Bozeman Magazine

Connecting Community

Angie Ripple

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

Top 10 Things You MUST Do When Visiting Bozeman this Summer

Sierra Holmes

The gray clouds have dispersed, the sun is hot, snow has melted, and you look up at the beautiful Bridger range framed by a blue sky. Summertime is amazing, and is made even better by being surrounded by the beautiful scenery we have here in Montana…

Top 10 Bozeman All-Ages Date Ideas

Mars Fagin

This month, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of all-ages date ideas for readers who are interested in spending some time with a special someone. That could be a partner, a roommate, a friend, or even a classmate! If that…

Top 10 Bozeman Experiences To Gift This Holiday Season

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…

Record Store Day April 22, 2023

Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and…

Top 10 Thriftiest Hot Spots in the Bozeman Area

Ashley Phelan

I have yet to meet someone who can pass on a good deal. Thrifting culture has always been a beloved and highly valued activity for lovers of shopping. Luckily for us, it is growing in popularity as society begins to confront the issues of fast…

Mother Nature’s In a Fighting Mood

Angie Ripple

Here we are in Montana, riding a river wave of uncertainty about our summer—uncertainty of what the weather will bring, and whether tourists will still be able to have their fun and keep local commerce happy.Unprecedented amounts of rainfall…

Record Store Day Drops July 17th

After a hugely successful “Record Store Day Drops #1” held June 12th, Cactus Records & Gifts (Cactus Records), a staple of the Downtown Bozeman music and arts scene for over 50 years, is gearing up for “Record Store Day Drops…

Record Store Day 2021 June 12th and July 17th

Several weeks ago, Cactus Records & Gifts (Cactus Records), a staple of the Downtown Bozeman music and arts scene for over 50 years, announced their participation in Record Store Day 2021. Held over two “drop” dates, June 12th and…

Top 10 New Businesses in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Bozeman is always changing, and it can be tricky keeping up with all the new businesses opening their doors! Here is a list of 10 new businesses in Bozeman. Cat Show Cat CafeThis one wins for the most unique new business in Bozeman! The cat cafe…

Moving to Bozeman, Montana? Here Are 10 Things You Need to Know

Angie Jamison

This article was written by Angie Jamison at Bozeman Real Estate Group. To read the original article click here https://bozemanrealestate.group/blog/10-things-you-should-know-before-moving-to-bozeman-montana. Bozeman is a special place. Those who…

2021 Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll Vote Now Thru Nov 7

Angie Ripple

Each October since 2014, we’ve asked our readers and the greater Bozeman community to vote in the Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll. Thankfully it’s October, and we get to ask you to vote again, and as you put your stamp of approval on…

Record Store Day Drops October 24th

As those who have been following the Record Store Day news know, the 2020 Record Store Day celebration (like most events) was cancelled due to Covid-19.  Still, something had to be done to get titles from the list of limited-edition vinyl and CD…

Top 10 Classic Bozeman Businesses

Angie Jamison

Western CafeThis one is getting a fresh burst of popularity thanks to the younger generations having found out about it.  It’s also where everyone wants to bring visitors to give them the “Montana” experience.  What we…

Record Store Day 2020

You all know how much we love Record Store Day, not the least because it allows us to see all of you at once, jammed into our store cheek to jowl like livestock on a factory farm! We love it because we love every diseased one of you germ-carriers…

Love For Local Business in the time of COVID-19

Seth Ward

As I sit down to write, the local economy and social landscape is changing quickly and dramatically. Life will have changed more by the time this gets to print. The disruptions are impossible to ignore, and causing us all some anxiety, to say the…