February Cover Artist: Will Eskridge

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

Originally from Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Will Eskridge attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Visual Arts/Savannah, and earned his B.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from San Francisco Art Institute in 1999. The…

Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts*

Angie Ripple  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

I believe the true essence of Bozeman lies in its people—their character, kindness, and spirit define its heart. Founded in 1864, Bozeman got its start while Abraham Lincoln was president; the American Civil War began and raged; the phrase…

What's Your Beef? The Spiral of Time

Steve Kirchhoff  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

If history truly does repeat itself, as it seems to, this fact argues for time’s being nonlinear. Instead, time is probably circular, like a spiral or a wheel, and you and I, and our lifetimes, are like spokes on a wheel of time so large that…

Up In The Air: Sky Shed at the Armory Hotel

Katie Thomas  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

Like it or not, downtown Bozeman now boasts many tall buildings. By “tall,” I mean higher than two stories. The old Armory building at 24 West Mendenhall is now one of these. Originally built in 1941 to house the 163rd Infantry Regiment…

Bozeman Symphony Presents: Kishi Bashi

Kevin Brustuen  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

Bozeman Symphony is delighted to present “Kishi Bashi and the Bozeman Symphony” at the Willson Auditorium February 14, 15, and 16. An internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Kishi Bashi marks his return…

Object at the Filler

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

In the year twenty nineteen a tried and true fellowship of some of Bozeman’s finest musical begetters gathered in a tavern to discuss the creation of such a night one might not soon forget. For at the Filling Station on the eve of the hallows…

Constellations Contemplative Performance Fills the Empty ( ) Space

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

As the community emerges from the winter months, Empty ( ) Space Company will provide nourishment for our hearts and minds, and appreciation for the life experiences that shape us and our communities. The curtain rises this March for a production of…

Truthiness, Alternative Facts, Fake News

The Minutes

Cara Wilder  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

These days, our political discourse is colored by the notion that an objective truth does not exist; a truth that one can independently determine through common sense or reasonable diligence. Instead, truth is what one side tells you, and anything…

Year End Real Estate Market Update

Tim Ford  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

In 2024, Bozeman’s real estate market exhibited notable trends, reflecting both regional dynamics and broader national patterns. Inventory saw noteworthy increases, while pricing saw more modest gains. Inventory expanded, moving the market…

Creating Light and Joy: A Lantern Parade Journey

Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

After the joyful response to our first lantern parade in February 2024, Random Acts of Silliness (RAS) decided we DEFINITELY wanted to make this an annual event, and we wanted to learn everything we could to make it as joyful, creative, and…

Bozeman’s Cozy Corners

Sydney Jones  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

While Bozeman may be bustling with activity these days, it’s important to take a step back and enjoy those peaceful moments the Valley has to offer. Whether you’re in search of a restful day alone, or a comfortable outing with friends and…

Many Kinds of Valentines

The Collection of Myrtle Hollier Cheever

Rachel Phillips  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

“There are many kinds of valentines,Some made of lace and glue,‘Comics’ and the stand-up kind,And then there’s post cards, too;But when I choose My Valentine,I’m going to choose just YOU.”~ Message on a vintage…

Slide-For-Life In The Beartooths

Julia Yanker  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

I wasn’t rag-dolling anymore, but I was still sliding down the snowy slope at a high rate of speed. On my back. Headfirst. This was not how I had imagined this ski day would go. Nor would I have imagined how formative for my life path this…

A Puck Above the Rest: Icedogs

Jessica Cairoli  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

Faces pressed as close to the thick plexiglass as dared, longing to be close to the action but safe from its intensity, fans alternate between joyful cheering and quiet focus as the game unfolds before them. As the Bozeman Icedogs hockey team…

Top 10 Montana Books

Steve McGann  |   Sat. Feb. 1st, 2025

There is a family joke that, to get me to pay attention to something, it is necessary to put it in a list of the best, the top ten, or the classic of whatever is being considered. This is probably true, though I will not click on a catalog of…