June 2015

Twenty Four Hours: Pike or Bust

With business picking up at Montana Troutfitters, and schedules getting tight, Justin King and I decided to plan one last pike trip before we were totally swamped with work. Our window was tight, we only had Thursday to fish and had six hours of…

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Snapshots to Preserve

I’ve just arrived to my new home, Bozeman, Montana. My blue Subaru Forrester (how little did I know what a perfect fit that would be) is packed with my belongings. My dad and I step outside, our faces greeted by a cool breeze. We inhale, and…

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June Cover Artist: Kara Fellows-Tripp

Kara Tripp is a Bozeman native who grew up going to Yellowstone National Park for family vacations and camping trips. Her art is inspired by the landscapes at the heart of her Montana roots. Several years ago Kara traded in her brushes for a palette…

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An Interview with Montana Ale Works Executive Chef Anthony Calkin

Food and Fellowship

Fifteen years ago, some adventurous restaurateurs discovered an abandoned railroad freighthouse on the east end of Bozeman’s Main Street. They transformed that space into a place where fine dining meets the casual vibe Bozeman residents…

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What Exactly Is Energy Healing?

The McKay Method

The word healing indicates that all aspects of a person are involved and connected - our understanding that spiritual, emotional, psychological states have direct physical impacts. You can’t deny the physiological impacts of anger (increased…

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Four Corner Furniture: Reclaiming Montana’s Past

Have you ever had an old building speak to you? Each board has its own unique story, whether that be nail holes, saw marks, or the just dirt and grime stains. Each piece has many secrets in its grain. Reclaiming these boards, along with their…

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How Much DOES Labor Cost?

Hiring that first employee can be a stressful event. The questions are unending. Do I really need an employee? I’m busy but am I busy enough all the time or are there ebbs and flows in my business where an employee might not be needed?What if…

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The Bozeman June Real Estate Report

This article usually focuses on single family homes sales, but condos and townhomes make up a large portion of our market as well. Therefore, I thought it worthwhile to take a look at how those sales are faring. All data will include both…

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An ode to Poor Richards and the Leaf and Bean

Pull Up the Roots

Poor Richards and the Leaf and Bean were two Bozeman institutions that made this once sleepy town unique to the many others in the state. Now that both of them are gone (for good), it’s difficult to imagine what will become of other downtown…

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Made in Bozeman Band and Films

Chairea, Falling By The Wayside, Encore!

Eric Tuten is one of the frontmen for Chairea, a local band with a throwback emo-punk sound. The group also includes Michael Mckelligott on vocals/guitar, Brock and Clint Forrette on Bass/Vocals, and Connor Lachenbruch on Drums/Vocals. Part of what…

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Beats Antique, RJD2, Leftover Salmon and more at Moods of the Madison

Moods Of The Madison is back, this July 17-18 in Ennis, MT! This 2 day event will include national headlining music, vendors, non-profits, the great outdoors and of course a great celebration. Chamberlin productions is producing and preparing…

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Reverbnation Artist: Steffan May

Steffan May is a singer/songwriter originally from Ohio, who now lives in Bozeman, Montana. He formerly lived in Austin, Texas where he played in a band called the Dangos.

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Chicken Jam West: Teaming up with Mellow Mood to bring you the goods

The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio out of Portland, Oregon who creates their own blend of rock and roll. Imagine the Minutemen, the Police, and Band of Gypsies rolled into one.Formed in 2005, The Quick & Easy Boys quickly made a name for…

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11:11 presents: Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass at the Eagles Ballroom

What does KG do when he’s not playing with the Greatest Band in the World? He assembles an otherworldly super-team of badass dudes to back him up in his own project, The Kyle Gass Band. Along with The D’s longtime electric guitarist, John…

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The Triad of Health

Part 1 of 3

We often think of health in individual aspects, blood work, our weight, or individual parts of our body like our knees or back. However the body is much more sophisticated than that. The body is a complex object that has many moving parts and…

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