November Cover Artist: Matt C. Jackson

Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

Livingston-based landscape astrophotographer Matt C. Jackson (Montana DarkStar Photography) has spent the last five years traveling around the United States exploring and capturing the beauty of the night. Through his work he hopes to make people…

Connecting Community

Angie Ripple  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

When Is The Best Month To List or Buy a Home

Tim Ford  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

As the weather cools down, many homeowners wonder if the winter or holiday season is a bad time to sell. Buyers also frequently ask about the best time of year to purchase a home. For the past few years, I’ve been studying the relationship…

The Cateye Café

Katie Thomas  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

The Cateye Café, an old-school, cat-themed diner complete with cat-eye glasses on the windowsills, is one of those Bozeman fixtures that flies slightly under the radar. It’s tucked between Main and Mendenhall at 23 North Tracy in a…

Bar Beat: Spectators Bar and Grill

Where Dive Bar meets Sports Bar

Sydney Jones  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

When the weather cools and autumn sets in, a Montana pastime begins again—football! From Pee Wee all the way up to the NFL, Montana locals are die-hard football fans, supporting their team all season long. Especially when it comes to college…

Stebo Montana

Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

Bozeman’s own Stebo Montana, aka Steve Olsen, is a U.S. Army veteran. He deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Like so many veterans who return home from war, he endured a brutal uphill climb from the depths of PTSD, addiction…

Sgt. Splendor Interview

Brian Ripple  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau);…

The Broads Are Back

25 Years of Writing Feminist Comedy… Has Anything Changed?

Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

Twenty-five years ago, the two of us were privy to our cousins having a very, very important and slightly heated conversation. They were new parents and figuring out what to call “it”… the “pee pee,” or the “wee…

Sustainable Living in Bozeman

Eudora Eller  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

For years, Bozeman has continued to gain increased recognition, particularly for its fun year-long outdoor activities, beautiful landscapes and close-knit community. As the town expands and grows, so does the importance of preserving and maintaining…

Celebrating the Arts at Montana State University

Angie Ripple  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Montana State University Departments of Arts and Architecture buildings on the Bozeman campus. Celebrating such a significant milestone not only highlights the achievements of the past but also serves as an…

For the Benefit of the Country

Memories of Early Montana Politics

Rachel Phillips  |   Fri. Nov. 1st, 2024

This Election Day, voters may appreciate a brief respite from current campaigns to hear about local politics in the early twentieth century. Roy Keister, a Democrat, and George Sinton, a Republican, were both interviewed by Lee Cooper in 1975 as part…