Real Estate Market Update

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Many of you may have heard by now, but sales in the Real Estate market in Bozeman are starting to increase. Things are certainly busier; on multiple weekends I’ve taken buyers out to look at properties and run into other buyers and their agent at…

Worst Business Mistakes

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

In my 40 plus years of business study I’ve come across some common mistakes that make me scratch my head and really question the decision makers of these companies and industries. These are not just mistakes that are common to the Gallatin Valley…

The Salmonfly Hatch: More than Myth and Lore

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

For many fishermen around the world the famous Montana Salmonfly hatch is as much about myth and lore as it is about actually getting a chance to fish “The Hatch.” Many will spend a lifetime dreaming and reading up on the hatch only to travel…

10 Bozeman Summer Activities

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

If you are new to the area, visiting or maybe you have lived here for years but don’t know what types of activities are available, here are 10 fabulous Bozeman area outdoor activities to check out this summer. 1. Farmers’ Markets –…

This is How We Roll: Local Montana Roller Derby

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Roller derby has long been remembered as a vintage pastime. However, much has changed in the sport’s recent revival. The once underground world of women’s roller derby has now found its way across the great state of Montana and has been welcomed…

Saddle Sore No More

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Tips to making your bike more enjoyable to ride We all know the feeling: you’ve got the perfect bike, whether old or new, that you absolutely love. It’s just what you want, except one thing. It doesn’t feel quite right. It nags you when you…

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Planet Beach Contemp Spa is a Franchise, like every Franchise, it has a guideline for every process. Bozeman’s Planet Beach Owner, Dawn Burgess, has taken the Contempo Spa concept to another level by incorporating a Wellness Director and a…

Emerson Grill

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Thank you for an excellent meal. It was my pleasure. So, what is your background? I’m from the Flathead. No. I mean, you are so gifted. Where have you trained? Oh, that—I just love to cook. *** Look. Let’s examine this new important food…

406 It’s Not Just an Area Code

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

While enjoying a pint-sized Bozeman Ale one recent Sunday night with friends at Aleworks, I learned that there’s a new micro-brewery in Bozeman. Always wanting to patronize local businesses and try new beer (as an excuse to write this months…

Zach Hoffman

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Zach Hoffman moved to Bozeman in 2005 to pursue his college career and also get in some snowboarding on the side. Originally from the small town of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Zach grew up with a love for the arts and the outdoors. After high…

Seeking Business Attire Donations

Sat. May. 21st, 2011

The Montana State University College of Business is seeking donations of business attire for “The Executive’s Closet,” a project aimed to help MSU business students achieve a professional look affordably. The college is currently…

MSU Takes Home 5 Awards At Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

Sat. May. 21st, 2011

Montana State University students rode away with several awards at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Human Powered Vehicle Challenge held on the MSU campus last weekend. The MSU ThunderCat team fought two days of intense wind to an…

Call For Local Artists

Wed. May. 11th, 2011

Are you a local artist who would like to feature your art at the Co-op? Every month we feature a different artist in our Flying C Cafe, located upstairs in Co-op West Main (908 W. Main). This is an excellent opportunity to exhibit your work for…

Interview with a Caregiver

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Mike Singer and his business partner are caregivers. They own and operate Sensible Alternatives on Jackrabbit Lane. Here lies insight into their decision to provide Medical Marijuana to patients in the Gallatin Valley and the state of things…

Bozeman PopUp

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Travelling is a luxury that many people cannot do as often as they would like, but Bozeman PopUp, an unique restaurant concept that is new to the area allows you to explore the world through your taste buds. Chef Kryssa Bowman modeled her PopUp…

Choosing the Right Kind of Bike

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

When one walks into a bicycle shop these days, he or she is confronted with an overwhelming variety of colors, models and prices to choose from. What happened to the good ol’ times when it was just “off-road” or “on”?…

Interview with Brian Henneman of the Bottle Rockets

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Hello, Brian. This is Brian Ripple from Bozeman Magazine. I am here with Rob Lethert from the BoozeHounds, and their manager Chris. We wanted to ask you a few questions concerning your upcoming appearance at Rockin the Rivers this summer. I believe…

All The Worlds A Stage (In Bozeman Not So Much)

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Having grown up in Bozeman, I’ve witnessed our local theatre scene evolve through the years. In just the past decade, there’s been a steady increase in audience size and enthusiasm, as well as an influx of talented theatre professionals from…

Jeff Dunham ‘Identity Crisis’ A Look Back

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Jeff Dunham loves his audience. That was obvious at the Brick Breeden Field House on Sunday during his performance to a clamoring crowd that packed almost every seat. Before the show, I was a skeptic. I had only seen Dunham’s show on youtube and…

Brains and Beauty: You Can Have Both?

Sat. Apr. 30th, 2011

Montana is often an escape destination for the rich and famous, but we can also boast home grown fame too. Brittany Wiser, who has lived in Bozeman her whole life, has won beauty pageants and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude when she…