of Speech

Angie Ripple  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015

I remember walking the halls of my high school, repeating over and over again, a poem that had just come to my mind. I kept repeating it, so that as soon I got to my next class I could remember each word and write them down. It was no doubt a…