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Dharma Center hosts open house, Yellowstone to host contemplative gatherings this month variety of special events

With a new year, prepare and support comes new intentions the body and deep- for winter visitors and Bozeman Dharma en your practice. Center can help you get Recommended for off to a great start. Join beginners as a on Saturday, January helpful foundation 4th for a workshop on for the Dharma “Resolutions, Center’s Intro to Intentions and New Meditation series, Beginnings” from set for the back half 9:30am–3:30pm. of the month. Suzanne Colón of Suggested donation Bozeman Insight $5–$20. Community will lead an Interested in exploration of a learning to perennial paradox: Can meditate? Join one we appreciate ourselves or both Intro to just as we are, while Meditation classes also wishing for some Free to all! on Wednesdays, changes in behavior? Can these Feel less stressed, more confident January 22nd and 29th, from changes come from a place of and learn to stay calm and centered 7–8:30pm each night. Floyd Fantelli, resilience and self-acceptance rather in adversity! Saturday, January 11th guiding teacher of Bozeman Insight than self-criticism? This workshop from 9:30am–12:30pm will feature a Community, will teach basic mind- will include guided meditations, screening of highlights from Dr. fulness meditation practice using journal exercises and perspectives Rick Hanson’s workshop on Insight or Vipassana Meditation from the work of resilience expert Resilience recorded earlier this technique from the Theravada Rick Hanson. Workshop participants year at Spirit Rock. With his trade- tradition. Theravada is oldest of the will cultivate self-acceptance, mark blend of neuroscience, three major Buddhist lineages. This Though most commonly associ- author Pam Houston for her latest resilience and wise intentions for mindfulness and positive psychology, practice is compatible with Zen, ated with summertime adventures, work, Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the ourselves in the new year. All are New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tibetan practices and Christian Yellowstone National Park invites High Country (January 21st at welcome. Please bring a journal. Hanson will show viewers how to contemplative prayer, in that it offers residents and visitors to its winter Mammoth, January 23rd at Suggested sliding scale donation develop vital inner strengths hard- the foundational tools for lodges – Mammoth Hot Springs Old Faithful). $15–$75. wired into our nervous systems. establishing and maintaining Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge Specialty Dining Events Have you been interested in the Offered for suggested donation of moment-to-moment awareness of – for an off-season escape. These Mammoth Hotel Dining Room Dharma Center but want to check it $10–$30. No one turned away for the body and mind. Suggested dona- cozy bases allow access to will again be offering special dining out before coming to a group or lack of funds. tion $5-$20 per class session. No one recreational touring, outdoor events. The January 17th event? Here’s your chance to learn Does it hurt when you meditate? turned away for lack of funds. photography sessions, cross-country Brewmasters Dinner will feature more with no obligation! Attend the Join Amy Strom, certified yoga Bozeman Dharma Center is skiing and snowshoeing, among beers from Mountains Walking of Open House on Friday, January instructor, trainer and practitioner located at 1019 E Main, Suite 202. other activities. And this winter, Bozeman. There will also be an 10th from 5:30–7:30pm. Members on Wednesday, January 15th for tips Learn more about its programs by Yellowstone is also offering various opportunity to sample local spirits will be on hand to answer questions on Meditation Body Basics from visiting www.bozemandharma- art and cuisine-focused events to with a tasting event fronted by and orient people to the space. 7–8:30pm. Learn some ways to center.org. • accompany guests’ daytime outings. Coram-based Glacier Distilling on Inspired by Yellowstone February 12th. At Old Faithful on Artist Workshops February 14th, Valentine’s Day, This winter, the Park will host a guests are invited to sample a variety number of local talents including of wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Yellowstone Gateway publishes second artist DG House (January 6th, 22nd Estates at the Wine Tasting with and February 8th); outdoor Tapas event. And back at edition of History of Park County, MT photographer Tom Murphy Mammoth on February 21st, (February 29th); as well as Paul and Yellowstone presents the The Yellowstone Gateway veterans, miners, Patricia Gates of Yellowstone Agate International Market, offering four Museum’s Wan-I-Gan Press recently railroad workers, Jewelry (January 25th and February buffet tables serving delectables from published the second edition of homesteaders and 22nd) visiting Mammoth Hotel to across the globe and the local History of Park County, business owners. lead workshops in their respective Yellowstone region. Reservations Montana. First published in 1984, Stories of mediums. Workshops include required for most dining events. the second edition now includes ranching, rural instruction, materials and lunch in For the complete events calendar an index. schools, working for the dining room. and to make reservations, visit Led by Doris Whithorn, museum the railroad or in In addition to the workshops, www.YNPLodges.com/events. volunteers compiled the book in Yellowstone National Mammoth Hotel will host a meeting Call (307) 344-7311 with additional 1984. They recognized the Park, making commu- and reading session with regional questions. • importance of remembering nity improvements, individuals and families who settled family activities, in the region and the generations accidents and disease, that followed. There is genealogical, military service and place name and business more are present. information, but most valuable are Some of the families Get back to business with the abundant and colorful stories represented are now that people submitted, giving readers gone but this book is early 2020 Chamber a sense of life in Park County. a tribute to their More than one hundred years perseverance, hard are chronicled. Some of these stories work, creativity and socials stretch back before 1883, when community spirit. Livingston was established, and Richard Dysart Bozeman Area Chamber of Just one block from Main Street’s before Montana became a state in compiled a detailed Commerce will present its first many restaurants, shops and 1889, including tales of Civil War index for the History of Business Before Hours of the galleries, the centrally located hotel Park County, Montana, new year on Thursday, January 9th accommodates its guests whether including special from 7:30–8:30am. City Brew Coffee visiting Southwest Montana for thematic summaries, and Wan-I- will host the event at its 7th Ave. business or leisure. This edition of Gan Press published it in 2013. location, 906 N 7th, in Bozeman. Business After Hours is included This year’s second edition of the The Montana-born chain provides with Chamber membership and $50 book includes the index. The 622- its customers with the highest quali- for non-members. page book is the largest compila- ty coffee available and an unequaled Bozeman Chamber gatherings tion of Park County history and commitment to service from its and other forums provide a business family stories ever published. numerous regional locations. This networking outlet for members and This book and other Wan-I- edition of Business Before Hours is others. Visit www.bozeman- Gan Press publications are avail- included with Chamber member- chamber.com to register for any able at two Livingston locations: ship and $25 for non-members. of these events and to learn more. Yellowstone Gateway Museum, The next Business After Passes may be included with 118 W Chinook, at Park Photo, Hours is set for Thursday, January membership. Call (406) 586-5421 115 S Main. Please call (406) 222- 23rd. Element by Westin will host in for further information. The 4184 or contact museum@park- Downtown Bozeman, 25 E Chamber Center is located at 2000 county.org for more information. • Mendenhall, from 5:30–7:30pm. Commerce Way in Bozeman. •

Pioneer of North American cohousing movement to speak in Bozeman

Set to kick off their local project Cohousing’s development consultant Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to this month, Bozeman Cohousing and is the cofounder of the North Housing Ourselves. welcomes author and cohousing American Cohousing movement. Bozeman Cohousing member expert Katie McCamant for a The cohousing concept was brought Erik Bonnett and the project’s public presentation on Friday, to the United States in the 1980s by architect worked for several years in January 10th. The event will be held McCamant and fellow architect the same office as McCamant, at the Lindley Center, 1102 E Charles Durrett, who, after studying collaborating with her on several Curtiss, beginning at 6pm. the movement in Denmark, cohousing projects. “If you have McCamant serves as Bozeman published the seminal book ever been curious about sustainable communities or cohousing, the opportunity to meet Katie is not to be missed,” he says. “She was instrumental in starting cohous- ing in the United States and continues to be an important leader in the movement.” This event is free, open to the public and an opportunity to hear from and meet McCamant, a foremost expert on cohousing. She will offer a presentation followed by a Q&A portion to chat about all things cohousing. This will be a family friendly event with children’s activities provided. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Established in 2019, Bozeman Cohousing creates ways for local cohabitation in a carefully created physical environments. Learn more about their work at www.boze- man-cohousing.com. • page 2A • Volume 27, Number 01 - January 01, 2020 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” January 01, 2020 • The BoZone • Page 3a

MSU engineering seniors help nonprofit clinch wheelchair design

From MSU News Service showed off their capstone creations out in the world.” position with a deceivingly complex wheelchair, a caregiver has to do When ROC Wheels had a new at the biannual Design Fair on According to mechanical system of pins and springs packaged that for you.” Moreover, the system design idea for the wheelchairs it campus. “This group was able to engineering is entirely mechani- distributes to people around the solve a problem we didn’t expect technology cal, making it cheap- world, the local nonprofit turned to them to, which was really exciting.” major Tanner er than an electric who had helped in the past: For the engineers, the knowledge Sachse, ROC wheelchair and more engineering students at Montana that their efforts could one day Wheels was adaptable to low- State University. make a difference in someone’s life “extremely resource areas. Having already developed a helped propel them across the supportive,” “There’s nothing couple models of rugged, affordable semester’s finish line, even as the even if the else like it,” he said. wheelchairs and delivered them to work pushed them out of their dance Hanson said about 10,000 people in 30 countries comfort zones. between the ROC Wheels plans – primarily children with cerebral “A lot of this stuff we don’t learn two-semester to refine the design palsy and similar mobility in class,” said Renan Baldi, a class and pri- and then hopefully restrictions – ROC Wheels wanted mechanical engineering major from vate industry license it for initial to make a new, self-activated Brazil. The team had to navigate offered production and wheelchair that would empower international wheelchair regulations, unique distribution in the the user to stretch and easily change make decisions about fabrication challenges. As U.S., which would positions. methods and stay within a budget the team went generate funding for That was the challenge the non- of $1,000. through the organization as profit gave to four MSU seniors last “It put us in more of a manufac- multiple well as pave the way spring as they embarked on the turing environment than we’re used design for taking the new yearlong “capstone” course that to,” said mechanical engineering iterations for wheelchair overseas. tests the teamwork and technical major Trey Ackerly of Denver. their tilt “The kids did a skills of all MSU engineering That’s what the capstone proj- mechanism, great job,” said majors. The team’s project would ects are all about, said team adviser ROC Wheels At the Design Fair at MSU on Dec. 5, engineering senior Kevin Hanson, noting that build upon parts of the wheelchair Loribeth Evertz, assistant teaching was working on Kruse demonstrates the wheelchair system his this is the third time designed and constructed by professor in the Department other parts of capstone team designed for local nonprofit ROC Wheels. ROC Wheels has another MSU capstone team the of Mechanical and Industrial the new MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez sponsored an MSU previous year. Capstone projects are Engineering in MSU’s Norm prototype, so the engineering capstone sponsored by private companies and Asbjornson College of Engineering. MSU team had to adapt. in the wheelchair’s armrests. Tilting project. “We’d like to continue to organizations as well as MSU “They go through the whole “Bringing it all together was a the armrests forward unlocked the work with these MSU students on faculty, federal labs and others. design and manufacturing cycle,” challenge,” said Kevin Kruse, a chair’s back and allowed the an annual basis.” “It’s inspiring for us to challenge Evertz said. “It’s fun to be able to mechanical engineering technology backrest to recline and then auto- According to Robb Larson, the students, and the results have work locally with a sponsor like this. major from Denver. “But we’re matically lock in multiple positions. associate professor of mechanical helped us progress much faster than Not only does the sponsor get to see pretty happy with how it came out.” “It’s so simple to use, the person engineering, there is always a need we would otherwise,” said ROC what our students can do but the At the Design Fair the wheel- can change position and move all by for new capstone sponsors, and any- Wheels co-founder Wayne Hanson students get so see opportunities for chair was in action, tilting backward themselves,” Hanson of ROC one interested in sponsoring a on Dec. 5, when MSU engineers how they could use their degree up to 45 degrees and locking into Wheels said. “In a traditional project can contact him. •

Burns, bagpipes & bidding highlight Emerson’s annual arts celebration It’s time to dust off your finest draw artists creating arts, eats and enjoyment in Auction. Bidding on these works is tartan and brush up on the poetry of unique works to auction the heart of Bozeman. now open and closes during the main Robert Burns. The Emerson Center off at the end of the And of course, don’t miss event on Jan. 24th. for the Arts & Culture will present one night. the Celebration of the To purchase tickets for the of its most anticipated annual events The event will be held Arts Exhibition on display Celebration of the Arts – Scotland with the Celebration of the Arts – in the Emerson Ballroom in the Jessie Wilber Gallery. event or to learn more about its Scotland on Friday, January 24th. beginning at 6pm. Tickets This exhibit features selected corresponding exhibit, please visit Dive into the witty and lively are $125 per person with artworks from artists in www.theemerson.org. Scottish culture with the featured table rates available for support of the Emerson. Located at 111 S Grand, the Burns Nicht Feast! This exquisite groups of 8 or 10. Kilts Enjoy an array of mediums Emerson Center for the Arts & evening features a seated dinner, fine and cocktail attire are and styles. All works in the Culture serves as a primary resource art, live and silent auctions, bagpipes suggested for what will be exhibit are up for bid in the for the arts, arts education, and cultur- and entertainment, and local quick a culturally rich evening of Celebration of the Arts al activities in Southwest Montana. •

Benefit concert featuring all-star local lineup supports Warming Center Betsy Wise, Cliff DeManty, Kyle 2118 S 3rd in Bozeman. Created in partnership with the Sorenson, Edis Kittrell, Kate The Warming Center offers Greater Gallatin Homeless Action Bryan, Heidi Krutchkoff, seasonal shelter to anyone in need – Coalition, the Warming Center is a Quarney Ali, Vance Thurston, families with children, single adults part of HRDC’s Housing First Rachel Olsen, the and couples are welcome. Separate program and has been a part of the Singer/Songwriter’s Circle and sleeping areas are provided. Trained community since 2010. Community Women’s Chorus. staff and volunteers are on-site at all HRDC is a nonprofit Community This family friendly event is times during operating hours. The Action Agency dedicated to open to all with a suggested Warming Center is located at 2104 “Building a Better Community.” donation of $15. Any donation, Industrial Drive and is open from Learn more about HRDC’s many large or small will be accepted! 7pm–7am, 7 days per week during efforts in Southwest Montana at Pilgrim United is located at the winter months. www.thehrdc.org. •

HRDC will present the 6th musicians and know you’re helping annual Warming Center benefit keep your fellow community concert with Megan Makeever & members warm. Friends on Saturday, January 4th Joining Makeever are Stefan at Pilgrim United Church. The Stern, Julia Cory Slovarp, Kali tunes begin at 7:30pm. Enjoy some Armstrong, Amy Leach, Sandy live music by a number of local Stimson, Jeff Vick, Amber Ikeman,

Local academics to discuss wilderness & human nature in public lecture As part of its continuing The Madison-Gallatin Chapter presentation series, the Montana of the Montana Wilderness Wilderness Association’s Madison- Association educates and inspires Gallatin Chapter will next host local people to protect special wild places award-winning science writer Gary in Park, Gallatin and Madison Ferguson and social-cultural counties in Southwest and South- psychologist Mary M. Clare of Central Montana. Some best local nonprofit Full Ecology. The known wild places include the four first “Wilderness and...” lecture of units of the Lee Metcalf the new year will take place Wilderness in the Madison Range, Thursday, January 16th at a large section of the Absaroka- Bozeman’s Hope Lutheran Church. Beartooth Wilderness, some of the Ferguson and Clare’s presenta- northwestern parts of Yellowstone tion will consider how we humans National Park, and the Hyalite- are actually here as wilderness our- Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness selves, and how the presence and Study Area in the Gallatin Range. wisdom of wild nature offers reliable Other mountain ranges in the geo- guidance for whatever is coming our graphic area with unprotected wild way. The program will take place in areas include parts of the Bridgers, the Fireside Room beginning at 7pm the Gravely and Snowcrest Ranges, and is open to the public. Hope the Tobacco Roots and Crazy Lutheran is located at 2152 W Graf Mountains. Learn more at Street (off S 19th) in Bozeman. www.wildmontana.org. •

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Public Skating Haynes NEW Years Eve Happy 2020 Public Skating Pavilion & Ice Barn @ Haynes Pavilion & Ice Amazing Butterflies 30 Fairgrounds 31 Exhibit 9 am MoRockies 1 from 2 Barn @ Fairgrounds Amazing Butterflies Winter Wonderland: Frozen Light on the Land: Photos The BoZone Exhibit 9 am MoR of Albert Schlechten 9 am MoR Style 10 am Montana Science Center Light on the Land: Photos of Public Skating Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Winter Wonderland: Frozen Style Albert Schlechten 9 am MoRockies Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 10 am Montana Science Center Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn Winter Wonderland: Frozen Style Cozy Café 11 am Books & Babies 1pm 10 am Library @ Fairgrounds 10 am Montana Science Center Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Bozeman Public Library Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 10 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht 4:30pm Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm 10 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Yoga for All 11 am & 12pm Library Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Season of Light 11 am & 3pm Telemark Tom Marino 3:30pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Music & Mussels w/ Jess Atkins Kent Johnson 3:30pm Scissorbills Saloon – Big Sky Montana Jack – Big Sky Capcom Go! 12pm & 4pm MOR New Year’s Eve Dinner 5pm 5:30pm Bridger Brewing Birth of Planet Earth 1pm Kids Chess Club Old Faithful Snow Lodge Ryan Acker 6pm Outlaw Brewing 3:45pm Bozeman Public Library Taylor Planetarium @ MOR New Year’s Eve Dinner 5:30pm The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Joe Knapp 7pm Bozeman Taproom Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Rich Mayo 6pm Kountry Korner Café Neil Filo Beddow 8pm Eagles Bar Ladies Night Lauren & Brian Alcohol & Drug Free New Years Sunrise Karaoke – El Camino Get YOUR ad on 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 5pm Pour House Bar & Grill Eve Dance! 7pm River Rock Center 9pm El Camino Bar Mike Haring Aaron Banfield 7pm Boz. Taproom Larry Myer 4pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 6pm Gallatin Riverhouse Grill – Big Sky Sam Platts & the Great Plainsmen www.BoZone.com Spaghetti Dinner, Torchlight 8pm Old Saloon – Emigrant Adult Chess Club 6pm Boz. Library Parade & Fireworks 4pm Swing into the ’20s w/ Montana Evidence Viewing & Ghost Stories Bridger Bowl Manouche 8pm Starlite Bozeman 6pm Belgrade Community Library Mathias 4:30pm A Disco-Funk New Year’s w/ DJ Open Builds [email protected] Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Swoon 8pm Bacchus Pub 6:30pm Bozeman Makerspace Danny Bee 5pm New Year’s Eve Fireworks Art on the Rocks 6:30pm Murray Bar – Livingston 8pm Big Sky Resort Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture Pints w/ Purpose – Bozeman Trivia with Trisha 8pmEl Camino Bar Bridger Creek Boys Family Outreach 20/20 Back to the Future New 7pm Red Tractor Pizza 5pm Bridger Brewing Year’s Eve w/ Left on Tenth 9pm N Colorado at MSU Bobcats Songwriters Guild 6pm Rialto Bozeman Mountains Walking Brewery Women’s Basketball 7pm The Dead Yellers 9pm Murray Bar Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Chloe Little 6:30pm BlueBelly Junction 9pm Eagles Bar Red Tractor Pizza Torrin Daniels & Max Davies Rocky Mountain Pearls 9pm 7pm Bozeman Hot Springs Monday Night Live Trivia!?!? Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Kalyn Beasley 7pm Bozeman Taproom MOTH New Year’s Eve w/ 8pm Murray Bar – Livingston Northern Arizona at MSU Bobcats PermaFunk 9pm Filling Station Men’s Basketball The MAX – New Year’s Eve Party Jessica Eve 7pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon 8pm Old Saloon – Emigrant Sunrise Karaoke – Legion DJ Troy 9:30pm JR’s Lounge Casino Sunrise Karaoke – Eagles 9pm American Legion – Bozeman Dammit Lauren9:30pmMontana Jack 9pm Eagles Bar

Public Skating Supervolcanoes 11 am & Public Skating Chamber’s Business Before Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn 3pm Taylor MOR Public Skating Haynes Pavilion & Ice Hours 7:30am

5 @ Fairgrounds 6 Wildlife Painting w/ DG 7 Haynes Pavilion & Ice 8 Barn @ Fairgrounds 9 City Brew – 7th Ave. Little Star That Could House 11 am Sensational Babies 10 am Spring Convocation 2020 Barn @ Fairgrounds 10 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Museum of the Rockies 10 am MSU Reynolds Recital Hall Supervolcanoes – 12pm / 3pm Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm Books & Babies – & 1pm 10 am Little Ones Storytime – & 11:15am Books & Babies 1pm 10 am Library 11 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Bozeman Public Library 10:15am Bozeman Public Library Thrive’s Gym Days – Bozeman 10 am Brunch Live Music – Cleo Toll Open STEAMlab Hours 3pm Supervolcanoes 11 am & Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Willson School 11 am Pine Creek Lodge Montana Science Center 3pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Cozy Café 11 am Bozeman Library

Chasing the Ghost Particle 4pm Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Yoga for All 11 am & Thrive’s Gym Days – Belgrade Yellowstone on My Mind w/ Cathy 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 11 am Heck-Quaw Elementary Whitlock 2pm MSU Reynolds Recital 12pm Bozeman Public Library Celtic Jam 2pm Bunkhouse Brewery LEGO Club 3:45pm Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm Open House 3pm MSU Renne Library Medical Conditions That Can Affect The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Bozeman Library Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack Teen Writer’s Club 4pm Library Driving 11:45am Kids Chess Club 3:45pm Library Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Minecraft Meetup 3:45pm Library Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Weston Lewis 6pm Outlaw Brewing Gallatin Valley YMCA Kids Music Together Free Preview Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Neil Filo Beddow 7pm Chasing the Ghost Particle 5:30pm 4pm Pilgrim United Church Steph Yeager 5pm Murray Bar READ to a Dog 4pm Library Ladies Night 5pm Pour House Bar Norris Hot Springs 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Yarn Crafting 5pm Boz. Library Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht 4:30pm Pint Night Fundraiser for Bridger Ski Bridger Mountain Big Band Mathias 3:30pm Pints w/ Purpose – Forward Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Foundation 5pm Bozeman Taproom 7pm Eagles Bar Montana 5pm Bridger Brewing Montana Jack – Big Sky Bozeman BPW Social 5pm Paradise – Screening & Panel 6pm Hawthorne Roots Duo Blue Slipper – 2020 Auditions Open STEAMlab Hours Fork & Spoon Homestyle Kitchen Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 7pm Bozeman Hot Springs 6pm Bozeman Public Library 4pm Montana Science Center Music & Mussels w/ SlomoJoe 3 Tips for Staving Off Winter Blues Lang Montana Manouche 5:30pm Bridger Brewing 6pm Bozeman Public Library

Termes 6pm Devil’s Toboggan Kelly Nicholson Blue Slipper – 2020 Auditions 6pm 6:30pm 6pm Outlaw Brewing Blue Slipper Theatre Rich Mayo Red Tractor Int’l Film Night – Spring, Summer, Open Builds 6:30pm Boz. Makerspace Pizza 6pm Kountry Korner Café Fall, Winter… and Spring 6pm Bridger Creek Boys 7pm Red Tractor Improv on Author Event w/ Dennis Gaub Bozeman Public Library Idaho at MSU Bobcats Women’s the verge 6pm Country Bookshelf Presenting Prehistory: Basketball 7pm Brick Fieldhouse 7pm Adventures in Greater Yellowstone Paleontology Lecture 6pm Bingo Night 7pm Pine Creek Lodge

Verge w/ Phil Knight 6:15pm Museum of the Rockies Doc Series – Our Time Machine 7pm Theater Trivia Night 7pm Pine Creek Lodge Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture Bozeman Public Library Trivia Night Tom Cook King Ropes Duo 7pm 7pm International Folk Dancing 7pm 7pm Bozeman Taproom Bozeman Hot Springs Bozeman Bozeman Catholic Community Center Bingo Wednesday 7pm Baroque Music Montana – German Taproom Larry Kiff American Legion – Bozeman Theatre 7:30pm Big Sky Chapel Sunrise 7pm Red Tractor Pizza Bozeman Film Society – Parasite Slomo Joe 8pm Murray Bar

Karaoke – Kaj 7pm The Ellen Theatre Jessica Eve 8pm Old Saloon 9pm Jessica Jane Hegg Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf 7pm Bozeman Taproom American 8pm Eagles Bar 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Legion – Sunrise Karaoke – Bar IX Sunrise Karaoke – El Camino Montana Manouche 9pm Open Range Bozeman 9pm Bar IX 9pm El Camino Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9pm Eagles Bar

Bozeman Cohousing Public Skating Public Skating Public Skating Thrive’s Gym Days – Getting-It-Built Workshop Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn Haynes Pavilion & Ice Bozeman 10 am 12 10 am VISIONS Service 13 @ Fairgrounds 14 @ Fairgrounds 15 Barn @ Fairgrounds 16 Willson School Little Star That Could Preschool Science Series Books & Babies Sensational Babies 10 am Books & Babies – & 1pm 10 am Taylor @ MOR 10:30am 1pm 10 am Museum of the Rockies 10 am Bozeman Public Library Supervolcanoes 12pm / 3pm MT Science Center Bozeman Public Library Little HeARTs 10 amEmerson Center Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm MOR 11 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm MOR Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Little Ones Storytime 11:15am Cozy Café 11 am Boz.Library Brunch Live Music – Peter King Adventure Women’s Book Club Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 10:15am Bozeman Public Library Wonderlust Mystery Series 12pm Country Bookshelf 11 am Pine Creek Lodge 12pm Country Bookshelf Yoga for All 11 am & Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm MOR Community Dual GS Series Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm 12pm Bozeman Public Library 12pm Bridger Bowl Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Thrive’s Gym Days – Belgrade Gallatin Parkinson’s Support Group Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm 11 am Heck-Quaw Elementary 2pm E-Free Church Chasing the Ghost Particle – & Open STEAMlab Hours 3pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Bozeman BPW Luncheon – Girls Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack 4pm 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Montana Science Center Mathias 3:30pm Just Wanna Have Funds Kids Chess Club 3:45pm Library Celtic Jam 2pm Bunkhouse Brewery Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Montana Jack – Big Sky The Revolutionists 3pm Verge 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 11:30am Riverside Country Club Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Open STEAMlab Hours Lazy Owl String Band LEGO Club 3:45pm Boz. Library Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 4pm Montana Science Center 6pm Red Tractor Pizza Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge – Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Ladies Night 5pm Pour House Bar FREE College Info Night Jacob Rountree 6pm Outlaw Brewing Kids Music Together Free Preview Minecraft Meetup 3:45pm Library Extreme Learning for Teachers (3 The Travelin’ Kind 7pm 5:30pm 4pm Bozeman Lodge 5:30pm Montana FWP – Bozeman Dance Series – Country Swing 4pm OPIs) 5:30pm Museum of the Rockies Bozeman Hot Springs Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Montana Manouche Baxter Ballroom Kiersten White 6pmCountry Bookshelf Extreme History Lecture – African Todd Green 7pm Norris Hot Springs Yarn Crafting 5pm Bozeman Library 6pm Devil’s Toboggan READ to a Dog 4pm Boz. Library Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht 4:30pm American Community in WY Pints w/ Purpose – Serenity Ranch Rich Mayo 6pm Kountry Korner Café Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 6pm Museum of the Rockies 5pm Bridger Brewing Life Drawing 6pm Emerson Center Music & Mussels w/ Edis & the Open Builds 6:30pm Makerspace Kennedy Richards 5pm Murray Bar for the Arts & Culture Incredibles 5:30pm Bridger Brewing Kelly Nicholson & Luke Flansburg YMCA Presents: Natural Pain Mindful Self-Compassion™ Author Event w/ Ednor Therriault 7pm Bozeman Hot Springs Management 5:30pm YMCA Workshop 6:30pm Breathe Mind Body Therapy 6pm Country Bookshelf Lecture: “Wilderness and…” Human Open Mic Night w/ Bozeman Poetry Luke Flansburg 6pm Outlaw Brewing Nature 7pm Hope Lutheran Church Open Auditions for Big Fish 7pm Collective 6:30pm Science Inquiry Lecture – Bridger Creek Boys 7pm Red Tractor Shane Lalani Center for the Arts Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse Yellowstone Volcano 7pm MoR Shooter Jennings w/ Mike & the Emma & the Ledge Tea & Games Night 7pm Meditation Body Basics 7pm Moonpies 8pm Rialto Bozeman 6:30pm Red Tractor Pizza Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse Bozeman Dharma Center Addison Thompson w/ Sweet Sage Sac Audubon Program – Cultural International Folk Dancing 7pm Stimulus Package 7pm Boz Taproom 8pm Filling Station History of Hummingbirds 6:30pm Bozeman Catholic Community Center Trivia Night 7pm Pine Creek Lodge Jessica Eve 8pm Old Saloon – Hope Lutheran Church Josh Moore Riff Raff w/ Special Guests 8pm Chandler Huntley 8pm Murray Bar Trivia Night 7pm Bozeman Taproom 7pm Bozeman Taproom Buffalo Jump Sports Bar & Grill Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Sunrise Karaoke – Legion Sunrise Karaoke – Bar IX Kennedy Richards 8pm Eagles Bar 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 9pm American Legion – Bozeman 9pm Bar IX Sunrise Karaoke 9pmEl Camino Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9pm Eagles Bar

Public Skating PIR Days – Super Snow Supervolcanoes 11 am & Little Ones Storytime Book Signing w/ Pam Haynes Pavilion & Ice Science 9 am 3pm MOR 11:15am 10:15am Library Houston Old Faithful Lodge 19 Barn @ Fairgrounds 20 Montana Outdoor Science 21 Yoga 11 am & 12pm Library 22 Supervolcanoes 11 am & 23 Supervolcanoes 11 am & Little Star That Could School (MOSS) Mathias 3:30pm 3pm MOR 3pm MOR 10 am Preschool Science Series Montana Jack- Big Sky Thrive’s Gym Days – Cozy Café 11 am Library Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 10:30am Montana Science Center Open STEAMlab Hours Belgrade 11 am Heck-Quaw Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm MOR Supervolcanoes – & 12pm / 3pm Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm 4pm Montana Science Center Gelli Print Play Workshop w/ DG Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack Kids Chess Club 3:45pm Library 11 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Rich Mayo 6pm Kountry Korner Café House 11 am Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Brunch Live Music – Neil Filo Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm Life Drawing 6pm Emerson Center Chasing the Ghost Particle 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Beddow 11 am Pine Creek Lodge Taylor Planetarium @ MOR International Folk Dancing 7pm 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Ladies Night 5pm Pour House Bar Community Dual GS Series 12pm Open STEAMlab Hours Bozeman Catholic Community Center 3pm Montana Science Center Minecraft Meetup 3:45pm Chamber’s Business After Hours Bridger Bowl Aaron Banfield 7pm Boz.Taproom Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Bozeman Public Library 5:30pm Element Bozeman Chasing the Ghost Particle Sunrise Karaoke 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 9pm Bar IX READ to a Dog 4pm Boz. Library Field School Open House 6pm 4pm 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Mike Haring Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht Bozeman Field School The Big Sky Tonight 2pm 4pm Carabiner Lounge 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Lecture: Montana’s Carnegie Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Mathias 4:30pm Music & Mussels w/ Bridger Creek Libraries 6pm Bozeman Public Library Celtic Jam 2pm Bunkhouse Brewery Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Boys 5:30pm Bridger Brewing Open Builds 6:30pm Boz. Makerspace The Revolutionists Pints w/ Purpose – WMMHC Hope Simple Substitutions 6pm 11th & Grant w/ Betty Jane 3pm Verge Theater House 5pm Bridger Brewing Outlaw Brewing 7pm MontanaPBS Banff Mountain Film Fest Tour Ryan Acker Roe v. Wade Anniversary Event Jacob Rountree 6pm Willson Auditorium 5pm Murray Bar – Livingston 6pm MSU Procrastinator Theater 7pm Bozeman Hot Springs Bridger Creek Boys Amanda Stewart Intro to Meditation 7pm Bridger Creek Boys 7pm Red Tractor 6pm Outlaw Brewing 6pm Mountains Walking Brewery Bozeman Dharma Center Weber State at MSU Women’s Cole Thorne & Jordan Rodenbiker Chandler Huntley Kristin Lundell 7pm Boz. Taproom Basketball 7pm Brick Breeden 7pm Bozeman Hot Springs 6:30pm Red Tractor Pizza Trivia Night 7pm Pine Creek Lodge Bingo Night 7pm Pine Creek Lodge Livingston Film Series – Echo in Improv on the Verge Zion I 8pm Rialto Bozeman Jessica Eve 8pm Old Saloon – the Canyon 7pm 7pm Verge Theater Robert Lethert Shane Secor 8pm Murray Bar Shane Lalani Center for the Arts Trivia Night 7pm Bozeman Taproom 8pm Eagles Bar Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Jacob Rountree Sunrise Karaoke – Legion Sunrise Karaoke 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Sunrise Karaoke 9pm Eagles Bar 7pm Norris Hot Springs 9pm American Legion – Bozeman 9pm El Camino Bar GG ee tt YY oo uu rr ee v e n t s oo nn t h e CC a l e n d a r !! ee m a i l :: i n f o @@ BB o ZZ o n e . C o m ( $ 2 5 p e r l i s t i n G f o r n o n -- a d v e r t i s e r s )) o r C aa l ll 44 00 66 -- 5 8 66 - 6 7 3 00 IF IT'S HAPPENING... IT’S IN THE BO THE IN IT’S HAPPENING... IT'S IF IF IT'S HAPPENING... IT’S IN THE BO THE IN IT’S HAPPENING... IT'S IF Friday Saturday

Winter Wonderland: Frozen Style 10 am Public Skating Montana Science Center Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn @ Fairgrounds 3 Read Sing Play! Storytime – & 11:15am 4 Resolutions, Intentions & New Beginnings 10:15am Bozeman Public Library 9:30am Bozeman Dharma Center Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Bozeman Creek Hill Climb 10 am Sourdough Trail Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Winter Wonderland: Frozen Style 10 am MTScience Center Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm MOR Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Little Star That Could 10 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Donnie’s Inferno 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café 2020 Visions: Vision Board Party & Goal Setting Todd Green 5:30pm Willie’s Distillery – Ennis Workshop 10 am Venue 126 Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta Supervolcanoes 12pm / 3pm 11 am Taylor MOR 7pm Red Tractor Pizza Community Dual GS Series 12pm Bridger Bowl Montana Sunshine 7pm Norris Hot Springs Chasing the Ghost Particle 4pm 1pm Hocked – Premiere Event w/ Cast & Crew Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 7pm The Ellen Theatre The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR New Years Glow Skate 7pm S Utah at MSU Bobcats Women’s Basketball 2pm Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn @ Fairgrounds Brick Breeden Fieldhouse The Dead Yellers 9pm Eagles Bar Leslie Fox 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Kelly Nicholson Band 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston Bob Britten Free Spirit Rock 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Neil Filo Beddow 6pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Sunrise Karaoke 9pm Plaza Bar – Three Forks PermaFunk Karaoke 10pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 7pm Red Tractor Pizza Katie Hall 7pm Norris Hot Springs Butte Cobras at Bozeman Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Megan Makeever & Friends – Warming Center Fundraiser 7:30pm Pilgrim United Church Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance 7:30pm Missoula Senior Center Joe Knapp w/ Hezediah Johnson 8pm Old Saloon – Emigrant Mike Haring 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky The Dead Yellers 9pm Eagles Bar Wolf & the Moons 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston Longhorn Band 9pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Free Spirit Rock 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Sunrise Karaoke – Friendly 9pm Friendly Tavern Andrew Gromiller & the Organically Grown 9:30pm Bozeman Taproom

Public Skating Bozeman Cohousing Getting-It-Built Workshop Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn @ Fairgrounds 9 am VISIONS Service Adventures 10 Bridger’s 65th Birthday Bridger Bowl 11 Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market Read Sing Play! Storytime 9 am Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 11:15am 10:15am Bozeman Public Library Resilience Workshop 9:30am Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Taylor @ MOR Bozeman Dharma Center Friday Forum – Impeachment: Past, Present & Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library Future 12pm Bozeman Public Library Little Star That Could 10 am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm Taylor Planetarium Supervolcanoes 12pm / 3pm 11 am Taylor @ MOR Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Community Dual GS Series 12pm Bridger Bowl Earth Bound: Opening Reception w/ DeWeese & Chasing the Ghost Particle 4pm 1pm @ MOR Purcell 5pm Old Main Gallery & Framing Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter FREE Friday Night 5pm Montana Science Center 1:30pm ARAY Wellness Home Studio Z Shibumi: Opening Reception w/ Gummersall & The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Z Parrish 5pm Old Main Gallery & Framing Leslie Fox 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Open House Event 5:30pm Bozeman Dharma Center Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café ONE ONE Donnie’s Inferno 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Darker Art for Darker Days 6pm Rapscallion Gallery Left for Dead 5:30pm Willie’s Distillery – Ennis Portland at MSU Bobcats Men’s Basketball Sarah Price 6pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot 6pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Cohousing Event w/ Author Katie McCamant Vibe Quartet 7pm Red Tractor Pizza 6pm Lindley Center Logan Dudding 7pm Norris Hot Springs Paradise & Last Call: Our Fight for the Epic Yellowstone: Life on the Wing Yellowstone 6:30pm The Ellen Theatre 7pm Shane Lalani Center for the Arts Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta 7pm Red Tractor Pizza Community Contra Dance 7:30pm Bozeman Senior Center Raven Rōshi 7pm Norris Hot Springs Missoula Junior Bruins at Bozeman Icedogs • Great Falls Americans at Bozeman Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion • 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Baroque Music Montana – German Theatre 7:30pm Since 1993 Since Teahouse Tango Dance 7:30pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1993 Since Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse The 5 Browns 7:30pm Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Baroque Music Montana – German Theatre Left on Tenth & Leah Woods 8pm Filling Station 7:30pm Cikan Residence The Revolutionists 8pm Verge Theater Comedy Night 8pm Filling Station Blake Brightman Band 8pm Old Saloon – Emigrant Yonder Mountain String Band 8pm Rialto Bozeman Andrew Gromiller & the Organically Grown The Revolutionists 8pm Verge Theater 8:30pm The Attic – Livingston The Ornery Jacks 9pm Eagles Bar Mike Haring 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Nick Sterling & The Nomads The Ornery Jacks 9pm Eagles Bar 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston www.TWANG 9pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Sunrise Karaoke – Sac Ian Thomas & Band of Drifters 9pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Ian Thomas & Band of Drifters Sunrise Karaoke – Friendly 9pm Friendly Tavern 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Lonesome Gold 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston • Karaoke 10pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Kelly Nicholson Band 9:30pm Bozeman Taproom •

Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Taylor MOR Little Star That Could 10 am MOR

Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm MOR Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library December 30, 2019- January 25, 2020 25, January 2019- 30, December 17 Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge 18 Dragon Party 10 am Bozeman Public Library 2020 25, January 2019- 30, December Donnie’s Inferno 5:30pm Kountry Korner Supervolcanoes – & 12pm / 3pm 11 amTaylor@ Taylor Bayne 5:30pm Willie’s Distillery MOR West Dakota Stutter 6pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Community Dual GS Series 12pm Bridger Bowl Brew Master’s Dinner 6:30pm Mammoth Hot Springs Chasing the Ghost Particle – & 4pm 1pmTaylor Banff Mountain Film Fest Tour 7pm Willson Auditoriu Planetarium @ MOR Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta 7pm Red Tractor Pizza The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR Bozeman Film Society – Pain & Glory 7pmThe Ellen Leslie Fox 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Dave Provost 7pm Norris Hot Springs Eastern WA at MSU Bobcats Men’s Basketball 4pmBrick The Revolutionists 8pm Verge Theater Breeden Fieldhouse Tsunami Funk 9pm Eagles Bar Lone Mountain Duo 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky El Wencho 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Hawthorne Roots & Cycles 9pm Filling Station SnoBar 2020 6pm Big Sky Resort Blake Brightman Band 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston Open Mic Night 6pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Karaoke 10pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Chautauqua: Potluck & Performances 6:30pm Elling House – Virginia City Banff Mountain Film Fest 7pm Willson Auditorium Tom Kirwan 7pm Norris Hot Springs Great Falls Americans at Bozeman Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Mo Amer 7:30pm Warren Miller Performing Arts Justin Townes Earle 8pm Rialto Bozeman The Revolutionists 8pm Verge Theater Rocky Mountain Pearls Duo 8pm Old Saloon – Emigrant Mike Haring 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Tsunami Funk 9pm Eagles Bar Andrew Gromiller & the Organically Grown 9pm Filling Station Exit 288 9pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks El Wencho 9pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Sunrise Karaoke – Friendly 9pm Friendly Tavern Doublewide Dreams 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston Squirrel Gravy 9:30pm Bozeman Taproom ZHVWPDLQ Public Skating Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market 9 am GRZQWRZQER] HPDQ Haynes Pavilion & Ice Barn @ Fairgrounds Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture ZLOGMRHVFRIIHHFRPFDOHQGDU 24 Read Sing Play! Storytime – & 11:15am 25 Reptiles: The Beautiful & the Deadly 9 am 10:15am Bozeman Public Library Museum of the Rockies /V\YZ Supervolcanoes 11 am & 3pm Taylor MOR Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library 4VUKH`;O\YZKH`!!HTWT Chasing the Ghost Particle 1pm MOR Our Town: A Panoramic Community Collage -YPKH`:H[\YKH`!!WT Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 10 am Story Mansion :\UKH`!HTWT The Creative Act: Works by Rudy Autio Jewelry Making w/ Yellowstone Agate Jewelry 5pm Radius Gallery – Missoula 10 am Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Donnie’s Inferno 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Seed Swap Extravaganza 1pm Livingston-Park Library Reptiles Exhibition: Members-Only Preview The Big Sky Tonight 2pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 5:30pm Museum of the Rockies Idaho State at MSU Bobcats Women’s Basketball Pacific People 6pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot 2pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Celebration of the Arts: Scotland 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour 8pm 5pm Emerson Center 6pm Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café )"11:

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Lauded artist celebrates BFS screens two international feature shared memories thru contenders for 2020 Oscar race Bozeman Film while it was still stage project in new doc Society continues alive and intense, its 41st season on writing as the only Wednesday, therapy to forget January 8th with the unforgettable, the Cannes Palme the early discovery d’Or winner for of cinema, and the 2019, Parasite. void, the infinite Bong Joon Ho void that creates the (Snowpiercer, The incapacity to keep Host) brings his on making films. singular mastery Pain & Glory talks home to Korea in about creation, this pitch-black, about the difficulty genre-bending of separating it thriller of class from one’s own life proportions. The and about the Ellen Theatre passions that give it hosts this new meaning and hope. On Thursday, January 9th, at Festival to widespread critical year screening By turns darkly hilarious and heart- In recovering his the Emerson Center for the Arts & acclaim and has gone on to screen at 7pm. wrenching, the film showcases a past, Salvador finds the urgent need Culture, the Bozeman Doc Series at major festivals around the world. Meet the Park Family: the modern master at the top of his to recount it, and in that need he continues its sixth season with the “An uplifting celebration…an picture of aspirational wealth. And game. Rated R, Parasite runs 132 also finds his salvation. Montana premiere of the critically elegant, focused piece of story- the Kim Family, rich in street smarts minutes. Presented in Korean “Pain & Glory might see acclaimed new documentary, telling.” – Screen Daily but not much else. Be it chance or with subtitles. Almodóvar working in a minor key, Our Time Machine. The film “Sun and Chiang strike a tricky fate, these two houses are brought Pain & Glory, the 21st feature but it is a major work, graced with screens at 7pm. balance between a high-stakes together and the Kims sense a film by esteemed Spanish director career-best work from Antonio Forty-three-year-old Maleonn is making-of documentary and an golden opportunity. Masterminded Pedro Almodóvar, follows on Friday, Banderas,” wrote a reviewer for one of China’s most influential intimate, observational family by college-aged Ki-woo, the Kim January 17th. The autobiographical Empire. Rated R, Pain & Glory runs conceptual artists today. His father, portrait, but Maleonn is such a children expediently install them- story of a director looking back on 112 minutes. Presented in Spanish Ma Ke, was the artistic director of thoughtful, sensitive, brilliant sub- selves as tutor and art therapist to his life and career, the film stars with subtitles. the Shanghai Chinese Opera ject that the film is compelling no the Parks. Soon, a symbiotic Antonio Banderas (who won best Reserved seats for Parasite and Theater. After being humiliated matter where on the creative relationship forms between the two actor at Cannes for his role) and Pain & Glory are $9.75 for adults or and forbidden from working for a spectrum they find him.” – Variety families. The Kims provide Penélope Cruz. The Ellen $9.25 for seniors and students. decade during the Cultural “Fascinating… emotional… “indispensable” luxury services screening begins at 7pm. Advance tickets available at Revolution, Ma Ke immersed him- Intriguingly grounds the creative while the Parks obliviously bankroll Pain & Glory tells of a series of www.theellentheatre.org (plus self in theater. The mysterious process in the specificity of individ- their entire household. When a reencounters experienced by service fees). The Ellen lobby opens excitement of Ma Ke’s creative ual experience.” – Hollywood Reporter parasitic interloper threatens the Salvador Mallo, a film director in one hour before the screening for world inspired the young Maleonn, “Uplifting… A profound and Kims’ newfound comfort, a savage, his physical decline. Some of them refreshments. but his father’s absences stoked poetic film.” – Indie NYC underhanded battle for dominance in the flesh, others remembered: his Bozeman Film Society seeks out early feelings of resentment. Single admission to Our Time breaks out, threatening to destroy childhood in the 60s, when he and presents independent films When Ma Ke is diagnosed with Machine is $10, or $8 for students. the fragile ecosystem between the emigrated with his parents to a which engage, entertain, and foster Alzheimer’s, Maleonn pours every- Tickets are available at the door or Kims and the Parks. village in Valencia in search of an understanding of the world com- thing into an ambitious new theater in advance at Cactus Records and RogerEbert.com film critic Brian prosperity the first desire, his first munity around us. Visit www.boze- project: a visually stunning time- Movie Lovers, as well as the Doc Tallericico raves, “Parasite is adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, manfilmsociety.org for film travel adventure told with human- Series website. Visit www.boze- unquestionably one the best films of the pain of the breakup of that love previews and further information – sized puppets. At the play’s heart mandocseries.org to purchase the year. Just trust me on this one.” and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” • are autobiographical scenes inspired Season Passes or 7-film punch by Maleonn’s memories with his cards, and to view trailers father. He hopes this will bring for upcoming films. them together both artistically and This biweekly documentary personally. As Ma Ke’s memory screening series is curated by award- fades, Maleonn races against time to winning filmmaker Jason Burlage. Local filmmakers premiere dark comedy mount the show before his father’s The Doc Series brings brand new memories are lost forever. films from around the world to the at Ellen Our Time Machine world pre- Emerson’s Crawford Theater and miered this fall at the Tribeca Film will continue through April. • On Friday, January 3rd, local filmmaker Steve Drake and Single Six Media present Elling House ‘Chautauquas’ the world premiere of Hocked at Downtown return with monthly events Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre. Filmed this winter entirely in Montana On Saturday, January 18th, the topic speakers taking center stage at by a volunteer team Elling House Arts & Humanities the Elling House. of local talent, the Center will host its first The Chautauqua is open to all independent dark Chautauqua of 2020! Elling seeking entertainment, intellectual comedy will screen House hosts a winter series of or spiritual growth, and local at 7pm and will be when all three storylines come play into gear and shoot their first Chautauquas in January, February, culture. Each participant performs 1 followed with a Q&A featuring the crashing down on the small town feature film. March and April. The monthly to 2 songs or a 5-minute reading. cast and filmmakers. hock shop? Check out the film trailer and event begins with a potluck dinner Nightly performances highlight 10 A double-crossed deal between Loaded with absurd workplace learn more at www.hockedthe- at 6:30pm with performances reserved spots with two swing spots dirty police detectives and ruthless humor, and streaked with gritty movie.com. All seats are $9.50 following at 7:30pm. available for impromptu drug enforcers goes awry. A violence and intense action, Hocked (plus fees). The Chautauqua brought appearances. Those wishing to be struggling addict musician finds is one low-budget epic not to be Wine, beer and concessions will entertainment and culture for the on stage are encouraged to contact himself in possession of the sole missed! be sold in the lobby one hour whole community with speakers, Toni James to make reservations item that can put an end to the out With a family of 30-year veter- before the screening event. teachers, musicians, entertainers and at (406) 843-5454, or of control, bloody feud. Naturally, ans of the pawn industry, director Ticketing and further information specialists of the day. First [email protected]. he heads down to the local pawn and star Steve Drake had no prob- about these and other upcoming popularized in the 19th and 20th Admission to these evenings shop to score a few bucks off it. lem creating an original narrative happenings is available at centuries, the Chautauqua is hailed of food and culture are by donation After the problematic item inspired by true stories from the www.theellentheatre.org. Call as a sharing of entertainment and and open to the public. Learn more becomes stuck within the shop’s hock shop. When he learned that (406) 585-5885 or stop into The intellectual knowledge – Teddy about the venue and other secure walls, the two pawnbrokers the film’s desired shooting location Ellen box office with questions. Roosevelt claimed it was “the most upcoming events at www.elling- must make the deal of a lifetime was set to shut down for good, he Hours are Wednesday through American thing in America.” Today, house.org. The Elling House is before a bombardment of violence and his film crew took on the Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as the tradition continues with a variety located at 404 E Idaho St. in strikes. Can everyone survive challenge to kick the old screen- two hours prior to any event. • of writers, musicians and special Virginia City. •

Next in Livingston Film Series documents birth of ‘California Sound’ The Livingston Film Series is Starr, Michelle Phillips, set to present a free screening Eric Clapton, Stephen of the 2018 music-based docu- Stills, David Crosby, mentary Echo in the Canyon Graham Nash, Roger on Sunday, January 19th. The McGuinn and Jackson film begins at 7pm at the Shane Browne, as well as Lalani Center for the Arts. contemporary musicians The film celebrates the they influenced such as explosion of popular music that Tom Petty (in his very came out of LA’s Laurel last film interview), Beck, Canyon in the mid-60s as folk Fiona Apple, Cat Power, t music went electric and gave Regina Spektor and birth to the California Sound. Norah Jones. Jakob Dylan uncovers never- Now in its fifth sea- before-heard personal details son, the Livingston Film behind the bands and their Series presents a variety songs and how that music of independent features, continues to inspire today. Echo documentaries, local in the Canyon contains candid films, and special screen- conversations and performanc- ings on the third Sunday es with Brian Wilson, Ringo of every month in the

Dulcie Theatre at the Sane Lalani Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30pm. Concessions are available prior to the 7pm screenings. Admission is always free, but Contributing donations are gratefully W r i t e r s accepted. For more informa- tion, please visit www.the- Danny Waldo shanecenter.org. Zelpha Boyd The Livingston Film Series is generously sponsored by Donald B. Gimbel, Marilyn Clotz and Mary Ann Bearden. • page 6A • Volume 27, Number 01 - January 01, 2020 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” January 01, 2020 • The BoZone • Page 7a

Library books Yellowstone adventurer, impeachment expert for upcoming programs Bozeman Public Library is a country adventures throughout the su Oh) at a secluded monastery in Winter Blues” will take place impeach and remove presidents? great community resource for those Yellowstone region, including a 640- the Korean wilderness. As a Thursday, January 9th. The evening What are the criteria they set forth working on projects personal or mile backpack trek, canoe trips into teenager, the apprentice (Jae-kyeong will begin at 6pm in the for this drastic action? What’s the academic, but the downtown space the remote wilds of Yellowstone, Seo) encounters a girl who arrives Community Room. history of our three presidential also hosts a number of engaging and his quest to climb the highest at the monastery seeking assistance Learn three habits that you can impeachments – and one near peak in all the with her health. Over the course of add to your days to stave off the impeachment? What does the Yellowstone region’s a few days, the boy is tempted away winter blues. In this hourlong talk, impeachment and Senate trial of mountain ranges. from his spiritual existence into a Integrative Nutrition Health coach President Donald J. Trump suggest Karen Mitchell will share lifestyle about the impeachment process and nutrition tips to help keep your and the current state of our politics mood high during the cold and and government? dark winter months. In her practice, Rae holds a doctorate in politics Mitchell weaves together nutrition from Oxford University. He co- and wellness expertise with every- authored Impeaching Clinton: Partisan day mindfulness to help clients heal Strife on Capitol Hill (2004) and has their bodies and live the life they served in his MSU role since 2013. wish for. Her unique story includes The monthly speaker series is continuing to heal from SIBO and sponsored by MSU Wonderlust, a an autoimmune disease and their nonprofit organization affiliated subsequent co-infections. with Montana State University’s The public is invited to take part Extended University and hosted by in the next Wonderlust Friday the Library. It is open to the Adventures in Greater Yellowstone Forum, set for January 10th in the public. There is no fee to attend or events open to all. Here’s a look at Community Room. registration needed. For more what’s coming up. “Impeachment: Past, Present information, please visit Local outdoorsman Phil Knight & Future” with Dr. Nicol Rae, http://montana.edu- fronts the “Adventures in International Film Night continues sexual relationship. He leaves the Dean of the MSU College of /wonderlust. Greater Yellowstone” slide show with Kim Ki-duk’s Spring, monastery to follow the girl into a Letters and Sciences, will unfold Located at 626 E Main St., presentation on Tuesday, January Summer, Fall, Winter... and modern way of life he has never from noon–1:30pm. Bozeman Public Library creates 7th. The event begins at 6:15pm in Spring on Wednesday, January 8th. known and is unprepared for. Rae will discuss the presidential opportunities that inspire curiosity, the Community Room. The film is Rated R and will begin As part of the Library’s impeachment power in the US exploration and connection. For Through slides, video clips and at 6pm in the Community Room. ‘Surviving and Thriving in a Constitution and how it has played more information about other stories, Knight will take attendees A young Buddhist apprentice is Montana Winter’ presentation out over our history. Why did the library happenings, please visit on a series of back and front- mentored by an aging monk (Yeong- series, “3 Tips to Stave Off framers give Congress the power to www.bozemanlibrary.org. •

Blue Slipper to hold open auditions in Audition for Shane’s Bozeman & Livingston extraordinary spring Blue Slipper Theatre will hold material is necessary. Roles are Williams and Joe Sears, and Dead musical, Big Fish preliminary auditions in Bozeman available for women and men, ages Souls! by Gogol. and home base of Livingston for its 12 to 64. Individuals who are unable Located at 113 E Callender, the 2020 season productions to attend either event are Blue Slipper Theatre has been early this month. encouraged to contact blueslip- entertaining, educating and enrich- Bozeman Public Library is first [email protected]. ing Livingston through the perform- to host on Monday, January 6th in The 2020 production slate ing arts since 1964. It is the longest the Community Room, followed on includes: Talk to Me Like the Rain, continually operating community Wednesday, Jan. 9th at the Blue short plays by Tennessee Williams, theatre in Montana. For more Slipper. Both auditions will take Mary Page Marlow by Tracy Letts, information, call (406) 222-7720 or place from 6–8pm and no prepared Greater Tuna by Ed Howard, Jaston visit www.blueslipper.org. •

On Tuesday, January 14th, own, is determined to find the truth Verge revolts at top of new year, plus Director Russell Lewis will hold behind his father’s epic tales. open auditions for the musical Overflowing with heart and humor, more outlandish Improv Big Fish at Livingston’s Shane Big Fish is an extraordinary musical ‘Tis the season for some indoor world. It’s a true story. Or total on tight. If you do, you’ll be treated Lalani Center for the Arts tale – spectacular, fantastical and entertainment as we not-so-patiently fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a to an invigorating and enlightening beginning at 7pm. full of love. await the spring thaw. Following a raucous resurrection… that ends in journey.” – Cincinnati Enquirer Based on the novel by Daniel Roles are available for ages 13 short break for the holidays, Verge a song and a scaffold. The Revolutionists comes to Verge Wallace and Tim Burton’s and up. No prepared audition Theater continues its season with “…a sassy, hold-on-to-your-seats January 10th through 26th. acclaimed film, Big Fish tells the material is required. Rehearsals for Lauren Gunderson’s timely theatrical adventure… [Gunderson] Performances will be held on Friday story of Edward Bloom, a traveling this production will take place historical farce The has created a play that is and Saturday evenings at 8pm, salesman who leads an weekday evenings from Jan. 20th Revolutionists. Directed by Katie wonderfully wild and raucous… It’s followed by a Sunday matinee at extraordinary life full of witches, through February 27th. Big Fish runs Gilbertson, the local production a wild ride, filled with verbal gym- 3pm. Tickets are $19. Ages 17+. giants, and mermaids. Edward’s weekends from Feb. 28th through opens January 10th. nastics that come racing at you so And as always, belly up to the incredible stories thrill everyone March 22nd. Four beautiful, badass women quickly it’s occasionally hard to keep all-you-can-eat comedy buffet with around him – most of all, his For more information, please lose their heads in this irreverent, up. Listen closely, though, and hang Improv on the Verge! They pair devoted wife Sandra. But their son contact Lewis at (406) 222-1420 or girl-powered comedy the fun and energy of Will, about to have a child of his [email protected]. • set during the French short-form games (like Revolution’s Reign of you see on the popular Terror. Playwright tv show Whose Line Is It Olympe de Gouges, Anyway?) with long-form assassin Charlotte scenes in which they Corday, former queen create hilarious (and fan of ribbons) characters and storylines Marie Antoinette, and on the spot. Head down Haitian rebel for a new, fun-filled Marianne Angelle show twice monthly. hang out, murder Cheap thrills for your Marat, and try to beat laugh hole! The first back the extremist shows of the new year insanity in 1793 Paris. are set for January 6th This grand and and 20th at 7pm. dream-tweaked Tickets are $9. 17+. comedy is about Visit www.vergeth- violence and legacy, eater.com for Next in Livingston Film Series art and activism, reservations and further feminism and terror- information about documents birth of ‘California Sound’ ism, compatriots and upcoming productions! chosen sisters, and Advance tickets are also how we actually go available in store at about changing the Cactus Records. •

Kindred Montana communities fight for their land in Ellen double feature Highlighted by a pair of films The host organization works to further information about this event about Montana communities protect the lands, waters and wildlife and other upcoming happenings is protecting their land, the Greater of the Greater Yellowstone available at www.theellenthe- Yellowstone Coalition will present a Ecosystem, now and for future atre.org. For additional inquiries, double feature event at Downtown generations. Learn more at call (406) 585-5885 or stop into The Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre on Friday, www.greateryellowstone.org. Ellen box office. Hours are January 10th. Paradise and Last Wine, beer and concessions will Wednesday through Saturday from Call: Our Fight for the be sold in the lobby one hour before 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to Yellowstone will screen at 6:30pm. the screening event. Ticketing and any event. • All seats are $11. Paradise, by award-winning Clyde Park filmmaker Erik Petersen, documents the proposal of a gold mine in Yellowstone-neighboring Emigrant Gulch and a community’s fight to stop it. RC Cone’s Last Call brings viewers into the heart of a community as they work to maintain the river that connects them all. The evening will also include a performance by local musician Ryan Acker of The Last Revel, who composed the original score for Paradise. Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 27, Number 01 - January 01, 2020 • page 7A ­Page 8a­•­The BoZone •­January 01,­2020

MOR unearths paleontology lecture series, volcanic Yellowstone update Museum of the Rockies has the fossils of extinct organisms can series continues with “The Sort You can “milk” a turned its calendar to a new year, teach us about the world today. Who Make Good Citizens: viper, learn to speak returning to business as usual with The next Science Inquiry Empire, An African American croc in under five regular public events to accompany Lecture, “The Yellowstone Community in Wyoming, minutes, and test your its many exhibits. Here’s a look at Volcano: News from the 1908–1920” at 6pm. Further knowledge with some upcoming happenings at our Front,” is set for Wednesday, program information TBA. “Turtle Trivia” or neighborhood museum. January 15th. The presentation Please note: All held in Hager “Lizard Wizard.” An The first in the “Presenting will begin at 7pm. Auditorium, public lectures have a limited experienced zoo Prehistory: Paleontology What does front line research capacity and are free of admission on a professional remains Speaker Series” will take place tell us about the current state of first come, first served basis. Doors open with the exhibit to Wednesday, January 8th. MOR’s the immense volcano that makes 30 minutes prior to each. Attendees may care for the living col- John R. Horner Curator of up much of Yellowstone National not save seats for others. lection. Members: join Paleontology Dr. John Scannella Park? Dr. Michael Poland, And later this month, a scaly for an exclusive preview will present at 6pm. Scientist-in-Charge of the new exhibit! Reptiles: The reception from 5:30–7pm Discoveries made by Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, Beautiful and the Deadly opens on Jan. 24th to check out paleontologists continue to shed will discuss the geologic hazards January 25th. Reptiles have the new exhibit before it new light on the deep past of the of the Yellowstone region, activity enduring appeal, and this interac- opens to the public! planet and the creatures that arose that has been recorded in 2019, tive zoological exhibition will bring For more here. This series explores recent and recent research into how you eye to eye with living species information about findings and current hypotheses as the Yellowstone volcanic from around the world. Deadly these events and the conveyed by scientists who are system works. snakes, colorful lizards, unusual Museum exhibits, visit actively exploring how life on Earth On Thursday, January 16th, the turtles and rugged crocodilians are www.museumofthe- has changed through time and what Extreme History Project Lecture exhibited in naturalistic habitats. rockies.org. •

Local author’s latest details Montana pilot’s role during Battle of Midway

Local readers will get a chance to hear at 6pm on Tuesday, January 7th at about his mission or target before he took off Gaub spent six years researching the life about what went into the writing of a book Downtown Bozeman’s Country Bookshelf. from Midway, Muri used his skills and smarts of Muri, who died in 2013 and who that chronicles the story of one of Montana’s On June 4, 1942, Army Air Force pilot to improvise and carry out an assignment graduated from Custer County High School greatest World War II heroes during a book James P. Muri carried out a daring attack that helped win one of the greatest naval in Miles City in 1936 – the same high school signing event this month in Bozeman. against Imperial Japan’s fleet steaming battles in world history. Gaub attended in the 1960s. Midway Bravery Dennis Gaub’s second book, Midway towards Midway Atoll, with intent to seize it Muri’s flight became the stuff of legend. was released last spring. Bravery – The Story of the U.S. Army and further the island nation’s goals of After launching a torpedo from his twin- Gaub, formerly of Belgrade, now lives in Pilot Whose Famed Flight Helped Win domination in the Pacific. engine B-26 bomber, nicknamed “Susie-Q” Billings. He retired from the software indus- a Decisive World War II Battle, high- Muri, his co-pilot and five crew members (also the nickname of his wife, Alice), Muri try in 2017 and has returned to writing full- lights a young Montanan’s crucial role in the found themselves in a head-on confrontation quickly chose the only route to possible time, now as an author. Gaub’s career Battle of Midway. Gaub will discuss his work with a massive fleet. Given almost no details survival. It was a desperate moment because included 25 years as a newspaper reporter he faced a barrage of antiaircraft fire, plus and editor for daily and weekly newspapers cannon shells and machine fire blazing from in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Japanese Zero fighter planes. Michigan. This included 20 years, on three Muri banked Susie-Q sharply upward occasions starting in high school, as a Convocation features earth science from her low flight path below the level of member of the Billings Gazette staff. He also the Japanese carrier, Akagi, and flew his was a part-time reporter for the Belgrade talk, open house in Wonderland plane the length of the massive ship’s deck. News after leaving the corporate world. He thus avoided enemy fire long enough for Country Bookshelf is located at In conjunction with Montana State graduate and undergraduate students and his badly damaged bomber to regain altitude 28 W Main St. Author events are free and University Office of the Provost’s Spring visiting scientists from around the world. and for him to fly back to Midway, bringing open to the public. For more information Convocation, the community is invited to After Whitlock’s lecture, all are invited to three wounded men and the rest of the crew about the store and to take a peek at its attend public lecture “Yellowstone on My the MSU Library Open House from 3 to 6 to safety. Muri was awarded the upcoming calendar, visit Mind” on Thursday, January 9th. Cathy p.m. This year’s open house theme is Lewis Distinguished Service Cross for bravery. www.countrybookshelf.com. • Whitlock, MSU Regents Professor in the Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Food and Department of Earth Sciences in the College music will be available as the library celebrates of Letters and Science, will present from diverse cultures and the resources available 2–3pm in Reynolds Recital Hall. on campus. Whitlock is an internationally respected Following Whitlock’s lecture, the annual Earth scientist who studies past climate and MSU Library Open House will be held Old Main hosts dual reception for environmental change. She joined the MSU from 3–6pm. The 2020 theme is Lewis faculty in 2004 and established the MSU Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, in line with the mixed media January exhibits Paleoecology Lab, which focuses on event’s yearly celebration of a select work Downtown Bozeman’s Old Main Gallery In the Viewing Room, “Earth Bound” reconstructing vegetation, fire and climate of literature. & Framing is pleased to host a pair of features wood fired stoneware by Josh histories to understand how past ecosystems Faculty, staff, graduate students, and two-person exhibitions during the first DeWeese and felted wool works by Meghan responded to climate change in order to better Bozeman community members are invited to month of 2020. Purcell. Artists receptions for both exhibits will understand how ecosystems may respond to enjoy finger foods, beverages and music while Referring to a particular aesthetic of be held Friday, January 10th from 5–7pm. future climate change. Her scientific networking and learning about services and simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty, The events are open to the public. discoveries on past ecosystem dynamics during resources offered by the MSU Library and its “Shibumi” features works by painter C. Old Main Gallery & Framing is located at the 1988 fires in Yellowstone National Park partners. Fantastic door prizes will be offered. Gregory Gummersall and mixed media artist 129 E Main in Downtown Bozeman. Hours have informed resource management decisions These events are made possible with sup- R. Nelson Parrish. The Japanese term from are Monday through Friday from and conservation efforts and led to new port from the Provost’s office, Friends of MSU which the exhibit is based implies a simplicity 10am–5:30pm, Saturday from 10am–5pm, methods for reconstructing long-term fire Library and other campus partners. Find of spirit; an attitude of refinement without and Sunday from 11am–5pm. Learn more histories – techniques that are now used world- additional information about the 2020 Spring pretension, honesty without apology, beauty about the space and framing services at wide. The lab also supports post-doctorate, Convocation at www.montana.edu. • without artifice. www.oldmaingallery.com. •

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Montana-inspired jazz funk trio featured on new episode of 11th & Grant MontanaPBS is set to premiere a styles from country accomplished, and pioneering talent. The brand-new episode of 11th & Grant to funk. Emmy®-winning performance series also with Eric Funk, its signature music devotes significant time series, at 7pm on Thursday, January to each artist’s personal 23rd. The episode will showcase Great story, insights into their Falls trio Betty Jane, whose rich music and their palette of music features a combination approach to life, of Montana-inspired originals and ultimately providing a arranged covers. Their unique sound deeper experience than blends sophisticated jazz harmony with a seat at a concert. exciting funk rhythms and Accomplished composer heartfelt lyrics. and musician Eric Funk Betty Jane is the inspired creation of serves as host and artistic singer, songwriter and pianist Britta Lee, director, hand selecting known for her powerful, expressive each performer from singing and unique piano style. Joining communities around the Lee in this accomplished ensemble is state to form a diverse drummer Alex Platt and bassist Rob series featuring genres Kohler. Kohler, a skilled composer and from jazz to classical, educator, has been a featured performer country to zydeco, and at many music festivals around the rock to fusion. world including Montreux, Strawberry, Britta Lee Rob Kohler Alex Platt Previous episodes of Vancouver International and the Stanford 11th & Grant are Angeles. He studied at the California Institute Jazz Workshop. Platt is a recording artist, 11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premier available to stream anytime at of the Arts and has performed with members teacher and producer who recently returned outlet for music performance in Montana, www.11thandgrant.com or on the of the Coltrane family as well as luminaries in to his home state of Montana from Los seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, 11th & Grant app. •

Learn to dance in new year & have FUN doing it skill and get Basic Ballroom serves as an introduction to Each will meet six times. Classes will be some partner dancing with a focus on the held at Have Fun Dancing, located at 414 exercise. No fundamentals of the Foxtrot and Swing. Bryant St. (off N Rouse) in Bozeman. The experience These skills are used in all other dances. studio features a spacious floating and or partner Two-Step is the foundation of Country sprung hardwood dance floor in a unique necessary. Western dancing, popular in numerous local and friendly atmosphere. Practices Lauren clubs. This dance travels around the floor and dance parties are also offered Coleman’s and features lots of turns. Jitterbug is the throughout the season. Have Fun most simple and basic style of swing, pro- For registration information, course Dancing viding a base for other like-dances. Rumba is specifics, and gift certificates, please visit announces an easy and versatile dance you can apply www.havefundancing.com or email its new course to many genres of music. This season, inter- [email protected]. Check out schedule for mediate and advanced classes in Ballroom, Have Fun Dancing’s Facebook and classes Latin and Tango will also be offered. Instagram pages for updated event info, or starting the Tuition for all courses is $63 per person. call (406) 763-4735 with questions. • week of Dancing is fun and anyone can learn January 6th. how! It’s also a superb physical conditioner. Courses for beginners will include Basic Learning to dance will open up a wonderful Ballroom, Basic Swing (Jitterbug), Basic new world of new friends and a thriving Country Western Two-Step and Basic Band of Drifters follow mixed- social life. It’s a great way to meet new Rumba. Classes meet on different days of people, gain self-confidence, learn a social the week, depending on flavor of dance. genre Free Spirit Rock in Pray

Find time for relaxation in the new year release, Live in 2016, was recorded throughout with an overnight to Chico Hot Springs, a Montana with originals deeply rooted in the soak in the soothing waters always a great classic country and American folk sounds. Resolve to sing more karaoke way to reset. The local getaway is perfect for El Wencho rides again! The energetic weekend escapes with live entertainment in duo are back at Chico with a pair of shows, with Sunrise in 2020! the Saloon every Friday and Saturday. Here’s Friday and Saturday, January 17th and 18th. a look at what’s coming up. For most people, the image of an “acoustic Bears may hibernate during the snow and Friendly hosts karaoke night every Saturday Billings-based Free Spirit Rock are first duo” conjures images of two soft spoken ice-filled months, but we don’t (necessarily) (Jan. 4th, 11th and 18th). Sunrise heads out to up in 2020 with back-to-back performances musicians singing folk rock and hippie jam have to. Don’t wait for the first signs of spring the Sac Bar in Three Forks every second and on Friday and Saturday, January 3rd and songs. This is not the case with The Wench. to emerge from your warm den of solace – fourth Friday (Jan. 10th and 24th), in addition 4th. The group plays the best of rock, soul, Two original members of The Clintons, John plan for a night out with Sunrise to the Plaza every first Friday (Jan. 3rd). ALL funk and reggae. Many of its members and Josh joke, “we’re half the band, twice the Entertainment! The premier event service events begin at 9pm. Check out the Sunrise instruct through the Yellowstone County party!” The guys are no strangers to throwing hosts a number of recurring karaoke Entertainment Facebook page for updated music school of the same name, giving a rocking good time. Their show is a hotdish nights throughout the area. shows. Give your hidden talents a go at one aspiring musicians from the area an outlet or “badasserole” of musical genres and style. Sunrise sets up in Bozeman at the American of these many fun events! for their talents to thrive. Live Saloon music begins at 9pm. Chico Legion every Monday (upcoming: January 6th Want to bring the fun to your private The following weekend, Friday and Hot Springs is located in Pray, 20 miles south and 13th), Bar IX every Tuesday (Jan. 7th and event? Sunrise has been providing Southwest Saturday, January 10th and 11th, Ian of Livingston. Come sip, soak and swing! 14th), El Camino every Wednesday (Jan. 1st, 8th Montana with only the finest musical Thomas & Band of Drifters take over the For more information, visit and 15th), and the Eagles every Thursday night entertainment for almost two decades. They’re Saloon. The group plays modern American www.chicohotsprings.com. • (Jan. 2nd, 9th and 16th). In Belgrade, The a DJ and karaoke service providing all types of roots music and encourage audiences to entertainment for any event dance. Based including private, corpo- mostly in rate, weddings, children’s Montana and parties and more. Whatever Tennessee, the your needs, whether it be band also music, karaoke, or an includes players energized professional from all over the master of ceremonies, country, keeping they’re on it! No matter the the music varied size of your event, they in arrangement, have the staff and equip- instrumentation, ment to satisfy your needs. and regional Whether you require one influences. The or two DJs, Sunrise is there Drifters’ sets to make sure your event draw from runs smoothly. The goal at country, folk and Sunrise Entertainment is to blues traditions have everyone leave your with an event with a smile on their emphasis on face! Visit www.sun- original songs, riseentertainment.net done in the old for more information and style. The Band of Drifters to book now. • band’s latest Page 2B • The RollingZone • JanuaRy 01, 2020

Trees galore & plenty more at Norris Hot Springs! As the calendar flips into a new and exhales oxygen – the exact ardship mission goes well beyond the well as some a capella numbers. are written and performed by decade, Norris Hot Springs opposite of humans. As a tree day to day operation. So take a look On Sunday, January 5th, enjoy Charles Wolf Drimal on Spanish continues to commit to providing a matures, it can consume 48 pounds at the landscape with new a the musical stylings of Neil Filo guitar, resonator guitar, harmonica unique, iconic Montana experience of carbon dioxide per year as well as perspective while soaking and enjoy- Beddow. He plays original folk rock and foot tambourine. He’s for locals and those adventurers other greenhouse gases. That’ll ing all that Norris Springs offer. for the soul, and describes his guitar accompanied by Chris Jenkins on lucky enough to come across this make you a believer, plus who The 50-Mile Snack lead electric guitar and special geothermal gem, the oasis doesn’t love the shade in the sum- Bar serves delicious, occasionally other that is the island of Norris. mer, and windbreak year around. local, organic food supreme musicians. In the depths of the winter, Most of the trees planted on the options during all hours Saturday, January owner Holly Heinzmann pours over Norris property were bare root trees of operation, as well as 11th brings Rod tree lists and a map of the property. from the MT Conservation District. offering any of it to go. Morrison to the The staff will add even more trees to Little poplar sticks barely bigger The No Loose Dogs springs. Half of roots the boundary edges this coming than a chopstick are now over 20 Saloon pours local, craft rock duo Acoustic Roll, spring, helping to provide shade and feet tall, gracefully lining the drive- beers along with a lovely he performs guitar- additional windbreak for those, let’s ways and providing shade from the selection of wine, and based classic tunes sung face it, upcoming weather events, as south in the RV campground. The hot-mulled cider. Non- with feeling. well as adding to the biodiversity evergreen with the highest survival alcoholic beverages and Todd Green and complexity of the ecosystem for rate on this windy little island, house-made chai are entertains on Sunday, the benefit of all the beings and beyond the very indigenous juniper, available, too! January 12th. Known creatures that call this is the white pine. Tiny starts less Norris Hot Springs for his acoustic light wetland home. than 10 inches are now very healthy, continues with the rock musical style and The team at Norris has planted bushy, 8-foot trees. A few are big tradition of “Live from passion for vinyl over 1000 trees in the past 15 years. enough now that they can be seen the Dome” music every records, Green has Yes, that’s a lot and all of them from the pool. They stand between Friday, Saturday Sunday lived in the area for haven’t survived, but they keep after early evening soakers and the night from 7–9:30pm, more than thirty years. it. The Montana Conservation hottest of the long sunsets in July featuring renowned and Expect to hear 60s–80s District offers small trees at very and August. new acoustic talent. rock classics including affordable prices and is a highly The tent camping sites have been A fresh face to Norris, favorites from America, recommended source. They have an improved this year with privacy Montana Sunshine The Eagles to David online catalog along with a nursery fences and picnic tables for each premieres on the Poolside Bowie, Pink Floyd and that provides local or regional stock. spot. Because of the hard-packed Stage Friday, January 3rd. A Katie Hall everything in between. Their mandate is to help landowners soil there, this has been the most solo performer, Jessica Hegg Let Norris be part of create food and habitat for birds and difficult area to grow trees quickly, plays older rock and country in the style as the “West Dakota stutter.” your 2020. Relax in the warmth of wildlife, prevent erosion, and provide although an occasional larch has style of Stevie Nicks along with His lyrically scrambled iambic the artesian waters in this beautiful, windbreak and shade. But keep in survived. Next time you’re there, heartfelt originals. Hegg is a pentameter can be politically bent, unique Montana landscape, replete mind, trees also create more oxygen check for the largest larch on the Bozeman native and excellent spiritually seeking, and tongue-in- with food, drink and live music. For for the planet and help to fight property. It’s a beautiful feathery performer! cheek humorous with just a twist operating hours, menus and the climate change. Trees breathe conifer though they are actually Fellow Bozeman artist Katie of serious. complete music calendar, visit carbon dioxide in the way that we deciduous, and shed their green Hall follows on Saturday, January Highly acclaimed, Raven Roshi www.norrishotsprings.com. breathe in oxygen. When a tree gone golden needles in autumn. 4th. She performs country and folk opens the weekend of the January Follow on Facebook and Instagram breathes, it inhales carbon dioxide Norris Hot Springs’ land stew- music featuring acoustic guitar as 10th on Friday night. Original songs (@NorrisHotSprings). •

Hot Springs goes ‘Unplugged’ for laid-back January shows To help area soak- And on ers ease into their new Thursday, January calendars, Bozeman 16th, Kelly Hot Springs is reviving Nicholson and its “Unplugged” series Luke Flansburg during the entire merge their talents month of January. The for an incredible local destination for show. Bozeman- residents and visitors based soul-rock hosts weekly live music group the Kelly from its outdoor stage, Nicholson Band with regional and has been traveling musicians performing around performing every the pairing of Davies on guitar and If you’re a fan of the full band or playing an acoustic set in the style of town and wowing Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Daniels on banjo. Bringing the full have been meaning to check them their normal shows, but with a more audiences wherever they go. Playing Here’s a look at who’s coming up. band’s signature jam-grass style to a out, this is going to be a can’t-miss relaxed output. for our Unplugged Month as a duo The Kitchen Dwellers Duo of more intimate show, this will be a performance. The Travelin’ Kind takes the set, frontwoman Nicholson and Max Davies and Torrin Daniels great way to kick off 2020 for Check out Dave Hollier and Jeff stage Sunday, January 12th. Formed guitarist Flansburg will be be singing kicks things off on Thursday, Dweller fans and newcomers alike. Jensen as the King Ropes Duo on by two members of Bozeman-based a variety of original tunes paired January 2nd. The nationally A little “Revved Up Soul” follows Thursday, January 9th. Deemed as bluegrass sensation Laney Lou & the with recognizable covers. Their set recognized bluegrass band has been on Sunday, January 5th with the “psychedelic hard country garage Bird Dogs, the duo of Josh Moore will have something for everyone. touring nonstop for the last several Hawthorne Roots Duo of roots rock,” King Ropes spans a and Lena Schiffer brings together Bozeman Hot Springs is located years, appearing at venues like Red Madeline Kelly and Lucas Mace. wide variety of genres with their tight vocal harmonies paired with at 81123 Gallatin Road, just south of Rocks, the Mishawaka Amphitheater Usually consisting of five members, atmospheric guitar, groovy drum amazing guitar skills that span Four Corners. Visit www.boze- and Emerson right here in the Hot Springs set will feature the beats, and rock vocals with a little bit decades of music. The Travelin’ manhotsprings.com for Bozeman. Usually a full four-piece, talents of Kelly on vocals and Mace of twang. Their sound has been Kind plays everything from blues to operating hours, further event the Hot Springs show will feature on guitar with a stripped-down show. compared to that of The Pixies and newer indie, folk and rock music – details, and fitness membership Wilco. The duo will feature Hollier whatever feels good for the band and information. Call (406) 586-6492 on guitar and Jensen on drums the audience alike! with additional questions. • Pine Creek presents regular trivia, BINGO & Brunch Live Sac features regional country bands Music this winter during first month of new year A go-to venue for outdoor man show of a similar variety. With the home-cooked holiday summer shows, Pine Creek Lodge is Local songwriter Peter King season behind us, it may be wise to helping tide us over until next year provides the entertainment on get out of the house for a night or with Trivia Wednesdays and regular Sunday, January 12th. The Dead two. The storied Sacajawea Hotel Thursday night BINGO (upcoming: Yellers’ frontman gears his original is perfect for weekend escapes or Jan. 9th and 23rd), all from 7–9pm, lyrics around the human condition, nights of dinner and dancing. as well as its regular Brunch Live love, war and self-control. His Here’s a look at who’s performing Music Series. The weekend offering originals tell the story of honest, in Three Forks in the showcases regional musicians from blue collar life in a small town. coming weeks. 11am–1pm. Order some food and King’s influences range from the Helena’s Longhorn Band find a spot! These shows are lonesome classic country sound to boot scoots in on Saturday, FREE of admission. that of a DIY punk rock group. January 4th. Musicians Mike Cleo Toll performs on Sunday, Please visit www.pinecreek- Doughty, Dennis Dupré and Terry January 5th. He’s a member of lodgemontana.com for event O’Hare, joined by newcomer Clint dynamic four-piece Doublewide information, to reserve your cabin, Rieder and fiddle player Chad Dreams, known for its original, and to learn more about these and Sigafoos, craft a true country driving, melodic yet irreverent other upcoming happenings. Pine sound. Terry’s virtuoso guitar and sounds. Fans of good ole, home- Creek Lodge is located at 2496 E Clint’s authentic country voice will grown Western Americana and rock River Rd., just outside of put your feet into motion. A band can expect a stripped-down, one- Livingston. • that truly plays for the dancers in the crowd, Longhorn has performed at numerous venues around Montana. Saturday, January 11th. Their name U.S. The band features the On Friday, January 10th, belt says it all. The truck drivin’, heart combined talents of bass player and out your favorite tunes with breakin’, honky-tonk dance band has vocalist Russ Olsen, drummer Mike Sunrise Karaoke. Bring your been offering up real country music Gillan, fiddle and stand up steel favorite songs and get ready to to their fans since the late 90s. No guitar player Mike Parsons, lead impress – or at least give it your smarmy, plastic hat-wearing, guitarist and songwriter Marcus best shot! You haven’t done Nashville pop from these guys. Engstrom, as well as rhythm guitar karaoke until you’ve done it Classic country and seamless player and songwriter Buck with Sunrise. TWANG originals set this band Buchanan. These guys take no www.TWANG returns on apart from all others in the Western prisoners and leave nothing but happy dancers in their wake. Don’t miss their “real deal, premium country music” show! Exit 288 takes the stage on Saturday, January 18th. The high- energy group performs everything from classic and contemporary rock, to blues, country, and all that’s in between. Exit 288 connects with the audience and creates a fun and exciting atmosphere. The band’s music is carefully selected to get people involved in the party and to keep the dance floor hopping! Sac live music begins at 9pm. The Sacajawea Hotel is located at 5 N Main in Three Forks. For more information about these events, visit www.sacajaweahotel.com. •

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Red Tractor pulls from diverse local music scene for regular pizzeria performances Red Tractor fills the bellies of more contemporary artists. Their An additional Jazz Night is set for and Townes Van Zandt. style. The group encapsulates an locals and visitors on a nightly basis, style is confident, complex, and full January 10th at 7pm. Frequent Red Tractor performer ethic of hard driving, whiskey but the local pizza joint also wel- of improvisation that will draw you PermaFunk is back on Larry Kiff entertains at 7pm on drinking, boot-stomping music with comes sets by independent musicians in and get you shaking all over with Saturday, January 4th at 7pm. The Tuesday, January 7th. He’s an infectious energy that’s sure to get throughout the week. The live music bluegrass joy. Bridger Creek Boys will Bozeman-based group makes music excellent guitarist and has been a you moving. The band’s repertoire is serves as a perfect complement to its bring an additional performance to Red to keep bodies moving and souls country fan all his life, citing Buck heavily rooted in original material handcrafted rounds and wide Tractor on January 9th at 7pm. grooving! Expect plenty of funky, Owens as his number one influ- that pays homage to the tradition selection of regional brews. Here’s On January 3rd, Jazz Night soulful, psychedelic, and Latin- ence. Expect to hear older country from which it was begotten. a look at who’s coming up. takes over Red Tractor, as it does infused grooves. The band is tunes with covers of George Jones, Music Monday features the Bridger Creek Boys return to every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by inspired by the creativity and Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley talents of Emma & the Ledge on their usual Thursday slot on January guitarist and composer Alex passion of the 1970s and Pride, just to name a few. January 13th at 6:30pm. The duo 2nd at 7pm. The Boys are an Robilotta, these evenings feature everyone who participates in the Make it a Saturday pizza night skillfully creates a sound that’s acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, PermaFunk experiment. with Vibe Quartet on January luminous and atmospheric, yet old-time tradition, while also and more. Come out, get ready to Lang Termes provides the 11th at 7pm. The improv quartet energizing enough to send an pushing the genre with newgrass. groove, and hear America’s only tunes at 6:30pm on Monday, fuses a variety of instrumental audience to their feet. In addition to The band blends originals with original art form as it exists and January 6th. His vocal style ranges music ranging from jazz standards writing and performing original covers of traditional bluegrass and evolves in the 21st century. from mellow folk ballads to to original funk numbers and songs, they offer an eclectic mix of growling boogie blues. His style of instrumental popular tunes. covers from inspirations Stevie Ray songwriting – both original music Order up your crust of choice Vaughan, Jack White and U2, and lyrics – comes deep from the and indulge! among others. Their music is not heart, or in some cases, bubbles up Take in a Sunday show by the limited to one genre: blues, alterna- from his whimsical sense of irony. Lazy Owl String Band on tive, rock, folk and independent Lang’s selection of covers ranges January 12th at 6pm. A diverse styles are woven together utilizing a from early country blues to the full group of musicians, the Lazy Owls’ mix of acoustic and electric guitars. gamut of contemporary classics. A influences range from jazz and blues Red Tractor Pizza is located at few of his biggest influences include to punk rock. However varied their 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check Muddy Waters, Woody Guthrie, influences, they’re undeniably out their menu at www.redtrac- Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, steeped in an old-timey traditional torpizza.com. •

SnoBar returns to Big Sky with two rounds of elemental dance mayhem Ski season is in full swing at Big Sky Resort, but the many runs aren’t the only thing bringing people to the hill! Get ready for SnoBar 2020! Moonlight Productions presents Dead Yellers, Ornery Jacks the hottest dance party in the elements on back-to-back & midweek solo sets at Saturdays, January 18th and 25th from Eagles downtown 6–10pm each night. Ski all day then Making it through the holiday 17th and 18th, Tsunami Funk set dance the night away season in one piece is no small feat. up for a pair of lively performances. with drinks from a and we’ve all earned the chance to The Bozeman-favorite group always bar made entirely take a load off! Bozeman’s Eagles packs the dance floor with out of snow! DJ lineup includes Along with event and daily lift Established in 1973, Big Sky Bar is a great place to recuperate. Funk/R&B-rocking grooves. Wavzur, Sawa Beats, Aroma, SEDA, tickets, season passes are available Resort is located in the Northern The downtown hub features drink Tsunami Funk plays tunes from Twiggy Smallz, Slice Boyz, Bijou for purchase. Get yours at Rockies of Southwest Montana specials, Friday night BINGO and artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell and Eliminate. Admission is $15 at www.bigskyresort.com, where between Bozeman and Yellowstone burgers, as well as regular live music Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot the gate. Keep the party going after- you can also check out this season’s National Park. Big Sky Resort is the by local musicians and visiting acts. Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth ward with more live music at lessons and programs through the Biggest Skiing in America with Here’s a look at what’s happening at Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Montana Jack. Stay tuned for fur- Big Sky Mountain Sports School. 5,800+ acres offering an average of FOE in the coming weeks. Stone, Kool & the Gang, Van ther details. Must be 21+ to partake Gather up your winter gear, friends two acres per skier and 4,350 Neil Filo Beddow offers up Morrison, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, in ALL SnoBar events. and family and head to the hill! vertical drop. • 2020’s first round of Wednesday and many more! Tsunami Funk is acoustics on January 1st beginning Eddie T, Luke Flansburg, Nate at 8pm. He plays original folk rock Anderson, David Charles, and ffor the soul, and describes his guitar Isaiah Morales. style as the “West Dakota stutter.” There’s no better Thirsty His lyrically scrambled iambic Thursday than one with Sunrise Downtown roaster houses eclectic sets by pentameter can be politically bent, Karaoke, setting up at FOE every spiritually seeking, and tongue-in- week at 9pm. Sing your heart out, local musicians cheek humorous with just a twist cheer on your friends and maybe of serious. even do a dance number The first month of a new year is originals with a folk Check out the original country between songs! a chance to hit the ground running Americana feel, also rock of the Dead Yellers on Friday Bridger Mountain Big Band with a fresh outlook, and Downtown covering tunes by and Saturday, January 3rd and 4th. performs regularly on Sundays from Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s is ready to Lucinda Williams, the Founded by caffeinate those looking to tackle Kinks, Gillian Welch frontman annual resolutions. The Coffee Spot and Steve Earle, Peter King, offers a delicious variety of bever- among others. The the music ages as well as bites to go with. It’s duo is putting the follows a also home to regular live acoustics finishing touches on a theme of by local and traveling artists. Here’s new album entitled courage in a look at what’s coming up. Under the Umbrella, the face of Local musician Sarah Price centered on mental adversity, visits Wild Joe*s on Friday, January health wellness. Lyrics delivered in 10th. Her show will be held from tackle the themes of an upbeat, 6–8pm. With a voice that brings to depression, suicide, western roots mind the honesty of Joni Mitchell alcoholism and drug format, and the sweetness of Alison Krauss, addiction with the ultimately Price’s performances feel like home. feeling of hope and West Dakota Stutter leaving the Raw, pure, and made for bigger strength as a means audience stages than the ones she’s used to to heal. feeling playing. Price spent the last three The next Open Mic Night will in Bozeman! A modest contribution hopeful and years performing around the United take place Saturday, January 18th to the kitty will be divided by happy. States and Europe as both a solo from 6–8pm. Enjoy an evening of participating musicians at the end of Sometimes artist and part of a duo with music performed by local musicians. the night. The more people who joined by folk/rocker Aaron Howard. Her Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, come, the more money in the pot. fiddle, pedal abiding love of music is apparent in poetry, comedy, or theremin and Please note: the previously scheduled Jan. steel, bass every moment she spends playing, take a turn up at the mic. Show 3rd Open Mic has been canceled. and both on and off the stage. Bozeman what you’re made of! Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located harmonica, West Dakota Stutter follows Individual set lengths depend on the at 18 W Main in the heart of this group on Friday, January 17th from number of musicians who want to historic Downtown Bozeman. always brings some- Ornery Jacks 6–8pm. The pairing of singer/ play. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm – first Learn more about these and thing unique to their songwriter and guitarists Neil Filo come, first served. Be sure to bring other upcoming events at shows, making each different 7–9:30pm. The 17-piece jazz Beddow and Leah Turner perform your friends and support live music www.wildjoescoffee.com. • than the last. orchestra celebrates the music of Enjoy the talents of Jessica Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Hegg on Wednesday, January 8th at more, with original arrangements 8pm. A solo performer known also and music of all genres from the as “Montana Sunshine,” she plays 1900s to today. Check them out older rock and country in the style of on Facebook for performance Stevie Nicks along with heartfelt announcements. originals. Hegg is a Bozeman native Eagles Bar live music begins at and delivers with every performance. 9pm, unless otherwise noted. Act a fool to the trailer trash Head downtown to play a game of rock, country and Irish tunes of pool, listen to some great local Ornery Jacks on Friday and bands, or stop in for a cold one Saturday, January 10th and 11th. any day of the week! The Eagles The local four-piece is comprised of is located at 316 E Main. • Rob Lethert (guitar), Garrett Robinson (guitar), Chris Basile (bass) and Kenny Stancil (drums). Local musician Kennedy Richards performs Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm. She’s been gigging since the age of sixteen, playing cafés, festivals, and radio shows spanning from Montana’s Pony Bar to breweries in Easthampton, Massachusetts, with influences spanning even further: Jack White, Captain Beefheart, James Booker, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Chuck Berry, and more. 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The art of discovery Scott Sterling’s films center on Montanans concerto for a Hungarian violin wasn’t going to bring anyone into I might be shooting, editing, graphic skiing here, and at least one and the things they care about virtuoso in which the violin plays all the piece. He was able to break it design or lighting. I might be doing Montana freestyle skier has compet- The year: 1982. The movie: The the parts of an orchestra – down without getting too education- a live show, I might be writing ... the ed in every Olympics since 1994,” Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. something never attempted before. al. It’s really his brilliance. I’ve never list is long.” Sterling said. “It’s really about the The moment: when then 5-year-old The narrative of the film unfolds met anybody quite like him.” Aaron Pruitt, director and work ethic. A lot of these athletes Scott Sterling realized the impact slowly, like a piece of music itself, As a kid interested in film, general manager of MontanaPBS, came from blue collar families, and power of film. catching the alchemy between Sterling volunteered at his local said that Sterling’s award-winning building jumps in their backyards. “We lived in a small town just composer and musician. cable channel and in high school got programs and his “artistic bril- It’s a story that hasn’t been told.” outside of Aspen, Colorado,” said As host and artistic director of a job doing lighting on the technical liance” have elevated MontanaPBS’ Sterling as director and Sterling, now director of production 11th & Grant with Eric Funk – a show crew for two separate live reputation statewide and nationally. Gorham as writer meant a lot of at MontanaPBS. “We didn’t get to that has won 10 Emmy Awards, performance theaters. Growing up “When public television windshield time together, the movies very often, but I can Funk said he respects how Sterling in Aspen, where he bumped elbows managers from other parts of the Gorham said. remember that moment, sitting in “I would consider him a the theater and feeling riveted, master documentary filmmaker. mesmerized.” He is meticulous. Scott’s For most of his life, Sterling’s approach is that every scene he’s work has revolved around filming filming he treats as if it’s the obscure subjects and creating an entire movie,” Gorham said. “I interesting narrative. His work is would say his approach to docu- diverse and is also centered on mentary production is relentless.” stories concerning Montanans and Sterling is also recognized for the things they care about. his freelance work as a post- “It’s not creating a story about a production colorist, which is the dam or a violin or a gold medal, but person responsible for the it’s about people and the emotional matching of shots captured at narrative that ultimately connects different times and on different the seemingly dry dates and cameras. Sterling said the colorist exposition,” he said. “I want to share also sets the aesthetic look and style the process of discovery through a of a film. His recent color work has film, rather than simply telling how aired on The Smithsonian Channel, it happened, particularly in the National Geographic Channel, realm of historical films.” The History Channel and Sterling has touched people’s Independent Lens on PBS. lives for 17 years working with “It also requires coming up with MontanaPBS including 10 years as Sterling shooting his current project, Mavericks, a documentary film about Montana freestyle skiing a look or a feel that works in con- director and co-producer of Montana junction with the vision of the cine- Focus with Gene Brodeur, a news and can create a visual image that with the famous and infamous as country ask me where we found this matographer,” Sterling said. “The public affairs series; 14 years as captures the sound and feeling of well as their children, seeing some- level of producing talent, it is colorist’s job is an even split between director and producer of 11th & the performers, without using the one from the movies was “no big especially satisfying to explain that technical knowledge and artistry. Grant with Eric Funk; and he is typical music show shots, such as deal,” which he credits for his ability Scott is a graduate of our own Both of which I really enjoy.” currently working on his fourth close-up of a guitarist during a solo. to work professionally with people, MSU film school,” Pruitt said. He’s also the colorist and plays a feature documentary. Perhaps his “Instead he creates a ballet no matter their pop culture status. Sterling’s current project is significant role in post-production most successful film so far has been where you’re hearing the music,” He chose MSU for college because Mavericks, a documentary film about for The Last Artifact, a MontanaPBS- The Violin Alone, which won seven Funk said. “Scott’s the person I it was a practical school that Montana freestyle skiing that cap- produced documentary that received Northwest Regional Emmy Awards trust the most in the studio. He allowed him hands-on experience. tures how the Montana attitude and a $500,000 grant from the National in 2018. Sterling took away five of understands the dynamics, the While a student he worked for work ethic paved the way for the Institute of Standards and those Emmys for documentary- rhythms and the inflections – how MontanaPBS, which opened the current generations of freestylers, Technology and is about redefining cultural, director, editor, promotion- the music rises and falls and how door for a job at KLAS-TV, the and perhaps generations to come. the kilogram, the last remaining single spot, and photographer. that carries the meaning. CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, after By focusing on individuals, their standard of measure based on The Violin Alone tells the story of “In The Violin Alone he has shown graduating in 2000. lives, the challenges and successes, a physical object. Funk, a Montana State University himself a remarkable storyteller. Just “I learned I didn’t want to do Sterling and co-producer Kelly “That’s the beauty of PBS – we music professor who composed a filming dialogue, the performance, daily news and I didn’t want to live Gorham, MSU’s director of visual can make a film regardless of its in the desert,” he said. “I came back media, developed intimate portraits. profitability or ratings,” Sterling to Bozeman to regroup, and I was The skiers, in the early years, had said. “We’re telling stories for and hired by MontanaPBS.” no coaches, minimal gear and little about Montana. That’s what we’re His current position means training. They slept in cars at here to do. We do everything Austin’s Hot Club of Cowtown juggling the management of the competitions and ate deer sausage – because it has meaning and because production department, supervising a far cry from their competitors who it contributes to society. fronts Attic-hosted Django five people and balancing that hailed from the finest ski academies “We believe in what we do, and with making TV shows and in the country, traveled in team vans we get to live here.” documentaries. “No day is the same and enjoyed resort amenities. by Michele Corriel, MSU Mountains Reinhardt celebration and that’s what I love about my job. “There’s a rich, long history of & Minds, Fall 2019 • Mark your calendars! Austin, and Grappelli. The trio – Elana Texas-based Hot Club of James (violin), Whit Smith (guitar) Cowtown will join Montana and Jake Erwin (bass) – sings in Manouche for its 5th annual three-part harmony, writes its own Django Reinhardt Birthday original songs, and reinterprets Symphony’s late-month performances Celebration Concert commemo- everything from hoedowns to rating his musical legacy. Born in American songbook standards in January 1910, Reinhardt, with the its own, original style. to spotlight local violinists Krause, Ahn help of violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Voted 2015’s Ameripolitan Bozeman Symphony continues its darkest and deepest music of the Washington State. Previously, Schulz created the genre of music known as Western Swing Group of the Year unique and diverse 52nd concert 19th century. Performances will take served as Music Director of the Jazz Manouche (or Gypsy Jazz). and inducted into the Texas Western season of new and classic symphonic place Saturday, January 25th, at Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, This year’s concert will be held at Swing Hall of Fame in 2004, Hot repertoire with its first performances 7:30pm, and Sunday, January 26th, Seattle Festival Orchestra and Livingston’s Attic on Sunday, Club of Cowtown has toured with of the new year. From Julliard to at 2:30pm, both at the Willson Director of Orchestras at University January 26th. The music begins at Bob Dylan, among others, and Bozeman with Love will feature Auditorium. of Puget Sound. 7pm. Advance tickets to this 21+ represented Texas music throughout three violinists who are graduates of Wesley Schulz has selected Adult tickets for From Julliard to show are $17 (plus service fees). the world for the US State The Juilliard School and reside here Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 in Bozeman with Love range $27 to $67 Doors at 6pm. Dancers are Department from Azerbaijan to the in the Gallatin Valley. E minor, op. 23, as his conductor’s with student discounts available. A welcome. Sultanate of Oman. Eleven studio The symphony will pay tribute to choice. Farrenc (1804 – 1875) was a limited number of rush tickets are Bozeman’s own Montana albums, a global following, and the its very own Concertmaster Carrie brilliant French female composer, also available, based on availability. Manouche will open the show, relentless passion of its live shows Krause, principal second violin accomplished pianist and beloved Tickets for all Bozeman Symphony playing many of Reinhardt’s are the band’s continuing trademark. Pico Alt, and known for her distin- teacher. Like Schulz, she was first a performances may be reserved in compositions. In 2019, Montana London music journalist Robin guished reputation for embracing musician who found a passion for advance at www.bozemansym- Manouche released Live, an album Denselow writes, “...Spirit, 21st century classical music with her teaching. Schulz wanted to be a high phony.org or at the door, based on of songs recorded at the 2018 Big originality and skill that would surely own unique style and innovative school music teacher but later was availability. Those interested may Sky Gypsy Jazz Festival and last have impressed Stéphane Grappelli collaborations, Angella Ahn. Their inspired by a study abroad trip to also visit the Symphony offices, locat- year’s birthday celebration show. and Django Reinhardt back in performance of Johann Sebastian Vienna, Austria, to become a ed at 1001 W Oak, Ste. 110, or call Hot Club of Cowtown, a hot the 1930s” (The Guardian). Bach’s Concerto for 3 Violins in D conductor. Now, years later, Schulz (406) 585-9774 for further details. jazz and Western swing trio out of Advanced ticketing information minor will be paired with Music holds the Lucy Moore Ruffin Chair The Symphony wishes to thank the Lone Star State, blends the for all upcoming Attic shows is at Director finalist Wesley Schulz’s as the Associate Conductor of the David Ross and Risi for their season traditional Western swing of Bob www.theatticmontana.com. The conductor’s choice. Along with North Carolina Symphony. sponsorship along with Bruce and Wills and Milton Brown with the Attic is located at 110 N Main in Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, attendees Additionally, he is Music Director of Kimberlie Jodar for sponsoring European hot string jazz of the Livingston, just above Whiskey will be reintroduced to some of the the Auburn Symphony Orchestra in these performances. • same era made famous by Reinhardt Creek Saloon. •

Baroque Music Montana tours program of early 19th century German compositions Baroque Music Montana will having vampire, and Schubert’s Baroque Music Montana special- present “The German Theatre: suave “Rosamunde” string quartet. izes in chamber music inspired by Early Romantic String Led by violinist Carrie Krause, history. The musician roster rotates Quartets” with three local the program features outstanding based on desired instrumentation performances, January 9th to 11th, local musicians Davina Clarke, for repertoire. Concerts are held in each beginning at 7:30pm. Big Sky violin, Tawyna Popoff, viola, and intimate spaces, for which the music Chapel will host a Thursday Sarah Stone, cello. The group will was originally intended, and often evening concert, moving to the be performing with early bows and on period instruments. Using histor- intimate Cikan Residence on gut strings in a Baroque Music ical instruments and referencing Friday and Bozeman’s Unitarian Montana debut of the unique original manuscripts, iconography, Universalist Church on Saturday. stylistic conventions of the early and historical writing fuels Baroque The concerts will feature catchy romantic era. Drama, poetry and Music Montana’s commitment to tunes from the 1820s for string pathos abound! the music and inspires fresh inter- theatre troupe in arrangements Ticketing information for the pretation. Rather than recreating from that age. Works include local concerts, as well as other something old, the aim is to make Weber’s famed Overture to Oberon, regional performances, is available each performance of this day, of this selections from a Marschner at www.baroquemusicmon- space, existing because of these theatre production about a misbe- tana.com. musicians and this audience. •

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Traveling troubadour Jess Atkins, SlomoJoe & Edis brew up Bridger’s first 2020 shows While there are some exciting Montana native songsmith’s finger 8th. The band is a three to multi- things in store for Bridger Brewing, and flatpicking styles bring to mind piece rock n’ roll and Americana the original space is still the meeting players like Leo Kottke, John Fahey, group featuring a few of Montana’s place for suds and slice-lovers as Keller Williams and Dave finest musicians including Joe 2020 gets underway. The local Matthews. A self-taught musician, Knapp, John Sanders and Dan brewery continues to host Music & his songs reflect melodies and inter- Ruggles. Rotating contributors include Chelsea Hunt, Jordan Jaroski, Timmy Bowers and Rick Winking. Edis & the Incredibles follow on January 15th. Front woman Edis Kittrell’s unique brand of folky, bluesy tunes has moved and entertained audiences for many years. Her primary instruments are her powerful and heartfelt vocals. Edis also plays six and twelve-string guitar, four and five-string bass, ukulele and percussion. Influences Edis & the Incredibles include Bonnie Raitt, Marshall Tucker and George Jones, but what- organization builds political power safe environment to help facilitate a Mussels on Wednesday evenings and pretations of subjects everyone ever the song, you can count on with and for young Montanans by positive relationship with their many {Pints with Purpose} on Mondays. thinks about, but can’t always heartfelt vocals and fine musicality. driving a culture of civic horses for therapeutic purposes. Here’s a look at some of the articulate. Along with his self- Bridger Brewing also plays host engagement, electing leaders and Learn more at www.thesereni- upcoming acts and nonprofits. penned compositions, he easily {Pints with Purpose} every passing policies that are representa- tyranch.org. Wednesday nights from blends in timeless classics like Monday night from 5–8pm where a tive of the needs and vision of the Bridger Brewing provides the 5:30–8pm, Bridger presents Music Danny O’Keefe’s “Good Time dollar of every pint sold is donated generation. Learn more at Bozeman community with unique & Mussels! Enjoy some live music Charlie’s Got the Blues” and Santo to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s www.forwardmontana.org. hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan- and succulent, steamed mussels and Johnny’s “Sleepwalk,” among a look at who’s on the calendar in Aid the efforts of The Serenity style pizzas and more. Learn more while sipping on your favorite flavor. other blues and country tunes. A the coming weeks. Head in to enjoy Ranch on January 13th. The non- about upcoming events and daily Jess Atkins is back in Bozeman stunning instrumentalist and true a house-brewed pint and be profit assists women battling PTSD, specials at www.bridgerbrew- to help Bridger kick off a fresh showman, Atkins is a must-see for charitable in the process! trauma, abuse and the addictions ing.com. Bridger is located at 1609 calendar of live music on January any music enthusiast. Proceeds from January 6th will that can result. Serenity Ranch S 11th Ave., across from the 1st – New Year’s Day! The SlomoJoe is next up on January benefit Forward Montana. The programs are designed to create a Fieldhouse. Hours are 11am–9pm. •

Thunderous reverb of Yonder Mountain, Shooter Jennings set to fill Rialto black box The tiring segue back into busy, rooted in tradition but as current as of country, rock n’ roll and beyond. birthright with unparalleled passion, California tracks (“Over Alameda”) post-holiday routines calls for a nice tomorrow, animated by electrifying The scion of American music royal- experience and heart. and the Cuban man in New York cocktail and a show! Downtown performance, vivid production, and ty, he has affirmed his own place in Following on Saturday, January City weighed down by a world of Bozeman’s Rialto features the the modernist power that has made histories still to come as a truly limit- 18th is Justin Townes Earle. The regret (“Ahi Esta Mi Nina”); the perfect happy hour spot and Yonder one of the most popular live less artist whose ambitious experi- music begins at 8pm. Advance “used up” soul desperate to get to fantastic live entertainment for the bands of their generation. Melding mentation spans myriad genres and tickets to this all-ages show range New Orleans (“Ain’t Got No outing inclined. Here’s a look at sophisticated songcraft, irrepressible creative platforms. Ever the outlaw, $25 to $40. Doors at 7pm. Money”) and the “sons of bitches” some of the upcoming happenings. spirit, and remarkable instrumental his latest release, Shooter, might well Earle comes to Bozeman in in West Virginia poisoning the land First up in the new year is ability, Love. Ain’t Love is a testament be his most truly idiosyncratic work support of his spring-released effort, and sea (“Don’t Drink the Water”). Yonder Mountain String Band to Yonder’s organic, dynamic, and thus far. With songs like “Fast The Saint of Lost Causes. The album is These are individuals and communi- on Friday, January 10th, just under a intensely personal brand of contem- Horses & Good Hideouts” or the focused on America’s ties in every corner of the country, year after their last appearance at porary bluegrass-fueled Americana. raucous “I’m Wild & My Woman Is disenfranchised and downtrodden, struggling through the ordinary – the downtown venue. The music Shooter Jennings follows with Crazy,” Jennings more than affirms the oppressed and the oppressors, and sometimes extraordinary – starts at 8pm. Advance tickets to this a show on Thursday, January 16th. his mission by returning to country’s the hopeful and the hopeless. circumstances of everyday life. all-ages show range $37.50 to $45. Austin country Americana band original, if oft misplaced, mandate: There’s the drugstore-cowboy- The Rialto is located at 10 W Doors at 7pm. Mike and the Moonpies will singing songs about growing up and turned-cop-killer praying for forgive- Main St. in Downtown Bozeman. The Colorado-based progressive open the show at 8pm. Advance getting older, about going out and ness (“Appalachian Nightmare”) and Peruse current happenings and buy bluegrass outfit’s latest album, Love. tickets to this all-ages show are $26. getting trashed. In short, making the common Michiganders persever- advance tickets at www.logjamp- Ain’t Love, is their most surprising, Doors at 7pm. music for real people with real lives. ing through economic and industrial resents.com/rialto. Follow the creative, and yes, energetic studio For nearly two decades, Jennings With Shooter, Jennings truly puts his devastation (“Flint City Shake It”); Rialto on Facebook and Instagram excursion to date. Songs like has defied expectation while own mark on country music, the stuck mother dreaming of a for the most up to date event “Chasing My Tail” and “Alison” are constantly expanding the parameters living up to his extraordinary better life on the right side of the announcements. •

Hawthorne Roots, Cycles WMPAC hosts nights of keys & comedy in precede MiM0SA at Big Sky performance space Formally kicking off its 2020 Five.” The New York Post has and American citizen, and provides Filling Station calendar, Big Sky’s Warren Miller proclaimed: “One family, five a fresh take and biting humor on ChickenJam West and Mellow latest release, is available now. Performing Arts Center will present pianos and 50 fingers add up to the the global geopolitical scene. He Mood present the double billing of Electronic artist MiM0SA fol- familial piano quintet The 5 biggest classical music sensation in has performed on five continents Hawthorne Roots and Cycles on lows on Saturday, January 25th. Mr. Browns on Saturday, January years.” The 5 Browns bring their and well over two dozen countries, Friday, January 17th. Local musician Moo and Nintendeaux will get 11th. Their performance begins at talents (and their pianos) to including being the only Arab Jacob 7:30pm. Run time is 100 minutes WMPAC for an exceptional American comic to perform for US Rountree with intermission. Tickets range evening of music. and coalition troops stationed over- will open at $25–$54. A night of comedy follows with seas. Amer has also performed over 9pm. The 5 Browns are a family of an appearance by Mo Amer on 600 shows with his friend and Tickets to siblings who perform their own Saturday, January 18th. His set mentor, Dave Chappelle, who this 21+ unique brand of classical music: begins at 7:30pm. Run time is 90 had a cameo as the announcer show are five grand pianos onstage at once, minutes with intermission. Tickets during his 2018 Netflix special, $11 in played in perfect time and range $25–$54. The Vagabond. advance harmony. They’ve been featured on Mo Amer is changing the face For further information or to and $15 at Oprah and 60 Minutes, and their of American standup. His complex purchase tickets for this perform- the door. three albums have each held the #1 life story provides the fodder for his ance and other upcoming events, Doors at spot on Billboard’s Classical Album comedy: he is a Palestinian refugee visit warrenmillerpac.org. • 8pm. Chart. The 5 Browns – Ryan, The Melody, Gregory, Deondra and sister- Desirae – all attended New fronted York’s Juilliard School, becoming Hawthorne the only family of five siblings Roots is a ever accepted simultaneously. Baroque Music Montana tours program of local The quintet enjoyed their first Americana wave of critical attention in rock band February 2002, when People early 19th century German compositions known for magazine dubbed them the “Fab its soulful and ener- getic per- formances, every lyric sung with passion and the music started at 9pm. Tickets to authenticity. The band’s music draws this 21+ show are $18 in advance inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, and $22 at the door. Doors at 8pm. Heart, and Sheryl Crow. Defined by In celebration of the ten-year their tightly woven harmonies and anniversary of Psychedelic Stereo, relentlessly catchy melodies, their MiM0SA is set to release volume “Revved-Up Soul Music” is a two. Hailing from California, he’s distinct and exciting addition to traveled all over the globe for that Montana’s scene. Their debut EP, decade-plus. His live performances On Second Thought, is available now. have caught the attention of note- Cycles epitomize the power-trio worthy blogs such as Spin, who format with ripping guitar, fat bass named him as one of the “Top 10 grooves played out through furious Acts at Bonnaroo.” He’s also played slapping, and viciously dynamic noteworthy festivals like Coachella, drum beats flowing over intricate EDC, Made in America, Ultra, tempo changes. The current incar- Beale Street, Noisy Neighbors, nation of the ever-developing group Sunshine Festival and Red Rocks. reveals a speeding freight train of Audiences can really feel the soul in sound and rhythm. Screaming his body of work. Whether big bass peaks and balanced grooves find lines, sultry melodies or left-field their way out of the chaos of a jam music that cannot be defined, while samples ripped from the likes MiMOSA continues to be a staple of Madonna, Lil Nas X and many in the underground bass scene. more ring out and grab the Look for the new album dropping unsuspecting audience. Drawing in early 2020 on Alpha Pup influence from artists such as Rage Records. Against the Machine, J. Dilla, Advance tickets for these and Primus, Weather Report and many other upcoming shows are available more, Cycles fuse an eclectic blend in-store at Cactus Records and of genres to produce an original www.cactusrecords.net. For sound that has become harder and more information, visit harder to find. Selections, Vol. 1, their www.chickenjamwest.com. • page 4B • Volume 27, Number 01- January 01, 2020 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 27, Number 01 - January 01 • page 5B January 01, 2020 The BoZone • Volume 27, Number 01

EnvironmEnt • HEaltH • in and around tHE BoZonE

New Wilderness Alliance brings forth bold proposal The new Gallatin Yellowstone complex. Wilderness designation and the Taylor Fork. This area of CGNF inventoried as roadless. ALL There are many potential addi- Wilderness Alliance has identified would help to halt this tragic rolling hills, open meadows and of this area passed the U.S. House tions to the Absaroka-Beartooth. Montana’s Custer Gallatin National damage. scenic view is also critical wildlife in Pat Williams’ Wilderness bill in Starting in the east, there is the Line Forest (CGNF) as the epicenter for Since 1977 approximately habitat. The area should be added 1994. (In 2015, BLM added 11,00 Creek Plateau near Red Lodge. some of the most spectacular wild 155,000 acres have been protected to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. acres of Lands with Wilderness Steep timbered canyons flank this lands in the nation. “We are talking as the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Grizzlies utilize this area. Character to their 22,000 acres of high alpine grassland which about the top one or two percent of Horn WSA. In total WSAs from the supports 20 rare or uncommon wild country in the lower 48,” said there are about 1980s.) plants. The plateau is over 10,000 Phil Knight of the Wilderness 230,000 acres of In addition, feet in elevation. The CGNF has Alliance. These wild lands are some potential there are three recommended only 801 acres out of of the best wildlife habitat in the wilderness, but the more roadless 32,983 roadless acres with some on country, providing a home for CGNF has only areas that should the Shoshone National Forest. The grizzly bear, lynx, wolf, elk, moose, recommended be protected as plateau is so special that the Forest mountain goat and bighorn sheep, about 85,000 in wilderness. Service has designated 16,127 acres and are the source of waters that two units and – Punch Bowl as the Line Creek Research Natural support genetically pure Yellowstone proposes that the / Dryhead Creek Area. At least 30,000 acres should and westslope cutthroat trout. Buffalo Horn Canyons RWA be recommended for wilderness. “We want to see these lands drainage be (~8,500 acres): The West Fork and Lake Fork of protected forever. Wilderness is the designated a Incredible wild Rock Creek by Red Lodge and the best way to do that,” said Knight. backcountry area. country. This will Beartooth Front from Red Lodge to “People from around the world look The Buffalo Horn require converting the East Rosebud drainage to this region for its wildlife and big, drainage is the at least a couple comprise 34,640 acres of roadless undeveloped open spaces. Let’s keep most important miles of unfortu- lands adjacent to the existing it that way.” wildlife habitat in nate 4WD road to Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness that The Wilderness Alliance believes the entire Gallatin motor-free along includes 27 miles of trail. The West the Custer Gallatin is not the Range – if any the ridge between Fork of Rock Creek is the municipal nation’s wood box, nor should it be area should be the two canyons. watershed for Red Lodge. In partic- the nation’s outdoor gymnasium. Wilderness this – Big Pryor ular, all the roadless lands in both What it does best is provide for is it. RWA (12,000 the glaciated valleys of the West and high-quality wild lands. Many roadless drainages in acres): A couple of Lake Forks of Rock Creek should be Wild lands protection is critical the Gallatin Range were left out miles of little used recommended as wilderness. to the quality of life of the region’s of wilderness recommendations “motorized trail” The 25,000 acre East Rosebud communities, and essential to the including the upper portions of ought to be con- to Stillwater roadless area along the outdoor economy that draws South Cottonwood, Sourdough, verted to motor- Beartooth Front provides for the visitors, as well as contributing to Trail Creek and others. free to improve access to East and West Rosebud, as the well being of residents providing Crazy Mountains – 90,960 acres the integrity of well as Stillwater trailheads. All clean water, important fish habitat, Rising 7,000 feet above the the area. should be protected as wilderness. critical wildlife habitat and plains (as much as the Tetons – Bear Along the north face of the scenic beauty. rise above Jackson Hole), the Canyon RWA Absaroka-Beartooth are any According to Conservation Crazy Mountains have (10,000 acres): number of roadless lands that Biology principles, larger protected numerous peaks over 10,000 This one should should be added to the list of areas are better than smaller feet, including 11,201-foot be a total “no- recommended wildernesses, patches of habitat. That is one Crazy Peak. The range also brainer” as there including the 129,000-acre Deer reason it is important to conserve harbors 30 alpine lakes and are no roads here. Creek drainage lying between the larger unprotected wild lands, even a few small glaciers. The Bridger Mountains Boulder and Stillwater rivers, and especially if they are contiguous to Crazies are well known for their – 45,000 acres includes lands surrounding the East existing protected areas. Adding geological radiating The dramatic Boulder, Lower Deer Creek, Upper adjacent roadless lands to existing volcanic dike system face of the Bridger Deer Creek and Bridger Creek. wilderness is important for enhanc- and heavily glaciated Range walls in the This area, which is mostly foothill ing the overall conservation value. peaks and valleys. The eastern side of the terrain, is largely missing from the In addition, some wild lands are range is considered Gallatin Valley. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. It critical corridors for the movement sacred to the Crow The Bridger Bowl is important elk and deer habitat, of wildlife between other protected Tribe. The Crazy ski area is located not to mention genetically pure landscapes. For example, the Mountains have been on its eastern Yellowstone cutthroat in the upper Bridger Range can serve as a included in previous flank. The Bridger Deer Creek drainages. At least half corridor connecting the Greater wilderness bills. Range is an of this area could be managed Yellowstone Ecosystem to other The CGNF important corridor reasonably well as wilderness. lands further north. recommended no between the The 5,000-acre Mount Rae Here’s a breakdown of the wilderness in the Crazy Greater between the Boulder and West Wilderness Alliance’s proposed Mountains, partly due Yellowstone Boulder rivers is another area with new Wilderness areas. to checkerboard Ecosystem and aspen and meadows and good Gallatin Range – 546,000 acres inholdings in the range. central Montana. wildlife habitat. The Gallatin Range is the largest They identified 90,690 The range The 8,000-acre Tie unprotected roadless area in acres as roadless, but supports important Creek/Mission Creek/Livingston Montana and a key part of the split this into two units winter deer habitat Peak including the north face of Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. for no apparent reason. at lower elevations Shell Mountain with trailhead The Gallatin Range portion of the This is considerably less and its streams access near the 63 Ranch east of Custer Gallatin stretches 50 miles than the 135,500 acres hold genetically Livingston Peak provides the scenic from Yellowstone Park north to the Forest Service pure westslope and backdrop to Livingston. Little Bozeman including the popular identified as roadless in the 1980s. A third 17,000-acre roadless Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Mission and Mission Creek both Hyalite Canyon area. Conservationists should insist that at portion of the Madison Range Approximately 45,000 acres of the harbor genetically pure cutthroat The Forest Service identified least 90,690 acres be recommended north of the Spanish Peaks that Bridger Range is roadless and trout. All of this area should be some 251,700 aces in its Wilderness for wilderness with the caveat that includes the upper Cherry Creek surprisingly the Forest Service did protected. Inventory, including the Hyalite- private inholdings should be and Spanish Creek drainages would not recommend a single acre for In Paradise Valley, much of the Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness aggressively removed through land connect the Madison Canyon and wilderness. The area around lower foothills of the Absaroka Study Area. The full Gallatin trades or purchase. Spanish Peaks as a continuous unit. Blacktail Peak in the northern Mountains are not within the Range roadless area extends south Madison Range – 180,000 acres Known as Cowboy’s Heaven, it is Bridger Range has about a third of wilderness, the entire roadless into Yellowstone and takes in an A significant portion of the part of a 26,000 acre roadless area this roadless component and should terrain of 13,000 acres from Deep astounding 546,000 acres. Madison Range is protected within that is split between the Custer be recommended for wilderness. Creek to Strawberry Creek along The Gallatin Range higher the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Gallatin and Beaverhead-Deerlodge Lionhead (Southern Madison Range) the Absaroka Front should be elevations feature glacially carved However, 111,000 acres in the National Forest. It should be added – 32,000 acres added to the Absaroka-Beartooth cirques and grassy ridges. There are Cabin Creek Recreation and to the existing Spanish Peak unit of The 32,000-acre Lionhead road- Wilderness. a lot of open grassy valleys and Wildlife Management Area lies the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. It con- less area includes 18 miles of the Also, Chico Peak, Emigrant Peak slopes which are exceptional wildlife between the Taylor Fork and tains some of the best lower Continental Divide Trail and lies to and Dome Mountain 56,000-acre habitat, particularly the Porcupine- Hebgen Lake, sandwiched between elevation big game habitat, and is the west of Hebgen Lake. There are roadless area reaches from Cedar Buffalo Horn drainage where the Monument Peak area and the used by several thousand elk. a number of alpine lakes, dramatic Creek by Gardiner north to Passage thousands of elk winter. Three main crest of the Madison Range. Pryor Mountains – 45,500 acres cirques and many open meadow Creek in the Mill Creek drainage. drainages – Mol Heron, Tom Miner This exceptional wildland is without The Pryor Mountains lie south areas. The area is a critical corridor Except for existing mineral claims, and Rock Creek – that flow from wilderness protection. It is critical of Billings and are primarily lime- that links the Yellowstone Park area the entire area should also be added the Gallatin Range are considered grizzly bear habitat, and also could stone. There are deep canyons and to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and to the Absaroka-Beartooth essential Yellowstone cutthroat trout support wild bison herds. Nearly 50 grassy ridgelines. The area is part of ranges to the west like the Wilderness. These lands are critical habitat by Montana Fish, Wildlife miles of stream support westslope a larger roadless area that could Centennials and Gravelly Range. migration corridors and winter and Parks. The Gallatin Range also cutthroat trout. contain lands managed by the The CGNF has recommended range for elk and bison moving supports grizzly bear, wolf, The Forest Service does not Bureau of Land Management and nearly 18,000 acres as wilderness, north from Yellowstone as well as mountain goat, wolverine, bighorn recommend wilderness here because National Park Service. The Forest though their 1986 Forest Plan had important grizzly bear habitat. Six sheep, moose, mule deer and of ongoing biking and ORV/ Service recommends a paltry 6,804 recommended 22,000 acres for Mile Creek has pure Yellowstone potentially wild bison. snowmobile use, but that is no acres in Lost Water Canyon for wilderness. They should be com- cutthroat trout populations. The largest petrified forest in the excuse. The area easily qualifies for wilderness. Wilderness in the Pryors mended for including the Lionhead, Learn more about the world is found at the headwaters of wilderness based on its essential could be expanded with the closure but the recommended wilderness Wilderness Alliance at www.gal- Porcupine, Rock, Tom Miner and character and should be added on of a few tracks and dirt roads. should be enlarged to include most latinyellowstonewilderness.or Buffalo Horn drainages. to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. We support 13,000 acres in the of the 32,000-acre roadless area. g or send your comments to Commercial and amateur collectors Another significant 43,000-acre Lost Water Crooked Creek area – Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness PO Box 5256, Bozeman, have ravaged this world-class roadless area lies between Big Sky not just the 10,421 acres that the Additions – 298,623 acres Montana, 59717. • Page 7B • The ecoZone • January 01, 2020

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Sac Audubon presents bird’s-eye YNP doc, hummingbird program

SacajaweaAudubonSocietywill seriesishostedbywell-knownactor TheLife on the Wing screening beginswithasocialat6:30pm, tion.Reachingbacktothepre- presentaspecialLivingstonscreen- BillPullman. willbefollowedwithaQ&A followedbytheprogramat7pm. ColombianAmericas,hewill ingof Epic Yellowstone: Life on It’sabird’seyeviewof aniconic featuringsomeof thefilm’screw. Hummingbirdsdemand explainhowthebirdevolvedfroma the Wing attheShaneLalani place.SoaringaboveOldFaithful Admissionisfreebutadonationof superlatives.Exceptionallytiny bloodthirstydeityintoa CenterfortheArtsonSaturday, andtheLowerFalls,winged $5isrequestedtohelpoffsetthe whenatrest–theslightestspecies transatlanticmetaphorand January11th.Theeventbeginsat creaturessurveyanextraordinary costof rentingthetheater. measuringjust2.25inches–they commodity.Hummingbirds’bright 7pmintheDulcieTheatre. landscape.Butabird’slifeinthe BackinBozeman,SacAudubon areneverthelessunmissablein plumageeventuallyinspiredBritish Life on the Wing ispartof afour- extremesof theworld’sfirst hostsnaturalistauthorNoah flight,clothedinsun-catching Romanticpoetryandadorned partdocumentaryserieson nationalparkisn’taneasyglide. Comet foritsmonthlyprogram, grandeur.Likedwarf starsof  Frenchmilliner’sshopsastokensof YellowstoneNationalPark.Itwas FromanAmericandipper’sfrozen “A Cultural History of compressedenergy,theirnectar- NewWorldexoticismandtrophies filmedoverthespanof threeyears dinnertoabaldeagle’sstruggleto Hummingbirds.” Theeventwill fueledheartsprimethemforbursts of imperialism;thebirdsalsocame byBozeman-basedGrizzlyCreek feedhereaglets,seehowthebirds takeplaceonMonday,January13th of 80wingbeatsasecond,andfor tosymbolizefreedomwithinthe Filmsandoriginallyairedonthe of Yellowstonesurviveandthrive atHopeLutheranChurch,located annualround-tripmigrationsof up anti-slaveryabolitionistmovement SmithsonianChannelin2018.The overthecourseof ayear. at2152WGraf.Theevening to5,400miles.Theyaretheonly of thenineteenthcentury.Comet birdsthatcanflybackward,an willtracetheseideasandfurther advantageousskillastheydart explorethemodern,pop-cultural andhoveranddefendtheir genderingof thehummingbird. territoriesferociously.They SacajaweaAudubonSociety sleepferociouslytoo,eachnight programsarefreeandopentothe submittingtoatorporthatcan public.Theeventsfeatureaspecial bringthemtotheedgeof guestspeakerthesecondMondayof hypothermia.Thesebirdsmay eachmonth,Septemberthrough besmall,butthereisnothing May,atHopeLutheran.The smallaboutthem. organization’smissionistobuildon Theirabundantfascinations aninterestinbirdstopromotethe haveearnedhummingbirdsa conservationof ournatural prominentif under-examined environmentthroughenjoyment, placeinculturalhistory,the educationandaction.Learnmore subjectof Comet’spresenta- atsacajaweaaudubon.org.•

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LocaL SportS in and around the BoZone Bobcat Football Recap

Bobcats continued to climb the ladder in 2019 by Danny Waldo overUMintothefuture. upsetSacramento December18th,including10players Anotherseasonof Bobcat TheBobcatscameoh State.The‘Cats fromtheTreasureState.Among football hascomeandgone, soclosetoaccomplishing capitalizedonthe thosewerethe2019Gatorade leavingfanstolookforwardto thesecondgoalon opportunityby Playerof theYearforthestateof anotheryear,butbeforeweclosethe Choate’slist,winningthe steamrollingthe MontanainButteHighquarterback bookon2019let’stakealookback BigSkyConference,buta Governorsfrom TommyMellott,aswellasMcCade ontheseasonthathasreenergized mid-seasonslumpthat Tennessee,24-10, O’ReillyfromBozeman,whowasa theBlueandGoldfaithful. sawMSUlosetwo toearnMSUits pre-seasonfavoritefortheplayer-of- Jeff Choate’sprogramreached straightconferencegames firsttriptothe the-yearawardbeforealeginjuryin newheightsinhisfourthyearin toSacramentoStateand semifinalsin Augustsidelinedhimfortheentire charge,asMontanaStateascended NorthDakotaderailed 34years. season.O’Reilly’snameshould toaTop5rankingafterfinishing anythoughtsof aleague That’swherethe soundfamiliartoBobcatfansashis withan11-4record.Notonlydid titlein2019.Afteran feel-goodstory brother,Callahan,wasaleading MSUwinitsmostgamessincethe opening-seasonlossonthe ends,asMontana tacklerforthe‘Catsaspartof the 2012season,buttheycontinued roadatBig12member State’sseasoncame Bobcatlinebackingcorpsafter theirdominanceoverin-staterival TexasTech,the‘Cats toanotherabrupt makinganoff-seasonswitchfrom Montana,winningtheirfourth reeledoff fiveconsecutive endatthehandsof quarterback.O’Reilly’solder consecutivegameintheseries,the winstoimprovetheir FCSpowerNorth brother,Payton,isamemberof  longestsuchstreakforMSUsince recordto5-1(2-0)in DakotaState.The theUniversityof Miami-Ohio’s the1970s,andtheyreachedthe conferenceheadinginto Bobcatswere footballteam. semifinalsof theFCSplayoffsfor theirbyeweek.However, humbledbythe Severalotherplayershavethe thefirsttimesincethemagical1984 theoffensehadbegunto Bisonin2018 Bobcatcoachesexcitedforthe winningstreak,whileholding seasoninwhichthe‘Catsclaimed showcracksheadingintothebreak, followinga52-10dismantling,and futureasMSUlookstoreplacea opponentstojust9.5pointsand302 theirlastnationalchampionship. withinconsistentquarterbackplay the2019seasonwasnotmuch numberof peakperformersdueto yardsduringthatsamestretch.The Inshort,the2019seasonwas theleadingculprit.Choatevowed differentastheBobcatsfellagain, graduation,mostnotablyonthe dominatingclosetotheseasonsaw onetorememberfortheBobcat changescomingoff thebye,but 42-14.However,indefeattherewas defensivesideof theball.Thetrue MontanaStateearntheNo.5seed faithful,andshowsthatChoatehas MSUlookeduninspiredinahome improvement.Whereasinthe2018 testof aprogram’sstrengthisinits intheFCSplayoffsandaFirst- theprogramheadedintheright lossversusSacramentoState,and seasontheBobcatswerephysically abilitytoreload,ratherthanrebuild, Roundbye. directionasweheadintoanew thewheelscompletelyfelloff the dominatedatthelineof scrimmage, andMSUwillbelookingtodojust TheBobcatjuggernautdidnot decade.WhenChoatewasnamed followingweekina16-12lossat 2019sawMSUdoneinbybigplays thatinthe2020.Severalkeypieces slowdownoncepost-seasonplay MSU’s32ndheadcoachbackin NorthDakota.Thetwolossesleft asthreeof NDSU’sscorescameon doreturn,givingtheBlueandGold began.MSUopenedtheFCSplay- Decemberof 2015,helaidaplan MSUat2-2intheleagueand playsof 70+yards.Overall,the faithfullegitimatehopesof atitle offsbyhostingAlbanyinaSecond- forBobcatfootballthatincluded lookingupatleague-leadersWeber ‘Catsweremuch-improvedincon- contenderheadingintothe RoundmatchupatBobcatStadium owningthestate,winningtheSky State,SacStateandUM. trollingthelineof scrimmage,but newdecade. withtheoffensecontinuingits andclaiminganationalchampi- Withtheirchancesof aleague thelossonceagainhighlightedhow TheBobcats’2020schedulewill dominatingrun,asMSUposted47 onship.Hehasaccomplishedthe titleallbutgone,MSUrefocused farMSUhasyettogobeforethey provideastiff testfortheBlueand pointsand483yardsof offense.The firstof thosegoals,owningthestate theirattentiononreachingtheFCS cancheckoff thethirdof Choate’s GoldasMSUwillhavetovisit defensealsopickedupwhereithad of Montana,ashehasyettoloseto playoffsforthesecondconsecutive goals,winningMontanaState’sfirst leaguestalwartsWeberStateand leftoff,holdingAlbanyto333yards therivalGrizzlies,includingthis season.Afirewaslitinthebellyof nationalchampionshipsince1984. EasternWashington,aswellas and21points,with14of those season’s48-14pastinginBozeman, theBobcatoffenseasthe‘Cats However,theBobcatsdidnot returntoWashington-Grizzly pointscomingingarbagetimeinthe andtheBobcatscontinuallybeatout rolledthroughthefinalmonthof wanttoleave2019withasourtaste StadiumfortheannualBrawlof the fourthquarterafterthegamehad UMforthestate’stoprecruits.Even theseasononafour-gamewinning intheirmouths,andthankstothe WildversusMontana.MSUkicks alreadybeendecided.MSUwas thereturnof themostdislikedman streakthatsawtheBobcatsputup earlysigningperiodfornewrecruits, off the2020seasonathomeversus rewardedforitsperformanceby inBozeman,BobbyHauck,hasn’t videogamenumbersonbothsides goodnewsonceagainsurrounded LongIslandonSeptember5th. gettingtohostaquarterfinal turnedthetideinMontana’sfavor, of theball.TheMSUoffense thefootballprogramheadinginto Danny Waldo is a local freelance matchupinthefriendlyconfinesof andthereisnoreasontobelieve averaged40.5pointsand483.5 thenewyear.MontanaStatelanded writer covering Montana State Bobcat and BobcatStadiumafterAustinPeay thatMSUwon’tcontinueitssuccess yardsof offenseduringtheclosing 23newrecruitsonSigningDayon Bozeman Hawk athletics.•