Farmers’ markets return to whet local appetites t’s become a bit of a tradition for share in a fun-filled community environment! enjoy the view of the Yellowstone River and locally grown produce to market, display and us to announce the region’s sum- It features fresh produce from local farmers, the Absaroka Mountain Range while listen- sell their goods to promote economic well- mer markets – and the time has arts & crafts, nonprofit booths, live music, ing to live music. As always, admission is free. being and support the development of home- come once again! Farmers’ mar- children’s activities, and a plethora of dinner Kicking off its 10th anniversary season, based businesses. Please note: there will be no ket season kicks off this month in options. Grab some groceries, get that gift the Big Sky Farmers Market will be held market on July 21st during the Big Sky Country Bozeman and the surrounding made locally for your friend’s upcoming Wednesdays, June 6th through September State Fair. communities.I Here’s a look at the local mar- birthday, learn something new about one of 26th at Town Center’s Fire Pit Park from And last but certainly not least, the kets where you can find garden-fresh pro- the amazing nonprofits in town, and hang 5–8pm. Come see 90 vendors featuring fresh Belgrade Community Market returns to duce, awesome food, novelty items, live enter- out with friends and family – all without produce, herbs, plants, flowers, baked goods, Lewis & Clark Park for its second annual tainment, family fun, and so, so much more! having to cook dinner! art, jewelry, and clothing, as well as Montana summer series, Thursdays, July 5th through Bogert Farmers’ Market – voted Western Sustainability Exchange’s Made products like antler art, woodworking, September 6th from 4–7pm. The region’s 2018’s ‘Best Local Event’ – will run Livingston Farmers Market continues to and so much more. newest market provides a venue for home- Tuesdays, June 5th through September 25th. be held Wednesdays, June 6th through The original Gallatin Valley Farmers’ made, handmade, and homegrown vendors Market hours are from 5–8pm under the September 19th from 4:30–7:30pm in Miles Market will be held Saturdays, June 16th to sell their local products. The weekly event, pavilion in Bogert Park on S Church Ave. in Band Shell Park. This destination event will through September 8th from 9am–12pm at expanded for 2018, will also provide the Bozeman. Bogert Farmers’ Market is dedicat- have locally grown produce and meat, baked the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in community with a fun, family friendly setting ed to the promotion of local growers, arti- goods, prepared foods, beer, and local arts, Bozeman. Serving the community for more to buy produce and local goods from their sans, crafters, musicians, nonprofits, small crafts, and jewelry. It’s a great place to come than four decades, the Gallatin Valley neighbors. businesses, and culinary artists. The Bogert for dinner and socialize, stock up on locally Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity Be sure to attend one of these awesome Farmers’ Market is a place for families and grown foods, shop from local artisans, learn and location for hundreds of local vendors of weekly events this summer to support your friends to gather, socialize, support local, and about community resources, or just relax and homemade food, handmade crafts, and fellow citizens! • Contents Art . .2A Community . .3A Calendar . .4-5A Community . .6A Film . .7A The Arts . .8A EcoZone . .2B RollingZone . .C EndZone . .D Guitar Show / Sales / Remodel BZN International Film Festival New Exhibit: GUITAR Bi$Zone . .4D Music Villa Celebration MSU & Downtown theaters Museum of the Rockies June 8 & 9 June 7 - 10 Open Now thru Sept. 9 ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­June 1,­2018 Livingston Depot hosts Barbara Van Cleve artist’s reception BZN International Film Festival rocks sports! & book signing The Livingston Depot Museum the viewer a sense of the West’s presents “The Livingston Depot will host a FREE public reception vibrant personalities and real spirit. in History and Architecture,” Friday, June 15th at 5:30pm in con- The Pure Quill exhibition was gener- “Film in Montana: Moviemaking nection with its special exhibit, ated by the Sweet Grass Arts under the Big Sky,” and “Dude “Pure Quill: The Photographs Alliance in Big Timber, under the Ranches & Romancing the West,” of Barbara Van Cleve.” Van auspices of the Montana Art Gallery examining how the national Cleve will speak about her photogra- Directors Association, and will tour park contributed to early eco- phy and sign books, and light participating Montana galleries tourism and how dude ranch- refreshments will be served. through next year. ing romanticizes, reflects, and “Barbara’s works are not just The Depot will also host other shapes the region. well-taken photos but a captivating events during the summer including Operated by the insight into a rich Montana legacy the Festival of the Arts, July Livingston Depot Foundation and the Western experience,” said 2nd–4th, and the Roundhouse and located at 200 West Park, Depot Museum Director Laura Roundup on Thursday, July 19th. the Depot is open Monday McCarthy Cota. This year, the Depot Museum through Saturday from The expression “pure quill,” in exhibits are open through 10am–5pm and Sunday from the language of the West, means September 23rd. The Depot’s popu- 1–5pm. There is a nominal “authentic; real, through and lar ongoing main exhibit “Rails admission, and group visits through,” and Van Cleve’s photos Across the Rockies: A Century of People are also welcome by special lend the expression a vivid authen- and Places” introduces visitors to the arrangement. Additional ticity that spans years. Born and rich history of railroading in information can be obtained raised on a working cattle and horse Montana. It pays special attention to by contacting the Depot ranch in Montana’s Crazy the Northern Pacific and its central Early Summer Evening – Barbara Vancleve office at (406) 222-2300 or visiting Mountains, Van Cleve has focused role in the opening of Yellowstone, www.livingstondepot.org. • her lens across decades on the land, America’s first national park, people, and animals that animate it. through Livingston beginning in the In bold compositions and captivat- 1880s. In addition to its main and ing textures, her photographs give special exhibit, the museum also SLAM Summer Fest seeking volunteers The 2018 Summer SLAM Libations garden. and art education in a manner that Festival will return to Bozeman’s But before the fun can begin, enriches and involves the communi- Bogert Park, Saturday and Sunday, SLAM is seeking volunteers to offer ty. SLAM hosts events to showcase Downtown Art Walks August 4th–5th for its eighth annual their time and talents to help ensure the artistic talent of Montana resi- event. Artists from around the state the summer festival is a success for dents, funds scholarships to commu- reconvene in Bozeman & in all mediums will be exhibiting everyone involved! Those interested nity members seeking education in their work while performers grace can log on to www.slamfesti- the arts, and spearheads community Livingston the stage for two days of fabulous vals.org and click on ‘Volunteer’ to art installations. Artist participation Montana entertainment. Delicious peruse the shift schedule and sign- in SLAM festivals is open only to The Downtown Bozeman First Security Bank, US Bank, culinary options will be available for up based on individual interests. Montanans, but everyone is wel- Association, downtown art galleries Soroptimist Park and the Emerson. your enjoyment, along with a selec- SLAM (Support Local Artists & come to attend, experience, and and retailers, and the Emerson Art Walk maps are available at tion of Montana-made spirits and Musicians) is a nonprofit organiza- support the talents of our fantastic Center for the Arts & Culture are www.downtownbozeman.org brews for patrons 21+ in the SLAM tion dedicated to promoting arts artist community. • proud to present this summer’s and participating businesses and gal- Downtown Bozeman Art Walks. leries. The Art Walks are FREE, The Art Walks occur on the second open to the public, and will go on Friday of the month from 6–8pm, rain or shine. June through September, and again But Bozeman doesn’t get to have Emerson’s upcoming music-centric in December for the “Winter” Art all the fun! Livingston Art Walks Walk. Upcoming dates are June 8th, are part gallery tour and part social exhibit seeks artist submissions July 13th, August 10th, September gathering. An eclectic array of 14th, and December 14th. locals, out-of-towners, and random The Emerson Center for the Arts that speaks to us no matter the 17th. Musically-influenced 2D & 3D Participating businesses and gal- art enthusiasts arrive in hordes to & Culture has announced a Call genre generation or geography. art of all medias accepted. For com- leries generally feature artists’ open- check out what’s hanging on the for Art in anticipation of its Music can inform us, console us, plete details and application, please ings and receptions during the event walls and who’s who. Livingston Art upcoming exhibit, “AMPLIFIED and most of all inspire us. The visit www.theemerson.org/call- The Best of Bozeman just wrapped its 2018 survey, but Backcountry’s menu is composed of Montana raised beef and order by the slice – the menu offers something for every pizza and often provide complimentary Walks are held the fourth Friday of the Art of Music,” to be on dis- Emerson is hosting a juried group for-art. that means you’ve got an entire year to try out – or continue bison, local potatoes, and Montana flour baked fresh into each lover’s palate.