December Cover Artist: Charles Lewis

In an art scene dominated by regional western art, Bozeman painter Charles Lewis takes a different direction. “I don’t have a painting theme,” he says. “I paint antique toys, electric guitars, imaginary shamans, and just about…

Lost Canyons

Brian Ripple

Lost Canyons is a Bozeman based band that started in 2016. Their current lineup is: Kennan Krause - Vocals & Guitar; Mitch Lauenstein - Guitar, Banjo, Keys, Vocals; Paul Elias - Electric Guitar, Drums, Keys; Jaden Attard - Bass; Lucas Swets -…

Through the Lens | The Bozeman Camera Club and Gallatin County History

Rachel Phillips

The holiday season is the perfect time to capture festive photographs—family and friends, colored outdoor lights reflecting through snow and ice, and, of course, downtown Bozeman’s famous Christmas decorations. In the last one hundred and…

Top 10 Bozeman Experiences To Gift This Holiday Season

Sydney Jones

If you’re looking to give more than just a wrapped gift this year, check out this list of Bozeman’s best experiential gifts. Unique presents are a great way to show family and friends how much they mean to you by giving them time to…

November Cover Artist: Chris D'Ardenne

As a physician and photographer, art and science have long been intertwined in Chris D’Ardenne’s life. This unique combination of careers is synergistic, and makes him both a better doctor and a better artist. Ever since being handed his…

Album Review: Cole & The Thornes “UNBOUND”

It’s a rainy Thursday in Bozeman, and I am sitting down with the ‘Songstress,’ aka Cole Thorne, lead vocalist of Cole & the Thornes, a local band with a dedicated following. We are meeting for coffee to discuss their new album…

Music+Arts Events

4-5:40pm Sun. Dec. 3

Montana Premiere of Bending Towards the Light...a Jazz Nativity

Hope Lutheran Church 2152 W Graf Street, Bozeman

A fusion of holiday joy, spirituality, and jazz history. It is presented in two parts: “The Story” and “The Celebration” with a running time of approximately 100 minutes - no intermission.

4-6pm Sun. Dec. 3

MBC's 40th Anniversary Nutcracker

The Willson Auditorium 404 W Main St, Bozeman

The one and only original MBC’s Nutcracker returns to Bozeman! The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and New York City Ballet guest artists, Indiana Woodward and Sebastián Villarini-Vélez, will join a cast of 100 dancers.

6pm Sun. Dec. 3

Her Gift/Her Creation: Community Showcase

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Founder and director Klaudia Kosiak came up with the idea three years ago to organize, celebrate and empower the many talented women of Big Sky through artistic expression.

7pm Sun. Dec. 3

Her Gift/Her Creation

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Founder and director Klaudia Kosiak came up with the idea three years ago to organize, celebrate and empower the many talented women of Big Sky through artistic expression.

7-9:30pm Sun. Dec. 3

Bridger Mountain Big Band

Eagles Lodge 316 East Main Street, Bozeman

The Bridger Mountain Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra that plays all styles of music from the 1.

7-10pm Sun. Dec. 3

Desperate Electric

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Butte-based electro-funk duo “Desperate Electric”.