Growing Your Own: The Value of Food Independence

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

People in Montana are often of a very independent mindset. Historically, this was necessary in frontier conditions. This cultural legacy carries through today even with our modern conveniences. And it is to our credit. I have heard some hunters say…

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

Lunch at Sweet Chili Asian Bistro in the midst of downtown Bozeman is, simply put, a great dining experience. Located near the corner of Main and Black and right next to Meridian clothing boutique, parking is easy to find either behind the…

I Heart Bogert Farmers’ Market

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

One of my favorite early memories of living in Bozeman involves sitting under a tree beside Bozeman Creek eating locally made goat cheese and jelly atop freshly baked bread surrounded by friends at the Bogert Farmer’s Market. The cheese was placed…

MSU Leads in Stewardship of Historic Buildings on Bozeman Campus

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

It is rare to find a historic building still serving its intended function. As technologies, work situations and human needs shift, existing structures must often be repurposed in order to survive. The most important part in this process is…

Gallatin Art Crossing Brings Artists to Main Street

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

Upon completion of MSU’s Graphic Design program, Tate Chamberlin had a vision which would later evolve into the Gallatin Art Crossing in downtown Bozeman. “Artists need a good platform to market themselves,” Chamberlin says, and…

Chris England

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

Chris England and his family moved back to the Bozeman area about a year ago. He had lived in the desert southwest in southern Nevada for the last 10 years. It was in Nevada that he got his first digital camera about seven years ago and has enjoyed…

New Funding for Women to Receive Free Family Planning Services

Wed. Jun. 20th, 2012

PlanFirst is a Medicaid Program that provides family planning services to eligible women in Montana! You must be 19-44 yrs, not pregnant, have a household income ≤ 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, a Montana resident, a US citizen, and be…

The Porter House Restaurant: Dining on a Human Scale

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

I’m sitting at an outside café table in a pinch-me-enchanting Bavarian village just on the edge of Munich. It is late April, and in true Euro-style, a blanket drapes the back of my chair, lest I get catch a draft. This café is the…

S.W. Montana Summer Music Festivals

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

Sunshine has finally hit the Gallatin valley. People are bringing out the shorts and flip-flops and looking for places to ride their bikes and set up their camp chairs. Here are a few upcoming musical options to help you do just that (although you…

HEAP Bozeman Creatively Reducing Bozeman’s Waste

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

We collect an absorbent amount of waste. One weekly trip to the recycle center is a healthy reminder of how much we collect per household. If you are one who does not have curbside trash removal, removing your own trash is a rude reminder of just how…

School’s Out Now What? A Parents Guide to Summer Fun

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

Everyone loves summer in Bozeman, but for some parents the end of the school year can bring on a bit of a panic about what in the world to do with the kids! Never fear our community has great offerings for families that won’t totally break the…

It’s the Most Awful Time of the Year! “Allergy Season”

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

It seems that just a few moments ago we were all singing about the most wonderful time of the year. After the cold has lifted, the sun comes out, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and you are diving for the Kleenex, and the medicine…