Bozeman Actors Theatre proudly presents David Mamet's award-winning masterpiece Glengarry Glen Ross, September 25th through October 4th at the Ellen Theatre. Winner of the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Glengarry Glen Ross is a biting, fast paced comedy-drama about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living as they scramble for their share of the American Dream. A celebrated 1993 film version starred Jack Lemmon and Al Pacino, and the play enjoyed two Broadway revivals within the past decade.

Playwright David Mamet's work is famous for its lean and gritty language possessed of such a singular rhythm that his dialogue has been dubbed 'Mamet speak’.  Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has listed Mamet as one of the key inspirations of his own style of dialogue, derivative of Mamet’s mastery of the ‘poetry of the profane.’ 

Above all, Glengarry Glen Ross is a gift to actors, and Bozeman Actors Theatre has an exceptional cast on board. Directed by Cara Wilder, the ensemble features Gordon Carpenter, Richard Dunbar, Daniel Erickson, Colter Langan, Tom Morris, Mark Richard and Francis Wendt.

Audiences and critics agree, Glengarry Glen Ross is filled with “Crackling tension…ferocious comedy and drama,” (New York Times) and is “Wonderfully funny…A play to see, remember and cherish,” (New York Post). Don’t miss Mamet at his very best.

Performances dates and times are Friday through Sunday, September 25th through 27th, and Thursday through Sunday, October 1st through 4th with evening curtain at 8pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Advanced tickets are $15, $17 and $19 (+ Ellen Theatre service fees) and are available online at www.theellentheatre.com or by calling the Ellen Theatre box office at (406) 585-5885.

This production is suitable for mature audiences only. For more info, go to www.bozemanactorstheatre.org or call (406) 580-0374.

Students in Montana State University’s residence halls recycled significantly more in the last fiscal year than they did during the previous fiscal year, while the amount of trash going to the landfill has also been reduced, according to MSU Residence Life.

In fiscal year 2014, MSU’s residence halls recycled 10,705 pounds of material, while in fiscal year 2015, the total pounds of recycled materials from the residence halls at MSU jumped to 32,601, according to James Tobin, assistant director of MSU Residence Life. To put the amount into perspective, 32,600 pounds is approximately equal in weight to about six cars, Tobin said.

In addition, the amount of garbage going to the landfills from MSU’s residence halls was reduced from 11,540 pounds in spring semester 2014 to 7,460 pounds in spring semester 2015, Tobin said.

"The Residence Life staff and students have been working very hard to increase awareness and efforts to reduce the amount of trash going to the landfill, and I'm proud of the work that has been done by the entire team,” Tobin said. “Residence Life is also extremely thankful for the help of not only the MSU Office of Sustainability, but also the City of Bozeman for helping to make all of this happen."

Tobin added the university has been working for several years to improve the ease of recycling and increase the amount of materials that are recycled. One such effort has been a partnership between MSU Residence Life, MSU Office of Sustainability and the City of Bozeman to introduce a “single-stream” recycling program in the residence halls, where recyclable materials do not need to be sorted – rather all materials, including paper, plastic and aluminum can be collected in one bin.

MSU’s Residence Life Department also sponsors a swap table in each residence hall at the end of the academic year. The effort is intended to enable items to be shared more easily among students, and consequently save more items from the trash.

Tobin said that Residence Life staff plans to continue to work to raise awareness with students about ways to be more sustainable with recycling and other efforts.

The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra is currently holding auditions for the 2015-2016 concert season. The Bozeman Symphony orchestra is known as “the cornerstone of arts and culture in the Gallatin Valley” and a source of tremendous pride throughout our community.  Bozeman Symphony musicians are part of a winning team that regularly attracts over three percent of the greater metropolitan population of our community.

 
As a Symphony musician you will perform for sold-out audiences, grow as an orchestral player, play exciting repertoire, engage as a community member, and perform on stage with extraordinary guest artists. Our regular concert season runs September-April with performances in September 2015, October 2015, December 2015, February 2016, March 2016 & April 2016.  Positions in the Orchestra are paid – more information available upon request.

 
General Audition Requirements:
-String Instruments – orchestral auditions are held at the Bozeman Symphony office by appointment.  Auditions last about 15 minutes and we ask that you bring in a prepared piece that demonstrates your ability/talent.  Please be prepared to play a scale of your choosing and some sight reading may be required.  CALL FOR VIOINISTS!

-Wind/Brass/Percussion – Please call the office for current openings and audition requirements.
 
Auditions will be ongoing until sections are filled.  Once positions are filled, players can be added to our wait/substitute player list. For additional information or to schedule an audition, please contact the Bozeman Symphony at info@bozemansymphony.org or 585-9774.
 

It takes upwards of 400 volunteers to make the Sweet Pea Festival happen. Please join us this year and volunteer at the 2015 Sweet Pea Festival.

Come out and volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free three-day wristband. Please register by August 5th to receive your complimentary wristband and confirmation letter. Volunteering opportunities can be found at http://sweetpeafestival.org/volunteering/.



ABOUT SWEET PEA FESTIVAL:
The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held in Bozeman, Montana, since 1978. This year’s Festival dates are August 7, 8, and 9. The event includes everything from dynamic music to children’s activities and a beer and wine garden featuring Montana microbrews. Sweet Pea is committed to its mission of “promoting and cultivating the arts.”

It may not surprise you that the most disproportionately popular genre of food in Hawaii is, in fact, Hawaiian, but would you expect Hawaiian food to be first on the menu in Utah? The restaraunt-rating website Yelp.com teamed up with HuffPost to find the most popular restaraunt category (like Mexican, buffet, BBQ, and gluten-free) in each state. The quirky study examined which states stick to the traditional fare of the locale and which ones, like Virginia, have a unique hankering for Peruvian food.

Predictably, the South remains fiercely proud of their own brand of cuisine, with all states but Louisiana and Florida listing “Southern” as the most sought-after genre of restaurant. Similarly, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma all prefer Tex-Mex or Mexican eats.

Other States, like the Pakistani-food-fanatics of Illinois, have a hankering for the exotic. Even New Jersey jumped on the foreign-gastro train, listing Portuguese food as the most disproportionately popular choice.

Particular dietary choices also appeared on the list. New York’s rank for kosher restaurants was 414 percent higher than the national average, followed by Halal at 233 percent. You’re sure to find plenty of soymilk and grape nuts in crunchy Colorado, where gluten-free is the gastronomic category of choice.  


Montana sticks to its roots with the clear selection of a certain delicious entree it (arguably) produces the best of: steak. Though residents may boast about fresh local trout or baby-back ribs, it remains evident that tender beef, venison, and bison steak excite the palate of locals and tourists alike. Montana’s steak restaurant listings were 141 percent higher than the national average.

The diversity of dining options around the country speaks to America’s melting-pot origins. With fifteen different nations represented as the most popular choice of food of various states, we can almost forget that West Virginia’s highest-listed restaurant category is hot dog… almost.

The Artists’ Gallery in the Emerson Cultural Center will feature the work of Carol Barmore, Kevin Heaney, and Carmen Stanislao during the month of August.  The show will include a featured artist reception as part of the Bozeman Downtown Art Walk.


Carol Barmore works in oils, and believes that painting has the power to bring us into an intimate encounter with beauty and touch places within us we didn’t realize existed.  She takes inspiration from nature, finding an endless supply of material to work with in the visual paradise of Montana, often right in her own backyard.  Barmore enjoys painting the landscape, but has also recently fallen in love with depicting farm animals, wildlife, and people.  She feels a divine presence when she paints, and hopes to express that in her work.

As a fifth generation Montanan, Kevin Heaney works to capture the magic of the old west and its people.  His paintings and drawings capture his mining and pioneer heritage, as well as his love for the beauty of the natural landscape.  He has spent thirty years traveling the western states and recreating ghost towns in his pieces.  Heaney’s work has been featured in numerous publications and juried exhibitions, including Montana Outdoors Magazine, and the Juried International Railroad Expo in Carson City, Nevada.



Carmen believes that the durability, strength and plasticity of bronze, as well as the many beautiful patinas it can take on, make it the perfect medium for her. The most recognizable aspect of her sculptures is her attention to detail.  Her latest sculpture, “Ridgeback” will be on display this month.

The Art Walk reception will be held Friday, August 14th.  Please join us in celebrating these three featured artists, and enjoy wine and refreshments from 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Next Exit History™ (NEH) is a free GPS-based mobile app developed by University of West Florida (UWF) faculty researchers in partnership with Historical Research Associates (HRA) of Missoula, that provides information on more than 60,000 historical sites around the world. The app unites all generations, spanning iconic historical locations from the birthplace of hip hop to the Alamo. Next Exit History is putting their app to the test as they have collaborated with a UWF summer class that is road tripping cross country visiting America's greatest treasures, her national parks.


In celebration of Missoula's rich cultural heritage, Next Exit History recently added sites along the Missoula Marathon course so runners could track their footsteps through history. “In an effort to embrace the tourism strategy of the Downtown Master Plan, we were pleased to put forth Downtown Missoula as a pilot project for showcasing historical destinations on an electronic platform interesting to folks of all ages. It's been fun to see how the project has evolved,” said Linda McCarthy, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement District of Missoula.

Project Director, David Strohmaier of NEH said “As a Montana-based company, HRA is proud to be on the cutting edge of both historical interpretation and technology, making history relevant to 21st century audiences. Missoula sits at the confluence of great trout streams, has been a corridor for travelers from tribes en route to hunt bison in Eastern Montana to transcontinental railroads, and is the gateway to some of the wildest country in the Lower 48. When it comes to Missoula, history really does run through it!”

In his first home start since September 2013, Montana State University alum and BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay completed 34-of-44 passes (77%) and passed for 404 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling BC Lions overtime victory 35-32 over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 17th. He has been named one of the Canadian Football League’s Shaw Top Performers for Week 3 of the 2015 season.
 
This marked the second time in Lulay’s career he has thrown for over 400 yards and the first time he has done so since 2010.
 
All three of Lulay’s touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter and in overtime. He threw touchdown passes to Rolly Lumbala from seven yards out, Austin Collie with two minutes remaining, and the game-winning touchdown to Emmanuel Arceneaux in overtime.
 
The former Montana State Bobcat and native of Salem, Oregon has passed for 658 yards while completing 68.4% of attempts so far this season. He has thrown four touchdown passes with only one interception so far.
 
Two other players also received Shaw Top Performer nods; you can help Ryan Smith earn the title of Shaw Fan’s Choice of the Week by receiving the most retweets on twitter for this tweet.

An anonymous foundation has generously offered the Bozeman Symphony an exciting matching-grant program—the $75K Symphony Summer Challenge. It’s simple: For every two dollars we raise, the foundation will give the symphony an additional dollar, and will match any money raised up to $75,000.00. And even better—if $75,000 goal is reached, the foundation will match DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR up to an additional $25,000.00. It’s an amazing opportunity to strengthen the Bozeman Symphony Society, and replenish reserve funding to keep the organization going strong well into the future.
 
The Symphony is asking the community to take part in the $75K Symphony Summer Challenge. Any dollars raised between now and September 25th, 2015 will qualify for the match. Individual donations, new season subscriptions, new concert program advertisers, new concert sponsors, and all underwriter donations qualify. The only catch is that the foundation will only match dollars we have received, and not pledged dollars.
 
Funding received through this campaign will go to support the many successful and popular programs provided to the Gallatin Valley and beyond, such as education and outreach programs, children’s and family concerts, Symphony at the Shane recital series, piano recital series, Festival of the Fourth free concert, and much more. Did you know only 40% of the Symphony’s operating income is derived from ticket sales, yet provided are so many free and inexpensive ways to experience the Symphony? Please consider a generous donation as soon as possible for this matching grant opportunity, and help keep the Symphony strong and vibrant.

For more information or to make a donation, contact the Bozeman Symphony at 585-9774 or visit us online at www.bozemansymphony.org.