Known as Trout U for its proximity to premier angling and its leadership in fisheries research and education, Montana State University has now teamed up with fly fishing industry leader Simms to offer a new line of apparel.

Under a licensing agreement for the Trout U brand, which MSU trademarked in 2007 to represent the multifaceted ways the native fish is integrated into university life, Bozeman-based Simms will begin making Trout U hats and shirts, including products made of the company's performance Bugstopper and Solarflex fabrics.

"Students come from all around the country to fish our Blue Ribbon rivers and conduct hands-on fisheries research," said Julie Kipfer, MSU's director of marketing. "This partnership with Simms is one more way that MSU students and their families can connect with that experience while showing their Montana State pride."

In recent years, MSU students with majors ranging from ecology to engineering have worked with faculty to study fish behavior, map streambeds and design fish-passage structures, all with an aim of improving native fish habitat on iconic rivers such as the Big Hole and Yellowstone. MSU has a history of working with agencies such as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on fisheries issues such as whirling disease management. And the MSU Library is home to the Trout and Salmonid Collection, part of an MSU effort to create the world’s largest and most comprehensive research center for trout-related information.

Simms, which relocated to the Bozeman area in 1993, developed a reputation for high-quality, innovative products after developing the first-ever breathable waders, which it still makes at its Bozeman facility. The company designs and manufactures a variety of fly fishing products and has more than 180 employees.

"Simms is very excited about our partnership with MSU on Trout U. This partnership gives us an opportunity to deepen our roots with MSU community members who are passionate about angling and our home waters," said Trevor Walz, sales manager at Simms. "Our local waters are vital, not only to our business and the local economy but also to the health and well-being of thousands upon thousands who utilize the incredible resources we are so fortunate to have in our own backyard."

The Simms Trout U products will be sold at the MSU Bookstore. Like other MSU-branded merchandise, sales of these products generate royalties for MSU. According to Kipfer, MSU hopes to expand distribution to other retail outlets in the future.

“We're always looking for ways to strategically partner with local manufacturers to bring in products whose sales can help lower the cost of course materials for MSU students," said Chad Schreier, MSU Bookstore CEO. "This is a core component of our mission, and we are excited to expand the already popular line of Simms products to include the new Trout U line for all members of the MSU community."

For more information about Trout U, visit: https://www.montana.edu/bobcatspirit/troutu/,

When Montana State University volcanologist Madison Myers considered her application for the National Science Foundation’s CAREER grant, she didn’t want to deviate from her research into the Yellowstone volcanic system and the unsolved mysteries of the most recent supereruption.

“I like the idea of a grant supporting what you’re actually doing,” said Myers, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Letters and Science at MSU. “If this is something important to me, I’m just going to do it and hope the funding works out eventually.”

It did. This month, the National Science Foundation awarded Myers a five-year, $638,000 CAREER grant, considered one of the most prestigious early career grants for researchers.

"Dr. Myers is a remarkable scientist and so worthy of this prestigious award," said Michael Babcock, head of the Earth Sciences department. "The project will not only advance our understanding of the Yellowstone volcanic system but also emphasizes her strong commitment to student inclusivity and accessibility. Providing opportunities for students to engage in field research and work with an outstanding scientist like Dr. Myers embodies the values of our land-grant mission.”

The grant will fund research into the magma storage and eruption that created the Lava Creek Tuff formation and the Yellowstone Caldera, research which, she notes, will open field opportunities to dozens of students each year.

“All of these people get to have these cool field experiences,” Myers said. “Hopefully that engages them and helps them figure out whether they want to continue in geology or Earth sciences in general.”

Incorporating real-life training for students into the grant was important for Myers, especially with eyes toward inclusivity and accessibility. Over the five-year lifetime of the grant, she will integrate Native American perspectives into a volcanology course she teaches on campus and lead a volunteer program with shorter learning experiences in Yellowstone for those who may not be willing or able to sign on for a full semester.

“There are different ways to be a geologist,” Myers said.

As evidenced by its geysers and other formations, Yellowstone is a stable but active volcanic system. To study the history of that system, researchers like Myers look at formations of tuff, a type of rock created when expelled ash from volcanic activity is heated or compressed.

Most of the research into the Yellowstone volcano is based on tuff from the Huckleberry Ridge eruption, the oldest of just two supereruptions in the area’s history. For an eruption to be a supereruption, as defined by the volcanic explosivity index, the volcano must emit more than 1,000 cubic kilometers of material.

According to the National Park Service, the Huckleberry Ridge eruption 2.1 million years ago “coated 5,790 square miles with ash, as far away as Missouri. The total volcanic material ejected is estimated to have been 6,000 times the volume of material ejected during the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens.”

Unlike Mt. St. Helens, which exploded from a single large magma chamber, the Huckleberry Ridge tuff seems to have originated from small pockets under the Earth’s crust, each with a different depth and its own chemistry.

“Huckleberry was interesting because there was evidence of a slow start with weeks to months of pulses of material coming out from separate chambers rather than big ones,” said Myers, who studied the eruption as part of her doctoral research at the University of Oregon. “The whole eruption was kind of like this. There were these time breaks where it paused and you have these discrete magma sources. It seems like it came out chaotically.”

Studies of the Huckleberry Ridge Tuff in Yellowstone provided one of the first examples of this type of magma storage in a volcanic system. Now Myers wants to know if the most recent supereruption 640,000 years ago, the Lava Creek, occurred in a similar fashion and if the separate, smaller chambers of magma may contribute to the stability of the active volcanic system.

“Is this just the way Yellowstone does it?” asked Myers, who facilitated MSU’s membership to the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory in 2020. “And how might that inform the way magma accumulates today? Are there still these pods that are very isolated from each other underneath?”

Much of what is known of the Lava Creek tuff is based on mapping done by the U.S. Geological Survey in the 1960s and 1970s. The maps outline where remnants of the eruption ended up and where they likely came from. Further study is centered on a handful of outcrops around the edge of the caldera where lobes of hot gassy ash solidified.

“The tuff is a massive thing that covers most of the park and part of Idaho,” Myers said. “Those four or five outcrops are telling you a small piece of a large puzzle. It could take a lifetime to learn the whole puzzle.”

At the beginning of June, Myers and her team headed to an outcrop that is supposed to be part of the most recent supereruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system, but that classification didn’t sit well with Myers.

“It had a different kind of texture. It had different materials in it,” she said. “There’s either more variation in this than we understand, or this actually part of the oldest eruption which is mis-mapped.”

Her team will use argon dating to test the minerals in the outcrop to determine if the area is instead part of the first supereruption. Myers and her team will couple field observations and chemical analysis of each exposed area of the Lava Creek Tuff to establish likely boundaries and a timeline for the eruption.

“I’m hoping in five years we know a good deal, but we’re not going to know everything. There’s no way,” Myers said. “But can we lay a foundation to then ask another set of questions that allows us to learn even more?”

According to Myers, a deeper understanding of the system, how it works and how it is triggered will ultimately help recognize signs of unrest in Yellowstone and similar volcanoes.

The City of Bozeman and One Valley Community Foundation announced today the award of a $53,745 grant from AMB West Philanthropies, which comprises the nonprofit interests of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in the Western United States, to fund a high level, organization wide training program for the City of Bozeman with the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) program. The REAL program offers tools and resources designed to help local elected leaders build safe places where people from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds thrive. From action guides to trainings and case studies, the program offers resources to strengthen local leaders’ knowledge and capacity to eliminate racial disparities, heal racial divisions and build more equitable communities.

Bozeman City Manager Jeff Mihelich says, “Providing this training to our leadership team, elected officials and staff is a key component of the City of Bozeman’s Inclusive City report. Not only will this grant allow us to create a comprehensive education program with REAL for staff and elected officials, it provides the capacity for us to create shared language around diversity, equity and inclusion and share that out to partner organizations in the community.”

Tawnya Rupe Mraz of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation reports, “This is one of the first grants that we have awarded in the racial equity and diversity focus area in Montana. The grant application was reviewed by our internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and they were impressed by the City of Bozeman’s concrete steps to provide a welcoming community for an increasingly diverse population.”

The One Valley Community Foundation will be administering the grant and serving as the fiscal sponsor. One Valley Executive Director Bridget Wilkinson says, “We are proud to support AMB West and the City of Bozeman in their efforts to ensure Bozeman is a just and inclusive home to all. The funds provided will be used to provide anti-discrimination, implicit bias & systemic racism training for city leaders & employees.”

Bozeman Deputy Mayor Terry Cunningham, who worked on the grant request for several months, reports, “We are so grateful to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for their support of our efforts to ensure that all Bozeman residents and visitors are treated with dignity and respect, and have the opportunity to thrive in our community. The REAL program training is already paying dividends for Bozeman and we’re delighted to be able to expand our engagement as we seek to build a truly equitable community.”

The Bozeman Symphony’s 2021/22 concert season is unlike any before, with an incredibly diverse range of programs featuring two world premieres and timeless classical favorites. Music Director Norman Huynh is proud to announce the expansion of the Symphony’s concert offerings with three packages, including the Classical Series (6 concerts), a new series titled Bozeman Symphony Presents (2 concerts), and an All-Access Package (all 8 concerts). Through this expanded season, the Symphony strives to present a wide range of programming that is accessible to music lovers of all genres in the Bozeman community and beyond. 

 
“The music featured this season are works that I have carried close to my heart since the beginning of my career. Some of these works carried me through much of last year. Through this music, I found solace and joy, and I can’t wait to share that with our community,” said Huynh. 
 
Never before in the Symphony’s 54-year history has the organization provided this amount of programming for the community. Each concert will feature incredibly talented guest artists, more than any previous season, many of whom are making their Montana debut, including Karen Gomyo, violin, Demondrae Thurman, euphonium, Sidney Outlaw, baritone, and many more. 

 
"Each concert will be an interesting experience through the soundscapes of different composers. There is a unique pairing of standard repertoire complemented by music from our time that will keep our audience at the edge of their seat," said Huynh. 
 
The Bozeman Symphony’s Classical Series (6 concerts) features a range of iconic historic composers to new music by living composers: 
• Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, a vivid story of a tumultuous love affair; 
• Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, with internationally renowned violinist Karen Gomyo; 
• Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, one of the most triumphant masterworks in the history of music; 
• World Premiere piece inspired by the unique spirit and energy of Bozeman written for the Symphony by Composer-in-Residence Scott Lee; 
• Contemporary works by Gabriela Lena Frank, Augusta Read Thomas, and Anthony Barfield. 
 
In addition to the Classical Series, Music Director Huynh will conduct two concerts as part of the new Bozeman Symphony Presents Series, including: 
• Holiday Spectacular, ring in the season with the perfect holiday concert featuring the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Montana-based vocal superstar Jeni Fleming; 
• John Williams: 90th Birthday Bonanza, an entire concert celebrating works by one of the world’s most beloved composers, John Williams.  
 
The Bozeman Symphony’s 2021/22 concert season subscription packages for the Classical Series (6 concerts), Bozeman Symphony Presents Series (2 concerts), and All-Access package (8 concerts), are now available to purchase. Please find more information and the order form on the Bozeman Symphony website bozemansymphony.org or by contacting the Symphony office at 406-585-9774. Individual concert tickets will be available to purchase starting September 1st, 2021. 

 
For more information about the 2021/22 Concert Season, please visit bozemansymphony.org or contact the Bozeman Symphony office at 406-585-9774 or info@bozemansymphony.org.  
 
Norman Huynh, Music Director - American conductor Norman Huynh continues to establish his reputation as one of classical music’s most adventurous ambassadors. Hailed for the exuberance with which he leads orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America, Huynh has received equal renowned for his ability to attract new audiences to the orchestra. The 2020 season inaugurated his tenure as Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, joining an existing appointment as Associate Conductor for the Oregon Symphony.

Huynh has attained international prominence in the first years of his career, most recently through an invitation to the Bruno Walter Young Conductor Preview, a selective showcase hosted by the League of American Orchestras and competing in the 2021 Malko Competition for young conductors in Copenhagen, Denmark in June 2021. 

*Assault with a Weapon*

Shortly after 11 p.m. Monday night, a female was sitting in her vehicle parked in the area of 3rd and Koch when an unknown male approached her vehicle. The male opened the driver’s door of the vehicle and threatened the female with a knife. The victim was able to fight the suspect away from herself, and ran into her apartment where she called 911. During the incident, the male gave no indication what his motive was. He fled in an unknown direction and police were unable to locate anyone in the area.

The female gave the following description of the suspect:
5’9” - 5’10” tall
Darker skin
Medium build
Gray sweatshirt
Red bandana
Dark hair and eyes

At this time, police are continuing to investigate the event, no arrests have been made and we are asking for your assistance identifying anyone matching this description. Anyone with information, no matter how trivial it may seem, is encouraged to call us. Information leading to an arrest in this case may be eligible for a Crime Stoppers reward.

We would like to thank the public for your help and support. As a public safety reminder, citizens are encouraged to be cautious during hours of darkness, try not to be out alone, and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back.

Points of Contact:

Detective Captain Cory Klumb
Bozeman Police Department
406-582-2021
cklumb@bozeman.net

Crime Stoppers
406-586-1131

HELENA – Public access along the lower Yellowstone River is a rare commodity. However, a new committee convened by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and sponsored by Gov. Greg Gianforte is looking to improve access here and as a result protect fish and wildlife habitat and provide for more outdoor recreation opportunities.

“The lower Yellowstone is a unique Montana treasure with some of our most important agriculture lands, thriving rural communities and amazing hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Gov. Gianforte. “We’re looking to engage a broad cross-section of people passionate about this area on how best to move forward with protecting habitat and our local working lands while providing more public access and stimulating these local economies.”

During the 2021 Legislative session, FWP secured $4 million in funding to invest in habitat protection, establish additional strategic public access points and develop needed recreation infrastructure. The Lower Yellowstone Advisory Committee will advise FWP and others as they look for access opportunities along this part of the river between Hysham and the North Dakota border.

The committee will be chaired by Angie Grove, former chair of the Montana State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board.

“The committee looks forward to working collectively with local communities, adjacent landowners and river users to develop a river management and infrastructure plan that preserves the rustic and agricultural nature of this amazing river corridor,” Grove said.

The committee will build on work done previously by the Lower Yellowstone River Coalition, which was established in early 2020 to look at enhancing access along the river corridor and advocate for support from the 2021 Montana Legislature for the effort.  

The Yellowstone River is the longest, free-flowing river in the lower 48. Yet between Hysham and the North Dakota border, much of the river is relatively inaccessible for recreation, with stretches between access points of up to 50 miles.

The 12-person committee will help advise the department in how to prioritize projects in the area by setting broad criteria for evaluating proposals.

People interested in applying to be on the committee can go online to https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/loweryellowstonecommittee for more information. FWP is looking for representatives from local communities, businesses, landowners, recreation industry and the general public. 

People interested in applying should email LowerYellowstone@mt.gov with information about their backgrounds and why they would like to serve on the committee.

Emails should be submitted by June 30.

 DILLON – Staff at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking comments from the public on a proposal to remove non-native trout from a portion of Cottonwood Creek near Dillon.  

The proposal includes removing hybrids of cutthroat trout and brook trout from a 2.7-mile section of the creek and replacing them with westslope cutthroat trout.  
Westslope cutthroat trout presently occupy less than 4 percent of their historic habitat within the Beaverhead watershed. Cottonwood Creek is one of eight streams within the watershed that still support an unaltered westslope cutthroat trout population. But it in Cottonwood Creek, this is limited to an estimated 520 fish that occupy less than a mile of stream above a natural waterfall.  

Westslope cutthroat trout have been petitioned for listing under the Endangered Species Act, and FWP staff in southwest Montana have a goal of restoring westslope cutthroat trout to 20 percent of their historic range in order to prevent the need for listing under the act.  

In 2020, a wooden fish barrier was installed on the lower end of Cottonwood Creek in preparation for this project. Biologists would use rotenone to remove the non-native fish in the 2.7-mile section of stream between the barrier and the waterfall.  
Rotenone is a naturally derived substance commonly used in fish restoration efforts that is toxic to gill-breathing animals and breaks down quickly in the aquatic environment. Rotenone does not pose a significant risk to recreationists or other water users. FWP staff would sign and close the project area during the treatment, and a detoxification station would operate below the treatment area.  

Removing non-native trout and restoring native westslope cutthroats would increase the likelihood of long-term survival for this population of westslope cutthroat trout.  

The proposal is described in detail in an environmental assessment, which can be viewed online at https://go.usa.gov/x6NkN. Comments can be emailed to rkreiner@mt.gov or mailed to: 

Ryan Kreiner 
730 ½ Montana Street 
Dillon, MT 59725 

Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 5, 2021. 

Nowadays, it’s very important to take care of both physical and mental health. Here you can find some useful activities, which can reduce stress and help enjoy the free time during the lockdown. 

Learning New Languages

When you stay at home almost all your time, starting to learn a new language is a good idea. If you always wanted to travel, learn the language of the country you want to visit. It will help to understand the culture and mentality of people living there. Also, you can find friends online from the locals. When you come to the country of your dream, you will already have friends to meet and spend time together. You can watch films or read books to improve your language skills. This way, the process of learning won’t be tedious.

Reading Books

Reading books is quite a good idea. It’s not only the way to spend time but also widen your horizons. Books help to boost imagination and creativity. If you always have problems with writing assignments, reading is the way to improve your writing skills. No doubt, books will help you to become a perfect paper writer and finish all your essays. In case you are not keen on fiction, remember that there are also science fiction, reference literature, and so on. Nonfiction will help you become a better specialist in different ideas or just learn some useful information.

Painting by Numbers

Painting by numbers is the next way to have fun. This activity helps to relax and get inspiration. Painting by numbers fits the most for those who are not good at painting. It’s the way to feel like a great artist who works under the masterpiece. After you finish painting, you will get a lot of emotions together with a beautiful landscape. Undoubtedly, the painting will decorate your room.

Going in for Sports

Going in for sports is a good chance to stay fit and healthy and spend time. Sport is a way to take care of both mental and physical health. It’s not only about a healthy body, as sports activities help get free of destructive thoughts and emotions. During physical activity, the body releases endorphin, which is the hormone of happiness. So, you will feel fit and happy after the exercises. Also, you can try jogging in the local park or just near your house. This way, you will go in for sports and enjoy the nature around you at the same time.   

Freelancing

Lockdown is a great chance to relax and find time for yourself and earn some money. Freelance is an excellent opportunity to work in any place and at any time. Search for websites that are looking for freelancers and choose the most appropriate work for you. For instance, you can help other students with writing assignments or be a tutor for someone. This way, you will get money and gain some experience in any field you are good at. 

Starting an Online Course

Staying at home means an opportunity to learn something new. If you want to become an expert in any field, start an online course. Nowadays, a lot of learning platforms are available for everyone who wants to get new knowledge. All you need is to find a required course, which fits all your requirements. You can search for online tutors or professionals in any field who will provide you some guidance. If you want to improve your writing skills, term paper writing by writepaper.com is a chance to become a perfect writer. You will get helpful advice to improve your skills, and writing assignments won’t be a problem anymore.

Watching Films 

Watching films is one more good idea to spend free time. If you are keen on movies, lockdown is an excellent chance to watch all your favorite films or the new ones. You can get a subscription to various streaming services to get unlimited access to cinematic masterpieces. On such websites as Netflix, you can find a number of films and TV series.

Cleaning Everything Up

Cleaning may sound a little bit boring. But it unites several activities in one. You will have a chance to get rid of useless things, have some physical activity, and put your thoughts into order. If your room is full of unnecessary stuff, it’s the right time to clean everything up. After you finish it, you will clear space in your apartment and in your mind.  

Staying Positive

Staying positive is very important to feel happiness and life satisfaction. Unfortunately, coronavirus pandemic has a destructive effect on mood and mental health. That’s why people should do everything possible to take care of their inner state. If you have some problems or unfinished tasks that aggravate your mood, get rid of all bad emotions. In case you feel upset because of a writing assignment, ask yourself, “who will write my paper for me?” The help of professionals in finishing your tasks will help you stay calm and positive.  

Meditation and Yoga

Meditation and yoga are also helpful in staying positive and relaxing. If you have a lot of stress and destructive thoughts, try to meditate for some time. You will be surprised by the powerful effects of this practice. Yoga is also good for both physical and mental health. These activities undoubtedly help find a balance in life and get rid of useless thoughts and feelings.

Final Words

All in all, staying at home is a chance to do a lot of activities. To reduce stress, think about the lockdown as a holiday and an opportunity to relax. It’s a time to take care of mental and physical health, start or learn something new. Choose one of the listed activities that fit you the most and spend your time with great joy and positive emotions. 

Montana-based entertainment company Logjam Presents has announced the Grand Opening and initial lineup for Bozeman, Montana’s newest concert venue, The ELM. 

Located on the corner of 7th & Short in Bozeman’s emerging midtown district, the brand new 1,100-cap venue will open its doors on September 3, 2021 to welcome eight-time Grammy nominee Death Cab for Cutie. The Grand Opening will be followed by performances from electronic future-bass  duo Louis The Child (Sep 7), Perfume Genius (Sep 11) and Future Islands (Sep 14).

Other concerts announced include popular soul/R&B ensemble Lake Street Dive (Sep 21), Bozeman natives Pinky & the Floyd (Sep 25), a seated performance with singer-songwriter Todd Snider (Oct 1), Lucy Dacus (Oct 4), and an evening of American Southern soul-rock with JJ Grey & Mofro (Nov 14) among several others. 

“The ELM is exactly what Bozeman needs,” says Ryan Torres, VP of Marketing for Logjam Presents. “Nationally touring artists have long needed a dedicated venue in Bozeman.  With the new ELM, Bozemanites now have an opportunity to experience world-class entertainment in a state-of-the-art venue right in their own backyard. This will bring an entirely new caliber of entertainment to the area.”

Death Cab for Cutie says, “Bozeman, we can’t wait to play a show to break in The Elm for the beautiful venue's grand opening this September!  Get your tickets and we’ll see you there!”

Bozeman-based Pinky and the Floyd says, "Pinky and the Floyd is super excited to be a part of the inaugural lineup for Bozeman's newest venue, The ELM. Having built the band around Bozeman's high energy and passion for live music, Pinky is certain that the same passion and love for live entertainment is what built The ELM. From its contemporary architecture to its modern sound & production to its efficient customer circulation, this venue will be a welcome addition to Bozeman's growing Midtown district AND the ideal environment for taking in some live Pink Floyd music! We invite you to celebrate the triumphant return to live music with Pinky and the Floyd, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at The ELM in Bozeman!"

Tickets for the grand opening and initial lineup of events will go on sale this Friday, June 18 and will be available online only at logjampresents.com starting at 10 AM MT. For those interested in getting tickets ahead of the crowd, Logjam Presents will be hosting a venue presale online only from 10 AM-10 PM Thursday, June 17, 2021.  Patrons can sign up for the presale password through the event pages at www.logjampresents.com/events/. 

The ELM Initial Concert Lineup

Sep 03 - Grand Opening: Death Cab for Cutie

Sep 07 - Louis the Child

Sep 11 - Perfume Genius

Sep 14 - Future Islands

Sep 16 - TBA

Sep 21 - Lake Street Dive

Sep 25 - Pinky & the Floyd

Sep 28 - Tennis

Oct 01 - Todd Snider

Oct 04 - Lucy Dacus

Oct 10 - TBA

Oct 19 - Tech N9ne

Oct 25 - TBA

Nov 05 - TBA

Nov 14 - JJ Grey & Mofro

Nov 15 - Heartless Bastards

Dec 16 - TBA

Dec 30, 31 - TBA

Feb 18 - Zoso

Mar 03 - Brother Ali

Apr 15 - Portland Cello Project

& Many More To Be Announced. 

About The ELM

Building The ELM from the ground up, Logjam has designed a world-class venue that offers great functionality with contemporary architecture. The ELM provides best-in-class sound and production, excellent sight lines and efficient customer circulation throughout the building.

Logjam has worked closely alongside sound technicians and architects to ensure that The ELM delivers a top-notch sonic experience through substantial investments in acoustic treatments. Similarly, each architectural component was designed in the context of great functional design to allow patrons to move freely throughout the venue, while creating safe and secure entry points and an efficient concession design.

From its modern design to best-in-class customer flow, to consistently great concertgoer view lines, to exceptional artist production, The ELM aims to be the best venue of its size in the Western US -- all owned and operated by an independent Montana company.