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…

The Hellroaring

Brian Ripple

The hamlet of Billings was nicknamed the “Magic City” because of the rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. It’s the largest city in the state of Montana and the 282nd largest city in the United States…

Lindley Park’s Tree Totem

Liz Bischoff

Have you been to Lindley Park yet this fall? Located behind the Bozeman Public Library, and site of Bozeman’s annual Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts, the park has a unique new feature: the Festival’s Tree Totem. Kris Conners with Custom…

October Cover Artist: Matthew Macoy

Matthew Macoy is a Bozeman-based photographer and educator, teaching photography courses at MSU and leading a small visual production company in the Gallatin Valley. Originally from Denver, CO, Matt grew up incorporating photography into his…

A Costumes and Cocktails Halloween

Brian Ripple

Halloween is a holiday observed in many countries the week of October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ Day and is dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the hard departed. One…

710 Ashbury at the Filling Station

Brian Ripple

As far as Montana bands go, 710 Ashbury is fast becoming a fan favorite and is on its way to official cult status. The unique lineup is made up of members John Chart on guitar. A deadhead since his early teens Chart has been enthralled by…