REACH Empowering Adults With Disabilities

Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity, Inclusion, and Independence

In Bozeman, in 1974, a small but mighty community of parents and special education teachers was forming. They came together hoping to create meaningful opportunities for their children and students with Down syndrome and other developmental…

Christmas Trees for Family, From Family

Joseph Montalbano

With that time of year rapidly approaching, we wanted to look into one of the staples of the holiday season: the Christmas tree. Specifically, we were interested in only the real deal, none of those fake trees. Although they can be convenient, they…

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…

MSU Students Key Players in Local Startup

Raya Fanuzzi

RestorEar, a Bozeman-based medical device startup company, is spearheading the development of therapeutic technologies for hearing health, while simultaneously creating an environment for collaboration and innovation. The company is focused on…

The Bozeman Dharma Center’s Karen DeCotis

Marília Librandi

Meditation has changed my life for much, much better. It brings us closer to our true selves. Before moving to Bozeman, I participated in online meetings with the Insight meditation group, one of four groups within the Bozeman Dharma Center…

Unwaffle Superfood Waffles

As chefs, and parents of three young children with food allergies, Erik and Mollie Walnum understand the importance of food, health, and family. Ultimately, that’s why they set out to create Unwaffle, the most nutritious, delicious, and…

The Life of Montana Legacy

Lesley Gilmore

“Life of Montana” conjures something larger than life and bigger than Montana. Although the Life of Montana Insurance Company was not too big to fail, its signature building at the outskirts of Bozeman remains as testimony…

Building Gibson Guitars

Kathleen Johns

You may have bought sheet music or an instrument from Robi Johns when he worked at Music Villa in the early 1980’s. You may have taken a guitar class from him when he was an adjunct music professor at MSU/Bozeman. Maybe you saw him perform as part…

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…

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…

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…

Top 10 New Bozeman Businesses Summer 2020

Angie Jamison

Single Barrel Liquor & BarSingle Barrel Liquor & Bar is the newest addition to Ferguson Farms on the west side of Bozeman. They are a full liquor, beer, and wine store plus a cozy, neighborhood bar. It is a beautiful space and they are sure…

Belgrade Real Estate Market Report

Tim Ford

While this column generally focuses on Bozeman’s real estate market, the community of Belgrade is also an integral part of the Gallatin Valley. This month, we’ll look at how the Real Estate Market has fared there.From the first of the…