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ven as the fridge is SLAM will host its 5th Annual SLAM both Friday and Saturday from 10am to unique gifts appropriate for the season. This still full of Winter Showcase, Friday, December 4th, 8:00pm in the space (formerly Universal event will include painters, print makers, Thanksgiving left- Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th at the Athletics) on 25 W Main Street downtown. weavers and silk print artists, ceramics and overs and the family ballroom of the Masonic Temple in A Holiday Market Jubilee will take jewelry and even upcycled metal sculptures. drama has ceased, it’s Bozeman. Hours of the showcase are 2pm- place Saturday, December 5th from 9am- The event will start at 4pm with a kids craft already time to start 8pm on Friday, 10am-8pm on Saturday, and 4pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Sip, taught by metal sculpture artists Bill and Julie thinking about 10am-2pm on Sunday. Showcasing more shop, and socialize at this exciting event com- Ryder. The reception with live music, holiday Christmas! What to than thirty artists from around the state, this plete with local artists and vendors, live holi- treats, and wine to run from 5:30 to 8pm. cook? How to deco- free event is family friendly and will surely day music, raffle, winter-land photos, hot The WSE will host their 10th annual rate? Who to buy for? help you check friends and family off your apple cider, culinary delights and more! In Holiday Farmers Market on Saturday, These are just a few list. Come on down and get your SLAM on! the spirit of giving, 100% of admissions go to December 5th from 8:30am-4pm at the of the questions fluttering as though falling The Masonic Temple is located at 14 South our local food bank. Bring a nonperishable Livingston Civic Center. This one-day shop- snowflakes through the minds of people all Tracy Avenue. food item and get in free! SHOP for unique, ping extravaganza will feature handmade over the Gallatin Valley in preparation of the The Bo zeman Weavers Guild Annual handmade goods and support local artisans. toys, apparel, jewelry, baked goods, and art- festivities. Luckily, Bozeman and Livingston Show & Sale will take place Friday, “Small Gems” will be the theme of the work. As usual, the market will provide live Area Holiday Markets will be open for December 4th and Saturday the 5th. LCAC’s 2015 Holiday Show with a reception holiday music, raffles, a strolling magician, Ethose who missed a relative or opted out of Handcrafted fiber arts including clothing, to be held Friday, December 4th during and free photos with Santa. So come kick- spreading the yuletide cheer on Black Friday. holiday items and home décor will be for sale. Livingston’s Annual Holiday Stroll. Local start your holidays, and wrap up your gift Here’s a look at some great events to help Demonstrations on weaving and spinning will Montana artists have created original giftable shopping list in one day of music, food, and stuff stockings and fill the empty spaces be ongoing during the course of the show art, size 12” x 12” or smaller at prices rang- fun for the whole family while supporting under the tree. and sale. The sale and show will be open ing from $25 to $250. These are beautiful, your local economy! Admission is free. • Contents Theatre ...... 2A Community/Film ...... 3A Calendar ...... 4-5A Holiday/Dance ...... 6A Holiday/Community . . . .7A ART ...... 8A EcoZone ...... Section B Bi$Zone . . . . . Section 4B Music ...... Section C 5th Annual SLAM Winter Annual Christmas Stroll BRIDGER BOWL RZ Interview ...... 4C Showcase, Dec. 4, 5, 6th Downtown Bozeman Projected Opening Day EndZone ...... Section D Masonic Temple December 5th - 4:30-7:30pm December 11th ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­DecemBer 1,­2015

White Christmas at the Ellen The Nutcracker returns to Willson It’s beginning to look a lot like Sheep and the title tune Montana Ballet Company artistic collaborations in the region new and exciting choreography and Christmas–Irving Berlin’s White White Christmas. Added to the stage (MBC), under the direction of featuring the work of accomplished theatrical elements. Christmas, which returns to The adaptation are the Irving Berlin Elizabeth DeFanti, announces its dancers, local and national level cho- The Bozeman Symphony will Ellen Theatre for a three week run standards I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me 32nd Annual production of The reographers, guest artists, live musi- again provide live musical accompa- this December. The all-singing, all- Warm, I Love a Piano, and more. Nutcracker, on Friday, December cians, seasoned stage technicians, niment, conducted by guest artist, dancing holiday musical was a huge There are twelve performances 4th and Saturday, December 5th at Maestro Kyle Pickett, Music hit in 2011 and now it’s back, with a in all of White Christmas, opening on the Willson Auditorium. This pro- Director and Conductor for cast of 24 and a live, Friday, December duction is generously underwritten both the Springfield Symphony 20-piece orchestra, 6th and running until by Tim and Mary Barnard, the in Missouri and the Topeka making it one of The Sunday, December Gilhousen Family Foundation, the Symphony in Kansas. For Ellen’s biggest shows 22nd. Show times Montana Arts Council’s Public Nutcracker tickets, contact the yet. are 7:30pm–except Value Partnership, NorthWestern Bozeman Symphony at 585- First on Broadway for Sunday matinees, Energy, the Steinmuller Family 9774 or online at bozemansym- in 2008, this adaptation which begin at 3pm. Charitable Fund, the Bulis Family, phony.org. All seating is of the perennial family Beer, wine and and Sheri and Mitch Simkins. reserved. Ticket prices range favorite has show biz refreshments will be Montana Ballet Company is from $15-$55. There will be a entertainers Bob Wallace available in The Ellen thrilled to welcome new guest artists $2 service fee added for “day of and Phil Davis (Keith Lobby starting one hour Rachel Van Buskirk and Christian show” sales. Krutchkoff and Jake Reisig) prior to each perform- Clark, principal dancers with the On Sunday, November being detoured to Vermont ance. Thanks to a gener- Atlanta Ballet. Both guest artists 22nd at the Baxter Ballroom, with budding performers ous sponsorship from have notable careers and have Montana Ballet Company will Betty and Judy Haynes Insty-Prints, tickets are danced professionally throughout the host three High Teas with (Valerie Andrews and Cheryl reasonably priced at $15.00 for kids United States and abroad. They will Clara and many other charac- Sheedy). Once there, they discover (ages 17 and under), $17.00 for sen- share the stage with MBC’s own ters from The Nutcracker, gen- their former WWII commanding iors (55 and up), and $19.75 for company dancers and nearly 100 erously sponsored by Baxter officer turned innkeeper, General adults. There is a $1.00 Ellen dancers from the community. Also Events. This event is a must for Waverly (George DeVries) is losing Restoration Fund added to each featured in the cast is Soren Kisiel, families and children, and will customers due to a lack of snow. Not ticket purchased and a $1.25 trans- co-director of Broad Comedy, who include performance excerpts to worry. As with all musicals at The action fee per total order. To choose will once again dance the role of from The Nutcracker. There Ellen, there is a toe-tapping happy your seats and buy tickets online, Drosselmeyer. lighting and costume designers and a will be 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm ending! visit theellentheatre.com. Reserved MBC’s production of The host of dedicated volunteers. For seatings. For reservations, visit Presented by Montana seats may also be purchased by call- Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s MBC’s return to the Willson www.montanaballet.org or call the TheatreWorks, producers of last ing The Ellen Box Office at 406- beloved score, is one of the largest Auditorium, audiences will delight in MBC at 582-8702. • year’s Guys and Dolls and this sum- 585-5885. With winter weather just mer’s comedy Is He Dead?, White around the corner, don’t be left out Christmas is packed with terrific num- in the cold. Every year, The Ellen bers from the movie holiday production sells out including Snow, The Best Things and White Christmas is expected to Spend holiday season w/ Verge Theater Happen While You’re Dancing, Blue do the same, so it is advised to pur- Verge Theater is amid its can they make everything right by drug use; Marcie (the cougar next Skies, Count Your Blessings Instead of chase tickets early. • 21st(!) Season and the excitement is Christmas morning? Funny, heart- door) has waged war on discretion; already underway. warming, and silly, this show will his sister-in-law Jackie is in need of a Recover from your weekend with entertain and delight every member life; his other brother Eddie has Improv Comedy! Once again Verge of the family. Shows run Saturdays, finally made a life; his estranged wife “Don’t Close Your Eyes” Theater is offering up a Monday at 2pm through December 19th. $7 Debbie is acting strangely; his moth- Night sacrifice of the most daring, for all. Go to vergetheater.com for er wants to wake up from this awful death defying type of live theater online reservations, or in person at dream that is her family; and his with live radio theatre there is: Improv! They call it parole officer just Don’t Close Your Eyes: Live the Divide recording studios at 627 Improv on the Verge! Improv wants to know Radio Theatre returns to the Live East Peach Street to present TWO Monday Nights feature The where the hell from the Divide Studios on Peach classic shows each night! Every Bozeman Improverts who will Jimmy is! If you Street in Bozeman! For the past five weekend’s program varies beguile you with their laser-like wits, think Christmas years, writer/producers Ryan genres–everything from adventure sharp tongues, and obnoxiously with your family Cassavaugh and Keith Suta have and comedy, to suspense, sci-fi, west- large heads. These masterful, main is tough, come brought live to the stage the excite- ern, and more. You can be part of stage players improvise sketches built and get a dose of ment, demands, challenges, and history as the shows are recorded for around audience suggestions, play hilarious hi-jinx explosive creative energy that came broadcast on public radio and possi- improv games similar to those you as Jimmy with the format of a live, weekly bly even to outer space. The shows see on Who’s Line Is It Anyway?, attempts to radio broadcast. Each installment is are family-friendly and appropriate and perform long form improv that unravel his fami- brought to life by the talented and for most ages. is basically making up short plays on ly and place multi-voiced cast of DCYE actors All showtimes are 8pm. Tickets the spot. You have to experience this them back into and talented performers executing and new, money-saving multipasses to believe it!! It’s a mere $7 to get in the neat pack- entirely live sound effects. are available at Cactus Records in and laugh like hell at our team of ages he desires Friday, December 4th and Bozeman. For more information, S.W.A.T. trained Improv Players. after months in Saturday, December 5th, the DCYE visit dcyeradio.com or (S.W.A.T. = SouthWest Alternative Cactus Records. the slammer. Then again, perhaps crew will invade the spiffy Live from livefromthedivide.com. • Theater). Upcoming shows on Jimmy’s First Christmas (on life behind bars with strangers was December 14 & 28. All shows begin parole) will light up the stage this better than a holiday with his family. at 7pm. Reservations online at ver- holiday season. Written by local Jimmy’s First Christmas (on parole) getheater.com or in person at Cactus comedic favorite, Ryan Cassavaugh, will run at 8pm on Fridays and Records in Downtown Bozeman this hilarious Christmas Tale of a Saturdays from December 11th- Tomfoolery at Blue Slipper Verge Theater is also offering the family in flux will make its World 19th. Tickets are $14. Early reserva- Bert and Charlie’s Gift of the Debut at Verge Theater in tions online at vergetheater.com or The Blue Slipper Theatre of arrangement with Music Theater Magi family show. Christmas elves December! Jimmy has just been in person at Cactus Records in Livingston will present International (MTI). Bert and Charlie are back in a released from the State Prison after Downtown Bozeman. “Tomfoolery,” the words and The Blue Slipper Theatre con- Holiday puppet show for the whole serving time for a “crime of pas- Verge Theater is located at 2304 music of Tom Lehrer in stage per- tinues its tradition of offering the family! In this humorous retelling of sion”. All he wants is to pick up life N. 7th Ave, in the strip mall across formances running through best in community theater as it has O. Henry’s classic tale, Bert and where it was interrupted 18 months from Murdoch’s at the EXTREME- December 6th. Tomfoolery is a for 50 years. Located in the heart of Charlie attempt to help a young prior, but life on the outside hasn’t LY FUN edge of Bozeman. Visit musical revue based on lyrics and Livingston’s historic downtown dis- couple in love find just the right gifts remained static. His brother Donnie vergetheater.com for more informa- music Tom wrote in the 1950’s and trict, the theatre produces four or for the Holidays...with disastrous lives in a state of confusion and tion. See you at one of these excit- 60’s. The revue features 28 of Tom five full-length productions each consequences. Now the questions is, paranoia brought on by recreational ing events! • Lehrer’s satirical songs that were season, with a variety of comedic known for their “witty naughti- and dramatic selections included in ness”. This show is age appropriate the annual lineup. The Blue Slipper for 12 and up. Adapted by hosts touring productions, music, Cameron MacKintosh and Robin and comedy throughout the year Check out these free Library events Ray, the production features a and offers a holiday variety pro- musical arrangement by Chris gram to the public free of charge. The Bozeman Public refreshed appreciation of this time- The Foundation is pleased to Walker and Robert Fisher. The Blue Slipper also hosts a Kids Library offers more than just a period music. Noon Notes on partner again with the MSU College Tomfoolery is directed by Karen Playwriting Festival in the spring to vast selection of books, periodicals, December 7th will feature the 3 Letters & Science to celebrate and Richards and stars Gary Fish, Jason give area students the opportunity and movies to its many pass-holders. Divas: Elizabeth Croy, Peggie honor faculty authors who have pub- Moreland, Karen Richards, Debbie to write, direct and star in their The staff is excited to host a num- Kohler, Catherine Savery, with Julie lished new books. The community is Jamieson and Will Freland with own plays. The theatre is located at ber of live music and other events Gosswiller on piano. invited to the 11th Annual Holiday narration by Dixie Burlingame and 113 East Callender Street. For tick- throughout the month. So when December’s Wonderlust Friday Authors Reception, from 5:30-7:30pm Sharron Farrell. Tomfoolery is ets or more information, call 406- you’re not getting lost in the stacks, Forum will be on Friday the 11th on Thursday, December 10th, in the presented through special 222-7720 or visit blueslipper.com. • come check out one of these from 12-1:30pm in the large com- Library’s Large Community Room fun events at your community munity room. Tammy Swinney, when the public has an opportunity sponsored Library. District Manager for the Gallatin to mingle with some of MSU’s Popular chamber music series Local Water Quality District, and finest. At 6:30, Bridget Kevane, pro- Noon Notes comes to the library, the Lain Leoniak, Water Conservation fessor of Spanish and coordinator of first Monday of every month, from Specialist for the City of Bozeman, the Latin American and Latino noon to 1pm. This event is free and will address short and long term Studies Program in the Department open to the public. Co-sponsored by water quality and quantity issues in of Modern Languages and the Montana Chamber Music the Gallatin Valley. Friday Forum is Literatures, will give a special pres- Society and hosted by Bozeman a monthly speaker series sponsored entation about her new book, “The Library Foundation, the six-part by Wonderlust, a non-profit organi- Dynamics of Jewish Latino series features local musicians dis- zation dedicated to life-long learn- Relationships: Hope and Caution.” cussing and playing chamber music ing, and hosted by the Bozeman For a list of featured books and with a goal of instilling a new or Library Foundation. authors, please visit montana.edu/lettersand- science/authors. The event is free and open to all, with com- plimentary refreshments. For more information, please con- tact Jody Sanford at 994-7791 or [email protected]. Yoga for All continues Tuesdays in December. The classes are held from 11-1:45am and 12-12:45pm in the Large Community Room. The morn- ing class is taught by accom- plished yoga instructor Karen Averitt and the noon class by local mom and yoga instructor Jen DuCharme. The weekly classes are for moms, dads, or caregivers who like to bring their baby or babies or for any- one in the community who wishes to attend. The morning class tends to have more kids, following Books & Babies, but all are welcome to either class. Please bring your own mat. The Bozeman Public Library is located at 626 E. Main Street. For more informa- tion on these events, please call Paula at 582-2426 or visit boze- manlibrary.org. • page 2A • Volume 22, Number23 - December 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com• 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” November 1, 2015 • The boZoNe • Page 3a

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Students: Reserve spot on airport shuttle From MSU News Service andinthePaisleyCourtneighbor- visit montana.edu/reslife/shuttle. Montana State University hoodinFamilyandGraduatehous- Reservations are required by Wednesday, andKarst Stage haveteamedup ing.Studentsusingthereturnserv- December 9th. Studentswholiveoff toprovidealow-costshuttleservice icefromtheairportbacktocampus campusarealsoinvitedtotake toandfromBozemanYellowstone willbeaskedtomeetintheshuttle advantageof freeparkingat InternationalAirportforstudents laneinfrontof therentalcarcoun- MSUduringthewinterbreak. travelingduringwinterbreak. ters.“Withafour-weekwinter Formoreinformation,visit mon- OutboundservicefromMSUto break,weknowmanyMSUstu- tana.edu/-reslife/shuttle orcon- BozemanYellowstoneInternational dentswillbetraveling.Weareexcit- tactMSUParkingServicesat AirportwillbeavailableDecember edthatKarstStagecanofferthis 994-2121.Moreinformation 10th-12th,withreturninbound optiontoallMSUstudentsonce abouttheairportshuttleisavail- servicefromBozemanYellowstone again,”Crosbysaid. ablebycontactingResidenceLife InternationalAirporttoMSUbeing Formoreinformation,orto at994-2661or housing@mon- offeredJanuary10th-11th.Students reserveaspotontheshuttle, tana.edu.• willhavethechoiceof either aone-wayorroundtripfare, whichwillcost$17or$26, accordingto Matt Crosby, MSUResidence Life programmanager. “MSUResidenceLifeis thrilledtobeworkingwith KarstStagetoofferthisserv- iceonceagaintoourMSU studentstravelingduring winterbreak.Sincethepro- gramstartedithasbeen highlysuccessful,”said Crosby. Theshuttlewillmake fourstopsoncampusfor eachtriptotheairport. Thosestopswillbeatthe cornerof 8th Streetand HarrisonAvenue,infrontof theStrandUnionBuilding, infrontof SouthHedges,

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SLAM Winter Showcase Touch of Gold Holiday dance party SLAM will host its 5th the community. SLAM hosts events Annual SLAM Winter Showcase, to showcase the artistic talent of & tango workshop! Friday, December 4th, Saturday the Montana residents, funds scholar- Ring in the cheer this season on for children 12 and under. 5th, and Sunday the 6th at the ball- ships to community members seek- the dance floor! The Touch of The end of the evening will fea- room of the Masonic Temple in ing education in the arts, and spear- Gold Holiday Dance and Social ture alternative Tango dancing, as Bozeman. Hours of the showcase heads community art installations. event kicks off December 11th with part of the Tango Gold Weekend are 2pm-8pm on Friday, 10am-8pm Participation in SLAM festivals is a potluck and Bozeman’s featuring world-renowned visiting on Saturday, and 10am-2pm on open only to Montana residents, but friendly dance community at instructor Vania Rey with workshops Sunday. everyone is 6:30pm followed by dancing from and dances December 10th-14th. Showcasing encouraged 7pm-midnight to a lively holiday- Both events are sponsored artists from to attend themed live and DJ’ed mix of ball- by Dance Kinexion and Moon around the and experi- room, country, swing, latin and necessary–just come and join the River Entertainment which offers state, this free ence the tango music, at the Bozeman Senior party! Non-alcoholic beverages will social dance classes, and wedding event is family richness of Social Center. Catch lively perform- be provided. Bring a potluck dish, and event dance and DJ services. friendly. Come Montana’s ance demos from local dancers and snack, or dessert to share. Suggested The Bozeman Senior Social Center on down and artist com- join in fun, interactive dance mixers attire is dressy casual or holiday fes- is located at 807 N. Tracy and get your munity! and holiday games. Singles, couples tive, with a touch of gold (option- Tamarack. SLAM on! For more and families are all welcome, and al)! Admission is $12 per person at Visit dancekinexion.com or call The Masonic information no dance experience is the door, $8 for students, and free 578-0298 for more information. • Temple is located at 14 South about SLAM and an updated list Tracy Avenue. of featured artists and musicians, SLAM (Support Local Artists & visit slamfestivals.org. T-shirts, Musicians) is a non-profit organiza- bumper stickers, water bottles, pint tion dedicated to promoting the arts glasses, and posters are available at Festive events downtown this winter and art education in the state in a the event, or by contacting them manner that enriches and involves via e-mail. • Life is Downtown. You’ve heard at downtownbozeman.org as a Street in Downtown Bozeman while the slogan. Now get out and become printed publication inserted into the also getting some holiday shopping a part of it! The Downtown daily paper and available at many done! Bozeman Association and people downtown locations on the Friday The purpose of the DBA is to Weavers show & sale like you make downtown such a prior to the event. promote downtown Bozeman as a lively and exciting place to be. The Winter Art Walk is set to center of business, culture and Here’s a look at some of the upcom- take over the downtown streets on entertainment; to conduct and pro- downtown ing events this winter season. Friday, December 11th from 6-8pm. mote activities and events that build The Bozeman Weavers Montana Association of Weavers The annual Christmas Stroll The DBA and participating art gal- a strong local economy; and to con- Guild Annual Show & Sale will and Spinners and the Association will take place downtown Saturday, leries and businesses are excited to tribute to the well-being, growth and take place the first weekend in of Northwest Weavers Guilds. December 5th between the hours of extend the Art Walk season into vitality of downtown Bozeman. The December–Friday the 4th and BWG members have served on the 4:30 and 7:30pm. Be a part of winter! Many galleries will feature DBA was established in 1980 as a Saturday the 5th. Handcrafted fiber executive boards of both groups. Downtown Bozeman’s greatest holi- artists’ openings and receptions and 501c6 membership organization. arts including clothing, holiday The group hosts an annual fall day tradition…the Christmas Stroll. often provide hors d’oeuvres and The DBA board is chosen by its items and home décor will be for Show and Sale, study groups, spon- Always on the first Saturday in complimentary refreshments. Also, members. The DBA membership sale. This is a wonderful opportuni- sors fiber related workshops, and December, come downtown to offi- keep an eye out for local musicians includes a wide variety of retail ty to purchase unique gifts for fami- hosts regional and state cially kick-off the Holiday playing music as your stroll Main shops, restaurants, professional serv- ly and friends! And, as part of the weaving/spinning meetings. Its Season! First, Santa Claus works his ice companies, and other guild’s community outreach effort, members have taught classes locally way from the Emerson Cultural non-profit organizations. demonstrations on weaving and and for conferences, have sold their Center down Main Street, singing The DBA generates revenue spinning will be ongoing during the creations at local fairs and have Christmas carols and lighting the from annual membership course of the show and sale. Cash, demonstrated textile techniques in downtown holiday lights with more dues and event proceeds. checks, debit and credit cards will many venues from schools to muse- than 5,000 people in tow to help get Annual DBA special events be accepted. The sale and show ums to fairs. Members participate people into the holiday spirit. Then include: the Christmas will be open both Friday and in guild challenges, Sheep to Shawl, enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, pic- Stroll, the Bridal Walk, Saturday from 10am to 8:00pm. weaving exchanges such as the tures with Santa Claus, entertain- Crazy Days, the Art Walk This event will take place in the coverlet project, and provide ment, holiday treats and much series, Music on Main, and space (formerly Universal Athletics) weaving for Guild booths at con- more! The fun lasts until 7:30pm. the Cruisin’ on Main car on 25 W Main Street downtown. ventions. Interested in more info Buttons will be available for pur- show. The DBA also admin- The Bozeman Weavers Guild as about the guild? Please visit chase after Thanksgiving at various isters the Downtown Dollars an organization belongs to www.bozemanweaversguild.org. • Bozeman locations. The full sched- program. For more infor- ule of events will be available online mation, visit downtown- at bozemandailychronicle.com and bozeman.org. • Inaugural MT Hall lighting ceremony at MSU Festive dances with Bozeman Folklore The Bozeman Folklore Society until 11pm. Admission to the From MSU News Service ence for our students is tradition,” will host a Contra Dance Friday, Family Dance is $15 per family. For the first time in its history, Cruzado said. “During this dark December 4th at the Bozeman Admission to the Contra Dance is Montana State University will hold time of the year, when students are Senior Center. The dance will fea- $10, $8 for Bozeman Folklore a ceremony to light its iconic preparing for finals, we wanted to ture live Celtic music by WMDs Society members, and $5 for Montana Hall in the heart of cam- inaugurate a new tradition for with caller Rob Curet. A half-hour MSU students. All events will be pus Wednesday, December 2nd at them, and for all of Montana State beginners’ workshop starts at held at the Masonic Lodge at 14 S 6pm. The lighting ceremony is University’s faculty, staff, alumni, 7:30pm, with the dance beginning Tracy Ave. open to the public, and students, neighbors and friends. Lights On F at 8 pm. Families, singles, and cou- The Bozeman Folklore Society faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors and Montana Hall will be a historic, cel- by a Contra Dance starting at ples are welcome. Admission is $10, is an all volunteer, non-profit organ-t friends are invited to attend. ebratory event–one to look forward 7:30pm. Live music will be provided $8 for Bozeman Folklore Society ization dedicated to promoting, pre-M Known as “Lights On to year after year.” by Da Skekklers for the family members, and $5 for MSU stu- serving, enjoying and sharing the M Montana Hall,” the event will Parking for the event will be dance and Weatherwood for the dents. Please bring clean, grit-free, music, dance, arts, crafts, and skills w take place at the Alumni Plaza and available on campus for free after Contra Dance, both featuring caller non-marking shoes to protect the of traditional cultures. It is an asso- S Bobcat Spirit statue just north of 5pm in the East Linfield, West Rab Cummings. The festive floor. The BSC is located at ciate group of the Country Dance S Montana Hall. It will feature carols Linfield, Greenhouse, Deer Street, evening also includes a potluck din- 807 N. Tracy Ave. and Song Society (CDSS). Visit r and MSU’s Madrigal Singers, a South 12th Street and Antelope ner at 6:30pm. A half an hour The Family Christmas bozemanfolklore.org or call 406- B welcome and brief remarks from parking lots. A map of the MSU dance workshop begins at 7:30 Dance will be held Saturday, 581-3444 for more information f MSU President Waded Cruzado, parking lots may be found December 19th at 5:30pm, followed dancing and merriment to continue about any of these events. • draft horses, drum line and a count- at http://www.montana.edu/park- D down by MSU cheerleaders before ing/documents/ParkingMap.pdf. thousands of festive lights illumi- Built in 1896, Montana Hall is t nate Montana Hall. Refreshments one of the campus’ central land- R will be provided. marks. Formerly called Old Main, it Indulge in a “Splendid Feast” at Elling w The new, annual tradition is is the second oldest structure on f designed to build a sense of com- campus. For more information The Elling House Arts & Mother Nature holds Montana in “The Splendid Feast,” a gathering H munity among students, faculty, about Lights On Montana Hall, Humanities Center will host its her icy grip, the Elling House brings of hearty souls, culinary delights, H staff, alumni, neighbors and friends, contact Maggie Hammett at (406) annual “Splendid Feast” a magical mix of music, compan- and holiday cheer in a most spectac-t according to Cruzado. “An impor- 994-2343 or maggie.hammett- Friday, December 11th and ionship and great food to its warm ular setting. As guests arrive, water t tant part of the university experi- @montana.edu. • Saturday the 12th. halls. Each year, toward the end of ice luminaries and hundreds of tiny r In the depths of winter, when December, the Elling House hosts bulbs light the driveway and D entrance to the mansion. A t grand tree greets the guests in k the welcome room. In the parlor, a fire roars warmly from the hearth and musicians play holi- day favorites on the piano. In the ballroom, wine, mead and cider flow freely to warm the belly and the soul. As the evening pro- gresses, a local chef and a small army of festive volunteers pre- pare and present the Splendid Feast of wholesome delicacies. The walls are decked with natural decorations and trimmings provided by local arti- sans. Candle light and good company grows hearty conversa- tion. Roars of laughter and holi- day cheer rise and fall through the evening. As the evening draws to a close, dessert and coffee are served and guests leave with a warm sense of community and bellies full of wonderful food. Tickets are $50 per person and can be pur- chased in advance by calling 406-843-5454. The historic Virginia City home is beautifully decorated, inside and out, presenting a warm and comfortable venue for the capacity gathering to enjoy an evening of delicious food, splendid live music, and wonder- ful fellowship. All of the proceeds Contributing from the dinner will be used to W r i t e r s support future arts and humani- ties programs of the Elling Danny Waldo House. The Elling House Arts & Humanities Center is located at Simon Cushman 404 E. Idaho Street in Virginia Jessica Hunter City, Montana. For more infor- mation visit ellinghouse.org. •

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It’s here! annual Christmas Stroll returns Photo bomb these On Saturday, December 5th Stroll button–which is not only your 2015 Christmas Stroll Program,” from 4:30 to 7:30pm, join the ticket to enjoy many of the great printed by and inserted into the workshops at F-11 Photo Downtown Bozeman Association activities including the Santa pic- Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Friday, ’Tis the season to shoot indoor you how to make your images pop and their gracious presenting spon- tures at the Baxter Hotel, the hay December 4th and available elec- photos! Get your best holiday pic- with Photos intuitive creative editing sors–Bridger Bowl, Lehrkind’s Coca wagon rides from Soroptimist Park tronically at dailychronicle.com and tures ever when you Cola, and Alphagraphics–as they (at the corner of Rouse and Main), at downtownbozeman.org. For more learn how to rock a proudly invite you to the 35th kid’s activities throughout the day at information about the 2015 Nikon Speedlight in Annual Christmas Stroll in the Emerson Cultural Center and Christmas Stroll, contact The this hands-on class. Join Historic Downtown Bozeman. more, but it also allows the DBA to Downtown Bozeman Association at Nikon’s Rose Whitaker Join in for Bozeman’s most put on this great event every year 586-4008 or visit downtownboze- Friday, December 4th in- beloved holiday tradition and come without requiring an entry fee to man.org. • store at F-11 kick-off the holiday season in enjoy the event. The Photographic Supplies in Downtown Bozeman! This event “Official 2015 Christmas Downtown will include numerous activities, Stroll Buttons” are on sale Bozeman. From 11am to great food, and fun. Bring the whole at many local businesses noon, build a solid foun- family to ride on the hay wagons, now. Button locations are dation for taking amaz- get your picture taken with Santa listed at downtownboze- ing flash photos. From Claus, watch the lighting ceremony man.org. When you pur- noon to 1pm, share of the downtown decorations, check chase your Stroll button, fill lunch with your fellow out the gingerbread house contest out a ballot for a chance to students. At 1pm, prac- display, sing Christmas carols, grab a win one of 18 great prizes tice your new skills on a bite to eat from one of over 40 non- including Bridger Bowl shoot with a model. Try out Nikon tools, plus tag, organize and sync. profit food vendors or do some passes, Downtown Dollars, cameras, lenses and Speedlights pro- The class meets from 10am to noon Christmas gift shopping. The 3-Day Sweet Pea Festival vided by F-11 Photo and Nikon. and is FREE! Christmas Stroll is the place to Passes, Museum of The Pre-registration is required. Sign Learn by doing at F-11 Photo. A find it all! Rockies Passes and more. up today! For a $25 enrollment you full service, full selection destination The Christmas Stroll is a free The winners will be con- get the morning session, lunch, a store, F-11 is Bozeman’s oldest and community event that is 100% sup- tacted the week following photo shoot, access to loaner gear most innovative independent pho- ported by the DBA’s business spon- the event! AND an 8x10 print so you remem- tography store and Apple reseller. sors and the sales of the timeless For a list of ALL 2015 ber what you learned. Register and Providing excellent customer service button souvenirs. You can support Stroll activities and times learn about this and other F-11 means they work hard to find the this great event by purchasing a $4 check out the “Official workshops when you stop by the perfect products for you, their cus- store at 16 East Main in historic tomers. They create educational downtown Bozeman, visit opportunities for our community f11photo.com or call 406-586-3281. and output the highest quality photo Take Control of Photos for and imaging products for home and Emerson kicks off ‘15 Christmas Stroll Mac! Get organized and learn how business in their state-of-the-art Kick off your Christmas Crawford Theater, ‘Tis the Season! A ors and textures. The Bozeman to use Apple’s Photos App on your photo lab. In addition to a wide Stroll celebration at the Emerson! free, collaborative dance perform- community is sure to remember this Mac, iPhone and iPad. Instructor selection of cameras, accessories and Join in for free gingerbread house ance featuring excerpts of upcoming creative, fun-spirited, and festive Briana Bell will give a tutorial on the full line of Apple products, F-11 making, live dance performances, holiday performances by Bozeman’s design for years to come! Seth will managing your photos and how to offers individual tutoring, photo and and NEW THIS YEAR: Santa will three dance companies: The Dance be on-hand signing posters at the share and back up your irreplace- Apple classes plus destination photo- light up the GIANT tree outside the Center, Main Street Dance Theatre, Gingerbread House making activity able images with iCloud. She’ll show graphic workshops. • Emerson’s building before he leads and the Yellowstone Ballet at the Emerson on the day of the the parade downtown. Here’s a look Company. Stroll, December 5th from 1-2pm. at the schedule of events at the At 4:15pm in the Emerson Lobby, More information about artist Seth Emerson the day of the Stroll. SANTA ARRIVES! He will light up Neilson is available on his website at From 1-2pm in the Emerson Lobby, the Emerson’s outdoor tree (over sethsquatch.com/. Holiday Market Jubilee at meet the artists and visit the studios 2,000 lights!) on the corner of The Christmas Stroll has been for fun holiday activities. Have your Babcock & Grand and then be one of the longest standing Christmas Stroll Poster signed by escorted to the parade downtown by Bozeman community traditions! Fairgrounds this year’s contest winner, Seth Emerson staff and community Each year, the Downtown Bozeman Let’s celebrate! At last–a SHOP for unique, handmade goods Neilson. Decorate Christmas cookies children. For questions and informa- Association and the Emerson Center Holiday Market Jubilee will take and support local artisans. Other fun in front of the Emerson Grill. tion call the Emerson at (406) 587- for the Arts & Culture team up to place Saturday, December 5th from family events include a bouncy From 12:30-4:15pm in the 9797 ex. 105 or e-mail put out a “call for artists” for the 9am-4pm at the Gallatin County house and holiday spirit face paint- Emerson Ballroom, build a gingerbread [email protected]. official Christmas Stroll Poster Fairgrounds. Sip, shop, and socialize ing. This holiday event will showcase house! Tickets are required for this Speaking of the Christmas Stroll design. Several beautiful and cre- at this exciting event complete with many talented artists, merchandise event. Tickets are only available Contest winner...presenting Seth ative designs were submitted this local artists and vendors, live holiday booths, local non-profit beginning at 12:30pm on December Neilson! Seth, a Bozeman photog- year, but only one could be chosen. music, raffle, winter-land photos, hot information, kids activity zone, and 5th at the Emerson’s event check rapher and illustration artist, created As the icing on top, this year the apple cider, culinary delights and entertainment stage. This FREE in table. Parents MUST accompany a nostalgic digital art piece of Santa Downtown Bozeman Association more! Other fun family events event (with food item) is family and and stay with their children in in spurs featuring the Bridger moun- and the Emerson pooled together include a bouncy house and holiday hipster friendly. Want to help out at the Ballroom. tains in the background and tradi- $200 to give as a cash prize to the spirit face painting. In the spirit of this awesome event? Call to be a From 2-3pm in the Emerson tional Christmas red and black col- winning artist. • giving, 100% of admissions go to Volunteer at 406-404-4608! Visit our local food bank. Bring a non- HolidayMarketJubilee.com to perishable food item and get in free! learn more. • 50th annual Madrigal Dinner at MSU From MSU News Service the traditional carols Tickets are now on sale through sung for centuries during Sip on Victorian Tea at the Bobcat Ticket Office for the 12 days of Montana State University School of Christmas. MSU Story Mansion Music’s popular Madrigal Dinner, Catering will prepare a which will be held at 6:30pm both menu featuring a pork The annual Victorian Tea at 12 and under are free). Seating is Saturday, December 5th and loin dinner or a vegetari- the Story Mansion will be held limited and preregistration is Sunday, December 6th, in the ball- an option with all the Sunday, December 6th. Enjoy the required through the Bozeman Parks rooms of MSU’s Strand Union fixings. The dinner ends tradition of Victorian Holiday & Recreation Department’s website Building. The traditional holiday with traditional English Charm at the Story Mansion. Two (bozeman.net/recreation) or by call- feast will also be held Thursday, pudding. seatings for tea and yummies at ing 582-2290. This is an annual December 3rd in Big Sky. Tickets for the MSU 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Here is your fundraiser for Mansion events The 50th annual production performances are $35 chance to truly experience the “Story Under the Stars” and transports contemporary guests to a and may be purchased at grandeur of the Story Mansion in “Halloween Mansion.” Renaissance feast which, this year, the Bobcat Ticket Office all its glory. Enjoy being served tea The Story Mansion is a dedicat- will feature former MSU music pro- in the Brick Breeden and homemade cookies, pastries and ed public park! Friends of the Story fessor and choral director Lowell Fieldhouse, which is open from 9am- online or over the phone. Tickets savory treats by the grand ladies is a group dedicated to supporting Hickman as “Lord of the Manor.” 5pm, Monday through Friday. will be on sale until December 3rd, of Bozeman, all dressed in period the restoration and public reuse of Hickman’s appearance is in recogni- Parking for ticket buyers is provided or until they are all sold. The Big clothing. Break out your own vintage the historic T.B. Story Mansion off tion of his nearly 40 years as direc- in the lot directly below the ticket Sky dinner will be held at Bucks T- attire and frolic back in time for this Wilson in Bozeman–one of the city’s tor of the event, according to cur- office. Tickets may also be pur- 4 at 6:30pm Thursday, December event hosted by the Friends of the grandest and most important archi- rent MSU Professor and Choral chased over the phone (994-CATS) 3rd. Tickets for that performance Story Mansion. Tickets are $25 for tectural treasures. Learn more at Director Kirk Aamot. Members of or online at ticketswest.com (search may be purchased by calling the Big adults and $10 for children (children friendsofthestory.org. • the MSU choral groups will become “madrigal dinner”). A convenience Sky Association for the Arts at 406- knaves and wenches who perform fee is required for purchases made 995-2742. •

A Madrigal Christmas Tea Party It’s Magic, Musical…and Fun! treats while journeying back in time December 5th and in the Gallatin Kaleidoscope Youth Theater will and memory on the joyous strains of Valley Mall Friday, December 11th present A Madrigal Christmas madrigal Christmas carols, stories, in anticipation of the main event. Tea for Knights & Princesses, young and bright laughter. Come dressed Over the past 15 years, and old, Saturday, December 12th in your renaissance best and receive Kaleidoscope Youth Theater has at 10:30am and 2pm, and Sunday, a special surprise! Call 587-3642 to served over 2000 students and per- December 13th at 2pm and 4pm. reserve your $15.00 tickets. Also formed over 125 shows with over Join the Youth Theater’s royal catch the Madrigal cast cheerfully 700 pieces of original music written medieval court and their two merry caroling out on the town at the by Hostetter. Learn more at jesters for wassail, tea, and holiday Christmas Stroll Saturday, www.kytbozeman.org/. •

Book drive honors “Giving Tuesday” Bozeman-based nonprofit Hopa of generosity this season. Main Street in downtown Bozeman, Mountain and the Country “Donating new books or your at Hopa Mountain’s office located at Bookshelf are hosting a book drive family’s gently loved favorites is a 234 E. Babcock St, or call 586-2455 from now until the end of wonderful way for people to partici- to arrange for the books to be December in order to celebrate a pate in Giving Tuesday,” said picked up by Hopa Mountain staff. growing global initiative built Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, executive Participants in the Giving around the importance of collabora- director of Hopa Mountain. “High Tuesday movement are encouraged tion, kindness, and giving back. quality books provide local families to share their stories through social In the middle of the busy holi- with a special opportunity to bond media using the hashtag day season, after the wave of grati- with their children and help improve #GivingTuesday in order to encour- tude shared on Thanksgiving and their chances for success in school, age others and foster a culture of the beginning of the hectic gift- good health, and lifelong happi- philanthropy both within communi- focused rush that comes after, falls ness.” A vast body of research has ties and beyond. More ideas and “Giving Tuesday.” December 1st proven the many benefits of expo- resources for Giving Tuesday are marks the fourth annual Giving sure to language–through talking, available at givingtuesday.org. Hopa Tuesday, a national and global day singing, and reading–on the devel- Mountain invests in citizen leaders of giving back. With gestures of phi- oping brains of babies and children. who are working to improve educa- lanthropy large and small, business- In order to give children across tion, ecological health, and econom- es, nonprofits, families, and individ- Montana access to high-quality ic development in their home towns. uals of all ages will come together to reading materials this holiday sea- To learn more about Hopa give back and, through social media, son, you can purchase or drop off Mountain’s initiatives, please visit become part of a much bigger story books at Country Bookshelf on hopamountain.org. •

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Two artists at tart gallery Fresh exhibits at Artists Gallery The Artists Gallery in the Tom Wolfe’s intent is to forge themselves. New work by Red Lodge based located just off Main Street in Emerson Cultural Center will fea- items that serve a purpose, are Advertising, gallery maintenance, textile artist Maggy Rozycki Bozeman. The Emerson is an old ture the work of Janel Acheson, pleasing to the eye, and invite touch. website design, etc. are all handled Hiltner and Missoula ceramicist school building turned non-profit Marie Melton, and Tom Wolfe After 30 years as head of MSU’s by member artists. Members even Shalene Valenzuela will be fea- arts center that houses an eclectic during the month of December. Farrier School, Tom’s interest in tra- take turns working in the gallery. tured in an opening reception on mix of galleries, studios and public The show will include a Featured ditional blacksmithing has Friday, December 11th from 5-8pm event space. tart resides in a couple Artist Reception where you can broadened from practical and in the tart gallery. of former classrooms on the main meet the artists and share a glass of therapeutic horseshoeing to Using graphic mid-century floor that are flooded with light and wine. This reception will coincide creating functional art for the imagery, both artists explore societal retain their character-filled creaky with the Downtown Artwalk on home and expectations and contradictions. old hardwood floors and high ceil- December 11th between 6 garden. Tom’s work focuses Maggy Hiltner combines found vin- ings. In business since 2007, tart and 8pm. on traditional blacksmithing tage embroidery with her own has established a reputation for Janel Acheson grew up in techniques. Joinery is done meticulous hand sewing to create carrying a quirky mix of accessi- Montana and was inspired by her through work that is bright and charmingly ble, affordable and diverse art by mother’s creativity and artwork the use of rivets, collars, mor- simple on the surface, with a darker both emerging and established along with the outdoors she spent a tise and tenon joints and twist lurking below. Much of it local and regional artists. While great deal of time in. It is important forge-welds. explores fear, both real and imag- carrying exclusively artists from to Janel that her work captures hon- Don’t miss out on meeting ined. Shalene Valenzuela’s ceramics the Rocky Mountain region, tart est and unfiltered moments within these talented artists and dis- combine startlingly realistic trompe l strives to offer a fresh, contempo- nature. “Through my artwork I cussing their pieces! Located oeil renditions of every day objects rary alternative to traditional strive to bring a level of respect to in the Emerson Center for with vintage imagery of women Western art. Owner Anna Visscher my animal subjects, large, small, the Arts and Culture, the and traditionally feminine objects. carefully curates a unique selection feathery and fuzzy. I am especially Artists’ Gallery is open Beneath the shiny veneer of these of jewelry, clothing, gifts, paint- interested in capturing their ‘reality’, Monday through Saturday relics hides a complex and some- ings, drawings and ceramics, with which includes every quirk and from 10am to 5pm. The times contradicting truth of what an eye for the unusual and the imperfection.” Artists’ Gallery is a coopera- things seem to appear as upon first light-hearted. A vibrant contrast to Marie Melton was born in tive of about 20 member glance. Both artists tackle hard stark white box galleries, tart is Montana but has lived all around artists living in Bozeman and issues with both humor and subtle- warm, welcoming, and fun with the world. She was a photographer the surrounding area. It was ty, and this show creates a fascinat- original art that rotates regularly. for forty years but always enjoyed formed in 1992, and provides Marie Melton ing dialogue that invites participa- The tart gallery hosts new exhibits working with her hands: oil and an alternative to the traditional art tion from the viewer. frequently, with opening receptions watercolor painting, wood carving gallery business. Members maintain Stop in any time during business tart is a boutique and contempo- for each exhibit. For more and making jewelry. Marie’s latest freedom and control over their own hours and you’ll meet one of the rary art gallery in the Emerson information, call 582-0416 or visit interest is the exploration uniting artwork, and business decisions are artists! Learn more at artistsgallery- Center for the Arts and Culture, tartique.com/. • fibers and textiles. made collectively by the artists bozeman.com. •

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Check out MT Audubon presentation, Christmas Counts Executive Director of Montana in 1991. These majestic birds use result, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife an opportunity for beginning and 1905) recognized that declining bird Audubon Steve Hoffman will the energy-saving updrafts created Service and other wildlife conserva- expert birds to get together and populations could not withstand present “Eyes on the Skies: by strong winds along share an enjoyable holiday tradition. wanton over-hunting, and proposed Results of the 25th the crest of the Bozeman’s count will take place to count birds on Christmas Day Consecutive Bridger Count” at Bridgers to migrate Saturday, December 19th with rather than shoot them. 7pm Monday, December 14th at south. The long- Compiler John Parker. Meet the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Hope Lutheran Church. term data collected group Perkins Restaurant between Count (CBC) is the longest running The Bridger Ridge provides at the Bridger site 7 and 7:30am. Call (406) 586-5863 Citizen Science survey in the world. viewing of one of the largest helps scientists learn or email conundrumjp- The CBC is an early-winter bird Golden Eagle migration known in about regional and @gmail.com for more information. census, where volunteers count the lower 48 states. Recent Golden continental raptor Livingston’s count will take place every bird they see or hear during Eagle count totals have varied from population trends. Sunday, December 20th with one day in a designated 15-mile 1,000 to 1,400 eagles per season, Most importantly, Compiler Sally MacDonald. Meet diameter circle. Count volunteers with up to 200 individuals tallied on the Bridger project the group at the Northern Pacific follow specified routes within the peak migration days (usually during is designed to moni- Beanery between 7 and 7:30am. circle. It’s not just a species tally–all the first two weeks of October). tor widespread envi- Call (406) 223-9167 or email birds are counted all day, giving an Data obtained over the last 25 ronmental changes, [email protected] for more indication of the total number of years has provided scientists with using these apex information. The first CBC was birds in the circle that day. If valuable information about trends predators as valuable done on Christmas Day of 1900 as observers live within a CBC circle, in Golden Eagles and other raptor barometers of ecological health. tion agencies are intensifying an alternative activity to an event they may arrange in advance to populations. Steve Hoffman, Executive research efforts to learn more about called the “side hunt” where people count the birds at their feeders and Thanks to the generous support Director of Montana Audubon, Golden Eagles and what might be chose sides, then went out and shot submit those data to their compiler. of Sacajawea Audubon Society and emphasizes: “The Bridger Project is causing this downward trend.” as many birds as they could. The All individual CBC’s are conducted others, September 1st marked the the most important migration site in Sacajawea Audubon programs are group that came in with the largest in the period from December 14th start of the 25th consecutive season the western United States for moni- free and open to the public. Come number of dead birds won the to January 5th (inclusive dates) each of raptor migration research along toring the health and trends of early at 6:30pm for social time. event. Frank Chapman, a famed season, and each count is conducted the crest of the Bridger Mountains. Golden Eagle populations. The Meeting begins at 7pm. ornithologist at the American in one calendar day. These counts Montana Audubon, in partnership Bridger data are especially impor- Sacajawea Audubon is once Museum of Natural History and the have proven incredibly valuable for with HawkWatch International tant now because there is scientific again organizing its annual editor of Bird-Lore (which became what they tell scientists–and all of (HWI), has coordinated this scientif- evidence for long-term declines in Christmas Bird Counts in the publication of the National us–about our changing world. ic project for the past 7 seasons. Golden Eagle numbers across much December. Come join the fun on Association of Audubon Societies Learn more and about other area HWI initiated these annual counts of western North America. As a one of our area’s counts. They are when that organization formed in counts at sacajaweaaudubon.org. •

Get your Christmas tree permit today! Christmas tree permits are True Value, in Bozeman at Christmas tree cutting permit to tions and enjoy spending time out- available for sale at all seven Ranger Owenhouse Ace Hardware (down- each fourth grader who presents a doors with friends and family. District offices and numerous ven- town W. Main St. stores) and valid Every Kid in a Park pass. Don’t forget to bring a strapping dors across the Custer Gallatin Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, Fourth graders can get an Every method for securing the tree.” National Forest. Forest Service in Four Corners at Murdoch’s Kid in the Park Pass by visiting Those with a permit may cut a offices in Bozeman, West Ranch & Home Supply, in Big Sky everykidinapark.gov and completing Christmas tree anywhere on the Yellowstone, Livingston, Gardiner, at Ace Hardware and Conoco Big the “Get Your Pass” section. Once Custer Gallatin National Forest Big Timber, Red Lodge, Billings, Sky, in West Yellowstone at Corner complete, the child can bring the except in campgrounds, trailheads, Ashland, MT and Camp Crook, SD Cenex, and in Livingston at Ace pass to any Custer Gallatin National designated wilderness areas, devel- will have permits available from Hardware and True Value. Forest District Office (not available oped recreation sites, posted timber 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday for A permit can also be purchased at vendors) for their Christmas tree sale units, recently planted loca- $5.00 each, with a limit of three for gathering personal-use boughs. permit. tions and administrative sites. permits per household. Permits are Permits, maps, forest road access “Cutting a Christmas tree is a Permits are also valid for any sold in person and cash, check, updates and tree species identifica- great, family fun tradition for national forest in the Northern a lower limb near the trunk for debit and credit are accepted. tion guides are available at each many,” said Marna Daley, Public Region, which includes all of transporting home;”Topping” trees, Permits are also available at these ranger district office. In support of Affairs Officer for the Custer Montana, northern Idaho and por- or cutting the top off trees, deforms local community businesses: in Every Kid in a Park program, the Gallatin National Forest. “Dress in tions of North and South Dakota. any future growth and leaves a visu- Belgrade at Town & Country and Forest Service will offer one free layers for changing weather condi- General guidelines for cutting a tree al eyesore. Take the entire tree or include the following: No tree choose another one; Trees help pro- cutting is allowed within 50 tect watersheds, provide habitat for feet of any stream, lake, or wildlife, and contribute to beautiful wetland; Only trees 15 feet tall scenery. Keep these values in mind or less may be cut; Cut your when selecting a tree. tree as close to the ground as For more information, please possible and below the lowest contact any Custer Gallatin live limb. A remaining stump National Forest office or for general height of 6 inches or less is forest information visit online at ideal; After cutting your tree, http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/custe attach the purchased permit to rgallatin/home. •

Bid on Christmas trees for Manhattan seniors AmeriMont Real Estate of the community, they are hoping and Gallatin Club have to raise even more than that this teamed up again this year for year! Ostrem (Senior Center) wel- their Second Annual Heart comed the help from AmeriMont of the Season Fundraiser, and Gallatin Club, noting “We real- to decorate several Christmas ly appreciate the community sup- trees for silent auction at port, the best people ever live here.” AmeriMont Real Estate dur- Silent Auction bidding for the trees ing the Manhattan Christmas starts Tuesday, December 1st and Stroll, Thursday, December ends after Manhattan’s Christmas 3rd from 3:30-7pm. Last year, Stroll on Thursday, December generous winning bids were 3rd. For more details, call received by TLC Builders, 406-284-6546. Black Hawk and Stubbs Law. Manhattan Senior Center feeds The Heart of the Season lunch to 40-50 Seniors every Fundraiser was able to raise Tuesday and Thursday. The Center about $700 for the senior cen- has been serving the community ter, and has put it to great use since 1974, and provides entertain- with great meals, entertain- ment for local seniors, as well as a ment and expenses for local place where they can mingle and senior citizens. With the help get together on a regular basis. •

“Paws to de-Stress” at Renne Library The MSU Library has resources to human needs. They partnered with Intermountain specialize in providing animal-assist- Therapy Animals to bring ed therapy in the areas of physical, stress-relieving canines into the occupational, speech and psy- library during the last two chotherapies, as well as special edu- weeks of the semester! Check cation. The organization launched out the schedule of remaining Reading Education Assistance Dogs dates, and stop by the Renne (R.E.A.D.) in 1999 as the first com- Library to “Paws to de- prehensive literacy program built Stress.” December classes around the appealing idea of chil- will be held Tuesday the 1st dren reading to dogs, and the pro- from 2-4pm, Wednesday the gram has been spreading rapidly 2nd from 12-2pm, Thursday and happily ever since! The the 3rd from 11am-1pm, R.E.A.D. program improves chil- Friday the 4th from 9-11am, dren’s reading and communication Monday the 7th from 2-4pm, skills by employing a powerful Tuesday the 8th from 3-5pm, method: reading to a dog. But not Wednesday the 9th from 11- just any dog. R.E.A.D. dogs are reg- 1pm, Thursday the 10th from istered therapy animals who volun- 10am-Noon, and Friday the teer with their owner/handlers as a 11th from 11am-Noon. team, going to schools, libraries and Intermountain Therapy many other settings as reading com- Animals is a non-profit organi- panions for children. Learn more at zation bringing animal therapyanimals.org/. • Page 2B • The ecoZone • decemBer 1, 2015

Heart of the Valley Natural energy events with 9 Energies 9 Energies–collaborating with each of us. Initial research suggests growth of self. It makes growing annouces Santa Paws Breathelight Yoga Studio in the that it shapes our perceptive abili- and changing much more fun and Emerson Center for the Arts & ties, affects how we grow, develop, easy. To hear what others have said COMMUNITY SHELTER including cats and dogs. Dogs must be Culture–offers free weekly move, and learn. Why is knowing about it, visit 9energies.com/cate- CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS on leashes during Santa Paws and Natural Energy Identification your Natural Energy helpful? It gory/testimonials/. WITH SPECIAL EVENTS other animals should arrive in safe car- Events to introduce 9 Energies to helps people be happier, more Your Natural Energy is identifi- riers or crates. Participants can choose the Bozeman commu- able through a physical Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter to be included in the portrait or simply nity. They are also hand-to-hand process. today announced Santa Paws, a por- pose their pets with Santa. No offering a special Your body will know trait session to be held at the shelter on appointments are necessary for the weekend workshop how to do one of December 5th and 6th. The event, portrait sessions, and parking is readily January 8th-10th, nine physical postures featuring individual professional-quali- available at the shelter. The event is 2016. The Leaders of and your face will ty photographs, is a seasonal favorite. held indoors in the community room their Norwegian sis- take on a particular “Celebrate the holidays by bringing and will feature an attractive backdrop, ter organization are expression. 9 Energies your pet to Heart of the Valley for a great lighting and skilled photogra- joining Susan and is offering free events photo session with Santa,” said Emily phers. The images will be ready for Martin Fisher, hus- to identify your Burkhardt, Volunteer and Education holiday cards or social media posts. band and wife, and Natural Energy on “If you haven’t made a trip to your co-founders of 9 Wednesday nights, Energies Inc (a starting again in 501(c)(3) non-profit) January 2016 at the to offer a workshop Breathelight Yoga designed to explore Studio, Suite 280 in the frontier of your the Emerson Building. body’s awareness of Upcoming events the 9 Energies. accepting of themselves and oth- include a Free Natural Energy 9 Energies is dedicated to the ers, it improves relationships, it Identification January 6th and A research, study and teaching of an provides an explanation for many Weekend Workshop to exciting discovery about our of the unusual and unexplainable Explore the Frontier of Your human experience. There are 9 experiences we have and why we Body’s Awareness January 8th- access points located and identifi- often feel so different from other 10th. To find out more and regis- able in the body, known as the 9 people. Once identified, your ter for one of these Natural Natural Energies. One of the 9 Natural Energy provides a critical Energy Identification Events, visit Natural Energies is born active in context for the exploration and 9energies.com. •

Check out final lecture of MSU American West series From MSU News Service that comprise ties and organizations. W. Richard West, Jr., the presi- the National In that capacity, he dent and CEO of the Autry Museum of represented clients National Center in Los Angeles the American before federal, state Manager. “You’ll have a keepsake for community animal shelter, bring the and the founding director of the Indian. His and tribal courts, vari- your family and you’ll help the lost and whole family to Santa Paws,” said Smithsonian’s National Museum of philosophy ous executive depart- abandoned animals of the community. Burkhardt. “We can do good, and the American Indian, will lecture and vision for ments of the federal We invite the entire community to this have a good time on December 5th about “Museums and Native the museum government and the year’s fun event!” and 6th at Heart of the Valley.” America in the 21st Century: were critical U.S. Congress. Santa Paws will be held at 1549 Heart of the Valley is also hosting a Journeys in Interpretation” at in guiding the The Western East Cameron Bridge Road from 12-3 Home for the Holidays promotion 6pm on Thursday, December 3rd, architectural Lands and Peoples: pm Saturday and Sunday. Participants until December 31st. Heart of the in the Museum of the Rockies’ and program Perspectives on the are asked to make a $10 donation to Valley in Bozeman has 218 cats in Hager Auditorium. West is the planning of American West the shelter. In return for this donation, their care who need loving forever sixth and final lecturer in the the museum Lecture Series is participants will receive a digital homes. We have adoptions specials Montana State University College building on cosponsored by the image of their pet posed with Santa. where adoption prices will be reduced of Letters and Science’s Western the National Burton K. Wheeler Participants may bring family pets, or waived on cats now through Lands and Peoples: Perspectives on Mall, which Center and is part of December 31st to help the American West Lecture Series. opened in the college’s Western them find homes for West’s lecture, which is free and Washington, D.C. on September Lands and Peoples Initiative, a the holidays. open to the public, will be preced- 21st, 2004. collection of programs and Adoption counselors ed by a reception at 5:15pm in the Before becoming director of events highlighting interdiscipli- are able to introduce museum’s lobby. This lecture is the National Museum of the nary research within the College you to all of the cats cosponsored by the College of Arts American Indian, West practiced of Letters and Science that is any day of the week and Architecture at MSU. law at the Indian-owned focused on the places and peoples from 11:30am- West is a citizen of the Albuquerque, N.M., law firm of of the Western United States 5:00pm. You can Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation of Gover, Stetson, Williams and West, and Canada. meet them at 1549 Oklahoma and a Peace Chief of P.C. from 1988 to 1990. He was The American West lecture East Cameron the Southern Cheyenne. From also an associate attorney and then series features experts from around Bridge Road or call 2004 to 2007, he served as the partner in the Washington, D.C. the country discussing the history, (406) 388-9399 to founding director of the office of Fried, Frank, Harris, literature and culture of the West; hear more about Smithsonian’s National Museum of Shriver and Jacobson from 1973 to issues affecting the wildlife and them and our the American Indian. West was 1988. He served as general counsel fisheries of the region; and the “Home for the responsible for guiding the success- and special counsel to numerous West’s geography, geology and Holidays” ful opening of the three facilities American Indian tribes, communi- resources. • promotion. •

Crohn’s support group at hospital The Southwest Montana and/or ulcerative colitis and their ment centers, a network of physi- Crohn’s and Colitis friends and family. Upcoming cian and urgent care clinics, outpa- Community Education & meetings will take place on tient treatment facilities, retirement Support Group meets in the December 1st and January 5th. and assisted living facilities, all Pine Room at Bozeman From its beginnings as a single staffed by hundreds of doctors, Deaconess Hospital on the first hospital, Bozeman Health’s service nurses, medical assistants, technol- Tuesday of each month at area now extends throughout ogists, specialists, experts of many 5:30pm. This is a local educa- Southwestern Montana. The varieties and dedicated profession- tion and support group for those health system is comprised of two als. Bozeman Health boasts a new suffering with Crohn’s Disease hospitals, several specialty treat- organizational structure and a new parent company governed by the same community Board of Trustees. Their focus can be summarized by three basic pur- poses: 1) to continue to improve community health through edu- cation and prevention; 2) to improve convenience and access to health care in communities across our region; and 3) to promote quality, accountability and reliability across our entire integrated health system. Learn more about the rebranded Bozeman Health at bozemandeaconess.org/. •

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Land & Water Conservation Fund needs reform The federal government’s primary ment already owns,” said Shawn wastewater system repairs, camp- and prevent further increases in the source of funding for land acquisi- Regan, a research fellow at the ground and trail maintenance, build- government’s deferred maintenance tions, the Land and Water Property and Environment Research ing repairs, and the transportation backlog. “As conservationists, we Conservation Fund (LWCF), Center (PERC) in Bozeman, infrastructure necessary for public should insist that conservation does expired last week. In response, many Montana. In April, Regan delivered access,” said Reed Watson, executive not mean simply acquiring more groups are pressing Congress to per- testimonybefore the U.S. House director at PERC, who delivered testi- land,” said Regan. “It means ensur- manently reauthorize and fully fund Subcommittee of Federal Lands mony before the Senate ing resources are available to ade- the program, with no reforms or ques- on potential reforms to the Committee on Energy quately care for the land.” The tions asked. LWCF. The federal gov- and Natural Resources National Park Service will celebrate The LWCF devotes millions of ernment owns more earlier this year. its 100-year anniversary next year dollars each year from offshore oil and than 635 million acres “Ignoring the with billions of dollars in unmet gas revenues to conservation and of land in the United deferred mainte- maintenance needs. It’s time for recreation projects at both the federal States, including near- nance issue threat- conservationists to step up and put and state level, with the majority of ly half of the West. ens the environ- forth practical reforms that address the funds going to federal land acqui- But the federal gov- mental health of these challenges, not just simply add sitions. Although Congress rarely ernment struggles to our federal lands, as more lands. For more, visit appropriates the LWCF at its annual take care of the land it well as the quality of perc.orgor see testimony by Shawn authorized level of $900 million, more already owns. The our experience when Reganbefore the U.S. House of than $10 billion in LWCF funding has National Park Service, for we visit them.” The Representatives and Reed been spent on federal land acquisition instance, faces an $11.5 billion reality is that more funding Watsonbefore the U.S. Senate on since the fund was created in 1964. In backlog in deferred maintenance proj- devoted to land acquisition means LWCF reform. its current form, the federal portion of ects. According to the National Park less funding is available for land con- The Property and Environment LWCF funding can only be used for Service’s own estimates, Yellowstone servation, especially in today’s budget Research Center (PERC) is a non- land acquisition. Despite the fact that and Yosemite, two of our most iconic climate. “There is a tradeoff between profit research institute located in public land managers are struggling to parks, each face more than a-half-bil- acquiring more lands and conserving Bozeman, Montana, dedicated to fund and maintain existing public lion dollarsin unmet maintenance the lands we already have,” said improving environmental quality lands, LWCF funds generally cannot needs. Overall, the deferred mainte- Watson. “With more than 635 million through property rights and markets. be used for the care and maintenance nance backlog for the four federal land acres now under federal ownership, PERC’s staff and associates of lands the federal government agencies–the National Park Service, and a ballooning maintenance back- conduct original research that already owns. U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land log on those lands, spending hundreds applies market principles to “The LWCF allows the federal Management, and U.S. Fish and of millions of dollars each year to resolving environmental problems. government to purchase more land, Wildlife Service–is estimated at nearly acquire more lands is not responsible PERC’s latest report, “Back to but it does not provide any means of $19 billion, according to the land conservation.” the Future of Our National Parks,” taking care of those lands, or the criti- Congressional Research Service. LWCF reauthorization presents an explores creative solutions for cal needs that exist on the hundreds of “Across the entire federal estate, opportunity to address many of the the National Park Service’s millions of acres the federal govern- billions of dollars are needed for critical needs on existing federal lands second century. • Record amount of food donated thru “Can the Griz” From MSU News Service the Griz. “This is the largest Can the number of donations and volunteers “significant” donations from the Montana State University and the Griz donation to the Gallatin Valley for Can the Griz shows how willing our Can the Griz drive will help the Bozeman community donated a record Food Bank since the competition community is to get involved.” Gallatin Valley Food Bank provide of the equivalent of more than began 16 years ago,” Olson said. “We The University of Montana won food for families in the community 260,000 pounds of food to the Gallatin are so grateful to the community for this year’s competition with a donation for several months. The Gallatin Valley Food Bank as part of the supporting Can the Griz. The of 196,406 pounds of food plus Valley Food Bank is one of the 16th annual Can the Griz food drive. competition is about getting food on $85,227 to the Missoula Food Bank, HRDC Food and Nutrition Can the Griz and the correspon- the table for people in our communi- Olson said. Both communities sur- Program’s initiatives. ding Can the Cats food drive in ty,” Olson added. “The fact that we passed last year’s totals, which were “Can the Griz is the largest food Missoula is an off-field competition raised more this year than last year also record amounts: Last year, MSU drive that the Gallatin Valley Food between MSU and the University of means the extra amount will go even and the Bozeman community Bank benefits from for the entire year. Montana to see which school can col- further, which is really exciting.” donated 171,554 pounds of food plus Even though we didn’t ‘win’ (the lect the most donations for its local In addition, more than 115 individ- $74,636 to the Gallatin Valley Food competition), we did win because we county food bank. This year, MSU and uals volunteered to help with the food Bank, while donations from UM broke our record by more than the Bozeman community donated drive this year, according to Brianna and the Missoula community in 20,000 pounds. That’s a huge success. 194,750 pounds of food plus $65,523 Cronin in the MSU Office of Activities 2014 totaled 121,609 pounds of food It’s a testament to the Bozeman com- to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and Engagement. “Throughout the plus $78,272. Marjorie Hennessy, munity…people in this community according to Laurynn Olson in two-week drive, we worked with over director of the HRDC’s Food and come back year after year and keep the MSU Office of Activities and 115 volunteers from campus and the Nutrition Program, said the giving. We’re so grateful.” • Engagement, which coordinates Can community,” Cronin said. “The record

Paleontologist Jack Horner Learn about BodyTalk Please join Bozeman BodyTalk BodyTalk frontwoman Jenna and Integrative Healthcare for appe- Caplette uses “muscle checking” to to retire tizers, beverages, door prizes, dis- determine the order in which your From MSU News Service more than 2 million times. He is also counted sessions and in-office prod- body wants to be balanced. A renowned Montana State the recipient of a MacArthur ucts at their Holiday Open Office BodyTalk works “by priority,” rather University professor who is one of Fellowship “Genius Grant” award. Tuesday, December 8th. Learn about than by “chasing” problems or the world’s In the how to de-stress during the holiday focusing on elminating symptoms. leading 1970s, Horner season. Find out about the many Each session addresses your body’s experts in discovered the products and services they provide to needs and priorities at that moment, paleontol- first dinosaur help you enhance your life. Stop by stimulating your body’s natural abili- ogy and eggs in the any time between 5:30 and 7:30pm. ty to heal itself, and creating who has Western Based in Energy Medicine, momentum for improved health, inspired Hemisphere, BodyTalk Therapy uses a biofeed- well-being and personal growth. many to which led to back technique and a protocol chart BodyTalk started about twenty follow him the under- (or two for PaRama practitioners) to years ago. It has evolved and contin- in the standing of get details on the status of energy cir- ues to evolve based on cutting edge field, is dinosaur par- cuits in the body, identify and recon- science, including Quantum Physics. retiring. enting. He nect any weakened or broken circuits, The fastest growing healthcare sys- Jack discovered and re-establishing efficient commu- tem in the world, classes for practi- Horner, and named nication in order to help the body tioners are offered internationally Montana the duck-billed quickly recover and catch up on the and virtually. Learn more at boze- University System Regents Professor herbivore dinosaur Maiasaura, which healing process. During a session, manbodytalk.com/. • of Paleontology and Curator of means “good mother lizard.” In Paleontology at Museum of the 2013, Horner was awarded the Rockies, announced his retirement, Romer-Simpson Medal, the highest effective June 30th, 2016. Horner has honor given by the Society of WWF Holiday Open House brought distinction to MSU and the Vertebrate Paleontology, for his life- Museum of the Rockies, and he will time of achievement in vertebrate Please join World Wildlife Fund’s plains.” The diverse wildlife that be deeply missed, said Shelley paleontology. Horner was nominated Northern Great Plains program for roamed these vast grasslands are McKamey, executive director of the for the award by longtime collabora- appetizers and beverages at their not lost. They still call this place Museum of the Rockies. tor and University of California, 2015 Holiday Open House to be home, but their calls are muted and “During his 33-year tenure as Berkley professor Kevin Padian, who held Thursday, December 10th at tracks and nests less abundant. curator of paleontology at the wrote, “It is difficult to imagine some- 5:30pm on the second floor of the WWF is working to restore this liv- Museum of the Rockies, Jack and his one who, rising from such consider- Downtowner Building on Willson ing prairie in the heart of North team of staff and graduate students able obstacles, has achieved so much, and Main. Appetizers and beverages America. At the crux of their vision have amassed the largest collection of given back so much to the profession, will be included. Please RSVP to is a mosaic of private, public and dinosaur fossils from the United stimulated so much new investigation Kellie Rolland at tribal lands managed in a manner States,” she said. “He opened the sci- and supported so many younger col- [email protected]. that benefits wildlife and local com- ence of paleontology to the general leagues and students.” Earlier this Two hundred years ago bison, munities. WWF works with the public and sparked the imagination year, Horner was recognized as one of pronghorn, black-footed ferrets, and ranching community, public agen- of countless aspiring paleontologists.” the world’s top 24 scientists by a diverse array of grassland birds cies, tribal nations and other con- McKamey said a public event cele- Newton Graphic Science Magazine thrived across the Northern Great servation partners to ensure that brating Horner’s career is being along with top researchers in science Plains. While mapping and exploring the richness of the prairie ecosys- planned for early summer, with the and medicine, including Nobel Prize- the region, Lewis and Clark were tem is sustained and enhanced for date to be announced. winning physicist Albert Fert. awestruck, noting the “immence [sic] future generations to enjoy. Horner is widely recognized as A national search for Horner’s herds of Buffaloe [sic] deer Elk and Learn more at one of the world’s foremost paleon- replacement will be launched in late Antelopes which we saw in every www.worldwildlife.org/places- tologists and was a leader in the now- summer or early fall of 2016, after direction feeding on the hills and /northern-great-plains. • common theory that dinosaurs were strategic planning for the museum’s warm-blooded social creatures more paleontology department that will like birds than cold-blooded animals include opportunity for input from like lizards. He is also well-known for all stakeholders in the museum, uni- serving as a scientific consultant to versity and community, McKamey the popular “Jurassic Park” movies said. “It will not be easy to replace directed by Steven Spielberg, and his Jack,” she said. “The Museum of TED Talk, “Building a Dinosaur the Rockies will take the time to do from a Chicken,” has been viewed it thoughtfully and deliberately.” •

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Stroll, dance, design & frame in Livingston The Livingston Center for Arts December 4th during Livingston’s most popular dance styles in receive a $10 discount! Cost would tor fee of $72 and a materials fee of & Culture is not letting the cold Annual Holiday Stroll. Local Montana! Two-Step is like swing amount to $40 for members and $27. Register by calling 406-222- weather interfere with the fun this Montana artists have created origi- $50 for non- 5222 or e-mail admin@livingston- December! Here’s a look at nal giftable art, size 12” x 12” or members. center.org. smaller at prices ranging from $25 Both classes Instructor Katie Sisum will pres- to $250. These are beautiful, will take place ent a Glass Mosaic Frame unique gifts appropriate for the sea- at the Shane Class Tuesday, December 15th son. This event will include Lalani Center from 6-8pm. Get the feel of work- painters, print makers, weavers and for the Arts at ing with stained glass while creating silk print artists, ceramics and jewel- 415 East a project you can take home in one ry and even upcycled metal sculp- Lewis. Call to morning! The mosaic picture frame tures. The event will start at 4pm Register at will allow you to complete the proj- with a kids craft taught by metal 406-222-5222. ect without grout. Students will sculpture artists Bill and Julie Ryder. Enjoy a learn to shape glass by using glass The reception with live music, holi- taste of Batik nippers. Abstract or detailed proj- day treats, and wine to run from with Helen ects welcome. The cost of the class 5:30 to 8pm. Paulette is $45 per person and $40 for mem- The Center will present Intro Donovan’s bers and students. Materials are to Swing Dancing with Kerie Habotai Silk included as well as the ability to Hagler, Wednesdays, December 2nd Scarf Design make a mess in artist’s studio! This and 9th from 6-7pm. Learn the dance but traveling–perfect for Workshop Saturday, December class is for those ages 13+ (parent or most versatile and super fun dance country music, folk and even some 12th from 10am-4pm. Design your guardian mandatory for ages 13-16) for upbeat country, rock, blues and popular/rock tunes. Two-Step com- own 100% Habotai silk scarf and and will take place at the Glassisum pop music. Traditional style of jit- plements Swing as the two most experience creating and painting on Studio inside Paper Airplanes terbug (not cowboy jitterbug). The essential dances to have under your silk. All skill levels are readily able Designs at 111 W Callender. Call cost for either of these classes is $25 belt for dancing at local bars, wed- to complete a very attractive and 406-222-5222 to register or e-mail per person or $20 for members. A dings and area dances. The cost for fully wearable scarf during this [email protected]. what’s coming up. Country Two-Step class will either of these classes is $35 per workshop. This workshop is for The Livingston Center for Arts “Small Gems” will be the immediately follow on the same person or $30 for members. As a adults and children 8 years and up & Culture is located at 119 South theme of the 2015 Holiday Show evenings from 7:15-8:45pm. This is special offer, take both Swing (attending with an adult and having Main Street. Learn more at liv- with a reception to be held Friday, a fun introduction to one of the Dance and Two-Step classes to ability to focus). There is an instruc- ingstoncenter.org. •

“Flora of Yellowstone” authors at Country Bookshelf Whitney Tilt and Daphne mythology, and popular wisdom land conservation. recovery to Asian tiger conservation Gillam will be signing copies of surrounding each plant. The book Author Whitney Tilt serves as and evaluation of federal fisheries “Flora of Yellowstone” during the was a labor of love of Tilt’s, a Director of Land and Wildlife programs. Artist and illustrator Art Walk on Friday, December 11th GVLT supporter and Board Conservation for The Arthur M. Daphne Gillam spent years design- from 6-8pm at the Country Member. Tilt was aided in this Blank Family Foundation where he ing for the travel industry, before Bookshelf. All proceeds from sales effort by an enormous cadre of vol- works with the Mountain Sky Guest turning her attention exclusively to of this book benefit the Gallatin unteers including photographers, Ranch on conservation issues. He is her favorite part of these projects, Valley Land Trust. writers, editors, biologists, and also a partner in High Country the hand drawn maps. Her archival Flora of the Yellowstone is a 408 artists, in particular, artist and illus- Apps LLC, developing interactive maps can be seen in books, archi- page, full-color field guide book by trator Daphne Gillam. All of the field guides for smart phones and tectural magazines, dude ranch author Whitney Tillt about contributors to this project volun- tablets (highcountryapps.com). walls, trade show displays, wedding Yellowstone’s diverse vegetation. teered their time and talent to bring Throughout his career, Tilt has invitations, and school murals. For Much more than your average field this book to fruition and 100% of focused on conservation, working more information on this event, guide, each species is featured in the proceeds of the book will go on a wide range of natural resource please contact Laura at the full-color photographs with scientif- directly to the Gallatin Valley Land issues from Colorado River water Gallatin Valley Land Trust at ic descriptions as well as the history, Trust for its work on trails and allocations and black-footed ferret 406-587-8404, ext. 1. •

New arts & culture center opening next summer Poised on the ridges and rolling commissioned sculptural structures design). These venues will share harmonies in nature and the hidden space–lends an elevated, ethereal foothills where the Beartooth to a working ranch outside Fishtail, Tippet Rise with site-specific instal- patterns in great art. We hope to character to the deeply resonant Mountains touch Montana’s big sky, Montana, midway between Billings lations of wood-and-earth-based make Tippet Rise Art Center a acoustics, but is designed to mimic the new Tippet Rise Art Center and Yellowstone National Park. sculpture by the distinguished artists place where music and art ring the pitched roof of a traditional will open to the public in summer The 11,500 acres of Tippet Rise Patrick Dougherty and Stephen true–for the performers and artists wood barn. The Olivier Barn is also 2016, offering local residents and Art Center includes part of the for- Talasnik; raw-surfaced, quasi-archi- themselves, for our wonderful local home to Tippet Rise’s visitor’s cen- international visitors a uniquely res- mer 3,000-acre Johnson Ranch in tectural gateway structures and community here in southern ter, a state-of-the-art screening onant experience of great classical Stillwater County. The ranch, shelters created by the innovative Montana and for visitors from room equipped for 4K high-defini- music nestled among sculptures and which was home to the late Ensamble Studio; and two neo-clas- around the globe. With the collabo- tion film projection and 3D immer- buildings that hug the land like nat- Montana artist Isabelle Johnson, is sic music-themed sculptures by ration of our great project team sive sound installations. Tippet Rise ural formations. Founded by life- protected by a conservation ease- Mark di Suvero–one tucked into its and the participation of some of is applying for a Leadership in long philanthropists and artists ment controlled by the Montana own valley and one overlooking a the world’s most extraordinary Energy and Environmental Design Cathy and Peter Halstead, Tippet Land Reliance. Performance venues commanding hilltop vista. musicians, sculptors and architects, LEED Platinum certification for the Rise will celebrate the union of include the rustic-looking but Director Alban Bassuet, recognized we look forward to welcoming the Olivier Barn. land, art, architecture and music, acoustically ideal Olivier Barn and internationally for crafting excep- public and inaugurating our first During the warmer months, the bringing concerts by world- the open-air Tiara (a wooden tional performance spaces and col- performance season in summer 100-seat Tiara will serve as Tippet renowned musicians and specially acoustic shell of innovative laborating with mold-breaking 2016.” Rise’s main performance space. A artists such as James Within the next months, Tippet moveable acoustic shell without Turrell, Lou Reed and Ai Rise will announce the schedule for walls, the Tiara features a partial Wei Wei, leads the plan- its first concert season. In advance ceiling whose corners re-direct ning, design and curatorial of the public opening, Tippet Rise sound toward the audience, creating program at Tippet Rise. has already welcomed neighbors in vibrant and enveloping acoustics. Music Director Fishtail, Red Lodge and Billings to The design allows for 360° views of Christopher O’Riley, introductory events and has begun the rolling hills, with the Beartooth acclaimed pianist and host hosting programs for students from Mountains in the distance. “Cathy of NPR’s “From the Top,” local schools and young adults from and I have always felt that the most is organizing the perform- nearby colleges and universities. At amazing concerts we’ve attended ance season, bringing to the time of its opening, Tippet Rise have been outdoors, sometimes dur- the schedule the imagina- will feature two principal perform- ing quirks of weather,” Peter tive, often genre-crossing ance venues, the Olivier Barn and Halstead said. “One of the most programming for which he the Tiara, with design concept and memorable was a rainy evening at is widely known. acoustics developed by Director the Venetian Theater at Caramoor, Cathy and Peter Halstead Alban Bassuet in collaboration with when Ivo Pogorelic invited the audi- said, “Here on the last a team of engineers from Arup. ence to take shelter onstage. American frontier, in this Local timber craftsmen Gunnstock Standing around the piano at eye setting of unmatched beau- Timber Frames have served as lead level with Pogorelic, we felt as if ty, we want to restore a architect for the projects. The scale we’d been invited into the artist’s connection that has almost and proportions of the 150-seat home—and the rain, instead of been forgotten in today’s Olivier Barn were inspired by the drowning out the music, became a cities, but that for centuries powerful performance spaces where gorgeous accompaniment to it. was the source of power Haydn and Mozart expected their That’s the kind of experience we and profundity in music, works would be performed. A con- want to offer people at Tippet art and architecture–the temporary innovation–a high ceil- Rise.” Visit www.tippetrise.org to link between elemental ing suspended above the boxlike learn more. •

Register for “Seed Extravaganza” Learn. Plant. Thrive. and Seed Storage. Cheryl Moore- Companion Second Edition. Her next Paradise Permaculture Gough is currently Adjunct book, Rocky Mountain Vegetable Institute’s 2nd Annual Seed Assistant Professor in horticulture Gardening Guide, is scheduled to be Extravaganza sponsored by at MSU, where she teaches released in February of 2016. Planet Natural and Cashman Together in 2011, they wrote The Nursery will be held Complete Guide to Saving Seeds. Saturday, January 30th, Cheryl is also the technical horti- 2016, from 1-4:30pm at Elk culture editor for Rocky Mountain River Books & Wheatgrass Gardening Magazine. Saloon located at 120 N Michele Evans will provide Main in Livingston. Bring hands-on experience with seeds, your own seeds if you have practical information for growing them, and envelopes or con- seed and bring real growing tainers to collect them at the examples. Michele Evans is a Seed Swap! Recycled junk Montana Master Gardener Level mail envelopes work well. 2 and a bio-intensive instructor Paradise Permaculture working with Ecology Action, a Institute is pleased to present non-profit working in 145 coun- two excellent speakers at its tries teaching nutrition interven- 2nd Annual event. Thinking tion by showing people how to about saving seeds but don’t grow all their food and soil. know where to start? From This event is $30 per person. fruit harvest to extraction Register at their website by call- and storage of seeds, you’ll ing 406-222-9999. Paradise cover more basics than last Permaculture Institute of year. Cheryl Moore- Livingston demonstrates how to Gough brings new topics this Vegetable Production. Additionally, work with nature to co-create year, including “Talks” on she co-authored 5 books with her abundant foodscapes and sacred Growing Plants for Seed and late husband and recently on her spaces. Learn more at paradiseper- Harvesting and Cleaning Seed own released The Montana Gardener’s maculture.com/. •

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Music in and around tHE BoZonE

ChickenJam West Productions promotes music for everyone

ChickenJam West Productions is bringing groove grass. The group uses no pre-recorded the band keep everyone on their feet, and the monies and conscious lyrics. With their soulful the music this month with several anticipated tracks or samples in favor of a more traditional lyrics leave them craving active and immediate harmonies and polished performances, they performers taking the stage in Bozeman. approach to music: original songwriting, change. quickly became known as the young group Here’s a look at what’s happening where in the diverse instrumentation, and continually with the Motown coming weeks. pushing the envelope are what have set this sound. Their first Yamn and The Magic Beans are set to group apart. Seamlessly combining acoustic recordings at perform at the Filling Station, Friday, roots music and traditional instruments Dynamic Sounds December 4th beginning at 10pm. Advance with modern technology and electric dance eventually led them to tickets to this 21 and over show are $10 and music, The Magic Beans are as unique as their classic hit available at Cactus Records and online at cac- their place of origin, the Colorado Rockies. “Shame and Pride” in tusrecords.net. They will also be available at Cure for fhe Common and Satsang 1973. Their first hit the door for $12. Doors at 9pm. will take the stage at the Eagles Ballroom singles “Country Residing in Denver, first and foremost Friday, December 11th beginning at 10pm. Living” and “ Hey Yamn’s heart is in their live experience. One Advance tickets to this 21 and over show Girl” were recorded that scintillates the senses with courageous are $10 and available at Cactus Records on the Channel One beats, grooves that cause instant and conta- and online at cactusrecords.net. They will label. After touring gious grins to ripple across the undulating also be available at the door for $12. Doors the US with Toots crowds, heart-warming peaks and head-bang- at 9pm. and the Maytals, the ing rock riffs. With more than 150,000 road Cure for the Common is a 6-peice funk arse- group signed to miles after the original members met in the nal originating from Bozeman and based Virgin Records in high country town of Breckenridge, CO, the out of a tour bus near you. Combining 1975 and recorded trance-fusion rockers continue hurtling toward their affinity for deep dance grooves with a four albums. Their their evolving vision. As their dedication, virtu- love for searing progressive rock peaks, the debut album “ Right osity and pure enjoyment propelled them 5-peice outfit has found the new home on Time”–produced by through music scene’s across the United States, the national circuit with an all-original Joseph Hoo Kim, Yamn’s focus remains on the here, the now Electro Thunder Funk sound that has been Cure for fhe Common become a classic with and the what-is-to-be while continually fulfill- shaking a nation one venue at a time. generated hits such as ing the journey of enhancing their lives and Satsang is a Conscious Music Collective The Mighty Diamonds with DJ Jason “Africa,” “Have Mercy,” “Natural Natty,” the lives of those listening with powerful and made up of Drew McManus (Guitar/Vocals) Root will perform at the Filling Station “Them Never Love Poor Marcus,” and the seductive sounds. Karl Roth (Bass, Keys, Vocals) and David Saturday, December 12th beginning at 10pm. reggae party album, “Pass the Kutchie,” which The Magic Beans are a traveling band from Cleaves (Mandolin). Blending world conscious Advance tickets to this 21 and over show are has been sampled by everyone from Lauryn Nederland, CO, set out to bring their unique, lyrics with the belief that Roots Music was $15 and available at Cactus Records and Hill to Michael Franti to Wyclef Jean. The genre-blending music to the masses and inspire meant to be played on Roots Instruments. The online at cactusrecords.net. They will also be Mighty Diamonds are remarkable for the fact a good time. Their diverse songs move your lyrics come from and are rooted in change, available at the door for $18. Doors at 9pm. that the three founding members have mind, while tight grooves move your booty growth, awareness, and imperfection, and are The legendary Mighty Diamonds Lloyd remained together, despite the ever-changing when they come to town or through the speak- used as a mission statement for activation. “Judge” Ferguson, Fitzroy ”Bunny” Simpson and cut-throat music business, for over 46 ers. Drawing from a wide range of influences, Touching on everything from the bliss of trav- and Donald “Tabby” Shaw formed in 1969 in years–and counting! They find strength and The Magic Beans leave nothing off the table eling to the ills of the justice system and envi- the Trenchtown area of Kingston, Jamaica. inspiration in their faith in Rastafari and their as they combine americana, funk, rock, and ronmental encroachment. The live show is They are the most consistent and long-running love of Jah. Their message is one of unity, love electronica into a one sound and sometimes everything that the band name suggests: A vocal trio in Jamaican musical history and for and at times, rebellion in the face of injustice. even one composition. Their sound has been gathering of people to assimilate and share the past 46 years have been entertaining and For more information on these and other described as space funk, ameritronica, and their truths. The reggae rhythms put forth by educating the world with their sweet har- shows, visit chickenjamwest.com/. •

The Innocents are an Americana/Country/Rock Band The Innocents will be play at The Molly the right places. Add Rob Lethert's strong special that makes for a great live show! prior to joining The Innocents. Marcus Brown on Friday, December 4, and at The gravely voice and you have something really The Innocents released their first self-titled Engstrom brings a wealth of experience in Murray Bar on Saturday, CD in December, 2014 and playing lead guitar both in Sweden and in the December 5. are very excited to be out greater Bozeman area with a country band The Innocents are an on the road promoting it. called www.twang. Chelsea Hunt has and con- Americana/ Country/Rock All the band members have tinues to add her flare with several other music Band from Bozeman, played in bands for several groups as time allows. She summarizes the Montana. The group consists years with Rob Lethert and beauty of playing with The Innocents by stat- of front man Rob Lethert on Ken Stancil playing togeth- ing, “it is the collaborative writing process that guitar and lead vocals, er for over ten years. “The allows each member to craft their part within Kenny Stancil on drums, Innocents” is the first each song”. Chelsea Hunt on fiddle, album for fiddle player Though the name, The Innocents, sounds Justin Bauer on electric bass, Chelsea Hunt, bassist Justin seemingly mundane, the name itself has a bit and Marcus Engstrom on Bauer, a Wisconsin trans- of a sordid past. In Montana history, The lead guitar and baritone gui- plant, and Marcus Innocents were the name adopted by members tar. Their music is a blend of Engstrom all the way from of a group of road agents, known outside the country rock and Americana. Sweden. Chelsea, Justin, group as The Stranglers, according to Phyllis Stancil and Bauer lay down a and Marcus also bring Smith’s “Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley: A solid groove while Chelsea experience from other History.” The group, led by Bannack Sherriff Hunt and Marcus Engstrom bands. Justin played bass Henry Plummer, used “I am innocent” as a play smooth melodic leads guitar for a heavy metal code phrase. Many of The Innocents songs that fill in the spaces in all band called VXIpenny reflect this interesting history. •

Soprano Anne Runolfsson to perform The Bozeman Symphony has announced treat that is Holiday on Broadway, featuring Music Director and Conductor people. The Bozeman its presentation of Holiday on Broadway Anne Runolfsson. This performance will Matthew Savery, the Bozeman Symphony and featuring very special guest Anne undoubtedly be a high note of their 2015- Symphony has experienced Symphonic Choir have Runolfsson with two concerts Saturday, 2016 concert season with unparalleled talent tremendous growth over the last established themselves December 12th at 7:30pm and Sunday, and songs you can sing along to! Buy Tickets twenty years. In addition to a wide as significant cultural December 13th at 2:30pm at the Willson Now by calling 585-9774 or online at boze- variety of orchestral programming, icons in Montana, Auditorium. mansymphony.org. the Bozeman Symphony supports whose history is marked Anne, once the understudy to none other than The Bozeman Symphony Society presents a Far Afield, a highly accessible com- by artistic excellence. Julie Andrews, boasts performance venues repertoire of symphonic and choral music per- munity outreach program, donates Its future is dependent ranging from Broadway to prime time televi- formed for the benefit of individuals, students, thousands of dollars’ worth of upon maintaining a sion series like “The Blacklist,” and a vocal and musicians residing in south-central tickets to local nonprofits, awards skilled and motivated range spanning eight and a half octaves. Anne Montana. Established in 1968, the Society scholarships to promising young orchestra whose mem- is an incredible talent. The Bozeman supports the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra musicians, and provides employ- bers bring symphonic Symphony is ecstatic to offer you the musical and Symphonic Choir. Under the direction of ment opportunities for nearly 100 music to life. • Page 2C • The RollingZone • DeCembeR 1, 2015

Aca-awesome chorus meets weekly Get tickets early for Bridger Mountain Harmony within the community. It has per- an annual competition for choruses Chorus, a member of Sweet formed in many venues, including in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, or Luke Bryan Adelines International, the world’s the Bozeman Senior Center, local southern Washington in the spring. largest musical education organiza- nursing homes, the Livingston health Bridger Mountain Harmony has Early tickets to Country superstar Bryan: Dirt Road Diary.” Luke tion for women, practices at 7pm fair, the Belgrade Festival of Lights, competed in the last 10 competitions Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights Tour released “Kill the Lights,” his fifth every Monday at the Anderson Red and, of course, the Chord Rustlers’ and 21 times since their founding in with special guests Little Big Town studio album and the follow up to School on Cottonwood Road. Come annual show. The chorus consists of 1977. Most recently they placed 6th and Dustin Lynch will go on sale his most successful project to date, learn about women’s barbershop approximately 20 members, from overall and 2nd among small cho- at 10am, Friday, December 4th at “Crash My Party,” which contains ticketswest.com/ or by calling 406-994-CATS. The Bozeman show will take place this coming spring, Friday, April 22nd, but tickets will go fast! Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke Bryan has placed 12 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly seven million harmony, improve your vocal skills, Bozeman, Belgrade, as well as Three ruses in the 2012 competition held albums with 27 million perform in our community and Forks and Livingston. Its members in Spokane, WA. digital tracks from his make new friends. Ages teen and span all ages and come from a Learn more about how to bring four studio albums. He above. Free to try out, but dues will diverse range of backgrounds. The the joy of a cappella music to the has been named apply if you choose to join. chorus is a part of Sweet Adelines Gallatin Valley at bridgermountain- Entertainer of the Year The chorus enjoys performing International Region 24 which holds harmony.org/. • by both the Academy of Country Music (twice) and the Country Music Association. In 2014, Luke achieved the best touring year of his Sassafras plays Wild Joe*s for Stroll career with 1.7 million fans attend- six consecutive No. 1 singles, is certi- Check out Wild Joe*s for the Maine. Soon there-after, he bought the Sandy River in western-central ing his concerts. In early 2015, Luke fied Double Platinum and has cur- Christmas Stroll with music by a guitar and a pair of leather soled Maine. Along with a variety of played his first-ever shows in Europe rently sold over two million copies Sassafras on Saturday, December 5 cowboy boots. He also performs as other crops, they grow sweet pota- and this May, The Country Music with eight million digital downloads. @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Featuring a songwriter. toes, watermelons, dry beans and an Hall of Fame and Museum will Visit brickbreeden.com/ for seat- favorite Christmas holiday songs Putnam Smith sings, plays banjo heirloom New England flint corn launch a summer exhibit, “Luke ing and more information. • performed by Sharon Iltis, whose ancestry may just trace back Kate Bryant, Shawna to the Abenaki Indian farmers who Lockhart as Sassafras. historically cultivated the Sandy Johanna Davis sings and River bottom-land. plays fiddle and sometimes Be a part of Downtown Broad Comedy Review banjo. She grew up in Round Bozeman’s greatest holiday tradi- by Jessica Hunter, Empowering Doula seats with laughter. Even through Pond, Maine and started play- tion…the Christmas Stroll. Come Care or Mama Mode Blog the humor, the songs and the skits ing the fiddle in the 4th grade downtown to officially kick-off the After a long week at work, excite- came straight from the hearts of at Waldorf School. She grew Holiday Season! First, Santa Claus ment rose up in a thriving community of works his way from the Emerson among the dancers and contradance Cultural Center down Main Street, women and musicians, and yes, she was singing Christmas carols and lighting night owls of one of those little kids with a the downtown holiday lights with Bozeman. The sleeping bag at the dance hall. and mandolin. He’s a fine song- more than 5,000 people in tow to Broads were Adam Nordell plays guitar, sings, writer who often tours as a solo per- help get people into the holiday spir- back! Some of stamps his feet in syncopated pat- former and also bakes a mean corn- it. Then enjoy horse drawn wagon us have made it terns and sometimes plays the banjo. bread. When he’s not otherwise on rides, pictures with Santa Claus, a yearly tradi- He grew up in the hills south of the road or tending his large veg- entertainment, holiday treats and tion to make the Helena, Montana. At age 13 he etable garden in Durham, Maine, much more! The fun lasts until 7:30 Broad’s show received a bass guitar instead of a we do our best to rope him into PM. Buttons will be available for our girls’ night. This year was no these talented women. Broad Bar Miztvoh, and yes, things have playing as part of Sassafras Stomp. purchase after Thanksgiving at vari- exception and this year did not dis- Comedy will forever be the destina- gone downhill since. He discovered Adam & Johanna also operate ous Bozeman locations. appoint. Between semi accurate his- tion of our nights out. high octane, traditional fiddle music Songbird Farm, a certified organic, For more info: https://www.face- torical reenactments, fantastic dis- Thank you Katie Goodman, at the little contradance in Trenton, mixed vegetable farm on the bank of book.com/SassafrasBozeman. plays of both female and male dis- Soren Kisiel, and the fantastic cast parities, global rights, and news from of the Broads. You rocked the halls the Vatican, the laughs were not in of Bozeman’s Emerson! The next short order. There wasn’t a dry eye Broad night out can’t come soon Slap Frost tour freezes over at Zebra in the theatre as we shook in our enough! • This winter marks the return of with the snowflakes and kiddy lar–with rappers like Ice-T & LL the Slap Frost Tour, DJ True magic. However, the Frost family is Cool J donning names to honor the Justice’s annual celebration of excit- no stranger to rhymes, so it wasn’t a winter imp. Slap used his winter ing musicians hitting the road to huge shock when Slap became magic to influence artists all around hone their crafts and the anticipa- obsessed with Hip-Hop culture and the world. Artists even began flaunt- MSU music students show- tion that this time of year brings. decided to put his frigid fingerprints ing expensive jewelry because of its This installment will feature the lyri- on the industry. Slap began by blow- resemblance to ice—all of this case their talents cal heavyweight Locksmith and the ing the lyrics of “Christmas Rappin” because of Slap Frost. Music technology students in the the MSU campus is free after 6pm return of Paris, the Black Panther of into Kurtis Blow’s ear during a win- But the industry executives Montana State University School of weekdays and on weekends. Hip-Hop. Also featured are main- ter storm in New York City in the weren’t having that. They couldn’t Music will present their composi- MSU School of Music graduates have a winter sprite controlling the tions during a free, public concert of pursue careers in many different game, so they shut down Slap. The Electroacoustic Music and facets of the music industry, includ- industry started making tracks “hot” Sonic Art at 7:30pm Sunday, ing teaching, performance, conduct- and began hosting “Summer Jams.” December 6th, in Reynolds Recital ing, composition, sonic arts, and The temperature around the game Hall. The concert is part of the recording arts. Whatever your inter- got so hot that it was enough to school’s Multimedia Series and fea- est in music, an MSU degree in drive a young Slap Frost to the underground, where things always stay a little chiller. Years past and there was not one peep out of Slap Frost, not one frozen breath. Until one magical night… A group of Bay Area rappers were bat- tling the cold winter on the road. The crowd was sweating and the stays Z-Man, True Justice & Vocab year 1979. Some said they could room was hot, just then one of the Slick. This year’s tour introduces hear the baseline in the grunt of MCs invoked his name. The crowd, Starski and Johnny Kap to the line- snowplows for days afterwards–but who had damn near forgotten Slap up. Slap Frost comes to the Zebra those were just rumors. Then using Frost, was reminded of his frosty Cocktail Lounge in downtown his icy breath, he scribbled rhymes abilities, and they started chanting Bozeman, Tuesday, December 8th on the outside of Run’s frozen win- his name. “Slap Frost, Slap, Slap beginning at 9pm. Advance tickets dow, drawing out the words for Frost.” Some say that the cold little tures concerts and recitals of live- Music, Music Education or Music are available at slapfrost.com/ or “Christmas in Hollis.” He left his guy brought the house down that sound diffusion through an 8.1 Technology will prepare you for will be available for $7 at the door. fingerprints all over DMC’s collared night. Some say that this ragtag multi-channel speaker array and HD your place in the music industry. This is a 21 and over show. greens and mac Christmas dinner. bunch of Bay Area rappers still video projection. The concert is MSU’s 15 performing ensembles Everyone from the North Pole to His legend only grew, even as the carry the legacy of Slap Frost to all sponsored by the School of Music’s offer a wide array of opportunities the South Bay knows that Slap Frost legendary group tried to minimize the cold ass venues they visit all win- MonSTER Studios, home of the for musicians to practice and per- is a cold-blooded head, but not his substantial influence on their ter, bringing with them the magic bachelor of arts degree in music form their art. MSU is accredited by everyone is hip to the secret origin of work. Slap continued inspiring hip- and savvy of one cold elf. technology. Reynolds Recital Hall is the National Association of Schools Hip Hop’s most influential winter hop culture, infusing it with winter For more information on the located in Howard Hall, across from of Music. Learn more at spirit. Jack Frost—Slaps’ great flavor. Words like chill, icy and ice- Slap Frost Tour and artist bios, visit the MSU Duck Pond. Parking on montana.edu/music/. • grandfather was a square—always cold became more and more popu- slapfrost.com/. •

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Fun & festive Holiday Ball at Eagles Ring in the new year with The Eagles in Downtown The Eagles Bar downstairs, a Bozeman, draws a diverse crowd. Bozeman will host a special decades-long staple of downtown From cowboys to ski bums to college ballroom dance party! Holiday Ball on kids, you can witness The holiday season is upon us, participating in the Black and White Saturday, December 5th nearly every demo- and that means its about that time to theme is encouraged. Both singles immediately following the graphic on a typical dance in the New Year with and couples welcome. Christmas Stroll. The night. They host live Ballroom Dance Bozeman! Join in You don’t need to be an expert to night begins with a fun music, karaoke, on the fun at the Emerson for their enjoy Ballroom Dance Bozeman’s dance lesson at 7:30pm serve inexpensive elegant “Black and While” New dances–they welcome everyone who before Highlites Band drinks, and as Year’s Eve Dance Party, loves to dance. A dance host and host- takes the stage at 8pm. always, have unlim- Thursday, December 31st beginning ess will be on hand to dance with sin- The cost of the event is ited free peanuts! at 8pm. gle and/or new dancers, so don’t be $15 in advance or $17 at Come play a game This event will include great shy! It’s terrific when more experi- the door. This is the per- of pool and listen to dance music by a great dance band, enced dancers share their expertise fect kick-off to the holiday some great local The Sugar Daddies. Polish up your and love of dance with newer season and everyone is bands at the Eagles dancing shoes and pull out your dancers...so waltz on over and ask welcome! The festivities Bar, located at 316 spiffiest dressy and/or evening wear someone new to dance! Please will take place in the ball- East Main Street for the festivities. The theme of this BRING shoes in with you to dance room above the Eagles. next to the Nova year’s NYE Dance is “Black and in—let’s keep the venue’s great wood The Holiday Ball directly Cafe. For more White,” so put on your most elegant floor smooth, clean, dry, and safe to benefits the Heart of the information, call and debonair outfit and paint the dance on. You may also bring your Valley Animal Shelter. (406) 587-9996. • town! Admission is included with a beverages of choice (water provided) Ballroom Dance Bozeman season and a treat to share, if you can. Visit pass or $25 for non-passholders. ballroomdancebozeman.com or call 580-7509 for more information. • Montana Manouche brings gypsy jazz to Formal/Dressy attire is required and the valley On the heels of their Story Lockhorn provides cider Mansion concert alongside Nasville artist Tim May, local gypsy jazz & sounds group Montana Manouche Quartet are set to front some per- The Lockhorn Cider House all-natural hard ciders of the highest formances of their own during the isn’t only a spot to satisfy your crav- quality. Their ciders are made espe- month of December. First up will ing for all-natural, gleuten-free hard cially for those who crave a seriously be a set of gypsy jazz instrumentals, ciders and a variety of food options dry adult beverage free of added Sunday the 6th from noon-2pm at of the highest quality. Lockhorn also Sola Cafe, located at 290 W. Kagy. boasts an impressive roster of live Next up, the quartet will take the music throughout the month. stage with Ann Dickensheets, Friday Carolyn Plumb will bring an the 11th from 6-8pm at Wild Joe*s, intruiging performance to the located at 18 W. Main St. This par- Lockhorn stage Sunday, December ticular concert will include their 6th at 4pm. standard gypsy jazz, but Instrumentalist Doug Amick Dickensheets will add a little will provide cider house-goers with American swing to the mix. Neither a solo set on Sunday, December of these shows will have a cover, so 13th at 4pm. don’t miss this great music! They’ve performed at concerts, French-themed summer party and Folk, blues, and acoustic artist Montana Manouche began in weddings, private functions, invited lots of good friends. We had Edis Kitrell will perform 2012. Ray, Nancy and Dave started fundraisers, restaurants and heard Montana Manouche play in Thursday, December 17th at 7pm. jamming on gypsy jazz tunes and coffee houses. town and invited them to play for Stop in for a cold glass and a hot plate and enjoy these exciting artists. decided to do some gigs. Bassist Following its outdoor concert in our party. This was a great Edis Kitrell Jerry joined shortly thereafter. They July 2014, the Bozeman Public move. The music was spectacular The Lockhorn Cider House is locat- often add vocalist Ann, who got on Library Foundation said, “We had a and provided a fantastic background ed at 21 South Wallace Avenue sweeteners and chemical stabilizers. board in April 2013. The group fantastic turnout for Montana to the event. All our guests were behind Heeb’s in Bozeman and is The ciders are made from 100% does a few original tunes, but their Manouche outside on the lawn at very impressed and pleasantly enter- open for business seven days a week organic apples, include no added repertoire largely focuses on those the Library on a lovely summer tained with their wonderful between the hours of noon and mid- sugar or sulfites, and are gluten free. recorded by Django Reinhardt, evening. And it’s no wonder–their music. This is a great group that night. Lockhorn is a small, family- For more information, visit lock- Stephane Grappelli, and the Hot music is enjoyable for all ages with would make Django Reinhardt owned cidery specializing in crafting hornhardcider.com. • Club of France. This music was its feel good, toe-tapping, sophisti- proud. We are lucky to have such a very popular in the 1930s, and has cated, yet fun for all, sound! They great group here in Montana.” enjoyed a worldwide resurgence in are a pleasure to watch and Ann To learn more about Montana recent years. Montana Manouche Dickensheets is a pleasure to hear!” Manouche, go to montana- Download FREE holiday plans to make their first studio Local resident Gary Gannon manouche.com/ or visit their offi- recording in February 2015. said, “My wife and I organized a cial Facebook page. • album now! Portland-based XO Publicity has released their 8th Annual FREE Holiday Compilation featuring John Floridis benefit concerts nine different bands from all genres and from everywhere. The album includes festive originals by announced Stubborn Son, Winter Sounds, Joseph Demaree, Magnuson, Revolt Missoula guitarist and singer- Revolt, and more! The download- songwriter John Floridis will be able album is now available on the performing a benefit concert in XO Publicity website and sure beat Bozeman on Sunday, December listening to Mariah Carey and Justin 13th at 7pm at the Bozeman United Bieber again! Methodist Church, located at 121 S. XO Publicity was established in Wilson Ave. The concert will directly 2003 with the intent to work with all benefit The Warming Center, which genres of music. Their firm devel- XO embraces a grassroots approach provides seasonal shelter to individu- oped out of a desire to help indie to its service when contacting writers als and families in need. As fundrais- and smaller labels compete in the and editors via phone, mail, and e- ers with 100% of proceeds donated press race. XO offers lower rates and mail. You never know what to expect to the local group, generous free-will maximum flexibility to make their when you see an XO in the return donations are strongly encouraged. campaigns run smoothly. Their poli- address of a package. They are In addition, Floridis will be perform- cy is to ensure the continued devel- determined to keep it that way! ing a benefit for Family Promise of opment of relationships with its To download the free holiday Billings on Saturday, December artists, labels, writers and editors. compliation or to learn more about 12th, at 7:00pm at the Shiloh Along with press, they also offer XO, visit xopublicity.com/. • United Methodist Church. radio campaigns. XO’s radio Floridis will be performing mate- database consists of over rial from his two seasonal releases 15,000 college, indie, webzines, “December’s Quiet Joy” and “The festivals and concert halls in support Floridis will be performing a blogs, freelancers and main- Peaceful Season,” both of which fea- of his seven independently released series of benefit concerts across the stream contacts. Each project ture his fingerstyle acoustic guitar CD’s. Floridis has been featured on state this December with additional receives special consideration arrangements of traditional 11th and Grant with Eric Funk on dates in Whitefish, Helena, and based on the style, special Christmas/Winter melodies, as well Montana PBS and is also the host three concerts in Missoula. For more needs and wishes of the artists. as original compositions. Floridis and producer of Musician’s information about the con- also includes seasonal vocal tunes, Spotlight a weekly program on certs and John Floridis visit both original and by other artists Montana Public Radio. johnfloridis.com. • such as Bruce Cockburn, Patty Larkin, Ben Harper and John Gorka in the performance. The songs feature lyrics speaking to the journey from darkness to light, sea- sonally, emotionally and spiritually. The concerts welcome the audi- ence to escape the frantic stress that too often pervades the holiday season and relax in an intimate lis- tening environment with music to warm the heart and soul. Floridis is a 20 year Missoula resident and has been recognized as one of the state’s most popular and respected musicians, having performed in a variety of venues,

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Over the years, Bozeman has well and I had a fair bit of sell-outs. on venue, or does it depend on the shows individually, but they’re Where do you want to go from here? carved out its own place in the indie I just decided to make it a little the show? getting a hundred people out there EK: I’m excited to start doing a few music scene with a huge variety of more legitimate, and now we’re up EK: The Filler is our starting, base- and that’s what they need to do. more all-ages shows here and there bands, solo acts, and rhythmic to five to ten shows a month. line venue for any shows that size. They’re doing it right working if I can. It really is something I want troupes looking to make it in a cut- We’re going to be pretty busy for And bands seem to like going there. together. to do–at least one or two a month. throat industry. But success on the the winter! They appreciate the charm of the RZ: Do you have any favorite RZ: Do you notice a difference in grandest scale is not the only moti- RZ: It must have been quite the Filling Station, especially a lot of the memories from any recent shows in the crowd when it’s an all-ages show vator for these artists. Passion is pre- whirlwind. bluegrass/Americana bands. That’s particular? versus 21 and over? requisite to creating and performing. EK: I got my feet wet with my the place they want to play. EK: Zion I went over really good–a DM: I think demographically, but The guys at ChickenJam West friend Colleen who worked with me DM: It breathes authenticity when sold-out show. Everybody was so it’s hard to say. We’re usually doing Productions understand this prin- at ASMSU–she helped me out a you go in there. They try to put it stoked. Hemingway opened and it at a different [kind of] venue. ciple, helping Bozeman’s scene bunch with just getting into it. I together to make it look like they’ve he’s a great self-promoter. It’s EK: There are just so many vari- thrive by not only bringing more really didn’t know anything about been collecting it. Someone’s life has always great to have those local ables, but for sure. widely know acts to the area, but booking right away, so I really dove been collecting the stuff on the wall. artists that are there to work with DM: For me, it’s certainly hard to promoting local groups who aspire into it with some big shows right off, The Filling Station has all that stuff you. It just makes everything better. go back to my time being under 21 to those heights. The Rolling Zone like Greensky Bluegrass a few years on the wall because it actually is. A He just did so great helping out and feeling starved for the music I was able to sit down with ago. That was one of my first real lot of people have spent their life and he sounded awesome, too. was trying to go see. So it feels good ChickenJam founder and booker shows, there was like five or six hun- collecting what they think is impor- DM: That one was especially fun to give them something. They’re Eric Kofer and promotional expert dred people there. It was a pretty tant, what they think is necessary for for me, because Zion I’s DJ’s laptop music fans. Dylan MacNevin to talk music, big one. the image of the place. got destroyed the night before in EK: Faultline and the Eagles are memories, and moving Bozeman in RZ: So you essentially started EK: That’s why I like it there. Jackson Hole. Lost all the music. So really helping out a lot. But that’s the direction of becoming an artist ChickenJam to promote local Sometimes it can be difficult to get he ended up DJing off of my lap- just the last year that’s been a thing destination. music? people because it’s [a little] out of top for honestly like two hours, and in Bozeman. I remember when I RZ: Hey guys. What was the basis EK: I just had a blast doing it, town. Overall, I think, the benefits he was just spinning music from my was under 21 going to school here for starting ChickenJam which is basically the reason I start- outweigh the negatives of being a iTunes. So it was a personal, pri- and there were a few shows a year Productions? ed. Promoting is super fun. Getting couple miles out of town. People vate DJ playing my favorite at the Emerson, but not really [any- EK: The name “ChickenJam” origi- out there and getting other people also appreciate the charm. music–that was really good for me. where else]. nally came from a[n annual] party involved–we’re always open to who- DM: The more you’re invested, the EK: I bet it was a very different RZ: All these bands have followers Colorado groups to host dual show at Filling Station my family had in New Hampshire ever wants to come out and help, better time you have. show for him. And he played an that aren’t necessarily of age in between 2001 and 2010. It went whether it’s just doing posters or EK: Not that it’s necessarily a bad extra hour. terms of being able to attend a over really well–we had live music as handbills. Having people come thing, but [the distance] kind of DM: Yeah, he was improvising. He show. Does the ticket price alter the keeps away people that just want to party. A lot of the people there come for the show. DM: There’s the sufficient passion to be there. EK: That’s kind of why I like doing it there as opposed to downtown sometimes, but the Eagles is also a great spot. RZ: What are your guys’ thoughts on the Bozeman music scene? It seems pretty “happening” for the size of our town. DM: First of all, I moved out here six, seven months ago for this. Eric and I grew up together in New Hampshire and I went to school down in Salt Lake City, [where] I was working for a concert promo- tion company. I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do next. Talking to Eric, I was looking at the size of the town, where it was going, seeing what was coming in, and everything just seems to be growing and widening with more genres and Dylan MacNevin bigger shows, bigger bands–just more sounds in general. And that’s really fertile ground. Really Eric Kofer kind of a mini festival sort of thing. trade a little bit of work here and fertile ground. We had up to about four or five there for tickets is a fun and more EK: And I like how there are a few was playing music [he didn’t prep crowd presence? hundred people the last couple of successful way to get people excited very different promoters–other than with]. That’s cool. EK: I wish I could make everything years. We called it ChickenJam after about [a show]. us–in town, which I think is pretty EK: So that was a blast, and every free, but it does have that nice little the band Big Chicken that was a DM: Sometimes I just imagine I’m cool. Nick Busy has been doing Lil’ Smokies show is fantastic. I love effect of keeping some people out local band in the area. I was at playing Rollercoaster Tycoon. It feels some killer hip-hop shows. working with them. I think I’ve had that would just be there to mess MSU for a few years, [running the] the same way a lot of the time. It DM: There’s Ross over at Whistle like five sell-outs since that around. ASMSU concerts a few years ago. I just feels like a game that you take Pig who does a lot of funky punk Valentine’s Day show. DM: Our brand is very much music had a fair amount of success and more seriously–it’s just really fun. type stuff. RZ: Five sell-outs? featuring a bar, not a bar featuring had a lot of fun doing it. There EK: EK: It’s cool EK: Yeah. Those are always great. music. That’s something you see were three or four big shows When to have it so Those guys are easy to work with downtown more often, and that’s throughout the year and [they] went shows go rounded out. and fun. We definitely have a collec- fine, but it’s better when the focus is over really well. really “Passion is prerequisite to RZ: Everyone tion of bands that keep coming back on the music. RZ: What prompted you to step out smoothly, can keep busy. who are always selling well and RZ: Absolutely. Do you have an ulti- on your own once your foot was in we get to EK: It looks always cool to hang out with. mate goal for ChickenJam? the door? enjoy creating and performing” like it, for RZ: Tell us about some of your EK: It’s hard to say. There are so EK: At some point during the year, them like sure. upcoming shows. many things that could happen with I decided to do a Filling Station everybody DM: I think EK: Oh yeah! On December 4th, different venues popping up and dif- show with the Lil’ Smokies on else. what you’re going to start seeing is Yamn and The Magic Beans are ferent positions opening up. I like Valentine’s Day 2014. That was a DM: It’s nice pushing something more shows in genres that aren’t as two awesome Colorado electronic where we’re at now, personally, but huge success and it turned out to be that you believe in. represented here yet. You know, jam funky bands. They’re along the my goal is to match a lot of the really fun doing it on my own. I did- EK: Even some of the quieter shows there are punk bands but there’s same lines as Cure for the Common, shows the Top Hat gets in Missoula. n’t make a lot of money doing it, where we lose money, we have fun going to be more shows. There are that kind of style and that kind of It’s getting better and better, but tra- but it made me realize “maybe I anyway. rappers, but there’s going to be vibe. That’ll be a great co-bill. [That ditionally, a lot of bigger acts skip could just do this” as my job or give DM: [A while back] we had a show more hip-hop shows. There are DJs, show] lined up because they were over Bozeman. But especially with it a shot anyway. I wasn’t too wor- that didn’t really go so well, and I but there’s going to be more both coming through town at the Faultline, I think we have a lot more ried right when I started in doing a had an absolute blast and every- electronic shows. same time, and they didn’t even plan options to bring those big acts that certain number of shows right off, I body there did. Realistically, as long RZ: Might it be better for these it. This is going to be a great show, bring three hundred plus people. just wanted to do good shows. For as the people there are having artists to start off in some sort of a and I’m guessing they’ll probably We’ve been keeping an eye out and the first few months, I had like one fun–that’s it. showcase with multiple artists play- end up on stage together because letting agents know we’re willing to show a month [but] they went over RZ: Do you guys have a preference ing for a like-minded crowd? they’re friends from back in work in bigger venues now. That’s DM: I think that’s what you see Colorado. part of the reason I got into [this], a lot right now. I think that’s the RZ: Sounds like an energetic cou- seeing bands go from Colorado stage we’re in. pling. What comes next? straight to Missoula. I think to EK: Some of the local bands EK: The Friday right after finals, myself, “It’s right on the way, guys.” have been doing really well December 11th, we have Cure for [Laughs] But it’s getting a lot better. working together, especially more the Common and Satsang at the DM: Similarly, I think I’d say my in the harder rock end. They’ve Eagles. I’m really excited for that ultimate goal would be to make been doing it right I think. one. Cure for the Common has such Bozeman a stop. A big music stop. They’ve been doing some shows a solid fan base in this town, and the Like I said, it’s fertile ground, there’s at the Filling Station where they same with Satsang. We’re expecting the people that want it, there’s now get like four bands who aren’t a good crowd for them. venues for it, but we’re in Montana really making much money on RZ: ChickenJam is relatively new. where it’s been historically hard. If the people want it, then it will happen. As long as there’s some- one there to deliver it–which is us hopefully–then it’ll happen. EK: It’s even worth it for some of those shows that lose money to help build the scene a little bit. It’s worth that effort just to let band know this is a place to go. We’re here for you. DM: We’re looking at the long term. We’re trying to build and grow, not just us, but Bozeman. RZ: It could be the North’s Austin. DM: There’s no reason why it couldn’t be. Every music city starts the same way. EK: I think if people in Bozeman, Billings, and Missoula worked together, all of a sudden 1-2-3, Montana’s a great place to go. It’s worth the trip. For more information about ChickenJam West or to pur- chase tickets to one of their upcoming shows, please visit chickenjamwest.com/ or find them on Facebook. • page 4C • Volume 22, Number 23 - December 1, 2015 • 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 22, Number 23 - December 1, 2015 • page 5C December 1, 2015 • The rollingZone • Page 5c

Your destination for sounds & suds at Chico Hot Springs Your destination weekend is but they’re gonna set the dance floor on collectively and individually, artists Borsberry on drums, and Pat All Chico shows begin at 9pm. an hour away as Chico Hot fire! Expect to hear unique versions such as Hank Thompson, Ferlin Borsberry on bass. They have an Chico Hot Springs is the perfect Springs offers welcoming accomo- Husky, Cash McCall, Coco intensely diverse song list, which is location for your getaway...not too dations, a natural hot springs to soak Montoya, The long of a drive, but in, and live entertainment every Kentucky also just far enough weekend! The beginning of Headhunters, Vassar away to leave your December has an ecclectic slate of Clements, Rose troubles elsewhere. performers sure to keep everyone Maddox, and The historic resort is on their feet. others. located in the heart Russ Nassett & The Fellow rockers of Paradise Valley, Revelators will kick off the month Black Water are just north of with shows on Friday the 4th and set to perfom Friday Yellowstone National Saturday the 5th. Led by the father the 11th and Park and nestled in and son duo of Russ and Sam Saturday the 12th. the foothills of the Nasset, the Revelators have been The Black Water breathtaking dishing out their hard driving reper- Band is a 6-piece Absaroka Mountain toire of Rockabilly, Honky Tonk, Rock-n-roll/variety Range. Chico offers and Rock n’ Roll since 1998, playing band established in an extraordinary over 100 shows per year across the 2004. They can be variety of accommo- Pacific Northwest. With the rock found any given Under the Bleachers dations, exceptional solid rhythm section support of Tim weekend playing in dining, outdoor adven- Martin on bass and Kenny Field on South Dakota, or a neighboring also a result of the our diverse ori- tures, live entertainment, ultimate drums, Russ belts out soulful vocals state, shakin’ the walls and keeping gins. Tim and Pat hail from Helena relaxation, all with a warm smile and monster tone from his 61’ the dance floor jumpin’ with over and Scott is a transplant from Los and welcoming spirit from their Stratocaster while Sam provides har- Russ Nassett & The Revelators 20,000 watts of out front power. Angeles, but grew up in Southern friendly staff. Chico Hot Springs is mony and hot Telecaster pickin’ (the Under the Bleachers will take Arizona. A look over UTBs song list located in Pray, Montana, 20 miles band plays Fender instruments of classic Country and Rockabilly the stage Friday the 18th and will show that we keep up with south of Livingston. Come sip, exclusively). At a live show, you’d songs, original originals, and lots of Saturday the 19th. Under The today’s hits, and have been playing soak, and swing! For more informa- better be ready to dance, because stuff you probably think is original. Bleachers is a band consisting of yesterday’s hits since they were a tion, call (406) 333-4933 or visit when the Revelators take the stage, They have shared the stage with, Scott Williams on guitar, Tim ‘hit’ the first time! www.chicohotsprings.com. •

Colorado groups to host dual show at Filling Station

Colorado- samples in favor of a more tradition- with modern technology and electric based feel-good al approach to music: original song- dance music, The Magic Beans are groovers YAMN writing, diverse instrumentation, and as unique as their place of origin, and The Magic continually pushing the envelope are the Colorado Rockies. Beans are set to what have set this group apart. Tickets to this double-show are perform at the Seamlessly combining acoustic roots available at Cactus Records and Filling Station music and traditional instruments online at cactusrecords.net. • for a one-night- only show Friday, December 4th at 10pm. Tickets Chamber music goes diva are $10 in continue hurtling toward their evolv- music to the masses and inspire a advance and $12 at the door. ing vision. As their dedication, virtu- good time. Their diverse songs move at Library Doors at 9pm. osity and pure enjoyment propelled your mind, while tight grooves move Residing in Denver, first and them through music scene’s across your booty when they come to town Popular chamber music series Catherine Savery. foremost Yamn’s heart is in their live the United States, Yamn’s focus or through the speakers. Drawing Noon Notes comes to the Bozeman The Montana Chamber Music experience. One that scintillates the remains on the here, the now and from a wide range of influences, Public Library the first Monday of Society’s mission is to present cham- senses with courageous beats, the what-is-to-be while continually The Magic Beans leave nothing off every month from noon to 1pm. ber music concerts throughout grooves that cause instant and conta- fulfilling the journey of enhancing the table as they combine ameri- This event is free and open to the Montana–great chamber music gious grins to ripple across the undu- their lives and the lives of those lis- cana, funk, rock, and electronica public. Co-sponsored by the under the Big Sky! The MCMS is lating crowds, heart-warming peaks tening with powerful and seductive into a one sound and sometimes Montana Chamber Music Society amidst its 7th season of concerts and head-banging rock riffs. With sounds. even one composition. Their sound and hosted by Bozeman Library during 2015-2016, featuring the more than 150,000 road miles after The Magic Beans are a traveling has been described as space funk, the original members met in the band from Nederland, CO set out to ameritronica, and groove grass. The high country town of Breckenridge, bring their unique, genre-blending group uses no pre-recorded tracks or Colorado, the trance-fusion rockers

Jeni Fleming & Angella Ahn reunite onstage for Emerson show Jeni Fleming & Angella Ahn Enter Angella Ahn: world class more than just a few performances are set to reunite onstage for a spe- violinist, Juilliard graduate, house- together over the past 8 years. The cial encore performance at The hold name in the worldwide classical Dec 4th show will be a rarity to say Emerson Center for the Arts and community, active touring and the least. Angella says, “The 11th & Culture on Friday, December 4th at recording artist, and now professor Grant filming was such a blast! I 7:30pm. Long time friends Fleming of violin and viola at Montana State mean, name another classical violin (vocalist) and Ahn (violinist) will join University. The two ladies met professor who gets to play ‘Stairway together in this one-night-only per- through a mutual friend and imme- to Heaven’ with a distortion pedal? formance featuring the music of diately hit it off. Jeni says, “...we There was no way we were going to their recently recorded 2015 pre- became such fast friends that it’s pass up the opportunity to share this miere episode of 11th & with the Grant with Eric Funk Bozeman com- (MT PBS). Joined by munity. It’s too some of Bozeman’s jazz fun.” Foundation, the six-part series fea- Grammy-winning Muir Quartet, and contemporary lumi- To say nothing tures local musicians discussing and violin superstar Angella Ahn, naries including Adam of their band playing chamber music with a goal Montana Governor’s Award-win- Greenberg (drums), Craig would just be of instilling a new or refreshed ning pianist Philip Aaberg, longtime Hall (guitar), Scott criminal. These appreciation of this time-period Muir pianist collaborator Michele Morales (keys) and John ladies readily music. Join in for the next concert Levin, and the great jazz violinist Sanders (bass). This will admit that they on December 7th to enjoy Tracy Silverman. Learn more no doubt be the concert they’re only as The Divas with Julie Gosswiller about the MCMS and other of the season...don’t miss strong as the on piano. The divas include upcoming events at it! Cocktails & Hors foundation they Elizabeth Croy, Peggie Kohler and montanachambermusicsociety.org. • d’oeuvres provided by stand on; Craig The Emerson Grill will Hall, having preempt the show at played with 6:30pm. Tickets to this everyone and amazing show are $15 in everywhere, is advance, $18 at the door, quite obviously a $10 for seniors & students virtuosic jazz gui- with a valid I.D. These tarist and a will be available for pur- Bozeman staple. chase beginning November 4th, only hard to remember a time when I His guitar prowess is undisputable. through Cactus Records at 29 W. didn’t know her.” Now they live just He also happens to be Angella’s Main St. or online at a few houses apart, they meet for a improv teacher. Adam Greenberg cactusrecords.net/tickets/. Please nightcap every evening, it wasn’t and John Sanders are no strangers call 406-587-0245 for more informa- going to be long before the conver- to the Bozeman music scene, togeth- tion. sation would turn to playing music er and separately they’ve played in Jeni Fleming has spent the past together. Born in Seoul, Angella upwards of 20 bands. You’d be hard 15 years developing a career and a Ahn is the violinist in the very pressed to find anyone who would name for herself across the country accomplished Ahn Trio with her two argue with the solidity of this duo. as a recording and touring vocalist, sisters Lucia (piano) and Maria Scott Morales, yet another longtime but her roots are firmly planted in (cello). Their 6th release, Lullaby for respected musician (Andrew Bozeman. A graduate of MSU, pri- My Favorite Insomniac (Sony), Growmiller, Smoke, Big Caboose) vate piano and voice instructor, co- showcasing the trio’s vibrant and brings an originality and harmonic founder of HMDSS Inc. (501c3) original music, reached No. 8 on the sensibility that comes straight out of and vocalist in upwards of 7 local Billboard Charts for 26 weeks in the the church, something Angella and bands (including Pinky and the Classical album category. Her busy Jeni heard as an integral part of Floyd, The TINY Band, and The teaching schedule at MSU doesn’t their arrangements. “When you’ve Dave Walker Band), Fleming has stop her from performing around got an ironclad and wildly talented become somewhat of a household the world at such high profile events band such as these guys, you have to name in the the greater Montana as TED (Washington DC 2010), the go out of your way to take a wrong community. Her music has been iTunes Festival (London), and for turn. We fully understand just how described as “...a rare elegance...” The President and First Lady lucky we are to be playing with these and “...[transcendent of generation Obama (2011 State Dinner). fine gentlemen,” says Jeni. Longtime or genre]...,” but what she’s been Despite their enormously diver- Bozemanites will remember that it spending the last few years working gent cultural and musical upbring- was often Fleming who kicked off on points more towards, in her ings, these women have built a the Holiday Season with an annual words, “...the grit and dirt and raw friendship that not only can abide concert the night before Christmas beauty of the music I grew up the wide differences in their careers, Stroll. She released several, if not on...,” a clear departure from the but also encourages the risk taking all, of her 7 albums on this evening lushly arranged and emotional bal- required to grow and change, as over the past 10+ years, it nearly lads she came to be known for. “For musicians need to do over time. became a Bozeman Holiday tradi- every fan I gain because I’ve broken Combined with the musical support tion. So for all of you who miss that out of that old mold, I’ve lost one that each of them so generously lend tradition, here’s your chance to for the same reason. This game can to the other, it’s an exploration relive it! Two beautiful women, two be a funny little balancing act. But worth hearing, and a friendship divergent styles, one stunning night change for an artist is not only good, worth envying. Their individual of music. What could be a better it’snecessary.” touring schedules haven’t allowed for start to the season? •

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Feel the music at Bozeman’s music venue – Faultline Bozeman’s music venue, Faultline North that we’re using our music to explore things and deep, solid grooves and is in stores now! of stages often sharing them with a diverse is the dream of owners David and Nancy, other than girl and boy problems. The best The Cold Hard Cash Show, a Johnny variety of artists such as as Darryl Worley, inspired by growing up in the musical whirl- bands use their music for more than dancing Cash Tribute, will come to the Faultline stage John Anderson, Eric Church, Charlie Daniels, wind that was San Francisco in the late 70s and getting wasted.” (Hed)pe has their sights Friday, December 18th at 9pm. Tickets to this Lonestar, Eddie Money, Eli Young Band, Los and early 80s. Their mission is to bring a more firmly set on the New World Order and they all ages show range from $12 in advance to Lobos, James Hunnicutt, Dale Watson and eclectic music scene to Bozeman, one that are using their brand of hardcore to bring it $15-$30 the day of the show. Doors at 8pm. countless others as well as performing at sever- introduces new genres, fresh acts, and puts The Cold Hard al high profile private functions with guests local bands on stage. Metalheads as well as Cash Show is an such as Katy Perry, Shawn Colvin, John software engineers, David and Nancy both original and inno- Oates, Justin Timberlake, David Ryan Harris, possess an obsession for melody, technology vative tribute to John Mayer and have at times performed with and precision that fuels Faultline North’s flaw- the music of a few of them! less sound engineering. As parents, they’re Johnny Cash and In 2008 the band made their National especially invested in raising the next genera- The Tennessee Television debut when they performed on The tion of musicians and listeners, hosting camps Three! Fronted by Late Show with David Letterman, gaining a and workshops when they’re not too busy host- guitarist and solid worldwide fan base and landing them on ing an ecclectic blend of live musicians. Here’s singer Merle stages at several nationally known festivals a look at what’s coming up in December. Travis Peterson, such as Memphis in May Festival (Hed)Pe is set to perform Sunday, The Cold Hard (Memphis,TN), Sturgis Motorcycle Rally December 6th at 8pm. Tickets to this all ages Cash Show brings (Sturgis,SD), Daytona Bike Week show range between $15 and $30. Doors at to life classic Cash (Daytona,FL), Lonestar Rally (Galveston,TX) 7pm. The quest to uncover the truth has given songs from the and Johnny Cash Festival- Roadshow Revival California-based hardcore pioneers (Hed)Pe Sun & Columbia (Ventura,CA). In 2014 the band recorded a new life. While the band has weathered the Records Catalogs song for long time Eddie Money drummer stormy waters of the music business for over a to the modern Glenn Symmonds and were featured on his decade and enjoyed a slew of successful American record- “Friends of Glenn’s” album along with multi- albums, it’s their quest for answers that has ings, performing ple artists including Eddie Money. The band given them purpose. with the energy of continues to tour across the country non-stop “I believe (Hed)Pe’s longevity is due to the (Hed)Pe – social commentary the Live at Folsom spreading the great word and music of The fact that our records are more than just and San Quentin Man in Black, Johnny Cash! The Cold Hard music,” concludes Jahred. “Some of the great- down. While early (Hed)pe albums found them albums with a sound so accurate you’d think Cash Show is an excellent band, excellent est artists have used their music for social com- mixed up in the rock n’ roll lifestyle, the group you’re listening to The Man in Black himself! show, excellent experience and hands down mentary. Bands like Rage Against the have been reborn to become the voice for a The band formed in 2005 and in addition the BEST Johnny Cash Tribute around! Machine, System of a Down, Sex Pistols, and movement that empowers the youth and to Merle Travis Peterson fronting the band on For more information on these upcoming The Clash have all empowered their fans to explores Secret World History, and at the same vocals and guitar, the lineup includes long time shows or to buy tickets, visit faultlinenorth.com rise up to fight injustice. Since we’ve got time promotes unity and political activism. member Fel Torres on drums and Trebor or cactusrecords.net. Faultine North is located involved with The Truth Movement, I’ve Always pushing the envelope, (Hed)pe’s new Riddle on upright & electric bass. Since the at 346 Gallatin Park Dr., just on the edge of heard from thousands of fans who are excited album “Evolution” is built on heavy dark riffs formation, they have performed on hundreds Bozeman. •

An oasis of music at Desert Rose Norris promotes independent A Montana-authentic evening of delicious Carolinian preacher, he naturally considers food paired with the savory sounds of an gospel, hymns, and spirituals as deep-rooted musicians eclectic roster of local music artists awaits you influences. Other influences include alternative Norris Hot Springs is a place to soak stomp and shuffle his feet, there is something and relax, but it’s also a great live music venue positively fun and refreshing about Russ with a rotating sched- ule of performers. The month of December is no differ- ent! Kalyn Beasley will perform Friday, December 4th. Kalyn is a talented Wyoming-based singer/songwriter at Desert Rose Restaurant & Catering in rock that was impossible to avoid in the 90’s who recently returned downtown Belgrade. Here’s a look at music and jazz which he found as his tastes matured. from Austin to his coming up. Heather Lingle will take the stage Friday, Northern Rockies The Dirt Farmers will take the stage December 11th. Lingle is a Montana-based, roots to pursue a solo Friday, December 4th. This Bozeman string Texas-born singer/songwriter who uses her career. He plays an band calls its musical style “Paisley Grass.” voice to till deep into the stony soil of the acoustic show featur- Spanning generations from 19-year-old Kelly human heart with songs that examine conflict, ing Americana and Hagerman on guitar and vocals to 72 year-old triumph and ever maddening love. Texas country, and Bill Devine on Dobro, they’re a Montana Victoria Rose will perform Saturday, also shares many of country meets cosmopolitan exprience. Nate December 12th. The Kalispell-based his original songs. Fortier, Shawna and Catey Lockhart round out singer/songwriter’s music is crafted with poetic Kalyn was previously the group on mandolin, stand-up bass, and lyrics and creative melodies that reach the with the Bozeman Russ Chapman vocals, respectively. The band often includes heart. She is inspired by Brandi Carlile, Brand based Bad Intentions an extended line-up of guest musicians includ- New, Missy Higgins, A Fine Frenzy, and Lykke band as frontman and bass guitarist. Chapman. ing fiddle and banjo. Li–just to name a few. Tevin Apedaile will take the poolside Joe Schwem will perform Friday, Jon Cheryl is set to perform Saturday, Desert Rose also hosts Yeti’s Jam stage Saturday, December 5th. Tevin Apedaile December 11th. Joe plays acoustic and electric December 5th. The up-and-coming songwriter Thursdays, December 3rd & 10th. Come jam, is a Montana local and plays acoustic contem- guitar, performing an eclectic mix of songs. A is known for bringing an impressive amount of listen or dance to all of the great local music! porary folk pop. He draws sounds from the gifted songwriter, he will keep you well enter- sound to the stage for one man and one guitar. Located in downtown Belgrade at 27 West likes of Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Johnny tained as you soak your cares away. His extensive voice and guitar chops, honed Main, Desert Rose is open daily from 11am to Cash, and Bon Iver. Tommy Georges will serenade Norris- over the past two decades, provide a powerful 9pm. All music starts at 7pm. For more infor- Russ Chapman will play for the crowd goers with his brand of Americana, Saturday, platform for performing his painstakingly mation about these performances, the menu, on Sunday, December 6th. With lyrical wit December 12th. Tommy has been playing in crafted songs. Growing up the son of a South or catering services, call 924-2085. • and medicine-show sensibility, Russ Chapman the Rocky Mountain States for many years, stomps and sings highly original music opening for Poco, Hank Williams, Jr. and the drawn from the deep well of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, among others. He and Americana–with a blend of folk-blues, his wife Melissa recently released their CD, early swing and New Orleans “swamp “Free Range Cactus.” music.” Hailed in Nashville as a “song- Big Sky Revival will bring its brand writer’s songwriter,” and now residing in of folk to the stage Sunday, December tiny Paonia, Colorado, Russ has record- 13th. Big Sky Revival is an old timey folk ed and performed with multiple band with nothing flashy and an all Grammy winners, including members of Montana attitude. Just good songs from Ricky Skagg’s Kentucky Thunder, Jim good folks. Four piece consisting of Lauderdale’s band, and America’s Amanda Curtis on guitar and lead/back- favorite cowboys–Riders in the Sky. It up vocal, Kevin Curtis on banjo and was during a co-writing session with lead/back-up vocal, George Fiddler on Earth, Wind and Fire’s founding mem- Dobro and lead guitar, and Smokey on ber Ronnie Laws, that a giddy Laws pro- washtub bass and baritone vocals. claimed, “You’ve got a good thing there, Norris Hot Springs is located outside man!” Indeed...from the melodically per- of Norris, Montana off of route 84. cussive guitar style and inspired word- Every performance starts at 7 pm. Cover smithing, to an impressive ability to is $9 and includes a hot dip in the pool. •

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Live music, craft beer & more at Bridger Brewing Local brewery staple and Bozeman favorite getting people on the dance floor as long as Washington, DC. to promote carbon Bridger Brewing is your source for the very you’re not looking for Michael Jackson! Julie Szewc fee and dividend, a market-based best of Montana craft beers and daily gourmet Guitarist and vocalist Joe Knapp and solution that will create 2.8 million food specials and artisan pizza. They also host friends are set to perform the evening of jobs while it lowers emissions by Mussels & Music every Wednesday and {Pints December 9th. Though he enjoys a variety of 50% in 20 years. with Purpose} every Monday. styles, Joe plays various forms of rock n roll, Bridger Brewing, located on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 8pm, old time and country music. Singer and instru- 1609 South 11th Avenue in Bridger Brewing hosts Mussels & Music! mentalist Julie Szewc will take over entertain- Bozeman in the Town and Country Come enjoy some live music and over a half ment duties on December 16th. complex, provides the Bozeman pound of succulent P.E.I. mussels with house- Bridger’s {Pints with Purpose} helps the community with unique hand-craft- made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, Brewery stand out from all the rest by support- ed brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and toma- ing a local nonprofit each Monday. During and more. Locally owned, family- to salsa. There is no cover charge for the these fun and charitable evenings, $1 of every friendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger music. December 2nd will see Holler N’ pint sold between the hours of 5pm and 8pm Brewing is located just across from Pine. The band is comprised of Mike Singer will be donated to the featured organization. campus and Bobcat athletic facilities. on Banjo, Mason Tuttle on upright bass, Proceeds from December 7th will benefit PEO. To learn more about upcoming Storm Norick on fiddle, and Yogesh Simpson The Philanthropic Education Organization events, visit bridgerbrewing.com or on lead vocals and guitar. They’ve been been (PEO) is an international organization founded call 587-2124. Hours are 11:30am playing together for over four years and have in 1869. They are an organization where to 9pm daily. • decades of experience collectively. Holler N’ women celebrate the advancement of women; Pine play tight acoustic string music for a vari- educate women through scholarships, grants, ety of local events. Their music is great for awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate each Live from the Sac – place to wine, other to achieve their highest aspira- dine & enjoy tions. Profits The Sac Bar within the from the event Sacajawea Hotel in Three on December Forks is a place to wine, dine, 14th will help and enjoy some of Montana’s support Citizen’s best live music. Hotel guests, Climate Lobby. locals, and people from all CCL is a non- around are welcome head out partisan organ- and enjoy everything the Sac ization that has to offer. Here’s a look at works to create some of the upcoming music! the political Diamond Rock & Soul will in will perform an always lively Congress for set Friday, December 4th. action on cli- Kenny and Colette Diamond mate change. have had an incredible run They are with life. Blessed with the love empowered to for music, their paths crossed Tucker Down meet with legis- while on different musical projects lators in in Seattle. They began a musical adventure and Rick Philipp on drums and percussion. that took them all over the United States per- Between the three, there is a vast amount of forming at resorts, clubs, corporate parties and experience, professionalism and talent with its finally landing them in Las Vegas. The Las basis in Nashville, New York, Las Vegas and Vegas showrooms and clubs became home San Francisco. Since its inception, the band while finding themselves intrigued with the has been successfully performing in various Kome for food, stay for music at fast growing Real Estate Market. These two venues throughout Southwestern Montana. intriguing occupations of music and real estate The main attribute for this success lies in the Kountry Korner gave the Diamonds the ability to make the bands ability to be as versatile as it possibly choices to continue to share their love of can, thus enabling it to adjust their set list at The Kountry Korner Cafe, located at Rich Mayo performs every Tuesday in music with others. They passionately enjoy any given time to adapt to any particular 81820 Gallatin Road in Four Corners, features December at 6pm. Upcoming dates include the performing for weddings, corporate events, venue. While the gist of their material is popu- live music throughout the month. Here’s a look 1st, 8th & 15th. A multi-instrumentalist, Mayo parties, resorts, special celebrations, dance lar rock and roll, country, oldies, R&B and at their upcoming dates. plays the guitar, harp and vocals. He plays an clubs and even a rodeo every now and then. blues, they also have an extensive arsenal of Renowned songwriter Kostas will bring his Americana mix you’re sure to enjoy, and his Kenny comes with a passionate love of the original songs, all of which are palatable, as talents to the Cafe on Sunday, December 6th wife, Tanna, adds a flute & lovely female voice. guitar. His talents are showcased and range well as an array of lesser-known but still great at 6pm. He is a Greek-born American country Local pianist Bob Britten will bring his from rock to blues to classical and flamenco. songs by both obscure and well-known music songwriter, known professionally as talents to the Kountry Korner every Saturday He loves to write instrumentals that are usual- artists/songwriters. Their main focus is variety, Kostas. He has written for several country in December at 5:30pm. Upcoming dates ly requested and performed nightly and has and they half-jokingly have a motto of “No music artists. include the 5th & 12th. Britten studied piano touched the souls of young and old. Kenny request left behind.” For a fun time of music Cory Johnson will perform on Sunday, and guitar as a youth growing up in New also performs as a solo guitarist for smaller and dancing, The Sugar Daddies are well December 13th at 5:30pm. Cory is a Jersey, but it was the guitar that brought him to venues playing instrumentals and some classic worth listening to! Singer/Songwriter from Oklahoma. He has Montana. He studied classical guitar and sing alongs. Colette, with over 30 years as an Sunrise Karaoke will encourage you been singing since he was 3 yrs old. He began attended Christopher Parkening’s master class- entertainer, plays keyboards, bass, saxophone, to hop onstage and show everyone what playing guitar and writing songs at 14 years of es at Montana State University in 1981 and and drums. She has touched people overseas you’ve got on Friday, December 11th begin- age. He spent that summer in the “Oklahoma 1982. He played guitar and piano in various on USO tours and all over the US. People ning at 9pm. Honky Tonks” singing his songs and “A whole bands in Billings including the Gentlemen of pick up on her positive personality and really Tucker Down is set to take the stage lot of Haggard.” Cory has been featured on Jazz and solo piano nightly at the Cellar 301 appreciate all of her talents. Kenny and Saturday, December 12th. The Helena-based radio and television. Through the late 80’s and for several years. Colette, simply calling themselves DIA- rock band features Shaun Anderson (lead early 90’s Cory opened for some of country’s Claudia Williams of Montana Rose will MOND, bring forth an environment filled vocals & bass guitar); Bruce Craig (vocal har- biggest acts of the day before moving to next take the stage Fridays the 11th & 18th for with a musical professionalism that is enjoyed monies & lead guitar); Ken Nelson (vocal har- Nashville to hone his skills at writing songs. At a solo set. Williams isn’t just a singer–she’s a by everyone. monies, keyboard & guitar); and Ron White 54, Cory is now traveling the U.S., playing his sorceress, creating phrasing and emphasis for The Sugar Daddies will take the stage (lead vocals & drums). music and “having a blast” making new friends each song she writes. Her solo set will include Saturday, December 5th. This Montana-based All music begins at 9pm. The Sacajawea and doing small singer/songwriter venues, pri- Americana and folk music. trio was founded in early 2012 and consists of Hotel is located at 5 N. Main in Three Forks. vate functions, House Concerts and Full Band For more information about upcoming Richard Riesser on guitar and vocals, Oscar For more information about these events, visit shows. Get ready for a great evening of origi- events, call 586-2281 or visit kountrykorner- Dominguez on keyboards, bass and vocals, sacajaweahotel.com or call 406.285.6515. • nal music and lots of fun! montana.com/. •

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At Elk River Books & Wheatgrass Saloon community’s well-being is the main event By: Simon Cushman sourced juices, smoothies, and noo- In order to promote awareness of Two weeks ago, I visited Elk dle bowls, the adjoining eco-bou- the organizations that are doing River Books and Wheatgrass Saloon tique offers a charming assortment great things in the community, on the Main Street of Livingston to of jewelry, clothing, scarves, totes, Wheatgrass Saloon has begun ask Marc and Lisa Beaudin and and much more. Many of the goods donating ten percent of its sales on Andrea Peacock a few simple ques- are made by Montana artists, and the fourth Thursday of each month tions about upcoming events in their the majority of the goods not made to a local non-profit. Because the building. Specifically, I wanted to in Montana come from fair-trade, fourth Thursday in November fell learn about the Holiday Stroll book environmentally conscious co-ops in on Thanksgiving, the saloon waited signing they’ll be hosting on India and Bolivia. As Wheatgrass until Small Business Saturday to December 4th and local novelist Saloon’s website explains, “The goal donate a portion of their sales to Shann Ray’s reading from his new is to support individuals and villages Montana Roots, a local organization novel American Copper on that in turn support the planet and which grows produce year round December 12th. The latter of the the people upon it.” using a 6000 gallon recirculating two events intrigued me especially In addition to selling goods that aquaponics system. Wheatgrass since I’d read and enjoyed Ray’s benefit the community, Wheatgrass Saloon is yet to choose a non-profit gripping, Western epic, but, while Saloon Gallery Upstairs hosts to feature on the fourth Thursday in I sat and interviewed Marc, Lisa, exhibits on the second floor of the December, but they’re open to sug- and Andrea, they told me another building. The exhibits feature gifted gestions from anybody who has one. story, which I found just as regional artists, such as the self- Like Wheatgrass Saloon, Elk River interesting. The story pertained to taught female Cheyenne painter Books seeks, above all else, to nur- their businesses and all they’ve been Alaina Buffalo Spirit whose work ture and support the community in doing in our community. It was was on display from October 28th which it operates. Co-owner Marc fast-paced, complex, hopeful, and Beaudin summed up what he and inspiring, and, unlike most stories, it Andrea Peacock are aiming to didn’t end. accomplish at Elk River Books with Elk River Books and Wheatgrass the following statement: “Really Saloon have cohabited the same we’re providing three different types building at 120 North Main Street of services: antiquarian trade for in Livingston for only eighteen valuable books, hosting events where months. Up until May of 2014, they community members can gather were just friendly neighbors on together to hear someone read, and Callendar Street, but, as a result of a providing a community bookstore mutual need for more retail and where someone who wants an inex- the idea of a Third Place: a kind of While ERAL intends to support event space, they decided to move to pensive copy of a quality book can hybrid public-private space beyond touring authors and provide them Main Street together. “We would find it.” Elk River Books offers a home and work that exists to with a comfortable stay in joke about knocking down the walls curated selection of high quality nurture the intellectual life of the Livingston, its primary goal is to between the two stores,” Lisa used books kept in excellent condi- community." expose high school students to new Beaudin, owner of Wheatgrass tion, and, since moving to the new Along with Wheatgrass Saloon, modes of thinking and foment their Saloon, remarked, “And then it building in May of 2014, the book- Elk River Books has extended its global and cultural awareness. dawned on us that we could buy a store’s rare book selection has community mission beyond its own “There are kids at Park high who building large enough to hold both until November 20th. Although the grown significantly. Marc concedes doors. With their non-profit arm, have never been out of the county,” the saloon and the bookstore.” most recent art exhibits have been that it’s primarily his colleague Elk River Arts and Lectures, they’ve Andrea explained, “and our goal Although the bookstore and geared towards Livingston’s Art Andrea’s interest in the antiquarian successfully broadened Livingston’s with these lectures is to expose them saloon have remained commercially Walks, the last of which took place trade that has led to this influx of literary horizons. By hosting authors to a wider world, to cultures and independent of one another, rare books. “I don’t enjoy the anti- who wouldn’t normally come people they wouldn’t otherwise they’re linked in a number of quarian stuff as much as Andrea. I through Livingston, and having encounter, and give them a sense of interesting ways. Most notably they more enjoy working with writers them speak to students at Park High their place in this context.” share an unflinching sense of and organizing events.” This divi- School, Marc and Andrea have So with ERAL, as with responsibility for the well-being of sion of labor between the book- combined opportunities for enter- Wheatgrass Saloon and Elk River their local community. This strong store’s owners has had a positive tainment with opportunities for edu- Books, the focus is on the members community ethic pervades every effect on the business’s develop- cation in an exciting way. On top of of the local community. With a aspect of these two businesses; the ment; while the rare book selection hosting nationally-known authors, uniquely creative brand of generosi- products they sell, the events they has grown steadily, so has the num- Elk River Arts and Lectures has ty, these businesses and their three host, and their non-profit compo- ber of events put on by Elk River begun offering literary workshops. owners are making a difference. In a nents are all geared towards locals. Books. Book readings especially The first ever workshop took place world where people are prone to At Wheatgrass Saloon, Lisa have increased in frequency, and the at Chico Hot Springs in late throw money at problems and hope Beaudin offers the community a readings have been remarkably well October, and it proved to be a they’ll go away, Marc and Lisa unique combination of ultra-nutri- attended. Andrea Peacock described major success. At the end of the Beaudin and Andrea Peacock pro- tious food and a wide selection of in early November, Lisa plans on the bookstore’s intention to provide workshop, ERAL held a faculty vide a refreshing example of a more high quality artisanal goods. While featuring a local artist each month a welcoming gathering place to lit- reading which raised over 3,000 dol- thoughtful and comprehensive form the gourmet juice bar serves locally- until the Art Walks resume next year. erary locals: “We’ve borrowed from lars to support the lecture program. of activism. •

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Bozeman Ice Festival returns Park-N-Ride to Bridger The 19th Annual Bozeman taught by some of the best guides enthusiasts can connect with core Bowl this ski season Ice Festival will take place and instructors in the world. The users and Bozeman’s community Bridger Bowl is again offering its varying skill levels can ride the same Wednesday, December 9th through full-day clinics emphasize engage- alike as they experience first-hand free Park-N-Ride bus shuttle serv- chair while still enjoying terrain Sunday the 13th. Presented by ment with participants of the excitement of ice climbing with ice Saturdays and Sundays this ski challenges they individually desire. Black Diamond Equipment, the all abilities. gear demos, technique clinics, activ- season. The departure locations and The mountain lays out in a large event offers a unique climbing expe- The UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup ities, food and fun for the whole times are as follows. The bus will funnel or V shape. With base area rience. Its history is built on person- Bozeman will take place between the family. On Sunday, December 13th depart from the al engagement with the most experi- 10th and 12th. Bozeman is now the public of all abilities or experi- SUB at MSU at enced ice climbers in the world, home to the only UIAA Ice ence are invited to climb on the 8am, 9am, 10am, both in the mountains and aprés- Climbing World Cup in the Western World Cup structure on beginner 11am, Noon & climb. With all in-town events and Hemisphere. Over 70 of the top routes or to see how they stack up 1pm. The bus will World Cup conveniently located ranked Olympic-caliber athletes against Olympic-caliber routes. depart from the downtown at the Emerson Cultural from across Europe and Asia will Evening Events will take place Fairgrounds (Oak Center and at the Gallatin County battle it out to earn hard-won World through the duration. The festival Street Entrance) at Fairgrounds, you too can mingle Cup points while friends from this has a long and storied history of 8:15am, 9:15am, with your heroes, meet like-minded side of the ponds vie for the crown unique presentations and films rep- 10:15am, 11:15am, ice fiends, troll for climbing part- as North American Champion! resenting the most important 12:15pm & ners, and generally feed the stoke at Urban Base Camp will run the ascents and powerful culture of ice 1:15pm. Finally, the the first, and best, event of the sea- 12th-13th. The “Urban Base climbing (not to mention kick-ass bus will return son! Here’s a look at some of the Camp” is a winter festival in the parties and legendary gear raffles). from Bridger Bowl, highlighted festivities set to take heart of downtown Bozeman. In This and so much more! Further departing at place. conjunction with the UIAA World information about these and other 8:45am, 9:45am, The Hyalite Clinics will run from Cup on Saturday, December 12th, events is available at bozeman-ice- 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45am, facilities and lifts at the bottom of the 10th-13th. These are for men ice festival sponsors, local business- festival.myshopify.com/. 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm & the slopes, they expand from about and women of all experience levels, es, and other like-minded winter See you there! • 4:45pm. 200 yards across the base up to A Kids’ Bus Run is also offered approximately 2 miles wide on their Saturdays and Sundays, as well as ridge-lined summit. Bridger Bowl’s every school holiday during ski sea- terrain difficulty rating (beginner to son. These departure locations and expert) is fairly easy to determine New Recruit Impressing Early times are as follows. The bus will based on elevation. Generally speak- By Danny Waldo 22nd in Billings’ Rim Rock Arena. ing for the ‘Cats. He’s currently depart from McDonald’s on Main ing, the ski area has a nice transi- When Brian Fish took over the Hall is currently second on the second on the team in assists and Street at 8:10am and from the tional progression from a first-time Montana State men’s basketball team in scoring behind senior fourth in rebounds, while leading Fairgrounds at 8:30am. The beginner slope in the base area to program, he made a vow to Marcus Colbert, dropping in 14.8 the team in free throw percentage returning bus departs from Bridger novice terrain across the lower mid- upgrade the talent in order to be points per game. Hall has brought at better than 90%. Bowl at 4pm. dle, wide-open intermediate runs in able to compete in the difficult Big instant offense to a group that had If the rest of Fish’s first recruit- The ski area is located on the the center, advanced open bowl ter- Sky Conference. Consider him a difficult time putting up points a ing class can begin to produce like east slope of the Bridger Range and rain in the upper third and, finally, well on his way to keeping that season ago, combining with the young Hall, the future looks extends approximately 2 miles expert terrain coming off the ridge promise with the emergence of Colbert to form a lethal back- blindingly bright for the Bobcats. between its north and south bound- top. Ridge Terrain contains numer- true freshman, Tyler Hall. court. The duo combine to aver- MSU hits the road for the aries from the ridgeline down to the ous steep chutes, rock cliffs, and Hall, a 6’4” shooting guard out age just under 33 ppg, and they back end of a double header base area at 6,100’. Bridger Bowl is snow fields which may end in of Rock Island, Illinois has been are doing it efficiently, shooting with Wyoming before returning flanked by large bowls to the North unmarked cliffs. Bridger Bowl’s as advertised through five games better than 40% percent from the to Bozeman for their sole home and South. Most of the ski area Ridge Terrain offers some of the this season. A highly touted scorer floor. The pair combined to put contest in December on offers wide open terrain with a vari- most challenging skiing and riding coming out of high school, Hall up 54 points in the Bobcat’s win December 6th. ety of landscapes including long found within any ski area boundary! has already put up double-figures against Wyoming in Billings versus For a complete schedule of slopes, glades, chutes and gullies in For more information about in every game, save one, including Stanford. Bobcat men’s and women’s addition to other smaller bowls. Park-N-Ride, season passes, or daily 25 points in 32 minutes of action But the long and lanky fresh- basketball log on to What most folks enjoy about Bridger lift tickets, visit bridgerbowl.com. versus Wyoming on November man is doing more than just scor- www.msubobcats.com. • Bowl is that family and friends of See you on the slopes! • Page 2D • The enDZone • December 1, 2015

New slopes, safety first at Big Sky Resort Big Sky Resort has unveiled Parks. Peacemaker, will pick up just acres of terrain. Mountain the top of Six Shooter chair lift. (EMT) license, whereas, most ski three new terrain parks and three after the Cinnabar bridge, running Operations crews have been busy Machine and saw crews also worked areas only require an Outdoor new ski runs, adding a few more all the way down to Glacier Way ski improving the skiing experience cut- diligently removing re-growth, dead- Emergency Care Certification. The acres to their already 5,800 plus ski- run. Maverick, will begin just off ting in a new black diamond ski con- fall, and stumps on ski runs to allow refresher training is a 24 hour pro- able acres and 4,350 vertical drop. Glacier Way ski run and will be nection, Comet, providing easier more terrain to open faster. gram over three days designed by For terrain parks, The Cache, an accessible through Peacemaker Park access from Outer Limits ski run to Being the Biggest Skiing in the National Education Standards of advanced new natural style park is or off Derringer chair lift for quick America, it the original EMT course. The train- stashed in the trees skier’s left of the laps. The new intermediate glade is no won- ing started last weekend at Big Sky Swift Current chair lift line. Its loca- run, White Magic, is a nod to the der Big Sky Resort for Big Sky Resort Ski Patrol tion will allow easy access to and classic Warren Miller Film of the Resort has with almost 300 people in atten- from the newly revamped Swifty same name and has opened about one of the dance including Big Sky Fire Terrain Park that has received three more acres of terrain accessed largest Ski Department, Summit Air increased acreage and an improved via the Swift Current chair lift on Patrol Ambulance, Gallatin Gateway Fire jumpline. The Cache has replaced the skier’s right of Crazy Horse ski organiza- Department, American Medical the traditional Freestyle Forest in the run below the confluence of Buffalo tions in the Response, Bozeman Health Group, Moonlight area, which has been Jump ski run. Another new interme- United and other local Medical, EMS, and redeveloped into a family friendly diate glade run is Short Stack, States with Fire agencies. kid’s adventure area named, The accessed via the top of Derringer 105 profes- “Although the Big Sky Medical Lost Frontier. The Madison Base chair lift on the skier’s left. sional ski Refresher is focused on our ski Area is scheduled to open December Kids of all ages are going to patrollers patrollers, it is also a multi-agency 11th, where Wagon train, off enjoy whooping it up on the new and 140 effort that shares experience and Cinnabar, has been dedicated to two beginner glade run, Playground, volunteer builds relationships,” remarked Steve new terrain parks, the new advanced assessed via Swift Current chair lift ski Emerson, Big Sky Resort Ski Patrol. park, Peacemaker, and intermediate between Black & Blue and the bot- patrollers. “It’s so important for such a large park, Maverick, both replacing Zero tom of Lower Morningstar ski runs Training is organization to get our members Gravity and Pony Park Terrain and has opened an additional five key for together to bring everyone up to these ski speed on our standard of care,” patrollers and prior to every winter commented Emerson. “The medical season Big Sky Resort Ski Patrol refreshers we conduct are required Get your December discount hosts the Big Sky Medical Refresher. training for our members, but also What sets Big Sky Resort’s train- count as Continuing Education to go ing apart from other ski resorts is all toward their license renewal.” 10-time ski pass at Bridger Bowl Big Sky Resort Patrollers must have For more information on Big Sky Come and get the best 10 days of aries from the ridgeline down to the The mountain lays out in a large an Emergency Medical Technician Resort visit bigskyresort.com. • winter with Bridger Bowl! The base area at 6,100’. Bridger Bowl is funnel or V shape. With base area popular locals’ ski area is offering a flanked by large bowls to the North facilities and lifts at the bottom of Ten Time Pass for $430 through and South. Most of the ski area the slopes, they expand from about December 24th only. You decide offers wide open terrain with a vari- 200 yards across the base up to when you want to ski the cold ety of landscapes including long approximately 2 miles wide on their Dash through the snow smoke. Enjoy the best part of winter slopes, glades, chutes and gullies in ridge-lined summit. Bridger Bowl’s and ski your pass off this already addition to other smaller bowls. terrain difficulty rating (beginner to snowy season at Bridger Bowl. What most folks enjoy about Bridger expert) is fairly easy to determine with Skijoring event The ski area is located on the Bowl is that family and friends of based on elevation. For more infor- east slope of the Bridger Range and varying skill levels can ride the same mation on season passes or daily lift The Gallatin Valley Skijoring based on the fastest combined times extends approximately 2 miles chair while still enjoying terrain tickets, visit bridgerbowl.com. See Association will host its Bozeman for the two-day event as well as the between its north and south bound- challenges they individually desire. you on the slopes! • Skijoring Event at Gallatin fastest time each day. Above all, ski- County Regional Park beginning joring is just another reason to get Saturday, January 23rd and running outside during the winter in through Sunday the 24th. Montana, socialize, and support our The name “skijoring” derived local athletes and sponsors. Right Call? from the Norwegian word skikjøring, Competitor fees range from $80 By Danny Waldo record against Montana and 2-4 Bobcat program would say “No meaning “ski driving”. What origi- to $200 per team, depending on skill Much has been made about the record in three FCS playoff thank you.” But with this recent fir- nated in the Scandinavian countries level. Exhibition pricing is also avail- utter failure that was the Montana appearances. ing, that seems to be the message State Bobcat football team this past Meanwhile, Ash apologists claim AD Peter Fields is sending. When season, a team many expected to Fields’ decision was a kneejerk reac- competing at the top of the confer- contend for the Big Sky Conference tion to the Bobcats’ first losing sea- ence year-in-and-year-out, save one championship, if not further. But for son in Ash’s nine-year tenure, and year, is no longer good enough, you all the blunders and missed assign- an apparent caving to booster pres- have to begin to wonder what is, ments, head scratching play calling sure. When looking at Ash’s accom- and what will need to be done to get and defensive woes, no decision will plishments, there may be some there. MSU fans will demand a be scrutinized more heavily than weight behind the argument of this coach that places an emphasis on that of Montana State athletic being a “dumb” decision. community involvement, as well as director Peter Fields relieving Consider, in his nine-year career positive results on the field, but with Bobcat head coach Rob Ash after at MSU, Coach Ash compiled a the way Coach Ash was shown the nine seasons leading the Blue record of 70-38, more wins than door by his boss for doing just that, and Gold. any coach in Bobcat history, led the what kind of candidates will be lin- Ash, the all-time leader in wins ‘Cats to three Big Sky Conference ing up to take on the difficult task of for Montana State was let go two titles, oversaw the development of maintaining the success that has days after the Bobcats suffered a Montana State’s first two winners of been cultivated by the now former season-ending manhandling by in- national awards, Buch Buchanan coaching staff. as a form of winter transportation, able for those who simply want to state rival Montana for the second winners Caleb Schreibeis and Brad Perhaps what should be done is the Western states have transformed give skijoring a try. All competitors year in a row. MSU, well-removed Daly, and cleaned up a program in for Fields to finish what he started skijoring into an action packed com- must register Friday, January 22nd or from the playoff picture, entered the academic and legal disarray when when he fired Coach Ash and fire petition where a horse and rider pull pre-register online by visiting gallat- 115th Brawl of the Wild with little he arrived early in the summer of himself. If his decision to let his a skier at a fast pace through a invalleyskijoring.com/online-regis- more to play for than pride and the 2007. football coach go was based on a course that has gates, jumps, and tration/. If you register online, hopes of keeping a season winning What Ash produced off the field lack of production on the field, then rings. Modern skijoring combines you must pay in advance or pay record streak in tact, limped off the was invigorating for the Bobcat one could make the argument (And Montana’s signature ski heritage Friday night. For competitor infor- field 54-35 losers, suffering their first faithful coming off the criminally- many have) that Fields should be with its cowboy roots into a wild, maton, rules and regulations, or losing record since 2001. challenged tenure of former head removed as well for a lack of pro- fast paced, spectacular event. further details, visit But did Fields make the coach, Mike Kramer’s time in duction across the athletic depart- Competitors race for cash and prizes www.gallatinvalleyskijoring.com/. • right call? Bozeman. Ash’s players produced in ment. Peter Fields has hired two Fan message boards and Internet the classroom, on the field and in football coaches, three basketball chat rooms have blown up over the the community. coaches and three volleyball coaches topic in the past week, with a dis- A common complaint of those in his stint as the head of Bobcat cernible split on people’s opinions. wishing for Ash’s removal was that athletics; he’s fired all but three, cur- Register for Santa Run 5k Those in favor of the firing point to we should be winning consistently rent men’s basketball coach Brian the gradual decline of the program like The University of Montana. Fish, women’s basketball coach It’s time to register for The up Willson to end on Babcock. over the past three seasons (MSU But is that the type of team we want Tricia Binford, and head volleyball Santa Run 5k for Education, This is a timed race with prizes has not won a share of the league representing Montana State? A win- coach JJ Riley. If you’re keeping taking place Saturday, December within age groups. All proceeds will title since 2012), and the fact that at-all-cost, legal ramifications be track, five out of the eight coaches 5th at 10am! benefit Bozeman, Belgrade and Ash lacked the ability to “Win the damned, cast of characters such as Fields has been responsible for hir- The Santa Run for Education 5k Manhattan Public Schools. The run big game,” as evidenced by his 2-7 those in Missoula? Many around the ing, he’s fired. That is a 37.5% per- will begin on Babcock behind the is hosted by the Bozeman Schools cent success rate, well below the Willson Gym at 404 W. Main Street Foundation. Pre-registration for 65% success rate Ash enjoyed. in Bozeman. The Willson Gym will adults is $25 and day of registration If Fields wants to make the highlight sponsors, activities and is $30. Pre-registration for children right call for Bobcat football, he refreshments (provided by Starky’s 12 and under is $15 and day of race should remove himself from MSU Authentic Americana) before and registration is $20. All day of race athletics and let Montana State after the race. The first 500 pre-reg- registration will be in the Willson hire someone competent enough istered adults 13 and older will Gym beginning at 8am on to run the athletic program the receive a Santa Hat and a red dry-fit December 5th and ending at way it was meant to be run. long sleeve T-Shirt. Children 12 and 9:30am. No refunds on registration Danny Waldo is a local freelance writer under will receive a Santa Hat and fees. No exceptions. If extreme covering Bozeman Hawk and Montana shirts may be available for purchase. weather conditions are present, the State Bobcat athletics. Contact Danny The route will take runners in a race organizer reserves the right to with questions or comments at boze- loop from Babcock down 8th cancel. We hope to see you in your [email protected]. • towards MSU then Kagy and back Santa best! Race on! •

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Show off your canine’s agility Kids’ Gym Days return! The Galloping Dog Agility & Dog agility is a sport in which tem of obstacles, scoring and per- Bozeman Gym Day is children. They provide families with Flyball Club is set to host several dog and handler work together as a formance objectives, and has back! Thrive hosts a fun open gym the resources, tools, and support to upcoming Fun Matches through team to achieve a set of goals. The become the most rapidly growing for children 0-5 years old, raise healthy, successful children. the winter for you and your pooch. handler directs the dog, off-leash, dog sport in North America, Thursdays from 10-11am in the Their programs have been devel- Cost to participate is $10/dog for through an obstacle course which England, and Western Europe. Wilson Gym. oped using evidence-based prac- members and $15/dog for non- they have never run before. This Why? It’s fun to watch, and even Gym Day is designed for members. The host will announce requires handler control, quick- more fun to do! parents and toddlers to have what courses will be set Galloping a place to go, socialize, and before each weekend. Dog Agility and be able to actively play on All fun matches are 3 Flyball Club Inc. cold Montana winter days! hours long and the was created in The Parent Place provides HEAT will be on for May 2002 and plenty of riding toys, tun- all 3 hours! All events includes mem- nels, and balls for the kids to are held at the Gallatin bers who partici- play with! The Bozeman County Fairgrounds in pate in agility at and Belgrade school districts the main indoor arena. a variety of lev- each generously provide a Upcoming matches els. GDAC is a space for use for one hour a include: December 6th NADAC (North week during the school year. from 12-3pm and host- American Dog The average number of par- ed by Cindy Conner; Agility Council) ents and children for Gym December 12th from sanctioned Day in a week is 96 people. 10am-1pm and hosted club. GDAC is Kathy Rich says, “I am by Billie Kerans; located in always struck by how impor- January 9th from 10am- Bozeman and wel- tant this is to parents. Every 1pm and hosted by Jeannie Biggers; thinking, confidence and good com- comes all dogs and handlers. Mixed week someone expresses January 17th from 12-3pm and host- munication skills between dog and breed dogs, as well as purebred dogs thanks for having this free ed by Cindy Conner; February 7th handler. The concept of working as can excel at the sport, given the right program for parents and from 12-3pm and hosted by Cindy a team through a set of obstacles training and practice. GDAC hosts 3 kids. They all say how Conner & Meagan McGlothan; was popularized by equestrian NADAC Agility trials each year plus important it is for parents February 21st from 12-3pm and jumpers, and dog agility made its sponsors several agility fun matches and kids. We have one mom hosted by Jean McCreight; and debut at the Crufts Dog Show in and classes from beginners to who comes regularly and was March 13th from 12-3pm and 1978. Since then, agility has come advanced. Learn more at pregnant. She had her baby after tices, adapted to meet local commu- hosted by Crystal Young. into its own, with an organized sys- www.gallopingdog.com/. • Gym Day one week then came for nity needs, and rigorously evaluated the last five minutes of the next to ensure program efficacy. Thrive Gym Day. She said she just didn’t has developed critical community want to miss it even if her baby was partnerships built on sharing less then a week old.” This is a free design, implementation, manage- Big Sky hosts Turkey for a Ticket event and no registration is ment, evaluation, financial required. Upcoming Gym Days resources, and responsibilities for The 9th annual Turkey for a need by incentivizing community Military Appreciation include December 3rd, 10th & programs. This approach, which Ticket will be hosted by Big Sky members near and far to give to the Weekend, December 12th-13th 17th. There will be no Gym Day has the success of the child at its Resort on Friday, December 11th at food banks in exchange for a day lift to thank our Armed forces for during holiday weeks (December center, results in the highest quality the Madison Base Area starting at ticket to Big Sky Resort. Gold, their service to our Country. Active 24th & 31st) due to school closures. services, maximizes scarce 8:30am. This annual event encour- Bronze, and Moonlight Area Season duty or retired military men and Thrive is a community-based resources, and has a powerful ages guests to give to the local food Pass holders are encouraged to give woman ski or snowboard for free organization established in 1986. At impact on outcomes for children. banks in exchange for a free day of in exchange for a twenty dollar with valid military identification the heart of Thrive lies a preventa- For more information on these skiing. The Turkey for a Ticket food- Moonride demo ski or snowboard and their dependents receive half- tive, strength-based, empowerment events or other Thrive programs, raiser will help Gallatin Valley Food rental to be used between December price lift tickets. model of working with parents and visit allthrive.org. • Bank, Madison Valley Food Bank, 11th and 25th–a regular demo ski “The fact that the Resort and the Big Sky Food Bank to pro- rental is $69 (offer valid at recognizes the sacrifices these people vide food for people and families in Moonride at Madison Base Area). have made, being away from family need this holiday season. “We continue to see nearly and Montana is great,” commented Participants will receive a free lift 3,000 individuals a month and the Dick Fast, retired Air Force Colonel ticket valid for the day of the event Turkey for a Ticket Food Drive and ski instructor for Big Sky Resort. Rendezvous Ski Trail open in exchange for a minimum 13 helps us meet the ongoing need. In addition to the lodging and lift The Rendezvous Ski Trail hut at the Biathlon Range. The pound frozen turkey or 20 cans of We are grateful for such a giving ticket discounts, active duty and system, located on the Custer Boundary ski trail located northeast non-perishable food. community,” said Jill Holder, retired military and their dependents Gallatin National Forest near West of town is groomed on a weekly “We look forward to the Turkey Gallatin Valley Food Bank will receive half-price equipment Yellowstone has been groomed and basis and it is free and dogs are for a Ticket event because it is our Operations Manager. Food bank rentals and 25% discounts on is now open thanks to early snow. welcome. For more information, chance to guarantee that the shelves trucks, volunteers, and Big Sky Mountain Sports group lessons and From December 1st to March please contact the Hebgen Lake will be filled throughout the rest of Resort staff will be at the Madison Basecamp activities. 31st, skiers will need a permit to Ranger District on Highway 191 the year,” said Sarah Gaither, Big Base Area of Big Sky Resort at “We feel it’s essential for use the trail system as per the or by phone at (406) 823-6961. Sky Community Food Bank 8:30am on December 11th, open- military families to enjoy the out- Federal Lands Recreation For more information about groom- Operations Manager. ing day for Madison Base, to accept doors together and what better way Enhancement Act. Permit prices ing and events, visit Since the inaugural year in 2007, the frozen turkeys or 20 cans of than skiing,” said Sheila D’Amico, are $8 per day per skier, $40 for an www.rendezvousskitrails.com/. Turkey for a Ticket has collected non-perishable food in exchange Big Sky Resort Public Relations individual season permit, and $75 The Rendezvous Ski Trail sys- close to 200,000 pounds of food for for one lift ticket per person per Manager and daughter of retired for a family season permit. Permits tem is sponsored by The West local area food banks. As the holi- donation. For more information on Air Force Major, Craig Chapman. will be available in West Yellowstone Ski Education days approach, the need in the area Turkey for a Ticket, visit bigskyre- For more information about the Yellowstone at Bud Lilly’s, FreeHeel Foundation (WYSEF) is a 501(c)(3) food banks increases. Big Sky Resort sort.com/turkey. Military Appreciation Weekend, & Wheel, West Yellowstone Visitor non-profit foundation established in is helping the food banks reach this Big Sky Resort will also host its visit bigskyresort.com/military. • Center, and the Hebgen Lake 1996 to promote cross country ski- Ranger Station. Only day permits ing in all its forms through educa- will be available at the Rendezvous tion, facility development and partic- Trailhead. ipation. The primary goal of Hawks Put Final Touches on Fall Sports The fees collected from the WYSEF is to bring children and Rendezvous Ski Trail permits are adults of the community together By Danny Waldo associated press poll were finally forcing a title-deciding second used to improve and maintain the through cross country skiing, a life- The 2015 fall sports season has able to vanquish their rivals from match that Bozeman won in three Rendezvous Ski Trail system and to time learning activity which pro- officially come to an end for the Billings Senior in the undefeated games. provide the high quality grooming motes physical fitness and apprecia- Bozeman Hawks, and what a semi-final before wrapping up the The Hawk football team fol- the public has enjoyed for tion of our natural environment. fall it was. state title on a Saturday evening lowed suit a week later, knocking off years. Come see the new warming Learn more at skirunbikemt.com/. • Following the recent state cham- versus Missoula Sentinel. Bozeman Billings Senior 35-23 in the Class pionships won the Hawk football and Senior battled all season at the AA football title game to earn team and volleyball team, Bozeman top of the poll, with Bozeman coach Troy Purcell his third state collected seven state trophies, four defeating Senior in CMR’s annual title in Bozeman. The Hawks also of those being state titles. tournament early in the year, but claimed the title in 2010 and 2013. This season saw the boys’ and Senior battled back to defeat the Bozeman finished the year 11-1, girls’ cross country teams continue Hawks twice in conference play to with their lone loss coming early in their dominance with the girls tak- earn the East’s No. 1 seed at state. September at Helena Capital, 17- ing home their ninth consecutive It was a similar scenario as a year 16, after a game-winning two- state title, and the boys following ago where No. 1 Senior met No. 2 point conversion was unsuccessful. closely behind with their eighth. Bozeman in the state semis. Last Bozeman now moves into the Lady Hawk golf followed up with a year, the Broncs made short work of winter sports season where they third place finish, followed by a Bozeman on their way to winning enjoyed a tremendous amount of couple of third place finishes by their third consecutive state title. success last year. Last season, both the boys’ and girls’ soccer There would be no repeat perform- Bozeman collected runner-up tro- teams. ance this year. The No. 2 Hawks phies in boys’ and girls’ swimming, But the highlight of the fall bounced the Broncs in the unde- as well as girls’ basketball, and a sports season was the first-ever state feated semi-final meaning Missoula fourth place finish in boys’ title for the Bozeman Hawk volley- Sentinel would have had to beat basketball. ball program. The Lady Hawks, Bozeman twice in the title match. For a complete schedule for all ranked No. 1 or 2 all season in the The Spartans took the first match, of Bozeman’s winter sports teams, log onto www.bsd7.org and select the activities link. • Roller Girlz & 406 Brewing The Gallatin Roller Girlz, the Girlz on Thursday, December 3rd Bozeman area’s women’s flat track from 5-8pm to fire the holidays roller derby league, burned it up on up with a kickoff party at the 406 the track this past season. To cele- Brewing tasting room at 101 East brate, 406 Brewing Company is Oak in Bozeman. bringing the heat with a spicy The Gallatin Roller Girlz are rebrew of the roller derby inspired a 501(c)3 federal non-profit and beer, Amber Waves of achieved full WFTDA (Women’s Pain. Proceeds from this limited Flat Track Derby Association) edition, pepper-infused craft beer member status September 2015. will benefit the Gallatin Roller For More information about Girlz. Brewed as a single batch, the women’s flat track roller derby beer will be available in the tasting and the Gallatin Roller Girlz, room and for growler refill. Join the check out grgderby.com/. •

Register now for youth basketball tourney! The 2016 Bozeman ister early as divisions will be filled Hardwood Classic Tournament up. Team entry is $200 if registra- will be held Saturday, January 30th tion is received by January 21st. A through Sunday the 31st in a school downloadable registration form gym near you! Last year, the and option to register online is Regional Youth Basketball available at bozemanhardwood- Tournament kicked off with nearly classic.com/. Please visit this web- 100 teams in 10 courts and over 200 site for times/locations and 2015 games throughout the Bozeman tournament results, or e-mail area. This is the premier youth tour- play@bozeman- nament in the region for your play- hardwoodclassic.com for addition- ers (grades 4-8), so make sure to reg- al information. • Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 23 - December 1, 2015 • page 3D Business Before Hours Academy Mortgage Corporation December 3, 2015@ 7:30 am December 1, 2015 The BoZone • Volume 22, Number 23 Business in AnD ArounD tHe BoZone

LOW UTILITY COSTS REd TRACTOR PIZZA MSU business students raise Balance HIGH HOUSING announces expansion Red Tractor Pizza, Bozeman’s comfortable experience for just get- $5,500+ for artisan brick-oven pizzeria featuring ting together with family and PRICES in BOZEMAN’S fresh local ingredients, is expanding friends, new and old. “I want to local its dining capacity from approxi- instill a comfortable, casual atmos- mately 25 to almost 100 people in phere–just a place for people to eat COST OF LIVING December. awesome food and drink good beer non-profits Located at the intersection of while hanging out with their bud- From MSU News Service West Main Street and N. 10th dies,” Paccione said. “We’re all Avenue, Red Tractor Pizza was about community, so we want to founded in January 2014 as a sus- bring the community together.” tainable, community-minded opera- Red Tractor received the build- tion, serving New York-style pizza ing permit for the new space on with ingredients sourced as locally Tuesday, November 3rd, and with as possible. “My inspiration is in the plans already well underway, farmers who supply me with my Paccione said he is planning for a produce, so it varies daily,” said mid-December opening date. “The coowner and head chef Adam permit was the last piece of the Paccione, who is originally puzzle,” he said. For Paccione, the from New York. Paccione says the Red Tractor is more than just a additional space will allow for a pizza joint–it’s a lifestyle. “How I variety of new opportunities, such cook in here is how I cook at Teams of Montana State as more live music and a fun kids home,” he said. “We try to be as University business students turned area so that parents can come hang local as possible, so probably not $25 into more than $5,500 in just out without having to worry about through many degrees of separa- three weeks, and the students then their kids. tion, you’re supporting someone you donated those funds to three local Red Tractor currently hosts know by coming here.” non-profit organizations. “Music Mondays” from 6:30- Red Tractor Pizza is a sustain- The students were participating BOZEMAN – Bozeman’s composite cost of living index score came in at 8:30pm weekly, featuring free live able, community-minded operation, in the “Entreprentice 2.9 percent above the national average for the third quarter of 2015, music and all you can eat pizza for serving New York-style pizza with Challenge,” part of an upper-divi- according to the latest Cost of Living Index Report released by Prospera $10. Because the dining area is fairly ingredients sourced as locally as pos- sion class on entrepreneurship in Business Network today. The composite index is based on six component small, the restaurant typically books sible. Open for lunch and dinner the MSU Jake Jabs College of categories – housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care and one and two-man acts. However, Monday–Saturday and dinner only Business and Entrepreneurship. As miscellaneous goods & services. The national average composite index is set Paccione says he hopes to start on Sundays with delivery and take- part of the course–which is taught at 100 each collection period; therefore the index conveys relative price lev- bringing in full bands multiple times out options. Visit by management professor Brent els at a specific point in time and the index score can be seen as a percent- a week once they get things rolling redtractorpizza.com or the Red Rosso–student teams were given $25 age of the average for all places. The Index does not measure inflation in the renovated space. Overall, the Tractor Facebook page to view the in start-up capital and asked to expansion will lend itself to a more complete menu and place an order. • (price change over time). Figures above 100 represent costs above national launch real businesses that were as average; figures below 100 represent costs below national averages. profitable and impactful as possible in just three weeks. Rosso chal- Housing: The third quarter housing index score was 113.9, meaning that lenged the students to act entrepre- area housing was 13.9 percent above the national average as of October Redbrain Media sees neurially and grow those funds for 2015. The average price of a 2,400 square foot new home on an 8,000 local causes. The student teams square foot lot that met the index collection specifications was $370,065. launched a variety of creative ven- The average monthly rental rate for a 950 square foot apartment in dramatic growth in 2015 tures, including a homemade bike taxi, a mobile photography service Bozeman that met the index collection specifications was $1,000. Redbrain Media, a full-service our clients’ ideas with our own pas- and a dog walking service, among Mortgage rates are also taken into consideration when computing the marketing firm fueling conscious sion, drive and dedication.” others. Other teams manufactured housing index score. brands, is excited to announce that it Root is helping clients change the and sold products like metal bottle has doubled its size in the past six world one pixel at a time. He brings openers, apparel, furniture, stickers All Other Categories: Bozeman residents enjoy a bargain when it comes months, adding three new full-time a high level of design aesthetic cou- and jewelry. Some of the ventures employees and two interns to the pled with a solid understanding of to utilities, which were 14.7 percent below average. Transportation costs continued on as real businesses team. marketing and web development to and miscellaneous goods & services did not differ significantly from nation- even after the class project had “I would say Redbrain for the create well-rounded sites that are al averages. Groceries were 1.6 percent above average and health care was concluded. first time has a complete team, user-friendly and produce results. 4.1 percent above average for the quarter. Steel Anderson, a member of meaning that we have far stronger Wyllie comes to Redbrain with the student team that created metal execution than ever,” said Jesse experience in writing, account man- Area Comparisons: To put Bozeman’s index scores in perspective, the bottle openers to manufacture and Barney, Creative Director and agement, and administration. Before other cities included in the table below include the cities with the most sell, said the team’s biggest chal- cofounder. The Bozeman-based Redbrain, she worked as an editor expensive and least expensive composite scores for the quarter— lenge was the short time period. “It company has grown quickly and for local and regional publications Manhattan, New York and McCallen, Texas respectively. The table also was a race against the clock to make organically since Barney and and helped manage marketing cam- includes the most comparable cities to Bozeman in the Western region that a profitable venture happen in only Marketing Director Joe Sheehan paigns for clients from a wide range participate in the index. Note: San Francisco was included to provide a couple weeks’ time,” Anderson founded it in 2012. “During that of industries. Interns include insight into how Bozeman compares to the Bay area since none of the par- said. “At the same time, it was a time, our client base has blossomed Montana State University (MSU) ticipating cities in California were comparable to Bozeman. Similarly, very rewarding moment when we largely from the referrals of satisfied design student Katiy Burnett and Portland was included as the only Oregon city with data available for the realized just how much money we clients,” Sheehan said. “It’s been MSU photo student Lo Hunter. quarter. had made under the time constraint. gratifying to have made these strides “To be immersed in a diverse, Thanks to our creative financing by embracing our values and help- creative environment that’s not sin- strategies, we were able to sell nearly ing develop brands that invest so gularly focused is highly valuable for $1,500 worth of product before we heavily in the health of our local anyone studying and getting ready had to shell out any cash for manu- and global communities.” Barney the work force,” Barney said, speak- facturing.” Anderson added that says most clients come to Redbrain ing to the significance of Redbrain’s there were a few obstacles along the for clean visual designs, but that is growing internship program. As way, but the team “improvised and only one piece of the puzzle. “We’re Redbrain continues to grow, Barney kept forging ahead, keeping our eye finding that businesses need strategic says the company will stick to its on the end goal.” help more than anything,” he said. mission of fueling conscious By the end of the designated “They need to not only have a good brands–brands that work to make three weeks, the student teams had looking website, they also need to this world a better place. He and raised a combined total of $5,525 in know what the website can do for Sheehan hope to see current clients profit–a record amount since Rosso them.” grow to their fullest potential, and created the Entreprentice Challenge Redbrain’s newest full time they would also like to attract at MSU five years ago. employees are Graphic Designer national and global clients whose Contributions from the Catalin Corrigan, Web Designer interests align with the Redbrain Entreprentice Challenge to local and Developer Jason Root, and philosophy. “We want to help com- non-profits over the last five years Communications and Operations panies that are innovating their now totals more than $20,000. This Manager Maria Wyllie. The trio industry for a better tomorrow,” year, the student groups chose to brings increased quality, efficiency Barney said. The Cost of Living Index measures regional differences in the cost of con- donate the funds to three local and turn-around-time for projects. Redbrain Media is a marketing sumer goods and services, excluding taxes and non-consumer expenditures, for profes- organizations: Gallatin Valley Land Corrigan continuously pushes and design firm specializing in sional and managerial households in the top income quintile. It is based on more than Trust, Family Promise of Gallatin boundaries and brings a unique, old brand identity, web design and 90,000 prices covering 60 different items for which prices are collected quarterly by Valley and the Community Café. school vibe to his graphic design development, marketing strategy chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and university applied eco- Gallatin Valley Land Trust work. He often incorporates a physi- and content production. Founded in nomic centers in each participating urban area. Small differences should not be inter- received a donation of more than cal element to his digital designs by 2012, Redbrain aims to fuel con- preted as showing a measurable difference. $2,800 from the challenge. The doing things like building letters out scious brands that make the world a The composite index is based on six component categories – housing, utili- funds will be used to install a bench of cardboard boxes. “Redbrain is better place. They want to tell your ties, grocery items, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services. • at the newly expanded Bozeman open-minded and versatile to every story because you stand for some- Pond Park and to provide funding client’s needs,” Corrigan said. thing great. Learn more at redbrain- for the development of the park, “Community-minded, we help bring media.com. • including a playground and trails, people and ideas together. We fuel according to Kelly Pohl, associate director of the land trust. Pohl Register for healthcare added that the class’s name and year will be engraved on the bench. STEM role models, sponsors “We are so grateful to receive the webinar funds from the Entreprentice Small Business Majority will host more about the law. A question and Challenge,” Pohl said. “We were a number of Affordable Care Act answer period will follow each ses- needed inspired by the creativity and vision 101 Webinar Series in December. sion. Register for one of these webi- From MSU News Service activity. Training is offered for new of (the students’) start-up businesses. A webinar will take place on nars at sba.gov/healthcare. Organizers of a conference at presenters. The event is designed to The funds they raised will have Thursdays, December 3rd and Small Business Majority is a Montana State University are seeking expose young women to exciting an impact right here in our 10th at 2pm ET. A webinar in national small business advocacy female professionals who can present STEM careers and encourage them community by helping GVLT Spanish will follow on Tuesday, organization, founded and run by and serve as role models for junior to pursue STEM courses in high develop the newly expanded December 15th at 4pm ET. These small business owners to focus on high-aged girls interested in science, school and college. Bozeman Pond Park. We’re webinars will focus on what the solving the biggest problems facing technology, engineering and mathe- Businesses and organizations that excited to have these future entre- healthcare law means for small busi- America's 28 million small business- matics (STEM) careers. The annual are interested in financial or in-kind preneurs in our community, making nesses. It will focus on federal provi- es today. SBM actively engages small conference, called Expanding sponsorships are also encouraged to this a better place to live.” sions to help local small business business owners to drive smart pub- Your Horizons, takes place participate. EYH is a national pro- Rosso noted that the goal of the owners understand how the law will lic policy and get entrepreneurs the Saturday, April 9th, on the MSU gram that, since 1992, is hosted project is for students to experience affect them. Topics being discussed resources they need to thrive. SBM campus. More than 200 girls from locally by MSU Extended the full entrepreneurial journey. include: small business tax credits conducts extensive opinion and eco- throughout Montana will participate University’s outreach program. The “They demonstrated a lot of inge- (available to businesses and tax- nomic research and work with its in engaging STEM activities deadline for applying to be a presen- nuity and resourcefulness, and I exempt non-profits)–who’s eligible rapidly growing network of 40,000+ ranging from robotics to fossils to ter is Friday, January 15th. For more think they surprised themselves with for them and how to claim them, small business owners across the astronomy. information, contact Nicole Soll how much they could accomplish marketplace updates, shared respon- country to ensure their voices are an Volunteers who would like to with MSU Extended University at with so little,” Rosso said. “It was sibility, cost containment, and tools integral part of the public policy share their expertise and enthusiasm (406) 994-6633 really meaningful for all of us to see and resources available for small debate. Learn more at on a STEM topic will develop a 40- or [email protected] or how doing well and ‘doing good’ businesses interested in learning www.smallbusinessmajority.org/. • minute workshop and hands-on visit http://eu.montana.edu/eyh/. • can go hand-in-hand.” •