­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­July 01,­2021 Rivers of MT, CO subject of Story Mill pop-up art exhibit Gary Snyder Fine Art will con- understand how they are made. He of 2019, and he is tinue to host an exhibition of new starts by setting up a homemade excited to introduce paintings by Ben Miller at the easel on the banks of a river, upon this important body of Story Mill Pop-Up Gallery this which he places a sheet of transpar- work to the larger art month. The featured artist has ent plexiglass. Using traditional fly world. Snyder worked developed a unique style of painting fishing rods, he substitutes hand- with acclaimed cam- which he calls “Fly Cast made “fly-brushes” for conventional eraman Jon Dodson to Painting.” The paintings primarily hooked flies, saturates them in create over one hour feature the many rivers of Colorado acrylic paint, and casts from over of video content on and Montana, and will be on view twenty feet on to the plexiglass. Over the artist website that through July 18th. the course of a day, he casts over allows viewers access This is Miller’s second exhibition at one thousand times, the mark of to the remote rivers Story Mill Pop-Up Gallery. In the each cast eventually making up a that Miller has last year, his work has received finished painting of a chosen river. painted. national attention, and a short film As if the process wasn’t amazing The Story Mill on his innovative paintings will be enough, one comes to realize that high art culture – each with much to New York City were known for pio- Pop-Up Gallery is in a raw, 10,000- released in July. Miller, in a sense, paints backwards – learn from the other. They breathe neering American modernist art. He square foot industrial space that is He celebrates, and intimately paints, the actual finished painting is the new life into an art world struggling has been a private art dealer and part of the larger Historic Story Mill rivers – the lifeblood of our land. reverse of the paint covered trans- to balance art and nature on our consultant for the last ten years. He just outside of Bozeman. Exhibit His paintings present the natural parent polycarbonate. Turned rapidly changing and endangered moved to Bozeman three years ago, hours are Friday, Saturday and world as a place of pilgrimage, around, the first strikes of the day planet. and continues to advise in fine art Sunday from 1–7pm, or by discovery, inspiration, beauty and are “on top” of the painting and the A percentage of all sales will go to acquisition and investment. appointment, through July 18th. worship. last form the backdrop. river causes around the world. Snyder discovered Ben Miller on the For further information, please visit Without witnessing Miller paint a Miller brings together two disparate Gary Snyder has been an art dealer banks of the Gallatin River in June www.flycastpainting.com. • painting, it is almost impossible to cultures – fly fishing culture and for over 35 years. His galleries in Community theatre Depot Festival of the Arts features returns to Shane with fine art, crafts, food & fun outdoor performances The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is delighted to announce the return of community theatre with six outdoor perform- ances of Forever Plaid from July The Livingston Depot will host demonstrations. The Depot has lim- of food vendors like Indian tacos, 23rd through its 33rd annual Festival of the ited the number of artists this year fresh-popped kettle corn, chocolates, August 1st! Arts July 2nd–4th. Festival hours in order to provide more space for specialty lemonades, flavored ices Forever Plaid is are from 10am to 6pm on Friday all visitors. and more. a witty, mischie- and Saturday, and from 10am to “We are so grateful to be able to Visitors can also enjoy the adja- vous, and 5pm on Sunday. host the Festival of the Arts again,” cent Depot Museum’s historic rail unabashedly The Festival showcases fine said Depot director Laura Cota. and Yellowstone exhibits, as well as heartwarming artists and crafters from Montana “The Festival is so much fun and a this year’s special exhibit, “Invisible homage to the and the western region into the great way to support local artists. We Boundaries,” a groundbreaking mul- quaint quartet juried show. Past and new vendors can’t wait to welcome everyone back timedia presentation curated by the sound of the will present oil paintings, photogra- to Depot-Rotary Park. We ask that Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 1950s and ‘60s. phy, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, artists and guests do their part to Cody, Wyoming. This stunning High school pals iron, apparel, repurposed antiques, keep the community safe and multi-media experience uses art, sci- Sparky, Smudge, only, from July 23rd through August stained glass, herbals, toys and more. healthy.” ence, cartography and multimedia to Jinx and Frankie are four young 1st. Performances take place on the Some artisans will be doing onsite The event also includes a variety delve into the challenges and tri- men who love singing harmony. outdoor stage at the Shane Lalani umphs of herds as they cross geo- They practice doo-wop and barber- Center for the Arts in Livingston. graphic, cultural, ecological and shop in the basement and dream Show times are Fridays and political boundaries. about success. But on the way to Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at The Depot Festival of the their first big gig, the “Plaids” are 3pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 Arts is a fun opportunity to stroll broadsided by a school bus and for seniors and college students, and in the summer air and enjoy killed instantly. Fortunately, thanks to $10 for youth 17 and under. food, pies, art and friends at a a conjunction of various vague Fixed seating and “bring-your-own central Livingston attraction astro-technical phenomena, the chair” seating available. during the famous Fourth of July Plaids are able to return to Earth, Reservations are available at celebration. perform their final concert, and theshanecenter.org or by calling The Depot Museum exhibits maybe even win a place in heaven. the box office at (406) 222-1420. are open Monday through Will they overcome asthma, ulcers, Forever Plaid is generously spon- Saturday from 10am to 5pm with and forgotten lyrics? Will they find sored by Donald B. Gimbel, Chico a nominal admission. Visit the perfect chord? Hot Springs Resort, and Yellowstone www.livingstondepot.org for Forever Plaid runs two weekends Valley Lodge & Grill. • additional information. • page 2A • Volume 28, Number 13 - July 01, 2021 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” July 01, 2021 • The BoZone • Page 3a Sweet Pea spotlights arts, culture, live music & local eats The Sweet Pea Festival The week band – Full Weekend returns to the Bozeman area for its leading up to the Access wristbands are $25 and free for kids 2021 event, Friday to Sunday, Festival offers August 6th–8th in celebration of additional fun- 12 and under. its 44th year. filled, community Please note: 2021 Sweet Pea is a three-day festival events. Artists of wristbands must be pur- chased in advance of the arts held the first weekend in all skill levels con- August. The Festival kicks off late verge on Main through the website or Friday afternoon in Lindley Park Street for ‘Chalk ticket outlets, as they will with a performance by Montana on the Walk’ not be available at the Shakespeare in the Parks. Saturday Tuesday morning. gate. They may also be ramps up with a children’s run (ten- On Wednesday found at the main box tative) and parade that lead the evening, local office – located in front community to the park where the restaurants line of the library – during festivities continue through Sunday Main Street to event weekend. evening. Weekend entertainment offer up samples There’s SO much comes in many forms – music of all of their fare, dance, theatre, family genres, performances by local the- while musicians entertainment, and atre and dance troupes, workshops, entertain, during other activities to ing performances by Langhorne Events leading up to Festival family friendly entertainment and the ever popular ‘Bite of Bozeman.’ discover! For further festival Slim, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe weekend are complimentary. Entry activities, a flower show, a beer and The Sweet Pea Art Show will be on information and to purchase and Chastity Brown. Also appearing to those in Lindley Park requires wine garden featuring Montana display at the ERA Landmark 2021 wristbands, visit will be the Jacob Jolliff Band, Tall the purchase of an admission wrist- microbrews, and countless arts and Downtown Visitor’s Center as well. www.sweetpeafestival.org. • Tall Trees, Dead Sky, The Wilder crafts vendors to stroll through and And of course, one of the biggest Blue, Karina Rykman, Dead Lee purchase unique gifts for yourself, draws of Sweet Pea is the live music! family and friends. This year’s slate will include headlin- and Swamp Dawg. Journey to Virginia City for riotous revue – and a brew! Audible laughter has returned to The Brewery Virginia City’s historic H. S. Gilbert Follies is rated Brewery, as the Brewery Follies well beyond continue this summer. The variety PG-13! show is amidst another sunny The Brewery stretch of celebrity impersonations, Follies’ 2021 sketch comedy and live music. This Season runs hilarious comedy cabaret – accom- through panied by your favorite Montana September 18th. microbrews and standard domestics Showtime is at – will leave your stomach muscles 8pm, sore for days from laughing and Wednesday guffawing.